March 9, 2024 - Remixd Magazine

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M-Dot brings 90’s nostalgia with new track “Run Along” featuring Grand Puba

Emerging talent, M-dot (@mdotboston)delivers a classing new single with his latest offerings “Run Along.” The Boston MC flexes his lyrical ability all throughout this record. Easily, this track takes listeners back to the 90’s golden age of Hip Hop. Additionally, he recruits a Hip-Hop heavyweight to join him for this record.

For this track, M- Dot recruits rap veteran Grand Puba. Grand Puba is a member of the the 90’s Hip Hop group, Brand Nubian. Brand Nubian is comprised of a group of active and past members such as Lord Jamar, Sadat X, DJ Alamo, DJ Sincere, and DJ Stud Doggie. The rap group is responsible for songs such as “Don’t Let It Go To Your Head,” “Punks Jump Up To Get Beat Down,” and “Slow Down” to name a few. Additionally, Grand Puba has worked along side other legendary musicians such as Mary J. Blige, Missy Elliot, Beanie Sigel, Kid Capri, and many more.

Stream “Run Along” by M-Dot featuring Grand Puba below

Furthermore, M-Dot and Grand Puba make quite the duo. Lyrically, the both showcase high metaphorical ability along with clever punch line styled rhyming. In a sense, the song feels like a passing of the torch has between a rap veteran and a rising MC. Structurally, the song has a 90’s head knocking styled instrumental. Additionally, the songs beat further compliments the pair’s crazy bars. This song can easily be perceived as a classic among fans of more lyrical rap.

Moreover, the single “Run Along” comes from M-Dot’s album Daze of Greed which released this past Friday (March 8th). The album contains 14 songs and is loaded with features from artists such as Benefit, Kore, Estee Nack, and Jay Cruz to name a few. Nonetheless, M-Dot is a lyrical force to be reckoned with. You can stream his full album here. Additionally, you can keep up with the latest updates on his career here.

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AUGUSTUS CZR raises the bar with new single “Self Preservation”

Hailing from New Jersey, upcoming rap artist, AUGUSTUS CZR (@augustus_czr) shares his latest offerings “Self-Preservation.” The song comes from his latest EP, “V” to which he released last month.

Futhermore, the song maintains the same theme throughout it’s 2 minutes and 42 second duration. Appropriately named, the single “Self- Preservation” details how AUGUSTUS CZR chooses to rise above adversity. The songs opening line “Hatred is a staple of our human nature” immediately draws listens into the songs straight forward theme.“Self-Preservation” is about finding that guiding light that allows you to sidestep all of this and commune with your true self. But it takes hard-work, sacrifice, and an unflagging commitment to yourself,” he said. He delivers the message effortlessly with his smooth more monotoned flow. Additionally, he maintains a more conscious flow throughout the song.

Stream “Self-Preservation” by AUGUSTUS CZR down below

Moreover, The songs affections beat adds fuel to the fire. The smooth R&B styled instrumental contains a smooth samples of vocals. These effortlessly looped within the songs instrumental.The song is reminiscent of early underground Hip-Hop. Evidently, his artistry fall within the modern underground rap sound. This sound is extremely heavy in the areas of New York, New Jersey, as well as many southern cities. With ease, AUGUSTUS conveys the essence of melodic Hip-Hop throughout the entire song.

In conclusion, his latest EP “V” is jammed pack with more melodic rap tracks. The project contains 6 songs with only an 19 minute duration. In just a short period of time, this EP allows listeners to get the full gist of his style of music. Additionally, the single “Self-Preserveration” displays his self consciousness on a broader scale. To keep up with his musical journey, you can follow his instagram here. In Additionally, you can stream his latest EP “V” down below.

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Bravesoull turns up the heat with “Hate Me Now”

Emerging artist, Bravesoull makes his musical return with his latest single “Hate Me Now.” Last month, he released the single accompanied by a fire new music video. Additionally, the track “Hate Me Now” is an Afrobeats spin to many familiar tunes.

Immediately, listeners can identify a familiar sample. The origins of the sample come from Carl Orff’s 1935 composed tune “Carmina Burana.” The composed arrangement continued to reemerge throughout pop culture which eventually made its way to Hip Hop. Additionally, Nas utilized the sampled for his 1999 hit single “Hate Me Now” featuring Diddy. Bravesoull pays homage to this rendition by utilizing the same sample while using the same song title. Nonetheless, he delivers an additional spin to Carl Orff’s timeless hit. Both the hook of the song and instrumental are synonymous to Nas’s rendition. However, he adds a more dancehall flair to the the beat of the song. Additionally, he follows up this release with a well accompanied music video.

Watch “Hate Me Now” by Bravesoull down below

Futhermore, He has gone all out for the tracks music video. The video does not contain an extreme storytelling timeline. However, the visual seamlessly meshes with the songs theme of getting to the money. The video includes scenes of him in front of luxury cars, counting money, as well as a street setting all while he performs the song. The songs visual is currently climbing in numbers. So far, he has gained 262K views in just two weeks alone.

In conclusion, Bravesoull maintains a very versatile sound. The single “Hate me now” is an seamless fusion of both Hip-Hop and Afrobeats sounds. The song arrives at a perfect season making it just in time before warmer months worldwide. To keep up with his creative journey, you can follow him here. Additionally, you can stream “Hate Me Now” down below.

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