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No Affair - bleach x Laron Fucker

Laron Fucker of cide sounds has been making the biggest push in the city during the first quarter of the year, with hit after hit starting to pile on. this time he joins another promising upstart from the east county, bleach, whose signature distorted and raspy sound with thomas cookz has become a constant presence in the daygo scene since he dropped FEE late last year. “No Affair” sees the pair team up over haunting production from thomas. bleach mumbles and snarles his way through the chorus and first verse of the song, with his low pitched voice meshing perfectly with the 808s to create a trance-like sound. Laron attacks the beat with his signature style that compliments bleach and serves as a change of pace that keeps the listener entertained and wishing to run it back and play it again. the video is set in a woodsy backdrop and the editing and camerawork done by CAMMJBOYD give the video the ominous feel it deserves. watch the top notch visuals at the link above.

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MiXTAPE 0F THE YEAR - Danny G (Visuals)

Danny G makes his debut on thenewwave with the release of the visuals to “MiXTAPE 0F THE YEAR”. the short freestyle sees Danny cut the beat up with a surgeon like flow, methodically bouncing his rhymes off the drums and melodies. he raps about not having to glorify drug use and instead puts forth focus on his upcoming “FREEMiND” mixtape set to release later this week. watch the high octane visual at the link above.

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Take Millions - AceTakeMillions x 1TakeJay

AceTakeMillions drops off his highly anticipated collaboration with 1TakeJay, “Take Millions”. the track serves as another example of why AceTakeMillions was put on the artists to look out for list back in december. though the casual fan may only be familiar with Jay, who is part of the 1TakeBoyz and is most know for “Arco”, Ace proves that he is big enough and good enough to hang with the big dogs. The infectious west coast production meshes perfectly with the cocky and aggressive styles of both MC’s, but it truly is Ace who shines throughout the entire track, who proudly exclaims “break mills, take bills, chase chickens” on the hook. let me put it to you this way, i ran back this track about 30 fucking times before i even decided to start writing the article, cause this shit was just way too hard. do yourself and favor and click this shit, add it to your playlists, and enjoy it. repeatedly.

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LAME O FREESTYLE - Johnny Christmvs

Johnny Christmvs returns to our screens with a new freestyle, and this high octane blapper is nothing short of energetic. Christmvs delivers a trance like flow where he proclaims that he could “never be a lame o”, which is a sentiment i’m sure most of us can relate to. the infectious single is complimented with some bread-and-butter production from Young Pear, most known for his “Hot Shit” record last year with MOBxCG. bump this heater at your next function by clicking the link above.

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Free Bandz - Peso Fr3sh x Bandz

Peso Fr3sh is one of the best lyricists in this city. out of all the tracks i hear, he easily pops out due to his wordplay, flow, and lyrics, and that��s besides the fact that he seems to manage entire songs into the span of 1-2 minutes. this time however, he partners with Bandz to deliver “Free Bandz”, a lyrical steamer that is set over bouncy production from Bolurin Ojofeitimi. the soft and bouncy production makes a stark contrast with the aggressive flow and styles of Peso and Bandz, but what results is a must hear track for those who prefer lyrics over melodies. stream the song at the link above as well as http://www.pesofr3sh.com

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Take It Back - Laron Fucker

back in december I put Laron on my artists to watch out for list, and so far he has been proving exactly why he deserved to be on that list. he returns with “Take It Back”, a hypnotic, trancing track that features cold bars and smooth flows, and further establishes the cide sounds artist in his own lane. production from daygo’s own Merlin, known most for his work alongside TK, results in a dark, hypnotizing, psychedelic beat that goes perfectly with the 808s and drums. Laron adds his signature touch and what ensues is a polished and menacing song that should be played immediately.

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Stay Down - Hardini

Hardini releases yet another vibing blapper, with “Stay Down” consisting of heavily pitch corrected vocals infused with knowledgeable bars about women and people who refuse to ride for hardini even when he does for them. hardini taps in with Shawn Scope for production, who delivers a melodical, bouncing, west coast-influenced beat. stream the vibing track at the link above.

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ShowTime - Gang$ta L

Gang$ta L, a favorite here at thenewwave, releases his anticipated mixtape, “ShowTime”. the 8 track-EP serves to establish L in his own lane, with the chicano-influenced beats meshing together perfectly once combined with L’s signature flow and vocals. Listening to this tape feels like a 1-on-1 conversation with Gang$ta L, as his calm tone of voice never truly raises above a quiet indoor voice, with most of the album delivered almost in a whisper. The assistance from the Likes of Lil Weirdo on “Training Day” and Akrite on “Mac Dre Drippin” add that little extra sauce that is needed to keep the listener entertained and invested in the songs. The production on the project from DJ on tha Track, Akrite Radio, and FoeDeeOz ensure a cohesive sound through its entirety. It’s safe to say that L is starting to craft his own sound in the city entirely, and with his recent move to Atlanta, we can only hope to see how his style evolves even more. do YOURSELF a favor and stream this EP at the link above.

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Blue Nose - Q.Hype

a personal favorite here at thenewwave, Q.Hype returns with “Blue Nose”, a turnt-up blapper that needs to be played at your next function. Q sings and raps over some bouncy west coast production from DJ Pondz, and his catchy hook makes you want to sing along with him. Hopefully we get a new visual for this track soon, but stream this blapper at the link above.

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Over It - ClassikGemini x Donn Swayze

two relative newcomers to the daygo scene, ClassikGemini and Donn Swayze hail from south daygo, and are in fact blood-related. “Over It” features them go in on production from Palaze, who proves a beat with a distinctly surreal feel. the two mc’s trade bars about their current situations and about women they’ve had enough of. stream the song at the link above.

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Bread Right - $eem x Velle Ichiban

$eem of IrieStyleMafia follows up “WeedTape” with a collaboration with Velle Ichiban, named “Bread Right”. The song features both artists speaking on various different ways of getting their money up and keeping it that way. $eem also continues to improve his producing and writing and his collaborator provides a breath of fresh air into the track that prevents it from getting stale. stream the bread-winning track at the link above.

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OverNight - YL The Hippie

YL returns to our screens with a fresh offering in “OverNight”. the song clocks in at just over a minute long, and features YL talking about money moves, family, and enemies. the smooth west coast production sees the CFC-member glide methodically but aggressively over the beat. YL has been silent since late last year but we hope that this new song marks a new season of fresh releases from the talented southeast artist. stream the JP Bangz-produced cut at the link above.

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10 for 10: Gang$ta L

in a city where most of the big acts have molded their sound within the traditional west coast vein of rap, Gang$ta L stands out. He relies on more latin-infused west coast production, but his gravelly, sandpaper-like voice coupled with his laid back delivery are what make him completely stand out. on tracks like “colombiana” and “growth”, he effortlessly glides over the beat and his melodic rapping makes you pay attention to what he is saying. though he may not be the biggest act in the city, the clear potential is apparent. he has recently been preparing for “Showtime”, a full-length EP that features spots from artists such as Lil Weirdo and producers such as DJ on tha Track. While L lacks some of the name recognition that other peers of his command, his talent level is clear to anyone who listens to a track or two. his flow and unique voice make him shine, and his relatable lyrics paint pictures of troubles with women and personal growth that most of us can relate to. recently we interviewed L to get to know him better before the release of “Showtime”, this is what went down:

1. let’s start with your name, Gang$ta L. How did you finally settle on this name and were there any names before it?

My original rap name was Logan Tarantino but I decided to change my name to Gang$ta L in 2017. I used to make sci-fi style music but i changed my name after feeling depressed with just life and not being content with the music i was making. Gang$ta L represents me as a person. I always try to keep it G mellow and cool on my regular day to day. growing up as a kid i was always getting into trouble, fights and had a smart mouth, so the gang$ta aspect to my name is just not having fear and not being afraid to express myself. i’m a man of integrity and i never hold back what i gotta say.

2. what part of daygo are you from and how has this influenced you?

I’m from south bay san diego. grew up in otay ranch, san ysidro, na$ty city, and paradise hills in my lifetime. i grew up in majority Latino communities so growing up i never learned fluent spanish but i learned the culture and honestly it’s apart of me and my rap style. i didn’t grow up in blood or crip hoods but i definitely was raised around the varrio.

3. describe your style of rapping. in your words, how does it make you unique?

my style of rappin is story tellin. i like to talk about my past experiences with women, taking a drive to the beach even when you in sticky situations with the law. what makes me unique to me is my tone of my voice. i feel like my voice just naturally serenades the beat and just makes me feel like everything is going to be okay. i like to kill with simplicity.

4. How long have you been rapping now, and what inspired you to start? what inspires you to keep going now?

I have been rapping since 2015 and honestly even sonically i wasn’t even where i wanted to be at. I was able to find peers that respected my talent and wanted me to keep going. kory winter is the only reason i started to make music in the first place. At one point i had never rapped on anybody’s beats except his. we made a lot of music during 2015-2016. i went through some depression and self-confidence issues back in 2016 but what kept me going was when i took a step back from music and having random people i never met in my life tell me they wanted me to keep making music. i do it for the people that believed in me when i didn’t believe in myself.

5. Describe how you started to get managed by TMI and how you feel about the rest of your camp. who do you feel you have the most compatible style with?

So TMI [Tastemakers Inc.] started as a group chat. we would just share music jokes and roasts that’s literally all we do. The thing about TMI was that we were all friends but not everybody was connected as one. the group chat grew and we started linking together and at one point i decided to let my childhood friend Sly manage me. once he started managing me everyone else got on board and we decided to all network and start making music together. what i like about TMI is that we are all individuals and we don’t have to worry about the woes of a group. Style wise i would probably say Larry June. My peers always give me that comparison even though i don’t hear it myself.

6. Tell us a little bit about showtime, what was your inspiration behind the project, and what are some standouts listeners should look out for?

Showtime was a project that started with Akrite Radio’s production. He was the first producer to really believe in me and gave me the jump start on the album. I was inspired by classic west coast albums like Dom Kennedy’s “Westside With Love 2”, “Street Gospel” by Suga Free, and etc. Standout wise i’m really feeling Lil Weirdo’s verse on my album. He really gave me some cold bars and i fuck with him as a person. if chicano rap died i honestly could say lil weirdo could resurrect it himself. DJ on tha Track believed in my vision as well and he supplied some epic production to this album but honestly all the producers gave me some original sounds. shout-out to AK, FoeDeeoz DJ, Archie, 50K, and Ecclectic.

7. As an artist, what do you prefer to do with your music in terms of release? do you prefer to drop it as often as you can or do you prefer spacing out your releases? do you prefer tapes and albums or single releases?

Curren$y is a big inspiration for how i release my music. he’s always working but he’s always releasing bodies of music. Even though i released 3 songs, 2 singles and one visual i wanted to make a 15 track album so that people could find something on the album that they enjoy. nowadays everyone wants to drop singles but i love listening to cohesive projects that slap from beginning to end. I already started working on my second EP and i already got some content finished and ready to go for the TMI collab tape. My goal is to release 4 projects and multiple visuals. strategy wise i always pay mind to other artists from my section because i don’t want to compete with others artists. everybody needs to shine.

8. who in the city right now would be your dream collab to make a song or project with?

my dream collaboration in the city right now is Marty Mcphly. He so cold with his lyrics and beat choices. been listening to him since i was 17. he’s a positive dude and he rep daygo to the fullest.

9. You’ve just moved to Georgia. how do you plan to continue your career now that you’re located in a new city? what does the future have in-store for Gang$ta L?

What i love about moving to ATL is that music just got even more easier to record and showcase. it’s like black hollywood out here so it’s fun to me that i could meet so many hungry artists, producers, and engineers in this city. san diego can be limited at times but i already met 6 engineers in a 5 mile radius from me. the music won’t stop and i have a vision that i wanna hear more southern rappers on San Diego style production. i feel like the sonics will be unmatched. the challenge is to get the ATL scene to respect my west coast roots and style. i’m up for the challenge though.

10. shameless promotional plug.

this is Gang$ta L, daygo raised, made, and paid. follow my ig @logan_tarantino showtime will be released very soon and it will be hosted by Running Digits, an LA platform. “What’s The Move” visual on the way directed and shot by @trigaaru productions. thank you to everybody that read this and thank you to thenewwave for conducting this interview with me. keep it player don’t save her and always be about yo paper.

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Talk To Me - CPUP (MOBxCG)

CPUP of MOBxCG releases “Talk To Me”, an introspective track detailing some memorable events of CPUP’s life thus far. He attacks this slower beat with an aggressive but toned down cadence. He speaks on some of the pitfalls of his neighborhood and struggles to get money for his family. While Sethii might get most of MOBxCG’s attention right now, CPUP makes it clear that he is not to be forgotten about. watch the Thomas Tyrell-directed visuals at the link above.

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brinks truck - unotimestwo

unotimestwo releases a teaser to his upcoming “twenty-eight” project with northwest producer STORM, releasing “brinks truck”, a 2 minute banger that will leave you wishing it was longer. STORM produces some hard 808s mixed with some trancing synths and sounds to compliment the heavily auto-tuned and reverbed voice of uno. stream this track now at the link above.

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Have You Seen Her - O’Way

Simply put, O’Way is a true street lyricist. He has all the tools you want in a rapper: lyrical bars, endless flow, and the real street credentials people look for in a street rapper. He made huge waves at the end of 2018 with the release of the visuals for “Move Around” and “Gettin Shifty”, and then made an appearance on Kosher Life’s “tapped in” effort earlier this year. O’Way releases a new blapper in “Have You Seen Her”, a slow jam that features him rap about some of the women he has been with before, and some of the memories he has been through. Stream this jam and play it on your next car ride at the link above.

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X - Peso Fr3sh

Peso Fr3sh follows up BandGang with a new offering in X, which is another short 2 minute track that is all energy and bars. Though short, Peso makes the track seem longer as he throws in as many jabs and bars as he can within his short time frame. stream the explosive DWitIt-produced blapper at the link above.