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New LP 'The Code' by LA artist NatStar

12/20/2021

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Yo wassup OTDHipHop homies!
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Christmas is officially right around the corner and if you're a student or a teacher, welcome to a well-deserved winter break! This week we got a brand new entry from LA artist, NatStar. He shared his latest LP with us called The Code, which just released in October. Today we're featuring the project's top single and music video "BBL." With all the serious issues going on in these pandemic times, there's no doubt that we are ready and restless to get out and have some fun. I'm a fan of the raw DGAF attitude on this track in particular from NatStar's LP. The beat and overall song is about having fun and admiring a lady, and reminds me of all the classic 2010's club songs like "Rack City" by Tyga, with the upbeat west coast sound mixed with trap. Check out NatStar's LP The Code on all music streaming platforms, and the music video "BBL" on his Youtube channel. 

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NatStar is a musician, producer, songwriter, and performer packaged into one artist. Describing his sound as a mix of Hip-Hop, R&B, & Soul, he’s a triple threat; as he sings, raps and produces for a diverse mix of genres. Bringing his life experiences, thoughts, emotions and feelings into every song he creates, he paints something new on his musical canvas every time. Making it personal yet still something fans can relate to. 
 Having worked with the likes of Ski Beatz, Brandy, Camp Lo, Loon, Polish Pop Singer Gosia Andrzejewicz & more, NatStar's musical resume continues to grow. Expanding beyond the US, NatStar has gained fans overseas in Singapore after a 6 month tour, Poland, Switzerland as well as Senegal, Africa after headlining the Dakar Hip-Hop Festival. 
 NatStar has amassed over 4,000,000+ streams on Spotify, matched by the 2,000,000+ views he has accumulated on his youtube channel and it's continuing to grow daily. For more on NatStar, follow him on social media.
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Rising Grand Rapids artist L12 releases new album 'Black Sheep, Volume 1'

11/29/2021

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Yo what’s good OTDHipHop gvng! 
We’re back again with another special feature for this week’s Music Monday segment! Today we got another appearance from L12, a rising artist from Grand Rapids, MI and a longtime friend of mine and artist here on OTDHipHop blog. He just released his newest project entitled ‘Black Sheep, Volume 1’ in early November, which showcases his unique and growing sound as a songwriter, producer, and recording engineer.
Overall, I think L12’s new album is definitely a bop, with a variety of content and vibes. The sound is reminiscent of J. Cole, Ty Dolla $ign, Tory Lanezm and L12’s own midwest influences. My personal favorite tracks are “Lash!” and “M.I.A.” The intro’s and interludes are super lit too, especially “Love Me Long Time,” which takes the listener back to the vibes of street cyphers and lofi style. The project is a mix of trap hip hop, R&B, and lofi underground tunes, which makes for a dynamic journey as a listener and fan. The standout track for me has got to be “Cash Rue” ft. Codyak, drawing elements from Wu Tang’s classic “C.R.E.A.M” with a twist of R&B and trap.

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​Lamar Lee Thomas aka L12 was born on February 20, 1995, in Grand Rapids, MI. He is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, producer, recording engineer & founder of ROYAL MIND SCHEME studio. L12 has always had a love for music in his early years. At age 16, L12 began producing and recording for local artists in his low budget bedroom studio setup. It wasn’t until age 19 where he started to take his solo career serious. 
 Growing up, he was introduced to artists like Prince, The Notorious B.I.G., Missy Elliott, Jon B., Ginuwine, Enigma, Earth, Wind, & Fire and Fire and more from his mother Tracy. There was always a variety of music being played in the house. Kendrick Lamar’s debut album “Good Kid, Maad City” inspired L12 to study the craft of writing was to become a great artist. 
L12's newer material has been inspired by artist like The-Dream, J. Cole, Isaiah Rashad, ScHoolboy Q, Joey Bada$$, Tame Impala, & Sade. 


“My motivation for music comes from knowing how it brings people together. The way it drives our emotions everyday. Whether I am producing, writing, performing, or collaborating on a track, the goal is to make the listener feel the energy that’s being put into the song. I love expressing myself through frequencies.”
- L12
For more on L12, follow him on Spotify or Instagram, subscribe to his Youtube channel.
For bookings/inquiries: l12official616@gmail.com
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TRACK TUESDAY - "WHAT I WANT" BY MAC BONE FT. MR. JO$HUA

3/2/2021

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Yo wassup OTDHipHop gang! 

We are back in full effect, not that we ever left... I know I haven't been live on our Instagram page for almost 3 months nor have I blogged much, but I've been working on other projects. On top of that, the pandemic is still very real. However, ff you haven't heard already, our podcast just launched back in January, with 2 episodes already out now! Live-stream interviews will resume this month. Any artist interested in hopping on our Wednesday night live-stream, feel free to hit me up on Instagram (@OTDHipHop) or send me an email: officialotdhiphop@gmail.com. As always, thank you for supporting this platform! Lots more content and projects on the way...

Kicking off Spring 2021, we got Mac Bone's brand new drop "What I Want." It's refreshing to vibe to Mac Bone's latest release, which features a laid-back classic vibe with cool and clever lyricism. The beat, rhymes, and flow all come together so effortlessly. This track is a quick lil' bop, somethin' to keep you company and chilled, during your quarantine work day or  420 smoke sessions. Mac Bone is always keepin' it real with his easy going rhymes; painting pictures of his daily life and personal growth. I dig the nostalgic energy on this track and video a lot! 
Speaking of the video, this is a hella tight visual! Shout out Wayne Jones from YSFilmz on the clean and simple shots, featuring some dope effects. I feel like this video captures Mac Bone's style to da' max! I love how Mac stays real to his Hawaii beginnings, rocking the The HiLites Crew (THC) sweater and youthful swag. Big ups to Mac Bone doin' his thing in North Carolina! The overall project is super solid and I'm glad to feature it on the blog. Check out "What I Want" on Youtube and subscribe to Mac Bone's channel!
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Mac Bone is a hip hop artist from Honolulu, HI, who also grew up in Japan. Since a kid, he's done DJ-ing, dancing, rapping, and more. He is also a member of long-time Hawaii rap group, The HiLites Crew (THC). He currently resides in North Carolina with his family. Stay tuned for more from Mac Bone!

Follow Mac Bone (@townside_mac) on Instagram.
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TRACK TUESDAY - AJ GOD & TORIYAMA

3/17/2020

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Welcome to another Track Tuesday segment here on OTDHipHop! Yesterday we featured 2 artists: AjGod and Toriyama, reppin’ Kurse Krew from Oakland, CA. We reviewed their latest joint album Krew Entertainment, and checked out their 2 newest videos for the singles “Water” and “Hunger Speech” from the album. Today we’re featuring them again, and showcasing their 2 videos even more. 
Overall, I really dig both songs and visuals. First off, I dig the beat choice for “Water.” The ongoing “I do this shit like water” mantra is catchy, and gives off a vibe of confidence to the listener. This track and visual showcases Toriyama’s intricate but almost chill lyricism.  He also pays homage to his crew, through different metaphors and flow. I also appreciate the cartoon edits on, which add a fun visual element to the HD video production. “Hunger Speech” is dope too, and actually features more of the crew and city. Props to the videographers for both videos! I look forward to more content coming from Kurse Krew and their individual artists. It’s also nice to see the collaboration at work!

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AjGod and Toriyama are part of the Kurse Krew independent music collective, based in Oakland, CA. Their album Krew Entertainment is available on all music streaming platforms. 2 videos from the album "Water" and "Hunger Speech" were released over the past few months. 

For more on Kurse Krew, subscribe to their Youtube channel. You may also follow the artists on Instagram: @AJGOD510 & @KREW_TORIYAMA.

SHOUT OUT TORIYAMA FOR BOOKING A REVIEW WITH US! 
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