ESCAPΞ PLAN - JUNGLE (WITH RICH THE KID)

ESCAPEPLAN · Jungle (w/ Rich The Kid)

Hip-hop and dance music have never sounded better. Born from the growing power of Web3, Bored Ape Yacht Club DJ/producer duo ESCAPΞPLAN teams up with Rich The Kid to unveil their infectious new single “Jungle.” An amalgamation of rap and riddim-tinged dance music, “Jungle” traverses dance-ready rhythms and catchy bars to create an optimistic, high-energy listening experience. At the intersection of technology and music, “Jungle” is an aptly-titled, dancefloor-ready gem that proves Web3 is more than just visual images. Listen below.

MILIANO - RUNAWAY

Miliano · Runaway

Uruguayan-artist Miliano is a well-traveled musician with a penchant for guitar-infused compositions. Inspired by classic rock and futuristic hip-hop, Miliano’s newest single “Runaway” follows suit. A fusion of vogue auto-tuned vocals, dark production styles, and an unmistakably bass-boosted beat, this Miliano original is one with authenticity. Tinged with R&B melodies and his signature sound-design “Runaway” is a refreshing listening experience in an over-saturated market. High energy and chromatic to boot, “Runaway” offers memorable verses worth the replay. Watch this space for more from the ever-so-versatile Miliano.

JACK ROSE - ROCKSTAR

DeeVu · Jack Rose - Rockstar

At the heels of his celebrated single “Better On My Own” which soared to the top of the Music Week UK Official Pop Chart, singer/songwriter Jack Rose returns with “Rockstar.” Jack Rose’s latest offering seamlessly weaves a lyrical hip-hop flow with contemporary pop production styles. At only 18-years-old, the young artist continuously brings a fresh energy to the UK pop scene, and “Rockstar” is no exception to his vogue bravado. The high-energy track is dance-floor-ready and the perfect soundtrack to your next Friday function. Rooted in optimistic rhythms and bouncy vocal progressions, “Rockstar” is downright fun. Both playful and technically sound, “Rockstar” is another hit from the young pop star. Listen to Jack Rose’s latest today and check out the music video here.

DJ TAZZ XX & BJR - OPS

Baltimore born musicians DJ Tazz Xx and BJR (Born Just Right) have a story to tell. As African American men they share their unique experience to expose the crab in a bucket mentality that runs rampant in inner-city areas. “Ops” is an ode to underestimated individuals as they rise up and overcome oppression by seizing opportunity no matter the opposition. With new-school hip-hop aromas due in equal parts to its forward-thinking production style and lyrical flow, “Ops” is an easy listen with a profound message. Get inspired with “Ops” today.

ADAM SNOW - 9 TO 5 FT. FREDDIE GIBBS AND TEDY ANDREAS

A producer who fearlessly creates without any hesitation, Adam Snow is back from a creative hiatus with his new single and visual for “9 to 5” feat. accomplished lyricist and hip-hop artist Freddie Gibbs and Houston-native rapper/producer Tedy Andreas. “9 to 5” is the first single to be revealed from Adam’s forthcoming debut full-length project As Luck Would Have It. The combination of Snow’s smooth production and both Gibbs and Tedy Andreas’ verses set a foundation for what is shaping up to be the biggest year in Snow’s developing career. Listen to impressive collaboration and check out the music video here.

REI AMI - MAKE IT MINE

Creating a bedroom-pop subgenre with a wicked flair, REI AMI is making steadfast gains in her early yet promising career. The 24-year-old songstress just delivered her latest single, “Make It Mine.” Tiptoeing the line between darkness and vibrancy, this unapologetically innovative cut is a polarizing triumph. Her brazen attitude and angsty lyrical content accentuate the tracks spitfire hip-hop production. Her bold presence is softened by colorful, pop trimmings that rise with a cadence like champagne bubbles. A melting pot of fly rhythms and captivating vocal progressions, “Make It Mine” is a fearless feat. Watch this space for more from REI AMI.

OFFRAMI - KUMBAYE (FEAT. ROTEX)

From Lebanon to LA, hip-hop/dance producer offrami blends electronic resonance with eastern rap. Following official remixes for Nick Jonas and Bishop Briggs, offrami continues to capitalize on his career milestones. His latest release, “Kumbaye” featuring Rotex is a summer-time anthem, tropical as hell with an acute sense of optimism radiating between each transition. Rotex’s accented flow brings a worldly feel to the extraordinary cut. A stand-out track for any kind of listening experience, offrami strikes gold with his latest offering. Tune and melt into this tapestry of culture through the lens of uptempo hip-hop.

RAIN MAN - MIRAGE (FT BLI)

Channeling hypnotic, gangter-esque frequencies, Rain Main (formerly of Krewella) unveils “Mirage” featuring BLI. A unique take on hip-hop and rap, “Mirage” is a collage of echoing soundscapes that illuminate animated, bold rhymes. Rich, looming melodies drip into subtle spaces of vibrancy and zest. With this distinguished unveiling, Rain Man proves that his dexterity extends beyond the horizons of Krewella. Personifying the sounds of a well rolled blunt, “Mirage” is a phat beat with moving parts made of swagger and kick. Tune in.

VALENTINE & ROB ARAUJO - EMBRACE (FEAT. PATCHES)

VALENTINE is a producer who knows what he’s doing and isn’t afraid to take risks with his sound. We’ve covered the virtuosic young sound designer before here at BB and are always eager to hear what he comes up with next. So when we heard he was releasing his debut album via Majestic Casual Records, to say we were excited would be an understatement.

The album, a concept album chronicling VALENTINE’s journey through love with his fiancée, is being released episodically and “Embrace” is the third episode. It also marks his debut as a vocalist. The track is a unique amalgam of different influences, incorporating elements of jazz from pianist Rob Araujo and smooth hip hop verses from rapper Patches. The resulting fusion is a style I’ve never quite heard before, it pairs VALENTINE's maximalist sound design with a musically sophisticated palette reminiscent of artists like Anderson Paak, Kaytranada and Smino.

Accompanying the release, you'll find lots of other compelling content like this creative music video and a mysterious website for the album.

Waxing poetic about the single, VALENTINE speaks about the track as if addressing his lover:

“Sometimes, I just think about all the times we rode the train to see each other; all the times I sprinted from those doors to your arms and held you for the first time in weeks. 

The pattern repeats as I come home from traveling and rush into the apartment to hold you again.

Sometimes, I get caught up in my insecurities; I know we both do. Truthfully, it was never our purpose to be perfect. 

Sometimes, I wonder: “What is my purpose?”

The pattern repeats as I realize all I can do is embrace our individuality, the memories we share, and all the experiences that we have yet to discover.”