Aaron Dews and Jon Payne faced off in the first ever Rapzilla Beat Battle at SXSW 2019. The battle took place at The Belmont on 6th Street in Austin, TX after the Reflect Greatness showcase presented by HipHopDX.
Hosts: Dee-1 & Propaganda
Judges: Abe Batshon (BeatStars), Canon, STREETRUNNER
Shot/Edited by @charlietre_
Corey Wise and OnBeatMusic released another collab song featuring Zach Paradis again called “Gotta Smile.” “This song was written during the darkest season of my life. Depression was heavy, anxiety was high and hope was running low.” Corey says. “God reminded me that even in the middle of the struggles, trials and falls we have to remember his love and smile even in the chaos.” Listen to Corey Wise and OnBeatMusic below:
Da’ T.R.U.T.H. dropped his three-song EP Chasing Ghosts. Earlier this week, he released “Never Fail” featuring Greg Cox for free download on Rapzilla. Listen to Da’ T.R.U.T.H. Below:
Taelor Gray released his Swoope produced album Touch Not Mine Anointed. The eight-song project has features only from Tragic Hero and Leigh Ann Gray. Listen to Taelor Gray Below:
Hip-Hop collective NFTRY released their first group album with Inventory. NFTRY is headed by Eshon Burgundy. The collective also contains Jeremiah Bligen, Thre, IV Conerly, Neek Smif, C.H.R.I.S., J. Johnson, Reflect, Tone Spain, Church B, and Jay Cabassa. Listen to NFTRY Below: Buy or stream here.
The trio is back with “Highlight,” the second single off of Ty Brasel’s upcoming album releasing on May 1, 2020. This track marks the third collaboration between the three artists, following 1k Phew’s 2019 cuts “How We Coming” and “Kung Fu.” Listen to Ty Brasel below: Buy or stream here.
AOYNOM signed new artist Zay released a new single called “Found My Way.” Listen to Zay below:
CJ Emulous dropped his new single today featuring Miles Minnick called “Right Back.” “Right back with another CHH banger! I really wanted to incite and challenge believers in the context of being on fire with their faith. “Right back in it! Prayer time feels like Popeye spinach. This ain’t a bar it’s a bypass clinic, tryna change your heart to put Christ back in it!” I’m excited about my faith and wanted others to know that it’s ok, not corny, to be excited and blatant with their Christianity!” Listen to CJ Emulous below:
Dillon Chase released his latest single “BETTER.” Let us know what you think of the song in the comment section. Listen to Dillon Chase Below: Buy here.
“Glory” by Diomer is all about self-reflection and redemption. “I’ve realized that even if I accomplish the dreams I’m chasing after, such as becoming a full-time artist and glorifying Jesus through it, that reality in and of itself won’t solve all my problems. I have some baggage from my past that I’m still learning how to surrender and let God restore me from, but regardless I can rejoice now, knowing that one day all Christ-followers and I will be fully restored and live with God in heaven forever.” Diomer teamed up with Los Angeles-based producer Brad Rame to bring his […]
Cary The Dreamer released “IGH (It’s Gon’ Happen)” featuring Parris Chariz. This Dos Zachys-produced track encourages listeners to trust it’s all going to fall in place when moving in faith. With everything COVID-19, this song is extremely fitting. Listen to Cary The Dreamer Below: Buy or stream here.
