RC Spitta, Kid Indigo and the rest of the Burn Money Music camp light it up (both literally and figuratively) in this premeditated cypher vid. I’ll admit, I’m not too familiar with the squad, but I like what I hear and their studio space looks pretty awesome.
Don’t be swayed by the nonchalant opening bars, these guys warm up fast and the energy goes off the charts. I’m hoping there’s more to come, I’ll be keeping an eye out.
Seattle rapper Sadistik dropped Alters back in April and his second single from the new project is wild. Impressive lyricism meets the ever-so-clean camera of Tim Slew for blasphemously gorgeous results. Safe to say Sadistik just keeps getting better.
The video premiered on niche site Beautiful Bizarre, and if you like the song the related interview is certainly worth a read. #OutHere
Seattle best (and only?) blues/rap band is at it again, with an upbeat new single in Altitude Check.
The soulful hook-driven jam makes great use of the Tenant’s signature horns over production by Rudy Wilmington and the seemingly ever-present IG88. But don’t let the band vibe fool you, this song is explicit and the guys are clearly feeling themselves. I’d really love to see this performed live; seems like a ton of fun.
Portland native China Marie has been making some crazy moves down in LA, most recently linking up with LA bad boy Ray J and rapper Jamari for her latest video single, Policy.
The upbeat yet light and vibey track floats out of the speakers, and is certainly enjoyable enough. The video takes it to another level as China flosses and flaunts her LA-lifestyle, stunting on her audience with ease.
Hoping to see more from the Portland bombshell, and when we do, we’ll share it. #OutHere
“Rey on the dang drums, motivate me to say su’um/
For real I been a microphone killa since day one”
From The Chosen, to Sandpeople, to Alphabet Stew, Al-One has been one of Portland’s most respected underground MCs since the late nineties and never strays from his roots.
His latest solo venture, Sharptongue, serves as a quick reminder of both Al’s skill and his commercial viability. The well produced and clean project features cameos from fellow town legends such as Illmac, DJ Wels, DJ Spark, Theory Hazit, HalfManHalf, and Serge Severe, not mention production from IllMind, Rey Holliday, Chase Moore, Pale Soul and Panama Red.
Highly enjoyable EP, I must say. Don’t sleep on the veteran. This is Town Music.
WOHM favorite Black hippie Astro King Phoenix is back, applying his metaphysical style to a curiously worldly song featuring Taylar Elizza Beth. The two minute diddy is just enough to wet your whistle. Check it out.
I saw Stewart Villain last month at TheTHESIS, he insisted that he was done rapping… Yeah, whatever Stew.
J Plath meanwhile is preparing for his solo debut project, Fuck My Rep, and released a trap single, Jump Shot, about a week ago. Much to my surprise, the single includes a featured verse from none other than The Villain himself.
Plath’s lane seems clear – hustle friendly trap music – and with a voice reminiscent of (actually retired) Seattle rapper Thaddeus David, he comes across as a natural. Peep the latest and keep an eye out for more from the Portland upstart.
In case you forgot, today’s the first of the month. It’s also Thursday which means, it’s first Thursday… so tonight is TheTHESIS! Don’t worry, such details never fail us and we’ve got an exemplary show in store for you tonight at Kelly’s Olympian.
The big story, of course, is the return of Fountaine to our THESIS stage. As the first rapper (and producer) to rock our stage 2.5 years so, Fountaine literally set the bar for the event. As the headliner for our first all-ages show, he raised it even higher. As the star of X-Ray, he’s helped to redefined the ever-broadening image of Portland rap, and for all of this, we’re proud to have him back.
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Portland rapper Weeb has been on the move lately, and his new video for House of Cheeks serves as evidence. Turning footage from a packed February house party into an engaging video for a catchy song, Weeb effectively kills two birds with one stone, promoting both the track and the next party. Smart.
Weeb‘s lyrical skill is becoming a well-known secret around town, and he shocked us earlier this month with a surprise appearance at TheTHESIS, whipping the crowd into a quick frenzy. Kick back and check out the flow for yourself, and let us know what you think! #OutHere
