#YoThisSlaps no. 2
SLAP's weekly list of LA music you'll be happy we found: 3
Cuco - Lo Que Siento (Live)
Cuco just turned 19 and gave his fans this live performance video of his song ‘Lo Que Siento.’ He’s a bilingual singer who plays multiple instruments in order to produce his tracks. The kid is gaining steam rapidly; check him out before your mom is listening too.
Nafé Bradley - Fantasy
In a world where hip-hop seems to be heading in a more abstract direction, Nafé Bradley stays true to its roots with lyrical, honest rap. Get your daily dose of deepness with his newest track ‘Fantasy.’ Listen here:
BLVC SVND - 'Cabana' and 'Fireflies' (Remix)
BLVC SVND dropped two tracks in the last week, and they’re so different that it’s hard to believe they’re produced by the same dude. They both are, and both SLAP. Listen below, and also check out his ‘Backpack’ video here.
War Le'Jour - Blue Versace
War Le'Jour must be the best hip-hop artist on Soundcloud with under 100 followers. In his new track 'Blue Versace', the under-ranked artist delivers smooth and clever wordplay over a minimal beat that's almost too easy to rock to.
SNL Mafia - STICKS
SNL Mafia is a growing hip-hop collective out of Compton with an unforgiving sense of authenticity when telling their story. Yes, ‘STICKS’ is another song about guns, but the chemistry and charisma of these Mafia members (LuckyLeek, FredBlaze, and Tank) makes it well worth a listen:
Kee Riche$ - On Me ft. Ajay
Kee Riche$ is another Compton rapper with a story to tell. Hear him talk his ish and tell you why he's got it and others don't in his new banger 'On Me.' Listen below:
Brennan Savage - Broken Halo ft. horsehead
We’re in this awesome period of music history where there’s a very thin line between hip-hop and alternative rock, and Brennan Savage’s style seems made for it. Listen to his latest song ‘Broken Halo’ below:
foreign forest - 2hurt2say (album)
foreign forest is another indie artist riding that line between alternative rock and hip-hop (let’s call it alternative rap?) He just dropped an album—2hurt2say—and it’s full of melodic, sad songs about girls, weed and everything else troubling the LA native. Listen below:
