Our good brothers over at BRAINBANDITS are proud to share Tunji Ige’s debut, The Love Project. We have been big supporters of Tunji since the genesis of his career, it’s brings us great joy to see this album getting the proper praise it deserves.

The project features 13 original tracks all produced by Tunji (with additional production on two tracks by Noah Breakfast & Beewirks). Executive produced by Tunji & Chad Carrington, with art direction and visuals by Josh Goldenberg (aka Glassface) – the project truly is a BRAINBANDITS release, and a culmination of over 3 years of hard work by Tunji and everyone involved. Press play, and enjoy.

I first heard over Montana went he went in over Nicki Minaj’s “Chiraq”, now the Chicago newcomer releases his first mixtape effort “Cursed With A Blessing”. The project is lead by singles like “Air Jordan,” Holy Ghost” and the most recent (and personal favorite) “Ice Cream Truck.” You can download the tape for free, or head over to iTunes and support.

Out of nowhere, PARTYNEXTDOOR has released a new project in the wee hours of the morning. The “PNDCOLOURS” EP is composed of four tracks, with special guest features from Travi$ Scott and Ca$h Out. It coincides with the announcement of a 42-date “PND LIVE” world tour across the US and Europe stopping in major cities all over the globe between January 29th and April 5th. Take a listen to the EP above.

While vibing out to the sounds of Marcus Dominic (View previous post), I came across this newly released experimental EP from Piera Moore, a 17 year old Atlanta native who’s finding herself on wax. While Marcus had most of his hands in the production, there was also some co-production by Benny Jetts. Give the EP a spin above & let us know your thoughts in the c-section.

Ambient instrumentals have been a specific type of music that I’ve been digging for the past few months. Instrumentations that you can just zone out to & vibe. Atlanta’s Marcus Dominic has created a vibe like no other with his recent effort titled “Her”.

Combining a mesh of Jersey Club, Ambient cords, Magical rhodes with both hard hitting & soft drums, this is definitely a project for those late nights as you unwind from the hustle. Take a listen to “Her” above.

Yesterday, Atlanta artist Brandon Thomas, also known as the producer of OG Maco’s Viral “U Guessed It” secretly releases a Digital Thanksgiving EP for us to enjoy before the feast. This EP includes features and production from OG Maco, Key!, ManManSavage, Pyramid Quince, and more. On the back cover it simply title’s “Thank You and enjoy”. Brandon says “he wanted to give everyone a organic thanksgiving contribution to add to their feast.”

Take a look at the trailer for AnimalXHouse’s tour above. Peep our interview with Chris and his ‘Just Listen‘ mix below.

Chris Mars B is a young DJ from Ohio that has a reputation for breaking new music and turning up with his friends.

I started really DJing around like 2 years ago.

My big homie King Vada (formally known as L.E for the Uncool) – He did the ‘Just Listen‘ artwork. – When he would do shows I would travel with him, I was only 18. I seen a lot and he taught me so much. But when he would do shows, they weren’t planned out as much as they should’ve been. He didn’t have an official DJ. So I was just like, “Yo, why don’t I just be your DJ.” That’s how I started.

We also use to throw a party called “ForAllMankind” every Tuesday. Legendary night/party. We were all young, had school/work in the morning but it didn’t matter. It was Turn Up Tuesday’s lol. I created a name/buzz there.

Back in the day I was a big Mixtape fan. LiveMixtapes was from Cleveland, and so were Mick Boogie/Terry Urban and DJ EV. I remember them doing mad mixtapes with upcoming artist. That’s also when DJ Drama was the man. But Mick, Terry, EV had that new sound. That’s what made me admire them. Also the ‘Bitch I’m From Cleveland‘ series were tight. It showed unity and teamwork, and that was amazing to me.

I just wanted to create mixtapes like that and help break new artist. Put on for my home like they were doing on a major level.

With AnimalxHouse I’ve helped break Two-9, Key!, Chance the Rapper/Save Money back home. We’re looking to keep pushing and breaking dope young artist from Ohio like LAMB$ and the Insomniac homies, YOP and this dope kid $teven Cannon.

It’s kinda interesting. I feel like a lot of shit going on in Ohio right now is new. Not only musicians are coming together We throw parties and not only do Columbus come out, but young people from Cleveland to Cincinnati come out. It’s pretty cool.

There’s a brand called “OATW” it means Ohio Against The World. That’s the mind state, and type of energy that’s going on.

With ‘Just Listen’ I wanted people to hear my ear for Hip-Hop music – we play more than just hip-hop music – but I just wanted people to see where I was listening to. I also wanted to create a dope series.

My main goal for this tape was to break artist and help make people pay attention to who’s involved with this tour.

The 4-city tour came about just from traveling, and building/connecting with others in different cities and states. Jordi has been building for years, and he’s making it happen. It’s hard work, dedication, and patience!

Far as the artist go, we picked artist that we really believe in like Key! We’ve been really big fans of Key!. The first time I really heard key, was his first mixtape ‘Mothers Are the Blame.’ DJ Osh Kosh that’s like my big sister, she put me on to Key! and Two-9 a few years ago, like listen to this.

From then on I really believed in what he was doing. I’ve been a big fan since.

LAMB$ that’s the homie, – He’s from Cincinnati I’m from Columbus – he’s a talented artist that’s doing his thing right now. when we first connected, we just connected. we’re both young and trying to make it happen, and help leading and putting on for young Ohio!

$teven Cannon. When I first heard his music I was crate digging on the Internet. I was like, “Yo who is this kid?!?” I found him through social media and I hit him up. He told me he was from Cincinnati. I was like, “WTF?!” He has this one song called “School Days” and he just has a certain sound and style of music that I think people should hear.

He’s definitely up next to me!