krs – “Kingdom Come”
Nashville, TN

Hip-hop artist krs has been putting out fresh music for years now, never straying from his authentic sounds and lyrics. With influences from Kendrick, Eminem, Nas, Outkast, Zapp and Rogers, and Marvin Gaye, his songs are endlessly soulful and meaningful. The rapper is currently in the process of creating loads of music (60 songs to be exact), with the end-all goal being several EPs and albums.

In “Kingdom Come”, krs raps verse after verse about deep life topics that are real. The background beat is hard and flows so smoothly with his awesome lyrical prowess. It, similar to his other music, is full of genuine vibes and energies that are truly relatable to many people out there. Check out “Kingdom Come” below.

Code-C – “New Era”
Providence, RI

Code-C, another dope hip-hop artist whose been producing hits for a long time, is on a spiritual level that most other musicians don’t ever reach. Describing himself as a true humanitarian who consistently puts others before himself, with the aim of creating a sense of self-worth and awareness in his audience. Influenced by Nas and Tupac, Code-C fuses together hip-hop and pop in an powerful way. He aims to reach more people around the world in an upcoming international tour with other indie artists.

“New Era” goes hard. The production on the track is insane, with some awesomely creative plugins and aspects that make the song unique to anything else out right now. The proudly arrogant lyrics are perfect for getting hyped up, for really getting amped. It’s no lie that Code-C aims to mentally help his audience, as this is for sure what happens when listening to a track like “New Era”. Check it out below.

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