Massachusetts
#MASSMondays: Cincinnati Rose, Shay Bandz, Vanni Allan Poe, K.I.L.
It’s the last Monday of the month already, which means we’re closer to nice weather. As February comes to a close, it’s only right that I bless you with some new heat that’s dropped in the past week. Check out new music from Cincinnati Rose, Shay Bandz, Vanni, and K.I.L. below.
$hay Band$ – ‘Famous’
After bringing us “No Features” back in January, Shay Bandz returns with her highly anticipated visual, “Famous.” Originally teased after the release of her August single, “Distant,” fans, including myself, have been patiently waiting for the release of this video. Serving as a follow-up to “No Features“, “Famous” features footage from the artist’s 20th birthday and simply reminds us why she’s the first lady of Shooterz Music Machine. Her words are lethal and the haters just wish they could be her.
Watch below.
K.I.L. – NO I.D.
Giving us “Harvard Square” last month, K.I.L. returns with his latest offering, “No I.D.” Off his Separation EP, K.I.L. never fails to deliver in his verses. From wanting his LP to produced by NO I.D. to iterating that he can never be duplicated, K.I.L. knows he hasn’t reached his peak yet and continues to stay on his grind.
Watch below.
Cincinnati Rose – Sleazy Thoughts
Recently appear on ripe—tanjerines’ The Orange Room for a live performance of “All Alone,” Cincinnati Rose links up with the infamous director again for the official video of his single, “Sleazy Thoughts.” In the opening verse, Cincinnati Rose calls out the frauds who cap about being about the streets while spittin’ about who he is as a person, maintaining his integrity and remaining militant, and outsmarting the snakes.
Watch below.
Vanni Allan Poe – ‘Bachelor’ ft. Cash Rari
We haven’t heard much from Vanni after dropping The Cure Vol. 1 & Vol. 2, but that’s not to say he hasn’t been working. Recently making an appearance on Triy’s TriySeason: The Unexpected Journey album cut, “Forever” alongside KamGeez, the multifaceted artist links up with Ballads From The Trap partner and NNCHVLNT labelmate Cash Rari for the release of his brand new single, “Bachelor.” Though they’re looking for someone to spend their life with, they’re making it clear that they aren’t settling for less and may have to turn to being a Bachelor.
Stream below.
Audio
Kilynda Releases 2-Pack, “Deserved Better”
After releasing her “Heart Strings” visual in April, Kilynda returns to streaming platforms with an exciting new two-pack featuring her latest tracks, “Ever Since” and “Chains.”
After releasing her “Heart Strings” visual in April, Kilynda returns to streaming platforms with an exciting new two-pack featuring her latest tracks, “Ever Since” and “Chains.”
“I’ll never stop screaming THANK YOU to the people who continuously support me, even after I take long breaks. I spent a lot of time trying to make sure everything was perfect,” Kilynda wrote in an Instagram caption. “Come to find out, not everything needs to be perfect. You’ll be hearing more from me soon, but for now, here’s a two-pack you can enjoy for a while. All love.”
Kilynda consistently delivers, blending transparency and relatability with each release. Her music always seems to arrive just when we need it most. Stream the two-pack below and let her words resonate.
Culture
8 Zipp, Heffna Don and More Charged in Federal Sweep
Dominique Carpenter-Grad, known as 8 Zipp, and Trea Lankford, known as Heffna Don, are among ten individuals charged with drug conspiracy, linked to the alleged street gang H Block.
On Thursday, August 28, Boston-based rappers 8 Zipp and Heffna Don, along with 17 others, were arrested according to documents unsealed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts.
Dominique Carpenter-Grady, known as 8 Zipp, and Trea Lankford, known as Heffna Don, are among ten individuals charged with drug conspiracy, linked to the alleged street gang H Block (Appendix A). Separately, nine members and associates of the Mission Hill Gang, including rapper Big Body Benz, born Tyrone Brimage, and (Appendix B) face charges related to financial fraud.
The arrests result from extensive, multi-year investigations into gang violence in Boston, which follow the February 2024 takedown of over 40 Heath Street Gang members and associates. That investigation led to the indictment of Boston-based rappers Trottie Y Gizzle, Trottie Moula, Ricky Mazarati, BDE Keko and others, with charges ranging from racketeering conspiracy to drug trafficking, firearms offenses, wire fraud, and various forms of financial fraud, including COVID-related schemes.
Six H Block members were arrested on Aug. 29, 2024, in connection with drug dealing in Boston and surrounding areas. During the arrests, additional drugs and four firearms were seized. Four other H Block members are already in state custody. Additionally, three H Block associates are charged with conspiring to smuggle illegal drugs into a Massachusetts prison, where there has been a significant increase in the smuggling of synthetic cannabinoids, also known as “K2,” and other dangerous substances.
Seperately, charges were filed against members and associates of the Mission Hill street gang for their roles in a mail theft and financial fraud scheme known as “card cracking.” According to court documents, this scheme involves the theft and laundering of money through bank accounts set up under various names controlled by the primary offenders. Six members and associates were arrested on Thursday, Aug. 29, and charged with financial crimes, while three others, already in custody, were also implicated.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts notes, “The charge of possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance (cocaine) provides for a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, not less than three years of supervised release, up to life, and a fine of up to $1 million. The charges of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances (cocaine, cocaine base, fentanyl, PCP, and controlled substance analogues, i.e. K2) provides for a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, not less than three years of supervised release, up to life, and a fine of up to $1 million. The charges of theft of government property provides for a sentence of up to 10 years in prison, up to three years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000. The charge of conspiracy to commit wire and bank fraud provides for a sentence of up to 30 years in prison, five years of supervised release and a fine of up to $1 million. The charge of conspiracy to steal or possess stolen mail provides for a sentence of up to five years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of up to $250,000. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based upon the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and statutes which govern the determination of a sentence in a criminal case.”
APPENDIX A
- Trea Lankford, a/k/a “Heff,” a/k/a “Hefna Don,” a/k/a “Montana,” a/k/a “Tre Cain,” 33, of Boston;
- Dennis Wilson, a/k/a “Deuce,” a/k/a “Deep Jhonenson,” 36 of Boston;
- Avery Lewis, a/k/a “Wave,” 32 of Dorchester;
- Mark Linnehan,25, of West Roxbury;
- Eric Celestino,30, of Boston;
- Timothy Hearns, a/k/a “King Kill,” a/k/a “Tool Man,” a/k/a “Tooly,” 34;
- Dominique Carpenter-Grady, a/k/a “8-Zipp” a/k/a “Eighty,” a/k/a “Cindy Surin,” 35;
- Robert Heckstall, a/k/a “Ribbs,” a/k/a “Buck,” a/k/a “Buck Corleone,” 41, of Roxbury;
- Jason Bly, 44, of Quincy; and
- Jerry Gray, 28, of Dorchester.
APPENDIX B
- Imanol Rios-Franco, 24, of Brookline;
- Jairo Cabral-Santos, 22, of Boston;
- Brandon Baez, 22, of Framingham;
- Jiovanny Matos, 25, of Boston;
- Josman Romero Delgado, 22, of Boston;
- Jonathan Martinez, 25, of Roslindale;
- Anthony Worthen, 28, of Roslindale;
- Tyrone Brimage, 28, of Boston; and
- Glenroy Miller, 28, of Boston.
Massachusetts
8 Zipp Teams Up with ShayBands on “Bad News”
Following the release of his project Who Would’ve Thought earlier this year, 8 Zipp teams up with ShayBands to deliver the official visuals for ‘Bad News,’ a standout track from the project. As expected, the duo engages in a lyrical spar, skillfully complementing each other’s flows and showcasing why they’re a force to be reckoned with.
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