Massachusetts
#MASSMondays: Get Money Cartel, DTheFlyest, $hayBand$, Triy
It’s a new year, so you know I had to bring back #MASSMondays. Last year, we were blessed with an insane amount of music as artists took advantage of the pandemic in the best way possible. Whether it was numerous Instagram Lives, having a slew of singles and videos in the chamber, or Youtube concerts, the pivoting of our musical landscape has brought out the best of our artists, and it’s also evident who couldn’t survive.
But, without further ado, here are my picks for this week’s Mass. Mondays.
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Stream: Triy – ‘TriySeason: The Unexpected Journey’
After dropping “That’s My Baby” with Rosewood Bape back in August, Triy returns with his debut album, TriySeason: The Unexpected Journey. The long-awaited project features 13 tracks with contributions from Tailored Music, Bia Javier, KAM’GEEZ, Vanni Allan Poe, and BOOKBAGBOONIE.
“This album was five years in the marking,” said Triy. “I’m glad I get to share a piece of my journey with the world.”
With production handled by D BrownMusic, JPatterns, Diorr, JayTheGreat and several others, including Triy himself. TriySeason: The Unexpected Journey serves as a follow-up to the 2019 project, The Care Package.
DJ POLOKING – ‘Not Your Average Family’ f/ B. Blazo, Cassh Cartel, Bando Baby
After releasing their respective projects, Get Money Cartel‘s own B Blazo, Cassh Cartel, and Bando Baby drop their debut compilation project, Not Your Average Family.
Hosted by DJ POLOKING, it’s a family affair as the 10-track effort contains no features but production handled by TWayne The Kid, Mike Hector, Tee WaTT, Josh Schuback, Nick Mira, Danny Rome, Clemsy, Buu, Sunny Laurent, @1LightBeats and Tucker. Each artist gets to shine on their own track, so by the end of your first listen, it may be hard to decide whose your favorite.
Stream Not Your Average Family below.
Stream: Dtheflyest – ‘Sandoboy’
Marking two years since the release of his debut project, “,” DTheFlyest has kept things rather light the past two years. Linking with 7981 Kal on “Better Off” early last year, the “Toxic” rapper also went on to release the single “Coco Crazy” featuring BIA, as well as gifting fans with a follow-up EP, Priv Madness, which featured four tracks with a guest appearance by Btl Flee.
Ready to get things rockin’ again, DTheFlyest ended 2020 with the release of his brand new project, Sandoboy. Consisting of nine tracks, the project features his lead single, “Riot.”
Stream SandoBaby below.
$hayBand$ – No Features
I’m still waiting for the official video for “Famous,” but Shooterz Muzik’s first lady, $hayBand$, ended 2020 with a brand new visual titled, “No Features.”
Rightfully so, the rapper isn’t doing any features and she honestly doesn’t have to. Her words alone hold weight and she’ll probably out rap your favorite rapper’s favorite rapper.
Though only 2:44 in running time, $hayBand$ gets straight to the point.
Watch below.
Massachusetts
EK39 Releases “Watered Down / Beautiful Curse”
After teaming up with NickDolo last month for “Not Regular,” EK39 is back with a new visual that blends two new tracks—“Watered Down” and “Beautiful Curse.” Both records will be featured on his upcoming project. Produced by @realb_lamaj and brought to life by @lazyvisuals7’s direction, you can watch the official video above.
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.
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