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#MASSMondays: $hayBand$, Red Shaydez, The Kid, & More
Happy August! Took some time off from #MASSMondays for spiritual maintenance, but we’re back. It’s been quite the summer, as we continue to deal with the pandemic and cases start to rise again, but when in doubt, music heals. So without further ado, here are some new faces on MASS. Monday.
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ShayBand$ – ‘Distant’
The first lady of Shooterz Muzik, $hayBand$ recently dropped her first single on the label – a deep cut titled, “Distant.”
Directed by @VRTUPRESENTS, the multi-faceted artist spits about isolating herself from others and focusing on her bag before the visual switches over, changing the vibe quickly to more brass-backed trap record titled, “Famous.”
It’s clear that Shay Band$ is a threat that the city didn’t see coming.
Red Shaydez – ‘They Call Me Shaydez’
Releasing her album Feel The Aura last week, Red Shaydez teased fans with an animated visual to her LP-cut, “They Call Me Shaydez.” Only 70 seconds in length, the record serves as a reintroduction to those familiar with her (and the newcomers) on why her name is her name and the confidence she carries with it.
The Kid – ‘Yeah’ ft. Michael Christmas & Blanco Black
I had the pleasure of attending the virtual listening event for The Kid‘s forthcoming project, The Kid and Friends, and you wouldn’t believe how many people this producer has on the album. A hidden gem in the state, The Kid treats everyone to the first single off The Kid and Friends titled, “Yeah” featuring Michael Christmas and Blanco Black.
Fun Fact: He created the visual himself.
Let us know what you think!
Trottie Y Gizzle – Whole Lotta Pt. 1 Ft. Ricky Mazarati
Dropping “Free Smoke” just two weeks ago, Y Gizzle shows no signs of stopping. Revisiting his latest project Demon Time for the official video of his Ricky Mazarati-assisted track, “Whole Lotta Pt. 1,” the duo presents us with a sharp delivery and is surely bringing heat.
Watch the video from the Trottie Gang rapper below.
KT Cuatro, 8 Zipp & Side Street Capo – Trapp’D
Shooterz Muzik have never been the ones to produce lackluster content. After $hayBand$ dropped her first single, “Distant,” KT Cuatro, 8 Zipp & SideStreet Capo followed right behind with the official video to their single, “Trapp’D.” Set to appear on their forthcoming compilation, More Than Muzik Vol. 1, their latest effort features the collective’s signature gritty sound and serves as a reminder to the opps that they’re always around if you’re trying to find them. #FREEKT
Earlier this year, Skilla Baby released his 16-track project, “The Coldest,” via Geffen, featuring collaborations with Polo G, Flo Milli, Moneybagg Yo, G Herbo, DaBaby, Rob49, Mozzy, NoCap, Jeremih, and Tay B.
The Detroit native has now returned with the official deluxe version, which includes additional tracks such as “Soulja Slimm” featuring Rob49, “Bobby Trap on The River,” and “Body Bangin’,” among others. The deluxe edition also features contributions from Bossman DLow, Baby Money, and Southside.
“I took my time to put this project together… Sometimes, I feel like people try to place me in a box. The pressure of being a new artist, being successful, staying disciplined, and still clocking into the studio is very strenuous but fun at the same time,” Skilla shared during the album’s initial press release. “As an artist, I’m known as the ‘girl’s guy,’ but I’ll never forget I come from the streets. As a real person, I feel so many emotions: mad, sad, happy, anxious, etc. I say that to say sorry for the wait, but I wanted to put everything I feel into one project. Grab your coats…,” he continued.
The deluxe version of “The Coldest” follows Skilla Baby’s joint tour with Rob49, “Vultures Eat The Most Tour.”
Stream “The Coldest (Deluxe)” below.
After delivering the singles like “Trapstar” and “1234,” Vae Vanilla is back with her latest project, Very Vanilla.
This six-track release stands apart from her previous collaboration with Boston’s own Messy Money Sav, which shared the same title. Vae Vanilla’s new work brims with affirmations and confidence, serving as a follow-up to her 2022 project, Heartless Romantic 2. The Detroit native enlists production services from Mike Krook, BANGTHATSHIT, Kaine, BANKROLL GOTIT, and more.
Stream Very Vanilla below.
Despite serving a ten-year sentence for the shooting incident involving Megan Thee Stallion, Tory Lanez is bringing fans new music from behind prison walls with his latest series, “Prison Tapes,” announced on Wednesday, July 24.
“After about 20-something to 30-something fuck-ups and mistakes, me and my engineer have finally figure out how to record music over the jail phone and still keep the quality as professional as I had it on the street,” he said in a recorded call posted on Instagram. “It’s over. I done cracked the fucking code, man. This means that not even these prison walls can stop me from dropping new music. It’s crazy!”
The Toronto native kicks off the series with the tracks “Cell 245” and “Wish I Never Met You.”
Stream below.
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