A QUICK CONVERSATION WITH CHLOE RAIN

Chloe Rain wrote her debut album for her, but she also wrote it for you. Each song is an extension of an emotion that we all feel. It’s the sadness of being cheated out of happiness or a glimmering opportunity, Unfair is a heartfelt and selfless display of love and growing pains. Although not perfectly polished, Chloe Rain and her friends of artist make this project a stepping stone for her musical career and what fans can anticipate.  

What encouraged you to make Unfair your debut album instead of a mixtape or EP?

CHLOE: i originally planned on making it another ep, but as the tracks came to be, i knew that myself and the people involved were album material. i also wrote the whole album in four days so i acknowledged how natural it was coming to me and took that as the universes way of saying, this is it. but what really pushed me was once i listened to it front to back for the first time i just knew it was my debut album.


What have you learned about yourself as an artist while creating this album?

CHLOE: i learned that i can do a lot more styles than i think i can, ikyk was the first time i wrote over a beat like that, and the lyrics literally slipped off of my tongue. i also learned that i’d rather put out a big project than a bunch of little ones, i like to tell a story through my art and although i can do it in four minutes, why limit it to that.


COVID-19 has ruined plans for millions. Did you experience any complications due to quarantine during the process?

CHLOE: honestly not really, i’ve been pretty lucky because most of what i do has been online so far the only semi complication, was i thought i had the virus so i couldn’t sing for about a week, but i ended up just having a cold thankfully. but that was the 5th day of working on it so the day after writing all those songs all i wanted to do was record but i knew it would only make recovery longer

Any plans for visuals in the future, this year or next?

CHLOE: i have a video in the works right now, and i plan on doing more in the next year or so, i have a lot of ideas in my head, i just need to work on bringing them to life

Is there a story behind the song “Asshole”?

CHLOE: asshole is just a song that i felt like everyone could relate to. i’ve done wrong like everyone, but i feel like you do one thing and everyone paints you out to be the bad guy. it was kind of my way of beating everyone else to it because i knew the people who this album was about would hit me up or throw shade and i had a song on the album to hit them with what i assumed they were thinking. & a song to the haters. 

Have you felt any pressure to meet or exceed standards while releasing your music?

CHLOE: honestly, no.i’m to a point in my craft where i can bump my own songs and love on them. i knew putting this project out no matter what the numbers said or who loved it, i was confident in my craft. and it was more than good enough.

What can we expect from for the rest of the year?

CHLOE: i have a lot planned, i’d except some singles, and potentially another ep.

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No Average by Digital Dior ft. Yung Gosse

 

Music label Digital Dior has taken visible steps within the industry to make themselves a household name. Their latest release “No Average”, featuring Yung Gosse and production by Papi and Rich Illuminati is a fierce leap forward. The single holds the essence of UK Drill, popularized in the US by late rapper Pop Smoke. Between Papi and Rich Illuminati, they’ve managed to conger dark energy through heart-thumping bass and adding a more sinister tone via a synth. Lyrically, Digital Dior and Yung Gosse hit it right on the head. The tempo is quick but cold. “No Average” delivers as a complete and mindful body of work with a clear message: we’re coming for you.

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Lemonade by Internet Money ft. Gunna, Don Toliver, NAV

 “Ice. 

Lemonade.

My neck was dripping.”

Internet Money has never missed, at they insured a clear win with their newest track “Lemonade” featuring vocals from Hip Hop elites such as Gunna, Don Toliver and NAV. The song is quick, giving it that ultra replay quality. Toliver’s notable vocal performance is captivating and NAV seals the deal with their verses. They keep it casual, with smooth tones and percussion like vibrato. Gunna closes out the track with a self aware verse and a prayer for everyone to get paid.

 Click here to listen “Lemonade” on Spotify.

I Can’t Smoke In The Gallery by Pulp

“I Can’t Smoke In The Gallery” is a slow and solemn track essential for moments when you just need to unwind. The grave bpm of the beat is hypnotic and Pulp’s soft vocals are meditative. The piano chords and drum beats can only best describe a sunny park scene. Pulp manages to create layers within the song, each with their own experience. Although the track has such light and optimistic tones, the lyrics hold a contrasting tale. You may just have to take another listen.

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Unfair by Chloe Rain and Kyng Kilo

“Unfair” is an enchanting song complete with lively electric guitar and whopping bass. Chloe Rain is the lead vocalist for the track, fully grasping the power of her raspy tone and mesmerizing belts. Kyng Kilo’s verse comes in after the second half of the song. The change is jarring enough to transport into his realm. Each artist maintained great vocal performances, their emotional chords tied their styles together perfectly. By the end of the song, you’ll want to hear more for both of these bright and developing artists.

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Turbo Bieber 3: Popstars Never Die! by Lil Turbo

Lil Turbo is keeping the summer energy alive with the third installment to his alter ego’s discography, Turbo Bieber. The eight track album consists of some of his best lyrical performances and new classics to add to any playlist.

The project is led with “Shine” a rich track to immerse the listener. It’s the perfect element of escapism. The project continues with “Texaco & Citago” with production by Neilaworld. The beat has an experimental and cosmic tone with Lil Turbo at the helm of the musical experience. Lil Turbo isn’t afraid to embrace what’s outside of the norm. His collaboration with Belis in “Gotta Blast” probably has the highest return on interest. The song is melodic and catchy, and assistance from Belis’ otherworldly vocals elevates Turbo’s delivery and gives body and texture to the piece.

From there, Turbo Bieber hits full speed. “Paranoid” has a more cocky persona than the tracks before it. Lil Turbo is focused on the climb, how others are moving around him couldn’t matter less. “Fuck what you say, I’m make me a trillion.” He’s manifesting a bright and rich future. “Money Talk” has softer energy, displaying his range and ability to maintain artistry while hitting all the notes people want to hear. He’s assisted by SEBii to solidify the gentle sound he was looking for. “Bad Bih” is a clever song, the tune almost mimicking  a nursery rhyme, making it almost impossible to forget. “Outerspace Zaza!” keeps the fun going. So far, Lil Turbo has allowed the tempo of the album to shift and flow almost like a concert. Each song has its purpose, whether it’s to kick off the show, keep the momentum going or slow it down. Lil Turbo closes out the show with “I Know She Know”, a more rhythmic and sensual track left over for the ladies.

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Slide Down By Lil Xelly Music Video

Lil Xelly has teamed up with one of his most loyal and iconic collaborators MOSHPIT, for his “Slide Down” music video. The Maryland rapper has his usual outgoing and careless demeanor as he pilots a Mercedes from outside the driver’s window. MOSHPIT disclaims that the entire video was created with just one scene worth of raw footage. This doesn’t hurt his creativity. He may work the best with the most simple of conditions. He depicts winding roads on top of mountains, fighter jets and Lil Xelly in the eye of the storm. Thanks to Xelly and producer ChinaTown, “Slide Down” has that essential upbeat energy to get you through your day, even if it isn’t going the best. 

Click here to watch “Slide Down” on YouTube.