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Long Beach’s own $tupid Young hits the Avenue today with the release of his “True Story” project. Within his 11 tracks that include his released singles “That’s Facts” (P-Lo), “Give It Up” (Lil Gnar), & “Cold Nights,” Young describes various experiences of growing up. Speaking on having faith for a brighter future while also being prepared […]

The holidays are a few weeks away but rap group Shoreline Mafia is playing Santa in more ways than one this year by gifting fans with their project “OTXmas.” Featuring Master Kato’s “Ride Around” & Ohgeesy’s “Homicide” (Bandgang Lonnie), the project features all four talented members teaming up as well as going at it solo […]

Hide your sister. Rosecrans Radio sat down for a hilarious and informative interview with two of LA’s dopest artist, one hailing from Bompton and the other from South Central, The Fifties to be exact. Jay Worthy and T.F. are working on a new collaboration project titled “Ballads Of a Dopehead” that we learned more about, […]

After recently partnering with Rostrum Records earlier this month, Problem releases the sequel to his 2013 project The Separation. The highly anticipated S2 has 16 records filled with immaculate production in every aspect. The Compton artist has remained consistent for over a decade and never ceases to slow down. He features fellow artists from the LA area 03 Greedo, Rucci, 1TakeJay, and Saviii3rd. […]

The long awaited Earl Sweatshirt album is finally here. Some Rap Songs is available on all streaming platforms right now and I, for one, am going to make time to listen to it, especially since it runs at just under 25 minutes long. Earl has always had great bars and from the singles he dropped recently, he […]

“Shit Real” is the latest single off Jay Rock‘s “Redemption” album to get a visual & he continues to bring his best when his tracks come to life. Directed by Jack Begert, the visual opens up with Rock keeping watch as someone loses their life. Revenge is sought out quickly though, & the consequences are […]

A$ton Matthews takes fans through the “Trenches” in his latest music video shot by Miggy. With an orange-faded tone throughout, Matthews delivers over the Chucky production with ease as he confidently takes over the streets. Stating within his lyrics that he’s not afraid to do the legwork, money is the motive & he’ll get it by […]

It’s been an epic year for LA music as it’s talented artists continue to gain momentum & blaze their way through the music scene. As the year comes to an end, they continue to be blessed with bigger achievements, & although they’re well earned the celebrations haven’t even begun. With the release of Rucci & […]

Although we don’t condone “Drunk Drivin” here at Rosecrans, it just so happens to be the title & topic of Rucci‘s latest track. Produced by Mike Crook, the track also features Skeme  & begins with a bit of a dark tone. As Rucci opens up with a bit of background on his wild ride, he’s not sober […]

Dreamville delivers once more before the year hits its end with J.I.D‘s “DiCaprio 2,” his second full-length project under the label. With his singles “151 Rum,” “Off Deez” (J.Cole), & “Workin’ Out,” the excitement for the project only grew more with the release of his tracklist & features along with his epic teaser trailer. With […]

Rosecrans Radio sat with LA’s own Mani Coolin for a dope new interview. We learn about Mani’s high school experience, being on Fairfax at the height of the Odd Future, Dom Kennedy days, what his project “Hope4TheYouth” did for him, his break from music and his most recent project “Here4MeOnly” plus much more. Tracklist- 1. […]

The powerhouse duo of Drego and Beno offer up the visual for “Recipe 2”. The hot track was in need of a visual and they deliver in high fashion. They’re followed around living out their rhymes and show their really out here working. The production is on its way to blowing up and they deserve it too. They’re up next! Watch […]

The trifecta of 1TakeQuan, Lil Duece, and BassSquad Black tear up their new record “3 Peat”. 420Tiesto provides the simple yet effective beat for the trio to go to work on. They deliver in the usual Winning Team fashion as their verses each hold high levels of energy. There’s never a dull moment when you get these dudes together. Listen […]

Z Money has proven he’s here to stay this year with his “Chiraq Mogul” mixtape that took over the streets. He recruits another powerful artist, Shoreline Mafia’s Ohgeesy for the remix to “Givenchy”. The original was hard with the help of DY Krazy’s mind boggling beat for the track. Adding an Ohgeesy verse takes this record to another level that was […]

Kee Riche$ slows it down for 4 smooth tracks all produced by XL on his brand new EP. “In Love With A Trapper” is about exactly what you would think, a girl who fell in love with a trapper. This is a strong offering following his last full-length project, Raised Off Rosecrans. Kee details this story through auto-tuned flows and […]

With Problem‘s “S2” being pushed back a bit due to clearance issues which he stated via his Instagram, the first single of the project has been out for fans to enjoy. “Wild Nights” produced by TC is available via all streaming platforms & now a visual is out to accompany it. Shot by OutkastMarcoss, the […]

Energy is a term thrown around these days, whether someone is speaking of the good or bad it brings, it’s the topic & title of Saviii 3rd‘s latest visual. The single “Energy” comes from his “All Eyez on 3” mixtape that was released earlier this year. As he walks through a neighborhood & kicks it […]

G Perico shows fans a different side of his love for women on his latest track titled “Love Letter.” Produced by Dupri, the track features Polyester The Saint on the chorus as Perico describes a special lady that he can’t keep of his mind. Unsure of whether or not she’s already taken, he’s more than […]

Downey, CA’s own Big $wift is back with a video for his Weezy inspired smash, “Lil Wayne” produced by Chucky Beatz. The Outkast Marcoss directed visual is major heat, which is why most scenes had to be shot out in the Arizona desert. Coincidentally, a monsoon occurred during the video shoot, likely because of the […]

Off his recent “Feed the Streets II” album release, Roddy Ricch hits the Avenue with his visual for track “Can’t Express.” Shot by JD Films, the visual opens up with a somber black & white theme. As the beat begins Ricch begins, “I can’t express myself, don’t know how to start…” Speaking on the continuous […]

Compton’s own 1TakeJay sat with Rosecrans Radio and Cypress Moreno for a dope interview where we get to know the artist more in depth. We learn about Jay’s football career, what it was like growing up in Compton, his musical influences, as well as his thoughts on his rapid rise and influence on LA rap. […]

The collab project from ALLBLACK & Kenny Beats has arrived & carries the football theme throughout, from the project name “2 Minute Drills” to the track titles such as “John Madden 2” & “Blitz.” Containing only one feature from Shoreline Mafia’s Rob Vicious, “2MD” carries plenty of dope beats thanks to Kenny to which BLACK states, “Thank you […]

As G Perico prepares to hit cities across the U.S., he’s released a visual for “Play Wit It” off his most recent “Guess What?” project. Shot by Patroni Films, the track features the vocals of LA artists Kalan.FrFr & Garren. Opening with Perico showing up for work, the homies & some beautiful ladies pull up […]

We got a taste of the Christmas cheer that Tyler, the Creator could bring to the table with his two songs he made for the new Grinch film, but today, we get a stocking full of songs to celebrate old Saint Nick. Tyler released a 6 song EP inspired from the movie tonight where we get […]

The wait has finally come to an end. Anderson .Paak’s long awaited album Oxnard has finally arrived. With production from none other than Dr. Dre, Paak himself, Madlib, and others, this album has been one of my personal most anticipated of the year, along with many other people. Paak has said that he had dreamed of making […]

AzChike continues to drop new tracks & this time he grabs Cult brother AzSwaye & Long Beach’s own Saviii 3rd for his latest titled “Digits.” With production from SorryJayNair, the track is a tuneful melody with the perfect amount of bass. As Chike’s tone comes in low yet with ease, he prepares listeners for his […]

Compton’s own 1TakeJay sat with Rosecrans Radio and Cypress Moreno for a dope interview where we get to know the artist more in depth. We learn about Jay’s football career, what it was like growing up in Compton, his musical influences, as well as his thoughts on his rapid rise and influence on LA rap, […]

Over a DJ Lico production, Rucci delivers a new banger called “Till the Day I Die” where his confidence shines brightly as it should with the success all his releases seem to bring. With a slightly dark feel that the beat portrays, Rucci speaks on his lifestyle that is a constant inspiration. Naturally letting listeners […]

As J.I.D prepares fans for ‘DiCaprio2’ he’s released a new fire track titled “Off Deez” that features label head J. Cole. Produced by ChaseTheMoney, the duo body the dope beat with their fast paced flow & clever wordplay. As J.I.D continues to amaze, he wants everyone to get off his d*ck & allow him to […]

OPM is in the building! Dom Kennedy and Warm Brew’s Ray Wright take over a high school dance in the brand new visual for “Christopher Columbus”. Dom exercises his right to free speech and gets in sync with Ray for this one. The two smoothly perform their verses over the John G produced track. Watch the Lee Burns and Mike Wilds directed video below.

RobTwo continues to put on for Bellflower, California as he releases his video for the J Money Beats produced track, “Overtime”. He sends all glory to God and shows he’s been working hard in the Blasky Productions shot video. Rob is just clocking in and has much more on the way for the fans. Go show some love and support the […]

Back in July Rob Vicious released his debut solo project “Traplantic”, a groundbreaking 11-track offering from the Shoreline Mafia member. Yesterday he released the fourth visual off the project for “Ain’t Me”, a power-packed track produced by Sledgren and CaliBaset. The video is shot by ZaiVisuals and follows Rob around an extravagant brick building as he raps his verses. Watch the WorldStarHipHop Exclusive […]

Produced by WestKillinIt, Kalan.frfr has released a new track titled “Fine Fine” where he shows appreciation to that special someone who is well, fine. As he uses his vocal skills to paint vivid details with clever lines on how some events an escalate for the better, Kalan is furthermore falling into the perseption of being a ladies […]

AzChike has released a new track titled “How” where it seems to be asking a lot of questions that may have some people in their feelings. Over the FlashyAssUno production he calls out the ops, the fakes, & the envious, Chike is staying dangerous as he continues to manuver his way to the top. Listen to the […]

Free Ackrite hits the Avenue with his latest visual for “Guerillaz” that features artist Freddie Gibbs. As Ackrite makes his way through the town he effortlessly delivers dope bars while representing the North side of Inglewood that makes him the great ghetto superstar that he is. As Gibbs comes in with his verse & matches Ackrite’s energy, […]

Now I’m not exactly familiar with Eastside Las Vegas, but I know the east side of nearly any city is the side where they typically get money and dodge cases like The Matrix. From the looks of this dope new Leanin Lo video, my theory proves correct. Lo linked with Chicago mainstay, Z Money for […]

Along with dropping his new album FM!, which you can stream here, Vince Staples has also dropped a music video for “FUN!“, seemingly the first single from the project. The video has one of the most creative themes I’ve seen; it starts off with the Google Earth program we all played around with at school when trying to […]

Vince Staples has dropped his highly anticipated project FM!, the follow up to his 2017 album Big Fish Theory. The 11 track album lasts only about 22 minutes, but as we’ve seen before, Vince is able to pack a lot of material in these projects and deliver some heat in the process, and this time is no different. […]

It’s finally arrived! After a video surfaced of Lil Yatchy in the studio listening to Drakeo The Ruler‘s “Flu Flamming” track some time ago, rumors of a remix arose & that’s what we deliver to music fans today. With Yachty opening the track with his verse taking well to the well-known beat with his flow, […]

Problem brings a taste of Brooklyn to LA as he recruits Casanova for “F*ck Me Too”. Two fellow LA natives 1TakeJay and Saviii3rd both appear on the track. Jay does the memorable hook and the other 3 lay down murderous verses. The production for the track really takes it over the top. Los Angeles producers […]

Jay Worthy & T.F come together on “Ballad of a Dopehead” that features PRETTYBOY NOFACE. Said to be shot within an actual dope house located somewhere in Watts, artist T.F opens the track with his verse over the Budgie production as he sits within the door of an RV. As Jay Worthy comes in, each artist […]

Problem brings us the last peice of the puzzle with his most recent track “Ain’t So” that features artists Guapdad 4000 & Diego Ave. Neither of the three are hesitant to prove themselves even if it means hurting the feelings of others, it ain’t no thing. With a static like sound & a slight bass […]

South Central’s T.F., The IE’s Trizz and South Central’s Bale linked for one of the dopest, most organic live studio performances I’ve seen. The trio freestyle of a funky beat and lace it with bars colder than the rocky mountains, with no jacket, and socks on. The performance was unofficially sponsored by Hennessey, which were the […]

Holland Izz has been making quite a few stops by the Avenue as of late, but we’re not complaining. We’re simply letting you know that it’s time to get familiar with the multivoiced rapper. After having dropped his “Sunny Tapes Vol.1” project, a few singles, & his “B4 THE IZZM,” “IZZM” itself has finally arrived […]

A few days ago AzSwaye took to social media to post some cover art that simply read ‘GODAMNITSWAYE’ the name Dupri alongside his own name. ‘103118’ is all the caption read throughout all platforms & Swaye has kept his word by delivering not one, but three epic tracks some of which feature Rucci, AzChike, & […]

Jay 305 comes full force on his latest track “Sweat It Out”. The experienced emcee hops on a beat that’s guaranteed to get you active. He directs his lyrics towards the ladies as Jay assures them that they don’t need to stress. This track is all about having a good time and leaving all worries behind. […]

Kee Riches releases the visual for “Miss My Dawg” off of his latest project “Raised Off Rosecrans”. The Compton rapper reminisces on old times and remembers his friend who was taken too soon. He gets his verses off as he whips around the city while ImagingByX records. This is one of the first videos from the project and sets the stage […]

Niko G4 & Mani Coolin’ hit us with a REALMOVIE for their track “Freak Hoe” that showcases how the duo like to run it up. As they both party with a handful of talented females, G4 makes it clear on what type of females he desires as money is tossed & other things are shaken. Coolin’ delivers within […]

Christmas season is just around the corner, and Tyler, the Creator is already bringing us gifts while also securing that feature film bag. Tyler provided an updated version of the Christmas classic “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” for the upcoming Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch movie (who, if you haven’t seen, is also on the Don’t Come To […]

Lil Mexcco & A$ton Matthews come together for their visual “Gang Ties” shot by Jon Psycho. As both artists rap on how they’re obviously superior to the rest, whether it’s in regards to their drink, smoke, or bars, they’re both highly confident in not taking any loses. As Mexcco sits at a desk to school the haters, […]