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Ill Bill Taps Conway The Machine & Pharoahe Monch For Grimy New Single “Be Afraid!”

If you’re not up on Ill Bill, you need to check his underground resume.

The Brooklyn rapper’s been rapping for over 30 years, coming up alongside his brother Necro and as a part of Non Phixion, La Coka Nostra, and Heavy Metal Kings.

He just released a new song titled “Be Afraid!” ahead of his upcoming album La Bella Medusa, which is slated to drop on October 30.

He enlists Griselda’s Conway the Machine and New York legend Pharoahe Monch for the new track, who waste no time getting busy with the bars over a dusty boom bap drum loop.

Get into the Halloween spirit and check out “Be Afraid!” below. Share your thoughts with us in the comments and be sure to keep an eye out for La Bella Medusa.

Quotable Lyrics

Shit on my necklace, about a hundred carats
Hand on my shotty and I’m probably finna air it
I shit on anything n****s send me to spit on
Any n****s get out of line I dump a clip on
Before rap I was in them kitchens getting my mix on
Carpal tunnel all in my wrist from getting my whip on
I’m realer than the rappers you deem to be real n****s
You call em big homies, to me he a lil n****

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Kieran James Honors Memory with “Part of the Grind”

Singer-songwriter Kieran James delivers a devastating new single with “Part of the Grind,” a track to tackle the tangled emotions behind loss and memory. A love letter penned to a close friend who faced severe cognitive decline, the song’s emotional heft feels universal yet heartbreakingly personal.

Set to delicate instrumentation and achingly sung vocals, “Part of the Grind” is both a lament and an honoring, a means of remembering while addressing the unavoidable cost of time and illness. His voice floats, leaving room for silence and the long pauses that so often come with grief. But in that silence, there is warmth as well, a refusal to let memory be totally extinguished.

Resilience is also implied in the song’s title, a reminder that even in heartbreak, life goes on and holding the memory of someone stays with the rhythm of everyday living. it’s an anthem for anyone who has ever looked on witnessing decline, mixed sorrow with love.

In Kieran James’s “Part of the Grind,” we hear music as well as go behind it. He gives us room feel, to mourn, and to honor. In the process, he turns private pain into something achingly universal, a song for everyone who has either loved or lost.

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Esthy glows up with joy on new anthem “light it up”

In her latest song, “light it up,” singer-songwriter and producer Esthy from LA brings a vibrant and uplifting vibe that feels like sunshine in musical form. By mixing elements of playful country with polished pop sounds, she creates a track that’s all about having fun and enjoying life.

Esthy’s singing truly shines, showcasing a lively and confident style. There’s a playful tone in her voice that makes the lyrics feel friendly and inviting, encouraging you to set aside your worries and immerse yourself in the moment.

“light it up” radiates energy and is lively and bright, featuring catchy guitar riffs and upbeat rhythms that draw you in right away. If you enjoy artists like Anne-Marie or OneRepublic, you’ll love this song, and Esthy adds her unique flair, making it special and memorable.

Esthy has a talent for creating catchy melodies, and with this one, you’ll find yourself humming throughout your day. Esthy is here to spread joy, inspire energy, and make music that connects with you instantly. This track is designed to remind you of your true unstoppable nature, and Esthy lights it up.

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