Homegrown Hip-Hop: The Monthly Rap-Up (January)

By: Zach Humphrey

Last month, I shared a piece that showcased how important and significant last year was for hip-hop in Connecticut. After such a monumental year, there was some concern whether or not the state could keep the momentum going into and through the New Year. Well, it didn’t take long before artists such as ClaS!cK, Detelj, and Joey Batts made it clear there would be no slowing down.

With the first month of 2015 in the books, I wanted to take a look back at all the new music and videos released by Connecticut-based artists in January. Moving forward, you can expect a Homegrown Hip-Hop “Rap-Up” every month featuring the previous month’s releases. Enjoy!

Artist: Prince Royal (of The Voyagers)
Title: “Cuckoo 4 Answers”
Release Date: January 4, 2015

Artist: CrissB.amazing
Title: “Adonis (Toga Flex)” (Video)
Release Date: January 6, 2015

Artist: Joey Batts & Them
Title: “Party At My Place” (Video)
Release Date: January 7, 2015

Artist: The Voyagers (feat. Andre Jakai)
Title: “Mad Headz” (Video)
Release Date: January 10, 2015

Artist: Joey Batts
Title: “Hollow Soul” [prod. Merf]
Release Date: January 16, 2015

Artist: Funk Gero
Title: “Massive Night Storm” [prod. Mike Hall]
Release Date: January 19, 2015

Artist: ClaS!cK
Title: “Crimson” [prod. Rudy]
Release Date: January 20, 2015

Artist: The Voyagers (feat. Andre Jakai)
Title: “La La La” [prod. MCMXCIV]
Release Date: January 21, 2015

Artist: CrissB.amazing (feat. Diego Boom)
Title: “Choppa Sound” [prod. Double G Chi]
Release Date: January 27, 2015

Artist: Tedy Brewski
Title: “GEEKIN” [prod. Omaru Devoid]
Release Date: January 27, 2015

Artist: ChumZilla
Title: Earth Man’s Curse (Album)
Release Date: January 27, 2015

Artist: Brockhampton
Title: “BET I” [prod. Jabari Manwa, BEAR//FACE, Romil & Kiko Merley]
Release Date: January 27, 2015

Artist: ClaS!cK
Title: “Takin’ Off” (Video)
Release Date: January 27, 2015

Artist: Detelj
Title: “Damien Hirst” [prod. Zack Villn of MTPHSCS]
Release Date: January 29, 2015

Artist: Andre Jakai
Title: Knowledge (Video)
Release Date: January 30, 2015

February is already shaping up to be a music-filled month, so be sure to check back in early March for another “Rap-Up” courtesy of Lonesome Noise & Homegrown Hip-Hop!