DJ Drama and Clyde Guevara present 486 Columbia St. Gangsta Grillz Mixtape

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Putting his own twist on one of the most classic mixtape brands in history, acclaimed Brooklyn rap phenomenon Clyde Guevara links up with the iconic DJ Drama for his very own 486 Columbia St. Gangsta Grillz Mixtape. It’s available now via Republic Records. Listen to Clyde x DJ Drama 486 Columbia St. Gangsta Grillz Mixtape—HERE.

Last year, legendary producer NoID [JAY-Z, Kanye West] aligned Clyde with Don Cannon and DJ Drama. Holed up in the studio in Los Angeles, the buzzing MC locked into an unbreakable groove and delivered the nine tracks on this tape. He bulldozed a path for it with “Old Me,” which arrived to plugs from HotNewHipHop and more.

Now, anthems like the standout “Jedi” showcase Clyde at the height of his powers. Between soulful horns and a smoky beat, his dynamic rhymes bob and weave towards a hypnotic hook. Elsewhere, he gets intensely emotional on “Nauseous,” while “Still Hott” sums up his state of mind.

About working with Clyde DJ Drama said, “Clyde’s sound is refreshing and exciting. Reminded me of what I grew up loving but with a sound straight outta 2030.” Don Cannon added, “there is no disputing the vivid songwriting that Clyde brings to the game. He will be a force in the rap game in 3,2,1.”

Check out the full tracklisting below.

It only hints at much more to come from Clyde Guevara in 2022.

For now, allow him to welcome you to 486 Columbia St. where his past illuminates the path to a blindingly bright future.

TRACKLISTING

  1. Old Me

  2. Jedi

  3. Percy

  4. Deep Mobb

  5. Agent Zero

  6. Never Let a ***** Ice Me

  7. Slanguage

  8. Nauseous

  9. Still Hott

Grind yields results. The harder you hustle, the greater the rewards you reap. Clyde Guevara initially entered the rap arena back in 2017. From the first moment he pressed “record,” the Brooklyn rapper simply never stopped, inching closer and closer to triumph with every subsequent release. He dedicated “Distorted Skylines” to his brother Jah who passed away. In Jah’s memory, he dropped 2018’s FreeJAH to acclaim from HYPEBEAST, Noisey, Complex, and NPR. Signing to Republic Records in 2021, he unleashed the 75 Bush St pack. Meanwhile, legendary producer NoID [JAY-Z, Kanye West] went as far to christen him, “a breath of fresh air.” DJ Drama noted, “Clyde’s sound is refreshing and exciting. Reminded me of what I grew up loving but with a sound straight outta 2030.” While Don Cannon added, “there is no disputing the vivid songwriting that Clyde brings to the game. He will be a force in the rap game in 3,2,1.” However, he keeps grinding through 2022 with his Clyde Guevara x DJ Drama 486 Columbia St. Gangsta Grillz Mixtape and much more to come.

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Young Talent RAA Trey Drops “Song of Da Year”

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While most high school students are figuring out homework and what to do with their free time, one rising hip-hop and rap artist out of Mississippi is busy making music on his terms. At 17, RAA Trey (born Alvin Peyton III) is showing up for his future self in a big way with the recent release of the new single, “Song of Da Year,” earlier in November. The track provides a preview of what to expect on his upcoming album 1OF1, featuring 14 songs that will drop this December.

RAA Trey, whose name is an acronym for “Respect Above All,” learned early on growing up in a family of entrepreneurs about putting in the work to make your vision a reality. He was only in seventh grade when he started his label, Take Money Records and Entertainment, which he still runs today, and began building a home studio to pursue his dream. The same drive and confidence remain, carrying over to his new work. 

“Song of Da Year gives off a championship feel to it,” says RAA Trey. “I’m just letting everybody know to respect me as soon as I come in this game because when I’m coming, this is going to be over the top. That’s why it’s called Song of Da Year. Respect this.” Aware that his home state may not have a music scene such as other parts of the south like Memphis or Atlanta, RAA Trey shares he follows his own sound and whatever he feels at the moment.

Mixed and mastered by Shane Thomson with lyrics by RAA Trey, who writes all of his music, “Song of Da Year” features powerful lyrics of assurance with one particular part paying tribute to his mother: my momma worry / I told my momma she ain't gotta worry / evea' since I was young, you been nervous / I promise I'm gon' make it with these verses.”

As for performing, RAA Trey is a natural performer, gracing several stages, including a show to thousands featuring rapper a well known rapper from Louisiana, among other events over the years. Fans can expect to see him even more in the months ahead, as he plans to tour, expand his fan base and launch merchandise.

With “Song of Da Year,” RAA Trey, is manifesting, making his mark—and he hasn’t even graduate yet. Those who want to learn more and listen to his latest music can follow him on InstagramTikTok, and YouTube.

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