Vic Mensa, Samara Cyn, YTB Fatt, etc.

June continues to pile up with new hip-hop versions. This week, a veteran rapper from Chicago launched his first independent project in more than a decade, a buzzing newcomer in Tennessee offers a new EP, another new face in Arkansas makes his new project run and more.

Vic Mensa discards new Sundiata project

Vic Mensa, after more than a decade of rocking with Roc Nation, launched Sundiata, his first independent release since his debut at Mixtape Innertape in 2013. The six-song project features a visitor appearance by Mick Jenkins. Vic released the project on his birthday on June 19. “It is a collection of ideas, wisdom and wisdom shaped by the fire of personal struggle,” he recently described the product. “This name comes from Sundiata Keita, the 13th-century founder of the Mali Empire in West Africa, and is also the predecessor of Mansa Musa. I hope my story, pain, process and progress can play your part.”

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Backwoods EP is available by Samara Cyn

Samara Cyn is a newcomer to follow. After releasing her first EP in 2024, Drive Home, which received praise from Erykah Badu and Lauryn Hill, Cyn followed up with her second EP, which was later Backroads. This release features the previous track, “Brand New Teeth.” The EP includes a total of six songs. familiar.

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YTB ​​Fatt Drops DA Foxprint Mixer

YTB ​​Fatt gives fans the first fix of 2025 on the new mixtape DA Foxprint. Fatt has been in serious trouble after encountering five projects over the past two years. His latest project includes 17 songs, including guest attractions from Moneybagg Yo, Big Homie G and more. Fatt recently pointed out on Instagram: “Now my prime number.”

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