By: DJ VO
Massachusetts native and reigning Bean Cup DJ Battle Champion, Daniel Costta, gave us the honor of an exclusive and absolutely electric 1 hour DJ set at the station. He took us on a musical journey easing us into the mix before he absolutely murdered his set. Before you know it, he had the studio rocking, impressing us with all of his song selections, banger after banger. Not only does he have superb song selection ability but he is a master at scratching. His ability to scratch but still keep the flow of the mix consistent with the house grooves are next level and I can truly say he's one of the best scratchers I've seen in person. Not only a DJ but Daniel Costta is also a very talented producer. He has remixed Tiesto, ROTIMI, Volac & Illusionize and many more which can be found on his soundcloud. Make sure you follow Daniel Costta to see if he's playing at a venue near you! IG: @danielcosttamusic SC: soundcloud.com/danielcosttamusic Watch his full Mass music Radio DJ set here:
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By: Shamus Hill
Springfield's Jxylen takes an intergalactic trip into his past and, subsequently, his future on the rapper's latest single, "Toonami Aftermath". Staged around the universal forces that have guided Jxylen along the steps that he's taken in life, "Toonami Aftermath" evolves into a wholesome display of reassurance, hope, and affirmation. The Maya Angelou quote "If you don't know where you've come from, you don't know where you're going." was something that instantly came to mind when listening to this release for the first time, as the Western Massachusetts representative helped to dissect some of what his earliest inspirations to make music were. Heavily influenced by the programming featured on both Toonami and Adult Swim, Jxylen always wanted to utilize his creative capabilities to inspire the masses on a large scale. Understanding that it might take some time to achieve such a monumental task, he continues down the path that has been laid out before him by divine powers. Finding solitude in this and nothing more, "Toonami Aftermath" is a two and a half minute portrayal of what these influences have resulted in. Injecting the otherworldly sentiment into the inner-fabric of this track is eu-IV, whose production talents placed an emphasis on Jxlyen's well-constructed verses here. The Baltimore native has worked extensively at his craft for some time now, and I, for one, am thrilled to see a beat of his placed into the hands of one of the most-exciting rappers in Massachusetts right now. Listen to "Toonami Aftermath" below: 
By: Shamus Hill
Making his way from the Bay Area to Boston, Massachusetts is Leeway – a rapper, singer, and songwriter who's gearing up for the release of his debut album this upcoming Friday. Titled STAY GOLD, this project is one that Leeway hopes will attract fans from both far and wide towards his tranquil art form. He makes his first appearance across the airwaves of Mass Music Radio today with the official music video for "Get Out My". From start to finish, this offering is one that puts Leeway's wide-ranging skill set on full display. His wordplay is exceptional to say the least, managing to utilize strengthened imagery that paints a crisp scenes in the mind of the listener. Centered largely around the desire to boss up and pursue one's goals in life, Leeway is poised to shake away all excess baggage in order to achieve success. Developing his sound diligently since his start in music back in 2019, it seems as though Leeway is truly prepared to make a lasting impression with STAY GOLD. Based off of what we've heard so far, I'm extremely excited to see how this body of work ultimately turns out. Watch the official music video for "Get Out My" below: 
By: Shamus Hill
While we may be halfway through the completion of 2021, Garrett Merk is just now beginning to turn up the heat. Following the drop of his first two singles of the year, the Brockton native makes yet another appearance across the airwaves of Mass Music Radio today with the official music video for "Slipknot". Utilizing a well-carved instrumental from Jon Glass, Thomas Forbes, and Roy Fontaine, "Slipknot" is a nearly three-minute-long exposé of what this MA creative is capable of doing with his music. His skillset with respect to both rapping and singing are of a high-tier, something which is largely responsible for the formulation of his abundant catalog of music. Each time his listeners are gifted new music to throw in rotation, Garrett seemingly never fails to deliver. He raises the bar with each new release, developing into a formidable artist along the way. This visual was shot by Garrett Merk's longtime friend and collaborator, Brad Frace, helping to make one of the Brockton native's most well-executed music videos up through this moment in time. Watch the official music video for "Slipknot" below: 
BY DJ VO
We had DJ Lynxx stop by the station to drop us an exclusive 1 hour mix! Hailing from Plymouth, MA, Lynxx spins all around the Boston area and has even made his international mark in Stockholm, Sweden. Having performed as a guitarist, pianist, and vocalist, his passion for the art of music takes shape in many forms but here at Mass Music Radio, you'll catch him as a DJ as he takes us on a musical journey. Watch his full exclusive Mass Music Radio DJ Set here: 
BY DJ VO
DJ Focus pulled up to the studio and dropped a set for us! It just so happened to be the 2nd time he's come to Mass Music Radio. Earlier in the year, DJ Focus was also a part of our line up in the New Normal Virtual Music Festival. As a talented DJ, he doesn't disappoint with his scratching skills, beat juggles, and quick hands. Watch his full Mass Music Radio DJ Set here: 
By: Shamus Hill
When reflecting on music in Massachusetts, Millyz is typically one of the first names that comes to mind. The Cambridge native has assumed somewhat of an ambassadorship with respect to representing the music scene here, bringing as many Bay State rappers along the way as he possibly can. Today, he makes his way onto the airwaves of Mass Music Radio with the official music video for "Emotions" featuring G Herbo. Featuring two well-executed verses from both Millyz and G Herbo that circulate around past struggles, determination, and the relentless grind, "Emotions" puts both of these rappers' skill sets on a pedestal. Rapping is somewhat of an innate ability to this pair of creatives, something which they can do both routinely and effortlessly. Their respective discographies have grown at an exponential rate, and each trip to the booth results in expansive growth for their individual artistries. Though Millyz has delivered an abundance of high quality tracks this year, it's safe to say that "Emotions" rests as one of the more potent drops from this Massachusetts native in 2021. As is usually the case with his videos, Millyz once again tapped in Dom Bruno (@shotbytanj) to bring this visual to life. Shoutout to Dom for injecting entirely new life into his music. Watch the official music video for "Emotions" below: 
By: Shamus Hill
What better way to celebrate one's birthday than by dropping new music? This is the mindset that Brockton native Luke Bar$ is in possession of, as the Van Buren Records member blesses his listeners with a new single titled "Lil Brasi Freestyle II". Repurposing the Pharrell-produced beat for Clipse's "Mr. Me Too" with fine-tuned precision, "Lil Brasi Freestyle II" serves as a 132 second display of Luke Bar$' strengthened ability to rap. He's routinely let his music do the talking, and as VB continues to grow their fanbase from the recent success of Bad For Press, more and more music fans from across the globe are beginning to turn their attention towards what is unfolding currently in Brockton, Massachusetts. Quite literally turning his dreams into reality with each forthcoming drop, Luke Bar$ should serve as an inspiration for anyone who wants to succeed doing what they love. Whatever it is, just do it to the best of your abilities. Luke Bar$ is living proof that it will eventually pay off. Watch the official music video for "Lil Brasi Freestyle" below: 
By: Shamus Hill
Hailing from Ipswich, Massachusetts is Bouvé, a North Shore representative who's lively energy has resulted in the formulation of a well-strengthened discography. He recently teamed up with Lowell's Lil Rich to deliver a fine-tuned track titled "Boats". Since spending an immense amount of time in Los Angeles together, both Bouvé and Lil Rich have grown to become an inseparable duo that hits the mark each and every time they enter the studio. Both representing the same side of Massachusetts, these two creatives have exceeded all expectations, continuously providing hit after hit for fans of their music. "Boats", personally speaking, has ultimately become my favorite track of theirs so far, managing to be a summer-bop that simultaneously showcases their high-tier ability to craft great music. Equipped with scenic shots of the North Shore coastline, White Claws, and fast-moving boats darting atop the Atlantic Ocean, this visual is one of the best thus far in 2021. Bouvé is a carefree, easygoing individual, with this release showcasing these aspects of his personality with true precision. Compliments to both Luke Kaneb and John Rawl of After Pangea for putting their best foot forward and truly succeeding here. Watch the official music video for "Boats" below: 
By: Shamus Hill
Most High Kingdom is a Boston-based collective of artists that consists of $ean Wire, GIB DJ, CuRRell, Najee Janey, and Milkshaw Benedict. Making his way onto the airwaves of Mass Music Radio today is none other than $ean Wire with an R&B/Hip-Hop infused concoction titled "Kinfolk". Gliding atop some effervescent production from Gengis Don, $ean utilizes this release to relay precisely why he's one of the best kept secrets within the state of Massachusetts. Continuously evoking a wide-array of emotive tones with his vocal and lyrical work, "Kinfolk" contains a little bit of everything with respect to what makes $ean Wire a substantial artist. His discography is one that has gained a great amount of prowess over the course of the last several years, with each forthcoming addition being chalk full of depthful meaning. One thing to know about $ean Wire is that he doesn't mess around in his music. Each individual component of his catalog has been rigorously worked out, ultimately resulting in a body of work that can't be rivaled. Listen to "Kinfolk" below: |
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