The Weekly Dip 8/4/23

The summer is hot this year, so why not match the temperature with some new releases that are even hotter? Be sure to check them here and be on the lookout for our August issue of the Hi-Tide dropping real soon, with more reviews coming next week

Alex Irish - All By Myself (Video)

It was described to us as one of the scariest music videos in Dallas, where we have to confirm that to be accurate, the visual representation of Alex Irish's single "All By Myself" sounds incredibly intense and chilling, invoking a horror movie-like atmosphere. Trapped in an abyss and sealed by darkness, this visual gives an A24 movie a run for its money. It’s a masterful creation, combining sinisterness and beauty, especially by the vocal performance of Alex Irish, while showcasing emotional catharsis and calamitous devastation. With such a powerful two-minute music video, it's no wonder viewers are eager to see a full-length version of this nightmare release. It's impressive to witness the level of creativity displayed by Alex Irish and her team behind this monstrous experiment, and they certainly deserve every accolade for their work. It’s a great testament to see how far creativity goes, and Alex Irish is pushing the boundaries by being one of the few artists to take it seriously; we enjoy that about her artistry.

Ransom Watson - Criminally Minded (Video)

During the weekend, Ransom Watson released the visual to his single “Criminally Minded,” the first track off his “Doomsday” EP to receive a visual treatment. Collaborating with LokiLoveless to create a storyline that showcases Ransom battling his demons and contemplating a list of things to accomplish before finding himself incarcerated adds depth to the visual’s narrative. With his signature vocals and a captivating visual plot, it seems like Ransom is truly pushing the envelope of creativity. It's no wonder his music continues to mesmerize listeners and viewers, keeping them eagerly attached whenever he drops new music.

Alondra Marie - NDA (Single)

Towards the end of July, Alondra Marie released her latest single titled “NDA,” where her angelic vocals whisper throughout the single with a bit of seductiveness in her tone, specifically all the things she wants to do with you but needs not to be said or mentioned to anybody on the outside. She doesn’t wish her fantasies and secrets to be an open book and is contemplating using an NDA to ensure they don’t get out. It’s a feverish ballad where Alondra wants to keep you mesmerized with the beauty of secrecy that you don’t tell anybody what goes on behind closed doors. She teases you with every breath in her being to make you feel that rush of euphoric energy gliding across your body, knowing that you want more. Still, before you get there, she needs to know what happens between you two stays between you, too; no need to let anybody know since duplications of her uniqueness are not for the taking.

K Shiday - Freaky (Single)

Lately, K Shiday has been living her best life where her IG stories scream good times & positive vibes, but in the last few weeks, she’s been feeling herself a bit more and more gearing up to release a much-needed record from her where she showcases the “Freaky” side of her just wanting to come out. Summer isn’t ending; it’s just starting. Whenever this track gets to playing, booty shakers to the front, touch your toes and watch what your momma gave you begin to wobble. K Shiday's latest return got her turning up the speakers to the highest notch on her latest rump shaker, where she is issuing a challenge to see who’s going to hop on the remix for the track. The competition is already underway, with some great submissions already showing face; if you think you have what it takes to hop alongside K Shiday for one of the best summer anthems, then show up and show off.

Ape $terling featuring $lim Douja - Tied Up Freestyle (Video)

Fan-favorite record “Tied Up Freestyle” featuring $lim Douja off Ape $terling’s “Long $tory $hort” album got the visual treatment recently with DavieeDavee cinematic eye in control to show Ape & $lim in the center of the party with friends and acquaintances enjoying themselves in the presence of greatness. The laid-back cadence of Ape $terling is put on full display here as he gets to coasting through the function feeling like the man of the hour with $lim Douja right beside him, downing the alcohol in his cup and serving up the heaps of the glorified raps to understand his style in the rap game is so far gone from the competition. Both these emcees collaborating is tough; they’re the life of the party and the ones ahead of the rest, so there is no need to question their love for this shit; they show up and go off wherever they arrive.

Fast Money Devo - Oklahoma (Video)

Fast Money Devo's latest release titled “Oklahoma” is adding a little twang in the mix as his double cup raps are pouring over nicely in this DavieeDavee cinematic shot video. Flexin is too easy for Fastmoneydevo, as he unleashes a plethora of details from the money he is piling up to the opposition he is dealing with and the women he be smashing. Speaking of the ladies, he’s got them in the video throwing ass while showing out the ice on his neck and wrist and never enters the scene unless he has cash in his hands. Fast Money Devo is on full speed with these video releases, especially on these latest drops; only time will tell if he has a project pay off in the end or if he’ll continue to be breaking off viewers with more drops in the future, stay tuned to see what he has coming up next.

MilesPerHour - Less Is More (Video)

During the week, MilesPerHour released the visual treatment to his self-titled track from his “Less Is More” project, where the South Texas emcee is seen in multiple locations dishing out the keen sense of raps he’s known to produce, making it a worthy drop to take notice of. Going off ain’t nothing new to him; he’s been winning & you're just now noticing because you’ve been sleeping on the one you've been dreaming bout. Produced by Cuffed God & directed by 98 Shotz, MilesPerHour goes to great lengths to share his vision of greatness; while you may not see it now, it doesn’t mean it’s not coming. He adores the support & love he’s been getting, and when the time comes to crown him as king, you’ll know sticking by him was the right choice. One of the sharpest minds in hip-hop here in Texas, and his story is only growing. Please don’t wait to get familiar with him last minute; start today and put some good music in your life.