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DLG. Kicks Off New Project Series Via “DROWN IN YOU” And “CLOSE ONE!”
Dave De La Garza aka DLG is kicking off 2023 with an abundance of new music. The Austin, Texas-bred and Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter is kicking off the year with a steady output. For the foreseeable future, DLG. is planning to release two songs a month on the 2nd day of each month, what he’s referring to as the “2 on 2” releases.
Influenced by the likes of Jungle, Glass Animals, Mac Miller, The Marias, Tom Misch, Still Woozy and many more, he has an eclectic style suitable for all types of listeners. Sitting at over 500k monthly listeners on Spotify alone, he’s already amassed over 40 million streams across platforms and has featured on playlists like New Music Friday, New Indie, Lowkey, All New Indie, Soirée, internet crush, Bedroom Pop, Silk Sheets, Chill Tracks, Alt R&B, Viral Hits Mexico, and the Viral 50 playlists in 11 Latin American countries. His song “Scatterbrain” played in HBO’s ‘Sex Lives of College Girls’, and his track “Lil Mama” was featured in Peacock’s ‘Bel Air’ TV series. More recently, his song “Inside of My Eyelids” was featured in Netflix’s psychological thriller, ‘You’.
The launch of his new “2 on 2” project started on March 2nd via “DROWN IN YOU” and “CLOSE ONE!”, two songs that show off his versatility as an artist. The artwork for the first drop was crafted in collaboration with his mother, award-winning artist and designer Joyce Rosner.
“This is the first installation of my “2 on 2″ project, where I drop 2 songs on the second of the month. I want to experiment with dropping music consistently on the same date of each month. This way, people will know I have new music even without seeing a post or notification, much in the same way you know your favorite TV show airs on the same day each week.” – DLG.
North London’s 4t9 isn’t just stepping into the UK rap scene – he’s kicking the door wide open with his debut single, “Freedom”. Blending hard-hitting drill beats with motivational lyricism, 4t9’s arrival feels bold, intentional, and impossible to ignore. While drill music often leans on themes of street life and bravado, “Freedom” carves out its own lane, focusing on self-belief, focus, and determination.
From the opening bars, 4t9’s delivery is sharp and direct. His tone carries a hunger that feels authentic, as he weaves between gritty observations and personal affirmations. The hook – “It’s been about freedom, it’s been about racks” – becomes a powerful mantra, embodying 4t9’s belief in chasing success on his own terms. There’s no reliance on empty bravado here; instead, 4t9 taps into the mindset of someone who’s faced challenges but refuses to let them define his path.
His verses showcase a knack for clever wordplay. Lines like “In Paris riding the metro / I’ve been wavy from the get-go / I still compete and I get gold / That’s the 9 on me like Crespo” highlight his ability to blend cultural references with sharp storytelling. He paints pictures of grind and grit, but it’s always laced with a forward-thinking attitude.
The track’s production matches this energy, with a brooding instrumental that balances dark, rolling basslines with crisp percussion. It’s the kind of beat that demands attention, creating the perfect backdrop for 4t9’s powerful delivery. Meanwhile, the track’s structure keeps momentum high, with the hook acting as a grounding point that ties the themes together.
Adding to the track’s impact is its visually striking music video, directed by ODXC. The visuals mirror the song’s intensity, capturing 4t9’s commanding presence as he delivers each bar with conviction. The sleek visuals, combined with the track’s unrelenting energy, make “Freedom” feel like a real statement piece.
With this debut release, 4t9 shows he’s not here to follow trends – he’s here to create his own lane. His blend of raw authenticity, sharp lyricism, and motivational energy makes this debut impossible to overlook. If “Freedom” is just the starting point, there’s no telling how far 4t9’s ambition will take him.
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