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Grand Official drop “Supreme” ft Lil Fame, Teflon & ADLIFE

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1 month ago

February 11, 2025

Los Angeles hip-hop collective Grand Official come Supreme! New LP Supreme (out now) is as the crew says “putting their best foot forward with the beats, cuts and rhymes.” They make a good case for this status with singles including the title track, which features Lil Fame and Teflon from the mighty M.O.P and “Kings” Produced by Boot Camp Clik’s own Da Beatminerz (and features Jay R on the hook).

Composed of emcee Dose, turntablist DJ HALLUCIN8 and producer-at-large Grip Grand Official reps golden-age boom-bap in their sound to the fullest. An aesthetic they share with close homies/neighboring crew Reagan Era Records (whose members guest on several of the album’s tracks). Additional heavyweight guests on Supreme include Blast-Master KRS-One on “Respect” (video link below) as well as M.O.P proper, Cappadonna, Ras Kass and DJ Skizz.

Watch official video for “Respect” featuring KRS-One: Here
While a few of the tracks were leaked previously as singles, Grip revealed that “we made a lot of songs that eventually we scrapped from the album and decided to just keep working until we honed in on the sound we were going for. That’s why it was several years in-between our last singles and the LP.”

Grand Official formed in 2003, though all the members actually met in the mid 90’s while growing up in Pico Rivera, California.

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Bobby Freemont Shares Remarkable New Single ‘don’t let me go’

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7 hours ago

March 14, 2025

Philomena Marie

Bobby Freemont’s latest single “don’t let me go” is a hauntingly beautiful confessional that showcases the singer-songwriter’s remarkable storytelling ability and emotional depth.

Freemont’s voice is a powerful tool, capable of conveying the complexity of human emotions with stunning precision. On “don’t let me go”, he uses it to devastating effect, pouring his heart out over a sparse, acoustic guitar melody that perfectly captures the sense of desperation and longing that permeates the lyrics.

The song’s strength lies in its unwavering honesty, with Freemont laying bare his fears, doubts, and vulnerabilities in a way that’s both deeply personal and universally relatable. His lyrics are a masterclass in subtlety, conjuring up vivid images that linger long after the music has faded.

Musically, “don’t let me go” is a minimalist yet evocative affair, with each note and melody carefully crafted to amplify the emotional impact of Freemont’s vocals. The result is a song that’s both intimate and expansive, conjuring up images of misty landscapes and crumbling cityscapes that perfectly capture the sense of desolation and longing.

Overall, “don’t let me go” is a remarkable single that solidifies Bobby Freemont’s reputation as one of the most compelling and emotionally resonant singer-songwriters working today. It’s a must-listen for fans of introspective and emotionally charged music, and a powerful reminder of the transformative power of music to capture the human experience in all its complexity and beauty.