Houston might be the spot in Texas when it comes to hip-hop but Dallas is currently having an incredible run. Between artists like Yella Beezy, and of course, Post Malone, it's hard to deny that the bubbling scene in Dallas is enjoying its moment in the limelight.
Trapboy Freddy has been putting in tons of work in recent years, and this week, he unveiled his latest project, Distractions. With a solid 15 songs in total, the rapper does hold down a large portion of the project himself but he calls on a few friends to help out. Lakeyah and Young Thug both appear on the project. Freddy also recruits Yella Beezy, Smurf Franklin, Young Nino, and Hotboy Star for the remake of popular regional anthem "Oakcliff That's My Hood."
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Aron A. is a features editor for HotNewHipHop. Beginning his tenure at HotNewHipHop in July 2017, he has comprehensively documented the biggest stories in the culture over the past few years.
Throughout his time, Aron’s helped introduce a number of buzzing up-and-coming artists to our audience, identifying regional trends and highlighting hip-hop from across the globe. As a Canadian-based music journalist, he has also made a concerted effort to put spotlights on artists hailing from North of the border as part of Rise & Grind, the weekly interview series that he created and launched in 2021.
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