Cedrick Bogan, a top-rated emcee, is based in Tucson, AZ, and an artist who has surely graduated from a mixtape phenom to a rap star with his razor-sharp lyrical cadence and stunning flows, all pointing towards a hip-hop musician who is ready to receive superstardom. He comes through with a unique and unmatched combination of ferocity and street-smart flows that continue to distinguish him from wannabe rappers. As a 90s kid, he has always been attuned to the kind of conscious rap music that most of us grew up with. So as you listen to his craft, it’s like reliving some parts of yourself—safe to say, this is the real deal!
After hyping up the release of his star-studded EP dubbed “Upper Echelon”, the day has finally arrived, and we get to experience this timeless and epic body of work featuring some of the best in the game such as Juicy J, JADAKISS, Gucci Mane, Sean Kingston, Benny The Butcher, Drew Litty, Cam’ron, and Ace Mafia.
The opening track “I Go Hardbody” featuring JADAKISS is quite simply a lyrical powerhouse with an underground rap vibe with a sick and hypnotic beat. JADAKISS gets things going with his masterful flows and A+ rhymes to demand the listener’s attention.
Cedrick then argues his case successfully with his own thought-provoking and braggadocious bars, confirming why he is in a league of his own, referencing that he is in another universe and beefing with the likes of G Unit. He lyrically affirms that he’s got no time for BS; instead, he is out here negotiating big deals. So, if you’re trying to battle him, that’s a fool’s errand. The message is home!
“Down for Me” is another banger brimming with head-nodding energy from start to finish. Featuring Benny the Butcher, the wordplay unleashed here is fire over that hard-hitting trap production. And if you listen keenly, this is the case of starting from the bottom. Now we are here as Cedrick highlights his rise from the streets with nothing to now making a name for himself in hip-hop and collaborating with big names—his swag is different, and of course he flosses differently!
“Dat Anit No Money 2 Me” is a triple threat, with guest emcees Gucci Mane and Drew Litty leaving their stamp all over it. As you can expect, Gucci is just Gucci and he really did do wonders with that captivating hook that sets the tone for this masterpiece.
Cedrick then details why he is a boss with a leader mentality with his own punchline-heavy flows, razor-sharp wordplay, mercilessly blunt lyricism, and unique voice, as he goes on to exude a type of confidence that you can only earn. Drew then makes his presence known with his hardcore, gangsta-inspired lyricism to drive the message home.
“The Business Mane,” featuring Juicy J and Ace Mafia, is a highly decorated club-banging masterpiece to get anyone feeling the vibe as they request the DJ to play it one more time. Juicy J sets the tone with that memorable hook before Cedrick supplements the track with his own theme-perfect flows and erudite punchlines.
“Go” sees Cedrick bring the American-Jamaican legend Sean Kingston to the table, and he really injects this tune with those irresistible hooks, giving this tune that cross-genre appeal. Undoubtedly, this feels like the perfect summer hit for your playlist.
“Made Man” is the end to this fascinating chapter, with Cedrick and guest emcee Cam’ron taking it back to the basics of hip hop and rap music with this outstanding body of work. Bogan steps it up with some ice-cold rhymes and infectious hooks, backing his claim as a real-life ‘made man’ personified. I feel there was no better way to end this EP than with this head spinner!
“Upper Echelon” EP is guaranteed to leave you feeling like “yea yea” as Cedrick Bogan takes his craft to newer heights with his eyes set on the prize. With sky high ambition and a work ethic to match, he is consistently progressing with clarity and without compromise!
Follow the attached link to stream the “Upper Echelon” EP in its entirety and let the tracks you dig the most elevate your playlist.
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Montreal-based pop sensation and LGBTQ activist Van Hechter is back with “Boy Problems,” a stunning new single. The track merges his signature upbeat charm with rare emotional depth. Hechter, known for hits like “Disco Brother,” “Hot Damn,” and “Love Elastic,” reveals a new side to his magnetic electro-pop personality, offering a message that is both radiant and raw.
At 4 minutes and 24 seconds, “BoyProblems” is a bilingual (French & English) eruption of glitter, melancholy, and empowerment. It’s built on irresistible synths, glossy production, and pulsing basslines. The song invites listeners into a world where heartbreak beats in rhythm with liberation. The melodies feel euphoric on the surface, yet are stained with a haunting vulnerability, proving that dancing and deep feeling can exist together.
At its core, the song is a manifesto about refusing to settle for half-love. Van delivers lyrics that make you sway, smile, and suddenly pause; the truth stings. If love isn’t loud, real, and fully given, he’d rather walk away. It’s a reminder wrapped in rhythm: loving yourself means refusing the small version of what you deserve.
Filled with Hechter’s signature humor, glamour, and optimism, “Boy Problems” is a club anthem and a soul-stirrer all at once. The bilingual lyrics expand its emotional reach. The track feels at home anywhere, from Parisian dance floors and New York rooftops to headphones on a bus or speakers at Pride.
This is a jam that makes you feel like you’re flying, free from pretense. It’s definitively dance-pop and unmistakably Van Hechter, though the smile has a real heartbeat underneath. Listeners will hear that signature flair; he’s still cheeky, stylish, and unapologetically queer. His artistry is simply sharpened with new emotional honesty. This is a growth moment, delivered with a wink and a synth hook.
“Boy Problems” is a significant step beyond a simple catchy single. It’s a toast to self-worth. A glittering rebellion against lukewarm love. A reminder that the dance floor can be a place to heal. This sonic centerpiece belongs on your playlist, and on your friends’ too.
Sometimes a song shows up like that friend who kicks open the door without knocking, grinning and saying, “get your shoes, we’re leaving.” “Tule Tule,” the new single from South Sudanese artist TR Craze featuring Jamaican-UK rapper Caine Marko, moves exactly like that. The track is bold and charged, carrying the weight of lived experience while stomping over a dark, menacing drill beat that feels built for the streets as much as the club.
TR Craze’s backstory reads like a movie script Hollywood studios would fight over. He was born in South Sudan, shaped by the trauma of civil war, and pushed into the harsh realities of refugee life. He literally survived the treacherous routes through Libya and across the Mediterranean Sea to reach Europe. This man distills survival into rhythm. On “Tule Tule,” you can feel that heart, that urgency, and that fire in his delivery, channelled into a raw, assertive drill performance that cuts through even if you don’t understand a single word of the opening verse. At its core, “Tule Tule” is a raw, assertive drill track that isn’t afraid to bare its teeth.
The word “Tule” comes from Nuer. It refers to youth games and the electric thrill of chasing something, whether that’s victory, joy, or destiny. TR Craze uses that spirit like a drumbeat beneath his voice. The choruses hit with a communal, call-and-response warmth but here that playfulness is flipped into a gritty, chant-like hook – “Tule Tule” – that feels like the rallying cry of a crew on the move. Even without translating the lyrics, the tone tells you everything. This is about motion, pursuit, celebration, and refusing to stay stuck in the past, all wrapped in an unapologetic, high-adrenaline atmosphere. Lyrically, the track leans into street life, dominance and crew loyalty, matching the tension in the beat.
Behind them, producer Kyxxx builds a dark, tense soundscape, stitching drill drums with Brazilian bounce and Bhangra-flavoured rhythmic elements that keep the track constantly on edge. The result is a gritty, energetic and unapologetic atmosphere that pulls you straight into their world.
Then Caine Marko slides in for the second verse, and the whole energy pivots into a sharp, swagger-heavy bounce. His flow is clean but gritty, confident and confrontational, shifting between braggadocio and sly charm.
“She knows I’m a wolf and I run the pack,” he starts, classic alpha talk, but delivered with a laid-back grin. “She come first like running track,” he continues, flipping between affection and athletic metaphors like a man who’s too used to moving fast.
Then he opens up the verse more: “Doing dirt and getting with a bitty, I only pretty… then back to the city. Got me some liquor then it got me some weed.” It’s lifestyle rap, but the reckless, unapologetic kind. It’s the messy, outside-at-night, live-in-the-moment vibe that balances TR Craze’s more grounded narrative. When he ends with “you going to hang with the gang,” the energy snaps into a group-hyped finale, a reminder that music like this isn’t meant to be consumed alone, underlining the crew-first loyalty at the heart of the record.
“Tule Tule” works because it blends worlds without softening its raw, street-hardened edge. It merges East African emotion, Caribbean-UK swagger, drill and hip-hop grit, Brazilian and Bhangra textures in Kyxxx’s production, diaspora storytelling, and a spirit of joy that refuses to be dimmed by pain.
Let “Tule Tule” run while you’re walking, cooking, texting, or plotting big dreams – or getting ready to step out with your crew.