The Pacific Northwest is on fire with new releases from Hakeem Prime, Jesse James, and Lavish Rich. From Hakeem prime working with South African based artist Game Platnumz, Jesse James expanding his reach with his new song “Other Man”, and Lavish Rich dropping huge bars on “The Dough”, they truly encompass the Pacific Northwest hip-hop scene. Check out all the details below!
Local Music Spotlight Artists
Hakeem Prime
Boise based artist Hakeem Prime has been making huge moves throughout 2018. Most recently, he’s teamed up with South African based rapper Game Platnumz on his new song “Ballin.” In the new song, both of the artist’s styles mesh well with one another as more melodic based flows are heard from start to finish. In addition, the share only good vibes with talking about putting their city on the map and working hard. Check out their new song and video below!
Game Platnumz – “Ballin” ft. Hakeem Prime
https://youtu.be/RqUkypsgxY4
Jesse James
Jesse James is a pillar in the Seattle rap scene, and he’s released a new song titled “Other Man” featuring Davey Tsunami. The smooth mid-tempo single pairs well with the various rhyme schemes that James features from start to finish. His delivery is thrillingly precise, in addition to sharing thoughts and topics that are meaningful to him. While the instrumental is still hip-hop based, there are strong influences of R&B and pop as well. As a result, “Other Man” is a single that everyone will enjoy.
Jesse James – “Other Man” Featuring Davey Tsunami
Lavish Rich
Lavish Rich is a Seattle native, and he’s just dropped a new song titled “The Dough” with an accompanying visual. While a large amount of rappers tend to have songs based around a main hook or chorus, Rich instead brings a ton of bars to the table. As a result, he proves that his lyricism is both creative and authentic, and because of that it sets his artistry and brand apart.
Lavish Rich – “The Dough”
