Arrogant Listens
“Listening is often the only thing needed to help someone”
Arrogant Listens started as an opportunity to put well deserved respect on the names of artists working hard and putting out quality music. We see that these artists deserve more so we have not only decided to put together this series more often but also to include a curated playlist with the tracks for you on Apple Music, Spotify and YouTube. We have seen a lot of unity in the Southwest Scene lately due to work done by The Hustle 101.3 and artists showing love to each other to bring the scene the attention it deserves. As part of the greater Southwest Movement we ask that you as a reader, fan and creator, create a space to further the work of these artists and follow, like, comment and share their work! So check out the work individually below or add the Arrogant Listens playlist on your favorite streaming platform below.
The Krown is being talked about all over the State of New Mexico and with good reason. His album is staying front and center on the minds of fellow artists, producers, and music fans. With support like this is how a community can push an artist to the forefront. The unity behind this project is beautiful to see. Here is his latest video “Prolly Me” off of the Albucreepy album! Check out his social media as well and follow, like, share one time for the State of New Mexico and The Krown!
Def-I is well known throughout the State of New Mexico and the entire Southwest. He very well may be the hardest working man in hip hop in the entire Southwest with constant tours and a catalog of meticulously well produced and written projects and a lyrical ability that is second to none. Def-I deserves his flowers make sure to go check out his latest project, follow, like, share and support the man on his rise to stardom! This particular track is featuing Ariano and is titled “Silly Love”. Salute to Def-I and Ariano!
Gilly Soul with his latest 16+1 with Qwst is another track that is well polished with solid writing, bars with no gimmicks and always a clean flow. You can count on these two artists to always put quality out anytime they release new music and it is a collaboration worth the shine. Put the track on your playlist, listen, like and share for the Southwest movement one time!
Rylan Oz is a young emcee who is making big waves and kept that energy throughout the pandemic, never letting anything slow down his process, path and ability to create. This artist is polished, sounds great and has a loyal fanbase to boot. He comes highly recommended and we would love to see the Southwest movement support this artist on the rise. Check him out and add him on all socials and don’t forget to like, comment, follow and share!
Beazt Gatlin returns with his latest single titled “Temporary”. This man is a supporter of Universal Battle Realm, loves the Southwest movement and makes his waves right alongside the artists we feature. This man is no stranger to the limelight, he has been the official host alongside the infamous Lush One for King of The Dot battle rap league for the entire first series of battle rap’s official first sports like season that spanned 10 months. He not only managed to maintain his musical prowess while hosting these events all throughout the last 10 months but also built his own well known kitchen known as Spoon Goon La now serving the Greater Dallas area. Show some love to the man and tune in, like, comment, follow, share!
Diamond Lex is that man who has built Battle Born MC’s with a solid lineup of talented artists/battle rappers. We love to link with artists who are making moves and doing big things outside of their immediate circle. We cannot stress enough the best way to grow your audience besides touring is networking. The power of the internet is at your fingertips, will you use it to hate on your neighbor or to support those around you who are on the same path. Link with the man, listen to his catalog, follow, like, comment and share! Here is his latest video titled “Checkin Myself”. Check out Battle Born MC’s along with a battle from BBMC’s own Benny Loc against UBR’s owner, partner and most well known battle rapper in the entire Southwest Rahney.
Homegrown Outlawz is a group that fuses the sounds of rock into hip hop with reality in their lyrics and the emotion behind the art. You can catch their music in rotation here as they are doing big things and doing it on their own terms. Catch the latest video titled “Long Time” and see why the work by the group is always welcome here! Tap in and support them with this Southwest Movement!
HunnitKeyz is an artist that has that unique Albuquerque style but with broad appeal. He has graced the Universal Battle Realm stage before and is highly qualified to talk his shit. He has talent in battle rap and as a creator. Catch his latest titled “Yessir” out now! Make sure to do what we do with this Southwest Movement and follow, like, comment and share!
Guttaboy P and Rahgooh are artists that work with the talented owner of Aeros Independent Studios and with good reason. Aeros Independent Studios has long been a sign of quality work and production. He has singlehandedly built his empire from scratch and continues to bring music like this track from Guttaboy P and Rahgooh to the scene. Check out the video titled “I Need It”. Do the usual Southwest Movement support process, follow, like, comment and share!
Tut The God is an artist that has made waves in the Southwest and is now residing in the LA area. A key part of the Mxna Lxsa team and has been support for one of Universal Battle Realm’s most recent events in which he handled sound and helped put together one of the most memorable moments in UBR history. He has transitioned from rapping to providing the scene with much needed quality R&B. Catch his latest titled “Nobody Else” here! Do the Southwest Movement process and follow, like, comment and share one time!