As someone who calls Washington DC my current home, it always makes me happy to see new producers coming up from the DMV. One of our favorites here at Run The Trap is rising producer Kwon. His first track, 'Forever', was premiered here on Run The Trap, and since then it's been nothing but up for this rising artist. One of the defining things about artists from the DMV area is … [Read more...]
PREMIERE: Stephen Receives a Brilliant Remix From Up and Coming Producer
Stephen delivered one of the best albums of the year a few months ago that included his breakout hit Crossfire. Because of this I don't take any potential remixes of Stephen lightly, but Sean Turk's definitely caught my eye. With Stephen's haunting vocals coupled with Sean's remarkable chords make this a remix that was done masterfully. Have a listen below and cop that free … [Read more...]
Stephen Releases Stunning Debut Album “Sincerely” For Free
The wait for new music from Stephen is finally over. Fusing the best of indie and electronic beats with undertones of hip hop and pop, Stephen delivers his debut album Sincerely in a stunning fashion. A combination of silky synths, mesmerizing vocals, and top tier production work, Sincerely is the kind of album that embraces self reflection. Peep our new favs "Your Life," … [Read more...]
25 Artists To Watch In 2016
2015 was a great year for music. Artists revamped themselves, new trends were made, and many artists took the next step in their career. The way music went down in 2015 has us amped up for what may come in 2016. Here's a list of artists that we will be watching closely next year. Sam Gellaitry had a massive year in 2015. His Short Stories and Escapism EPs featured some … [Read more...]
Stephen is back with another incredible single, “Fly Down”
This dude Stephen is just too good. After a several year long hiatus, new material continues to flow from their camp, and the wait is warranted after hearing "Fly Down". His classical training is clear, with clean keys laying beneath his vocals during the verse. As the track picks up, ambient synths play off Stephen's vocal rhythms, creating a combo that is incredibly easy on … [Read more...]
Stephen re-emerges with killer single “Remembering Myself”
Ditching a polished GPA and Division I Track spotlight at University of Miami, Stephen's road up to this day has been far from easy. Nearly 3 years since the release of the smash "Bullet Train" with Joni Fatora, he returns with "Remembering Myself". The track opens smoothly, as a clean guitar lead complements Stephen's mellow vocals. Glimmering synths and dub … [Read more...]
