Sugarhill Ddot: The '3am in the Yams' Vevo ctrl live session goes hard

There is no denying how much energy Sugarhill Ddot serves up when it comes to the recording studio. But getting a full-fledged Vevo ctrl live session for the ‘3am in the Yams’ anthem? Super tough.

It’s all in the lighting and confidence. Tap in.

Nestled in the strip of land just south of where the Harlem and Hudson Rivers meet lies the historic district of Sugar Hill. Famously, its ten block radius of concrete and high rises was the Mesopotamia of jazz during the middle of the last century. A few decades later, the Harlem enclave played a similar role for the hip-hop movement. These days it’s a hot spot for NYC’s drill scene, begetting artists such as Darrian Jimenez, a teenager who proudly reps his hood as Sugarhill Ddot. Like many of his contemporaries, the young spitter recounts daily violence and beefs with horrific yet unbothered detail. His first official release “Too Tact” was a gripping blast of aggression, and follow-ups such as “Evil Twins, Pt. 2” and “Spinnin’” were equally furious. A fun trait of the genre is the sampling of wildly popular songs; For instance, Ddot’s “Stop Cappin” will forever alter the way you listen to Eurythmic’s “Sweet Dreams.” Now signed to revamped Priority Records, more avenues are opening up for the youngster who also has a soft side as heard on viral smash “Let Ha Go.” That includes showing off his skills (and gleaming new ice) on ctrl. Way to make Sugar Hill proud, kid.

Buddy: It's chill and focused vibes going strong in the 'Like This' Vevo ctrl live session

Easily one of my favorite anthems of the year? Say less. The hip-hop hitmaker Buddy comes through with the coolest and most chill grind-inspired ‘Like This’ tune you’ve heard in a minute - maybe even a New York minute.

It’s melodic and hard-hitting and in the form of a Vevo ctrl live session? Tap in.

BIA: The rap star comes through with her 'FALLBACK' live Vevo ctrl set

Start to finish? Tough. Rap artist BIA delivers hard-hitting lines and a super confident presence in the new ‘Fallback’ live session.

Vevo ctrl comes correct with the hard-hitting performance. Embrace her greatness.

midwxst: The 'Pretty Girls' live session is a Vevo ctrl must-see gem

There are some songs which are super seasonal and there are others which just go hard year round. That’s the case for midwxst and his hard-hitting ‘Pretty Girls’ anthem. So why not take things a step further with a Vevo ctrl performance?

Say less. It’s all types of fun and colorful flexing from start to finish. Tap in.

With the release of “pretty girls”, 20 year old midwxst has started a new chapter. midwxst gave the track a special treatment after its release last week with a live rendition of the track for VEVO CTRL, out now. Watch the incredible performance from the Indiana artist.

“pretty girls” is off midwxst’s upcoming debut album E3 that will be released this September. 

midwxst's steady stream of new music has been flowing since he emerged on the scene in 2020. Last year alone, the blossoming artist released two EPs including BACK IN ACTION 3.0 EP, which includes the standout track "223's" feat. BabyTron, he also released his EP better luck next time. along with the stand-alone singles “mad,” "slide den," and "sidelines." midwxst also ventured on his first national run touring his music to venues across the country while collaborating with some of music’s brightest young peers including Yeat, Dro Kenji, KA$HDAMI and more.