Boston MC and EMS crew frontman M-Dot presents the music video for “Dreamscape”, the new single from EgO anD The EneMy, his forthcoming 2-part album featuring Method Man, Hi-Tek, Large Professor, Marley Marl, Buckwild, M-Phazes, Marco Polo, 7L, !llmind, Da Beatminerz and Snowgoons. “Dreamscape” is produced by Marco Polo (Masta Ace, Kool G Rap, Buckshot, Boot Camp Clik) and the video was shot by M-Dot and Miles Joyner in an abandoned mental asylum in western Massachusetts. “Dreamscape” comes on the heels of the release of animated visuals for EgO anD The EneMy single “Shine” featuring Method Man, Dominique Larue & Katy Gunn (watch) as well as an interactive 360 video for “123 Flow” (watch). M-Dot’s last full-length release was Jake LaDOTta featuring Ras Kass & Edo G (stream), and his discography includes Run MPC, Money Doesn’t Own Thought, Layer Cake and Making Doubters Over Think. M-Dot has won multiple awards in Boston and did a 2012 European tour with Slaughterhouse. “I always felt overlooked. This track was a refuge of sorts to the times I was continually slept on. This is my reprisal”. Disc 1 of egO anD The eneMy is due January 27th, 2017.
It’s safe to say there is no artist in the world like La Nefera. A female rapper holding her own in an industry dominated by male artists. A native of the Dominican Republic, rapping exclusively in Spanish, when most hiphop music is traditionally delivered in English. And doing it all from her adopted home of Switzerland. It is against this backdrop that she releases her new album A Lo Hecho Pecho (Spanish for ‘what’s done is done’), out today along with visuals for album track “Quisqueya Bella” featuring Latin Grammy nominee Arianna Puello, shot in the Dominican Republic and Mexico by 19-year-old director Miguel Alejandro. ALHP is released courtesy of Empire Music, the Swiss record label led by CEO Matthieu “MDB” Siegenthaler whose team is responsible for releases with Sonny Seeza (ONYX), Saigon, N.B.S., Mr. Cheeks (Lost Boyz) and more. Production is provided by Pearlbeatz, TOWITEDITS, Meister Lampe, DJ Tron and Thomas “Jakebeatz” Hof, who also directed both music videos from the album so far: “A Lo Hecho Pecho” (watch) and “Odio” (watch). Born in the Dominican Republic, La Nefera moved to Switzerland in her teens, forming the WS Crew which released the Nuestra Frequenzia EP in 2009. She is also part of female group Vybezbilder, which released the Skillz On Firealbum in 2015 (stream on Soundcloud). “We Dominicans call our homeland ‘Quisqueya Bella’,” says La Nefera. “This name has the origin in the Taino language, the spoken language of the first people lived on this island before the colonial powers of Spain and France came. I wanted to write this song, because a reason why I do music is to keep connected with my culture; juggling with my mother tongue, spreading latin vibes, heart, heat and love. That’s what the refrain is about. I asked Arianna Puello for doing a rap part. She is a very strong and known female rapper in the Spanish spoken areas. I appreciate her music so much especially when i started doing rap. She is also a Dominican woman who grow up in Europe. Her part is more critical, showing the dark side of our country and my part is rather showing why we – in spite of everything – still love and miss our home.”
East coast LGBT rap collective The AlliYance presents the G. Addison-directed music video for “Voices”, a track from Introducing… The Alliyance, their new EP featuring Booder, Jason Black and Kaoz. The EP has been nominated for Best Urban EP at the 2016 Independent Music Awards. Comprised of I.K.P., who recently dropped visuals for “You Know The Drill” (watch), Billy Hood, EarthTone and producer/engineer Swanny River, The AlliYance’s first collaboration was the “I Be On It” single (watch the music video). The Alliyance recently released visuals for “Cake” (Youtube) as well as the “Seltzer Water” single (stream) from the Prequel mixtape which dropped July 1 (stream). “Swanny did the track and the dark vibe gave the rough idea for the hook,” I.K.P. says about the track. “It wasn’t until everybody spit their verses that the real message of the song came alive. We talk about real-world struggles of everything from identity issues, to perseverance in the face of discrimination and envy. When we did the video, it became a reflection of that same message as we personify our own demons.”
Brooklyn, New York emcee SupaWave Osbourne presents the Alex Mercado-directed music video for “Iron Fist 5”, his Tone X-produced new single featuring Vast Aire of Cannibal Ox, Double AB, Mo Iz Real and An Hobbes. The video was premiered on Mass Appeal Magazine’s site (view). Osbourne is prepping for the release of The Mandela Effect, his forthcoming album dropping in 2017. Representing Brooklyn’s Bushwick and Flatbush sections, SupaWave has collaborated with Vast Aire of Cannibal Ox and Copywrite, and has shared the stage with the likes of MF DOOM, Sean Price and Machine Gun Kelly. Osbourne recently released visuals for his single “Left Shoes” (watch). Osbourne says “Iron Fist” came together “one special night after heavy sessions of building on general knowledge and ancient wisdom. The 5 MCs here each functioning as individuals and as parts of a whole – like fingers, and like fingers they form to make a hold that is strong. in this case, iron strong. They form the iron fist to knock out all haters and opposition to the strong flows. Vast Aire is the thumb/the grip, Double A.B. the index/the pointer, SupaWave Osbourne the middle finger/F.U., Mo Iz Real – The Ring/Kiss the Ring, An Hobbes- The Pinky/The brain.”
MC J-Dubble and DJ/producer are Rik Ducci are New Orleans duo The Essence, presenting their new single “Soul Man”. J-Dubble and Ducci joined forces after recording their instant classic, “Ducci Don’t Trip” from Rik Ducci’s Pride 4 Lunch Sleep 4 Dinner EP series, and went on to record their self-titled 2015 album (Bandcamp). J-Dubble has shared stages Rakim, KRS-One, The Hieroglyphics and Ras Kass, and Rik Ducci has been a tour DJ for Busta Rhymes, Camp Lo and the Beatnuts. Together they’ve opened for Large Professor, Illa J, Elzhi and KRS-One. Ducci says “Soul Man” was “J-Dubble’s idea. We sat one day before a show talking about the killings of innocent unarmed black men by police and the lifestyle inequality that still exists, from filling out a job application to even booking an AirBnB. J spoke from the heart and we ended up with ‘Soul Man’.” The Essence are working on their second LP, Cold Plates.
You might remember her as a teenager shutting down every major arena in America including Madison Square Garden, sharing the stage with Bow Wow, Chris Brown, Ciara & Trey Songz. Fast forward to Now a young adult Tanyshwia “Miss Nana “Stokes is ready to conquer the music industry as a triple threat. Rapping, dancing and singing are only the beginning of what’s this talented beautiful artist from rough streets of Newark NJ is capable of.
While talking a few years hiatus from music Nana shifted gears to live the college life! College wasn’t enough to stop her from jumping knee deep back into her passion. After the college bills and her success in College! Nana couldn’t ignore her true calling! She simply couldn’t ignore the one thing she truly loved! A new era has manifested its self and she has now shifted to recording a variation of styles of hip-hop from lyrical which she’s known for, to more melodic flows like in her Debut single ” nobody’s business” ( We Lit ) Miss Nana was determined to give her long lost fans more than just lyrics this time around.
The new single Nobody’s business” also has a dope Video which features cameos from Hip-Hop legends Red Man & Treach of naughty by nature who refers to her as “Niecy” Nana the Princess of Newark.
With already paying major dues in the music business and still grinding full-time , this young vet has gained so much experience. All while being upheld by her father Big7 and his production company Newark illustrated! Big7’s been her driving force and guide since day one.
Miss Nana got her 1st break when Talk Show Host Wendy Williams heard her free styling and instantly awarded her a management contract & continuous airplay on 107.5 WBLS radio station. All of which has made Miss Nana a household name in the tri-state area! This exposure transcended the Tri state and eventually caught the attention of Bow Wow .
It’s now 2016 and Miss Nana is Gearing up for her summer “We lit” promo tour and is working hard on her summer EP release. Miss Nana is definitely on her way to Hip-Hop stardom.
Earlier this year King Leez let loose the featured-studded album Supreme Being that hosted noteworthy verses from Pusha T, Kevin Gates and Raz Simone. Following up that effort this summer, Leez returned with west coast legends Guce and Kokane for the foreshadowing clapper Just That Type from the upcoming collab project Bully Lyfe. Today Leez and Guce follow up with “Shinin On Em.” The 1st Born instrumental taps into a deep, rolling bass canvas and utilizes a hot sample of The Three Degrees “Golden Lady” on the hook between Leez and Guce’s tales of overcoming a myriad of adversities to shine on everyone in their way.
Brooklyn emcee and M.O.P. co-frontman Billy Danze presents the music video for his new single “6 O’Clock Briefing”. The track is produced by Quincey Tones, also known for his work with Ghostface Killah, Busta Rhymes and Jay Electronica. Danze has been releasing music for over 20 years as half of M.O.P., and has worked with DJ Premier, Jay-Z, Guru, 50 Cent, Wu-Tang Clan, Kool G Rap and Mobb Deep. He’s currently in the studio with Doc Ish, the Grammy-winning producer behind collaborations with Eminem, Ne-Yo and Talib Kweli. “Some may see this as a song,” Billy says about the new single. “But it has nothing to do with music, It’s my view of whats happening in my country. We talk to each other about the issues affecting our country, we march and protest, but we never ask the president how he feels. Understanding how things work, I say ‘we know you did what you had to do’. The president has done his best. But as a man, does he see what’s going on in this country?” “6 O’Clock Briefing” is out now on Danze’s We Build Hits imprint.
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A3C Festival [Schedule & Line-Up]
Performers Include: Rick Ross, Bone Thugs N’ Harmony, Redman and Def Squad’s Erick Sermon & Keith Murray, Bun B, Cam’ron, Too $hort, Austin Millz, Bryan-Michael Cox, Chase N. Cashe, Cormega, DJ Nabs, DJ Jelly, DJ Toomp, K.A.A.N., Kelechi, Kid Capri, Lowkey, Mr. DJ, OJ Da Juiceman, Planet Asia, Rapper Big Pooh, Bahamadia, Scotty ATL, Sosamann, Starlito, Smokepurpp, Sy Ari Da Kid, Kweku Collins, J.I.D, Tall Black Guy, Zoey Dollaz and HUNDREDS MORE STILL TO BE ANNOUNCED.
A3C Conference [Schedule & Line-Up]
Speakers Include: Anthony Saleh (Freebandz), Brandon Hixon (De La Soul), Justin Boland (Pandora), YesJulz (YesJulz Agency), James Andrews (SMASHD Group), James Cuthbert (Sprite), Ryan Leslie (Artist/Entrepreneur), Too $hort, Mike McGarry (Fitzgerald & Co.), Aaron Reid (Epic Records), Shanti Das, Corey Smith (MLB), Jonathan Mannion (Photographer), William Warren Jr. (Mitchell & Ness), Steve DiCecco (Reebok), Kameron Dabney (Dailymotion), Fab 5 Freddy, Bassel Naaman (DASH RADIO), Demont Callender (AM Only) Vanessa Satten (XXL Magazine), Organized Noize, Maurice Garland (Hip Hop Wired), Ernie Talbert (Under Armour), Jeff Sledge (Atlantic Records), Brian Young (The Shade Room), Reggie “Combat Jack” Osse, Keinon Johnson (Interscope Records) and Joshua “Hip-Hop” Kyambo and DOZENS MORE STILL TO BE ANNOUNCED.
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A3C Conference [Schedule & Line-Up]
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Smiling PSA Stars 16 Yr.-Old Singer Kelly Kalosa, Painter Patcasso
Shot at Old “King of Crunk” Studio After Recent Deaths in Orlando, Baton Rouge, St Louis, Dallas and Nice, France
Lil Jon, Vince Phillips, Grand Hustle, Shanti Das, Lil’ Scrappy, Freco, RHOA’s Tammy McCall Browning, Mama Dee Help Promote PSA Via Social Media
Atlanta, Georgia – Lil Jon, Grand Hustle, Shanti Das, Mama Dee, Lil’ Scrappy and several figures in the ATL hip-hop and artistic community are supporting a new PSA featuring 16 year-old singer Kelly Kalosa and performance painter, Patcasso. The effort is designed to speak out against injustice and violence and to promote healing with priority given to our children and the world they are witness to.
Recorded after being inspired by all the negative occurrences in recent times, the “Smiling” video was directed by William “Putt” Holmes and shot at the old Lil Jon “King of Crunk” studio after the recent deaths in Orlando, Baton Rouge, St Louis, Dallas and Nice France. It was produced by J-Kits.
Artists such as Lil Jon, Mama D, Young Jeezy, Lil’ Scrappy are helping to promote it via Twitter, Facebook and other their personal social media platforms.
Kalosa’s father, prominent ATL music attorney Vince Phillips, said:
I’m proud of her. She wrote a song about humanity – in Atlanta, and across the nation we have seen our share of injustice and senseless killing. Instead of smiling, kids see on the news and sometimes right down their street, innocent people being shot and harmed. The bottom line is we need to come together as a human race – to remember that everything should be about our kids. It should always be about the kids. What are we teaching them?
Dallas based artist, Patcasso, is known for taking his fans on a journey while performance painting to inspired music. When he heard 16-year old Kelly Kalosa’s song, “Smiling” he felt it was perfect. He couldn’t believe such a young artist made the song.
Keliy has a great ability at 16 years old to reflect today’s life and times with her art in a way that captures it’s intense pain and yet is inspiring with hope. Her song provides me the soundtrack to express my hope and concerns for the world that my 2-year-old daughter is growing up in.
Along with her song, Kalosa is launching a movement of her own. #KidsLivesMatter. With the phrase Evolution Over Injustice (E.O.I.) she has introduced a new movement that the Atlanta Music community is embracing.
When I wrote this song, I really didn’t understand the importance people find in such simple words.
About Patcasso
Patrick “Patcasso” Hunter is a nationally recognized performance painter. He has performed at the Sundance, Essence and Bentonville Festivals and opened for personalities such as Snoop Dog, Ben Stein and Hank Aaron raising support for charitable causes around the country
About Kelly Kalosa
Now 16 years old. Singer songwriter Kelly Kalosa has been writing and singing her own music for 3 years. Her music inspires and is the essence of hope and positivity that speaks for a generation.
On this episode of the IT podcast, Ms. E.D. Free caught up with SKE Recording artist S
Shawn Archer days before the release of his new EP “Swag & 808’s” We find out WHO is Shawn Archer and get to hear some of his music as we featured two songs “No Lames Allowed” and “In God We Trust”.
A3C Festival [Schedule & Line-Up]
Performers Include: Rick Ross, Bone Thugs N’ Harmony, Redman and Def Squad’s Erick Sermon & Keith Murray, Bun B, Cam’ron, Too $hort, Austin Millz, Bryan-Michael Cox, Chase N. Cashe, Cormega, DJ Nabs, DJ Jelly, DJ Toomp, K.A.A.N., Kelechi, Kid Capri, Lowkey, Mr. DJ, OJ Da Juiceman, Planet Asia, Rapper Big Pooh, Bahamadia, Scotty ATL, Sosamann, Starlito, Smokepurpp, Sy Ari Da Kid, Kweku Collins, J.I.D, Tall Black Guy, Zoey Dollaz and HUNDREDS MORE STILL TO BE ANNOUNCED.
A3C Conference [Schedule & Line-Up]
Speakers Include: Anthony Saleh (Freebandz), Brandon Hixon (De La Soul), Justin Boland (Pandora), YesJulz (YesJulz Agency), James Andrews (SMASHD Group), James Cuthbert (Sprite), Ryan Leslie (Artist/Entrepreneur), Too $hort, Mike McGarry (Fitzgerald & Co.), Aaron Reid (Epic Records), Shanti Das, Corey Smith (MLB), Jonathan Mannion (Photographer), William Warren Jr. (Mitchell & Ness), Steve DiCecco (Reebok), Kameron Dabney (Dailymotion), Fab 5 Freddy, Bassel Naaman (DASH RADIO), Demont Callender (AM Only) Vanessa Satten (XXL Magazine), Organized Noize, Maurice Garland (Hip Hop Wired), Ernie Talbert (Under Armour), Jeff Sledge (Atlantic Records), Brian Young (The Shade Room), Reggie “Combat Jack” Osse, Keinon Johnson (Interscope Records) and Joshua “Hip-Hop” Kyambo and DOZENS MORE STILL TO BE ANNOUNCED.
Wane Enterprises CEO and New York artist Bruse Wane presents the music video for “Venom”, featuring guest appearances from the late Sean Price as well as Chris Rivers, son of the late Big Pun. The video features DJ Eclipse dropping cuts and a cameo from Illa Ghee. Produced by Kloud Nine Music, “Venom” appears on Bruse’s new album Earl Manigault Of Rap. Bruse also recently released the music video for EMOR singles “Brighter Days” (watch) and “Yuu” (watch). Bruse previously collaborated with the Price (watch the music video for “Beast Inside”) and Keith Murray (listen to “Return Of The Spitters (RMX)” featuring Keith Murray and Fam-Illy). A native of the Bronxdale Houses Projects in the Soundview section of the Bronx, Bruse founded Wane Enterprises in 2001, hosting events featuring Styles P, Papoose, N.O.R.E, Buckshot and Remy Ma. “I just wanted the video to bang like the track,” Bruse says. “When we dropped the audio months back the reaction we got from the fans and critics was dope, so I wanted to make sure the visuals was on point. It was great linking up with Chris, Illa and DJ Eclipse for this one. I really wanted to make sure this got out before the end of the summer, so we could scorch the whole game.”
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Big Trin released his freshman mixtape “No Pre$$ure No Diamond$” this past Friday on his Soundcloud. After prepping for the project with multiple video releases the mixtape is finally here and is a certified banger. From hit records, to anthems, bars and monumental features this is a mixtape that embodies everything you want. There is production from Ayo The Producer, V12 The Hitman & Chase N Dough.
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Trel Mack drops his new visual from his “Night Before the Dawn” EP. He releases the visual to “Caravan of Contrary” one of the fan favorites from the critically acclaimed EP. The record also features R&B singer Mel Alston Jr.
KAS DIN ft JEEZY “The Difference” produced by Fresh Money , via Ellis Park LLC.. With a soulful voice and the Street King, Young Jeezy on the track, its no wonder why this track is heating up the airwaves all over the country. Djs be the one talking about this record, not the ones asking about it!
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East coast rap collective The AlliYance presents “Seltzer Water”, the new single from The Prequel, their forthcoming debut mixtape dropping July 1. Comprised of I.K.P., who recently dropped visuals for “You Know The Drill” (watch), Billy Hood, EarthTone and producer/engineer Swanny River, The AlliYance’s first collaboration was the “I Be On It” single (watch the music video). “Seltzer Water” marks the first of a list of various content The AlliYance will drop every Friday through July under the hashtag #JulYance, culminating in the release of their debut EP Introducing… The AlliYance. “To understand ‘Seltzer Water’, you must understand our previous single ‘Sugar Water, Part 1: Phone Tap’ (listen),” says I.K.P. “‘Sugar Water’ was a reference to the colored juices and frozen ices mostly found at bodegas, 7-Elevens and neighborhood delis and how easily accessible those sweet frozen water treats are. We flipped that into a metaphor for infiltrating mainstream culture because those treats are everywhere and that’s where we want to be. ‘Seltzer Water’ is like the b-side to ‘Sugar Water’. Here we are more aggressive and rebellious, like the difference of how actual seltzer water is more bitter than sugar water is. Swanny River had a Wu-Tang sample he wanted to flip over the classic ‘Impeach The President’ drums to give something to our core that would get them ready for our summertime takeover. I heard the track and when Swanny was through with the beat, I said name it ‘Seltzer Water’ because Raekwon had a song called ‘Ice Water’ from Only Built 4 Cuban Linx. It just seemed to fit.”
White Plains, New York rapper Shorts presents Long Story Short, his new EP featuring Breeze Mantana and Kayne Precise, along with a promo video for the EP (watch). The EP comes on the heels of visuals for “Good Space” (watch) and “Money” (watch). “‘Long story short’ is a common phrase used to sum things up or conclude something,” Shorts says about his new project. “It’s a phrase I happen to use often and recently I’ve been reminded by family that I’ve been using it for a while now. I’m a very direct/to the point type of person so the title/ideology of ‘Long Story Short’ coincides well with who I am as an individual. Inspiration for this project all came from real life events… new encounters/breakups/disappointment/daily experiences all played a part during the creative process… as the process took place, it created a brief storyline, hence the title.”
New Jersey rapper Mazzi & S.O.U.L. (Sense Of Understanding Life’s) Purpose presents his new single “WYD?” which will appear on his forthcoming albumThe Building, the followup to Digital Diggin’ 3Minus1, where he rhymed over beats composed of samples all found online. Previous releases include “Weight” featuring Nore, Smoke DZA and Harry Fraud (listen) and his albumThe Inspection which was hosted by Statik Selektah and featured Jadakiss, Vast Aire of Cannibal Ox, Homeboy Sandman and Breezly Brewin (listen). Mazzi has shared stages with Eminem, Big Pun, G-Unit, Ghostface, M.O.P., Slick Rick, Erykah Badu and many more. A portion of proceeds from all S.O.U.L. Purpose albums go to charity, and Mazzi regularly travels to Palestine and Israel for humanitarian work, bringing medical supplies and conducting workshops, talent shows and live performances for youth in refugee camps.
Kool Keith Presents: Tashan Dorrsett “The Preacher” new album and instrumentals produced by Junkaz Lou in stores JULY 29TH 2016. CD & LP (Red) available for pre-orders at Fatbeats andUndergroundhiphop.com
1.Let Me Breath
2.Spanked
3.Do You Wanna Ride?
4.V.I.P
5.The Preacher
6.Touch Her
7.Basquiat ft. Big Sche, Mic Handz, Dane Uno
8.Referee ft. Dane Uno
9.Let Me Breath (Instrumental)
10.Spanked (Instrumental)
11.Do You Wanna Ride? (Instrumental)
12.V.I.P (Instrumental)
13.The Preacher (Instrumental)
14.Touch Her (Instrumental)
15.Basquiat (Instrumental)
16.Referee (Instrumental)
All songs produced by Junkaz Lou.
Art by Zombie Yeti Studios.
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Fresh off a run of Jean-Michel Basquiat-inspired mixtapes – New Art, New Money (Bandcamp) and The Radiant Child (Bandcamp) – Yinka Diz returns with his new single “You & Me II”, produced by Kid Soul Brother. The new single will appear on his forthcoming album The Departure, also set to feature production from Yinka as well as France’s David Bocuse (watch the video for “Vegas”), Superville, Beatfanatik and Dae One. “You & Me II” expands on Yinka’s self-described “street cosmopolitan sound”, reflective of his many travels as well as his roots in Nigeria, Southern California, Chicago and the DMV. Regarding the new single Yinka says “Twice as nice as the first. #TDLP coming soon.” Yinka currently resides in Washington, D.C.
FRESH, RETURNS WITH ASPIRATIONS OF “DOING NUMBERS”
‘DOIN’ NUMBERS (AUDIO)’
FRESHFROMDE x PROD. BY REKORDHEAD (BOSTON)
Single #2 “Doin’ Numbers” from FreshfromDE x Rekordhead upcoming album “Home Is Where The Heart Is” which is a reference to the growing up in the MC’s native state of Delaware. This latest single states FreshfromDE’s aspirations to “Do Numbers” despite the fact he’s from a small state with no industry connections, not just money, but stats, plays, interaction, exposure, EVERYTHING. Expect to hear “Home Is Where The Heart Is” in its full glory late spring.
Noochie “GUTTA” produced by KC The Beat Monster and Grammy Winning She’kspere , Directed by The Risk Takerz via OY Music Group In association with Empire Distribution. This track delivers hard hitting bass lines with an uplifting message. Noochie proudly puts DC on his back and is ready to bring his City Out The “GUTTA”
“Home Is Where The Heart Is” is an 8 track album produced 100% by Boston producer Rekordhead. Delaware’s FreshfromDEexplores the challenges of repping for his hometown and state, in the face of lacking a voice within the present world. You can hear the pride FreshfromDE has in his home and how he doesn’t hesitate to accept the responsibility of being the mouthpiece for his people, hometown and state.
Following the previous releases of the inspirational anthem “Doin’ Numbers” and the somber reminiscing on his days coming up back home on “To The Homies.” The album “Home Is Where The Heart Is” is all about using your past experiences, surviving your youthful mistakes and learning from them then being motivated enough to apply these aforementioned lessons to your everyday life to fuel you as you pursue your goals. Whatever those goals may be…
“Riot” is a reflection of what is taking place in our black neighborhoods. It’s a response to all of the murder and injustice happening before our eyes. Black men and women are being slain in the streets by police officers and I’m fucking sick of it. – VV$ Rome
Sick and tired of mothers crying
Sick and tired of brothers dying
“Riot” was produced by Dan Ryan (@Mogul_Phresh). It’s the second single from VV$ Rome’s debut EP, “Clarity” which will be released September 6, 2016.
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Trel Mack has finally released “Night Before the Dawn” now on Itunes, Amazon. Keeping the fans and the internet aware of the project, he gives the online community another record from the project. Now he hits you with “Hot Pursuit” produced by Taylor M Beats.
In 2015 Raz Simone released 3 original projects and gained national recognition confronting local issues in his hometown of Seattle. Today Raz starts the new year presenting a unique style of Trap music that incorporates vibes from old negro spirituals, Trap Spirituals. The 8 song project features production from Raz Simone, Jake Crocker, Antwon Vinson, and Paul Judge. Previously released music videos from the project include Oh Lord, Plottin, Massa Sir, That Nigga, and Green Light.
Wane Enterprises CEO and New York artist Bruse Wane presents the music video for “Yuu”, a single from from Earl Manigault Of Rap, his new album featuring the late Sean Price and Chris Rivers (listen to “Venom”). Bruse previously collaborated with the Price (watch the music video for “Beast Inside”) and Keith Murray (listen to “Return Of The Spitters (RMX)” featuring Keith Murray and Fam-Illy). A native of the Bronxdale Houses Projects in the Soundview section of the Bronx, Bruse founded Wane Enterprises in 2001, hosting events featuring Styles P, Papoose, N.O.R.E, Buckshot and Remy Ma. “I got the beat for from a producer out of Canada named North Villah,” says Bruse about the song. “I jumped on it and got a few things off my chest. No need to drop names.. yeah bruh I’m talking to YUU.” Earl Manigault Of Rap is out now on Wane Enterprises.
Houston, Texas rapper Skyler Jones presents “Bout The $”, his new single produced by Adot The God (Bezz Believe, Taylor J). Skyler was formerly in a group called The Classmates with fellow Houston rapper Travis Scott. “My inspiration is my family,” Skyler says. My little 14-year-old sister and my mom. I lean on her, she leans on me. We got each other through anything.”
King Leez recruits Pusha T, Kevin Gates, and Raz Simone for Supreme Being. Recently earning Artist Of The Year recognition in his hometown of Tacoma, and with a new Black Umbrella partnership, King Leez kicks off a big year with this anticipated 8 song project.
With the inescapable release of the years most anticipated movie, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” released last week, FreshfromDE continues his year of concept records, this time around the Delaware MC takes on the Empire Strikes Back sampled/inspired “Mind Over Matter” featuring a guest appearance from Jovian Marshon. This is a follow up track to his previously released “Fresh Gordon” and “Aston Martin” and final release of the year, as he readies multiple projects, concepts and collaborations throughout 2016.
This is the second video off Mayhem & Soulslicers impending “Soul It May Seem” album, aptly titled “Patriots” for it’s play on the NFL team’s colors. Legendary Boston MC’s Edo.G (Special Teamz / A&E), Big Shug (Gangstarr Foundation), and seasoned veteran M-Dot (EMS) accompany uprising lyricist Mayhem (EMS), as they pay homage to their city, colors and team. While avoiding the cliche tribute record, each emcee uses individual verses, utilizing wordplay to articulate separate colors (Red, Blue, Silver) amalgamating into the “Patriots” voltron style. Big Shug provides the hook on this conceptual single, Soulslicers lay the drums and DJ LP2 handles scratch duties.
J Swift has always released quality material over the course of his career. His newest offering is a track that you will most likely hear on the radio or at your local nightclub. We recommend adding this to your playlist.
Pomonas own savvy sossa teams up with a true bay area legend Turf Talk signed to e40’s label “sick wit it” records. This new club banger is perfect for the club, radio, streets and the trap. everybody always make records about the dealers, but this joint is for the plug!
Bari Blocca A Young Upcoming Artist From Jamaica Queens Releases Yet Another Single In The Wait For His Debut Mixtape “Gemini” Featuring Various Indie Artist From His Team BloccaFam. So Enjoy The Track And Look For More To Come Shortly.
Just in time for the summer, Long Island singer/songwriter Louie Castro releases his latest single, “When the Lights Go Off”. His unique vocal and melodic phrasing is a perfect match for the insistent and colorful production – another sterling creation courtesy of the MalTar Music collective.
The Metro Cartel presents B.I.G. Fella and Duck Lo. Two of the DMV’s own collaborate to deliver a new superlative project, “Prey or Pray”. The thought-provoking emcees link up for a collective six-track EP. Combining versatile lyricism with distinctive production, this short but concise body of work is a clear representation of the Nation’s Capital.
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“Okay so I made this Sin With You record out of my own personal experience. That constant urge of late night lust and thirst for sinful adventure. This is my version of rhythm and blues. The connection of drugs and emotion being intertwined as one has always been a big thing in my music and as well as my lifestyle. This is when you let drugs take over your sexual urges. This is when it’s past midnight and you’re scrolling through your call log trying to fish and see who would catch that bait. This is that “Who’s Up?” Music. That Sin With You Music. ”
“INTERIM” is a 7 track project that offers listeners a three dimensional view of Ave’s artistry, flow, and message. Songs such as “Make Believe” call attention to Ave.’s ability to switch up flows while verbally interacting with a captivating production. “Back Down” highlights Ave. Amen’s word play, and style, over an extraordinary instrumentation that has roots in his NuWave Music movement. The Intro song of INTERIM, “My Dream”, starts and ends with a recording of the late great Malcolm X addressing police abuse and misuse of power, while the song itself is a testament to Ave. Amen’s continuous pursuit of success in the music industry. The other four songs on this project provide the adhesiveness that will surly make “INTERIM” Ave. Amen’s best work to date.
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