NEW ORLEANS, LA – The name of D-Danger’s latest EP is the perfect statement of his place in the music industry right now. After years making successful music with his brother and cousin as part of the hip-hip trio known as the Youngest1’z, D-Danger is branching out on his own as a solo artist. His new EP, “I’m Back Like I Left Something,” is his breakout project. It’s his way of showing the world who he is and what he can bring to the table. “I’m trying to show everybody I have so many styles that I’m diverse,” he said. “Every dog has its day, and it’s my time to shine.” D-Danger said the solo project comes with the blessing of his brother and cousin – that there was no tumultuous split from the group. In fact, he considers it divine providence that each of them are pursuing their own paths, and he’s thankful for the time they had together and the music they were able to create – for many reasons, but top of which is because of the platform it created for all of them to continue to grow their careers. “People aren’t looking at groups anymore, they’re looking at solo artists,” he said. “We can all get more money as solo artists and get label deals instead of a group deal. We’re still going to put out projects together in the future, but right now we’re doing singles and solo projects.” The New Orleans-based trio first started pursuing music together professionally about seven years ago. In the years since they’ve had multiple tours, thousands of radio spins worldwide and even endorsements from big-name artists such as Nicki Minaj, who recently tweeted “They Are Next.” D-Danger is using the momentum from Youngest1’z success and hoping to ride it into a solo career that will go even farther. “I’m Back Like I Left Something” has two singles that he’s already dropped that are already starting to make waves among fans. The first single, “Made A Way,” has two features – a rapper and a singer – and is something he describes as a “mainstream song that could play in the club or at home.” The second single, “Acrobat Flipped It,” was produced by Drumma Boy and is a totally different vibe”, he said. It features more of a trap sound with some vocals from D-Danger. More than anything, these singles will display the kind of energy and unique sound he wants to bring to the table. “I’m an entertainer,” he said. “I go by sound more than lyrics, but I’m very lyrical, as well. I think I have a unique and amazing sound.” Anyone who wants to check out “I’m Back Like I Left Something” can download the EP on any digital platform, including iTunes, Worldstar, Spotify and more. Fans can also check out music videos from D-Danger and Youngest 1’z on the group’s YouTube page. And fans who want to follow D-Danger on social media can do so on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
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Grinding out of the streets of 413 Springfield, MA, a small city in New England, home of the Basketball Hall of Fame and one of the biggest gun manufacturing companies, Smith & Wesson, you can find a HOT aspiring artist by the name of Cheekz. He is one of the leading independent rap artist's out of the New England area who has worked with a lot of big name artist's and recorded classic street singles such as "Grindin Hard ft 2milly ""I Remember Ft. Troy Ave", "Hardtimes GFt. Max B", "My Goons Ft. Chinx Drugs", "Hate Ft. Freeway", and more... In 2015 Cheekz released "Mass Destruction", an independent project that has drawn in lots of attention across the USA, UK, and other countries worldwide. As a rapper coming from a place where no one else has ever had a chance to make it in the music industry, Springfield, MA, and a place where the crime rate is rising due to youth violence, drugs, and poverty, he still maintains to stay focused and deliver, to get attention in the underground and mainstream rap community. Social media handles @cheekzmusic @cheekzmusic @cheekzmusic Sound cloud @cheekzmusic ST. LOUIS, MO – In the streets of St. Louis, there’s a famous barbershop called Leroy’s Barbershop. Over the years it has attracted a handful of big-name hip-hop artists, such as Nelly, Ali and Chingy. It was the perfect place to be for young Kevin Shed, who loved hip-hop and had dreams of becoming a successful musician some day. Leroy, who happened to be his uncle, offered him a job as a young teenager sweeping hair in the shop. And it was during that time in Leroy’s that he met some of those rising artists early in their career and overheard their conversations about trying to navigate through the business world of the music industry. It was almost like taking a course in Hip-Hop 101, and now that his music career is starting to take off he looks back fondly on those years as the place where it all started. “Every Saturday I’d be in the shop sweeping hair and I’d see them all the time and see them developing and getting better and better,” said Shed, who now goes by the stage name Dizzy. “It inspired me to put more work into my craft. It was around me and I could see the signals and I just went after it. I never knew what they were cooking up in the shop, but the next thing you know they’d come out with a hit and it just made me dream even more of having a career like that.” On Feb. 17, Dizzy will drop an EP called “My World, My Way,” which will showcase the body of work he’s developed in the years since his time as a teenager in Leroy’s Barbershop. It’s his first “actual, real release,” he said, and it basically chronicles his journey as a musician. “I waited to drop this for a reason,” he said. “I wanted to wait until I had the reputation and the opportunities to actually make it big. Everything around me is ready now – my world and my zone – and we’re gonna get to the next level.” Dizzy got to this point after expanding his network from St. Louis to New York City. He spent two years in the Big Apple, meeting music industry insiders and fine-tuning his sound. He then spent some time in Los Angeles doing more of the same before returning to St. Louis for the launch of his first EP. It’s a project he’s particularly proud of because he said it’s a combination of good lyrics, quality production and high-energy songs. “I’m combining dope production and dope lyrics,” he said. “And I’m really bringing the energy. At the end of the day everything I’m saying on this EP is to promote people to get to the next level. Everything I stand for you’re hearing in my story through this EP. Every record has something to do with my own story. You’re going to get that ambition to move forward and keep pushing. When you hear a Dizzy record, you’re going to be motivated to hit the gym or go to work or do whatever it takes to keep pushing to reach your dreams.” To find out more about the artist Dizzy, visit EverythingDizzy.com, or follow him on social media @DizzyNation on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. ROSE CITY, TEXAS – The music career of Loc Da Realist happened almost like a flash of lightning. At the age of 11, when he was in fifth grade, he decided to write his first rap. It’s not anything he’d ever done before, though he’d always loved music, and it wasn’t something he was even sure he’d be good at. “But one day it just happened to me and I put the pen to the paper and it just happened,” he said. “The next thing you know the entire fifth grade class was singing that song. I liked the feeling, and I realized that not only can I get that good feeling by listening to music, I can also create that feeling for others and still get the feeling for myself. I’ve been chasing that feeling ever since. There never really was a conscious decision to be a rapper, it just is who I am and it’s what I’m supposed to do. I’d almost feel selfish if I didn’t do it because I’d feel like I was keeping something from the world.” In 2013 he dropped his first album entitled “R.O.A.R. (Resurrection of All Real).” It was an album that he said showed the world his skills with rapid-fire delivery and a keen ear for hit-making genius. He also recognizes it for the freshman effort that it was, and he’s ready to deliver a more mature sophomore album with his latest release, “UPROAR” Dropping on March 16, “UPROAR” will show the world an album that’s an intentional concept from start to finish. Loc likens it to a movie and all the world of material that goes along with a movie release. “Everything from the songs to the album cover are in the form of a movie,” he said. “It’s my most mature album ever. I kept it real. I wanted something different with it than just an album drop. Everything with this project has a reason. The tracks flow in order from beginning to end, and there are a lot of good features on it. I approached it this way because in today’s music industry you can’t just come with music, you have to intrigue the mind. A lot of music today isn’t touching that level – in fact, it’s going the opposite direction, in my opinion, and almost closing the mind. I knew that I wanted to intrigue the mind and make people want to open up a little more. I needed a good way to do that, and I brainstormed on this project for a year-and-a-half before I even started writing. Once I figured out my direction and what I wanted to do to open the mind, I went into production. The way the music industry has moved lately, it’s time for people to get a taste of something different. And this album is a bit of the old mixed with the new in a way that will definitely intrigue the mind.” Loc went on to say that many of the songs on the album deal with relationships and love – something that he feels like is lacking in the world of hip-hop. “I chose love songs because the purest thing on earth is love,” he said. ‘To me it’s the coolest thing on earth. Even when we mess it up it’s worth pursuing. I want to bring people back to the idea that love is cool. Love is good. It’s the realest thing you could ever have.” When the album drops on March 16, it will be available on all digital media downloading sites. In the meantime, fans can follow Loc Da Realist on social media on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for more updates about music releases or live performances. LOS ANGELES, CA – With a name that translates to “one that wakes into royalty,” it was destiny that the artist known as King Ajibade would one day reign over a music career that spans the globe. A Nigerian native, Ajibade has traveled the world sharing his music with others. Today, he operates out of Los Angeles, and his latest EP is an invitation to join him on his global excursions through music. It’s entitled “Passport,” and he describes it as a “visualization of different things I can do as an artist.” “There are a lot of different genres I go into,” he said. “It’s like your passport to travel the world through music. If you want one, we’ll give you one.” Unlike a lot of other artists out there who hone in on one genre, or who experiment with “global” sounds, King Ajibade perfectly fuses a variety of genres – bridging Caribbean, African, Latin and pop with elements of EDM, reggae and hip-hop. He started his solo career in 2011 with the single “Waiting for You” under his own label, 26th Element Records. The single was followed by the “Bad Boy In Disguise” EP in 2014, which he said set the foundation for this newest EP. “‘Passport’ is a deliberate move into the international world of pop,” he said. “The music is meant to travel the world. Life can be so stressful, and I want to help people enjoy it.” The first two singles off the EP have already been making waves among fans. The first is a single called “Excuse Me Lady.” It’s also a dance and club song, with lyrics that describe a guy trying to get to know a girl in a club. It’s a song that many guys will be able to relate to, and many women will enjoy, as well. The second, “Island Girl,” has a definitive Caribbean flare with some notes of reggae and pop mixed in. It has a catchy hook that fans won’t be able to ignore. It makes for a perfect song to have playing at a party or to groove to at a club or while hanging out with friends. King Ajibade said many of the lyrics for his songs are pulled from his own life experiences, or simply vibing off of whatever inspires him at the time. He said he likes the music to come to him organically rather than to force it. “When you can do the whole song in your head before you produce it … that’s cool,” he said. Through all of his lyrics and music, he hopes to pass along one simple message to anyone who hears him: have fun! “You only live once,” he said, “so live life and have fun and just live. My music is a mixture of all that stuff. It’s not political, but I can go that way sometimes and get a little deeper. But I want you to have fun while you’re there. Regular life is sometimes not that much fun. With music … when you get there you can enjoy it and escape from regular life for awhile.” Fans who want to sample King Ajibade’s music can check out his website at kingajibade.com, or visit his Soundcloud and YouTube pages. Fans can also follow him on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for more updates about future music releases or live performances. DENVER, CO – Just in time for Valentine’s Day is a hip-hop/R&B fusion from Denver-based artist Tain called “Summer Fine” that combines both romantic elements and an upbeat, fun vibe that is sure to have the ladies clamoring for more. “It’s a song about happiness and positivity,” Tain said of the single that dropped Feb. 14. “It feels good. It’s like a Bruno Mars song if Bruno Mars went hip-hop. A lot of songs today degrade women, and sometimes it’s good to bring women up and uplift them. It’s good to attract them and let them know they are special. There are a lot of good women out there and they don’t the credit they deserve. This song is one of those songs that give credit to more women and talks about how good it feels being with your woman and making them feel good. It’s just a positive song.” Tain first came on the scene as a hip-hop artist in 2007. He grew up in Denver, Colorado before moving to Virginia and Iowa with a mother who worked as a traveling nurse. It was during his time in Virginia that he first began exploring his talents with music and wordplay. He joined a group called the Rich City Screw and performed in places all throughout Richmond. “I remember the first show I did with them was at a restaurant and all the people there loved it,” he said. “After that I knew it was my calling. Shortly after that I did an underground song called ‘Pull Up to the Club.’ I knew the song was dope, but I didn’t realize how much people liked it until I did a small show with about 50-to-60 people and they all knew the words. From that moment on I knew this was something I’m supposed to do.” To this day Tain continues to perform for crowds with high levels of energy and an upbeat attitude all designed to help people have fun. That energy translates to his music, and anyone who listens to “Summer Fine” will find themselves bouncing and smiling and ready for more. It’s a song that he said people could play at a cookout and put on repeat, or play in the car while cruising. Like most of the music he creates, “Summer Fine” was drawn from experiences in his own life. He grew up in the struggle, and continues to do whatever it takes to make enough money to support his family. Toward that end, he continues to record his own music and collaborate with other artists, such as producer Tone Jonez – who created the beat for “Summer Fine” – and Miss. Bee, who is featured on the single. Fans who want to sample some of Tain’s music can visit his Soundcloud page or check out some of his videos on YouTube. Fans can also find out more about him as an artist by visiting his website at thaavglobalent.com, or following him on social media on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. He’s also active on Snapchat under the handle @Iamtain. CHICAGO, IL – When Cortez Devinci was a child growing up in a Haitian household, he remembers his first introduction to music was when his father would play classical French music early in the morning on Saturdays. At the time he hated that the music was always an early wake-up call on a day when he just wanted to sleep in, but as he reflects on his past he realizes those songs were an introduction to music that has led a career as a musician. Today he lives in Chicago and is one of the city’s hottest up-and-coming hip-hop artists. Since 2007 he’s been producing beats and writing songs – both for himself and in collaboration with other artists. He’s an artist who takes time to perfect his lyrics, and his Haitian culture and slight accent contribute to a unique sound that’s unlike anyone else in the industry today. “It’s a very unique sound,” he said. “I’m unique with my voice and my image. I try everything to stand out rather than blend in. My music is very complex and put-together – I’m not a mumble rapper. I have bars. I think I’m different and my music is refreshing for the ears.” His main goal with making music is to elicit good vibes and good energy. No matter which of his songs people listen to, he wants it to change emotions and feelings and take listeners to a different place. “If that happens then I know I completed the job and they can have a better life because of it,” he said. “I want people to be able to time travel when they listen to my music – to remember the exact time and place when they first heard my song and relive that moment and what was going on. That’s how I listen to music, and I want to share that with others. When I think about my dad’s music, that’s how I feel. I remember the inflections and the instruments and it was beautiful. It’s what made me want to first start sampling music.” He said that even at that young age he displayed an aptitude for art. He was always drawing in school and his work always stood out. That talent with a pen and paper evolved into talent as a musician after high school, and he soon became a prodigy at rapping and producing. That’s when he adopted the name Devinci. As he examined some of his lyrics and saw that some of them were darker and grittier than a lot of other songs out in the world, he wanted a name that would reflect that “dangerous” quality. That’s how he chose Cortez – the name of the Spaniard who was feared by so many in the Americas as an explorer. Recently Cortez Devinci has released a couple of singles that are making waves among fans throughout Chicago. “Bowflexin” is a turn-up song that he said talks about everything expensive – women, nice shoes, nice cars and “everything fancy you can imagine. It’s like you’re flexin’ a whole bunch of money.” The second single, “Livin’ So Delicious,” is a similar song in that it explores the fancier side of life. Fans who want to check out Cortez Devinci’s music can visit his Soundcloud page or watch some of his music videos on his YouTube channel. His music is also available for purchase on Apple Music and Spotify. Fans can also follow him on Twitter, Facebook and Snapchat under the handle @cortez_devinci. And on Instagram, he can be followed via his account name cortez_devinci_fresh Hip-hop artist Kris Warren discusses re-emerging in the Dating World after 6 Years hiatus in his new video, “Come Over”.
Follow Kris Warren on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram at @kriswarrenmusic RAGLAND, AL – The city of Ragland, Alabama is one of a hundred little towns across the U.S. that’s so small nobody ever pays it much attention. It has one stoplight and a tiny population … and a hip-hop crew that’s about to take the country by storm. OTC (Only The Crew) is a three-man group made up of Dakota Gardner, AKA DG, Jacob Brewster, AKA Smokey, and Levi Campbell, AKA Chronic – three friends who grew up together in Ragland. They bonded at a young age while attending school together and playing little league sports together. Their friendship is tight – so tight that they refer to one another as brothers and couldn’t imagine life without one another. And today one of their favorite things to do together is make music. Their hot new single, “Gone Be Alright,” is testament to the unique talent they bring to the table. Its smooth beat mixes with a catchy hook and lyrics delivered in a unique, rhythmic style to deliver a song that fans will be putting on repeat while chilling at home or rolling down the street. “This was the audition track for the label we signed to in Atlanta,” Chronic said. “When we were putting it together we were trying to come up with a hit – something that would grab their attention and make music for everybody. All of the songs we write have to grab us at the heart, and this one did that.” The label they signed with is Just Good Music Group based out of Atlanta, Georgia. It’s the culmination of a lifelong dream they’ve shared – a dream that they know many people around the country will understand and relate to. In a time when many young men across the country dream of becoming a rap artist whose style and popularity outshines all others – going from obscure poverty all the way to a highly sought after commodity – these young men from Alabama is the ultimate rags-to-riches tale. Their real-life struggles are the foundation for the lyrics in their music. “We try to make everyday life music that you relate to and that speaks to you,” Smokey said. “We want to make stuff that you can relate to with your own things that are going on in your life.” “We have a cool, peaceful approach to it,” DG said. “We’re not the flashiest, most obnoxious group. We’re just all about the music and our family.” “That’s what it is,” Smokey agreed. “We’re brothers. If this changes us, we won’t do it. You’d be hard-pressed to find another group with the brotherhood that we create. We’re down with each other and up with each other. I couldn’t see myself changing on my brothers … that would be me failing in life.” Their music video for the single “Gone Be Alright” highlights that brotherhood while showcasing their hometown of Ragland. It also shows off a group that embraces diversity. And though they say they don’t see colors or race, they are aware of how their group will represent a movement across the country to accept one another and break down walls of hatred and dissention. “Nobody is better than anybody,” Chronic said. “We’re all dealing with the same things and (color and race) has never really been an issue between our group of people. We’ve always looked at that stuff as negative energy in the world, and we don’t ever want to be associated with it. We’re about unity, loyalty, peace and love for your brother.” As OTC continues to grow its fan base and pump out new music, fans can follow along and engage with them by following them on social media on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Fans can also check out their music by visiting their Soundcloud or Reverbnation pages, or watching the music video for “Gone Be Alright” on their YouTube page. Other locations for their music include Spinrilla and LiveMixTapes. And for more information about the group or updates about live performances, fans can check out their website at onlythecrew.com. PENSACOLA, FL – When you hear the name Sauls B, the hip-hop artist from Pensacola, Florida hopes you equate that name with good vibes and music that relates to real-life situations. From an early age, Alvin Saulsberry loved music. Raised in a church-going family, his father played the bass in church and his mother sang in the choir. Throughout the week he would always hear his dad practicing for church services or other church events, and music was almost always around him. Add to that the wide array of genres of music that was always playing in the house, whether on the radio or cassette tape, and the influence on his life was undeniable. What started as a fun pastime turned into a bona fide career when he saw the effect his music could have on others. A friend from one of his school basketball teams nicknamed him Sauls B, and when he committed to making music a career the name seemed like a perfect one. Today, Sauls B continues to encourage crowds and fans with good vibes through his music. Most recently he released a single called “The Feeling.” It’s a self-described party song that he said isn’t super, super hype but is more of a laid-back sound that many people will love. “It’s a song that says whatever vibe drives you, keep going and don’t be worried about what anybody else has to say,” he said. “It’s more personal for me as far as I’m driving the song with my lyrics. It’s a feel-good song, and I think people will vibe with it.” Sauls B said the desire to help people feel good through his music originates from his faith. “I don’t necessarily want to push that on other people, but I do want to be that example,” he said. “You’re gonna go through this and that, and there’s always a way out. I’m trying to give something positive and good for people to think about. Everybody goes through stuff. We all face something or have some type of flaw. Some people feel like they have to be stuck with that flow and they aren’t necessarily progressing within. Some think they have to clean their life all the way up and the flaw will go away, and for some it does. But for most you always have to deal with it. There are ways to deal with it, and more often than not that involves having the right perspective and finding ways to change your perspective. That’s where the good vibes come in. My music illustrates lessons I’ve learned from real-life situations, and through that I’m relating to others and what they’re going through while inspiring them at the same time.” “The Feeling”, dropping in October of last year, has seen modest success in the months since. Sauls B said in many ways, it’s a bridge between trap and mumble rap – sort of like Travis Scott meets Big Sean. Fans who want to check out some of his music can visit his Soundcloud page. And to find out more about upcoming music releases or live performances, fans can follow him on social media on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. |
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