Florida– Caribbean born Angelo Williams was raised amongst tropical paradise, where he was exposed to a variety of musical influences from reggae, to calypso, gospel and hip hop. The artist has spent years working relentlessly to perfect his craft and is now ready to make his debut to the world as Young David with his newest single, “Feeling Like Superman.” Says Williams, “I’m trying to get myself out there and build some anticipation.” Young David has persisted through difficulty and challenges to become the artist he is today. Starting from scratch, the musician has created a new, eclectic sound that fuses a multitude of genres together to create a sound all his own. The single is a feel-good song, destined to excite listeners for their nights out on the town or to spend a night with family and friends, toasting to life. The artist’s music comes from a deeply positive place inspired by the love and light from his Christian faith. While most rap brags about cars, women, and the streets, Young David prefers a more optimistic and constructive message. A refreshing departure from the normality of loud, angry rap, Young David is making a message all his own. “You know, I’m listening to everybody - and nothing against them - but every artist has a canvas to paint, and I don’t want to paint the same picture as everyone else.” Young David’s picture is an homage to God, and a message of happiness and positivity that will lift the spirits of listeners across the world. SoundCloud ReverbNation YouTube
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New Jersey– The world has been waiting, hoping, and wishing for a song like “Shine On.” Released September 15th, Filipino artist Dennis Sy was determined to create an anthem of “diversity, harmony, and love.” Serendipity and the Grammy season brought him to collaborate with jazz artist Natalie Jean and rapper Darick DDS Spears. The message of diversity carries through to not only the lyrics, but the artists themselves. Key to the diversification process was the fusion of genre and sound. Says Darick, “I was always in hip hop singing, but started to diversify into the Grammy scene with country singers and rock, because there was oversaturation in rap – so I wanted to lend my voice to a genre that didn’t have much rap.” The news tells tales of racial disparity, political unrest, and hurt across a broken country, but Dennis, Natalie and Darick provide a refreshing departure from the darkness. And though the song comes in response to trying times, its positivity bursts at the seams. “We cannot embrace change from a position of being down on ourselves,” explains Dennis, “It’s really about hope. Inside each one of us, if we embrace hope, we can tackle everything that comes up in life.” Dennis Sy has graced stages near and far (from Carnegie Hall to Las Vegas and beyond) with a vocal quality and style that effortlessly moves across various music genres - from pop, rock, adult contemporary to jazz. www.DSYMusic.com LONDON, U.K. – It’s hard to break into the hip-hop scene living in London. Joshua Freed – AKA Hazardous – knows this first-hand. When he first started rapping, most people called him a wanna-be and no one appreciated his music. Now at age 22, his talent as an artist has grown and the bullies’ mouths have shut in the face of his success. He considers it his legend – and it’s that story of success that he shines a light on with his new EP “Legendary,” which was recently released and is available for purchase on iTunes. “It’s everything I know about music in the span of four tracks,” Hazardous said. “The title speaks for itself. It’s my interpretation of what I’m expecting to get out of music, life and the whole game of hip-hop … and what I believe the game to be. I’m trying to push the music further than I’ve ever done.” The EP starts with a track called “Legendary,” which is a nod to the album’s theme. The second track, “Stroke of Genius,” is a take on what he believes to be true skill when it comes to rap. In the song he talks about his inspirations and the people he looks up to and how he wants his talent to represent hip-hop in the same way those artists have. The third and fourth songs, “Inspiration” and “Pass Through,” are motivational tracks that he hopes people will hear and feel inspired to keep pushing through hard times and adversity. “That’s really the message I’m trying to send across with my music,” he said. “Knowledge is power. That’s what I’ve always believed ever since I started learning what I know now about music and the industry. Even when you feel like you don’t know, you need to keep going and do whatever it takes to get better.” Hazardous said he started writing music at age 11. By high school he was performing in school shows and experimenting with freestyle rap. At the time, he thought the faster a person could rap the better they were. Today, however, he aspires to be more like 2Pac and Eminem in that they mix powerful lyrics and attractive beats to create a flow that is undeniable. He hopes that as he displays his musical talents to the world, he’ll show the industry that he’s a force to be reckoned with. That’s why he chose the name Hazardous. “I have a strong belief inside of me that my artist name makes me stronger than I actually am,” he said. “I’ll take a topic and I’ll stretch it to the point where I can actually make a song out of it. And I genuinely believe that knowledge is power. Music for me is a like a puzzle – it’s fitting all the piece together of lyrics and beats and hooks and timing. I used to flow off-beat, but that’s because I didn’t really know how to flow. Now I believe in timing – and that’s because I learned something. Knowledge is power. At the end of the day, you need to know how to stand out, and I believe and know that I can stand out from the crowd. All I do is music. It’s all I believe I can do and will ever do. And I want the world to see what I’m made of.” To get a taste of Hazardous’ music, fans can purchase his EP on iTunes. Fans can also follow him on Twitter @JoshuaFreed93. ST. LOUIS, MO – Donnel and Donta Preston and their brother Michael Ward are close – as close as brothers can get as they are actual real brothers. They’ve spent a lifetime sharing rooms and bunk beds and adventures as kids, and today they’re sharing success as professional musicians. Their hip-hop group GGM – which stands for Gwap Getta Music – is one of the hottest-rising groups in the hip-hop circuit. Based out of St. Louis, they’re taking the Midwest by storm with their latest single “Dope,” which was released earlier this year and is already rising through many of the Top 100 lists in the nation. The world premiere of their music video for this single launched Sept. 12 on YouTube. Misfit describes the song as a “stoner song,” saying it’s perfect for that demographic of rap-lover who wants a song to chill out to while smoking some weed and having a good time. “We released it three months ago and we’re so excited for the world to see the new music video” Misfit said. “When you listen to it you want to be smoking some weed and having a good time. It’s definitely for all the smokers out there. It’s pretty cool how it came about, too, because I was just in the studio one day and came up with the hook out of nowhere. It was history after that. My brothers are great lyricists and they took it and next thing we knew we had DJs from all around the city saying they loved it and wanted to play it. Now everybody in our city has heard it.” Donnel Preston – AKA Savage – said the success of the song has been encouraging because it speaks to the hard work that the three brothers have put into their music since creating Gwap Getta Music in 2010. He said the name of the group is a mission statement for the three brothers – specifically about making it big and “making that money” that comes with professional stardom. “It’s something we came up with when we were young because we were always about trying to get that money,” said Donta Preston, AKA Tae P. “Without money you can’t do anything, and we want money so we can have a certain lifestyle. At the end of the day, though, it’s really about the love of music. And if it’s for the love of the music, then there’s no limitations on the aspects of positive success.” Fans who want to check out GGM’s music can do so on their website at GwapGettaMusic.com. Fans can also follow the group on social media on Facebook and Twitter. Nassau, Bahamas – When you mention artist Ricardo Johnson’s name in the islands, nearly everyone will know the up and coming artist’s name. A senior to the rap and music game, “J-Money” acts as a mentor and inspiration for fellow islanders in the pursuit of musical success. Now, the artist is readying himself for the debut of his newest album, All Eyes on Me, Hustle Non-Stop, which is set to release October 1st, 2016. J-Money got his start in music six years ago, and was moved to take the frustrations and struggles of his life and turn them into a force of good. The will of God and his knack for beats would lead him to create a positive outlet for his feelings. “My music is straight from the heart, it’s my every day life,” confesses J-Money, “It’s easier to put it in a song, than to put your frustrations out at people. It relieves me in a way; that’s my hiding spot.” Ricardo’s message is one that can reach millions of people in the urban areas of the world, and his music aims to relate to others in a way that helps them cope with struggle and the trials of life. He explains, “There are hard times right now all over the world, every one right now is trying to make ends meet. It ain’t easy at all. Crime rates are going up, jobs are hard to find. With my music, I feel all the people around the world are going through the same struggles.” J-Money’s newest album All Eyes on Me, Hustle Non-Stop chronicles the cycle of struggle and triumph the artist has experienced in his life. Ultimately, fame isn’t J-Money’s goal. “I’ve been famous,” he explains, “That’s now why I do this.” Inevitably, his passion for his career is all about the music. “My music is more about a connection with my people. I want young kids to look at me and say, ‘He came from nothing, and he became something – he didn’t just get a flashy car.’” http://www.ggbz242j-money.com Follow along on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Listen on SoundCloud. Listen on iTunes. South Central – Music was inevitable for the South Central rapper, Frank Noble. Born in 1982 to Frank Brown III and Sharon Spears, the up and coming musician was raised amidst a musical family, and knew music was his fate. Ultimately, it wasn’t until the age of 15 that Noble honed in on his craft, first establishing his beat boxing skills, then mimicking his favorites; classic rappers such as Tupac and Jayo Felony. His sister, a fellow artist, taught him how to write rhymes and thus, a star was born. In 2008, his musical fate became reality with the release of Noble’s first mixtape “If The West Need Me Who Gone Feed Me” in 2008 (Currently available on datpiff.com). Frank Noble’s newest project, an EP entitled I Am What I Write, was released on Noble’s uncle’s birthday as a tribute to his late relative. “My uncle was special to me,” confesses the artist, “If he was alive today, he’d be proud. He’d want me to focus and keep pushing myself.” The album is what the artist describes as “reality rap,” and serves as a reflection of Frank’s personal life and perspective through the lens of his rhymes. His distinct, raspy voice and street-wise lyrics will vibe with all walks of life – there’s something for everyone. Ultimately, Noble is eager to get his music to the masses and find success, but more importantly, his love and commitment to family are what drives him. Despite struggles in his livelihood, the artist has been persistent in both business and music. In addition to being a rapper, Frank Noble uses his business prowess to run his own label, DR@GWEST. Now ready to re-enter the rap game with I Am What I Write, Frank Noble is a force to be reckoned with. Follow along on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Listen on YouTube. Find Frank Noble on Tidal. MIAMI, FL – Johnathan Burkett has been through a lot in his life. Born in Miami, Florida to a Jamaican mother, he spent much of his childhood being abused by his mother. It eventually became so bad that he left home at the age of 14 and lived on the streets. Years later he learned that the abuse from his mother was born of tragedy in her own life, as he was the product of rape and every time his mother looked at him she was reminded of the violence done to her. Living on the streets eventually put him afoul of the law, and he found himself in jail for a short stint, as well. It brought him to one of the lowest points in his life – so low that he seriously contemplated suicide at one point. But it was a girlfriend and her grandmother – who was a pastor – who encouraged him to get out all of the pent up anger and frustration in his heart before he exploded. And out of that encouragement came his first writings as a poet. Today that poetry has been translated into music that Burkett hopes will inspire others and help them to see that they’re aren’t alone in their struggles. “I’ve learned a lot over the years from friends and people who have encouraged me,” Burkett said. “Everybody who knew me and knew I was going through hard times in life always kept motivating me. They told me to keep trying and don’t give up. I learned that you just have to fight the battle – and that’s it. Just make it through. The more drama you go through, the more your eyes will be opened to what life is all about. If I didn’t go through all those struggles, I wouldn’t have all this knowledge and understanding of people. Not everyone has the strength to handle what they go through, and I want my music to help them understand and feel the hope that comes from knowing that there are other people out there who get it. I want to touch people with my words and catch their attention and really motivate them.” His new single “One Life” is doing just that. Already the single is getting rave reviews from critics, and fans all over the country are downloading it. It’s a song he worked on with producer Willi Lindo and features artist Ambelique. He describes it as a song that’s a call to action for many people – a motivation to take one step after another in pushing through hard times. “I grew up with people blessing me with their words and motivation, and this song is about blessing people with my words,” he said. “You only have one life to live, and you have to make the best out of it. Don’t let the past or other people hold you down. You have to keep striving no matter what. Even if what you’re going through doesn’t seem like a lesson at the time, do what you can to learn from it. The more drama you go through, the more lessons you have. The stronger you are, the better you are and the more chances you’ll have to be successful in life.” Burkett also puts these challenges out there with his new book “Neglected but Undefeated: The Life of a Boy Who Never Knew a Mother’s Love.” It’s a book that he started while in jail and has finished in the years after being released. He said it details the thoughts that go through a lot of people’s heads when they’re going through troubles, and he hopes that by sharing his story it’ll encourage others. Fans can get a sample of Burkett’s music by visiting his Soundcloud page, or by going to his website at JonathanBurkett.com. He also stays active on social media on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. ALBERTA, CANADA – Shifty Eyes has always been energetic. It’s how he got his name, in fact. When he was a child growing up on the streets in Alberta, Canada, his friends called him by any manner of nicknames because he was small, wiry, extroverted and talkative. In particular, they’d playfully call him Shifty, and when one day a friend started calling him Shifty Eyes, the name stuck. Today Shifty Eyes uses that energy and penchant for verbosity as an up-and-coming musician. Over the past three years he’s toured across the U.S. and recorded hundreds of songs in collaboration with other artists and producers. He has now returned home to Alberta to focus on promoting his most recent project – a mixtape of 20 songs that he says embodies the journey he’s taken throughout his career. The project, entitled “A New Day,” was released in April and has been making waves. Over the course of the next few months he’ll be releasing new music videos on YouTube for songs on the mixtape. In November there will be a new single and video release, as well. “When I found music, it was a light in my life during a dark time,” Shifty Eyes said. “And for a long time my music was darker because I was using it as an outlet. It took me awhile to mold myself, and I’ve amassed a huge compilation of music that I’ve made with other producers over the years. Those songs show you a plethora of experience. I’ve grown, and now I have a plan and a structure to my music. This mixtape is kind of a stamp of authority of my music, and it takes you on a journey. It starts with some of my hard-hitting trap music and then leads into more of a laid-back vibe. There are songs that talk about family. There are songs that talk about moving forward past addictions. Ultimately, every song has an injection of positivity in it.” Over the past three years, Shifty Eyes has been working relatively alone, surrounded by a small group of like-minded musicians, trying to build a name for himself. He has organized his own events, recorded and produced his own music, and even established a brand. After making some waves in the U.S., Shifty Eyes has set his focus on getting his music and message heard by the masses. “A New Day” highlights his lyrical creativity, reflecting his struggles and growth as an emerging artist in the digital world. “When people hear my music, I want them to discover a sense of purpose,” he said. “That’s my goal. There’s a quote I heard from RZA awhile back where he said, ‘If one thing happens out of my music, I hope it’s that I can touch one person and help them out. That’s my idea of success.’ And I agree with that. I have a big dream. I want the access to be able to talk to people and mesh with communities. I think we’re in a time right now where it’s really hard to talk to your neighbors. There aren’t enough voices out there who have the balls to say something to affect change. I want to be a voice for positive change.” Fans who want to check out Shifty Eyes’ music can do so by visiting his website Artistcard.com/officialshiftyeyes or checking out his YouTube channel. Fans can also follow him via social media on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. |
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