Beasty Bizness - WMD (Wap Me Down) Feat. Blac Youngsta

Beasty Bizness and Blac Youngsta Deliver the Male Response to  Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s WAP 

CINCINNATI, OH – The man behind Beasty Bizness is an artist who has set his heart on being a successful entrepreneur. His wide range of trials has brought him up as a struggle-survivor who will stop at nothing but the top. The father of four children, business owner, artist, actor, and more, strives to be the best businessman you will ever have the pleasure to know. His latest single “(WMD) Wap Me Down” is testament to that.  

Featuring fellow artist Blac Youngsta, “Wap Me Down” is a strip club anthem produced by Sparkz tha Trakman. It’s a song that Beasty said encourages women to do what they have to do to get ahead, and champions the independence of women in today’s world.  

“Most of my music is party club vibe, women-in-the-club-dancing kind of music,” he said. “I’m more of an animated and excited individual. I make you feel it. I’m more of a turnt vibe, and this song is exactly all that.” 

Beasty Bizness said he grew up watching all the music videos and learning from some of the biggest legends in music. He’s the brother of Timothy Thomas, the young black male killed by a Cincinnati police officer in early 2001, which sparked some of the city’s civil unrest. Since that time, Beasty has dealt with his own justice issues as well as wrong decisions, which led him to pursue his dreams in the music and entertainment industry. 

“When my brother died, I made the decision to make our name something more than just being gunned down by police,” he said. “Music has always been my passion. Young Jeezy is one of my biggest inspirations, and when I heard ‘Trap or Die’ in 2004, it gave me the inspiration to take the stand to really do music. So many other greats have inspired me along the way.” 

As he’s built his career as a musician, Beasty began to delve into other avenues of the entertainment business. Most recently, he started a new brand called Team Grinderz which offers a unique brand of custom clothing and offers an affordable recording studio to artists throughout Cincinnati. Beasty calls it a “one-stop shop for entertainment.” 

“Everything about me is fun times,” he said. “I’m not into that whole super gangsta Rap. I’m more of a guy who wants to smoke some weed and party with women and have a ball while spilling some champagne. I’m always after a good time, and I think my music and my businesses represent that.” 

To listen to Beasty Bizness’s music or to follow him on social media, please visit: 

https://unitedmasters.com/m/5fca823e99d5e665b298e8c6 

http://www.facebook.com/beastybizness
http://www.instagram.com/magicbeasty
http://www.twitter.com/beastybizness
http://www.soundcloud.com/beastybizness
http://www.snapchat.com/only1beasty

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Briana Donniel - Sick AF

 

Briana Donniel - Sick AF

Hard-hitting lyricist brings playful style to the world with new single ‘Sick AF’

COLUMBUS, GA – Briana Donniel is one of those rare artists who dares to tackle topics that not many other artists talk about. This independent Hip Hop musician from Columbus, Georgia, has a smooth delivery with witty punchlines that give her music a special kind of vibe that offers a deeper look at life. Her latest single,” Sick AF,” is the perfect example of her signature sound and style. 

Told from the point of view of the “girl next door,” the song explores what it means to be an independent woman in today’s day and age. The girl in the song is one that every guy wants to be with and who other girls want to be. She’s a boss chick who is really pretty and who is doing her own thing and she doesn’t care about any other girls’ opinion about her, Donniel said.  

“I’m very old-school when it comes to music especially in the world of Rap and R&B,” she said. “So I wanted to go with the vibe of the early 2000s. I do a lot of references from old songs from back in that era. It’s just a fun song that I think people will like. The beat is hard but it’s still fun at the same time.” 

Donniel said the song also has pieces of commentary laced throughout that show a bit of her playful side. But more than anything, her new track is one that fully puts on display her ability to weave powerful lyrics against a catchy melody. It’s also a song that showcases her unique voice which sits in the higher registers and stands out as it soars over the beat.  

At an early age, Donniel had a deep love for music. Growing up, she was heavily inspired by Hip Hop and R&B and especially loved the playful yet hard-hitting artists like Missy Elliot and Eminem. In early 2019, she transitioned from a fan to an artist and songwriter, and her versatility has shown since then. She’s become known in the industry as someone who can create songs with a range of emotions, while diving into lyrical content that cuts to the core. 

“I want to talk about real things,” she said. “I want people to know I’m gonna be true to myself and inspire others along the way. I especially want to uplift younger girls to go for their goals and live for their dreams. I’ve been insecure most of my life and never thought music would be the way to go. But it’s the one thing that always uplifts me and brings confidence back to my life. It helps me know I can do anything, and I want to create music that does that for others. Live your dreams. Be the best you can be. I want to do anything and everything, and I know if I put my mind to it, I can demolish it.” 

To listen to Briana Donniel’s music or to follow her on social media, please visit: https://www.instagram.com/bri_bri_4/ 

https://twitter.com/BDonniel 

J'Mill - One Of A Kind

  

J'Mill - One Of A Kind

Young Hollywood star Jalyn Emil Hall launches music career with new single ‘One of a Kind’ 

LOS ANGELES, CA – One of the entertainment industry’s hottest young up-and-comers is about to take his talents to the international stage with his new single “One of a Kind.” Jalyn “J’Mill” Hall is a 14-year-old actor and singer best known for his role as Dillon James on the hit CW show “All American” as well as for parts in blockbuster hits “The House With a Clock in its Walls” and “Shaft,” just to name a few. Having spent the better part of the past decade acting and performing in Hollywood, this young entertainer is now set to showcase his skills within a different artistic discipline: MUSIC.

“One of a Kind” is the first of many singles to come this year from the young star. Inspired by his journey so far, it’s a song that details where he’s come from and what he sees for his future. It’s a song that doesn’t pull back on the Hip Hop tone despite his age. And it’s for that reason that he knows the track will connect with a lot of fans around the world.

“With kids nowadays, Hip Hop is often watered down,” J’Mill said. “I want to bring that same type of tone that big rappers have, but with my own twist. A lot of my music reflects from my experiences – now and before. I know I’m only 14 but I still have a lot of moments to learn from and express to people that I think will be relatable and interesting to know about. Telling stories in your music is really important.” 

With music now firmly in place as another weapon in his arsenal, J’Mill truly becomes a triple threat entertainer – acting, modeling and music. The latter is something he’s always been interested in and naturally gifted at, but the acting has been so consistent that it has dominated his time. But in the summer of 2020, he had the opportunity to meet the CEO of BTMR Entertainment, Michelle J. Harvest, who loved his sound and style and put him in touch with super producer Mal G.  

“Acting has been the main root of my career tree, but now that I’m branching off into music, too, I see myself doing really big things,” he said. “I hope people feel and love what I’m bringing to the table. I hope people see a kid who had a piece of every other kid. We go through a lot of different stuff these days and music can help you get through. So I hope you can listen to my music and feel like I’m an artist who is someone you can relate to – an artist who is relatable to every other kid. I’m making songs for all the feelings in the world, and I have a lot of music that will be coming out this year.”

J’Mill said he owes a lot to his parents – mother Yma McGowan and father Jerry Hall – who have supported and encouraged him every step of the way along his journey as a professional entertainer. He also said he appreciates all that BTMR Entertainment and Mal G have done to help him find his sound and produce such a great single. 

To listen to J’Mill’s music or to follow him on social media, please visit: 

https://www.instagram.com/jalynemilhall/ 

https://twitter.com/jalynemilhall 

TooFaced - Numbed Emotions

  

Dark, hard-hitting artist brings in sweeter tone on new EP ‘Look Back’

GROTON, CT – If you only listen to the body of work that East Coast artist Dylan Robinson has released over the course of his young career, you might think that he’s an angry, stand-offish fellow. His sound is dark and evocative of heavy bands such as The Suicide Boys or Ghostmane. But if you meet him in person and talk to him for a bit, you’ll realize that he has a very friendly disposition and is actually a pretty nice guy to hang out with. It’s that duality of personality that serves as the impetus for his stage name TooFaced, and it’s that kind of energy that he brings to the table with his new EP “Look Back.”

Currently available across all streaming platforms, “Look Back” shows off an evolution of style and sound from this young artist by introducing a lighter, “sweeter” sound to the dark tones he’s become known for. With five songs, TooFaced blends a lot of different emotions and feelings together as he looks back at his journey so far and revels in a bit of nostalgia. 

“It’s about everything anyone works toward and knowing that after a certain amount of time, you can look back and feel like you’ve learned and moved forward,” he said. “I think the main thing that sets me apart from anyone else in the game right now is that I always present an extremely honest view of things. I don’t try to make people think I’m more or less than I am. I don’t fill shoes with what I want to be. And I believe if the whole world could do that, it would be a much better place.” 

The debut single from the project is a song called “Numbed Emotions” which is the third track on the EP. TooFaced said it’s the sweetest song he’s ever made and as such, it will surprise a lot of people who are familiar with his work. But that’s what he always hopes to do with his music – offer new things that provide new perspective and a little bit of shock value. Ultimately, the song details his journey in the music world and the various things he’s experienced emotionally. He’s had to sacrifice a lot – from love to friends to extended relationships. But in the end, he said being “on top” makes it all worth it and the sacrifice ultimately necessary. 

“My music is, quite simply, honesty,” he said. “It’s music that inspires people to find out their own truths.” 

TooFaced said he’s working on more music to follow up “Look Back” and has another EP that should drop before the summer that will feature a lot of lo-fi type music.  

To listen to TooFaced’s music or to follow him on social media, please visit: 

https://www.instagram.com/toofacedmusicprod/ 

https://twitter.com/toofacedprod 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfXNO4E1A_l3GdrbHYEhuxw 

https://www.facebook.com/toofacedprod 

https://soundcloud.com/toofaced-1 

“Look Back”  
https://open.spotify.com/album/0KUOb3y6KWzZJ10KhPBAYG?si=hMTRU0S2RImvyY785QPyNA

Snappy - Stack The Gwap

Snappy - Stack The Gwap

New York Rapper rides wave of success with release of new album ‘To Be Continued’ 

BROOKLYN, NY – Snappy is an African American Rap artist who specializes in many different genres of music. Over the course of his career, he’s racked up thousands of followers and his songs have hundreds of thousands of plays over just the past few years. He’s become known for hit singles like “Eviction Notice,” Traumatized” and “Drip with Me.” And he’s caught the attention of many other industry insiders, leading to some great collaborations with artists such as Kooda B., TDot Ragedy, Tay Meez, Spazz Dos, Won Foa and more.

Today, he’s continuing his string of successful releases with his latest album “To Be Continued.” It features 12 songs that are meant to get audiences activated and energized. The first track from the project is “Steppin’,” which is an upbeat club banger that serves as a kind of anthem for people who have a job to do.

“It’s about putting your all in,” Snappy said. “Either you’re all in or you’re not gonna get where you want to be. You can’t be no halfway steppin’.”

Snappy said the single is a great intro into the rest of the album and serves to showcase his unique sound and style – a signature that emphasizes real lyrics set against a heavy beat that makes you want to get up and jump around.  

Another single from the project shows a different side of Snappy. “Let Up” is a more chill, laid-back vibe that gently applies pressure on the listener as it lets people have an inside peek on Snappy’s mindset as he pursues his dreams. He’s basically telling the world that he’s never gonna stop but in a way that’s quietly aggressive and fills the listeners with a sense of confidence

Snappy said his dream for as long as he can remember has been to be a bona fide Rap artist. Many people didn’t take him seriously when he was younger, and it wasn’t until 2016 that his career started to really take off. He credits his Uncle Spazz for being someone who pushed him to take music more seriously, constantly bringing him to the studio and pushing him to record new sounds and flows. In the years since, he’s been perfecting his sound and honing his craft, and it paid off in 2020 when he was featured on Rap Aechelon Magazine as a hand-picked dope artist.

“I want my music to be like a fever,” he said. “Or to make you relax. Or to fit any mood you’re in. If you’re having a bad day and you listen to my music, it’ll ease your mood or lift you up or get you hyped. You can’t be knocked down when you’re listening to my music.” 

Snappy said he has plenty of music lined up to be released this year, and encourages fans to be on the lookout for two more singles over the next month called “Peter Pan” and “Elegant.” 

To listen to Snappy’s music or to follow him on social media, please visit: 

“STEPPIN” 

https://youtu.be/05iCIFKXjgg 

“LET UP” 

https://youtu.be/IHf0nCqkssE 

“Stack The Gwap” 

https://music.apple.com/us/album/stack-the-gwap/1548053219?i=1548053224

Byrd - Life

  

Southern rapper uses poetry to uplift others on new single ‘Life’

RIVERDALE, GA – Tamya Thompson – AKA Byrd – is a young artist from Anniston, Alabama who is using her natural gifts as a musician to inspire others and motivate them to live their best lives. Her new single “Life” is the perfect example of how she’s using Hip Hop to grab people’s attention and inspire them to create, uplift, and rise up into stronger versions of themselves.

“I’m just trying to make this world a better place with my music,” she said. “I want to be a positive influence on the world, not a negative. Everybody has something they have to bring to the world. God didn’t bring us to the world for nothing. All of us are superheroes for real. I’m just trying to do something different with Rap. I’m trying to save lives.”

“Life” is inspired from the old-school Hip Hop of the late 1980s and early 1990s – artists like Run DMC and Tupac, in particular. Byrd said it’s a song that uses small little fables and punchlines to tell situations from life that many people live through.

“We go through things in life and we’re tested to do the right thing or the wrong thing,” she said. “Life throws a curveball and it’s up to you to choose to do the right thing. That’s what this song is about. It’s got more of a chill vibe with piano through, and it’s what Rap was intended to be, which is poetry. I’m using it for a style to talk about basic life and offering up ways in which we can be better people for our communities and our children. That’s where Hip Hop came from – from the low points of life and striving to be the best we can be. I’m trying to bring that style back.” 

Byrd said she came to music in a roundabout way. She was messing around with some freestyles with a friend one evening and her natural talent as a rapper impressed everyone around her. They encouraged her to continue pursuing music as a career, and she soon was learning all she could to hone her craft. She began writing and recording and soon booked some events throughout the South. Over the years, she has performed at Club 231, Club 256 and multiple Juneteenth Festivals in Gadsden, Alabama; Lincoln Park in Atlanta; and Club Centre in Alabama. She’s also recorded with the group Nerdgang. 

Following up her success from “Life,” Byrd said she’s planning on dropping a couple of new singles in the coming months called “The Hustle” and Cold Case,” the latter of which touches on issues associated with police shootings.  

To listen to Byrd’s music or to follow her on social media, please visit: 

https://m.facebook.com/tamya.thompson.9 

https://Instagram.com/tamyabyrd16 

https://Twitter.com/ByrdTamya 

https://soundcloud.com/tamyabyrd 

https://www.reverbnation.com/artist/byrd9 

“Life” 

https://music.apple.com/us/album/life-single/1533558178 

https://audiomack.com/tamya-byrd-thompson/song/life

YungSurfGod - DIY

YungSurfGod - DIY

Multimedia artist, fashion designer and all-around entertainer releases bevvy of new products 

LOS ANGELES, CA – Tevin Charles is a go-getter in every sense of the word, and he’s extremely grateful for the success that has come to him as a result of that hard work. He’s an East Coast artist with a West Coast vibe, and he’s got big prospects on the horizon. The successful entrepreneur mentors teenagers in his hometown of Cambridge while also running a successful clothing brand. He coaches basketball while also making music videos and short-films. He inspires other artists while undertaking a variety of business and creative endeavors. He is, at his core, a bona fide artist. And his standout feature – his signature style, if you will – is vibrancy. From his poppin new “Big Wave” hoodies, to his flashy videography, to the upbeat and catchy tunes, he makes major waves with his vibrant forms of art. 

“Big Waves inspires artists who are also athletes,” he said. “It’s a place for artists and athletes to be whole – to be themselves without judgment toward their creative waves. Don’t be somebody who is riding someone else’s wave. Whatever you see in your mind as doing, it’s all possible and it’s all there. You just have to be the one to create it.” 

Operating under the stage name YungSurfGod, this budding international superstar has recently released two new singles while also launching his latest clothing line of hoodies and other Big Waves merchandise. Launched in 2019, the Big Wave brand has grown exponentially and is now sold in places all around the world. In addition to the new hoodies, the clothing line features T-shirts, basketball shorts, and a variety of other clothing items. 

Along the way, YungSurfGod has created singles that he knows will cater to a global audience. With “Do It Yourself” and “My Mental,” he offers two new tracks that showcase his one-of-a-kind style.  

“My music is very personal to me,” he said. “When people hear it, they’ll know why people say I’m a very vibrant person. I have a lot of self-love and self-appreciation, and I try to incorporate that into my music. I want my music to promote being able to do things yourself. Whatever it is, just do it and live within it and have fun with it.” 

“Do It Yourself” is a song inspired by artists who don’t put in the effort to market their products and expect the world to be handed to them on a silver platter. YungSurfGod said the song claps back at laziness and serves as a kind of motivational message to other budding entrepreneurs to put in the work and “Do It Yourself.” Eventually, he hopes to be able to return to live shows as he said it’s his chill family vibe in front of a crowd that really makes for some of the best entertainment – almost as if he and the audience have been friends for years.  

“My shows are an escape from reality and take audiences on an entertaining journey,” he said. “My messages radiate positivity and empowerment, and it’s connecting with a lot of people.” 

YungSurfGod said he has a new clothing line potentially dropping in late 2021 or early 2022 that fans of his other brands should watch out for.  

To listen to YungSurfGod’s music, to check out his Big Wave clothing line, or to follow him on social media, please visit the following links: 

Twitter.com/Yungsurfgod  

Instagram.com/Yungsurfgod  

Facebook.com/Yungsurfgod  

https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/rNep 

www.Yungsurfgod.com  

https://surfyshoots.myportfolio.com/ 

Snapchat @mrjamaica44  

“DIY” 

https://open.spotify.com/track/5S0TGiToZPSwq16NXR7Sxw?si=xSd_tUc9S3u6kx-l7lrwMQ

Duke X Dutchess - Putting In Work

 

Duke X Dutchess - Putting In Work

Perfect blend of sound and style takes centerstage on new single from Hip Hop Duo Duke X Dutchess

PENSACOLA, FL – One of the Gulf Coast’s finest in music and entertainment is the duo known as the Duke X Dutchess. This royal couple is bringing high class Hip Hop to the industry with a string of new singles that is lighting up the South. Their new single, “Putting in Work,” is sure to launch them on the international stage when it drops worldwide across all streaming platforms on Feb. 5.

The couple has been “Putting In Work” together since they released their debut album on Valentine’s Day of 2020, with a bold, sexy, and soulful sound. Their debut album “Tu’Dor I” was released with a Royal Valentine’s Gala, and this couple knows how to put on a show. Check out the highlights here!

Duke X Dutchess released several singles throughout 2020. Their top-selling single, “Jack Rabbit,” closed the year out with a bang and has ushered in an even bigger wave of success in 2021.

“Putting in Work” is a song Dutchess says helps encourage others to keep putting in the work in order to realize their dreams. “Whatever your goals, aspirations, or dreams are, go for it,” Dutchess said. “If you want to reap the rewards, put in the work! It just has a nice vibe to it. We both have our own very unique style as it is, and when you bring them together, it creates a very unique dynamic. It just works very well together.”

The two met while pursuing individual music careers and almost immediately found a
connection that couldn’t be denied. Together they create a sound that penetrates the souls and minds of their fans and listeners all over the world. “We hope people feel our passion, love, and connection through our music,” Dutchess said. “We want our music to resonate with people. We’re creating music that is not only for you to have fun with and vibe to, but to feel what we’re talking about. We’re making music that is classic and timeless.”

You can save their new release “Putting in Work” on Apple Music, Spotify, and Deezer! The Duke X Dutchess are blazing 2021 with many more singles like, “Freak Show”and “Mami Papi”, bringing Exclusive events to the Gulf Coast!

To listen to their music or to follow them on social media, please visit:
https://snd.click/dukexdutchess
https://www.tiktok.com/@dukexdutchess

$Mr. Face$ - I'm Alive

Underground Hip Hop legend $Mr. Face$ revives career with new hit single ‘I’m Alive’ 

PONTIAC, MI – David Nolan Laws – AKA $Mr. Face$ – is an artist who creates and performs from the heart. He draws inspiration from current and world events and reflects on his personal life experiences. This is perhaps best displayed on his newest hit single, “I’m Alive,” which is currently available across all streaming platforms.  

A song that talks about persevering and overcoming the state of the world in which we’re living, “I’m Alive” is a melodic Hip Hop anthem for all the people who are trying to overcome difficult situations. With a sound that is indicative of today’s Hip Hop persuasions while also emphasizing his signature style, $Mr. Face$’s single is the perfect kind of introduction to a larger global audience. 

“It’s about the adversity we face going through life,” he said. “It’s about dealing with losses and still surviving and maintaining. I think my sound is unique because it tells my story. Everybody has their own story, and mine comes through my personality which is portrayed through my music. There’s only one me and my style is who I am.” 

The Hip Hop culture, lifestyle and allure caught the attention of $Mr. Face$ at an early age. He penned his first rhyme at the age of 12, and after going through the many trends, styles and stage names, he finally found himself and his lane as an artist. David has an older brother who moved to Southern California in the mid 1980s who came home to visit and got a chance to hear David rap. He liked what he had heard and told David that when he returned to L.A. he would assume the title as his manager and seek out a record deal. Upon his return to L.A., he met Dr. Dre and stayed true to his word, telling Dr. Dre about David. He then gave David a call and told David he should get there ASAP! Money was tight at the time and David didn’t make it out to L.A. until a year later. After finally making it out to California and hanging out and kicking it with big brother for a few days, he got a call about a block party that was going down in L.A. They attended the party and David met Dre, who gave David’s brother the number and address to his studio. For the next three days they caught the bus to the studio, where they met Snoop Dogg on his way up for a session. They kicked it with Snoop for a minute and David gave him his demo. Nothing ever happened with that, but by chance something did happen on David’s trip to L.A. While playing basketball at a gym, an older man approached David and started a conversation about the music industry. He gave all the info David needed and told him how to start a record label. David than returned home and hit the streets, releasing three projects: “My Shadow,” “Never Forget Skrewface for 96,” and “Farewell Makaveli” – all of which are considered underground classics. David’s music took a back seat to his family and responsibilities after that, and now 20 years later he’s ready to revive what he started when he was younger.

“I’m more mature now and I think people who knew my music from back then will hear the growth and the maturity in my music today,” he said. “Ultimately, I want my music to be known for being uplifting – for empowering and helping people to have perseverance. I also hope my music brings unification and building together so that we can all stand for something.” 

$Mr. Face$ said he owes a lot to his collaborators on his new music – Mr. Bubb Webb of Beat Mob Studios and Steve Coleman of Center Stage Productions. Releasing his music under his independent label Full Plate Entertainment, $Mr. Face$ said he plans to drop a full album later this year titled “$Mr. Face$, AKA David Nolan the Great: The John Wick Edition.”  

To listen to his music or to follow him on social media, please visit: 

https://www.instagram.com/full_plate_ent/ 

https://open.spotify.com/album/5HygFtDJgIaNWY65zUkuNV?si=SY1iuxgETCiESnxrjBemYQhttps://youtu.be/uF63ruNdskwhttps://twitter.com/DavidLaws999/status 

Dior Carter - Problem

Dior Carter - Problem

American rapper and singer Dior Carter launches two new singles to kick off the New Year

OAKLAND, CA – Andre Showers – known professionally as Dior Carter – is an American entertainer, rapper and singer from Oakland, California, whose new music is drawing attention from fans all over the U.S. Known for his exciting and energetic chill vibe and swag on the beat, along with his love of making entertaining music, Dior is a name that people need to pay attention to. He is President and Artist at RNS ENTERTAINMENT, LLC

His new singles “Problem” and “Nights Like This” are perfect examples of the kind of original music this fast-rising artist makes.

The aggressive tone takes a front seat against a hard-driving beat for a song that’s sure to get people hyped up. It’s quite a different vibe from “Nights Like This” which is way more chill and laid back. It’s a song about smoking some weed and having a food night out on the town.

“I’m vibing on a good night,” he said. “We’re going to side shows in Oakland and enjoying nights like this. It’s about the kind of nights that are so surreal you remember them forever. It’s just another vibe I have. I got so many styles and so many songs, I can really go any direction.”

Dior said he’s been doing music since he was about 8 or 9, and recorded his first two albums at the age of 13. He studied a lot of musicians throughout his teenage years, especially while riding the bus everyday to and from school. He said his favorites were Jay Z, Notorious B.I.G., 

Lil Wayne,  juvenile, DMX, Eminem, Ice Cube, Lauryn Hill, Dr.Dre, and Busta Rhymes. To this day, some of their influences can be found in his music. But at the end of the day, his sound and style is unique and unlike anything else out there in the market.

“I want my music to be known for provoking the minds of others,” he said. “I’m all about grabbing other people and putting them into a mindset that I had when I wrote the song. But I want to do that in a positive way. I could rap about social justice or cultural change or just having a good time – whatever it is, I want to lift people up.”

Both of Dior’s singles are currently available across all streaming platforms. He said he plans on following them up with more singles later this year. He also has an album called “Can’t Stop Me” which was released in October 2020 that is making waves. Another album will be released in April entitled “Age of Aquarius”. Watch out for it.  

To listen to his music or to follow him on social media, please visit the following links: 

https://twitter.com/DiorCarter7
https://instagram.com/diorecarter?igshid=1fcuwtw73z6pd 

https://www.facebook.com/dior.carter.902 

“Nights Like This” 

https://youtu.be/87kUpCukpFw

Chazo - Can't Help It

Chazo - Can't Help It

New album caps off year-plus of success for East Coast Hip Hop superstar Chazo 

HARLEM, NY – If you’ve been following the life and career of East Coast artist Chazo over the past year, you’ll know that he’s been riding wave after wave of success with his steady releases of music. What started as a single titled “Good Food, Good Women, Good Vibes” expanded to an EP and now is a full-fledged album that was released on Dec. 7. It features new songs while still offering the same vibe as before and showcasing the talent of this fast-rising, soon-to-be international artist.  

The two new singles featured on the album are “Can’t Help it” and “Little Little 2.” Chazo said the first is a good vibe song that will be perfect for lovers celebrating Valentine’s Day next month. “Little Little 2,” however, is a perspective-shifting track that will challenge anyone who listens to it to consider a different point of view when it comes to the social and cultural upheaval happening in recent months.  

“With all the protests going on around the country, this is a good song for people to listen to,” he said. “It’s less of an anthem and more of a motivational song to help you through tough stuff. In the face of all the protests, this is a song that will give people a different perspective and feel upbeat, while also talk about my life and things I’ve been through in ways that people can relate to.” 

That upbeat vibe is something that Chazo said he’s intentionally trying to bring to the table with the new album. He said the holiday season influenced his shift in energy and has lent the album a more positive vibe than the previous EP. He also said it’s the culmination of a year-plus ride he’s been on with the ever-expanding project, and that he has big plans, business-wise, going into 2021 and beyond.  

“I’ve been on social media a lot over the past year and people have been getting a lot of good peeks at my life,” he said. “In 2021 I want to keep it more in-house and not give away too much of what I have planned. Only the true insiders will get to see what I’m doing, and I’ve got big plans in mind.” 

To listen to Chazo’s music or to follow him on social media, please visit: 

https://www.instagram.com/chazo_fm/ 

GoodFood GoodWomen GoodVibes “The Album”  

https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_ntpsvfh4tvB6S0ejFofnww5WFcGLo55os 

Kami Elrod - Bluebirds

New single featuring haunting vocals of Kami Elrod offers hope in the face of emotional pain 

COLUMBIA, MD – There are a lot of people in the world living in pain – sometimes emotional, sometimes physical, and sometimes both. That deep pain is the source of inspiration for Julie Elrod and her new single “Bluebirds.” Featuring the ethereal vocals of her daughter, Kami Elrod alongside the creative flow of notorious rapper Lost Angel of Havik, the song explores the depths of pain and offers a new perspective for those who deal with it on a daily basis.

“I’ve had nine knee surgeries, a hip replacement, and two failed spine fusions in my life and I live in constant pain,” said Julie Elrod who also owns one of the biggest karate schools in Maryland. “The words in the song are based on how I feel a lot of the time. It’s a sad song because it’s about a guy who wants to be with his mom who has passed away, and he’s in emotional pain. People have pain they live with, and this is a song they can identify with. It hits straight to the core.” 

The song bounces back-and-forth between Kami Elrod’s singing and Lost Angel of Havik’s rapping. The lyrics were written by Julie Elrod with some additional writing credits from her son, Wyatt Wayne, and Lost Angel of Havik. The original beat was produced by Rock It Productions but was re-invented by Elrod, who had violin, cello, and piano tracks added in.  

Julie Elrod said she’s always had a love for writing music, and though the Karate studio has been her primary business for the past 36 years, she’s always dabbled in writing music. When the studio was forced to shut down because of the lockdown associated with the global pandemic, she put most of her time and energy into writing as many songs as she could. “Bluebirds” is the first but will be followed by other songs that she plans to release in 2021. 

“I want people to hit home and identify with my music,” she said. “I also want to showcase my daughter’s voice which is hauntingly beautiful. Kami’s voice is mesmerizing, and I love to listen to it over and over. But I also want people to relate to the words in the song and find meaning in it. I want them to know they’re not alone and that we recognize the pain and depression that so many people feel. A lot of people are in that same position. Just because people are smiling on the outside doesn’t mean you know what they’re going through on the inside.” 

To listen to “Bluebirds” or to follow the Elrods or Lost Angel of Havik on social media, please visit: 

https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/MX8S4

Compton R.E.G. - "No No"

Hip Hop legend-in-the-making prepares for debut single with feature from Snoop Dogg 

COMPTON, CA – Compton R.E.G. is one of the best kept secrets of West Coast Hip Hop. Coming straight out of Compton with some of the biggest names in Rap, R.E.G. has been spitting some real hit for years. But a stint in prison took him off the map while others from his hometown made names for themselves – artists such as Kendrick Lamar, YG, N.W.A., and Compton AV.  

Trying to make up for lost time, R.E.G. has dropped the new single “No No” produced by Rob T. and the follow up single is Feel On Your Booty FT Snoop Dogg. Both are ready-made international hits. 

“It’s never a dull moment when you hear an R.E.G. verse,” he said. “It’s gonna stand the test of time. I want my music to be timeless. I don’t piggyback off anyone. I try to make my own genre, and my sound is so original that most of the time when someone hears me, they don’t think it’s me. I find myself having to spit a verse for them and then they’ll recognize it’s me. At the end of the day, I’m a working man and I just try to make my own thing. I might get inspired by certain music but I won’t try to make something that sounds like that song. I make something that’s original.” 

The streets never have to hunt very far for the next scorching R.E.G. verse as he has been heard spitting alongside heavyweights that include Chaka Khan, Snoop Dogg, The Dogg Pound, Biggie, Akon, Kelis, Nate Dogg, Nipsey Hussle, Kokane, The Eastsidaz, Kam and Jayo Felony, to name a few. He has also penned some hot tunes for other artists in the business.  

In addition to his new single, R.E.G. has also recently partnered with EKJ Ent which forms EKj Ent/Gorilla Hustle. Through that label, he has invested in “Feel On Your Booty” to enlist both hard-hitting producer Jelly Roll and the legendary Snoop Dogg, whose bars will be featured on the second verse. His extensive resume definitely has earned him a title as a Rap veteran in all definitions of the word, and his undeniable charisma makes him one of Rap’s most distinctive personalities. If you don’t know about him yet, now is the time to add him to your playlists because Compton R.E.G. will be a global phenomenon before the year is out. 

To listen to Compton R.E.G.’s music or to follow him on social media, please visit: 

https://ekjent.com/ 

https://www.instagram.com/regcompton/ 

https://www.facebook.com/ekjent 

https://soundcloud.com/user-616438832 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzFwRxzZDeMGwEmSrrBjjow 

“Put That On Me” for single release “No No” 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yuwHdx6pUQ 

“No No” 

https://open.spotify.com/album/52VcbF3GaIqiJQneJQ5oMT?si=dh8GEoSST52uiXQw6YkhVQ

EDaGod - Wave In Time

EDaGod - Wave In Time

E Da God aims to inspire with new album ‘A Wave In Time’

 

PHOENIX, AZ – Eric Chapel is on a mission to influence other people to be better versions of them. That’s his message in both life and art, and it comes to the forefront on his new album “A Wave In Time,” now available across all streaming platforms.

 

With 16 songs, Chapel – better known by his stage name E Da God – gives fans a little bit of everything as he weaves inspirational stories from his life into encouraging messages to others.

  

“Regardless of what I do, I try to send out the best information that I have without trying to hurt anybody,” he said of his album. “My uncle used to say that some people are just trying to get by and some people are just trying to get over. You’ve gotta maintain or obtain by any means necessary. Whatever you force upon the world, you gotta deal with that. I’m gonna see how I can do it by being more passive and peaceful and by influencing people to be better versions of themselves every day.”

 

E Da God said he dips into sounds very organically when it comes to songwriting, picking and choosing melodies or beats that “authentically and naturally work for me.” Whatever sounds good when it’s time to record something, that’s what he’ll flow with. He calls it his “open book” approach – an approach that he said brings the highest quality sound and style to the table.

  

“I think what sets me apart is the same thing that makes me different in life, and that’s that I’m just so different,” he said. “I’ve got to introduce that through the music. The way things go through my mind – the wave that comes with the beat is the way for me to relate with people. And through that, over time, I’ve learned how to play with sounds and different styles to express different moments in my life to help me share with other people and get them to see past how different I am. It’s a wave – sometimes you’ll get a little wave or a little vibe, and sometimes you’ll get a bigger wage. Some songs are like this and some songs are like that, and across the whole album you get the consumption of me creating a whole unique sound, which is a great representation of who I am.”

 

E Da God said now is the perfect time to bring his album to the world as it fits his life journey perfectly. As a rapper and songwriter, he’s just started making a name for himself in the industry, and this year, he took that career a step further by starting his own record label – Thorough By Nature. He said he’s looking forward to the adventure of being a business owner and exploring the behind-the-scenes side of the music industry while also promoting his music and sharing it with a global audience.

 

“It’s an ascending moment for me to grow,” he said. “I’ve been through enough and done enough and now that journey is coming out with song after song. This album captures this moment in my life, and it’s got a little bit of everything on there.” 

To listen to E Da God’s music or to follow him on social media, please visit: 

https://www.instagram.com/no_capster/ 

https://twitter.com/iamEDaGOD 

https://songwhip.com/edagod/wave-in-time 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZojJlGBnmlGOaI8ZK9ygoA 

Snapchat: edagod523 

“No Cap”
https://soundcloud.com/william-chapel-288749003/e-da-god-no-cap-feat-bam-ba

Raainbandzup - Out My Body

Raainbandzup - Out My Body

Raainbandzup uses raw emotion to power new songs filled with hope

HAYWARD, CA – From the opening notes of Raainbandzup’s music, you can tell that she’s had a rough life. The raw emotion in her voice paired with transparent lyrics that dive deep into her pain immediately evoke a wave of feeling from anyone who listens. And yet the upbeat nature of her instrumentals and the powerful energy that she brings make those heartfelt songs something that could be heard in any club around the world.

Her debut single, “Out My Body,” is a perfect example of that paradox of sound and style. The high energy dance song is born from Raain’s desire to escape from the pain of her life. It’s a club song that welcomes anyone who listens to join her in just having a good time and escaping from the hardships of life for a while. 

“I grew up in an abusive home and have had a very hard life,” she said. “We had locks on the refrigerator and my mom was an alcoholic. I remember crazy things like when she threw me in hot water or when she poured ammonia all over me. I was always starving and dirty and I never really had a birthday or Christmas. I’ve never seen a baby picture of me ever in my life. None of my extended family ever acknowledged me, either. I’m in this universe alone – just me and my four kids – and only I get to decide who is in my path of life. I make all different types of music that comes from that. I do R&B or Dance or any type of music there is, and all of it shows that I walk my own path of life.” 

Raain said she started doing music at age 11 as a way to escape the various abuses she was facing at the time. She said artists like Nikki Minaj, Beyonce and T.I. gave her inspiration and made her first start exploring various forms of artistic expression.

“It was how I carried all the abuse I had in my household away from me,” she said. “I would get away from the fighting and the sexual abuse and the black eyes and the broken arms and just let the music take me away from it all. I found out pretty quickly that I could hum something and come up with a whole song pretty easily. Once I figured that out, I’ve been doing it ever since.”

Along the way, Raain has also explored other forms of entertainment. She studied for a time at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco with the intention of becoming an actor. She learned through that experience that music was her true love, however, and she hasn’t looked back since. 

To listen to Raainbandzup’s music or to follow her on social media, please visit: https://m.facebook.com/Raainrocquel 

https://www.instagram.com/raainbandzup/
https://mobile.twitter.com/RocquelF 

“Riddles” 

https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/YUeHbB8irWf4Gu2Y6

Minus The Alien - Organic

Minus The Alien - Organic

Minus The Alien explores real love with latest hit single ‘Organic’

AKRON, OH – A jazzy new up-tempo Hip Hop song from music industry veteran Minus The Alien is making its way through the Midwest with a fury and is poised to become an international hit. “Organic,” produced by Dramatize Productions, is a song about finding real love in a world full of fake love. It features female artist La Butterfly, a Neo-Soul and Hip Hop artist out of Ohio who also happens to be Minus The Alien’s fiancé.

“I literally found her through music,” he said. “This song is based on a real story of me getting out of a toxic relationship and going on a journey looking for a soul mate, in a sense. I found my butterfly and we’re engaged now. We also have other music we’re collaborating on and working on together, but this single is our first. It’s ultimately about encouraging people not to give up on love, no matter what you’ve been through or if you’ve had a toxic relationship in your past, like me. I want to be a witness that love is always gonna be there.”

A video for the single, directed by Daymon and Minus The Alien, was also released on Dec. 31 and has been getting some plays on his YouTube channel. Featuring a cinematic style that tells a story of a relationship falling apart after the man catches the woman cheating, it’s a visual story that perfectly matches the tone of the song.

Minus The Alien is a familiar name for Hip Hop fans throughout the Midwest. Formerly known as A-Minus, he has gone through a rebranding stage over the past couple of years in an effort to take his music to all parts of the U.S. and eventually to an international audience. Known for being very socially conscious, he uses his platform to speak on social issues that oppress people. And at the end of the day, he said he wants his music to be seen as creative in its presentation of real issues, while also being digestible and motivational.

His other passion is the youth of the world. He has a strong passion for mentoring youth and community outreach. He’s the recipient of the 2018 Men of Champions Award presented by Mayor Dan Horrigan and the Joy Park Neighborhood Federation. He’s also a 2016 alumni of the Neighborhood Leadership Institute of Summit County, and the founder of a grassroots non-profit organization called Alien Arts Inc.

“I know how music affects kids,” he said. “They believe stuff word-for-word. I don’t want my music to ever misguide them and encourage them to get involved in violence and drugs, like a lot of other Hip Hop music does. I don’t stand for that. That’s not the Hip Hop culture I experienced or want to experience.”

His sound is, in fact, more indicative of the upbeat and fun vibes of the mid-90s Hip Hop. Fans who listen to “Organic” will immediately get that feeling from the song.  

To listen to Minus The Alien’s music or to follow him on social media, please visit: 

www.alienartshiphop.org  

www.nationsofaliens.com
Twitter.com/minusthealien
Instagram.com/minusthealien 

“Organic” 

https://youtu.be/jWKmMcdjzyY  

https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/Wd1EL
http://itunes.apple.com/album/id1546047300?ls=1&app=itunes 

Moe Prada - Right Now

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