Mixtape Review: Cash Out Keyz - Draft Day (Hosted By AMG)

Rating: 8.5/10

Review: Brem City Washington representer C.O.K. (Cash Out Keyz) continues to put forth effort in his April 2015 release "Draft Day" which showcases a unique sound with hard hitting concepts and edgy lyrical substance. Joints to check for include "Keep Calm", "Time Keep On Slippin" & "Im A Dope Boy". Stream & Download below!

SONG REVIEW: Gabe - Down Low

Rating: 8.5/10

If you haven't heard of the name – it won't be  hard to forget – so get familiar with the artist known as 'Gabe' . The New Orleans bred, genius songwriter and multi cultural influenced artist drops off his single "Down Low" pending the release of his upcoming body of work, slated for later this year. 'Down Low' is built with club drums, hard snares, and synth rhythms and certainly appears as a nightlife favorite for women to enjoy on the dance floor. From a gentle strum, to a sudden raging chorus, and a punky megaphone-voice verse it finishes by doing a full circle, falling back on Gabe's relaxed but upbeat vocals.

There is no denying Gabe stands out from the crowd; and the  cover art for this single is a vivid pic of Gabe's image as well as vibe.

Stream 'Down Low' Below also purchase this song via iTunes!

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/down-low-single/id959557944

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EP/ Artist Review: Optimiztiq - Flashback

Rating: 6/10

Alex McDonald (born October 24, 1990), better known by his stage name Optimiztiq (pronounced optimistic), is an American rapper, record producer, and song writer from Placerville, CA. He is best known for his fast rap, quirky analogies and positive approach on music. Writing music became his outlet at the age of 14 after his father died of a heart attack. He released his first record in 2007 and has released one record per year since. Kurupt, former vice president of Death Row Records says “Optimiztiq is a sleeper”.

He graduated with honors from Pinnacle Collage for sound engineering and audio mastering in 2010 and founded his independent record label “Chakra Sound” in 2013. He has shared the stage with many well established headliners such as Tech N9ne, Snoop Dogg and Too $hort to name a few. After opening for Snoop Dogg, Sacramento Press said “Y’all keep an eye out for this one right here. He’s a white MC from the country kickin’ butt”. After gaining a buzz off of his 2013 release “Mouthin’ Off”, an album made with only his mouth. He just released his 6th album “Flashback”. A themed record which uses samples of music from different eras as the foundation of every track and is raising eyebrows in the underground music scene.

Stream & Download Optimiztiq's "Flashback" EP Below

MUSIC REVIEW: Junichi Arima - 23 Summit Ave / In Your Ear

Rating: 9/10

Originality & musical compositions are a thing of the past & present, and fortunately for this musician who goes by the name of Junichi Arima, he's doing just that.

Junichi Arima is a young extraordinary bassist, composer and educator who has already made a big name for himself on the East Coast and in Japan. He is a markedly versatile musician, performing electric bass and in various styles, including R&B, Pops, Jazz, Hip Hop, Funk and Gospel. As an educator and composer, he has a rich wealth of knowledge in music theory as well as the creativity to break barriers.

Junichi's talents on the electric bass have brought him much acclaim, and find him poised for continued success in his already sterling career. He has worked with Angella Christie, Dagha, James Massone (from the TV show “The Voice”), Offiong Bassey, Sheila Ray Charles (daughter of Ray Charles), Sid Sriram, Son Little (Aaron Livingston), Yuki Kanesaka, and more. As a band leader and critical member of other well known bands, he has performed famed venues, including Sculler’s Jazz Club, Regatta Bar, Hard Rock Café, Berklee Performance Center, Rockwood Music Hall among others. 

"23 Summit Ave / In Your Ear" captivates a blend of soul, groove, melodic vibes

 & hip hop influence. Think a "Gumbo Pot" Of: Jimmy Hendrix, Marvin Gaye, Nirvana and Notorious BIG. All in all, its a Must Listen, Must Own. 

Stream & Purchase HERE 

 Also Visit: www.junichiarima.com