Byzantine - ILL

Byzantine - ILL

Saints of the Byzantine Era drop timely wisdom through counter-cultural message on new single ‘ILL’

 

BALTIMORE, MD & PHILADELPHIA, PA – Byzantine is a new edgy Hip Hop group from Baltimore and Philadelphia whose music represents a light in a dark period. Adopting monikers of Saints of the Byzantine Era, these masterful artists use cautionary tales, songs of hope and good vibes paired with grit from the streets to offer a refreshing aura to the world of Hip Hop.

  

The six artists who make up the group are St. Basil, St Justinian, St Percinnius, St. Leo, St. Phocas and St. Zeno.  Together they’re introducing their unique sound and style to the world with their single “ILL” which features another artist named St. Justinian. Originally introduced to the group as an idea from St Justinian, the song offers a platform upon which each of the artists is able to spit some hot lyrics and showcase their individual styles while also offering a timely message to the world. 

“Each of us individually has a different sound,” St. Leo said. “I’m more laid back, while St. Zeno and St. Phocas are more animated than myself. When we come together, we blend well together. No one else out there has that type of bond when they rap. Most groups you see today will have one artist carrying the rest of the group, but we’re all carrying each other and we all bring that same level of talent to the table.”

 

The idea behind the Byzantine brand was first formulated by a mutual mentor of the artists. They’ve all rapped separately and worked on individual music careers while also rubbing shoulders through collaborations and through family affiliations. When their mentor suggested the idea of forming a group with the Byzantine mission behind it, they each began to gravitate toward one another.

“There was an immediate natural chemistry,” St. Basil said. “As we talked about this idea of the Byzantine Era and taking the names of these saints – who represented things that an intellectually and socially unenlightened world needed to hear – we realized that we’re in the same type of time now. When we rap, we’re rapping the opposite of what the world sees or thinks. We flip things right side up through our music.”

 

According to St. Phocas, the big picture for the group is creating music that is thought-provoking, aggressively challenging, and inspiring through its personal and sometimes convicting messages.

  

“We want people to understand we’re not talking about the same things everybody else is talking about,” St. Phocas said. “We’re not degrading our women or our brothers and sisters like a lot of other Hip Hop artists do today. We’re making songs that sound good and also have a deeper message.”

 

Their unique sound and style has definitely put them on the map within the music industry. Their music has been featured on regular rotation with Sway in the Morning, and it has also been featured on Air It Out Radio. With more music in the works following the success of “ILL,” Byzantine is sure to become one of Hip Hop’s most motivational and long-lasting groups. 

To listen to their music or to follow them on social media, please visit: 

https://www.instagram.com/therealbyzantine/ 

https://twitter.com/GlobalExcalibur 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRzqNgPgM2aUmUnQ_YJg0kg 

https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FUEm39j8dHAfhvr1qhNwX 

https://www.tiktok.com/@therealbyzantine 

“ILL” 

https://open.spotify.com/album/2pde4NZaFhsoKKEWoyq1O2 

https://tidal.com/browse/track/159011083 

https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/byzantine/ill 

For Media Inquiries:   

Please email Joseph J. Watson II at Joseph.Watson@globalexcalibur.com  

For Business Inquiries: 

Please contact Mr. Moody at (646) 259-1435.  

JoeLew – Verified

One of the hottest rappers in Atlanta is proving his skills to the world with his latest hit single ‘Verified’ 

ATLANTA, GA – It’s official … Atlanta artist JoeLew is “Verified!” 

This Hip Hop artist from the South has been making waves in the music industry for the past few years, and his latest single “Verified” is the latest hit to rock the airwaves. Featuring his vibey, catchy sound that’s perfect for bumping when you ride in the car, “Verified” highlights the one-of-a-kind style that comes from this fast-rising young talent. It’s a song that screams “I’m certified.” 

“Anything I do is top notch,” JoeLew said, “I’m solidified. That’s what this song is about. It’s up-tempo but it still has like a vibe, though. It makes you just want to get in a good mood and dance.” 

JoeLew was born in Guyana, a country on South America’s North Atlantic coast, and didn’t come to the U.S. until he was nearly in his teens. He first moved to New York before eventually coming to Atlanta, and keen listeners will be able to hear that international influence in his sound. He gets a little something from everywhere he’s ever lived. Most of all, he has always had a love for rapping. He displayed that passion in high school when he and a friend were given permission by the principal to record his first song in the principal’s office. Later that year, she gave him and his friends the opportunity to perform the song in front of half the school with Hip Hop legends Lil Bankhead and Skooly also in attendance. The reaction he got from everyone made him want to keep going even further.  

“When Skooly came to the school and heard me rap, he told me I was hard and I gotta keep going,” JoeLew said. “I haven’t looked and since then, I’ve done shows with multiple artists like Lil Baby, Peewee Longway, and Skooly. My vibey sound is what people talk about. It gives you goosebumps. Plus, I have the ability to continuously create catchy tunes which has gained me some loyal fans all over the world.” 

JoeLew said “Verified” is one of a handful of singles that he’s been working on this year and which he plans on releasing over the next few months. His next single, “Big or Small,” is slated to drop in mid-November and features more of a smooth R&B feel. Before that, however, a music video for “Verified” is slated to drop Nov. 7. 

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

https://joelew.com/ 

https://www.instagram.com/1joelew/ 

https://mobile.twitter.com/joelew20 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-loqdv-TpwQIUwJfeoDx6A 

https://open.spotify.com/artist/3NhCLsIR8nOpw7xoCqkwUD?si=azkIDTC1QWOxoKx6fzvF1w

Trill - Circus

Trill - Circus

South Florida rapper drops mixtape filled with bangers and lyrical stories 

MIAMI, FL – One of the hottest up-and-coming storytellers in Hip Hop has dropped a hot new mixtape called “Out The Shadows” and the debut single from the project is lighting up the country with its fresh energy and crazy beat. 

The song is called “Circus” and it comes from South Florida rapper Trill. Though he’s been rapping since age 11, “Out The Shadows” is his first official mixtape, and the success of its debut single shows that he’s coming out of the shadows with a bang. 

 

“There are so many good rappers out there that you’ve never heard of, and they’re like the Ninja Turtles coming out of the sewers right now, kicking ass,” Trill said. “That’s what I’m doing. It’s time for people to know who I am, and that’s what this project is all about.” 

“Circus” is a club banger that is the perfect song for the summer. It’s starts off with a slow build-up, and when the drop comes, the Spanish-influenced rhythm makes it impossible for listeners not to move their feet. Trill describes it as “fiery” and “attractive” in ways that will get people moving while also showcasing his unique ability as a lyricist. 

“I consider myself a legit rapper,” he said. “That said, this beat is one of those that just pops out there. It’s one of the best beats I’ve ever heard. It has a Spanish feel to it because there’s a little bit of Salsa in the background but it’s also Trap and it’s just unique. The idea is that everybody comes to the circus to have fun and see crazy things. So this song is about a circus full of people where they just get down and get crazy.” 

Trill said he’s been into music from a young age when his mother used to work for IJ Records. He recalls one memory in particular when the record label brought in the group Humble Thugs who were on the verge of making it big in the industry. He joined his mother in the studio as the group recorded, and he was impressed by the group’s lyrical ability. It motivated him to write his own song which he and his younger sister performed. He started studying lyricists like Andre 300, Eminem and Meek Mills, as well as some of the best orators in history, such as Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. He took inspiration from their mastery of the spoken word and has used that to develop his own unique sound and style today. 

“I consider myself a lyricist,” he said. “I can tell stories. I’m not a drill rapper or a mumble rapper. I’m a lyricist. I like to tell a story, but I like for everything I say to make sense. I don’t like repeating myself over and over which is what most rappers are doing today because it’s catchy. I like making bangers and feeding off whatever I come up with. If I come up with a hook, I feed off it. But first and foremost, I’m a lyricist and storyteller, and I want to be known for being a great rapper.” 

TRILL · Trell - Circus_Master

 

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

https://www.instagram.com/trill305_/ 

https://twitter.com/RealTrill305 

 “Out Of The Shadow Trill’s Revenge” 

https://soundcloud.com/dontrell-d/sets/trill_mixtape 

QüeDavinciYO - CreationOfperfection

QüeDavinciYO Delivers A 5 Track EP “CreationOfperfection” For The People

After creating another his well produced lead EP, “$ i Do thi$,” up and coming recording artist QüeDavinciYO is avoiding the coronavirus and getting ready for the arrival of another self produced standout EP, titled, “CreationOfperfection.” A five-song collection filled with vibrant beats, and lyrics with an unforgettable authentic sound.

Other goodies in the EP include breakout tracks “Bad Girls,” “Before the Rhyme (Living Legends)” and “Here I Come.” Effortlessly, QüeDavinciYO is a breath of fresh air in the world of mumble rap soundcloud rappers, this new talent is sure to a name among the mainstream popularity before we know it. The new project supports the artist’s new app called “4enoyreve.” CreationOfperfection is the perfect jump-on point for newfound fans. Available now everywhere, after the stream, continue to follow the striving artist on social media. Stream it here

Follow “QüeDavinciYO” on Twitter: @QueDavinciYO | FB: @Life2dope | SoundCloud: @quedavinciyo

QüeDavinciYO · creationOfperfection

MIxtape/Artist Spotlight: Lapse - Im Here

 

Rating: 8/10 

New York’s breakout artist Lapse aka lapse is here drops his fifth solo mixtape entitled “Im Here”. 

 
This is a one of many mixtapes that will be dropping from the series.

 
Follow On All Social Media: FB, twitter, Snapchat, soundcloud, @Lapseishere,
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Artist Spotlight - Dirk LP

At the age of nine Derrick "Dirk" McGinnis began his career as a hip-hop artist, equipped with nothing but a beat machine, a 4-track mixer, and a passion to make waves in the music industry.

Citing such influences as Outkast, Nas, UGK, Jay Z & other artists, the Alabama native known as "Dirk LP" has become a multi-faceted artist, producer, and dynamic performer, thrilling crowds in the Southeast and beyond, being featured on mixtapes with renowned DJ's worldwide.

Dirk has been featured in several major hip-hop periodicals (The Source Magazine “Independents’ Day” “Off the Radar” and XXL Magazine “Show & Prove”) and has also opened shows for major label recording artists from the dirty South.

His undeniable talent, fresh lyrics, and pulse-pounding beats 

make Dirk LP a must-hear for any hip-hop fan!

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