Showing posts with label new indie rap. Show all posts
Showing posts with label new indie rap. Show all posts

Friday, May 1, 2020

Trop artist Trey Gordon releases new single 'Who Knows'



The songwriter and producer of trop music (trap pop) known as Trey Gordon has released his latest official single, “Who Knows.” The single has been proudly published as an independent release without the involvement of the corporate music industry. Innovative, socially conscientious, and bearing the hallmarks of a subculture pioneer, “Who Knows” showcases Trey Gordon as one of the most intriguing artists of the year so far and promises that he has plenty more where that came from.

The United Kingdom's Trey Gordon cites as main artistic influences Justin Beiber, Big Sean, Flume, Chance the Rapper, and Kehlani. Trey Gordon's own sound takes elements from each of these and adds something fresh and unique for a result unlike anything today's music fans have heard before. With an emphasis on carefully crafted diction and unstoppable, bass-built back beats, “Who Knows” by Trey Gordon has a little something for everybody.

Asked to describe the overall meaning of “Who Knows,” Trey Gordon writes: “My single portrays my ability with metaphors and play on words, and it also portrays my belief that I will succeed this year without a doubt! I aim for potential listeners to hear this track and for it to give them that spring in their to chase the life goals, or even to bounce back and try again!”

A veteran creator of original music, Trey Gordon remembers the exact moment he became inspired to the work.

“I was 13 years old,” he says. “It was a Sunday evening and I was having dinner with my family. James Blunt's 'You Give Me Something' came on, and I burst out into song. My dad complimented my voice, and from there I had it in my head that music was my life!”

Trey Gordon's current official bio describes him as an up and coming trop artist (trap/pop) working to break mental-health stereotypes through his music.

“His stage persona is bubbly, energetic and infectious,” it continues. “He uses his art to break barriers and tell stories, choosing not to silence himself to please others. Trey uses his platform to show his persona as well as the multitude of themes which he finds important, such as family, positivity, gratitude and generosity. On his newly created YouTube channels, viewers can see who Trey is behind his persona, focusing on cyclothymia, personal struggles, and how he plans to use his platform to give back to the community!”

“Who Knows” by Trey Gordon is available from over 600 quality digital music stores online worldwide now. Get in early, trop fans.

-S. McCauley
Lead Press Release Writer


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Thursday, October 10, 2019

Tooda Smooth releases new single 'Siko'




The songwriter and producer of hip-hop known as Tooda Smooth has released his latest official single, “Siko.” The single has been proudly published as an independent release without the involvement of the corporate music industry on the I'm a Winner Ent. record label. Slick, stylish, and (of course) more than a little bit smooth, “Siko” showcases Tooda Smooth as one of the most intriguing hip-hop artists of the year so far and promises that he has plenty more where that came from.

Alabama's Tooda Smooth cites as main artistic influences Michael Jackson, Al Green, Usher, Chris Brown and Rich Homie Quan. Smooth's own sound takes elements from each of these and adds something fresh and unique for a result unlike anything today's music fans have heard before. With an emphasis on a soulful, RnB delivery and all the hooks, bass lines and back beats fans expect from great hip hop, “Siko” by Tooda Smooth has a little something for every fan of the sound.

Asked to describe the overall meaning of “Siko,” Tooda Smooth writes that it's a “Change of life and way of thinking on a wise level of positivity, while staying aware of what life brings and offers. No matter what route you take, you are special and somebody whether you are known or not.”

Tooda has spoken before about the themes in his music. His current official bio quotes him as saying, “The meaning of the music I create is to bring back courage, reality, love, and emotion right along with my image because I choose to look dark and urban, yet also to inspire those who are different that being different is OK – to be whoever you wanna be. We all are unique with personalities. I myself, I look at myself as a fallen angel who's living on earth until it's my time to fly again for the king, God himself.”

“Siko” by Tooda Smooth on the I'm a Winner Ent. label is available from over 600 quality digital music stores online worldwide now. Get in early, hip-hop fans.

-S. McCauley
Lead Press Release Writer
www.Octiive.com

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Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Young Trap releases new album 'Hustle and Glow' feat. Boosie Badazz and Too $hort.




The songwriter and producer of hip hop known as Young Trap has released his latest official album, “Hustle and Glow” feat. Boosie Badazz and Too $hort. The album contains 11 original Young Trap tracks for an approximate total listening time of 35 minutes. It has been proudly published as an independent release without the involvement of the corporate music industry on the Debonaire Music Group record label. Smooth, smart, and bearing the unmistakable cadence of the Dirty South sound, “Hustle and Glow” showcases Young Trap as a creative and aggressively ambitious hip hop artist.

In addition to the considerable talents of Young Trap, himself, “Hustle and Glow” also features performances by Mizta CEO, J. Simon, Boneyafterparty, Kyree Sterling, and titans Boosie Badazz and Too $hort.

Memphis, TN's Young Trap cites as main artistic influences Tupac Shakur, Nas, T.I., Jeezy, Playa Fly, and Three 6 Mafia. Young Trap's own sound takes elements from each of these and adds his laid-back, yet assertive personality to the mix for a result likely to appeal to fans of modern rap everywhere. “Hustle and Glow” has also been compared to NBA Youngboy, Moneybagg Yo, NLE Choppa, Lil Baby, and Lil Nas X. With an emphasis on rolling grooves, rumbling bass lines and a metric ton of clever rhymes and lines, “Hustle and Glow” by Young Trap has something for every fan of the sound.

Asked to describe the overall meaning of his new record, Young Trap writes, “'Hustle & Glow' lets you into the life of a hustler. Growing up in the streets of Memphis, TN, you had to have the gift of gab. I talk about getting money and what I spend the money on in this album. The 'Hustle' is how you get it and the 'Glow' is what you got from it!”

Young Trap has been dropping official tracks since high school. His first works involved Grammy award-winning Memphis producer, Drumma Boy, in two installments from their project, Da Ridaz. Resulting success took him to Atlanta where he worked on his debut LP album, “Money Talk” (2010). He soon launched his Debonaire Music Group label on which he dropped a three-part mixtape series, “Debonaire Music.” Since that time, recent Young Trap projects such as “The Cover Up” and “I Killed Yo Sh-t” have garnered thousands of streams on hip-hop mixtape sites. Young Trap has also crossed over with a dancehall mixtape, “Dance With You.”

“Hustle and Glow” by Young Trap on the Debonaire Music Group label is available from over 600 quality digital music stores online worldwide now. Get in early, hip-hop fans.

-S. McCauley
Lead Press Release Writer


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Friday, March 1, 2019

Xtravagant releases new EP album 'I'm Different'



The songwriter and producer of hip hop and pop-rap music known as Xtravagant has released his latest official EP album, “I'm Different.” The EP album contains six original Xtravagant tracks for an approximate total listening time of 20 minutes. It has been proudly published as an independent release without the involvement of the corporate music industry on the 6 Figure Gang record label. Classy, inspiring, and packed with hooks, “I'm Different” showcases Xtravagant as one of the most intriguing hip-hop artists of 2019 so far and promises that he has plenty more where that came from.

“I'm Different” includes Xtravagant's popular summer 2018 single, “Wonder Why Lil Shawty,” which continues to build the rapper's fan base both at home and abroad.

Aiken, SC's Xtravagant cites as main artistic influences Tupac Shakur, Master P, C Murder, Project Pat, ScarFace, Lil Boosie, Lil Webbie, and Yo Gotti. Xtravagant's own sound takes elements from each of these and adds something fresh and unique for a result unlike anything today's music fans have heard before. With an emphasis on gritty urban poetry, solid back beats and “I'm Different” by Xtravagant has a little something for everybody.

Asked to describe the overall meaning of “I'm Different,” Xtravagant writes: “It shares a message of greatness, revealing to the world that I am different while allowing me to be an inspiration to those who take the time to listen and understand what I'm saying and where I'm coming from. I really come from the struggle, and I'm still in it. Free me, the one and only XTRAVAGANT.”

With a little backstory on where Xtravagant's love for creating music comes from, much of his new EP, “I'm Different,” takes on a much more remarkable hue.

“Music always been one of my passions,” Xtravagant writes. “Most just never really knew. But ay, one morning I just woke up and decided this what I wanted to do – so I started recording using a mic from the smartphone while doing time in prison.”

“I'm Different” by Xtravagant on the 6 Figure Gang label is available from over 600 quality digital music stores online worldwide now. Get in early, hip hop fans.

-S. McCauley
Lead Press Release Writer


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Friday, January 25, 2019

Michael Heathen & iQ tha Chemist release new LP album 'Megahurtz'



The songwriters and producers of hip hop known as Michael Heathen & iQ tha Chemist have released their latest official LP album, “Megahurtz.” The LP album contains 11 original Heathen / Chemist tracks for an approximate total listening time of 40 minutes. It has been proudly published as an independent release without the involvement of the corporate music industry on the G.L.O.A.T. Entertainment record label. A heavy-hitting powerhouse of urban poetry, “Megahurtz” showcases Michael Heathen & iQ tha Chemist as a hip-hop duo with an explosive combination of skill, style and arresting delivery.

Dallas, TX's Michael Heathen cites as main artistic influences Tech N9ne, Led Zeppelin, Curtis Mayfield, Kanye West, Timbaland, Dr. Dre, and the Doors. Michael Heathen and iQ tha Chemist's own sound is big, bass-driven, in-your-face and unapologetic. With an emphasis on clever turns of phrase, wrought-iron beats and that unmistakable boom-bap, “Megahurtz” by Michael Heathen and iQ has a little something for everybody.

In addition to the considerable talents of Heathen and tha Chemist, themselves, “Megahurtz” also features performances by the likes of Javon, Microphone Lewis, Michael Lindblom, and G.L.O.A.T. Ent. co-founder G. Champion.

i.Q. tha Chemist began his music production career in earnest after being tasked with the job of arranging popular songs in a way his high school's band could perform as a whole. He considers his earliest influences to be gospel, funk, jazz, blues, and hip hop. He is also one of the founders of G.L.O.A.T. Ent.

Asked to describe the overall meaning of “Megahurtz,” Michael Heathen writes only, “Soundwaves can change the world.”

“Megahurtz” is the most recent official drop from G.L.O.A.T. Ent. in a string of popular recent releases which includes July 2018's “War of Words: Extended Clip” and September 2018's “Item 9.”

“Megahurtz” by Michael Heathen on the G.L.O.A.T. Entertainment label is available from over 600 quality digital music stores online worldwide now. Get in early, hip hop fans.

-S. McCauley
Lead Press Release Writer


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Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Ni$ha Ca$h releases new album 'Cash Flow'



The songwriter and producer of hip hop known as Ni$ha Ca$h has released her latest official album, “Cash Flow.” The album contains nine original Ni$ha Ca$h tracks for an approximate total listening time of half an hour. It has been proudly published as an independent release without the involvement of the corporate music industry on the Bout Da Business Music Group record label. Stylish, gripping, and sporting more hooks than a mile of Velcro, “Cash Flow” showcases Ni$ha Ca$h as one of the biggest surprises of the year and hints that we can expect plenty more from her in coming months and years.

North Carolina's Ni$ha Ca$h cites as main artistic influences Missy Elliott, Aaliyah, Nelly, the Notorious B.I.G., Mase, and Mary J. Blige. Ni$ha Ca$h's own sound takes elements from each of these and adds something fresh and unique for a result unlike anything today's music fans have heard before. With an emphasis on clever rhymes and radio-ready melody lines, “Cash Flow” by Ni$ha Ca$h has a little something for every avid hip hop listener.

Commenting on the overall meaning of “Cash Flow,” Ni$ha Ca$h says, “[It's] to be proud of who you are and to enjoy life to the fullest. I hope to help all my fans through rough times through my music. A lot of my songs are upbeat and give off good vibes, so hopefully it will help bring sunshine to people on rainy days.”

Asked to describe her start in music, Ni$ha Ca$h writes, “My father and uncle is the ones that help develop my love for music as a child.”

Nisha's first prominent single appeared in 2015 on the T.S.F. Label, “Game Time.” This led to her being picked up by her current representation, Bout Da Business Music Group, under whom she has released several popular tracks, including “Nobody knows” and “I Feel Good.” Her performance at K.M.E. Fashions' Slay the Runway fashion show brought her further exposure in the form of Carolina Connection Magazine, which showcased her as the most striking performer of the event.

“From up-and-coming to hearts-of-many, Nisha Cash is currently on the way to the top,” writes Bout Da Business MG. “She will not only captivate the minds of many, but give you an all-around good vibe. With songs like 'I Feel Good,' 'Now,' 'New Luv,' and 'Blackout,' Nisha will prove that her sound can not be limited to just one style or genre.”

“Cash Flow” by Ni$ha Ca$h on the Bout Da Business Music Group label is available from over 600 quality digital music stores online worldwide now. Get in early, hip hop fans.

-S. McCauley
Lead Press Release Writer


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Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Rapper Mister Guwop releases new EP 'King of the Bando'


The rapper and producer of hip hop has released his new EP record, “King of the Bando.” The EP album contains six original Mister Guwop tracks for a listening time of around 20 minutes. It has been proudly published on the 1300 Block Records independent record label without the involvement of the corporate music industry. In addition to the considerable talents of Mister Guwop, “King of the Bando” features performances by Deshawn$antana and $ayyyAD. Unique, cutting-edge, and presenting one of the most intriguing hip-hop songwriters to appear in 2017, “King of the Bando” is evidence that Mister Guwop is a rap artist for the modern era.

Mister Guwop cites as main artistic influences Lil' Wayne, 2 Chains, G-Herbo, J Cole, and Kevin Gates. His own sound is more pared-down than this, showcasing skillful lyrical and rap performances more than synthesized background music or complicated digital beats, but fans of drum and bass will find plenty of both on “King of the Bando,” too.

Asked to describe the general themes of his new “King of the Bando” EP album, Mister Guwop writes, “It's that life shouldn't be taken for granted, and you should turn up some weed and have fun at all times.”

A lifelong music artist, Mister Guwop notes that, “I been writing my whole life, but when I met Gang, I knew we could make something nice.”

The Gang he refers to is GuWop Gang, with whom Mister Guwop released the “Juggin Like Ryan” full-length record early in 2016. This album was quickly followed by “Juggin Like Ryan 2.” Both releases are from the 1300 Block Records label and still available for listening online at YouTube and other online music resources.

“King of the Bando” by Mister Guwop is available from 1300 Block Records at over 700 quality music stores online worldwide now.

-S. McCauley
Lead Press Release Writer
www.MondoTunes.com

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Friday, March 24, 2017

Rapper Ace Freez releases new LP 'The Red Print'


The artist and producer of hip hop known as Ace Freez has released his latest full-length album, “The Red Print.” The record contains 15 original Freez tracks plus an intro and closing for a total listening time of nearly an hour. It has been proudly published on the Strickly Digitz Entertainment independent music label. Aggressive, cleanly produced and highly narrative, “The Red Print” is the best work of urban poetry from Ace Freez yet.

Toronto's Ace Freez makes his own way in the hip hop community by setting his style apart from that of others. He has cited his main influences as “East Coast, West Coast, and Down South.” His delivery combines natural flow and true-to-life storytelling with colorful harmonies and back beats which make for a unique tone unlike that of most rappers on the mic today from any scene.

This last is part of what Ace Freez intends to do with “The Red Print.”

Asked to describe the themes of his new record, Freez writes, “'The Red Print sends a message that it doesn't matter the person, or what part of the world. The real will always rise from any metropolitan to reveal nothing but the sour and harsh truth from the bottom to the top. The truth of the true, will always come to light. From one young person in the north to another person in the north, reaching out as a 6 culture [West Toronto] filled with a smooth, action-packed ride. From the streets to childhood experiences, to partying and to coming to an ongoing road of greatness.”

Ace Freez is Rasheed Sayed. Sayed began rapping in a childhood group, the Outlaw Fam, which he started with longtime friend, Tizzie. Sayed and Tizzie would freestyle battle regularly, a practice which would sharpen Freez up for what was to come. He began writing and recording his own EP albums under the name Big C.

Now recording under the moniker, Ace Freez, the reason for his new title has been described as, “He's Freez because all his family and friends are kings, not above everybody. Freez came from having a really ice-cold style, and from having a lot of cold days and nights growing up in the north, and from being one of the most talented since he was 15.”

“The Red Print” by Ace Freez is available online worldwide from over 700 digital stores now.

-S. McCauley
Lead Press Release Writer
www.MondoTunes.com

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Saturday, December 24, 2016

Rapper Ty$on releases new album 'Purgatory'


The artist of hip hop known as Ty$on has released his latest LP rap record, “Purgatory.” The album has been proudly published as an independent release without the direction of the corporate music industry. “Purgatory” by Ty$on has been distributed online via Spinrilla.com and is hosted by DJ Ace Boogie Nola. Featuring elements of old-school, dirty south and cutting-edge American hip hop for a heavy hitting style that is all his own, “Purgatory” by Ty$on is the newest reason for music fans to acquaint themselves with this original musician from New Orleans.

Along with Rico, Ty$on is one half of the popular hip hop duo, Da Winners. Both rappers appear in the official video for “Fienin,” Track 2 of “Purgatory,” directed by Dr. Clipz (link provided below).

Ty$on has cited as main artistic influences Curren$y, Lil' Wayne, Cam'ron, Tupac Shakur, Easy-E, Ice Cube, MC Eiht, UNLV, Juvenile, and Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. His own music is marked by personal, off-the-cuff urban poetry with an aggressive delivery style backed by modern beats, deep bass cuts and catchy melody hooks.

Ty$on moved to Savannah, GA in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, where according to his bio, his music career began to unfold. Years after his return to New Orleans, Ty$on released two mixtapes before collaborating with fellow rapper Rico to found Da Winners.

The current official bio of Da Winners says of Ty$on, “With a combination of smooth, trippy banging beats and lifestyle lyrics, Ty$on is one artist to be on the look out for.”

If the artistic output of Ty$on over the last two years is any indication, the underground hip hop scene can expect much more music from the Louisiana rapper in the months to come, so fans have all the reason in the world to keep up with T. and Da Winners.

“Purgatory” by Ty$on, hosted by DJ Ace Boogie Nola, is available online worldwide from Spinrilla.com now.

-S. McCauley
Lead Press Release Writer
www.MondoTunes.com

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Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Big Flame Thrower releases new rap single 'I Be Working'


The hip hop performer known as Big Flame Thrower has released his latest rap single, “I Be Working.” The track has been proudly published on the Flamed Up Records independent music label without the control of the corporate music industry. Booming with bass and flexing with healthy aggression, “I Be Working” by Big Flame Thrower proves that hip hop in 2016 is stronger than ever.

New Orleans' Big Flame Thrower cites as main artistic influences Jay-Z, D.M.X, Soulja Slim, Jadakiss, the Notorious BIG, Lil Wayne, 50 Cent and Birdman.

“Really everyone who's making a living doing music,” writes Big Flame. “Successful artists influence me. Young Thug, Future, 2 Chains, Drake, and Yo Gotti are the artists of this era that I look to for influence.”

Big Flame Thrower's name hints at his style of hip hop production. “I Be Working” brings big, big sound and intelligent, even inspiring lyrics. Flame raps from the heart with drum and bass to back him in a solid, sonic wall. Synth melody lines are clever and surprising, unique and effective. While it's a positive, empowering hip hop track, the sound of “...Working” is ominous and dark.

“I Be Working” is the first single from his upcoming project, “Real Talk Vol II.” It's also a personal track.

“My album will tell my story,” Flame writes. “How I live, how I came from nothing and against all odds – I still do this. It will display pain, raw talent, strong sexual music, and also songs that's thought provoking, just something a little different from the normal. It will give you a look into my life.”

Big Flame Thrower broke into the scene with his debut solo project, “My Time to Shine.” He has been called by fans and friends by several names: Black Sheep, World Wide, and simply, “Rap.” He has been freestyle rapping since 12. He has shared the stage with popular Louisiana artists such as Lil Josh & Lil Earnest, Sam I Am, U.N.L.V, Outlaw Music Group, 5th Ward Weebie, Webbie, Asia Sky, Lil Boosie, Hot Boy Ronald, U.T.P, BDMG, Mr. Magic (No Limit), Lava House Records, and more. He has opened for acts as well-known as the Party Boys, B.G., Huey, Canibus, and U.G.K. Records.

The rapper is a humble man but one with plenty of ambition.

“Though very few people outside of Louisiana and Mississippi have heard of Big Flame Thrower,” he says, “make no mistake that my drive, persistence, humility, and talent will take me just where I'm destined to go – to stardom.”

“I Be Working” by Big Flame Thrower is available online worldwide at over 700 digital music stores beginning 19 July 2016.

-S. McCauley
Lead Press Release Writer
www.MondoTunes.com

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Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Rapper Bar Lingo releases new single 'Radio'


The Michigan rapper known across the nation as Bar Lingo has released his latest official single, “Radio.” The track has been proudly published on the BreadFyrst Entertainment independent record label without the direction of the corporate music industry. Pumped with bass, old-school power and some of the best lyrics ever to be carved from language, “Radio” by Bar Lingo is easily one of the heaviest-hitting hip hop tracks to emerge in 2016 so far.

Bar Lingo cites as main artistic influences a timeless list of legends. These include Tupac Shakur, Eminem, Scarface, Rakim, Big L, Marvin Gaye, Kool n the Gang, Gap Band, Zapp and Roger, James Brown, and New Edition. His own music has been compared to Mystikal, Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube, each of whom would fit perfectly on a mixtape featuring Bar Lingo.

A current official bio from Breadfyrst Ent. describes Bar Lingo's writing clout, saying, “In a day and age where hip hop has been watered down and abased to piss-poor lyrics and mediocre hooks, Bar Lingo is a rarity and a breath of fresh air.”

Hip hop fans who agree that the scene has been hurt by a persistent influx of pop elements and pandering to the lowest common denominator are likely to hear much of what they've been missing in “Radio” by Bar Lingo. With an emphasis on carefully crafted lines and meaningful themes set to rock-solid back beats and creative instrumentation, Bar Lingo's rap tracks are a reminder of what great hip hop can be.

Bar Lingo was born Botney Collins in Muskegon, Michigan, an area he calls “as unpretentious and blue collar as it gets.”

“I was born with music embedded in my DNA,” writes Bar Lingo. “I can’t recall a time when music wasn’t a part of my life. I used to drum on everything around the house. My love of music is incomprehensible; it runs deep through my veins. I’ve wanted to be a musician for as long as I can remember.”

While the heady language in Lingo's music recalls some of the best hip hop ever recorded, the artist himself notes that some people are less enthusiastic about his writing style. He has said that “Guys get intimidated by how rough my bars be without cursing or using explicit content.”

Nevertheless, his fan base grows daily, spurred on by the sheer quality of his tracks as well as by the force of his frequent live performances.

In the end, music by Bar Lingo deserves a listen regardless of what kind of rapper the music fan may usually be listening to, and “Radio” is as good a place to start as any.

The single, “Radio,” by Bar Lingo is available from Breadfyrst Ent. At over 700 online stores worldwide beginning 20 April 2016. Get in early hip hop fans. Very early.

-S. McCauley
Lead Press Release Writer
www.MondoTunes.com

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Friday, October 30, 2015

Detroit rapper Aye Em releases new EP 'I'm Listening'


The rapper from Detroit known as Aye Em is releasing his latest extended-play album, “I'm Listening.” It contains 14 tracks for a total listening time of nearly 40 minutes, making the album closer to a full-length, in fact, than it is to a typical EP. It is being proudly published on the SUNHI Entertainment independent record label without the support of the corporate music industry. Booming with bass, filled with rat-a-tat and bringing the lines and rhymes of one of hip hop's most promising modern MCs, “I'm Listening” from Aye Em is one of the most creative works of urban poetry to emerge in 2015.

Aye Em cites as main artistic influences Big Joe, Eminem, Nas, Tupac Shakur, the Notorious BIG, Mob Deep, Hans Zimmer, Mike Shinoda, Fort Minor, Rakim, Linkin Park, Mos Def, Lupe Fiasco, Kanye West, T.I., the Wu-Tang Clan, the Isley Brothers, Funkadelic, and Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. His own sound takes some of the most striking characteristics of many of these, Tupac and Big Joe in particular, and stirs them in new ways to arrive at a polished, lyrically based style that is all his own.

In terms of tone and overall groove, “I'm Listening” is the work of a man with as much meaning in his music as there is feeling, and both exist on the EP in great amounts.

“I respect all forms of art,” writes Aye Em. “Dancing, culinary, painting, poetry, photography, etc.”

This open-minded appreciation of art in general shows in his attention to lyric detail, mood, and effect. His rap is evocative and earnest. His writing shows much deliberation. The powerful record has a surprising amount of texture and is far more than a rehashing of the same-old, same-old hip-hop stereotypes.

Asked to describe his EP's overarching message, Aye Em writes: “The meaning is that I've heard all of the criticism, the praise, the disbelief, the faith that people I've encountered have in me. I've sat and listened and watched a lot of changes in hip-hop music – some good, some terrible. So I decided to create a response to all of it, what's real to me, where I feel hip hop should be and where I feel it should go.”

The album isn't just music criticism, however. It's largely a courageous autobiography.

“The tracks are journeys into my world, my head and what goes on in it,” Aye Em writes. “I'm crazy and I'm proud to admit it. On this project you have tracks that'll have you thinking and vibin', some will have you dancing and turnin' up, some will have you on the edge of your seat and some will make you reminisce about how it used to be. I wanted to make an album that plays like a story and sounds like a classic.”

The rapper and the writer coalesce in this effort, the rapper having been recording for six years and counting, the writer doing so with pen and paper for more than 14.

“All of it is me, my life, what God has done, the lessons I learned and good music,” writes Aye Em.

In addition to the considerable talents of Aye Em, “I'm Listening” also includes the skills of producer/engineer Justin “Killa Smuv” Merritt, manager/executive producer Jamal “Gino” Carey, artist Andrew “Drewskizzle” Garrett, poet Darron “MC Lyricz” Baston, artist Stephen “GP” Fair, and artist Jai'laye.

The “I'm Listening” EP from Aye Em is available online worldwide beginning 6 November 2015.

The following is a written statement from the artist, faithfully reprinted here.

“Never judge a book by it's cover. People see me and never expect me to do music but it's who I am and what I chose. My past made me and I wouldn't change nothin about it. To all my supporters and fans, I promise to give you me anytime you hear me rap or talk or when you see me in the street. Hear my pain and vision and learn from it, my brothers and sisters, keep your faith up and grind it out. Music is life. S.H.E. or nothin'! A!.. Y!.. E!.. Waaa!”

-S. McCauley
Lead Press Release Writer
www.MondoTunes.com

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Rapper M Dot Pitts releases titanic LP 'Broken Hearts and Shattered Dreams'


The rapper and songwriter known as M Dot Pitts has released his cornerstone full-length album, “Broken Hearts and Shattered Dreams.” The flagship record includes no fewer than 18 original tracks for an approximate total listening time approaching two hours, making it the most comprehensive collection of M Dot Pitts music to date. It has been proudly published on the Warset Entertainment independent music label. Thumping and rolling with plenty of bass and boom-bap and showcasing the top-notch writing and rapping skills of M Dot Pitts, “Broken Hearts and Shattered Dreams” is an LP rap fans everywhere should hear.

M Dot Pitts cites as main artistic influences Tupac Shakur (especially his Makaveli-era work), Scarface, Devin the Dude, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Eminem, 50 Cent, Tech N9ne, Yukmouth, and Snoop Dogg. Observant rap fans will note that these MCs come from every part of the US, and that's a big part of the overall style of “Broken Hearts and Shattered Dreams.”

Born in Los Angeles, having spent years in Florida and living now in the Maryland, Wash. DC area, M Dot Pitts makes rap music with something for everybody. His music has been described as “the perfect blend of West Coast style, East Coast lyricism, Midwest flow and Dirty South melodies.” Appropriately, the songs on his new LP have qualities from every major hip-hop scene in the nation.

In addition to the considerable talents of M Dot Pitts, himself, “Broken Hearts and Shattered Dreams” also features Ms. Toi, Boo Kapone, Eastwood, Young Lano, Hot 16, D. Hella Fresh, and live guitar by Los Angeles musician Levi Mitchell.

Yet the main event at “Broken Hearts...” is the driving force behind Pitts' music, that of unmitigated, unhesitating and often brutal honesty.

“I wanted to create a body of work that was a true, accurate depiction of my real day-to-day life,” writes M Dot Pitts. “Everything I rap about about is things that I do, go through, live and see. I've got songs about hustling, hitting the club, relationships, sex, love, going through hard times, etc. If it's a part of my life, it's incorporated into my music, whether good or bad. And I think I have a pretty interesting life, LOL.”

Regardless of whether the hip-hop fan is into dance tracks or urban poetry, this dedication to earnestness is refreshing in a scene full of braggadocio and endless posturing.

“I feel like waaaay too many rappers rap about things that they know they're not really about,” Pitts writes. “Too much of it is fake. When it comes to me and my music, everything is real and it's a true portrait of my real life. For that fact alone I feel it's what makes my music/lyrics different from what a lot of my peers put out. I'll show you my pain, my love, my rage, my happiness, my failures, my successes and everything in between. Simply because – I'm real.”

M Dot Pitts is an actor, rapper, lyricist, published writer, and accomplished performer. He has appeared both on the stage and on national television as an actor, and in prominent newspapers as an author. His “Broken Hearts and Shattered Dreams” is preceded by two mixtapes, “WARSET” and “Moments of Glory,” published in 2012 and '13 respectively. They remain available today on DatPiff.com.

“Broken Hearts and Shattered Dreams” by M Dot Pitts is available online worldwide beginning 31 October 2015 (Halloween).

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Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Richie Carter releases debut rap EP 'Rockford's Richie'


The rapper, songwriter and producer known as Richie Carter has released his debut EP record, “Rockford's Richie.” The EP contains five original Carter tracks for an approximate total listening time of 15 minutes. It has been proudly published as an independent release outside the influence of the corporate music industry. Nuanced, varied, colorfully creative and exceptionally written and performed, “Rockford's Richie” is a clear standout for one of the premier indie rap releases of the summer and a striking introduction to this talented rapper from Illinois.

Richie Carter cites as his main influences Tupac Shakur, Michael Jackson, Camp Lo, Outkast, Bob Marley, Jay-Z, Foster the People, Chvrches, Drake, and “a lot of classic rock from the '70s to the '90s.”

His own sound is crisp, direct, punchy and full of top-notch urban poetry. His themes are often positive, his tones aggressive, his musical accompaniment infectious and incredibly well-orchestrated. His raps are always the main event of his music regardless of the high quality of his beats and melody lines. His razor-sharp articulation makes his music accessible to fans of all genres of hip hop and of music in general.

None of this comes as a surprise when taking into consideration Richie Carter's status as a veteran rap artist.

“I've wanted to make music since a child,” he writes. “I've wrote lyrics and poems for as early as I can remember. In middle school me and my friend bought a $20 USB mic from a computer store, built a decent computer, and bootlegged Adobe Audition. After that we began making freestyles and remixes to our favorite songs. It was mostly just for fun, but as time grew I became more talented, and people started offering me opportunities to record and perform.”

True, this is not a rare story in the new era of affordable digital audio workshops and home-studio recordings. The rarity lies in Richie Carter's natural talent, which has strengths spreading from musical composition to the penning of excellent lyrics, to the flawless delivery of said lyrics and to a seemingly bone-deep understanding of flow which keeps his powerful little EP album moving like a perpetual motion machine from track to track, and from repeat play to repeat play. The EP can be enjoyably listened to several times running without becoming tired.

Asked to comment on the themes of his latest record, Carter writes, “[It's about] coming from a smaller city – especially Rockford – which has very bad press from Forbes Magazine. People tend to lose hope and become complacent, assuming this is as far as life goes for them. My message is to remind everyone that the sky is the limit and it's their choice how far they fly.”

This kind of uplifting rhetoric is part of what has helped Richie Carter build a loyal, enthusiastic throng of fans that is quickly growing beyond the Rockford area (which is just two hours from another hip-hop Mecca: Chicago). They clamor to pat him on the back on social media and actively implore him for upcoming performance dates. Carter responds to them all with warmth and humble gratitude.

“Life has obstacles,” he continues. “We all face them – some run through them, some run from them. I encourage everyone to run through them. Your passion will fund every dream you have, if you're willing to put in the required 'work.'”

Richie Carter was born Erich Kalstrom and is a native of Rockford, IL. He most recently opened for Bubba Sparxxx from Troup County, GA and has performed in a great many locales in the Chicago area as well as at premier festivals including the SXSW concert in Texas.

“Rockford's Richie,” the debut EP release from Richie Carter, is available online worldwide beginning 20 July 2015. Get in early, fans of hip hop everywhere. Very early.

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Wednesday, July 1, 2015

House of Goon release debut EP 'Up in Smoke'


The hip-hop duo known as House of Goon have released their debut EP record, “Up in Smoke.” The album contains five original House of Goon tracks for an approximate total listening time of 20 minutes. It has been proudly published on the Haas Attack Records independent music label without the direction of the corporate music industry. Packed with beats, exceptionally well written and sporting some of the best performances and studio production in the independent scene today, “Up in Smoke” by House of Goon is easily one of the best rap records of 2015 so far.

House of Goon are rappers Ace and I'm S. They cite as main artistic influences such rappers as Wiz Khalifa, Young Thug, Lil' Wayne, Drake, and Big Sean. Their own sound is razor sharp, quick witted and lyrically focused, with lots of space in the back beat and musical accompaniment so their lines and rhymes are always clearly heard. This skillful, top-shelf combination of qualities makes for a rap EP that is consistently good for repeat plays and never gets tired.

House of Goon were signed to the Haas Attack label late in 2014 and went to work on “Up in Smoke” immediately. A handful of months later, and the album is a reality. This work ethic is one of House of Goon's best attributes, as it means fans have plenty of music coming to them from the duo over the next few months, as well as exciting live shows in the Omaha area and elsewhere.

Their official SoundCloud page currently features three tracks available for listening, including two tracks not on their EP: the booming homage, “Hailey,” and popular debut single, “About It” [link provided below]. It also showcases “Up in Smoke”'s opening track, “Howitzer,” which has been receiving radio play on premier hip-hop stations such as Power 106.9FM, Omaha and shaping up to be their most prominent single to date.

House of Goon's Ace and I'm S connected through a mutual love of rap music when they met at the Defense Language Institute in 2010. Their daily R 'n' R consisted largely of freestyle rapping, and it quickly became obvious that there could be more to their pastime than mere fun. They remained in contact throughout their military careers and reunited to form House of Goon as soon as their military tours were complete. Their record label picked them up soon after.

The “Up in Smoke” EP by House of Goon from Haas Attack Records is available online worldwide. Rap fans should definitely get in early.

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Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Rapper Patterns of Perfection releases new LP 'The Big P.O.P.'



The rapper and songwriter known as Patterns of Perfection has released his long-awaited, third studio LP record, “The Big P.O.P.” The album contains no fewer than 14 original tracks for an approximate total listening time of 50 minutes. It has been proudly published on the rapper's own World Records independent music label. Widely varied, highly textured, extremely well-written and impeccably performed, “The Big P.O.P.” isn't just a surefire hit of the summer – it's quite likely to be among the most addicting hip-hop albums of the year.

Nevada's P.O.P. sites as main artistic influences some surprising inspirations, including Pink Floyd, Zion-I, Eminem, Blockhead, Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, the Cool Kids, Black Eyed Peas, Godsmack, Lil' Wayne, Freddy Machete, and Fort Minor. If music fans can glean anything from this sonic spread, it's that Patterns of Perfection is an artist with a knack for music appreciation. Appropriately, his new LP is a grab-bag of goodness that punches from several angles at once.

“The Big P.O.P.” is definitely a rap record through and through, but calling it a rap album doesn't at all describe it. P.O.P.'s new LP is easily one of the least-derivative hip-hop releases ever produced, unique to the bone and totally peerless. Comparisons are impossible.

Patterns of Perfection's instrumentation turns on a dime. His effects each seem newly invented specifically for its track. The result is that “The Big P.O.P.” is totally unpredictable from track to track except that every song delivers, every song being of the highest quality, so that the top-shelf skill with which the rapper performs becomes the running thread which keeps the LP consistent from beginning to end. Back-to-back plays of the record on repeat are virtually guaranteed.

Fans of old-school rap will love “The Big P.O.P.” for its ingenuity and raw beats. Fans of contemporary rap will love it for its pure hip-hop soul. Fans of other music genres will love it for its intellect and creativity. In short, “The Big P.O.P.” by Patterns of Perfection doesn't just have something for everyone, it's got more of it than anyone is likely to get anywhere else.

“The Big P.O.P.” by Patterns of Perfection is available online worldwide beginning 4 July 2015. Get in early, rap fans. Get in very early.

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Monday, June 15, 2015

Rapper Jagger Spacy releases debut EP album 'Jagger Spacy'


The rapper and songwriter from Arizona known as Jagger Spacy has released his debut EP album, “Jagger Spacy.” The self-titled record contains four original Spacy tracks, including his two surprise hit singles, “When I'm Gone” and “Where'd You Go?” the latter of which gained extra momentum with the appearance of Spacy's debut official video for the track in April. These singles, the video and the highly awaited debut EP, “Jagger Spacy,” have all been published independent of corporate music record labels.

A modern rap record that fans of hip hop and pop alike can dig deep into, “Jagger Spacy” by Jagger Spacy is full of heart, built on bass, and solid proof that this young rapper's ready for the big time.

Jagger Spacy has cited Kendrick Lamar and Taylor Swift as main artistic influences for his self-titled EP, and attributes of both are clearly heard throughout the record. Also easy to distinguish are tones of Eminem, whom Spacy has also mentioned as one of his inspirations in the past. His similarities with Marshall Mathers are evident in the ease and alacrity with which Spacy flips his phrases around in linguistic loops, twists and hairpin turns.

Unlike Eminem's iconic vocal style, however, is Spacy's determination to pen only radio-friendly lyrics.

“Growing up I listened to one genre and one genre only, and that was rap,” Spacy writes. “Listening to this type of music on the radio, I would always get disappointed hearing bleeps in it. I just felt like I wasn't getting the full experience. When I decided to make my own music, I promised myself that everything I wrote would have meaning minus the bleeps.”

Music by Jagger Spacy is more than just catchy sounds, too. This is an artist aiming to change the world.

“I think a lot of people tend to hide their struggles and emotions inside,” he writes, “and that's what breaks them. When you can admit you're broken you are able to rebuild yourself. I hope through my lyrics people will be inspired to just be real and okay with how they feel. Sometimes you just need to get it off your chest. As I release my EP, I hope my music can speak to people and let them know they're not alone.”

The “Jagger Spacy” EP by Jagger Spacy is available online worldwide beginning 13 June 2015. Get in early, rap fans.

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Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Rapper D-Town Jr. releases debut LP 'Rose from the Ashes'


The rapper from Denver, CO known as D-Town Jr. has released his debut LP record, “Rose from the Ashes.” The groundbreaking, titanic hip-hop album comprises 15 original songs and a bonus track for an approximate total listening time of one full hour. It has been proudly published on the BlockArt Entertainment independent record label without the influence or financial support of corporate music entities. Explosive, aggressive, consistently brilliant and even moving, “Rose from the Ashes” has all the qualities of a Grammy-Award-winning hip-hop release.

In addition to the staggering amount of talent D-Town Jr. brings to the mic on his “Rose from the Ashes” debut, the full-length album also features the talents of a small army of his friends and collaborators. These include (in order of appearance): Short Cirkit, Micky Monday, Eric Underwood, Fully Loaded, Kutt Calhoun, Jon Young, Mic Check, Dyani Annmarie, Ran$teez, Liizayuhh Atlas, Irv da Phenom!, JI B. Hood, Ashleigh Munn, Lil' Soulja, and D-loc the Gill God.

This burgeoning roster accounts for much of the LP's texture, depth and charm, a stylistic choice which is entirely deliberate on the part of D-Town Jr. While a great many rap artists enjoy the tradition of placing as many featured rappers on their albums as may look fashionable, D-Town's “Rose from the Ashes” is nothing short of a talent scout's dream, a gathering of hip-hop geniuses the likes of which indie music rarely sees, if indeed such a crew as this has ever been assembled before.

Regarding this, D-Town Jr.'s current bio states that the rapper “has dedicated his career to shining light on the talented artists who go unnoticed because superficial and materialistic artists take up all the spotlight.”

D-Town Jr. cites as main artistic influences only Eminem and Tech N9ne, each of which has clearly left indelible impressions on the rapper's own characteristic modes of writing and delivery. Fans of either Eminem or Tech N9ne will be exceptionally enthusiastic about “Rose from the Ashes,” which is like hearing a new kind of rap that is reminiscent of Marshall Mathers without being derivative of him.

At the heart of D-Town Jr.'s debut LP are razor-sharp lines and rhymes, each of which evidences weighty consideration and the verbal adroitness of a true urban poet.

Asked to describe the themes of his first official album, D-Town Jr. writes, “This album is a very personal journey. The metaphor behind the title is me rising from the ashes of who I used to be and becoming the man I'm meant to be.”

D-Town Jr. has been writing music since the age of ten and entered a music studio for the first time at 17. Today he celebrates the release of his “Rose from the Ashes” debut LP at 22 years old.

“Rose from the Ashes” by D-Town Jr. is available online worldwide. Get in early, hip-hop fans. Very early.

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Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Rapper J. Cobb releases new single 'Vegas'


The rapper, songwriter and performer of hip hop known as J. Cobb has released his new single, “Vegas.” The track has been concurrently released with an official music video, publicly available for viewing at J. Cobb's official website (link provided below). Both have been proudly published on the Stone Group Records LLC independent record label. Bringing the best elements of pop, rock, and hip hop to the turntable all at once, “Vegas” is clear proof that J. Cobb and Stone Group Records are names to watch in coming months and years.

J. Cobb cites as main artistic influences such titanic names as Eminem, Jay-Z, Nas, Tupac Shakur, the Notorious B.I.G., Andre 3000, T.I., Snoop Dogg, and Wiz Khalifa. While this distinguished list shows a great deal of taste on the part of J. Cobb, it does little to ready the listener for his actual style on “Vegas.” Elating, entrancing, party-inspiring and full of verve, Cobb's new single is a hip-hop track unlike any other.

Asked to describe the main theme of his new single, J. Cobb writes, “Don't be scared to dream. Take calculated risks and it's possible to create the life you want to live.”

This solitary quote sums up the artistic character of J. Cobb fairly well, and especially so when taken in conjunction with his new “Vegas” video, which colors him as a fun-loving, intrepid young man with real joie de vivre in his soul and plenty of music in his heart.

Part of the secret behind Cobb's fearlessness and sense of adventure is a background which begins in Detroit and includes time in both California and New York City. Classically trained in piano since the age of four, the endlessly creative Cobb began his first production company at 20 years old. His lyrics run the gamut from club rallies to social commentaries, bringing partygoers and revolutionaries together on the same dance floor.

J. Cobb's current official bio concludes by saying, “As both the life of the party and the voice of reason, J. Cobb creates a sound and a perspective you don't want to miss.”

“Vegas” by J. Cobb becomes available on 22 May 2015. Pop, rock and hip-hop fans should get in early.

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Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Nellagy releases new EP album '#Nellagenius'


The rapper, singer and songwriter known around the world as Nellagy has released his widely anticipated EP record, “#Nellagenius.” The EP is Nellagy's most significant official release since his popular winter 2014 album, “That's How I Do,” which notably featured his surprise hit single, “To the Sky.” Both albums and the single have been proudly released on the Spentopia Entertainment independent music label without the influence of the corporate music industry. Full of groove, bass, smarts and style, “#Nellagenius” is the latest reason for fans of hip hop to pay attention to this rising star from the American East Coast.

Nellagy has cited as main artistic influences Kanye West, Ace Hood, Lupe Fiasco, Drake, Big Sean and J Cole. Of these he is most similar to Kanye in that both are largely solo artists in terms of lyrics, back beats and musical accompaniment altogether.

Also not unlike West is Nellagy's penchant for keeping a positive outlook in his rhymes and lines, a trait not commonly found in mainstream hip hop until recently, as lyrically conscientious performers such as Nellagy and Kendrick Lamar continue to deliver uplifting messages through their heavy-hitting urban poetry.

Born in Philadelphia, PA and raised in Delaware, Nellagy belongs to the subset of musicians stemming from the East-Coast tradition of rap music, the locale which started it all in New York City more than thirty years ago. No stranger to the music scene, Nellagy's sound has been in his blood since the beginning.

“I first got involved in music through following my dad's footsteps of being a musician, producer, and songwriter,” writes Nellagy.

A college-educated young man, Nellagy performs on a regular basis and has made radio appearances on programs such as Heat 100's Corey Wims and Jay Reezy Show. The official video for his “To the Sky” single garnered him a solid following of loyal fans and continues to circulate online across the globe. The artist has described himself as “a guy who has fun and likes his fans to have fun with his music.”

His first EP, “Appearance Ain't Everything” was published when he was 16, at which time he publicly stated that his mission was to show the world that “hip hop is not all negative or stereotypical.” He co-wrote the title song for a film, “Brotherly Love,” as well as a single, “Break the Code,” which was selected for a mixtape distributed at an education summit sponsored by Jr. Music Executive, Google, Temple University, and others.

The “#Nellagenius” EP by Nellagy is available online worldwide. Hip-hop fans, get in early.

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