11.26.2024

Kenny Muney Announces The Blue Seasons Super Deluxe, Out 12/6

Along With The Announcement, He Shares “I Ain’t Roddy,” A New Single From The Deluxe

The Paper Route Empire Rapper Plots His Winter Takeover With An Ice-Cold New Single & Project To Follow

Critical Praise:

“Kenny’s standout skill is his sense of timing and rhythm. The rapper can do nearly any style or flow out there.” – XXL

“Laced with familiar southern swagger and street tales, the new project solidifies Kenny has a viable name to keep an eye on as the new year creeps up.” – HotNewHipHop

“The South Memphis native has become a master at bodying the braggadocious current Memphis trap sound, while still finding endless ways to make his personal wit and charm stand out on every track.” –Dirty Glove Bastard

The Announcement:

Bringing the heat no matter the season, Kenny Muney is well on his way to the top of the Memphis rap game. Today, the Paper Route Empire rapper announces The Blue Seasons Super Deluxe, out 12/6 via Paper Route Empire. An extended version of his acclaimed project The Blue Seasons, the Deluxe version promises to bring even more blazing street anthems to keep the temperature high this winter. Along with the announcement, Kenny shares, “I Ain’t Roddy,” a new single that will appear on the forthcoming project. Produced by PRE’s own Bandplay, the track is a sizzling southern slapper, finding Kenny staying true to his money-making ambitions: “Imma get this money, I ain’t goin’ broke, that ain’t never been the plan / Yeah, I been hustlin’, I’ve been gettin’ money, yeah I been rich / I’m countin’ money, Yeah, I’m blue money, Pockets on crip.” In the “I Ain’t Roddy” video, Kenny traps in a cemetery with a group of nuns, dripped out in his icy PRE chains.

Earlier this year, Kenny Muney shared his album The Blue Seasons. The new project finds Kenny Muney showing all sides of himself: He rhymes with his signature smirk on hustle hard anthems like “Breezy” and “Paper Route,” his new collaboration with close friend Key Glock, but takes time to show his more sensitive side on songs like the romantic “Hate It There” and the reflective “Ion Feel That $hit.” The South Memphis native delivers the mission statement for the project on the Bandplay-produced opener “My $eason“: “I might just change my climate, change my mood, I’m tryna capture somethin’.” Featuring additional appearances from CEO Jizzle and BEO Lil Kenny, The Blue Seasons streams everywhere via Paper Route Empire.

The Blue Seasons is the latest step in Kenny Muney’s mission to take over the game and live up to the legacy of his late mentor Young Dolph. Last year, Kenny shared Blue Muney (Deluxe), home to fiery singles like the guitar-driven “Top,” the soulful intro “Muney Prayer,” and the Hitkidd-produced “In A Rush,” and guest appearances from Key Glock, Money Man, and more.

Kenny Muney shows that he has the talent and determination to succeed in the Empire-building business. Stay tuned for more from Kenny Muney and Paper Route Empire this winter.

Stream “I Ain’t Roddy”: https://music.empi.re/iaintroddy

Watch “I Ain’t Roddy”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDWV1BKMe7M

Pre-save The Blue Seasons Super Deluxe: https://music.empi.re/thebluedeluxe

The Blue Seasons Super Deluxe Tracklist:

1. Errbody Eats
2. That N***a / That B*tch
3. Jacuzzi On The Roof
4. I Ain’t Roddy
5. I Don’t Know Her
6. You Think You The Sh*t Huh
7. 4Ever or 4TheMoment
8. Gigantic Muney ft. Big Moochie Grape
9. Sharing Is Caring
10. David Muney
11. Do What You Wanna Do When You Got Racks
12. Bangin A$$ Freestyle ft. Tay Keith

Please contact Michelle or Chris for more info.

Links:

instagram | twitter | spotify | youtube

“I Ain’t Roddy”: https://music.empi.re/iaintroddy / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDWV1BKMe7M

Pre-save The Blue Seasons Super Deluxe: https://music.empi.re/thebluedeluxe

“Bodies & Bucks” ft. BEO Lil Kenny: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SM2xEZfWVhk

“Take A Shot”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkyeR7KbP98

“I Hate Me Too”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1VfoAtqqfY

“Hate It There”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmhCIO9sWGA

“Breezy”: https://music.empi.re/breezykenny / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0PwhWs51qQ

“Lil Boys”: https://youtu.be/8IudAAM-yVs

“Spendin & Spinnin”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1x_dpFANiE

“UHN UHN”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTPZAuDKmCQ

“Holy Water”: https://youtu.be/ThOF0Aw6OhE

“AOGG” ft. Tay Keith: https://youtu.be/JwOBXtwD0m0

“After That”: https://youtu.be/TcAnkTbZoVA

Blue Muney (Deluxe): https://music.empi.re/bluemuneydeluxe

“Ramen Noodles Digital Scales”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzQu6zlDdZc

“Top”: https://youtu.be/d8K8OQUeP44

“Muney Prayer”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjOJBN9JMU8

Blue Muney: https://music.empi.re/bluemuney

“In A Rush”: https://youtu.be/ExDXDr6o0l8

“Big Muney Sh*t”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhY13hHP-X8

“King Pin”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhY13hHP-X8

“Nobody” ft. Dreezy: https://youtu.be/0lair4loOYs

“No Days Off”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJSY4dlD8EU

“Cross Country”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JH3MXFf3JZ0

“Leeches” ft. Key Glock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rFx5-M8t28

“Change Up”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_A9VYXP2Cw

“Rabbit”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjY3dLr997w

Time is Muney: https://music.empi.re/timeismuney

Bio, photos, and streams available here: https://audibletreats.com/kenny-muney/

11.22.2024

Video: Finesse2Tymes – “Hard to Believe”

Memphis’ Most Candid Rapper Comes In Blazing With A Commanding New Project Featuring GloRilla, Kodak Black, Luh Tyler, DaBaby & More

The Album:

Creating buzz with his unfiltered attitude and out-of-pocket bars, Finesse2Tymes is one of the rap game’s most colorful characters. Capping off a successful year, the Memphis rapper shares Art of War, his new album. The 17-track project finds Finesse embodying the themes of the influential Chinese text it’s named after, strategically planning his rise to the top of the rap game and highlighting his ability to win without even fighting.

Finesse sets the tone for the project on opener “They Won The Battle,” feeling unapolgetic about his brutal honesty and crowning himself the “Prince of Memphis.” He keeps the unfiltered energy high on “Duckin No Action,” ready for anything that comes his way whether it’s beautiful women or the opps. Always keeping it real, Finesse gets reflective on “No Love,” recognizing the ups and downs that come with fame: “I used to laugh and kick it with n****s, now I don’t even wanna play / Baby momma leechin’, family wanna meet me / Where was you when I needed you / Ain’t gonna lie, I been needin’ you.” As the project continues, Finesse leans heavily into soulful samples on tracks like “Fallin” and “Pretty Ricky,” showing off his version of romance and how he’ll treat his girl. With the project coming to a close, Finesse shares the lessons he’s learned over the years on tracks like “Jail Talk” and “Loyalty, Respect & Business.”

While Finesse’s solo tracks on Art of War are standout, the project’s features take the energy even higher. On “Miami With The Heat,” Finesse teams up with Florida boys Kodak Black and Luh Tyler, where the trio get deep in their bag: “Drop a hundred on my piece / You can look but don’t touch me / Take over n****s cities, send ’em a cease and desist,” spits Kodak. Rob49 and GloRilla join Finesse on the upbeat “Show Dat Work,” a previously released highlight track. On “Knowledge Is Power,” Finesse taps Lil Tjay, who brings his signature Bronx flow to emphasize the importance of standing on business: “They hatin’, I’m poppin’ everybody h*es / Best in my city, everyobdy know / What you gon’ do when a n***a like me too fleek.” With additional features from DaBaby, NLE Choppa, and Hunxho, Art of War is available everywhere via Mob Ties / Bread Gang / Atlantic Records. 

The road to Art of War began earlier this year with popular singles like “Down Bad” and “Very Demure” ft. NLE Choppa. Born and raised on the East Side of Memphis, most of Finesse’s young adulthood was surrounded by the walls of a prison cell. His first prison stint happened at 14 and he was in and out of prison until his most recent release. At 21, he started formally making music, forming a collective called Memphis Greatest Underrated with several local artists including Blac Youngsta and Moneybagg Yo. The crew released a self-titled EP in 2019 while Finesse was serving his final stint in prison as the group disbanded. While away, Finesse perfected his craft, writing rhymes and plotting his next moves to ensure this prison sentence will be his last. He found a way to keep track of the major players in the industry who followed his music. Among them was Mob Ties Founder and CEO J Prince Jr., son of legendary Rap-A-Lot kingpin J. Prince, who later signed him. At the top of July 2022, Finesse left prison and boarded a private jet bound for Houston. The start of his new life had finally begun.

He dropped the menacing “Get Even” within the first week of his release later chasing it with “Back End,” showcasing a more sophisticated style that still harbored his gruff delivery. The single later went on to earn him his first career entry on the Billboard Hot 100 and first RIAA-certified gold record. He even mended fences with Moneybagg Yo, surprising fans everywhere with their collaborative “Black Visa” track and informally inaugurating his signing with Bagg’s Breadgang. Finesse released his debut mixtape 90 Days in December 2022 representing his pivotal first 90 days post prison release. He later returned with the deluxe, 90 Days Later. 

With Art of War out now, Finesse2Tymes is ready to secure his place in rap stardom. Stay tuned for much more from him soon.

Stream Art Of War: https://finesse2tymes.lnk.to/artofwar

1. They Won The Battle
2. Hard to Believe
3. Duckin No Action
4. Bigger Now ft. Hunxho
5. Miami With The Heat ft. Kodak Black & Luh Tyler
6. No Love
7. Pretty Ricky
8. Rental Car ft. DaBaby
9. Fallin
10. 9 Times Outta 10
11. Show Dat Work ft. GloRilla
12. Knowledge Is Power ft. Lil Tjay
13. Freedom
14. Down Bad
15. Jail Talk
16. Very Demure ft. NLE Choppa
17. Loyalty, Respect & Business

Photo Credit: Jimmy Fontaine

Please contact Michelle or Annjie for more info.

Links:

Instagram | YouTube | Spotify | TikTok

Art Of War: https://finesse2tymes.lnk.to/artofwar

“Hard to Believe”:

“Very Demure”: https://finesse2tymes.lnk.to/verydemure / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chVhRne6-Wg

Pre-save Art Of War: https://finesse2tymes.lnk.to/artofwar

11.22.2024

Album: Sheff G – Proud of Myself

The Brooklyn Rap Pioneer Returns With A New Project Focused on Maturity, Freedom, And Self-Pride

With Features From Polo G, Sleepy Hallow, Lil Tecca, YNW BSlime & More, Proud of Myself Is Available Everywhere via Winners Circle Entertainment/RCA Records

Stay Tuned For The “Butterflies” Video, Premiering on Sheff’s YouTube @ 12pm ET

Critical Praise:

“A pioneer of Brooklyn drill and one of its most technically gifted lyricists” – Pitchfork

“Sheff G helped define the Brooklyn drill sound — now he’s pushing it forward” – COMPLEX

“[A] hard, forceful New York rapper with a deep, resonant voice” – Stereogum

“High area-of-impact raps…Sheff arrives at the frontlines of battle with a rare firmness and singlemindedness” – Passion of the Weiss

The Album:

Paving the way for the rise of Brooklyn drill, Sheff G has already had an immense impact on his borough’s music scene. Today, he shares Proud of Myself, his new album. A testament to Sheff’s enduring legacy and continued influence in the drill genre, the 15-track project finds the NY rapper experimenting with new sounds while still delivering the high-energy anthems he’s known for.

Sheff immediately sets the tone for the project on “These Thoughts,” which finds the Brooklyn rapper in his feelings, admitting that despite his success, he still gets in his head sometimes. Over a soft melodic guitar instrumental Sheff reflects on lost time and missed opportunities on “Unlucky Lucky Kid,” looking to the future and how he can mend things: “I rather drop my crown to see you smile / What’s a clown to make you frown / I let you down / Live your life, don’t regret a thing.” He takes the energy up a notch on “Everything Lit,” bringing his signature cuthroat bars and feeling unstoppable: “Yeah your boy back, yeah everything lit / Yeah, it’s lit.” “That’s That” explores the darker drill sound, complete with ominous 808s and distorted synths. Later in the project, Sheff brightens the mood on “Day N Nite,” getting emotional about his newfound freedom and vowing to do better: “Like they don’t know that pain when you locked in and all alone / Your only friend is time, for you he won’t stop goin’ / Everyday I wake up, promise myself to go harder.”

Sheff closes out the project with a strong selection of features. Fellow Brooklyn drill pioneer Sleepy Hallow brings the heat on “Yes Freestyle,” a collab track they dropped shortly after Sheff’s release earlier this year. YNW Bslime joins him on “No Games,” where the two rappers set their focus right and realize they have too much to lose: “Talk to God, stay on your grind, wait til your time come,” raps BSlime. Sheff taps fellow Winners Circle rapper Fresh G for a verse on “Hunnit Pack,” where the duo trade flexes and assert their status as their city’s finest. The project comes to a close with “Never Again,” ft. Lil Tecca, a previously released sexy drill anthem, and “On Go” ft. Polo G, an assertive end to the versatile project.

Proud of Myself is the long-awaited follow-up to 2022’s From The Can. The road to the project began earlier this year with Sheff’s triumphant homecoming single “Everything Lit“. He quickly regained his stride with his recent On The Radar Freestyle and collab with Sleepy Hallow on “Yes Freestyle”. With the explosion in popularity of Brooklyn drill over the past few years, Proud of Myself is a testament to Sheff’s influence on the New York drill genre and all its offshoots. Following the project’s release, Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow will be hosting Winners Fest on Friday, 11/29 – a one-night festival celebrating the evolution of New York rap that will feature performances from Cash Cobain, Chow Lee, 41, wolfacejoeyy, and more. Buy tickets to Winners Fest HERE.

A pioneer of the burrough’s drill movement, Sheff G first began making music while he was still in high school. He quickly garnered buzz with his debut track “4 Them Racks”, a release that led to his 2017 breakout moment with explosive underground hit “No Suburban”. A strong run of releases followed, including his critically-acclaimed debut album One and Only, as he ascended through the genre’s ranks, collaborating with fellow rap mainstays A Boogie Wit da Hoodie (“Run It Up”), King Von (“PICASSO”), Eli Fross (“ISO”), Polo G (“On Go”), and Fivio Foreign (“Waiting”), racking up millions of streams and video views, including 6 RIAA-certified Gold Records and a Platinum Record, in the process.

Now at just 26 years old, Sheff G is already paying the way forward for the next generation of artists alongside longtime friend and collaborator Sleepy Hallow, with whom he co-founded independent label Winners Circle Entertainment. A community-oriented artist to the core, Sheff G is also dialed-in with his non-profit organization Love On Life Foundation, which he founded while still behind bars to address mental health and income disparities in his community. “Now we can sign other artists and give people opportunities to feed their families also,” he explains.

With Proud of Myself out now. Sheff G is making up for lost time and ready to show the world what he’s capable of. Stay tuned for much more from the Brooklyn drill pioneer soon.

Stream Proud of Myself: https://sheffg.lnk.to/proudofmyself

Buy tickets to Winners Fest: http://www.thewinners.live/

Proud of Myself Tracklist: 

1. Intro
2. These Thoughts
3. Butterflies
4. Unlucky Lucky Kid
5. Everything Lit
6. Today
7. That’s That
8. Own Lane
9. Bless Ha
10. Day N Nite
11. Yes Freestyle ft. Sleepy Hallow
12. No Games ft. YNW BSlime
13. Hunnit Pack ft. Fresh G
14. Never Again ft. Lil Tecca
15. On Go ft. Polo G

Please contact Michelle or Alexandra for more info.

Links:

Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Spotify | Apple | SoundCloud

Proud of Myself: https://sheffg.lnk.to/proudofmyself

“Never Again” ft. Lil Tecca: https://sheffg.lnk.to/neveragain

“Today”: https://sheffg.lnk.to/today

“Bless Ha”: https://sheffg.lnk.to/blessha

“Own Lane”: https://sheffg.lnk.to/ownlane

“Everything Lit”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JBaUcYOJ48

11.22.2024

Double Single: Lupe Fiasco, Verse – “Pound For Pound” / “Everything You Fear”

Out Today On All DSPs: Lupe Fiasco and Verse Drop Their Exclusive Tracks “Pound For Pound” and “Everything You Fear,” Featured On The Undisputed Video Game Soundtrack

Critical Praise: 

“Samurai is expected to be one of Fiasco’s most intrinsic works, as he is known for his conceptualized approach in his albums.” – Forbes

“The Chicago legend’s ninth album is inspired by battle rap and Japanese culture…” – CLASH Magazine

The Songs:

Back in October, Grammy award-winning, rapper, songwriter, and producer, Lupe Fiasco, lent his pen to create an exclusive track for the highly anticipated boxing video game Undisputed. Today, “Pound For Pound” drops on all DSPs  and now fans and gamers can add the high-energy track to their own workout playlists. “Pound For Pound” dips into a rock and roll, hip-hop fusion with electrifying guitar riffs, booming percussions, and orchestral strings. In the single, Lupe seamlessly wades in and out of lyrical storytelling that highlights the relentless spirit of a winner. “Pound For Pound” marks the first new song by Lupe Fiasco since the release of Samurai, his critically acclaimed eighth studio album.

In addition to Lupe’s “Pound For Pound,” 1st & 15th signee Verse is also featured on the Undisputed soundtrack roster with his cut “Everything You Fear.” The Chicago native created a melodic and inspirational single that wades into alt hip-hop territory with keyboard-heavy melodies, soft-thumping percussion that resembles a heated heartbeat, and a thrilling guitar riff to close the track. It’ll be hard to lose against an opponent with verses like “I’m aggression / I’m a lesson that I’m teaching like a school / I’m a weapon of deception that I’m really about to use,”  hyping up the energy.

The soundtrack for Undisputed is a hard-hitting mix of US hip-hop and UK rap and features some of the biggest names in the industry. It combines an edgy mix of heavy beats, deep bass, and commanding vocals, perfect for capturing the energy and intensity of the ring. In addition to Lupe’s track, fans can expect a star-studded lineup of tunes from other top-tier artists, such as award-winning grime artist, Bugzy Malone, multi-talented musician and MC, Murkz, and Lupe’s own 1st & 15th signee Verse.

The Undisputed Standard Edition is available now, while the digital Deluxe WBC Edition is immediately available to purchase, offering exclusive fighters and branded apparel, as well as early access to the full release. It’s time to step up, take on your opponents, and rule the ring like never before.

Stream “Pound For Pound” and “Everything You Fear”: https://orcd.co/lfpfp

Undisputed Soundtrack:
01. Lupe Fiasco – Pound For Pound
02. Bugzy Malone – Undisputed
03. Verse – Everything You Fear
04. Murkz – Ain’t No Room
05. 3OH Black – It’s Over
06. Andrey Tatarinov, Nathan Bodiker & Ty Frankel – My Motivation
07. Henry Parsley ft Zeeko & Matthew Bento – Breaking Down The Walls
08. Hugo Russo, Jason Tarver, Thomas Michael Greenwood – Are You Ready For More?
09. KDot & Haider – Swing
10. Knight Ryder ft Jermain Brown & Jonathan James Johnson – Champs Are Back
11. L Dizz – Respect Me
12. Lee James White & Nadia Latoya Higgins – Run
13. Matthew Clark & Nicolas Dagnall – Rise Up
14. Nicholas Michael Hill ft Glenn Herweijer, Ben Sumner – For The Champs
15. PSM – Heart of a Fighter
16. Shinobi & MNKN – No Way
17. Simon James ft FFM – Boys Noise
18. Sway Dasafo – The Hitman

With over two decades of tenure in the rap game, Lupe Fiasco is a savvy veteran of hip-hop, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t take the time to hone and perfect his craft at every turn. Samurai is Lupe’s first new album since 2022’s DRILL MUSIC IN ZION, which earned critical acclaim from NPR, Complex, The FADER, and many others, including Vinyl Me Please, who wrote “At their best, Lupe’s bars are as visually and phonetically pleasing as popped bubble wrap.” The product of a burst of thoughtful spontaneity, Lupe created DRILL MUSIC IN ZION over a short period, diving into a folder of beats sent by Soundtrakk and emerging with a fully-realized album in just three days. In 2023, Lupe kept busy by releasing tracks like “Wild Child (Remix),” a new version of his 2017 track created in collaboration with Chicago house luminary Vince Lawrence, and “Out There,” an archival track from the 1st & 15th vault. The iconic Chicago native also settled into his position as a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he teaches “Rap Theory and Practice.” Beyond music, Lupe continues to focus on the community organizations he founded, including We Are M.U.R.A.L, The Neighborhood Start-Up Fund, Society of Spoken Art, and his cross-cultural content venture, Studio SV.

Buy tickets to the “Samurai Tour”: https://www.lupefiasco.com/shows

Samurai tracklist:

1. Samurai
2. Mumble Rap
3. Cake
4. Palaces
5. No. 1 Headband
6. Bigfoot
7. Outside
8. Til Eternity

Remaining “Samurai Tour” Dates:
11/21  San Francisco, CA (The Warfield)
11/22  Santa Cruz, CA (The Catalyst)
11/24  Los Angeles, CA (The Novo)

Credit: Karl Ray

Please contact Michelle or Kevin for more info.

Lupe Fiasco Background:

Wasalu Muhammad Jaco, better known by his stage name Lupe Fiasco, is a Chicago-born, Grammy award-winning American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and community advocate. Rising to fame in 2006, following the success of his debut album, Food & Liquor, Lupe has released more than four acclaimed studio albums; his latest being Drogas Wave released fall 2018. His efforts to propagate conscious material helped solidify him as GQ’s Man of the Year in 2006, and garnered recognition as a Henry Crown Fellow. While musical genius and ingenuity are at the forefront of Lupe’s achievements, the artist extends his innovation to projects that aim to foster creative discourse and opportunities in underprivileged and impoverished communities.

Verse Background:

Introducing VERSE , also known as ZVERSE, Gentle Verse, or simply Versatile. Zebadiah Anderson, a Grammy award-winning recording artist, writer, a record producer and designer. Verse is a multifaceted artist hailing from the vibrant streets of Chicago’s west side. From an early age, Verse showcased extraordinary musical prowess, captivating listeners with his soulful voice and profound lyrics.

Beyond his musical talents, Verse’s heart beats for civil rights advocacy and humanitarian causes. His upbringing in a community grappling with social and economic challenges ignited a passion within him to leverage music as a catalyst for positive change. Through powerful performances and heartfelt lyrics, he has kindled hope, love, and equality in the hearts of his audience.

Verse’s unwavering commitment to using music as a force for good has garnered him critical acclaim a prestigious Grammy award, recognizing his exceptional contributions to the music industry, and countless other Awards and recognitions. With his music resonating across diverse backgrounds, Verse has become a beacon of positivity and inspiration in the musical landscape.

As Verse gears up to release new music and promises to encapsulate his trademark fusion of soulful vocals, impactful lyrics, and uplifting melodies, while renewing the focus on spreading positivity and hope through music.

Verse’s mission remains crystal clear—to harness his musical talent as a vehicle for creating positive ripples in the world, leaving an indelible mark with his powerful messages. With unmatched talent, boundless passion, and an unwavering dedication to making a difference, Verse continues to inspire and uplift audiences, leaving an enduring legacy in the music industry and beyond.

Lupe Fiasco Links:

official site | store | instagram | twitter | facebook | spotify | youtube | apple

“Palaces” (Remix): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xS7Ii49ai04

Samurai: https://orcd.co/lupe-samurai

“No. 1 Headband”: https://youtu.be/-qpInC2hSSw

“Cake”: https://orcd.co/lupe-cake

“Samurai”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcoRc2ieFzE

DRILL MUSIC IN ZION: https://orcd.co/dmiz

Verse Links:

instagram | spotify | youtube

Just Verse EP: https://orcd.co/justverse

“Face The Music”: https://youtu.be/bT542J5Dg2E

11.21.2024

Video: Big Moochie Grape – “Bacc In The Maybach”

The Paper Route Empire Rapper Celebrates His Birthday In Style With A New Video From EAT OR GET ATE 2

Critical Praise:

“It’s hard-working hustler music that never lets up, with a beat that never sleeps. Big Moochie Grape makes soundtracks not just for grinding, but for surviving.” – Pitchfork

“[East Haiti Baby is] an impressive body of work from one of Memphis’s strongest frontrunners.” – HotNewHipHop

The Project:

Weaving his street smarts and gigantic personality into hard-hitting bars, Big Moochie Grape is rising to the top of the Memphis rap game. Today, he celebrates his birthday with the video for “Bacc In The Maybach,” a highlight track from recent project EAT OR GET ATE 2. The track finds Moochie feeling triumphant, embodying Dolph’s energy and making success look easy: “Sittin’ in the back of the Maybach, feelin’ real presidential / Rockin’ that water but these not essentials / Free all my dogs out the mother-f*cking kennel.” In the video, Moochie rides around in his purple Maybach, celebrating life, freedom, and another year of wins.

“Back In The Maybach” appears on Big Moochie Grape’s new project EAT OR GET ATE 2, which earned praise from XXL, The FADER, VIBE, and more. Stacked with street anthems, the project finds Moochie intimidating the competition with his tongue-twisting bars and frightening flexes. Highlight tracks from the project include the triumphant opener “Crip Blue Hundreds,” the hypnotizing heater “Never Come Second,” the Key Glock and Kenny Muney-featuring “Bigg Azz Band,” and the celebratory “Back In The Maybach.” With additional features from Money Man on the cutthroat “No Favors,” as well as Big Scarr on the previously-released “Trap A Lil Harder,” EAT OR GET ATE 2 is available everywhere via Paper Route Empire.

Moochie’s journey to EAT OR GET ATE 2 began earlier this year, releasing the thrilling first-day-out single “Wake Em Up,” and creating a new music video for his 2022 track “Fun,” a collaboration with his mentor Young Dolph (2.4 million views). EAT OR GET ATE 2 follows up Moochie’s November 2023 project, East Haiti Baby: Incarcerated, a deluxe version of his 2022 mixtape that welcomed guest spots from fellow incarcerated rappers like YFN Lucci, Rio Da Yung OG, Bankroll Freddie, and PRE’s own Big Unccc.

With EAT OR GET ATE 2 out now, Big Moochie Grape is hellbent on stepping on necks throughout 2024 and beyond. Stay tuned for much more music from the East Memphis rapper as the year comes to a close.

Watch “Bacc In The Maybach”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtcDWiloP5g

Stream EAT OR GET ATE 2: https://music.empi.re/eatgate2

EAT OR GET ATE 2 Tracklist:

1. Crip Blue Hundreds
2. Never Come Second
3. Manifest ft. Key Glock
4. Bigg Azz Bands ft. Key Glock & Kenny Muney
5. Can’t Stop It
6. Bacc In The Maybach
7. No Favors ft. Money Man
8. Yea
9. Trap A Lil Harder ft. Big Scarr
10. Ice Age
11. TROLLIN’
12. Send Em A Message

Please contact Michelle or Destiny for more info.

Links:

youtube | instagram | spotify

“Back In The Maybach”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtcDWiloP5g

“Yea”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3Oe6FPK-64

EAT OR GET ATE 2: https://music.empi.re/eatgate2

“Crip Blue Hundreds”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8Xb8WZXZqA

“Trap A Lil Harder”: https://music.empi.re/trapalilharder

“TROLLIN”: https://music.empi.re/trollin / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMuREWyrMRM

“Fun” ft. Young Dolph: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDv5pTZXiVg

“Workin”: https://music.empi.re/workinbigmoochie

“Get Money Catch Bodies”: https://youtu.be/ntkoOK6XRRQ

“Spin It Again”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQZyu8KD7WM

“Right Now” ft. Kenny Muney: https://youtu.be/5UUAC2yqPXI

“Breakdance” ft. Key Glock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=Bvg0UxZE4iE

“Acting Up”: https://youtu.be/5JsM49Go7UQ

“East Haiti Baby”: https://youtu.be/q1zKetJatYU

East Haiti Baby: https://music.empi.re/easthaitibaby

“Christopher Wallace”: https://youtu.be/Rx86-gZU9ho

“Uncut & Raw”: https://music.empi.re/uncutrawmoochie / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsF4VukxP3I

“Never Had Sh*t”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8R6QPQnGZXw

“I’m The One”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_hkwDs5y6M

“In Dolph We Trust”: https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=UcH4VAwmDCo

“Non Stop”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeJ4jDbkWTw

“iLLUMINATi Business”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez4LPZxQ-1Y

11.21.2024

Video: DaeMoney – “ALL MY SONS” ft. Peezy

Detroit’s Hottest Riser Teams Up With Hometown Hero Peezy For A Blazing Midwest Banger

Critical Praise:

“Collaborations between DaeMoney and Babyface Ray have the kind of consistent excellence you could set your watch to — as long as it’s a Rolex, or better.” – The FADER

“…with his sharp storytelling and lethargic flow, DaeMoney seems likely to secure a spot in hip-hop’s most competitive scene.” – Pitchfork

The Video:

Working tirelessly to earn his title as Detroit’s chosen one, DaeMoney is on the rise. Today, he teams up with fellow Motor City rapper Peezy for the “ALL MY SONS” video, a highlight track from recent project The Godson. Over brooding synths and driving drums, Dae and Peezy go to-for-toe, talking down on the opps and warning them to not get out of line: “Cause if a n***a play with Slaeski, then I gotta blow / Cops grab me, I don’t know, I just want my call homе,” Dae spits. Peezy adds a verse of his own: “You ain’t no opp of mine, I looked you up, you ain’t got a f*ckin’ dime / Be doin’ twenty years up in the feds if ballin’ was a crime / You can ask DaeMoney, he been around since he was like nine.” In the “ALL MY SONS” video, Dae and Peezy link up at a lowkey warehouse, rapping into a distorted fisheye camera complete with vintage visual effects.

“ALL MY SONS” appears on DaeMoney’s recent mixtape The Godson. Earning praise from VIBE, BET, and more, the mixtape finds Dae returning to his mafioso roots, bringing street lessons and pop culture punchlines in equal measure. Across the 15-track project, DaeMoney layers his signature mix of hard-hitting Michigan drums and opulent synths and infuses each track with an experimental array of sonics ranging from laid-back 90’s Californian rap throwbacks, dark and distorted keys, and sentimental acoustics. Project highlights include the wordplay-heavy “SPONGEBOB & PATRICK,” the Peezy-featuring Midwest banger “ALL MY SONS,” the fast-paced “SUPERSTAR,” and the BabyTron-featuring “SNOTBALL.”The Godson is available everywhere via EMPIRE.

The Godson follows-up Rockstar Lifestyle 2, a mixtape released earlier this year which earned positive notices from The FADER. In contrast to the darker hued Slae Season tapes, Rockstar Lifestyle 2 is more celebratory and aspirational, with brighter beats and a wider complement of guests. LUCKI, Veeze, and Babyface Ray return for guest spots (the latter on local hit “Earned It“), while Dae also welcomes Karrahbooo and BabyTron for fun-loving team-ups.

With The Godson out now, DaeMoney stakes his claim, anointing himself as a kingpin of Detroit’s new generation. Stay tuned for much more.

Watch “ALL MY SONS” ft. Peezy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wryT7ACwug

Stream The Godson: https://music.empi.re/thegodson

The Godson Tracklist:

1. THE GODSON
2. SNOTBALL (feat. Babytron)
3. ALL MY SONS (feat. Peezy)
4. FUCK SLAE
5. SPONGEBOB & PATRICK
6. KING OF THE HILL
7. VICE CITY
8. 07 MELLO
9. SAM CALLED ME BILLY (feat. GRS Rally)
10. KURT COBAIN
11. MANIFEST
12. PAINTING
13. CAN’T SLEEP
14. SUPERSTAR
15. GAME WINNING SPEECH

Photo credit: Lestyn Park

Please contact Michelle or Annjie for more info.

The Background:

DaeMoney is one of the most promising artists in a bustling Michigan rap scene. As a member of World Tour Mafia, along with associates Scoob, Milt, Money Miles, and Solid, Dae put an insular spin on the Detroit sound, keeping the hard-hitting drums and slick punchlines, while adding a narcotic flow and incorporating dark sonics to better suit a head-nodding headphones experience. After emerging in the rap scene in 2020 with the first Slae Season tape, produced in full by Detroit sound architect Top$ide, Dae reconnected with his father, and through him, met Babyface Ray, who Dae was surprised to find was his blood uncle. Since then, Dae and Ray have been frequent collaborators, earning praise from The FADER for their “consistent excellence.” Dae’s heady style earned him co-signs from kindred spirits like Veeze and LUCKI, who joined him on his cult hit, “Gta” in 2021. He further burnished his reputation in his city with his Slae Season series of mixtapes, including Slae Season 3, featuring “Who Is That” ft. LUCKI, Veeze & Babyface Ray, which has nearly 10 million streams on Spotify.

Links:

instagram | youtube | spotify | apple

“ALL MY SONS” ft. Peezy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wryT7ACwug

“GAME WINNING SPEECH”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVMIh3Hm71U

The Godson: https://music.empi.re/thegodson

“VICE CITY”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ob81qREjIak

Pre-save The Godson: https://music.empi.re/thegodson

“SNOT BALL” ft. BabyTron: https://music.empi.re/snotball / https://youtu.be/_uJROnpEEeE

“F*CK SLAE”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAwZzoZYD5Q / https://music.empi.re/fuckslae

“King Of The Hill”: https://youtu.be/16o5l4h2shg / https://music.empi.re/kingofthehill

Rockstar Lifestyle 2: https://music.empi.re/rockstarlifestyle2

“EARNED IT” ft. Babyface Ray: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEB4lD8B3yE

“PENT TALK” ft. Karrahbooo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCSMVfIuz-c

“MAFIA & MILITIA” ft. BabyTron: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MbExNfLPJU

“Gta” ft. Veeze & LUCKI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNYGSeZAHmM

11.19.2024

Farruko Drops New Video For Bouncy Baile-Funk Track “Trote,” Featuring Darell Off His Latest Album, CVRBON VRMOR

The Award-Winning Singer Chronicles Life On The Streets With A New Video Set In The Favelas Of Brazil

Critical Praise:

Please contact Michelle or Chris for more info.

Links:

official site | instagram | spotify | youtube | facebook | twitter

CVRBON VRMOR: https://open.spotify.com/prerelease/2OUUomFbpQOkNeGiI1jH6w

“TROTE” feat. Darell: https://youtu.be/viyFAShOOtk?si=altH68K2fx7iaQHw

“PRESUMIMOS” feat. Nino Freestyle: https://youtu.be/fHy0nJpqbL4?si=R06qXlqsTinILKU5

“MAZACOTE” feat. Ñengo Flow: https://youtu.be/PogLXL6miIA?si=VpNe0jny6pZQW2Cd

“TURBINA”: https://sml.lnk.to/TURBINA

11.19.2024

Sexyy Red Announces “Northside Princess,” Her New Cosmetics & Lifestyle Brand, Created in Partnership with Club Kuma

The Star Rapper Kicks Off the Brand with “Sexyy Gloss,” a Custom Kit of Lip Gloss, For Sale on Black Friday (November 29th)

Using The Highest-Quality Ingredients, the Star Rapper Curates A Variety of Unique Colors That Only Sexyy Could Come Up With

Fresh Off Her “Breakout Artist of the Year” Win at the 2024 BET Hip-Hop Awards, Sexyy Red Recently Completed Her “Sexyy 4 President Tour,” Featuring a Litany of A-List Special Guests, and Is Riding High Off the Success of In Sexyy We Trust

The Announcement:

Please contact Michelle or T’Keyah for more info.

The Background:

About Northside Princess
Northside Princess is where street culture meets self-made royalty—a brand for those who move through life with unapologetic confidence. Grounded in the grit and glamour of urban life, we create bold statements that honor individuality and strength. Each piece blends effortless style with luxe details, celebrating the streets that shape us and the energy that drives us. Whether it’s a night out or a day on the block, we design for those who turn every step into a moment. This isn’t just a brand—it’s a crown worn daily, no permission needed.

Northside Princess channels the essence of Sexyy Red—fearless, fun, and rooted in her origins—while creating a brand that mirrors her lifestyle and appeals to a wide, culturally conscious audience. “Northside Princess” thrives on embracing contradictions: luxury and street, chaos and charm, royalty and reality.

About Sexyy Red
Sexyy Red’s raunchy, in-your-face style taps into a strain of hilarious and animated rap the game has been missing since the heyday of Gucci Mane. But don’t get it twisted – as the main creative force of her own songs, lyrics, and videos, her music is only ever 100% Sexyy.

Sexyy broke out in full force in Summer 2023, with her album Hood Hottest Princess garnering rapturous acclaim and singles like “SkeeYee” and “Pound Town” dominating the airwaves and climbing Billboard charts. Later that year, Sexyy connected with Drake and SZA for “Rich Baby Daddy,” scoring her first top ten Billboard hit. Sexyy kept the momentum going into 2024 with “Get It Sexyy,” which peaked at #20 on the Hot 100 and became her biggest solo hit, and with the hard-hitting album In Sexyy We Trust.

This is just the start of a thrilling career for Sexyy Red, who called every shot she made since high school — including the success of her latest single. Don’t try to predict where she’s going next; Sexyy Red will tell you herself.

About Club Kuma
Club Kuma is a creative powerhouse that breaks the mold of traditional studios. We offer a full suite of creative and manufacturing services—all under one roof. Built on a rich history of innovation, we collaborate with clients and creators to build brands and bring thoughtfully designed products to life.

Our experienced team guides clients through a refined studio process, seamlessly integrating brand identity and product development to deliver market-moving results.  With a commitment to elevated design and unparalleled service, Club Kuma doesn’t follow trends—we set them. Discover how we can bring your vision to life at ClubKuma.com.

Links:

instagram | spotify | youtube | twitter | tiktok

“U Kno What To Do”/”Clouted Up”: https://openshift.lnk.to/ukwtd

Get tickets to the “Sexyy Red 4 President Tour”: https://sexyy4president.com

In Sexyy We Trust: https://openshift.lnk.to/InSexyyWeTrust

“Get It Sexyy”: https://openshift.lnk.to/GetItSexyy / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUE6Haw_3zg

Hood Hottest Princess (Deluxe): https://openshift.lnk.to/HoodHottestPrincessDeluxe

11.15.2024

Remix: Tre Loaded – “Another Whip (Remix)” ft. BigXthaPlug

The Rising Memphis Rapper Taps Texas Heavy Hitter BigXthaPlug For The Remix To His Viral Southern AnthemCritical Praise:

“The East Memphis rapper brings bouncy trap beats & old school swagger to his music.” – Genius

“Tre Loaded has successfully positioned himself among the esteemed ranks of Memphis’ musical icons. …Tre makes evocative trap music that reflects the reality of the streets, and relates to Gen Z fans worldwide.” – The Tennessee Tribune

“Rapidly rising rap renegade Tre Loaded views his burgeoning career like a proud new papa because he financed his own embryonic career.” – Rolling Out

“Tre Loaded is one of the hottest new talents on his way to the top with videos soaring into the millions and three mind-boggling mixtapes doing numbers right out the gate.” – Grip Magazine

The Single:

Turning up the heat in Memphis with his simmering bangers and bottomless book of bars, Tre Loaded has what it takes to be a star. Keeping the momentum high following the release of his LOADED EP earlier this Fall, Tre taps BigXthaPlug for the remix to “Another Whip,” his viral breakout track (4M+ streams across platforms). The track finds Tre effortlessly flexing and putting his opps in their place over bouncy yet assertive production anchored by insistent 808s. Bringing his signature southern drawl to the instrumental, Tre delivers line after line of quotable bars: “Trappin from AM to PM / And I got thick shi*t all up in my DM / Feel like Chief Keef I don’t f*ck with my BM.” BigX comes in blazing as Tre’s verse comes to a close, confident in his status as one of Texas’ finest and unfazed by the hate: “I’m a gangsta, ain’t nothin’ like the little shrimp / Pockets so swole, coulda swore that I hit the gym / He say he from the block, don’t remember him / He keep callin’ me fam, I ain’t kin to him.”

Tre Loaded is currently opening for BigXthaPlug on his “Take Care Tour,” hitting 10 dates in the Southern U.S., including upcoming appearances in St. Louis, Houston, and Dallas. Tickets for the “Take Care Tour” are available HERE

Earlier this year, Tre Loaded delivered on his immense potential with LOADED, a 12-track mixtape full of unapologetic Southern rap bangers. LOADED is home to singles like “Another Whip,” which has over 3.6 million streams across platforms and is picking up momentum on social platforms like TikTok and has charted in multiple cities on Shazam, including Atlanta and Dallas, as well as “Push Start,” another slinky single with a flashy music video to match.  Featuring a guest appearance from That Mexican OT on the trumpet-laden new single “The Ticket,” covered by outlets like Stereogum and HipHopDX, LOADED is available everywhere via Loaded 4 Life/PULSE Records/Connect.

LOADED is the next rung on Tre’s ladder to success. Tre grew up in East Memphis surrounded by music, taking trips to the studio to listen to rappers like his uncle Don Trip. Tre started rhyming at age fifteen, inspired by his Memphis forebears and lyrical street rappers like Rod Wave and Ralo to turn the booth into his diary and turn rapping into his career. In early 2023, Tre first shared “Vo Flow,” a minimalist banger populated mostly by snapping fingers, low-note guitars, and Tre’s percussive voice, which eventually gained traction on social platforms like TikTok. The song has generated over 6 million streams across platform to date.

Now ready to take his show on the road with BigX and win new fans along the way, Tre Loaded is the next Tennessee upstart to know. Stay tuned and watch him elevate.

Stream “Another Whip” ft. BigXthaPlug: https://treloaded.ffm.to/anotherwhipbigx

Stream LOADED: https://treloaded.ffm.to/loaded

Buy tickets for the tour HERE

LOADED tracklist:

1. Lamb Chop
2. Push Start
3. Don’t Panic
4. Rick Owens
5. Another Whip
6. The Ticket (with That Mexican OT)
7. Look Like Money
8. Wanna Be P
9. First Place
10. Trap Do
11. Don’t Know How To Act
12. Before The Deal

“Take Care Tour” Dates:
10/28 – Nashville, TN
10/30 – Charleston, SC
11/1 – Raleigh, NC
11/3 – Charlotote, NC
11/22 – St. Louis, MO
11/24 – Oklahoma City, OK
11/25 – Houston, TX
11/27 – San Antonio, TX
11/29 – Dallas, TX
11/30 – Austin, TX

Photo credit: Gino Suvino-Vinatieri

Please contact Michelle or T’Keyah for more info.

The Background:

Tre Loaded is a dynamic rapper renowned for his evocative trap music that vividly portrays the realities of street life. At just 21 years old, the East Memphis native has made significant waves in the music scene, particularly with his viral hit “Vo Flow,” which has garnered over 6 million streams globally. Tre Loaded’s music, shaped by his tough upbringing and familial ties to Memphis rap through his uncle, rap pioneer Don Trip, reflects a blend of influences from hip-hop legends like Future and Lil Wayne to pop icons like Bruno Mars. His breakthrough came through TikTok, where “Vo Flow” propelled him into the spotlight and showcased his distinctive style. Committed to staying relevant in a competitive industry, Tre Loaded has quickly risen with a steady stream of successful singles and mixtapes, including Made In Memphis, Loaded 4 Life, and All Bout Profit. This August, he will release LOADED, his first mixtape distributed via Pulse Records, further cementing his evolving artistry and dedication to his craft.

Links:

instagram | tiktok |  spotify | youtube

“Another Whip” ft. BigXThaPlug:

Loaded EP: https://treloaded.ffm.to/loaded

Buy tickets to see Tre Loaded on BigXThaPlug’s “Take Care Tour”: https://www.bigxthaplugofficial.com/

“Look Like Money”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jx7QCONhV9Y

“Push Start”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F53jkgeTB4g

“Another Whip”: https://youtu.be/DwdJrnF0FJo

“Vo Flow”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWUPoMJZ-L4

11.15.2024

Single: Lil Man J – “Hey Mrs. Claus“

The 19-Year-Old South Carolina Native Gets The Holiday Season Off to A Naughty Start With A Festive New Single

The Single:

Fueled by a one-of-a-kind work ethic and relentless hustle, Lil Man J has always found the positive in the challenges he’s faced. Celebrating the holiday season in a way uniquely his own, he shares “Hey Mrs. Claus,” his new single. Over twinkling keys, chiming bells, and steady drums, the young artist attempts to convince Mrs. Claus to be his sneaky link just for one night while her husband is away delivering presents: “Maybe we could get a few shots and go a couple of rounds / You’re only free one night a year so let’s make it count / As long as you don’t say a peep to Rudolph, nobody has to know.” Stay tuned for the “Hey Mrs. Claus” video, premiering on Lil Man J’s YouTube soon.

“Hey Mrs. Claus” continues Lil Man J’s incredible story, which started in the small town of Clover, South Carolina (just outside of Charlotte) where he was born. He grew up steeped in music, inhaling everything he could find–country, rock, hip-hop, and more–and writing his own songs in multiple genres. His rap song, “Cap Freestyle,” generated 30 million streams across platforms after its 2022 release. Even as he gained attention as a rapper, he kept his passion for country music alive, demonstrating his vocal ability with a cover of Zach Bryan’s “Something In The Orange” on TikTok.

Over the summer, he excited his loyal community of fans with “Whiskey For The Wine,” surprising fans who didn’t know his range. The song immediately gained traction, racking up tens of millions of streams, earning him a legion of new fans (including Jelly Roll, who sang the song while on stream), and placements in key country playlists on Spotify (including Next From Nashville, Fresh Finds Country, All New Country, and more) and Apple Music (including Today’s Country, Today’s Hits, Viral Country, and more). Now fully committed to making country music, the artist struck again with “Way Out,” another heartfelt country ballad and the “Whiskey For The Wine” Remix ft. That Mexican OT (430k+ YT views).

What makes Lil Man J’s success even more impressive is that he has major physical disabilities: scoliosis (curved spine), distal arthogryposis (immovable joints in his fingers), a cleft palate, and two clubbed feet. Overcoming these challenges with a smile on his face, J continues to rack up achievements at an astounding rate, inspiring fans to pursue their dreams despite their obstacles.

Now signed to Blac Noize!, Lil Man J is ready to take the country world by storm. Stay tuned for much more.

Stream “Hey Mrs. Claus”: https://lnk.to/HeyMrsClaus

Please contact Michelle or Alexandra for more info.

The Background:

Nineteen year old Lil Man J is a musical and content creation prodigy. Growing up in Clover, South Carolina, J started making songs on GarageBand at age 13, and has not looked back since. After taking a year to perfect his craft in the studio, J released “Cap Freestyle” which has garnered over 30 million streams across all platforms. Since then J has released a steady stream of consistent singles, with his catalog doing over 50 million streams. Most recently, Lil Man J has tapped into his love of country music, scoring a viral hit in the heartfelt “Whiskey For The Wine” and following that success up with “Way Out,” another country anthem.

Links:

instagram | tiktok | youtube | spotify

“Hey Mrs. Claus”: https://lnk.to/HeyMrsClaus

“Whiskey For The Wine” (Remix) ft. That Mexican OT: http://lnk.to/WhiskeyForTheWineRemix

“Way Out”: https://youtu.be/nM9vqn_b6Us

“Whiskey For The Wine”: https://youtu.be/ZbmphTYDeTA

11.15.2024

Video: Finesse2Tymes – “Hard to Believe”

The Memphis Rapper Brings The Heat With an R&B-Sampling Banger Ahead of Upcoming 11/22 Project Art of War

The Video:

Always bringing an unfiltered attitude to his music, Finesse2Tymes doesn’t hold back. Getting ready to release his upcoming project Art of War next week, the Memphis rapper shares “Hard to Believe,” a new video single. Over a soulful R&B sample enhanced with Southern trap drums, Finesse comes in blazing, calling out the people who switched up on him when he got famous: “Seem like everybody love me when I first started rappin’ / Ran up a lil’ money, I got a lil’ famous / Things changed, didn’t claim him, I’m the one who left him hangin’.” In the “Hard to Believe” video, directed by Rodney Pinz, Finesse embraces the theme of his upcoming project, driving a WWII-era tank with his crew and crushing a car, which they later set on fire.

“Hard to Believe” follows up “Very Demure” ft. NLE Choppa and arrives ahead of Finesse2Tymes’ upcoming project Art of War, out 11/22. The project arrives amidst a strong year for Finesse, complete with popular singles like “Down Bad” and “Show Dat Work” ft. GloRilla & Rob49. Art of War promises to build upon this momentum and position Finesse for even more rap success in 2025.

Born and raised on the East Side of Memphis, most of Finesse’s young adulthood was surrounded by the walls of a prison cell. His first prison stint happened at 14 and he was in and out of prison until his most recent release. At 21, he started formally making music, forming a collective called Memphis Greatest Underrated with several local artists including Blac Youngsta and Moneybagg Yo. The crew released a self-titled EP in 2019 while Finesse was serving his final stint in prison as the group disbanded. While away, Finesse perfected his craft, writing rhymes and plotting his next moves to ensure this prison sentence will be his last. He found a way to keep track of the major players in the industry who followed his music. Among them was Mob Ties Founder and CEO J Prince Jr., son of legendary Rap-A-Lot kingpin J. Prince, who later signed him. At the top of July 2022, Finesse left prison and boarded a private jet bound for Houston. The start of his new life had finally begun.

He dropped the menacing “Get Even” within the first week of his release later chasing it with “Back End,” showcasing a more sophisticated style that still harbored his gruff delivery. The single later went on to earn him his first career entry on the Billboard Hot 100 and first RIAA-certified gold record. He even mended fences with Moneybagg Yo, surprising fans everywhere with their collaborative “Black Visa” track and informally inaugurating his signing with Bagg’s Breadgang. Finesse released his debut mixtape 90 Days in December 2022 representing his pivotal first 90 days post prison release. He later returned with the deluxe, 90 Days Later. 

With Art of War on the way, Finesse2Tymes is ready to secure his place in rap stardom. Stay tuned for much more from him soon.

Watch “Hard to Believe”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Em-T6_SQ6Y

Stream “Hard to Believe”: https://finesse2tymes.lnk.to/hardtobelieve

Pre-save Art Of War: https://finesse2tymes.lnk.to/artofwar

Photo Credit: Jimmy Fontaine

Please contact Michelle or Annjie for more info.

Links:

Instagram | YouTube | Spotify | TikTok

“Hard to Believe”:

“Very Demure”: https://finesse2tymes.lnk.to/verydemure / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chVhRne6-Wg

Pre-save Art Of War: https://finesse2tymes.lnk.to/artofwar

10.15.2024

Maxo Kream Drops New Album Personification, Out Now via Persona Money Gang/Stomp Down Including New Video for “Higher Than Ever,” Featuring Rob49 and Skilla Baby

The New Project Features Singles Like “Cracc Era” ft. Tyler, The Creator; Personification Traces the Houston Rapper’s History Through His Evolving Personas

Maxo’s Upcoming Project Draws Contrasts Between Three Main Personas – Trigga Maxo, Punken, and Emekwanem – as the Acclaimed Rapper Uses His Own Journey as an Example For Those Trying to Discover and Embody the Best Versions of Themselves

Critical Praise:

“Every line arrives like deftly paced camerawork, as Maxo constructs a scene worthy of a Scorcese film.” – Rolling Stone

“The secret to keeping every song so effortless and flowing, regardless of subject matter, is in the phrasing. He can boil something as complicated as friends betraying each other down to a simple and clever line.” – Pitchfork

“Maxo Kream is one of the smartest, funniest, rawest rappers out of Houston (or anywhere), a gifted storyteller with a drawl that draws you in and an eye for detail that holds your attention” – Stereogum

“His best songs are stuffed with so many specific names and places that the listener has no choice but to believe what they’re hearing as true. It’s rare for me to believe anything a rapper says these days, but with Maxo it’s different. His vulnerability and clear-sighted perspective when recounting traumatic events leads me to believe Maxo is a reliable narrator” – Passion of the Weiss

“Houston rapper Maxo Kream has been dropping singles lately, and his conversational, melodic style remains addictive each time.” – BrooklynVegan

“His discography deals in-depth with the family struggle. It’s also a reminder for all of us to listen to the whole story. Otherwise, you inevitably miss a crucial piece of the incredibly complex puzzle of his life: poverty, gang culture, his complicated relationship with his parents as an immigrant son.” – NPR

The Announcement:

Over his decade in the rap game, Maxo Kream has evolved personally and artistically, but has always stayed true to himself. Today, he shares Personification, his first new album since 2021’s Weight of the World, and its 2022 Deluxe Edition. Along with the album, Maxo dropped a new video for the single “Higher Than Ever,” featuring Rob49 and Skilla Baby. In the video, we see the trio mobbing outside and flexing some ice as each rapper hits their own salacious verses over a sinister drill beat. X-rated scenes cut in and out of the screen which visually creates an experience of a person having mental flashbacks of debaucherous parties and sex-fueled nights. Together the three rappers have cooked up a grimy, head-bobbing single that details some of the physical and material indulgences and experiences that Maxo recounts throughout the new album. 

In Personification, Maxo hones in on his cinematic storytelling skills that serve to envelop listeners in his journey, as Maxo takes a look inward and tracks his evolution from street firebrand to acclaimed lyricist to respected entrepreneur. Throughout the album, the hip-hop veteran traverses many different eras of rap to tell the story through the guise of three personas.

The first of the three is Trigga Maxo, the blue headband-wearing citizen of the streets who stormed into the rap game with songs like “Cell Boomin” and projects like #MAXO187, melding traditional Houston rap with underground sounds and raw lyricism. Trigga Maxo gives way to Punken–a persona Maxo crafted on the album of the same title, named after his childhood nickname–reflecting Maxo’s elevated narratives and refined fashion sense, as songs like “Grannies” and albums like Brandon Banks established the Houston native as one of the finest storytellers in the rap game. The final persona is Emekwanem, Maxo’s birth name, which retains elements of Punken and Trigga Maxo, but subsumes them into a more mature package. Emekwanem is a business owner and family man, focused on building a lasting legacy and living a cleaner lifestyle. Fans saw glimpses of Emekwanem on songs like “No Then You A Hoe,” a single that pays tribute to Maxo’s father, who passed away earlier this year.

Maxo’s three personas intersect in unexpected ways throughout the album, which features guest appearances from heavy-hitting names in hip-hop. Personification includes singles like “Cracc Era,” which features a guest spot and production from Tyler, The Creator. Earlier this year, Maxo teamed with Surf Gang producer Evilgiane for the spritely “Eye Know” and “Bang The Bus,” which utilizes the sample of hit Frou Frou track “Let Go,” to create an ethereal drill single that earned acclaim from Stereogum, Rap Radar, Hits DD, and more. He teamed up with fellow Texan That Mexican OT for “Talkin In Screw,” a fiery tribute to DJ Screw and the South Texas rap scene. The rest of the album is similarly eclectic, with some sounds that borrow from all eras of Maxo’s career and others that launch the artist into heretofore unseen territory.

Personification is the follow-up to his 2021 album Weight Of The World, which earned critical acclaim from Pitchfork, NPR, Complex, and many others. The album featured collaborations with heavy hitters including Tyler, The Creator, A$AP Rocky, Don Toliver, and Freddie Gibbs, and was expanded with 2022’s Weight Of The World (Deluxe), adding features from Benny The Butcher, Anderson .Paak, Babyface Ray, and more. Maxo spent 2023 releasing more fiery collaborations, including “Bonecrusher” ft. Key Glock and “Whatchamacallit” ft. Luh Tyler.

Now in better mental and physical shape than ever before–Maxo has lost more than 75 pounds over several months–Maxo is ready to make a statement with his next album.  Stay tuned for much more from Maxo Kream, as he continues to perfect his personas and honor his late father in 2024.

Stream Personification HERE

Check out Maxo’s announcement on Instagram HERE

Watch the video for “Higher Than Ever” HERE

Stream “Cracc Era” ft. Tyler, The Creator: https://stompdown.lnk.to/craccera

Maxo & Tyler (Photo credit: Kevin Moon)

Please contact Michelle or Chris for more info.

Links:

instagram | twitter | soundcloud | spotify

Stream Personification: https://stompdown.lnk.to/personification

“Big Hoe Me” Here: http://stompdown.lnk.to/bighoeme

“Cracc Era” ft. Tyler, The Creator: https://stompdown.lnk.to/craccera

“Eye Know” (Prod. by Evilgiane): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvZtNhh16e4

“Talkin In Screw” ft. That Mexican OT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKnBQNyG-cM / https://stompdown.lnk.to/talkininscrew

“No Then You a H*e”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyXAz5Wh_oE

“Bang The Bus” (Prod. by Evilgiane): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rydJEwoZq0

10.15.2024

Single: Sheff G – “Never Again” ft. Lil Tecca

The Brooklyn Rap Trailblazer Teams Up With One of Queens’ Hottest Young Stars to Embrace The Buzzing Sexy Drill Sound

The Track Arrives Ahead of Sheff’s Upcoming Project Proud of Myself, Out 11/22 via Winners Circle Entertainment/RCA Records

Critical Praise:

“A pioneer of Brooklyn drill and one of its most technically gifted lyricists” – Pitchfork

“Sheff G helped define the Brooklyn drill sound — now he’s pushing it forward” – COMPLEX

“[A] hard, forceful New York rapper with a deep, resonant voice” – Stereogum

“High area-of-impact raps…Sheff arrives at the frontlines of battle with a rare firmness and singlemindedness” – Passion of the Weiss

The Single:

A veteran in the New York rap scene, Sheff G paved the way for the rise of Brooklyn drill and its offshoots. Preparing for the release of his upcoming project Proud of Myself, Sheff teams up with Lil Tecca for “Never Again,” his new single. The single finds Sheff showing off his softer side, embracing the buzzing sexy drill sub-genre and asking his girl for a second chance after learning from past mistakes: “I know that I f*cked up, baby can I still be your man / I know that I f*cked up, baby can I get a second chance / I know that I f*cked up, I would never play with you again.” Tecca hops on the track for a verse of his own, thinking about the ways he can prove to his girl that he’s better than the rest: “Tell me what you want from us, baby we can do that sh*t again / Shoulda took you to Japan, took you to Hawaii / Out of the world like Elon Musk, baby tryna get high with me where.” “Never Again” is a part of Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow’s Don’t Sleepy While It’s Lit (Part 2), a series of double singles leading up to projects from both artists later this year.

“Never Again” ft. Lil Tecca follows up “Today” and will appear on Sheff G’s upcoming project Proud of Myself, out 11/22 via Winners Circle Entertainment/RCA Records. With features from Sleepy Hallow, Lil Tecca, and more, the project is the long-awaited follow-up to 2022’s From The Can. The road to Proud of Myself began earlier this year with Sheff’s triumphant homecoming single “Everything Lit“. He quickly regained his stride with his recent On The Radar Freestyle and collab with Sleepy Hallow on “Yes Freestyle”. With the explosion in popularity of Brooklyn drill over the past few years, Proud of Myself is a testament to Sheff’s enduring legacy and continued influence within the genre. Following the project’s release, Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow will be hosting Winners Fest on Friday, 11/29 – a one-night festival celebrating the evolution of New York rap that will feature performances from Cash Cobain, Chow Lee, 41, wolfacejoeyy, and more. Buy tickets to Winners Fest HERE.

A pioneer of the burrough’s drill movement, Sheff G first began making music while he was still in high school. He quickly garnered buzz with his debut track “4 Them Racks”, a release that led to his 2017 breakout moment with explosive underground hit “No Suburban”. A strong run of releases followed, including his critically-acclaimed debut album One and Only, as he ascended through the genre’s ranks, collaborating with fellow rap mainstays A Boogie Wit da Hoodie (“Run It Up”), King Von (“PICASSO”), Eli Fross (“ISO”), Polo G (“On Go”), and Fivio Foreign (“Waiting”), racking up millions of streams and video views, including 6 RIAA-certified Gold Records and a Platinum Record, in the process.

Now at just 26 years old, Sheff G is already paying the way forward for the next generation of artists alongside longtime friend and collaborator Sleepy Hallow, with whom he co-founded independent label Winners Circle Entertainment. A community-oriented artist to the core, Sheff G is also dialed-in with his non-profit organization Love On Life Foundation, which he founded while still behind bars to address mental health and income disparities in his community. “Now we can sign other artists and give people opportunities to feed their families also,” he explains.

With Proud of Myself on the way, Sheff G is making up for lost time and ready to show the world what he’s capable of. Stay tuned for much more from the Brooklyn drill pioneer soon.

Stream “Never Again” ft. Lil Tecca: https://sheffg.lnk.to/neveragain

Stream Don’t Sleep While It’s Lit (Part 2): https://winnerscircle.lnk.to/DSWIL2

Pre-Save Proud of Myself: https://forms.sonymusicfans.com/campaign/sheff-g-album-pre-save/

Buy tickets to Winners Fest: http://www.thewinners.live/

Please contact Michelle or Alexandra for more info.

The Background:

Chase Shakur’s vision is both simple and unendingly ambitious. To put it plainly, the Atlanta-born artist wants to change the sound of R&B. On his new project, “it’s not you, it’s me”, the talented singer-songwriter transcends genre signifiers to conjure up a unique world. Armed with a deep grasp of the South’s musical history—hip-hop, funk, soul, pop, and R&B—Shakur synthesizes these various elements into a forward-thinking sound deeply rooted in Black culture. T

After deciding to pursue music full-time and drop out of school, Shakur was barred from living in his childhood home. He couch-surfed and spent days in various studios, resting between songwriting sessions. This era helped him forge collaborative bonds with other producers and songwriters, some of whom went on to figure in his Forever N September collective, a group of musicians who helped craft the sound of “it’s not you, it’s me”. The resulting project feels diaristic and transcendent. “it’s not you, it’s me” is a reflection of Chase Shakur’s career thus far, particularly his mental toughness and ability to keep pushing forward all in pursuit of that one goal: To change the shape of music.

Links:

Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Spotify | Apple | SoundCloud

“Never Again” ft. Lil Tecca: https://sheffg.lnk.to/neveragain

“Today”: https://sheffg.lnk.to/today

Pre-save Proud of Myself: https://forms.sonymusicfans.com/campaign/sheff-g-album-pre-save/

“Bless Ha”: https://sheffg.lnk.to/blessha

“Own Lane”: https://sheffg.lnk.to/ownlane

“Everything Lit”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JBaUcYOJ48

11.15.2024

Chase Shakur Embodies The Joy of Intimacy In New Single, “2OFUS”

The Atlanta-Born, Def Jam-Signed Singer-Songwriter Dives Deep Into Heartache In An Intimate New Alt-R&B Single Off His Upcoming Album, WONDERLOVE

Critical Praise:

“Shakur defies genre expectations and delivers a unique sound that synthesizes the various elements of hip-hop, funk, soul, pop, and R&B into forward-thinking music deeply rooted in Black culture.” – Office Magazine

“I wholeheartedly believe Chase Shakur will take over the modern R&B genre.” – Lyrical Lemonade

“Atlanta’s Chase Shakur is redefining R&B” – HITS Magazine

“Chase Shakur is one of the most exciting singing prospects of late. His relatable lyrics mix well with his production choices. After the success of artists like Childish Gambino, Summer Walker, and more, it’s safe to say Atlanta has another R&B star on the way.” – Rap-Up

The Single:

A musical omnivore with high-end vocal talent, Chase Shakur constantly seeks to expand the sound of R&B. He continues to sharpen his unique brand of experimental R&B in his latest track “2OFUS.” The orchestral single uses melodic keys, the twinkling of xylophones, and Chase’s sultry vocals to dive headfirst into emotional and physical intimacy with a lover. The track opens with the rising star describing the shared late-night phone calls that last until the sun comes up, pillow talk at each other’s places, and the safety of sharing personal stories with someone you trust. The second half of the single explores the way that emotional connection can add to physical electricity between the two lovers. The addition of alt-rock-inspired percussions creates a head-bobbing beat that stays stuck in the mind’s rotation.

“2OFUS” is a quintessential addition to Chase Shakur’s collection of R&B hits and will appear on WONDERLOVE, his upcoming LP. The Atlanta native started his rise in 2022, after dropping out of school to focus on music and getting kicked out of his house in the process. He quickly found success with his 2022 debut project, It’ll Be Fine, home to cult hits like “too far close” (38 million Spotify streams) and “i don’t want to fall in love, it’s too late now” (35.3 million Spotify streams), which drew the attention of Def Jam Recordings. In 2023, Chase capitalized on that album’s success by releasing the it’s not you, it’s me EP, and its companion, it’s not you, it’s me…it’s love, earning him praise from outlets like Billboard, Office Magazine, Lyrical Lemonade, and more.

This year has been a busy one for Chase Shakur, filled with new singles and high-profile performances. In March, just before performing at Rolling Stone’s Future Of Music Showcase at SXSW, Chase shared “THE STUNT-MAN PACK,” a double single featuring “YOLANDA,” an airy, uptempo, and wistful club anthem, and the off-kilter slow jam “OPTIONS.” Over the summer, Chase toured the globe with The Kid LAROI on the Australian artist’s “The First Time Tour.” Most recently, Chase teamed up with fellow ATLien Destin Laurel for the skittering, sexy drill-inspired single “PASSENGER SEAT PRINCESS.”

Stay tuned for more from Chase Shakur, including WONDERLOVE, coming soon via Def Jam Recordings.

Stream “2OFUS”: http://chaseshakur.lnk.to/2ofus

Please contact Michelle or Chris for more info.

The Background:

Chase Shakur’s vision is both simple and unendingly ambitious. To put it plainly, the Atlanta-born artist wants to change the sound of R&B. On his new project, “it’s not you, it’s me”, the talented singer-songwriter transcends genre signifiers to conjure up a unique world. Armed with a deep grasp of the South’s musical history—hip-hop, funk, soul, pop, and R&B—Shakur synthesizes these various elements into a forward-thinking sound deeply rooted in Black culture.

Shakur’s decision to drop out of college to pursue music full-time led to him being kicked out of is childhood home. He couch-surfed and spent days in various studios, resting between songwriting sessions. This era helped him forge collaborative bonds with other producers and songwriters, some of whom went on to figure in his Forever N September collective, a group of musicians who helped craft the sound of “it’s not you, it’s me”. The resulting project feels diaristic and transcendent. “it’s not you, it’s me” is a reflection of Chase Shakur’s career thus far, particularly his mental toughness and ability to keep pushing forward all in pursuit of that one goal: To change the shape of music.

Links:

official site | instagram | twitter | facebook | youtube | soundcloud

“2OFUS”: http://chaseshakur.lnk.to/2ofus

“LIMERENCE”: http://chaseshakur.lnk.to/LIMERENCE / https://chaseshakur.lnk.to/limerencevis

11.12.2024

Video: Quezz Ruthless – “N.W.A.“

The Rapidly Rising Memphis Rapper Is Unstoppable In The New Video Highlight From Y.N.S.

The Video:

Never holding back in his music or life, Quezz Ruthless has rightfully earned his “wild child” title. Today, the Memphis riser shares the video for “N.W.A.,” a highlight track from his recent mixtape Y.N.S. “N.W.A.” finds Quezz channeling the energy of the influential rap group the track is named after, issuing a warning to the opps and flexing his flashy new purchases: “I got the racks in my denim / They can’t even feed me to go up a size or two / I know these n****s don’t like me / I say what I want, I’m a n***a with attitude.” In the video, directed by TCP, Quezz rides around town with his crew, feeling unstoppable when he’s dripped out in designer and counting his stacks of cash.

“N.W.A.” is a highlight track from Quezz Ruthless’ recent mixtape, Y.N.S and follows up the video for “Jackpot” and “N**** Show Us.” The Grim Reaper Gang rapper’s bars reflect his “Ruthless” artist name, showing no remorse for anyone who might cause an obstacle to his inevitable rise. Short for Yung N**** Sh*t, the tape was created in honor of Quezz Ruthless’s brother and biggest inspiration: the late Big Scarr. Y.N.S. hosts “Big Scarr Flow Part 2,” in which Quezz channels the style of his older brother to get off some of his toughest bars to date: “How you a ape but you scared of Gorillas/I walk around with your stash in my denims/B*tch, I’m the big dog, I’m king of the kennel,” he spits. The tape’s final track, “Ain’t Stoppin‘,” produced by GRAMMY-nominated production duo The Trillionaires, features a posthumous verse from Scarr himself, as Quezz resolves to never stop paying tribute to his brother’s memory.

Quezz Ruthless is one of the most exciting young rappers in the bustling Memphis rap scene. He first gained notoriety with his guest spot on Big Scarr’s “MJ,” which has over 85 million global streams. Quezz built a cult following in Memphis with his 2023 mixtape, Wild Child, which has over 10 million streams. The rapper’s catalog generates over 200k on-demand streams per week across platforms.

With Y.N.S. out now and much further to rise, Quezz Ruthless looks to honor his brother’s memory by going as hard as he can. Stay tuned for much more.

Watch “N.W.A”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bw818XSPIRM 

Stream Y.N.S.: https://connect.ffm.to/quezzruthlessyns

Y.N.S. tracklist:

1. Y.N.S. 
2. N**** Show Us
3. N.W.A.
4. Big Scarr Flow Part 2
5. Smiling ft. BlocBoy JB
6. Russian Drac
7. F*** Everybody
8. War Time
9. Jackpot
10. Bait Em In
11. Ain’t Stoppin ft. Big Scarr

Please contact Michelle or T’Keyah for more info.

Links:

instagram | spotify | youtube

“N.W.A.”:

“Jackpot”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_bqkIeDjig

“N**** Show Us”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPObNmrisr4

Y.N.S.: https://connect.ffm.to/quezzruthlessyns

“Ain’t Stoppin” ft. Big Scarr: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPCseBYPgNM

“Y.N.S.”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vSsFptGGM8

“Big Scarr Flow”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Crc5CDOngGE

11.12.2024

BLEUFEU, the Organizers Behind Festival D’été de Québec, Announce Toboggan New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Québec City

Headliners Include DJs MATTN and Jonas Blue, rapper bbno$, and Québécois Acts La Bottine Souriante and Kaïn

The Free Celebration Occurs in the Heart of Historic Québec City From December 29th-31st

The Upcoming Winter Festival Follows Festival D’été de Québec 2024 in July, a 11-Day Extravaganza Featuring Headliners Like Post Malone, J Balvin, 50 Cent, Nickelback, and More

The Announcement:

Quebec City, November 12, 2024 – BLEUFEU is thrilled to announce the return of Toboggan – New Year’s Eve Celebrations, presented by SiriusXM in collaboration with Leclerc, the event’s new partner. Toboggan returns with a bang from December 29 to 31, featuring an electrifying lineup across two stages, including MATTN, bbno$, Jonas Blue, Le Twins, Haviah Mighty, and Surf Mesa at Place George-V, plus La Bottine Souriante, Kaïn, and Quimorucru at Place de l’Assemblée-Nationale. Exclusive areas are available with a ticket purchase, but as always, entry to the Toboggan Festival remains free for
everyone.

Toboggan 2024: Three Days of Festivities
“This edition of Toboggan is an opportunity for BLEUFEU to enhance the festival experience by maximizing the impact of our activities with a concentrated three-day format,” says Nicolas Racine, President and CEO of BLEUFEU. “With exciting new features, including exclusive zones and a daytime holiday cinema, Toboggan continues to evolve, making Quebec City a top New Year’s destination.”

Traditional Music and Festive Electro Nights
“This year, we’re honoring our musical heritage with December 31 dedicated to traditional Quebec music at Place de l’Assemblée-Nationale, headlined by La Bottine Souriante, our most iconic trad band. Meanwhile, Place George-V will be buzzing with electro and urban music for three nights of epic celebrations, featuring major international artists like bbno$, Jonas Blue, and MATTN to kick off the new year in style,” says Louis Bellavance, VP of Content and Artistic Direction at BLEUFEU.

December 29, 30, and 31 at the SiriusXM Cube at Place George-V
From December 29 to 31, the SiriusXM Cube at Place George-V will pulse with electro and urban beats. Whether you’re a fan or simply looking for a vibrant atmosphere, these free nights promise epic fun with an exciting musical lineup.

December 29
At 5 PM, Montreal-based DJ Cece the Red will kick off the festivities with her groovy sounds. Rising star Laure takes over at 6 PM with mesmerizing melodies and deep house. Latin American duo Le Twins follow at 7 PM with their explosive electro-pop, while British DJ and producer Jonas Blue headlines at 8:30 PM with global hits like “Fast Car” and “Perfect Strangers.”

December 30
DJ Mika opens at 5 PM with a dynamic set blending afro, Latin, house, disco, and hip-hop rhythms. Next, MR. SAUGA, a promising artist who merges Indigenous traditions with modern beats, takes the stage at 6 PM. Haviah Mighty, the first female artist to win the Juno for Rap Album of the Year (2022), follows at 7 PM, leading up to Canadian rapper and viral sensation bbno$, who closes out the night at 8:30 PM.

December 31
The evening starts at 9 PM with American DJ FREAK ON and his tech house enhanced by catchy vocal hooks. At 10 PM, Seattle’s Surf Mesa, known for the global hit “ily (i love you baby),” spins his electro-chill melodies. Finally, at 11:30 PM, Belgian DJ MATTN, a prominent name in the EDM scene, delivers an explosive set, perfect for ringing in the new year.

December 31 at the SiriusXM Stage, Place de l’Assemblée-Nationale
On December 31, Place de l’Assemblée-Nationale will feature traditional Quebec music. Don’t miss the chance to welcome 2025 in true local style. BoBo OnO kicks off the evening at 7:30 PM with pop-rock featuring funk and psychedelic vibes, followed by Gaspésie-based trad group Quimorucru at 8:25 PM. At 9:30 PM, popular band Kaïn takes the stage, delighting fans, with legendary group La Bottine Souriante closing out the night from 11PM until 12:30 AM.

Photos and official poster here
View photos from Toboggan 2023 here

Exclusive Areas
Although Toboggan is free, you can also experience New Year’s Eve from exclusive paid zones at Place de l’Assemblée-Nationale and Place George-V. Groupe Voyages Québec Stands, the Gold Zone, and the Silver Zone at Place de l’Assemblée-Nationale offer reserved seating and access to exclusive bars. The Gold Zone, close to the SiriusXM Stage, promises a prime view of the festivities. The more intimate Silver Zone offers a cozy atmosphere with fire pits to warm up between traditional dances. Electro fans can enjoy a high-energy night at the Kepler Gin Lounge at Place George-V, featuring creative cocktails and DJ sets to welcome 2025 in style. Tickets for these zones are available at tobogganfestival.com.

Leclerc Family Cinema
During the day, classic holiday films will screen at the Leclerc Family Cinema at Place George-V, creating a magical holiday experience before the evening festivities. Outdoor fire pits, relaxation areas, hot chocolate, and Leclerc product tastings create a unique, family-friendly outdoor cinema experience. This activity marks Leclerc’s arrival as a new Toboggan partner. “We are proud to partner with Toboggan, an event that brings families together to celebrate the last three days of 2024. Partnering with Toboggan aligns with our commitment to customer well-being and enjoyment,” says Marie-Josée Massicotte,
Director of Communications and Brand Leader for Groupe Biscuits Leclerc.

Festive Grande Allée on December 31
On December 31, enjoy a stroll along Grande Allée, which will be aglow with its famous heated, decorated terraces. Starting at 7:30 PM, visitors can purchase a drink from one of the outdoor bars and roam within this festive area up to Place de l’Assemblée-Nationale.

Please contact Michelle or Annjie for more info.

Critical Praise:

“I put it up there with Coachella, Lollapalooza, Outside Lands – it’s in the conversation as a top five festival in North America, for sure.” – Pollstar

“With their passion for their city and music at the centre of their plans, it’s safe to say the festival won’t be a hidden gem for long.” – NME

“Beyond the lineup, FEQ stands above other Canadian festivals of the same capacity when it comes to accessibility thanks to easy walkability from different stages, as well as access to and from the city. It’s situated amongst various parks and greenery, creating a perfect balance of modern stage design and outdoors beauty. ” – Consequence

“FEQ in Quebec will be your new favorite music festival…With the proliferation of music festivals here in North America and throughout the world, the choice of where to spend one’s money and time to see the artists you love is not an easy one. Based on the brief experience I had at the fest, I daresay that FEQ might be your best bet.” – Paste

“The result was a festival that remained impressive—in terms of both the fashion and the music—for the entire duration of its 12-day run. We can’t wait to see who graces the stage, and the audience, next year.” – Forbes

“Nested in the pure and bliss city of Quebec, the famed Festival d’été de Québec, stands as the apex of Canadian festival culture, dominating its industry since its beginning in 1968.” – Clash Magazine

“Surmise to say that Festival d’été de Québec is a gorgeously grassroots affair: created for the enjoyment of the province’s population, curated with a well-conceptualised human touch, and consummated by the wonderfully joyous people of the city.” – The Line of Best Fit

“Held annually in the provincial capital of la belle province since 1968, Festival d’été de Québec (FEQ) is one of Canada’s largest live music events: a world class experience that plays host to a genre-diverse collection of emerging artists and international stars alike.” – Exclaim!

The Background:

Toboggan is a Sustainable Festival
Toboggan is a festival that seeks to reduce its ecological footprint. Among the actions taken, Toboggan will soon be carbon-neutral, meaning that the greenhouse gas emissions generated by the event will be offset through the organization Planetair. Toboggan also promotes sustainable mobility through its communication campaigns. Additionally, Toboggan warms you ecologically by using eco-friendly logs in its outdoor fireplaces. Add to that the creation of a “Good Festivalgoer Guide,” available on tobogganfestival.com, which offers festivalgoers a series of green actions aimed at minimizing the ecological impact of their visit.

About BLEUFEU
BLEUFEU is an event organizer and show promoter that presents festive and inspiring experiences, including the Festival d’été de Québec (FEQ), Toboggan – New Year’s Evenings and St-Roch XP, in addition to presenting hundreds of shows throughout the year at the Imperial Bell and a new showroom opening soon. The new umbrella brand will oversee the various existing NPOs, which already have a reputation in the industry for the quality of its productions. BLEUFEU has more than sixty permanent employees and recruits over 500 contract workers each year, in addition to hundreds of volunteers. Visit BLEUFEU.com for more information.

Links:

Toboggan: official site | facebook | tiktok | instagram
FEQ: official site | tiktok | facebook | youtube | instagram

11.8.2024

Video: Big Moochie Grape – “Yea“

The Paper Route Empire Rappers Throws A Memphis Pool Party In The Sukihana-Starring Video From New Project EAT OR GET ATE 2

Critical Praise:

“It’s hard-working hustler music that never lets up, with a beat that never sleeps. Big Moochie Grape makes soundtracks not just for grinding, but for surviving.” – Pitchfork

“[East Haiti Baby is] an impressive body of work from one of Memphis’s strongest frontrunners.” – HotNewHipHop

The Project:

A “gigantic” force in the Memphis rap community, Big Moochie Grape weaves his street smarts and vibrant personality into his hard-hitting bars. Today, he shares the video for “Yea,” a highlight track from recent project EAT OR GET ATE 2. Over eerie synths and head-nodding drums, Moochie stands on business, confident in his status as the finest in Memphis: “Flooded with VVs, you know I be glistening / Tryna get a hundred M’s, I’m on a mission / Bad slim b*tch, look like Jada Pinkett.” The “Yea” video, directed by 2BrothersFilm, stars Sukihana, who brings her crew to meet up with Moochie and the PRE family at a Memphis pool party. Everyone bobs their heads to the catchy track, whether they’re chilling at the party or on their way to work in the city.

“Yea” appears on Big Moochie Grape’s new project EAT OR GET ATE 2, which earned praise from XXL, The FADER, VIBE, and more. Stacked with street anthems, the project finds Moochie intimidating the competition with his tongue-twisting bars and frightening flexes. Highlight tracks from the project include the triumphant opener “Crip Blue Hundreds,” the hypnotizing heater “Never Come Second,” the Key Glock and Kenny Muney-featuring “Bigg Azz Band,” and the celebratory “Back In The Maybach.” With additional features from Money Man on the cutthroat “No Favors,” as well as Big Scarr on the previously-released “Trap A Lil Harder,” EAT OR GET ATE 2 is available everywhere via Paper Route Empire.

Moochie’s journey to EAT OR GET ATE 2 began earlier this year, releasing the thrilling first-day-out single “Wake Em Up,” and creating a new music video for his 2022 track “Fun,” a collaboration with his mentor Young Dolph (2.4 million views). EAT OR GET ATE 2 follows up Moochie’s November 2023 project, East Haiti Baby: Incarcerated, a deluxe version of his 2022 mixtape that welcomed guest spots from fellow incarcerated rappers like YFN Lucci, Rio Da Yung OG, Bankroll Freddie, and PRE’s own Big Unccc.

With EAT OR GET ATE 2 out now, Big Moochie Grape is hellbent on stepping on necks throughout 2024 and beyond. Stay tuned for much more music from the East Memphis rapper as the year comes to a close.

Watch “Yea”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3Oe6FPK-64

Stream EAT OR GET ATE 2: https://music.empi.re/eatgate2

EAT OR GET ATE 2 Tracklist:

1. Crip Blue Hundreds
2. Never Come Second
3. Manifest ft. Key Glock
4. Bigg Azz Bands ft. Key Glock & Kenny Muney
5. Can’t Stop It
6. Bacc In The Maybach
7. No Favors ft. Money Man
8. Yea
9. Trap A Lil Harder ft. Big Scarr
10. Ice Age
11. TROLLIN’
12. Send Em A Message

Please contact Michelle or Destiny for more info.

Links:

youtube | instagram | spotify

“Yea”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3Oe6FPK-64

EAT OR GET ATE 2: https://music.empi.re/eatgate2

“Crip Blue Hundreds”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8Xb8WZXZqA

“Trap A Lil Harder”: https://music.empi.re/trapalilharder

“TROLLIN”: https://music.empi.re/trollin / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMuREWyrMRM

“Fun” ft. Young Dolph: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDv5pTZXiVg

“Workin”: https://music.empi.re/workinbigmoochie

“Get Money Catch Bodies”: https://youtu.be/ntkoOK6XRRQ

“Spin It Again”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQZyu8KD7WM

“Right Now” ft. Kenny Muney: https://youtu.be/5UUAC2yqPXI

“Breakdance” ft. Key Glock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=Bvg0UxZE4iE

“Acting Up”: https://youtu.be/5JsM49Go7UQ

“East Haiti Baby”: https://youtu.be/q1zKetJatYU

East Haiti Baby: https://music.empi.re/easthaitibaby

“Christopher Wallace”: https://youtu.be/Rx86-gZU9ho

“Uncut & Raw”: https://music.empi.re/uncutrawmoochie / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsF4VukxP3I

“Never Had Sh*t”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8R6QPQnGZXw

“I’m The One”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_hkwDs5y6M

“In Dolph We Trust”: https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=UcH4VAwmDCo

“Non Stop”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeJ4jDbkWTw

“iLLUMINATi Business”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez4LPZxQ-1Y

11.8.2024

Video: JayDon – “Ah! Ah!” ft. 310babii

The Budding R&B Heartthrob Launches His Solo Music Career, Teaming Up With Fellow LA-Native 310babii For A High-Energy Track

The Video:

Already having achieved great success at just 17 years old, JayDon has proven he knows what it takes to be a star. Launching his solo music career after getting his start voice acting in the 2019 live-action ‘The Lion King’ and starring in popular sitcom ‘The Paynes,’ he shares his first single “Ah! Ah!” ft. 310babii. JayDon’s vocals slide over atmospheric synths and aquatic synths on the track, showing off his vocal range and ability while he sings about a girl he’s enamored with: “I already know you want more, so let me cuff it / Rollin’ ‘round on the west side /  Showin’ you off baby too fly / You all in for me, my type / Let ‘em know you’re my little ah ah ah.” 310babii adds a verse, bringing his signature West Coast flow while he raps about a baddie he met on Instagram: “We just met, but off looks I might marry you / She goin’ viral, doin’ numbers like Larry June / Social media money, no Only Fans.” In the video, JayDon takes his girl on a date, embracing the LA vibes at sunset and driving her around town in a vintage Mustang convertible. He later links with 310babii and his crew, breaking out into dance and proving that he can do it all. “Ah! Ah!” is available everywhere via Zoo / mega/gamma.

“Ah! Ah!” is JayDon’s debut as a solo R&B artist. Formerly known as JD McCrary, JayDon has deep roots in LA, captivating audiences as an actor, dancer, and singer. Known for his role as Kenny Payne in ‘The Paynes‘ and for voicing young Simba in the 2019 live-action ‘The Lion King,’ JayDon is just getting started. At only 10 years old, he became the youngest male solo artist to sign with Disney/Hollywood Records, delivering unforgettable vocals on “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King.” Influenced by R&B icons like Usher, Chris Brown, and Bobby Brown, JayDon honors his R&B roots, while cementing himself as an artist for any era. His debut EP, Shine, made waves with the track “Keep In Touch,” which was also featured in Just Dance 2020. JayDon broke onto the scene with performances on NBC’s Little Big Shots and collaborated with Childish Gambino on the iconic album Awaken, My Love!, which they performed together at the 2018 Grammys at the tender age of 9. With viral covers like his rendition of The Jackson 5’s “I Want You Back,” JayDon has quickly earned fans worldwide.

Now embarking on a new chapter in the music space, JayDon is ready to show the world he’s the male R&B/pop star we’ve been waiting for. Stay tuned for more new music from him very soon.

Watch “Ah! Ah!” ft. 310babii: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6F_NlO4xo4

Stream “Ah! Ah!” ft. 310babii: https://themega.lnk.to/AH_AH

Please contact Michelle or Destiny for more info.

Links:

spotify | youtube | tiktok | instagram

“Ah! Ah!” ft. 310babii: https://themega.lnk.to/AH_AH / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6F_NlO4xo4

10.9.2024

PESO PLUMA CONFIRMED AS HEADLINER FOR SUEÑOS MUSIC FESTIVAL 2025

SUEÑOS TO CALL CHICAGO HOME THROUGH 2029 AND ANNOUNCES NEW IMPROVEMENTS AND EXPERIENCES FANS CAN EXPECT IN 2025

FESTIVAL PRESALE OPENS
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH AT 12PM CT

The Announcement:

(Chicago, IL – November 7th, 2024) – The Sueños Music Festival mission has always focused on bringing communities together to celebrate Latin music and culture with a phenomenal audience experience being top of mind. Sueños 2025 promises its return to Grant Park will be better than ever with improved features, such as expanded grounds, a second stage, a new box office and entrance, additional wayfinding and guest services staff, and much more.

In addition to these exciting changes, Sueños announced today that Peso Pluma will return to headline Sueños 2025. After having his 2024 headlining set canceled due to inclement weather, the global star is back on the bill to fulfill his promise to festival-goers. Earlier this year, the award-winning Mexican Regional singer released his acclaimed album Éxodo and worked on several collaborations with Tito Double P, Gabito Ballesteros, Myke Towers, JHAYCO, and more. Additional performing artists will be announced soon.

Along with the announcement of Peso’s headlining performance, Sueños has announced new and improved festival components, promising fans an unforgettable experience. With more space, more amenities, and more música, Sueños 2025 promises to increase the energy tenfold. This year, Sueños has thoughtfully reimagined the amenities and experiences at the Grant Park grounds for guests to enjoy the weekend to the fullest. Some of those changes include:

• • For the first time, the festival has announced they will be expanding the festival grounds, which will include a brand new second stage and dance zone equipped for additional performances, DJ sets, and perreo along with more food vendors, bars, seating, and shade. To ensure fans don’t miss out on a moment of the action, the Sueños spread will include extra live-stream screens throughout the park.
  • New Box Office Hours + New Entrance Flow: 
    Box offices will now open the day before the festival to lessen wait times on festival days.
    VIP & GA+ will have separate entrances to reduce wait times. All entrances will have more lanes and Way-Finding staff to help fans smoothly and quickly navigate entry to the park.
  • The Sueños team is growing; this year there will be more Way-finding Staff, Security, and Guest Service team members to help attendees with information and resources when they need it.
  • Attendees will be able to make the most of their day with more artist meet and greet opportunities, immersive activities, games, y más.

In other exciting news, Sueños Music Festival is proud to call Chicago home through 2029. C3 Presents and La Familia Presenta secured a new 5-year deal with the City of Chicago and the Chicago Park District, which will allow the Sueños team to continue bringing music lovers together in one of the nation’s most vibrant cities. The festival’s commitment to Chicago doesn’t stop when the festival ends; according to a study reported in Crain’s Chicago Business, “The third annual Sueños Music Festival delivered $243.7 million this year into Chicago’s economy, which is up from $181.6 million estimated last year. The festival contributed $2 million to the city and county’s amusement tax revenue, according to another study commissioned by the organizer.” Sueños attendance has also increased in recent years “from 80,000 attendees over the two-day festival to 130,000 after selling out in 2024,” one study said. “This growth is directly attributed to the festival’s popularity and engagement across the world.”

The 2025 Presale will go live on Thursday, November 14th at 12pm CT.

For first access to Sueños 2025 Passes, register for the Presale at:
www.suenosmusicfestival.com.

About:

Sueños 2024 was a year for the books, with fans from Chicago and all corners of the country coming together in Grant Park to enjoy some of Latin music’s most electrifying hitmakers. Headliners like Puerto Rican singer Rauw Alejandro mesmerized the crowd with an entrancingly choreographed set. Boricua rapper Young Miko performed some of the most popular tracks fresh off her debut album. Mexican heavy-hitters like Ivan Cornejo, “La Diabla” hitmaker Xavi, and genre-bending Mexican trio Latin Mafia were hyped by their loyal fans donning tricolor flags in excitement and representation. The weekend saw additional sets from Reggaeton veterans Jowell y Randy, who brought old school perreo and knocked the proverbial house down, rising singer Bad Gyal, and Colombian pop sensation Maluma.

Watch the official Sueños 2024 Aftermovie to relive the best festival moments and get hyped for year four.

Located in the iconic Grant Park, offering spectacular views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline, Sueños Festival (translation: dreams) was created to be an inclusive event with a mission to continue to celebrate and uplift Latin culture and the extraordinary music, people, food, and amazing energy that comes along with it. In addition to an entirely Latin lineup, the festival featured a curated selection of Chicago’s best Latin food, art installations, a Ferris wheel, multiple bars, specialty cocktail lounges, and much more.

Produced by La Familia Presenta and C3 Presents, Sueños has cemented itself as the premier destination for Latin music lovers in Chicago and beyond. Stay tuned for many more announcements about next year’s fest.

Find more information, buy pre-sale tix, and sign up for the 2025 mailing list at
www.suenosmusicfestival.com

Access the Sueños 2025 On-Site Press Application HERE

Watch the official Sueños 2024 Aftermovie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNoq4LR1UzE

View photos and video from Sueños 2024 in this Dropbox.
(Please credit Sueños / @photographer)

Ver este comunicado de prensa en español:
https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?u=02fe00e39ae585db7df9cce5e&id=562becd6df

Contact:

Media Contacts:
suenos@audibletreats.com

Links:

official website | instagram | facebook | twitter

11.8.2024

Video: Finesse2Tymes – “Very Demure” ft. NLE Choppa

The Memphis Native Taps Fellow Tennessean NLE Choppa For A Bold Southern SmashThe Video:

Never holding back when it comes to his music, Finesse2Tymes speaks what’s on his mind. Today, he teams up wit

h his hometown’s own NLE Choppa for the “Very Demure” video. A play on recent social media trends and the remix to last month’s “Demure,” the track finds Finesse and NLE Choppa unleashing their most out-of-pocket thoughts, proving why they could never be very demure: “Flew her first class for some of that a** / She brought a friend for my mans / I hit that b*tch like I’m fresh out the can / She pulled up with her man / I don’t give a f*ck ’bout your man,” spits Finesse. NLE follows up Finesse’s NSFW lyrics with risqué bars of his own: “And she down bad, I could pipe her up / Grabbin’ your hair, get your face out the mattress.”

In the “Very Demure” video, directed by VisionBank, Finesse and NLE Choppa post up in front of a yellow Lamborghini, dripped out in diamonds and designer from head to toe. The Memphis rappers trade NSFW bars, while NLE comes in blazing with a verse of his own and shows off his dance moves.

“Very Demure” arrives ahead of Finesse2Tymes’ upcoming project Art of War, out 11/22. The project arrives amidst a strong year for Finesse, complete with popular singles like “Down Bad” and “Show Dat Work” ft. GloRilla & Rob49. Art of War promises to build upon this momentum and position Finesse for even more rap success in 2025.

Born and raised on the East Side of Memphis, most of Finesse’s young adulthood was surrounded by the walls of a prison cell. His first prison stint happened at 14 and he was in and out of prison until his most recent release. At 21, he started formally making music, forming a collective called Memphis Greatest Underrated with several local artists including Blac Youngsta and Moneybagg Yo. The crew released a self-titled EP in 2019 while Finesse was serving his final stint in prison as the group disbanded. While away, Finesse perfected his craft, writing rhymes and plotting his next moves to ensure this prison sentence will be his last. He found a way to keep track of the major players in the industry who followed his music. Among them was Mob Ties Founder and CEO J Prince Jr., son of legendary Rap-A-Lot kingpin J. Prince, who later signed him. At the top of July 2022, Finesse left prison and boarded a private jet bound for Houston. The start of his new life had finally begun.

He dropped the menacing “Get Even” within the first week of his release later chasing it with “Back End,” showcasing a more sophisticated style that still harbored his gruff delivery. The single later went on to earn him his first career entry on the Billboard Hot 100 and first RIAA-certified gold record. He even mended fences with Moneybagg Yo, surprising fans everywhere with their collaborative “Black Visa” track and informally inaugurating his signing with Bagg’s Breadgang. Finesse released his debut mixtape 90 Days in December 2022 representing his pivotal first 90 days post prison release. He later returned with the deluxe, 90 Days Later. 

With Art of War on the way, Finesse2Tymes is ready to secure his place in rap stardom. Stay tuned for much more from him soon.

Watch “Very Demure” ft. NLE Choppa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chVhRne6-Wg

Stream “Very Demure”: https://finesse2tymes.lnk.to/verydemure

Pre-save Art Of War: https://finesse2tymes.lnk.to/artofwar

Photo Credit: Jimmy Fontaine

Please contact Michelle or Annjie for more info.

Links:

Instagram | YouTube | Spotify | TikTok

“Very Demure”: https://finesse2tymes.lnk.to/verydemure / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chVhRne6-Wg

“Very Demure”: https://finesse2tymes.lnk.to/verydemure

Pre-save Art Of War: https://finesse2tymes.lnk.to/artofwar

11.8.2024

Remix: Finesse2Tymes – “Very Demure” ft. NLE Choppa

The Memphis Native Taps Fellow Tennessean NLE Choppa For A Bold Southern Smash

The Remix:

Carving a lane for himself in the busy Memphis scene, Finesse2Tymes is never one to hold back when it comes to his music. Today, he teams up with his hometown’s own NLE Choppa for “Very Demure,” the remix to last month’s “Demure.” A play on recent social media trends, the track finds Finesse and NLE Choppa unleashing their most out-of-pocket thoughts, proving why they could never be very demure: “Flew her first class for some of that a** / She brought a friend for my mans / I hit that b*tch like I’m fresh out the can / She pulled up with her man / I don’t give a f*ck ’bout your man,” spits Finesse. NLE follows up Finesse’s NSFW lyrics with risqué bars of his own: “And she down bad, I could pipe her up / Grabbin’ your hair, get your face out the mattress.”

“Very Demure” arrives ahead of Finesse2Tymes‘ upcoming project Art of War, out 11/22. The project arrives amidst a strong year for Finesse, complete with popular singles like “Down Bad” and “Show Dat Work” ft. GloRilla & Rob49. Art of War promises to build upon this momentum and position Finesse for even more rap success in 2025.

Born and raised on the East Side of Memphis, most of Finesse’s young adulthood was surrounded by the walls of a prison cell. His first prison stint happened at 14 and he was in and out of prison until his most recent release. At 21, he started formally making music, forming a collective called Memphis Greatest Underrated with several local artists including Blac Youngsta and Moneybagg Yo. The crew released a self-titled EP in 2019 while Finesse was serving his final stint in prison as the group disbanded. While away, Finesse perfected his craft, writing rhymes and plotting his next moves to ensure this prison sentence will be his last. He found a way to keep track of the major players in the industry who followed his music. Among them was Mob Ties Founder and CEO J Prince Jr., son of legendary Rap-A-Lot kingpin J. Prince, who later signed him. At the top of July 2022, Finesse left prison and boarded a private jet bound for Houston. The start of his new life had finally begun.

He dropped the menacing “Get Even” within the first week of his release later chasing it with “Back End,” showcasing a more sophisticated style that still harbored his gruff delivery. The single later went on to earn him his first career entry on the Billboard Hot 100 and first RIAA-certified gold record. He even mended fences with Moneybagg Yo, surprising fans everywhere with their collaborative “Black Visa” track and informally inaugurating his signing with Bagg’s Breadgang. Finesse released his debut mixtape 90 Days in December 2022 representing his pivotal first 90 days post prison release. He later returned with the deluxe, 90 Days Later. 

With Art of War on the way, Finesse2Tymes is ready to secure his place in rap stardom. Stay tuned for much more from him soon.

Stream “Very Demure”: https://finesse2tymes.lnk.to/verydemure

Pre-save Art Of War: https://finesse2tymes.lnk.to/artofwar

Photo Credit: Jimmy Fontaine

Please contact Michelle or Annjie for more info.

Links:

Instagram | YouTube | Spotify | TikTok

“Very Demure”: https://finesse2tymes.lnk.to/verydemure

Pre-save Art Of War: https://finesse2tymes.lnk.to/artofwar

11.8.2024

EP: Yatta Bandz – Acrylic

The Bay Area’s Best Kept Secret Puts His Talents On Full Display On Vulnerable New EP

The EP:

A powerful lyricist and master of heartfelt melodies, Yatta Bandz best expresses his emotions through his music. Today, the Hayward, CA native paints a picture of life as a rising rap star on his new EP, Acrylic.

The eight-track project expands on the deeply personal narratives Yatta has shared in the past, diving into topics like heartbreak, the importance of love, self-growth, and more. He sets the tone for the project on opening track “All I Ask,” a deeply personal track that finds Yatta begging his girl to make up her mind and stop playing games. He continues to fine-tune his art on the glistening “I Will,” where Yatta promises to treat his girl better than the rest. Despite his past confidence, the Bay Area star gets introspective on “Bad Guy,” recognizing his demons and the mistakes he’s made in the past: “Know that I ain’t perfect, but my loyalty is so legit / I’ve been tryna change the way that I live / I just kept it real, that’s all that I did.” As the project comes to a close, Yatta slows things down, showing off his vocal chops over harmonious strings on “Thank You.” On closing track “A L O N E,” Yatta is at his most vulnerable, letting go of the pain and hurt: “I been A L O N E, dear please G.O.D. / Can you talk to me, had it hard but thankful for them lessons that you taught to me / At war with all my demons, you the only one that fought for me.”

Yatta shared his inspiration behind the EP and the project’s title: “The reasoning behind me choosing Acrylic for my EP is because music is a form of art, and acrylics play a big role in not only painting but many things that are created in the art world physically. My form of art with music can’t be seen, but can be heard and still have an impact on someone’s heart as much as physical art can. Acrylics are one of the most versatile substances and I want my music to be the same way, making you feel love, pain, joy, and sadness.”

The road to Acrylic began earlier this Fall with previously-released EP singles “My Mistake” ft. Lil Bean and “Work of Art.” Born in Hayward, an East Bay city south of Oakland and north of Fremont, Yatta Bandz has quietly become one of the most popular rappers to emerge from the Bay Area this decade. The young rapper had a rough childhood, experiencing periods of homelessness during his elementary school years. He found his refuge in music, sharing freestyles to YouTube and building a following big enough to make his debut album a hit. Since releasing his debut project Perfect Storm in 2022, Yatta has generated over 480 million worldwide streams, including on hits like “Don’t Go” (40.3 million Spotify streams, 10 million YouTube views) and “Unseen Scars” (38 million Spotify streams, 6.7 million views on YouTube audio). Last year, Yatta followed up Perfect Storm with the heartfelt TUFF LUV, home to highlights like “Way Out West” and “Polaroid.” A showcase for his sharp songwriting and achingly honest lyrics, TUFF LUV has racked up over 50 million streams to date across platforms.

With 3 million streams per week on his catalog and Acrylic out now, Yatta hopes to become the next Bay Area rapper to blow.

Stream Acrylic: https://music.empi.re/yattaacrylic

Acrylic Tracklist:

1. All I Ask
2. B.A.B.Y.
3. My Mistake ft. Lil Bean
4. Work Of Art
5. I Will
6. Bad Guy
7. Thank You
8. A.L.O.N.E.

Photo credit: Jordan White

Please contact Michelle or T’Keyah for more info.

The Background:

Switching flows like lanes, Yatta Bandz ducks in and out of heart-aching rhymes and magnetic melodies. The Hayward, CA rapper, singer, and artist extracts harmony out of heartbreak, transmuting trials and tribulations into airtight emotionally charged anthems and making a connection by sharing his truth. After piling up millions of streams and views independently, he perfects this soaring and soulful signature style on a series of singles for EMPIRE and more to come.

Links:

instagram | youtube | spotify | tiktok

Acrylic: https://music.empi.re/yattaacrylic

“Work of Art”: https://music.empi.re/yattaart

“My Mistake” ft. Lil Bean: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HU3BXQ2Peaw

“Attached” ft. 3Breezy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHdbiQV7YLk

“Fallin Again” ft. Tatiana Manois: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fm7NCJ8wJL0

TUFF LUV: https://music.empi.re/tuffluv

“Unseen Scars”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=049O1kl-Pb4

“Don’t Go”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JC-10WnX1a8

11.7.2024

Video: DaeMoney – “GAME WINNING SPEECH“

Detroit’s Chosen One Shows Off His Clutch Gene In A Confident New Video From Recent Project The Godson

Critical Praise:

“Collaborations between DaeMoney and Babyface Ray have the kind of consistent excellence you could set your watch to — as long as it’s a Rolex, or better.” – The FADER

“…with his sharp storytelling and lethargic flow, DaeMoney seems likely to secure a spot in hip-hop’s most competitive scene.” – Pitchfork

The Video:

Staking his claim as next-up in Detroit, DaeMoney shoots to win. Today, he keeps the momentum high from recent mixtape The Godson with the “GAME WINNING SPEECH” video. A highlight track from the project, “GAME WINNING SPEECH” finds Dae looking back on his rise to success, likening himself to the come-up stories of sports greats: “On the bench with no playin’ time / Sold out crowds, long lines when I come to town / I elevated on these hatin’ n****s, told me dumb it down.” In the video, Dae stages a post-game speech, rapping amidst photos of NBA legends and even holding the NBA Finals trophy.

“GAME WINNING SPEECH” appears on DaeMoney’s recent mixtape The Godson. Earning praise from VIBE, BET, and more, the mixtape finds Dae returning to his mafioso roots, bringing street lessons and pop culture punchlines in equal measure. Across the 15-track project, DaeMoney layers his signature mix of hard-hitting Michigan drums and opulent synths and infuses each track with an experimental array of sonics ranging from laid-back 90’s Californian rap throwbacks, dark and distorted keys, and sentimental acoustics. Project highlights include the wordplay-heavy “SPONGEBOB & PATRICK,” the Peezy-featuring Midwest banger “ALL MY SONS,” the fast-paced “SUPERSTAR,” and the BabyTron-featuring “SNOTBALL.”The Godson is available everywhere via EMPIRE.

The Godson follows-up Rockstar Lifestyle 2, a mixtape released earlier this year which earned positive notices from The FADER. In contrast to the darker hued Slae Season tapes, Rockstar Lifestyle 2 is more celebratory and aspirational, with brighter beats and a wider complement of guests. LUCKI, Veeze, and Babyface Ray return for guest spots (the latter on local hit “Earned It“), while Dae also welcomes Karrahbooo and BabyTron for fun-loving team-ups.

With The Godson out now, DaeMoney stakes his claim, anointing himself as a kingpin of Detroit’s new generation. Stay tuned for much more.

Watch “GAME WINNING SPEECH”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVMIh3Hm71U

Stream The Godson: https://music.empi.re/thegodson

The Godson Tracklist:

1. THE GODSON
2. SNOTBALL (feat. Babytron)
3. ALL MY SONS (feat. Peezy)
4. FUCK SLAE
5. SPONGEBOB & PATRICK
6. KING OF THE HILL
7. VICE CITY
8. 07 MELLO
9. SAM CALLED ME BILLY (feat. GRS Rally)
10. KURT COBAIN
11. MANIFEST
12. PAINTING
13. CAN’T SLEEP
14. SUPERSTAR
15. GAME WINNING SPEECH

Photo credit: Lestyn Park

Please contact Michelle or Annjie for more info.

The Background:

DaeMoney is one of the most promising artists in a bustling Michigan rap scene. As a member of World Tour Mafia, along with associates Scoob, Milt, Money Miles, and Solid, Dae put an insular spin on the Detroit sound, keeping the hard-hitting drums and slick punchlines, while adding a narcotic flow and incorporating dark sonics to better suit a head-nodding headphones experience. After emerging in the rap scene in 2020 with the first Slae Season tape, produced in full by Detroit sound architect Top$ide, Dae reconnected with his father, and through him, met Babyface Ray, who Dae was surprised to find was his blood uncle. Since then, Dae and Ray have been frequent collaborators, earning praise from The FADER for their “consistent excellence.” Dae’s heady style earned him co-signs from kindred spirits like Veeze and LUCKI, who joined him on his cult hit, “Gta” in 2021. He further burnished his reputation in his city with his Slae Season series of mixtapes, including Slae Season 3, featuring “Who Is That” ft. LUCKI, Veeze & Babyface Ray, which has nearly 10 million streams on Spotify.

Links:

instagram | youtube | spotify | apple

“GAME WINNING SPEECH”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVMIh3Hm71U

The Godson: https://music.empi.re/thegodson

“VICE CITY”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ob81qREjIak

Pre-save The Godson: https://music.empi.re/thegodson

“SNOT BALL” ft. BabyTron: https://music.empi.re/snotball / https://youtu.be/_uJROnpEEeE

“F*CK SLAE”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAwZzoZYD5Q / https://music.empi.re/fuckslae

“King Of The Hill”: https://youtu.be/16o5l4h2shg / https://music.empi.re/kingofthehill

Rockstar Lifestyle 2: https://music.empi.re/rockstarlifestyle2

“EARNED IT” ft. Babyface Ray: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEB4lD8B3yE

“PENT TALK” ft. Karrahbooo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCSMVfIuz-c

“MAFIA & MILITIA” ft. BabyTron: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MbExNfLPJU

“Gta” ft. Veeze & LUCKI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNYGSeZAHmM

11.5.2024

Video: Chitana – “Grateful“

Paper Route Empire’s Chicago Representative Reflects On How Far He’s Come In An Emotive New Video Ahead of His Upcoming Debut Project

The Video:

Proudly representing Chicago for Paper Route Empire, Chitana brings a different flavor to the label’s well-respected roster. Today, the rising rapper shares “Grateful,” a new video single that will appear on his upcoming debut project Explain Through Pain. The single is a heartfelt and melodic rap ballad that finds Chitana reminding himself to be appreciative of every day: “Another 24 I’m blessed / Another 24, yes / Another 24, no stress / I need 24, no less.” In the video, the Windy City rapper heads south to Miami, where he shops in Brickell before heading to a beach club with Key Glock and the Paper Route crew. Even though he’s living the shiny life of a rapper, he hasn’t forgotten about his humble roots, with the video cutting back to clips of Chitana doing everything he can to make a living back home in Chicago.

“Grateful” follows up Chitana’s recent single “My Turn” and is the first glimpse of Explain Through Pain, Chitana’s upcoming debut project and his first release under Paper Route Empire. The rapper is ready to grow his small, but impactful catalog, which includes songs like the Young Dolph collaboration “Love Me” and the romantic “4am.” With Explain Through Pain, the artist delivers on the potential that his mentor saw in him, creating a project that drips with honest emotion and reflects the reality of Chicago life.

Stay tuned for much more from ChiTana and Paper Route Empire in the near future.

Watch “Grateful”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-rAJMpRa0Y

Stream “Grateful”: https://music.empi.re/gratefulchitana

Please contact Michelle or Chris for more info.

Links:

Chitana: instagram | spotify | apple

“Grateful”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-rAJMpRa0Y / https://music.empi.re/gratefulchitana

“My Turn”: https://music.empi.re/myturn

“Love For Me” ft. Young Dolph: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tMrPxhYUPk

Paper Route Empire Presents: Long Live Dolph: https://music.empi.re/longliveyoungdolph

PAPER ROUTE iLLUMINATi: https://music.empi.re/preilluminati

11.1.2024

Maxo Kream Drops New Single “Big Hoe Me,” A Final Taste Before The Release Of Personification, His Next Album, Out November 15th via Persona Money Gang/Stomp Down

Featuring Singles Like “Cracc Era” ft. Tyler, The Creator, Personification Traces the Houston Rapper’s History Through His Evolving Personas

The Texan Rapper Chronicles His Early Years Running Game And The Near-Death Experiences That Left A Lifelong Impression In New Track, “Big Hoe Me”

Critical Praise:

“Every line arrives like deftly paced camerawork, as Maxo constructs a scene worthy of a Scorcese film.” – Rolling Stone

“The secret to keeping every song so effortless and flowing, regardless of subject matter, is in the phrasing. He can boil something as complicated as friends betraying each other down to a simple and clever line.” – Pitchfork

“Maxo Kream is one of the smartest, funniest, rawest rappers out of Houston (or anywhere), a gifted storyteller with a drawl that draws you in and an eye for detail that holds your attention” – Stereogum

“His best songs are stuffed with so many specific names and places that the listener has no choice but to believe what they’re hearing as true. It’s rare for me to believe anything a rapper says these days, but with Maxo it’s different. His vulnerability and clear-sighted perspective when recounting traumatic events leads me to believe Maxo is a reliable narrator” – Passion of the Weiss

“Houston rapper Maxo Kream has been dropping singles lately, and his conversational, melodic style remains addictive each time.” – BrooklynVegan

“His discography deals in-depth with the family struggle. It’s also a reminder for all of us to listen to the whole story. Otherwise, you inevitably miss a crucial piece of the incredibly complex puzzle of his life: poverty, gang culture, his complicated relationship with his parents as an immigrant son.” – NPR

The Announcement:

“Big Hoe Me,” is the latest and final single we can expect from Maxo Kream ahead of the release of his new album Personification. In it, the Texan rapper takes listeners back to when he was 14 years old hustling in the streets under the wing of an older mentor. In the track, the rapper wades through a groovy and intense beat as he recounts discovering his father’s arrest, a near-death experience, and realizing that his mentor wasn’t as tough as he thought. Maxo tells it like it is with lyrics like, “Big hoe me had me doing sh*t he ain’t ever done before / but little did I know my big hoe me was a ho.”

Maxo Kream’s surgical storytelling skills allow the listener to step foot into each verse and join him in unraveling the events that progress throughout the project. Taking a look inward and tracking his evolution from street firebrand to acclaimed lyricist to respected entrepreneur, Personification, drops on November 15th, on all digital platforms and on vinyl, via his own label, Stomp Down. The upcoming album is currently available for pre-save HERE.

His first album since 2021’s Weight of the World, and its 2022 Deluxe Edition, Personification looks back on Maxo’s life and career through the guise of three personas. The first is Trigga Maxo, the blue headband-wearing citizen of the streets that stormed into the rap game with songs like “Cell Boomin” and projects like #MAXO187, melding traditional Houston rap with underground sounds and raw lyricism. Trigga Maxo gives way to Punken–a persona Maxo crafted on the album of the same title, named after his childhood nickname–reflecting Maxo’s elevated narratives and refined fashion sense, as songs like “Grannies” and albums like Brandon Banks established the Houston native as one of the finest storytellers in the rap game. The final persona is Emekwanem, Maxo’s birth name, which retains elements of Punken and Trigga Maxo, but subsumes them into a more mature package. Emekwanem is a business owner and family man, focused on building a lasting legacy and living a cleaner lifestyle. Fans saw glimpses of Emekwanem on songs like “No Then You A Hoe,” a single that pays tribute to Maxo’s father, who passed away earlier this year.

Maxo’s three personas intersect in unexpected ways throughout the album, which features guest appearances from heavy-hitting names in hip-hop. Personification features singles like “Cracc Era,” which features a guest spot and production from Tyler, The Creator. Earlier this year, Maxo teamed with Surf Gang producer Evilgiane for the spritely “Eye Know” and the ethereal “Bang The Bus,”  earning acclaim from Stereogum, Rap Radar, Hits DD, and more. He teamed up with fellow Texan That Mexican OT for “Talkin In Screw,” a syrupy tribute to DJ Screw and the South Texas rap scene. The rest of the album is similarly eclectic, with some sounds that borrow from all eras of Maxo’s career and others that launch the artist into heretofore unseen territory. Stay tuned for many more announcements about Personification before its release in November.

Personification is the follow-up to his 2021  album Weight Of The World, which earned critical acclaim from Pitchfork, NPR, Complex, and many others. The album featured collaborations with heavy hitters including Tyler, The Creator, A$AP Rocky, Don Toliver, and Freddie Gibbs, and was expanded with 2022’s Weight Of The World (Deluxe), adding features from Benny The Butcher, Anderson .Paak, Babyface Ray, and more. Maxo spent 2023 releasing more fiery collaborations, including “Bonecrusher” ft. Key Glock and “Whatchamacallit” ft. Luh Tyler.

Now in better mental and physical shape than ever before–Maxo has lost more than 75 pounds over several months–Maxo is ready to make a statement with his next album.  Stay tuned for much more from Maxo Kream, as he continues to perfect his personas and honor his late father in 2024.

Pre-save Personification HERE

Stream “Big Hoe Me” Here: http://stompdown.lnk.to/bighoeme

Maxo & Tyler (Photo credit: Kevin Moon)

Please contact Michelle or Annjie for more info.

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