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11.02.2016
Dizzy Wright and Demrick Release “Joint” Mixtape – Blaze With Us 💨

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Dizzy Wright and Demrick Release “Joint” Mixtape – Blaze With Us 💨

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Mixtape: Dizzy Wright & Demrick Release Blaze With Us! Mixtape Today

The Two Emcees Roll Up A Collaborative EP Before Hitting the Second Half Of Dizzy’s Still Moving Tour

11.02.16 The Mixtape:

Sharing a love for both hip-hop and marijuana, Las Vegas’ Dizzy Wright and Los Angeles’ Demrick teamed up to release a free, collaborative mixtape, Blaze With Us! Featuring appearances from B-Real, Berner, and Audio Push the 15-track tape is packed with stoner anthems, offering both slow burning jams and hard hitting bangers. Both formidable rappers on their own, the two emcees were excited by the idea of working together. “When Demrick and I started this Blaze With Us project, we had the mindset of recreating the same type of chemistry Method Man and Redman had so we paid homage to their Blackout! album with our cover. We’re not trying to duplicate the music, rather, you’re going to feel the same kind of chemistry they had beween them with me and Demrick. We’re damn near going to sound like a group. Blaze With Us is for active stoners, those who wake and bake and then head to work or school. For those who like to smoke throughout the day to keep the engine running,” Dizzy explained.

Two of the tracks off the mixtape come with visuals. In “Hundreds of Thousands” Demrick and Dizzy cruise in red Jeep, coping with the stresses of eviction and running a business with weed, women, and wings and waffles. The psychedelic video for “Roll My Weed” finds Dizzy and Demrick under police surveillance, hotboxing a Mercedes and sending smoke signals. The two MC’s are about to embark on the second half of their national Still Movin Tour, covering the Midwest and East Coast. They are joined by DJ Hoppa, Audio Push, Mark Battles, and T Dubz.

The nephew of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony‘s Layzie Bone, Dizzy Wright began rapping at just 8 years old. Dizzy Wright released SmokeOut Conversations in April 2012, peaking at #2 on the iTunes Hip-Hop charts. He followed it up with a free mixtape, Free SmokeOut Conversations, which propelled Dizzy Wright to his own national 30-city tour. As the “People’s Choice” member of the XXL Freshman Class of 2013, Dizzy Wright also released his The Golden Age mixtape followed by multiple projects which received wide acclaim, including 2015’s The Growing Process which landed him HotNewHipHop‘s digital cover story. Earlier in 2016, Dizzy Wright released the Wisdom and Good Vibes EP, featuring singles such as “Work a Lil Harder”and “Plotting.” This year, Dizzy also opened for Logic on his sold out The Incredible World Tour. Most recently, Dizzy released the 702 EP.

Born in Spokane to a single mother on welfare, the biracial Demrick found peace in hip-hop. After linking with West Coast legend Kurupt as “Young De,” Demrick found his way into the studio with B-Real of Cypress Hill, earning several features on B-Real’s Smoke ‘N Mirrors. In 2013, Demrick teamed up with B-Real and Xzibit to form the Serial Killers, releasing two projects and gracing the stages of Rock The Bells and Lollapalooza. In 2015, Demrick released his first solo album, Losing Focus, on Madchild’s Battle Axe Records, boasting contributions from Logic, Dizzy Wright, and others.After years of learning the rap game from the likes of Xzibit and B Real, Demrick steps into the spotlight with Collect Call. Featuring soulful, bouncy production from the likes of Scoop Deville, Lavi$h, DJ Hoppa and more, Collect Call is available now on iTunes and Spotify.

Blaze With Us! Tracklist:
1. How Do You Want It (prod. by Scoop Deville)
2. Roll My Weed (prod. by DJ Hoppa)
3. Got It Good (prod. by MLB)
4. Hundreds Of Thousands (prod. by MLB)
5. No Chill ft. Audio Push (prod. MLB)
6. Cookies Or Better ft. Berner (prod. by Scoop Deville)
7. Skit
8. Outside (prod. by MLB)
9. Roll Up (prod. by MLB)
10. New Hippies ft. B Real (prod. by Nizzy)
11. Getting High (DJ Hoppa)
12. Gotta Build (Black Fist)
13. All She Do (prod. by MLB)
14. Daily Basis (Roc N Mayne)
15. Blaze With Us (DJ Hoppa)

Listen to Blaze With Us!: https://soundcloud.com/dizzywright/sets/blaze-with-us/s-uYB7l

Watch “Hundreds of Thousands”: https://youtu.be/yr-ot1kG6eY

Watch “Roll My Weed”: https://youtu.be/cqv25qFYKD0

Buy Tickets to the Still Movin Tour: http://stillmovintour.com/

Please contact Michelle or Dharmic if interested in talking with Dizzy Wright.

Dizzy Wright Background:

Las Vegas, Nevada, Rapper Dizzy Wright began rapping at just 8 years old in the group “DaFuture” with his brother and very close friend; his mother wrote his raps at the time. Dizzy broke through when he was discovered at the Sheikh Music “Rip the Mic” competition in 2010 and signed onto Funk Volume a few months later. In April 2012, Dizzy released his first Funk Volume album, SmokeOut Conversations, peaking at #2 on the iTunes Hip-Hop charts which he followed up with a free mixtape, Free SmokeOut Conversations, which has been downloaded over 200,000 times, and helped propel Dizzy to his own national 30-city tour. In December 2012, Dizzy went on to release the first of four EPs, The First Agreement, which reached as high as #2 on the iTunes Hip-Hop chart. In March of 2013, Dizzy gathered enough votes to be selected as the “People’s Choice” member of the XXL Freshman Class of 2013. Also in 2013, Dizzy released The Golden Age mixtape and followed it up with The Golden Age Tour. In 2014, Dizzy released the State of Mind EP and toured the US with support from Scion AV. Following the momentum, in 2015 he hit the road in support of his sophomore album The Growing Process, which peaked at #3 on iTunes. When 2016 hit, Funk Volume disbanded. No signs of slowing down, Dizzy dropped his Wisdom and Good Vibes EP and opened for Logic’s sold out The Incredible World Tour, while prepping his second release this year, the 702 EP.

Demrick Background:

Rapper Demrick has been closely mentored by three iconic acts in Cypress Hill, Kurupt, and Xzibit. Like that platinum trio of household names, the versatile, independent MC builds his music to last. 2016’s Collect Call rings to make a connection, in showcasing a new level of album-making from an artist with a story, conviction, and a palpable passion to his art.

Marijuana Maven Berner Re-Teams With B-Real For Prohibition 3, Hitting Stores, DSPs, and Dispensaries on November 18th

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Marijuana Maven Berner Re-Teams With B-Real for Prohibition 3, Hitting Stores, DSPs, and Dispensaries on November 18th

The Taylor Gang Rapper and the Cypress Hill Veteran Live a Stoner’s Life on Their Third Joint Mixtape in Three Years

10.27.2016

Critical praise for Berner:

“[Berner’s flow] now rolls off his tongue in a more effortless legato. His lyrics have also deepened in both his attraction to arresting imagery (“I can see my stones glowing in the limousine tint”) to an emotional potency that seems The Jacka-inspired in its multiplicity of meaning” – Pitchfork

The Announcement:

An insanely prolific rapper and successful entrepreneur in the burgeoning marijuana industry, Berner is the Hip Hop world’s number one source. Teaming up for the third time with legendary Cypress Hill rapper and famed marijuana enthusiast B-Real, Berner will release Prohibition 3 on November 18th. Prohibition 3 is an ideal listen for a late-night smoke session or for a windows-down drive down the California coast. While most of the media coverage surrounding the 2016 election centers on the Presidential race, with Prohibition 3, Berner and B-Real draw attention to the question of marijuana legalization. Nine states will have ballot initiatives for marijuana legalization on election day, including California, Arizona, Maine, Massachusetts, and Nevada, which will vote on legalizing recreational pot use, and Arkansas, Florida, North Dakota, and Montana, which will vote on the legality of medical marijuana.

With over 22 solo and collaborative albums under his belt, Berner is one of rap music’s most productive stoners. Prohibition 3 follows up Hempire, which debuted at #4 on the Billboard Hip-Hop Album Charts in March. Hempire is lush and expansive, with twinkling keys, syrupy bass, helium vocal samples, and wavy synths creating a stoner’s paradise for listeners and rappers alike. Berner brings the same level of quality to his music and his business endeavors. The San Francisco serial entrepreneur has built a marijuana empire, creating popular cannabis strain Girl Scout Cookies, launching a new brand of organic herbal beverages called Hemp2O, founding apparel company Cookies SF, and now he’s the partner of what is soon going to be the country’s largest grow house, Reef Industries, based in Las Vegas. Berner takes fans behinds the scenes of his marijuana empire in his Marijuana Mania video series, in which Berner demonstrates his deep knowledge of cannabis horticulture and shares his business knowledge about what’s quickly becoming the country’s next cash crop.

Today, Berner and B-Real share “Vibes,” a lush, laid-back highlight from Prohibition 3. Featuring a guest appearance from Dizzy Wright, “Vibes” finds the three emcees rhyming about their smoking habits, dropping clever couplets and demonstrating their kush expertise. Produced by Cozmo & A-One, “Vibes” is a quality appetizer for Prohibtion 3, demonstrating B-Real and Berner’s chemistry and providing a taste of the album’s expansive production.

Listen to “Vibes” ft. Dizzy Wright: https://soundcloud.com/berner415/berner-b-real-feat-dizzy-wright-vibes-prod-by-cozmo-a-one

Pre-order Prohibition 3: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/prohibition-pt.-3/id1169776757

Purchase Hempire on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/hempire/id1089077452?app=itunes

Listen to Hempire on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/06q0btHM2K6crwzkvhkLi8

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Berner Background:

For almost 10 years, Berner has been hip-hop’s most trusted source. His track record not only in producing marijuana mood music, but also steering the most discerning of smokers to the latest new strains and products in the marijuana industry is unimpeachable. The founder/co-owner of popular apparel company Cookies SF, Berner has used his green power to strengthen his music ties, and he’s dropped a whopping 14 albums to date. During high school, the budding entrepreneur born Gilbert Anthony Mano had begun playing around and battle-rapping for fun. In 2006, he dropped his first mixtape Dirty Sneakers. His first solo album, Weekend at Bernie’s, arrived in 2009, along with four other albums. He’s worked with numerous legends in the game, from Cypress Hill’s B-Real, Project Pat and Tha Jacka to Ty Dolla $ign, DJ Mustard and Chris Brown. This year alone, he will release another three projects: Contraband with Cam’ron, Drought Season 3 with the recently deceased Bay Area legend Tha Jacka and his solo album, Hempire. He boasts 417,000 Instagram followers, who turned out in droves for his sold-out Under the Influence of Music Tour alongside Khalifa, A$AP Rocky, Trinidad Jame$ and Joey Bada$$–and his 4/20 shows in the Bay are one of the highlights of the year.

West Oakland Slick Talker J. Stalin Releases On Behalf of the Streets 2, a Sequel to His 2006 Debut

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Album: J. Stalin – On Behalf of the Streets 2

The Bay Area Veteran Releases The Sequel to His Debut Album, Shares the Hyperlocal Video for “West Oakland N*gga”

10.31.2016

Critical Praise:

“As the owner of Livewire Records, West Oakland rapper J Stalin provides a place for the growth of incredibly creative, meat-and-potatoes Bay Area hip-hop. The label hosts gritty rubbery street music that navigates crack dealing devastation and grounded partying tracks with equal aplomb, with artists that range from Stalin himself to MCs like Shady Nate and Philthy Rich among others.” – SPIN

“J Stalin pushes the envelope by vividly reiterating his Mob Bay Area persona and turmoil of his harsh upbringing.” – XXL

“This is what Stalin does: he takes things–sounds, human beings, grocery stores–and warps them into something extraterrestrial. It’s eerie, but you’re dancing anyway.” – Passion of the Weiss

The Announcement:

Araspy-voiced hustler with slick wordplay and a refined ear for mutated hyphy beats, J. Stalin is one of the Bay Area’s most respected emcees. Ten years after releasing his debut album On Behalf of the Streets, Stalin returns with On Behalf of the Streets 2, premiered by HipHopDX. Produced entirely by Bay Area duo The Mekanix, OBOTS 2 is a worthy sequel to the original, illustrating Stalin’s transformation from a young upstart to an established veteran. Featuring appearances from IAMSU!, K Camp, Nef The Pharaoh, Lil Blood, G-Eazy, Philthy Rich, Slim 400, Rayven Justice, Celly Ru, 4Rax of the Mekanix, Young Doe, G-Stack, Erk Da Jerk and a posthumous appearance from The Jacka, among others, OBOTS 2 is an epic listening experience, effortlessly gliding from style-to-style, never growing stale or repetitive, and featuring some of Stalin’s best bars. Following up last year’s Tears of Joy, On Behalf of the Streets 2 is one of J. Stalin’s strongest full-length efforts yet.

Over the past month, the Livewire CEO treated fans to a variety of quality pre-release singles. Earlier this week, The FADER premiered the G-Eazy– and The Jacka-featuring “Party Jumpin 2,” a sequel to one of Stalin’s best loved songs, a track from the original On Behalf of the Streets. Prior to “Party Jumpin’ 2,” Stalin shared the visual for “Get Me Some,” featuring Nef The Pharaoh and Lil Blood, which drew praise from Passion of the Weiss, who praised the track as “what an alien might make if he tried to approximate a song of celebration.” Last month, Stalin dropped the K Camp-featuring “Could Be Worse” via a HotNewHipHop premiere.

To accompany the album’s release, Stalin shares the visual for “West Oakland N*gga,” which features J. Stalin boasting about his hometown bonafides over a bass-heavy instrumental with bright organ and twinkling keys. Filmed in West Oakland, the video finds Stalin showing off his neighborhood, posting up outside a Tenth Street store with a huge posse, including The Mekanix, grilling some meat, and driving around in a boxframe muscle car. “West Oakland N*gga” and its visual demonstrate many of the strengths of On Behalf of the Streets 2: the subtle inversion of classic Bay Area styles, the specificity of the local references, and Stalin’s eccentric, outsized persona. Released via Livewire Records, On Behalf of the Streets 2 is currently available to buy on iTunes and stream on Spotify.

Buy On Behalf of the Streets 2: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/on-behalf-of-the-streets-2/id1159133994?ls=1?at=1001l3Iq&app=itunes

Listen to On Behalf of the Streets 2: https://soundcloud.com/jstalinlivewire/sets/on-behalf-of-the-streets-2/s-rrrMn

Watch “West Oakland N*gga*: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwkXMMt4pyw

Check out the HipHopDX Premiere: http://hiphopdx.com/singles/id.35500/title.dxclusive-j-stalin-returns-with-on-behalf-of-the-streets-2-10-years-after-original

On Behalf of the Streets 2 Tracklist:

All Tracks produced by The Mekanix

O.B.O.T.S. 2 Intro ft. Neo
Over The Years
All Around Me ft. 4rAx
Rockstar ft. 4rAx
Miss Me Wit’ The B.S. ft. Young Mezzy
Get Me Some ft. Nef the Pharaoh & Lil’ Blood
West Oakland N*gga
Been Havin’ Money ft. Iamsu! & Philthy Rich
Party Jumpin’ 2 ft. The Jacka & G-Eazy
Drunk & Horny ft. Rayven Justice
It Could Be Worse ft. K Camp
Ain’t No Thang ft. Compton AV
Pick A Side ft. Slim 400 & June
Knock On Me
Curbside Service ft. Celly Ru & Stevie Joe
Change ft. 4rAx
Cindafella ft. Young Doe
Do It Right
Rest In Peace
Streets Is Callin’ ft. Erk Da Jerk
Don’t Love You Back ft. Vellione
Shine Again ft. San Quinn & G-Stack

Please contact Michelle or Dharmic if interested in talking with J Stalin.

Links:

official site | twitter | facebook | instagram

On Behalf of the Streets 2: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/on-behalf-of-the-streets-2/id1159133994?ls=1?at=1001l3Iq&app=itunes

“West Oakland N*gga”: https://soundcloud.com/jstalinlivewire/west-oakland-nigga

“Party Jumpin 2” ft. G-Eazy & The Jacka: https://soundcloud.com/jstalinlivewire/party-jumpin-feat-the-jacka-g-eazy/s-rYjj4

“Get Me Some” ft. Nef The Pharaoh & Lil Blood: http://vevo.ly/KisVN2

Pre-order On Behalf of the Streets 2: https://us10.admin.mailchimp.com/campaigns/wizard/neapolitan?id=363853

Tears Of Joy: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/tears-of-joy/id1047568692?uo=4&at=1001l3Iq&app=itunes

SID (Shining In Darkness): https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/s.i.d.-shining-in-darkness/id838606733

“No Way”: https://youtu.be/GPASGczt6yY

“Bye Felicia”: https://youtu.be/MpMAuM_XEgc

“Fuk That” ft. Too $hort: http://youtu.be/Fv3xYaAjxZI

“Stay Strapped”: http://youtu.be/XEQ1FhJaJBk

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10.27.2016
Jalen Santoy Releases New Visual For Sax-Heavy Viral Jam “Foreplay,” Premiered by The FADER

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Jalen Santoy Releases New Visual For Sax-Heavy Viral Jam “Foreplay,” Premiered by The FADER

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Video: Jalen Santoy – “Foreplay” (Produced by Tim Stacks)

With His Charlie Eastern EP Arriving November 18th, the FADER Premieres the Visual for the North Carolina Artist’s Breakout Hit

This video has been taken off YouTube.

10.27.2016

The Video:

A breezy, minimalist summer jam with compelling verses, a beautifully harmonized chorus, and an unforgettable saxophone riff (borrowed from Bobby Hebb‘s 1966 smash “Sunny“), North Carolina rapper Jalen Santoy had a viral hit on his hands when he released “Foreplay,” produced byJordeaux, in March 2015. Over a year and nearly 6 million total streams later, Jalen treats us to the song’s colorful visual, which sketches the story of a good relationship gone bad. “The video is meant to be colorful showing that though, lyrically, there is clear discontent within the relationship, the contrast is what brings it to life,” explains Jalen Santoy. “There will always be conflict in any relationship but allowing people to get involved with your mindset will do nothing but taint the original picture.” Premiered today by the FADER, “Foreplay” is the lead single from Jalen’s upcoming Charlie Eastern EP, which releases on November 18th.

Explains Jalen, “Charlie Eastern represents birth, foundation, and the willingness to show transparency in difficult situations. I lost a close cousin of mine in the process of making this project due to police brutality, a similar story that’s known too well in our culture today. He was part of a rap group founded in Charleston called ‘Charlie Eastern’ In this project I shed light on the different mindsets that innately come about when dealing with the unpredictable struggles of life.”

Boasting a flow as smooth as his singing voice, Jalen Santoy has a gift for making insightful, melodic Hip-Hop. Born in Charleston, South Carolina, Jalen started writing and rapping when he was 15-years-old, but did not release his first song until 2014, at the age of 21. It did not take long for “God” to gain some local traction, eventually catching the ear of North Carolina veteran and former Little Brother member Rapper Big Pooh who hopped on the remix. Following the success of “God,” Jalen appeared on Pooh’s Words Paint Pictures EP, lending a verse to “Kings.” His forthcoming EP, Charlie Eastern, is an ideal introduction to Jalen’s style, packed with sweet melodies and slick verses. Arriving via EMPIRE, Charlie Eastern hits stores November 18th.

Watch “Foreplay”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3Xct9tjHtY

Please contact Michelle or Dharmic if interested in talking with Jalen Santoy.

Jalen Santoy Background

Jalen Santoy Gathers (born August 24, 1993), known as Jalen Santoy, is a rapper, singer, and songwriter from Charlotte, NC. Originally from Charleston, SC, the enriching culture is heavily present in his music. Recording music since the age of 15, Santoy released his first record in 2014 knowing the time was right. His first song to the public, “God,” caught the attention of many bloggers and rappers alike, eventually securing Rapper Big Pooh for the “God” remix, released in December 2014. With Rapper Big Pooh’s presence, “God” gained significant attention and Santoy received widespread recognition. Following his success, Santoy collaborated again with Rapper Big Pooh on “Kings” from the Words Paint Pictures EP which led him to features in XXL, The Source, 2DopeBoyz, and Okayplayer as one of the top artists to watch. In March 2015, Santoy released his single “Foreplay”, which has earned 1.74 million plays on SoundCloud and has gained the support from Respect Mag, DJ Booth, Ashley Outrageous, ThisIs50, Boi-Ida and other various accounts. After the release of “Foreplay”, Santoy dropped his second single, “Off The Glass” in February 2016. The single was produced by Grammy nominated hip-hop producer Daniel Worthy, and the first from his work with the upcoming project, Charlie Eastern.

EMPIRE Background

EMPIRE was founded in 2010 as an artist-friendly, progressive digital distribution company. After early success, and identifying future icons such as Kendrick Lamar, Sage The Gemini, and Rich Homie Quan, EMPIRE was quickly regarded as a tastemaker in the industry and throughout the past five years evolved into a full-fledged record label, distributor and publisher for independent musicians. With the company and roster growing at a breakneck pace, EMPIRE has effectively disrupted a stale business model by bringing its energy, expertise, and acumen to its artists and labels. Given its reputation, EMPIRE works with today’s hottest talent from superstars such as T.I. and red-hot newcomers such as Anderson .Paak. While remaining 100% independent, EMPIRE has also partnered with Atlantic Records for a joint venture, home to breakout star D.R.A.M. and joined forces with Republic Records for the release of Sage The Gemini’s Remember Me album.

EMPIRE | SNDCLD | FCBK | TWTR | INSTGRM

When the 💩 Goes Down: Cypress Hill and Emoji Fame Connect For a New Emoji Set 💀

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Cypress Hill Celebrate Their 25th Anniversary With The Release of Their Own Emojis in Partnership With Emoji Fame

The Legendary California Trio Releases a Set of Over 100 Insane Emojis, Prepares For NYC Concert at Terminal 5

10.27.2016

The Emojis:

25 years ago, the SoCal trio of B-Real, Sen Dog, and DJ Muggs introduced the world to “That Funky Cypress Hill Shit,” releasing their critically acclaimed and hugely successful debut album Cypress Hill. Today, Cypress Hill continues to celebrate their 25th Anniversary with the release of their own set of emojis, created by custom emoji app Emoji Fame. With over 100 emojis to choose from, fans will be able to communicate with each other using the band’s faces, lighters, skulls, low riders, lyrics and more. “Cypress Hill are bonafide legends,” explains Emoji Fame co-founder Gavin Rhodes, “So when we were presented with the opportunity to do set of emojis for them in conjunction with their debut album’s 25th anniversary, we went insane in the membrane. The Emoji Fame team got extra creative with their set; it’s got lowriders, copious weed references, clever text blocks, and of course a huge selection of B-Real, Sen Dog, and DJ Muggs faces and bodies.” The set is now available in the iTunes app store for 99 cents.

Finishing up a year of successful touring, Cypress Hill will bring their “Haunted Hill” show to Terminal 5 in New York tomorrow, October 28th. In addition, the trio announced this summer that they will be releasing a limited-edition, ultra deluxe 25th Anniversary Skull reissue of their classic 1991 debut. The entire set is housed in a unique, hard resin black skull–a faithful, 3-D physical recreation of the group’s 1991 logo–and features a CD with remastered audio, as well as a 100-plus page hardcover book that includes extensive liner notes with input from the group.

Released in 1991 and buoyed by hits such as “How I Could Just Kill a Man” and “The Phuncky Feel One,” Cypress Hill’s self-titled debut sold over 2 million copies. They followed that with the release of Black Sunday, which debuted #1 on Billboard 200 in 1993 and set the record for the biggest sales week for a rap group. With their hit “Insane in the Brain” crossing-over to mainstream, the album sold 3.5 million copies, making Cypress Hill the first rap group to have 2 albums in the top 10 of the Billboard 200 charts at the same time. They went on to release six more albums, which have sold over 18 million copies worldwide.

The emoji set is available now at http://itunes.emojifame.com.

Please contact Michelle, Gavin or Dharmic for more info.

Emoji Fame:

Emoji Fame makes custom emojis from your favorite musicians, celebrities and brands. Emoji Fame has been featured in Complex, Billboard, Noisey, Guitar Player, The Houston Chronicle, SF Weekly, and Bill Simmon’s The Ringer. Unlike other apps, Emoji Fame’s are officially licensed by the artists, which means fans’ in-app purchases help them continue making the art that you love.

Emoji Fame is the ONLY officially licensed emoji app that allows fans to message friends with custom emojis, text, and iOS emojis in the same message. Their clever custom keyboard allows fans to communicate with custom emojis in the way that emojis were meant to be used- as part of their everyday texts and emails.

Mistah F.A.B. Connects with RapGrid & Dope Era Battles for No Mask Battle Competition At Venue Oakland on October 30th

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Mistah F.A.B. Connects with RapGrid & Dope Era Battles for No Mask Battle Competition At Venue Oakland on October 30th

The Oakland Emcee and Battle Rap Champion Joins Forces With Legendary Battler Drect For This Live and Pay-Per-View Event, With a Special Appearance From Marshawn Lynch

10.27.2016

Critical Praise for Mistah F.A.B.

“Mistah F.A.B. is a versatile Oakland MC with a wide-ranging capacity for tone and emotion—traits that have also made him a sharp songwriter for the likes of Too $hort, Snoop Dogg, B.o.B., and Tyga.” – Pitchfork

The Event:

LLong one of the Bay Area’s most respected emcees, Mistah F.A.B. often flexes his skills as a rap battler and a freestyler. On October 30th, F.A.B. will join forces with Dope Era Battles, internet video company Rap Grid, and famed battler Drect, to host No Mask, a heavyweight night of five rap battles, at Venue Oakland. Featuring a guest appearance from Oakland native and former Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch, No Mask boasts appearances from some of the best battle rappers in the Bay Area, including Charlie Clips, TSU Surf, T-Rex, John John Da Don, Daylyt, Arsonal, Serius Jones, B Magic, Cortez, and Mistah F.A.B. himself. Tickets for No Mask are available on Eventbrite, and No Mask will also be available to view via a pay-per-view stream on Rapgrid.com.

Inspired by the death of his mother and the birth of his daughter, and featuring singles such as “Still Feelin’ It,” which pays tribute to Mac Dre, “Survive,” featuring a guest appearance from Kendrick Lamar, Mistah F.A.B. calls his latest album, Son of a Pimp 2, his best work to date. Boasting an impressive guestlist including Kendrick Lamar, Boosie Badazz, Iamsu!, E-40, G-Eazy, Too $hort, Snoop Dogg, 2 Chainz,Jadakiss, Raekwon, Schoolboy Q, Bun B and countless more, Son of a Pimp 2is available to stream on Spotify and buy on iTunes. Throughout his career, Mistah F.A.B. has balanced his music with his role as a pillar in the Oakland community, as he sponsored and organized numerous charitable works. Mistah F.A.B.’s advocacy for human life compelled him to speak out against police brutality in the wake of the deaths of Alton Sterling and Philandro Castile with the incendiary “6 Shots,” which earned praise from The Atlantic and Pitchfork.

Buy Tickets for No Mask: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dope-era-battles-rapgrid-present-no-mask-tickets-28384740523

Watch the Trailer for No Mask: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AivXa_vTxMo&feature=youtu.be

Buy Son of a Pimp 2: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/son-of-a-pimp-pt.-2/id1106027496?app=itunes&ign-mpt=uo%3D4

Mistah F.A.B. Background:

Mistah F.A.B.’s breakout album, 2005’s Son of a Pimp, established the North Oakland emcee as a rising star, and a major factor in a resurgent Bay Area rap scene which would demand national attention from hip-hop’s cultural gatekeepers. A decade later—older, wiser, and more resilient—FAB returns with Son of A Pimp 2, a no-holds-barred, 21-track extravaganza he considers the truest representation of his artistic talent to date. The list of features is sure to raise eyebrows, as is the fact that FAB more than holds his own against some of the rap world’s most celebrated artists from practically every region in the United States. Just as impressive as the tracks themselves is the fact that FAB assembled his all-star roster of talent from his friends list, leveraging the networking he’s been doing for years as a go-to guy for out of town artists visiting the Bay, as well as his solid rep within Oakland.

Faeva Afta Music

FAM (Faeva Afta Music) is an American record label founded by rapper Mistah F.A.B. in 2008. The label is based in Oakland, CA. FAM consists of Mistah F.A.B. and in-house producers Bizness Boi and Ekzakt, along with LT Beats. The label’s releases are currently distributed by EMPIRE.

EMPIRE Background

Following Last Week’s Mixtape Release, Well$ Declares War On the World On His New Remix

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Remix: Well$ – “Us Vs. The World” ft. Angelo Mota & Bankroll Bird (Prod. By Squadron)

The Charlotte Emcee Recruits Fellow Immaculate Taste Artists For the Remix to the The Way I’m Living Makes My Mom Nervous Closer

10.26.2016

Critical praise for Well$:

“The album finds the 19-year-old straddling the line between trunk-rattling southern bounce and the witty 16s of any Freshman spitter.” – The Fader

“A charismatic live performer…the hometown hero is ready to shine whenever the national look is imminent. – Pitchfork

“Well$ uses inspiration from his own heritage as well as popular American culture to develop a sound that is distinctly his own, drawing on southern influences as well as his own African culture.” – Complex

“Charlotte, N.C., may not be the first city to come to mind when thinking of hip hop hotbeds, but thanks to a rising echelon of talent, that’s about to change. Leading that charge is 19-year-old Leroy Shingu, who goes by the name of Well$.” – Huffington Post

“Catching the frenetic electronic beat effortlessly, Well$ proved that he has talent that deserves to go well beyond a local stage.” – Noisey

The Remix:

With an aggressive bark, an excellent ear for beats, and complex lyricism, Well$ is one of North Carolina’s most promising young emcees. A child of Congolese immigrant parents, the struggle between his parents’ African values and Well$’ American lifestyle forms the backbone of his latest album, The Way I’m Living Makes My Mom Nervous, premiered last week by Pigeons & Planes. Today, as a thank you for the positive reception towards the new mixtape, Well$ gifts fans with a remix to TWILMMMN closer “Us vs. The World.” Featuring appearances from fellow Immaculate Taste artist Angelo Mota Charlotte up and comer Bankroll Bird, “Us vs. The World” is an aggressive piano-driven banger and a lyrical showcase for the three emcees, who share their best punchlines over the stuttering snares over the Squadronproduced beat. Premiered by Mass Appeal, “Us vs. The World” (Remix) is the ideal complement to TWILMMMN and a great introductory track for those unfamiliar with Well$ and the North Carolina scene.

“As a thank you to the fans for the response the album has been receiving, I wanted to thank them by dropping the remix of ‘Us vs the World’. ‘Us vs the World’ is exactly what it sounds like: I wanted to show people North Carolina and Immaculate Taste’s mentality. We’re really out here going Jimmy whether or not the world wants to recognize it. Adding Bankroll Bird was an easy choice as he is one of my favorite Charlotte artists. He heard the beat before and was down. I also added my Immaculate Taste teammate Angelo Mota who added that Jersey grit that rounded it out… so play this shit if niggas ain’t respectin’ yo pimpin pimpin.”

The follow-up to 2014’s MTSYD: Revenge of the African Booty Scratcher, The Way I’m Living Makes My Mom Nervous is a more mature effort from Well$, as well as an impressive showcase of the North Carolina scene. With appearances from North Carolina artists such as Sylvan Esso, Deniro Ferrar, Angelo Mota, JK The Ripper, Doms, Alec Lomami, and Sipho the Gift, along with varied production from Metro Boomin, Angelo Mota, Sipho the Gift, Jimmy Kelso and others, TWILMMMN proves that there is no style that Well$ can’t tackle. The musical diversity of these tracks is matched by Well$’ vocal and lyrical prowess, applying his trademark growl and clever wordplay to each song. “With MTSYD: The Revenge of the African Booty Scratcher, I was speaking from the perspective of an African kid living as an American,” explains Well$. “Now, with The Way I’m Living Makes My Mom Nervous, I’m speaking about how my American upbringing clashes with my African values. The way it makes my mom nervous because I chose the opposite path that they had wanted for me.” The Way I’m Living Makes My Mom Nervous is now available to purchase on iTunes and stream on Spotify.

Listen to “Us vs. The World” (Remix) ft. Angelo Mota & Bankroll Bird: https://soundcloud.com/immaculate-taste/us-vs-the-world-ft-angelo-mota-bankroll-bird-remix-1/s-BkZfa

Check Out Mass Appeal’s premiere: http://massappeal.com/premiere-angelo-mota-and-bankroll-bird-join-well-team-for-us-vs-the-world-remix/

Buy The Way I’m Living Makes My Mom Nervous: https://itun.es/us/cwiyfb

Stream The Way I’m Living Makes My Mom Nervous: http://open.spotify.com/album/66S2DkLxUaWaWuuhcyCCoj

Watch a short trailer for the album: https://youtu.be/s5MtwbNhdYg

Please contact Michelle or Dharmic for more info.

Well$ Background:

Like most kids in his native town of Charlotte, North Carolina, Leroy Shingu had a head filled with hip-hop dreams growing up, even trying his hand at freestyling when he was all of nine years old. But a trying background starkly different from the blissful suburban reality of his peers would compel the rapper better known as Well$ to turn that childhood fantasy into a promising career as a rapper. Quietly released in 2012, $ay La V, Well$’ debut EP rose steadily on the Bandcamp charts to peak at number 5 and eventually become the most downloaded album in the Charlotte area. This remarkable ascent as well as the video for the song “State of Ecstasy The Interlude Part 1″ hauled Well$ out of virtual anonymity, and shoved him onto high profile stage performances with artists such as G Eazy, Chris Webby, Johnny Polygon, and one of his idols, Pac Div. His 2014 project, MTSYD: Revenge of the African Booty Scratcher was well-received by fans and critics alike. Well$ released his The Way I’m Living Makes My Mom Nervous project on October 21, 2016.

J. Stalin and G-Eazy Make The Party Jump in this Sequel to a 2006 Stalin Track

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Song: J. Stalin ft. G-Eazy & The Jacka – “Party Jumpin 2” (Produced by The Mekanix)

The FADER Premieres the Latest Single from On Behalf of the Streets 2, A Sequel to Stalin’s Debut Album

10.25.16

Critical Praise:

“J Stalin pushes the envelope by vividly reiterating his Mob Bay Area persona and turmoil of his harsh upbringing.” – XXL

The Video:

Praised by Passion of the Weiss as a “ceaseless stream of mutated hyphy,” J. Stalin is one of the most reliable purveyors of funky street music in the Bay Area. In 2006, Stalin connected with The Jacka for “Party Jumpin‘,” a laid-back dancefloor jam and a highlight from Stalin’s debut album, On Behalf of the Streets. Ten years later, Stalin and The Mekanix reunite for the sequel: “Party Jumpin’ 2,” which features a posthumous hook from The Jacka, and will appear on On Behalf of the Streets 2. Premiered today by The FADER, “Party Jumpin 2” is another soulful jam, with Stalin delivering slick, raspy wordplay, G-Eazy leaning into his lothario persona, and The Jacka providing a smooth anchor for the track in the chorus. The third single from OBOTS 2, “Party Jumpin 2” follows the video for “Get Me Some,” featuring Nef The Pharaoh and Lil Blood, and September’s “West Oakland N*gga.”

The long-awaited sequel to J. Stalin’s 2006 debut album, On Behalf of the Streets 2 is an epic listening experience, effortlessly gliding from style-to-style, never growing stale or repetitive. Produced entirely by The Mekanix, OBOTS 2 features appearances from IAMSU!, K Camp, Nef The Pharaoh, Lil Bood, G-Eazy, Philthy Rich, Slim 400, Rayven Justice, Celly Ru, 4Rax of the Mekanix, Young Doe, G-Stack, Erk Da Jerk and a posthumous appearance from The Jacka, among others. Though the guest appearances and the glistening Mekanix production demand attention, J. Stalin is the main attraction, adding his raspy gravitas and crafting memorable couplets and concepts for every track. Following up last year’s Tears of Joy, On Behalf of the Streets 2, out October 28th, is well worth the decade-long wait and is one of J. Stalin’s strongest full-length efforts yet.

Listen to “Party Jumpin 2”: https://soundcloud.com/jstalinlivewire/party-jumpin-feat-the-jacka-g-eazy/s-rYjj4

Read The FADER’s premiere: http://www.thefader.com/2016/10/24/j-stalin-g-eazy-the-jacka-party-jumpin-premiere

Pre-order On Behalf of the Streets 2: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/on-behalf-of-the-streets-2/id1159133994?ls=1?at=1001l3Iq&app=itunes

Purchase On Behalf of the Streets 1: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/on-behalf-of-the-streets/id310468984

On Behalf of the Streets 2 Tracklist
All Tracks Produced by The Mekanix

O.B.O.T.S. 2 Intro ft. Neo
Over The Years
All Around Me ft. 4rAx
Rockstar ft. 4rAx
Miss Me Wit’ The B.S. ft. Young Mezzy
Get Me Some ft. Nef the Pharaoh & Lil’ Blood
West Oakland Nigga
Been Havin’ Money ft. Iamsu! & Philthy Rich
Party Jumpin’ 2 ft. The Jacka & G-Eazy
Drunk & Horny ft. Rayven Justice
It Could Be Worse ft. K-Camp
Ain’t No Thang ft. Compton AV
Pick A Side ft. Slim 400 & June
Knock On Me
Curbside Service ft. Celly Ru & Stevie Joe
Change ft. 4rAx
Cindafella ft. Young Doe
Do It Right
Rest In Peace
Streets Is Callin’ ft. Erk Da Jerk
Don’t Love You Back ft. Vellione
Shine Again ft. San Quinn & G-Stack

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Please contact Michelle or Dharmic if interested in talking with J Stalin.

Links:

official site | twitter | facebook | instagram

“Party Jumpin 2” ft. G-Eazy & The Jacka: https://soundcloud.com/jstalinlivewire/party-jumpin-feat-the-jacka-g-eazy/s-rYjj4

“Get Me Some” ft. Nef The Pharaoh & Lil Blood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I00A2A_0wTk

“West Oakland N*gga”: https://soundcloud.com/jstalinlivewire/west-oakland-nigga

Pre-order On Behalf of the Streets 2: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/on-behalf-of-the-streets-2/id1159133994?ls=1?at=1001l3Iq&app=itunes

“Going Steady”: http://vevo.ly/FUIEb2

“Can’t Fuck Wit U” ft. Lil June & Jonn Hart: https://youtu.be/2pcXaaIl0Uk

Tears Of Joy: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/tears-of-joy/id1047568692?uo=4&at=1001l3Iq&app=itunes

“Selling Crack”: https://youtu.be/9Qh501OJ3do

“Face Shots”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZZOslVn-J8

“Bye Felicia”: https://youtu.be/MpMAuM_XEgc

On Behalf of the Streets:

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10.24.2016
Chicago Underground Sensation Montana of 300 Shows His Sensitive Side on “Wifin You”

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Chicago Underground Sensation Montana of 300 Shows His Sensitive Side on “Wifin You”

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Video: Montana Of 300 – “Wifin You”

With 3.5 Million Streams on SoundCloud, the Most Popular Track on May’s Fire in the Church Finally Gets a Video

10.24.2016

The Video:

With co-signs from Kanye West and Rick Rubin and millions of fans who run up huge playcounts on his songs and videos, Montana of 300 is one of the most popular independent artists in the rap game. Though Montana’s melodic aptitude ordinarily takes a back seat to his bars and his lyrics, the sensitive “Wifin You” is a showcase for the Chicago rapper’s singing ability. In the video, Montana spends a sensual day with his girlfriend, serenading her while she cooks an omelette and while they take a dip in the rapper’s pool. With 3.5 million plays on SoundCloud and over 5 million aggregate YouTube streams, “Wifin You” is the most popular song from Montana Of 300’s latest album Fire in the Church, a thrilling mixture of the sacred and profane. Released on iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, and in a collectible Bible packaging, Fire in the Church has garnered several million streams on all services.

“I felt like I could possibly be the best rapper that ever rapped,” he told Passion of the Weiss of an early intuition, adding “I got me, I got my brain, and I got God. My lyrics is way more potent than everybody else that’s out right now.”

Hailing from Chicago’s Southside, Montana Of 300 adopted the Rap God alias to represent both his status in the genre and his faith. Earlier this year, Montana Of 300 spoke with Fuse‘s FM TV detailing his experience meeting with Kanye West and Rick Rubin, telling fans to “expect the unexpected.” The passionate emcee has been cementing his place in the game with an impressive stream of original video singles and remix videos which have accumulated more than 200 million YouTube views, building one of hip-hop’s most dedicated fanbases. A knack for dismantling popular industry hits and piercing them with his FGE (Fly Guy Entertainment) flag, Montana Of 300 tackled Desiigner‘s chart-topping “Panda” single with fervor, foregoing Brooklyn-bred wunderkind’s percussive triplet flow in favor of his own machine gun bursts of lyrical genius, which followed a hugely popular remix/mashup of “White Iverson” and “Milly Rock.” Currently planning his next step to take over the game, Montana Of 300 is well on his way to becoming a household name.

Watch “Wifin You”: https://youtu.be/7US1hLqsdmY

Purchase Fire In The Church on iTunes: smarturl.it/Montanaof300-FITC

Stream Fire In The Church:
https://open.spotify.com/album/1MLItjiDpjvAeZC9NeWK87 / https://soundcloud.com/montanaof300fge/sets/montana-of-300-fire-in-the-church

Purchase collector’s edition Rap God Rap Bible and other merch: http://www.montana300.com/

Please contact Michelle or Dharmic if interested in talking with Montana of 300.

Montana of 300 Background:

Montana of 300 is an independent rapper from the Southside of Chicago. Wearing a bandana underneath his rope like/twisted dreads and covered in tattoos, Montana’s YouTube presence has blown up, with his remixes of Dej Loaf’s “Try Me” racking in more than 17 million views and “Chiraq” clocking over 13 million views, to name a few. Often referred to as “Rap God,” Montana of 300 got his start back in 2008 when he named himself after the movie 300, adopting the movie’s underlying motif “No surrender, no retreat” as his own anthem. Montana’s music is spreading fast, keeping the people talking and running to tell the next. Being versatile and dropping hits like “Holy Ghost,” “Ice Cream Truck,” and “All I Ever Wanted,” he shows us that he’s way more than just another Chicago rapper. Montana of 300 has been turning down record deals, saying he’s comfortable with how he’s doing while planning on staying independent. His new album, Fire In The Church, is out now.

Taylor Gang’s J.R. Donato Can’t Figure Out Who to “Trust No More”

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Video: JR Donato – “Trust No More”

The Chicago North-Sider Gives a Glimpse Inside His Studio Life in the Vibe-Premiered Video

10.21.2016

Critical Praise:

“…he uses his voice and flow in unique ways that only someone who’s been writing for close to a decade could pull off” – HotNewHipHop

“The future is looking type bright for J.R.” – Fake Shore Drive

“At 21-years old, the Chi town native J.R. Donato has already accomplished a lot” – GoodMusicAllDay

“Make it count and get in tune with Young Donato” – onSMASH

“J.R. Donato is poised for mainstream success” – Dirty Glove Bastard

The Mixtape:

With a flow as unmistakable as his blonde dreads, J.R. Donato is one of Taylor Gang‘s rising stars. Flashing a rapidfire flow over a shimmering, reverb-drenched electronic instrumental, Donato reflects on the downsides of success on “Trust No More,” a highlight from his Why So Serious? mixtape, released last week. Meditating on lost friends and worrying about rappers who could not handle their success, Donato spits concerned rhymes about his upswing in popularity in the past few years: “Talk big get to feeling theyself/N*ggas burnin’ all their bridges get to killin’ theyself/Block hot, think it’s really gon’ melt/N*ggas tellin’ on each other and it really don’t help.” Though many Donato videos show off his party-hard lifestyle, “Trust No More,” premiered today by Vibe, finds him reflecting in the studio, giving us a glimpse into his creative process. Packed with head-nodding, percussive flows, rhythmic hooks, and clever lyrical couplets, Why So Serious? is a level up for Donato, boasting the strongest bars and song craftsmanship of his career. Featuring guest appearances from Wiz Khalifa, Sosamann, and Levi Carter, Why So Serious?, the proper follow-up to last year’s Fast Money & Freedom, equally appeals to party-starters and to the smokers.

Explains J.R. Donato : “This song is about temporary people and temporary relationships. I had a situation with some family shit, and there were those who supported me, and those who didn’t. I strayed away from the trap sound on ‘Trust No More’ and just made music about my life experiences ’cause I have a lot on my mind sometimes. I thought about all types of stuff I was going through, made a hook, and laid it down.”

A veteran in the rap game at only 22-years-old, J.R. Donato started rapping in his early teens, earning a local hit at age 13 under the name Young JR. During his junior year of high school, Donato supportedTwista on a regional tour and eventually caught the ear of Wiz Khalifa, who featured J.R. on his Cabin Fever 2 mixtape and later signed him to Taylor Gang Entertainment. Since then, Donato made a name for himself as a flow artist, making an appearance on the Billboard Top 10 peaking Khalifa album on the track“Make a Play.” Last month, Donato appeared again with Wiz Khalifa on “Stranger Things,” a loose single that sampled the theme song from the Netflix series Stranger Things, which earned over 1.22 million plays on Soundcloud. Why So Serious is currently available to purchase on iTunes and to download on LiveMixtapes.

Watch “Trust No More”: https://youtu.be/PWHu_56taWE

Check Out Vibe’s premiere:
http://www.vibe.com/2016/10/premiere-j-r-donato-wrestles-with-new-found-fame-on-trust-no-more/

Download Why So Serious? on LiveMixtapes: http://www.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/41309/jr-donato-why-so-serious.html

Why So Serious Tracklist:
1. Back On It (Prod. by AP Kush’d Up X Steve Lean)
2. Cant Tell Me Nothin (Prod. By Mike O)
3. Movie Shit (Prod. By. Sledgren & RMB Justize)
4. The Boat ft. Sosamann (Prod. By Ricky P)
5. Trust No More (Prod. by Amp On The Track)
6. Pull Up ft. Levi Carter (Prod. By Capcom)
7. Let Me Show You (Prod. By Ricky P)
8. Trap Never Closed (Prod. By Ricky P)
9. Rotation ft. Wiz Khalifa (Prod. By Ricky P)

Please contact Michelle or Dharmic for more info.

JR Donato Background:

J.R. Donato’s music can be summed up into three words; conceptual, vivid and thorough. His image, outlook on life and positivity that he brings to the hiphop community is a breathe of fresh air. His passion manifested itself early in the form of songwriting. “I always wrote about things I had been through or seen,” J.R. says. “I still do. Every song is another piece of my life and story.” Before J.R. reached his teenage years, he was already penning lyrics for himself and others. By the time he was 13, Young J.R. had a regional hit single “500 Degrees,” with a live performance presence that was unheard of for a kid who just left his teens. That led to other tracks like “Money On My Mind” and “We Be Rydin,” creating a sizeable buzz for young entertainer. He was popping up on mixtapes and performing at clubs he was too young to even attend.

Charlotte’s Well$ Matures, But Still Makes His Mom Nervous on New Mixtape

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Mixtape: Well$ – The Way I’m Living Makes My Mom Nervous

After Two Years Away From the Scene, Pigeons & Planes Premieres the Mature New Mixtape From the Rising Charlotte Emcee

10.21.2016

Critical praise for Well$:

“The album finds the 19-year-old straddling the line between trunk-rattling southern bounce and the witty 16s of any Freshman spitter.” – The Fader

“A charismatic live performer…the hometown hero is ready to shine whenever the national look is imminent. – Pitchfork

“Catching the frenetic electronic beat effortlessly, Well$ proved that he has talent that deserves to go well beyond a local stage.” – Noisey

The Mixtape:

A critically acclaimed young rapper with an aggressive flow, a unique lyrical voice, and an energetic live show, Well$ is ready to take the next step. Today, Pigeons & Planes premieres The Way I’m Living Makes My Mom Nervous, the sonically adventurous new mixtape from the Immaculate Taste artist. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina to a Congolese immigrant parents, TWILMMMN is a story of the 21-year-old emcee’s maturation, as he grapples with navigating street life while battling the expectations of his family, as well as an impressive representation of the diversity and talent of North Carolina’s music scene. After releasing MTSYD: Revenge of the African Booty Scratcher at only 19-years of age, Well$ took a break from the scene in order to grow into his own as a person and an artist. The Way I’m Living Makes My Mom Nervous is the result of two years of soul-searching and reflection as Well$ reconciles his young and reckless self with the adult he will have to be in the future. On TWILMMMN, Well$ explores how his American attitudes and pursuit of his artistic career clash with his parents’ belief that he needs to pursue a more traditional path and a formal education. With appearances from North Carolina artists such as Sylvan Esso, Deniro Ferrar, Angelo Mota, JK The Ripper, Doms, Alec Lomami, and Sipho the Gift, along with varied production from Metro Boomin, Angelo Mota, Sipho the Gift, Jimmy Kelso and others, TWILMMMN proves that there is no style that Well$ can’t tackle.

Explains Well$: “With MTSYD: The Revenge of the African Booty Scratcher, I was speaking from the perspective of an African kid living as an American. Now, with The Way I’m Living Makes My Mom Nervous, I’m speaking about how my American upbringing clashes with my African values. The way it makes my mom nervous because I chose the opposite path that they had wanted for me. My parents came to America to escape a tyrannical regime. For them, pursuing formal education and a career is the only way a person can make something out of themselves; unless you’re a doctor or a lawyer, you ain’t shit. But I left the house when I was 17 without finishing high school and on bad terms. I chose the path of entrepreneurship. I want to be self-made, to pursue my dreams and do something that I actually love. To keep it 100, I didn’t always make the right choices to achieve it and that’s a lot to worry about for my family. Also I wanted to showcase the talent we have in NC and on Immaculate Taste. On my previous projects I didn’t use a bunch of features but for this project, instead of talking about how dope NC and Immaculate Taste are, I wanted to show people. So just like on MTSYD, I got Alec Lomami to executive produce the project but outside of Metro Boomin’ all the beats and features on The Way I’m Living Makes My Mom Nervous are from either North Carolina or Immaculate Taste artists and producers.”

The tape’s eclecticism and versatility is readily apparent from the project’s previously released singles. Well$ attacks Future-istic trap on the Metro Boomin-produced “Heaven’s Door,” whichBillboard premiered in February, a Cash Money-influenced stomp on the Deniro Ferrar-featuring “’98 Juvie,” and a minimalist Southern-rap snap on “130,” which boasts two versions of a quality music video. Not content with solely rhyming over traditional Hip-Hop styles and instrumentals, Well$ experiments with electronic music in “Young Man,” his FADER-premiered collaboration with Durham electro-folk duo Sylvan Esso. The musical diversity of these tracks is matched by Well$’ vocal and lyrical prowess, applying his trademark growl and clever wordplay to each song. The follow-up to 2014’s MTSYD: Revenge of the African Booty Scratcher, The Way I’m Living Makes My Mom Nervous is now available to purchase on iTunes and stream on Spotify.

Buy The Way I’m Living Makes My Mom Nervous: https://itun.es/us/cwiyfb

Stream The Way I’m Living Makes My Mom Nervous: http://open.spotify.com/album/66S2DkLxUaWaWuuhcyCCoj

Check out the Pigeons & Planes Premiere: http://pigeonsandplanes.com/music/2016/10/wells-the-way-im-living-makes-my-mom-nervous-stream

Watch a short trailer for the album: https://youtu.be/s5MtwbNhdYg

Please contact Michelle or Dharmic for more info.

Well$ Background:

Links:

The Way I’m Living Makes My Mom Nervous: https://itun.es/us/cwiyfb // http://open.spotify.com/album/66S2DkLxUaWaWuuhcyCCoj

“A Sad Dance Song” ft. Lucho: https://soundcloud.com/immaculate-taste/a-sad-dance-song-1

“Young Man” ft. Sylvan Esso: https://soundcloud.com/immaculate-taste/well-young-man-ft-sylvan-esso-prod-by-jimmy-kelso-nick-sanborn

“’98 Juvie” ft. Deniro Farrar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4sJKPBGxLk

“130” (Official Version): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YneUXoS3NZk

“130” (one-take version): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXpk1BwnFew

“Heaven’s Door” ft. Alec Lomami (Prod. by Metro Boomin): https://soundcloud.com/immaculate-taste/well-heavens-door-ft-alec-lomami-prod-by-metroboomin

MTSYD: Revenge of the African Booty Scratcher: http://www.audiomack.com/album/well/mtsyd-the-revenge-of-the-african-booty-scratcher

Bio, pics, and more here: http://www.audibletreats.com/wells/

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Meet the new wunderkind of celestial hip-hop pop” – The Guardian

“Daye Jack has no trouble standing out. His ability to combine complex song structures, vocal melodies, and soulful production gives his music a weight that so many of the artists making the club bangers of the month will never achieve.” – Complex

“Daye Jack is …extremely talented at a young age and swirling together the styles that previously had been so carefully separated, all with a big grin. Whether he’s rapping or doling out sweet melodies, it’s all working” – Huffington Post

The Video:

Daye Jack is many things. Born in Nigeria, raised in Atlanta, and living in Los Angeles, the former Computer Science major makes music that mixes rap, electro, and pop into a unique blend, forging the sound of Hip-Hop’s future. Daye demonstrates his versatile talent in the video for “Deep End,” premiered today by Billboard. Pool party poppin around him, Daye spits his verses percussively, flexing his skills as an MC over the MAG produced beat, before dropping into a delicate falsetto for the chorus, showing off the pop sensibility that inspired esteemed songwriter Max Martin to take Daye under his tutelage. Originally premiered by Zane Lowe on Beats 1 Radio and featured on the most recent episode of Empire, “Deep End” is a standout track from Daye’s second retail EP Surf The Web.

The EP features seven tracks about living a human life in a digital world, including previously-released highlights “Deep End,” the accurately titled “Raw,” played more than 363,000 times on SoundCloud, which features snapping boom-bap drums and “Death of Auto-Tune”-style guitars, and the bassy electro pop-rap banger “Finish Line,” (122,000 plays on SoundCloud). Featuring a guest appearance from Dev09 and production from the likes of Mike Elizondo (50 Cent, Eminem), Klas Ahlund (Robyn, Katy Perry, Madonna), Stefan Graslund (Charli XCX), Kiko Merley (Allan Kingdom) and MAG (Flo Rida’s “My House), Surf the Web is an endlessly replayable, detail-rich effort from one of music’s bright young talents.

Born in Nigeria, Daye Jack moved with his family to Atlanta at the age of six, splitting his time between soccer, computer programming, listening to Outkast, 50 Cent, and Eminem, and singing in choir. After high school, Daye earned a scholarship to NYU, majoring in Computer Science and furthering his musical development by absorbing the works of artists like Chance The Rapper, and deriving creative and collaborative inspiration from his talented classmates. In 2014, Daye released his breakthrough mixtape Hello World, which caught the attention of Max Martin, who signed him to his publishing imprint, and Warner Bros. Records exec and producer Mike Elizondo, who signed him to a record deal.Since releasing his Soul Glitch EP in 2015, Daye has earned praise from outlets such as Billboard, Pitchfork and Pigeons & Planes, collaborated with the likes of Killer Mike, Ariana Grande, and Tori Kelly, and toured packed venues with Lukas Graham and Pell. Surf The Web, the latest step on Daye Jack’s evolutionary ladder, is available for purchase on iTunes and stream on Spotify and Apple Music.

Watch “Deep End”: https://youtu.be/fOF6eN_sjqk

Check out Billboard’s premiere: http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7549763/daye-jack-deep-end-video-premiere

Purchase Surf The Web: http://smarturl.it/stw.preorder

Stream Surf The Web: https://soundcloud.com/dayejack/sets/surftheweb

Please contact Michelle or Dharmic for more info.

Daye Jack Background:

Daye Jack moved with his family from Nigeria to Atlanta at the age of six. In Atlanta, he split his time between playing soccer, slinging computer code, singing in choir, and listening to the likes of Eminem, OutKast, and 50 Cent. After high school, Daye earned a scholarship to NYU, majoring in Computer Science and furthering his musical development by absorbing the works of Chance The Rapper, Joey Bada$$, and Mac Miller and deriving creative inspiration from his talented classmates. In 2014, Daye released his breakthrough mixtape Hello World, which caught the attention of Max Martin, who signed him to his publishing imprint, and Warner Bros. Records exec and producer Mike Elizondo, who signed him to a record deal. Since releasing his Soul Glitch EP in 2015, Daye has earned praise from outlets such as Billboard, Pitchfork and Pigeons & Planes, collaborated with the likes of Killer Mike, Ariana Grande, and Tori Kelly, and toured packed venues with Lukas Graham and Pell. Surf The Web is the latest step on Daye Jack’s evolutionary ladder.

Links:

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

“Deep End”: https://youtu.be/fOF6eN_sjqk

Surf The Web: i Tunes // SoundCloud

“Deep End”: https://soundcloud.com/dayejack/deep-end-1/s-rVxaB

“Raw”: https://soundcloud.com/dayejack/raw-1

“Finish Line”: https://soundcloud.com/dayejack/finish-line-2

“Hands Up” ft. Killer Mike: https://soundcloud.com/dayejack/handsup

Soul Glitch: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/soul-glitch/id1007982194

Hello World: http://indy.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/31162/daye-jack-hello-world.html
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10.20.2016

WBR’s Daye Jack Keeps His Head Above Water While Swimming In The “Deep End”

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WBR’s Daye Jack Keeps His Head Above Water While Swimming In The “Deep End”

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The NYU Drop-Out Drops Video For Standout Single from Surf The Web EP, Premiered by Billboard

10.20.2016

Critical Praise for Daye Jack:

“Daye Jack has been slowly solidifying himself as one of the most unique young voices in hip-hop right now, thanks to a number of fantastic projects that show the true breadth of his impressive versatility.” – Pigeons & Planes

“Daye Jack carries a powerful message”. – Billboard

“If you don’t know Daye Jack (pronounced Die-aye Jack) yet, you will soon.” – Mass Appeal

“Meet the new wunderkind of celestial hip-hop pop” – The Guardian

“Daye Jack has no trouble standing out. His ability to combine complex song structures, vocal melodies, and soulful production gives his music a weight that so many of the artists making the club bangers of the month will never achieve.” – Complex

“Daye Jack is …extremely talented at a young age and swirling together the styles that previously had been so carefully separated, all with a big grin. Whether he’s rapping or doling out sweet melodies, it’s all working” – Huffington Post

The Video:

Daye Jack is many things. Born in Nigeria, raised in Atlanta, and living in Los Angeles, the former Computer Science major makes music that mixes rap, electro, and pop into a unique blend, forging the sound of Hip-Hop’s future. Daye demonstrates his versatile talent in the video for “Deep End,” premiered today by Billboard. Pool party poppin around him, Daye spits his verses percussively, flexing his skills as an MC over the MAG produced beat, before dropping into a delicate falsetto for the chorus, showing off the pop sensibility that inspired esteemed songwriter Max Martin to take Daye under his tutelage. Originally premiered by Zane Lowe on Beats 1 Radio and featured on the most recent episode of Empire, “Deep End” is a standout track from Daye’s second retail EP Surf The Web.

The EP features seven tracks about living a human life in a digital world, including previously-released highlights “Deep End,” the accurately titled “Raw,” played more than 363,000 times on SoundCloud, which features snapping boom-bap drums and “Death of Auto-Tune”-style guitars, and the bassy electro pop-rap banger “Finish Line,” (122,000 plays on SoundCloud). Featuring a guest appearance from Dev09 and production from the likes of Mike Elizondo (50 Cent, Eminem), Klas Ahlund (Robyn, Katy Perry, Madonna), Stefan Graslund (Charli XCX), Kiko Merley (Allan Kingdom) and MAG (Flo Rida’s “My House), Surf the Web is an endlessly replayable, detail-rich effort from one of music’s bright young talents.

Born in Nigeria, Daye Jack moved with his family to Atlanta at the age of six, splitting his time between soccer, computer programming, listening to Outkast, 50 Cent, and Eminem, and singing in choir. After high school, Daye earned a scholarship to NYU, majoring in Computer Science and furthering his musical development by absorbing the works of artists like Chance The Rapper, and deriving creative and collaborative inspiration from his talented classmates. In 2014, Daye released his breakthrough mixtape Hello World, which caught the attention of Max Martin, who signed him to his publishing imprint, and Warner Bros. Records exec and producer Mike Elizondo, who signed him to a record deal.Since releasing his Soul Glitch EP in 2015, Daye has earned praise from outlets such as Billboard, Pitchfork and Pigeons & Planes, collaborated with the likes of Killer Mike, Ariana Grande, and Tori Kelly, and toured packed venues with Lukas Graham and Pell. Surf The Web, the latest step on Daye Jack’s evolutionary ladder, is available for purchase on iTunes and stream on Spotify and Apple Music.

Watch “Deep End”: https://youtu.be/fOF6eN_sjqk

Check out Billboard’s premiere: http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7549763/daye-jack-deep-end-video-premiere

Purchase Surf The Web: http://smarturl.it/stw.preorder

Stream Surf The Web: https://soundcloud.com/dayejack/sets/surftheweb

Please contact Michelle or Dharmic for more info.

Daye Jack Background:

Daye Jack moved with his family from Nigeria to Atlanta at the age of six. In Atlanta, he split his time between playing soccer, slinging computer code, singing in choir, and listening to the likes of Eminem, OutKast, and 50 Cent. After high school, Daye earned a scholarship to NYU, majoring in Computer Science and furthering his musical development by absorbing the works of Chance The Rapper, Joey Bada$$, and Mac Miller and deriving creative inspiration from his talented classmates. In 2014, Daye released his breakthrough mixtape Hello World, which caught the attention of Max Martin, who signed him to his publishing imprint, and Warner Bros. Records exec and producer Mike Elizondo, who signed him to a record deal. Since releasing his Soul Glitch EP in 2015, Daye has earned praise from outlets such as Billboard, Pitchfork and Pigeons & Planes, collaborated with the likes of Killer Mike, Ariana Grande, and Tori Kelly, and toured packed venues with Lukas Graham and Pell. Surf The Web is the latest step on Daye Jack’s evolutionary ladder.

Links:

“Deep End”: https://youtu.be/fOF6eN_sjqk

Surf The Web: i Tunes // SoundCloud

“Deep End”: https://soundcloud.com/dayejack/deep-end-1/s-rVxaB

“Raw”: https://soundcloud.com/dayejack/raw-1

“Finish Line”: https://soundcloud.com/dayejack/finish-line-2

“Hands Up” ft. Killer Mike: https://soundcloud.com/dayejack/handsup

Soul Glitch: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/soul-glitch/id1007982194

Hello World: http://indy.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/31162/daye-jack-hello-world.html

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10.20.2016

Show Banga and IAMSU! Shake Their Dreads in Fun New Visual

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Video: Show Banga ft. IAMSU! – “How We Rock”

The Two High School Classmates and Frequent Collaborators Rock a Bay Area Concert Hall in the XXL-Premiered ShowTime 2 Visual

10.20.2016

The Video:

A leader in the new wave of Bay Area talent, San Francisco’s Show Banga is a charismatic personality and an expert party-starter. The most popular track on Show Banga’s ShowTime 2 with 872,000 SoundCloud plays, “How We Rock“ is an IASMU!-featuring function banger and an infectious lifestyle boast. Channeling the manic energy of their fans at a Bay Area concert, Banga and Su dance around the East Bay in the new visual for the track, shaking their dreads and going dumb in an abandoned industrial park. Premiered today by XXL, “How We Rock” is the fourth high quality visual from ShowTime 2, following the recent East Bay Express premiere of “Bonafide Hustla,” the wild,HipHopDX-premiered visual for “Steez 101,” and the motivational “$howtime,” which earned a premiere from XXL.

Explains Show Banga: “This record is an anthem not just for me & Su but for everybody that has a clique they rep hard for. On this record, we wanted to make something that would go off in the clubs and would make u wanna play it on repeat over & over. I think we did it. The video was filmed at IAMSUMMER back in my hometown San Francisco. Playing a hometown show was crazy – we were 3 blocks from my neighborhood and it was dope seeing my name on bright lights outside The Warfield. I don’t know too many artists who get to do that, and the show was sold out. I really wanted to get that Bay, fun, hyphy vibe for the video. Something that everybody from all ages could enjoy.”

A fixture on the Bay Area scene with deep relationships with members of the HBK Crew, Show Banga learned many of his hustling bonafides from his father Show Time. A respected entrepreneur who played a vital role in supporting local Bay Area street rap throughout the ‘90s and ‘00s, Show Time was a major role model for Banga and the inspiration for his latest album. Featuring guest spots from Sage The Gemini, Kool John, and Lil Yee, along with four features from IAMSU!, and production from IAMSU!, Juneonnabeat, Nikeyboy, Young Page and others, Show Time 2 proves Show Banga has the charisma and talent to break out of the Bay and burst onto the national scene. Show Time 2, a true Bay Area affair, is currently available for purchase.

Watch “How We Rock” ft. IAMSU!: https://youtu.be/o-i3O4Fwz4Y

Check Out XXL’s premiere: http://www.xxlmag.com/video/2016/10/show-banga-iamsu-how-we-rock-video/

Buy Show Time 2: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/show-time-2/id1135652231

Please contact Michelle or Dharmic for more info.

Show Banga Background:

Show Banga received his moniker from his father, nicknamed ShowTime, a hustler who opened up several independent music stores in the Bay Area and started Hunid Racks, a successful energy drink company that peaked in popularity during the Hyphy era in the Bay. Show Banga follows in his father’s footsteps, dedicating his life to getting money in any way possible. After getting kicked out of his mother’s house when she found a gun in his bedroom, Show Banga went to live with his father in Vallejo. In Vallejo, he attended Pinole Valley High School where he met many of the original members of HBK, eventually forming the Go Gettaz with IAMSU! and P-Lo, which gained a sizable local following before disbanding in 2011. Since then, Show Banga has earned success as a solo artist while still frequently collaborating with HBK artists such as IAMSU!, Kool John, and Sage The Gemini. Last year, the Fillmore rapper released his EMPIRE debut Mayor 4 Life, which DJ Booth called a “bridge between the Bay Area’s more gritty, street sound and it’s more polished, mainstream hip-hop.” Show Banga’s next album, Show Time 2, officially releases on August 12th and is currently available for pre-order.

Links:
official site | twitter | facebook | youtube | soundcloud

“How We Rock” ft. Iamsu!: https://youtu.be/o-i3O4Fwz4Y // https://soundcloud.com/showbanga/how-we-rock-showbanga-featuring-iamsu

“Bonafide Hustla”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgdJSy1dSCU

“Steez 101”: https://youtu.be/B3nZPCHB3ZI

“$howtime”: https://youtu.be/pQvmlHXzjjg

Show Time 2: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/show-time-2/id1135652231

“Can’t Stand Me”: https://soundcloud.com/showbanga/cant-stand-me-feat-kool-john/

“I Been That” ft. Sage The Gemini: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csf8zny0z_I

“Aww Shit” ft. P-Lo, Sage The Gemini: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1759EKyZs3Y

Mayor 4 Life: https://soundcloud.com/showbanga/sets/show-banga-mayor4life

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Philthy Rich Makes Motivation Music for Anyone Making Money On Latest Single From Hood Rich 4, Premiered By Mass Appeal

10.21.2016

Critical Praise for Philthy Rich

“With a decade-long career, ties to his region’s old guard, and a clever affection for delivery surrounded by repetitive earworm hooks, Philthy’s grown from a Mac Dre-affiliate into a venerable heavyweight of the Yay Area revival sound.” – Mass Appeal

“A veteran in the Bay Area rap scene, Philthy Rich built a reputation as the Bay Area’s Gucci Mane because of his drug-fueled, yet down-to-earth, rhymes, his prolific output, and his relationships with the best street rappers and producers.” – HipHopDX

“The Oakland native has been working hard lately and been dropping some fire music.” – XXL

The Announcement:

A notoriously hard worker from East Oakland’s Seminary neighborhood, who came to prominence around the same time as trap music did, it’s clear to anyone familiar with Philthy Rich that he has “Money In The Trap.” His latest single off the upcoming Hood Rich 4, premiered today by Mass Appeal, is an affirmation of that fact. Philthy employs his trademark laid back delivery to let us know just how he earned his wealth and what he has spent it on over the Zaytoven produced trap banger. Always networking, Philthy is joined by some of the realest rappers from across the country: Los Angeles’ Casey Veggies, Chicago’s Rockie Fresh, and D.C.’s Fat Trel.

With trap gaining mainstream popularity, the trap originators have opened up the meaning of the word to be more inclusive. “This is motivation music for anyone doing their 9-5, legitimately trapping, or anyone making money. Trapping has transcended its original definition of selling drugs to meaning making money anyhow, anywhere, period. You could be working at McDonalds, trapping. You could be throwing newspapers at people’s doorsteps at 6 in the morning, trapping. You could be a nurse. At the end of the day, you’re making money too,” Philthy explained. “Money In The Trap” follows up the video for “Fuck I Look Like” ft. Kash Doll, which premiered on The FADER earlier this week. Hood Rich 4 also features appearances by Soulja Boy, Jim Jones, Birdman, B.o.B, G. Herbo, Shy Glizzy, Young Dolph, Sauce Walka, and Sosamann.

This album is the culmination of a busy year for Philthy. In July, XXL premiered, “59 To 79” a piano-laden trap banger featuring G Herbo. “59 to 79” followed the Zaytoven-produced cut “Numbers” and the remix to “Broke Boy,” which features a long guest list of buzzing artists. Earlier, Complex premiered “Barely Know My Name” which features Lil B, Mistah F.A.B., Mozzy and Celly Ru. In the lead up to January’s Real N*ggas Back in $tyle, the first in a series of three albums with the same title, Philthy Rich shared a series of singles starting withthe IAMSU-assisted money-making anthem “Make A Living,” which gained more than one million Soundcloud streams. Philthy Rich’s latest solo project, SemCity MoneyMan 4, available for streaming on Soundcloud and for purchase on iTunes.

Listen to “Money In The Trap”: https://soundcloud.com/philthyrichfod5900/money-in-the-trap-feat-rockie-fresh-casey-veggies-fat-trel/s-IjXF0

Check out the Mass Appeal premiere: http://massappeal.com/premiere-philthy-rich-rockie-fresh-casey-veggies-and-fat-trel-are-stacking-money-in-the-trap-with-zaytoven/

Pre-order Hood Rich 4: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/hood-rich-4/id1157160910?app=itunes&ign-mpt=uo%3D4

Please contact Michelle or Dharmic for more info

Philthy Rich Background

Philthy Rich, born and raised in East Oakland’s notorious Seminary neighborhood, has earned his place as “The Bay Area’s Gucci Mane” from his raw and honest lyricism, having a great ear for new talent, untiring work ethic and wide network of collaborators. Releasing well over 40 solo and collaborative mixtapes and albums over the past 8 years, Philthy’s grizzly street tales have strengthened his influence in The Bay Area and beyond, and with over 2 million SoundCloud streams, a spot at #5 on Billboard’s Heatseekers chart, and collaborations with artists such as Rick Ross, Kevin Gates, Gucci Mane, 2 Chainz and many more his incredible track record only continues to grow.

“Money In The Trap”: https://soundcloud.com/philthyrichfod5900/money-in-the-trap-feat-rockie-fresh-casey-veggies-fat-trel/s-IjXF0

“Fuck I Look Like”: https://youtu.be/Pbs_a-FdHHo

“Buss Down” Remix ft. Birdman: https://soundcloud.com/philthyrichfod5900/buss-down-remixfeat-birdman

“Tryna Keep Up” ft. Shy Glizzy: https://soundcloud.com/philthyrichfod5900/tryna-keep-up-feat-shy-glizzy

American Greed: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/american-greed/id1129418284

“59 To 79” ft. G Herbo on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/59-to-79-feat.-g-herbo-single/id1132695089?uo=4&at=1001l3Iq&ct=888915251263&app=itunes

“Broke Boy” (Remix) ft. 600Breezy, Kush Hall, Ca$h Out & Troy Ave: https://soundcloud.com/philthyrichfod5900/broke-boy-remix-feat-kash-doll-cah-out-troy-ave-600breezy

“Barely Know My Name” ft. Lil B, Mozzy, Mistah F.A.B. & Celly Ru: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMKKLpMyzNc

“Numbers” ft. Skeme & Sauce Walka: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqTi2pd_4uM

“Piss Codeine (Remix)” ft. Kevin Gates, Young Dolph & Icewear Vezzo: https://soundcloud.com/philthyrichfod5900/piss-codeine-remix-feat-kevin-gates-young-dolph-icewear-vezzo

“Feeling Rich Today” ft. Mozzy and Sauce Twinz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onfHo_kOs_g

“Way Before” ft. Mozzy & Band Gang (prod. by Zaytoven): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WF8MOzzKFEs

“Piss Codeine” (prod. by Zaytoven): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stUKHnSPBAo

“Broke Boy” ft. Young Dolph: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGm5j0JcjBc

Real N*ggas Back in $tyle: https://open.spotify.com/album/3ey9gQFgxbhwF0PIvrwRyY

“Statue of Liberty” ft. E-40, Nef The Pharaoh & Ezale: https://soundcloud.com/philthyrichfod5900/statue-of-liberty-feat-e-40-nef-the-pharaoh-ezale/s-uHY0O

“King Jack” ft. Freeway & Paul Wall: https://soundcloud.com/philthyrichfod5900/king-jack-feat-freeway-paul-wall

“Buss Down” ft. Young Scooter: https://youtu.be/OEzQqILvLss

“Make A Living”: ft. Iamsu!: https://youtu.be/azdf4-3tYHk

Bio, photos, and streams available here: http://www.audibletreats.com/philthy-rich

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10.20.2016

Philthy Rich, Casey Veggies, Rockie Fresh, and Fat Trel Get Their “Money In The Trap”

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Philthy Rich, Casey Veggies, Rockie Fresh, and Fat Trel Get Their “Money In The Trap”

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Song: Philthy Rich – “Money In The Trap”

Philthy Rich Makes Motivation Music for Anyone Making Money On Latest Single From Hood Rich 4, Premiered By Mass Appeal

10.21.2016

Critical Praise for Philthy Rich

“The Oakland native has been working hard lately and been dropping some fire music.” – XXL

The Announcement:

Listen to “Money In The Trap”: https://soundcloud.com/philthyrichfod5900/money-in-the-trap-feat-rockie-fresh-casey-veggies-fat-trel/s-IjXF0

Check out the Mass Appeal premiere: http://massappeal.com/premiere-philthy-rich-rockie-fresh-casey-veggies-and-fat-trel-are-stacking-money-in-the-trap-with-zaytoven/

Pre-order Hood Rich 4: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/hood-rich-4/id1157160910?app=itunes&ign-mpt=uo%3D4

Please contact Michelle or Dharmic for more info

Philthy Rich Background

“Money In The Trap”: https://soundcloud.com/philthyrichfod5900/money-in-the-trap-feat-rockie-fresh-casey-veggies-fat-trel/s-IjXF0

“Fuck I Look Like”: https://youtu.be/Pbs_a-FdHHo

“Buss Down” Remix ft. Birdman: https://soundcloud.com/philthyrichfod5900/buss-down-remixfeat-birdman

“Tryna Keep Up” ft. Shy Glizzy: https://soundcloud.com/philthyrichfod5900/tryna-keep-up-feat-shy-glizzy

American Greed: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/american-greed/id1129418284

“59 To 79” ft. G Herbo on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/59-to-79-feat.-g-herbo-single/id1132695089?uo=4&at=1001l3Iq&ct=888915251263&app=itunes

“Broke Boy” (Remix) ft. 600Breezy, Kush Hall, Ca$h Out & Troy Ave: https://soundcloud.com/philthyrichfod5900/broke-boy-remix-feat-kash-doll-cah-out-troy-ave-600breezy

“Barely Know My Name” ft. Lil B, Mozzy, Mistah F.A.B. & Celly Ru: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMKKLpMyzNc

“Numbers” ft. Skeme & Sauce Walka: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqTi2pd_4uM

“Piss Codeine (Remix)” ft. Kevin Gates, Young Dolph & Icewear Vezzo: https://soundcloud.com/philthyrichfod5900/piss-codeine-remix-feat-kevin-gates-young-dolph-icewear-vezzo

“Feeling Rich Today” ft. Mozzy and Sauce Twinz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onfHo_kOs_g

“Way Before” ft. Mozzy & Band Gang (prod. by Zaytoven): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WF8MOzzKFEs

“Piss Codeine” (prod. by Zaytoven): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stUKHnSPBAo

“Broke Boy” ft. Young Dolph: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGm5j0JcjBc

Real N*ggas Back in $tyle: https://open.spotify.com/album/3ey9gQFgxbhwF0PIvrwRyY

“Statue of Liberty” ft. E-40, Nef The Pharaoh & Ezale: https://soundcloud.com/philthyrichfod5900/statue-of-liberty-feat-e-40-nef-the-pharaoh-ezale/s-uHY0O

“King Jack” ft. Freeway & Paul Wall: https://soundcloud.com/philthyrichfod5900/king-jack-feat-freeway-paul-wall

“Buss Down” ft. Young Scooter: https://youtu.be/OEzQqILvLss

“Make A Living”: ft. Iamsu!: https://youtu.be/azdf4-3tYHk

Bio, photos, and streams available here: http://www.audibletreats.com/philthy-rich

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10.19.2016

Memphis’ Jon Waltz Returns with “Riot,” Premiered by Zane Lowe and the FADER

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Memphis’ Jon Waltz Returns with “Riot,” Premiered by Zane Lowe and the FADER

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Song: Jon Waltz – “Riot”

After Seven Months of Musical Silence, The Memphis Artist Returns With a “Gutsy Song About Growing Up”

10.19.2016

Critical Praise for Jon Waltz

“At 19 years old, Jon Waltz puts the typical college sophomore/aspiring rapper to shame” – Pigeons & Planes

“(Jon Waltz) is pushing culture and social issues in a way that young people can relate to” – Sway’s Universe

“Waltz has drawn comparisons to Drake for his ability to craft hooks and seamlessly weave between rapping and singing, as well as his introspection, but with the world his tight lyricism paints and his recurring character Alyss (Waltz’s Sherane), comparisons to Kendrick Lamar should also be fair game.” – Complex

The Song:

Singer/rapper Jon Waltz is an artist who exists outside of the hype cycle, avoiding the industry pressure to release as much music as possible, only dropping new music when it meets his high standards. Blessed with equally impressive ability as a singer and a rapper, Jon Waltz’ distinctive style won him a legion of devoted fans all over the country. Premiered today by Zane Lowe’s Beats 1 radio show and the FADER, Waltz returns with “Riot,” his first new release in seven months. An inventive track with a unique song structure, “Riot” features a brilliant chorus, several infectious bridges, and poignant lyrics. As Jon describes, “It’s about who I was five years go versus who I am today. The main message is in the hook, where I say, ‘Hope someone sees and puts me out / instead they start a riot,’ describes how people can act out because they want help and don’t know how to ask for it. It’s misinterpreted as a call for more people to act out instead of lend a helping hand.” Produced with impressive warmth by Eric Lynch, Jack Dine, and RNDYSVGE, their soft keys, thumping drums, loping bass, and organ flourishes provide a compelling backdrop for 21-year-old artist’s homespun and relatable storytelling. “Riot” is Jon Waltz’ second single of 2016 following February’s “Justified,” which racked up 1.23 million plays on SoundCloud.

Born and raised in Memphis, TN, Jon Waltz first demonstrated his talent in 2014, when he released Alyss, his debut EP. Documenting a 19-year-old mind fighting back against depression and disloyalty, Alyss received critical acclaim from publications such as Pigeons & Planes and Complex, who compared the artist to both Drake and Kendrick Lamar, and prompted LA Weekly’s Jeff Weiss to claim that “if [Jon] keeps it up, he could be one of the few artists that actually figure it all out.” With these accolades and cosigns from Jaden Smith and Lyor Cohen under his belt, “Riot” marks the first step towards Waltz’ next career move: his first full-length, due Spring of 2017.

Listen to “Riot”: https://soundcloud.com/jonwaltz/riot

Check out the FADER’s premiere: http://www.thefader.com/2016/10/18/jon-waltz-riot-stream

Please contact Michelle or Dharmic for more info.

Jon Waltz Background:

Stoic faces, downers, and the digital glow of phone addicts encircled Memphis artist Jon Waltz as a teen, his city’s violent undertow threatening to drag him under. Armed with nothing but USB bedroom mics and a storyteller’s pen, he holed up to stay afloat, soon revealing his gifts for the first time with 2014’s Alyss. His debut EP documented a then-19-year-old mind fighting back against depression and disloyalty. Acclaimed by coveted publications (HotNewHipHop, Complex, RESPECT, Pigeons & Planes), unfiltered, and just 25 minutes long, Alyss signaled the arrival of a multidimensional perspective sorely missed both within and beyond Tennessee’s borders. It didn’t take long for industry titans to notice what was brewing down south; public cosigns from the likes of Lyor Cohen and Jaden Smith soon followed. Collective buzz had Jon positioned to blow. “Riot” is poised to push Jon past the tipping point. Politically charged and infused with old school soul, Jon’s finest work to date kicks open the doors to his first-ever full-length, White Fun, the result of two years of laborious tinkering. Jon’s sound mirrors deep-rooted conflict. He spins a story scored by the bluegrass of yesterday one moment and industrial futurism the next, moving through time to discover the ups and downs of life for kids who don’t fit in.

Links:

“Riot”: https://soundcloud.com/jonwaltz/riot

“Justified: https://soundcloud.com/jonwaltz/justified

“Anna”: https://soundcloud.com/jonwaltz/anna

Alyss: https://soundcloud.com/jonwaltz/sets/alyss-ep

“Bang”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtQqZuIGKIY

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10.17.2016

Oakland’s Realest Philthy Rich Announces New Album, Drops Video for Lead Single “Fuck I Look Like”

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Oakland’s Realest Philthy Rich Announces New Album, Drops Video for Lead Single “Fuck I Look Like”

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East Oakland Veteran Philthy Rich Announces Hood Rich 4, Out Later This Fall

Celebrating the 10 Year Anniversary of Philthy’s Debut Album, Hood Rich 1, He Enlists Everyone From Birdman, Jim Jones, Young Dolph, and More

10.17.2016

Critical Praise for Philthy Rich

“The Oakland native has been working hard lately and been dropping some fire music.” – XXL

The Announcement:

Oakland’s Philthy Rich is a slick-talking emcee with a tireless work ethic, whose street cred coming from East Oakland’s notorious Seminary neighborhood and status as a seasoned veteran in the Bay Area Hip-Hop scene have earned him the reputation as one of the realest rappers in the Bay. Today, Philthy is announcing his upcoming album, Hood Rich 4. Filled front to back with street ready trap bangers, the album is a nuanced take on making it out the hood, showing both his successes and his struggles. Ever the networker, Philthy hooked up with some of rap’s biggest names from all over the country on the project, including Soulja Boy, Jim Jones, Birdman, B.o.B, G. Herbo, Casey Veggies, Shy Glizzy, Young Dolph, Kash Doll, Sauce Walka, and Sosamann and producers Zaytoven and Shawty Fresh,among others.

Today, The FADER premieres “Fuck I Look Like,” the brash first video single from Hood Rich 4. Featuring a defiant hook and first verse from Detroit’s Kash Doll, “Fuck I Look Like” is an anthem, with a stuttering bounce and skittering synths. “When you elevate yourself to a certain level your companion has to be on the same level or higher,” explains Philthy Rich to The FADER. “The fuck I look like with someone who isn’t on my level. If I go out to the club, I’m gonna try with try with the baddest bitch there. I tapped Kash Doll for this song because she has possesses that raw combo of raunchiness and sexiness and she’s appealing to a man’s eye.”

This album is the culmination of a busy year for Philthy. He teamed with Maybach Music Group’s Yowdato release American Greed, a full-length project with appearances from Jim Jones, J Stalin, and more. In July, XXL premiered, “59 To 79” a piano-laden trap banger featuring G Herbo. “59 to 79” followed the Zaytoven-produced cut “Numbers” and the remix to “Broke Boy,” which features a long guest list of buzzing artists. Earlier, Complex premiered “Barely Know My Name” which features Lil B, MistahF.A.B., Mozzy and Celly Ru. In the lead up to January’s Real N*ggas Back in $tyle, the first in a series of three albums with the same title, Philthy Rich shared a series of singles starting withthe IAMSU-assisted money-making anthem “Make A Living,” which gained more than one million Soundcloud streams. Philthy Rich’s latest solo project, SemCity MoneyMan 4, available for streaming onSoundcloud and for purchase on iTunes.

Watch “Fuck I Look Like”: https://youtu.be/Pbs_a-FdHHo

Check out The FADER’s premiere: http://www.thefader.com/2016/10/14/philthy-rich-kash-doll-fuck-i-look-like

Pre-order Hood Rich 4: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/hood-rich-4/id1157160910?app=itunes&ign-mpt=uo%3D4

Please contact Michelle or Dharmic for more info

Philthy Rich Background

“Fuck I Look Like”: https://youtu.be/Pbs_a-FdHHo

“Buss Down” Remix ft. Birdman: https://soundcloud.com/philthyrichfod5900/buss-down-remixfeat-birdman

“Tryna Keep Up” ft. Shy Glizzy: https://soundcloud.com/philthyrichfod5900/tryna-keep-up-feat-shy-glizzy

American Greed: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/american-greed/id1129418284

“59 To 79” ft. G Herbo on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/59-to-79-feat.-g-herbo-single/id1132695089?uo=4&at=1001l3Iq&ct=888915251263&app=itunes

“Broke Boy” (Remix) ft. 600Breezy, Kush Hall, Ca$h Out & Troy Ave: https://soundcloud.com/philthyrichfod5900/broke-boy-remix-feat-kash-doll-cah-out-troy-ave-600breezy

“Barely Know My Name” ft. Lil B, Mozzy, Mistah F.A.B. & Celly Ru: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMKKLpMyzNc

“Numbers” ft. Skeme & Sauce Walka: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqTi2pd_4uM

“Piss Codeine (Remix)” ft. Kevin Gates, Young Dolph & Icewear Vezzo: https://soundcloud.com/philthyrichfod5900/piss-codeine-remix-feat-kevin-gates-young-dolph-icewear-vezzo

“Feeling Rich Today” ft. Mozzy and Sauce Twinz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onfHo_kOs_g

“Way Before” ft. Mozzy & Band Gang (prod. by Zaytoven): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WF8MOzzKFEs

“Piss Codeine” (prod. by Zaytoven): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stUKHnSPBAo

“Broke Boy” ft. Young Dolph: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGm5j0JcjBc

Real N*ggas Back in $tyle: https://open.spotify.com/album/3ey9gQFgxbhwF0PIvrwRyY

“Statue of Liberty” ft. E-40, Nef The Pharaoh & Ezale: https://soundcloud.com/philthyrichfod5900/statue-of-liberty-feat-e-40-nef-the-pharaoh-ezale/s-uHY0O

“King Jack” ft. Freeway & Paul Wall: https://soundcloud.com/philthyrichfod5900/king-jack-feat-freeway-paul-wall

“Buss Down” ft. Young Scooter: https://youtu.be/OEzQqILvLss

“Make A Living”: ft. Iamsu!: https://youtu.be/azdf4-3tYHk

Bio, photos, and streams available here: http://www.audibletreats.com/philthy-rich

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10.17.2016

Ralo Reflects on His Struggles, Takes “Showers in the Dark”

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Ralo Reflects on His Struggles, Takes “Showers in the Dark”

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Song: Ralo – “Showers in the Dark”

The Atlanta Emcee and #Famerican Head Honcho Shines a Spotlight on a Highlight from Diary of the Streets II

10.14.2016

The Song:

Equal parts aggressive and reflective, helium-voiced emcee Ralo brings us a cerebral yet energetic brand of Atlanta street music. Revisiting a standout track from August’s Diary of the Streets II, Ralo releases “Shadows in the Dark,” a confessional rumination with melodic flow and dramatic trap production. Though Ralo spent many of his formative years in and out of prison, he worked hard to get his life together. “Showers in the Dark” is an affecting portrayal of Ralo’s daily struggle to stay out of the sway of the streets. “When they do that dirty shit to you,” Ralo says on the song’s intro, “You go in the shower and wash that shit out.”

In August 2016, Ralo released the Birdman-hosted Diary of the Streets II, an accomplished album stocked with trap bangers with a strong melodic element and personal and introspective lyrics. A well-respected figure in Atlanta’s streets, Ralo recruited several high profile guest rappers for popular summer singles, including the Future-featuring, Southside-produced banger “My Brothers,” which Noiseypremiered alongside a Q&A, “Survivor,” a solemn video single featuring Young Scooter, the heartfelt Shy Glizzy-featuring “Dear Your Honor,” and the Complex-premiered “Flexing on Purpose,” a monstrous, lurching turn-up banger featuring Lil Uzi Vert, Young Thug, and 21 Savage. Though that level of star power would dwarf a lesser artist, Ralo rises to the occasion, shining with his trademark charisma. The founder of a gang turned community organization and movement called “Famerican,” Ralo’s main goal is to make the rap game more positive and civil. “I want to have a good influence on the community and raise some awareness,” explains Ralo. “I want us to stop fighting against each other”

Listen to “Showers in the Dark”: https://soundcloud.com/ralofamerica/6-showers-in-the-dark

Purchase or Stream Diary of the Streets II: iTunes // SoundCloud

Watch Chapter 9 of Ralo’s video diary, “Ambition”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WFv7w8jC1A

Please contact Michelle or Dharmic if interested in talking with Ralo.

Ralo Background

Ralo’s’ music is a combination of ingenuity and power. He has worked with signed acts such as Future, Shawty Lo, Young Thug, and Young Scooter. This experience has given Ralo the opportunity to prove to his fans that he has what it takes to surpass some of the more popular mainstream and independent artists out today. His new project, Diary of the Streets 2, hosted by Birdman, comes out on August 30th.

Links:

“Showers in the Dark”: https://soundcloud.com/ralofamerica/6-showers-in-the-dark

“This One For”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OL1SphpzTXU

“Survivor”: https://youtu.be/cdFuDtnSeno

Diary of the Streets II: iTunes // SoundCloud

“Wish Me the Best”: https://youtu.be/Ak6-K-MhJxs

“Letter to Birdman”: https://youtu.be/5diB4Ns-qCE

“My Brothers” ft. Future: https://soundcloud.com/ralofamerica/my-brothers-feat-future/

“Dear Your Honor” ft. Shy Glizzy: https://soundcloud.com/ralofamerica/dear-your-honor-ft-shy-glizzy-prod-dj-plugg/

“Flexing On Purpose” ft. Young Thug, Lil Uzi Vert and 21 Savage: https://soundcloud.com/ralofamerica/flexin-on-purpose-ft-lil-uzi-vert-young-thug-21-savage/

“Bad Habits” ft. Shy Glizzy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJHk91Qrcdc

“Can’t Lie” ft. Future: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UG8Jb0XkgDI

Diary of the Streets: http://www.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/34182/ralo-diary-of-the-streets.html

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10.14.2016

Maxo Kream Stops Trapping For A Second To Take A “Smoke Break”

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Maxo Kream Stops Trapping For A Second To Take A “Smoke Break”

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Houston’s Maxo Kream Smokes Up In Video For Standout Track Off Persona Tape

10.14.2016

Critical Praise for Maxo Kream:

“Over the last couple years, Maxo Kream has established himself as one of Houston’s most exciting young rappers by way of being one of Houston’s least traditionally minded artists.” – Noisey

“Going off Maxo’s last few tracks, The Persona Tape should live up to the expectations set by last year’s excellent MAXO 187.” – HotNewHipHop

“A sinister and visceral portrait of Houston street life.” – Pitchfork

The Video:

One of the freshest voices coming out of Houston right now, Maxo Kream makes dark trap music anchored by his oversized personality. In his latest video he takes a “Smoke Break,” relaxing on the couch with his homies and partying on a boat with a group of beautiful women. Maxo rolls up tight verses that showcase multiple flows over the halting piano sample drives the Chuck Inglish produced beat. This is not Maxo and Chuck’s only collaboration: Maxo was featured on “Running Man,” the first Cool Kidssong in five years. “Smoke Break” is a standout track from Maxo’s Persona Tape, released via LiveMixtapes earlier this summer, and follows up the videos for “Out the Front Door” and “G3“. Maxo Kream is currently in the midst of his first national tour, opening for Danny Brown on 40 dates over the span of three months. Danny Brown’s label mate ZelooperZ is also opening on the tour. Buy ticketshere.

Picking up where he left off with #Maxo187, Maxo Kream returns with equal grit on the Persona Tape. Featuring appearances from fellow Houston rapper Paul Wall and Atlanta rappers Playboi Carti, Key!,and Rich the Kid, the tape finds Maxo Kream exploring the intricacies of his public profile and how he is perceived.“Your persona is how you carry yourself,” says Maxo Kream to Complex in their premiere for the Friday-inspired “Big Worm” video. “It tells people everything about who you are, so it’s more important than a social security number. This tape is everything I’m about. Persona shit.” Prior to the tape, Maxo Kream released “Big Worm,” in which he synthesizes the sounds of Southwest Houston with the sound of South London as he repurposes the classic Grime beat from Wiley‘s “Morgue,” earning co-signs from Skepta and Wiley, and garnering over 435,000 Soundcloud plays in the process. “Spike Lee,” featuring verses Playboy Carti and Rich The Kid and production from Chuck Inglish, finds Maxo and friends turning up over the booming, horn-filled production with rhymes about their lifestyles filled with women, money, and lean.

Watch “Smoke Break”: https://youtu.be/TGlRtHg1cyg

Stream Persona Tape on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/maxo-kream/sets/persona-tape

Persona Tape Tracklist:
1. Choppas (prod. Wlderness)
2. Karo (prod. Wlderness)
3. Hit Mane (prod. Pe$o Diddy)
4. Big Worm (prod. Ryan ESL)
5. Smash (ft. Paul Wall) (prod. Ryan ESL)
6. G3 (prod. Tommy Kruise)
7. Comin Dine (prod. Chuck Inglish)
8. Out The Front Door (ft. KEY!) (prod. Wolfe de Mchls)
9. Smoke Break (prod. Chuck Inglish)
10. Talkin Shit (ft. D Flowers) (prod. Wlderness)
11. Shop (prod. Ryan ESL)
12. Spike Lee (ft. Rich the Kid & Playboi Carti) (prod. Chuck Inglish)
13. None of Yall (prod. Slug Christ)

Tour Dates with Danny Brown Tickets:

Oct 14   Observatory North Park – San Diego, CA
Oct 15   The Fonda Theatre – Los Angeles, CA
Oct 16   Observatory – Santa Ana, CA
Oct 16   Galaxy Theatre – Santa Ana, CA
Oct 17   Crescent Ballroom – Phoenix, AZ
Oct 18   Sunshine Theatre – Albuquerque, NM
Oct 20   Warehouse Live – Houston, TX
Oct 21   South Side Music Hall – Dallas, TX
Oct 23   Emo’s Austin – Austin, TX
Oct 25   Republic New Orleans   New Orleans, LA
Oct 26   Exit/In   Nashville, TN
Oct 27   Masquerade – Atlanta, GA
Oct 28   The Underground – Charlotte, NC
Oct 29   Cat’s Cradle – Carrboro, NC
Oct 30   The Orange Peel – Asheville, NC
Nov 01   The Fillmore Sliver Springs – Silver Spring, MD
Nov 02   Mr. Smalls Theatre – Millvale, PA
Nov 03   Town Ballroom – Buffalo, NY
Nov 04   Phoenix Concert Theatre – Toronto, Canada
Nov 05   The Grog Shop – Cleveland, OH

Please contact Michelle or Dharmic if interested in talking with Maxo Kream.

Maxo Kream Background:

Upon meeting him, gangsta rapper isn’t the impression that most would get from buzzing Houston emcee, Maxo Kream, age 25. He has a surprisingly goofy and playful demeanor, often cracking self-aware jokes and displaying a smile with showcases either his gold grin or his trademark gap in the upper row of this teeth. But, make no mistake, Maxo’s backstory is a tale consisting of crime and death that would catch the attention of the most jaded followers of gangsta/trap rap.

Inspired by his college trip to SXSW and the fact that other street cliques throughout Houston such as FDAB (founded by late rapper T.O.Y, a childhood friend and Crip associate of Maxo) and MashMode (which has now resulted in the buzzing careers of Houston rap duo, The Sauce Twinz) were transitioning into music as a form of expression, Maxo and his younger cousin Lyndon (rap moniker Lyndo C), jumped into music. Maxo Kream’s sophomore project, #Maxo187 garnered attention with its unrelenting lyricism and exceptional production. With big name features and unmatched confidence, Maxo intends to show that he can compete with any emcee in the game.

Links:

official site | twitter | instagram | soundcloud | spotify

“Smoke Break”: https://youtu.be/TGlRtHg1cyg

“Out The Front Door”: https://youtu.be/CKaIVwXhwig

“G3”: https://youtu.be/6HYpO4d5tuU

The Persona Tape: http://www.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/39867/maxo-kream-the-persona-tape.html

“Big Worm”: https://soundcloud.com/maxo-kream/big-worm // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Cus2UvzlvU&feature=youtu.be

“Spike Lee” ft. Playboi Carti and Rich the Kid: https://soundcloud.com/maxo-kream/spike-lee-ft-playboi-carti-rich-the-kid-prod-chuck-inglish/

#MAXO187 (Chopped Not Slopped by Slim K): http://www.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/34024/maxo-kream-maxo-187.html

“Cell Boomin”: https://soundcloud.com/maxo-kream/cell-boomin-ft-father // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feFKeFMUS60

#MAXO187: https://soundcloud.com/maxo-kream/sets/maxo-187

“Clientele”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1rMjJUk80s

Bio, pictures, and streams available here: http://www.audibletreats.com/maxo-kream

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10.14.2016

J.R. Donato is a Joker and a Smoker on Why So Serious?

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Mixtape: J.R. Donato – Why So Serious?

Taylor Gang’s Chicago Representative is on His “Movie Shit” on His Hard-Hitting New Album, Featuring Appearances from Wiz Khalifa, Sosamann and Levi Carter

10.14.2016

Critical Praise:

“…he uses his voice and flow in unique ways that only someone who’s been writing for close to a decade could pull off” – HotNewHipHop

“The future is looking type bright for J.R.” – Fake Shore Drive

“At 21-years old, the Chi town native J.R. Donato has already accomplished a lot” – GoodMusicAllDay

“Make it count and get in tune with Young Donato” – onSMASH

“J.R. Donato is poised for mainstream success” – Dirty Glove Bastard

The Mixtape:

With a radio hit by middle school, a cosign from Twista by high school, and a record deal with Taylor Gang by age 20, J.R. Donato has accomplished more in his 22 years than most do in a lifetime. Today, Donato adds to his considerable list of accomplishments with the release of Why So Serious?, his latest project out via LiveMixtapes. Inspired by Heath Ledger’s portrayal of The Joker in The Dark Knight, J.R. Donato shares The Joker’s ability to live on the edge and laugh in the face of adversity. Packed with head-nodding, percussive flows, rhythmic hooks, and clever lyrical couplets, Who So Serious? is a level up for Donato, boasting the strongest bars and song craftsmanship of his career. Featuring guest appearances from Wiz Khalifa, Sosamann, and Levi Carter, Why So Serious?, the proper follow-up to last year’s Fast Money & Freedom, equally appeals to party-starters and to the smokers.

“I love the The Dark Knight with Heath Ledger,” explains J.R. Donato. “The Joker is a very serious guy, but at the end of the day, the way he lives is on the edge: we could be here today, gone tomorrow. Why be serious? Just have fun doing whatever you want to do. I might tell a serious story but at the end of day, I want people to vibe out and have fun. Life should be fun. Everything will fall into place. I got this mentality from dealing with serious things going on with my family. I have uncles who were in the Feds and we stressed, we cried about them being there but they’re coming home soon and we’ll be able to be together again. Life experiences in general made me have this mentality. A lot of times I’m hard on myself but at the end of the day, you shouldn’t focus on things you can’t control, for real, for real. I ain’t gon’ say I do that all the time, but it’s better to think bout positive things than negative things. Keep a positive mind-state.”

Last month, J.R. Donato shared “Trap Never Closed,” a dramatic, drill-tinged single and video premiered by Dirty Glove Bastard, which was an ideal appetizer for Why So Serious? The mixtape also follows two standout loose singles from J.R., including the Fake Shore Drive–premiered loose video “All That I Need,” filmed at Chicago’s Fat Tiger Workshop, and the HipHopDX-debuted “Not For None, which dropped in May and featured the rapper flowing around Inception-horns and spiraling sine waves, finding colorful new ways to boast about his lifestyle. Born and raised on North Chicago, Illinois, J.R. Donato started rapping in his early teens and eventually caught the ear of Wiz Khalifa, who featured J.R. on hisCabin Fever 2 mixtape and later signed him to Taylor Gang Entertainment. Donato also contributed a standout verse to Wiz Khalifa‘s “Make a Play,” featured on the Billboard Top 10 peaking Khalifa album. His second release through Taylor Gang, Why So Serious? will convince the non-believers that J.R. Donato is one to be taken seriously.

Why So Serious Tracklist:

1. Back On It (Prod. by AP Kush’d Up X Steve Lean)
2. Cant Tell Me Nothin (Prod. By Mike O)
3. Movie Shit (Prod. By. Sledgren & RMB Justize)
4. The Boat ft. Sosamann (Prod. By Ricky P)
5. Trust No More (Prod. by Amp On The Track)
6. Pull Up ft. Levi Carter (Prod. By Capcom)
7. Let Me Show You (Prod. By Ricky P)
8. Trap Never Closed (Prod. By Ricky P)
9. Rotation ft. Wiz Khalifa (Prod. By Ricky P)

Download Why So Serious?: http://www.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/41309/jr-donato-why-so-serious.html

Please contact Michelle or Dharmic if interested in speaking with J.R. Donato.

JR Donato Background:

Links:

Why So Serious?: http://www.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/41309/jr-donato-why-so-serious.html

“Trap Never Closed”: Y ouTube // SoundCloud

“All That I Need”: https://youtu.be/YCq12tPx_k4

“Not for None”: http://www.vevo.com/watch/jr-donato-1/Not-for-None/USUYG1100756

“Make It Count”: http://vevo.ly/9sCsmY

Wiz Khalifa – “Outsiders” (J.R. Donato Remix): https://soundcloud.com/jrdonato/wiz-khalifa-outsiders-jr-donato-remix

Vlog: https://youtu.be/VmTfASJYacw

“Don’t Go Nowhere”: https://youtu.be/t52cRJebCEI

Fast Money & Freedom: http://www.datpiff.com/JR-Donato-Fast-Money-Freedom-mixtape.735001.html

“Mad At Me”: https://soundcloud.com/jrdonato/mad-at-me

“Life So Sweet”: http://www.vevo.com/watch/USUYG1080291

“Make It Count”: https://soundcloud.com/jrdonato/make-it-count-ft-cody-blankz/

“I Suppose”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7q2wlT7PxmQ / https://soundcloud.com/jrdonato/i-suppose

“Gotta Get It”: https://soundcloud.com/jrdonato/gotta-get-it-ft-laboo

“Some More”: https://soundcloud.com/jrdonato/some-more

“Gimme That”: https://soundcloud.com/jrdonato/gimme-that-prod-ricky-p

“How It Feel” (ft. Iamsu!): https://soundcloud.com/jrdonato/how-it-feel-ft-iamsu

North Pole: http://www.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/30934/jr-donato-north-pole.html

Bio, press photos: http://audibletreats.com/jr-donato

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10.13.2016

Scotty ATL Displays His Easygoing Charm in the Oregon-Filmed, Karen Civil-Premiered “So High” Video

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Scotty ATL Displays His Easygoing Charm in the Oregon-Filmed, Karen Civil-Premiered “So High” Video

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Scotty ATL Displays His Easygoing Charm in the Oregon-Filmed, Karen Civil-Premiered New Video

10.13.2016

Critical Praise for Scotty ATL:

“Scotty ATL has been consistently dropping solid music for quite some time now, and it doesn’t look like he’s planning to stop anytime soon.” – Complex

“Scotty ATL is the ultimate blue-collar rapper that you don’t have to try and relate to—it just comes natural.” – Mass Appeal

The Video:

Many rappers talk about realness, but few are as effortlessly authentic as Scotty ATL. The lead single from Scotty’s Daily Bread album, “So High” is a lighthearted smoker’s anthem, with Scotty rocking a sing-song flow over music box chimes, aided by an impossibly infectious chorus from Jay Dot Rain. Today,Karen Civil premiered a candy-colored visual for the track, featuring Scotty rocking his Roddy White jersey, dancing atop an artistic food truck, and posting up in Eugene, Oregon with some scantily-clad lady friends. Produced by KE On the Track, “So High” represents a necessary bright spot on Scotty’s often heavy Daily Bread, an album rooted in tragedy and triumph, focusing on Scotty’s personal growth and lessons learned.

“So High” follows “Kno That U Will,” a Tino-produced, Kissie Lee-featuring highlight from Daily Breadwith a visual premiered last week by HipHopDX, and the FADER-premiered “Bye Bye,” in which Scotty enlists Ty Dolla $ign to mourn lost loved ones. Informed by grief and great loss, including a stretch in March when Scotty lost four close friends in four weeks, Daily Bread follows in a noble tradition of rap classics like UGK’s Ridin Dirty and songs like Pete Rock & CL Smooth’s “T.R.O.Y.” or 2Pac’s “Keep Ya Head Up,” exploring the excesses and the consequences of a rapper’s life.With features from Ty Dolla $ign, Jaydot Rain, and Kissie Lee, and production from DJ Burn One, KE On the Track, JayeLL, and Cory Mo, among others, Daily Bread is the result of a career’s worth of grinding, and it stands as one of the rapper’s most accomplished efforts.

Scotty will be performing a Daily Bread Unplugged event with a live band on November 4th at Smith’s Olde Bar. Tickets are available here.

Daily Bread Tracklist:

Stupid Rich (Prod by Cory Mo)
Tha Ruler (Prod by CAL – i)
Destined
Cant be Life (Prod by JayeLL)
M.Y.O.B (Prod by KE On the Track)
So HIGH Feat. Jay Dot Rain (Prod by KE On the Track)
Kno That U Will Feat. Kissie Lee (Prod by Tino)
M.Y.O.B (Prod by KE On the Track)
Tom Sawya (Prod by 8 Track)
The Journey (Prod by Chris Prythm)
Bye Bye Feat. Ty $
Amen (Prod by DJ Burn One)

Watch “So High” ft. Jaydot Rain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_w0_wZFv8gM

Check out the Karen Civil premiere: http://karencivil.com/2016/10/13/premiere-scotty-atl-gets-so-high-with-jay-dot-rain/

Buy Daily Bread: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/daily-bread/id1153817214&app=itunes

Stream Daily Bread: https://open.spotify.com/album/3ZxmMZI95nmHW02JXp21SM

Please email Michelle or Dharmic if interested in speaking with Scotty ATL.

Scotty ATL Background:

Everything about Scotty ATL is definitively southern. From the way he positions his ‘A’ hat atop his head down to the flip-flop and socks on his feet, he’s an authentic offspring of the culture that has raised him. Hailing from the city’s eastside, Scotty ATL is the funk and soul of Outkast mixed with the political and social-consciousness of Goodie Mob, but from a perspective all his own. An utterly independent spirit with a distinct drawl and vernacular, his name embodies his persona. Scotty ATL is all things Atlanta, yet his movement is worldwide, which is neither by coincidence nor chance.

A hustler since the womb, Scotty ATL formed his own label Cool Club, an ode to his style and attitude upon entering the business of entertainment. The street-smart rapper then began effectively building his brick-by-brick campaign putting in countless hours and money to expand his presence. As a result, he released a succession of popular mixtapes starting with the debut of 2011’s Summer Dreams hosted by DJ Burn One, which ignited a cult-like following. He released other successful projects such as In The Meantime, The Jiffy Cornbread Experience, F.A.I.T.H (Forever Atlanta In The Heart), In The Meantime 2 and SPAGHETTI Junction, all of which spawned notable singles. In 2014, he joined forces with Grammy-nominated artist B.o.B’s No Genre imprint and embarked on a nation-wide tour billed the Cool Club Tour. The following year he was featured on the remix to Curren$y’s “Cloud IX” and followed that up with the instant classic The Cooligan, a 16-track composition hosted by DJ Scream and DJ Mike Mars. The pivotal mixtape featured collaborations with Curren$y, CyHi The Prynce, 8Ball, Devin The Dude, and B.O.B, with production credits going to KE On The Track, DJ Burn One, and Drumma Boy.

Links:

“So High” ft. Jaydot Rain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_w0_wZFv8gM

“Kno That U Will”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ipbc3XOOkE

“Bye Bye” ft. Ty Dolla $ign: https://soundcloud.com/scottyatlmusic/bye-bye-feat-ty-prod-by-tino

“So High”: https://soundcloud.com/scottyatlmusic/so-high-by-scotty-atl-ft-jaydot-rain-prod-by-ke-on-the-track?in=scottyatlmusic/sets/so-high-feat-jaydot-rain

Pre-order Daily Bread: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/daily-bread/id1153817214&app=itunes

Bio, photos, and streams available here: http://www.audibletreats.com /scotty-atl

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10.13.2016

J. Stalin Mobs in Muscle Cars with Nef The Pharaoh and Lil Blood in “Get Me Some,” Premiered by Passion of the Weiss

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J. Stalin Mobs in Muscle Cars with Nef The Pharaoh and Lil Blood in “Get Me Some,” Premiered by Passion of the Weiss

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Video: J. Stalin – “Get Me Some” ft. Nef The Pharaoh & Lil Blood (Prod. by The Mekanix)

J. Stalin “Has Been a Ceaseless Stream of Mutated Hyphy for the Last Decade,” Raves Passion of the Weiss in Their Premiere of the On Behalf of the Streets 2 Track

Critical Praise:

“J Stalin pushes the envelope by vividly reiterating his Mob Bay Area persona and turmoil of his harsh upbringing.” – XXL

The Video:

A raspy-voiced slick-talking veteran of Bay Area rap, J. Stalin is a reliable provider of hot street rap. Mobbing in big-rimmed muscle cars with Nef The Pharaoh and Lil Blood, Stalin takes some time to enjoy himself in the video for “Get Me Some,” enthusiastically dancing to the funky, Mekanix-produced beat. The latest single from J. Stalin’s upcoming On Behalf of the Streets 2, “Get Me Some” finds the three East Bay emcees embracing the hustler mentality, while paying tribute to brethren in prison: “There’s money out there,” Stalin sings in the track’s hook, “Imma get me some.” “Get Me Some” exhibits quality chemistry between the three rappers, with Stalin’s confident rasp, Nef’s slippery witticisms, and Blood’s hyperactive bellow coalescing into a quintessential Bay Area banger. Premiered today by Passion of the Weiss, who praised the track as a “defiant, psychedelic blur” and “what an alien might make if he tried to approximate a song of celebration,” “Get Me Some” is the second release from OBOTS 2, following September’s “West Oakland N*gga.”

The long-awaited sequel to J. Stalin’s 2006 debut album, On Behalf of the Streets 2 is a versatile effort with a long list of guest stars. Produced entirely by The Mekanix and featuring appearances from IAMSU!, K Camp, Nef The Pharaoh, Lil Bood, G-Eazy, Philthy Rich, Slim 400, Rayven Justice, Celly Ru, 4Rax of the Mekanix, Young Doe, G-Stack, Erk Da Jerk and a posthumous appearance from The Jacka, among others, OBOTS 2 is an epic listening experience, effortlessly gliding from style-to-style, never growing stale or repetitive. Though the guest appearances and the glistening Mekanix production demand attention, J. Stalin is the main attraction, adding his raspy gravitas and crafting memorable couplets and concepts for every track. Following up last year’s Tears of Joy, On Behalf of the Streets 2, out October 28th, is well worth the decade-long wait and is one of J. Stalin’s strongest full-length efforts yet.

Watch “Get Me Some”: http://vevo.ly/KisVN2

Check out the Passion of the Weiss Premiere: http://www.passionweiss.com/2016/10/11/pow-premiere-j-stalin-nef-the-pharaoh-and-lil-bloods-get-you-some/

Pre-order On Behalf of the Streets 2: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/on-behalf-of-the-streets-2/id1159133994?ls=1?at=1001l3Iq&app=itunes

Buy On Behalf of the Streets: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/on-behalf-of-the-streets/id310468984

On Behalf of the Streets 2 Tracklist

All Tracks produced by The Mekanix

O.B.O.T.S. 2 Intro ft. Neo
Over The Years
All Around Me ft. 4rAx
Rockstar ft. 4rAx
Miss Me Wit’ The B.S. ft. Young Mezzy
Get Me Some ft. Nef the Pharaoh & Lil’ Blood
West Oakland Nigga
Been Havin’ Money ft. Iamsu! & Philthy Rich
Party Jumpin’ 2 ft. The Jacka & G-Eazy
Drunk & Horny ft. Rayven Justice
It Could Be Worse ft. K-Camp
Ain’t No Thang ft. Compton AV
Pick A Side ft. Slim 400 & June
Knock On Me
Curbside Service ft. Celly Ru & Stevie Joe
Change ft. 4rAx
Cindafella ft. Young Doe
Do It Right
Rest In Peace
Streets Is Callin’ ft. Erk Da Jerk
Don’t Love You Back ft. Vellione
Shine Again ft. San Quinn & G-Stack

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Please contact Michelle or Dharmic if interested in talking with J Stalin.

Links:

official site | twitter | facebook | instagram

“Get Me Some” ft. Nef The Pharaoh & Lil Blood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I00A2A_0wTk

“West Oakland N*gga”: https://soundcloud.com/jstalinlivewire/west-oakland-nigga

Pre-order On Behalf of the Streets 2: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/on-behalf-of-the-streets-2/id1159133994?ls=1?at=1001l3Iq&app=itunes

“Going Steady”: http://vevo.ly/FUIEb2

“Can’t Fuck Wit U” ft. Lil June & Jonn Hart: https://youtu.be/2pcXaaIl0Uk

Tears Of Joy: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/tears-of-joy/id1047568692?uo=4&at=1001l3Iq&app=itunes

“Selling Crack”: https://youtu.be/9Qh501OJ3do

“Face Shots”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZZOslVn-J8

“Bye Felicia”: https://youtu.be/MpMAuM_XEgc

On Behalf of the Streets:

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10.12.2016

E-40 Drops New Single “On One” Featuring AD from Upcoming Double Album “The D-Boy Diary” Books 1 & 2

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E-40 Drops New Single “On One” Featuring AD from Upcoming Double Album “The D-Boy Diary” Books 1 & 2

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Song: E-40 – “On One” ft. AD

The Bay Area Ambassador wastes no time in releasing new single for his fans ahead of highly anticipated new project, premiered by GQ

10.11.2016

Critical Praise for E-40

“Whoever you are, and whatever your low-grade malaise, E-40 is here to banish it. The Bay Area rap forefather is a human exclamation point, a superhero whose power is remaining helplessly in love with his work. E-40 works harder and more joyfully at making great rap music than you or I have ever worked on anything” – Pitchfork

“The Bay Area’s ambassador E-40 is one of those rare veterans in hip-hop that gets better with time.” – Complex

The Song:

Hip-Hop trailblazer E-40 follows up the announcement of his highly anticipated upcoming new double album The D-Boy Diary Books 1 & 2, with the release of a dope new single titled “On One” featuring fellow West Coast rapper AD. The new club banger, which was premiered by GQ, is just a taste of what’s to come on Forty Water’s 44-track album that will mark his 26th and 27th solo releases, slated to hit the streets on November 18th.

“My fans out there know me for two kinds of music and this one in particular is that up-tempo Function Music with a sinister baseline,” says E-40. ‘On One’ has my name written all over it. From the moment vintage E-40 fans hear the beat, they along with my more current fans are gonna immediately subscribe to this first single off the D-Boy Diary Books, watch what I tell you now.”

When asked about his experience working with E-40, AD says, “As a big fan of Uncle 40 water, I wanted to bring my energy to the slappers Unc has been creating for years. I got a call from my management that 40 sent a beat through for a hook. I was honored and humbled and made sure I gave it 110% percent.”

E-40 says he handpicked the fellow rapper for his new record. “AD is perfect on the record because his voice brings the kind of energy that E-40 fans appreciate. Plus, I keep it relevant and rock with the young rappers, game recognize game mane.”

If you live in the New York area, you can catch E-40 at Webster Hall on November 12th

Listen to “On One” ft. AD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-6sSu88Aas

Check out the GQ Premiere: http://www.gq.com/story/e-40-premiere-on-one

Purchase the song on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/on-one-feat.-a.d./id1161554833?i=1161554952

Pre-order The D-Boy Diary: Books 1 & 2 on…
iTunes: http://smarturl.it/TheDBoyDiary
Amazon: http://smarturl.it/TheDBoyDiary_Amz
Google: http://smarturl.it/TheDBoyDiary_GP

Buy tickets for E-40 at Webster Hall (11/12): http://www.ticketmaster.com/e-40-webster-hall-new-york-ny/venueartist/140/761240

The D-Boy Diary Tracklist

Book 1

Stack it to the Ceiling
Straight To The Point (ft. Ezale and G-Eazy)
Savage (ft. Jazze Pha and B-Legit)
Puttin’ in Work
Mr. Arm and Hammer (ft. Stresmatic)
Hunedz (ft. Rick Rock)
Fired Up (ft. Cousin Fik)
Bag On Me (ft. K.D. Stunts)
Say So (ft. iStevie)
Stay Away (ft. Eric Bellinger)
Somebody (ft. Ricco Barrino)
All Day (ft. Gucci Mane)
The Grit Don’t Quit (ft. Nef The Pharaoh)
Fake Lit (ft. June Onna Beat)
Goon Music (ft. Stresmatic)
Gangsta Song (ft. Kent Jones)
Blessed By The Game
We Flip (ft. Cousin Fik, Choose Up Cheese and Stresmatic)
I Had It In a Drought (ft. Stresmatic)
Check (ft. Willy Will)
Made It Out (ft. Young Chu)

Book 2

Bring Back The Sideshow (ft. Mistah F.A.B. and Nef The Pharaoh)
Money (ft. Mozzy and Jay Rock)
This Goin’ Up (ft. Husalah and Turf Talk)
On One (ft. AD)
Get Money or Get Lost
Highway (ft. B-Legit and TreSolid)
Sick Out Here (ft. Droop-E)
Thank U (ft. Willy Will)
Military Time (ft. Salsalino and Baby Treeze)
Uh Huh (ft. YV)
2 Seater (ft. Kid Ink)
What It’s Gone Be (ft. D-Day and Tamoya Bell)
How Do U Like That
I Know a Guy
All I Know (ft. K Camp and Casey Veggies)
Waitin’ On a Play (ft. Nicamari)
Tycoon
Broke Bitches (ft. Joe Moses and Jay 305)
Flash On These Bitches (ft. Lil B)
Too Many
Paid Off (ft. Stresmatic)

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Please contact Michelle or Dharmic for more info.

E-40 Background:

One of the most celebrated rappers of all time, E-40 has attained legendary status in hip-hop. Since making his debut with The Click almost 30 years ago and becoming one of the first West Coast rap artists to sign to a major label, his name has become synonymous with the independent music movement. E-40 has released 24 solo albums, become a platinum recording artist and collaborated with artists including Tupac, UGK, and Snoop Dogg. At age 48, E-40 is an anomaly in hip-hop, maintaining his relevance over a career that spans three decades. In the past few years alone, he’s been featured on several Billboard charts (“Choices,” Big Sean’s “IDFWU”, Ty Dolla $ign’s “Saved”), he’s earned an RIAA-certified Gold plaque (“Choices”) and starred and had his 2006 smash hit “Tell Me When to Go” featured in a Beats By Dre commercial. Says E-40, “What’s happening at this point in my career defies logic. Name another 48-year-old rapper with one Gold record, let alone three in the same year. My fans stretch much further than the Bay Area, further than just the West Coast. I brought so much shit to hip-hop. I’ve been relevant in each generation and each decade and I’ve done it as an independent artist.”

E-40’s success extends beyond the music industry, most notably through his entrepreneurship in the adult beverages industry. His wine business, Earl Stevens Selections, distributes high-quality wine to stores across the country, including BevMo, Safeway, and local liquor stores. He has made inroads into the pre-mixed cocktail business with Sluricane, a signature bottled-mix named after his 1995 hit “Hurricane,” with The Click, which was the top-selling beverage at BevMo when it was first released. In 2015, E-40 released an eponymous brand of 40-oz. malt liquor. E-40 is continuing his unprecedented longevity and success as an independent artist with his next album, scheduled for late 2016.

Links:

“On One” ft. AD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-6sSu88Aas

The D-Boy Diary: Books 1 & 2: http://smarturl.it/TheDBoyDiary

“Petty” ft. Kamaiyah: https://soundcloud.com/e40/e-40-petty-feat-kamaiyah

“All The Way Up” Westside Remix ft. E-40, The Game & Snoop Dogg: https://soundcloud.com/empire/fat-joe-remy-ma-snoop-dogg-the-game-e-40-all-the-way-up-westside-remix

“Slappin’ ft. Nef The Pharaoh & D.R.A.M.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxgTmM-7rm0

“Choices”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPtXW7L0dfQ

30-Second Beats By Dre Advertisement featuring E-40 & Draymond Green: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23cchXZnEdY

90-Second Beats By Dre Web Advertisement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3G_9RPyF6nE

“Choices” (Warriors Remix): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfYvtz3NbKE

“Tell Me When To Go”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GZbaXdK8Js

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DFWcduXGXQ

“Trappa”: https://youtu.be/vKSXBTve7tA

Rich Crack Baby: i T unes // SoundCloud

“Royalty”: https://youtu.be/9LEgymKtDNo

“Rich Crack Baby”: https://youtu.be/-igmUA1LvGc

“Both Ways”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PH590QtgnfQ

Royalty Tour Tix: http://www.youngdolph.com/tour/

“On My Way”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmVLD67vm9k

“They Don’t Want It”: https://youtu.be/Py48N5x-JYY

Bosses & Shooters: http://www.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/38255/young-dolph-jay-fizzle-bino-brown-bosses-shooters.html

“How Could”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XeDhjwWraQ

“Money Power Respect”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjTKHp4cpUw

“It’s Going Down”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGKyR96i4kU

“Let Me See It”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1-EBAUJWK0

“Facts”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Fk8CiBl09k

“Fuck It”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szy72pmE7-8

King of Memphis: https://open.spotify.com/album/3HnNyOdm1T23RfhXl78CLt

Pre-order King of Memphis: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/king-of-memphis/id1084907209

“Get Paid”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbP71cRI7iw

“Preach”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5iKxwPxd0I

Colonel Loud – “California (ft. Young Dolph, T.I. & Ricco Barrino)”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYdoQ6DZ3F4

Watch “Pulled Up (ft. Juicy J & 2 Chainz)”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-SdCMbOhsE

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10.07.2016

🐬🐬 Young Dolph And 2 Chainz Want to Know “What Yo Life Like” 🐬🐬

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🐬🐬 Young Dolph And 2 Chainz Want to Know “What Yo Life Like” 🐬🐬

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Video: Young Dolph – “What Yo Life Like” ft. 2 Chainz

The Two Southern Heavyweights Reminisce Over What Their Life Was Like While They Celebrate How Far They’ve Come

10.07.2016

Critical Praise:

“Young Dolph has cultivated that formula that makes the bando jump” – XXL

“What makes Dolph exemplary is his affinity for memorable hooks and catchy call-and-response punch lines” – Complex

“King of Memphis is worth myriad repeat listens: Dolph bridges the gap between his hometown and the Atlanta production that dominates rap’s mainstream.” – SPIN

Top 10 Hip-Hop Cash Prince of 2016 – Forbes

The Video:

Everyone knows that Young Dolph is really about it, so there is no point in asking him what his life is like. In “What Yo Life Like,” however, Dolph is interested in knowing about you, questioning whether you’ve ever sold green or white or seen a dope fiend hit a pipe. Over a Zaytoven beat, Dolph is joined by 2 Chainz in recalling their early years of struggle, while also celebrating their present successes and wealth. Mixing in flashbacks to their youths with them flexing their current riches, the video is a testament to how far both have come. The video ends with a teaser for the video for “Foreva,” showing Dolph and T.I. at a motel with plenty of cash and women.

Riding a year-long hot streak, Dolph has become one of the most popular and prolific independent rappers in the game today. “What Yo Life Like” follows up the “Nothin‘,” the fourth video released from Young Dolph’s latest mixtape, Rich Crack Baby, coming after the black-and-white video for “If,” the strip club-set “Trappa,” which has 590,000 views on YouTube, and the David Lynch-meets-the trap clip for thetitle track (over 1 million views). With features from T.I., Gucci Mane, Boosie Badazz, 21 Savage, Wale and 2 Chainz and production from Zaytoven, Drumma Boy, Honorable C-Note and others, Rich Crack Baby is a titanic effort from Young Dolph, affirming his status as one of street rap’s biggest names. His recent nomination for the BET Hip-Hop Awards’ “People’s Champ” Award makes it clear that the rest of rap world can’t deny it anymore either.

Rich Crack Baby is the third high-quality mixtape from Young Dolph’s busy 2016, following the release ofBo$$e$ and $hooter$ in May and King of Memphis in February. Noisey described King of Memphis, a 11-track dose of pure Dolph with no featured artists, as “a solid debut album from one of the most quietly popular artists in the South right now.” In addition to dropping an excellent mixtape every three months, the Memphis kingpin also frequently releases inventive visuals, including the hilarious “Get Paid,” and the absurd “Royalty,” which features cameo appearances from a capuchin monkey, a giraffe, and even a white tiger. In January, Forbes named Young Dolph one of The Hip-Hop Cash Princes of 2016, placing him alongside Fetty Wap, G-Eazy, and Metro Boomin, among others, and last month, Dolph successfully headlined the 21-date Royalty tour. The end of 2016 appears to be more of the same for Dolph, who started off his Autumn appearing on “Bling Blaww Burr,” the lead single on Gucci Mane‘s upcoming Woptober. Dolph also had a star guest turn on “Cut It“ the hit by OT Genasis, his first foray onto the Billboard charts, peaking at number 35 on the Hot 100.

Watch “What Yo Life Like” ft. 2 Chainz: https://youtu.be/T4VMvvf34X4

Buy Rich Crack Baby: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/rich-crack-baby/id1147461104?ls=1&app=itunes

Please contact Michelle or Dharmic if interested in talking with Young Dolph.

Young Dolph Background

Born on the South Side of Chicago and raised in notoriously known Castalia Heights neighborhood in South Memphis, Young Dolph emerged in the urban music scene and amassed a large dedicated fan base. Dolph grew up in a hectic environment, surrounded by drugs and alcohol, but that never completely defined him. He always had a passion for music, but it wasn’t until his peers recognized his talent and suggested that he take rap seriously. Eventually his hustle mentality and creativity led him to consistently dropping mixtape after mixtape. With authentic punch lines and stern club bangers, he created his own lane of High Class Street Music. On the strength of releasing consistent quality mixtapes, Dolph became one of the only independent musicians to have multiple Top 20 records with “Preach” and “California” and Top 40 records with “Make the World Go Around” and “Pulled Up.” Yet to release an album, the success Dolph has gained from his mixtapes have led to collaborations with some of the most influential artists in hip-hop including 2 Chainz, Juicy J, Young Jeezy, and Rick Ross. In 2015, Dolph headlined his own tour selling out throughout the country.

EMPIRE Background

EMPIRE was founded in 2010 as an artist-friendly, progressive digital distribution company. After early success, and identifying future icons such as Kendrick Lamar, Sage The Gemini, and Rich Homie Quan, EMPIRE was quickly regarded as a tastemaker in the industry and throughout the past five years evolved into a full-fledged record label, distributor and publisher for independent musicians. With the company and roster growing at a breakneck pace, EMPIRE has effectively disrupted a stale business model by bringing its energy, expertise, and acumen to its artists and labels. Given its reputation, EMPIRE works with today’s hottest talent from superstars such as T.I. and red-hot newcomers such as Anderson .Paak. While remaining 100% independent, EMPIRE has also partnered with Atlantic Records for a joint venture, home to breakout star D.R.A.M. and joined forces with Republic Records for the release of Sage The Gemini’s Remember Me album.

EMPIRE | SNDCLD | FCBK | TWTR | INSTGRM

Links:

“What Yo Life Like” ft. 2 Chainz: https://youtu.be/T4VMvvf34X4

“Nothin'”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DFWcduXGXQ

“Trappa”: https://youtu.be/vKSXBTve7tA

Rich Crack Baby: i T unes // SoundCloud

“Royalty”: https://youtu.be/9LEgymKtDNo

“Rich Crack Baby”: https://youtu.be/-igmUA1LvGc

“Both Ways”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PH590QtgnfQ

Royalty Tour Tix: http://www.youngdolph.com/tour/

“On My Way”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmVLD67vm9k

“They Don’t Want It”: https://youtu.be/Py48N5x-JYY

Bosses & Shooters: http://www.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/38255/young-dolph-jay-fizzle-bino-brown-bosses-shooters.html

“How Could”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XeDhjwWraQ

“Money Power Respect”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjTKHp4cpUw

“It’s Going Down”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGKyR96i4kU

“Let Me See It”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1-EBAUJWK0

“Facts”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Fk8CiBl09k

“Fuck It”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szy72pmE7-8

King of Memphis: https://open.spotify.com/album/3HnNyOdm1T23RfhXl78CLt

Pre-order King of Memphis: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/king-of-memphis/id1084907209

“Get Paid”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbP71cRI7iw

“Preach”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5iKxwPxd0I

Colonel Loud – “California (ft. Young Dolph, T.I. & Ricco Barrino)”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYdoQ6DZ3F4

Watch “Pulled Up (ft. Juicy J & 2 Chainz)”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-SdCMbOhsE

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10.06.2016

ATL’s Ralo Handles His Business in “This One For”

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ATL’s Ralo Handles His Business in “This One For”

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Video: Ralo – “This One For”

The #Famerican General Executes a Successful Transaction in the HotNewHipHop-Premiered Video

10.06.2016

The Video:

With cosigns from all of Atlanta’s best and most respected rappers, Ralo is a torrent of high-pitched energy and a deep source of street knowledge and wisdom. Riding an energetic, melodic flow over piano-led trap produciton, and buttressed by shoutouts from Future, Ralo creates a hustler’s anthem with “This One For.” Premiered today by HotNewHipHop, the video single depicts a successful transaction in an abandoned Georgia warehouse, ending in a cliffhanger as Ralo asserts his authority. A highlight from Ralo’s Diary of the Streets II, “This One For” is the latest in a long line of bangers from Ralo and proves why he is one of the most promising talents in the south.

The sequel to the popular Diary of the Streets mixtape, Diary of the Streets II was the culmination of a busy summer for the rapper. With production from from Southside, DJ Plugg, and Wheezy, the project delivers on what we have come to expect from Ralo: trap bangers with a strong melodic element and personal and introspective lyrics. Hosted by Birdman, Diary of the Streets II already spawned several quality singles, including the Future-featuring, Southside-produced banger “My Brothers,” which Noiseypremiered alongside a Q&A, “Survivor,” a solemn video single featuring Young Scooter, the heartfelt Shy Glizzy-featuring “Dear Your Honor,” and the Complex-premiered “Flexing on Purpose,” a monstrous, lurching turn-up banger featuring Lil Uzi Vert, Young Thug, and 21 Savage. Though that level of star power would dwarf a lesser artist, Ralo rises to the occasion, shining with his trademark charisma. Hosted by Birdman, to whom Ralo paid tribute in a recent music video, Diary of the Streets II is a monument to Ralo’s exalted stature in the Atlanta streets. For a documentary version of Ralo’s street diaries, check out Chapter 9 of his video series, which features scenes from Ralo’s New York press tour and more.

Watch “This One For”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OL1SphpzTXU

Check out HotNewHipHop’s Premiere: http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/ralo-this-one-for-video-new-video.38762.html

Purchase or Stream Diary of the Streets II: iTunes // SoundCloud

Watch “Chapter 9: Ambition”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WFv7w8jC1A

Please contact Michelle or Dharmic if interested in talking with Ralo.

Ralo Background

Links:

“This One For”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OL1SphpzTXU

“Survivor”: https://youtu.be/cdFuDtnSeno

Diary of the Streets II: iTunes // SoundCloud

“Wish Me the Best”: https://youtu.be/Ak6-K-MhJxs

“Letter to Birdman”: https://youtu.be/5diB4Ns-qCE

“My Brothers” ft. Future: https://soundcloud.com/ralofamerica/my-brothers-feat-future/

“Dear Your Honor” ft. Shy Glizzy: https://soundcloud.com/ralofamerica/dear-your-honor-ft-shy-glizzy-prod-dj-plugg/

“Flexing On Purpose” ft. Young Thug, Lil Uzi Vert and 21 Savage: https://soundcloud.com/ralofamerica/flexin-on-purpose-ft-lil-uzi-vert-young-thug-21-savage/

“Bad Habits” ft. Shy Glizzy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJHk91Qrcdc

“Can’t Lie” ft. Future: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UG8Jb0XkgDI

Diary of the Streets: http://www.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/34182/ralo-diary-of-the-streets.html

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10.05.2016

E-40 Announces Double Album The D-Boy Diary Books 1 & 2, Out November 18th

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E-40 Announces Double Album The D-Boy Diary Books 1 & 2, Out November 18th

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E-40 Announces The D-Boy Diary Books 1 & 2, His Latest Double-Album Opus Hitting the Streets November 18th

With 44 New Songs, The Legendary Rapper’s Work Ethic and Longevity is Unmatched

10.05.2016

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Critical Praise for E-40

“The Bay Area’s ambassador E-40 is one of those rare veterans in hip-hop that gets better with time.” – Complex

The Announcement:

Rhyming with spectacular vernacular and still making hits nearly four decades into his rap career, each release by Vallejo, California’s E-40 further cements his status as a Hip-Hop legend. Today, E-40 announces that The D-Boy Diary: Books 1 & 2, his 26th and 27th solo releases, will hit the streets onNovember 18th. With 42 tracks spread across two albums, with previously released singles “Slappin’” and “Petty” included as bonus tracks in the digital deluxe version, The D-Boy Diary is an epic and engaging listen, packed with quotable lines, mindbending flows, and irresistible delivery from Forty Water. Featuring appearances from Gucci Mane, Lil B, G-Eazy, Nef The Pharaoh, Droop-E, Jay Rock, Kid Ink, B-Legit, Mistah F.A.B., Mozzy, K Camp, Ezale, Jay 305, Kent Jones, Eric Bellinger, Casey Veggies, AD, Husalah, Turf Talk, Ricco Barrino, Joe Moses, and more, The D-Boy Diary is a testament to 40’s stature and longevity in the notoriously volatile rap game.

Explains E-40: “What’s happening at this point in my career defies logic. I still spit the realest and rawest shit of anyone in the rap game right now. The D-Boy Diary will lace the unlaced, will tutor the truant–it’s a guidebook for a street life.”

Well into his third decade as a rap hitmaker, E-40 added another career milestone in May when the RIAA certified his 2015 single “Choices” as a Gold Record. “Choices,” a national smash hit, is another in a long list of Gold and Platinum-certified records by the rapper. Earlier this year, 40 released bass-heavy banger “Slappin’,” featuring Nef The Pharaoh and D.R.A.M., which earned over 1.1 million views on the official YouTube video, and graced the airwaves with “Petty,” featuring Kamaiyah, one of the Bay Area’s brightest rising stars. In addition to his career in show business, E-40 is a respected entrepreneur in the adult beverage industry. Named after 40 Water’s government name, Earl Stevens Selections distributes high-quality wine to stores across the country. He has made inroads into the pre-mixed cocktail business with Sluricane, which was BevMo’s best-selling item upon launch. In 2015, E-40 released an eponymous brand of 40-oz. malt liquor. Killing the game as a rapper and as an entrepreneur, The D-Boy Diary will continue 40’s unprecedented career hot streak, satisfying old fans and winning new followers.

If you live in the New York area, you can catch E-40 at Webster Hall on November 12th

Pre-order The D-Boy Diary: Books 1 & 2 on…
iTunes: http://smarturl.it/TheDBoyDiary
Amazon: http://smarturl.it/TheDBoyDiary_Amz
Google: http://smarturl.it/TheDBoyDiary_GP

Buy tickets for E-40 at Webster Hall (11/12): http://www.ticketmaster.com/e-40-webster-hall-new-york-ny/venueartist/140/761240

The D-Boy Diary Tracklist

Book 1

Stack it to the Ceiling
Straight To The Point (ft. Ezale and G-Eazy)
Savage (ft. Jazze Pha and B-Legit)
Puttin’ in Work
Mr. Arm and Hammer (ft. Stresmatic)
Hunedz (ft. Rick Rock)
Fired Up (ft. Cousin Fik)
Bag On Me (ft. K.D. Stunts)
Say So (ft. iStevie)
Stay Away (ft. Eric Bellinger)
Somebody (ft. Ricco Barrino)
All Day (ft. Gucci Mane)
The Grit Don’t Quit (ft. Nef The Pharaoh)
Fake Lit (ft. June Onna Beat)
Goon Music (ft. Stresmatic)
Gangsta Song (ft. Kent Jones)
Blessed By The Game
We Flip (ft. Cousin Fik, Choose Up Cheese and Stresmatic)
I Had It In a Drought (ft. Stresmatic)
Check (ft. Willy Will)
Made It Out (ft. Young Chu)

Book 2

Bring Back The Sideshow (ft. Mistah F.A.B. and Nef The Pharaoh)
Money (ft. Mozzy and Jay Rock)
This Goin’ Up (ft. Husalah and Turf Talk)
On One (ft. AD)
Get Money or Get Lost
Highway (ft. B-Legit and TreSolid)
Sick Out Here (ft. Droop-E)
Thank U (ft. Willy Will)
Military Time (ft. Salsalino and Baby Treeze)
Uh Huh (ft. YV)
2 Seater (ft. Kid Ink)
What It’s Gone Be (ft. D-Day and Tamoya Bell)
How Do U Like That
I Know a Guy
All I Know (ft. K Camp and Casey Veggies)
Waitin’ On a Play (ft. Nicamari)
Tycoon
Broke Bitches (ft. Joe Moses and Jay 305)
Flash On These Bitches (ft. Lil B)
Too Many
Paid Off (ft. Stresmatic)

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Please contact Michelle or Dharmic for more info.

E-40 Background:

Links:

The D-Boy Diary: Books 1 & 2: http://smarturl.it/TheDBoyDiary

“Petty” ft. Kamaiyah: https://soundcloud.com/e40/e-40-petty-feat-kamaiyah

“All The Way Up” Westside Remix ft. E-40, The Game & Snoop Dogg: https://soundcloud.com/empire/fat-joe-remy-ma-snoop-dogg-the-game-e-40-all-the-way-up-westside-remix

“Slappin’ ft. Nef The Pharaoh & D.R.A.M.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxgTmM-7rm0

“Choices”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPtXW7L0dfQ

30-Second Beats By Dre Advertisement featuring E-40 & Draymond Green: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23cchXZnEdY

90-Second Beats By Dre Web Advertisement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3G_9RPyF6nE

“Choices” (Warriors Remix): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfYvtz3NbKE

“Tell Me When To Go”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GZbaXdK8Js

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09.30.2016

Scotty ATL Commandeers a Georgia Freeway, Reflects on His Recent Losses

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Scotty ATL Commandeers a Georgia Freeway, Reflects on His Recent Losses

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Song: Scotty ATL – “Kno That U Will” ft. Kissie Lee

Scotty ATL Reflects on Lost Loved Ones in a Georgia Freeway in This Video Single from Daily Bread

09.30.2013

Critical Praise for Scotty ATL:

“Scotty ATL has been consistently dropping solid music for quite some time now, and it doesn’t look like he’s planning to stop anytime soon.” – Complex

“Scotty ATL is the ultimate blue-collar rapper that you don’t have to try and relate to—it just comes natural.” – Mass Appeal

The Video:

With his down-home drawl and plainspoken charisma, few rappers are as real and down-to-Earth asScotty ATL. Recorded during a period of great loss for the Cool Club CEO, “Kno That U Will,” produced by Tino and featuring a hook from Kissie Lee, is a Southern-fried, guitar-driven, downtempo track about how grief can amplify life’s everyday struggles. In March 2016, before going on tour with B.o.B, Scotty lost four close friends in four weeks, including frequent collaborator and close friend Bankroll Fresh. Posting up on a Georgia freeway with a highball of liquor, Scotty ATL reflects on those that he lost as the video intercuts with black and white home movie clips. Premiered today by HipHopDX, “Kno That U Will” is the third single from Scotty’s recently released Daily Bread, following “So High,” a JayDot-featuring stoner’s anthem, and “Bye Bye,” a mournful trap ballad with a beautiful guest spot from Ty Dolla $ign.

Released on September 21st, Daily Bread is an album rooted in tragedy and triumph, focusing on Scotty’s personal growth and lessons learned. With features from Ty Dolla $ign, Jaydot Rain, and Kissie Lee, and production from DJ Burn One, KE On the Track, JayeLL, and Cory Mo, among others, Daily Breadfollows in a noble tradition of rap classics like UGK’s Ridin Dirty and songs like Pete Rock & CL Smooth’s “T.R.O.Y.” or 2Pac’s “Keep Ya Head Up,” exploring the excesses and the consequences of a rapper’s life. A rapper, producer, record label owner, and entrepreneur, Daily Bread is the result of a career’s worth of grinding, and it stands as one of the rapper’s most accomplished efforts.

Daily Bread Tracklist:

Stupid Rich (Prod by Cory Mo)
Tha Ruler (Prod by CAL – i)
Destined
Cant be Life (Prod by JayeLL)
M.Y.O.B (Prod by KE On the Track)
So HIGH Feat. Jaydot Rain (Prod by KE On the Track)
Kno That U Will Feat. Kissie Lee (Prod by Tino)
M.Y.O.B (Prod by KE On the Track)
Tom Sawya (Prod by 8 Track)
The Journey (Prod by Chris Prythm)
Bye Bye Feat. Ty $
Amen (Prod by DJ Burn One)

Watch “Kno That U Will”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ipbc3XOOkE

Check out HipHopDx’s Premiere: http://hiphopdx.com/videos/id.24801/title.dxclusive-scotty-atl-know-that-u-will

Buy Daily Bread: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/daily-bread/id1153817214&app=itunes

Stream Daily Bread: https://open.spotify.com/album/3ZxmMZI95nmHW02JXp21SM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywZyiTysoMs

Please email Michelle or Dharmic if interested in speaking with Scotty ATL.

Scotty ATL Background:

Links:

“Kno That U Will”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ipbc3XOOkE

“Bye Bye” ft. Ty Dolla $ign: https://soundcloud.com/scottyatlmusic/bye-bye-feat-ty-prod-by-tino

“So High”: https://soundcloud.com/scottyatlmusic/so-high-by-scotty-atl-ft-jaydot-rain-prod-by-ke-on-the-track?in=scottyatlmusic/sets/so-high-feat-jaydot-rain

Pre-order Daily Bread: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/daily-bread/id1153817214&app=itunes

Bio, photos, and streams available here: http://www.audibletreats.com /scotty-atl

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09.30.2016

Maxo Kream Slangs It “Out The Front Door”

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Maxo Kream Slangs It “Out The Front Door”

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Video: Maxo Kream – “Out The Front Door”

FADER Premieres Pyschedelic Video for Trapping Anthem “Out The Front Door”

09.30.2016

Critical Praise for Maxo Kream:

“Going off Maxo’s last few tracks, The Persona Tape should live up to the expectations set by last year’s excellent MAXO 187.” – HotNewHipHop

“A sinister and visceral portrait of Houston street life.” – Pitchfork

The Video:

Set apart by his oversized personality, Maxo Kream has proved himself to be one of the freshest voices in Houston Hip-Hop, making music for both swangin and slangin. His latest video “Out The Front Door,” premiered today by FADER, serves as more evidence. A psychedelic ode to selling drugs, the video shows Maxo trapping in his house with lean, guns, and a Supreme stash bag. “Out The Front Door” is the third visual from Maxo’s The Persona Tape, released via LiveMixtapes earlier this summer, and follows up the video for “G3“. Maxo Kream is currently on his first national tour, opening for Danny Brown on 40 dates over the span of three months. Danny Brown’s label mate ZelooperZ is also opening on the tour. Buy tickets here.

Picking up where he left off with #Maxo187, Maxo Kream returns with equal grit on the The Persona Tape. Featuring appearances from fellow Houston rapper Paul Wall and Atlanta rappers Playboi Carti, Key!, and Rich the Kid, the tape finds Maxo Kream exploring the intricacies of his public profile and how he is perceived.“Your persona is how you carry yourself,” says Maxo Kream to Complex in their premiere for the Friday-inspired “Big Worm” video. “It tells people everything about who you are, so it’s more important than a social security number. This tape is everything I’m about. Persona shit.” Prior to the tape, Maxo Kream released “Big Worm,” in which he synthesizes the sounds of Southwest Houston with the sound of South London as he repurposes the classic Grime beat from Wiley‘s “Morgue,” earning co-signs from Skepta and Wiley, and garnering over 435,000 Soundcloud plays in the process. “Spike Lee,” featuring verses Playboy Carti and Rich The Kid and production from Chuck Inglish, finds Maxo and friends turning up over the booming, horn-filled production with rhymes about their lifestyles filled with women, money, and lean.

Watch “Out The Front Door”: https://youtu.be/CKaIVwXhwig

Check out the FADER premiere: http://www.thefader.com/2016/09/30/maxo-kream-out-the-front-door-music-video-premiere

Stream The Persona Tape on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/maxo-kream/sets/persona-tape

The Persona Tape Tracklist:

1. Choppas (prod. Wlderness)
2. Karo (prod. Wlderness)
3. Hit Mane (prod. Pe$o Diddy)
4. Big Worm (prod. Ryan ESL)
5. Smash (ft. Paul Wall) (prod. Ryan ESL)
6. G3 (prod. Tommy Kruise)
7. Comin Dine (prod. Chuck Inglish)
8. Out The Front Door (ft. KEY!) (prod. Wolfe de Mchls)
9. Smoke Break (prod. Chuck Inglish)
10. Talkin Shit (ft. D Flowers) (prod. Wlderness)
11. Shop (prod. Ryan ESL)
12. Spike Lee (ft. Rich the Kid & Playboi Carti) (prod. Chuck Inglish)
13. None of Yall (prod. Slug Christ)

Tour Dates with Danny Brown Tickets:
Oct 01   The Complex – Salt Lake City, UT
Oct 02   Knitting Factory – Boise, ID
Oct 04   Neptune Theatre – Seattle, WA
Oct 05   Roseland Theater – Portland, OR
Oct 06   Vogue Theatre – Vancouver, Canada
Oct 07   Knitting Factory – Spokane, WA
Oct 08   WOW Hall – Eugene, OR
Oct 11   Regency – San Francisco, CA
Oct 14   Observatory North Park – San Diego, CA
Oct 15   The Fonda Theatre – Los Angeles, CA
Oct 16   Observatory – Santa Ana, CA
Oct 16   Galaxy Theatre – Santa Ana, CA
Oct 17   Crescent Ballroom – Phoenix, AZ
Oct 18   Sunshine Theatre – Albuquerque, NM
Oct 20   Warehouse Live – Houston, TX
Oct 21   South Side Music Hall – Dallas, TX
Oct 23   Emo’s Austin – Austin, TX
Oct 25   Republic New Orleans   New Orleans, LA
Oct 26   Exit/In   Nashville, TN
Oct 27   Masquerade – Atlanta, GA
Oct 28   The Underground – Charlotte, NC
Oct 29   Cat’s Cradle – Carrboro, NC
Oct 30   The Orange Peel – Asheville, NC
Nov 01   The Fillmore Sliver Springs – Silver Spring, MD
Nov 02   Mr. Smalls Theatre – Millvale, PA
Nov 03   Town Ballroom – Buffalo, NY
Nov 04   Phoenix Concert Theatre – Toronto, Canada
Nov 05   The Grog Shop – Cleveland, OH

Please contact Michelle or Dharmic if interested in talking with Maxo Kream.

Maxo Kream Background:

Links:

official site | twitter | instagram | soundcloud | spotify

“Out The Front Door”: https://youtu.be/CKaIVwXhwig

“G3”: https://youtu.be/6HYpO4d5tuU

The Persona Tape: http://www.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/39867/maxo-kream-the-persona-tape.html

“Big Worm”: https://soundcloud.com/maxo-kream/big-worm // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Cus2UvzlvU&feature=youtu.be

“Spike Lee” ft. Playboi Carti and Rich the Kid: https://soundcloud.com/maxo-kream/spike-lee-ft-playboi-carti-rich-the-kid-prod-chuck-inglish/

#MAXO187 (Chopped Not Slopped by Slim K): http://www.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/34024/maxo-kream-maxo-187.html

“Cell Boomin”: https://soundcloud.com/maxo-kream/cell-boomin-ft-father // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feFKeFMUS60

#MAXO187: https://soundcloud.com/maxo-kream/sets/maxo-187

“Clientele”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1rMjJUk80s

Bio, pictures, and streams available here: http://www.audibletreats.com/maxo-kream

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09.28.2016

Ten Years After His Debut Record, J. Stalin Announces On Behalf of The Streets 2, Drops Single

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Ten Years After His Debut Record, J. Stalin Announces On Behalf of The Streets 2, Drops Single

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Ten Years After His Debut Record, J. Stalin Delivers On Behalf of The Streets 2, Produced Entirely by The Mekanix

HotNewHipHop Premieres First Single, “West Oakland Ngga”*

09.28.2016

Critical Praise:

“J Stalin pushes the envelope by vividly reiterating his Mob Bay Area persona and turmoil of his harsh upbringing.” – XXL

The Announcement:

In November 2006, in the midst of the first Hyphy boom, West Oakland slick-talker J. Stalin delivered his debut album, On Behalf of the Streets. Created in collaboration with legendary Bay Area sound architects The Mekanix, J. Stalin crafted a street classic, fusing the Bay’s signature mob and hyphy sounds with gritty hood tales and detail-oriented realism. It took J. Stalin a full decade and fifteen studio albums, but he finally created a proper sequel; an album worthy of bearing his debut’s title. Rejoining The Mekanix for a 22-track opus, J. Stalin announces On Behalf of the Streets 2, releasing on October 28th.

A versatile effort with a long list of guest stars, On Behalf of the Streets 2 is a worthy follow-up to the original album. Featuring appearances from IAMSU!, K Camp, Nef The Pharaoh, Lil Bood, G-Eazy, Philthy Rich, Slim 400, Rayven Justice, Celly Ru, 4Rax of the Mekanix, Young Doe, G-Stack, Erk Da Jerk and a posthumous appearance from The Jacka, among others, OBOTS 2 is an epic listening experience, effortlessly gliding from style-to-style, never growing stale or repetitive. Though the guest appearances and the glistening Mekanix production demands attention, J. Stalin is the main attraction, adding his raspy gravitas and crafting memorable couplets and concepts for every track. Following up last year’s Tears of Joy, On Behalf of the Streets 2 is well worth the decade-long wait and is one of J. Stalin’s strongest full-length efforts yet.

A stand-out track off the album, “West Oakland N*gga” is OBOTS 2‘s lead single, premiered byHotNewHipHop. Rhyming over a bass heavy instrumental courtesy of The Mekanix, J. lets everyone know exactly who he is and where he stays posted. With a classic Bay Area sound “West Oakland N*gga” demonstrates the album’s authentic perspective on street issues. Releasing via J. Stalin’s Livewire Records, On Behalf of the Streets 2 hits stores and DSPs on October 28th.

Listen to “West Oakland N*gga*: https://soundcloud.com/jstalinlivewire/west-oakland-nigga

Check out the HotNewHipHop Premiere: http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/j-stalin-could-be-worse-feat-k-camp-new-song.1971416.html

Pre-order On Behalf of the Streets 2: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/on-behalf-of-the-streets-2/id1159133994?ls=1?at=1001l3Iq&app=itunes

On Behalf of the Streets 2 Tracklist:

All Tracks produced by The Mekanix

O.B.O.T.S. 2 Intro ft. Neo
Over The Years
All Around Me ft. 4rAx
Rockstar ft. 4rAx
Miss Me Wit’ The B.S. ft. Young Mezzy
Get Me Some ft. Nef the Pharaoh & Lil’ Blood
West Oakland N*gga
Been Havin’ Money ft. Iamsu! & Philthy Rich
Party Jumpin’ 2 ft. The Jacka & G-Eazy
Drunk & Horny ft. Rayven Justice
It Could Be Worse ft. K Camp
Ain’t No Thang ft. Compton AV
Pick A Side ft. Slim 400 & June
Knock On Me
Curbside Service ft. Celly Ru & Stevie Joe
Change ft. 4rAx
Cindafella ft. Young Doe
Do It Right
Rest In Peace
Streets Is Callin’ ft. Erk Da Jerk
Don’t Love You Back ft. Vellione
Shine Again ft. San Quinn & G-Stack

Please contact Michelle or Dharmic if interested in talking with J Stalin.

Links:

official site | twitter | facebook | instagram

“West Oakland N*gga”: https://soundcloud.com/jstalinlivewire/west-oakland-nigga

Pre-order On Behalf of the Streets 2: https://us10.admin.mailchimp.com/campaigns/wizard/neapolitan?id=363853

Tears Of Joy: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/tears-of-joy/id1047568692?uo=4&at=1001l3Iq&app=itunes

SID (Shining In Darkness): https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/s.i.d.-shining-in-darkness/id838606733

“No Way”: https://youtu.be/GPASGczt6yY

“Bye Felicia”: https://youtu.be/MpMAuM_XEgc

“Fuk That” ft. Too $hort: http://youtu.be/Fv3xYaAjxZI

“Stay Strapped”: http://youtu.be/XEQ1FhJaJBk

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09.28.2016

Show Banga and Lil Yee Show Off Their Hustling Bonafides in New Video

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Show Banga and Lil Yee Show Off Their Hustling Bonafides in New Video

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Video: Show Banga – “Bonafide Hustla” ft. Lil Yee

Show Banga Flexes in a Bentley, Stacks Some Cash in the Visual for the ShowTime 2 Highlight

09.28.2016

The Video:

A talented rapper who synthesizes the Bay Area’s disparate sounds into radio-ready bangers, Fillmore’s Show Banga is a leader in the next wave of Bay Hip-Hop talent. Featuring a standout verse and melodic hook from Lil Yee, “Bonafide Hustla“ is a true anthem for those who never rest when there is money to be made. Riding around San Francisco in a brand new Bentley, Show Banga and Lil Yee stack and flip bills and mob with a massive crew in the new visual for the NikeBoy-produced track. Premiered today by East Bay Express, “Bonafide Hustla” is the third video released from Show Banga’s recent ShowTime 2, following the HipHopDX-premiered visual for “Steez 101” and the motivational “$howtime,” which earned a premiere from XXL. “The most important thing for aspiring hustler’s to know is that you never limit yourself,” declares Show Banga. “Never settle. Always keep hustling.”

Show Banga learned many of his hustling bonafides from his father Show Time, a versatile entrepreneur who played a vital role in supporting local Bay Area street rap throughout the ‘90s and ‘00s. A fixture on the the scene, Show Banga has deep relationships with members of the HBK Gang dating back to high school. Featuring guest spots from Sage The Gemini, Kool John, and Lil Yee, along with four features from IAMSU!, and production from IAMSU!, Juneonnabeat, Nikeyboy, Young Page and others, Show Time 2 proves Show Banga is one of the Bay’s premier young artists and that he has the charisma to break out of the Bay onto the national scene. Show Time 2, a true Bay Area affair, is currently available for purchase.

Watch “Bonafide Hustla”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgdJSy1dSCU

Check out East Bay Express’s Premiere: http://www.eastbayexpress.com/CultureSpyBlog/archives/2016/09/28/show-banga-and-lil-yee-premiere-bonafide-hustla-music-video

Buy Show Time 2: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/show-time-2/id1135652231

Please contact Michelle or Dharmic for more info.

Show Banga Background:

Links:
official site | twitter | facebook | youtube | soundcloud

“Bonafide Hustla”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgdJSy1dSCU

“Steez 101”: https://youtu.be/B3nZPCHB3ZI

“$howtime”: https://youtu.be/pQvmlHXzjjg

Show Time 2: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/show-time-2/id1135652231

“Can’t Stand Me”: https://soundcloud.com/showbanga/cant-stand-me-feat-kool-john/

“How We Rock” ft. Iamsu!: https://soundcloud.com/showbanga/how-we-rock-showbanga-featuring-iamsu

“I Been That” ft. Sage The Gemini: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csf8zny0z_I

“Aww Shit” ft. P-Lo, Sage The Gemini: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1759EKyZs3Y

Mayor 4 Life: https://soundcloud.com/showbanga/sets/show-banga-mayor4life

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09.27.2016

Taylor Gang Rapper Chevy Woods Launches A Signature Men’s Brief Collection With Ethika

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Taylor Gang Rapper Chevy Woods Launches A Signature Men’s Brief Collection With Ethika

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Chevy Woods & Ethika Partner For Collection Of Men’s Briefs

Taylor Gang Rapper Partners With California Underwear Brand

09.27.2016

Critical Praise for Chevy Woods:

“Chevy flies high and gives the world an in depth look into his life as a Taylor Gang aviator.” – XXL Mag

“The TGOD rapper hasn’t stopped grinding…” – HotNewHipHop

“He’s proven that you can make money without selling out to a label, gaining more than 300,000 followers on Twitter and 67,000 downloads of his mixtape, Gangland 3.” – Pittsburgh City Paper

The Announcement:

Ethika is proud to announce the release of the Chevy Woods Collection of men’s briefs. The multi-piece collection is available now at retail.

“I’m excited to have a pair of briefs that I created along with Ethika because it’s just something that I felt strongly about doing outside of music. The first time I put on a pair I fell in love with them so to have my own is truly a blessing . As kid from Pittsburgh with a dream to branch out and do more, it doesn’t get better than this.” – Chevy Woods

The collection consists of three styles available in stores at Tillys, Foot Action, DTLR, and more. Chevy’s signature designs are the latest in artist-driven projects from Ethika.

“We wanted to come up with a collection that would define Chevy,” said Danny Evans, Vice President of Marketing at Ethika. “The relationship between Chevy and Ethika started with a genuine love of the product. Chevy also is close friends with Ryan Sheckler and a few of our other athletes as well. Everything has just developed organically and has been a lot of fun. Tillys, Foot Action, and DTLR are also our ideal retail partners for a collection like this.”

“Chevy is one of the best artists for a company to work with. He gives incredible guidance and creations for the designs. Chevy also doesn’t think twice about helping to support his retail partners and go the extra mile to help the retailers directly, “ added Sara Nemerov, Founder and CEO of Envy Branding (Chevy Wood’s Branding and Licensing agent). There will be many in-store activations and exciting events Chevy is coordinating with his retail partners. For updates: Sign up at www.Chevywoods.com.

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If you would like to be gifted a pair of Chevy x Ethika briefs, contact Michelle with your size and mailIng address.

On Friday, October 7th, Taylor Gang will host a showcase at A3C in Atlanta at Warehouse on Auburn from 8-10 PM. The showcase will feature performances by J.R. Donato, Sosamann, Tuki Carter, and Raven Felix with DJ Tephlon. More details to come.

Please contact Michelle or Dharmic if interested in talking with Chevy Woods.

Chevy Woods Background:

An experienced rapper with a tireless work ethic, Chevy Woods represents for Pittsburgh with every release. First gaining notoriety as an associate of Wiz Khalifa, Chevy has gained a devoted fanbase through a decade’s worth of mixtapes and a busy touring schedule. In 2015, Chevy released The 48 Hunnid Project, his first retail release via Taylor Gang Ent. Named after the block he was raised on in the Hazelwood area of Pittsburgh, The 48 Hunnid Project is a legacy-defining EP that finds Woods taking listeners on a journey from the hard times and harsh realities that came in his early years leading into the lavish lifestyle that’s come more recently with world tours and fame. Chevy Woods followed up The 48 Hunnid Project, with a busy 2016, featuring numerous loose singles, freestyles over popular industry beats like Fat Joe and Remy Ma’s “All The Way Up” and Bryson Tiller’s “Don’t,” and highlighted by February’s And the Story Goes…, a 4-part video EP that finds Pittsburgh rapper reflecting on his adolescence and contemplating career paths. Beyond music, Woods has recently been in the spotlight for his culinary skills, which have been featured by Edible Ink and First We Feast. Chevy also made headlines when he partnered with California-based clothing brand Ethika for a line of signature men’s briefs. Chevy Woods will make more noise this year with his upcoming full-length album, Taylor’d, which features singles such as “History,” ft. Devin Cruise, and “Bank of America,” featuring Rich The Kid, releases in the fall of 2016.