Video: Rey Resurreccion – Heart Of The City

Cali MC Rey Resurreccion Drops Visuals For Title Track From Forthcoming Album, Tribute To San Jose

07.30.14

The Video:

Rey Resurreccion is quickly rising in the Bay Area music scene, partially thanks to his use of the internet to create a strong fan base. Rey Res has opened for several top artists including Souls of Mischief, Bone Thugs N Harmony and Hieroglyphics, the last of which he toured with on their 2012 summer tour. A producer as well as an emcee, Rey has cultivated his own distinctive sound which he dubs, “Old Rust New Bang,” by layering heavy beats and nostalgic samples with cool, laid-back vocals.

“Heart Of The City” is the title track from Rey Resurreccion’s forthcoming debut album, and it definitely exemplifies the multi-talented artist’s “Old Rust New Bang” style. A Chex Mex-produced tribute to his hometown of San Jose and the West Coast in general, the visuals for the track follow the same colorful production as the video for “Let It Bang,” released earlier this month. Rey raps smoothly about the Cali lifestyle from the sunny window of a cruising car, and its not hard to see why he loves his city.

“We’ve cultivated our own scene and sound with what we have to work with,” says Rey about his hometown. “We work together to make things happen.” The cameraderie and hometown pride present in this track is a common theme throughout Rey’s upcoming album, not only in the lyrics of the songs but in the production too. As well as producing a few of the tracks on Heart of the City himself, Rey brought in several other San Jose producers to help him in the beat-making process, including The Bangerz and Audible Doctor. 

Watch “Heart Of The City”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4U2AkOb7sJg

Check out the Young California premiere: http://www.youngcalifornia.com/2014/07/rey-resurreccion-heart-of-the-city-video/

Listen to “Heart Of The City”: https://soundcloud.com/reyresmusic/rey-resurreccion-heart-of-the-city-b-side-track

Rey Resurreccion Background:

California rapper/producer Rey Resurreccion comes with a smooth laid back style over a combination of original compositions, nostalgic samples, and heavy drums and synths. Rey Res has been on the move lately, making a lot of noise in the States and beyond. Paying homage to the old classic golden era sound, while moving forward with a new twist, he dubs his sound “Old Rust New Bang”. While simultaneously strengthening his internet buzz, Rey Resurreccion has recently toured with the Hieroglyphics crew on the Hiero Imperium 2012 Summer tour, and Los Angeles recording artist Bambu on the Rent Money Tour, Fall 2012. Rey has also independently released projects in conjunction with The Bangerz (JBWKZ Records), Nima Fadavi, Cukui Clothing, Breezy Excursion Clothing & Clout Graffiti Magazine.

Links:

official site | twitter | facebook | instagram | soundcloud

“Heart Of The City”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4U2AkOb7sJg

“Let it Bang”: http://youtu.be/kRRmn2Hv2ao

Podcast: Audible Treats Hip-Hop Podcast 161

New Audible Treats Hip-Hop Podcast 161 Features Hopsin, Well$, Marc E. Bassy, Big Hud & Beeda Weeda, and Luke-O

08.01.2014

The Podcast:

Hear the latest tracks from our PR roster in this week’s episode of the Audible Treats Hip-Hop Podcast. Starting off the podcast we have future RnB crooner, Marc E. Bassy, with his new single, “Relapse.” The track features HBK Gang member Iamsu! and is off of his recently released EP, Only The Poets, which was premiered on DJ Booth earlier this week. Following Bassy, we have Audible Treats newcomer and Moola Gang Ca$h Cow$ affiliate Luke-O, with his mafioso styled track, “Main Street Pt. II.” The song premiered last week on The Smoking Section and is the Pittsburgh MC’s first offering off of his upcoming mixtape, Lacoste Boss. Next up, we have North-Carolina based, Congolese rapper, Well$, featured on CyHi The Prince’s remix of the Nelson Mandela inspired track, “Mandela.” The single was released on Mandela’s birthday earlier this month and features Well$ alongside South African rapper Reason honoring their African pride. After Well$, we have Dallas, Texas local legend Big Hud and East Oakland native Beeda Weeda, with their new smash, “Money, Money, Money.” Featuring Franchi$e Teef, the track is the first single off of Big Hud’s upcoming street album O.B.Y.A. and will be followed by Big Weeda’s solo album, Too $hort Presents: Beeda Weeda’s Bass Rock Babies, dropping August 19th and their collaborative album, The Storm, which will be released on September 30th. Ending the podcast we have Funk Volume co-founder Hopsin with his controversial single, “Ill Mind of Hopsin 7.” The track is the seventh part of Hopsin’s Ill Mind of Hopsin video series and takes place in a desolate desert, where Hopsin endures the blazing sun and stares into the big open sky in search of a sign from a higher power. “The video shows me reaching out to God because I want a reaction,” says the Funk Volume co-founder. “I kind of talk myself out of believing in God. Not that he doesn’t exist, but I go through an emotional roller coaster so sometimes I’m yelling, but I’m not disrespecting God – it’s that I want to get a reaction from him.” Stay tuned for more from our roster.

Listen to the podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hip-hop-podcast-161/id111088410?i=161316854&mt=2

Stream the podcast here: https://soundcloud.com/audibletreats/audible-treats-hip-hop-podcast-161

Links:

Subscribe to the Audible Treats Hip-Hop Podcasts:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/audible-treats-hip-hop-podcast/id111088410?mt=2

Audible Treats Hip-Hop Podcast 161 – Hopsin, Well$, Marc E. Bassy, Big Hud & Big Weeda, and Luke-O
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hip-hop-podcast-161/id111088410?i=161316854&mt=2

Audible Treats Hip-Hop Podcast 160 – Souls of Mischief, Sir Michael Rocks, Tynethys, Wara From The NBHD, and MerCure Dior:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hip-hop-podcast-160/id111088410?i=161316854&mt=2

Audible Treats Hip-Hop Podcast 159 – Dizzy Wright, Jarren Benton, Noelz Vedere, RETRO, and Vokab Kompany:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hip-hop-podcast-159/id111088410?i=161316854&mt=2

Audible Treats Hip-Hop Podcast 158 – Hopsin, Jarren Benton, Blanco, ProbCause and J Stalin:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hip-hop-podcast-158/id111088410?i=161316854&mt=2

Audible Treats Hip-Hop Podcast 157 – Dizzy Wright, Well$, Zion I, Noelz Vedere, and The Outfit, TX:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hip-hop-podcast-157/id111088410?i=161316854&mt=2

MP3: Moola Gang Ca$h Cow$ rapper Luke-O – “24-7” (feat. Gunner)

“Turn the Freakin’ Heck Up,” Says Noisey in Their Premiere of the Pittsburgh Rapper/Producer’s Latest Single From Forthcoming Lacoste Bo$$ Mixtape

 07.31.2014

Critical Praise for Moola Gang Ca$h Cow$

“Three 6-indebted rap that sounds like the soundtrack to dudes fighting…” – Noisey

“…there is plenty of quirky humor and rhyming throughout.” – The Smoking Section

“…Moola Gang crew have been a force to be reckoned with in the southwest, PA scene for a while now.” – Jenesis Magazine

The Song:

“Every 24 I’m thinking money and the power,” chants the screwed up Ace Hood vocal sample on the chorus of Moola Gang Ca$h Cow$ rapper/producer Luke-O’s latest single, “24/7.” “Turn the freakin’ heck up,” says Noisey in their premiere, describing the track as “Three 6-indebted rap that sounds like the soundtrack to dudes fighting.”

Based in Fayette County, an area southeast of Pittsburgh, “24/7” features local newcomer Gunner and is produced by J Dub. It’s the second single from Luke-O’s forthcoming Lacoste Bo$$ mixtape, which is set to be released on August 19th. Earlier this month, The Smoking Section debuted “Main Street Pt. II,” saying “it’s Main Street, but not the boring, white picket fence and cookie cutter house that you’d expect.” With a knack for spitting Mafioso bravado, the charismatic MC embraces a nostalgic, boom bap sound influenced by Bad Boy in the 90’s.

Luke-O is one-third of the Moola Gang Ca$h Cow$, alongside rapper Pyrex Pre$$ and rapper/producer Kilz. The crew has been buzzing in Pittsburgh for the past few years, having featured on and produced Mac Miller’s “Beautiful Money.” Also, Pyrex Pre$$, was featured on the cover of Jenesis Magazine‘s “Next 5 Out of Pittsburgh” issue, which highlighted five of the city’s rising rap talents. Luke-O’s Lacoste Bo$$ follows Pyrex Pre$$’s Hard, Medium, $oft, Or $lu$$$hy, while Kilz plots a solo release before year’s end.

Listen to “24-7”: https://soundcloud.com/moolagangcashcows/lacosteboss724

Check out the Noisey premiere:  http://noisey.vice.com/blog/turn-the-freakin-heck-up-to-luke-o-24-7

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Please contact Michelle or Rory if interested in talking with Luke-O.

Luke-O Background:

COO of Moola Gang Music/artist/producer/executive, Luke “Luke-O” Lucostic, has played a vital role in the Ca$h Cow movement.  With his new solo project Lacoste Bo$$, Luke-O looks to earn the respect of hip-hop enthusiasts as well as make an impact on pop culture embracing the nostalgic Mafioso sound blended with a braggadocios rap style similar to Bad Boy in the 90’s.  Established producer, Luke-O has gained notoriety with his in-house & local production credits including stand out tracks on Pyrex Pre$$’s HM$$, Mac Miller ft. Bill “Feeling Is Gone” & Moola Gang feat. Mac Miller “Beautiful Money.”

Links:

facebook | twitter | instagram | soundcloud

Luke-O – “24-7”: https://soundcloud.com/moolagangcashcows/lacosteboss724

Luke-O – “Main Street Pt. II”: https://soundcloud.com/moolagangcashcows/lacosteboss/

Pyrex Pre$$ – “There Is A Coke God”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ikz9rivDffI

Pyrex Pre$$ – “Cold Pimpin”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3q7FsFceu7s

Pyrex Pre$$ – Hard, Medium, $oft, or $lu$$$hy: http://www.datpiff.com/Pyrex-Pre-Hard-Medium-oft-Or-luhy-mixtape.473834.html

Moola Gang – “Bon Appetit”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3v5KzGKoGtw

Moola Gang – I’m Heavy Hunny, Vol. 1: http://www.datpiff.com/Moola-Gang-Im-Heavy-Hunny-Vol-1-mixtape.130221.html

Bio, photos, and streams available here: http://www.audibletreats.com/moola-gang-cash-cows/

MP3: Wara From the NBHD – “Raw” (feat. GrandeMashall)

HYPETRAK Premieres 4th Single From the NYC-Born, ATL-Based Rapper/Producer Whose Debut Album, Kidnapped, Releases 8/12

 07.30.2014

Critical Praise for Wara From the NBHD:

“Lyrically he comes across as both book and street smart and has the direct cadence of a great live performer.” – XXL

“Wara… has nearly bled mind, body and emotions dry in writing and scoring his audible biopic.” – Passion of the Weiss

“Take him lightly at your own risk.” – Complex

“One of Atlanta’s best kept secrets – though not for much longer.” – PotholesInMyBlog

“One of Atlanta’s most promising acts of the new wave.” – Ashley Outrageous

“The gloomy, minimalist production… is perfectly suited for a late-night ride through town.”  – The FADER 

“His hook and verses are on-point.” – MissInfo.TV

“Keeping the mood as murky as possible, Wara makes his presence known over a spooky backing voice positioned against a secluded guitar and drums.” – OnSMASH

The Song:

While Wara From the NBHD and friends had fun shooting Super Soakers and ditching their janitor jobs in the video for “Beige,” the NYC-born, Atlanta-based rapper/producer changes his tone on “Raw.” Premiering via HYPETRAK, “Raw” is the fourth single from Wara’s debut album, Kidnapped, which releases on August 12th via Playin Four Keeps. With a dingy bassline and devilish strings, the song places the listener in a dark alleyway, or on a dim-lit street corner. Channeling what he calls a “hardcore jazzy feel,” Wara brought in a live trumpet and keyboard player to assist with the song’s production, while Fools Gold MC GrandeMarshall contributes a verse. Pigeons and Planes praise the track for “hard-hitting bars” and a “gritty hook,” while Complex adds that the it “displays Wara at his most confident.”

“Raw” follows previously released singles “Squeal,” “Scrilla,” and “Beige,” the latter of which debuted via The FADER, who called the song “solid, aspirational rap with a slacker wit.” Kidnapped will be released via iTunes and, in addition to this appearance from GrandeMarshall, includes features from  Two-9 rappers Rell and Light Skin Mac-11. A concept album based around the life of a young hustler nicknamed “Piano Lessons,” Wara explains that “Raw” is “the part of the story where the character gets extremely cocky from making money.”

Check out the HYPETRAK premiere: http://hypetrak.com/2014/07/premiere-wara-from-the-nbhd-ft-grandemarshall-raw/

Listen to “Raw”: https://soundcloud.com/warafromthenbhd/raw-feat-grandemarshall/

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Wara From the NBHD – Kidnapped tracklist:

01. “Get In”
02. “Piano Lessons”
03. “Slangin”
04. “Beige”
05. “Raw” (feat. Grande Marshall)
06. “Hot Boy”
07. “Fuck You Mean / Composure”
08. “Scrilla”
09. “Annoyed”
10. “Squeal (Peel Off)”
11. “Gone Baby Gone” (feat. Rell & Light Skin Mac-11 of Two-9)

Please contact Michelle or Rory if interested in talking with Wara From the NBHD.

Wara From the NBHD Background:

Wara From the NBHD might be ATL’s next rising star. The Brooklyn born, Atlanta-based rapper serves as an embodiment of both of the areas he grew up in. An artist with a unique ability to blend both cultures seamlessly with striking lyricism and impressive production. This sentiment is highlighted with Wara’s latest release The Ill Street Blues a mix tape garnering critical praise from notable outlets such as The Fader, Complex and XXL. The project portrays a dichotomy of the good and bad Wara has experienced in his life, notably personified by his son sitting next to a gun on the mix tapes cover. His upcoming release Kidnapped, will serve as a concept album produced entirely by himself and will be released later this summer.

Links:

official site | twitter | tumblr | soundcloud | youtube

“Raw”: https://soundcloud.com/warafromthenbhd/raw-feat-grandemarshall/

“Beige”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=De0DdeMawvo

“Scrilla”: https://soundcloud.com/warafromthenbhd/wara-from-the-nbhd-scrilla

“Squeal”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPrMsVbrx48

“Squeal”: https://soundcloud.com/fadermedia/wara-from-the-nbhd-squeal

“98 Rocafella”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roVOVzVzHUo

“98 Rocafella”: https://soundcloud.com/yourstrulysf/wara-from-the-nbhd-98

“Belly” (Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LlNd7rtqQo

“Show You How To Hustle” (Freestyle): https://soundcloud.com/warafromthenbhd/show-you-how-to-hustle

“Plenty”: https://soundcloud.com/warafromthenbhd/wara-from-the-nbhd-plenty

The Ill Street Blues: https://soundcloud.com/warafromthenbhd/sets/the-ill-street-blues

Bio, photos, and streams available here: http://www.audibletreats.com/wara/

EP: Marc E. Bassy – Only The Poets

Future RnB Singer/Songwriter Releases Debut EP, Only The Poets, Premiering at DJ Booth

 07.30.2014

Critical Praise for Marc E. Bassy:

“His bouncy flow channels the manic energy of Chance The Rapper; the animated style and tempered synths of “Cigarettes” could comfortably fit as a b-side to Acid Rap“ – SPIN

“We were able to give Marc his first ever solo performance at our SXSW Showcase, and it exceeded all expectations.” – Good Music All Day

“A very unique artist, you’ll want to tune in for 2014.” – Hypnotic Hippo

The EP:

“There are no more boxes, and that’s kind of just been my manifesto,” says future RnB artist Marc E. Bassy. The San Francisco-based RnB singer/songwriter and rapper, who’s written songs for the likes of Chris Brown and Sean Kingston has finally released his debut EP, “Only The Poets,” premiering today at DJ Booth. Cut from a cloth similar to the likes of Frank Ocean, Drake, and Musiq Soulchild, the 2AM Club graduate creates a rich, ambient, trap-laden aesthetic, featuring a project full of heartfelt rhymes and singing. Ditching predictable bass lines for a bevy of low-brass instruments, the EP fosters a ethereal multi-layered sonic landscape that sounds warm and in slow-motion at the same time.

Following the singles “Cigarettes,” premiered by Spin, “Over The Water” featured on Complex, and “Relapse” featuring Iamsu!, Only The Poets will tread new territory for Marc E. Bassy, as the superstar on the rise begins the next phase in his career, both as a performer and songwriter. On Looking back on the inspiration for “Cigarettes,” Bassy states, “‘Cigarettes’ is a song about the choice you have to make as an artist when dealing with romance. It’s very personal to me I talk about previous lost love and how it is parallel to current love. ‘Cigarettes’ is also about the way that when you truly love something like music there’s always medicine to fill the void that comes with being a person.” Juxtaposing his love for music, the single “Over The Water” came from a much different place. “Everyone is running around doing selfish shit to get popular and it can be intoxicating, where you begin to believe that this superficiality is what matters. ‘Over The Water’ is about that and how it plays out in relationships; trying to get over all the obstacles that the LA scene place in the way of true shit,” states Bassy.

This lyrical transparency and honesty is able to showcase Marc’s versatility as a singer and tackles topics not often addressed by the mainstream. “We’re trying to do more over here than put out random songs and pretend like we know about fashion,” he explains. Only The Poets features production by Count Bassy, The NICNACBEATS and Billion Coast blending Hip-Hop, RnB and soul stylings into something completely new. 

Check out the DJ Booth premiere here: http://www.djbooth.net/index/albums/review/marc-e-bassy-only-the-poets

Stream the EP here: https://soundcloud.com/marc_e_bassy/sets/only-the-poets-ep

Tracklist for Marc E. Bassy – Only The Poets

1- Only The Poets (Prod. by Count Bassy)
2- Cigarettes (Prod. by Casper and B)
3- Catch Myself (Prod. by Casper and B)
4- Relapse (feat. Iamsu!) (Prod. by Count Bassy)
5- Sister Interlude
6- Lock It Up (feat. Kehlani) (Prod. by Jahaan Sweet)
7- Over The Water ft. NHT Chippas (Prod. by Count Bassy, Casper and B)
8- BBQ Music (Interlude)
9- Smoke To It (feat. Skizzy Mars)
10- American Dreamlife (Prod. by Count Bassy)

Please contact Michelle or Rory if interested in talking with Marc E. Bassy.

Marc E. Bassy Background:

San Francisco-born Future RnB singer songwriter Marc E. Bassy is an artist who refuses to be pigeonholed. Inspired by the Bay Area Rap he grew up with as well as traditional Soul/RnB music, Marc has always found himself balancing between the two. Not only has Marc written songs for 2 Chainz, Sean Kingston, Chris Brown and Wiz Khalifa but he has also found success with his former Rap/Rock group 2AM Club, whose 2010 debut album What Did You Think Was Going To Happen? reached #3 on the Billboard Heatseekers charts. His debut solo EP Only The Poets, will be released later this summer marking the beginning of a superstar on the rise in the next phase in his career.

Links:

facebook | twitter | instagram | soundcloud

Listen to Only The Poets: https://soundcloud.com/marc_e_bassy/sets/only-the-poets-ep

Listen to “Relapse” feat. Iamsu!: https://soundcloud.com/marc_e_bassy/relapse-ft-iamsu

“Over The Water” (feat. NHT Chippas): https://soundcloud.com/marc_e_bassy/over-the-water-ft-nht-chippas/s-Ch2d9

“Lock It Up” (feat. Kehlani): https://soundcloud.com/marc_e_bassy/lock-it-up-ft-kehlani-produced-by-jahaan-sweet

“Cigarettes”: https://soundcloud.com/marc_e_bassy/cigarettes/s-kbanR

“Chemical High” (Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYUEExku3w4

“Chemical High”: https://soundcloud.com/marc_e_bassy/chemical-high

“When I Feel Like Shit, We Feel Like Shit”: https://soundcloud.com/marc_e_bassy/when-i-feel-like-the-shit-we-feel-like-the-shit

“Relapse”: https://soundcloud.com/marc_e_bassy/relapse

“Never Be The Same” (Ty Dolla $ign Cover): https://soundcloud.com/marc_e_bassy/never-be-the-same-ty-cover

“Locked Away”: https://soundcloud.com/marc_e_bassy/locked-away

“Thank God For Your Heart”: https://soundcloud.com/marc_e_bassy/thank-god-for-your-heart

Bio, photos, and streams available here: http://www.audibletreats.com/marc-e-bassy/

Video: MerCure Dior Releases “Dreams Equal Secrets” From Upcoming EP Dropping Next Week

With His Self-Titled EP Releasing August 5, the Young, International Rapper/Producer Releases Visuals for His Introspective Second Single, Premiere via PotholesInMyBlog

07.28.2014 

Critical Praise for MerCure Dior:

“He lets his rhymes and flow do the heavy-lifting…” – Earmilk

“More heat where that came from…” – Okayplayer

“Listening to ‘Purple Night Wishes’ by MerCure Dior is one of those majestic moments where you KNOW you’re listening to someone with skill well beyond their current reach.” – VRSMAG

The Song/EP:

Earlier this month, 19-year-old Italy-born, Maryland-based Cameroonian rapper/producer MerCure Diorreleased “Dreams Equal Secrets,” the second single from his self-titled EP, which is due to drop next Tuesday, August 5th. The video, premiering via Potholes In My Blog, is narrated by MerCure and serves as a metaphor for the hard work he puts into being successful. “The young man started his day bright and early, got breakfast, and immediately started training,” explains MerCure. “He spent long hours exercising just like I would spend long hours in the studio recording and producing.”

“I want this video to be a face-to-face introduction and a promise to my listeners that my music, brand, and what I stand for won’t ever be compromised as time progresses. I want them to feel inspired by the video and motivated to put in work for their own personal goals,” says MerCure. The multi-talented hip-hop artist’s passion for music became evident when he was a child, playing multiple instruments, writing raps, and producing his own music by the age of nine.

MerCure began building an internet following last year, partially because of the buzz generated by the music video for “Gush,” in which he rapped alongside A$AP Mob‘s own A$AP Ant. The music video for his self-produced track “V7NILL7” also garnered over 50 thousand views, creating a strong fan base which has shown further appreciation for his most recent release, “OK, Straight.”

MerCure’s self-titled EP will be released next Tuesday, August 5th. The three-song shows a promising glimpse of what the 19-year-old has to offer, sending a subtle message encouraging listeners to keep calm, work hard, and stay spiritual. The EP showcases varying styles in MerCure’s arsenal, ranging from a Golden Era flow on “Dreams Equal Secrets,” to futuristic production on “Ok, Straight,” and even hitting some high notes as he harmonizes on “Monday Night.”

Check out the Potholes In My Blog premiere: http://potholesinmyblog.com/potholes-premiere-mercure-dior-dreams-equal-secrets-video/

Watch “Dreams Equal Secrets”: http://youtu.be/Ls20HJg40AE

Listen to “Dreams Equal Secrets”: https://soundcloud.com/mercure-dior/dreams-equal-secrets

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Please contact Michelle or Rory if interested in talking with MerCure Dior.

MerCure Dior Background:

MerCure Dior was born of Cameroonian roots in Torino, Italy. At the age of four, his family relocated to the United States. His love for music allowed an easy transition into American culture, quickly teaching himself to play both guitar and piano as a child. However, he wasn’t fully satisified with the sound he was producing. At only nine years old he downloaded music producing software and began creating his own beats to rap over. Dior’s music was heavily influenced by his international heritage. Two of his uncles were credited with inspiring songs for James Brown and Michael Jackson and later helped to provide the Bendskin (Cameroon’s unique blend of pop and hip-hop) element in Dior’s music. Dior was further inspired by artists such as Tupac, Michael Jackson, and Kanye West, he continued to pursue his passion in music and dropped several mixtapes throughout middle school and high school. This assisted him in creating a solid fanbase known as The Disciple Life Ones, supporting the importance of spirituality that is present in Dior’s life and music. MerCure Dior’s self-titled EP will be released on August 5th, 2014.

Links:

official site | twitter | facebook| instagram 

“Dreams Equal Secrets”: http://youtu.be/Ls20HJg40AE

“OK, Straight”:  https://soundcloud.com/mercure-dior/ok-straight/s-B9a8g

“Purple Night Wishes”: https://soundcloud.com/mercure-dior/purple-night-wishes-feat-bethel-michael

“Gush” feat. A$AP Ant (video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMDtq45CgtY

“V7NILL7″(video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGphrAVi1Fo

Bio, photos, and streams available here: http://www.audibletreats.com/mercure-dior/

Tour: Black Milk Hits the Road In U.S., Europe In August

With A New Album On the Way, Critically Acclaimed Performer Prepares to Set Out On Rare Live Beat Sets Tour, Also Touring Europe With Live Band Nat Turner

7.29.14

Critical Praise for Black Milk:

“Black Milk’s solo career represents a constant cycle of adopting and mastering new production styles and then abandoning them before they become crutches.” – Pitchfork

“His samples are elegant, his rhythms challenging and his drum kits tight.” – NPR

“Cross has no need for these extras; in his world of soul-tugging productions and machinegun-as-velvet delivery they are merely distractions. On this realization, and in the moment, it was hard not be floored by the obvious: this is what talent with genuine poise really looks and sounds like.” – Dallas Observer

“Striking an impressive balance between being rehearsed and spontaneous, he proved his chops as a multitalented artist once again.” – Okayplayer

The Tour:

Please contact Michelle if interested in talking with Black Milk.

Black Milk Background:

Black Milk is a producer and rapper born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. As one of the most-celebrated auteurs of his generation of hip hop artists, he has conditioned fans and critics to always expect the unexpected each time he releases new music. Few producers have earned the notoriety and respect he has as a musician, and when that is coupled with commanding talent as an emcee, it’s no surprise that his solo releases are met with exalted anticipation. He has been making music professionally since 2004 and has collaborated with many noted artists including Slum Village, J Dilla, Elzhi, Phat Kat, Frank-N-Dank, Lloyd Banks, Canibus and Pharoahe Monch and Jack White of The White Stripes. In 2010 he released Album of the Year, which perfectly captured his soulful, jazzy style. His fifth solo album, No Poison No Paradise, is available now.

Links:

official site | twitter | facebook | youtube | soundcloud | bandcamp

“Detroit’s New Dance Show”: https://soundcloud.com/blackmilkofficial/detroits-new-dance-show

No Poison No Paradise stream: http://blackmilk.bandcamp.com/

Bio, pictures and streams available here: http://www.audibletreats.com/black-milk

Album: Sir Michael Rocks – Banco

The Cool Kids Rapper’s Debut Solo Album Quickly Rises To #1 On iTunes Hip-Hop Charts, Streaming Currently via  The AV Club

07.29.2014

Critical Praise for Sir Michael Rocks:

“Sir Michael Rocks is a pretty damn adventurous dude.” – Noisey

“Needless to say, dude’s a visionary.” – XXL

“Sir Michael Rocks is ready to take over.” – Complex

“Rocks is a solo artist looking to make good on a promise of stardom.” – The Fader

“He’s Mikey, he, he, he rocks. Yes he does.” – Pigeons and Planes

The Album:

Sir Michael Rocks Background:

Sir Michael Rocks has always been a little ahead of his time, a little more original than his peers, a little bit more creative. As a teenager, he started making music under the name Mikey Rocks as one half of groundbreaking duo The Cool Kids. Formed over the Internet and powered by a strong grassroots fanbase online, the group helped redefine the image of rap for the Internet era with an effortlessly cool throwback style and an iconic, laid-back fashion sense. Rechristening himself as Sir Michael Rocks in 2011, the restlessly creative artist, now based in Miami after time spent in Chicago and LA, has been pushing the boundaries of rap originality even further in recent years with a string of popular, critically acclaimed mixtapes. As he explores an increasingly far-ranging set of ideas and prepares his solo debut album, Banco, the lifelong impulse to explore and innovate remains at the forefront of what Rocks is trying to accomplish.

Links:

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

Purchase Banco: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/banco/id890674144

“Bussin” (SAiNT x STEZUS Remix): https://soundcloud.com/sirmichaelrocks/bussin-remix-feat-casey-veggies-saint-stezus-remix

“Bussin”: https://soundcloud.com/sirmichaelrocks/smr-bussin-16bit-cd-bounce-1/

“Playstation 1.5”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_C6wHdr-ao8

“Memo” (Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fXR76qjlSY

“Memo”: https://soundcloud.com/sirmichaelrocks/memo

Bio, pictures and streams available here: http://www.audibletreats.com/sir-michael-rocks/

MP3: Sir Michael Rocks – “Bussin” (SAiNT x Stezus Remix)

Diplo Affiliated Producer SAiNT and Tour DJ Stezus Team Up For New Banger Off Sir Michael Rocks Forthcoming Album, Banco

07.28.2014

Critical Praise for Sir Michael Rocks:

“Sir Michael Rocks is a pretty damn adventurous dude.” – Noisey

“Needless to say, dude’s a visionary.” – XXL

“Sir Michael Rocks is ready to take over.” – Complex

“Rocks is a solo artist looking to make good on a promise of stardom.” – The Fader

“He’s Mikey, he, he, he rocks. Yes he does.” – Pigeons and Planes

The Remix:

Sir Michael Rocks Background:

Sir Michael Rocks has always been a little ahead of his time, a little more original than his peers, a little bit more creative. As a teenager, he started making music under the name Mikey Rocks as one half of groundbreaking duo The Cool Kids. Formed over the Internet and powered by a strong grassroots fanbase online, the group helped redefine the image of rap for the Internet era with an effortlessly cool throwback style and an iconic, laid-back fashion sense. Rechristening himself as Sir Michael Rocks in 2011, the restlessly creative artist, now based in Miami after time spent in Chicago and LA, has been pushing the boundaries of rap originality even further in recent years with a string of popular, critically acclaimed mixtapes. As he explores an increasingly far-ranging set of ideas and prepares his solo debut album, Banco, the lifelong impulse to explore and innovate remains at the forefront of what Rocks is trying to accomplish.

Links:

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

Pre-order Banco: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/banco/id890674144

“Bussin” (SAiNT x STEZUS Remix): https://soundcloud.com/sirmichaelrocks/bussin-saint-stezus-christ-remix

“Bussin”: https://soundcloud.com/sirmichaelrocks/smr-bussin-16bit-cd-bounce-1/

“Playstation 1.5”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_C6wHdr-ao8

“Memo” (Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fXR76qjlSY

“Memo”: https://soundcloud.com/sirmichaelrocks/memo

Bio, pictures and streams available here: http://www.audibletreats.com/sir-michael-rocks/

Video: RETRO – “How U Want It” (feat. Lor Taj)

ATL Rapper RETRO Heads to Compton for Visual of 2pac-Inspired Single From The Six Mixtape, Premiering via HipHopDX

07.28.2014

Critical Praise for RETRO:

“…RETRO slips in clever asides too, like a sly reference to Rick Ross getting dropped from Reebok after his molly-all-in-her-champagne debacle.” – The FADER

“RETRO is coming out the gates strong.” – The Smoking Section

“The edgy track combines some off the wall production with an unorthodox flow in carving out a total experience for new listeners seeking alternative hip hop freshness.” – Earmilk

“[We] can assure you that RETRO and the rest of the Rocket Team are gonna be the new faces of Hip-Hop.” – Fly Little Things 

“RETRO and his crew definitely deliver.” – PotholesInMyBlog

The Video:

While sneaking into the BET Awards and taking photos in front of Steve’s Market (the gas station from the movie Friday) were priorities during RETRO’s trip to Los Angeles, his reason for visiting was to shoot a visual for his forthcoming single, “How U Want It,” which loosely pays homage to 2Pac’s song of the same title. “If I was gonna do an L.A song, I wanted to go where the roots of L.A. hip-hop started,” says the 22-year-old who lived in Detroit until age 13, at which point he moved to Atlanta.

RETRO and his crew shot scenes throughout the city from Venice Beach to Compton, where “the block looked like a scene from San Andreas,” says RETRO. “I was on the corner shooting the video, I got on all red, and in the midst of dancing and entertaining, this guy that looked just like CJ came down the street on a motorcycle and he just stared at me the whole time.” He adds with a laugh: “I knew that it was time to go when it started looking like there was a swap meet about to go down.”

The youngest sibling of six, RETRO’s mother challenged her children to be creative, once forcing them to come up with their own song. “Y’all have two hours to go and make up your own song or I’m beating y’all,’” he recalls. “We all had to write our own verses. That’s why I’m never scared to perform, because that first time the pressure was on. She took us to a professional studio to record the song and I have it to this day.”

Earlier this year, RETRO performed on a multi-city tour with Rich Homie Quan and Riff Raff. Expressing his love and gratitude for the opportunity, he confidently says “I’ve learned that performing is my favorite part about the music. I’ve seen crowds of thousands and thousands of people, but I don’t get nervous. I was born for this.” The Six will be released August 6th and will include “How U Want It,” as well as Retro’s previously released singles, “1946” and “Resist,” which debuted via Potholes In My Blog and the The Smoking Section.

Check out the HipHopDX premiere: http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/videos/id.17107/title.retro-how-u-want-it-

Watch “How U Want It”: http://youtu.be/zO2sCayKO0U

Please contact Michelle or Rory if interested in talking with RETRO.

The Background:

After moving to Atlanta from Detroit with his family at age 12, RETRO found a whole new host of melodies to fall in love with, from the work of Jermaine Dupri to the then-recently released OutKast LP, SpeakerBoxx/The Love Below. He found inspiration in a whole new sound. “I love Atlanta hip-hop to a certain extent,” he says, pausing. “I’d be lying if I said Atlanta didn’t help me become who I am.” The ability to flip between a Midwestern flair and the flashiness of Atlanta’s rap scene makes RETRO’s lane unparalleled, but beyond the music he has countless other goals that he and his Rocket Team, a crew of 15-plus, plan on executing. His forthcoming mixtape, The Six, is due this August.

Links:

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

“How U Want It”: http://youtu.be/zO2sCayKO0U

“1946”: https://soundcloud.com/retrothakid/1946-feat-jugg-g5

“Resist”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ztQYNhL41g

“Resist”: https://soundcloud.com/retrothakid/01-resist/

Average College Kid: Reload: https://soundcloud.com/retrothakid/sets/average-college-kid-reload

“Wonderland”: http://youtu.be/OBHSeDHXaDg

“Handicap”: http://youtu.be/YpWtP82N7Dw

Bio, pictures, and streams are available here: http://www.audibletreats.com/retro/

Video: Cali Rapper Rey Resurreccion Drops First Single And Accompanying Video From Upcoming Album

Rey Resurreccion’s “Let It Bang,” From Forthcoming Heart of the City, Is A Classic Cali Summer Anthem

07.25.14

The Video:

The San Jose recording artist and producer Rey Resurreccion is quickly rising in the Bay Area music scene. Heavy synths, hard drums, and nostalgic samples are layered with cool, smooth vocals to create what Rey dubs as his “Old Rust New Bang” sound. As well as using the internet to create a strong fan base, Rey Res has opened for many top artists, including Souls of Mischief, Bone Thugs N Harmony and Hieroglyphics, the last of which he toured with on their 2012 summer tour.

Premiered via HipHopDX, Rey Res released the first single and video off of his upcoming album, Heart of the City. “Let it Bang” is full of classic California shots of beaches, skateboarders, and old school cars, serving as a reminder that there is no better place to be than California in the summertime. “You know all the stuff that you heard everyone rapping about in the ’90s when the West coast scene was young and thriving?” Says Rey, “I suddenly get that feeling when the summertime rolls around.” “Let it Bang” definitely encompasses the feeling Rey Res refers too, and allows listeners to feel it too.

Rey Res samples Dru Down’s classic, “Pimp of the Year” on this track. Exemplifying his “Old Rust New Bang” style, Rey found the sample and was able to write his own lyrics and match them to the rhyme scheme and cadence of the original song, due to his familiarity with the track. He refers to his style of music as “Paying homage to the ones who paved the way and still trying to keep things moving forward.” This song has a classic golden era sound, but the production is progressive and forward moving, making it a classic example of Rey Res’ unique style. “Let it Bang” can be bought via iTunes.

Watch “Let it Bang”: http://youtu.be/kRRmn2Hv2ao

Read the HipHopDX Premiere: http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/videos/id.16988/title.rey-resurreccion-let-it-bang-

Buy “Let it Bang” on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/let-it-bang/id895341241?i=895341244

Rey Resurreccion Background:

California recording artist/producer Rey Resurreccion comes with a smooth laid back style over a combination of original compositions, nostalgic samples, and heavy drums and synths. Rey Res has been on the move lately, making a lot of noise in the States and beyond. Paying homage to the old classic golden era sound, while moving forward with a new twist, he dubs his sound “Old Rust New Bang”. While simultaneously strengthening his internet buzz, Rey Resurreccion has recently toured with the Hieroglyphics crew on the Hiero Imperium 2012 Summer tour, and Los Angeles recording artist Bambu on the Rent Money Tour, Fall 2012. Rey has also independently released projects in conjunction with The Bangerz (JBWKZ Records), Nima Fadavi, Cukui Clothing, Breezy Excursion Clothing & Clout Graffiti Magazine.

Links:

official site | twitter | facebook | instagram | soundcloud

Watch “Let it Bang”: http://youtu.be/kRRmn2Hv2ao

Listen to “Let it Bang”: https://soundcloud.com/ineffable-music/rey-resurreccion-let-it-bang/s-0X1F8

Buy “Let it Bang” on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/let-it-bang/id895341241?i=895341244

Video: Sir Michael Rocks – “Bussin” (feat. Iamsu! and Casey Veggies)

With His Long-Awaited Debut Solo Album Banco Releasing Next Week, Mikey Rocks Turns Up In LA With Friends for “Bussin,” Debut via AV Club

07.23.2014

Critical Praise for Sir Michael Rocks:

“Sir Michael Rocks is a pretty damn adventurous dude.” – Noisey

“Needless to say, dude’s a visionary.” – XXL

“Sir Michael Rocks is ready to take over.” – Complex

“Rocks is a solo artist looking to make good on a promise of stardom.” – The Fader

“He’s Mikey, he, he, he rocks. Yes he does.” – Pigeons and Planes

The Video:

Please contact Michelle or Rory if interested in talking with Sir Michael Rocks

Sir Michael Rocks Background:

Sir Michael Rocks has always been a little ahead of his time, a little more original than his peers, a little bit more creative. As a teenager, he started making music under the name Mikey Rocks as one half of groundbreaking duo The Cool Kids. Formed over the Internet and powered by a strong grassroots fanbase online, the group helped redefine the image of rap for the Internet era with an effortlessly cool throwback style and an iconic, laid-back fashion sense. Rechristening himself as Sir Michael Rocks in 2011, the restlessly creative artist, now based in Miami after time spent in Chicago and LA, has been pushing the boundaries of rap originality even further in recent years with a string of popular, critically acclaimed mixtapes. As he explores an increasingly far-ranging set of ideas and prepares his solo debut album, Banco, the lifelong impulse to explore and innovate remains at the forefront of what Rocks is trying to accomplish.

Links:

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

Pre-order Banco: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/banco/id890674144

“Fuck SeaWorld”: http://youtu.be/IjpX6AcluhI

“Bussin”: http://youtu.be/QlvuvNct2qg 

“Playstation 1.5”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_C6wHdr-ao8

“Memo”: https://soundcloud.com/sirmichaelrocks/memo

Bio, pictures and streams available here: http://www.audibletreats.com/sir-michael-rocks/

MP3: Chippy NonStop Announces New EP For Sept 19 and Releases Single, “Peeka”

Premiered by EntertainmentWeekly.com, the Flirty Track is Perfect for Summertime Partying

07.22.2014

Critical Praise for Chippy Nonstop:

“Upon first listen, it might be easy to dismiss the internet-obsessed Nanda’s debut offering #GLOBALSCHOOLOFTWERK as frivolous hipster party rap. Upon closer inspection idiosyncracies emerge: seething Hindi rhymes, crunchy dance beats, and a hyphy-inspired energy that help underscore Nanda’s unusual inspirations.” – FLAUNT Magazine

“She’s provocative, demanding of attention, while maintaining the casual-fun style of your old neighborhood crew. You can’t help but follow her bopping head and twerking booty for fear you might blink and miss the next step.” – San Francisco Bay Guardian

“The Oakland-based rapper Chippy Nonstop is incredibly easy to like and a surefire good time, but she’s far more than a pretty party girl with a great Twitter. She has great stamina and an ear for interesting sounds you can also bounce your butt to.”– Interview Magazine

Chippy Nonstop is well-known for her party vibes and dance music. Last summer she released an EP, #finallyverified, then the delicate, lonely “Alone,” a Felix Snow-produced single showing her soft side. However, her classic electronic, upbeat sound has returned for her newest single, “Peeka,” released today via EntertainmentWeekly and available for download here. With upbeat synths and an electronic beat, classic components of Chippy’s “electro-trap” style are layered beneath airy vocals and a cute, poppy repetition of Nintendo’s Pokemon character, “Pikachu,” to create a catchy party track.  “It’s not necessarily linked directly with Pikachu, it’s a cute word and the euphemism is so kinky and freaky that using a word like ‘Pikachu’ makes it more innocent and coy,” says Chippy about the track’s lyrics. However, she doesn’t define what exactly “Peeka” is a euphemism for, leaving it up to her listeners to decide- “the real ones will know what I mean,” she reveals. “I want my fans to have this song for summertime; it’s the perfect soundtrack for running through sprinklers.” As EW describes it, “The single perfectly sums up both her sound (club rap with an emphasis on regional styles like Bay Area hyphy) and her philosophy (which is YOLO to the extreme).”

Born in Dubai to Indian parents, she grew up in Zambia and was granted Canadian citizenship before settling in Oakland and now Los Angeles. Her personal flair matches that of her music, combining dance, hip-hop, and world sounds to create an individualistic style which granted her opportunities to work with major artists such as Kreayshawn and Major Lazer, as well as Big Baby Ghandi and Main Attrakionz among others.

Listen to “Peeka”: https://soundcloud.com/chippynonstop/oo-peeka-oo

Read the EntertainmentWeekly premiere: http://music-mix.ew.com/2014/07/22/chippy-nonstop-unveils-her-dirty-cute-single-peeka/

Download “Peeka”: http://music.chippy-nonstop.com/

Chippy Nonstop Background:

Chippy Nonstop is an audacious, undeniable party starter. She is of Indian descent but is more of a cultural nomad; she was born in Dubai, grew up in Zambia, has citizenship in Canada, and currently lives in Oakland. Chippy makes “electro-trap” music that combines dance, hip-hop, and world sounds. She was featured on the recent Kreayshawn, Major Lazer, Big Baby Gandhi and Star Slinger albums. Chippy has released her first solo EP, MoneyDance101, the #GLOBALSKOOLOFTWERK mixtape, and most recent EP #finallyverified. Her discography includes released features with The Pack’s Stunnaman, Metro Zu, Andy Milonakis, and Main Attrakionz.

Links:

official site | twitter | facebook | tumblr | soundcloud | album site

“Peeka”: https://soundcloud.com/chippynonstop/oo-peeka-oo

“Alone”: https://soundcloud.com/chippynonstop/alone

“Bubblegum” feat. Kitty:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-O15b21xMc

“Pimpin Season”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJBiZ_LqABU#at=15

#finallyverified: https://soundcloud.com/chippynonstop/sets/finallyverified

“Money Dance”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Np0FW2gsVnA

“R U Down?” ft. Antwon (prod. by Ryan Hemsworth): http://soundcloud.com/factmag/chippy-nonstop-r-u-down-feat

#MONEYDANCE101: http://chippynonstop.bandcamp.com/album/moneydance101

“Kicked Out Da Club” video by Kreayshawn: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeIOIxVRHj4

#GlobalSkoolOfTwerk: http://chippynonstop.bandcamp.com/album/globalskooloftwerk

Bio, pictures, and streams available here: http://www.audibletreats.com/download/chippy-nonstop/

MP3: Luke-O – “Main Street Pt. II”

Mafioso-styled Strings and Braggadocios Raps Guide the First Single from the Moola Gang Ca$h Cow$ Rapper’s Forthcoming Project, Lacoste Boss

 07.21.2014

Critical Praise for Moola Gang Ca$h Cow$

…Moola Gang crew have been a force to be reckoned with in the Southwest, PA scene for a while now.” – Jenesis Magazine

The Song:

Straight outta Fayette County, located to the Southeast of Pittsburgh, the Moola Gang Ca$h Cow$ (Pyrex Pre$$, Luke-O, Kilz) are geared up for an impactful second half of 2014. First up is rapper/producer Luke-O, whose Lacoste Bo$$ mixtape is slated for a release in the coming months. The first single, “Main Street Pt. II,” has a hint of Mafioso-styled strings as Luke-O spits braggadocios rhymes, rapping “I’ll write a reality check so large the bank’ll put a hold on it.” “It’s Main Street,” says The Smoking Section in their premiere of the single, “but not the boring, white picket fence and cookie cutter house that you’d expect.”

With Lacoste Bo$$, Luke-O looks to earn the respect of hip-hop enthusiasts while making an impact on pop culture, embracing a nostalgic, boom bap sound blended with a charismatic rap style similar to Bad Boy in the 90’s. Luke-O and the Moola Gang have been buzzing in the streets of Pittsburgh for several years, releasing a slew of group and solo projects, with Luke-O producing some early work for Mac Miller. Last year, Moola Gang CEO Pyrex Pre$$ shared his Hard, Medium, $oft, or $lu$$$hy mixtape. The project’s first single, “There Is A Coke God,” was a viral success, reaching almost 100k views on YouTube. Meanwhile, rapper/producer Kilz is set to release his solo debut later this year.

Listen to “Main Street Pt. II”: https://soundcloud.com/moolagangcashcows/lacosteboss/

Check out The Smoking Section premiere:  http://smokingsection.uproxx.com/TSS/2014/07/luke-o-main-street-pt-ii

Please contact Michelle or Rory if interested in talking with Luke-O.

Luke-O Background:

COO of Moola Gang Music/artist/producer/executive, Luke “Luke-O” Lucostic, has played a vital role in the Ca$h Cow movement.  With his new solo project Lacoste Bo$$, Luke-O looks to earn the respect of hip-hop enthusiasts as well as make an impact on pop culture embracing the nostalgic Mafioso sound blended with a braggadocios rap style similar to Bad Boy in the 90’s.  Established producer, Luke-O has gained notoriety with his in-house & local production credits including stand out tracks on Pyrex Pre$$’s HM$$, Mac Miller ft. Bill “Feeling Is Gone” & Moola Gang feat. Mac Miller “Beautiful Money.”

Links:

facebook | twitter | instagram | soundcloud

Luke-O – “Main Street Pt. II”: https://soundcloud.com/moolagangcashcows/lacosteboss/

Pyrex Pre$$ – “There Is A Coke God”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ikz9rivDffI

Pyrex Pre$$ – “Cold Pimpin”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3q7FsFceu7s

Pyrex Pre$$ – Hard, Medium, $oft, or $lu$$$hy: http://www.datpiff.com/Pyrex-Pre-Hard-Medium-oft-Or-luhy-mixtape.473834.html

Moola Gang – “Bon Appetit”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3v5KzGKoGtw

Moola Gang – I’m Heavy Hunny, Vol. 1: http://www.datpiff.com/Moola-Gang-Im-Heavy-Hunny-Vol-1-mixtape.130221.html

Bio, photos, and streams available here: http://www.audibletreats.com/moola-gang-cash-cows/

Well$ Featured On CyHi The Prynce Remix, Honors Nelson Mandela

19-Year-Old Congolese Rapper Well$ Joins CyHi Da Prynce On Remix Of His Track, “Mandela,” Honoring the Leader On His Remembrance Day

07.18.2014

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 startling peephole into something deeply personal within Well$.” – 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

The Song:

In February, 2014, CyHi The Prynce released the single “Mandela” and its accompanying music video as a part of the Black Histori Project. Today, July 18, is Nelson Mandela‘s birthday, and the international day of remembrance for the revolutionary South African leader. CyHi has remixed his track, “Mandela,” to be released today in honor of Mandela’s life and accomplishments. The new track features 19-year-old Charlotte-born and based Congolese rapper Well$ and South African rapper Reason, and was produced by Sekou Muhammed and Tec Beatz. Although CyHi himself is American, between Well$’s Congolese roots and Reason’s time spent growing up in Johannesburg, it is easy to see how this story hits close to home. With powerful lyrics like, “Fist in the air, I’ma do it like Mandela, Nelson/I want my troops in the field like Mandela, Nelson,” and a heavy, hard-hitting beat the song makes a lasting impression on listeners.

Well$ makes it clear through his music that he is proud of his African roots. Born in Charlotte to Congolese illegal immigrants, he used to be made fun of for being African, which is what led to the Boyz n The Hood reference in his most recent mixtape’s title, MTSYD: Revenge of the African Booty Scratcher. “Watching that kid get made fun of made me think of my childhood and how bad I wanna shit on people from back then, even musically it transferred over,” says Well$ about the title of his mixtape. In the title track for the album he raps “These African-Americans making fun of they roots, like where the fuck do you think you come from?”  MTSYD touches on other social issues, such as gun violence (in the haunting “Lil Tommy”) and the dark side to the strip club (“Black Swan” and “Major Paine.”) The release included production from Ryan Hemsworth and DJ Dahi, in addition to a feature from Pac Div’s Mibbs.

Hopscotch Music Festival recently announced Well$ as a feature artist for their forthcoming event in Raleigh, NC.

“Mandela” by CyHi Da Prynce, feat. Well$ and Reason: https://soundcloud.com/1cyhitheprynce/mandela-remixfeaturing-reason-well

Listen to MTSYD: The Revenge of the African Booty Scratcher: https://soundcloud.com/wells-music/sets/mtsyd-the-revenge-of-the

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 most recent project, MTSYD: Revenge of the African Booty Scratcher was well-recieved by fans and critics alike.

Links:

bandcamp | twitter | facebook | youtube | soundcloud

“Mandela” (Remix): https://soundcloud.com/1cyhitheprynce/mandela-remixfeaturing-reason-well

“Major Paine (Daddy’s Little Girl): https://soundcloud.com/wells-music/major-paine-daddys-little-girl-prod-austin-celaya-the-blck-herts-club

“Savoir-Faire”: http://youtu.be/bVVggr8eheY

“Lil’ Tommy”: https://soundcloud.com/wells-music/lil-tommy/

“Black Swan”: https://soundcloud.com/wells-music/black-swan

“State of Ecstasy Pt. 1”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smsGIANkDfA

Download link for 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/

Video: Hopsin – “Ill Mind of Hopsin 7”

Funk Volume Co-Founder Stands Alone Under A Blazing Desert Sun in Search of a Response From God

07.18.2014

The Video:

Follow the “Ill Mind of Hopsin” series and you’ll have a diary-like timeline of Hopsin‘s rise in the industry from a hard-spitting, white contact lens-wearing rapper with an overcrowded MySpace account sitting in a dark, dungeon-like room in the first episode to a fearless, developed artist who’s toured the world and garnered nearly 200 million YouTube views, questioning God and his surroundings in the latest episode.

“Ill Mind of Hopsin 7” takes place in an abandoned desert, where Hopsin bares the blazing sun and stares into the big open sky in search of a sign from a higher power. “The video shows me reaching out to God because I want a reaction,” says the Funk Volume co-founder. “I kind of talk myself out of believing in God. Not that he doesn’t exist, but I go through an emotional rollercoaster so sometimes I’m yelling, but I’m not disrespecting God – it’s that I want to get a reaction from him.”

Releasing every year on his birthday, July 18, Hopsin has a method he uses to create each Ill Mind episode. He typically begins the creative process for “Ill Mind of Hopsin” at the top of the month, explaining that he wants them to be as spontaneous as possible. He chooses a concept, then creates a beat reflecting the style of song he’s looking to make, then he ruminates on ideas, then he adds his lyrics. “I take down notes as if I’m writing a book, I write down all of the areas I want to cover,” he says, “then it’s connecting the dots at that point.”

Watch the video here: http://youtu.be/QBsA2ETp7JA

Purchase “Ill Mind of Hopsin 7” on iTunes: smarturl.it/illmindofhopsin7

Purchase “Ill Mind of Hopsin 7” on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Ill-Mind-Hopsin-7-Explicit/dp/B00LWSIGBO

Purchase Knock Madness on CD with special 3D artwork, exclusively here: http://myfunkvolume.com/product/hopsin-knock-madness-cd

Purchase Knock Madness via Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Knock-Madness-Hopsin/dp/B00G9ZZJHY

Purchase Knock Madness via iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/knock-madness/id739581815

Upcoming U.S. shows:

July 25 – Kokomo, IN – Centerstage
July 26 – Thornville, OH – Gathering of the Juggalos
July 27 – Joliet, IL – Mojoes

Upcoming Canadian and European tour dates here: http://myfunkvolume.com/artist/hopsin/

Please contact Michelle or Rory if interested in talking with Hopsin.

Hopsin Background:

Panorama, California native Hopsin faced many obstacles and controversy to get to where he is now. Hopsin’s obstacles first began as a child, being placed in special education classes and forced to believe that he would never amount to anything, which caused him to drop out of school completely in 2004. By 2010, Hopsin unhappily signed to a former label that failed to reach his artistic and commercial expectations.  Surviving all obstacles and controversy, Hopsin is now not only a successful rapper but also a producer, editor, actor and director. He has amassed an incredible 785,00 YouTube subscribers and 2 million Facebook “Likes” over years of hard work and dedication. In addition, Hopsin is co-founder of indie power house Funk Volume. Funk Volume currently has 260,000 Youtube subscribers and 415,000 Facebook “Likes.”  Hopsin focuses on how to engage fans with both sharp lyricism and careful branding, and brings forth a unique attitude and charisma that makes hip hop unpredictable again. He released his sophomore album, Knock Madness, on November 26th, 2013 and is constantly on tour. He will be touring Canada and Europe soon – dates here: http://myfunkvolume.com/artist/hopsin/

Funk Volume Background:

There are few labels in hip-hop doing it quite like Funk Volume. Funk Volume is a Los Angeles-based record label, marketing, and production company that been cited as a leader among independent rap labels with over 62 million YouTube views, 415,000 Facebook “Likes” consistent Top 10 chart placements on Billboard and iTunes and high profile write-ups in media outlets such as Forbes, Billboard, SPIN, LA Weekly, and many more. Founded in 2008 by internationally recognized rap artist Hopsin and Stanford MBA grad Damien “Dame” Ritter, the label was created with one thing in mind: protecting the integrity of the artist’s vision. Currently home to rappers Hopsin, SwizZz, Dizzy Wright, and Jarren Benton and more recently, DJ’s and producers Hoppa, Kato, and Rikio, the label has quickly transformed into being a label to watch by fans and industry insiders alike. Funk Volume recently released their first documentary, Independent Living, which captures the artists’ swift rise during their 44-date national tour in 2012. The latest release from the Funk Volume label is marquee artist Hopsin’s Knock Madness. For more info: www.myfunkvolume.com

Links:

official site | twitter | facebook | youtube | soundcloud

“Ill Mind of Hopsin 7”: http://youtu.be/QBsA2ETp7JA

“I Need Help”: http://youtu.be/bIGRV9RPJiM

“Hop Is Back”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeQWPRtxn-s

“Ill Mind Of Hopsin 6”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vuv2mvfO_mg

Bio, pictures and streams available here: http://www.audibletreats.com/hopsin/

MP3: Marc E. Bassy – “Relapse” feat. Iamsu!

Bay Area Artists, Marc E. Bassy and Iamsu! Team Up For New Loosie “Relapse”

 07.17.2014

Critical Praise for Marc E. Bassy:

“His bouncy flow channels the manic energy of Chance The Rapper; the animated style and tempered synths of “Cigarettes” could comfortably fit as a b-side to Acid Rap“ – SPIN

“We were able to give Marc his first ever solo performance at our SXSW Showcase, and it exceeded all expectations.” – Good Music All Day

“A very unique artist, you’ll want to tune in for 2014.” – Hypnotic Hippo

The Song:

Have you ever sheepishly gone back to an ex-lover because the nookie was too good to resist? Ah yes, we’ve all been guilty of the relapse. And so has future RnB singer Marc E. Bassy and Iamsu! from HBK Gang, who teamed up for this loosie that’s titled just that: “Relapse.” Detailing his addiction to good lovin’ long after the relationship has faltered, Marc acknowledges, “this song came from the realest of experiences. I ended up sticking with the habit, couldn’t shake her.”

With lyrics like, “Im’a try to hit it one more time / I’m addicted to the way we grind,” Marc compares the pull one feels to a former lover, despite knowing better. This, matched with Mik Beat’s ambient, bass-filled production and Iamsu!’s playful verse, creates a sultry, multi-layered groove of a single on a hazy, slow-motion ride like a drug. “Love is a chemical reaction right? It takes us on the same roller coaster as any other chemical we feed our brain. It changes our perspective; all the sudden we hear music differently, we talk differently, have different views about our friends. It’s all there,” explains Bassy.

Only The Poets features production by Count Bassy, The NICNACBEATS and Billion Coast blending Hip-Hop, RnB and soul stylings into something completely new. The EP showcases Marc’s versatility as a singer and tackles topics not often addressed by the mainstream. “We’re trying to do more over here than put out random songs and pretend like we know about fashion,” he explains. The project is set to be released on July 29th.

Purchase “Relapse” feat. Iamsu! here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/relapse-feat.-iamsu!-single/id899254176

Listen to “Relapse” feat. Iamsu! here: https://soundcloud.com/marc_e_bassy/relapse-ft-iamsu

Read the Billboard premiere: http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/6164922/marc-e-bassy-iamsu-relapse-exclusive-song-premiere

Tracklist for Marc E. Bassy – Only The Poets

1- Poets (Prod. by Count Bassy)
2- Catch Myself (Prod. by Casper and B)
3- Cigarettes (Prod. by Casper and B)
4- Over The Water ft. NHT Chippas (Prod. by Count Bassy, Casper and B)
5- Girls Get Down (Prod. by Casper and B, Count Bassy)
6- Chemical High (Remix)
7- Playa Playa (Prod. by Count Bassy)
8- Stick to Your Guns (Prod. by Count Bassy, Billion Coast, Casper and B)
9- American Dreamlife (Prod. by Count Bassy)

Please contact Michelle or Rory if interested in talking with Marc E. Bassy.

Marc E. Bassy Background:

San Francisco-born Future RnB singer songwriter Marc E. Bassy is an artist who refuses to be pigeonholed. Inspired by the Bay Area Rap he grew up with as well as traditional Soul/RnB music, Marc has always found himself balancing between the two. Not only has Marc written songs for 2 Chainz, Sean Kingston, Chris Brown and Wiz Khalifa but he has also found success with his former Rap/Rock group 2AM Club, whose 2010 debut album What Did You Think Was Going To Happen? reached #3 on the Billboard Heatseekers charts. His debut solo EP Only The Poets, will be released later this summer marking the beginning of a superstar on the rise in the next phase in his career.

Links:

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Listen to “Relapse” feat. Iamsu!: https://soundcloud.com/marc_e_bassy/relapse-ft-iamsu

“Over The Water” (feat. NHT Chippas): https://soundcloud.com/marc_e_bassy/over-the-water-ft-nht-chippas/s-Ch2d9

“Lock It Up” (feat. Kehlani): https://soundcloud.com/marc_e_bassy/lock-it-up-ft-kehlani-produced-by-jahaan-sweet

“Cigarettes”: https://soundcloud.com/marc_e_bassy/cigarettes/s-kbanR

“Chemical High” (Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYUEExku3w4

“Chemical High”: https://soundcloud.com/marc_e_bassy/chemical-high

“When I Feel Like Shit, We Feel Like Shit”: https://soundcloud.com/marc_e_bassy/when-i-feel-like-the-shit-we-feel-like-the-shit

“Relapse”: https://soundcloud.com/marc_e_bassy/relapse

“Never Be The Same” (Ty Dolla $ign Cover): https://soundcloud.com/marc_e_bassy/never-be-the-same-ty-cover

“Locked Away”: https://soundcloud.com/marc_e_bassy/locked-away

“Thank God For Your Heart”: https://soundcloud.com/marc_e_bassy/thank-god-for-your-heart

Bio, photos, and streams available here: http://www.audibletreats.com/marc-e-bassy/

MP3: 19-Year Old Rapper MerCure Dior Drops Second Single From Forthcoming Self-Titled EP

International MC Drops Introspective Single, “Dreams Equal Secrets,” Premiered Via Okayplayer

07.17.2014 

Critical Praise for MerCure Dior:

“He lets his rhymes and flow do the heavy-lifting…” – Earmilk

“More heat where that came from…” – Okayplayer

“Listening to ‘Purple Night Wishes’ by MerCure Dior is one of those majestic moments where you KNOW you’re listening to someone with skill well beyond their current reach.” – VRSMAG

The Song/EP:

Earlier this month, 19-year-old Italy-born, Maryland-based Cameroonian rapper/producer MerCure Dior shared the colorful visual for “Ok, Straight” via Earmilk. In “Dreams Equal Secrets,” the second single from his forthcoming MerCure Dior (The EP), MerCure distances himself from the bouncy beats of “Ok, Straight,” and introduces a hazy, whirlwind style of his production. Premiering via Okayplayer, “Dreams Equal Secrets” is MerCure’s most introspective track to date, rapping, “Lookin’ for a way to prove that I’m not just some dark-skinned dude/ I actually have a message for a blessing only God’ll recollect it to affect it.”

MerCure immigrated to Maryland from Italy when he was only four years old, and it wasn’t long before his musical abilities surfaced. As a child, he played multiple instruments, wrote raps, and was producing his own beats by the age of nine. MerCure’s rich musical heritage includes two uncles who not only were credited with inspiring songs for James Brown and Michael Jackson, but also were influences of the Bendskin (Cameroon’s unique blend of pop & hip-hop) element in MerCure’s music. MerCure’s international background allows him to bridge cultural gaps and connect with audiences overseas, while his passion for hip-hop helped him find his niche in his hometown of Greenbelt, Maryland.

The forthcoming EP charts MerCure’s growth, and fully introduces the multi-cultural visionary. At just three songs, the complex self-introductory EP gives listeners a window into MerCure’s multifaceted talent. With a self-made pathway, youthful exuberance, and divine message, MerCure Dior is stepping into hip-hop’s future.

Check out the Okayplayer premiere: http://www.okayplayer.com/news/mercure-dior-dreams-equal-secrets-mp3.html

Listen to “Dreams Equal Secrets”: https://soundcloud.com/mercure-dior/dreams-equal-secrets

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Please contact Michelle or Rory if interested in talking with MerCure Dior.

MerCure Dior Background:

MerCure Dior was born of Cameroonian roots in Torino, Italy. At the age of four, his family relocated to the United States. His love for music allowed an easy transition into American culture, quickly teaching himself to play both guitar and piano as a child. However, he wasn’t fully satisified with the sound he was producing. At only nine years old he downloaded music producing software and began creating his own beats to rap over. Dior’s music was heavily influenced by his international heritage. Two of his uncles were credited with inspiring songs for James Brown and Michael Jackson and later helped to provide the Bendskin (Cameroon’s unique blend of pop and hip-hop) element in Dior’s music. Dior was further inspired by artists such as Tupac, Michael Jackson, and Kanye West, he continued to pursue his passion in music and dropped several mixtapes throughout middle school and high school. This assisted him in creating a solid fanbase known as The Disciple Life Ones, supporting the importance of spirituality that is present in Dior’s life and music. MerCure Dior’s self-titled EP will be released on August 5th, 2014.

Links:

official site | twitter | facebook| instagram 

“Dreams Equal Secrets”: https://soundcloud.com/mercure-dior/dreams-equal-secrets-audio/s-SguCw

“OK, Straight”:  “OK, Straight”:  https://soundcloud.com/mercure-dior/ok-straight/s-B9a8g

“Purple Night Wishes”: https://soundcloud.com/mercure-dior/purple-night-wishes-feat-bethel-michael

“Gush” feat. A$AP Ant (video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMDtq45CgtY

“V7NILL7″(video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGphrAVi1Fo

Bio, photos, and streams available here: http://www.audibletreats.com/mercure-dior/

Video: Beeda Weeda Welcomes Viewers to Visit “Gas City” AKA Oakland

East Oakland’s Beeda Weeda Drops Video From Upcoming Album, Too $hort Presents: Beeda Weeda’s Bass Rock Babies

07.17.2014 

Critical Praise for Beeda Weeda:

 “Beeda Weeda is an East Oakland Too $hort-affiliate who makes mob music with the enthusiasm and intensity of a rabid pitbull.” – NOISEY

The Video: 

“Welcome to Gas City/revolvers, fully’s and semi’s” invites Beeda Weeda in “Gas City,” the video from his upcoming album, Too $hort Presents: Beeda Weeda’s Bass Rock Babies, due August 19th. First popularized by DB Tha General from his underground hit “Gas,” the term has become synonymous with Oakland to mean two things: going hard and guns.

Explains Beeda Weeda, “In Oakland we use the term ‘gas’ as saying someone is going hard in whatever they’re doing. Gas is used to describe either guns or a rapper who’s spitting hard on the mic, like, ‘that boy Beeda Weeda be gassin’ on the mic,’ or ‘be careful when you in Oakland, it’s a lot of youngsta’s runnin’ around here wit dat gas on ’em,’ or ‘them boys ridin’ round ‘gassed up.’ Because Oakland has an abundance of both, it’s come to be known as Gas City.” Touching on everything from shifty characters, pissy hallways, faulty deals, and thirsty thots, Beeda pulls out the essence of the East Oakland he knows. Documenting the streets over a hectic, post-hyphy beat, the psychedelic, layered visuals add to the turnt up vibes of the song, which was premiered by NOISEY.

Beeda Weeda has established himself as one of the most promising rising rappers from The Bay Area. In doing so, he’s also garnered the support of The Bay’s most loved legends, including Too $hort and E-40. A child of the Hyphy Age, Beeda wasn’t necesarily considered a “hyphy artist” but was at the forefront of Bay Area music during the Hyphy Movement. For the quintessential hyphy video that started it all, Beeda helped E-40 secure locations, cars, and people to shoot “Tell Me When To Go.” Beeda himself had one of the biggest local radio hits and street singles at that time called “Turf’s Up.” Beeda’s upcoming album, Too Short Presents:  Beeda Weeda’s Bass Rock Babies, is due to drop on August 19th and features Too $hort, E-40, Richie Rich, B-Legit, J Stalin, Clyde Carson, 1.O.A.K., Gunplay, Young Gully and more.

Beeda is teaming up with Big Hud from Dallas, Texas to release three projects this summer. The first will be Big Hud’s solo street album, O.Y.B.A., due August 12th, the second will be Beeda’s solo album entitled, Too $hort Presents: Beeda Weeda’s Bass Rock Babies, due to drop August 19th, which comes with a short documentary called “What Is A Beeda Weeda?” and the third project will be a joint album entitled The Storm, which will be available for sale on September 30th.

Watch “Gas City”: http://youtu.be/IK5C2yR1RxQ

Read NOISEY’s premiere of the video here: http://noisey.vice.com/blog/meet-beeda-weeda-and-big-hud

Beeda Weeda’s Background:

Beeda Weeda is a young rapper/producer from East Oakland, CA and first got his start in 2006 with his nationally recognized Homework mixtape. Later that year, Beeda released his acclaimed debut album, Turfology 101. The video for his single “Turfs Up” aired on 32 stations, generated over 1,000,000 hits online, and boosted the rapper to number 3 on MySpace’s Top 10 Hip Hop/Rap Artists. He later worked on a remix of the track with a number of Bay Area legends including E-40 and Too $hort. He has produced for such acts as Suga Free, Yukmouth and more. His latest project, Bass Rock Babies: The Leak, is a free mixtape and precursor to the full-length album, Too $hort Presents: Bass Rock Babies, due out August 19th. 

Links

facebook | twitter | instagram | youtube

Bio, photos, and streams available here: http://www.audibletreats.com/big-hud-x-beeda-weeda/

“Gas City”: http://youtu.be/IK5C2yR1RxQ

Watch “Hustla” ft. E40: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxBcZSvHkrs&feature=youtu.be

Videos: Dallas’ Big Hud Releases “Money Money Money” Video

“Money Money Money,” Shows Big Hud with Beeda Weeda And Franchi$e Tief  Pulling Off a Heist in the Middle of the Night

07.17.2014 

The News: 

Both considered legends in their respective hometowns, Dallas, Texas’ Big Hud has teamed with East Oakland’s Beeda Weeda to release three projects this summer. The first will be Big Hud’s solo street album, O.Y.B.A. (On Yo Bi*tch A$$,) hosted by DJ Holiday,  the second will be Beeda’s solo album entitled, Too $hort Presents: Beeda Weeda’s Bass Rock Babies, due to drop August 19th.  The third project is a joint album entitled The Storm, which will be available for sale on September 30th. As Noisey describes the two, “Though the pair is from disparate regions, their styles complement each other like brothers who were separated at birth and then sent to two different cities to grow their own styles. Now, they have united and are ready to fuck your internet up.”

“Money Money Money” feat. Franchi$e Tief and Beeda Weeda is the first single to drop from Big Hud’s upcoming street album, O.Y.B.A. With a driving pulse and Asian flute motif, the urgency of the track parallels the heist that the three rappers pull off in the middle of a dark night in Atlanta. Shown smoking stogies while counting their bounty, the three underground kings take turns touting their love of the green. Says Hud, “I love money because it’s such a powerful thing and makes for unlimited opportunities in life. At the same time, it can be the root of all evil and has divided friendships and relationships since the beginning of time. The high’s & lo’s of money is such an emotional roller coaster and it can really show a person’s true colors.”

Big Hud has extensive experience in the music industry, having created songs with artists such as Yelawolf and Curren$y as well as opening for several music legends including Too $hort, Lil Wayne, and Rick Ross. OYBA is due to drop on August 12th and features Too $hort, Curren$y, Cyhi Da Prynce, Rittz, Beeda Weeda, Boston George, A.Dd+, and more.

Watch “Money Money Money” featuring Beeda Weeda & Franchi$e Tief: http://youtu.be/X_y5DGU_lHc

Read NOISEY’s premiere of the video here: http://noisey.vice.com/blog/meet-beeda-weeda-and-big-hud

Big Hud’s Background:

Hailing from Dallas, TX, an ambitious artist by the name of Big Hud “Da Heavyweight” has progressively emerged as a fixture in today’s evolving music industry. Over the past few years Big Hud has had moderate success with singles such as “Smell My Cologne” featuring Shady/Interscope recording artist Yelawolf, and “Summertime Ish” ft. Curren$y which generated a strong buzz and a video that earned regular rotation on MTV Jams. Big Hud has also opened for many major artists across the country such as Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, and Waka Flocka as well as the legendary Too $hort, and Strange Music‘s own Rittz.

Links

website | facebook | twitter | instagram | soundcloud | youtube

Bio, photos, and streams available here: http://www.audibletreats.com/big-hud-x-beeda-weeda/

“Money Money Money” featuring Beeda Weeda & Franchi$e Tief: http://youtu.be/X_y5DGU_lHc

“Sacramento Weirdo” Tynethys Teams Up With Issue For “Lil B,” A Tribute To The Based God

Noisey Premieres The First Single From The Rapper/Producer/Singer’s Forthcoming EP

Critical Praise for Tynethys:

“…a new wave of pillowy-soft West Coast tunes.” – Pitchfork

“…proves that math is for losers and rap is awesome.” – Noisey

“…an airy, narcotic project that floats along and passes in a blur.” –The FADER 

“Tynethys, aka Nicky Samuel, carries on the mantle of where that ‘cloud rap’ hype is headed, mixing analogue tricks seen and heard on old televisions and VCRs that brings out the ghosts from yesterday’s machines for the new synth terrains of today’s sonic atmospheres and introspective verses” – Impose Mag

“There’s the frazzled electro of ‘Stress’, a Prince impression on ‘Trackstar’s and a few forays into gauzy, grayscale R&B — something for all moods and all highs.” – FACT Mag

“…it seems only a matter of time before Tynethys blows up.” – ACCLAIM Mag 

The Song:

Cloud rap pioneer Tynethys has teamed up with E-40’s masked son, Bay Area rapper/producer Issue, for “Lil B,” the first single from his upcoming untitled EP.  Premiered via Noisey, the “Sacramento weirdo,” as FACT Mag calls him, goes Super-Saiyan with pitch-shifted vocals echoing throughout and some very necessary ad-libs added atop the eerie production by Issue. Complete with a sinister bassline and heavy synths, Issue incorporates a progressive, futuristic vibe that parallels Tynethys’ “hyphy-spirited based freestyle,” as Noisey calls it.

Tynethys is known for his airy, cannabinoid style of music, referred to as “post-Yeezus” by FACT Mag. Last month, Entertainment Weekly debuted “Alphabet City,” a loose single featuring Main Attrakionz, an Oakland duo with whom Tynethys collaborated with on the Main Attrakionz x Tynethysmixtape last fall. Earlier this year, Tynethys released Thyluxe, an album he wrote and produced in-full. “This one goes,” said Okayplayer, “with about all the synths and 808s one can handle, and arranged in ways you’ve never heard before.”

Listen to “Lil B”: https://soundcloud.com/tynethys/lilb

Read the Noisey premiere here: http://noisey.vice.com/blog/tynethys-lil-b-tribute-produced-by-issue

Tynethys Background:

To hear him tell it, Sacramento’s Tynethys’ (pronounced “Teen-theez”) musical style is like “selling crack in a Sub-Zero outfit.” For the MC/producer, Mortal Kombat is just one of his inspirations, along with rap heroes Mac Dre, Kid Cudi, and T-Nutty. Producing and writing his songs in the hours between midnight and sunrise, Tynethys is a jovial, pensive creator with a stoner’s laugh and street vernacular. Tyne’s style is a fuzzy free-form that speaks not only to his worldview from his bedroom, but many like him. With Thyluxe, a follow-up to last year’s Lost Angeles album, Tynethys believes he’s hitting his best stride. “I feel like it is the truest representation of me. I did it without trying too hard.” Besides his own work, Tynethys appeals to many collaborators. On October 22, he released a project with Oakland duo Main Attrakionz. “I really fucked with these dudes. They came to Sacramento, and I showed up at their hotel room,” recalls Tyne, who arrived with a portable studio. Having opened for Kendrick Lamar, Raekwon and Evidence, it’s only a matter of time until Tynethys transports his sound around the globe.

Links:

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

Listen to “Lil B”: https://soundcloud.com/tynethys/lilb

“Alphabet City” ft. Main Attrakionz: https://soundcloud.com/tynethys/alphabet-city

Thyluxe: https://soundcloud.com/tynethys/sets/thyluxe/

“TFZ”: https://soundcloud.com/tynethys/tfz-prod-by-friendzone

“Hiyah”:https://soundcloud.com/tynethys/hiyah/

“Made For Me”: https://soundcloud.com/tynethys/made-for-me/

“Humpday”: https://soundcloud.com/tynethys/humpday/

“Loading”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuavRetoV74

“Strawberry Letter 316″: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tSR0W2e7wA

Main Attrakionz x Tynethys Mixtape: https://soundcloud.com/tynethys/sets/main-attrakionz-x-tynethys

“USB”: https://soundcloud.com/tynethys/usb

“International”: https://soundcloud.com/tynethys/international

“On1″: https://soundcloud.com/tynethys/main-attrakionz-x-tynethys-x

“Kinfolk”: http://youtu.be/9JCmwKC4sf8

Lost Angeles: https://soundcloud.com/tynethys/sets/lost-angeles

Bio, pictures and streams available here: http://www.audibletreats.com/tynethys/

MP3: Niko Javan – “Affection” (feat. Sudie)

Red Bull Music Academy Graduates, Niko Javan and Sudie, Team Up to Release Spaced-Out Instrumental, “Affection” 

 07.16.2014

Critical Praise for Sudie:

“If the work under her belt is any indicator, a staggering talent like Sudie’s could very well be mentioned one day in the same breath as some of North Texas’ most notable women in music.” – Dallas Observer News

“‘Heart Attack’ is the first taste of the 22-year-old’s sound that combines pop sensibilities with classical training and a dash of experimental DIYism.” – Indie Shuffle

“Her style fuses the ache of Jazz legends like Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday with the same eccentricity reminiscent of European artists Björk and Karin Dreijer Andersson.” – Saint Heron

“Sudie has been on my radar for some time now, and from the looks of things she’s garnering compliments from others as well with each drop.” – Artistic Manifesto

The Song:

Coming off her recent Dallas Observer cover story, Future RnB artist Sudie has been making waves in the electronic pop world. Describing her sound as, “something jazzy meets kind of crazy… if Bjork had arranged something for Ella Fitzgerald or Billie Holiday to sing over,” the uniquely creative soul is carving her own lane within the music word. The daughter of a pilot, Sudie has lived all over the world: as a cultural nomad, she’s absorbed vastly different cultural references and infused them into her music. 

Following the release of her latest singles, “Heartattack” and “Spill,” Sudie teams up with electronic producer and visual artist Niko Javan for his latest spaced-out, bass-heavy release, “Affection.” The two musicians were chosen by Red Bull Music Academy to attend their esteemed Bass Camp at Bonnaroo this year, where 20 selected musicians attended lectures, workshops, and studio sessions taught by local and international creative pioneers. On the creation of the track Sudie reflects on the spontaneity between the two musicians, “I literally walked into the studio where Niko was working and asked if he wanted vocals. He said ‘sure!’ We grabbed the mic and I recorded everything in about 10 minutes and bam! There it was.”

The new single is the latest offering from Javan since his Dream Boat EP dropped last month and showcases the up-and-coming artist developing and refining his sound. The instrumental track opens with reverb-soaked hand claps, bass and ambient synth chords before including Sudie’s sultry, smooth, modulated vocals with a flurry of double timed hi-hats and percussion, turning the release into an subtle, Flying Lotus-esque, bouquet of sounds. On the title and philosophy of the recording Sudie explains, “Niko emailed me when he decided he was going to release the project with the artwork and title. He said it corresponded with his affection towards music, which obviously I have as well. As far as what affection means to me at this moment, I’m a pretty open person, but there are certain parts of me I definitely keep to myself. As of right now, I’m in a committed relationship with music, and I don’t cheat on my partners.”

Sudie’s self-titled EP will be released on August 26th via Black Milk’s Computer Ugly record label.

Check out the Do Androids Dance premiere here: http://doandroidsdance.com/audio/niko-javan-ft-sudie-affection/

Listen to “Affection” (feat. Sudie) here: https://soundcloud.com/doandroidsdance/niko-javan-ft-sudie-affection

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Sudie Tracklisting:

1.) “Heartattack”
2.) “Van Morrissey”
3.) “Spill”
4.) “Vicious Kind”
5.) “Bonus”

Please contact Michelle or Rory if interested in talking with Sudie.

Sudie Background:

Merging classical training with a unique DIY recording process, Sudie is an artist who’s truly forging her own territory. The 22-year-old singer, songwriter and musician, describes her sound as “something jazzy meets kind of crazy… if Bjork had arranged something for Ella Fitzgerald or Billie Holiday to sing over.” It’s a sound she’s crafted all by herself, utilizing a pair of keyboards, a cheap microphone and a MacBook inside the confines of her tiny bathroom in Dallas, Texas, that’s taken her to Dubai and back. The result of that unusual process is a distinctive but accessible musical style, which fuses confessional, personal lyrics with influences from across the musical spectrum. Sudie will release her debut self-titled EP on August 26th via Black Milk’s Computer Ugly record label.

Links:

facebook | twitter | instagram | soundcloud

“Affection” (feat. Sudie):  https://soundcloud.com/doandroidsdance/niko-javan-ft-sudie-affection

“Spill”: https://soundcloud.com/sudiemusic/spill

“Heartattack”: https://soundcloud.com/sudiemusic/heartattack

Dallas Observer Cover Story: http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/dc9/2014/06/sudie_dream_believer_cover_story.php

Video: Sir Michael  Rocks – “Fuck SeaWorld” 

Life-long Animal Lover Sir Michael Rocks Releases Video For Anti-Captivity Anthem “Fuck SeaWorld” From Forthcoming Banco Album

07.16.2014

Critical Praise for Sir Michael Rocks:

“Sir Michael Rocks is a pretty damn adventurous dude.” – Noisey

“Needless to say, dude’s a visionary.” – XXL

“At only 23, Sir Michael already has years of music industry experience under his belt.” – Complex

“Rock is a solo artist looking to make good on a promise of stardom.” – The Fader

“He’s Mikey, he, he, he rocks. Yes he does.” – Pigeons and Planes

The Video:

Please contact Michelle or Rory if interested in talking with Sir Michael Rocks

Sir Michael Rocks Background:

Sir Michael Rocks has always been a little ahead of his time, a little more original than his peers, a little bit more creative. As a teenager, he started making music under the name Mikey Rocks as one half of groundbreaking duo The Cool Kids. Formed over the Internet and powered by a strong grassroots fanbase online, the group helped redefine the image of rap for the Internet era with an effortlessly cool throwback style and an iconic, laid-back fashion sense. Rechristening himself as Sir Michael Rocks in 2011, the restlessly creative artist, now based in Miami after time spent in Chicago and LA, has been pushing the boundaries of rap originality even further in recent years with a string of popular, critically acclaimed mixtapes. As he explores an increasingly far-ranging set of ideas and prepares his solo debut album, Banco, the lifelong impulse to explore and innovate remains at the forefront of what Rocks is trying to accomplish.

Links:

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

Pre-order Banco: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/banco/id890674144

“Fuck SeaWorld”: http://youtu.be/IjpX6AcluhI

“Bussin”: https://soundcloud.com/sirmichaelrocks/smr-bussin-16bit-cd-bounce-1/

“Playstation 1.5”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_C6wHdr-ao8

“Memo”: https://soundcloud.com/sirmichaelrocks/memo

Bio, pictures and streams available here: http://www.audibletreats.com/sir-michael-rocks/

MP3: Souls of Mischief – “All You Got Is Your Word”

Souls of Mischief Release B-side to 7″ Single, “All You Got Is Your Word” From Forthcoming Concept Album, There Is Only Now

 07.15.2014

The Song:

Souls of Mischief (A-Plus, Opio, Phesto, and Tajai) are releasing the B-side to the 7″ single from their highly anticipated forthcoming concept-album, There is Only Now.  The title track A-side features rapper Snoop Dogg  trading verses with the legendary hip-hop group for the first time and was accompanied by a video that premiered at Billboard earlier this month. The full album, There Is Only Now will be released on August 26th, 2014 and is available for pre-order here.

The track “All You Got Is Your Word” falls in the first half of the storyline of the concept album. Set in 1994, There Is Only Now reads like a audio-only blaxploitation film with drama, suspense, and plot twists involving strong character roles played by Busta Rhymes, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Snoop Dogg, William Hart of The Delfonics, Scarub from Living Legends, and all four members of Souls of Mischief, who play themselves. The plot of the entire album is based on a violent near-death experience the Souls of Mischief actually encountered in San Francisco in 1994. “All You Got Is Your Word” comes into play during a significant part of the plot which involves a kidnapping of a Souls member and takes place during a flashback to a show they did at the 9:30 Club in Washington, DC. The message of the song is simple: Regardless of your successes, failures, trials and tribulations, all you have is your word. “So make it something you can stand behind,” explains Tajai.

There Is Only Now will be released August 26, 2014. The album is produced entirely by multi-instrumentalist and renowned producer/composer, Adrian Younge and will serve as the inaugural release for his newly launched label, Linear Labs.

The album is available for pre-order in several formats: CD, digitally, double-LP, and cassette tape. All formats, including the 7″ vinyl that features the title track on the A-side and “All You Got Is You Word” on the B-side are available here: http://linearlabsmusic.com/store.php

Listen to “All You Got is Your Word”: https://soundcloud.com/linearlabs/07-all-you-got-is-your-word

iTunes pre-order link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/id890335149

“There Is Only Now” (ft. Snoop Dogg) b/w “All You Got Is Your Word” 7″: http://www.linearlabsmusic.com/album.php?id=17270

Souls of Mischief Background:

Starting with their landmark debut ’93 ‘til Infinity, Oakland’s four-person rap group Souls of Mischief has blazed the trail for hip hop’s evolution. Members Tajai, A-Plus, Phesto, and Opio have left their mark sonically, lyrically, and stylistically on Kanye West, Just Blaze, Big Sean, Big K.R.I.T., P. Diddy, Vampire Weekend, John Mayer, and many more who have cited them as cultural icons and influencers. Souls is also credited as having pioneered the independent label movement when they started Hieroglyphic Imperium Records in 1997 following their departure with JIVE Records, creating the infrastructure blueprint for other successful independent hip hop labels. Co-founders of the Hiero label also include emcees Del Tha Funky Homosapien, Casual, Pep Love, and producer Domino. Souls’ also forged hip-hop’s relationship with the skate, surf, and snowboard communities after iconic skate brands included their music in their VHS videotapes in the mid-90’s. The group’s creative output and legacy as a whole continues to thrive, and they show no sign of stopping. In 2013, Souls celebrated the 20 year anniversary of ’93 til Infinity, prepped a documentary film, embarked on a 50-city “Still Infinity Tour,” and released a joint 20th anniversary limited edition tee shirt capsule collection with Ecko Unlimited. They are now prepping for the August 26th release of their sixth studio album, There Is Only Now, a cinematic collaborative effort with renowned producer Adrian Younge on Adrian’s newly launched Linear Labs record label.

Links:

official site | twitter | facebook | youtube

“All You Got is Your Word”: https://soundcloud.com/linearlabs/07-all-you-got-is-your-word

Watch “There Is Only Now” feat. Snoop Dogg & Ali Shaheed Muhammed: http://youtu.be/4jLqfrBrDTw

Bio, pictures & streams available here: http://www.audibletreats.com/souls-of-mischief

Linear Labs store featuring all seven formats of the album: http://linearlabsmusic.com/store.php

Podcast: Audible Treats Hip-Hop Podcast 160

New Audible Treats Hip-Hop Podcast 160 Features Souls of Mischief, Sir Michael Rocks, Tynethys, Wara From The NBHD, and MerCure Dior

07.14.2014

The Podcast:

In this week’s episode of the Audible Treats Hip-Hop Podcast you get a hear some of the best singles from our PR roster. Kicking off the podcast we have Audible Treats’ new signee, 19-year-old Maryland-based Cameroonian rapper MerCure Dior with “Ok, Straight.” The track’s video was premiered at EARMILK earlier this week and is the first single off of his forthcoming debut, MerCure Dior The EP, which will be released August 5th. Following MerCure Dior we have Cool Kids member Sir Michael Rocks joined with rappers Iamsu! and Casey Veggies for his new smash “Bussin.” The track premiered at Noisey earlier this month and is off of his forthcoming album, Banco. The album is slated to be released July 29th and will feature rappers Too $hort, Mac Miller, Twista, Trinidad James, Robb Bank$, Pouya and Chuck Inglish featuring production from DJ Mustard. Next up, we have another Audible Treats new comer, Brooklyn-Bred, Atlanta-Based Rapper/Producer, Wara From the NBHD with his N*E*R*D inspired single “Scrilla.” “Scrilla” is the second single off of Wara’s forthcoming concept-album, Kidnapped, which is due later this summer. After Wara we have cloud rap pioneers Tynethys and Main Attrakionz with their new loosie, “Alphabet City,” which premiered at Entertainment Weekly late last month. The track is the first release from the rappers since their collaborative self-titled mixtape, Main Attrakionz x Tynethys. Ending the podcast we have the legendary Hieroglyphics crew, Souls of Mischief, with their new single, There Is Only Now. The track is the first release off of their forthcoming-concept album, There Is Only Now, dropping on August 26th. The track, featuring Snoop Dogg, was premiered at Billboard earlier this month. Stay tuned for more.

Listen to the podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hip-hop-podcast-160/id111088410?i=161316854&mt=2

Stream the podcast here: https://soundcloud.com/audibletreats/audible-treats-hip-hop-podcast-160

Links:

Subscribe to the Audible Treats Hip-Hop Podcasts:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/audible-treats-hip-hop-podcast/id111088410?mt=2

Audible Treats Hip-Hop Podcast 160 – Souls of Mischief, Sir Michael Rocks, Tynethys, Wara From The NBHD, and MerCure Dior:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hip-hop-podcast-160/id111088410?i=161316854&mt=2

Audible Treats Hip-Hop Podcast 159 – Dizzy Wright, Jarren Benton, Noelz Vedere, RETRO, and Vokab Kompany:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hip-hop-podcast-159/id111088410?i=161316854&mt=2

Audible Treats Hip-Hop Podcast 158 – Hopsin, Jarren Benton, Blanco, ProbCause and J Stalin:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hip-hop-podcast-158/id111088410?i=161316854&mt=2

Audible Treats Hip-Hop Podcast 157 – Dizzy Wright, Well$, Zion I, Noelz Vedere, and The Outfit, TX:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hip-hop-podcast-157/id111088410?i=161316854&mt=2

Audible Treats Hip-Hop Podcast 156 – Well$, ProbCause, Noelz Vedere, J Stalin, and Blanco:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hip-hop-podcast-156/id111088410?i=161316854&mt=2

MP3: RETRO – “1946” (feat. Jugg and G5) 

22-Year-Old Atlanta via Detroit Rapper RETRO Drops Jazzy Single From Forthcoming Mixtape, The Six, via Potholes In My Blog

07.14.2014

Critical Praise for RETRO:

“…RETRO slips in clever asides too, like a sly reference to Rick Ross getting dropped from Reebok after his molly-all-in-her-champagne debacle.” – The FADER

“RETRO is coming out the gates strong.” – The Smoking Section

“The edgy track combines some off the wall production with an unorthodox flow in carving out a total experience for new listeners seeking alternative hip hop freshness.” – Earmilk

“[We] can assure you that RETRO and the rest of the Rocket Team are gonna be the new faces of Hip-Hop.” – Fly Little Things 

“RETRO and his crew definitely deliver.” – PotholesInMyBlog

The Song:

PotholesInMyBlog premieres 22-year-old rapper RETRO’s second single, “1946,” from of his forthcoming mixtape, The Six.  Inspired by hometown heroes from Detroit’s J Dilla to ATL’s OutKast, and undeniable talents like Michael Jackson and Erykah Badu, RETRO implements a variety of musical influences into his own style. The track features fellow ATL rappers Jugg and G5 and displays the trios notable Atlanta drawl over ambitious, jazzy production, full of horns and 1940’s styled piano riffs.

Prior to “1946,” RETRO shared the audio and video for “Resist,” debuting via Earmilk and The Smoking Section, respectively. “RETRO is coming out the gates strong,” says The Smoking Section, adding, “the video is quite the theatrical ordeal.” Earlier this year, RETRO performed on a multi-city tour with Rich Homie Quan and Riff Raff. Expressing his love and gratitude for the opportunity, he confidently says “I’ve learned that performing is my favorite part about the music. I’ve seen crowds of thousands and thousands of people, but I don’t get nervous. I was born for this.” The Six will be released later this summer.

Check out the PotholesInMyBlog premiere: http://potholesinmyblog.com/potholes-premiere-retro-1946

Listen to “1946”: https://soundcloud.com/retrothakid/1946-feat-jugg-g5

Please contact Michelle or Rory if interested in talking with RETRO.

The Background:

After moving to Atlanta from Detroit with his family at age 12, RETRO found a whole new host of melodies to fall in love with, from the work of Jermaine Dupri to the then-recently released OutKast LP, SpeakerBoxx/The Love Below. He found inspiration in a whole new sound. “I love Atlanta hip-hop to a certain extent,” he says, pausing. “I’d be lying if I said Atlanta didn’t help me become who I am.” The ability to flip between a Midwestern flair and the flashiness of Atlanta’s rap scene makes RETRO’s lane unparalleled, but beyond the music he has countless other goals that he and his Rocket Team, a crew of 15-plus, plan on executing. His forthcoming mixtape, The Six, is due this August.

Links:

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

“1946”: https://soundcloud.com/retrothakid/1946-feat-jugg-g5

“Resist” (video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ztQYNhL41g

“Resist”: https://soundcloud.com/retrothakid/01-resist/

Average College Kid: Reload: https://soundcloud.com/retrothakid/sets/average-college-kid-reload

“Wonderland”: http://youtu.be/OBHSeDHXaDg

“Handicap”: http://youtu.be/YpWtP82N7Dw

Bio, pictures, and streams are available here: http://www.audibletreats.com/retro/

News & Videos: The Bay Area’s Beeda Weeda and Dallas’ Big Hud Unite to Release Three New Projects This Summer

Beeda Weeda To Release Too $hort Presents: Beeda Weeda’s Bass Rock Babies, Big Hud to Release OYBA Hosted by DJ Holiday, Joint Album To Be Released Called The Storm.

07.08.2014 

The News: 

Two rappers from vastly different areas, both considered legends in their native turf, with Beeda Weeda representing East Oakland, California and Big Hud hailing from Dallas, Texas, are uniting to release three projects this summer. The first project will be Big Hud’s solo street album, O.Y.B.A. (On Yo Bi*tch A$$,) hosted by DJ Holiday, which is set for release on August 12th. O.Y.B.A will be available in two formats: the version with DJ Holiday will be made available for free while the original version will be for sale on iTunes. The second project will be Beeda’s solo album entitled, Too $hort Presents: Beeda Weeda’s Bass Rock Babies, due to drop August 19th. The album comes with a short documentary called “What Is A Beeda Weeda?” and will be sold on iTunes. Both artists’ solo albums strongly feature homegrown talent from their respective native soil, creating unique, regionally-specific sounds for both projects. The third project is a joint album entitled The Storm, which will be available for sale on September 30th.

Dallas, Texas’ Big Hud has emerged as a fixture in the world of hip-hop. Having worked with artists such as Yelawolf and Curren$y, as well as opening for several music legends including Too $hort, Lil Wayne, and Rick Ross, Hud’s extensive experience in the music industry has given him the tools he needs to succeed. His music video for “Gone Get It” was premiered via AllHipHop. The racy video delves into Hud’s dreams and desires of a sexy temptress, however his fantasy is suddenly shattered when his real girl awakens him to real world responsibilities and problems. Big Hud’s upcoming street album, which is hosted by DJ Holiday entitled, OYBA, is due to drop on August 12th and features Too $hort, Curren$y, Cyhi Da Prynce, Rittz, Beeda Weeda, Boston George, A.Dd+, and more.

Beeda Weeda has established himself as one of the most promising rising rappers from The Bay Area. In doing so, he’s also garnered the support of The Bay’s most loved legends, including Too $hort and E-40, the latter of which is featured on the video for “Hustla,” which HotNewHipHop premiered. The video shows the two MC’s recording together in the studio. Beeda’s upcoming album, Too Short Presents:  Beeda Weeda’s Bass Rock Babies, is due to drop on August 19th and features Too $hort, E-40, Richie Rich, B-Legit, J Stalin, Clyde Carson, 1.O.A.K., Gunplay, Young Gully and more.

Watch Big Hud’s “Gone Get It” ft. Keith Jacobs here: http://youtu.be/Af-bnUjAB1c
AllHipHop’s premiere of “Gone Get It”: http://allhiphop.com/videos/big-hud-ft-keith-jacobs-gone-get-it/

Watch Beeda Weeda’s “Hustla” ft. E40 here: http://youtu.be/LxBcZSvHkrs
HotNewHipHop’s premiere of “Hustla”: http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/beeda-weeda-feat-e-40-hustla-video-new-video.29651.html

Beeda Weeda’s Background:

Beeda Weeda is a young rapper/producer from East Oakland, CA, and first got his start in 2006 with his nationally recognized Homework mixtape. Later that same year, Beeda released his acclaimed debut album,Turfology 101. Riding the wave of notoriety his single, “Turfs Up“, garnered a swell of success including a music video airing on 32 stations, generating over 1,000,000 hits online and boosting the rapper to number 3 onMySpace’s Top 10 Hip Hop/Rap Artists. He later worked on a remix of the track with a number of Bay Area legends including E-40 and Too $hort, among others. He has produced for such acts as Brooklyn’s own Wildcats, Suga Free, Yukmouth and more. His latest project, Bass Rock Babies: The Leak, is a free mixtape and precursor to the full-length album, Too $hort Presents: Bass Rock Babies, due out later this year via Pushin’ The Beat/Clear Label Records.

Big Hud’s Background:

Hailing from Dallas, TX, an ambitious artist by the name of Big Hud “Da Heavyweight” has progressively emerged as a fixture in today’s evolving music industry. Over the past few years Big Hud has had moderate success with singles such as “Smell My Cologne” featuring Shady/Interscope recording artist Yelawolf, and “Summertime Ish” ft. Curren$y which generated a strong buzz and a video that earned regular rotation on MTV Jams. Big Hud has also opened for many major artists across the country such as Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, and Waka Flocka as well as the legendary Too $hort, and Strange Music‘s own Rittz.

Links

Bio, photos, and streams available here: http://www.audibletreats.com/big-hud-x-beeda-weeda/

Beeda Weeda

facebook | twitter | instagram | youtube

Watch “Hustla” ft. E40: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxBcZSvHkrs&feature=youtu.be

Big Hud

website | facebook | twitter | instagram | soundcloud | youtube

Watch “Gone Get It” ft. Keith Jacobs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Af-bnUjAB1c&app=desktop

MP3: Noelz Vedere – “Garden of Eden” (feat. Jahzel, A-Cross, and Chris Alonzo) 

Chicago Rappers Team Up for Latest Single From Noelz Vedere’s Studio Debut, Bittersweet Victory

07.10.2014

Critical Praise for Noelz Vedere:

“Noelz Vedere is ready to represent Chi-Town… This is a name to watch this year.” – Earmilk

“Advanced song writing skill, sharp delivery presence, unorthodox rhyming and smooth melodics.” – HYPETRAK

“…it’ll become quickly apparent that he fits in with the realm of recent rap studs coming out of the city (Chicago).” – Potholes In My Blog

“This is an awesome display of rapping right here.” – Kevin Nottingham

“He raps with the strength of a thousand emcees. He steps to the mic and delivers his potent bars in a feverish, aggressive, cutting flow that drives the record more than the prodigious boardwork.” – DJBooth

“This right here is tough as hell… Noelz has our attention.” – OnSMASH 

The Song:

Holding as a genuine testimony to real life issues with a bit of flashy flavor, Chicago rapper Noelz Vedere has released his debut album, Bittersweet Victory, to critical acclaim. VICE music blog Noisey, has stated that “Vedere scans less a contemporary of Chief Keef and more of a hard-spitting, new-school hardhead in the mold of Twista,” and HotNewHipHop has went on the record declaring “…Vedere bears his soul and provides the listener with sultry tracks while simultaneously spitting the cold hard truth. Bittersweet Victory is a soulful and cohesive album from a Chicago emcee with a story to tell.” This praise has only been affirmed by the recent release of the booming, Hans Zimmer-esque single “Promise Land,” which leads us to his most recent release “Garden of Eden,” featuring Chicago MC’s Jahzel and A-Cross as well as singer/songwriter Chris Alonozo.

According to Noelz, the track was a “collaboration record” featuring Jahzel, A-Cross, and Vedere himself trading 3 competitive verses, “balancing holy references with urban tales over a stomping beat that resembles sorts of a new world takeover.” This theme is reflected by the three rappers lyrical prose, notably Jahzel with the lyric, “inherited sin inherited debt lord knows my people can’t win,” and Vedere rapping, “the artistry part of me caught up in demons while Socrates prophecy’s bout to leave him partially breathin.”

The track’s backdrop, produced by Alex Issak, is full of distorted guitar and piano chords over Chris Alonzo’s thunderous voice and Vedere’s stomping call and response to the north, south and west side’s of Chicago; a battle cry and roll call for the city’s disenfranchised youth.

Listen to “Garden of Eden” (ft. Jahzel, A-Cross and Chris Alonzo): https://soundcloud.com/noelzvedere/garden-of-eden

Listen to Bittersweet Victory: https://soundcloud.com/noelzvedere/sets/bittersweetvictory

Download Bittersweet Victory: http://www.bittersweetvictory.com/

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Tracklist for Noelz Vedere – Bittersweet Victory:

01-”Promise Land” (ft. Kaye Fox, Ben Official, & Kiara Lanier)
02-”Let Me Burn”
03-”Blackout”
04-”Out of Focus” (ft. Freddie Gibbs)
05-”Bittersweet” (ft. Sunni Colon)
06-”So Blessed”
07-”Censored Love” (ft. Kiara Lanier)
08-”High Class” (ft. Sir Michael Rocks)
09-”Garden of Eden” (ft. Jahzel, A-Cross, & Chris Alonzo)
10-”Fallen Soldier”

Please contact Michelle or Rory if interested in talking with Noelz Vedere.

Noelz Vedere Background:

Chicago, Illinois has hip-hop’s spotlight for 2014. From a global superstar like Kanye West to emerging talents like Chance The Rapper, the crossroads between the East and the West has a colorful youth movement with new approaches to music-making. That is especially true of Noelz Vedere, a 24 year-old hip-hop artist from the rarely chronicled Northside of the city. “I literally have friends who own houses in the hundreds of thousands, and I have friends who are below the poverty line,” he explains, of his music’s place. “Me being in the middle, it exposes me to so many aspects of life. I can relate to what Chief Keef is saying, what Chance is talking about, and what Rockie Fresh is creating. There’s so much beauty in Chicago right now.”

The Windy City’s complexity plays well against Noelz’ recently released studio debut, Bittersweet Victory. The album, featuring Freddie Gibbs and The Cool Kids’ Sir Michael Rocks, is heavy on both inspiration and aspiration. “My first project (Popular Kid) came out and I got a lot of local recognition, but at the same time it wasn’t where I wanted to be. There are still a lot of gatekeepers and doors with keys I’m trying to find. So I feel that I’m blossoming into my glory, but it’s still a bittersweet feeling.” In 2011, Noelz burst onto the scene in a way that was even shocking to him. A song he recorded with would-be Maybach Music Group artist Rockie Fresh and Kids These Days frontman Vic Mensa mysteriously leaked to the web, with sites large and small showing “King Me” to the court. “I had never gotten so much exposure in my life,” Noelz admits, as he rushed to feed the masses a body of work. Popular Kid, a reference to the overnight exposure, dropped quickly after. Vedere now says the hasty process made him adopt a slower, refined approach to his sophomore release.

Links:

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

“Garden of Eden” (ft. Jahzel, A-Cross and Chris Alonzo): https://soundcloud.com/noelzvedere/garden-of-eden

“Promise Land” (ft. Kaye Fox, Ben Official and Kiara Lanier) Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWdYVCKHr3I

MP3: 19-year old rapper Well$ shares latest single from controversial mixtape

“Major Paine (Daddy’s Little Girl)” Off Recent Mixtape, MTYSD: Revenge Of The African Booty Scratcher, Shows The Woman’s Side Of The Strip Club, Challenges Negative Stereotypes

07.10.2014

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

“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

The Song:

Following several singles and videos earlier this year, 19-year-old Charlotte, NC-based rapper Well$ released his mixtape, MTYSD: Revenge of the African Booty Scratchervia The FADER. Pitchfork reviewed the album, calling it “a startling peephole into something deeply personal within Well$.” While the project features some upbeat songs such as “Savoire-Faire,” it also delves into issues such as gun violence (as in the haunting “Lil’ Tommy”), and the difficulties of growing up as an African immigrant in the U.S. With the mixtapes first single, “Black Swan,” Well$ addresses adversities faced by many women forced into stripping. Today, we’re sharing its response track, “Major Paine (Daddy’s Little Girl),” produced by Austin Celaya and THE BL∆CK HE∆RTS CLUB, as the mixtapes latest single.

“Black Swan” serves as an eye-opening piece on the woman’s side of the strip club. Strippers are often looked down upon by the public, but Well$ offers a new perspective to the story, showing that oftentimes girls are forced into this lifestyle. In an interview with HipHopDX, Well$ clarified that “Major Paine (Daddy’s Little Girl)” was an extension of the story he told in “Black Swan.” While “Black Swan” discusses how many women end up in the strip club because of troubled family lives, or the often-seen theme of an absent father, “Major Paine” talks about how this isn’t true for all who travel this path, that it may have been the woman’s choice to take that route, that the parent(s) might not be to blame. Throughout the song, you can hear a resounding chopped-and-screwed voice saying, “Bands Make Her Dance,” a subtle reminder to pay attention to the overarching premise of the song. “Major Paine” might have a serious theme, but the thumping, sinister bassline distracts from the well-crafted lyrics just enough for the song to remain relatively buoyant.

Well$ was born in Charlotte to Congolese illegal immigrants. As a child he was made fun of for being African, leading to the Boyz n The Hood reference, “Revenge of the African Booty Scratcher.”  “Watching that kid get made fun of made me think of my childhood and how bad I wanna shit on people from back then, even musically it transferred over,” says Well$ about the title of his mixtape. The release includes production from Ryan Hemsworth and DJ Dahi, in addition to a feature from Pac Div’s Mibbs.

Hopscotch Music Festival recently announced Well$ as a feature artist for their forthcoming event in Raleigh, NC.

“Major Paine (Daddy’s Little Girl): https://soundcloud.com/wells-music/major-paine-daddys-little-girl-prod-austin-celaya-the-blck-herts-club

Listen to MTSYD: The Revenge of the African Booty Scratcher: https://soundcloud.com/wells-music/sets/mtsyd-the-revenge-of-the

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 most recent project, MTSYD: Revenge of the African Booty Scratcher was well-recieved by fans and critics alike.

Links:

bandcamp | twitter | facebook | youtube | soundcloud

“Major Paine (Daddy’s Little Girl): https://soundcloud.com/wells-music/major-paine-daddys-little-girl-prod-austin-celaya-the-blck-herts-club

MTSYD: Revenge of the African Booty Scratcher: https://soundcloud.com/wells-music/sets/mtsyd-the-revenge-of-the

“Savoir-Faire”: http://youtu.be/bVVggr8eheY

“Lil’ Tommy”: https://soundcloud.com/wells-music/lil-tommy/

“Black Swan”: https://soundcloud.com/wells-music/black-swan

“State of Ecstasy Pt. 1”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smsGIANkDfA

Download link for 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/

Video: Wara From the NBHD – “Beige”

Brooklyn-Bred, Atlanta-Based Rapper/Producer Heads to Miami to Slack Off at Work, Premiere via The Fader

 07.08.2014

Critical Praise for Wara From the NBHD:

“Lyrically he comes across as both book and street smart and has the direct cadence of a great live performer.” – XXL

“Wara… has nearly bled mind, body and emotions dry in writing and scoring his audible biopic.” – Passion of the Weiss

“Take him lightly at your own risk.” – Complex

“One of Atlanta’s best kept secrets – though not for much longer.” – PotholesInMyBlog

“One of Atlanta’s most promising acts of the new wave.” – Ashley Outrageous

“The gloomy, minimalist production… is perfectly suited for a late-night ride through town.”  – The FADER 

“His hook and verses are on-point.” – MissInfo.TV

“Keeping the mood as murky as possible, Wara makes his presence known over a spooky backing voice positioned against a secluded guitar and drums.” – OnSMASH

The Video:

Filmed in Miami, Brooklyn-bred, Atlanta based rapper/producer Wara From The NBHD shares visuals for “Beige,” the third single from his forthcoming concept album, Kidnapped. “Solid, aspirational rap with a slacker wit,” says The Fader in their premiere of the video. Mobbing around an open art space with mops and brooms, the janitor jobs clearly weren’t working for Wara and his partners, as the visuals show them running around the city smoking, toting super soakers, and hitting the basketball courts, all while in uniform.

Sampling the drums from the Neptunes-produced Jay-Z track “I Know,” the rapper/producer adds live guitar licks, which Wara says assist in channeling the “Miami get-away feel.” Kicking off the song, he raps, “Maybe it’s my self-esteem that I find less important/ and I don’t like people around when I take time for recording/ my only get away from all the things that’s annoying/ and all this eye-balling got my eyes peeled like an orange.” Adding context to the song, and how it fits into the mold of the concept album, Wara says that “this is the part where the character is changing physically and he’s going hard selling drugs, but he just wants to get away for once and see the world outside of his hood.”

This juxtaposition is highlighted even more toward the end of the video, when the song slowly fades into a preview of the track “Piano Lessons.” The camera quickly jumps to Wara in a graffiti-filled bathroom, rapping, “Mama lookin’ for me, but a n*gga never home,” and “I’m just a light skinned rebel in a world alone.” This snippet is much more ominous in nature, accentuated by dreary piano over gunshots and bass before cutting to black.

The video is directed by both Wara and Chris Cadaver. It follows the release of the album’s previous singles “Squeal” and “Scrilla.” Kidnapped, which includes features from Fools Gold artist Grande Marshall and Two-9 rappers Rell and Light Skin Mac-11, will be be released on July 29.

Check out The Fader premiere: http://www.thefader.com/2014/07/08/wara-beige-video/

Watch the “Beige” video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=De0DdeMawvo

Wara From the NBHD – Kidnapped tracklist:

01. “Get In”
02. “Piano Lessons”
03. “Slangin”
04. “Beige”
05. “Raw” (feat. Grande Marshall)
06. “Hot Boy”
07. “Fuck You Mean / Composure”
08. “Scrilla”
09. “Annoyed”
10. “Squeal (Peel Off)”
11. “Gone Baby Gone” (feat. Rell & Light Skin Mac-11 of Two-9)

Please contact Michelle or Rory if interested in talking with Wara From the NBHD.

Wara From the NBHD Background:

Wara From the NBHD might be ATL’s next rising star. The Brooklyn born, Atlanta-based rapper serves as an embodiment of both of the areas he grew up in. An artist with a unique ability to blend both cultures seamlessly with striking lyricism and impressive production. This sentiment is highlighted with Wara’s latest release The Ill Street Blues a mix tape garnering critical praise from notable outlets such as The Fader, Complex and XXL. The project portrays a dichotomy of the good and bad Wara has experienced in his life, notably personified by his son sitting next to a gun on the mix tapes cover. His upcoming release Kidnapped, will serve as a concept album produced entirely by himself and will be released later this summer.

Links:

official site | twitter | tumblr | soundcloud | youtube

“Beige” (Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=De0DdeMawvo

“Scrilla”: https://soundcloud.com/warafromthenbhd/wara-from-the-nbhd-scrilla

“When The Sun Goes Down” (Instrumental): https://soundcloud.com/warafromthenbhd/when-the-sun-goes-down

“Squeal” (Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPrMsVbrx48

“Squeal”: https://soundcloud.com/fadermedia/wara-from-the-nbhd-squeal

“98 Rocafella” (Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roVOVzVzHUo

“98 Rocafella”: https://soundcloud.com/yourstrulysf/wara-from-the-nbhd-98

“Belly” (Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LlNd7rtqQo

“Show You How To Hustle” (Freestyle): https://soundcloud.com/warafromthenbhd/show-you-how-to-hustle

“Plenty”: https://soundcloud.com/warafromthenbhd/wara-from-the-nbhd-plenty

The Ill Street Blues: https://soundcloud.com/warafromthenbhd/sets/the-ill-street-blues

Bio, photos, and streams available here: http://www.audibletreats.com/wara/