9.20.2024

Chase Shakur Shares “LIMERENCE,” His Smoldering New Single

The Atlanta-Born, Def Jam-Signed Singer-Songwriter Dwells On An Intense, Semi-Requited Love on an Immaculate New Slow Jam From the Upcoming WONDERLOVE

Artwork here // Video asset here

Critical Praise:

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

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

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

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

The Song:

A musical omnivore with high-end vocal talent, Chase Shakur constantly seeks to expand the sound of R&B. Inviting listeners inside his mind as he seeks to make a sneaky link more permanent, Chase shares “LIMERENCE,” his engrossing new single. “LIMERENCE” describes the state of mind when deep love crosses into unstable territory–an often-unrequited obsession where lust and hate are intertwined and one’s sense of self is almost wholly subsumed by their feelings for their loved one. Sliding into a deep pocket, adorned by crunched vocal samples, crisp hip-hop percussion, and corkscrewing synths, Chase revels in his dirty talk as he confesses his feelings to an on-again, off-again partner.

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

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

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

Stream “LIMERENCE”: http://chaseshakur.lnk.to/LIMERENCE

Watch the visualizer for “LIMERENCE” (live at 12pm ET on Chase Shakur’s YouTube): https://chaseshakur.lnk.to/limerencevis

Please contact Michelle or Chris for more info.

The Background:

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

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

Links:

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

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

9.20.2024

NIGERIAN PRINCE OF AFROPOP OXLADE RELEASES TRAILBLAZING DEBUT ALBUM
OXLADE FROM AFRICA

THE LP FEATURES DAVE, POPCAAN, WANDE COAL, SARKODIE, FALLY IPUPA, AND MORE

OUT NOW

LISTEN HERE

WATCH OFFICIAL ‘IFA’ VIDEO (OUT YESTERDAY)

Artwork here // Video asset here

Critical Praise:

“Oxlade’s ‘Ku Lo Sa’ is Big. He’s Thinking Bigger…Though he’s built a respectable repertoire of tender Afrobeats jams since 2018, Oxlade is a recent international sensation, thanks to his viral hit ‘Ku Lo Sa,’ in which he contours his delicate, refined voice around lovelorn pleas.” – Rolling Stone

“A minor-key Afrobeats groove with little guitar curlicues sums up the mood: sleek and resigned.” – The New York Times on “Intoxycated” ft. Dave

“Oxlade is one of the biggest Afrobeats singers with more than 290,000 videos using his song ‘Ku Lo Sa’ on TikTok alone.” – BBC

“Oxlade has become a force in Afrobeats this past year.” – UPROXX

“Oxlade’s sultry voice was first introduced on his big break, Blaqbonez’s ‘Mamiwota,’ and from that moment it was apparent that Nigerian music had another star on its hands. It was a performance that helped change the tide towards mid and low-tempo songs in mainstream Nigerian music. It was only a matter of time before Oxlade proved to the world that he was a force to be reckoned with, and a special talent among the new guard of Afrobeats stars.” – OkayAfrica

“Ku Lo Sa” is one of The Best Afrobeats Songs of 2022 – OkayAfrica

The Announcement:

(September 20th, 2024) Today, Nigerian superstar Oxlade continues his hot streak by officially releasing his anticipated debut album, Oxlade From Africa, via Epic/Sony Music France.

Blending his past, present, and future into an all-encompassing vision, Oxlade From Africa is a bold and expansive 16-track musical and cultural journey that transcends borders, celebrating African heritage from Lagos to the world. With its title reflecting a broad, inclusive vision, the album highlights Africa’s cultures, elegance and beauty, marking the next step in the Lagos-based artist’s rise, showcasing his journey from breakout success to mainstream recognition.

Aiming to continue making Africans proud of their heritage, Oxlade uses his music, visuals and fashion to deliver a powerful message of unity, and is continuing the momentum from his massive global hit “Ku Lo Sa,” which has 574 million streams and was certified GOLD by the RIAA this week. The project is also home to recent singles “Intoxycated” ft. Dave, both halves of the double “KATIGORI/PIANO” release, “Arabambi” and most recent offering “IFA” featuring Congolese superstar Fally Ipupa.

LP opener “Interlude” features Ugandan political activist and musician Bobi Wine who introduces the album with a powerful co-sign and thought-provoking message, setting a powerful tone with an uplifting message of resilience and African spirit. “OLAITAN (Olaoluwa),” which translates to “the wealth, the favor and the grace of God shall never leave you” in Yoruba, finds Oxlade reflecting on his life journey, embracing a mindset of faith and destiny over a warm and feel-good production. “Blessed” features Jamaican Dancehall legend Popcaan and becomes an instant highlight as they share stories of overcoming struggles, highlighting that despite their youth, valuing your self-worth and positivity is key.

2023 summer smash “Intoxycated” continues to ooze star quality alongside London rap king Dave as they showcase their storytelling finesse, delving into a story of love and the intoxicating traits that come with it. Oxlade’s global breakout hit “KU LO SA” follows. Originally a spontaneous decision before his COLORS performance, the songs heartfelt lyrics symbolizes trust in intuition and the power of seizing opportunities, putting his vocal talents front and centre. “IFA” is a sultry love song infused with Coupé-Décalé and Afrobeats rhythms, as Oxlade reassures his love interest that she is his priority, painting vivid images of devotion with cheeky metaphors, whilst Fally Ipupa’s melodic touch further amplifies the song’s seductive energy.

“Ovami” features High-life legend Flavour and delivers a harmonious blend of love and unity as Oxlade taps into the rich heritage of High-life music, a sound central to Nigerian culture, making the track a celebration of love in all its forms. Spring single “Arabambi” is the nickname of K1 De Ultimate, an iconic Nigerian Fuji musician and means “the child of the people,” “the community gave birth to this child,” and “the one.” The track’s melody, inspired by Miguel’s vocal style, mixes African tradition with modern R&B, creating an irresistible fusion of rhythm, love and pride. “Tamuno (Interlude)” is a spiritual pause in the album, offering a moment of reflection. Named after a deity in Nigerian culture, it serves as a homage to Oxlade’s faith and spiritual journey, laying the groundwork for the more sensual and energetic songs to follow, and “ASUNASA (Hold Your Waist)” featuring Wande Coal offers exactly that. With influences from Wande Coal’s classic “So Mi So,” this stylistic offering sees both artists trade risque, Afrocentric verses, merging spiritual undertones with sensual energy to become an instant album highlight.

The P-Prime-produced “Piano” is a heartfelt love song that blends the soft hits of a log-drum, piano and drums with Oxlade’s signature falsetto and ad-libs that characterises Oxlade’s effortless ability to create romantic anthems. The Sarkodie-featuring “Ololufe” is a tribute to the iconic “Ololufe” by Wande Coal, adding a modern twist with influences from Reggae, Dancehall, and Afrobeats. Sarkodie’s hard-hitting verse complements Oxlade’s smooth vocals, creating a dynamic love song that pays homage to African R&B while setting new standards. “RMF” (Rich Motherf*cker) is a declaration of confidence and self-worth, drawing inspiration from Fela Kuti’s vintage Afrobeat sound as the 27 year old unapologetically boasts about success, luxury, and the journey that got him here.

“On My Mind (OMM)” features TOMi Owo & OJAHBEE, and dives deep into the emotional rollercoaster of love, becoming an ode to first love as it explores the excitement and nervousness that comes with falling for someone. “Katigori” is Oxlade’s manifesto, written during a time when he had fame but was still striving for success. Closing the album, “OFA” embodies Oxlade in his ultimate form. Again drawing from Fela Kuti’s Afrobeat and blending it with his Afro-Pop style, this track is the culmination of his journey—his evolution into a fully-realized artist. It’s a powerful anthem of self-awareness, confidence, and embracing one’s destiny.

Stream Oxlade From Africa HERE

Buy tickets to Oxlade’s “Oxlade From Africa Tour” HERE

Oxlade From Africa tracklist:

1. Interlude (ft. Bobi Wine)
2. OLAITAN (Olaoluwa)
3. BLESSED (ft. Popcaan)
4. INTOXYCATED (ft. Dave)
5. IFA (ft. Fally Ipupa)
6. KU LO SA
7. OVAMI
8. ARABAMBI
9. TAMUNO (Interlude)
10. ASUNASA (Hold Your Waist) (ft. Wande Coal)
11. PIANO
12. OLOLUFE (ft. Sarkodie)
13. RMF
14. On My Mind (OMM) (ft. TOMi Owo & OJAHBEE)
15. KATIGORI
16. OFA

Contact:

For more info about Oxlade, please contact:
Michelle McDevitt, Audible Treats
Destiny Riley, Audible Treats
Derek Shannon, Epic Records

About Oxlade:

Born Ikuforiji Abdulrahman Olaitan and raised in Lagos, Oxlade started his musical journey in the choir, then releasing his first songs on Soundcloud back in 2017. He caught the attention of Nigerian fans the following year with the release of his debut single “Shugar”. Oxlade’s international glow started in 2020 with his single “Away,” making it to Rolling Stone’s “Top 50 songs of the year 2020” and getting praised by Drake.

The 27-year-old native of Lagos scored a global hit when he revealed an intimate performance of his song ‘Ku Lo Sa’ on COLORSxSTUDIO. The green-tinted video was a massive success, generating over 100 million YouTube views, making it the 3rd most-watched COLORSxSTUDIOS video of all time. ‘Ku Lo Sa”’catapulted on its YouTube momentum to become a global hit: charting in across 61 countries on Apple Music and 23 markets on Spotify, peaking in the Top 10 in the UK’s Hip-Hop/R&B chart and peaking at #5 on Billboard’s U.S. Afrobeats chart, and reaching #11 on Billboard’s Year-End U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart. Oxlade welcomed Camila Cabello for the official “Ku Lo Sa” (Remix), and its sultry music video. ‘Ku Lo Sa’ was then nominated for “Best Afrobeats Song” a the 2023 Billboard Music Awards.

Oxlade went on with “Intoxycated,” a red hot collaboration with UK rap star Dave which reached the Top 50 of the UK official charts, garnered coverage in The New York Times, and earned Hottest Record distinction from BBC Radio 1.

Links:

instagram | youtube | spotify | tiktok | apple | audiomack

Oxlade From Africa: https://oxlade.lnk.to/ofa

Buy tickets to Oxlade’s “Oxlade From Africa Tour” HERE

“IFA” ft. Fally Ipupa: https://oxlade.lnk.to/ifafallyipupa

Watch Oxlade From Africa trailer: https://www.instagram.com/p/C-YSBNxon-g/

“Arabambi” (Acoustic): https://oxlade.lnk.to/arabambiacoustic / https://youtu.be/d06DsiAfYNU

“Arabambi”: https://oxlade.lnk.to/ARABAMBI

“KATIGORI” Music Video: https://youtu.be/tQ7zd5A6lQI

KATIGORI/PIANO: https://oxlade.lnk.to/KATIGORI-PIANO

“Intoxycated” ft. Dave: https://oxlade.lnk.to/.intoxycated

“Ovami” ft. Flavour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GN8Yn0s4kJM

“Ku Lo Sa” (A COLORS Show): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pDQjwaH3qk

“Ku Lo Sa” (Remix) ft. Camila Cabello: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcIkmPU9reU

9.20.2024

Video: Yatta Bandz – “My Mistake” ft. Lil Bean

With 480 Million Streams to Date and 3 Million Per Week on His Catalog, Yatta Bandz is the Bay Area’s Secret Superstar

The Earnest and Melodic Rapper Teams Up With SF Street Hero Lil Bean for the Heartfelt First Single From

Acrylic, His Upcoming EP; Video Premieres at 3pm ET/12pm PT on Yatta’s YT Channel 

The Video:

A master of melody with a massive following in his region, Heyward, CA’s Yatta Bandz always wears his heart on his sleeve. Displaying a humility uncommon in rappers of his stature, the Bay Area’s best-kept secret shares “My Mistake,” his new single. With a video going live at 3pm ET/12pm PT on Yatta’s YouTube channel (292k subscribers), “My Mistake” is the first step on the road to Acrylic, the 22-year-old artist’s next EP.

Emoting in his signature melodic flow, Yatta acknowledges his flaws and owns up to his past failures, before resolving to turn the page on the past. He gets assistance from a friend from across the Bay–San Francisco’s Lil Bean–whose lamentations about street issues provide a perfect contrasts to Yatta’s matters of the heart. The song arrives with a video directed by AdamKG, who films both artists at sunset as they lay their souls bare.

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

This fall, Yatta plans to refine his sound even further with his upcoming EP, Acrylic. Painting on canvas with his earworm melodies, Yatta likens himself to a master painter, with an unlimited array of colors in his palette. With 3 million streams per week on his catalog and a work of art on the way, Yatta hopes to become the next Bay Area rapper to blow. Stay tuned for the new EP, coming soon via EMPIRE.

Stream “My Mistake” ft. Lil Bean: https://music.empi.re/mymistake

Watch “My Mistake” ft. Lil Bean (live at 3pm ET/12pm PT): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HU3BXQ2Peaw

Photo credit: Jordan White

Please contact Michelle or T’Keyah for more info.

The Background:

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

Links:

instagram | youtube | spotify | tiktok

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

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

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

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

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

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

9.19.2024

Jae Stephens Releases SELLOUT, Her New EP, Available Now via Raedio/Def Jam

Stream HERE

The Dallas-Born R&B Riser Shows Off Her Sharp Songwriting, Blending Eras and Constructing Intimate Grooves On This Slinky 6-Pack

Critical Praise:

“You’re sure to see a lot more of the R&B singer Jae Stephens this year. Now signed to Issa Rae’s label Raedio, Stephens is back with this playful and cheeky bop that’s perfect for your next day party playlist.” – ELLE

“A CELEBRATION OF DOING THINGS YOUR OWN WAY” – NYLON

“She’s already honed a distinct sound—a mix of classic R&B influences and polished modern production” – Complex

“There’s a new era on the horizon for Dallas singer Jae Stephens, and her new single “WET” is proof. Stephens takes control of her world on the futuristic song, as it showcases her confidence and ability to shine on various production styles.” – UPROXX

“Jae Stephens is indeed an artist to watch” – Rated R&B

The EP:

Jae Stephens is a student of the R&B game with the vocal and songwriting chops to stand up to the genre’s finest. The Dallas native puts her talents on display with SELLOUT, her new EP, which blends influences from all eras into a shimmering and seductive six tracks. SELLOUT is available on all platforms via Raedio/Def Jam.

SELLOUT is a playful and energetic change of pace for R&B fans who wish their faves would be less dour and confessional and would just have more fun. Jae happily obliges, eschewing ballads in favor of songs designed to keep hips moving, packed with playful one-liners and buoyant hooks. Jae turned up the heat with singles like the glistening “WET,” recognized by Elle as one of the Best Songs of April 2024, a house-flavored banger equally suited for the club or the bedroom. Recent release “Body Favors” keeps the temperature elevated, harkening back to the Timbaland and Neptunes-era with a rubbery bassline and ping-ponging call-and-response vocals. The percolating “Girls Don’t Cheat,” co-written by Chxrry22 and covered by BET and Rated R&B, keeps that vibe going, slowing the tempo to allow for more intimate dancefloor encounters.

Beyond the singles, SELLOUT unveils three new highlights that spotlight Jae’s diverse talents. “Better Boy” is airy and syncopated, giving Jae the opportunity to layer immaculate harmonies about constructing the ideal man like a mad scientist. The breathy “Kiss U Back” is at once retro and modern, evoking SZA and Britney Spears in equal measure as it recalls an era where pop and R&B were two sides of the same coin. Closing track “PDA” ends the EP on a high note, riding a nasty bassline and Eastern-inspired instrumentation to explore the risqué joys of public lust. Her first new project since 2022’s High My Name Is, SELLOUT is available everywhere via Raedio/Def Jam.

“SELLOUT is me stepping into a light that I’ve wanted to dance in for a long time,” says Jae Stephens. “I had so much fun making this project and my hope is that everyone who listens will feel the same confident, carefree energy come through each song the same way I did while writing them!”

With SELLOUT, Jae Stephens delivers on her limitless potential, unlocking a new sound and establishing herself as one of R&B’s vital voices for 2024 and years to come. 

Stream SELLOUT: https://symphony.to/jae-stephens/sellout

SELLOUT Tracklist:

1. WET
2. Body Favors
3. Kiss U Back
4. Girls Don’t Cheat
5. Better Boy
6. PDA

Photo Credit: Randijah T Simmons

Please contact Michelle or Destiny for more info.

The Background:

Jae Stephens, is an R&B futurist originally from Dallas and now based in Los Angeles. Since emerging as a talent to watch in her teens, Jae Stephens has been carving out her own lane in R&B. The Dallas native first turned heads as a teenaged R&B prodigy, gaining notice with her soul-stirring vocals and preternatural songwriting ability. While she was a high school student, Stephens built a devoted audience on Tumblr, winning 200,000 followers with her sterling covers of pop and R&B songs and her entertaining life updates. She stepped out on her own as a 19-year-old, in 2017, releasing “24K,” a single that earned praise from The FADER and garnered Jae a performance on COLORS. In 2019, Jae released f**k it, i’ll do it myself, a fully self-written and self-produced EP, home to her fan favorite single “got it like that,” and joined her friend Khalid during his performance on Saturday Night Live. She has collaborated with kindred spirits like THEY, VanJess, Khamari, and Xavier Omar, and has racked up more than 50 million streams across her catalog. Her most recent EP, High My Name Is, came out in 2022, shifting her sound in a more alternative and personal direction.

Links:

spotify | tiktok | instagram | youtube | soundcloud | facebook

SELLOUT EP: https://symphony.to/jae-stephens/sellout

“Body Favors”: https://symphony.to/jae-stephens/body-favors / https://jaestephens.lnk.to/BodyFavorsVid

“Girls Don’t Cheat”: https://jaestephens.lnk.to/GirlsDontCheat / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jf8uwat8RcY

“WET”: https://jaestephens.lnk.to/WET / https://youtu.be/KxmD5QSbMNc

9.25.2024

Maxo Kream and Tyler, The Creator Unite For “Cracc Era” Single From the Houston Rapper’s Upcoming Album

Big Persona and Wolf Haley Reconnect Over One of Tyler’s Nastiest Beats, as Maxo Prepares for His First New Album Since 2021

Critical Praise:

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Song:

Maxo Kream uses his two-stepping flow to illustrate underworld stories over lurid and grimy soundscapes. Recruiting his friend Tyler, The Creator to supply one of his most evil beats to date, and to bless the track with his presence, Maxo shares “Cracc Era,” his new single. “Cracc Era” finds both artists turning back the clock, as Tyler delivers the atonal synths and relentless bass that marked his horrorcore era, while Maxo tells tales from the trap: “Way before I did this rappin’ I was out here jackin’ n****s/I mean like jackin’ was my skill, jack your pounds and jack your pills/Catch you lackin’ by the hill, we jackin’ n***s, Jack & Jill,” he spits. Backing up Big Persona, Tyler delivers his own manifesto, in a tongue-twisting 16: “N****, two-tone two door/Watchin’ Juno, you know/Who dem is when you see/N****s in them Unos,” intones Tyler. “Cracc Era” is the second collaboration between Maxo Kream and Tyler, The Creator, following “Big Persona” in 2021.

“Cracc Era” is the latest song in a torrid 2024 streak by Maxo Kream, Over the summer, the Houston native teamed with Surf Gang producer Evilgiane for the spritely “Eye Know.” The fast-paced single was his second acclaimed collaboration with Evilgiane, following January’s “Bang The Bus,” an ethereal and energetic offering that earned acclaim from Stereogum, Rap Radar, Hits DD, and more. Maxo used his music to process a loss in his family, paying tribute to his hero, his father Emekwanem Ibemakanam Ogugua Biosah Sr., aka Brandon Banks, who passed away earlier this year, in the single and music video for “No Then You a H*e,“ covered in Billboard, HotNewHipHop, Brooklyn Vegan, and more. He teamed up with fellow Texan That Mexican OT for “Talkin In Screw,” a syrupy tribute to DJ Screw and the South Texas rap scene.

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

Now in better mental and physical shape than ever before–Maxo has lost more than 75 pounds over several months–Maxo is ready to make a statement with his next album. A holistic effort that draws from every era of his discovery, Maxo’s next album is the beginning of a new era for the Texas titan. Stay tuned for much more from Maxo Kream, as he continues to perfect his personas and honor his late father in 2024.

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

Photo credit: Kevin Moon

Photo credit: Kevin Moon

Links:

instagram | twitter | soundcloud | spotify

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

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

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

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

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

9.13.2024

Video: N3WYRKLA – “mind now” ft. Skilla Baby (Prod. by Timbaland)

The Jersey-Born, Rising R&B Baddie Taps Skilla Baby For A Flirty Yet Confrontational New Single and Music Video

Critical Praise:

“Bringing her New Jersey roots to the creative haven of NYC, N3WYRKLA manages to stay on top of the heap, bringing bone-quaking alternative heavy beats and a chilly R&B take to the game. Her music oozes cool.” – Notion

A Versatile and powerful project from one of the hottest and excitingly genre-fluid young talents coming through right now, an absolute one to watch.  – Astrophe

New Jersey artist N3WYRKLA, pronounced New York LA, has been causing a huge stir across the Atlantic, quickly building momentum as one of the most intriguing and naturally reactive artists in the US alternative scene right now. – Wonderland

The Video:

Exuding an effortless cool and unshakeable confidence, rising Alt-R&B songstress N3WYRKLA is one of the most exciting young artists on the East Coast. Keeping up the momentum from her recent Timbaland-collab “CH3RRY,” the New Jersey-born artist shares “mind now” ft. Skilla Baby, her new single, also produced by Timbaland himself. The tracks finds N3WYRKLA navigating a situationship, as she delivers a clear message telling the individual in that they need to make a choice, even though she knows the answer…is her: “It’s ‘bout to get real messy / Wanna break ties wit him, I did / Tell your b*tch that you leavin’ / Gotta make your mind now, It’s me / She don’t even know that you playin’, that you play with her heart.” Skilla Baby claps back at N3WYRKLA’s demands over brash drums and a propulsive bassline, putting her firmly to the side: “I ain’t bout to leave my b*tch, ‘cuz I love my b*tch / I don’t need love from you, I don’t trust that sh*t / We can have fun when we in the club, that’s it / I ain’t tryna be your man, baby we just vibin’ / I’m be your side n***a, baby be my side b*tch.” The “mind now” video finds N3WYRKLA executing intricate choreography with a crew of backup dancers, before she links up with the rising Detroit star to play out their complicated relationship.

“mind now” follows up “CH3RRY,” a Timbaland-produced Alt-R&B track released earlier this summer, which earned coverage from BET, HotNewHipHop, and more. These two singles have continued a steady rise for N3WYRKLA, who has been on the radar of tastemakers since 2023. That year, N3WYRKLA released her debut EP, SELFishly enTITLED along with a stream of singles that helped her grow an audience and garner attention, one such example being her angsty single, “GMFU” which garnered over 1 million streams across all platforms. After her music grabbed the attention of Brent Faiyaz, N3WYRKLA was invited to hop onto Faiyaz’s critically acclaimed album Larger Than Life, joining Faiyaz and A$AP Rocky on the track “Outside All Night.” N3WYRKLA’s vulnerable delivery of lines like “If I let you in, can you promise you won’t be outside doing me wrong” adds emotional depth to an already yearnful track, which currently has 67M streams across platforms. This feature earned N3WYRKLA’s first Billboard chart entry, debuting at #10 on Billboard’s Hot R&B Songs chart and #26 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/ Hip-Hop Songs.

Released earlier in 2024, her latest EP, it’s not you, it’s me is dedicated to “taking accountability about the role you play in a relationship,” says the 24-year-old artist. The EP has amassed over 2 million streams across all platforms after reaching #23 on the Apple Music’s R&B/Soul Top Albums Charts. The EP features a second collaboration with Brent Faiyaz on the lo-fi synthy RnB single “not enough,” which garnered 1 million streams across all platforms. 

N3WYRKLA is making a name for herself in the R&B world and is one to watch. Her ability to connect with listeners through her straightforward lyricism and emotiveness proves to be the superpower that will propel her to new heights. Stay tuned for more

Watch “mind now” ft. Skilla Baby (Prod. by Timbaland): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoOmkJ9sVEA

Stream “mind now” ft. Skilla Baby (Prod. by Timbaland): https://venice.lnk.to/mind-now

Please contact Michelle or Chris for more info.

The Background:

Named after two of the largest cities in America, Nyla, known as, N3WYRKLA joins the latest crop of Gen Z songstresses bringing a refreshing take to the RnB scene. Her attention to detail and love for art makes up the genre-bending and experimental uniqueness of her sound. While the RnB genre tends to be riddled with poetic lyricism, N3WYRKLA flips that concept on its head through the use of unambiguous songwriting. Singles like “dumb with you,” “GMFU,” and “i cheated too” are exemplary of her relatable and unfiltered storytelling that attracts her loveworn and sentimental audience.

Links:

spotify | tiktok | instagram | youtube 

“mind now” ft. Skilla Baby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoOmkJ9sVEA / https://venice.lnk.to/mind-now

“CH3RRY”:https://song.link/CH3RRY

9.13.2024

Video: Trigga 500k – “Chosen 1“

The Rising Florida Panhandle-Born Hitmaker Prepares For A Big Fall ’24, Travels to California for His Latest Music Video

Critical Praise:

“Monticello’s Trigga500K is one artist that people should keep their eye on…Bar after bar, Trigga500K proves time and time again that he has the skills and style to become the next big thing out Florida.” – Def Pen

The Video:

Slicing through the Dirty South with his neck-snapping rhymes, Trigga500k is Florida’s realest rising rapper. Ready to fulfill his destiny and become the Sunshine State’s next breakout star, Trigga shares “Chosen 1,” his new single and music video. Produced by Ygedos, the song gives new context to Trigga’s drawly delivery, providing a bed of keyboards and skittering snares that evoke the classic sounds of the West Coast. For his part, Trigga delivers an impassioned argument for his special status, decrying fake trappers and promising to never fall off. Filmed in Northern California, near the San Francisco home of Trigga’s record label, EMPIRE, the music video reflects the song’s sonic palette, as the young rapper makes himself at home in the Bay Area. “Chosen 1” arrives in the wake of “Ain’t Goin,” a collaboration with fellow Floridian BossMan Dlow, which racked up over 1.5 million YouTube views.

“Chosen 1” is the latest step in Trigga500k’s steady rise to the top of the street rap game. Born and raised in Monticello, a small town approximately 30 minutes east of Tallahassee, Trigga first caught attention with his 2022 hit “Ether,” which has over 2.2 million views on YouTube and earned Trigga a deal with EMPIRE. He followed in 2023 with his debut album, Trimmer Den Ever, which racked up over 16.7 million organic streams in its first four months, powered in part by his viral hit “Havin Motion,” which has over 6 million streams across platforms. “Havin Motion” became an anthem across the south, earning Trigga cosigns from the likes of Lil Baby, 42 Dugg, Moneybagg Yo, Skilla Baby, Lil Scrappy and Meek Mill, among others, and leading to a 22-date headlining tour in 2024.

With an EP due this fall via EMPIRE, Trigga is primed to parlay his regional fame into national recognition. Stay tuned for more.

Watch “Chosen 1”: https://youtu.be/yTIwhGGWbEQ

Stream “Chosen 1”: https://music.empi.re/chosen1

Trigga500k (credit: Esdras Thelusma)

Please contact Michelle or Kevin for more info.

Links:

instagram | spotify | youtube

“Chosen 1”: https://music.empi.re/chosen1 / https://youtu.be/yTIwhGGWbEQ

“Ain’t Goin” ft. BossMan Dlow: https://music.empi.re/aintgoin / https://youtu.be/p6jzvRFn9gY

“Havin Motion”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QC4wdJ3sKYY

“Ether”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCQ7t4u0LHs

9.20.2024

Video: DaeMoney – “King Of The Hill“

A Frequent Collaborator of Fellow Detroiters Like Babyface Ray and Veeze, and Armed With Co-Signs From LUCKI and More, the World Tour Mafia Emcee Shares a Dark and Atmospheric Anthem From the Upcoming The Godson, Coming This Fall via EMPIRE

Critical Praise:

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

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

The Video:

Warping the sound of Detroit rap his wavy atmospherics and laid-back flow, DaeMoney has the ear of tastemakers in his hometown and beyond. Paying tribute to a favorite cartoon as he asserts his burgeoning rap supremacy, the 23-year old rapper shares “King Of The Hill,” a new single and music video from his upcoming The Godson. Rhyming over detuned synths and overdriven Michigan drums, the World Tour Mafia rapper works an endless litany of sports and pop culture references into his flex-heavy bars, comparing himself to Spider-Man, Hank Hill, Tom Brady, Jets pro bowler Sauce Gardner, Arnold from Hey Arnold!, and more. “King Of The Hill” comes with a video that fits the song’s grimy aesthetic, applying film grain to shots of DaeMoney and his WTM associates frequenting their favorite spots in Downtown Detroit.

“King Of The Hill” continues DaeMoney’s 2024 hot streak, and further establishes him as one of the most promising artists in a bustling Michigan rap scene. As a member of World Tour Mafia, along with associates Scoob, Milt, Money Miles, and Solid, Dae put an insular spin on the Detroit sound, keeping the hard-hitting drums and slick punchlines, while adding a narcotic flow and incorporating dark sonics to better suit a head-nodding headphones experience. After emerging in the rap scene in 2020, Dae reconnected with his father, and through him, met Babyface Ray, who Dae was surprised to find was his blood uncle. Since then, Dae and Ray have been frequent collaborators, earning praise from The FADER for their “consistent excellence.” Dae’s heady style earned him co-signs from kindred spirits like Veeze and LUCKI, who joined him on his cult hit, “Gta” in 2021. He further burnished his reputation in his city with his Slae Season series of mixtapes, including Slae Season 3, featuring “Who Is That” ft. LUCKI, Veeze & Babyface Ray, which has nearly 10 million streams on Spotify.

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

With The Godson, DaeMoney returns to his mafia roots, establishing himself as a kingpin of Detroit’s new generation. Stay tuned for much more.

Watch “King Of The Hill”: https://youtu.be/16o5l4h2shg

Stream “King Of The Hill”: https://music.empi.re/kingofthehill

Photo credit: Lestyn Park

Please contact Michelle or Annjie for more info.

Links:

instagram | youtube | spotify | apple

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

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

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

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

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

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

9.20.2024

Video: 310babii – “that’s it“

Inglewood’s Favorite Platinum-Selling Rap Prodigy Tears It Up in Oakland in the Latest Single and Music Video From His Upcoming Project, 310degrees

The New Video Arrives Shortly After 310babii Earns a Nomination at the 2024 BET Hip-Hop Awards for “Best Breakthrough Hip-Hop Artist”

Critical Praise:

2024 Spotify Artist to Watch

“How 310babii Danced His Way Up the Hot 100 With ‘Soak City (Do It)’” – Billboard

“As the West Coast continues to bask in their summer on top, 310babii is keeping the hits coming.” – Billboard

“24 Rappers To Watch in 2024…effortless creativity is what makes him so exciting” – Complex

“310babii has achieved platinum-selling status at just 18 years old, while successfully graduating high school…310babii’s innovative spirit shines through in his distinctive visuals” – GRAMMY.com

The Video:

310babii solidified his status as L.A.’s hottest rising rapper over the summer, when he earned a Platinum plaque and his high school diploma on the same day. Keeping the temperature high as he approaches his next project 310degrees, the 18-year-old Inglewood native shares “that’s it,” a new single and music video from the project. The video arrives shortly after 310babii garnered his first-ever nomination at the BET Hip-Hop Awards, earning recognition in the “Best Breakthrough Hip-Hop Artist” category.

Levitating above a sinister L.A. instrumental, complete with ice cold keys, thunderous 808s, and tolling bells, the young hitmaker describes what life is like as the man in his city. He stays blasé when he describes the baddies who frequently surround him and encourages them to strut their stuff. In the video, directed by AdamKG, the video for “that’s it” finds 310babii talking his smack in a Davante Adams Las Vegas Raiders jersey, as he commands a team of dancers and tours the city of Oakland while hanging out the window of his luxury truck.

“that’s it” is the latest single from 310degrees, 310babii’s next project, due to release next month. The new song follows the recent release of “forward back,” a bass-heavy, Bankroll Got It-produced banger that earned a spot on the soundtrack for NBA2k25. Earlier this summer, 310babii scored a viral hit with “rock your hips,” arriving with two distinct versions: one featuring Saweetie, and another with fellow L.A. heavy-hitters OhGeesy and BlueBucksClan. “rock your hips” went viral on TikTok, reaching #6 on Billboard’s TikTok Top 50 and racking up over 100k video creations (along with 2.5 million combined YouTube views), and is currently #19 on the Rhythmic radio airplay chart. “rock your hips” was the Inglewood native’s second viral hit of the summer, following the dancefloor-filling “pink whitney,” which peaked at #26 on the TikTok x Billboard chart. 310degrees arrives on October 4th via HIGH IQ / EMPIRE, and is currently available to pre-save.

310babii broke out in a major way last year with his chart-topping hit “Soak City (Do It),” the biggest West Coast rap song of 2023, which solidified the then 17-year-old artist as the hottest young hitmaker on his coast–while still taking classes every day as a high school senior. The piano-laden anthem dominated late-summer 2023 and had a major shelf life, spending 19 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 (#53 peak), and simultaneously topping Urban and Rhythmic radio airplay charts for two weeks. 310babii’s momentum carried into 2024, when he was named an artist to watch in 2024 by Complex and Spotify, named an L.A. Rapper To Watch by GRAMMY.com, and released nights and weekends, a February 2024 project that commented on his double life as student and budding star. 310babii performed “Soak City” at a series of high profile events, including Coachella, Rolling Loud California (in his hometown of Inglewood), NBA’s All-Star Weekend, the BET Awards Pre-Show, and most recently, at Kendrick Lamar’s famous “The Pop Out: Ken & Friends,” during Mustard’s DJ set.

With 300 million streams to date and his high school career in the rearview, 310babii is ready to start a new chapter with 310degrees. Sit back and watch as he continues to make all the right moves.

Watch “that’s it”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_QYFaDisq4

Stream “that’s it”: https://music.empi.re/thatsitbabii

Photo credit: Pico Shaw

Please contact Michelle, Kevin, or Chris for more info.

The Background:

During the same weeks he graduated high school, 310babii earned his first platinum plaque. The certification came for “Soak City (Do It),” a song that 310 performed during the Kenny & Friends Pop Event in June. “Every artist has their recipe, and my method of success has been dominating TikTok and social media.” After a consistent handful of seven-figure songs, including “Soak City” and 2024’s “Rock Ya Hips,” 310 is diversifying. His new video single, “Pink Whitney,” applies a winning formula for party anthems and brings that energy to the club.

310babii’s journey began in junior high school. His youthful enthusiasm has always complemented the thought and wisdom of an old soul. In 2023, a single—”Soak City (Do It),” snowballed into a worldwide anthem. A companion dance fueled TikTok and spawned video edits and a remix with OhGeesy and BlueBucksClan. As 310babii’s hit propelled to 20 million music video views, the song reached #1 on the Rhythmic and Rap charts for two consecutive weeks, and spent 19 weeks on the Hot 100. In the weeks and months that followed, he doubled back with a star-studded debut Nights And Weekends, and found more success. 310 has appeared onstage at Coachella, performed sets at Rolling Loud on both sides of the Atlantic, and sold out a hometown show at The Novo. The industry is taking notice, as 310babii made Billboard’s “21 Under 21” list and was named Spotify’s “Most Necessary Artist to Watch 2024” as the DSP crowned him “the voice of a new generation.”

Links:

instagram | spotify | tiktok | youtube

“that’s it”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_QYFaDisq4

Pre-save 310degrees: http://music.empi.re/310degrees

“forward back”: https://music.empi.re/forwardback

“Pink Whitney”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvL6xB67UU0

“rock your hips” ft. Saweetie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M99RsGnzHoU

“rock your hips” ft. OhGeesy & BlueBucksClan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRNW-Tyxz7I

“Soak City (Do It)”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qG27ZXU6QBQ

9.20.2024

BKTHERULA SHARES NEW SINGLE
“ADULT SWIM”

STREAM HERE

The 22-Year-Old Artist Samples Vano3000’s Viral Edit of BadBadNotGood in Her Hedonistic New Single, Her First Since Releasing LVL5 P2 in March

Critical Praise:

Praise for LVL5 P2

“P2 ups the ante by nudging Bk further toward popular sounds without diluting her live-wire spark. For every romantically wounded interstellar croon session like ‘Just Make Sure’ or ‘The Way,’ there are prickly digital slappers like opener ‘Code’ or ‘Tatti,’ where the boasts are outlandish (‘We don’t ride with the stick, we are the stick, we livin’ scarecrow’) and no one’s girl is immune from Bk’s FaceTime call.” – Pitchfork

“The genre-bending rapper and singer-songwriter is competing in her own lane — perhaps even in her own dimension.” – Alternative Press

“Out now, the sequel marks a significant evolution in her artistic and spiritual journey. Demonstrating remarkable growth, she crafts a distinctive sound blending distorted and chaotic elements with celestial melodies and bold flows through tracks like ‘TATTI’ and ‘The Way.’” – BET

“At its best, the synthesis of P2 yields superfun songs that could climb into your most played overnight” – The FADER

“Bktherula Shows Her Versatility on New Album ‘LVL5 P2‘” – HYPEBEAST

“Brooklyn Candida Rodriguez is among the younger voices you’ll hear in rap today, but her talent and perspective feel more akin to five lifetimes. As Bktherula, she mixes hard-hitting rap bangers with alternative psychedelic leanings, aggressive bravado with spiritual yearning, lifelong training as a singer with lifelong instinct as a lyricist and performer, and youthful vibrance with sobering meditation.” – HotNewHipHop

More praise for Bktherula:

“BKTHERULA Reaches New Dimensions on LVL5” – Office Mag

“Atlanta’s Bktherula is letting go and levelling up…Fusing R&B, punk and alternative stylings, the 20-year-old rapper forms an unpredictable, meditative sound of her own” – NME

“Bktherula is boundless, at times traversing – or at least trying to – the metaphysical. The destructive, menacing synths of ‘TAN’ see the rapper open her project with a brash brand of rap as she brags about walking in on some “money shit”, whereas moments later on “BELIEVE”, she’s crooning across undulating, moody soundscapes.”  – DAZED

The Announcement:

September 20, 2024  – Bktherula shares her new single “Adult Swim,” paying tribute to every stoner and gamer’s favorite late night network. The song utilizes a sample from Vano3000’s viral “Adult Swim” edit of BadBadNotGood’s “Time Moves Slowly”–Bk sings her own version of the song’s mournful hook. Though the hook is wistful, Bk doesn’t have time to be sentimental in her verses. She hammers her rhymes between inter-dimensional percussion and squiggling synths, recounting hedonistic nights on tour and spitting game. Stream “Adult Swim’ HERE via Warner Records.

“Adult Swim” is Bk’s first new single since the release of LVL5 P2, her acclaimed 2024 album, which released in March. The album features the buzzing singles “CRAYON,” which has earned over three million streams, and “SHAKIN IT,” a collaboration with Cash Cobain. Deepening a style she explored with her acclaimed 2023 album LVL5 P1, the new album deposits the listener directly into Bk’s sonic realm, crafted by Bk with assistance from producers like azure, Simmyauto, among others. The album earned praise in Pitchfork (“The Atlanta rapper’s latest imagines a higher dimension where outré flexes and endless love affairs are enveloped by waves of metallic crunch and mind-expanding guitar”), Alternative Press (“The genre-bending rapper and singer-songwriter is competing in her own lane — perhaps even in her own dimension”), HYPEBEAST (“Bktherula Shows Her Versatility on New Album ‘LVL5 P2‘”), The FADER (“Bktherula expands her consciousness on LVL 5 P2”), and many other publications.

This summer, the 22-year-old artist headlined the “I Just Wanna Be Me Tour,” which started at Lyrical Lemonade’s Summer Smash before  traveling through North America for 15 dates. Earlier in the year, Bk joined PinkPantheress on the “Capable Of Love Tour“–she spoke to NYLON about her tour experience.

Named to Forbes’ annual 30 Under 30 list for 2024, Bk has built a devoted following by releasing tracks that showcase her raw emotions. Now, following LVL5 P2, Bk prepares to show a new side of herself with her upcoming project. Stay tuned for more info.

Watch Bk’s “On The Radar” performance of “Adult Swim” HERE

LVL5 P2 Tracklist:

1. CODE
2. NUN
3. TATTI
4. BOI
5. SHAKIN IT (feat. Cash Cobain)
6. JUST MAKE SURE
7. WISHUWASDACREW
8. INSANE
9. CRAYON
10. WOMAN (feat. J.I.D.)
11. FEATHERS
12. THE WAY
13. RACKS UP

Photo credit: Jimmy Fontaine

CONTACT:

For more information on Bktherula, please contact
Michelle McDevitt, Audible Treats
Kerry Harrison, Audible Treats
Destiny Riley, Audible Treats
Aishah White, Warner Records

The Background:

Blending dystopian soundscapes with jumpy flows and ethereal melodies, Bktherula makes a new kind of rap psychedelia. Since breaking out with “Left Right” in 2019, she’s oscillated between raucous cloud rap and gentle R&B, fusing impressionistic songwriting with complex musicality to create affecting anthems that feel futuristic and universal. The 21-year-old has been rewarded with a growing legion of fans and a slot, in many critics’ estimations, as Atlanta’s next up. She’s planted more seeds with “Forever, Part 2 (Jezebel),” a celestial offering from LVL5 P1, her new EP on Warner Records. Bk is looking to continue her level up with major international music festival performances and NYFW and London Fashion Week runway shows. American headline tour. She is also committed to embracing herself like never before. Battling doubts and the occasional spurt of negativity is a type of spiritual warfare that’s led Bk to increased self-acceptance, a journey that empowers herself and her fans.

Links:

twitter | youtube | instagram | spotify | tiktok

“Adult Swim”: https://bktherula.lnk.to/adultswim

“CODE”: https://youtu.be/oz7dJxQ6ZWs

LVL5 P2: https://bktherula.lnk.to/LVL5P2

“Shakin It” ft. Cash Cobain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zs3Zhm175UU

“The Way”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lR9eMr37ik8

“Crayon”: https://bktherula.lnk.to/CRAYON / https://bktherula.lnk.to/CRAYONvideo

“It Wasn’t Me” (Freestyle): https://bktherula.lnk.to/ItWasntMe

“It Wasn’t Me (Freestyle) on On The Radar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKXhDMhRolo

“TATTI”: https://bktherula.lnk.to/TATTI

LVL5 P1: https://bktherula.lnk.to/lvl5p1

9.20.2024

Single: Eem Triplin – “Crazy H*es“

On the Road to His Debut Album, Melody Of A Memory, Coming This Fall, the 23-Year-Old Producer/Rapper Tries to Avoid the Consequences of His Womanizing in His New Single, Co-Produced With Beach Noise (Kendrick Lamar, Baby Keem) and Charlie Myers

The New Single Follows “baby pink,” Eem’s New Collaboration with Camila Cabello

Critical Praise:

“I’ve slowly begun to play his lush and melodic singles like ‘Awkward Freestyle’ and ‘Just Friends?’ every damn day. They’re short, sweet, and addictive—and so is his newest song, ‘Let You Know.'” – Pitchfork

“Eem Triplin approaches music like a sculptor: Each song is a slab of marble ready for him to chip away at, until it resembles the masterpiece in his head.” – The FADER

“Best New Artist…With a thunderous style of production, Eem possesses an innate ability to construct expansive, captivating soundscapes.” – Pigeons & Planes

“Eem cuts through the haze of “Walked In” with his signature rasp and infectious lyrics.” – Billboard

“There’s an addictive quality to his songs, whether they’re the polished pluggnb that got him noticed or something a little blunter” – The FADER

“…The perfect lines to get stuck in your head for days on end.” – Lyrical Lemonade

“…one of the new wave’s most talented dual threats.” – Our Generation Music

“Eem is a true visionary, building worlds with his releases with not only impressive musical talents but being able to get out eye-catching visuals with consistent aesthetics and color schemes. ” – Daily Chiefers

The Song:

Eem Triplin navigates the world of young love with soulful aplomb and wry humor. Today, the 23-year-old Johnstown City, PA native shares “Crazy H*es,” expanding his catalog of tuneful situationship chronicles. Co-produced by Eem, his frequent production partner Charlie Myers, and acclaimed producer Beach Noise (Kendrick Lamar, Baby Keem, Bakar), “Crazy H*es” is airy, yet propulsive, driven by ping-ponging percussion and a syncopated bassline, echoing Eem’s unbothered attitude towards admirers who get too attached. Eem floats over the instrumental with his textured rasp, as he describes how his luxurious lifestyle makes him irresistible. “Crazy H*es” is the latest step on the road to MELODY OF A MEMORY, Eem’s upcoming debut album.

“Crazy H*es” immediately follows “baby pink,” Eem’s high-profile collaboration with pop star Camila Cabello. The new song is Eem’s second lead artist single of the late summer, following “FIJI,” a heartfelt collaboration with R&B group Cruza. Also appearing on MELODY OF A MEMORY, “FIJI” earned Eem the cover of New Music Daily on Apple Music, and an interview with Zane Lowe. Earlier this year, Eem earned acclaim for his single “stephanie,” along with its music video, carrying over momentum from his breakout year in 2023.

2023 was a year of leveling up for Eem Triplin, as he performed several sold out dates, shut it down at festivals like Rolling Loud Miami and Clout Festival and Splash! Festival overseas, and released STILL PRETTY, his debut EP. Spanning 7 tracks, and featuring production contributions from Dahi, the STILL PRETTY EP features fan favorite singles like “WALKED IN,” “TELL ME I’M RIGHT,” and “What Da Opp Said.” After touring as direct support for LUCKI and his friend and collaborator $NOT in the year’s first half, Eem played his first-ever headlining show in his hometown of Johnstown, Pennsylvania in July 2023, as 1,500 fans greeted him with an ecstatic reception–many fans lined up hours early to get a great spot, and others enthusiastically crowd-surfed as Eem did his thing on stage. Eem then set out on his first headlining tour–”STILL PRETTY North American Tour”– selling 11,000 tickets across 21 shows (90% sell out).

With his debut album on the way, Eem looks to continue his upward trajectory that started with viral singles like “AWKWARD FREESTYLE” and “JUST FRIENDS.” With hundreds of millions of streams to date, Eem Triplin is only just beginning to realize his vast potential. Stay tuned.

Stream “Crazy H*es”: https://eemtriplin.lnk.to/crazy

Photo credit: Daniel Prakopcyk

The Background:

Born and raised in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, a community of roughly 18,000 located near Pittsburgh, Eem started his career as a producer, creating and selling beats online, producing songs for artists like $NOT and T9ine, including the latter’s fan favorite tracks “BENZO” and “Revenge.” Eem’s success as a producer fueled his desire to become an artist in his own right. His career as an artist kicked into high gear when he shared “AWKWARD FREESTYLE,” a self-produced, personality-filled song that used elements of Tyler, The Creator’s 2013 song “Awkward.” The song quickly went viral, inspiring thousands of TikTok creations, generating millions of streams on all platforms, and eventually reaching the ears of Tyler himself, who gave the song his enthusiastic co-sign.

Since then, Eem scored follow-up hits like “JUST FRIENDS?” and “LOUIE V,” generated multiple viral moments at Rolling Loud Festival, and drew the attention of the Johnstown newspaper, The Tribune-Democrat, who profiled the local hero and captured his community’s excitement about his success. With millions of streams on his catalog per week, the 22-year-old Eem Triplin has a shot to become one of his generation’s biggest stars.

Links:

instagram | spotify | youtube | soundcloud | tiktok | twitter

“Crazy H*es”: https://eemtriplin.lnk.to/crazy

“FIJI” ft. Cruza: https://eemtriplin.lnk.to/fiji

“stephanie”: https://eemtriplin.lnk.to/stephanie / https://eemtriplin.lnk.to/stephanie/youtube

“YEAH YEAH!” video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyAmjvqO7B0

“YEAH YEAH!” / “ALLOCATE”: https://eemtriplin.lnk.to/YEAHYEAH

“WHAT DA OPP SAID”: https://youtu.be/7_vMr0fD1hI

Buy tickets to see Eem Triplin on Tour: eemtriplin.com

“WHAT DA OPP SAID”: https://youtu.be/7_vMr0fD1hI

STILL PRETTY EP: https://eemtriplin.lnk.to/STILLPRETTY

“WALKED IN”: https://youtu.be/andmP6k87NY / https://ffm.to/walked__in

“TELL ME IM RIGHT”: https://eemtriplin.lnk.to/TMIR

“LET YOU KNOW” ft. $NOT: https://ffm.to/letyouknoww / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xO-glPvhCQI
 
“AWKWARD FREESTYLE”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLQl5IX_G80

9.11.2024

1Up Tee Opens Up About His Recovery From a Near-Fatal Car Crash in “Broken,” His New Video Single

The Detroit Rapper Tells a Tale of Triumph Over Tragedy, As He Defiantly Faces His Long  Road to Recovery

Recorded During His Convalescence At His Mom’s House, the Johnny Cash-Sampling “Broken” Proves That Nothing Can Stop 1Up Tee’s Rise

Critical Praise:

“As the public only becomes more (rightfully) skeptical of media and celebrity, there’s constant demand for artists who keep it real. Enter 1Up Tee: A fresh-faced Detroit rapper currently blowing up off a string of concept singles that get at the contradictions and unrealistic expectations of a social media-enabled society.” – Pitchfork

“1Up Tee is really a sociologist at heart. Dissecting what’s going on around him, with a scientific level of curiosity and precision, gives his music a really vibrant honesty.” – Passion of the Weiss

The Video:

Over the past year, 1Up Tee has established himself as one of Detroit’s most exciting up-and-comers, combining a nimble flow with heady lyrics that take on hot-button topics with uncommon finesse. This summer, Tee’s rise almost came to an untimely end–he was involved in a near-fatal car crash, breaking both of his legs, both of his ankles, and his pelvis. Though his body suffered, his spirit remained in tact, and while he faces a long recovery (it might be a year before he can walk again), he is determined to prove that he’s more than up to the challenge.

Today, 1Up Tee shares “Broken,” a new music video and single, which chronicles the ordeal from beginning to end. “Broken” features a sample of Johnny Cash’s version of “Hurt,” another song about struggling against the crushing weight of fate. Rhyming over the familiar guitar chords, underlaid with Detroit-style percussion, Tee looks at his situation from all sides, noting that his loved ones, including his young daughter, rely on him and expressing gratitude to the powers that be for keeping him around. Even as he struggles with his pain, he keeps his sense of humor intact, as he brags about flirting with the nurses and sliding in his wheelchair.

The video for “Broken” combines music and documentary, as the 21-year-old rapper explains his pain and gives an inside look at his recovery. Tee ruminates in his hospital bed, before returning to his neighborhood in a wheelchair. Throughout, Tee’s attitude is inspiring, as he faces physical therapy and extensive medical treatment with a smile on his face. “I feel like now I got a greater purpose,” says 1Up Tee, and it’s hard not to believe him.

“Broken” proves that even a serious car crash couldn’t stop the rapper’s rise to the top of his city’s scene. Inspired by local rappers Babyface Ray and Payroll Giovanni, Tee started rapping when he was a teenager, writing about the things he observed in his hometown. 1Up Tee capitalized on his hometown momentum with the single “Accountability,” released in 2022. Late last year, Tee’s profile began to cross out of the Great Lakes region and make waves nationwide: the catalyst was “Good Karma (Freestyle),” an examination about why bad things happen to real ones, which became a viral On The Radar performance and generated over 4 million on-demand streams. He kept the karma going with January’s “Lose Lose,” which earned attention from Pitchfork, racking up over 1.8 million streams in its first six weeks. Most recently, Tee has made waves with singles like “Click,” a collaboration with rising rapper Star Bandz, that has over 1 million streams across platforms, the inspiring “Young N****s,” which features a video directed by No More Heroes, and “Accountability Pt. 2,” the follow-up to his hometown hit.

Tee has influential tastemakers Pitchfork, On The Radar, and Spotify’s Fresh Finds in his corner, along with strong co-signs from from Meek Mill, athletes like Damian Lillard and Marshawn Lynch, and fellow Detroiters including Babyface Ray, Dej Loaf, and BabyTron. As Tee continues to work his way to full strength, he turns his focus to Childhood Trauma, his next mixtape, due this fall. Keep an eye on 1Up Tee as he continues to defy the odds.

Stream “Broken”: https://1uptee.ffm.to/broken

Watch “Broken”: https://youtu.be/OPPLLD38w90

Please contact Michelle or Annjie for more info.

Links:

instagram | spotify | youtube | tiktok

“Broken”: https://youtu.be/OPPLLD38w90 / https://1uptee.ffm.to/broken

“Accountability Pt. 2”: https://1uptee.ffm.to/accountabilitypt2 / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IQPSs5KqiM&feature=youtu.be

“Lose Lose”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AF6Nv6wWJXI

“Good Karma” (On The Radar Freestyle): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raFDa31IO7k

“Good Karma”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uqo4EfTA-sA

“Accountability”: https://youtu.be/XiU4RGapq6s?si=p5P-DwuVCxI5KLv7

9.12.2024

Erica Banks Announces Dates For Her “Cocky On Purpose Tour,” With Support From Gloss Up

Tickets On Sale Now

On the Heels Of Her New EP, Cocky On Purpose 2, the Bold Dallas Rapper Shares Dates For Her Headlining Tour, Spanning 15 Dates in October and November

Critical Praise:

“Banks makes music for women to feel good about themselves, and encourages them to seek out money, power and respect.”– Grammy.com

“Banks’ quick-witted, versatile flow and bravado promises more turn-up anthems for the girls to twerk to.”– Billboard

“As she continues to level up as one of the most popular women in rap, Erica Banks is looking set to have another strong year.”– HotNewHipHop

The Announcement:

Bringing unapologetic energy wherever she goes, Erica Banks is an empowering force in the music industry. Keeping her hot streak going, the South Dallas diva announces the “Cocky On Purpose Tour,” her upcoming headlining tour.

With support from rising Memphis rapper Gloss Up, the 15-date “Cocky On Purpose Tour” kicks off October 31st in Erica’s hometown of Dallas, TX before making stops in cities like Atlanta on November 2nd, Charlotte on November 5th, Charleston on November 5th, Louisville on November 12th, and more.
 

Tickets for the “Cocky On Purpose Tour” are available now at https://linktr.ee/cockyonpurposetour

The “Cocky On Purpose Tour” arrives shortly after the release of Erica’s new EP Cocky On Purpose 2. The project is a mixture of brash bangers and romantic anthems, home to “Extra” ft. Big Boogie, the sultry lead single, and more appearances by some of the hottest rappers in the game today including Skilla Baby, Toosii, BigXThaPlug, and more. Though the EP’s collaborations are standout, Erica shines on plenty of standout solo tracks including the sexually frank throwback “He Said (Body On Me),” the thumping “H*e Please,” and an icy uptempo anthem “Bad Bizness.” Cocky On Purpose 2 is available everywhere via Create Music Group.

Hailing from Dallas, Texas, Erica Banks’ artistic journey began at a young age. Her passion for music and her undeniable talent for crafting infectious hip-hop tracks soon caught the attention of both fans and industry insiders. She set the stage for her remarkable career with her viral hits. Erica Banks made waves with her distinctive style, characterized by clever lyrics, compelling beats, and an unapologetic attitude. Her music, including chart-toppers like “Buss It” (147M Spotify streams), has earned her legions of fans and millions of streams, firmly establishing her as a rising star in the hip-hop scene. Recently, Erica took her talents to the big screen, joining the cast of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta (LHHATL). Her captivating presence and unfiltered personality have added a new dimension to the show, garnering even more fans who can’t get enough of her authenticity.
 
As Erica Banks continues to evolve as an artist and personality, she is well on her way to making an enduring impact on the entertainment industry. Stay tuned for much more.

Stream Cocky On Purpose 2: https://createmusic.fm/cockyonpurpose2

Watch “Tell Me” ft. Ralo: https://youtu.be/J_RmiGHxM2o

Cocky On Purpose 2 tracklist:

1. ON HIS FACE
2. Extra ft. Big Boogie
3. H*e Please
4. One Wish (ft. Skilla Baby)
5. He Said (Body On Me)
6. She Like Real Ones (ft. Toosii)
7. 9 O’Clock
8. Tell Me (ft. Ralo)
9. I Ain’t Fresh
10. Big Risk (ft. BigXThaPlug)
11. Bad Bizness

Please contact Michelle or Annjelica for more info.

Links:

instagram | spotify | youtube | twitter

Buy tickets for the “Cocky On Purpose Tour”: https://linktr.ee/cockyonpurposetour

Cocky On Purpose 2: https://createmusic.fm/cockyonpurpose2

“Tell Me” ft. Ralo: https://youtu.be/J_RmiGHxM2o

“H*e Please”: https://createmusic.fm/hoeplease

“Extra” ft. Big Boogie: https://createmusic.fm/extra

“On His Face”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppNFrEkkXi8

“I Ain’t Fresh”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOnun9tD-zQ

9.12.2024

Fuerza Regida Earns Eight Nominations at the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards, Including “Artist Of The Year” and “Album Of The Year”

Songwriter/Frontman Jesus Ortiz Paz, aka JOP, Earns Nominations for “Songwriter of the Year” and “Producer of the Year”

The Award Nominations Arrive on the Heels of the Superstar Group’s New Album, Pero No Te Enamores, Available Everywhere via Rancho Humilde / Street Mob Records / Sony Music Latin

The Superstar Mexican Music Group Continues to Shine in the Wake of Their New Album, Which Peaked in the Top 5 of Billboard’s Top Latin Albums Chart and in the Top 25 of the Billboard 200

Additional Nominations at the Awards, Broadcast October 20th on Telemundo, Include “Hot Latin Song of the Year, Vocal Event” and “Regional Mexican Artist of the Year”

The Announcement:

Fuerza Regida earns eight nominations at the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards.The Billboard Latin Music Awards, which reflect performance of new recordings on Billboard’s albums and songs charts for the period covering rankings dated August 19, 2023, through the September 7, 2024 charts, honored the superstar Mexican music group with a nomination for “Artist of the Year,” and recognized the success of their top-charting 2023 album Pa Las Baby’s y Belikeada with a nomination for “Top Latin Album of the Year” and “Regional Mexican Album of the Year.” Other nominations include “Hot Latin Song of the Year, Vocal Event,” for “HARLEY QUINN” ft. Marshmello, “Streaming Song of the Year” for “Que Onda,” the group’s collaboration with Street Mob artists Chino Pacas and Calle 24, “Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group,” “Hot Latin Singles Artist of the Year, Duo or Group,” and “Regional Mexican Artist of the Year, Duo or Group.”

In addition to the group’s award nominations, Fuerza Regida frontman Jesus Ortiz Paz, aka JOP, earned nominations in the “Songwriter of the Year” and “Producer of the Year” categories, and Fuerza’s publishing company “Street Mob Publishing” earned a nomination for “Publisher of the Year.”

Fuerza’s LBBMA nominations come on the heels of a monstrously successful year, in which they generated billions of streams, released three projects that reached the top two of Billboard’s Hot Latin Albums chart, and notched seven hits on the Billboard Hot 100, including two Top 40 hits. Their October 2023 album, Pa Las Baby’s Y Belikeada, which reached at #1 on the Billboard Latin Albums chart, and debuted at #14 on the Billboard 200, behind 53 million on-demand streams during its opening week, the third-largest opening total for a regional Mexican album to date. Singles “HARLEY QUINN” and “Tu Namé” reached #2 on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart.

Most recently, Fuerza Regida shared their new album Pero No Te Enamores, which translates to “but don’t fall in love,” catapulting their corridos from the barrio to the club. Inventing the new genre “Jersey corridos,” the new album features production from well-known sound architects, including Gordo (fka Carnage) and Synthetic (Lil Uzi Vert’s “Just Wanna Rock”), who help JOP and the rest of the group to get out of their comfort zone and create something new. Featuring guest spots from Maluma, Major Lazer, Alok, Gordo, Afrojack, and Bellakath, Pero No Te Enamores is available to stream everywhere via Rancho Humilde/Street Mob Records/Sony Music Latin

PNTE was a major success at release, peaking at #1 on Apple Music’s All-Genre Albums Chart within 24 hours. During its opening week, the album made a major impact on the Billboard charts, landing at #2 on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums Chart and at #23 on the Billboard 200, and placing 8 new songs on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart, led by “NEL,” which also placed at #91 on the Billboard Hot 100. Three songs from the album landed on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart: “SOFIA” ft. Major Lazer & Alok (#20), “KYLIE” (#23) and “FVCK” ft. Afrojack (#30). Now, six weeks into its run, PNTE holds steady at #6 on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums chart, and “NEL” continues to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 (#82 this week, after peaking at #73 so far).

Fuerza Regida is currently on the road, performing the “Pero No Te Enamores Tour.” Last weekend, Fuerza Regida headlined Baja Beach Fest, performing an exhilarating set on the shores of the Pacific Ocean. The “Pero No Te Enamores Tour” continues this fall, with dates all over the U.S. West Coast and Southwest, and several in Mexico.

Stream Pero No Te Enamores HERE
All Pero No Te Enamores press assets HERE
Read more information about PNTE HERE

Fuerza Regida’s 2024 Billboard Latin Music Award Nominations

• Artist of the Year
• Top Latin Album of the Year (Pa Las Baby’s Y Belikeada)
• Regional Mexican Album of the Year (Pa Las Baby’s Y Belikeada)
• Hot Latin Song of the Year, Vocal Event (“HARLEY QUINN” – Fuerza Regida ft. Marshmello)
• Streaming Song of the Year (“Que Onda” – Fuerza Regida, Chino Pacas, Calle 24)
• Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group
• Hot Latin Singles Artist of the Year, Duo or Group
• Regional Mexican Artist of the Year, Duo or Group
• Songwriter of the Year (JOP)
• Producer of the Year (JOP)
• Publisher of the Year (Street Mob Publishing, BMI)

Pero No Te Enamores tracklist

1. TUQLO
2. NEL
3. SOFIA x Major Lazer x Alok
4. KYLIE
5. BELLA
6. FVCK x Afrojack
7. VALERIA x Maluma x Gordo
8. SECRETO VICTORIA
9. BRITNEY
10. ALE
11. FRESITA x Bellakath
12. FREESTYLE
13. JESUS
14. BELINDA
15. PERO NO TE ENAMORES

Critical Praise:

WINNER: 2023 Billboard Music Awards (“Top Duo/Group”; “Top Latin Duo/Group”)

“Belikeada is a testament to their ability to push boundaries while staying true to their roots, ensuring that that the group remains a reckoning force in the world of Mexican and Mexican-American music” – Billboard

“Fuerza Regida embodies the idea that if you work hard enough, you can achieve your version of the American Dream. This mindset is the subject matter for many of their songs (much of their music is either about the hustle, or the rewards that come from all that hard work). They’re not all talk, either. In the last 12 months, the band has released three albums and has gone on tour across the country.” – Los Angeles Times

“Shakira and Fuerza Regida defend the working class and tell off bad bosses everywhere in the new music video for their joint single ‘El Jefe,’ or ‘The Boss.'” – Variety

Stream Dolido Pero No Arrepentido: spotify | apple

Stream Pa Las Baby’s Y Belikeada: spotify | apple

Pero No Te Enamores Tour Dates: 
Jul 26         Atlanta, GA                       State Farm Arena
Jul 27         Tampa, FL                        Amalie Arena
Jul 28         Sunrise, FL                      Amerant Bank Arena
Aug 02       Greensboro, NC              Greensboro Coliseum Complex
Aug 03       Washington, D.C.            Capital One Arena
Aug 04       Belmont Park, NY            UBS Arena
Aug 09       Boise, ID                          ExtraMile Arena
Aug 10       Feria Lagos De Moreno   Lagos De Moreno
Aug 11       Rosarito Beach, MX         Baja Beach Fest
Aug 16       Milwaukee, WI                  Fiserv Forum
Aug 17       Indianapolis, IN                Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Aug 30       New Orleans, LA              Smoothie King Center
Sep 01       Tinley Park, IL                   Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre – SOLD OUT
Sep 06       Salt Lake City, UT             Delta Center
Sep 08       Denver, CO                       Ball Arena
Sep 12       Reno, NV                          Reno Events Center
Sep 15       Las Vegas, NV                  T-Mobile Arena
Sep 19       Fort Worth, TX                  Dickes Arena
Sep 20       San Antonio, TX                Frost Bank Center
Sep 21       El Paso, TX                       UTEP Don Haskins Center
Sep 22       Rio Rancho, NM                Rio Rancho Events Center
Sep 28       Anaheim, CA                     Honda Center – SOLD OUT
Sep 29       Palm Desert, CA               Acrisure Arena – SOLD OUT
Oct 05        Sacramento, CA               Golden 1 Center
Oct 11        Leon, MX                          Mega Velaria
Oct 12        Mexico City, MX              Plaza De Toros
Oct 25        Tulsa, OK                         BOK Center
Oct 27        North Charlson, SC        North Charleston Coliseum
Oct 31        Monterrey, MX                Arena Monterrey
Nov 01       Monterrey, MX                Arena Monterrey
Nov 02       Torreon, MX                    Coliseo Centenario
Nov 07       Oaxaca, MX                    Auditorio GNP
Nov 08       Puebla, MX                     Auditorio GNP Seguros
Nov 09       San Luis Potosi, MX       El Domo
Nov 15       Inglewood, CA                Intuit Dome
Nov 16       Inglewood, CA                Intuit Dome – SOLD OUT
Nov 23       Bakersfield, CA               Mechanics Bank Arena
Nov 27       Glendale, AZ                   Desert Diamond Arena
Dec 05       Rosemont, IL                  Allstate Arena
Dec 08       Reading, PA                   The Santander Arena
Dec 15       Nashville, TN                  Bridgestone Arena

Contact:
For Fuerza Regida, please contact:
Kerry Harrison, Audible Treats

Press Portal:
To apply for media credentials for concert coverage:
livenation.com/pressrequests

The Background:

About Fuerza Regida
Mexican regional band Fuerza Regida’s music has taken Mexico by storm , and is also making a big impact on the American charts. The prolific band has released eight albums in three years, with their second album, 2019’s Del Barrio Hasta Aqui, entering the Regional Mexican Charts at #1. Their 2018 single “Sigo Chambeando” has been streamed 300 million times on YouTube and Spotify alone. Singer/songwriter Jesús Ortiz Paz founded Fuerza Regida in 2015, originally to perform covers of their favorite songs. Slowly their fan base grew, and after two years they went viral with an original track called “Radicamos en South Central.” The tune was uploaded to Jesús’s personal YouTube channel and blew up. Jesus also maintains his popular YouTube channel (which boasts nearly 1,000,000 Million subscribers), augmenting Fuerza Regida videos with inventive content. His most recent releases include an EP, Dolido Pero No Arrepentido, that went #1 Global with no features. Currently, Jesús Ortiz Paz is the owner and CEO of Street Mob Records, one of the most important regional Mexican music record labels, which opens the doors to new artists and composers, taking their careers to the highest levels of the entertainment industry.

Links:

official site | instagram | facebook | tiktok | youtube | spotify | apple

Jesús Ortiz Paz: instagram
Moises Lopez: instagram
Khrys Ramos: instagram
Pelon Garcia: instagram
Samuelon Jaimez: instagram

“Secreto Victoria”: https://youtu.be/m2KrcQIAoew

“Nel”: https://youtu.be/fZcrCrHnYBw?si=YYRO0dQewAj8g18Q

Pero No Te Enamores: https://fuerzaregida.lnk.to/PERO_NO_TE_ENAMORES

Dolido Pero No Arrepentido: spotify | apple

“CRAZYZ”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EX5WEmTCcgA

Pa Las Baby’s Y Belikeada: spotify | apple

Buy tickets for Fuerza’s “Pero No Te Enamores” Tour HERE

9.6.2024

Multi-Platinum Producer/Songwriter RIOTUSA Earns “TOP PRODUCER” Honors at the 2024 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards

Known For His Groundbreaking Work With Ice Spice, the Bronx Native Produced Two of the Most-Performed R&B/Hip-Hop Songs in BMI’s Repertoire Over The Past Year

Riot’s Latest Honor Arrives on the Heels of Two Grammy Nominations and Six RIAA Certifications in 2024, Scoring Billboard Hits Like “Barbie World,”  “Boy’s A Liar Pt. 2,” “Deli,” “Did It First,” and More

The Announcement:

LOS ANGELES, CA – (September 6, 2024): Hitmaking producer, songwriter, and recording artist, RIOTUSA, earned “Top Producer” honors at the 2024 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards for the second conseuctive year. The award arrives as the latest milestone in the young producer’s extraordinary career, after he produced on two of BMI’s “Most Performed Songs of the Year,” in “Barbie World” and “Princess Diana,” scored nine hits on the Billboard Hot 100, including four top tens, and received two nominations at the 2024 Grammy Awards. RIOTUSA is the main producer and creative partner for Ice Spice, producing each track on her new album Y2K, which recently debuted in the Top 20 of the Billboard 200, and features hits like “Did It First” ft. Central Cee and “Think U The Sh*t (Fart).”

“I am honored to win this award from BMI,” says RIOTUSA. “I want to continue pushing the drill sound into the mainstream. I’ve been blessed to have hits from a regional sound and bring it to huge heights. I want to also show my versatility and continue to show my different tastes and ear. My production makes you wanna dance, makes you wanna go crazy, with hard drums, catchy melodies, and rhythms that sometimes switch up out of nowhere. I want the industry to feel my production and understand I make what I like to hear, not what people tell me to make, that principle I want to leave behind for others after me. I look forward to the next year, when I will release my debut project and continue to create hits all over the world.”

In his short career, Riot has worked with many of the world’s biggest stars, spending multiple weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Producers chart in the process. He produced “Barbie World,” the Aqua-sampling theme song from Barbie, 2023’s top-grossing film, for Ice Spice and Nicki Minaj, which earned two nominations at the 2024 Grammy Awards. Riot worked with the two divas on the smash hit, “Princess Diana (Remix),” which landed at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and is currently No. 11 on Rhythm and No. 20 on Urban radio. In addition, he teamed up with Ice Spice and Taylor Swift to co-write the duo’s “Karma” remix, earning Ice Spice the biggest streaming debut for a female rapper in global Spotify history, and contributed to PinkPantheress’ “Boy’s a liar Pt. 2,” ft. Ice Spice, which peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 – the highest charting single for either artist at the time. Earlier, Riot helped Ice Spice become one of the decade’s biggest breakout stars, producing hits like the GOLD-certified “Munch (Feelin U),” Urban Radio chart-topper “In Ha Mood.

“RIOT has played a role in shaping a new wave of drill music that crossed over to new heights that we have never seen before,” says James Rosemond, Jr., RIOTUSA’s manager. “He has influenced both mainstream and underground music. I’ve known he was gonna be great since the beginning: when I heard his early productions for Ice Spice, like ‘No Clarity’ and ‘Munch,’ I knew he had a unique style and that he would become one of the greats of the new era.”

Throughout the BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards, which occurred last night, September 5, 2024, BMI saluted the songwriters, producers and music publishers of the past year’s 35 most-performed R&B/Hip-Hop songs from BMI’s repertoire of more than 22.4 million musical works. Babyface and SZA received the evening’s top honors, while producers like Metro Boomin and Jahaan Sweet also earned prestigious awards.

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Contact:

For RIOTUSA, please contact:
Michelle McDevitt, Audible Treats
T’Keyah Hayes, Audible Treats

For inquiries related to BMI, please contact:
Gabriella Natali, BMI

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The Background:

ABOUT BMI:
Celebrating over 80 years of service to songwriters, composers, music publishers and businesses, BMI® is a global leader in music rights management, serving as an advocate for the value of music. BMI represents the public performance rights in over 22.4 million musical works created and owned by more than 1.4 million songwriters, composers, and music publishers. The Company negotiates music license agreements and distributes the fees it generates as royalties to its affiliated writers and publishers when their songs are performed in public. In 1939, BMI created a groundbreaking open-door policy becoming the only performing rights organization to welcome and represent the creators of blues, jazz, country, and American roots music. Today, the musical compositions in BMI’s repertoire, from chart toppers to perennial favorites, span all genres of music and are consistently among the most-performed hits of the year. For additional information and the latest BMI news, visit bmi.com, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @BMI or stay connected through BMI’s Facebook page. Sign up for BMI’s The Weekly™ and receive our e-newsletter every week to stay up to date on all things music.

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9.6.2024

Sexyy Red Shares Two New Songs: “U Kno What To Do” and “Clouted Up“

Currently On the “Sexyy Red 4 President Tour,” the Breakout Star Shares Her First New Songs Since Her Acclaimed Album In Sexyy We Trust

Critical Praise:

“Sexyy Red Is in Her Own League, and She Knows It…The St. Louis rapper is quickly becoming the hottest thing in hip-hop, all while just being herself.” – Rolling Stone

“The St. Louisian rapper laughs at critics and her own jokes. With the viral success of Pound Town and a raucous appearance at the BET Awards, she’s bringing ‘raw sh*t’ back into the rap game.” – The Face

The Songs:

Sexyy Red climbed to the top of the rap game, but she’s not one to rest on her laurels. The Platinum-selling mother of two keeps her streak going, releasing two new bangers: “U Kno What To Do” and “Clouted Up.” Produced by Chicago sound architect Mac Fly, “U Kno What To Do” finds Sexyy Red in her melodic bag, working her trademark bars into a sing-song flow over chirruping synths. On “Clouted Up,” Sexyy reunites with Shawn Ferrari, who produced her fan-favorite song “Hellcats SRTs,” channeling the mid-’10s mixtape era with boosted bass and chant-worthy hooks. “U Kno What To Do” and “Clouted Up” are Sexyy’s first new songs since releasing In Sexyy We Trust, her acclaimed new album.

Sexyy Red is currently touring the United States on the “Sexyy 4 President Tour,” a 26-city tour that features support from Hunxho, Loe Shimmy, Blakeiana, and special guests. The tour is off to a hot start, selling out its first three shows. The “Sexyy 4 President Tour” will showcase material from Sexyy’s new album, In Sexyy We Trust, which features hit singles “Get It Sexyy” and “U My Everything” ft. Drake. Filled with engaging anthems that showcase her raw lyrics and memorable choruses, the new mixtape furthers the St. Louis native’s mission to #MakeAmericaSexyyAgain. Executive-produced by Tay Keith and Drumatized, In Sexyy We Trust, the follow-up to 2023’s breakout Hood Hottest Princess, peaked at #17 on the Billboard 200, and has spent 11 weeks on the chart.

Next week, Sexyy Red hits the MTV Video Music Awards, where she is nominated for “Best Hip-Hop Video” and “Best Collaboration” for her contributions to Drake’s “Rich Baby Daddy,” which also features SZA. Earlier this year, Sexyy Red earned 5 BET Award nominations, including nominations for “Best Female Hip-Hop Artist” and “Best New Artist,” and she stole the show at the awards ceremony for the second-straight year with her charismatic, and very presidential performance of “Get It Sexyy” and “U My Everything.”

After selling out her nationwide tour in 2023, reaching her highest Hot 100 peaks yet in 2024, earning multiple major award nominations over the summer, and creating her own Lip Gloss line available soon, Sexyy proves there’s no one better positioned for the November ballot than her. Get it, Sexyy!

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

Tickets for the “Sexyy Red 4 President Tour” are available at Sexyy4President.com.

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

SEXYY RED – “THE SEXYY RED 4 PRESIDENT TOUR” DATES: 
9/6 – Bonner Springs, KS @ Azura Amphitheater 
9/10 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Van Andel Arena 
9/13 – St. Louis, MO @ Enterprise Center 
9/14 – Columbus, OH @ Nationwide Arena 
9/15 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Petersen Events Center 
9/17 – Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center 
9/20 – Philadelphia, PA @ Liacouras Center 
9/21 – New Haven, CT @ Westville Music Bowl 
9/25 – Tampa, FL @ Amalie Arena 
9/26 – Orlando, FL @ Addition Financial Arena 
9/29 – New Orleans, LA @ Champions Square 
9/30 – Birmingham, AL @ Legacy Arena 
10/1 – Nashville, TN @ Nashville Municipal Auditorium 

In Sexyy We Trust tracklist:

1. Tim Talking
2. She’s Back
3. Boss Me Up (Prod. by Tay Keith)
4. U My Everything ft. DRAKE
5. Ova Bad (Prod. by Tay Keith)
6. Get It Sexyy (Prod. by Tay Keith)
7. Fake Jammin’
8. Outside ft. Mike WiLL Made-It
9. Sexyy Love Money ft. VonOff1700
10. Sport
11. TTG (Go) (Prod. by Tay Keith)
12. Lick Me ft. Lil Baby
13. Awesome Jawsome (Prod. by Tay Keith)
14. It’s My Birthday

Please contact Michelle or T’Keyah for more info.

Links:

instagram | spotify | youtube | twitter | tiktok

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

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

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

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

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

9.6.2024

Album: Chow Lee – Sex Drive

Home to Viral Singles Like “swag it!,” “Ms. Beautiful V,” and “act bad twin” ft. Cash Cobain & Bay Swag, Sex Drive Finds the Sexy Drill Maestro Digging Deeper Into His Bag Of Tricks, Spinning Sticky Melodies and NSFW Lyrics Into Out-Of-Pocket Anthem

The New Album Features Production From His Close Friend Cash Cobain, Plus Guest Appearances from Flo Milli, Sleepy Hallow, AJ Tracey, Anycia, Roy Woods & More

Stay Tuned For the Video for Album Highlight, “GMT,” Dropping Today on Chow’s YouTube

Critical Praise:

“Meet the Artists Taking New York Drill in a New Direction” – Rolling Stone

“If the year’s earlier ‘sexy drill’ hits presented a stark male perspective, then Chow Lee’s new joint gives the ladies some time in the driver’s seat of these semi-grimy pursuits.” – Billboard

“It’s not just his pen that’s sharpened: Sex Drive finds Chow firmly in the pocket, teasing out stop-start meters across a startling breadth of instrumentals.” – The FADER

“He fully leans into the sexy drill version of Allen Iverson, who infamously dismissed practice in his classic press conference in the early 2000s. Chow’s constant teeth-sucking on the track is also fitting for the level of pretentiousness he conveys on the track. ‘Practice!’ is great.” – VIBE

“…we consider them pioneers of this sexy drill sound.” – HotNewHipHop

The Album:

A founding father of the surging sexy drill scene, Chow Lee helped change the sound of NYC rap with his facility for easy melody and X-rated quips. Coming through with his most audacious and unabashedly horny project to date, the Long Island native shares Sex Drive, his new Magnum opus. The album plunges listeners into the rapper’s hedonistic world, populated with unattainable baddies and bottomless Casamigos, but completely empty of inhibitions. Flowing over glistening instrumentals–many produced by his close friend Cash Cobain–Chow Lee is a charming host, unleashing an unceasing barrage of colorful come-ons and boisterous boasts that demonstrate why he’s one of the game’s most libidinous lotharios. 

The new album is home to Chow’s recent series of viral singles, including “swag it!,” which earned a remix featuring Flo Milli, and “ms. Beautiful v,” which generated millions of streams, went viral on TikTok (20k creations), and placed on the Top 25: New York City chart on Apple Music, along with Cash Cobain-produced singles “act bad twin” ft. Bay Swag & Cash Cobain and the Allen Iverson-referencing “practice!” Spanning 19 tracks, the album has plenty of space for new highlights, including the ethereal and unbothered “cinderbella!, ” the cinematic and tone-setting opening track “advance w her” (produced by Cash Cobain), and the club-friendly “addys!” Though it explores all corners of the sexy drill style, the album also finds the rapper spreading his wings, as he collaborates with Roy Woods on the Caribbean-inflected “tequila Vacay!,” and goes toe-to-toe with AJ Tracey on “i’m not really spiritual!” On the mischievous “48!,” Chow turns listener’s expectations on their heads: “All of my lyrics is true, but I just laugh it off and act like I’m kidding,” he admits. 

Along with the album, Chow Lee will drop a new music video for highlight song, “GMT.” Check Chow’s YouTube later today to watch the video. Featuring additional appearances from Anycia on “Get Back” and Sleepy Hallow on “sleepy & sheff“, and more NSFW quotables than you can count, Sex Drive is available on all platforms now.

Sex Drive is the proper follow-up to Chow’s super sexy 2023 album Hours After The Club, an addictive listen, radiating with the seductive charm that inspired Pitchfork to affectionately call Chow Lee the “horniest rapper out.” Hours After The Club is chock full of infectious melodies, as Chow’s natural bravado makes every X-rated flex feel natural. Both albums continue the momentum from 2022 album 2 Sexy 2 Slizzy, Chow’s totemic collaboration with Cash Cobain that kickstarted the sexy drill movement. Earlier this year, Chow performed on the main stage at Rolling Loud California and performed his first-ever show in Austria during Rolling Loud Europe, and will return later this year to Rolling Loud Miami.

Stay tuned for much more from Chow as he continues to establish himself as the most eligible bachelor in the rap game. 

Stream Sex Drive: https://music.empi.re/sexdrive

Sex Drive tracklist:

1. advance w her!
2. addys!
3. practice!
4. i’m not really spiritual! (ft. AJ Tracey)
5. ms. beautiful v!
6. GMT
7. settings!
8. u got fans!
9. tequila Vacay! (ft. Roy Woods)
10. LSD
11. 48!
12. cinderbella!
13. bangbang!
14. sleepy & sheff (ft. Sleepy Hallow & Cash Cobain)
15. act bad twin! (ft. Cash Cobain & Bay Swag)
16. get back! (ft. Anycia)
17. swag it (remix) (ft. Flo Milli)
18. swag it!
19. skeleTONS

Photo credit: @mikecilantro_

Please contact Michelle or Chris for more info.

The Background:

Chow Lee is on a mission to become the next King of New York. He made major moves in the city’s rap scene with 2 SLIZZY 2 SEXY, his 2022 collaborative project with Cash Cobain. Praised by Pitchfork and Rolling Stone, and earning “Best of 2022” distinction from UPROXX, The FADER, and more, 2 SLIZZY 2 SEXY combined the sample-heavy sound of the Bronx with the hard-hitting dance beats from New Jersey to change the face of the NYC drill scene. 2 SLIZZY 2 SEXY highlight “Vacant” was recently named the 73rd Best East Coast Rap Song of All Time by Rolling Stone. Chow recently reconnected with Cash on the sexy drill anthem “Rump,” plus the Nelly-sampling “Not No Xanax 2” from Cash’s new album, and joined Wolfacejoeyy and Cash on the Pitchfork-approved “Weekend,” and released the fiery Hours After The Club anthem in July 2023.

Now, with buzzing singles like “swag it!” and “Ms. Beautiful V,” the Long Island native is primed to take his sexy drill sound maintream. Stay tuned for more.

Links:

instagram | twitter | soundcloud | spotify | youtube | tiktok

Sex Drive: https://music.empi.re/sexdrive

“u got fans!”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jA94X5PP-4 / https://music.empi.re/ugotfans

“practice!”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZykbfIsR98 / https://music.empi.re/practice

“act bad twin!”: https://music.empi.re/actbadtwin / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nO4jiB8xzMM

“swag it” (Remix) ft. Flo Milli: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaUHpk_soaw

“S.N.A.!”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2-uRTLWzGg / https://music.empi.re/sna

“Porno Story!”: https://music.empi.re/pornostory / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgZ0Nz3uUfs

“swag it!”: https://music.empi.re/swagit / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgAOAmMtDP8

“ready 2 live”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlDzu3bPMhc / https://music.empi.re/readytolive

“team effort!”: https://music.empi.re/teameffort / https://youtu.be/R1y_B49qxME

“adultery”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lwz3G-UVaYc

“Drais”: https://youtu.be/93Cb1n_z3Ro

“Chow Lee’s Life”: https://youtu.be/0MByBzmfvYA

Hours After The Club: https://music.empi.re/hoursaftertheclub

“YUP!”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWzRIW65eDY

“SUPERSEXXXYSUMMER”: https://music.empi.re/supersexxxysummer

“no hesi”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQcgrvDuIk8

“pamper!”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHGXZ4xVdxY

9.5.2024

Video: Jay Fizzle – “My Time”

The Paper Route Empire Rapper Plans His Rise To The Top In The Assertive New Video From Who Is Grizzape

Critical Praise:

“..the members of Paper Route Empire reach a level of sincerity and emotional reflection that’s still hard to come by.” – Pitchfork

“Choosing some of the more interesting production to rhyme over, Jay Fizzle’s frankness and the flows he has on tap keep him in the convo as the whole city takes off.” – XXL Mag

“10 Rappers You Should Know Right Now” – DJ Booth

“The tape serves as both a testament to Memphis’ current rap preeminence and Fizzle’s own dexterity. He saves perhaps the hardest for last on the tape, attacking a looped vocal sample and towering percussion with ferocity.” – DJ Booth

“Jay Fizzle is a master of the searing street rap that serves as the bass-booming heart of Memphis music.” – The Hype Magazine

The Video:

Continuing to grind year after year, Jay Fizzle is one of the most promising acts out of Memphis. Today, he continues his hot streak, sharing “My Time,” the latest video from his recent project Who Is Grizzape. Over a bouncy yet ferocious beat that takes equal inspiration from Memphis and the West Coast, Fizzle spits bars about his unlikely come up and what it takes to survive in the streets: “I’m from the b-to-the-o-to-the-double t-o-m, yeah I’m from the bottom / Know a couple n****s screamin’ that I can’t, I don’t even know them, n****s ain’t proper.” In the video, the Memphis rapper traps inside a PRE clock tower, throwing bands and emphasizing that he’s making the most of his time at the top with no plans of slowing down.

The “My Time” video comes hot on the heels of Fizzle’s new album, Who Is Grizzape and its accompanying documentary.The project is a feast of no-holds-barred Memphis music, featuring anthems like Front And Back Pocket,” which boasts a slowed sample of Young Dolph’s 2015 song “Boyz In The Hood,” and guest spots from PRE cohorts Big Moochie Grape and Kenny Muney, the Ayoza-produced “Mr. Freaky Man,” and the cinematic, JpOnThaTrack-produced  “Bottom Boy Survivor.” Fizzle welcomes collaborators like his PRE compadre Key Glock, who joins him on “No Mo,” which also includes a posthumous verse from Big Scarr, and Memphis diva Kashh Mir hops on “Opp B*tch.” Who Is Grizzape is available to stream everywhere via Paper Route Empire.

Fizzle’s Who Is Grizzape continues a strong run for the Memphis rap mainstay. Last year, he shared his album F*CK BEING FAMOUS, which featured guest spots from 03 Greedo and fellow PRE soldiers Key Glock and SNUPE BANDZ. He paid tribute to his favorite Ninja Turtle, who he honors with a chain around his neck, with 2022’s DonaFizzo, which featured street hits like “Standing On Top Of Sh*t” ft. Key Glock and the heartfelt tribute “Long Live Dolph” ft. Ricco Barrino.

With Who Is Grizzape out now, Jay Fizzle is ready to let the world know who runs things in Bluff City. Sit back and watch him rise to the top of Memphis’s busy scene.

Watch “Who Is Grizzape” (Mini-Doc): https://youtu.be/RasNamVfhAQ

Watch “My Time”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZXebgFokcQ

Stream Who Is Grizzape: https://music.empi.re/whoisgrizzape

Who Is Grizzape? tracklist

1. Who Is Grizzape
2. Blue Takis
3. 6AM
4. Letter To My Demon
5. No Mo ft. Key Glock & Big Scarr
6. Mr. Freaky Man (Prod. by Ayoza)
7. Front And Back Pocket
8. My Time
9. Opp B*tch ft. Kashh Mir & Baby Mama #10
10. Hot N Ready
11. Bottom Boy Survivor
12. Stand On It

Please contact Michelle or Chris for more info.

Links:

instagram | twitter | youtube

“My Time”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZXebgFokcQ

“Who Is Grizzape?” vlog: https://youtu.be/RasNamVfhAQ

“Bottom Boy Survivor”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCHPl8gvI1s

“Front & Back Pockets” ft. Big Moochie Grape & Kenny Muney: https://youtu.be/_Rsbd5PcOCE

Who Is Grizzape: https://music.empi.re/whoisgrizzape

“Hot N Ready”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_p3dQfEE6w

“Still The Same” ft. 03 Greedo: https://youtu.be/-0lRpfdMdjQ

“YBR”: https://youtu.be/s_FcTuNO5wk?si=8x21T50Ab9P21txE

“Built For This”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlQuNmNpR1E

“F*ck Being Famous”: https://youtu.be/elfxVnsJoz4

“Back Breaker”: https://youtu.be/HiSCdeIf7k0?si=T-Z1uYh6uOTDC8Rh 

“Good Fellas” ft. SNUPE BANDZ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrZgXFlIQao

F*CK BEING FAMOUS: https://music.empi.re/fuckbeingfamous

“Dickie Set”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQPegPB1c3U

“Been Going Crazy”: https://youtu.be/eGHHMr709HU / https://music.empi.re/crazyjay

“Nike Check”: https://youtu.be/c88QI8n7lcE

“King Sh*t”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmhoR5Kh4Wo

“Granny Happy”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp6b6FQtO0o

“Gucci Mane”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bs5wdrUdqgk

DonaFizzo (Deluxe): https://music.empi.re/donafizzodeluxe

“Won’t Cost Sh*t”: https://youtu.be/8Ws-gD-TTJE

“Dust Town Livin” ft. Big Scarr & Big Moochie Grape: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsMCkMH65Ys

DonaFizzo: https://music.empi.re/donafizzo

“Atmosphere”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4h0abrTxOE

“Standing On Top Of Sh*t” ft. Key Glock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40_4__6mKYM

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

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

9.5.2024

Chief Keef Announces Rescheduled Dates For “A Lil Tour,” His Fall 2024 Headlining Tour

With Support From Lil Gnar and The Glo Boyz

Tickets Available Friday, September 6th

The Influential Rap Titan Shares New Dates for His U.S. Tour, Spanning 14 Dates in October and November

Earlier This Year, He Released His “Album of the Year” Contender

Almighty So 2, Featuring Appearances From Sexyy Red, Quavo, G Herbo, Tierra Whack and More

Critical Praise:

Rolling Stone’s 200 Best Hip-Hop Albums of All-Time (Finally Rich, #32)

“‘Almighty So 2’ is this big all the way through. Keef stays restless, indulging wild thoughts and building them out to feature-length productions.”  – Pitchfork

“The most striking element of ‘Almighty So 2,’ and Chief Keef’s career at this moment, is his emotional progression.” – Rolling Stone

“Eleven years later, his long-teased sequel, ‘Almighty So 2’ delivers with the immediacy of the first — but it is markedly different. Keef has never sounded more polished, more professional — but he stays true to himself.” – Associated Press

“There’s no denying the influence of Keef’s menacing production, straightforward verses, and early D.I.Y. rap ethos on the generation of hip-hop artists that has followed.” – Pitchfork

“The influence and staying power of Chief Keef really cannot be overstated.” – The FADER

“There is still nothing that feels like ‘Love Sosa,’ the breakout single from a then 17-year-old Chief Keef, from his debut album, Finally Rich. The Chicago rapper’s melodic, hard-nosed anthem shook the foundation of hip-hop. The kids were taking control in a way that the genre had never seen.” – Rolling Stone

The Announcement:

An icon in the rap world for over a decade, Chief Keef draws a crowd wherever he goes. Today, the 29-year-old artist announces rescheduled dates for “A Lil Tour,” his upcoming nationwide headlining tour.

Produced by Live Nation, “A Lil Tour” criss-crosses the U.S. for 14 dates, starting in San Francisco on October 30th (The Midway), before making stops in Los Angeles on November 2nd (Hollywood Palladium), Atlanta on November 13th (Coca Cola Roxy), Philadelphia on November 19th (The Fillmore), Brooklyn on November 23rd (Brooklyn Paramount), and more. 43B signee Lil Gnar and The Glo Boyz will join Sosa on tour as support for all dates. 

TICKETS: General on sale begins Friday, September 6 at 10am local time on ChiefKeef.com. Tickets for the previously scheduled tour will be honored on the new dates.

“A Lil Tour” arrives a few months after Sosa’s acclaimed album  Almighty So 2 – released May 10th via 43B. Crafted over a period of two years, Almighty So 2 is produced by Sosa himself. The young auteur mostly eschews melody on the new album–instead, he resolves to showcase his prodigious abilities as an emcee, sharpening his pen and emptying out his arsenal of flows. Featuring appearances from Sexyy Red, Quavo, G Herbo, Tierra Whack, his 43B signee Lil Gnar, and his Glo Gang associate Ballout, Almighty So 2 earned Best New Music honors from Pitchfork (8.4), along with glowing praise and “Album of the Year” support from Rolling Stone, The FADER, Associated Press, Vulture and many more. It also made its debut on the Billboard charts at number three Independent Albums, number nine Top Rap Albums, number 10 Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, number 26 Top Streaming Albums, and number 30 on the Billboard 200.

Previously, Sosa connected with superproducer Mike WiLL Made-It for their collaborative mixtape, DIRTY NACHOS, a Trap-A-Holics-hosted throwback to the heyday of the mixtape era. Earlier in the year, Sosa collaborated with Sexyy Red on two singles from her Hood Hottest Princess (Deluxe)–”Ghetto Princess,” and “Bow Bow Bow (F My Baby Mama),” and teamed up with Lil Yachty for “Say Ya Grace,” a highlight from All Is Yellow, the first album by Lyrical Lemonade. The song’s Cole Bennett-directed video went viral: the song reached the top 5 of YouTube’s Trending chart, and racked up over 3 million views in its first week of release. In June, Chief Keef made his long awaited return to Chicago on June 16th, performing his first show in his hometown since 2012, at Lyrical Lemonade’s Summer Smash.

Stay tuned for much more from Sosa as the year goes on. 

Stream Almighty So 2: https://chiefkeef.lnk.to/AlmightySo2

A LIL TOUR 2024 DATES:  
October 30 | San Francisco, CA | The Midway
November 2 | Los Angeles, CA | Hollywood Palladium
November 3 | Phoenix, AZ | Arizona Financial Theatre
November 6 | Denver, CO | Fillmore Auditorium
November 8 | Dallas, TX | South Side Ballroom
November 9 | Houston, TX | 713 Music Hall
November 11 | Charlotte, NC | The Fillmore Charlotte
November 13 | Atlanta, GA | Coca Cola Roxy
November 16 | Minneapolis, MN | The Armory
November 17 | Detroit, MI | The Fillmore Detroit
November 19 | Philadelphia, PA | The Fillmore Philadelphia
November 21 | Boston, MA | MGM Music Hall at Fenway
November 23 | Brooklyn, NY | Brooklyn Paramount
November 24 | Washington, DC | The Echostage

Almighty So 2 tracklist:
*all tracks produced by Chief Keef

1. Almighty (Intro)
2. Neph Nem ft. Ballout & G Herbo
3. Treat Myself
4. Jesus (Skit)
5. Jesus ft. Lil Gnar
6. Too Trim
7. Runner
8. Banded Up ft. Tierra Whack
9. Grape Trees ft. Sexyy Red
10. 1,2,3
11. Drifting Away
12. Never Fly Here ft. Quavo
13. Prince Charming
14. Believe
15. Tony Montana Flow
16. I’m Tryna Sleep

Contact:

For Chief Keef, please contact:
Kerry Harrison, Audible Treats

For Live Nation, please contact:
Monique Sowinski, Live Nation
Nadine Peña, Live Nation

The Background:

About Chief Keef
Uncountably prolific, yet never seeming to run out of ideas, Chief Keef is embarking on a new chapter of his storied career. In 2022, ten years after he stormed into the game and changed it forever at only 16-years old, he announced the formation of 43B, his new record label formed in conjunction with BMG, and signed its first artist, Lil Gnar. The two 43B artists combined for the single “Almighty Gnar,” a beat-shifting banger, and reconnected in 2023 for the fiery “PB&J,” which also featured Young Nudy. In December 2021, the rapper shared his critically acclaimed project 4NEM, home to viral single “Yes Sir” and titanic opener “Bitch Where,” prominently used in the fourth season of FX’s Atlanta and included in Pitchfork’s Best Singles of 2022 list, and founded his new Web3 venture DigiGlo.  Earlier this year, Sosa shared his highly-anticipated album Almighty So 2, which debuted on the Billboard charts at number three Independent Albums, number nine Top Rap Albums, number 10 Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, number 26 Top Streaming Albums, and number 30 on the Billboard 200. Chief Keef plans to make 2024 his own. Stay tuned for much more.

Links:

instagram | twitter | youtube

“Who Is Grizzape?” vlog: https://youtu.be/RasNamVfhAQ

“Bottom Boy Survivor”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCHPl8gvI1s

“Front & Back Pockets” ft. Big Moochie Grape & Kenny Muney: https://youtu.be/_Rsbd5PcOCE

Who Is Grizzape: https://music.empi.re/whoisgrizzape

“Hot N Ready”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_p3dQfEE6w

“Still The Same” ft. 03 Greedo: https://youtu.be/-0lRpfdMdjQ

“YBR”: https://youtu.be/s_FcTuNO5wk?si=8x21T50Ab9P21txE

“Built For This”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlQuNmNpR1E

“F*ck Being Famous”: https://youtu.be/elfxVnsJoz4

“Back Breaker”: https://youtu.be/HiSCdeIf7k0?si=T-Z1uYh6uOTDC8Rh

“Good Fellas” ft. SNUPE BANDZ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrZgXFlIQao

F*CK BEING FAMOUS: https://music.empi.re/fuckbeingfamous

“Dickie Set”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQPegPB1c3U

“Been Going Crazy”: https://youtu.be/eGHHMr709HU / https://music.empi.re/crazyjay

“Nike Check”: https://youtu.be/c88QI8n7lcE

“King Sh*t”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmhoR5Kh4Wo

“Granny Happy”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp6b6FQtO0o

“Gucci Mane”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bs5wdrUdqgk

DonaFizzo (Deluxe): https://music.empi.re/donafizzodeluxe

“Won’t Cost Sh*t”: https://youtu.be/8Ws-gD-TTJE

“Dust Town Livin” ft. Big Scarr & Big Moochie Grape: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsMCkMH65Ys

DonaFizzo: https://music.empi.re/donafizzo

“Atmosphere”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4h0abrTxOE

“Standing On Top Of Sh*t” ft. Key Glock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40_4__6mKYM

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

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

8.29.2024

Video: Chitana – “My Turn“

Paper Route Empire’s Chicago Representative Shares a Heartfelt and Melodic Rap Ballad As He Prepares For His Debut Project, Explain Through Pain

The Video:

Signed to Paper Route Empire by Young Dolph himself, Chitana brings a different flavor to the label’s formidable roster. The Chicago native reflects on his tragedies and triumphs with his new video single, “My Turn.” Rhyming with a lilting melody, Chitana (pronounced shy–tana) searches for a way to feed his family, provide for his friends, and escaping his dangerous neighborhood: “N****s dyin’ young, a lot of sh*t done changed/Gotta ride with one, just to make it safe/Man I miss them days when you were real with me/But I know you in heaven, watchin’ over me,” he mourns. In the video, ChiTana mingles with his community, patronizing local businesses and making sure his friends know he has their backs.

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

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

Watch “My Turn”: https://youtu.be/9F6vDaOYLFM

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

Please contact Michelle or Chris for more info.

Links:

Chitana: instagram | spotify | apple

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

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

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

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

8.28.2024

Jay Fizzle Welcomes Fans Into His World in “Who Is Grizzape” Mini-Doc

The Paper Route Empire Rapper Paints a Picture of Life as a Memphis Rapper, With Appearances From Big Moochie Grape, and Other Figures From the Memphis Scene

The New Mini-Doc Follows On The Heels of Who Is Grizzape, Jay Fizzle’s New Album and His Most Personal to Date, Featuring Bangers Like “Bottom Boy Survivor” and 

Critical Praise:

“..the members of Paper Route Empire reach a level of sincerity and emotional reflection that’s still hard to come by.” – Pitchfork

“Choosing some of the more interesting production to rhyme over, Jay Fizzle’s frankness and the flows he has on tap keep him in the convo as the whole city takes off.” – XXL Mag

“10 Rappers You Should Know Right Now” – DJ Booth

“The tape serves as both a testament to Memphis’ current rap preeminence and Fizzle’s own dexterity. He saves perhaps the hardest for last on the tape, attacking a looped vocal sample and towering percussion with ferocity.” – DJ Booth

“Jay Fizzle is a master of the searing street rap that serves as the bass-booming heart of Memphis music.” – The Hype Magazine

The Doc:

Jay Fizzle worked hard to rise from poverty on the streets of Memphis to become one of the city’s most-beloved rappers. Today, the Paper Route Empire rapper shares “Who Is Grizzape,” a new vlog that peeks behind the scenes of his career.

The 30-minute doc dives deep into Fizzle’s history, introducing various family members and taking a tour of a plot of land Fizzle’s family has owned in Tennessee for five generations, where he used to fish with his grandfather and still spends much of his time at today. At the same time, it’s a peek into his day-to-day life as a hardworking rapper and loving father, following him as he visits his favorite Memphis haunts, including Mighty Wings and the Dolph Land mural honoring his mentor Young Dolph. The documentary features testimonials from Fizzle’s close friends and collaborators attesting to his generosity and his work ethic, like his PRE cohort Big Moochie Grape–who reminds the world that Fizzle was the one who introduced him to Young Dolph–and Memphis rapper CEO Jizzle. The “Who Is Grizzape” doc is available to watch on Fizzle’s YouTube channel.

The new mini-doc comes hot on the heels of Fizzle’s new album, Who Is Grizzape. The project is a feast of no-holds-barred Memphis music, featuring anthems like Front And Back Pocket,” which boasts a slowed sample of Young Dolph’s 2015 song “Boyz In The Hood,” and guest spots from PRE cohorts Big Moochie Grape and Kenny Muney, the Ayoza-produced “Mr. Freaky Man,” and the cinematic, JpOnThaTrack-produced  “Bottom Boy Survivor.” Fizzle welcomes collaborators like his PRE compadre Key Glock, who joins him on “No Mo,” which also includes a posthumous verse from Big Scarr, and Memphis diva Kashh Mir hops on “Opp B*tch.” Who Is Grizzape is available to stream everywhere via Paper Route Empire.

Fizzle’s Who Is Grizzape continues a strong run for the Memphis rap mainstay. Last year, he shared his album F*CK BEING FAMOUS, which featured guest spots from 03 Greedo and fellow PRE soldiers Key Glock and SNUPE BANDZ. He paid tribute to his favorite Ninja Turtle, who he honors with a chain around his neck, with 2022’s DonaFizzo, which featured street hits like “Standing On Top Of Sh*t” ft. Key Glock and the heartfelt tribute “Long Live Dolph” ft. Ricco Barrino.

With Who Is Grizzape and its accompanying documentary out now, Jay Fizzle is ready to let the world know who runs things in Bluff City. Sit back and watch him rise to the top of Memphis’s busy scene.

Watch “Who Is Grizzape” (Mini-Doc): https://youtu.be/RasNamVfhAQ

Stream Who Is Grizzape: https://music.empi.re/whoisgrizzape

Watch “Bottom Boy Survivor”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCHPl8gvI1s

Who Is Grizzape? tracklist

1. Who Is Grizzape
2. Blue Takis
3. 6AM
4. Letter To My Demon
5. No Mo ft. Key Glock & Big Scarr
6. Mr. Freaky Man (Prod. by Ayoza)
7. Front And Back Pocket
8. My Time
9. Opp B*tch ft. Kashh Mir & Baby Mama #10
10. Hot N Ready
11. Bottom Boy Survivor
12. Stand On It

Please contact Michelle or Chris for more info.

Links:

instagram | twitter | youtube

“Who Is Grizzape?” vlog: https://youtu.be/RasNamVfhAQ

“Bottom Boy Survivor”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCHPl8gvI1s

“Front & Back Pockets” ft. Big Moochie Grape & Kenny Muney: https://youtu.be/_Rsbd5PcOCE

Who Is Grizzape: https://music.empi.re/whoisgrizzape

“Hot N Ready”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_p3dQfEE6w

“Still The Same” ft. 03 Greedo: https://youtu.be/-0lRpfdMdjQ

“YBR”: https://youtu.be/s_FcTuNO5wk?si=8x21T50Ab9P21txE

“Built For This”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlQuNmNpR1E

“F*ck Being Famous”: https://youtu.be/elfxVnsJoz4

“Back Breaker”: https://youtu.be/HiSCdeIf7k0?si=T-Z1uYh6uOTDC8Rh

“Good Fellas” ft. SNUPE BANDZ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrZgXFlIQao

F*CK BEING FAMOUS: https://music.empi.re/fuckbeingfamous

“Dickie Set”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQPegPB1c3U

“Been Going Crazy”: https://youtu.be/eGHHMr709HU / https://music.empi.re/crazyjay

“Nike Check”: https://youtu.be/c88QI8n7lcE

“King Sh*t”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmhoR5Kh4Wo

“Granny Happy”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp6b6FQtO0o

“Gucci Mane”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bs5wdrUdqgk

DonaFizzo (Deluxe): https://music.empi.re/donafizzodeluxe

“Won’t Cost Sh*t”: https://youtu.be/8Ws-gD-TTJE

“Dust Town Livin” ft. Big Scarr & Big Moochie Grape: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsMCkMH65Ys

DonaFizzo: https://music.empi.re/donafizzo

“Atmosphere”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4h0abrTxOE

“Standing On Top Of Sh*t” ft. Key Glock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40_4__6mKYM

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

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

8.23.2024

OXLADE AND FALLY IPUPA UNITE ON “IFA”

“IFA” IS THE LATEST SINGLE FROM
OXLADE FROM AFRICA, THE UPCOMING
DEBUT ALBUM, COMING ON SEPTEMBER 20 VIA EPIC RECORDS FRANCE

LISTEN TO THE SINGLE HERE

Critical Praise:

“Oxlade’s ‘Ku Lo Sa’ is Big. He’s Thinking Bigger…Though he’s built a respectable repertoire of tender Afrobeats jams since 2018, Oxlade is a recent international sensation, thanks to his viral hit ‘Ku Lo Sa,’ in which he contours his delicate, refined voice around lovelorn pleas.” – Rolling Stone

“A minor-key Afrobeats groove with little guitar curlicues sums up the mood: sleek and resigned.” – The New York Times on “Intoxycated” ft. Dave

“Oxlade is one of the biggest Afrobeats singers with more than 290,000 videos using his song ‘Ku Lo Sa’ on TikTok alone.” – BBC

“Oxlade has become a force in Afrobeats this past year.” – UPROXX

“Oxlade’s sultry voice was first introduced on his big break, Blaqbonez’s ‘Mamiwota,’ and from that moment it was apparent that Nigerian music had another star on its hands. It was a performance that helped change the tide towards mid and low-tempo songs in mainstream Nigerian music. It was only a matter of time before Oxlade proved to the world that he was a force to be reckoned with, and a special talent among the new guard of Afrobeats stars.” – OkayAfrica

“Ku Lo Sa” is one of The Best Afrobeats Songs of 2022 – OkayAfrica

The Announcement:

(Paris – August 23rd, 2024) Nigerian prince of Afropop Oxlade returns with a radiant new single “IFA” featuring Congolese superstar Fally Ipupa, out now via Epic France – listen here. This marks the next phase of his debut album campaign OXLADE FROM AFRICA which is due to release on September 20.

“IFA” is a romantic serenade in which both artists passionately express their feelings. Blending the rhythmic styles of Coupé-décalé, Congolese Rumba, and Afrobeats, they sing about their deep commitment, assuring that women hold the most important place in their hearts. Through vivid imagery and metaphors, Oxlade and Fally Ipupa create a touching declaration of love and offer an upbeat, melodious hit to brighten up the late summer. Stay tuned for the music video, shot in Kinshasa (the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s vibrant capital city), coming soon.

ABOUT FALLY IPUPA
For over two decades, trailblazing Congolese superstar Fally Ipupa has been a key figure in the evolution of African music. His unique sound honors the legacy of Congolese Rumba, while seamlessly blending contemporary influences. With various collaborations (Wizkid, Aya Nakamura, Diamond Platnumz, Youssou N’Dour, etc.), and worldwide tours across USA, Canada, African stadiums, UK and Europe (including major venues like Paris’s Défense Arena and London’s OVO Arena), he gathers 7 classic albums, 1.8B+ YouTube views, 5 nominations at the BET Awards, 2 at the MTV EMAs.

ABOUT OXLADE FROM AFRICA
Oxlade’s upcoming album blends his past, present, and future into an all-encompassing vision, connected by the young star’s impeccable vocals and facility with multiple musical styles. It marks the next step in his rise, showcasing his journey from breakout success to mainstream recognition. Oxlade’s upcoming debut album continues the momentum from his massive global hit “KU LO SA”, and is also home to singles including “INTOXYCATED” ft. Dave, both halves of the double “KATIGORI/PIANO” single, and “ARABAMBI”. The upcoming album spans 16 tracks, adding new songs featuring Popcaan, Wande Coal, Flavour, and many more

Oxlade From Africa tracklist:

1. Interlude (ft. Bobi Wine)
2. OLAITAN (Olaoluwa)
3. BLESSED (ft. Popcaan)
4. INTOXYCATED (ft. Dave)
5. IFA (ft. Fally Ipupa)
6. KU LO SA
7. OVAMI
8. ARABAMBI
9. TAMUNO (Interlude)
10. ASUNASA (Hold Your Waist) (ft. Wande Coal)
11. PIANO
12. OLOLUFE (ft. Sarkodie)
13. RMF
14. On My Mind (OMM) (ft. TOMi Owo & OJAHBEE)
15. KATIGORI
16. OFA

Artwork here // Video asset here

Contact:

For more info about Oxlade, please contact:
Michelle McDevitt, Audible Treats
Destiny Riley, Audible Treats
Derek Shannon, Epic Records

About Oxlade:

Born Ikuforiji Abdulrahman Olaitan and raised in Lagos, Oxlade started his musical journey in the choir, then releasing his first songs on Soundcloud back in 2017. He caught the attention of Nigerian fans the following year with the release of his debut single “Shugar“. Oxlade’s international glow started in 2020 with his single “Away,” making it to Rolling Stone’s “Top 50 songs of the year 2020” and getting praised by Drake.

The 27-year-old native of Lagos scored a global hit last year when he revealed an intimate performance of his song “Ku Lo Sa” on COLORSxSTUDIO. The green-tinted video was a massive success, generating over 98 million YouTube views, making it the most-watched COLORSxSTUDIO video in the past five years. “Ku Lo Sa” catapulted on its YouTube momentum to become a global hit: charting in across 61 countries on Apple Music and 23 markets on Spotify, peaking in the Top 10 in the UK’s Hip-Hop/R&B chart and peaking at #5 on Billboard’s U.S. Afrobeats chart, and reaching #11 on Billboard’s Year-End U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart. Oxlade welcomed Camila Cabello for the official “Ku Lo Sa” (Remix), and its sultry music video. “Ku Lo Sa” is nominated for “Best Afrobeats Song” a the 2023 Billboard Music Awards.

Oxlade went on with “Intoxycated“, a red hot collaboration with UK rap star Dave which reached the Top 50 of the UK official charts, garnered coverage in The New York Times, and earned Hottest Record distinction from BBC Radio 1.

Links:

instagram | youtube | spotify | tiktok | apple | audiomack

“IFA” ft. Fally Ipupa: https://oxlade.lnk.to/ifafallyipupa

Pre-order Oxlade From Africa: http://oxlade.lnk.to/ofapreorder

Watch Oxlade From Africa trailer: https://www.instagram.com/p/C-YSBNxon-g/

“Arabambi” (Acoustic): https://oxlade.lnk.to/arabambiacoustic / https://youtu.be/d06DsiAfYNU

“Arabambi”: https://oxlade.lnk.to/ARABAMBI

“KATIGORI” Music Video: https://youtu.be/tQ7zd5A6lQI

KATIGORI/PIANO: https://oxlade.lnk.to/KATIGORI-PIANO

“Intoxycated” ft. Dave: https://oxlade.lnk.to/.intoxycated

“Ovami” ft. Flavour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GN8Yn0s4kJM

“Ku Lo Sa” (A COLORS Show): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pDQjwaH3qk

“Ku Lo Sa” (Remix) ft. Camila Cabello: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcIkmPU9reU

8.23.2024

Video: Two Depressed Kids (TDK) – “Tear It All To Pieces”

The 1st & 15th Signed Duo Let Out All Their Emotions In The Video For The Soundtrakk-Produced Highlight From Their New EP, Balloons At A Funeral

Critical Praise:

“An attitude of perseverance and innovation is what continues to fuel the flame for TDK (Two Depressed Kids) as they aspire to change the game of music.” – Sheen Magazine

The Video:

Chicago duo Two Depressed Kids (TDK), standouts from Lupe Fiasco’s 1st & 15th label, never hold back when it comes to expressing how they feel. Today, they share the music video for “Tear It All To Pieces,” a highlight track from their recent EP Balloons At A Funeral. Produced by Chicago legend Soundtrakk, “Tear It All To Pieces” is a cathartic anthem about feeling stuck while watching peers go on to fulfill their life goals: “I’m so happy for you all / But I just wanna die, tear it all to pieces ‘cuz nothing’s going right / And everybody’s leavin’, I thought that I’d be fine.” In the video, the duo of Jake and Drew unleash their darkest emotions, with Jake celebrating a lonely 26th birthday and Drew reflecting in an empty library. The duo eventually link up on a rooftop during sunset where they release their feelings through music, jamming out on the drums and an electric guitar.

“Tear It All To Pieces” appears on TDK’s recent EP Balloons At A Funeral, a 4-track EP filled with shout-along choruses, driving guitars, and lyrics that navigate the disappointment that accompanies the transition from hopeful adolescence to the realities of adulthood. Featuring production from the legendary Soundtrakk on three of the songs, the EP’s title is a perfect metaphor for their worldview, as they work tirelessly to find nuggets of joy in a gloomy world.

Signed to 1st & 15th by Lupe Fiasco, who has brought them as openers on multiple recent tours, Two Depressed Kids have made their name in Chicago with energetic performances and sharp songwriting. Earlier this year, TDK shared “Not In Love,” a bouncy, Soundtrakk-produced single that earned coverage in HipHopDX, “Can I Do It By Myself,” and”Woke Up Today,” another Soundtrakk-produced effort. With 1st & 15th behind them, TDK plans to bring their hybrid sound to the mainstream. Stay tuned for much more from TDK and 1st & 15th as 2024 moves along.

Watch “Tear It All To Pieces”: https://youtu.be/yw552c4VXvc

Stream Balloons At A Funeral: https://orcd.co/balloonsatafuneral

Balloons At A Funeral tracklist:

1. Electric Touch
2. Tear It All To Pieces
3. Sadder Days
4. Not The Same

Please contact Michelle or Kevin for more info.

Links:

linktree | instagram | spotify | youtube | tiktok

“Tear It All To Pieces”: https://youtu.be/yw552c4VXvc

Balloons At A Funeral EP: https://orcd.co/balloonsatafuneral

“Sadder Days”: https://youtu.be/vPR6vfdBfjY

“Woke Up Today”: https://youtu.be/h7woLb2KMEI

“Can I Do It By Myself”: https://orcd.co/canidoitbymyself

“Not In Love”: https://orcd.co/notinlove / https://youtu.be/r8ywt2-mfUU?si=XnFLhqZQxWk8UsBy

8.30.2024

EP: Erica Banks – Cocky On Purpose 2

The Dallas-Born Diva and Love & Hip-Hop Star Returns to Her Roots On Her Flex-Heavy New Project, Welcoming Guest Appearances From Toosii, Skilla Baby, BigXThaPlug, Big Boogie, and Ralo

Watch “Tell Me” ft. Ralo on Erica’s YouTube Channel

Critical Praise:

“Banks makes music for women to feel good about themselves, and encourages them to seek out money, power and respect.”– Grammy.com

“Banks’ quick-witted, versatile flow and bravado promises more turn-up anthems for the girls to twerk to.”– Billboard

“As she continues to level up as one of the most popular women in rap, Erica Banks is looking set to have another strong year.”– HotNewHipHop

The Project:

Wielding her thunderous delivery with equal parts power and finesse, Erica Banks is anything but demure. The South Dallas diva unapologetically flexes with Cocky On Purpose 2, her new project, out today.

Following up her fan favorite 2019 mixtape, Cocky On Purpose 2 is a mixture of brash bangers and romantic anthems. The new tape is home to “Extra” ft. Big Boogie, the sultry lead single, and more appearances by some of the hottest rappers in the game today. On “One Wish” is a twinkling duet with Skilla Baby, showcasing Erica’s sense of melody and steamy chemistry with the Detroit rapper. Erica recruits Toosii to bless “She Like Real Ones,” as the two rappers play footsie above appealing flecks of guitar. Always Texas to the core, Erica embraces her Lone Star sensibilities on “Big Risk,” going toe-to-toe with fellow Dallas native BigXThaPlug on a soul-sampling slapper .

Though she is a game collaborator, Erica stacked Cocky On Purpose 2 with plenty of standout solo tracks. “He Said (Body On Me)” is a sexually frank throwback to the crunk era, as Erica uses clipped cadences and appealing auto-tune to describe a close club encounter. Single “H*e Please” transforms The Game’s “How We Do” into a thumping deconstruction of her rivals. The tape ends with “Bad  Bizness,” an icy uptempo anthem that takes cues from Jersey club.Cocky On Purpose 2 is available everywhere via Create Music Group.

Along with the new project, Erica shares the brand new video for “Tell Me,” a collaboration with the respected Atlanta street rapper Ralo. Over gently percolating 808s, Erica unwinds a laid-back flow and eases into gentle melodies, before Ralo provides his perspective with his signature high-pitched and high-energy style. In the video, Erica takes command of the world’s hottest chicken restaurant, where she leads a staff of baddies and romances her man.

Stream Cocky On Purpose 2: https://createmusic.fm/cockyonpurpose2

Watch “Tell Me” ft. Ralo: https://youtu.be/J_RmiGHxM2o

Cocky On Purpose 2 tracklist:

1. ON HIS FACE
2. Extra ft. Big Boogie
3. H*e Please
4. One Wish (ft. Skilla Baby)
5. He Said (Body On Me)
6. She Like Real Ones (ft. Toosii)
7. 9 O’Clock
8. Tell Me (ft. Ralo)
9. I Ain’t Fresh
10. Big Risk (ft. BigXThaPlug)
11. Bad Bizness

Please contact Michelle or Annjelica for more info.

Links:

instagram | spotify | youtube | twitter

Cocky On Purpose 2: https://createmusic.fm/cockyonpurpose2

“Tell Me” ft. Ralo: https://youtu.be/J_RmiGHxM2o

“H*e Please”: https://createmusic.fm/hoeplease

“Extra” ft. Big Boogie: https://createmusic.fm/extra

“On His Face”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppNFrEkkXi8

“I Ain’t Fresh”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOnun9tD-zQ

“ISTG”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejgzsYX11QA

“FACE”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYo4NP3Di28

“Melrose” ft. Icewear Vezzo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmycuhI9T4s

“Nowhere”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egi9c9AlpTw

Big Doodie Lo: https://music.empi.re/bigdoodieloalbum

9.3.2024

dublab, the Pioneering L.A. Internet Radio Station, to Celebrate 25 Years of Broadcasting with Anniversary Party on September 28th at Zebulon in Los Angeles

The Community-Supported Platform Announces New Collaboration with Carhartt WIP, Available Later This Month

Founded During the “Dot-Com Era,” dublab Has Encouraged Tastemaking DJs and Musicians Including Flying Lotus, Daedelus, Teebs, Julia Holter, Animal Collective, Jimmy Tamborello (Dntel/The Postal Service), Jessica Pratt, and Many More, to Express Themselves to the Fullest For a Quarter Century, Fostering a Tight-Knit Creative Community and Expanding Into the Worlds of Multimedia Art, Film, Events, and Much More

The Upcoming Anniversary Event Will Feature Multiple Stages, With Dozens of DJs, Musicians, and Visual Artists Performing Live

Critical Praise:

“…the world’s best online radio station” – The Guardian

“Dublab came first…it’s great that you survived and keep giving air and space to emerging DJs and producers and artists” – BBC Radio’s Giles Petersen

The Rundown:

Los Angeles, CA – Non-profit radio station, dublab, celebrates a quarter century of community-supported broadcasting this fall.  dublab’s  25th anniversary is a milestone not only for the organization’s history as part of the cultural fabric of Los Angeles, but it is also a milestone for online radio.  Founded in 1999 as part of the first wave of online radio stations, dublab has defined the medium of online radio as we know it today and has served as a template and an influence to countless stations around the world.

Alejandro Cohen, Executive Director of dublab, says, “dublab was an inspiration for stations like NTS and Worldwide FM, now defunct stations Red Light Radio and Berlin Community Radio and broadcast platforms like Boiler Room..   dublab combined the potential of fostering a community of musicians and creatives from the ethos of freeform college radio, and combined it with the global reach of the internet. Turning 25 is testament to what an organization and a community that is committed to creative music exploration can accomplish. The fact that dublab can continue to thrive, remain relevant and bring new generations to its roster and listenership after 25 years clearly shows the need for organizations like dublab.”

On Saturday, September 28, 6pm-11pm dublab will be celebrating it’s 25th anniversary at Zebulon, taking over the beloved Frogtown venue with dozens of DJs, live performances, and visual artists, offering a multistage event that will showcase the station’s homegrown talent. dublab annual anniversary parties also serve as crucial fundraising opportunities, and this year is no exception. The suggested donation for the event will be $10. Plus there will be exclusive merchandise and other ways to support.

In addition to the celebration at Zebulon, dublab will be launching a clothing line with Carhartt WIPthat will be distributed at Carhartt WIP stores around the world and sold directly through dublab, as well.  The collaboration will also include a series of events with dublab’s satellite stations in Germany, Barcelona and Japan.

dublab will be hosting a live broadcast in collaboration with LAX International Airport, which has been hosting “Luminaries of Light and Space,” a dynamic multimedia art installation curated by dublab, for the past two years. The broadcasts, taking place on September 25th and 26th, will feature DJs from all eras of the station transmitting live from the airport. Those at LAX will be able to attend in person, while listeners from across the globe will be able tune in at dublab.com.

Check out dublab’s Instagram post about their 25th Anniversary Party HERE

About dublab
dublab was founded in Los Angeles in September 1999, by Mark “Frosty” McNeill and Jon Buckduring the initial “dot-com” era and has been broadcasting ever since, setting a standard for online radio that persists to this day (current executive director Alejandro “Ale” Cohen was involved with the organization as a volunteer from the beginning, before formally joining the organization in 2007). Founded just one year after Google and two years before iTunes and the iPod debuted, the not-for-profit, listener-funded station presents over 180 radio shows, and hundreds of hours of unique programming per week, from selectors that range from prominent producers, renowned DJs, established artists, L.A. scenesters, and respected music critics and historians. The heart of dublab is that tight-knit community of artists and curators, who have turned the station into an epicenter for global experimental music.

Over the years, luminaries like Flying Lotus, Flea & John Frusciante, who performed a special set during the pandemic, and Four Tet have popped by to showcased their esoteric tastes. Notable among current and past resident DJs are Jimmy Tamborello of The Postal Service and DNTEL, producer/DJ Daedalus, jazz guitarist Jeff Parker, visionary experimental musician Maral, and drummer/composer/producer Photay, while past residents have included luminaries like Cut Chemist, jazz musician and Andre 3000 collaborator Carlos Niño, GODMODE founder Nick Sylvester, and many more.

Over its 25 years, dublab’s footprint has expanded considerably, starting satellite locations in Japan (Tokyo), Spain (Barcelona), Germany (Cologne), and Brazil (Sao Paulo). The organization’s ambitions have expanded beyond the digital airwaves, producing art exhibits, films, events, television, and community education projects. Earlier this year, dublab unveiled Nose Music, a limited edition set of ten custom-formulated fragrances and accompanying artwork, each inspired by the spirit and essence of a classic album.

As dublab turns 25, it continues to honor its history and legacy while looking towards the future, expanding its programs, deepening its commitment to the community and continuing to enrich Los Angeles and the world through its radio broadcasts, media production, events, public art projects and educational initiatives.  The impact of dublab continues to grow and resonate throughout the globe, and its quarter century celebration is a way to celebrate just that.

Listen live to dublab HERE

Follow dublab on socials and read about recent initiatives HERE

Learn more about dublab HERE

dublab’s 25th Anniversary Party and Fundraiser is made possible in part by the support of the following organizations: Distrokid, Carhartt WIP, HUF, Studio Koto, Zebulon, On Air Fest, Barefoot Sound, Elektron, Alpha Theta, Pioneer DJ, Cambridge Audio, Focusrite, Novation, Ableton,  AKP Recordings, Anawalt Lumber, Department of Cultural Affairs City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Arts and Culture, Snap Foundation, Wild Heart Foundation, Perenchio Foundation, The Art Laboe Foundation, California Arts Council, United Plankton Charitable Trust, mediaThe foundation inc., Mike Kelley Foundation For the Arts, Metabolic Studio, and RenPSG Philanthropic Solutions Group.  dublab would like to also thank our Major Donors, members of our Supporter Circle, and our Sustaining Members.

Photo credit: Mary Nagakawa

Please contact Michelle or Kevin for more info.

The Background:

dublab is a Los Angeles-based, community-supported internet radio station and creative collective dedicated to the growth of positive music, arts, and culture. Founded in 1999, dublab has been broadcasting since the “dot-com era” with the mission to share forward-thinking, freeform radio with an international audience. dublab’s programming has since expanded to include the production of original art exhibits, films, television, events, and community education projects as well as broadcast on affiliate stations in Germany, Japan, Spain, and Brazil.

Each month, dublab showcases over 180 radio shows from some of the world’s most talented DJs, musicians, journalists, and artists. Each show is distinct and entirely freeform: we take pride in empowering our DJs to freely play the music that best shares their individual story. Beyond broadcast, dublab produces and hosts several multimedia projects and exhibits each year, most often made possible by the support of public and foundation project grants. Through local events, international broadcasts, and collaborative multimedia projects, dublab has helped define and connect the next wave of arts, music, and culture across the Los Angeles and international communities.

Their mission statement: dublab cultivates and supports local cultural ecosystems worldwide. Through community-generated radio, dublab expands curiosity, experimentation, inclusivity, education and connection.

Links:

website | instagram | bandcamp | linktree

8.28.2024

dublab, the Influential L.A. Community-Supported Radio Station, Celebrates 25 Years of Cultivating Cultural Ecosystems Across The Globe

Founded in 1999 as One of the First Online Radio Stations, dublab Has Provided a Platform For Tastemaking DJs (Including Flying Lotus & Brainfeeder, Daedalus, Jimmy Tamborello of The Postal Service, Cut Chemist, and More) to Express Themselves, and Has Fostered Artistic Communities Through Local Events and Multimedia Projects

Stay Tuned For Information About dublab’s 25th Anniversary Celebration, Happening On September 28th in Los Angeles

Critical Praise:

“…the world’s best online radio station” – The Guardian

“Dublab came first…it’s great that you survived and keep giving air and space to emerging DJs and producers and artists” – BBC Radio’s Giles Petersen

The Rundown:

Since its founding just one year after Google and two years before the iPod and iTunes, dublabhas provided a platform for tastemaking DJs to express themselves to the fullest. Today, in an age of predictive algorithms and noisy social media feeds, the L.A.-based community-supported internet radio station is an oasis of careful curation, presenting hundreds of hours of programming that provide windows into the vast world of music–past and present, underground and mainstream. Next month, on September 28th at Zebulon in L.A.’s Frogtown, dublab celebrates its 25th anniversary as “the world’s best online radio station” (The Guardian), culminating a quarter-century of broadcasting and cultivating artistic communities online and IRL.

dublab was founded in Los Angeles in September 1999, by Mark “Frosty” McNeill and current executive director Alejandro “Ale” Cohen, among others, during the initial “dot-com” era and has been broadcasting ever since, setting a standard for online radio that persists to this day. The not-for-profit, listener-funded station presents over 180 radio shows, and hundreds of hours of unique programming per week, from selectors that range from prominent producers, renowned DJs, established artists, L.A. scenesters, and respected music critics and historians. The heart of dublab is that tight-knit community of artists and curators, who have turned the station into an epicenter for global experimental music.

Notable among current and past resident DJs are Jimmy Tamborello of The Postal Service and DNTEL, producer/DJ Daedalus, jazz guitarist Jeff Parker, and drummer/composer/producer Photay, while past residents have included luminaries like Cut Chemist, jazz musician and Andre 3000 collaborator Carlos Niño, GODMODE founder Nick Sylvester, and many more. Legends like Flying Lotus, and his label Brainfeeder, Flea & John Frusciante, who performed a special setduring the pandemic, and Four Tet have popped by to showcased their esoteric tastes over the years

Los Angeles remains dublab’s home, but it has since established satellite locations in Japan (Tokyo), Spain (Barcelona), Germany (Cologne), and Brazil (Sao Paulo). dublab has inspired similar freeform online radio stations around the world, including the United Kingdom’s NTS and Worldwide FM, NYC’s The Lot Radio, and more.

Over the past decade, dublab’s ambitions have expanded beyond the digital airwaves, as the organization has produced art exhibits, films, events, television, and community education projects. For example: In 2022, dublab created “Luminaries of Light and Space,” a dynamic multimedia art installation at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), and earlier this year, unveiled “Nose Music,” a limited edition set of ten custom-formulated fragrances and accompanying artwork, each inspired by the spirit and essence of a classic album.

The organization approaches its 25th anniversary with an eye towards its future, planning many more events, art installations, and innovative programming in the months to come. Stay tuned to hear much more about dublab’s celebration at Zebulon, and other exciting anniversary festivities.

Listen live to dublab HERE

Follow dublab on socials and read about recent initiatives HERE

Learn more about dublab HERE

Photo credit: Mary Nagakawa

Please contact Michelle or Kevin for more info.

The Background:

dublab is a Los Angeles-based, community-supported internet radio station and creative collective dedicated to the growth of positive music, arts, and culture. Founded in 1999, dublab has been broadcasting since the “dot-com era” with the mission to share forward-thinking, freeform radio with an international audience. dublab’s programming has since expanded to include the production of original art exhibits, films, television, events, and community education projects as well as broadcast on affiliate stations in Germany, Japan, Spain, and Brazil.

Each month, dublab showcases over 180 radio shows from some of the world’s most talented DJs, musicians, journalists, and artists. Each show is distinct and entirely freeform: we take pride in empowering our DJs to freely play the music that best shares their individual story. Beyond broadcast, dublab produces and hosts several multimedia projects and exhibits each year, most often made possible by the support of public and foundation project grants. Through local events, international broadcasts, and collaborative multimedia projects, dublab has helped define and connect the next wave of arts, music, and culture across the Los Angeles and international communities.

Their mission statement: dublab cultivates and supports local cultural ecosystems worldwide. Through community-generated radio, dublab expands curiosity, experimentation, inclusivity, education and connection.

Links:

website | instagram | bandcamp | linktree

9.3.2024

San Diego’s Tigers In Cairo Share Their Debut Single “Always Adored”

The SoCal Alt Rock Group Formally Introduces Themselves With A Gritty New Single That Flashes Intricate Guitar Interplay and Soaring Melodies

Artwork by Ramona Zordini @ramonazordini

The Song:

Tigers In Cairo pick up where the heroes of 90s indie and shoegaze left off, taking those sounds, combining them with the punk of their hometown of San Diego, and kicking them into overdrive. Today, they share “Always Adored,” their debut single. Mixing Jawbreaker’s raw grit with Militarie Gun’s hard-charging punch, the anthemic track finds lead vocalist David Martin unleashing incisive tales of love and missed opportunity over the band’s earworm guitar leads and thrashing drums:“What lies hidden underneath my breath truly speaks for itself, doesn’t bother me / Sometimes occasions show their face, unwelcomed stares they get the best of me.” Martin continues to live with his regret on the chorus, as he worries if his actions can ever be undone: “How to repay, now to apologize / Some words too late, some words will never die.”

“Always Adored” is Tigers In Cairo’s first single as a group. The band, composed of drummer Matt Yansch, vocalist David Martin, bassist Dennis Smith, and guitarists Gavin Rhodes and Paul Skura, is based in San Diego, California. Formed as a result of Rhodes’ New Years resolution to start a band in his new hometown, the group came together via a Craigslist ad and local networking. Taking shape one puzzle piece at a time, Tigers In Cairo eventually solidified their lineup and band name. Inspired by the Cure’s “Fire In Cairo” and aspiring to embody the ferocity of an apex predator, the band began recording music. Combining Yansch’s sharp sense of arrangement, with Martin’s lyrics, and Rhodes’ and Smith’s riffs and progressions, Tigers In Cairo have landed on a unique sound that they are continuing to refine. 

With much more music on the way, Tigers In Cairo is the local rock supergroup San Diego has been waiting for. Stay tuned for more from the band soon.

Stream “Always Adored”: https://foundation-media.ffm.to/alwaysadored

(L to R – Paul Skura (Guitar), David Martin (Vocals), Dennis Smith (Bass), Matt Yansch (Drums), Gavin Rhodes (Guitar)

Please contact Michelle or Alexandra for more info.

Links:

linktree | spotify | instagram |youtube| tiktok |soundcloud

“Always Adored”: https://foundation-media.ffm.to/alwaysadored

8.28.2024

Chow Lee Announces Next Album Sex Drive, Coming September 6th

The Sexy Drill Stunner Waxes Melodic in New Single, “u got fans!“

The Long Island Native Takes His Sound to a New Level With His Next Album, Boasting His Most Out-Of-Pocket Anthems to Date, Including Viral Singles Like “swag it!,” “Ms. Beautiful V,” and “act bad twin” ft. Cash Cobain & Bay Swag, Plus New Highlights Featuring AJ Tracey, Roy Woods, and More

Critical Praise:

“Meet the Artists Taking New York Drill in a New Direction” – Rolling Stone

“If the year’s earlier ‘sexy drill’ hits presented a stark male perspective, then Chow Lee’s new joint gives the ladies some time in the driver’s seat of these semi-grimy pursuits.” – Billboard

“He fully leans into the sexy drill version of Allen Iverson, who infamously dismissed practice in his classic press conference in the early 2000s. Chow’s constant teeth-sucking on the track is also fitting for the level of pretentiousness he conveys on the track. ‘Practice!’ is great.” – VIBE

“…we consider them pioneers of this sexy drill sound.” – HotNewHipHop

The Announcement:

Gliding over sexy drill instrumentals with a smirking panache, Chow Lee always impresses with his unprintable quotables. The sexy drill impresario prepares for his highly-anticipated next album, Sex Drive, by sharing “u got fans!,” his new single and video. Built on a breezy sample that layers 80s keyboard tones over high-octane drill percussion and rubbery 808s, “u got fans!” finds Chowbella romancing a seemingly unattainable woman, who has dozens of admirers in her IG comments and a steady man. The rapper empties his bag of tricks, offering an unceasing barrage of pick-up lines and clearing those obstacles with aplomb. In the video, Chow collects his favorite models in remote house, where he sponsors their online activities and encourages them to practice their pole dancing.

“u got fans!” is a taste of the kind of breezy late-summer jams fans can expect from Sex Drive, Chow‘s anticipated follow-up to last year’s Hours After The Club. The new album plunges listeners into Chow Lee‘s hedonistic world, filled with baddies, addys, and completely empty of inhibitions. Sex Drive features viral singles like “swag it!,” which earned a remix featuring Flo Milli, and “Ms. Beautiful V,” which generated millions of streams, went viral on TikTok (20k creations), and placed on the Top 25: New York City chart on Apple Music, and more recent Cash Cobain-produced singles “act bad twin” ft. Bay Swag & Cash Cobain and the Allen Iverson-referencing “practice!” The upcoming album is stacked with familiar and unfamiliar samples, on which Chow Lee puts his sexy stamp, and features new collaborations with AJ Tracey, Roy Woods, and more. Sex Drive hits the internet on September 6th.

Sex Drive is the proper follow-up to Chow‘s super sexy 2023 album Hours After The Club, an addictive listen, radiating with the seductive charm that inspired Pitchfork to affectionately call Chow Lee the “horniest rapper out.” Hours After The Club is chock full of infectious melodies, as Chow‘s natural bravado makes every X-rated flex feel natural. Both albums continue the momentum from 2022 album 2 Sexy 2 Slizzy, Chow‘s totemic collaboration with Cash Cobain that kickstarted the sexy drill movement. Earlier this year, Chow performed on the main stage at Rolling Loud California and performed his first-ever show in Austria during Rolling Loud Europe.

Stay tuned for much more from Chow as he continues to establish himself as the most eligible bachelor in the rap game.

Watch “u got fans!”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jA94X5PP-4

Stream “u got fans!”: https://music.empi.re/ugotfans

Sex Drive cover art

“u got fans!” cover art

Photo credit: @atprodd

Please contact Michelle or Chris for more info.

The Background:

Chow Lee is on a mission to become the next King of New York. He made major moves in the city’s rap scene with 2 SLIZZY 2 SEXY, his 2022 collaborative project with Cash Cobain. Praised by Pitchfork and Rolling Stone, and earning “Best of 2022” distinction from UPROXX, The FADER, and more, 2 SLIZZY 2 SEXY combined the sample-heavy sound of the Bronx with the hard-hitting dance beats from New Jersey to change the face of the NYC drill scene. 2 SLIZZY 2 SEXY highlight “Vacant” was recently named the 73rd Best East Coast Rap Song of All Time by Rolling Stone. Chow recently reconnected with Cash on the sexy drill anthem “Rump,” plus the Nelly-sampling “Not No Xanax 2” from Cash’s new album, and joined Wolfacejoeyy and Cash on the Pitchfork-approved “Weekend,” and released the fiery Hours After The Club anthem in July 2023.

Now, with buzzing singles like “swag it!” and “Ms. Beautiful V,” the Long Island native is primed to take his sexy drill sound mainstream. Stay tuned for more.

Links:

instagram | twitter | soundcloud | spotify | youtube | tiktok

“u got fans!”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jA94X5PP-4 / https://music.empi.re/ugotfans

“practice!”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZykbfIsR98 / https://music.empi.re/practice

“act bad twin!”: https://music.empi.re/actbadtwin / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nO4jiB8xzMM

“swag it” (Remix) ft. Flo Milli: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaUHpk_soaw

“S.N.A.!”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2-uRTLWzGg / https://music.empi.re/sna

“Porno Story!”: https://music.empi.re/pornostory / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgZ0Nz3uUfs

“swag it!”: https://music.empi.re/swagit / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgAOAmMtDP8

“ready 2 live”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlDzu3bPMhc / https://music.empi.re/readytolive

“team effort!”: https://music.empi.re/teameffort / https://youtu.be/R1y_B49qxME

“adultery”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lwz3G-UVaYc

“Drais”: https://youtu.be/93Cb1n_z3Ro

“Chow Lee‘s Life”: https://youtu.be/0MByBzmfvYA

Hours After The Club: https://music.empi.re/hoursaftertheclub

“YUP!”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWzRIW65eDY

“SUPERSEXXXYSUMMER”: https://music.empi.re/supersexxxysummer

“no hesi”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQcgrvDuIk8

“pamper!”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHGXZ4xVdxY

8.30.2024

Video: Doodie Lo – “Tweakers” ft. Skilla Baby & Rob49

Kankakee’s Finest Emcee Links With Two of the Hottest Rappers in the Game for the High-Energy New Single From Doodie Lo’s Upcoming What Made Me Album

The Video:

Rhyming about life on the block through his earthy rasp, Illinois rapper Doodie Lo is one of the realest rappers in the Midwest. Teaming up with two fellow street heroes for the latest single from his upcoming album, What Made Me, the Kankakee native shares “Tweakers,” a fiery new single and music video. The song features guest spots from Detroit’s own Skilla Baby and New Orleans heavy-hitter Rob49, who demonstrate crackling chemistry with the OTF rapper and shout him out in their verses (“Only the family can play with me, I tweak like Doodie Lo,” says Skilla). The song arrives with a brand new video, directed by Justin Kim, in which the three rappers trade the mic and charismatically perform their verses.

“Tweakers” is the latest single to emerge from Doodie Lo’s What Made Me, his upcoming album . The new single follows “HOODBACHI,” a collaboration with Tee Grizzley, “4 Rings” ft. BIG30, and “Hospice,” a heart-wrenching solo track. The follow-up to his acclaimed 2021 debut Big Doodie Lo, What Made Me arrives on September 27th via EMPIRE.

Since dropping his debut album, Doodie Lo has been keeping the streets hot with “Popeyes” ft. Icewear Vezzo & Deeski, “Smurkio Flow,” “Play With My Name,” and “Daddies Baby” helped Doodie Lo make his mark in 2023. The Lil Durk co-signed rapper made a big impression with his debut Big Doodie Lo, which is home to “Me & Doodie Lo,” an energetic collab between King Von and Doodie (over 20 million YouTube views), in which the legendary O-Block native gives Mr. Kankakee an enthusiastic co-sign. Over the past few years, Doodie Lo has considerably grown his profile, racking up over 80 million streams to date, gaining hundreds of thousands of YouTube subscribers and Spotify Monthly Listeners, and collaborating with heavy hitters like Kodak Black, Moneybagg Yo, Pooh Shiesty, and more. 

Stay tuned for much more from Doodie Lo in 2024.

Watch “Tweakers” ft. Rob49 & Skilla Baby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rL4gnEpDMQo

Stream “Tweakers” ft. Rob49 & Skilla Baby: https://music.empi.re/tweakers

Please contact Michelle or T’Keyah for more info.

The Background:

Founded by Lil Durk, Only The Family is one of rap’s most respected labels and most impressive collections of talent. Originally based in Chicago, the label earned a reputation for cultivating some of the city’s most vital talents, with members like Doodie Lo, Booka600, Chief Wuk, and the late great King Von. With a roster that reflects label boss Durk’s signature combination of raw lyricism and emotional songwriting, OTF has released several label compilation mixtapes, the most recent being 2023’s Nightmares In The Trenches. Stay tuned for much more from Durk and OTF in 2024.

Links:

instagram | spotify

“Tweakers” ft. Rob49 & Skilla Baby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rL4gnEpDMQo / https://music.empi.re/tweakers

“HOODBACHI”: https://music.empi.re/hoodbachi / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsSX2JlED4A

“Hospice”: https://youtu.be/jP-EMP2UdGo / https://music.empi.re/hospice

“4 Rings” ft. BIG30: https://music.empi.re/4rings

“Purple Nightmares”: https://youtu.be/mKHb5iKJgXA

“Role Model”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O73syEbrx1o

“Popeyes”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf1BJiwyLrQ

“Smurkio Flow”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TB-ZYRbvgpc

“Last One”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UZ-AhV4T60

“Daddies Baby”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXbmAVA28BQ

“Scarred”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_vAXJXTJ5o

“Play With My Name”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X63d8mVyqGE

“Who You Are” ft. Trippie Redd: https://youtu.be/SCLsgcmGTak

“ISTG Pt. 2” ft. Doodie Lo & Kodak Black: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMh5Gol2gPQ / 

“Back Bone”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kToQsZOv0v0

“ISTG”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejgzsYX11QA

“FACE”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYo4NP3Di28

“Melrose” ft. Icewear Vezzo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmycuhI9T4s

“Nowhere”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egi9c9AlpTw

Big Doodie Lo: https://music.empi.re/bigdoodieloalbum

8.20.2024

OXLADE ANNOUNCES OXLADE FROM AFRICA, HIS UPCOMING DEBUT ALBUM

FEATURING DAVE, POPCAAN, WANDE COAL, AND MORE, OXLADE FROM AFRICA ARRIVES ON SEPTEMBER 20 VIA EPIC RECORDS

WATCH THE ALBUM ANNOUNCEMENT VIDEO HERE

Critical Praise:

“Oxlade’s ‘Ku Lo Sa’ is Big. He’s Thinking Bigger…Though he’s built a respectable repertoire of tender Afrobeats jams since 2018, Oxlade is a recent international sensation, thanks to his viral hit ‘Ku Lo Sa,’ in which he contours his delicate, refined voice around lovelorn pleas.” – Rolling Stone

“A minor-key Afrobeats groove with little guitar curlicues sums up the mood: sleek and resigned.” – The New York Times on “Intoxycated” ft. Dave

“Oxlade is one of the biggest Afrobeats singers with more than 290,000 videos using his song ‘Ku Lo Sa’ on TikTok alone.” – BBC

“Oxlade has become a force in Afrobeats this past year.” – UPROXX

“Oxlade’s sultry voice was first introduced on his big break, Blaqbonez’s ‘Mamiwota,’ and from that moment it was apparent that Nigerian music had another star on its hands. It was a performance that helped change the tide towards mid and low-tempo songs in mainstream Nigerian music. It was only a matter of time before Oxlade proved to the world that he was a force to be reckoned with, and a special talent among the new guard of Afrobeats stars.” – OkayAfrica

“Ku Lo Sa” is one of The Best Afrobeats Songs of 2022 – OkayAfrica

The Announcement:

(August 7, 2024) Ascendant Afropop superstar Oxlade officially announces his debut album, Oxlade From Africa, coming this fall. The Lagos native, known as the Prince of Afropop, made the official announccement on his social channels with a village that emphasizes his heritage, featuring traditional garb, local music, and a sneak peek at the album’s artwork. Oxlade From Africa releases on September 20th via Epic Records.

Pre-order Oxlade From Africa HERE
Watch Oxlade‘s Oxlade From Africa album trailer HERE
Download the album trailer HERE

Oxlade‘s upcoming album blends his past, present, and future into an all-encompassing vision, connected by the young star’s impeccable vocals and facility with multiple musical styles. The album is home to singles including “Intoxycated” ft. Dave, the 2023 single that reached the Top 50 of the UK Singles Chart and earned acclaim from The New York Times, both halves of the double “KATIGORI/PIANO” single, and “Arabambi,” the gorgeous Summer 2024 single that recently inspired a delicate Acoustic Version. The upcoming album spans 16 tracks, adding new songs featuring Popcaan, Wande Coal, Flavour, Fally Ipupa, and many more.

Oxlade‘s upcoming debut album continues the momentum from Oxlade‘s massive 2022 hit, “Ku Lo Sa“, which racked up over 541 million global streams. Oxlade’s rise to mainstream recognition continued in full force last year with a nomination for Best Afrobeats Song at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards. Oxlade’s BBMA nomination followed a strong showing at the 2023 Headie Awards, where he received four nominations including Best Song Of The Year and Best Recording Of The Year. Just before, Oxlade raised his profile with incredible live performances, including a performance with Usher at the Global Citizen Festival in Ghana, and a performance alongside Wizkid at the Accor Arena in France.

This month, Oxlade prepares to perform concerts in Europe. On August 9th, Ox travels to Portugal to perform at Sudoeste Festival, and heads to Nice on August 13th. Stay tuned for more information about Oxlade‘s shows soon.

Oxlade From Africa arrives Fall 2024 via Epic Records.

Oxlade From Africa tracklist:

1. Interlude (ft. Bobi Wine)
2. OLAITAN (Olaoluwa)
3. Blessed (ft. Popcaan)
4. Intoxycated (ft. Dave)
5. IFA (ft. Fally Ipupa)
6. KU LO SA
7. Ovami
8. Arabambi
9. Tamuno (Interlude)
10. ASUNASA (Hold Your Waist) (ft. Wande Coal)
11. Piano
12. Ololufe (ft. Sarkodie)
13. RMF
14. On My Mind (OMM) (ft. TOMi)
15. Katigori
16. OFA

Artwork here // All assets here

For more info about Oxlade, please contact:
Michelle McDevitt, Audible Treats
Destiny Riley, Audible Treats
Derek Shannon, Epic Records

About Oxlade:

Born Ikuforiji Abdulrahman Olaitan and raised in Lagos, Oxlade started his musical journey in the choir, then releasing his first songs on Soundcloud back in 2017. He caught the attention of Nigerian fans the following year with the release of his debut single “Shugar“. Oxlade’s international glow started in 2020 with his single “Away,” making it to Rolling Stone’s “Top 50 songs of the year 2020” and getting praised by Drake.

The 26-year-old native of Lagos scored a global hit last year when he revealed an intimate performance of his song “Ku Lo Sa” on COLORSxSTUDIO. The green-tinted video was a massive success, generating over 77 million YouTube views, making it the most-watched COLORSxSTUDIO video in the past four years. “Ku Lo Sa” catapulted on its YouTube momentum to become a global hit: charting in across 61 countries on Apple Music and 23 markets on Spotify, peaking in the Top 10 in the UK’s Hip-Hop/R&B chart and peaking at #5 on Billboard’s U.S. Afrobeats chart, and reaching #11 on Billboard’s Year-End U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart. Oxlade welcomed Camila Cabello for the official “Ku Lo Sa” (Remix), and its sultry music video. “Ku Lo Sa” is nominated for “Best Afrobeats Song” a the 2023 Billboard Music Awards.

Oxlade went on with “Intoxycated“, a red hot collaboration with UK rap star Dave which reached the Top 50 of the UK official charts, garnered coverage in The New York Times, and earned Hottest Record distinction from BBC Radio 1.

Links:

instagram | youtube | spotify | tiktok | apple | audiomack

“Arabambi” (Acoustic): https://oxlade.lnk.to/arabambiacoustic / https://youtu.be/d06DsiAfYNU

“Arabambi”: https://oxlade.lnk.to/ARABAMBI

“KATIGORI” Music Video: https://youtu.be/tQ7zd5A6lQI

KATIGORI/PIANO EP: https://oxlade.lnk.to/KATIGORI-PIANO

“Intoxycated” ft. Dave: https://oxlade.lnk.to/.intoxycated

“Ovami” ft. Flavour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GN8Yn0s4kJM

“Ku Lo Sa” (A COLORS Show): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pDQjwaH3qk

“Ku Lo Sa” (Remix) ft. Camila Cabello: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcIkmPU9reU