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Lil Zay Osama Shares Video for Heartfelt “Have You Ever” from Trench Baby 3

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Lil Zay Osama Shares Video for Heartfelt “Have You Ever” from Trench Baby 3

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8.26.2022

LIL ZAY OSAMA SHARES VIDEO FOR HEARTFELT SONG “HAVE YOU EVER – WATCH HERE

TRENCH BABY 3 OUT NOW – LISTEN HERE

The South Sider’s New Mixtape is Home to Buzzing Single “Fck My Cousin Pt. 2” ft. Lil Durk, Plus Guest Spots From G Herbo, PGF Nuk, Fredo Bang & More*

Trench Baby 3 is Available Now via Warner Records

Download album art HERE

Critical Praise:

Rising Chicago Rappers You Need to Know – Complex

Song You Need to Know: Lil Zay Osama, ‘Changed Up’ – Rolling Stone

His ragged debut ‘Hood Bible’ became an Auto-Tuned manifesto for the streets and proved what Lil Zay could accomplish in quieter moments, with reflective music that felt more sorrowful about the past than anchored by tall tales. – Pitchfork

Looking at Osama’s career so far, you’ll see that forging his own path has made him into one of Chicago’s most well-known burgeoning rap stars. For nearly the last three years, Osama’s pensive street music has become the soundtrack to the city’s newest trap movement. – DJ Booth

The Video:

August 26, 2022 (Los Angeles, CA) – Lil Zay Osama‘s music explores the duality of street life, oscillating from the visceral highs to the traumatic lows. The Chicago rapper explores the somber side of project life on “Have You Ever,” his latest music video. A choice cut from his new mixtape Trench Baby 3, the Tahj Money and TouchofTrent-produced “Have You Ever” finds Lil Zay Osama emoting over drippy pianos and plaintive guitar notes, as he reflects on the sacrifices he’s made to live life by his strict moral code: “I did that bid and came back, took care of a kid that ain’t mine,” he rhymes. In the video, directed by LA_Production, Lil Zay Osama alternates scenes in his home neighborhood of Chicago with glimpses of his new life in L.A., as the artist luxuriates in his green coupe and reflects on the life he escaped.

“Have You Ever” is the latest video from Trench Baby 3, following recent clips for “Set Up” ft. Fredo Bang and “Chase ‘Em Down” ft. G Herbo. Trench Baby 3 is home to the recent hit “F*ck My Cousin, Pt. II,” a no-holds-barred collaboration between Lil Zay Osama and Lil Durk that is tearing up the streets in Chicago with over 8 million video views on YouTube, along with previously released singles like “Real Pain,” a moving ballad about the struggle, and “Glah Glah” (3 million views on YouTube), a hustler’s anthem named after Zay Osama’s signature ad-lib. Featuring additional appearances from PGF Nuk and Icewear Vezzo, Trench Baby 3 is available everywhere via Warner Records.

Lil Zay Osama’s visual ambitions extend beyond music videos–the South Sider conceptualized and starred in Trench Baby: The Series. Inspired by the mixtape, the four-part narrative YouTube TV show tells a tale of betrayal, survival, and revenge on the South Side of Chicago. Executive produced by Lil Durk and DJ Bandz, the full Trench Baby series is currently streaming on Zay’s YouTube channel.

Packed with trauma and triumph, Trench Baby 3 reaffirms Lil Zay Osama’s status as one of Chicago’s best. With over 400 million streams under his belt and coverage from the likes of XXL, Pitchfork, The FADER, Complex, Chicago Reader, Lyrical Lemonade and more, the young rapper is only just starting his rise.

Watch “Have You Ever”: https://lilzayosama.lnk.to/HaveYouEverVideo

Buy/Stream Trench Baby 3: https://lilzayosama.lnk.to/trenchbaby3

Watch “F*ck My Cousin Pt. II” ft. Lil Durk: https://lilzayosama.lnk.to/FuckMyCousinPt2Video

Trench Baby 3 tracklist:
1. F*ck Ah Big Homie
2. Chase ‘Em Down ft. G Herbo
3. Glah Glah
4. F*ck My Cousin Pt. II ft. Lil Durk
5. It’s Up
6. F*ck Yo Dead Ass
7. 41 Presidential ft. Icewear Vezzo
8. Trim ft. PGF Nuk
9. MmmHmmmm
10. Set Up ft. Fredo Bang
11. Obligated
12. Have You Ever
13. 100 Missed Calls
14. Real Pain
15. Had Nun
16. Blessings
17. My Story
18. F*ck My Cousin

Credit: Trokon George
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For more information, please contact:
Michelle McDevitt, Audible Treats
michelle@audibletreats.com

Myles Thornton, Audible Treats
myles@audibletreats.com

Yash Zadeh | Warner Records
Yashar.Zadeh@warnerrecords.com

The Background:

Lil Zay Osama makes “pain music.” That’s what the South Side native calls his combination of raw, gripping lyrics and a passionate delivery. One of Chicago’s most captivating young voices, the 23-year-old pens heart-wrenching street narratives riddled with eulogies for tragically lost family and friends. With booming drums and poignant melodies, somber trap production scores Zay’s tear-stained memoirs, auto-tune accentuating the hurt embedded in every syllable. It’s a sound that’s resonated far and wide, yet these songs talk directly to those born in the trenches. Since he arrived in 2019, Zay has continued to touch fans. His music encapsulates his greatest strengths and the emotional impact of his heaviest songs conveying the callousness of Chicago street life. A departure from the more celebratory Hood Bible (2019), which Zay recorded while glowing from signing to Warner Records, his latest duology Trench Baby and the recent Trench Baby 2 distill decades of unsettling truths and hard-earned wisdom.Trench Baby 2 as well as the follow-up deluxe edition, which included an array of street hits from “Rumors,” “Ride for Me” (with Jackboy)” to fan-anthems “61st to 64th,” and “We’ll Be Straight.” A gifted storyteller and melodic virtuoso, Zay is able to maneuver between different moods from drill to trap ballads, earning him the praise of XXL, Pitchfork, HipHopDX, Complex and more.

DUSTY LOCANE Keeps Foes on Their Toes in “SLIDE,” Announces ‘ROLLIN N CONTROLLIN’ EP

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DUSTY LOCANE Announces ROLLIN N CONTROLLIN EP, Coming 9/2

The Canarsie Capo Links with 3Kizzy to Wild Out on the West Coast in “SLIDE”

The Booming Brooklyn Artist Nods to Nipsey Hussle in New Video Ahead of ROLLIN N CONTROLLIN EP, Which Collects DUSTY’s “ROLLIN,” “ROLANDO,” and “INTRO 2 ME” Series Into One Package

Critical Praise:

“A rumbling voice that could be picked up on a seismograph” – Pitchfork

“He’s going to be a force to be reckoned with, and he knows it.” – Lyrical Lemonade

“…hard-hitting rhymes that will surely be heard blaring over car stereos in Brooklyn.” – HotNewHipHop

The Video:

Hailing from Brooklyn with a booming voice that resonates beyond the Boroughs, DUSTY LOCANE embodies the stone-cold composure of a tireless hustler. Returning to fortify his throne atop the Brooklyn scene, DUSTY announces the upcoming ROLLIN N CONTROLLIN EP, arriving next Friday. The EP features each installment of DUSTY’s GOLD-certified debut single, “ROLLIN N CONTROLLIN FREESTYLE,” including the recent “ROLLIN N CONTROLLIN Pt. 3 (BEEN ROLLIN)” and it’s TikTok-viral predecessor, as well as a sequel to “Rolando (Caught In The Rain),” and more.

Along with the announcement, DUSTY shares his new video single, “SLIDE,” Assisted by DUSTY’s frequent collaborator 3Kizzy, who he tapped for his recent single “DEMISE,” the track finds the duo spitting cautionary flexes over tense piano and sticky hi-hats. Filmed in Los Angeles, the video sees the Brooklyn natives flexing in front of a Nipsey Hussle mural, dropping racks at the The Marathon Clothing Store, and even getting sturdy with a cameo from Ron Suno. Kicked off by 3Kizzy’s tough talk, DUSTY bursts onto the track to endorse his Canarsie counterpart: “3Kizzy with that semi, he a demon on the loose/Get you deady off the mud, you know we mix it with the juice.”

Continuing a year of continued dominance in Brooklyn and beyond, ROLLIN N CONTROLLIN EP marks DUSTY’s first project since his debut album, UNTAMED, which capped off a massive 2021 for the 23-year-old artist. In December, DUSTY joined the exclusive ranks of artists like Olivia Rodrigo, Coi Leray, Pooh Shiesty, and many more, as a member of the #RIAAClassOf2021 after receiving his first GOLD certification this year with “ROLLIN N CONTROLLIN FREESTYLE,” which racked up over 200 million combined streams.

Stay tuned for more from the Canarsie native as the year rolls on.

Watch “SLIDE” ft. 3Kizzy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHTtfivjBC0

Stream “SLIDE” ft. 3Kizzy: https://music.empi.re/slidedusty

Please contact Michelle or Kevin for more info.

The Background:

“It was all in front of me; I just had to go get it,” DUSTY LOCANE says at the beginning of his viral drill heater, “Rolando (Caught In The Rain).” That’s an understatement: less than a year after he started rapping, the gruff-voiced, baby-faced Brooklyn spitter has experienced one of the most meteoric rises in recent rap history. He’s only released three songs, and he’s already a star: his breakout song “R60LLXN N CONTROLLIN” went viral instantly, and its follow-up “Rolando” garnered 1 million video plays and 1 million streams in its first week. The world is closely watching Dusty, and he’s ready to deliver.

Rising NJ Rapper Prophet The Artist Finesses with Discretion on “Moving Tact”

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Video: Prophet The Artist – “Moving Tact“

Coming Out of Newark, the Rostrum Records Riser Makes Prudent Maneuvers in New Video Single

The Video:

With an underdog mentality endemic to his Newark, NJ, roots, Prophet The Artist’s bark matches his bite. The Rostrum Records signee flaunts his agility on-and-off the track with the new video single, “Moving Tact.” The breathless track opens with a tense piano riff that rings out for no more than a second before Prophet dives in with his brazen brand of drill, spitting start-stopping bars to accentuate each flex: “She a treesh, I can’t save her/Out the mud, f*** a favor/Neck and wrist, it’s on– hold on/Neck and wrist, it’s on glacier.”

Directed by B.Sergeant, the video for “Moving Tact” highlights the rugged day-to-day in the Brick City streets juxtaposed with the solitude of the spotlight that comes with rap stardom. Prophet navigates both scenes with ease. Crowded by his cohort busting moves in dark alleyways, he pauses for his own rendition of the viral #StudioChallenge with a bottle of Rémy Martin as his microphone. Standing solo on a soundstage drenched in blinding white light, the sturdy stepper shines just as bright.

Born in Mount Vernon, NY, before coming of age in Newark, NJ, Prophet draws inspiration from his musical family, North Jersey community, and the Haitian heritage he reps proudly. First venturing into making music as a teenager, the 23-year old rapper burst onto the scene in 2019 with his feverish breakout hit, “Irregular.” With 3 minutes of explosive verse and no hook, the track racked up nearly 2 million YouTube views and 3.4 million Spotify streams to date. Prophet discovered his knack for writing by drafting poems for his brother’s Arts High School classes which inspired him to apply his pen to raps, and he’s been steadily releasing music ever since. Earlier this year, Prophet turned heads with his song “Rock With Proph,” which racked up nearly 800k streams across platforms in just a few months.

Stay tuned for much more from the Essex County up-and-comer as he strives to put his city back on the map!

Watch “Moving Tact”: https://youtu.be/TN3_d5N3YMA

Stream “Moving Tact”: http://lnk.to/MovingTact

Please contact Michelle or Destiny for more info.

Pi’erre Bourne Announces ‘Good Movie’ Project, Shares Hypnotic Title Track

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8.26.2022

PI’ERRE BOURNE RETURNS WITH HYPNOTIC
NEW SINGLE “GOOD MOVIE” – LISTEN HERE

**THE RAPPER/PRODUCER SHARES THE TITLE TRACK FROM HIS UPCOMING GOOD MOVIE ALBUM, COMING SOON VIA SOSSHOUSE/INTERSCOPE RECORDS**

“GOOD MOVIE” HEADLINE WORLD TOUR KICKS OFF NEXT MONTH

Critical Praise:

“Bourne’s raps are wordplay-heavy, funneling boasts about money and fashion, flirtations with lovers, and the occasional autobiographical gem through the tried-and-true art of the metaphor.” – Pitchfork

“Pi’erre Bourne just might be on his way to a Kanye-esque crossover.” – Rolling Stone

“The Life of Pi’erre 5 reflects the lyrical and emotional growth Pi’erre has gained since dropping the last entry in 2019, while maintaining his usual high-level production.” – Billboard

The Announcement:

August 26, 2022 – A one-man army who immensely influenced the sound of recent rap music, Pi’erre Bourne sounds best when populating his immersive sonic universe with his own inventive flexes. Today, the superstar rapper/producer announces Good Movie, his next album, coming very soon via SossHouse/Interscope Records.

Giving fans the first glimpse of the upcoming album, the SossHouse CEO shares “Good Movie,” the project’s exuberant and colorful title track. Floating over ambient keys, Bourne serves up a barrage of free-associative flexes that evoke the lifestyle of a Hollywood high-roller: “My life’s like a movie, yeah, yeah,” he raps. “She is so into me, yeah, yeah/I gave her my room key, yeah, yeah/Take the elevator to me, yeah, yeah.” Simple, emphatic, and teeming with hooks, “Good Movie” arrives shortly after Bourne announced the Good Movie Tour, a trek that will see him travel everywhere from Houston to London. “Good Movie” is available now at all digital retailers.

The tour announcement follows the release of Pi’erre’s latest collaborative project with legendary artist Juicy J titled, Space Age Pimpin. The project received critical acclaim from Pitchfork, The Fader, Stereogum, Complex, Hypebeast, UPROXX, Paste Magazine, and many more. Listen HERE. In 2021, he released Yo!88, a joint project from the Grammy® winner and fellow production legend TM88. On tracks like “Block Boy,” their fusion is rendered to its fullest effect as Bourne provides the infectious song structure and TM88 laces him with video game synths that make big balling sound like an adventure. Pi’erre Bourne has established himself as one of rap’s most inventive producers, and he flashed his behind-the-boards prowess once again with his production on EA Monster, the critically acclaimed new album by Young Nudy, including on highlights “Kit Kat” and “No Chaser.”

As well as crafting beats for the likes of Playboi Carti, Lil Uzi Vert, and more, he also dropped acclaimed solo projects The Life of Pi’erre 4 and The Life of Pi’erre 5, which was hailed as one of the “Best Albums of 2021” by NPR, Complex, Rolling Stone, and XXL. In addition to releasing music, Pi’erre is the founder and CEO of his own SossHouse imprint – home to artists like Chavo and Sharc. With the Good Movie Tour set to begin next month, fans can get an up-close-and-personal glimpse of Pi’erre Bourne as he continues to level up. See tour dates below.

Stream “Good Movie”: https://PierreBourne.lnk.to/GoodMovie

Buy Pi’erre Bourne concert tickets: https://www.yopierre.com/tour/

GOOD MOVIE WORLD TOUR DATES:
Tue Sep 06 – Houston, TX – House of Blues Houston
Wed Sep 07 – Austin, TX – Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater
Thu Sep 08 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues Dallas
Sat Sep 10 – New Orleans, LA – House of Blues New Orleans
Mon Sep 12 – St. Louis, MO – Delmar Hall
Tue Sep 13 – Indianapolis, IN – Deluxe @ Old National Centre
Thu Sep 15 – Minneapolis, MN – Fillmore Minneapolis
Fri Sep 16 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues Chicago
Sat Sep 17 – Toronto, ON – The Phoenix Concert Theatre
Mon Sep 19 – Detroit, MI – Saint Andrew’s Hall
Wed Sep 21 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle
Fri Sep 23 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues Cleveland
Sat Sep 24 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s
Mon Sep 26 – Boston, MA – House of Blues Boston
Wed Sep 28 – New Haven, CT – Toad’s Place
Thu Sep 29 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore Philadelphia
Sun Oct 02 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
Mon Oct 03 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore Silver Spring
Wed Oct 05 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza
Sat Oct 08 – Denver, CO – Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom*
Tue Oct 11 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
Wed Oct 12 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues Anaheim
Fri Oct 14 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern
Sun Oct 16 – San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore
Mon Oct 17 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
Tue Oct 18 – Vancouver, BC – Hollywood Theatre
Wed Oct 19 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox*
Wed Nov 02 – Dublin, IE – The Academy*
Thurs Nov 03 – Amsterdam, NL – Melkweg*
Fri Nov 04 – Antwerpen, BE – Trix*
Sun Nov 06 – Stockholm, SE – Klubben*
Mon Nov 07 – Copenhagen, DK – Pumphuset*
Tues Nov 08 – Berlin, DE – Columbia Theater*
Weds Nov 09 – Frankfurt, DE – Zoom*
Fri Nov 11 – Warsaw, PL – The Box*
Sat Nov 12 – Prague, CZ – Lucerna*
Mon Nov 14 – Vienna, AT – Flex*
Tues Nov 15 – Zurich, CH – Exil*
Thus Nov 17 – Bristol, UK – Fiddlers*
Sat Nov 19 – Birmingham, UK – 02 Institute 2*
Sun Nov 20 – Manchester, UK – Academy 2*
Mon Nov 21 – London, UK – Electric Ballroom*
Weds Nov 23 – Lille, FR – Black Lab*
Nov 24 – Paris, FR – Elysée Montmartr*
Tues Dec 13 – Brisbane, AU – Triffid*
Weds Dec 14 – Melbourne, AU – 170 Russell*
Fri Dec 16 – Sydney, AU – Metro Theatre*
Sat Dec 17 – Auckland, NZ – Powerstation*
*Non Live Nation Date

Photo Credit: Anthony ‘AJ’ Nelson

Please contact
Michelle McDevitt, Kerry Harrison, Audible Treats
Sasha Camacho, Interscope

Lil Gnar Unites with His 43B Records Boss Chief Keef for “Almighty Gnar”

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8.26.2022

Audio: Lil Gnar – “Almighty Gnar” ft. Chief Keef

Master and Apprentice Join Forces As They Prepare For a 43B Takeover in Their First Collaborative Release Under the New Label

Critical Praise:

“Gnar is a master of brand-building, and in less than a year, he’s become one of the fastest rising new rappers, boasting collaborations with Lil Skies, Germ, MadeinTYO, Night Lovell, and Joji..” – Pigeons & Planes

“Loaded with hard beats and casual boasts, Gnar Lif3 is a full-size serving of the ascendant Gnar, who holds down each track with charisma and natural mic presence.” – XXL

The Audio:

Atlanta multi-hyphenate Lil Gnar‘s iconoclastic attitude, entrepreneurial spirit, and raw rhyme skills prompted Chief Keef to make him his first signee on his new 43B imprint. Joining forces to mark the beginning of a beautiful friendship, Gnar and Sosa share “Almighty Gnar,” a bombastic new single. Marked by menacingly triumphant horn fanfares, horror film synths, and hyperactive snares, “Almighty Gnar” reverberates with a grandeur that befits this Godzilla vs. King Kong-like clash of the titans. Sosa leads off the song with a “bang bang,” serving up a stop-starting flow that only the Glo Gang chieftain could’ve conceived. After Keef’s verse, the beat shifts gears to make room for Gnar’s appealing rasp–the Atlanta rapper cycles between infectious flows as he stacks disrespectful flex after disrespectful flex during a supersized verse: “Lil Gnar like a doctor, he be medicated/I need my money now, I ain’t got no patience.”

The release of “Almighty Gnar” quickly follows Keef’s “Chief So” single, and arrives in the wake of DIE BOUT IT, Gnar’s latest album, which arrived in May. Home to the hit singles “Missiles” ft. Trippie Redd, “Diamond Choker” ft. Lil Uzi Vert, and “New Bugatti” ft. Ski Mask The Slump God, Chief Keef & DJ Scheme, DIE BOUT IT confirmed Gnar’s status as one of the hottest independent rappers in the game today.

In June, Chief Keef founded his new label 43B, launched in partnership with RBC Records and BMG, and announced Lil Gnar as the label’s first signee. Short for “Forget Everybody,” 43B offers multi-tiered label and distribution for artists and producers, emphasizing artistic expression and independence and autonomy. Lil Gnar is the kind of self-sufficient, business-minded artist who represents the label’s ideals. Along with his career as a rapper, Gnar is an accomplished businessman and the founder of his own streetwear brand Gnarcotic. Gnarcotic has been modeled by A-List stars including Future–whose FreeBandz label released a collab with Gnarcotic–Juice WRLD, Young Thug, and many more, and sold his first skateboarding sneaker collection earlier this year to the tune of $500k first weekend sales. He released DIE ABOUT IT under his own Gnarcotic Records label, before joining up with Chief Keef to start the next chapter of his career.

“What makes him stand out? His style, sh*t,” says Chief Keef about his 43B signee. “He ain’t tryna be like nobody else.”

With even more music on the way and sky high ambitions, Gnar is only starting his journey to the top of the game.

Buy/Stream “Almighty Gnar” ft. Chief Keef: https://lnk.to/almightygnar

Photo credit: Casimir Spaulding (@colourfulmula)

Please contact Michelle or Annjie for more info.

The Background:

Born Caleb Sheppard, Lil Gnar is based out of Atlanta, GA. In October of 2020 Gnar launched Gnarcotic Records and gained serious traction with his single, “Diamond Choker” f. Lil Uzi Vert it passed 5 million streams within a week of being released. He followed up with “Missiles” f. Trippie Redd, “New Bugatti” f. Ski Mask The Slump God & Chief Keef, “No Reason” f. Lil Keed & Yak Gotti. In May of 2022 he released his first mixtape under his label titled “Die Bout It” that led to a record deal with Chief Keef’s newly founded 43B label. Lil Gnar runs a streetwear brand called Gnarcotic. In 2021 he released a clothing collaboration with Future’s FreeBandz. In 2022 he released his first Gnarcotic skateboarding sneaker collection which generated $500k throughout the first weekend. Gnarcotic has been modeled by the likes of Chief Keef, Future, Chris Brown, Juice Wrld, Young Thug, Gunna, Trippie Redd & many more. The rapper remains illustrious and elusive as he keeps the world on edge for his next venture.

Dro Kenji Seeks a Sweet Escape on ‘ANYWHERE BUT HERE’ Project

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8.26.2022

Dro Kenji Releases ANYWHERE BUT HERE, Out Now via Internet Money/MiraTouch/10K Projects

The 20-Year-Old Artist Connects With Mike Dimes For DotComNirvan-Directed Video for “STEP BACK“

The Internet Money & MiraTouch Rising Star Puts His Woes on Wax Over 13 Tracks On His Second Full-Length of 2022, With Appearances from NoCap, Midwxst, DC The Don, and Ka$hdami

Critical Praise:

“His future is bright” – XXL

“South Carolina rock-infused rapper Dro Kenji has been on a tear since last August when he received a call from the Internet Money team. Releasing project after project, Kenji has been showcasing his impressive vocals and emotion-filled lyrics. With his newest project, “F*CK YOUR FEELINGS”, we see Kenji’s most confident and cohesive work.” – Earmilk

“Once he selects a beat, the melodies and lyrics flood over him like an epiphany. The result is raw and heart-sinking music, meant to be a guiding light to fans.” – Audiomack

The Project + Video:

With his seemingly endless streak of quality releases, Dro Kenji’s enchanting melodies and empathetic pen have earned him a dedicated following of fans who identify with his message. Even Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow counts among their ranks. Today, the prolific rapper returns to share his new full-length project, ANYWHERE BUT HERE, available everywhere now via MiraTouch/Internet Money Records.

Home to the buzzing single, “THEY DON’T KNOW” and featuring appearances from fellow rising stars like Midwxst, Ka$hdami, and NoCap, the 13-track project captures the breadth of Kenji’s ever-improving artistry. On “SO WHAT” ft. DC The Don, Kenji injects his melodies with monstrous energy, while “CIGAR” captures a fatigued ferocity as Kenji howls his heartache at the moon. When presented with cinematic instrumentals from Internet Money producers like Census and his MiraTouch label head Nick Mira, Kenji rises to the occasion, belting lovelorn relationship tales and diabolical flexes through his full-bodied tenor.

Along with the project, Kenji shares the kinetic video for “STEP BACK,” a ferocious project highlight. Produced by Dynox, Chandler Jewels, John Luther, Census, Spaceman, & Taz Taylor, “STEP BACK” pairs Dro Kenji with San Antonio spitter Mike Dimes, a fellow rising artist whose tight, low-talking flow is a perfect complement to Kenji’s melodic flights of fancy. In the video, directed by DotComNirvan, Kenji and Dimes stunt in a landscape evocative of old school Final Fantasy games, as Nirvan’s trademark camera movements and effects elevate the energy into the stratosphere.

Just 20-years-old, Dro Kenji has amassed a sizable discography. Determined to hustle his way to new heights, the young rapper is improving with every release–ANYWHERE BUT HERE arrives as Kenji’s third of 2022, following WITH OR WITHOUT YOU and the recent LOST IN HERE EP, which arrived on DSPs earlier this month. The South Carolina native is following up a breakout 2021, during which he released two albums and the hit single “KILL CUPID” ft. $NOT (20+ million Spotify streams). He was a standout performer at this year’s SXSW, performing at multiple showcases including Rolling Loud x RapTV‘s extravaganza at Stubb’s, and catching up with Variance Magazine.

Sit back and stay tuned as Dro Kenji continues his ascent to the highest echelons of the rap game.

Buy/Stream ANYWHERE BUT HERE: http://drokenji.lnk.to/ABH

Watch “STEP BACK” ft. Mike Dimes: https://youtu.be/pEih6ZpBcKo

ANYWHERE BUT HERE Tracklist:

OH WOW
THEY DON’T KNOW
SO WHAT ft. DC The Don
STEP BACK ft. Mike Dimes
FEELS LIKE A DREAM
SHALLOW
MONSTER ft. NoCap
CIGAR
ARCADE
HOW YOU FEEL
KILL EM FOR ME ft. Ka$hdami
ALONE ft. Midwxst
DROWN

Please contact Michelle or Kevin for more info.

The Background:

Dro Kenji’s rise is a testament to the power of the internet. Last year, the 19-year-old artist was a senior in high school in South Carolina, releasing a string of captivating singles and mixtapes on his SoundCloud. Now, he’s preparing to release his debut album on Mira Touch/ Internet Money Records/ 10K Projects, collaborating closely with the label’s team of platinum-certified producers, and hoping to earn some plaques of his own. A true child of the digital age, raised on video games and the lo-fi sounds of rap’s online underground, he has a remarkable ability to capture both the apathy and aspiration of his generation in his songs and a spellbinding voice with which to tell these stories.

View his full bio at audibletreats.com/dro-kenji

Rolling Loud Adds Don Toliver to Rolling Loud Toronto

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8.25.2022

Rolling Loud Adds Don Toliver to Rolling Loud Toronto Lineup

Headlined by Future, WizKid, and Dave, Rolling Loud Toronto Touches Down in Ontario Place on September 9th-11th, 2022

The World’s Biggest Rap Festival Hosts Its First-Ever Canadian Festival With a Stacked Lineup of International All-Stars

The Announcement:

After expanding to Europe this summer, Rolling Loud continues its quest for global domination this fall with Rolling Loud Toronto, its first Canadian festival. Adding another star to the already-stacked festival, Rolling Loud announces the addition of Don Toliver to the Toronto lineup. The velvet-voiced Houston native is a Rolling Loud VIP, performing at multiple Rolling Loud festivals and headlining the Rolling Loud x RapTV showcase at this year’s SXSW. Toliver joins a bill headlined by Future, WizKid, and Dave, and featuring dozens of ultra-talented artists from across the globe. Located in Ontario Place, a gorgeous space on the shores of Lake Ontario that overlooks the famous Toronto skyline, Rolling Loud Toronto makes its debut on September 9th-11th, 2022.

For its first Canadian festival, Rolling Loud curated its most diverse and wide-ranging North American bill to date. Beyond the headliners, Rolling Loud Toronto brings American rap stars and Rolling Loud regulars like Lil Uzi Vert, Migos, Roddy Ricch, Trippie Redd, Lil Yachty, and A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, alongside Canadian rap titans like NAV, Belly, and Pressa, and UK top men including Skepta, Central Cee, and AJ Tracey. Like all Rolling Loud festivals, the upcoming event prominently features some of the hottest rising names in rap, like Lil Tecca, BIA, Ski Mask The Slump God, and many more.

Rolling Loud Toronto continues a massive year for Rolling Loud. Rolling Loud hosted its flagship Rolling Loud Miami festival in July, gathering the culture for one of the most exciting events of the year, featuring headlining performances from Kendrick Lamar, Kid Cudi, and Future, plus special appearances from Ye and Travis Scott. Two weeks after hitting Toronto for the first time, Rolling Loud returns to hip-hop’s hometown with the third Rolling Loud New York, headlined by Nicki Minaj, A$AP Rocky, and Future. Earlier this summer, Rolling Loud hosted its first European festivals: f Rolling Loud Portugal (July 6-8th, 2022) and WOO HAH! Fest in the Netherlands (July 1st-3rd).

Led by its founders Matt Zingler and Tariq Cherif, Rolling Loud is on a mission to lead the vanguard of live music experiences in hip-hop and beyond. Stay tuned for many more announcements about the brand’s various ventures.

Keep an eye on Rolling Loud’s Instagram for all the latest updates.

Buy tickets for Rolling Loud Toronto at http://rollingloud.com/totix

Buy Rolling Loud Merch: shoprollingloud.com

Critical Praise:

“Rolling Loud has become the biggest hip-hop festival in the country” – Variety

“From niche hip-hop festival to must-play event for some of the biggest stars in music.” – Pollstar

“Until Elon Musk involuntarily envelops society into a physical cloud universe, Rolling Loud will be the closest experience to actually living inside your streaming app.” – Complex

“Rolling Loud’s annual New York edition is always something special, but this year’s Halloween-weekend extravaganza (not to mention the first post-pandemic) brought seriously spectacular energy to Queens’ Citi Field.” – Highsnobiety

“Rolling Loud is a lifestyle brand. They are more than just the shows. They have built a community with their consumers and are building new channels to maintain continuity” – Forbes

“In four and a half years — beginning small in Miami, and now promoting Coachella-sized events around the country — Rolling Loud has established itself as a playground for the young…This time last year, many of the rappers now drawing crowds of several thousand were barely known.” – The New York Times

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

The Background:

Founded by 5-time Billboard Hip-Hop Power Players Matt Zingler & Tariq Cherif as a one-day Miami show, Rolling Loud has grown into a global festival phenomenon, putting on shows on both coasts and in multiple countries. Rolling Loud is the premier festival brand in hip-hop, known for its expert curation of wide-ranging lineups that reflect the state of the genre.

Rolling Loud recently wrapped Miami 2022, its biggest event to date, headlined by Kid Cudi, Kendrick Lamar, and Future, and the inaugural Rolling Loud Portugal, which brought an international array of all-stars to the beaches of Portimåo, Portugal. The festival’s busy 2022 continues in September, with the first ever Rolling Loud Toronto, headlined by Future, WizKid, and Dave, and Rolling Loud New York, headlined by Nicki Minaj, A$AP Rocky & Future.

Big Moochie Grape Swings Back Like a Beyblade on “Spin It Again”

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8.25.2022

Video: Big Moochie Grape – “Spin It Again”

The Paper Route Empire Artist Floats His Boat by Sinking Ships in New Video from East Haiti Baby Project

The Video:

With a presence so “gigantic” it can’t be contained, Big Moochie Grape has the sly grin and slick charisma to take his game to the next level. With his money up and his ten toes down, Moochie lets his aquatic side shine in the new video for “Spin It Again,” a standout track from his East Haiti Baby project.

The video finds Moochie floating down a palm tree-lined Miami inlet on a yacht, taking time to enjoy the motion of the ocean from all the waves he’s made. Yet, as the track kicks in, it’s clear that rest and relaxation is secondary to riches and revenge on Moochie’s list of priorities. Never afraid to mix business with pleasure, Moochie balances vengeful ways with vacation stays in true player fashion: “Post in the spot, now we trappin’/Come to your city, your b****, she the first one to tap in.”

Aided by signature Tennessee-style production from Bandplay, Sosa 808, Ayoza, and more, East Haiti Baby chronicles Moochie’s rise from the trap to the top, showcasing the street acumen and sly grin that has him rising in his city and beyond. Continuing a dominant year for Paper Route Empire as they honor Young Dolph‘s legacy, Moochie enlists Key Glock and Kenny Muney for features, and shares a new verse from Dolph himself on mixtape highlight “Fun.” Whether he’s bouncing over a Bill Withers’ sample on “East Haiti Baby,” belting out cash-crazed melodies on “Money Money Money,” or swapping spitfire flows with Dolph on “Fun,” the Memphis native’s colorful charisma shines throughout the 15-track tape.

With East Haiti Baby, Big Moochie Grape continues his climb and keeps Paper Route Empire’s winning streak going strong. Stay tuned for more from Moochie and PRE.

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

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

East Haiti Baby tracklist:

East Haiti Baby
Never Had Sh*t
Fun ft. Young Dolph
Ric Flair
Christopher Wallace
Breakdance ft. Key Glock
Money Money Money
Joe Biden
Spin It Again
Right Now ft. Kenny Muney
I’m The One
Cotton Candy
Acting Up
Takeover
Raw & Uncut

Please contact Michelle or Destiny for more info.

Links:

youtube | instagram | spotify

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

END

Benny Max, Ron shows Money Man the NYC sights, ranging from a graffiti’d subway car, to a Bronx alleyway, to a poppin’ night club. “DCH” is the latest video from Ron’s new project SUNO MODE, following the clip for the Jersey club-inflected banger “ONE NIGHT” and the NYC drill posse cut “SALLY” ft. Kyle Richh, TaTa, and Jenn Carter

Already a proven inspiration to the youth with the project’s viral single, “What They Gon Say” (over 22 million Spotify streams and 12 million YouTube views) and its Rowdy Rebel-featuring remix, SUNO MODE elevates Ron’s infectious energy to new heights. Whether he’s blending his Bronx drill sound with familiar favorites on “OH LETS DO IT” or letting his refreshingly reflective side shine on “FALL OFF,” the fast-paced project progresses without a dull moment. The new project is home to “SHOES” ft. DUSTY LOCANE & Rah Swish (2.3 million+ views in three weeks), a showcase for New York’s sturdiest steppers.

“I turned a switch on, unleashing a new power,” says Ron. “I think about video games, and how there’s a mode you have to get in and it can make you invincible. When I’m in SUNO MODE, I’m invincible.”

With the BX on his shoulders and the world in his hands, keep an eye on Ron while he’s in SUNO MODE all summer long.

Watch “DCH” ft. Money Man: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGGCG8LBqlQ

Buy/Stream SUNO MODE: https://music.empi.re/sunomode

SUNO MODE Tracklist:
1. FLED
2. TONY
3. LITTY
4. FALL OFF
5. SALLY ft. Kyle Rich, Tata, & Jenn Carter
6. WHAT THEY GON SAY ft. Tay Wunna
7. SHOES ft. DUSTY LOCANE & Rah Swish
8. DCH ft. Money Man
9. BLUNT
10. ONE NIGHT
11. BOX
12. OH LETS DO IT
13. GYM
14. WHAT THEY GON SAY (Remix) ft. Rowdy Rebel
15. GRABBA (Remix) ft. DUSTY LOCANE
Please contact Michelle or Myles for more info.

The Background:

Winning fans with his unique blend of skills, Ron Suno built up a massive following on Instagram (over 1 million followers), YouTube, SoundCloud, and TikTok with his amusing skits and admirable artistry. Ever since high school, Suno has been a restless creative. He uses every expressive outlet available to him to get his message across, from music to short-form video to dance challenges to acting in BK Juice, a new film starring his NYC cohort Rah Swish. Suno’s music career started to take off in 2019 when he dropped “Pinocchio,” which racked up over 9 million Spotify streams and caught the attention of Blueface, who hopped on the remix. Last June, buoyed by the momentum of “Pinocchio,” Ron released Swag Like Mike, the project that put Suno on the map with hit singles like “SPIDER-MAN” ft. Fivio Foreign.

Links:

instagram | twitter | tiktok | soundcloud | spotify

“DCH” ft. Money Man: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGGCG8LBqlQ

“ONE NIGHT”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFQh6wznHeM

SUNO MODE: https://music.empi.re/sunomode

“SALLY”: https://youtu.be/RZZzZmwnEHI

“SHOES” ft. DUSTY LOCANCE & Rah Swish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOSKjbYDd2A

Pre-Order SUNO MODE: https://music.empi.re/sunomode

“What They Gon Say (Remix)” ft. Rowdy Rebel: https://music.empi.re/whattheygonsayremix

“GRABBA” (Remix) ft. DUSTY LOCANE: https://youtu.be/s8FKfmnCyY0

Jokes Up: http://music.empi.re/jokesup

“GRABBA”: https://youtu.be/RuF25kaL7-M

“Drill Zoo” ft. Fetty Wap: https://youtu.be/rTcR1PyS6XY

“Ya Mans”: https://youtu.be/0Q2yvBsreTk / https://music.empi.re/yamans

“Winners” ft. Sheff G: https://music.empi.re/winners / https://youtu.be/civ6_eDgSxo

“Bandit”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhyTgUHe68c

Swag Like Mike: apple | spotify

“Spider-Man” ft. Fivio Foreign: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J36B9zyBPGc

“Netflix”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7G6GVPPtHs

“Pinocchio”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1w_lETp9X8
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08.25.2022
Ron Suno & Money Man Swag Out in NYC in “DCH” Video

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Ron Suno & Money Man Swag Out in NYC in “DCH” Video

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8.25.2022

Video: Ron Suno – “DCH” ft. Money Man

The King Of The Bronx Welcomes His EMPIRE Label Mate to His Home Borough in a Kinetic New SUNO MODE Clip

Critical Praise:

“Whether he’s getting tons of retweets because he danced with Hip Hop Harry on Instagram, or churning out yet another song that shows off his personality, the rapper finds a way to keep all eyes in his direction.” – XXL

“Posting skits that exude his loud personality and hilarious sense-of-humor, his #WeaveChallenge became an instant sensation — cementing his name in the entertainment industry.” – FLAUNT

The Video:

With his outsized charisma and boisterous bars, Ron Suno is taking over the Bronx and beyond. Getting sturdy with one of rap music’s most cunning capitalists, Suno shares the new video for “DCH,” his collaboration with Money Man. Populated by haunting choirs and sloppily-strummed folk stringed instruments, “DCH” is a vehicle for Ron’s pugilistic penmanship, his bruising bars bumping against one another in a furious flurry: “Yeah n****s switch up what the f*ck was they thinkin’/This ain’t D’usse, but I’m drinkin’/I’m taking drugs to ease the pain in/All these bullets flyin like it’s rainin'” In the video, shot by regular collaborator Benny Max, Ron shows Money Man the NYC sights, ranging from a graffiti’d subway car, to a Bronx alleyway, to a poppin’ night club. “DCH” is the latest video from Ron’s new project SUNO MODE, following the clip for the Jersey club-inflected banger “ONE NIGHT” and the NYC drill posse cut “SALLY” ft. Kyle Richh, TaTa, and Jenn Carter

Already a proven inspiration to the youth with the project’s viral single, “What They Gon Say” (over 22 million Spotify streams and 12 million YouTube views) and its Rowdy Rebel-featuring remix, SUNO MODE elevates Ron’s infectious energy to new heights. Whether he’s blending his Bronx drill sound with familiar favorites on “OH LETS DO IT” or letting his refreshingly reflective side shine on “FALL OFF,” the fast-paced project progresses without a dull moment. The new project is home to “SHOES” ft. DUSTY LOCANE & Rah Swish (2.3 million+ views in three weeks), a showcase for New York’s sturdiest steppers.

“I turned a switch on, unleashing a new power,” says Ron. “I think about video games, and how there’s a mode you have to get in and it can make you invincible. When I’m in SUNO MODE, I’m invincible.”

With the BX on his shoulders and the world in his hands, keep an eye on Ron while he’s in SUNO MODE all summer long.

Watch “DCH” ft. Money Man: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGGCG8LBqlQ

Buy/Stream SUNO MODE: https://music.empi.re/sunomode

SUNO MODE Tracklist:

FLED
TONY
LITTY
FALL OFF
SALLY ft. Kyle Rich, Tata, & Jenn Carter
WHAT THEY GON SAY ft. Tay Wunna
SHOES ft. DUSTY LOCANE & Rah Swish
DCH ft. Money Man
BLUNT
ONE NIGHT
BOX
OH LETS DO IT
GYM
WHAT THEY GON SAY (Remix) ft. Rowdy Rebel
GRABBA (Remix) ft. DUSTY LOCANE

Please contact Michelle or Myles for more info.

The Background:

Winning fans with his unique blend of skills, Ron Suno built up a massive following on Instagram (over 1 million followers), YouTube, SoundCloud, and TikTok with his amusing skits and admirable artistry. Ever since high school, Suno has been a restless creative. He uses every expressive outlet available to him to get his message across, from music to short-form video to dance challenges to acting in BK Juice, a new film starring his NYC cohort Rah Swish. Suno’s music career started to take off in 2019 when he dropped “Pinocchio,” which racked up over 9 million Spotify streams and caught the attention of Blueface, who hopped on the remix. Last June, buoyed by the momentum of “Pinocchio,” Ron released Swag Like Mike, the project that put Suno on the map with hit singles like “SPIDER-MAN” ft. Fivio Foreign.

03 Greedo Announces ‘Free 03’ Tape, Shares “Drop Down” ft. KenTheMan

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8.24.2022

03 Greedo Prepares for Free 03, His Next Mixtape, Coming Soon via Alamo Records

The L.A. Legend Recruits KenTheMan For Seductive “Drop Down” Single

Following the Single “Pourin” and the Resurgent Popularity of His 2019 Song “Substance,” Greedo’s Upcoming Mixtape Is His First New Full-Length Since 2020’s Load It Up. Vol. 01

Critical Praise:

“The latest hope of Los Angeles hip-hop” – Rolling Stone

“The Watts rapper is an essential piece of West Coast rap” – Pitchfork

“Los Angeles street-rap weirdo 03 Greedo is one of the most exciting and inventive voices around right now, and he already released one of the best rap albums of the year” – Stereogum

“Literally no one else on Leonardo DiCaprio’s green Earth talks flavorful cash sh*t as wonderfully as 03 Greedo.” – Complex

“This mixtape is a step away from his usual sunny LA sound, but 03 Greedo knew what he was doing when he enlisted the help of Kenny Beats. This link up has resulted in an entertaining, yet simple record, the concept expertly executed. ‘Netflix and Deal’ is a cinema experience – minus the over-expensive snacks.” – NME

The Video:

One of the most creative minds to hit the rap scene in the past decade, 03 Greedo never stops innovating. Continuing to release music from the sizable surplus of bangers that he recorded before starting his prison sentence, Greedo officially announces Free 03, his next mixtape. Created in collaboration with Mike Free, a renowned producer in the L.A. scene, Free 03 is the first new full-length from Greedo since 2021’s Load It Up Vol. 01. Free 03 arrives in the coming weeks via Alamo Records.

Along with the official announcement of his next tape, Greedo shares “Drop Down,” a sultry new single. Mike Free provides a beat that evokes Greedo’s “creep music” and early-10s Atlanta-style trap in equal measure, as the emcee twirls a sugary, explicit hook around the beats chirruping flutes and atmospheric low end. The new song connects Greedo with KenTheMan, the recently-minted XXL Freshman from Houston, Texas, who matches Greedo’s energy with a melodic flow. “Drop Down” follows the release of the BlueBucksClan-featuring, Mike Jones-sampling banger “Pourin,” another Free 03 highlight that came out earlier this year.

“Drop Down” and Free 03 continue the momentum that Greedo has continued to build, even as he serves a prison sentence in Texas. Last year, Greedo released 03 Inna Key, a three-track EP home to “Calendar,” included by Passion Of The Weiss at #26 on their list of the 100 Best Rap Songs of 2021. Earlier in 2021, Greedo’s 2018 song “Substance” went viral on TikTok (over 500k video creations), prompting Wiz Khalifa to hop on the remix and launching the single to GOLD certification from the RIAA. Free 03 also continues Greedo’s line of collaborations with high-profile producers, including 2020’s Load It Up Vol. 01, a collaboration with RonRonTheProducer, 2019’s Netflix & Deal, produced by Kenny Beats, and 2018‘s Still Summer In The Projects, produced by Mustard and home to the GOLD-certified single “Trap House” ft. Shoreline Mafia.

Ready to flood the market with more of his massive backlog of music, 03 Greedo will make his presence felt in 2022, even if he remains behind bars. Stay tuned for much more.

Buy/Stream “Drop Down” ft. KenTheMan: https://03Greedo.lnk.to/DropDown

Pre-order Free 03: https://03Greedo.lnk.to/Free03

Please contact Michelle or Kevin for more info.

The Background:

L.A. rapper 03 Greedo came into his own on a series of mixtapes that began with 2016’s Purple Summer. His multi-faceted rhymes were heavy on references to drugs, struggle, and fame, and he churned out quality material at a prolific rate. He broke through to an even larger audience after signing a record deal, but not even a month after the release of his 2018 debut studio album God Level, he was sentenced to 20 years in prison for drug trafficking. He began serving his time in the summer of that year but issued a statement saying he intended to keep making and releasing new music while incarcerated. In 2019, Greedo released Still Summer in the Projects, the Kenny Beats produced project Netflix & Deal, with features from Freddie Gibbs, Vince Staples, Buddy and more, and in 2020, he dropped Load It Up, Vol. 01, produced by RonRonThe Producer. Greedo prepares to release his next mixtape, Free 03, in September 2022.

Rot Ken and 21 Lil Harold Count Rings like “Ginobili” in Their New Video

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8.23.2022

Video: Rot Ken – “Ginobili” ft. 21 Lil Harold

The Two Georgia Rising Stars Retreat to a Secluded Trap House in the Latest Video from Ken’s Free Me Mixtape

Critical Praise:

“His most recent offering “007” is definitely going to have you bobbing your head and realizing why he’s beginning to gain some much-deserved traction with his music.” – Lyrical Lemonade

“Touting hard-hitting 808s and iridescent ad-libs, Ken’s passionate vocals are the star of the show, coming through with waves of self-reflective depth and power to overcome the adversity he faces.” – Our Generation Music

The Video:

With a fiery flow and co-signs from some of the best in the game, Rot Ken is coming for the Georgia rap throne. Sharing a video for a melodic highlight from his recent Free Me mixtape, Ken mobs with Atlanta’s 21 Lil Harold in “Ginobili.” Created in collaboration with a long line of heavy-hitting producers, including JetsonMade and Neeko Baby of Spaceboy Productions, and Rio Leyva, Nico Baran, and Taz Taylor of Internet Money, “Ginobili” is a showcase for Ken’s freewheeling flexes: “I bеat on the bag, I beat up her back/A studio junkie, I’m still in the lab.” Lil Harold’s halting drawl is the perfect complement to Ken’s fast-talking styles, as the two rappers trade verses over hyperactive pianos and trampoline 808s. In the video, directed by Man Films, both rappers retreat to the outskirts of Atlanta to count their cash and spend quality time with a baddie.

“Ginobili” is the latest in a line of high quality visuals from Ken, most recently following the high-rolling clip for “Foreign.” The two Free Me videos continue the artist’s triumphant , which launched earlier this month with his new video single, “Rollin.” Though Ken has been away for much of 2022, his presence has still been still heavily felt. In May, the 18-year-old artist shared Free Me, a 17-track project that showed his range, and demonstrated his singular ability to cut through immersive production with effervescent flows. The Augusta native’s project featured underground hits like “Baby Choppa” (1.6 million Spotify streams), “Heartbreak Kid” (1.6 million Spotify streams), and “Beautiful,” a collaboration with SoFaygo that racked up over 3.2 million Spotify streams. With additional appearances from Kalan.FrFr and Hunxho, Free Me is available everywhere now.

Signed to Internet Money Records, in partnership with JetsonMade’s Spaceboy Productions, look for Ken to keep annihilating state-of-the-art production for many years to come. Stay tuned to watch the young rapper’s rise.

Watch “Ginobili” ft. 21 Lil Harold: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwBdIb3fFUc

Buy/Stream Free Me: https://rotken.lnk.to/freeme

Please contact Michelle or Kevin for more info.

Kenny Muney Works Smarter and Harder on “No Days Off”

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8.23.2022

Video: Kenny Muney – “No Days Off“

The Paper Route Empire Artist Honors His Mentor Young Dolph and His Idol Kobe Bryant in New Video from Time is Muney; Stay Tuned for Time Is Muney (Deluxe), Coming Soon

Critical Praise:

“5 under-the-radar rappers from Memphis you should know about…Kenny Muney stands as the city’s rap emissary.” – The FADER

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

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

The Video:

A staple of the Paper Route Empire family and the Memphis scene, Kenny Muney carries a chip on his shoulder with the confidence to outwork any impetuous opp that aims to knock it off. Taking inspiration from late heroes of the hustle like Kobe Bryant and his mentor, Young Dolph, Kenny shares his new video for “No Days Off,” the opening song from his recent project Time Is Muney, and will appear on Time Is Muney (Deluxe), coming soon via Paper Route Empire.

Directed by 35Miles, the “No Days Off” video opens with a pair of quotes from his aforementioned role models, both speaking to the work ethic it takes to achieve greatness. As the track kicks off with its dark, striking piano keys, Kenny gets right to work with a barrage of bossed up bars. The video could serve as Kenny’s resume, as he’s shown breaking down boxes in a high-vis vest, trimming up product in a grow house, and working remotely as a salesman in the hand-to-hand department. Just like Dolph’s influence is embodied in Kenny’s music, Kobe’s is embodied in the video with Kenny adorning a bald cap and Lakers jersey to deliver his Mamba-esque flex: “100 late nights in the trap, they done paid off/Balling on these n****s like my head got shaved off.”

Released in February, Time Is Muney is a project suited for headphones–the better to be mesmerized by Kenny’s hypnotic flows. The tape is home to recent singles like “Backend Freestyle,” a flex heavy track that allowed Muney to reintroduce himself to fans, both new and old, and “Worthless,” which received a tequila-fueled music video. Time Is Muney features guest appearances from Kenny’s PRE associates Big Moochie Grape and Key Glock, and a guest spot from Dreezy on the romantic “Nobody.” Time Is Muney is available everywhere.

In the run up to Time Is Muney, the Paper Route Empire signee kept himself busy by releasing multiple singles, including “Lowkey,” “For Kenny,” “Long Time Coming,” and “Poppin It.” In July 2021, Paper Route Empire released their first ever compilation mixtape, PAPER ROUTE iLLUMINATi, which heavily featured Young Dolph, Key Glock, and Kenny Muney among other label members. To kick off 2022, Kenny memorialized Dolph with “Role Model,” a touching tribute to Dolph which racked up over 1.7 million views on YouTube in its first two weeks, and appears on Time Is Muney, as well as the recent Paper Route Empire Presents: Long Live Dolph mixtape.

With Time Is Muney, Kenny Muney showed that he has the talent and determination to succeed in the Empire-building business. Stay tuned for more from Kenny Muney and Paper Route Empire, including Time Is Muney (Deluxe).

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

Please contact Michelle or Destiny for more info.

Background:

A native of South Memphis, Kenny Muney grew up idolizing rappers like Lil Wayne, Gucci Mane, and Boosie. He started rapping at age 15, developing his aggressive aesthetic and honing his deeply rhythmic flow. Kenny got his first brush with fame when he released “YTN Freestyle,” which racked up over 2.5 million YouTube views, made him a neighborhood hero, and earned airplay on local radio. He made noise in 2019 with Muney Talk, his first mixtape for PRE. In 2020, Kenny Muney connected with his mentor Young Dolph for “No Regrets,” a highlight track from Dolph’s Rich Slave (Deluxe) album. “I’m never satisfied,” says Kenny Muney. “It’s a gift and a curse. I’m always looking for the next step.”

Dro Kenji Reveals Tracklist For 8/26 ‘ANYWHERE BUT HERE’ Project

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8.23.2022

Dro Kenji Shares Tracklist For New Project ANYWHERE BUT HERE

Featuring Appearances from NoCap, Midwxst, Mike Dimes and More

ANYWHERE BUT HERE Arrives on August 26th via Internet Money Records/MiraTouch/10K Projects

Featuring Appearances from Mike Dimes, Midwxst, DC The Don, & More, The Internet Money & MiraTouch Rising Star Puts His Woes on Wax Over 13 Tracks On His Second Full-Length of 2022

Critical Praise:

“His future is bright” – XXL

“Once he selects a beat, the melodies and lyrics flood over him like an epiphany. The result is raw and heart-sinking music, meant to be a guiding light to fans.” – Audiomack

The Announcement:

Dro Kenji is a restless creative with an bottomless bag of full-bodied melodies. Today, the 20-year-old artist shares the tracklist for ANYWHERE BUT HERE, his next project. When presented with cinematic instrumentals from Internet Money producers like Census and his MiraTouch label head Nick Mira, Kenji rises to the occasion, spinning lovelorn relationship dramas and diabolical flexes through his full-bodied tenor. ANYWHERE BUT HERE pairs Kenji with some of the most exciting risers in rap, including Mike Dimes, Ka$hdami, and NoCap, as he welcomes them into his immersive sonic world. Featuring additional appearances from DC The Don and Midwxst, ANYWHERE BUT HERE arrives on August 26th via Internet Money Records/MiraTouch/10K Projects.

The upcoming project is home to recent singles like “THEY DON’T KNOW,” a tuneful project highlight released earlier this summer, and “SO WHAT,” a high-octane collab with DC The Don. The ever-busy emcee releases his new project in the wake of LOST IN HERE, an accomplished EP that provides the ideal transition to ANYWHERE BUT HERE from WITH OR WITHOUT YOU, Kenji’s first full-length of the year. Released in January, WITH OR WITHOUT YOU hosts buzzing tracks like “VANISH“ and “FINDERS KEEPERS” ft. Scorey.

Just 20-years-old, Dro Kenji has amassed a sizable discography. Determined to hustle his way to new heights, the young rapper is improving with every release. The South Carolina native is following up a breakout 2021, during which he released two albums and the hit single “KILL CUPID” ft. $NOT (20+ million Spotify streams). He was a standout performer at this year’s SXSW, performing at multiple showcases including Rolling Loud x RapTV‘s extravaganza at Stubb’s, and catching up with Variance Magazine. Recently, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow revealed that Kenji’s takes up a sizable portion of his pre-game playlist.

Sit back and stay tuned as Dro Kenji continues his ascent to the highest echelons of the rap game.

Pre-order/pre-save ANYWHERE BUT HERE: http://drokenji.lnk.to/ABH

ANYWHERE BUT HERE Tracklist:

OH WOW
THEY DON’T KNOW
SO WHAT ft. DC The Don
STEP BACK ft. Mike Dimes
FEELS LIKE A DREAM
SHALLOW
MONSTER ft. NoCap
CIGAR
ARCADE
HOW YOU FEEL
KILL EM FOR ME ft. Ka$hdami
ALONE ft. Midwxst
DROWN

Please contact Michelle or Kevin for more info.

The Background:

View his full bio at audibletreats.com/dro-kenji

BX Riser Kenzo Balla Stays Calm Under Pressure In “Don’t Panic” Video Single

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8.19.2022

Video: Kenzo Balla – “Don’t Panic” ft. Cito Blick & Pdot Sav

10K Projects Signee Kenzo Balla Leads a Snarling Squad of Bronx Upstarts in a Defiant New Video Single

Critical Praise

“Kenzo Balla’s commanding voice makes the new [“Let Me Know”] single an immediate standout.” – Audiomack

The Video:

Building a following in the Bronx with bruising bars, Kenzo Balla is stepping into the game with sky high ambitions and a pen to match. Keeping calm in a crisis as he recruits two more borough favorites, Kenzo shares the video for “Don’t Panic.” The young rapper forms a treacherous trio with Cito Blick and Pdot Sav, as each rhymer takes turns annihilating an ominous, violin-laden drill instrumental. “Don’t Panic” reverberates with thrilling group energy, as the three emcees can’t help but shout their compadres’ lyrics alongside them for a visceral gang vocal effect. In the video, the three emcees hop on the subway from their home borough to Manhattan, where they squad up with their homies and do their dance between trips to the studio.

A rising name in one of the nation’s busiest rap scenes, Kenzo Balla made his mark on the scene with his relentless rhymes and high-energy vocals. Known for collaborating with fellow Bronx heavyweights like his brother TG Crippy, Kenzo kicked off his career with a frenzy of fiery videos, including local hits like “5th To Sev” ft. TG Crippy & Pdot Sav (1.7 million video views), “OOTAZ,” and the “Love Nwantiti”-remixing “Let Me Know” (1.6 million views). Most recently, the former AAU baller tore up the streets with “Dead Gzz,” a vicious, uptempo missive that racked up over 800k video views since its release in June.

Now signed to 10K Projects, Kenzo Balla is ready to emerge from his perch in the Bronx and blitz the rap game. Sit back and watch his rise.

Watch “Don’t Panic” ft. Cito Block & Pdot Sav: https://youtu.be/eAKju7ALGPk

Buy/Stream “Don’t Panic” ft. Cito Block & Pdot Sav: https://kenzoballa.lnk.to/dontpanic

Please contact Michelle for more info.

The Background:

Kenzo Balla evokes both the ecstasy and the peril of New York street rap. The Bronx artist serves up chilly bars over hammering drill beats for stylish, yet raw anthems that are drawing the attention of the world by the day. Teaming with frequent collaborators TG Crippy (his brother) and Jay Da Chaser, he blends those elements on tracks like “OOTAZ,” which drips with adrenaline and confrontation. While the track and others like it evoke unsettling force, they’ve also become the soundtrack of functions across the East Coast, and Kenzo wouldn’t have it any other way. Growing up in the BX, everyone knew each other and attended the same parties, but as he became a teenager, the drama escalated. Kenzo realized he’d have to change his lifestyle to survive. He’d spent much of his early years freestyling with friends, so he decided to record his first songs in 2018. After catching attention with melodic tracks like “Backends,” each new release earned more streams than the last. In September 2021, he unloaded “5th to the Sev,” an anthem for his neighborhood that garnered 1 million YouTube views. By 2022, he’d signed a deal with 10K Projects, alongside Crippy. With a growing fan base and an evolving sound in the works for a new project, Kenzo recognizes the potential of the moment he’s having now. On a grander level, he wants to rep the neighborhood that raised him. “I’m making music for me, my brother, my block, for the Bronx, and the whole city,” he says. “The Bronx is just me”.

PRE’s Bigg Unccc Sends a Message With Haunting “Free Roccout” Video

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Video: Bigg Unccc – “Free Roccout“

The Paper Route Empire Spitter Celebrates His Birthday With a Spookily Triumphant New Banger

The Video:

Surging out of South Memphis with a conversational flow, Bigg Unccc has the goods to be Paper Route Empire’s next star. Rhyming in triplets over a haunting fanfare, Unccc shares “Free Roccout,” his new video single. An impassioned plea to free his close friend, “Free Roccout” kicks off with brass that wouldn’t sound out of place in a classic western, before the horns slow down to a lurching, Memphis-friendly tempo. The song is a showcase of Unccc’s tumbling flow, as he stacks flexes and demeans his opps with an easygoing drawl: “Slammin’ your head like Shawn Kemp/I’m a big shark in the water, lil boy you a shrimp.” In the video, released on his birthday, Unccc rocks Gallery Dept. as he stalks his home neighborhood under street lights.

Bigg Unccc is a standout artist on Paper Route Empire’s talented roster of Memphis risers. He first earned mainstream attention from his appearances on 2021’s PAPER ROUTE iLLUMINATi compilation mixtape, including “Beat It,” in which Unccc goes toe-to-toe with Young Dolph, and “Dead Body,” a collaboration with Dolph and PaperRoute Woo. Earlier this year, Unccc paid tribute to his mentor Dolph with his single “Letter to Flippa.”

With South Memphis on his back and a chip on his shoulder, look for Bigg Unccc’s profile to rise as he drops more music.

Watch “Free Roccout”: https://youtu.be/flyYq_gb5EU

Buy/Stream “Free Roccout”: https://music.empi.re/freeroccout

Stream “Letter To Flippa”: https://music.empi.re/flippa

Bigg Unccc / Photo Credit: @IThinkEthan

Please contact Michelle or Kerry for more info.

LUCKI Shares Cole Bennett-Directed Video for “COINCIDENCE”

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Video: LUCKI – “COINCIDENCE” (Directed by Cole Bennett)

The Chicago-Born Underground Hero Takes a Trip Across the Atlantic in the Video Single From His Upcoming Flawless Like Me Project

Critical Praise:

“Lucki Can Tell Nothing But His Truth…Lucki is shameless about his pain. Whether the 22-year-old Chicagoan—born Lucki Camel Jr.—is rapping about his bouts with depression and anxiety, his role in sabotaging his romantic relationships, or his prescription drug addiction, he refuses to hide his flaws. His candor about his life lows has made him a relatable antihero to a loyal cult following of fans who regularly take to social media with comments like, ‘Lucki changed my life’ or ‘Lucki gets me’ whenever he releases new music or opens up about his struggles publicly.” – Pitchfork

“Lucki has been applying the truths of this life to his music for the better part of a decade.” – Complex

“Lucki has been building his resume for years, crafting understated, infectious tracks that have shades of fellow Chicagoans like Chief Keef and Supa Bwe, but a swagger and sensibility that is all his own.” – Pigeons & Planes

“Lucki’s music can feel like you’re about to be submerged in a swamp or like you’re about to fall asleep behind the wheel of the Lamborghini from Suicide Squad“ – The FADER

‘On this blessed day, we also get Days B4 III, the new full-length from Lucki, the muttering young cult-rap icon whose self-destructive lyrics have the power to punch you in your soul.” – Stereogum

The Video:

With a passionate fanbase that grows with every release, LUCKI evolved from underground hero to mainstream concern without compromising his style. Continuing a busy year marked with sold out shows, festival performances, and 350 million on-demand streams in 2022 alone, LUCKI shares “COINCIDENCE,” his new video single. “COINCIDENCE” continues the path set by earlier singles like “SUPER URUS” and “Y NOT?,” melding LUCKI’s insular style with the more extroverted production by Flansie and Samsson. Surrounded by airy synthesizers, chirruping keyboards, and hyperactive hi-hats, LUCKI works his mantra-like delivery, instantly immersing listeners into his addled state-of-mind: “I’m in the hood, what’s good?/I miss you what’s up, I’m happy you follow me/I mixed the love with drugs/I can’t get enough, codeine in the artery.”

“COINCIDENCE” marks the latest collaboration between LUCKI and Cole Bennett, two fellow Chicago natives who’ve been working together for years. “COINCIDENCE” transports LUCKI and his impressive collection of backpacks to picturesque London, England. The artist navigates the city’s historic streets in a classic Rolls Royce, the grey skies and LUCKI’s all-black attire providing a perfect backdrop for Bennett’s kinetic animations. The iPhone-shot “COINCIDENCE” arrives shortly after LUCKI and Cole treated fans to “DOUBLE CHECK,” a rarity from the Lyrical Lemonade archives. Originally shot in 2016, the video for the Kenny Beats-produced track provides an enlightening glimpse into the early styles of both LUCKI and Cole, showing the artistic promise of two 20-year-old Chicagoans who would eventually grow into icons in their city and beyond.

“COINCIDENCE” is the latest glimpse at FLAWLESS LIKE ME, LUCKI’s next project. It’s the latest in a string of highlight tracks from the 26-year-old veteran, most notably “SUPER URUS,” which generated over 12 million Spotify streams and 3 million YouTube views to date. Earlier this month, LUCKI connected with Internet Money for “2K In The Soda,” a woozy new banger from their new EP. LUCKI embarked on a fast-selling tour in the spring, and shut it down with performances at festivals like Rolling Loud, Lyrical Lemonade’s Summer Smash, So What!, and Rolling Loud Portugal. The upcoming FLAWLESS LIKE ME follows up WAKE UP LUCKI, the artist’s late-2021 project, a full collaboration with Working On Dying producer F1LTHY.

With his new album on the way and a legion of devoted fans awaiting his every move, it’s only a matter of time before LUCKI takes over the game. Stay tuned for FLAWLESS LIKE ME, coming soon via EMPIRE.

Watch “COINCIDENCE”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzXH0bOSiHI

Buy/Stream “COINCIDENCE”: https://music.empi.re/coincidence

Watch “Double Check”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AL1O1aZejKk

Please contact Michelle or Kevin for more info.

The Background:

Cultivating an ever-growing following since he debuted in the rap game in 2013 at 17, LUCKI has earned glowing praise from both critics and industry figures, including shoutouts from Pharrell and Justin Timberlake. He’s collaborated in the past with the likes of A$AP Rocky, Chance The Rapper, Playboi Carti and many others. The rapper formerly known as Lucki Eck$ feeds his fans with a consistent output of boundary-pushing music that plumbs the depths of his soul.

LUCKI had a breakout year in 2019, during which Lucki collaborated with ChaseTheMoney and Earl Sweatshirt, released acclaimed projects Freewave 3 and Days B4 III, and earned praise from Pitchfork, who raved “Lucki’s music works so well in large part due to his ear for production, plodding hi-hats that make it feel like your brain is stuck in quicksand, and his eerie, doomsday melodies.” 2020 was another banner year for the young artist, featuring the release of his 12-track project Almost There, home to the fan favorite single “Faith.”

The Homies Do It All on ‘It’s A Lot Going On’ Album, Share “Out Here” Video

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The Louisville Rap Crew Introduce Themselves in Slice-Of-Life “Out Here” Video

The Collective Comprised of Ace Pro, Shloob, Quiiso, and 2forwOyNE Show Their Range In a Fun-Loving, 14-Track Effort with Appearances from Mason Dane, Jace & Marzzz

Critical Praise:

“Presenting a sound that is equal parts energetic and smooth, the group is a do-it-all creative force, creating all of their beats, rhymes and music videos in house. Their latest offering ‘Shake’ features sleek, focused rhymes and infectious production, paired with an engaging new visual directed by the group’s own Ace Pro.” – EARMILK

“The Homies have quietly been climbing to the top of the indie music scene, with singles and visuals such as “Home Alone” and “The Come Down”, which they gave fans earlier this summer. Known for their own unique individualism, Honest Living embodies each personality flawlessly from Ace Pro’s creative vision, 2FoWoyne’s distinct production, and Shloob and Quiiso’s melodic flows.” – Broadway World

“The Homies deliver top tier bars showcasing their natural unique talent” – RESPECT Mag

“9 Exciting Acts to Catch at Forecastle This Year…Everything that they do is smooth, with a relaxed creatively that still hits hard. All things considered, their superpower is the diversity of their styles, how each member is different, bringing new energy and ideas into various moments. That’s the thing about a collective done right: it’s never gets boring, because there’s too much talent.” – Louisville City Beat

“Louisville rappers respect the artistry of their peers, love to collaborate with one another, and love to rep the ‘Ville. The next group to pop from the 502 is none other than The Homies. The Homies consist of four individualistic, multi-talented artists: Quiiso, Shloob, Ace Pro, and 2forwOyNE.” – SHEESH Media

The Album + Video:

Creating their own beats, rhymes, and videos in house, The Homies‘ music percolates with a joyful collective energy. Showcasing their mind-meld chemistry and knack for infectious hooks, the Louisville crew shares It’s A Lot Going On, their second studio album. The perfect recipe to cool down the dog days of summer, It’s A Lot Going On compiles 14 brand new tracks into a sleek and boisterous package. All four members of The Homies–Quiiso, Ace Pro, Shloob & 2forwOyNE–contribute vocals to the project, each bringing their own sly turns of phrase and lilting melodies to the equation. The album features production from group members 2forwOyNE and Ace, along with Ricky Boom, 18YEAROLDMAN, Louie Lastic, and others, who provide The Homies with a breezy sonic template perfectly designed to cool down the dog days of summer.

It’s A Lot Going On is versatile, hopping from style to style, but it never loses the casual feel of a hangout with close friends. The four emcees shoot their shot at girls, shoot the sh*t about sports, and have a blast one-upping each other with creative flexes. Ping-ponging from hard-hitting trap on tracks like opener “Out Here” and the funky “Had To,” to effervescent rhythmic anthems like “Goat Mami” and “Trouble,” the album is united by an upbeat, danceable aesthetic that, like their hometown, bridges the gap between the Midwest and the South. With appearances from Marzz, Jace, and Australian artist Mason Dane, who The Homies met on a recent sojourn Down Under, It’s A Lot Going On is available everywhere now.

Along with the project, The Homies share “Out Here,” a new video for the IALGO opening track. “Out Here” starts IALGO on a confrontational note, as 2fo’, Ace, and Quiiso take turns spitting witticisms over a boss battle beat: “I can get ’em all across the country, Nick Saban,” lilts Ace. The video collects clips from The Homies’ recent trip to Australia, where they opened on tour with their Private Garden co-founder Jack Harlow. Directed by Ace Pro himself, the video finds The Homies as they travel from a streetwear store in Perth to a metro in Melbourne to the steps of the Sydney Opera House itself. Whether they’re at home in the ‘Ville or jetsetting Down Under, the “Out Here” video proves that The Homies’ infectious energy cannot be contained by international borders.

It’s A Lot Going On arrives after The Homies announced that they’ll be joining Jack Harlow on his “Come Home The Kids Miss You Tour” this fall. Also featuring support from the City Girls, the 26-date tour gives Ace Pro, 2forwOyNE, Shlobb, and Quiiso the chance to show off their performance chops in front of arena-sized audiences. The tour kicks off on September 5th in Cincinnati, just a few miles up the road from The Homies’ hometown. Tickets are available now.

The Homies are ready to follow in the footsteps of their friend Jack Harlow from the Louisville underground to the rap mainstream. Sit back, and watch their rise.

Buy/Stream It’s A Lot Going On: http://thehomies.ffm.to/itsalotgoingon

Watch “Out Here”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpXbVbY8S-8

Buy tix to the “Come Home The Kids Miss You Tour”: https://www.jackharlow.us/tour

It’s A Lot Going On tracklist:
1. Out Here
2. Thirsty
3. Situational
4. Had To
5. Topic
6. Goat Mami
7. Love On The Brain ft. Jace
8. Shake
9. Face It
10. Before You Depart ft. Marzz
11. Yours
12. SMS
13. Trouble ft. Mason Dane
14. Penelope

Please contact Michelle or Destiny for more info.

The Background:

The Homies, comprised of multi-talented individuals with a unique sound and perspective, are a budding Hip-Hop group based out of Louisville, KY. Part of the Private Garden collective, a group of Kentucky creatives co-created by Grammy Nominated artist Jack Harlow, The Homies consists of Quiiso, Shloob, Ace Pro, and 2forwOyNE. The group prides themselves for being a creative force, producing all their music in-house, as well as their creative direction.

Formed in Louisville out of a shared passion for music and creativity, The Homies have earned high-profile co-signs, earning praise from iconic DJs DJ Drama and Don Cannon, and opening on tour for artists like Lil Uzi Vert, Bryson Tiller, and Waka Flocka Flame. The Homies scored a cult hit with “Leaf Wraps,” a Jack Harlow-featuring single that scored over 5 million streams on Spotify, and later appeared on their 2018 debut album Umbrellas. They followed up Umbrellas with last year’s Honest Living, home to the single “White Lies” (3.7 million Spotify streams). With the follow-up to Honest Living on the way, The Homies showed off their live chops at Louisville’s own Forecastle Festival in May, and they recently finished a tour performing several dates across Australia.

OTF Rapper Doodie Lo’s Word is Bond in “ISTG” Video

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Video: Doodie Lo – “I Swear To God“

The OTF Stepper Mobs With A Crowd, Including His Label Boss Lil Durk, in His Brutally Honest New Video Single

The Video:

Hailing from Kankakee, IL, armed with a street-sharpened pen and trap-happy rasp, Doodie Lo has the boss mentality to run the game and the muscle to maintain his top spot. With all his good, bad, and ugly intentions on display, the Only The Family rapper shares his new video single, “I Swear To God.” The track finds Doodie delivering more promises than a campaigning politician. Unlike those politicians, Doodie proves that he plans to keep his word, as he punctuates each pledge with footnotes of street knowledge: “I swear to God, watch that back door/Gotta keep your gun on you, Tell me that you love me, sh*t, I act slow.”

A Jerry Production, the video for “I Swear To God” is an OTF affair through and through. Lil Durk makes an appearance to giddily count cash and turn up with Doodie in hallways, parking garages, streets, and studios. The clip’s rapid transitions match the feverish pace of the track with an alarming urgency, creating a sense that Doodie’s promises aren’t rhetorical, but imminent.

“ISTG” is the latest salvo in a busy year for the OTF artist, following his singles “FACE,” and the Icewear Vezzo-assisted “Melrose,” as the artist looks to make his mark with his street anthems. Last year, Doodie Lo made an impact with Big Doodie Lo, the artist’s debut full-length project. The mixtape is home to “Me & Doodie Lo,” an energetic collab between King Von and Doodie that originally appeared on OTF’s Loyal Bros compilation (and racked up over 13 million YouTube views), in which the legendary O-Block native gives Mr. Kankakee an enthusiastic co-sign. Over the past year, Doodie Lo has considerably grown his profile, gaining tens of thousands of YouTube subscribers and Spotify Monthly Listeners, and collaborating with heavy hitters like Moneybagg Yo, Pooh Shiesty, BIG30, and more. Doodie Lo is currently on tour with Lil Durk on “The 7220 Deluxe Tour,” performing in a supporting role along with Nardo Wick.

With the full support of Lil Durk and a strong debut mixtape under his belt, Doodie Lo looks to establish himself as the next midwest street rapper to blow. Given all that he’s already overcome, it would not be wise to bet against him.

Watch “I Swear To God”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejgzsYX11QA

Stream “I Swear To God”: https://music.empi.re/istg

Please contact Michelle or T’Keyah if interested in seeing Doodie Lo on “The 7220 Deluxe Tour”

The Background:

OTF 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 Booka600, Memo600, 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 three label compilation mixtapes, including the two volumes of Only The Family Involved in 2018 and Family Over Everything in 2019. Ready to make a statement after a 2020 marked by success and tragedy in equal measure, Only The Family is currently preparing Loyal Bros, their next compilation tape, coming in February 2021.

Links:

“I Swear To God”: 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

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, and connected with 24kGoldn for the genre-bending “Options.” The collective earned more than 40 RIAA plaques on songs they produced in 2021, including hits by Juice Wrld, Polo G, Lil Tecca, and The Kid Laroi, and found success as lead artists with the GOLD certified “His & Hers,” a sparkling collab with Don Toliver, Gunna, and Lil Uzi Vert, which debuted at #67 on the Billboard Hot 100. Internet Money still racks up millions of streams per week on “Lemonade” ft. Gunna, Don Toliver & NAV, the triple-Platinum, Billboard Top 10 2020 hit from B4 The Storm, Internet Money’s star-studded first full-length.

Armed with a brand new studio in Santa Monica, CA and more beats than one can count, Internet Money is ready to show the world how much they’ve grown. Stay tuned for much more music from Internet Money as they continue to advance Taz Taylor’s industry-conquering ambitions.

Buy/Stream We All We Got EP: https://internetmoney.lnk.to/weallwegot

We All We Got tracklist:
1. 2K IN THA SODA (FEAT. LUCKI)
2. SHE WANT SOME MORE (FEAT. KEN CARSON & LIL TECCA)
3. ON ME (FEAT. DESTROYLONELY)
4. NO HANDOUTZ (FEAT. YEAT)
5. CODEINE COWBOY (FEAT. LIL YACHTY)
6. FALSETTO (FEAT. LIL TECCA)
For more info, please contact:
Audible Treats: Michelle, Kerry or Kevin
10K Projects: Nick

The Background:

Internet Money Background:

Starting as a type-beat factory and growing into a global powerhouse, Taz Taylor and Internet Money have earned 3 Grammy nominations, 58 platinum plaques, 33 gold, and 14 Billboard #1 hits since 2018. The collective is behind some of the biggest rap and R&B hits of the past few years, including Juice WRLD’s “Lucid Dreams” (1.3 billion Spotify streams), Trevor Daniel’s “Falling” (#1 Billboard Mainstream Pop, 37 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 with #17 peak), Lil Tecca’s “Ransom” (700 million Spotify streams, #4 Hot 100), and XXXTentacion’s “Fuck Love” ft. Trippie Redd (the most-played song in SoundCloud history). With 2020’s B4 The Storm album, and its double-platinum single “Lemonade” ft. Gunna, Don Toliver & NAV, Taz Taylor and Internet Money confirmed their status as the music industry’s most powerful hitmaking collective.

Internet Money was born out of necessity, a hybrid company that has filled in the gaps between the rap industry, the producer community, and the online marketplace. Disillusioned with the industry, and the way he saw rap producers being taken advantage of, Taz Taylor formed the collective in 2016 as a way to share the knowledge he’d gained from years spent selling his “type beats” online and navigating the internet’s ever-growing impact on the production landscape.

Four years in, Internet Money has expanded as a collective, including Grammy-nominated producers like Nick Mira and JR Hitmaker, and produced for Drake, Trippie Redd, Juice WRLD, and many more. “When you’re in Internet Money, you get the same opportunities that I do, you’re gonna be working with the same artists that I’m working with, and getting credits with them,” Taylor says. “Instead of working with a bunch of people we don’t know, we just have our own network that’s one big family.” Following their success breaking major artists like Trevor Daniel, and co-producing his multi-platinum hit “Falling,” Taylor and Internet Money partnered with Elliot Grange’s 10K Projects in 2019 to launch their own label.

Taz Taylor Background:

Taz Taylor has never cared about fame or clout. To hear the multi-platinum producer and Internet Money founder tell it, everything he’s done — from turning his online production hustle selling “type beats” into a $500,000 per year business to forming his own label — has been born out of necessity and guided by intuition. “I’ve been so tunnel vision during the last five years to make sure I got to this point,” he says. “It was just like, Let’s keep building.”

Though Taylor has only been in the industry for a few years, his accomplishments in that time have come at a staggering pace, notching, by his estimation, over 500 placements and around 200 gold and platinum plaques between himself and the other producers on his Internet Money team. As their leader, Taylor has quickly become a new sort of rap mogul, one who’s built his steadily growing empire from a deep knowledge of the ways music moves online, and he’s done it all from the humblest of beginnings.

Links:

Internet Money: official site | soundcloud | twitter | instagram | facebook | youtube
Taz Taylor: twitter | instagram

We All We Got EP: https://internetmoney.lnk.to/weallwegot

“2k In Tha Soda” ft. Lucki: https://internetmoney.lnk.to/2kinthasoda

“She Want Some More” ft. Ken Carson & Lil Tecca: https://internetmoney.lnk.to/shewantsomemore

“No Handoutz” ft. Yeat: https://internetmoney.lnk.to/nohandoutz

“Options” ft. 24kGoldn: https://internetmoney.lnk.to/options

“Flossin'” ft. YoungBoy Never Broke Again: https://internetmoney.lnk.to/flossin

“His & Hers” ft. Don Toliver, Gunna & Lil Uzi Vert:
https://internetmoney.lnk.to/hisandhers / https://youtu.be/bth7ViGGpeY

“JETSKI” ft. LIl Mosey & Lil Tecca: https://internetmoney.lnk.to/JETSKI

“Blast Off” ft. Juice WRLD & Trippie Redd: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omGrk9CdjfQ

“Lemonade” (Remix) w/ Anuel AA: https://internetmoney.lnk.to/Lemonade-Remix

“Lemonade” (Remix) w/ Roddy Ricch: https://internetmoney.lnk.to/lemonaderemix

B4 The Storm: https://internetmoney.lnk.to/b4thestorm

“Thrusting” ft. Swae Lee & Future: https://internetmoney.lnk.to/Thrusting

“Lemonade” ft. Don Toliver, NAV & Gunna: https://internetmoney.lnk.to/lemonade

“Somebody” ft. Lil Tecca & A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie: https://internetmoney.lnk.to/somebody

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08.19.2022
Internet Money Gathers the Underground’s Finest for ‘We All We Got’ EP

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Internet Money Gathers the Underground’s Finest for ‘We All We Got’ EP

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8.19.2022

EP: Internet Money –We All We Got

The Taz Taylor-Founded Artist/Producer Collective Shares a Fiery New Six-Pack, With Appearances From Yeat, Lil Tecca, Lil Yachty, Lucki, Ken Carson, and Destroy Lonely

Critical Praise:

“[Internet Money] grew into a music industry powerhouse that helped break stars like Juice WRLD and Lil Tecca, racking up dozens of Billboard hits and platinum plaques in the process.” – Complex

“The group of beatmakers is dominating music-streaming services” – Billboard

“It seems only inevitable that these guys are just going to continue to take the world by storm, one hit at a time.” – MTV

“Even if you aren’t familiar with L.A. production collective Internet Money, you’ve heard their beats. The group’s sounds have powered some of hip-hop’s biggest records in the past couple years, from Rich the Kid’s “Plug Walk” and Juice WRLD’s “Lucid Dreams” to Drake’s “Blue Tint.” The group is helmed by Taz Taylor, a Florida native who — true to his collective’s name — has accumulated a fortune primarily through the internet.” – The FADER

The EP:

Taz Taylor and Internet Money helped define the sound of hip-hop with their pristine audio and chart-topping hits. On their new EP, We All We Got, Internet Money looks to make their mark on the genre’s future. Spanning six tracks, the We All We Got EP shines a spotlight on some of the most exciting rising rappers in the game, including Yeat, Lucki, Ken Carson, and Destroy Lonely, alongside brand new releases with frequent Internet Money collaborators Lil Tecca and Lil Yachty. The new project is home to pre-released singles “2k In Tha Soda” ft. Lucki, which earned a premiere with Zane Lowe last week, “No Handoutz” ft. Yeat, an apocalyptic banger for the ragers, and “She Want Some More,” a spritely and romantic single featuring Ken Carson and Lil Tecca.

Added to the mix are “On Me,” a sinister synth-driven showcase for OPIUM signee Destroy Lonely, “Codeine Cowboy,” which returns Lil Yachty to the hyperactive candy-coated sound of his breakout era, and “Falsetto,” a slice of bubblegum trap featuring Internet Money mainstay Lil Tecca. With production from Taz Taylor, Nick Mira, and Internet Money producers like Cxdy, Census, Rio Leyva, Hologram, and more, We All We Got EP is available everywhere on August 19th via Internet Money Records/10K Projects.

We All We Got EP furthers Internet Money’s mission to become a dominant force in today’s hip-hop scene. The EP, along with the rise of IM-affiliated artists like Dro Kenji, Rotken, and Rich Amiri, continues the momentum that the pioneering artist-producer collective built over half a decade of dominance. Earlier this year, Internet Money scored a Hot 100 hit with “Flossin'” ft. YoungBoy Never Broke Again, and connected with 24kGoldn for the genre-bending “Options.” The collective earned more than 40 RIAA plaques on songs they produced in 2021, including hits by Juice Wrld, Polo G, Lil Tecca, and The Kid Laroi, and found success as lead artists with the GOLD certified “His & Hers,” a sparkling collab with Don Toliver, Gunna, and Lil Uzi Vert, which debuted at #67 on the Billboard Hot 100. Internet Money still racks up millions of streams per week on “Lemonade” ft. Gunna, Don Toliver & NAV, the triple-Platinum, Billboard Top 10 2020 hit from B4 The Storm, Internet Money’s star-studded first full-length.

Armed with a brand new studio in Santa Monica, CA and more beats than one can count, Internet Money is ready to show the world how much they’ve grown. Stay tuned for much more music from Internet Money as they continue to advance Taz Taylor’s industry-conquering ambitions.

Buy/Stream We All We Got EP: https://internetmoney.lnk.to/weallwegot

We All We Got tracklist:

2K IN THA SODA (FEAT. LUCKI)
SHE WANT SOME MORE (FEAT. KEN CARSON & LIL TECCA)
ON ME (FEAT. DESTROYLONELY)
NO HANDOUTZ (FEAT. YEAT)
CODEINE COWBOY (FEAT. LIL YACHTY)
FALSETTO (FEAT. LIL TECCA)

For more info, please contact:
Audible Treats: Michelle, Kerry or Kevin
10K Projects: Nick

The Background:

Internet Money Background:

Starting as a type-beat factory and growing into a global powerhouse, Taz Taylor and Internet Money have earned 3 Grammy nominations, 58 platinum plaques, 33 gold, and 14 Billboard #1 hits since 2018. The collective is behind some of the biggest rap and R&B hits of the past few years, including Juice WRLD’s “Lucid Dreams” (1.3 billion Spotify streams), Trevor Daniel’s “Falling” (#1 Billboard Mainstream Pop, 37 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 with #17 peak), Lil Tecca’s “Ransom” (700 million Spotify streams, #4 Hot 100), and XXXTentacion’s “Fuck Love” ft. Trippie Redd (the most-played song in SoundCloud history). With 2020’s B4 The Storm album, and its double-platinum single “Lemonade” ft. Gunna, Don Toliver & NAV, Taz Taylor and Internet Money confirmed their status as the music industry’s most powerful hitmaking collective.

Internet Money was born out of necessity, a hybrid company that has filled in the gaps between the rap industry, the producer community, and the online marketplace. Disillusioned with the industry, and the way he saw rap producers being taken advantage of, Taz Taylor formed the collective in 2016 as a way to share the knowledge he’d gained from years spent selling his “type beats” online and navigating the internet’s ever-growing impact on the production landscape.

Four years in, Internet Money has expanded as a collective, including Grammy-nominated producers like Nick Mira and JR Hitmaker, and produced for Drake, Trippie Redd, Juice WRLD, and many more. “When you’re in Internet Money, you get the same opportunities that I do, you’re gonna be working with the same artists that I’m working with, and getting credits with them,” Taylor says. “Instead of working with a bunch of people we don’t know, we just have our own network that’s one big family.” Following their success breaking major artists like Trevor Daniel, and co-producing his multi-platinum hit “Falling,” Taylor and Internet Money partnered with Elliot Grange’s 10K Projects in 2019 to launch their own label.

Taz Taylor Background:

Taz Taylor has never cared about fame or clout. To hear the multi-platinum producer and Internet Money founder tell it, everything he’s done — from turning his online production hustle selling “type beats” into a $500,000 per year business to forming his own label — has been born out of necessity and guided by intuition. “I’ve been so tunnel vision during the last five years to make sure I got to this point,” he says. “It was just like, Let’s keep building.”

Though Taylor has only been in the industry for a few years, his accomplishments in that time have come at a staggering pace, notching, by his estimation, over 500 placements and around 200 gold and platinum plaques between himself and the other producers on his Internet Money team. As their leader, Taylor has quickly become a new sort of rap mogul, one who’s built his steadily growing empire from a deep knowledge of the ways music moves online, and he’s done it all from the humblest of beginnings.

Lil Zay Osama & Fredo Bang Star in “Set Up” Video from Trench Baby 3

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LIL ZAY OSAMA SHARES NEW VIDEO FOR “SET UP” FT. FREDO BANG

WATCH HERE

“SET UP” IS A HIGHLIGHT FROM THE CHICAGO NATIVE’S NEW MIXTAPE
TRENCH BABY 3

The Third Installment in the South Sider’s Signature Mixtape Series is Home to “Fck My Cousin, Pt. II” ft. Lil Durk, Plus Buzzing Singles Like “Glah Glah” and “Real Pain”*

Trench Baby 3 is Available Now via Warner Records

Download album art HERE

Critical Praise:

Rising Chicago Rappers You Need to Know – Complex

Song You Need to Know: Lil Zay Osama, ‘Changed Up’ – Rolling Stone

The Mixtape:

August 18, 2022 (Los Angeles, CA) – Lil Zay Osama specializes in street tales that take an unapologetic and unfiltered glimpse of the Chicago streets on which he was raised. Zay shares the DrewFilmedIt-directed video for “Set Up” ft. Fredo Bang. A highlight from his new mixtape Trench Baby 3, “Set Up” features an appearance from Fredo Bang, whose soulful drawl is a perfect complement to Zay Osama’s nimble delivery. The video finds Lil Zay Osama and Fredo Bang executing a set up of their own–Zay convinces his girlfriend to seduce a man at the gas station in a ruse to put him in a vulnerable position for a lick. The “Set Up” video is the latest in a line of quality videos from Lil Zay Osama, including last week’s visceral clip for “Chase ‘Em Down” ft. G Herbo, another Trench Baby 3 highlight.

Trench Baby 3 is home to the recent hit “F*ck My Cousin, Pt. II,” a no-holds-barred collaboration between Lil Zay Osama and Lil Durk that is tearing up the streets in Chicago with over 8 million video views on YouTube, along with previously released singles like “Real Pain,” a moving ballad about the struggle, and “Glah Glah” (3 million views on YouTube), a hustler’s anthem named after Zay Osama’s signature ad-lib. Featuring additional appearances from PGF Nuk and Icewear Vezzo, Trench Baby 3 is available everywhere via Warner Records.

Lil Zay Osama’s visual ambitions extend beyond music videos–the South Sider conceptualized and starred in Trench Baby: The Series. Inspired by the mixtape, the four-part series tells a tale of betrayal, survival, and revenge on the South Side of Chicago. The full Trench Baby series is currently streaming on Zay’s YouTube channel.

Packed with trauma and triumph, Trench Baby 3 reaffirms Lil Zay Osama’s status as one of Chicago’s best. With over 300 million streams under his belt and coverage from the likes of XXL, Pitchfork, The FADER, Complex, Chicago Reader, Lyrical Lemonade and more, the young rapper is only just starting his rise.

Watch “Set Up” ft. Fredo Bang: https://youtu.be/azJv1HvCYaw

Buy/Stream Trench Baby 3: https://lilzayosama.lnk.to/trenchbaby3

Watch “F*ck My Cousin Pt. II” ft. Lil Durk: https://lilzayosama.lnk.to/FuckMyCousinPt2Video

Credit: Trokon George
DOWNLOAD PRESS PHOTO HERE

For more information, please contact:
Michelle McDevitt, Audible Treats
michelle@audibletreats.com

Myles Thornton, Audible Treats
myles@audibletreats.com

Yash Zadeh | Warner Records
Yashar.Zadeh@warnerrecords.com

The Background:

Jay Fizzle & 21 Lil Harold Get Freaky at a Car Wash in a New Video

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Video: Jay Fizzle – “50 Freaky B*tches” ft. 21 Lil Harold

The Paper Route Empire Shares a Raunchy Video For an Old School Memphis-Indebted Track from His New Project DonaFizzo

The Video:

Jay Fizzle has the streets of Memphis buzzing with his triplet flow and full-bodied flexes. Today, Fizzle indulges in his playful side in “50 Freaky B*tches,” a new video that lives up to its provocative song title. Produced by Memphis mainstay Ayoza, “50 Freaky B*tches” combines the analog funk of early Southern rap with the thudding low-end of the current Tennessee sound, creating a beat that sounds like the theme from a spy movie set in a strip club. The Paper Route Empire rapper trades verses with Slaughter Gang emcee 21 Lil Harold, counting up their partners in a manner that evokes an X-rated Sesame Street. In the video, shot by Jordan Spencer, the two Southern upstarts take their sports cars to a car wash staffed by dozens of dime pieces. “50 Freaky B*tches” is a highlight track from DonaFizzo, Fizzle’s new project, and follows the video for “Atmosphere.“

Eager to establish his name far beyond the city that raised him, Fizzle refines his grind on his new mixtape. Fizzle leans into his knack for invention on the tape as he hones his flow into unexpected pockets on each stellar instrumental from heavy-hitters like Bandplay, Ayoza, and Sosa 808. With a style inspired by Young Dolph, Fizzle’s desire to ascend from the gutter can be felt in every track. Featuring appearances from his PRE family, including Key Glock, Big Moochie Grape, Joddy Badass, and SNUPE BANDZ, plus high-powered peers like Big Scarr, Jackboy, and 21 Lil Harold, DonaFizzo is available everywhere now via Paper Route Empire.

DonaFizzo is the latest salvo in a busy year for Jay Fizzle and the rest of PRE. Fizzle kicked off the year with purpose, sharing “LLD,” a heartfelt tribute to his mentor Young Dolph. Adorned with lush harmonies and a star vocal turn from Ricco Barrino, “Long Live Dolph” finds Jay Fizzle baring his soul, the South Memphis native audibly emotional when he relays his gratitude to his mentor for teaching him everything he knows: “The way I talk, the way I walk, the way I act, the way I dress/The way I do my thing up in the booth, I learned it from the best.” With over 1.8 million views on YouTube, “LLD” is the opening track from Paper Route Empire Presents: Long Live Dolph, a compilation album from the independent label, which features appearances from nearly every artist on PRE, including Key Glock, Big Moochie Grape, Kenny Muney and more.

Watch “50 Freaky B*tches” ft. 21 Lil Harold: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1G-nbrFUKa8

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

DonaFizzo tracklist:

Hood Rich
Standin On Top Of Sh*t ft. Key Glock
Nike Check
Dust Town Livin ft. Big Scarr & Big Moochie Grape
Park The Benz
50 Freaky B*tches ft. 21 Lil Harold
Look Like Money ft. Jackboy & Joddy Badass
Choppas Like Choppas
Four Hoes
Murder ft. SNUPE BANDZ
Won’t Cost Sh*t
Nothing Into Something
Cautious
Atmosphere
Last Song

Please contact Michelle or Destiny for more info.

Key Glock Came “From Nothing” to Live this Lifestyle

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Video: Key Glock – “From Nothin g“

The Paper Route Empire Rapper Goes From the Gutter to Catalonia in New Video Single

The Video:

With his tireless drive for getting to the loot and natural talent for flexing his spoils, Key Glock was bound to make it by any means necessary. Returning to celebrate his rags-to-riches story, the Paper Route Empire artist shares his new video single, “From Nothing.” The track’s bouncy instrumental provides a sense of sunny summer relaxation, setting the stage for Glock to recount the mindset that led to a life of luxury: “It’s not a secret, I got it on me/F***ed around, spent like $3 million in bling/I know I’m humble, it’s not what it seems/But f*** everybody, I’m all ‘bout my cream.”

The “From Nothing” video finds Glock at a sunny seaside getaway in Catalonia, Spain, though the clip makes it clear that this isn’t a vacation. As Glock and company live it up inside their hotel suite, Glock goes from oceanside lounging to spitting bars in a makeshift studio with the blink of an eye. This mix of business and pleasure marks an important distinction: anyone can hustle their way from rags-to-riches, but it takes a certain level of dedication to build and maintain.

“From Nothing” follows the recent single, “Diapers,” in the wake of Glock’s Yellow Tape 2 (Deluxe), released in March. The success of Yellow Tape 2 proved beyond all doubt that Key Glock is a standalone star in the truest sense. With the 20-track project, Glock cracked his first solo entrance into the Top 10 on the Billboard 200, racked up over 137 million streams on Spotify alone, and did it all without a major label or a single guest feature. In January, Glock paid tribute to his cousin, mentor, and friend, Young Dolph, with his potent tribute, “Proud,” which earned over 4 million views in its first three days, and received praise from The New York Times, among others. The track was featured on the recent compilation album, Paper Route Empire Presents: Long Live Dolph, where Glock appeared alongside his fellow PRE labelmates, and appears on Yellow Tape 2 (Deluxe).

Stay tuned to see what’s next from Key Glock and Paper Route Empire as the summer rolls on!

Watch “From Nothing”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-BHsMXTcN8

Stream “From Nothing”: https://music.empi.re/fromnothing

Please contact Michelle or Kerry for more info.

Twitch Joins AFROPUNK As Official Livestream Partner for BK 2022

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AFROPUNK BROOKLYN 2022 TO EXCLUSIVELY LIVESTREAM FESTIVAL ON TWITCH

Headlined by Burna Boy and The Roots, AFROPUNK Returns to Commodore Barry Park on September 10th-11th, 2022

Isaiah Rashad, Lucky Daye, Freddie Gibbs, Doechii, Tierra Whack, and Many More To Perform at AFROPUNK’s First Brooklyn Festival Since 2019

Tune Into AFROPUNK’s “HELLLOOO BROOKLYN!!!!” Festival Pre-Show on Twitch Today at 4:30pm PT/7:30pm ET, Exclusively on Twitch

The Announcement:

AFROPUNK is again teaming up with Twitch as the official livestream partner for AFROPUNK Brooklyn 2022. The upcoming Brooklyn festival is AFROPUNK’s first event in its hometown since 2019, and the two-day show will air live exclusively on the AFROPUNK Twitch channel to a worldwide audience. AFROPUNK Brooklyn 2022 happens on September 10th-11th in Commodore Barry Park.

The Twitch broadcast for AFROPUNK Brooklyn will feature performances by artists including The Roots, Burna Boy, and Isaiah Rashad, as well as exclusive interviews and other behind-the-scenes content from the festival grounds. Fans tuning in virtually will be able to interact with artists in real time and participate in AFROPUNK’s discussion panels. In addition to live music, AFROPUNK Brooklyn offers several segments highlighting the unique and distinctive elements that define AFROPUNK including roundups of fashion, hair, beauty and art. Visit https://www.twitch.tv/afropunk to watch the stream, and stay tuned for the full livestream schedule.

FX’s Atlanta will sponsor the exclusive livestream on Twitch, and is presenting a custom “Black Excellence Is” segment that will profile the AFROPUNK community – from artists to in-person attendees to festival staff – on their definition of Black Excellence. Twitch viewers can tune into the series during a custom segment within the AFROPUNK livestreams on Twitch. FX’s Atlanta’s fourth and final season premieres on Thursday, September 15 at 10pm ET/PT on FX and streaming the next day on Hulu.

Beyond the headliners, AFROPUNK Brooklyn brings a group of game-changing artists looking to make a statement at AFROPUNK. Notable big names on the lineup include Lucky Daye, Freddie Gibbs, Tierra Whack, and Earl Sweatshirt, who performs at his first AFROPUNK since reuniting with Tyler, The Creator and Syd at AFROPUNK 2016.

Prior to the festival, AFROPUNK will host two pre-shows on Twitch. Titled “HELLLOOO BROOKLYN!!!!,” the pre-shows will provide an inside look and first impression of what’s in store for AFROPUNK Brooklyn 2022. Hosted by Diana Doowop, Chozan Behn, and Aaron Sanford, and with live music by Chozan Behn and Thunderous Knight, the two “HELLLOOO BROOKLYN!!!!” episodes will offer exclusive announcements, interactive elements, giveaways, and much more. Tune into the first episode tonight (8/18) at 4:30pm PT/7:30pm ET, and once again on 8/25 at the same time, to join AFROPUNK on the road to Brooklyn.

After hosting events in Miami, Atlanta, Minneapolis, Bahia, and Johannesburg in recent years, and an event in Minneapolis this weekend, AFROPUNK feels great to be home. With AFROPUNK 2022, the global brand seeks to remind New York and the wider world why it’s one of the most vital and vibrant cultural events on the calendar.

Viewers interested in watching the AFROPUNK Brooklyn stream can follow https://www.twitch.tv/afropunk for a real time festival experience.

Watch AFROPUNK’s “HELLLOOO BROOKLYN!!!!” on Twitch at 4:30 PT/7:30 ET on AFROPUNK’s Twitch channel

Buy tickets for AFROPUNK Brooklyn: https://afropunk.com/festival/brooklyn/

THE BACKGROUND:

About AFROPUNK:

AFROPUNK IS THE MICROPHONE OF THOUGHT AND A LENS OF PERSPECTIVE

AFROPUNK is an integrated media platform and global music festival platform giving voice to the unwritten, unwelcome and unseen. AFROPUNK is redefining the modern multicultural experience through its mission to unleash freedom of expression and to honor the power of individuality while strengthening our community. AFROPUNK creates an anchor for its growing audience of multicultural youth through its annual music festival and other events (in Brooklyn, Miami, Minneapolis, and Oakland) with past events in Paris, London, Atlanta, and Johannesburg), while continually enhancing engagement and promoting conversation through content, commerce, and community.

AFROPUNK is devoted to creating safe spaces for the expression of Black liberation and a Black Future where we love ourselves and each other without preconception. The AFROPUNK tenets serve as a North Star and remind people to check themselves, ego and each other when we enter the shared spaces.

Links:

official site | instagram | twitter | facebook | youtube

Buy tickets for AFROPUNK Brooklyn: https://afropunk.com/festival/brooklyn/

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Don’t Text Me When You’re Drunk” open verse challenge landed him on the song’s official full version, Zai1k is taking TikTok by storm once again. “Dump It Dummy,” his new collaboration with Tre Oh Fie and 2rare, recently sparked a dance challenge created by @tyyslatt. The sound has racked up over 97K creations and finds creators hitting the upbeat dance with their siblings, significant others, and with their friends in Times Square. Zai1k has been engaging with the sound on his own account, putting his best foot forward to try out the dance moves and giving fans a sneak peek of how he brought Philly and fellow South Florida creators together for the song’s video shoot.
French DJ and producer Petit Biscuit is making waves on TikTok with the serene sounds of his 2015 tune “Night Trouble” (488.8K+ creations). Some creators use “Night Habits” to discuss experiences with relationships, including toxic habits from their previous partners and unexpected strange habits they’ve encountered with new love interests. On the other hand, the sound sparks more lighthearted creations about movie night inspo and daily affirmations for motivation and strength.

Check TikTok’s newsroom for more noteworthy stories: newsroom.tiktok.com

For more info, please contact:
Michelle McDevitt, Annjie Houston, Destiny Riley, T’Keyah Hayes, Audible Treats
Leah Linder, TikTok

The Background:

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Their mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy.

TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Links:

TikTok’s Newsroom: https://newsroom.tiktok.com/en-us

Check out previous editions of TikTok Treats, a weekly newsletter about the most interesting music happenings on TikTok:

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08.17.2022

Teenage Dirtbags and Super Freaks Take Over on TikTok

08.17.2022

Rich Amiri & Desire Get In Their “Feelings” in a New Video

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Rich Amiri & Desire Get In Their “Feelings” in a New Video

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Video: Rich Amiri – “Feelings” ft. Desire

The Boston-Area Teenager Teams with a Louisiana Pluggnb Riser For a Subdued and Smooth Video From His Debut Tape For The Better

Critical Praise:

“For someone who has only been rapping for two years, Rich continues to deliver nothing but perfection track after track.” – Lyrical Lemonade

The Video:

A talented teenager with a lush and velvety voice, Rich Amiri is primed to take over the game. Sharing a new duet with a fellow riser, Amiri turns up in Texas in “Feelings,” his new music video from his For The Better project. Belting over bouncing 808s, Amiri stretches syllables like taffy as he explains the mixed emotions that come from newfound fame–from hangers-on asking for favors to increased attention from the fairer sex. Louisiana rapper Desire tags in for the second verse, his higher register mixing nicely with Amiri’s baritone. Directed by @Siennaburmess, the video for “Feelings” finds both rappers relaxing in a Houston hotel, as the mutating, wavy visual effects reflect the disorienting feeling described in the lyrics.

“Feelings” is the latest missive from the busy, Boston-born 18-year-old. Earlier this month, Amiri shared the video for the chest-thumping, Cxdy & Taz Taylor-produced single “Can’t Die,” and served up a double-dose of rage with the release of singles “ruthless” and “trouble.” In June, the rapper shared For The Better, his debut project. Featuring appearances from SSGKobe, Summrs, and others, the 8-song effort showcased Amiri’s beyond-his-years maturity and sharp songwriting, while Internet Money helped craft a soundscape that suited his inimitable voice.

Since he started uploading songs to his SoundCloud in 2020, Rich Amiri has established himself as a fixture in rap’s burgeoning melodic underground. He first earned recognition with his 2021 song “Never Fail,” which surpassed 2.7 million plays on SoundCloud, and he struck again late last year with his bubbling hit “Walk In.” Most recently, the young artist shared the video for his For The Better highlight “Bounty.”

With the respect of his peers and a fast-growing fanbase, Rich Amiri is on the path to stardom. Stay tuned for much more from the rising rapper in the near future.

Watch “Feelings” ft. Desire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9HpEe0KELM

Please contact Michelle or Kevin for more info.

The Background:

Hypnotic and honeyed, Rich Amiri’s voice is like little else in rap. Having only recently started taking music seriously, his syrupy melodies have already helped him stand out from his peers in plugg&B–a slurry blend of soul and cloud rap that’s been taking over the internet. Amiri’s humble and nonchalant about his gifts but that hasn’t stopped him from becoming one of his scene’s most free-associative songwriters. He switches lanes with grace, as evidenced by some of the highlights from his recent EP Chase. Tracks like “J10” are low-key and sensitive, while “Never Fail” allows him room to rage, showing off his many sides in quick succession. Though the 18-year-old hails from Boston, he’s a child of the internet who’s been uploading bedroom recordings to SoundCloud since 2020. Like many Gen Z stars, Amiri is something of a one-man army. He says even before he made music, he was on TikTok “from sunup to sundown,” meaning he knew exactly how to get “Never Fail” to go viral—and it’s now inching toward 2 million SoundCloud streams. He’s aligned with the proudly independent 10K Projects, but he has no interest in messing with a successful formula. Amiri’s just getting started, but he’s already starting to accomplish his goals, reaching fans and sharing his innermost feelings. And yet, he’s quickly learned not to force anything. He’s made it this far by trusting his gut, after all. “If it’s a good beat, it’ll speak to me,” he says. “Then I make it speak to other people, too. “

Links:

instagram | twitter | tiktok | youtube | spotify

“Feelings” ft. Desire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9HpEe0KELM

“Can’t Die”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_NwWezxmvE

“trouble”: https://richamiri.lnk.to/trouble

“ruthless”: https://richamiri.lnk.to/ruthless

“Bounty”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHPnZWRfdqU

For The Better: https://richamiri.lnk.to/forthebetter

“Jumpin” ft. iayze: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRMuJ_RCmZo

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08.16.2022

AFROPUNK Announces DJ Lineup for AFROPUNK Brooklyn 2022

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AFROPUNK Announces DJ Lineup for AFROPUNK Brooklyn 2022

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AFROPUNK Reveals Lineup of Talented DJs Who’ll Be Spinning at AFROPUNK Brooklyn 2022

Headlined by Burna Boy and The Roots, AFROPUNK Returns to Commodore Barry Park on September 10th-11th, 2022

Isaiah Rashad, Lucky Daye, Freddie Gibbs, Doechii, Tierra Whack, and Many More To Perform at AFROPUNK’s First Brooklyn Festival Since 2019

DJs Including Bonita Applebunt, Brian Henry, and More to Spin Between Sets

The Announcement:

AFROPUNK prepares its highly-anticipated return to Brooklyn in September, promising a vibrant celebration of Black culture in the borough and beyond. Today, the game-changing lifestyle brand announces the DJ lineup for AFROPUNK Brooklyn 2022. Between sets by artists like The Roots, Burna Boy, and more, these DJs will keep the party going, spinning an array of current hits, deep cuts, and classics. Check below for the full list of performing DJs for AFROPUNK Brooklyn, which returns to Commodore Barry Park in Brooklyn on September 10-11, 2022. Tickets on sale now at http://afropunk.com/festival/brooklyn.

The first Brooklyn festival since 2019, AFROPUNK brings a constellation of the most exciting artists in modern music to Commodore Barry Park. The legendary The Roots headlines the first night, celebrating their 30th anniversary as a band with a set that draws from their immaculate catalog. Closing out the festival on the second night is Burna Boy, performing songs from his new album Love, Damini during his first headlining set at a U.S. festival and his first show in New York City since he sold out Madison Square Garden in April. Beyond the headliners brings a group of game-changing names including Isaiah Rashad, Lucky Daye, Freddie Gibbs, Tierra Whack, and Earl Sweatshirt, plus exciting risers like Doechii, Bartees Strange, Adekunle Gold, and SPINALL.

After hosting events in Miami, Atlanta, Bahia, and Johannesburg in recent years, and an event in Minneapolis in June, AFROPUNK feels great to be home. With AFROPUNK 2022, the global brand seeks to remind New York and the wider world why it’s one of the most vital and vibrant cultural events on the calendar. Stay tuned to AFROPUNK on socials and text “AFROPUNK” to (718) 550-6268 to stay in the loop for more announcements.

Buy single-day and full festival tickets for AFROPUNK 2022: https://vor.us/abfb7

Single-Day Ticket Pricing:

Saturday Single Day Ticket ($95+fees)
Sunday Single DayTicket ($110 +fees)
VIP Add-On ($125+fees)

VIP Add-On Includes
Entry to Festival VIP Area (GA Ticket Purchase Required)
Dedicated VIP Entrance to Festival
Main Stage Viewing Area
Shaded VIP lounge with comfortable seating
Dedicated Bar & Food Selection for Purchase

*GA ticket is required for entry

Buy tickets here: https://vor.us/abfb7

Access the AFROPUNK 2022 press application HERE

About The DJs:

About Bonita Applebunt
Bonita Appleblunt is a DJ and Audio Pro, originally from Ohio, currently working and making soundwaves in Chicago. They are the resident DJ for AMFM, where they got their start DJing at AMFM’s monthly music and art showcase The Jazz Series. They have played at numerous locations around Chicago including The Promontory, SOHO House, and The Empty Bottle, among many other spots around the city. They specialize in exploring the lineage and inspiration of modern and underground music genres with their African roots.

About Brian Henry
Brian Henry, formerly known as DJ B-Hen, is revered as one of America’s hottest DJ talents. After honing his musical skills at Scratch DJ Academy, he displayed undeniable showmanship as a standout contestant on VH1’s premier DJ competition show: Master of the Mix. His unique style and relentless hustle have led him to living rooms across America as a resident DJ on ABC’s Good Morning America. Most notably, he has performed for President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama at various intimate events. Brian Henry’s has also curated DJ sets for Beyonce, Cardi B, Pharrell, Coachella Music Festival, Sundance Film Festival, and Harvard Business School.

His cornerstone event: The B-Hen Block Party™ annually draws over 2,500 guests in Los Angeles. The event series welcomes DJs to play music from across the Diaspora and creates a safe space of inclusion for all: there’s no VIP, no guest list and no sections. The 2022 B-Hen Block Party Tour™ travels with event dates in Brooklyn, Chicago, Miami, and Washington DC. His love for curating musical experiences has also led him to international heights performing in Brazil, Italy, Morocco, South Africa and The United Kingdom. While musically illustrating events is his core passion, he also devotes his talent to eradicating breast cancer for women of color. After losing his mother, Tracy, to a vicious 14-month battle with the disease, he honors survivors and those fighting the disease with Beats to Beat Breast Cancer™. The non-profit event series utilizes the power of music to drive awareness and raise funds for breast cancer research, particularly within the African American community. Brian holds a BA in Economics from Morehouse College and resides in Los Angeles.

About Earry Hall
Born on the Southside of Chicago to parents Deborah Johnson and Paul Hall. Earry Hall is a DJ/ Producer deeply influenced by the soulful house movement that raised him as well as gospel, R&B and rap music. As a DJ his goal is to convince strangers that they are family by the end of his performances. This goal inevitably transformed him into a community organizer focused on the mental and physical health benefits of fellowship and community.

About WiFiOG
A jack of all trades, WiFi OG a.k.a. DJ Prince has worked on music videos for the likes of Conway The Machine; as DJ for Skyzoo & Joell Ortiz; as a host of a weekly podcasts (Yahdcast) and vinyl record appreciation nights in NYC; and as MC, Producer, and Engineer on a number of solo and collaborative projects issued via his Mobile Kitchen collective. WIFIOG retains the most essential raw elements of its OG Jamaican-toasting flavors despite years of future-looking fusion and refinement is testament to WiFi’s maestro-minded musicality and dab-dread discipline. With 15+ years of selecting experience, WiFiOG’s main focus is innovation, while maintaining a certain level of taste though his Mobile Kitchen Sound imprint.

About Kittysayword
KITTYSAYWORD IS AN INTERNATIONAL DJ & MUSIC CURATOR. She pulls musical references from her upbringing in New York City, Afro-Caribbean roots and worldly travels. Her strength is in her ability to build community through music, and her specialty is curating a refreshing vibe that traverses across various genres. KITTYSAYWORD is influenced by hip-hop and reggaeton, disco and house, as well as r&b reworks and underground club music. Previous clients include DIOR, Audemar Piguet, NIKE, HBO, Disney, Revlon, American Express, Highsnobiety. KITTYSAYWORD is a flan enthusiast and is currently based between NYC and LA.

About Moresoupplease
Born in Newark, New Jersey, Isaac “Soup” Campbell is a multi-faceted, Brooklyn-based creative with an expansive array of talents. Most notably, he is recognized by his work as a DJ and photographer. Now in his sixth year of DJing, Soup has established himself as a prominent player in the ever- shifting culture of NYC nightlife; with every set, he converts new ears into loyal fans and followers. He stands out in his craft through a well-versed knowledge of what is current as well as what inspires, pulling nostalgia from various genres, including: Hip-Hop, RnB, Soul, Funk, Reggae, Afrobeat, House, and more. Soup is self-driven and set to outwork everyone, but his largest source of inspiration comes from the memory of his late younger brother whom he lost to cancer in 2008. He seeks to honor his brother’s love for music by fulfilling his dream to become a successful DJ.

About Sydney Love
DJ Sydney Love hails from The Bronx, New York & Miami, Florida by way of Lagos, Nigeria. Dubbed the ‘Queen of AfroVibes’ Sydney Love is well known for her Afrobeats and Hip-Hop selections. Her DJ sets fuse both genres together and provide a balanced Afro-Diaspora experience. With Afrobeats on the rise, Sydney was compelled to launch her own cultural platform, ‘NAIRA’. NAIRA Party has grown to be the most popular Afrobeats party series in New York City. Fresh off touring with the ‘Queen of Afrobeats’, Tiwa Savage, on her Water & Garri North American Tour, Sydney Love has had a busy year thus far. From playing major festivals like AfroNation Puerto Rico, Chop Vegas to rocking the massive crowds at Everyday Afrique, EverydayPPL, Lincoln Center and more to be announced! Whenever she’s home in New York City, you can find DJ Sydney Love curating parties at her monthly DJ residency at SNS Bar!”

Bonita Applebunt (L), WiFiOG (R)

Kittysayword (L), Moresoupplease (R)

Clockwise (l to r): Brian Henry, Sydney Love, Earry Hall

THE BACKGROUND:

About AFROPUNK:

AFROPUNK IS THE MICROPHONE OF THOUGHT AND A LENS OF PERSPECTIVE

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official site | instagram | twitter | facebook | youtube

Buy tickets for AFROPUNK Brooklyn: https://afropunk.com/festival/brooklyn/

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08.16.2022

Ron Suno Gets Jersey Sturdy in “ONE NIGHT”

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Ron Suno Gets Jersey Sturdy in “ONE NIGHT”

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8.16.2022

Video: Ron Suno – “ONE NIGHT”

The King of the Bronx Takes a Journey to Jersey in New Video for Standout Track from SUNO MODE

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As he strives to expand his empire beyond the borough that birthed hip-hop, Ron Suno is certainly no stranger to breaking boundaries. When in New Jersey, Ron does as New Jerseyans do with his new video for “ONE NIGHT.” A standout from the recent SUNO MODE project, the track showcases Ron’s genre-bending abilities as he delivers his signature fast-paced flows over a thumping Jersey Club beat injected with elements of Bronx drill.

“‘ONE NIGHT’ spoke to some of the more Jersey sounds that I know are popping off and I wanted to combine that with the Bronx sound,” says Ron Suno. “I want to work with more Jersey and Philly artists because once you hear it, you know that’s where they’re from.”

Shot by Benny Max, the video for “ONE NIGHT” finds Ron and company making the club look like a dub compared to the backyard kickback they’re turning up. With red solo cups, an assortment of bottles, and lawn furniture scattered throughout the scene, the clip evokes the nostalgia of unforgettable memories made at pre-games and after-parties that outshined the main event.

With the BX on his shoulders and the world in his hands, keep an eye on Ron while he’s in SUNO MODE all summer.

Watch “ONE NIGHT”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFQh6wznHeM

Buy/Stream SUNO MODE: https://music.empi.re/sunomode

SUNO MODE Tracklist:

FLED
TONY
LITTY
FALL OFF
SALLY ft. Kyle Rich, Tata, & Jenn Carter
WHAT THEY GON SAY ft. Tay Wunna
SHOES ft. DUSTY LOCANE & Rah Swish
DCH ft. Money Man
BLUNT
ONE NIGHT
BOX
OH LETS DO IT
GYM
WHAT THEY GON SAY (Remix) ft. Rowdy Rebel
GRABBA (Remix) ft. DUSTY LOCANE

Please contact Michelle or Myles for more info.

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instagram | twitter | tiktok | soundcloud | spotify

“ONE NIGHT”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFQh6wznHeM

SUNO MODE: https://music.empi.re/sunomode

“SALLY”: https://youtu.be/RZZzZmwnEHI

“SHOES” ft. DUSTY LOCANCE & Rah Swish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOSKjbYDd2A

Pre-Order SUNO MODE: https://music.empi.re/sunomode

“What They Gon Say (Remix)” ft. Rowdy Rebel: https://music.empi.re/whattheygonsayremix

“GRABBA” (Remix) ft. DUSTY LOCANE: https://youtu.be/s8FKfmnCyY0

Jokes Up: http://music.empi.re/jokesup

“GRABBA”: https://youtu.be/RuF25kaL7-M

“Drill Zoo” ft. Fetty Wap: https://youtu.be/rTcR1PyS6XY

“Ya Mans”: https://youtu.be/0Q2yvBsreTk / https://music.empi.re/yamans

“Winners” ft. Sheff G: https://music.empi.re/winners / https://youtu.be/civ6_eDgSxo

“Bandit”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhyTgUHe68c

Swag Like Mike: apple | spotify

“Spider-Man” ft. Fivio Foreign: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J36B9zyBPGc

“Netflix”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7G6GVPPtHs

“Pinocchio”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1w_lETp9X8

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08.16.2022

Lou Phelps Vibes into the Abyss in “Here We Go” Video

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Lou Phelps Vibes into the Abyss in “Here We Go” Video

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8.12.2022

Video: Lou Phelps – “Here We Go”

The Montreal Maestro Melts into the Music in Video for Self-Produced Single from his Touché EP

Critical Praise:

“His easy confidence helps him find a knocking pace that matches the hard-hitting drums undergirding the production” – Pitchfork

“Meet Lou Phelps, the Montreal Rapper Stepping Into His Own Light” – DJ BOOTH

“The single is hip-hop to its roots, with Phelps’ rapping providing the driving force” – Dancing Astronaut

The Video:

With an unassuming aesthetic and a flow for any occasion, Lou Phelps approaches music with an effortlessness that seems to be second nature. Today, the Montreal-native innovator moves with the music in his new video for “Here We Go,” the lead single from Touché, his recent EP. “Here We Go” marked Lou’s first self-produced release, with the other two songs on the EP featuring production from his older brother, KAYTRANADA.

“I produced it, I arranged it, and I delivered the performance. It’s all me. It feels like I have a baby,” says Lou Phelps.

Like the track itself, the video for “Here We Go” is all Lou. Directed by Igal Perets, the clip opens with its most organic image, with Lou taking a seat on a dimly lit black soundstage. As the track begins, the camera slowly zooms in on Lou rapping the tracks opening bars as he’s circled seductively by a black-clad woman. When the beat begins to build and the visual fades to black, any sense of place and context dissipates. All that’s left is Lou and the music, and as he locks onto the atmospheric complexities of the instrumental with his dextrous flow, the subtle visual grows increasingly abstract, with hypnotic reconstructions of the same simple elements.

Touché is Lou’s first release with Rostrum Records, and is released in conjunction with Stand Up Guy Records, a new imprint founded by KAYTRANADA, of which Lou is partner. The follow-up to 2020’s Extra Extra project, and to “Sound Of Money,” Lou’s recent collaboration with Madlib, Touché EP is a turning point for the young rapper as he looks to expand his empire from his MTL hometown to the rest of the world, Touché is available everywhere via Rostrum Records/Stand Up Guy Records.

Watch “Here We Go”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uA_UFq68vB0

Stream Touché EP: http://Rostrum.lnk.to/ToucheEP

Touché Tracklist:

Touché (prod. by KAYTRANADA)
Greatest (prod. by KAYTRANADA)
Here We Go (prod. by Lou Phelps)

Please contact Michelle or Kevin for more info.

The Background

A fixture in the bustling Montreal underground, Lou Phelps makes music that’s as easy to dance to as it is hard to classify. Lou started making music in 2011 with his older brother Kevin, aka the Polaris Prize-winning producer KAYTRANADA, forming a future-rap group called The Celestics. Using the moniker Louie P, Lou developed a reputation for creating tasteful and danceable electro rap. The artist earned a JUNO Award nomination for his 2017 debut project, 001 Experiments, and in 2018, made waves online with his project 002 / LOVE ME and its highlight track “Come Inside.” Since releasing his EXTRA EXTRA EP in 2020, home to the hit single “Must Be” (4.7+ million Spotify streams) Lou Phelps has been biding his time, waiting for the perfect time to strike with his most creatively fulfilling music yet. Now signed to Rostrum Records, Lou Phelps is ready to let the world know that no one can do it like he can.

Links:

instagram | twitter | youtube | spotify | soundcloud

“Here We Go”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uA_UFq68vB0

Touché EP: http://rostrum.lnk.to/ToucheEP

“Touché”: https://youtu.be/4W0J-68ZIIM

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08.16.2022

Rolling Loud Adds Playboi Carti to New York 2022 Lineup

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Rolling Loud Adds Playboi Carti to New York 2022 Lineup

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8.15.2022

Rolling Loud New York 2022 Adds Playboi Carti to Star-Studded Lineup

Rolling Loud New York Returns to Citi Field in Queens on September 23-25th

Headlined by Nicki Minaj, A$AP Rocky, and Future, the World’s Largest Rap Festival Returns to Hip-Hop’s Home Town For The Third Time

Playboi Carti performs at Rolling Loud New York 2021 (credit: Rolling Loud/@henryhwu)

The Announcement:

Rolling Loud has solidified its reputation as hip-hop’s biggest stage, an event where headlines and reputations are made. Recruiting one of the most exciting performers in rap to the Big Apple, Rolling Loud welcomes Playboi Carti to the already-stacked lineup of Rolling Loud New York 2022. The superstar rapper joins headliners Nicki Minaj, A$AP Rocky, and Future on the lineup for New York edition of rap’s biggest festival. The third-ever Rolling Loud to touch down in hip-hop’s birthplace, Rolling Loud New York returns to Citi Field in Queens on September 23-25th. GA and VIP tickets are available for sale at rollingloud.com/nytix.

Beyond the headliners lies an all-star lineup of notable names. Fans at Rolling Loud New York can see established superstars like Lil Baby, Lil Uzi Vert, 21 Savage, and Moneybagg Yo, Five Borough favorites like A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Lil Tecca and Fivio Foreign, leading ladies like BIA, Bktherula, DreamDoll, Kali, Lakeyah, and more, respected veterans like Pusha T, Busta Rhymes, and Fat Joe, and a host of rising rappers from NY and beyond.

Rolling Loud New York continues a banner year for the world’s largest rap festival, highlighted by July’s Rolling Loud Miami, which brought headliners Kid Cudi, Future, and Kendrick Lamar, plus hundreds of rap’s biggest names to Hard Rock Stadium. Beyond Miami, this has been a year of international expansion for Rolling Loud. In September, Rolling Loud hosts the first-ever Rolling Loud Toronto, featuring an international array of A-listers including headliners Future, WizKid, and Dave. Rolling Loud hosted its first two European festivals this summer, with Rolling Loud Portugal and Rolling Loud x WOO HAH! Fest in the Netherlands, and plans to expand to Thailand next year.

Led by founders Matt Zingler and Tariq Cherif, Rolling Loud is on a mission to continue innovating in the live music space, and become one of the world’s most recognizable brands in the process. Stay tuned for many more announcements, as Rolling Loud continues to lead the vanguard of music experiences in hip-hop and beyond.

Buy tickets for Rolling Loud New York 2022: rollingloud.com/nytix

Buy Rolling Loud Merch: shoprollingloud.com

Critical Praise:

“Rolling Loud has become the biggest hip-hop festival in the country” – Variety

“From niche hip-hop festival to must-play event for some of the biggest stars in music.” – Pollstar

“Until Elon Musk involuntarily envelops society into a physical cloud universe, Rolling Loud will be the closest experience to actually living inside your streaming app.” – Complex

“Rolling Loud is a lifestyle brand. They are more than just the shows. They have built a community with their consumers and are building new channels to maintain continuity” – Forbes

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

Carti shuts it down at Rolling Loud California 2021 (credit: Rolling Loud/@srodriguez92)

The Background:

Links:

website | facebook | twitter | instagram

For more information, head to
https://www.rollingloud.com

Buy tickets for Rolling Loud New York 2022: rollingloud.com/nytix

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Lil Zay Osama Shares Video for Heartfelt “Have You Ever” from Trench Baby 3

8.26.2022

LIL ZAY OSAMA SHARES VIDEO FOR HEARTFELT SONG “HAVE YOU EVER – WATCH HERE

TRENCH BABY 3 OUT NOW – LISTEN HERE

The South Sider’s New Mixtape is Home to Buzzing Single “F*ck My Cousin Pt. 2” ft. Lil Durk, Plus Guest Spots From G Herbo, PGF Nuk, Fredo Bang & More

Trench Baby 3 is Available Now via Warner Records

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DUSTY LOCANE Keeps Foes on Their Toes in “SLIDE,” Announces ‘ROLLIN N CONTROLLIN’ EP

8.26.2022

DUSTY LOCANE Announces ROLLIN N CONTROLLIN EP, Coming 9/2

The Canarsie Capo Links with 3Kizzy to Wild Out on the West Coast in “SLIDE”

The Booming Brooklyn Artist Nods to Nipsey Hussle in New Video Ahead of ROLLIN N CONTROLLIN EP, Which Collects DUSTY’s “ROLLIN,” “ROLANDO,” and “INTRO 2 ME” Series Into One Package

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Rising NJ Rapper Prophet The Artist Finesses with Discretion on “Moving Tact”

8.26.2022

Video: Prophet The Artist – “Moving Tact“

Coming Out of Newark, the Rostrum Records Riser Makes Prudent Maneuvers in New Video Single

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Pi’erre Bourne Announces ‘Good Movie’ Project, Shares Hypnotic Title Track

8.26.2022

PI’ERRE BOURNE RETURNS WITH HYPNOTIC NEW SINGLE “GOOD MOVIE” – LISTEN HERE

THE RAPPER/PRODUCER SHARES THE TITLE TRACK FROM HIS UPCOMING GOOD MOVIE ALBUM, COMING SOON VIA SOSSHOUSE/INTERSCOPE RECORDS

“GOOD MOVIE” HEADLINE WORLD TOUR KICKS OFF NEXT MONTH

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Lil Gnar Unites with His 43B Records Boss Chief Keef for “Almighty Gnar”

8.26.2022

Audio: Lil Gnar – “Almighty Gnar” ft. Chief Keef

Master and Apprentice Join Forces As They Prepare For a 43B Takeover in Their First Collaborative Release Under the New Label

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Dro Kenji Seeks a Sweet Escape on ‘ANYWHERE BUT HERE’ Project

8.26.2022

Dro Kenji Releases ANYWHERE BUT HERE, Out Now via Internet Money/MiraTouch/10K Projects

The 20-Year-Old Artist Connects With Mike Dimes For DotComNirvan-Directed Video for “STEP BACK“

The Internet Money & MiraTouch Rising Star Puts His Woes on Wax Over 13 Tracks On His Second Full-Length of 2022, With Appearances from NoCap, Midwxst, DC The Don, and Ka$hdami

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Rolling Loud Adds Don Toliver to Rolling Loud Toronto

8.25.2022

Rolling Loud Adds Don Toliver to Rolling Loud Toronto Lineup

Headlined by Future, WizKid, and Dave, Rolling Loud Toronto Touches Down in Ontario Place on September 9th-11th, 2022

The World’s Biggest Rap Festival Hosts Its First-Ever Canadian Festival With a Stacked Lineup of International All-Stars

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Big Moochie Grape Swings Back Like a Beyblade on “Spin It Again”

8.25.2022

Video: Big Moochie Grape – “Spin It Again”

The Paper Route Empire Artist Floats His Boat by Sinking Ships in New Video from East Haiti Baby Project

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Ron Suno & Money Man Swag Out in NYC in “DCH” Video

8.25.2022

Video: Ron Suno – “DCH” ft. Money Man

The King Of The Bronx Welcomes His EMPIRE Label Mate to His Home Borough in a Kinetic New SUNO MODE Clip

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Latin Pop, Celebrity Nemeses, and More From TikTok Music

8.24.2022

The South Sider’s New Mixtape is Home to Buzzing Single “Fck My Cousin Pt. 2” ft. Lil Durk, Plus Guest Spots From G Herbo, PGF Nuk, Fredo Bang & More*

PI’ERRE BOURNE RETURNS WITH HYPNOTIC
NEW SINGLE “GOOD MOVIE” – LISTEN HERE

**THE RAPPER/PRODUCER SHARES THE TITLE TRACK FROM HIS UPCOMING GOOD MOVIE ALBUM, COMING SOON VIA SOSSHOUSE/INTERSCOPE RECORDS**