8.20.2021

‘TIKTOK RADIO’ LAUNCHES EXCLUSIVELY ON SIRIUSXM TODAY

A variety of TikTok creators join as channel hosts including Billy (@8illy), Cat Haley (@itscathaley), HINDZ (@hindzsight), Lamar Dawson (@dirrtykingofpop), Taylor Cassidy (@taylorcassidyj), DJ CONST (@erinconstantineofficial), DJ Habibeats (@djhabibeats), and more

Channel celebrates launch week featuring guest hosting sessions from TikTok’s top creators and trending artists such as Alex Warren, Bella Poarch, Dixie D’Amelio, Ed Sheeran, Lil Nas X, Spencer X and more

The Announcement:

NEW YORK, NY August 20, 2021- SiriusXM and TikTok today announced the launch of TikTok Radio (ch. 4), the highly anticipated full-time music channel featuring the trending sounds that are redefining pop culture from TikTok. Presented by TikTok creators, tastemakers, top artists, and DJs, TikTok Radio will be available beginning today, at Noon ET, in vehicles and as a streaming channel on the SXM App, desktop, and all connected devices.

Sonically synched to the TikTok experience, the groundbreaking, full-time SiriusXM music channel will sound like a radio version of the platform’s “For You” feed. A talented and diverse group of TikTok creators including Billy (@8illy), Cat Haley (@itscathaley), HINDZ (@hindzsight), Lamar Dawson (@dirrtykingofpop), and Taylor Cassidy (@taylorcassidyj) will present music and share the stories behind the trends throughout each hour.  Listeners can expect to hear trending songs from music’s next generation of rising stars, viral hits, throwbacks and whatever else the TikTok community is vibing to.

TikTok Radio debuts today with takeovers throughout the week from some of the most followed personalities and artists from the TikTok Community with “Creator Invasion,” which will feature appearances from Alex Warren, Ashnikko, Bella Poarch, Dillon Francis, Dixie D’Amelio, Ed Sheeran, Jack Harlow, Just Stef, JXDN, Lil Nas X, Loren Gray, Nessa Barrett, Normani, Spencer X, Tai Verdes, Walker Hayes and more.

“Our groundbreaking new channel with TikTok is a first-of-its-kind, capturing the pulse of the global music culture, vibrancy and vitality found on the entertaining social platform and recreated as a full-time music channel on live national radio and our streaming platforms,” said Scott Greenstein, President and Chief Content Officer, SiriusXM. “The creators, who are also presenting the music on TikTok Radio, are deeply involved in the channel and will reflect the unique sound and personality of TikTok that is so enmeshed with today’s music culture and community. TikTok creators will be delivering new audio experiences for our listeners as they tap into the latest music trends on TikTok.”

“We’re so excited to launch TikTok Radio on SiriusXM, which opens up artists and creators like this amazing group of hosts to new audiences,” said  Ole Obermann, Global Head of Music, TikTok. “Now SiriusXM subscribers will have a new road to discover the latest trends in music and get a first listen to tomorrow’s musical superstars. The channel captures song-breaking music culture that creates so much joy and entertainment on TikTok through video in an all-audio format.”

Listeners will stay up to date on the moment’s most viral sounds with “The TikTok Radio Trending Ten,” a weekly countdown of the top 10 songs trending in the TikTok community, presented by the channel’s creator hosts.  This show will debut on Fridays at 3 p.m. ET with replays throughout the weekend and will be available anytime on the SXM App.

Direct from TikTok’s ‘For You’ feed, TikTok Radio’s resident DJs, DJ Habibeats (@djhabibeats) and DJ CONST (@erinconstantineofficial) will spin LIVE, simultaneously, on TikTok and TikTok Radio every week. They’ll mix tracks trending across the TikTok universe, with hand-selected songs Fridays and Saturdays starting at 7 p.m. ET with replays throughout the weekend and anytime on the SXM app.

“TikTok started as a place for me to have freedom to express my passions and meet people who were interested in creating a community around it,” says Taylor Cassidy (@taylorcassidyj). “I started in 2019 for fun and it quickly developed into a platform for me to spread joy through motivational videos, teach about Black history and culture, and create impact by uplifting other creators. The app has challenged me over time to be limitless with my creativity and authenticity which has inspired people to make positive change in their own life. One of the things I’m most excited about for being chosen as one the first hosts for TikTok Radio is being able to uplift and encourage more people just as I do on my account. As a creator who makes mainly Black culture content, I’m especially excited to give voices to music artists, trends, and creators who are making a huge difference on the app and beyond. One thing I can assure listeners on TikTok Radio is that I will always bring exactly who I am without boundary.”

“One of my favorite things about TikTok is that, musically, the platform isn’t just focused on one genre or style,” says DJ Habibeats (@djhabibeats). “In the spirit of that, my mix show on SiriusXM is going to be varied and fun – covering different eras and genres while staying true to my roots in hip hop. To be one of the first-ever mix show DJs on TikTok Radio is such an honor. So much new music is breaking on TikTok and putting people on to new music is exactly why I started DJing in the first place.”

The launch of TikTok Radio follows the TikTok Tastemakers Series and TikTok Hits Playlist previously released on Pandora. Read the press release HERE.

TikTok Radio marks another part of the collaboration between TikTok, SiriusXM and Pandora to deliver access to groundbreaking programming, exclusive performances, special events, and some of music’s top and emerging talent to their loyal fans across each of their platforms.

Watch SiriusXM’s announcement on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@siriusxm/video/6998474403512192261

Meet TikTok Radio’s creator hosts here: https://siriusxm.us/SXMTikTok

For all information on TikTok Radio and the channel’s creator hosts visit: https://www.siriusxm.com/tiktokradio

To listen to TikTok Radio please visit: https://siriusxm.us/tiktokradiosxm

Subscribers are able to listen to TikTok Radio (ch. 4) online, on-the-go with the SXM App, and at home on a wide variety of connected devices including smart TVs, devices with Amazon Alexa or the Google Assistant, Apple TV, PlayStation, Roku, Sonos speakers and more. Go to www.siriusxm.com/ways-to-listen to learn more.

Read on TikTok’s Newsroom: https://newsroom.tiktok.com/en-us/tiktok-radio-launches-on-siriusxm-today

For more info, please contact:
Michelle McDevitt, Andrea Higgins, Erin Ryan, Audible Treats
Leah Linder, TikTok

The Background:

About Billy (@8illy) 
At the intersection of creative ingenuity, music curation and digital art is where you will typically find Billy Yue — known to most as 8illy. Billy is a generational talent whose impact holds deep roots in the algorithms and feeds of TikTok and music platforms: namely with his cardboard art short films, vibe-y music videos, and mood playlists that have amassed nearly three-quarter million listeners. His Cantonese-Chinese background earned him a spot on TikTok’s 2021 API Trailblazers list, and there may not be a better word to describe the career that lies in front of 8illy.

About Cat Haley (@itscathaley)
Cat Haley is her name but being allergic to cats is sadly the game. Cat Haley is your typical South Florida surfer girl! She grew up in Lighthouse Point, FL catching waves and living the nautical lifestyle! Sure, she’s a beach bum, but her quick-witted, quirky humor will have you in tears! From an early age she knew she was born to entertain, from winning childhood talent shows impersonating the Crocodile Hunter to playing the reporter for Wannado City in the Sawgrass Mills Mall. She went on to pursue this dream at the University of Florida where she learned the ropes from creating a college radio station, interning with Universal Music Group, ESPN, radio stations and more! She moved to Louisville, KY post college to be on the Ben Davis & Kelly Kelly K Morning Show on 99.7 WDJX. Now you can hear her on Sirius XM! Cat Haley is not afraid to tell embarrassing stories on air, will give you sincere advice, but also will make you pee your pants from laughing! If you’re not laughing from her insane stories, then you probably are rewatching her TikToks with her #WeirdWordsWithCat or dressed as Tiger King. She hopes that she can teach everyone around her to not take life so seriously.

About HINDZ (@hindzsight)
Existing where mindfulness, creativity and art meet, Hindz curates vibes, delivers affirmations and encourages soulful living through TikTok, Youtube and his daily podcast. Come feel the #vibeting, ‘cause In Hindzsight, everyting gon’ be alright.

About Lamar Dawson (@dirrtykingofpop)
Lamar Dawson aka the Dirrty King of Pop, is a pop culture and entertainment news writer, presenter, and producer. He’s written for Billboard, NBC News, Today Show, GQ, and INTO. When he’s not writing or profiling trailblazers in the world of entertainment, he can be found sharing his obsession for music from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s with his over 200,000 followers on TikTok.

About Taylor Cassidy (@taylorcassidyj) 
Taylor Cassidy is best known as a viral TikTok personality dedicated to elevating Black culture, history, and voices. With a fast-grown audience of over 2 million followers, Taylor uses her platform to spread love, positivity, and education. This past September Taylor launched her short-form series Black Girl Magic in which she discusses the latest celebrity and Internet news as it relates to Black culture. To date, her videos have earned 50 million likes, leading Taylor to rank #2 on TikTok’s 2020 Top 100 “Voices of Change: Most Impactful Creators” list. She was recently presented the Creator Honor of the night by Liza Koshy at the 2020 Streamy Awards.

DJ Habibeats (@djhabibeats)
Los Angeles based DJ, producer, party thrower, and TikTok user. Originally from the Bay Area. @djhabibeats on all platforms.

DJ CONST (@erinconstantineofficial)
Erin Constantine (CONST) is a local female DJ in the South Jersey area that has been crushing the nightlife scene for the past seven years. From DJ’ing private parties to packed clubs, CONST’s passion for music, high energy, and extensive industry experience combine to create electrifying performances that exceed audience expectations.  After discovering her ear for music at a young age, she set out to perfect her craft. Her music education background, diverse skill set in live performance, and work ethic are unmatched. CONST is highly driven by her audience and loves to see the crowd having an absolute blast in response to her unique ability to read the room and mix accordingly. She feels truly blessed to be able to share her love of music and sound with the world!

About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Toronto, Berlin, Dubai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

About SiriusXM
Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SIRI) is the leading audio entertainment company in North America, and the premier programmer and platform for subscription and digital advertising-supported audio products. SiriusXM’s platforms collectively reach approximately 150 million listeners, the largest digital audio audience across paid and free tiers in North America, and deliver music, sports, talk, news, comedy, entertainment and podcasts. Pandora, a subsidiary of SiriusXM, is the largest ad-supported audio entertainment streaming service in the U.S. SiriusXM’s subsidiaries Stitcher, Simplecast and AdsWizz make it a leader in podcast hosting, production, distribution, analytics and monetization. The Company’s advertising sales organization, which operates as SXM Media, leverages its scale, cross-platform sales organization and ad tech capabilities to deliver results for audio creators and advertisers. SiriusXM, through Sirius XM Canada Holdings, Inc., also offers satellite radio and audio entertainment in Canada. In addition to its audio entertainment businesses, SiriusXM offers connected vehicle services to automakers. For more about SiriusXM, please go to: www.siriusxm.com.

Source: SiriusXM

SiriusXM Media Contacts:
Angela Burke
angela.burke@siriusxm.com

Carolina Dubon
carolina.dubon@siriusxm.com

TikTok Media Contacts:
Leah Linder
pr@tiktok.com

Erin Ryan
erin@audibletreats.com

Links:

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

8.20.2021

Video: YN Jay – “Mix The Yeahhhhh“

YN Jay Mobs With His Crew in an Intoxicating Video from his Coochie Chronicles Project

Critical Praise:

“”There is Bruce Wayne and Batman. Clark Kent and Superman. And now, YN Jay and the Coochie Man” – Pitchfork

“Flint, Michigan wouldn’t be one of the hottest scenes in rap without ‘Coochie,’ ‘Coochie World,’ ‘Coochie Scout,’ a mixtape titled Coochie Land, and Coochie Man, the floor-humping alter ego of YN Jay.” – Pitchfork

“‘Coochie’ is one of the funniest hip-hop videos of the last five years” – XXL

“The Flint native is one of the more eccentric rappers in Michigan, rapping about coochie, using very distinct ‘hold onnnnnnnnnnnnn’ ad-ibs, and starting off songs by asking the producer: ‘Why you always do that mannnnnnnn?’ I’m honestly not sure what these producers are doing while YN Jay is recording in the booth, but whatever it is, it’s working. The music is always wildly entertaining.” – Complex

“He raps in different voices, draws out words like they’re self-contained riddles. You never know if he’s entirely serious, but that’s the point.” – SPIN

The Video:

YN Jay steadily captivates crowds with his unique brand of Michigan rap flair. Continuing his hot streak, YN Jay shares “Mix The Yeahhhhh,” a new music video. Produced by Southside Rich, “Mix The Yeahhhhh” finds Jay skating atop low-key, percolating production, executing his provocative and charismatic flow with ease. Directed by frequent collaborator DP Visuals, the video features YN Jay flexing with his squad and partying as he delivers his supreme scheme on mixing the ideal beverage. He can also be seen puffing on one of his trademark “Coochie blunts,” referenced in his latest interview for HotNewHipHop’s “How To Roll,” filling the ‘wood to capacity. “Mix The Yeahhhhh” is the latest video from Coochie Chronicles, YN Jay’s recent project, following last week’s clip for “Immaculate.”

Home to recent singles like “Slow Motion” and the earlier “Triple S Remix” ft. Coi Leray, Coochie Chronicles ushers listeners into Jay’s sex-crazed mind, the Beecher, MI native wielding a slip-sliding, start-stopping flow as he unleashes a torrent of punchlines and outrageous boasts. Covered by Pitchfork, The FADER, and more, the project is also home to “Oxyyyyy,” a paean to Jay’s favorite narcotic, the ebullient opening track “Summer Time,” and his signature song “Coochie,” a collaboration with Jay’s close friend Louie Ray that has more than 30 million YouTube views. Featuring an additional appearance from Flint heavy-hitter Rio Da Yung OG, Coochie Chronicles is available everywhere via Alamo Records.

Driven to take rap seriously after his older brother died, YN Jay quickly started to build a reputation as one of the most colorful characters in a hometown Flint scene populated almost exclusively by colorful characters. He started to get mainstream notice with his single “Coochie,” which introduced the world to Jay’s one-track mind and eventually racked up over 26 million YouTube views. Jay is a nearly mythic figure on TikTok, generating millions of video creations on viral hits like “Kakashi,” “Coochie Land,” and “Coochie Scout,” and inspiring TikTok comedian @Nuhchez to splice YN Jay’s voice into Coolio’s “Gangsta’s Paradise” and create one of the platform’s most successful running jokes. YN Jay’s inimitable style earned him co-signs from Drake and Lil Uzi Vert, and last month, he made his festival debut when he performed at Rolling Loud Miami.

With Coochie Chronicles out, and much more music on the way, YN Jay is looking to take his distinct strain of Michigan rap to national prominence. Hold onnnnnn…YN Jay is coming for the throne.

Watch “Mix The Yeahhhhhh”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OV3nlO3oPP4

Buy/Stream Coochie Chronicles: https://smarturl.it/CoochieChronicles

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

The Background:

“It’s scary how easy it is for me to make music,” admits 21-year-old rapper YN Jay. This is true of his 2020 hit “Coochie” and the follow-up album Coochie Land. “It was made in three minutes, easily, and the video did 30 million views. I’ve been writing songs to go a certain way my whole life, but it never worked. Now, I’m not overthinking it, and it’s making me a star.” After over a decade at the mic, the Beecher, Michigan native has given rap fans an alternative to music about violence and drugs.

Amid his rise, Jay got cosigns from Drake and Lil Uzi Vert. While Drizzy and Jay are exploring music, he recorded extensively with Uzi. The same night the two discussed collaborating, Jay stopped everything to drive to Philly. “I pulled up; we did damn near eight songs.” One track, the “coochie”-inspired “HOLD ONNNNN,” promises to release during an exciting 2021. Fresh off of Ninja Warrior—an album featuring Lil Yachty and Sada Baby that he conceptualized and recorded in a single day, YN Jay recently signed a deal with Alamo Records and is focused on showcasing his versatility and staying power. “I’m working on a few albums and letting the world know how big this is. Anybody can be a rapper; I’m trying to catch the culture and update the game.”

Links:

instagram | youtube | tiktok | soundcloud | spotify | apple

“Mix The Yeahhhhh”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OV3nlO3oPP4

“Immaculate”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqL2P8O_qY8

“Slow Motion”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=924C0brNij0

“Triple S” (Remix): https://youtu.be/Mv0oDqSNoCo

“Magic Stick”: https://youtu.be/TBGU0wvfi8M

“72 Hours”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZGr3Nyn9BI

“Summer TIme”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_PJbtcFTB8

Coochie Chronicles: https://smarturl.it/CoochieChronicles

“Oxyyyyy”: https://youtu.be/0Gj1PCw0P-o / https://smarturl.it/Oxyyyyy

“Triple S” (Remix) ft. Coi Leray: http://smarturl.it/TripleSRemix

“Ashtray”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fLvUC71yzs

“The Fawk Up” ft. Louie Ray: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aspGGxC9hzs

“Coochie Language”: http://smarturl.it/coochielanguage

YN Jay & Louie Ray – “The Mafia”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16lkqEtnafM

“Coochie Growl” ft. Rio Da Yung OG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ybs-4yvWEKQ

“Drunk When I Made This” (Prod. by ENRGY): http://smarturl.it/YNJayDWIMT

“Yeessiirrrr”: https://youtu.be/erLZtkJcRL0 / http://ynjay.lnk.to/Yeessiirrrr

“Kakashi”: https://youtu.be/VRi1F94mbRc

Ninja Warrior: https://ynjay.fanlink.to/NinjaWarrior

“Triple S” ft. Louie Ray: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4EQNq8wjZM

“Coochie Scout”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9PyWMtET0w

“Coochie”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSswVXDuXus

8.20.2021

Album: Rod Wave – SoulFly (Deluxe)

The Florida Native Adds 9 Soulful Tracks the Deluxe Version of His Chart-Topping Sophomore Album, Including Collabs with Kodak Black and Lil Durk

Critical Praise:

“”Wave is perhaps the pre-eminent hip-hop emoter of the last couple of years.” – The New York Times

“Nobody sings about their pain like him.” – Pitchfork

“Rod Wave Sings Like an Angel and Raps Like a Demon” – Rolling Stone

“In a year defined by a wave of gloomy, melodic rappers speaking to generational trauma, none have stood out quite like Florida rapper Rod Wave.” – NPR

“His music is raw and wracked and messy. He sounds like he’s got something at stake. And that, combined with his actual musical ability, gives him a presence that most of his peers don’t have.” – Stereogum

The Announcement:

Toggling between soulful melodies and piercing rap flows, Rod Wave has defined himself as an acclaimed storyteller in the rap game. Keeping his momentum going, the St. Petersburg, Florida native shares SoulFly (Deluxe), an expansion to his successful 2021 project. Featuring collabs from Kodak Black and Lil Durk, the deluxe offers nine new tracks that recount the highs and lows of Rod’s journey from the streets to sold out dates and buzzworthy performances. The first single from the release, “Time Heals,” is already shaping up to be a success, garnering 1.3 million YouTube views within 24 hours, charting at #15 on Apple Music’s all-genre songs chart, and reaching #9 on YouTube’s Trending chart. Complete with trilling piano and textured guitar instrumentals, Rod’s latest cuts sing of the growing pains of fame and reflections of his past. SoulFly (Deluxe) is available everywhere via Alamo Records.

Rod’s SoulFly album made a splash on the Billboard 200 chart upon its release in March, generating over 130k sales-equivalent units in its first week and debuting at #1. 14 of the album’s 19 tracks have charted on the Billboard Hot 100, with two songs, “Tombstone” and the Platinum-certified “Street Runner,” peaking in the top 20. His highest-charting single to date, which peaked at #11 on the Hot 100, “Tombstone” is currently charting at #1 on urban radio, marking Rod’s third airplay #1 following 2019’s “Heart On Ice” and 2020’s “Rags2Riches.” Recently certified Gold, SoulFly helped Rod become the RIAA’s most-certified artist of Q1 2021.

Along with his formidable recorded output, Rod Wave is well known as a stellar live performer. Earlier this year, he delivered show-stopping performances for NPR Tiny Desk, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, and Audiomack’s Trap Symphony, and his recent performance at Rolling Loud Miami went viral on YouTube. Later this month, Rod Wave embarks on the “Rod Wave SoulFly Tour, Presented by Rolling Loud,” a 35-date tour that criss-crossed the United States. Nine dates have already sold out, including shows in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, and Boston. Tickets for the “SoulFly Tour” are available now.

Buy/Stream SoulFly (Deluxe): http://smarturl.it/SoulFlyDeluxe

Watch “Time Heals”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGXNOBYVVuM

Buy Tickets for Rod Wave’s “SoulFly Tour”: http://soulflytour.com

SoulFly (Deluxe) tracklist (* denotes new Deluxe track):

1. 2019*
2. Escape*
3. What’s Wrong*
4. Take The Blame*
5. Get Ready ft. Kodak Black*
6. Already Won ft. Lil Durk*
7. Time Heals*
8. Losing My Cool*
9. Ion Wanna Hear It*
10. SoulFly
11. Gone Till November
12. Blame On You
13. Don’t Forget
14. Tombstone
15. All I Got
16. Richer ft. Polo G
17. Street Runner
18. Pillz & Billz
19. How The Game Go
20. Shock da World
21. What’s Love??
22. OMDB
23. Invisible Scar
24. Calling
25. Sneaky Links
26. Believe Me
27. Moving On
28. Changing

Please contact Michelle or T’Keyah for more info.

The Background:

Blessed with a special singing voice, and the knowledge of how best to use it, Florida’s Rod Wave is taking his own path to the top of the game. Coming through with a soulful set of Southern sing-raps, the St. Petersburg native has built a groundswell of regional support and blossomed into a national streaming phenomenon. After releasing 3 projects in a 12 month span – Hunger Games 3, PTSD, and the platinum-certified Ghetto Gospel – Rod first erupted onto the scene with “Heart On Ice.” The single, propelled by a captivating Genius Open Mic performance, a viral TikTok trend, and co-signs from NFL star Saquon Barkley to 21 Savage and everyone in between, was certified 3x-platinum, peaked at #25 on the Bllboard Hot 100 charts and reached #1 at urban radio. Rod’s debut album, Pray 4 Love, debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 charts and was certified platinum less than a year after its release. The album’s breakthrough single, “Rags2Riches,” exploded over the summer with a viral TikTok trend and a remix from Lil Baby, peaking at #12 on the Hot 100. Rod’s sophomore album, SoulFly, surpassed Pray 4 Love by becoming Rod’s first-ever #1 album on the Billboard charts. Lead single “Tombstone” is Rod’s highest charting single to-date, peaking at #11 on the Hot 100.

Links:

official site | instagram | twitter | youtube | spotify

Bio, photos, music, and more available here: www.audibletreats.com/rod-wave

SoulFly (Deluxe): http://smarturl.it/SoulFlyDeluxe

“Time Heals”: https://smarturl.it/rodwavetimeheals

Buy Tickets for Rod Wave’s “SoulFly Tour”: http://soulflytour.com

SoulFly: http://smarturl.it/SoulFlyRodWave

8.19.2021

Watch the Trailer for Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali

The Upcoming Documentary Debuts on Netflix on September 9th

BLOOD BROTHERS: MALCOLM X & MUHAMMAD ALI INFO:

Premiere Date: Sept. 9, 2021
Format: Documentary Feature
Director: Marcus A. Clarke
Producers: Kenya Barris, Jason Perez
Executive Producers: Erynn Sampson, Jonathan Chinn, Simon Chinn, Simon George and Marcus A. Clarke.

This Kenya Barris produced documentary tells the extraordinary story behind the friendship of two of the most iconic figures of the 20th century.

Synopsis:
For three pivotal years, Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X forged a brotherhood that would not only change both men but change the world. Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali tells the extraordinary story behind the friendship —and the ultimate falling out— of two of the most iconic figures of the 20th century. Few people understand the bond these men shared. In this new feature-length documentary from producer Kenya Barris, director Marcus A. Clarke offers a fresh perspective by using insider voices and never-before-seen footage to chart this most complex of friendships, tracing the near simultaneous and symbiotic rise of the charismatic and outspoken Olympic champion who charmed the nation, and the ex-con-turned intellectual revolutionary who railed against oppression. Through interviews with those closest to them — Malcolm X’s daughter Ilyasah Shabazz, Ali’s brother Rahman and daughters Maryum and Hana — and cultural luminaries such as Cornel West and Al Sharpton, the film illuminates their meeting, bonding, and eventual falling out over discord within the leadership of the Nation of Islam. Inspired by the book “Blood Brothers” written by Randy Roberts and Johnny Smith, the film is directed by Marcus A. Clarke (Unsolved Mysteries, Rapture), produced by Kenya Barris and Jason Perez and executive produced by Erynn Sampson, Jonathan Chinn, Simon Chinn, Simon George and Marcus A. Clarke.

We kindly ask that you please link back to https://www.netflix.com/bloodbrothers in your coverage.

#BloodBrothers

Contact:

For press inquiries regarding Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali, please contact Kevin

If interested in viewing a pre-release screener, please email netflix@audibletreats.com

About Netflix:

Netflix is the world’s leading streaming entertainment service with 204 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries and feature films across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.

Links:

Netflix Media Center: https://media.netflix.com/

8.18.2021

TikTok Treats, Week of August 16th

Lizzo & Cardi, bbno$ & Rich Brian, and Underground Artists Like babyxsosa and Juice Armani Power a Big Week for Rap Music on TikTok

The News:

Each week, the TikTok Treats newsletter gives a snapshot of the state of music on TikTok, touching on trending hits, emerging artists, superstar moves, ascendant memes, and much more. This week was a big one for hip-hop on the platform, which saw trends inspired by the new single from TikTok favorites Lizzo & Cardi B, songs by rising rappers like Babyxsosa and Juice Armani, and a 2014 cut from J. Cole. Take a look at how hip-hop, last year’s top genre on TikTok, continues to make a major impact on the platform:

• Lizzo, the self-proclaimed “Queen of TikTok,” had a busy week on the platform, as she celebrated the release of her song “Rumors,” a collab with fellow TikTok favorite Cardi B. After previewing the song on TikTok one week in advance of its official release, the gregarious hitmaker spent the weekend posting up a storm, dueting creators’ body-positive dances to the song, answering frequent questions about the song (to the tune of “Magic Bomb” by Hoang Read), and FaceTiming with her collaborator Cardi. The unquestioned highlight of her week, however, came when she convinced her mom to twerkto the new song. Lizzo’s relentless “Rumors” promotion has made a positive impact on the app and off, inspiring 15k video creations in its first four days, and over 13 million views on its music video.
• In 2019, Canadian rapper bbno$ scored one of the first massive TikTok hits with “Lalala,” generating over 938k video creations on the song, which eventually was certified double Platinum by the RIAA. Now armed with his single “edamame” ft. Rich Brian, bbno$ is crashing For You pages all over the world once again. With over 50k video creations, the song is being fueled by a wave of dance videos from Rich Brian’s native Indonesia, a co-sign from a sleepy Bassett Hound, as well as a series of eye-catching (or eyebrow-catching) TikToks from bb and Rich Brian themselves. bb also teamed up with TikTok-beloved remixer Llusion, who made a heavy, slowed-down “phonk” remix of the song, much to bb’s delight.
• TikTok continues its habit of reviving past hits with “She Knows,” a track from J. Cole’s 2014 album 2014 Forest Hills Drive. The song has inspired over 196.7K+ creations, with an enormous amount of content appearing in recent weeks. The trend, based on the first lines of the chorus “She knows, she knows,” sees TikTok users making a statement and emphasizing that the person it’s directed to knows the truth. While many users joke about their mothers knowing when they’re lying, others speak of manifesting specific color cars to determine their soulmate and trusting their significant other’s instincts while in a relationship.
• A good dance can be done to any song—whether new or old. Schoolboy Q’s 2014 bass-booster “Collard Greens” (41.5K+ creations) and upcoming Baltimore rapper MoneyMarr’s “Mix It” (52.3K+ creations) are making waves in the TikTok community, powered by a viral dance trend that inspires users to show off their footwork by doing a side-step skip across the room. The dance, coined as the “Jojo Shuffle” by TikTok creator @kingjojo.inc, is gaining traction on the app because of how universal and humorous the dance moves are. TikTok users are recreating the dance in bear costumes, during volleyball practice, and even recording their failed attempts at getting it right.
• One of the most welcome new sounds trending on TikTok is the entrancing, bubbly hip-hop of Babyxsosa’s “everywhereigo.” The song started trending on the back of a charming video by @anxcity, in which she grins from ear-to-ear and vibes in her apartment. The unassuming video has generated over 17 million views since its upload on August 1st. With over 192k video creations, the song inspired a trend where users show off their filter-assisted pearly whites. The Richmond, Virginia native and Surf Gang emcee is riding high off her TikTok success–the song reached the top 10 of Spotify’s U.S. Viral 50 and racked up over 9 million streams on Spotify alone.
• The TikTok community has a boundless appetite for discovery, and the latest beneficiary is rising rapper Juice Armani. His smooth, auto-tuned breakout song “Offended” has over 100k combined creations between the official and user-generated content. The song is trending on the back of a new dance, choreographed by TikTok creator @pjhowardiv, and is the basis of a text-on-screen trend that allows creators to speak on their relationship statuses, or share funny, relatable commentary. In some recent creations, users link up with their friends to do the trend over Juice’s melodic vocals, including a pair of athletes who did the dance during football practice.

This month, TikTok is celebrating #ElectronicMusicMonth, honoring the platform’s sizable community of artists, DJs, producers, and fans. Programming from the month includes promoted hashtags (including the #electronicmusic tag), custom playlists from artist guests like Jayda G, Carl Cox, and Nina Kraviz, and new genre playlists for techno and house on TikTok’s music hub. Stay tuned for more electronic music updates throughout the month!

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

For more info, please contact:
Michelle McDevitt, Andrea Higgins, Erin Ryan, Audible Treats
Leah Linder, TikTok

The Background:

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Links:

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Check out previous editions of TikTok Treats, a weekly newsletter about the most interesting music happenings on TikTok:
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This Week on TikTok: Olivia Rodrigo Hits #1 as Memes & Mashups Flourish
New Year, New TikTok Trends: Alicia Keys, Remembering MF DOOM & More
Paul McCartney, Holiday Celebrations, and New Year’s Eve Live on TikTok
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8.18.2021

EP: 03 Greedo – 03 Inna Key

The L.A. Rapper Reminds Fans Why He’s One of the Most Creative Melodists in the Game With a Percolating 3-Song Set

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 EP:

A master of languid melodies and late night vibes, 03 Greedo’s music benefits from the rapper’s endless appetite for invention. The Los Angeles cult hero remains behind bars, but today, he releases 03 Inna Key, a new 3-song set that reminds the rap game of his singular talent. The new EP was released early to JPay, a prison telecom company, a gesture from Greedo that allows incarcerated people to get the first opportunity to hear the new songs.

“Here’s 03 new songs for the fans before we get back to ballin,” says 03 Greedo. “This is the beginning of a campaign that resembles my grind in 2017-18.”

The three tracks on the 03 Inna Key EP provide a solid overview of Greedo’s versatile talents. Produced by Pompano Puff, the lead-off track “Airbnb” is an uptempo anthem that showcases Greedo’s facility with taffy like melody and his supernatural rhythmic pocket, as he “talks a lot a sh*t like a reporter” for the length of the 5-minute track. “Calendar,” produced by theycallmeParker, is a quintessential example of “creep music,” a strain of L.A. rap that Greedo perfected early in his career and revisited on last year’s Ron-RonTheProducer-helmed project Load It Up Vol. 01. The EP’s closing track, “Liar Liar,” is a pointed missive at fake friends and haters that references the titular Jim Carrey film in the hypnotic hook, and points back to 2019’s Netflix & Deal, a movie-mad collection of bangers produced by Kenny Beats.

When 03 Greedo learned he was facing a long sentence in prison, he entered a period of furious creativity, recording thousands of songs to be released during his time inside. Earlier this year, Greedo’s 2018 song “Substance” made waves on TikTok, prompting Wiz Khalifa to hop on the remix. Last year, Greedo shared Load It Up Vol. 01, buzzing singles like the hook-filled “Baccstage“ ft. Shordie Shordie & Wallie The Sensei, the hard-hitting “Drip Keep Going” ft. Key Glock, and especially the Chief Keef-assisted trap anthem “Bands In Da Basement.” In 2019, Greedo released collaborative projects with heavy-hitting producers Mustard, Travis Barker, and Kenny Beats.

Ready to flood the market with more of his massive backlog of music, 03 Greedo will make his presence felt in 2021, even if he remains behind bars. Stay tuned for much more.

Buy/Stream 03 Inna Key EP: http://smarturl.it/03InnaKey

03 Inna Key EP tracklist: 
1. Airbnb
2. Calendar
3. Liar, Liar

Please contact Michelle or Erin for more info.

Links:

twitter | facebook | soundcloud | youtube | instagram

03 Inna Key EP: http://smarturl.it/03InnaKey

“Substance (We Woke Up)” ft. Wiz Khalifa: http://smarturl.it/SubstanceRemix

“Bands In Da Basement” ft. Chief Keef: http://smarturl.it/BandsInDaBasement / https://youtu.be/y0cLzfv95oo

Load It Up Vol. 01 (w/ Ron-Rontheproducer): https://smarturl.it/LoadItUpVolume1

“Drip Keep Going” ft. Key Glock: https://smarturl.it/DripKeepGoing

“Baccstage” ft. Shordie Shordie & Wallie The Sensei: http://smarturl.it/Baccstage

“Home Vlone”: https://smarturl.it/HomeVLone

Netflix & Deal: https://smarturl.it/netflixanddeal

Still Summer In The Projects: http://smarturl.it/SSITP

Project Genius: The Story of 03 Greedo: https://youtu.be/rBRUXenAVKc?t=0

03 Greedo x Mustard – “Trap House” ft. Shoreline Mafia:  https://youtu.be/JlE3BpBMIz4 // http://smarturl.it/TH03Greedo

8.18.2021

Rod Wave Prepares Deluxe Edition of Chart-Topping SoulFly Album, Out 8/20 via Alamo Records

The Rising Superstar Processes His Pain With the New “Time Heals” Video

The St. Petersburg, FL Native Adds 9 New Tracks To His 2021 Album, Including New Collabs with Kodak Black and Lil Durk

 SoulFly Debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 and Placed 14 Songs on the Hot 100 Chart

Critical Praise:

“Wave is perhaps the pre-eminent hip-hop emoter of the last couple of years.” – The New York Times

“Nobody sings about their pain like him.” – Pitchfork

“Rod Wave Sings Like an Angel and Raps Like a Demon” – Rolling Stone

“In a year defined by a wave of gloomy, melodic rappers speaking to generational trauma, none have stood out quite like Florida rapper Rod Wave.” – NPR

“His music is raw and wracked and messy. He sounds like he’s got something at stake. And that, combined with his actual musical ability, gives him a presence that most of his peers don’t have.” – Stereogum

The Announcement:

Delivering emotional rap ballads in his inimitable singing voice, Rod Wave is quickly becoming one of the defining artists of his generation. Preparing an expanded edition of his most successful project to date, Rod announces the imminent arrival of SoulFly( Deluxe). Appending nine new songs to the original album, home to hits like “Tombstone,” “Street Runner,” and “Richer” ft. Polo G, SoulFly (Deluxe) continues Rod’s remarkable journey from the streets of St. Petersburg, Florida to the top of the game. The new songs comment on the difficulties of navigating fame and the impossibility of escaping a traumatic past, featuring vivid stories delivered with Rod’s singular soulfulness. Featuring appearances from Lil Durk and Kodak Black, SoulFly (Deluxe) arrives on August 20th via Alamo Records.

Along with the announcement of SoulFly (Deluxe), Rod shares “Time Heals,” a new video single. Marked by rippling piano and wailing guitars, the new song finds the artist contemplating his place in the world, casually dismissing haters as he seeks time to himself to heal his broken heart. Directed by Yawn Rico, the video gives a peak into Rod’s jet-setting lifestyle, filled with ATVs, temporary tattoos, luxury cars, and a performance at Rolling Loud Festival.

Released in March, SoulFly was Rod Wave’s first album to reach #1 on the Billboard 200, generating over 130k sales-equivalent units in its first week. 14 of the album’s 19 tracks have charted on the Billboard Hot 100, with two songs, “Tombstone” and “Street Runner,” peaking in the top 20. His highest-charting single to date, which peaked at #11 on the Hot 100, “Tombstone” is currently charting at #1 on urban radio, marking Rod’s third airplay #1 following 2019’s “Heart On Ice” and 2020’s “Rags2Riches.” Well on its way to Gold certification, SoulFly helped Rod become the RIAA’s most-certified artist of Q1 2021.

Along with his formidable recorded output, Rod Wave is well known as a stellar live performer. Earlier this year, he delivered show-stopping performances for NPR Tiny Desk, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, and Audiomack’s Trap Symphony, and his recent performance at Rolling Loud Miami went viral on YouTube. Later this month, Rod Wave embarks on the “Rod Wave SoulFly Tour, Presented by Rolling Loud,” a 35-date tour that criss-crossed the United States. Nine dates have already sold out, including shows in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, and Boston. Tickets for the “SoulFly Tour” are available now.

Buy/Stream “Time Heals”: https://smarturl.it/rodwavetimeheals

Watch “Time Heals”: https://youtu.be/KGXNOBYVVuM

Buy Tickets for Rod Wave’s “SoulFly Tour”: http://soulflytour.com

SoulFly (Deluxe) tracklist (* denotes new Deluxe track):

1. 2019*
2. Escape*
3. What’s Wrong*
4. Take The Blame*
5. Get Ready ft. Kodak Black*
6. Already Won ft. Lil Durk*
7. Time Heals*
8. Losing My Cool*
9. Ion Wanna Hear It*
10. SoulFly
11. Gone Till November
12. Blame On You
13. Don’t Forget
14. Tombstone
15. All I Got
16. Richer ft. Polo G
17. Street Runner
18. Pillz & Billz
19. How The Game Go
20. Shock da World
21. What’s Love??
22. OMDB
23. Invisible Scar
24. Calling
25. Sneaky Links
26. Believe Me
27. Moving On
28. Changing

Tour Dates:

Please contact Michelle or T’Keyah for more info.

The Background:

Blessed with a special singing voice, and the knowledge of how best to use it, Florida’s Rod Wave is taking his own path to the top of the game. Coming through with a soulful set of Southern sing-raps, the St. Petersburg native has built a groundswell of regional support and blossomed into a national streaming phenomenon. After releasing 3 projects in a 12 month span – Hunger Games 3, PTSD, and the platinum-certified Ghetto Gospel – Rod first erupted onto the scene with “Heart On Ice.” The single, propelled by a captivating Genius Open Mic performance, a viral TikTok trend, and co-signs from NFL star Saquon Barkley to 21 Savage and everyone in between, was certified 3x-platinum, peaked at #25 on the Bllboard Hot 100 charts and reached #1 at urban radio. Rod’s debut album, Pray 4 Love, debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 charts and was certified platinum less than a year after its release. The album’s breakthrough single, “Rags2Riches,” exploded over the summer with a viral TikTok trend and a remix from Lil Baby, peaking at #12 on the Hot 100. Rod’s sophomore album, SoulFly, surpassed Pray 4 Love by becoming Rod’s first-ever #1 album on the Billboard charts. Lead single “Tombstone” is Rod’s highest charting single to-date, peaking at #11 on the Hot 100.

Links:

official site | instagram | twitter | youtube | spotify

Bio, photos, music, and more available here: www.audibletreats.com/rod-wave

“Time Heals”: https://smarturl.it/rodwavetimeheals

Buy Tickets for Rod Wave’s “SoulFly Tour”: http://soulflytour.com

SoulFly: http://smarturl.it/SoulFlyRodWave

8.18.2021

🌴 Baja Beach Fest 2021 – Sunday Recap 🌴

J Balvin, Becky G, Sech, Rauw Alejandro, Jhay Cortez and Close Out the Rosarito Beach Festival With Its Most Star-Studded Night Yet

(Credit: Baja Beach Fest / @baeth)

(Credit: Baja Beach Fest)

Critical Praise:

“Baja Beach Fest (BBF) presented some of reggaeton and Latin trap’s biggest names, cementing the beachside event as a top-tier celebration of música urbana” – Billboard

Featured article: Baja Beach Fest Founders Aaron Ampudia And Chris Den Uijl Discuss Their Reggaeton Festival’s Cross-Border Business – Pollstar

Best New Festival in North America – USA Today’s 10 Best Reader’s Choice 2019

THE RECAP:

Baja Beach Fest put on an unforgettable weekend of nonstop Latin music and Reggaeton. Sunday found festival-goers in a celebratory mood, as the passionate fans were treated to sets by some of the biggest stars of the genre.

The night closed with a flashy performance from global superstar J Balvin, who played songs from his 2020 hit Colores album, new songs from his upcoming album José, and brought out special guest Nio Garcia. Becky G delivered bangers in both English and Spanish, and Rauw Alejandro proved why he’s one of Latin music’s hottest commodities with his pure-voiced melodies. The fest also welcomed “Relación” and “Otro Trago” hitmaker Sech, powerhouse singer-songwriters Justin Quiles and Jhay Cortez, and Chilean singer Paloma Mami.

This edition of Baja Beach Fest provides a blueprint for festivals in this uncertain time, paving a path forward for fans to enjoy live music in a communal setting. The festival enacted safety protocols to protect guests–fans were required to provide proof of vaccination or a negative test from COVID Clinic–but the fest’s positive vibes inspired fans to protect each other, masking up to make sure the Perreo could go on.

Not content with just one epic weekend of live music, Baja Beach Fest plans to do it all again this coming weekend. Tune in to see encore performances from J Balvin, Ozuna, Karol G, and others, plus more surprises.

Menos hate, mas perreo!

View a full complement of photos and other media from the festival at this Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/4lre8v6cje7psbg/AAAwBc-i5Htnr3wCX269b8mOa?dl=0

If you would like access to additional photos or videos, please contact Michelle, Erin, or Kerry for more info.

J BALVIN:

Global superstar and Latino Gang chieftain J Balvin ended festivities with a colorful late night set (Credit: Baja Beach Fest / @theemmaexperience)

(Credit: Baja Beach Fest / @theemmaexperience)

BECKY G:

The Inglewood-born pop phenom returns to BBF with a vengeance (Credit: Baja Beach Fest / @baeth)

(Credit: Baja Beach Fest / @mirandamcdonald)

RAUW ALEJANDRO:

The superstar Puerto Rican artist wowed the crowd with his post-midnight set (Credit: Baja Beach Fest / @theemmaexperience)

SECH:

The Panamanian artist welcomed special guests–including Jhay Cortez–and performed in a drum off with his older brother (Credit: Baja Beach Fest / @quasarmedia)

(Credit: Baja Beach Fest / @quasarmedia)

JHAY CORTEZ:

The singer-songwriter performed hits like his Bad Bunny collaboration “DÁKITI” to rapturous reception (Credit: Baja Beach Fest / @theemmaexperience)

PALOMA MAMI:

The Chilean songstress performs under pink Pacific skies (Credit: Baja Beach Fest / @baeth)

JUSTIN QUILES:

With deep roots in U.S. and in Latin America, reggaeton hitmaker Justin Quiles represents the kind of cross-cultural exchange that makes BBF unique (Credit: Baja Beach Fest / @mirandamcdonald)

SCENES FROM THE FESTIVAL:

(Credit: Baja Beach Fest)

(Credit: Baja Beach Fest / @theemmaexperience)

(Credit: Baja Beach Fest / @theemmaexperience)

THE FOUNDERS:

Festival founders Aaron Ampudia (left) and Chris Den Uijl (Credit: Baja Beach Fest / @camcreatedit)

THE BACKGROUND:

When Ozuna and Mark B sang “El día está pa’ playa y arena, la vamos a pasar muy bien” in 2016, they very well may have been foreseeing the launch of the Baja Beach Fest two years later. After a remarkable inaugural year,  Baja Beach Fest is back for its sophomore year, celebrating the Latin community, beach vibes, and young Latin trap/reggaeton music. The first and only festival of its kind –– Baja Beach Fest Fest is held on the sand of the oceanfront resort of Rosarito, creating an all-encompassing experience of music and coastal feels. It was imagined into existence by two friends, Chris Den Uijl and Aaron Ampudia, and dedicated to the local community who wanted to bring the world’s most streamed artists together for a weekend of music. The 2021 edition of Baja Beach Fest brings an expansion from one two-day weekend to two three-day weekends, and promises performances from headliners Anuel AA, J Balvin, Ozuna, and Karol G.

LINKS:

Instagram | facebook | twitter

Check out more photos on the BBF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bajabeachfest

8.18.2021

Video:Young Dolph, Jay Fizzle & Paper Route EMPIRE – “Here We Go” ft. Snupe Bandz

The Paper Route EMPIRE CEO Perfects His Flexes With the Help of Two Label Signees in the Latest Video from PAPER ROUTE iLLUMINATi

The Video:

Determined to showcase his home city’s best rising talent, Young Dolph is cultivating a movement in Memphis with his Paper Route EMPIRE label. Recruiting PRE signees Jay Fizzle and Snupe Bandz, Dolph shares “Here We Go,” his latest video. Produced by Memphis’s own Sosa 808, “Here We Go” is a thumping taste of Tennessee trap, leading off with a powerhouse verse from Dolph (“Bury me in a Dolce & Gabbana coffin”), before Fizzle unleashes flex-heavy triplets, and Snupe dances around the beat with a tumbling flow. In the video, Dolph, Snupe, and Fizzle trap out of a Memphis mansion, counting cash in the presence of scantily clad models.

“Here We Go” is the latest video from PAPER ROUTE iLLUMINATi, Paper Route EMPIRE’s first-ever compilation mixtape, following recent clips for Snupe Bandz’s “Remember” and Key Glock & Snupe Bandz’s “Bandaid.” The mixtape represents the culmination of a long and fruitful rise for Young Dolph–the mogul is ready to flex his A&R and CEO muscles, bringing a new crop of talent to the forefront. Along with Key Glock and Snupe Bandz, the tape features standout contributions from street favorites like Big Moochie Grape and Kenny Muney, and new signees like PaperRoute Woo, Big Unccc, and PRE first lady Joddy Badass. The 23-track tape offers the label to showcase its roster in plenty of combinations, and leaves room for big shots like Dolph, Glock, and Moochie to show off on solo songs of their own. Featuring an appearance from Gucci Mane and production from Bandplay, Memphis beatmakers like Tay Keith, DJ Squeeky, and Sosa808, ands trap titans like Drumma Boy and Budda Bless, PAPER ROUTE iLLUMINATi is available to stream everywhere via Paper Route EMPIRE.

PAPER ROUTE iLLUMINATi continues a banner year for the label, following up the release of Dum And Dummer 2, a collaborative album by Young Dolph and Key Glock. Debuting at #8 on the Billboard 200, Dum and Dummer 2 generated nearly 36k sales equivalent units across platforms and scored the fifth-biggest streaming debut on Spotify during its first week of release. Earlier this month, the album received a glowing review from Pitchfork, who awarded the album a 7.5 score and cemented Young Dolph & Key Glock as a “once-in-a-generation” rap duo, akin to 8Ball & MJG or Method Man & Redman, and “one of the most in-sync alliances in the genre today.” Dum & Dummer 2 is the duo’s second Top 10 album, following the original Dum and Dummer, which debuted at #8 in 2019.

PAPER ROUTE iLLUMINATi is available to stream everywhere via Paper Route EMPIRE.

Watch “Here We Go” ft. Young Dolph, Jay Fizzle, & Snupe Bandz:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D58nwIpkjIk

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

PAPER ROUTE iLLUMINATi tracklist:
1. Talking To My Scale by Paper Route EMPIRE & Young Dolph
2. Blu Boyz by Young Dolph, Key Glock & Paper Route EMPIRE (feat. Snupe Bandz)
3. Beat It by Paper Route EMPIRE, Bigg Unccc & Young Dolph
4. I Do This by Paper Route EMPIRE, Key Glock & Gucci Mane
5. Back to Back by Paper Route EMPIRE & Bigg Unccc
6. Remember by Paper Route EMPIRE & Snupe Bandz
7. Mister Glock 2 by Paper Route EMPIRE & Key Glock
8. Bandaid by Paper Route EMPIRE, Key Glock & Snupe Bandz
9. Non Stop by Paper Route EMPIRE & Big Moochie Grape
10. Dance by Young Dolph, Paper Route EMPIRE & Key Glock (feat. Snupe Bandz, Kenny Muney, Joddy Badass, Jay Fizzle & Big Moochie Grape)
11. 333 by Paper Route EMPIRE & Joddy Badass
12. Ashtray by Paper Route EMPIRE, Kenny Muney & Young Dolph
13. Standing Ovation by Paper Route EMPIRE & Big Moochie Grape
14. Big Ol Racks by Paper Route EMPIRE, PaperRoute Woo & Key Glock
15. Dead Body by Paper Route EMPIRE, Young Dolph & Bigg Unccc (feat. PaperRoute Woo)
16. Broccoli & Cheese by Paper Route EMPIRE & Key Glock
17. Trust Nobody by Paper Route EMPIRE, Young Dolph & PaperRoute Woo (feat. Snupe Bandz)
18. Here We Go by Paper Route EMPIRE, Young Dolph & Jay Fizzle (feat. Snupe Bandz)
19. Show Out by Paper Route EMPIRE, Snupe Bandz & Young Dolph
20. Freeze Tag by Paper Route EMPIRE & Key Glock
21. Nothing To Me by Young Dolph, Snupe Bandz & PaperRoute Woo
22. South Memphis Rugrats (Remix) by Paper Route EMPIRE, Young Dolph & Snupe Bandz (feat. PaperRoute Woo)
23. iLLUMINATi BUSINESS by Paper Route EMPIRE & Big Moochie Grape

Please contact Michelle or Erin for more info.

Links:

Young Dolph: twitter | facebook | soundcloud | youtube | instagram | official site | spotify
Key Glock: twitter | soundcloud | instagram | spotify | youtube

Bio, photos, music and more can be found at www.audibletreats.com/young-dolph

“Here We Go” ft. Young Dolph, Jay Fizzle, & Snupe Bandz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D58nwIpkjIk

Snupe Bandz – “Remember”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uljTppWaUGg

Key Glock & Snupe Bandz – “Bandaid”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1q4AchKMtDM&pp=sAQA

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

Key Glock – “Mister Glock 2”: https://youtu.be/UqBv-tayBmQ

Paper Route EMPIRE – “Dance”: https://music.empi.re/dancepaperroute

Young Dolph, Key Glock, Snupe Bandz – “Blu Boyz”: https://music.empi.re/blueboyz

Young Dolph – “Nothing To Me” ft. Snupe Bandz & Paper Route Woo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNy33SqQWyM

Young Dolph & Key Glock – “A Goat & A Dolphin”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFR5MzlvnZ8

Young Dolph – “Hashtag”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1S5n0J6aZrc

Young Dolph & Key Glock – “RAIN RAIN”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mr0l9iZx4no

Young Dolph & Key Glock – Dum and Dummer 2: https://music.empi.re/dumanddummer2

Young Dolph & Key Glock – “Penguins”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOffID-Hp7M

Young Dolph – “Yeeh Yeeh”: https://music.empi.re/yeehyeeh

Young Dolph & Key Glock – “Sleep With The Roaches”: https://music.empi.re/sleepwiththeroaches / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zor0D6s6JOs

Young Dolph & Key Glock – “Aspen”: https://music.empi.re/aspen / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBoRupTiKhQ

Key Glock – “I’m The Type”: https://music.empi.re/imthetype

Young Dolph & Key Glock – “Case Closed”: https://music.empi.re/caseclosed

Young Dolph & Key Glock – “Green Light”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZ8nLbNPV-k

Young Dolph – “Large Amounts”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6YAoOYQkvo

Young Dolph – Rich Slave (Deluxe): https://music.empi.re/richslave_deluxe

Young Dolph & Key Glock – Dum and Dummer: https://empire.lnk.to/dummer

8.17.2021

Watch the Trailer for Dear White People

The Fourth and Final Season Debuts on Netflix on September 22nd

Releasing Globally on Netflix on September 22nd, 2021

Watch trailer HERE
Download photos HERE
Download key art HERE

DEAR WHITE PEOPLE INFO:

Set against the backdrop of senior year at Winchester as well as a not-so-distant, post-pandemic future, Dear White People Vol. 4 finds our characters looking back at the most formative (and theatrical) year of their lives. Both an Afro-futuristic and 90s-inspired musical event, Dear White People Vol. 4 is a can’t-miss, farewell experience with one pitch-perfect promise: sometimes the only way to move forward is to throw it back.

From acclaimed creator Justin Simien, Dear White People stars Logan Browning, Brandon P. Bell, Antoinette Robertson, DeRon Horton, John Patrick Amedori, Ashley Blaine Featherson and Marque Richardson. Simien and executive producer Jaclyn Moore serve as co-showrunners of Dear White People Vol. 4.

We kindly ask that you please link back to www.netflix.com/DearWhitePeople in your coverage.

Contact:

For press inquiries regarding Dear White People, please contact Kerry

If interested in viewing a pre-release screener, please email netflix@audibletreats.com

About Netflix:

Netflix is the world’s leading streaming entertainment service with 204 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries and feature films across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.

Links:

Netflix Media Center: https://media.netflix.com/

8.16.2021

Watch the Trailer for Ada Twist, Scientist

From Higher Ground Productions

Debuting Globally on Netflix September 28th

Releasing Globally on Netflix on September 28th, 2021 

Watch the trailer HERE

ADA TWIST, SCIENTIST INFO:

Based on the best-selling picture book series, Ada Twist, Scientist follows the adventures of eight-year-old Ada Twist, a pint-sized scientist with a giant-sized curiosity, who aspires to discover the truth about absolutely everything. With the help of her two best friends, Rosie Revere and Iggy Peck, Ada unravels and solves mysteries for her friends and family. But solving the mystery is only the beginning, because science isn’t just about learning how and why and what… it’s about putting that knowledge into action to make the world a better place. The animated preschool series is from Chris Nee, Higher Ground and Wonder Worldwide.

Season 1 Sneak Peak:

Episode 3 of Ada Twist, Scientist is exclusively available on Netflix Jr. YouTube now ahead of the September 28 series premiere.

We kindly ask that you please link back to www.netflix.com/adatwistscientist in your coverage.

Contact:

For press inquiries regarding Ada Twist, Scientist, please contact Kerry

If interested in viewing a pre-release screener, please email netflix@audibletreats.com

About Netflix:

Netflix is the world’s leading streaming entertainment service with 204 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries and feature films across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.

Links:

Netflix Media Center: https://media.netflix.com/

8.15.2021

🌴 Baja Beach Fest 2021 – Saturday Recap 🌴

The Rosarito, MX Festival Provides a Communal Celebration of Latin Music While Enacting Strict Protocols to Keep Everyone Safe

(Credit: Baja Beach Fest/@piratexcorp)

Critical Praise:

Best New Festival in North America – USA Today’s 10 Best Reader’s Choice 2019

Featured article: Baja Beach Fest Founders Aaron Ampudia And Chris Den Uijl Discuss Their Reggaeton Festival’s Cross-Border Business – Pollstar

“Only on its second consecutive year, the fest, nestled on the glistening beach of Rosarito, Mexico, has managed to become a player on the global festival scene” – Billboard

THE RECAP:

Baja Beach Fest is more than just a concert, it’s a communal celebration of Latin music and culture. Between each set, festival host DJ Fredy Fresco treats the crowd to Latin hits from through the decades–ranging from 1998’s “Suavemente” to 2004’s “Gasolina” to 2019’s “Te Boté.” The endless parade of Latin hits keeps the crowd energized, but it also gives crucial context to the music of the festival’s performers, situating them in a long and noble tradition of Spanish-language sounds.

Saturday’s acts more than lived up to that standard. Anuel AA brought his smoky-voiced bravado to his first ever BBF performance. Versatile hitmaker Farruko brought down the house with his first ever performance of the electronic crossover smash “PEPAS,” and Puerto Rican reggaetoneros Myke Towers dug into his deep bag of hits, and Miami native up-and-comer Mariah stole the show, performing her hit Karol G collaboration “EL MAKINON.”

This year, the open-air, oceanside Baja Beach Fest was able to proceed due to its rigorous safety protocols. All guests entering the festival were required to show proof of vaccination, or to provide a negative test (taken within 72 hours of the festival’s start) from a COVID Clinic location. While in the festival, guests are required to wear masks, unless actively eating or drinking. The comprehensive safety protocol sets a gold standard, paving a path forward for live music to proceed safely in an uncertain time, and for festival-goers to hear the music they love in a communal setting once again.

Founded by Chris Den Uijl and Aaron Ampudia in 2018, Baja Beach Fest is well on its way to becoming an institution in Rosarito and the music industry at large. Tomorrow, the first weekend of the 2021 fest ends with a bang, promising some of the event’s most notable performers, including headliner J Balvin, “Relación” hitmaker Sech, pop phenom Becky G, rising superstars Rauw Alejandro & Jhay Cortez, plus many more.

View a full complement of photos and other media from the festival at this Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/4lre8v6cje7psbg/AAAwBc-i5Htnr3wCX269b8mOa?dl=0

If you would like access to additional photos or videos, please contact Michelle, Erin, or Kerry for more info.

ANUEL AA:

The megastar reggaetonero performs at BBF for the first time, treating fans to the first live performances of songs from his hit album Emmanuel
(Credit: Baja Beach Fest/@mirandamcdonald)

(Credit: Baja Beach Fest/@baeth)

FARRUKO:

Backed by outstanding musicians, the versatile superstar performs his smash hit “PEPAS” for the first time (Credit: Baja Beach Fest/@piratexcorp)

(Credit: Baja Beach Fest/@mirandamcdonald)

MYKE TOWERS:

Be Lyke Myke: the rising superstar takes flight during his set
(Credit: Baja Beach Fest/M@quasarmedia)

(Credit: Baja Beach Fest/@quasarmedia)

GUAYNAA:

Guaynaa brought some of the rawest reggaeton of the weekend so far
(Credit: Baja Beach Fest/@connortherealgaskey)

MARIAH:

“La Princesa De Miami” brings heat under hazy Rosarito skies
(Credit: Baja Beach Fest/@connortherealgaskey)

GHETTO KIDS:

Mixing urbano, electronic, and alternative, the Mexican trio proudly represented for their home country (Credit: Baja Beach Fest/@quasarmedia)

SCENES FROM THE FESTIVAL:

“United for the future of live music”
(Credit: Baja Beach Fest/@theemmaexperience)

A fully-vaxxed, fully-masked staff prepares for a busy day
(Credit: Baja Beach Fest/@baeth)

(Credit: Baja Beach Fest/@connortherealgaskey)

(Credit: Baja Beach Fest)

THE FOUNDERS:

Baja Beach Fest Founders Aaron Ampudia (left) and Chris Den Uijl (Credit: Baja Beach Fest/Caesar Sebastian)

THE BACKGROUND:

When Ozuna and Mark B sang “El día está pa’ playa y arena, la vamos a pasar muy bien” in 2016, they very well may have been foreseeing the launch of the Baja Beach Fest two years later. After a remarkable inaugural year,  Baja Beach Fest is back for its sophomore year, celebrating the Latin community, beach vibes, and young Latin trap/reggaeton music. The first and only festival of its kind –– Baja Beach Fest Fest is held on the sand of the oceanfront resort of Rosarito, creating an all-encompassing experience of music and coastal feels. It was imagined into existence by two friends, Chris Den Uijl and Aaron Ampudia, and dedicated to the local community who wanted to bring the world’s most streamed artists together for a weekend of music. The 2021 edition of Baja Beach Fest brings an expansion from one two-day weekend to two three-day weekends, and promises performances from headliners Anuel AA, J Balvin, Ozuna, and Karol G.

LINKS:

instagram | facebook | twitter

Check out more photos on the BBF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bajabeachfest

08.14.2021

🌴 Baja Beach Fest 2021 – Friday Recap 🌴

North America’s Premier Latin Music & Reggaeton Festival Returns to Rosarito, Bringing High-Wattage Stars and Unbeatable Beach Vibes

Ozuna
(Credit: Baja Beach Fest/@quasarmedia)

Critical Praise:

Best New Festival in North America – USA Today’s 10 Best Reader’s Choice 2019

Featured article: Baja Beach Fest Founders Aaron Ampudia And Chris Den Uijl Discuss Their Reggaeton Festival’s Cross-Border Business – Pollstar

“Only on its second consecutive year, the fest, nestled on the glistening beach of Rosarito, Mexico, has managed to become a player on the global festival scene” – Billboard

THE RECAP:

After nearly two years spent inside, Baja Beach Fest brought the best in Latin Music and Reggaeton to the shores of the Pacific once again. The first night of the long-anticipated 2021 festival brought plenty of star power, capping off with back-to-back performances from genre giants Ozuna and Karol G. Earlier in the day, El Alfa brought dembow heat, rising Puerto Rican star Lunay played songs from his recent El Niño album, and reggaetonero Dalex dipped into his vast catalog of hits.

Founded by Chris Den Uijl and Aaron Ampudia in 2018, Baja Beach Fest is well on its way to becoming an institution in Rosarito and the music industry at large. The rest of the weekend promises performances from the likes of J Balvin, Anuel AA, Farruko, Sech, Becky G, and many others.

View a full complement of photos and other media from the festival at this Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/4lre8v6cje7psbg/AAAwBc-i5Htnr3wCX269b8mOa?dl=0

If you would like access to additional photos or videos, please contact Michelle, Erin, or Kerry for more info.

OZUNA:

The golden-voiced global superstar surveys his kingdom during his headlining set
(Credit: Baja Beach Fest/@baeth)

(Credit: Baja Beach Fest/@quasarmedia)

KAROL G:

The Colombian reggaeton queen performed hits like “Tusa” and “BICHOTA” to a rapturous reception
(Credit: Baja Beach Fest)

(Credit: Baja Beach Fest/@mirandamcdonald)

EL ALFA:

The Dominican Don of Dembow makes the most out of his first-ever trip to Mexico
(Credit: Baja Beach Fest/@mirandamcdonald)

LUNAY:

The Puerto Rican rising star strutted his stuff with the backing of a full band
(Credit: Baja Beach Fest/@connortherealgaskey)

DALEX:

The Philadelphia-born, Puerto Rico-raised artist performs under a golden sky
(Credit: Baja Beach Fest/@quasarmedia)

MORA:

The producer-turned-vocalist proved why he is one of Puerto Rico’s most exciting rising stars  (Credit: Baja Beach Fest/@mirandamcdonald)

SCENES FROM THE FESTIVAL:

(Credit: Baja Beach Fest/@baeth)

(Credit: Baja Beach Fest/@mirandamcdonald)

(Credit: Baja Beach Fest/@mirandamcdonald)

THE BACKGROUND:

When Ozuna and Mark B sang “El día está pa’ playa y arena, la vamos a pasar muy bien” in 2016, they very well may have been foreseeing the launch of the Baja Beach Fest two years later. After a remarkable inaugural year,  Baja Beach Fest is back for its sophomore year, celebrating the Latin community, beach vibes, and young Latin trap/reggaeton music. The first and only festival of its kind –– Baja Beach Fest Fest is held on the sand of the oceanfront resort of Rosarito, creating an all-encompassing experience of music and coastal feels. It was imagined into existence by two friends, Chris Den Uijl and Aaron Ampudia, and dedicated to the local community who wanted to bring the world’s most streamed artists together for a weekend of music. The 2021 edition of Baja Beach Fest brings an expansion from one two-day weekend to two three-day weekends, and promises performances from headliners Anuel AA, J Balvin, Ozuna, and Karol G.

LINKS:

instagram | facebook | twitter

Check out more photos on the BBF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bajabeachfest

8.13.2021

Video: DC The Don -“Notice Me“

The Multi-Talented Milwaukee Native Shares the Full Version of a Song His Fans Have Been Anticipating For Months

Critical Praise:

“Not only can he sing with so much emotion behind his words, but he also knows how to masterfully rap as well as switch up his cadences constantly, always keeping you guessing about what he’s going to do next.” – Lyrical Lemonade

“Los Angeles by way of Milwaukee’s DC The Don is part rapper, part rockstar, excelling in the melodic and riotous lane popularized by cult heroes like Lil Uzi Vert and Trippie Redd.” – Audiomack

The Video:

A versatile talent who takes inspiration from multiple genres, DC The Don cannot help but command the spotlight. Delivering a new song highly-anticipated by his fans, DC shares “Notice Me,” a remix of Big Time Rush’s single “Boyfriend.” The 21-year-old artist has been teasing the remix on social media for months, generating over 70k views on a YouTube snippet and drawing the attention of Big Time Rush’s Kendall Schmidt, who posted about it on his Instagram. Delivering candy-coated melodies and atop the song’s percolating synths, DC chronicles all the ways he demands attention, from his sports car, to his bankroll, to his uber-confident attitude: “Oh you got a fast car? Come and race me/I’m in my Demon, whoa, you drive at safe speed.”

The video for “Notice Me” exhibits DC’s keen sense for visual flair. The Milwaukee native forms a four-man boy band, complete with matching wardrobes and choreographed dances, before heading back to an L.A. chateau for poolside fun. “Notice Me” is the latest in a line of quality DC The Don videos, following the red-tinted “Megalodon” and The Sandlot-homaging “Ghost Rider.” 

The 22-year-old rapper had a successful 2020, marked by his debut album Come As You Are and its deluxe edition. With more than 75 million streams across platforms, Come As You Are emphasizes the importance of being authentic to your creative self. The album was home to DC’s buzzing single “WORST DAY : (“ (12 million total streams), as well as standout ragers like “Wait Your Turn,” “NASCAR RACER,” and “Campfire Story.” Featuring production from Supah Mario, Trademark, SephGotTheWaves, and more, Come As You Are (Deluxe) is available everywhere via Rostrum Records.

DC The Don is currently putting the finishing touches on My Own Worst 3nemy his second album, set to release later this year via Rostrum Records. Stay tuned for much more music from the one-of-a-kind artist in the weeks to come.

Watch “Notice Me”: https://youtu.be/QqNhO7My9eY

Please contact Gavin or Kevin for more info.

The Background:

DC The Don is a rapper from Milwaukee, WI. In 2016, at the age of 16 and standing 6’7”, DC moved to Los Angeles to pursue a basketball career under Lavar Ball and alongside teammate LaMelo Ball. During this time, he fell in love with music and used his spare time to make experimental records which suddenly gained traction – As the public became increasingly aware of DC The Don’s talent for rapping, NBA player Lonzo Ball featured his song “Everything 1k” on the first Big Baller Brand shoe commercial, introducing DC The Don’s music to an even wider audience. DC signed to Rostrum Records in 2020, releasing his debut album Come As You Are on August 7th, generating over 75 million streams across platforms.

Links:

instagram | twitter | youtube | soundcloud | spotify

“Notice Me”:  https://smarturl.it/DCTheDonNoticeMe / https://youtu.be/QqNhO7My9eY

“Megalodon”:  https://smarturl.it/DCTheDonMegalodon / https://youtu.be/7xupDj5nYBg

“Ghost Rider”: https://smarturl.it/DCTheDonGhostRider / https://youtu.be/4InxylYqH4s

“ØUTLAW”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2CxUNSuLT0

“Worst Day ):”: https://youtu.be/IUma3lyWEMo

Come As You Are (Deluxe): https://smarturl.it/DCTheDonCAYADeluxe

“Wait Your Turn”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wLVbKqCgvE&feature=youtu.be / https://smarturl.it/DCTheDonWaitYourTurn

“Hello DC!”: https://youtu.be/FreXBlV57_8

Come As You Are: https://smarturl.it/DCTheDonCAYA

“Nascar Racer”: http://smarturl.it/DCTheDonNascarRacer

“Campfire Story”: https://youtu.be/zqCPURtgoc0

“Eclipse”: https://smarturl.it/DCTheDonEclipse

“Jesus Can’t Save You”: https://smarturl.it/DCTheDonJCSY

“Red Light” ft. DDG & YBN Almighty Jay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLVYoXBQ2W0

8.12.2021

Video: YN Jay – “Immaculate“

The Rising Rapper Kicks Back In His Hometown of Beecher, MI in the Latest Video from Coochie Chronicles

Critical Praise:

“”There is Bruce Wayne and Batman. Clark Kent and Superman. And now, YN Jay and the Coochie Man” – Pitchfork

“Flint, Michigan wouldn’t be one of the hottest scenes in rap without ‘Coochie,’ ‘Coochie World,’ ‘Coochie Scout,’ a mixtape titled Coochie Land, and Coochie Man, the floor-humping alter ego of YN Jay.” – Pitchfork

“‘Coochie’ is one of the funniest hip-hop videos of the last five years” – XXL

“The Flint native is one of the more eccentric rappers in Michigan, rapping about coochie, using very distinct ‘hold onnnnnnnnnnnnn’ ad-ibs, and starting off songs by asking the producer: ‘Why you always do that mannnnnnnn?’ I’m honestly not sure what these producers are doing while YN Jay is recording in the booth, but whatever it is, it’s working. The music is always wildly entertaining.” – Complex

“He raps in different voices, draws out words like they’re self-contained riddles. You never know if he’s entirely serious, but that’s the point.” – SPIN

The Video:

He might be known for his gyrating dance moves and outrageous ad-libs, but don’t underestimate YN Jay‘s superlative spitting skills. Taking time to flex his pen game, Jay shares “Immaculate,” his new video. Kicking off with one of Jay’s signature messages to the track’s producer–in this case Marc Boomin (“Marc, man, why you do that, man?”)–”Immaculate” finds the rapper known as the “Coochie Man” rattling off a succession of pitch-perfect punchlines: “Coochie Man a superhero, b*tch, I’m Marvel like DC/Tell a story, I can take it way back like B.C.” In the video, directed by DP Visuals, YN Jay wilds out near his old high school in his hometown of Beecher, MI (Go Buccaneers!), relaxing with his crew and mugging for the camera.

“Immaculate” is the latest in a long line of videos from Coochie Chronicles, YN Jay’s recent project, following last week’s “Slow Motion” and the earlier “Triple S Remix” ft. Coi Leray.  Coochie Chronicles ushers listeners into Jay’s sex-crazed mind, wielding a slip-sliding, start-stopping flow as he unleashes a torrent of punchlines and outrageous boasts. Covered by Pitchfork, The FADER, and more, the project is home to the single “Oxyyyyy,” a paean to Jay’s favorite narcotic, the ebullient opening track “Summer Time,” and his signature song “Coochie,” a collaboration with Jay’s close friend Louie Ray that has more than 30 million YouTube views. Featuring an additional appearance from Flint heavy-hitter Rio Da Yung OG, Coochie Chronicles is available everywhere via Alamo Records.

Driven to take rap seriously after his older brother died, YN Jay quickly started to build a reputation as one of the most colorful characters in a hometown Flint scene populated almost exclusively by colorful characters. He started to get mainstream notice with his single “Coochie,” which introduced the world to Jay’s one-track mind and eventually racked up over 26 million YouTube views. Jay is a nearly mythic figure on TikTok, generating millions of video creations on viral hits like “Kakashi,” “Coochie Land,” and “Coochie Scout,” and inspiring TikTok comedian @Nuhchez to splice YN Jay’s voice into Coolio’s “Gangsta’s Paradise” and create one of the platform’s most successful running jokes. YN Jay’s inimitable style earned him co-signs from Drake and Lil Uzi Vert, and last month, he made his festival debut when he performed at Rolling Loud Miami.

With Coochie Chronicles out, and much more music on the way, YN Jay is looking to take his distinct strain of Michigan rap to national prominence. Hold onnnnnn…YN Jay is coming for the throne.

Watch “Immaculate”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqL2P8O_qY8

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

The Background:

“It’s scary how easy it is for me to make music,” admits 21-year-old rapper YN Jay. This is true of his 2020 hit “Coochie” and the follow-up album Coochie Land. “It was made in three minutes, easily, and the video did 30 million views. I’ve been writing songs to go a certain way my whole life, but it never worked. Now, I’m not overthinking it, and it’s making me a star.” After over a decade at the mic, the Beecher, Michigan native has given rap fans an alternative to music about violence and drugs.

Amid his rise, Jay got cosigns from Drake and Lil Uzi Vert. While Drizzy and Jay are exploring music, he recorded extensively with Uzi. The same night the two discussed collaborating, Jay stopped everything to drive to Philly. “I pulled up; we did damn near eight songs.” One track, the “coochie”-inspired “HOLD ONNNNN,” promises to release during an exciting 2021. Fresh off of Ninja Warrior—an album featuring Lil Yachty and Sada Baby that he conceptualized and recorded in a single day, YN Jay recently signed a deal with Alamo Records and is focused on showcasing his versatility and staying power. “I’m working on a few albums and letting the world know how big this is. Anybody can be a rapper; I’m trying to catch the culture and update the game.”

Links:

instagram | youtube | tiktok | soundcloud | spotify | apple

“Immaculate”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqL2P8O_qY8

“Slow Motion”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=924C0brNij0

“Triple S” (Remix): https://youtu.be/Mv0oDqSNoCo

“Magic Stick”: https://youtu.be/TBGU0wvfi8M

“72 Hours”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZGr3Nyn9BI

“Summer TIme”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_PJbtcFTB8

Coochie Chronicles: https://smarturl.it/CoochieChronicles

“Oxyyyyy”: https://youtu.be/0Gj1PCw0P-o / https://smarturl.it/Oxyyyyy

“Triple S” (Remix) ft. Coi Leray: http://smarturl.it/TripleSRemix

“Ashtray”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fLvUC71yzs

“The Fawk Up” ft. Louie Ray: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aspGGxC9hzs

“Coochie Language”: http://smarturl.it/coochielanguage

YN Jay & Louie Ray – “The Mafia”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16lkqEtnafM

“Coochie Growl” ft. Rio Da Yung OG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ybs-4yvWEKQ

“Drunk When I Made This” (Prod. by ENRGY): http://smarturl.it/YNJayDWIMT

“Yeessiirrrr”: https://youtu.be/erLZtkJcRL0 / http://ynjay.lnk.to/Yeessiirrrr

“Kakashi”: https://youtu.be/VRi1F94mbRc

Ninja Warrior: https://ynjay.fanlink.to/NinjaWarrior

“Triple S” ft. Louie Ray: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4EQNq8wjZM

“Coochie Scout”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9PyWMtET0w

“Coochie”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSswVXDuXus

8.11.2021

TikTok Treats, Week of August 9th

This Week On TikTok: Alt-Rock Gems, Rap Classics, and Fizzy Guitar Pop Spark Trends, Plus a Look at Creative Uses of the Duet Feature

The News:

Each week, the TikTok Treats newsletter gives a snapshot of the state of music on TikTok, touching on trending hits, emerging artists, superstar moves, ascendant memes, and much more. This week, #AltTikTok picks a new favorite jam, creators celebrate their new Netflix show, and rap music new and old lift spirits and inspire new dances. Take a look at what’s been percolating on TikTok in recent weeks, finishing with a look at the kind of music that could only have originated on the platform:

• Creators who consider themselves part of #AltTikTok consciously go against the grain, but in recent weeks, a decades-old anthem has united the niche community’s disparate corners. With an infectious riot grrl energy and easily-chantable nonsense lyrics, Le Tigre’s“Deceptacon” is capable of making even the most introverted music lover move their feet. With over 78k video creations so far, “Deceptacon” hits the spot, whether creators are chanting along with Kathleen Hanna’s lyrics, playing air guitar to the solo, or styling intentionally ugly outfits.
• TikTok has a rotating series of favorite television shows that inspire creators to use music from those shows to set a familiar vibe. The community’s current favorite show is Netflix’s Outer Banks, which has inspired two new music trends. The first involves Alt-J’s “Left Hand Free” (50k creations), a big ’10s radio hit that also serves as the show’s theme song, over which creators impersonate their favorite characters like JJ and Sarah Cameron (and her enviable makeup job). The other song is Celeste’s ballad “Strange,” which soundtracks a dramatic moment in the show, and has inspired over 30k video creations, many of which involve attempts to imitate the main character’s distinct “ugly cry” face during the scene. Keenly aware of their popularity on the app, the cast of the Outer Banks used cast member @AustinNorth‘s TikTok account to ask the community what they thought of Season 2.
• Known for his boisterous personality and unprintable lyrics, rapper BfB Da Packman effortlessly generates viral moments. Teaming up with fellow TikTok fav Coi Leray, the mailman-turned-rapper has a TikTok hit on his hands with his gleefully inappropriate, Wu-Tang-referencing song “Ocean Prime.” The song has inspired more than 100k video creations, spurred by a dance trend that adds choreography to the transition between Packman’s chorus and Coi’s verse. The trend has reached influential TikTok creators like @zoifishh and Coi herself, and its proof positive of the community’s love for scandalous wordplay.
• In uncertain times, everyone could use a mood booster, and that’s exactly what the band Hot Freaks is providing with their fizzy indie pop song “Puppy Princess.” Perhaps inspired by the pet friendly song title, TikTok creators are using the song to show off cute animals, ranging from cats with hats to cats in love. Other users are swooning over the romantic chorus lyrics (“kiss me with your eyes closed”), showing off potential date outfits, and creating upbeat videos to accompany road trip packing. With over 48k video creations to date, “Puppy Princess” is quickly seeing its TikTok success translate into IRL numbers, as it currently sits at #2 on Spotify’s U.S. Viral 50 chart.
• It’s never too early to teach kids the classics. This is a lesson that @momma_mandy_plus7knows very well, and her devotion to exposing her children to yesterday’s hits has resulted in one of TikTok’s most viral videos of the year so far. Last week, she posted a video of her toddler jamming out to “Regulate,” the stone cold 1993 classic by Warren G & Nate Dogg, generating over 26 million views and winning the admiration of the TikTok community. The video has sparked renewed interest in the song on the app, with some users showing off baby walking, and others creating regal skateboarding vibes.
• Musicians on TikTok are endlessly creative, able to use their improvisatory skills to jam with any man, woman, or beast. TikTok users like @heidimuzynskimusic and @harrythedrummer turn a kitten’s melodic mewls into the next frontier of jazz scatting. Musicians like @tom_franek and @sherzodergashev_ can hear microtonal notes in a cat’s slobbering, transforming a silly moment into a groovy Uzbek jam. With TikTok’s duet feature, a drunken argument can become an intro to a midwest emo banger, and a playful road trip chant can inspire @yeahitsak to make a rap banger (now with a sequel!) that racks up over 7 million views, and over 800 video creations, many of which embellish and add to the song. Just when it seems like there might be a limit to the community’s creativity,

Though this week’s newsletter focused on esoteric and humorous trends, TikTok is still making a major impact on the pop charts. The current number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100, “Stay” by Justin Bieber and The Kid Laroi (830k video creations), built momentum as a snippet on Laroi’s TikTok, and other top ten hits like Olivia Rodrigo’s “good 4 u” (2.6 million creations) and Doja Cat’s “Kiss Me More” (2.8 million creations). Further down the chart, fans will find TikTok-propelled hits like Kali Uchis’s “Telapatía” (1.7 million creations), Maneskin’s “Beggin” (8.5 million creations), Farruko’s “PEPAS” (764k creations), and Sleepy Hallow’s “2055” (158k vcreations). Keep focusing on TikTok to find the biggest hits of today, and the future smashes of tomorrow.

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

For more info, please contact:
Michelle McDevitt, Andrea Higgins, Erin Ryan, 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:

Cats, Babies, & Vietnamese Techno Highlight the Week in TikTok Music                                                                         BIA Meets Nicki, Stromae Slows Down, and More TikTok Trends
On TikTok: Music Trends Inspired by Kanye, Young Nudy, and…Meryl Streep?
Avril Lavigne, Bo Burnham, and Gucci Mane Lead The Week in TikTok Trends
TikTok Summer Madness: Lorde Leads a Pack of New Trending Songs
Swae Lee, WILLOW, Mitski & More Inspire Trends on TikTok
Only On TikTok: Lil Durk & City Girls Trend Alongside…The Backyardigans?
On TikTok: BTS Army Takes Over, Carti Demands Silence, and Fans Anticipate F9
Olivia Rodrigo Catches Fire, Miguel Helps Users Catch Feelings, and More TikTok Stories
Saweetie, Calvin Harris, and Bella Poarch Highlight The Week in TikTok
Another One? DJ Khaled, Lizzo, and More Make the Week in TikTok
Doja Cat, Little Simz, and El Alfa Inspire TikTok Trends
Britney Spears, Chloe Bailey, and Diplo Make Waves on TikTok
Dua Lipa, Drake, and Bell Biv DeVoe Make Waves on TikTok
DMX Gets His Flowers, Silk Sonic Reaches #1, and More TikTok Stories
TikTok Unveils Music-Powered Filters, Lil Nas X Debuts At #1, and More TikTok Stories
Bieber Tops The Charts, Young Thug Premieres New Music, and More TikTok Stories
Demi Lovato Kicks Off TikTok’s New Livestream Series Headstream
Rock Music Thrives on TikTok, Just Ask Yungblud, Beach Bunny, and More
Shania Hops On Board, Kid Cudi Tosses and Turns, and More TikTok Stories
On TikTok: Kali Uchis and Coi Leray Hit the Charts as Bobby Shmurda Comes Home
Rihanna, Brent Faiyaz, and Giveon Lead TikTok’s R&B Moment
T-Pain, Hyperpop, and Anti-Valentine’s Anthems Take TikTok By Storm
Cardi Goes Up, Uzi Goes Down (to Sleep), and More TikTok Stories
Black History Month Kicks Off, Mark Ronson Duets, and More Music Stories From TikTok
Cardi Goes Up, Uzi Goes Down (to Sleep), and More TikTok Stories
Dave Grohl, Migos, Miley, and More Happenings on TikTok
This Week on TikTok: Olivia Rodrigo Hits #1 as Memes & Mashups Flourish
New Year, New TikTok Trends: Alicia Keys, Remembering MF DOOM & More
Paul McCartney, Holiday Celebrations, and New Year’s Eve Live on TikTok
TikTok Releases First U.S. Music Report: Here Are Some Key Insights
How TikTok’s Top 10 Songs of 2020 Impacted the Industry

8.11.2021

Audio: Zombie 🤎Juice – “Alto” ft. Devin The Dude & Rae Khalil

The Flatbush Zombies Emcee Recruits a Legendary Stoner for an Atmospheric, Mind-Altering New Single

Critical Praise:

“Zombie Juice stands out for his rapid-fire rap style as well as his ever-changing hair color.” – The New York Times

The Song:

Well known as a member of Flatbush Zombies and Beast Coast, Brooklyn’s Zombie 🤎Juice is ready to strike out on his own. Indulging in one of his favorite pastimes with a fellow cannabis connoisseur, Juice shares “Alto,” his new single featuring Devin The Dude and Rae Khalil. While the beat–produced by Zombie 🤎Juice’s Flatbush Zombies associate Erick The Architect–might be hazy, complete with woozy guitars that shift in and out of key, Zombie 🤎Juice and Devin’s thoughts are clear, as they drop crisp pearls of wisdom with their slo-mo flows.

Juice luxuriates within the beat, carefully enunciating every word and extending his “s” sounds as he mixes punchlines with profundity: “Might hot box the whip like B-Real was in it/Had a dream, feelin’ lucid, and every word I meant it/We put the hood name on our back, I’m used to heavy lifting.” Meanwhile, Devin The Dude delivers the stoner wisdom and laid-back rhymes that fans have enjoyed for decades: “Dedicate myself, I medicate myself/Stay away from hard drugs, I’ll never hate myself.” “Alto” will appear on Zombie 🤎Juice’s solo debut project, due to release in the coming months.

“This has been a long time coming. I can’t think of a better way to launch my solo journey than with Erick The Architect on the beat, the legendary Devin the Dude on the mic, and the hypnotic sounds of Rae Khalil. Peace and love and Ganja Smoke.” –  Zombie 🤎Juice.”

Earlier this week, Zombie 🤎Juice shared “Jackin’ For Beats,” a stylish new clip that highlights his natural emcee skills. The new song finds the FBZ spitter doing his thing atop three classic beats, rejuvenated by Erick The Architect: “Me Against The World” by 2Pac, and “Never Change” and “So Ghetto” by Jay-Z. Captivating with his soft-spoken, but fast-moving flow, Juice finds his own pockets within the familiar instrumentals, mixing up carefree punchlines with heady political statements: “They normalize hate and pain/Cause deep down it’s hard to change/Generational trauma, maybe we all to blame.” In the video, directed by Keaton Brownlow, Juice rocks an outfit from Desto Dubb’s Cough Syrup brand as he raps in front of backdrops that shift along with the song’s three beats.

One-third of the Billboard Top Ten-charting collective Flatbush Zombies, Zombie 🤎Juice is one of the most respected emcees in his home city, celebrated for his twisty flows and incisive lyrics. Since the trio formed in 2010, they’ve made waves with albums like 2016’s 3001: A Laced Odysseyand 2019’sVacation In Hell. Though the group is currently on hiatus while the members pursue their solo projects, they performed a Tiny Desk (At Home) concert for NPR in last August. On his upcoming solo project, Zombie 🤎Juice will delve deep within himself, reckoning with personal demons and defining himself as a full-fledged artist, not merely a member of a group.

In addition to music, Zombie 🤎Juice is the CEO of Talking Terps, a brand that specializes in streetwear and herbs. Stay tuned for much more music and announcements from the emcee in the near future.

Buy/Stream “Alto” ft. Devin The Dude & Rae Khalil: https://orcd.co/alto

Watch the visualizer for “Alto” ft. Devin The Dude & Rae Khalil:

Watch “Jackin’ For Beats”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_gl5sUzxLo

Photo credit: APTHEANGEL

Please contact Michelle or Kevin for more info.

Links:

instagram | twitter | spotify | youtube | store

“Alto” ft. Devin The Dude & Rae Khalil: https://orcd.co/alto

“Jackin’ For Beats”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_gl5sUzxLo

8.10.2021

Georgia Riser Chino Cappin Skillfully Blends Rap and R&B in New Ladders Project

The Alamo Records Signee Flexes By the Pool In the Video for Project Opener “Still Loading“

The 20-Year-Old Artist’s 10-Track Project Features Appearances from Metro Marrs and Enchanting

Critical Praise:

“It seems Chino Cappin’ has found his own lane, and he performs best when he puts his impressive voice to use.” – HotNewHipHop

“He explores his relationships with his loved ones on the deeply personal track” – UPROXX

“Dirty South influences and driving top lines set Chino Cappin apart” – Dummy Mag

The Project + Video:

Chino Cappin is a special talent, equally able to deliver silky smooth vocals as he is able to rattle off triplet flows. Looking to take the next step in his ascension to the top of the rap game, Chino shares Ladders, his brand new project. The 20-year-old artist’s showcase the bravado of a man confident in his abilities, like on the recent single, “Hot Sh*t” ft. Metro Marrs, but also demonstrates the maturity necessary to describe complex relationship scenarios with relatable lyrics.

Ladders is home to recent singles like the aspirational “Shine,“ and the sultry break-up anthem “Fake Love,” and explores new dimensions of his character on introspective songs like “Feelings” and romantic tracks like “Sunshine.” Imbued with Chino’s deep love of music and his gratitude for escaping out the mud on the back of his talent, Ladders finds the 20-year-old artist as he’s ready to explode out of his hometown in rural Georgia and draw new connections between rap and R&B on a national scale. Featuring an additional appearance from 1017’s Enchanting, Ladders is available to stream everywhere via Alamo Records.

Along with the project, Chino shares the video for “Still Loading,” the project’s delicate and melodic opening track. Dominated by a plaintive piano melody that dances atop trap drums, “Still Loading” is a scenic overview of Chino’s life as a young boss, proving that even though he can sing softly, he’s no pushover: “You ain’t hard at all/You just talkin’/You your daddy’s son/You your pop’s kid.” In the video, Chino and a homie relax by the pool as they move to the beat of the music.

Born and raised in Fort Valley, Georgia, just outside of Atlanta, Chino focused on music as a teenager as a way to escape his rough circumstances. The rapper built a cult following in the Southeast with mixtapes like Cold Hearted and Too Many Losses, which combined strong melodic instincts with braggadocious bars and clear-eyed observations about life on the streets. The 19-year-old artist built buzz with a successful college tour, turning up the heat with singles like “Lap Dance,” “NaNaNa,” “Fake Love,” and “Different,” a collaboration with YSL-affiliated rapper Yak Gotti. He’s earned praise from UPROXX and Dummy Mag, and told his story in an interview with Dirty-Glove Bastard. Earlier this year, Chino shared  F*CC It BaCC To The BasiCs, a new mixtape that finds Chino rhyming over instrumentals from all eras, including samples of songs by Moneybagg Yo, Usher, and more.

Buy/Stream Ladders: http://smarturl.it/ChinoCappinLadders

Watch “Still Loading”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDF7g0rnQBo

Ladders tracklist:
1. Still Loading
2. Money On My Mind
3. Lap Dance (Remix) ft. Enchanting
4. Love You Better
5. Hot Sh*t ft. Metro Marrs
6. I Thought They Told You
7. Sunshine
8. Fake Love
9. Feelings
10. Shine

Please contact Michelle or Andrea for more info.

The Background:

Chino Cappin is a lyricist and singer of many hats. First and foremost, he’s the voice of the streets, with a background in the slums that has given him the creative drive to progress in the packed hip-hop industry. But in addition to his rough and gruff image, he’s a fun-loving goofball, intense creative, and mastermind of charisma. With co-signs from No Jumper and the UK’s Dummy Mag, it’s clear many people from around the world have begun to tune in to hear what Chino’s been saying and continues to say. To date, Chino has amassed over 1.1 million streams, 900,000+ views, and an Instagram following of 28k+. These are authentic, consistent numbers that reveal a fanbase genuinely attracted to Chino in all capacities. His impact can be attributed to his authentic approach to rap and, surprisingly, his process of making music which is a unique take on two well-tested methods. He typically looks to select beats that evoke emotion and then lay down melodies and write to them. However, he also enjoys going off the top with whatever he’s feeling in the moment as well.

Links:

instgram | twitter | youtube | soundcloud | spotify

Ladders: http://smarturl.it/ChinoCappinLadders

“Still Loading”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDF7g0rnQBo

“Hot Sh*t” ft. Metro Marrs: http://smarturl.it/HotShitChinoCappin / https://youtu.be/OXwn5jZWgT0

F*CC It BaCC To The BasiCs: https://soundcloud.com/chinocappin/sets/fucc-it-bacc-to-the-basics / https://mymixtapez.com/album/244350

“ZaKeisha”: https://youtu.be/nOrnGO2V3vs

“On My Last”: http://SmartURL.it/OnMyLastChinoCappin / https://youtu.be/nOrnGO2V3vs

“Shine”: http://lnk.to/ChinoCappinShine / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmy1SABv3RI

“Fake Love”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43UaRZedBeA

“Lap Dance”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cc5nwbQZifw

“NaNaNa”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbSuagXCqaw

8.9.2021

Video: King Von – “Demon”

The Video:

King Von was one of his generation’s finest storytellers, vividly capturing episodes of his eventful life with passion and attention-to-detail. Today, on what would’ve been the artist’s 27th birthday, Von’s family and team share the video for “Demon,” based on an idea and treatment written by the artist himself. Produced by the late artist’s frequent collaborator Chopsquad DJ, “Demon” is an emotional and melodic highlight from Welcome To O-Block, as Von details his pre-fame life, pays tribute to his crew, and gracefully carrying the responsibility of representing his block everywhere he goes.

Directed by Joan Pabon and premiered by BET, the video depicts many of the situations Von depicts in the lyrics, from police encounters to tragic events in the streets. During his lifetime, Von always had a major role in the visual element of his music–the clip for “Demon” ends with a recording of Von describing in detail his vision for the video.

“Demon” is the fourth video to be released from Welcome To O-Block since King Von tragically passed in November. Earlier this year, Von’s estate shared “Armed & Dangerous,” which calls back to Von’s experiences in prison and shows how the lessons he learned inside shaped his worldview, as well as “Mine Too,” an aspirational anthem, and in late 2020, the estate shared the video for “Wayne’s Story,” which was Von’s favorite of his music videos. King Von appeared posthumously on several tracks on Loyal Bros, a new compilation tape by Only The Family, the label started by Von’s close friend Lil Durk.

Long Live King Von.

Watch “Demon”: https://youtu.be/8OXlDMNRu_Q

Read a REVOLT interview with the video’s director Joan Pabon: https://www.revolt.tv/2021/8/9/22615104/king-von-director-demon-video-joan-pabon-interview

Please contact Michelle, Andrea, or Erin for more info.

Links:

“Demon”: https://youtu.be/8OXlDMNRu_Q

“Mine Too”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onkvOOT_Euk

“Armed & Dangerous”: https://youtu.be/tBKYI3-3lMg

“Wayne’s Story”: https://youtu.be/9P7P1lxwZms

Welcome To O-Block: https://music.empi.re/oblock

“I Am What I Am” ft. Fivio Foreign: https://music.empi.re/iamwhatiam / https://youtu.be/JHixsTYXfso

LeVon James: https://empire.lnk.to/LevonJames

“Took Her To The O”: https://youtu.be/hzt31eJTGxo

Grandson Vol. 1: https://empire.lnk.to/grandson1

“Crazy Story”: https://Empire.lnk.to/Crazystory // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YC8NmE3H-zs

8.9.2021

Video: Paper Route EMPIRE & Snupe Bandz – “Remember“

The Rising Memphis Rapper Reminisces About His Past in the Latest Video from PAPER ROUTE iLLUMINATi

The Video:

With an enthusiastic co-sign from Young Dolph, Memphis rapper Snupe Bandz is looking to be the next Paper Route EMPIRE rapper to hit the big time. Today, the rising artist shares the video for “Remember,” a solo showcase from the Paper Route EMPIRE compilation PAPER ROUTE iLLUMINATi. With a mournful, piano-led instrumental from BugBangin, “Remember” is a reflective turn from Snupe, who reflects on his modest origins and compares them to his flex-heavy present–he’s gone from relying on dice games for income to making bank every day from his music. In the video, directed by Young Dolph’s visual venture Paper Route Pictures, Snupe returns to his home projects with his newfound status, rocking his PRE chain as he interacts with the locals and traces over his old graffiti with fresh paint.

“Remmeber” is the second video of the week from Snupe Bandz, following the video for  “Bandaid,” featuring his PRE labelmate Key Glock. Both videos hail from PAPER ROUTE iLLUMINATi, Paper Route EMPIRE’s first-ever compilation mixtape. The mixtape represents the culmination of a long and fruitful rise for Young Dolph–the mogul is ready to flex his A&R and CEO muscles, bringing a new crop of talent to the forefront. Along with Key Glock and Snupe Bandz, the tape features standout contributions from street favorites like Big Moochie Grape and Kenny Muney, and new signees like PaperRoute Woo, Big Unccc, and PRE first lady Joddy Badass. The 23-track tape offers the label to showcase its roster in plenty of combinations, and leaves room for big shots like Dolph, Glock, and Moochie to show off on solo songs of their own. Featuring an appearance from Gucci Mane and production from Bandplay, Memphis beatmakers like Tay Keith, DJ Squeeky, and Sosa808, ands trap titans like Drumma Boy and Budda Bless, PAPER ROUTE iLLUMINATi is available to stream everywhere via Paper Route EMPIRE.

PAPER ROUTE iLLUMINATi continues a banner year for the label, following up the release of Dum And Dummer 2, a collaborative album by Young Dolph and Key Glock. Debuting at #8 on the Billboard 200, Dum and Dummer 2 generated nearly 36k sales equivalent units across platforms and scored the fifth-biggest streaming debut on Spotify during its first week of release. Earlier this month, the album received a glowing review from Pitchfork, who awarded the album a 7.5 score and cemented Young Dolph & Key Glock as a “once-in-a-generation” rap duo, akin to 8Ball & MJG or Method Man & Redman, and “one of the most in-sync alliances in the genre today.” Dum & Dummer 2 is the duo’s second Top 10 album, following the original Dum and Dummer, which debuted at #8 in 2019.

Watch “Remember”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uljTppWaUGg 

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

PAPER ROUTE iLLUMINATi tracklist:
1. Talking To My Scale by Paper Route EMPIRE & Young Dolph
2. Blu Boyz by Young Dolph, Key Glock & Paper Route EMPIRE (feat. Snupe Bandz)
3. Beat It by Paper Route EMPIRE, Bigg Unccc & Young Dolph
4. I Do This by Paper Route EMPIRE, Key Glock & Gucci Mane
5. Back to Back by Paper Route EMPIRE & Bigg Unccc
6. Remember by Paper Route EMPIRE & Snupe Bandz
7. Mister Glock 2 by Paper Route EMPIRE & Key Glock
8. Bandaid by Paper Route EMPIRE, Key Glock & Snupe Bandz
9. Non Stop by Paper Route EMPIRE & Big Moochie Grape
10. Dance by Young Dolph, Paper Route EMPIRE & Key Glock (feat. Snupe Bandz, Kenny Muney, Joddy Badass, Jay Fizzle & Big Moochie Grape)
11. 333 by Paper Route EMPIRE & Joddy Badass
12. Ashtray by Paper Route EMPIRE, Kenny Muney & Young Dolph
13. Standing Ovation by Paper Route EMPIRE & Big Moochie Grape
14. Big Ol Racks by Paper Route EMPIRE, PaperRoute Woo & Key Glock
15. Dead Body by Paper Route EMPIRE, Young Dolph & Bigg Unccc (feat. PaperRoute Woo)
16. Broccoli & Cheese by Paper Route EMPIRE & Key Glock
17. Trust Nobody by Paper Route EMPIRE, Young Dolph & PaperRoute Woo (feat. Snupe Bandz)
18. Here We Go by Paper Route EMPIRE, Young Dolph & Jay Fizzle (feat. Snupe Bandz)
19. Show Out by Paper Route EMPIRE, Snupe Bandz & Young Dolph
20. Freeze Tag by Paper Route EMPIRE & Key Glock
21. Nothing To Me by Young Dolph, Snupe Bandz & PaperRoute Woo
22. South Memphis Rugrats (Remix) by Paper Route EMPIRE, Young Dolph & Snupe Bandz (feat. PaperRoute Woo)
23. iLLUMINATi BUSINESS by Paper Route EMPIRE & Big Moochie Grape

Please contact Michelle or Erin for more info.

Links:

Young Dolph: twitter | facebook | soundcloud | youtube | instagram | official site | spotify
Key Glock: twitter | soundcloud | instagram | spotify | youtube

Bio, photos, music and more can be found at www.audibletreats.com/young-dolph

Snupe Bandz – “Remember”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uljTppWaUGg

Key Glock & Snupe Bandz – “Bandaid”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1q4AchKMtDM&pp=sAQA

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

Key Glock – “Mister Glock 2”: https://youtu.be/UqBv-tayBmQ

Paper Route EMPIRE – “Dance”: https://music.empi.re/dancepaperroute

Young Dolph, Key Glock, Snupe Bandz – “Blu Boyz”: https://music.empi.re/blueboyz

Young Dolph – “Nothing To Me” ft. Snupe Bandz & Paper Route Woo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNy33SqQWyM

Young Dolph & Key Glock – “A Goat & A Dolphin”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFR5MzlvnZ8

Young Dolph – “Hashtag”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1S5n0J6aZrc

Young Dolph & Key Glock – “RAIN RAIN”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mr0l9iZx4no

Young Dolph & Key Glock – Dum and Dummer 2: https://music.empi.re/dumanddummer2

Young Dolph & Key Glock – “Penguins”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOffID-Hp7M

Young Dolph – “Yeeh Yeeh”: https://music.empi.re/yeehyeeh

Young Dolph & Key Glock – “Sleep With The Roaches”: https://music.empi.re/sleepwiththeroaches / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zor0D6s6JOs

Young Dolph & Key Glock – “Aspen”: https://music.empi.re/aspen / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBoRupTiKhQ

Key Glock – “I’m The Type”: https://music.empi.re/imthetype

Young Dolph & Key Glock – “Case Closed”: https://music.empi.re/caseclosed

Young Dolph & Key Glock – “Green Light”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZ8nLbNPV-k

Young Dolph – “Large Amounts”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6YAoOYQkvo

Young Dolph – Rich Slave (Deluxe): https://music.empi.re/richslave_deluxe

Young Dolph & Key Glock – Dum and Dummer: https://empire.lnk.to/dummer

8.5.2021

Video: Slimelife Shawty – “Slatt Bizness“

The Alamo Records Signee Pays Tribute to the Friends That Hold Him Down

Critical Praise:

“Atlanta rapper Slimelife Shawty has been building his catalog over the last couple of years, earning attention from Young Thug, Lil Durk, Lil Baby, and more. Associating himself with several of the city’s strongest forces, it’s not hard to see why he’s been rising so quickly. The budding star is seemingly one project away from being recognized as one of Atlanta’s top talents.” – HotNewHipHop

“Slimelife Shawty became a staple of Atlanta’s bubbling underground after appearing on early Lil Keed standouts like ‘Blicky Blicky’ in 2018. Since then, he’s been moving with remarkable consistency, gaining traction with anthemic songs like ‘Don’t Worry.'” – DJ Booth

The Video:

Slimelife Shawty uses his knack for conversational melody and raw lyricism to create some of Atlanta’s most effecting trap music. His new single, “Slatt Bizness,” brims with the street wisdom for which he’s known. Rhyming over a bed of rippling pianos, wailing guitars, and upbeat percussion, Slimelife describes a motto to live by, explaining how he gets far by minding his own business and following his creative muse, never needing any input from others: “I’m way past ridin’ the wave, they been tryna ride the wave/N****, I’m tryna create an ocean.” In the video, directed by ShotByWolf, Slimelife and his crew bond in Miami Beach, as they shoot hoops, eat Cuban cuisine, try to capture a rogue iguana, and interact with locals in the city streets. “Slatt Bizness” is the 22-year-old rapper’s first single since the poignant “Baby Boy,” which has over 1.5 million YouTube views since its release in May.

Slimelife Shawty is currently preparing his next project Better Livin, due to release later this year. The 22-year-old rapper recently shared the video for his loyalty anthem “Homicide” (1.1 million views on YouTube), and teamed up 42 Dugg for the remix to “Don’t Worry (Clappers),” his biggest hit to date with over 15 million streams across platforms. Last year, the Alamo Records signee released No Slime Left Behind, a full-length project, and made noise with his street hit “All Summer” (2.6 million YouTube views). The Atlanta native recently showed off his performance chops, performing his most notable songs at Rolling Loud Miami in July.

With a knack for emotional honesty that earned him a co-sign from heavy-hitters like Young Thug, Lil Baby, and Lil Durk, who gifted him the OTF chain that he wears in the “Slatt Bizness” video, Slimelife Shawty is looking to level up with his upcoming project. Stay tuned for Better Livin, coming soon via Alamo Records.

Watch “Slatt Bizness”: https://youtu.be/HnEyguNSy4Y

Buy/Stream “Slatt Bizness”: http://smarturl.it/SlattBizness

Please contact Michelle, Erin, or Destiny for more info.

The Background:

Slimelife Shawty is one of the most promising young voices out of Atlanta, Georgia. Inspired by hometown hero, Young Thug, the 21-year-old has found success with his Southern-twanged, pain-stained lyrics paired with melodic undertones. In 2018, Shawty assisted Lil Keed’s “Blicky Blicky,” which erupted in the Atlanta streets and drew attention to the rising lyricist. Boasting cosigns from the likes of Thug, Keed and YNW JGreen, Shawty stepped confidently into more solo success. In 2019, with his 12-track EP, 100 Reasons, and songs like “Bankroll” and “40 Bars, he amplified his smooth wordplay and shares his story with the world. Fueled by his street hit “Clappers,” Slimelife continues to gain recognition for his undeniable talent and rise to unprecedented heights. His latest project, No Slime Left Behind, came out in May 2020.

Links:

instagram | twitter | youtube | soundcloud | spotify

“Slatt Bizness”: http://smarturl.it/SlattBizness

“Baby Boy”: http://smarturl.it/BabyBoySlimelife

“No Brakes”: http://slimelifeshawty.lnk.to/NoBrakes

“Homicide”: http://smarturl.it/HomicideSlimelife

“Clappers” (Remix) ft. 42 Dugg: https://smarturl.it/ClappersRemix

“Don’t Worry (Clappers)”: https://youtu.be/dJ8YeN4wlf0

Hot Box: https://smarturl.it/HotBoxSlimelife

“All Summer”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXAK6jNzd-o

No Slime Left Behind: http://smarturl.it/noslimeleftbehind

8.5.2021

Video: YN Jay – “Slow Motion”

The Beecher, MI Native Takes Us to His Hometown in His Nostalgic Coochie Chronicles Video

Critical Praise:

“”There is Bruce Wayne and Batman. Clark Kent and Superman. And now, YN Jay and the Coochie Man” – Pitchfork

“Flint, Michigan wouldn’t be one of the hottest scenes in rap without ‘Coochie,’ ‘Coochie World,’ ‘Coochie Scout,’ a mixtape titled Coochie Land, and Coochie Man, the floor-humping alter ego of YN Jay.” – Pitchfork

“‘Coochie’ is one of the funniest hip-hop videos of the last five years” – XXL

“The Flint native is one of the more eccentric rappers in Michigan, rapping about coochie, using very distinct ‘hold onnnnnnnnnnnnn’ ad-ibs, and starting off songs by asking the producer: ‘Why you always do that mannnnnnnn?’ I’m honestly not sure what these producers are doing while YN Jay is recording in the booth, but whatever it is, it’s working. The music is always wildly entertaining.” – Complex

“He raps in different voices, draws out words like they’re self-contained riddles. You never know if he’s entirely serious, but that’s the point.” – SPIN

The Video:

Tearing up the internet with his raunchy rhymes and wild ad-libs, few rappers today have the charisma of YN Jay. Returning to his hometown of Beecher, MI for his latest video, YN Jay shares “Slow Motion.” Produced by Michigan rap sound architect Marc Boomin, “Slow Motion” complements Jay’s punchlines with looks back into his past life on the streets of Beecher: “Stoppin’ at my granny crib, lookin’ at my granny crib/Like goddamn, this where we used to live/Probably in my pop’s Cadillac, that’s where we used to chill.” The video returns YN Jay back to the streets on which he grew up–the camera zooms in on the street sign for Stem Lane, where he used to “ride through the Buick”–contrasting his current life as a rap star with his humble origins. “Slow Motion” is the latest video from Coochie Chronicles, Jay’s latest project, following last month’s release of “Triple S Remix” ft. Coi Leray.

With the help of innovative Flint-area producers like ENRGY and Marc Boomin–who combine wavy melodies with thudding 808s–Jay ushers listeners into his sex-crazed mind, wielding a slip-sliding, start-stopping flow as he unleashes a torrent of punchlines and outrageous boasts.  Covered by Pitchfork, The FADER, and more, the project is home to the single “Oxyyyyy,” a paean to Jay’s favorite narcotic, the ebullient opening track “Summer Time,” and his signature song “Coochie,” a collaboration with Jay’s close friend Louie Ray that has more than 30 million YouTube views. Featuring an additional appearance from Flint heavy-hitter Rio Da Yung OG, Coochie Chronicles is available everywhere via Alamo Records.

Driven to take rap seriously after his older brother died, YN Jay quickly started to build a reputation as one of the most colorful characters in a hometown Flint scene populated almost exclusively by colorful characters. He started to get mainstream notice with his single “Coochie,” which introduced the world to Jay’s one-track mind and eventually racked up over 26 million YouTube views. Jay is a nearly mythic figure on TikTok, generating millions of video creations on viral hits like “Kakashi,” “Coochie Land,” and “Coochie Scout,” and inspiring TikTok comedian @Nuhchez to splice YN Jay’s voice into Coolio’s “Gangsta’s Paradise” and create one of the platform’s most successful running jokes. YN Jay’s inimitable style earned him co-signs from Drake and Lil Uzi Vert, and last month, he made his festival debut when he performed at Rolling Loud Miami.

With the new Coochie Chronicles, and much more music on the way, YN Jay is looking to take his distinct strain of Michigan rap to national prominence. Hold onnnnnn…YN Jay is coming for the throne.

Watch “Slow Motion”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=924C0brNij0

Buy/Stream Coochie Chronicles: https://smarturl.it/CoochieChronicles

Coochie Chronicles tracklist:
1. Summer Time
2. Triple S Remix f/Coi Leray
3. Oxyyyyy
4. Ashtray
5. Better Days
6. Slow Motion
7. Nasty
8. Don’t Wake Me Up
9. Mix The Yeahhhhh
10. Distrokid f/Rio Da Yung OG & Louie Ray
11. 72 Hours
12. Immaculate
13. Rock The Boat
14. Triple S
15. Coochie
16. Magic Stick

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

The Background:

“It’s scary how easy it is for me to make music,” admits 21-year-old rapper YN Jay. This is true of his 2020 hit “Coochie” and the follow-up album Coochie Land. “It was made in three minutes, easily, and the video did 30 million views. I’ve been writing songs to go a certain way my whole life, but it never worked. Now, I’m not overthinking it, and it’s making me a star.” After over a decade at the mic, the Beecher, Michigan native has given rap fans an alternative to music about violence and drugs.

Amid his rise, Jay got cosigns from Drake and Lil Uzi Vert. While Drizzy and Jay are exploring music, he recorded extensively with Uzi. The same night the two discussed collaborating, Jay stopped everything to drive to Philly. “I pulled up; we did damn near eight songs.” One track, the “coochie”-inspired “HOLD ONNNNN,” promises to release during an exciting 2021. Fresh off of Ninja Warrior—an album featuring Lil Yachty and Sada Baby that he conceptualized and recorded in a single day, YN Jay recently signed a deal with Alamo Records and is focused on showcasing his versatility and staying power. “I’m working on a few albums and letting the world know how big this is. Anybody can be a rapper; I’m trying to catch the culture and update the game.”

Links:

instagram | youtube | tiktok | soundcloud | spotify | apple

“Slow Motion”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=924C0brNij0

“Triple S” (Remix): https://youtu.be/Mv0oDqSNoCo

“Magic Stick”: https://youtu.be/TBGU0wvfi8M

“72 Hours”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZGr3Nyn9BI

“Summer TIme”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_PJbtcFTB8

Coochie Chronicles: https://smarturl.it/CoochieChronicles

“Oxyyyyy”: https://youtu.be/0Gj1PCw0P-o / https://smarturl.it/Oxyyyyy

“Triple S” (Remix) ft. Coi Leray: http://smarturl.it/TripleSRemix

“Ashtray”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fLvUC71yzs

“The Fawk Up” ft. Louie Ray: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aspGGxC9hzs

“Coochie Language”: http://smarturl.it/coochielanguage

YN Jay & Louie Ray – “The Mafia”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16lkqEtnafM

“Coochie Growl” ft. Rio Da Yung OG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ybs-4yvWEKQ

“Drunk When I Made This” (Prod. by ENRGY): http://smarturl.it/YNJayDWIMT

“Yeessiirrrr”: https://youtu.be/erLZtkJcRL0 / http://ynjay.lnk.to/Yeessiirrrr

“Kakashi”: https://youtu.be/VRi1F94mbRc

Ninja Warrior: https://ynjay.fanlink.to/NinjaWarrior

“Triple S” ft. Louie Ray: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4EQNq8wjZM

“Coochie Scout”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9PyWMtET0w

“Coochie”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSswVXDuXus

8.04.2021

TikTok Treats, Week of August 2nd

The TikTok Community Shows Off Its Expansive Tastes, Elevating Songs by Latin Superstars, Underground Rappers, and Vietnamese Electronic Musicians to Trending Status

The News:

Each week, the TikTok Treats newsletter gives a snapshot of the state of music on TikTok, touching on trending hits, emerging artists, superstar moves, ascendant memes, and much more. As TikTok becomes a source of music discovery for more and more users, the songs that trend on TikTok become more esoteric–and the chances of an unconventional hit bubbling up from the platform grows. This week, plenty of unlikely songs trended on the platform next to major hits like Lil Nas X’s “Industry Baby” and  Doja Cat’s “Woman.” Take a look at some of the songs that TikTok helped elevate in recent days and weeks:

• Anyone who’s been on TikTok during the past month has heard the popping percussion and buzzing synths of “The Magic Bomb,” a song by Vietnamese electronic musician Hoàng Read. The song is the center of a trend that combines a viral dance and screen text, in which creators do the dance as they answer a series of questions they “always get asked”in quick succession. With nearly three million video creations to date, song provides an opportunity for creators to clear the air without disrupting the rest of their content, or offer up facts that many people don’t know, and provides marginalized groups an opportunity to make their voices heard.
• Mixing carefree flutes with a danceable disco beat, Van McCoy’s instantly recognizable “The Hustle” was one of the biggest hits of 1975. 46 years later, the song is making a major comeback on TikTok–with over 580k video creations and growing–as it provides the soundtrack for a trend that highlights the app’s new photo-cropping function. Creators attempt to insert themselves (or their baby or their pet) into the constantly-moving crop tool. The cheerful flutes of “The Hustle” are the perfect foil for the awkward images that result from the more-difficult-than-it-looks trend.
• Puerto Rican superstar Farruko has been trending on TikTok with his new single “PEPAS,” a banger that bridges the gap between Reggaetón and EDM. The song is a favored party anthem for the app’s Spanish-speaking contingent, inspiring over 367k videos, driven by multiple trends. One trend combines a dance with text on screen, similar to the “Magic Bomb” trend, as creators ask three questions and insist that their commenters are only allowed to say no to one of them (this particular challenge has caught the eye of prominent Latin influencers like @aliizquierdo and @carlosferiaag). The second trend uses the song’s massive beat drop to showcase the highlights from a night out, often incorporating a pair of sunglasses with a symbol or message written on them. On his own page, Farruko did his part to make sure the song popped, filming himself vibing to the song’s build in a dimly-lit limo.
• Ever since the advent of memes, cats–keyboard, grumpy, nyan, or otherwise–have been the official mascots of the internet. In recent weeks, TikTok’s massive contingent of cat lovers have coalesced around an unlikely song: “FVN!,” an upbeat electro-rap track from nonbinary Spanish rapper LVL1. Inspired by LVL1’s tongue-twisting delivery of variations of the line “cat kitty cat,” creators have filmed their pets getting down to the music, splicing in quick edits of their feline friends in unflattering poses. The 23-year-old artist’s breakout hit’s TikTok success (over 318k video creations) is currently sitting at #2 on Spotify’s U.S. Viral 50, and has over 3 million streams to date.
• The Fast And The Furious franchise already inspired a trend earlier in the form of Don Omar’s “Bandoleros,” and now, the film’s “quarter-mile at a time” ethos is bringing another song to TikTok prominence–popular underground rapper Xavier Wülf’s “Tokyo Drift.” With over 885k video creations to date, the fast-paced song has become a go-to option for creators with the need for speed, whether they’re beating Google Maps’ ETA estimate, trying to steer a soapbox race car, or innovating a new form of transportation. Like all TIkTok trends, this one has also been used to show off cute babies and cats.

Today, one of TikTok’s favorite feel-good music stories from this year got a new chapter. Songwriting duo Barlow & Bear, Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, announced the September 10, 2021 release of their highly-anticipated concept album, The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical. Consisting of 15 original songs, The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical concept album is the culmination of Barlow & Bear’s artistic vision to bring their unanticipated viral sensation directly to their fans in its entirety.

Originally written and composed by Barlow & Bear live on TikTok and other social media beginning in January 2021, their songs and performances have attracted a massive international fanbase, receiving over 2 million followers, over 36 million likes on TikTok, and the #bridgertonmusical hashtag approaching 200 million views to date. Since the TikTok debut of the first track “Ocean Away,” originally titled “Daphne’s Song,” the duo has broken new ground by involving their audience in their process every step of the way via social media, and will be mirroring this direct-to-consumer distribution by self-releasing the album on all major streaming and downloading music services.

Watch Barlow & Bear’s album announcement on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abigailbarlowww/video/6992573937842490630

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

For more info, please contact:
Michelle McDevitt, Andrea Higgins, Erin Ryan, Audible Treats
Leah Linder, TikTok

For Barlow & Bear press inquiries, please contact:
Charlie Guadano | Sunshine Sachs
212.390.8598 | guadano@sunshinesachs.com

Samantha Stephens | Sunshine Sachs
678.637.9111 | steuer@sunshinesachs.com

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:

On TikTok: Normani, Reba, and a Gas Station Star
The Kid Laroi Meets Bieber, Drake Runs Thru The 6, and More From TikTok
BIA Meets Nicki, Stromae Slows Down, and More TikTok Trends
On TikTok: Music Trends Inspired by Kanye, Young Nudy, and…Meryl Streep?
Avril Lavigne, Bo Burnham, and Gucci Mane Lead The Week in TikTok Trends
TikTok Summer Madness: Lorde Leads a Pack of New Trending Songs
Swae Lee, WILLOW, Mitski & More Inspire Trends on TikTok
Only On TikTok: Lil Durk & City Girls Trend Alongside…The Backyardigans?
On TikTok: BTS Army Takes Over, Carti Demands Silence, and Fans Anticipate F9
Olivia Rodrigo Catches Fire, Miguel Helps Users Catch Feelings, and More TikTok Stories
Saweetie, Calvin Harris, and Bella Poarch Highlight The Week in TikTok
Another One? DJ Khaled, Lizzo, and More Make the Week in TikTok
Doja Cat, Little Simz, and El Alfa Inspire TikTok Trends
Britney Spears, Chloe Bailey, and Diplo Make Waves on TikTok
Dua Lipa, Drake, and Bell Biv DeVoe Make Waves on TikTok
DMX Gets His Flowers, Silk Sonic Reaches #1, and More TikTok Stories
TikTok Unveils Music-Powered Filters, Lil Nas X Debuts At #1, and More TikTok Stories
Bieber Tops The Charts, Young Thug Premieres New Music, and More TikTok Stories
Demi Lovato Kicks Off TikTok’s New Livestream Series Headstream
Rock Music Thrives on TikTok, Just Ask Yungblud, Beach Bunny, and More
Shania Hops On Board, Kid Cudi Tosses and Turns, and More TikTok Stories
On TikTok: Kali Uchis and Coi Leray Hit the Charts as Bobby Shmurda Comes Home
Rihanna, Brent Faiyaz, and Giveon Lead TikTok’s R&B Moment
T-Pain, Hyperpop, and Anti-Valentine’s Anthems Take TikTok By Storm
Cardi Goes Up, Uzi Goes Down (to Sleep), and More TikTok Stories
Black History Month Kicks Off, Mark Ronson Duets, and More Music Stories From TikTok
Cardi Goes Up, Uzi Goes Down (to Sleep), and More TikTok Stories
Dave Grohl, Migos, Miley, and More Happenings on TikTok
This Week on TikTok: Olivia Rodrigo Hits #1 as Memes & Mashups Flourish
New Year, New TikTok Trends: Alicia Keys, Remembering MF DOOM & More
Paul McCartney, Holiday Celebrations, and New Year’s Eve Live on TikTok
TikTok Releases First U.S. Music Report: Here Are Some Key Insights
How TikTok’s Top 10 Songs of 2020 Impacted the Industry

8.3.2021

Video: Paper Route EMPIRE, Key Glock & Snupe Bandz – “Bandaid“

The Two Memphis Rappers Need Help Counting All Their Cash in the Latest Video From PAPER ROUTE iLLUMINATi

The Video:

With a roster packed with rising talent, Young Dolph‘s Paper Route EMPIRE is the premier independent rap label in the South. Today, two of the label’s fieriest signees, Key Glock and Snupe Bandz, join forces to share “Bandaid,” a brand new music video. Produced by Bandplay, PRE’s one-man band, with assistance from CLDHRT, “Bandaid” is an ominous banger with horror movie melodies providing the perfect ambience for Glock and Snupe to boast about their extravagant ends: “Thirty on my wrist, another fifty on my chain,” spits Snupe, and not to be out done, Glock announces “this n**** got a watch that costs a quarter mill’.”

The video is a low-key illustration of how Snupe and Glock, like all real G’s, move in silence–they trap out in a modest house before taking their lady friends to their much less modest whips. Released as the rapper celebrates his 24th birthday, “Bandaid” is Glock’s second video in two weeks, following the flex-heavy “Mister Glock 2,” which has over 2.2 million views in just four days.

“Bandaid” is the latest video from PAPER ROUTE iLLUMINATi, Paper Route EMPIRE’s first-ever compilation mixtape. The mixtape represents the culmination of a long and fruitful rise for Young Dolph–the mogul is ready to flex his A&R and CEO muscles, bringing a new crop of talent to the forefront. Along with Key Glock and Snupe Bandz, the tape features standout contributions from street favorites like Big Moochie Grape and Kenny Muney, and new signees like PaperRoute Woo, Big Unccc, and PRE first lady Joddy Badass. The 23-track tape offers the label to showcase its roster in plenty of combinations, and leaves room for big shots like Dolph, Glock, and Moochie to show off on solo songs of their own. Featuring an appearance from Gucci Mane and production from Bandplay, Memphis beatmakers like Tay Keith, DJ Squeeky, and Sosa808, ands trap titans like Drumma Boy and Budda Bless, PAPER ROUTE iLLUMINATi is available to stream everywhere via Paper Route EMPIRE.

PAPER ROUTE iLLUMINATi continues a banner year for the label, following up the release of Dum And Dummer 2, a collaborative album by Young Dolph and Key Glock. Debuting at #8 on the Billboard 200, Dum and Dummer 2 generated nearly 36k sales equivalent units across platforms and scored the fifth-biggest streaming debut on Spotify during its first week of release. Earlier this month, the album received a glowing review from Pitchfork, who awarded the album a 7.5 score and cemented Young Dolph & Key Glock as a “once-in-a-generation” rap duo, akin to 8Ball & MJG or Method Man & Redman, and “one of the most in-sync alliances in the genre today.” Dum & Dummer 2 is the duo’s second Top 10 album, following the original Dum and Dummer, which debuted at #8 in 2019.

Watch Key Glock & Snupe Bandz – “Bandaid”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1q4AchKMtDM&pp=sAQA

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

PAPER ROUTE iLLUMINATi tracklist:
1. Talking To My Scale by Paper Route EMPIRE & Young Dolph
2. Blu Boyz by Young Dolph, Key Glock & Paper Route EMPIRE (feat. Snupe Bandz)
3. Beat It by Paper Route EMPIRE, Bigg Unccc & Young Dolph
4. I Do This by Paper Route EMPIRE, Key Glock & Gucci Mane
5. Back to Back by Paper Route EMPIRE & Bigg Unccc
6. Remember by Paper Route EMPIRE & Snupe Bandz
7. Mister Glock 2 by Paper Route EMPIRE & Key Glock
8. Bandaid by Paper Route EMPIRE, Key Glock & Snupe Bandz
9. Non Stop by Paper Route EMPIRE & Big Moochie Grape
10. Dance by Young Dolph, Paper Route EMPIRE & Key Glock (feat. Snupe Bandz, Kenny Muney, Joddy Badass, Jay Fizzle & Big Moochie Grape)
11. 333 by Paper Route EMPIRE & Joddy Badass
12. Ashtray by Paper Route EMPIRE, Kenny Muney & Young Dolph
13. Standing Ovation by Paper Route EMPIRE & Big Moochie Grape
14. Big Ol Racks by Paper Route EMPIRE, PaperRoute Woo & Key Glock
15. Dead Body by Paper Route EMPIRE, Young Dolph & Bigg Unccc (feat. PaperRoute Woo)
16. Broccoli & Cheese by Paper Route EMPIRE & Key Glock
17. Trust Nobody by Paper Route EMPIRE, Young Dolph & PaperRoute Woo (feat. Snupe Bandz)
18. Here We Go by Paper Route EMPIRE, Young Dolph & Jay Fizzle (feat. Snupe Bandz)
19. Show Out by Paper Route EMPIRE, Snupe Bandz & Young Dolph
20. Freeze Tag by Paper Route EMPIRE & Key Glock
21. Nothing To Me by Young Dolph, Snupe Bandz & PaperRoute Woo
22. South Memphis Rugrats (Remix) by Paper Route EMPIRE, Young Dolph & Snupe Bandz (feat. PaperRoute Woo)
23. iLLUMINATi BUSINESS by Paper Route EMPIRE & Big Moochie Grape

Please contact Michelle or Erin for more info.

Links:

Young Dolph: twitter | facebook | soundcloud | youtube | instagram | official site | spotify
Key Glock: twitter | soundcloud | instagram | spotify | youtube

Bio, photos, music and more can be found at www.audibletreats.com/young-dolph

Key Glock & Snupe Bandz – “Bandaid”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1q4AchKMtDM&pp=sAQA

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

Key Glock – “Mister Glock 2”: https://youtu.be/UqBv-tayBmQ

Paper Route EMPIRE – “Dance”: https://music.empi.re/dancepaperroute

Young Dolph, Key Glock, Snupe Bandz – “Blu Boyz”: https://music.empi.re/blueboyz

Young Dolph – “Nothing To Me” ft. Snupe Bandz & Paper Route Woo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNy33SqQWyM

Young Dolph & Key Glock – “A Goat & A Dolphin”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFR5MzlvnZ8

Young Dolph – “Hashtag”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1S5n0J6aZrc

Young Dolph & Key Glock – “RAIN RAIN”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mr0l9iZx4no

Young Dolph & Key Glock – Dum and Dummer 2: https://music.empi.re/dumanddummer2

Young Dolph & Key Glock – “Penguins”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOffID-Hp7M

Young Dolph – “Yeeh Yeeh”: https://music.empi.re/yeehyeeh

Young Dolph & Key Glock – “Sleep With The Roaches”: https://music.empi.re/sleepwiththeroaches / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zor0D6s6JOs

Young Dolph & Key Glock – “Aspen”: https://music.empi.re/aspen / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBoRupTiKhQ

Key Glock – “I’m The Type”: https://music.empi.re/imthetype

Young Dolph & Key Glock – “Case Closed”: https://music.empi.re/caseclosed

Young Dolph & Key Glock – “Green Light”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZ8nLbNPV-k

Young Dolph – “Large Amounts”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6YAoOYQkvo

Young Dolph – Rich Slave (Deluxe): https://music.empi.re/richslave_deluxe

Young Dolph & Key Glock – Dum and Dummer: https://empire.lnk.to/dummer

8.3.2021

Baja Beach Fest Raises the Bar of COVID Safety, Releasing COVID Safety Protocol Ahead of BBF 2021

All Attendees and Artists Will Be Required to Show Proof of Vaccination or Negative Test to Enter the Festival

Bringing Some of the Biggest Names in Latin Music and Reggaeton, the Third Baja Beach Fest Occurs on August 13-15th and August 20-22nd in Rosarito Beach, MX

The Announcement:

Baja Beach Fest is committed to making the festival experience as safe as possible for all of its guests, artists, and staff. Today, Baja Beach Fest 2021 raises the bar for music festival safety, announcing a protocol that ensures all persons coming to the festival will show proof of vaccination or provide a negative Covid test. In order to make the testing process as seamless as possible, BBF is exclusively partnering with COVID Clinic ensuring that all health statements are verified by a single, trusted source.

Using a stricter and more accurate policy than many of its competitors, Baja Beach Fest will require guests to show proof of vaccine or a negative test before entering the festival. Using the festival app, attendees can register their health information and activate their Baja Beach Fest 2021 wristband. Wristbands for Baja Beach Fest will not be valid without registration of the negative Covid test, or confirmation of vaccination. 90% of those guests who have already registered their wristbands have been fully vaccinated against the virus.

The easiest way to enter Baja Beach Fest 2021 is to be fully vaccinated–vaccinated attendees can activate their wristband right now using their proof of vaccine. Each guest who is not fully vaccinated will need to get tested within 72-hours of the event at a COVID Clinic location. They have over 100 locations across the United States, and will provide testing centers in Rosarito and Tijuana for last minute tests in the days preceding the festival. COVID Clinic will also have a testing location on site at the festival, for those who are unable to get tested prior. BBF’s partnership with COVID Clinic provides festival guests a discounted rapid test price of $49 and allows for integration with the Clinic’s testing database and the festival’s RFID wristband. Masks are required and mandatory for entrance.

Ticket holders who test positive will not be allowed to attend the festival this year, but with proof of a positive test, Baja Beach Fest will provide a refund or the opportunity to save the passes for Baja Beach Fest 2022.

The Covid safety protocol does not only apply to guests–the performing artists and the members of their crew will be subject to the same protocols. All Baja Beach Fest staff and crew are fully vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus.

“We’ve been working with every state and city department to make sure that Baja Beach Fest is as safe as possible,” say BBF founders Aaron Ampudia and Chris Den Uijl. “We’re excited to show the world that live music can come back in a way people can feel comfortable with. We’re taking these necessary precautions so we can all enjoy live music while keeping the fans, the artists, and the people from Baja safe.”

The first weekend of Baja Beach Fest 2021 occurs on August 13-15th, 2021 and the second weekend happens the following weekend on August 20th-22nd in Rosarito Beach, MX. Baja Beach Fest 2021 promises headlining performances Anuel AA, J Balvin, Ozuna, and Karol G, and a high-powered undercard with performances from Sech, Farruko, Becky G, Jhay Cortez, and many more. Fans are raring to lace up their swimsuits and experience the beachside vibe that virtual festivals can’t hope to replicate. The festival hopes that with these necessary precautions, fans will feel comfortable partying freely and safely.

Find out more information here: https://www.covidclinic.org/baja-beach-Fest

Tickets for BBF 2021 Weekend 2 are still available from bajabeachfest.com

Follow @bajabeachfest on socials for more announcements about the forthcoming festival.

Watch the Baja Beach Fest 2019 Aftermovie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRrF9yKgh6g

Critical Praise:

Best New Festival in North America – USA Today’s 10 Best Reader’s Choice 2019

Featured article: Baja Beach Fest Founders Aaron Ampudia And Chris Den Uijl Discuss Their Reggaeton Festival’s Cross-Border Business – Pollstar

“Only on its second consecutive year, the fest, nestled on the glistening beach of Rosarito, Mexico, has managed to become a player on the global festival scene” – Billboard

“Baja Beach Fest Was a Game-Changing Showcase of Latinx Excellence” – Vice

“If you’ve heard anything about Baja Beach Fest — the reggaeton and Latin hip-hop festival coming to Rosarito, Mexico’s historic Papas & Beer this weekend — you know this: It’s a party. Like a big, wild, sprawling, bucket-list rager. And while other festivals seek to widen their reach by bringing in digital artists, broadening the genres they focus on, or adding in a health component, Baja Beach Fest is staying true to its identity.” – UPROXX

“…the sold-out show is already a success: Ozuna and Bad Bunny are among the two-dozen acts scheduled to perform Friday and Saturday in this coastal resort town about 30 minutes south of the border.” – LA Times

Editor’s Choice: Things To Do In August – Delta Sky Magazine

Hear From The Artists:

“I’m so happy to be returning to Baja Beach Festival this year. The lineup is so incredible and I can’t wait to share the stage with so many members of my Latin Gang family. It’s going to be a crazy weekend–LEGGO!” – J Balvin

“I am very happy to join the Baja Beach Fest festival. I am more than ready to get on that stage and give them an unforgettable show as we finally return to normal. West Coast, let’s go! A romper!” – Myke Towers

“I can’t wait to be back on a live stage and feel the energy and love of my fans! Can’t think of a better place to do so than Baja Beach Fest this year. It’s going to be epic!” – Sech

“I am extremely grateful for the love and support I’ve received from the country of Mexico during the pandemic. I’m so excited to perform at Baja Beach Fest 2021 this August!” – El Alfa

“I’m thrilled to be performing at Baja Beach Fest for the first time. Excited to see all my fans! Vamos a romper!” – Lunay

“I’m excited and honored to be part of the incredible Baja Beach Fest lineup! Looking forward to sharing the stage with so many of my colleagues and friends, giving a great show to the fans.” – Dalex

“I feel tremendously honored and excited to share the stage with so many talented artists that I admire; to be able to go to Mexico and perform for the first time. To make it a trip where I will fulfill my dreams in a festival like Baja Beach Fest–for me, it’s everything. My heart is overflowing with gratitude and I can’t wait to give the best of me. I am ready to radiate the best vibes through my music on stage!” – La Gabi

Baja Beach Fest co-founders Aaron Ampudia (left) and Chris Den Uijl (Credit: Baja Beach Fest/Koury Angelo)

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

The Background:

Founded by Chris Den Uijl and Aaron Ampudia in 2018, Baja Beach Fest is well on its way to becoming an institution in Rosarito and the music industry at large. With headliners like Ozuna, Bad Bunny, and J Balvin, BBF 2019 earned rave reviews from the likes of Billboard, Pollstar, Vice, L.A. Times, and more for its outstanding music, diverse and enthusiastic crowd, and positive vibes. The festival was voted the “Best New Festival in North America” by readers of USA Today. Expanding to two weekends, and with headlining performances from Anuel AA, J Balvin, and Ozuna, Baja Beach Fest 2021 occurs on August 13th-15th and August 20th-22nd.

Links:

instagram | facebook | twitter

Buy tickets for Baja Beach Fest 2021: https://www.bajabeachfest.com/

Watch the Baja Beach Fest 2019 Aftermovie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRrF9yKgh6g

7.30.2021

Young Dolph Shares PAPER ROUTE iLLUMINATi, a Compilation Mixtape That Showcases the Talent of the Paper Route EMPIRE Roster

PRE’s Key Glock Gets His Flex On in “Mister Glock 2” Video

The Tape Features Contributions From Dolph, Glock, Big Moochie Grape, and Kenny Muney, As Well as Recent Signees like Snupe Bandz, PaperRoute Woo, Joddy Badass, and More

The Mixtape:

Young Dolph has an exquisite ear for talent, and he’s assembled young and hungry roster of rising rappers for his Paper Route EMPIRE label. Today, Dolph and the rest of PRE share PAPER ROUTE iLLUMINATi, the label’s first-ever compilation mixtape. The mixtape represents the culmination of a long and fruitful rise for Young Dolph–the mogul is ready to flex his A&R and CEO muscles, bringing a new crop of talent to the forefront. Armed with Dolph’s sage advice and artistic guidance, Paper Route iLLUMINATi features contributions from the label’s large and growing roster, with new songs by red hot riser Key Glock, Memphis street favorites like Big Moochie Grape and Kenny Muney, and new signees like Snupe Bandz and PaperRoute Woo. The 23-track tape leaves plenty of room for the newer signees to shine, providing solo showcases for artists like the New York-born Joddy Badass, and the fiery Big Uncc, and allows big shots like Dolph, Glock, and Moochie to show off on solo songs of their own.

“I’ve signed a lot of new artists, all of them have serious raw talent,” says Young Dolph. “I can’t wait for the world to see what they can do. We hear the fans–they want new music from PRE, especially from the artists we signed during the pandemic, so we’re gonna give it to them in one project. I might be the CEO, but on this project, we’re all equals. They’re the drivers, I’m in the passenger seat.”

The album features a guest appearance from Gucci Mane, whose 1017 label helped inspire Dolph’s vision when he founded PRE in 2010, the Atlanta rapper trading bars with Key Glock on mixtape highlight “I Do This.” PRE-signed sound architect Bandplay puts his stamp on the mixtape’s bass-heavy sound, producing several tracks, but PAPER ROUTE iLLUMINATI also features contributions from local beatmakers like Tay Keith, DJ Squeeky, and Sosa808, as well as trap titans like Drumma Boy and Budda Bless. PAPER ROUTE iLLUMINATi is home to recent singles like last week’s “Blu Boyz,” an expert three-man weave by Young Dolph, Key Glock, and Snupe Bandz, and “Nothing To Me,” a Dolph, Snupe, and PaperRoute Woo collaboration with a high-flying music video.

“There are three rules for being in the PAPER ROUTE iLLUMINATi,” says Dolph. “Rule number one: get the money first. Rule number two: don’t forget to get the money. How do you make that money? You can’t make money without making sacrifices.”

Along with the mixtape, Paper Route EMPIRE shares “Mister Glock 2,” a new video single by Key Glock. Produced by Bandplay, the man behind many of Glock’s best bangers, “Mister Glock 2” is a statement of purpose, as Glock allows himself to re-introduce himself between bounding 808s, ominous vox, and plinking treble synths. The sequel to “Mr. Glock” (8 million YouTube views), a highlight from Glock’s Billboard Top 20-peaking Yellow Tape (2020), the song finds Glock adding to his growing list of nicknames as he loudly and proudly proclaims his artistic independence: “B*tch, I’m Mr. Flex-A-Lot, young Mr. Stack-It-‘Til-It Drop/Yeah Mr. Don’t-Care-What-It-Cost, yeah Mr. Let-That-Choppa-Talk.” In the video, directed by Dolph’s new visual venture Paper Route Pictures, Glock kicks back in his Maybach with some homies, including Snupe Bandz,  showing off his stacks and smoking with his Bart Simpson chain.

PAPER ROUTE iLLUMINATi continues a banner year for the label, following up the release of Dum And Dummer 2, a collaborative album by Young Dolph and Key Glock. Debuting at #8 on the Billboard 200, Dum and Dummer 2 generated nearly 36k sales equivalent units across platforms and scored the fifth-biggest streaming debut on Spotify during its first week of release. Earlier this month, the album received a glowing review from Pitchfork, who awarded the album a 7.5 score and cemented Young Dolph & Key Glock as a “once-in-a-generation” rap duo, akin to 8Ball & MJG or Method Man & Redman, and “one of the most in-sync alliances in the genre today.” Dum & Dummer 2 is the duo’s second Top 10 album, following the original Dum and Dummer, which debuted at #8 in 2019.

PAPER ROUTE iLLUMINATi is available to stream everywhere via Paper Route EMPIRE.

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

Watch “Mister Glock 2”: https://youtu.be/UqBv-tayBmQ

PAPER ROUTE iLLUMINATi tracklist:
1. Talking To My Scale by Paper Route EMPIRE & Young Dolph
2. Blu Boyz by Young Dolph, Key Glock & Paper Route EMPIRE (feat. Snupe Bandz)
3. Beat It by Paper Route EMPIRE, Bigg Unccc & Young Dolph
4. I Do This by Paper Route EMPIRE, Key Glock & Gucci Mane
5. Back to Back by Paper Route EMPIRE & Bigg Unccc
6. Remember by Paper Route EMPIRE & Snupe Bandz
7. Mister Glock 2 by Paper Route EMPIRE & Key Glock
8. Bandaid by Paper Route EMPIRE, Key Glock & Snupe Bandz
9. Non Stop by Paper Route EMPIRE & Big Moochie Grape
10. Dance by Young Dolph, Paper Route EMPIRE & Key Glock (feat. Snupe Bandz, Kenny Muney, Joddy Badass, Jay Fizzle & Big Moochie Grape)
11. 333 by Paper Route EMPIRE & Joddy Badass
12. Ashtray by Paper Route EMPIRE, Kenny Muney & Young Dolph
13. Standing Ovation by Paper Route EMPIRE & Big Moochie Grape
14. Big Ol Racks by Paper Route EMPIRE, PaperRoute Woo & Key Glock
15. Dead Body by Paper Route EMPIRE, Young Dolph & Bigg Unccc (feat. PaperRoute Woo)
16. Broccoli & Cheese by Paper Route EMPIRE & Key Glock
17. Trust Nobody by Paper Route EMPIRE, Young Dolph & PaperRoute Woo (feat. Snupe Bandz)
18. Here We Go by Paper Route EMPIRE, Young Dolph & Jay Fizzle (feat. Snupe Bandz)
19. Show Out by Paper Route EMPIRE, Snupe Bandz & Young Dolph
20. Freeze Tag by Paper Route EMPIRE & Key Glock
21. Nothing To Me by Young Dolph, Snupe Bandz & PaperRoute Woo
22. South Memphis Rugrats (Remix) by Paper Route EMPIRE, Young Dolph & Snupe Bandz (feat. PaperRoute Woo)
23. iLLUMINATi BUSINESS by Paper Route EMPIRE & Big Moochie Grape

Please contact Michelle or Erin for more info.

Links:

Young Dolph: twitter | facebook | soundcloud | youtube | instagram | official site | spotify
Key Glock: twitter | soundcloud | instagram | spotify | youtube

Bio, photos, music and more can be found at www.audibletreats.com/young-dolph

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

Key Glock – “Mister Glock 2”: https://youtu.be/UqBv-tayBmQ

Paper Route EMPIRE – “Dance”: https://music.empi.re/dancepaperroute

Young Dolph, Key Glock, Snupe Bandz – “Blu Boyz”: https://music.empi.re/blueboyz

Young Dolph – “Nothing To Me” ft. Snupe Bandz & Paper Route Woo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNy33SqQWyM

Young Dolph & Key Glock – “A Goat & A Dolphin”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFR5MzlvnZ8

Young Dolph – “Hashtag”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1S5n0J6aZrc

Young Dolph & Key Glock – “RAIN RAIN”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mr0l9iZx4no

Young Dolph & Key Glock – Dum and Dummer 2: https://music.empi.re/dumanddummer2

Young Dolph & Key Glock – “Penguins”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOffID-Hp7M

Young Dolph – “Yeeh Yeeh”: https://music.empi.re/yeehyeeh

Young Dolph & Key Glock – “Sleep With The Roaches”: https://music.empi.re/sleepwiththeroaches / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zor0D6s6JOs

Young Dolph & Key Glock – “Aspen”: https://music.empi.re/aspen / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBoRupTiKhQ

Key Glock – “I’m The Type”: https://music.empi.re/imthetype

Young Dolph & Key Glock – “Case Closed”: https://music.empi.re/caseclosed

Young Dolph & Key Glock – “Green Light”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZ8nLbNPV-k

Young Dolph – “Large Amounts”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6YAoOYQkvo

Young Dolph – Rich Slave (Deluxe): https://music.empi.re/richslave_deluxe

Young Dolph & Key Glock – Dum and Dummer: https://empire.lnk.to/dummer

7.30.2021

Video: Offset Jim – “Face Card” ft. Kenny Beats

The Play Runners Association Rapper Plans an Oakland Heist in His Latest Video

Critical Praise:

“Offset Jim’s music feels current in the sense that it’s vital, loose, and alive, but it also feels totally unswayed by the creative winds of the moment. From production to slang to wobbling beats with stuttering drums, it’s aggressively, audaciously Oakland.” – Vulture

“Offset Jim keeps his voice low-key and contained, and somehow that makes his sh*t slap all the harder.” – Stereogum

“Jim prefers his deadpan snarl, firing off boasts and threats like poisonous darts… You’re probably not going to miss anything, but you’ll still want to run it back.” – Passion of the Weiss

The Video:

Offset Jim is respected in Oakland and beyond for his deadpan demeanor that belies his slangy, flex-heavy lyrics. Connecting with versatile producer Kenny Beats for a low-key Bay Area banger, Jim shares “Face Card,” his new video single. Marked by Kenny’s ominous pianos, stuttering 808s, and subterranean bass, “Face Card” finds Jim bolstering his hustler credentials, spinning low-key yarns about smuggling illicit goods across state lines and using the proceeds to treat his girl to a nice dinner. Directed by StackingMemories, the video depicts Offset Jim and Kenny Beats in workman’s jumpsuits, as they pull up in a Brinks truck and count “all these goddamn hunnids.”

A member of Play Runners Association, along with close friend and fellow Oakland heavy-hitter ALLBLACK, Offset Jim has stood out in a crowded Bay Area rap scene. He made a splash in 2019 with two projects–his solo effort No Pressure, which featured the local hit title track (over 3.3 million combined plays on Spotify and YouTube), and 22nd Ways, his collab mixtape with ALLBLACK, home to Bay Area favorites “Trip On It” (over 7 million Spotify streams) and “Fees” ft. Capolow. Offset Jim is a favorite collaborator of many on the West Coast scene, with tracks on the books with G-Eazy, Nef The Pharaoh, Shootergang Kony, Bravo The Bagchaser, and more.

With a project in the works for the fall, Offset Jim is looking to raise his profile from local hero to national concern. Stay tuned.

Watch “Face Card” ft. Kenny Beats: https://youtu.be/G6lh9RDdlmM

Buy/Stream “Face Card” ft. Kenny Beats: https://music.empi.re/facecard

Please contact Michelle or Erin if interested in talking with Offset Jim.

Links:

instagram | twitter | facebook | youtube | soundcloud

“Face Card” ft. Kenny Beats:

7.30.2021

Video: Morray – “Trenches” (Remix) ft. Polo G

Fresh Off His First-Ever Performance at Rolling Loud, the 2021 XXL Freshman Recruits a Kindred Spirit to Add a Verse to a Street Sermons Highlight

Critical Praise:

“‘Trenches,’ from an album due next week titled Street Sermons, rides the minor chords and trap beats that often accompany antisocial boasts. But while ‘Trenches’ doesn’t ignore gangs, drugs or poverty, Morray also recognizes a community that holds families, neighbors and friends” – The New York Times

“Few crooning rappers have his polish, resonance, and soul.” – SPIN

“With only four songs on streaming platforms—all released in 2020—Fayetteville, North Carolina rapper Morray has already proven he’s a hitmaker. His debut single “Quicksand” is undeniable, anchored by the type of hook you get from a Roddy Ricch or Rod Wave song and infused with storytelling and charisma to paint a picture even if you’re unfamiliar with the newcomer.” – Pigeons & Planes

The Video:

Morray‘s emotional singing and empathetic lyrics make him an ideal avatar for those struggling in the streets, and an excellent role model for those looking to make it out. His song “Trenches” is an ode to people who think they are out of options, urging them to stay positive through the pain. Today, the Fayetteville, NC native shares “Trenches” (Remix), which adds a verse from Polo G, another street storyteller whose lyrics speak for the less fortunate. The new remix juxtaposes Morray’s gospel-influenced passion with Polo’s plaintive and conversational melodies, the younger rapper spinning a succinct 16 about his rise from tragedy to triumph: “‘Member I was f*cked up, now my foreign in the hood parked/You can beat the system if you street and booksmart,” intones Polo G.

Directed by Justice Silvera, the video follows the story of a man who works hard every day to put food on his family’s plates, resisting the clarion call of street life so he can be present for his wife and young daughter. Morray and Polo G provide the perspective of those who’ve escaped their past hardship, but their lyrics prove that men like the video’s protagonist deserve just as much respect as any rap star. “Trenches” (Remix) is the latest in a long line of quality videos from Morray, most recently the video for  “Mistakes,” a highlight from his debut album Street Sermons.

Debuting at  #41 on the Billboard 200 and propelling Morray to #1 on Billboard’s Emerging Artists chart, Street Sermons taps into the spiritual uplift and church-trained singing that makes Morray’s brand of hip-hop so unique, taking unflinching looks at the Fayetteville native’s youthful struggles and indiscretions and examining his motivations to succeed. Home to his breakout single “Quicksand,” which recently earned a GOLD certification from the RIAA and surpassed the 100 million view milestone on YouTube, the project contains universal truths about the tragedies and triumphs of growing up in the hood, filtered through Morray’s experience as a neighborhood kid made good. Complex ranked Street Sermons at #10 on their list of Best Albums of 2021 So Far.

Earlier this summer, Morray earned a position on the coveted XXL Freshman list for 2021. The honor is the latest in a long line of accolades, including one to watch” designations from Complex, Billboard, SPIN, Pigeons & Planes, and many more. An engaging live performer, as evidenced by his recent appearance on JImmy Kimmel Live, Morray was highlighted by Rolling Stone as the “Best Debut” performer at last weekend’s Rolling Loud Festival in Miami.

With Street Sermons and his newfound position as a XXL Freshman, Morray culminates his meteoric rise and proves that he’s ready to build an artistic legacy and a nest egg for his wife and kids. For an artist with Morray’s talent, the sky is the limit.

Watch “Trenches” (Remix) ft. Polo G: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJFWeweZkWk

Buy/Stream “Trenches” (Remix) ft. Polo G: https://morray.lnk.to/TrenchesRemix

Buy/Stream Street Sermons: http://morray.lnk.to/StreetSermons

Please contact Michelle or Erin for more info.

The Background:

Morae Ruffin known professionally as Morray, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter. Best known for his combinations of rapping and singing, Morray’s days as lead singer of his church choir heavily influenced his melodic and unique style. Growing up in Fayetteville, NC and getting in and out of trouble, Morray turned to music as his escape. He uses his real life struggle as inspiration for his music.

Links:

instagram | twitter | youtube | soundcloud | spotify

“Trenches” (Remix) ft. Polo G: https://morray.lnk.to/TrenchesRemix

“Mistakes”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCtxybROvN8

“Nothing Now”: https://youtu.be/rlUtK1YI-dg

Street Sermons: http://morray.lnk.to/StreetSermons

“Can’t Use Me”: https://Morray.lnk.to/CantUseMevid

“Trenches”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yF5u8LOLJ9M

“Kingdom”: https://picksix.ffm.to/kingdom / https://picksix.ffm.to/kingdomvid

“Big Decisions”: https://picksix.ffm.to/bigdecisionsvid / https://picksix.ffm.to/bigdecisions

“Dreamland”: https://picksix.ffm.to/dreamland.opr / https://picksix.ffm.to/dreamlandvid.opr

“Low Key”: https://picksix.ffm.to/lowkey / https://picksix.ffm.to/lowkeyvid

“Switched Up”: https://picksix.ffm.to/suvid.opr / https://picksix.ffm.to/switchedup

“Quicksand”: https://picksix.ffm.to/qsvid.opr