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Within “Keep the Peace” Forever the Rebel tries to maintain balance. A sense of purpose pours out of the track. Beats hit ferociously. Going straight for the jugular, an unflinching realness comes through in each verse. The speed of her delivery adds to the sense of chaos, going on a kick that feels reminiscent of Danny Brown’s approach, for there is this buckshot anything is possible quality to it. Even as it retains a degree of catchiness behind it, the sense of the unexpected looms large, helping to add to the dexterity of the groove. So many different elements reverberate,…
Zoot brings an unfettered intensity to the wild-eyed fury of “Highway”. Cleverly borrowing from hip-hop, krautrock, and funk there he employs a dexterity here. Lyrically the verses dart by for the verses cut to the core. Like the soundtrack to a seemingly endless drive that needs to go faster, the track features an impatience to it, a desire to move forward yet feeling stuck. Word choice matters for the exploration of relationships, trying to find oneself, and feeling lost, these themes are woven right into the very DNA of the piece. Best of all his control of the mike is…
Hey “HENNIZI DA DON” How are you? I’M FINE JUST ADJUSTING IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY TRYING TO FIND WHERE I FIT IN THATS ALL What is your biggest achievement? GETTING IN MAGAZINES AND GETTING AWARDS AND GETTING MY MUSIC ON THE CHARTS Who is your biggest inspiration ? NICCOLO MACHIAVELLI POWERFUL PHILOSOPHER THAT DECIDED HIS DESTINY Where do you see yourself in 1 year ? GROWING MORE IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY ADVANCING MY PURPOSE AS A MUSICIAN Where are you from? BROCKTON MASSACHUSETTS How old are you? 40 Are you working on any projects ?…
What is your name/stage name? Daevon Sanders My Stage name is Ikey Big Ben When is your birthday? I was born 03/06/1997 Where are you from? I’m from Minnesota born in minneapolis I recently moved to indianapolis to pursue my goals What do you do? I’m a Independent artist im versatile in the music industry I rap sing produce make beats and write most of my creations How long have you been making music? I’ve been doing music for about 15 plus years What was your first song/project? My first official release was Americas president i got that idea for the song from…
Photo by Zachariah Schmitt We know of Grammy winner Lil Eddie from his writing for artists such as Janet Jackson, Kylie Minogue, Jason Derulo, and just about any other legend you can think of in the game. He’s been a vocal coach and Executive/Judge on XFactor: The Band, guest judged on X Factor Malta and even an Executive alongside Simon Cowell at Syco Music. This year alone, he co-wrote Coco Jones’s “Caliber” on Def Jam Records and “She Kissed Me First” for Sera on Universal Records. What separates Eddie from the other top songwriters in the game for us, is that…
Born in San Bernardino, California, on October 16th, 1992 – Jesse Mota has made a name for himself as the American artist IamKay. His eclectic blend of Pop, R&B, and Hip-Hop styles has earned much acclaim within urban circles. Having set out with his record label ‘Showtime Entertainment,’ he released hit singles such as “What You Sayin” (2016) alongside others like “Play, “Yeah” and ”Throw It Up.” Capturing the attention of those in the music industry’s higher echelons – IamKay’s artistry is heavily influenced by luminaries, including Lil Wayne, T-Pain, and Bone Thugs N Harmony but a few. As we…
Ogcrains is a groundbreaking hip-hop artist and multi-instrumentalist whose sound has been shaped by some of today’s greatest music icons. He draws influence from both the East Coast energy of Nas, Biggie Smalls, Atmosphere, Kendrick Lamar, and Kevin Gates as well as his own recent relocation to North Carolina. His passion for creating quality work shows no signs of slowing down with 10 songs already written in the last year alone – not to mention a further 30 or 40 still left on his creative agenda! QUESTION: Whom would you say are your influences? Ogcrains: NBA YoungBoy, Polo G,…
What is your name? LeFunk Would you rather have? 50k in cash or a perfect credit score, and why? 50k. My credit score is cool. Who is your favorite producer? Teddy Riley Are you a touring artist or a recording artist? I’m a Producer. Have you ever thought about quitting music? Never. Music keeps me from quitting everything else. Favorite Era of music? The 80’s. The 80’s was the best decade of all, in my opinion. Do you plan on traveling? I sure do. For both work and leisure. Are you an independent artist or are you signed or…
MOON Ultra, the Texas-based consumer electronics company empowering storytellers and creators to level up their content, announced today it has raised a $15 million series B funding round that includes three-time Grammy Award-winning producer L.A. Reid and Grammy Award-winning artist Burna Boy among more than 20 additional sports and entertainment stars. MOON Ultra offers professional lighting at the power of the consumer’s fingertips through portable lighting devices with intuitive touch controls that provide customizable brightness and tone. MOON Ultra is the brainchild of CEO and co-founder Edward Madongorere, who was inspired by his son with autism to capture every moment,…
One of the most promising artists working in the world of pop right now, Ryan Mitchell has just begun his long journey. With a series of twists and turns that he has already had to navigate, he draws upon a wide range of emotions. These are mixed, going from pure joy to pangs of regret and sadness, but he covers it all with the same level of dignity. Melodies have that additional richness that comes through struggle. Nothing in his songs is ever clear cut, but this simply reflects the ambiguous nature of what it means to be alive at…