Friday, August 26, 2016

StevieMacDaLogo - Gotta Keep Grindin (Official Video)


Philadelphia artist StevieMacDaLogo has an anthem for all the hustlers and go getters. Check out "Gotta Keep Grinding" now:


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Twitter @Steviemacthelogo

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Kodak Kronick Reminds You to Stop "Doin Too Much"

Kodak Kronick

Sharing those same arresting influences as the legends that came before him is Picayune, MS's very own, Kodak Kronick. In only a few years, this Atlanta-based superstar-in-the-making has built a solid grassroots fan base, online and across the Mid-South.

With slapping, 808-heavy production, choppy rhyme cadences and a catalogue of music videos, Kodak Kronick is ready for his moment. He steadily gains momentum from his latest Corporation K-released mixtape Kodak Moment 2: HD Edition, hosted by Montana White.

Have a listen to Kodak's newest record "Doin Too Much," as he strongly advises us to relax and let some things go.

Tuesday, August 23, 2016

J. Tek Makes Impact With "Letter To Officer Norman"


Arizona artist J.Tek, is making an impact with his new record "Letter To Officer Norman". His music is a portrayal of his life in which he is relentlessly working to push positivity. He is using "feel good" music as the platform to unite people. As those of you who have kept up to date know, nobody is working harder to bridge police and community relations than Officer Norman. Here is J-Tek's letter. Get familiar:


Links to purchase "A letter to Officer Norman" are below. All proceeds will be donated by J.Tek to help community efforts.

iTunes: https://itun.es/us/bH8leb
Spotify: http://bit.ly/OfficerNorman
TIDAL: tidal.com/track/64001774

Rapstress Bianca Njie Makes Impact with "Street Boy" Single


Female emcee Bianca Njie is building a huge movement one fan at a time. She adds class, intellect and style to her genre. This versatile rapstress continues to prove herself as an artist. Her music combines raw intensity and originality with hard hitting beats. Bianca Njie's influences include Beyonce and Nicki Minaj. Her diverse style and unique voice set her apart from the competition.

Bianca Njie's art is poised yet unpredictable. She is abstract and enigmatic, with an unquenchable appetite for experimentation. She has developed a strong following with her explosive lyrics and dynamic music videos. Bianca is the self proclaimed "Hook Queen." Her latest release is a captivating single called "Street Boy." The song garnering accolades and airplay on Internet radio stations and mixshows from around the country. Follow Bianca on her journey to success on Twitter @Biancanjie.

@Detoxthekid Drops Visuals for "Super Saiyan"

Detox The Kid Trapime mixtape

Detox the Kid is back with a fire track off his Trapime mixtape, entitled "Super Saiyan." Detox continues to push the limits of music and is not afraid to express himself in multiple, entertaining ways. Check out the dark-themed video below. Leave a comment below.



Saturday, August 20, 2016

P-Thoro (@P_Thoro) - Relate (New Video)


Michigan native and Phoenix transplant P-Thoro is making an impact with his new visual "Relate". P-Thoro’s words paint a vivid picture of the inner city struggle and despair that is unfortunately many people’s reality and it’s because of this honesty and sincerity that his audience gains a feeling of respect and understanding as to the man he really is. Not willing to limit himself or compromise his artistic integrity, P-Thoro has shown his range as an artist by writing material that tackles moral and socially conscious issues, and it’s this versatility that enables him to create a sound that can be appreciated in every demographic. Get familiar:

Friday, August 19, 2016

@ProzTaylor "OMM" (Video)


After the release of his OMM single, Proz Taylor is ready to follow up with a matching set of visuals for the sinister record. Captured in his hometown, the Here Forever Media Group directed clip finds Taylor hanging around and traversing through his childhood stomping grounds, giving an edgy explanation of his journey in the underground music community. Proz reflects on all the hard work and time he has put into his artistry over petrifying snares and distorted bass, with a gloomy and dark backdrop of Long Beach, Mississippi. Proz Taylor certainly hasn't forgotten where he comes from and he knows exactly where he's heading. Check out the video for OMM below and expect his sophomore LP, Deadman Wonderland, this winter.



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Teenear Covers Rihanna's Love on the Brain (Video)

Teenar kneeling down

Before the release of her anticipated new single, Teenar drops her cover of Rihanna's "Love On The Brain" Not only is Teenar showing offer her immaculate vocal range, she also shows off her top-notch dance skills. Check out this new talent below.



"I absolutely love this song so much. If you listen to it, you'll hear all the emotion and passion behind nit. When I heard this, I couldn't stop singing it. I had to do a cover"
- Teenear

Q Dot Davis - Birmingham’s Most Underrated Artist


It’s not many artists with the confidence and versatility to manage themselves and headline their own show. Birmingham rapper Q Dot Davis somehow has managed to catapult his way to well respected position in the Birmingham music scene. His brazen business sense and his hunger for success makes him an easy standout. 

Q Dot Davis recently opened up for Scotty ATL during the #NoHandOutTour and definitely lit the stage and engaged a new audience to his music. With more than 34,000 fans on his ReverbNation page, it's really hard for Davis to remain low key in the Birmingham rap scene. Click Here to to check out Davis' stats. 

The sexually charged, "On Dat Potion" has become Davis' signature track. 


Andre J. Thomas is a 5x Award Winning producer for the hit show, College Talk. Andre is also a featured writer for Black Moguls MagazineGumpTown MagazineThe Birmingham Times and SwurvRadio. You can listen to @AndreTheBlogger onThe Joe Lockett Show 101.1 FM & 1260 AM WYDE (Alabama) on Saturdays from 4pm – 7pm CST. You can read more stories by Birmingham’s Favorite Entertainment Blogger at andrejthomas.com.
Photo Credit - Desmon Williams

Thursday, August 18, 2016

PUOYA (@Pouyalilpou) - The Underground Underdog

PUOYA kneeling on stage with a microphone

In some respects, Pouya’s music personifies him as a grimy young rapper, but his polarizing lyrics and unapologetic nature makes him one of the hottest young artists of the year. Reinforcing the 90s vibe, his dungeon inspired Bone Thugs & Harmony style has helped him to develop a loyal and international following. 

Pouya's music is volatile and controversial, but he has the potential of being INFAMOUS!

Pouya's track “Great Influence” starts with the infamous line, "I'ma Kill This Bitch"


Andre J. Thomas is a 5x Award Winning producer for the hit show, College Talk. Andre is also a featured writer for Black Moguls MagazineGumpTown MagazineThe Birmingham Times and SwurvRadio. You can listen to @AndreTheBlogger onThe Joe Lockett Show 101.1 FM & 1260 AM WYDE (Alabama) on Saturdays from 4pm – 7pm CST. You can read more stories by Birmingham’s Favorite Entertainment Blogger at andrejthomas.com.

Photo Credit - Desmon Williams

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Ella Knox (@EllaKnoxMusic) - Childs Play (Official Video)


Rising pop sensation Ella Knox is here with her first major music video release "Child's Play". Video was directed by Moses Israel. Get familiar:


https://www.facebook.com/EllaKnoxMusic/
https://twitter.com/EllaKnoxMusic
https://www.instagram.com/ellaknoxmusic

Sunday, August 14, 2016

@ishestrange Ft @HerFavColor - "At Home" Prod By @alldayrecess (Audio)


Pennsylvania's Izzy Strange continues to impress with yet another explosive collaboration. The Beasley’s Corner Bodega leader, contracts 2009 XXL Freshman Blu for the Nate Fox produced, “At Home”. Mixing West Coast sounds on top of East Coast drum patterns, both emcees feel right "At Home" over the single. It is also set to appear on the recently announced “Stranger Than Fiction” mixtape, dropping this Fall. Soon after, Izzy's highly anticipated sophomore album “A Good Day 2 B The Bad Guy” will follow. A busy year indeed for Izzy, listen to "At Home" below.

 

Elion Virtuoso - Like That (Video)


Check out the hot new visual for Elion Virtuoso's fast rising single "Like That".


www.ElionVirtuoso.com
Music- Soundcloud.com/ElionV
Facebook- Elion Virtuoso
Youtube- https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCCt_mCtm1bTDJr5AKLDna5w
Instagram- @ElionV
Twitter- @ElionLMR

@KonFiiDent - "Famous" (Audio)


Nigerian born, Canadian raised rapper KonFiiDent debuts a new audio track that touches on the topic of being loved based off of social status on "Famous". This follows up his prior releases "Schemin" and "What You Know About Love" featuring Tory Lanez. With a hint of Auto-tune, Kon confronts those that seem to only come around now that he's made a name for himself within the music industry. When you're on the way to the top, you've got to keep both eyes open and the grass cut low to keep the snakes away. Listen to the the melodic sounds of "Famous" below.
 

St Thomas - "She's Heaven" (Audio)


New Jersey native St.Thomas brings together elements of R&B, Pop and Hip Hop and offers up a prime example of that on his newest single, "She's Heaven". Featuring soulfully charged production from Cezbeats, the Paterson talent lists Lauryn Hill, John Mayer, Jay-Z and Kanye West as his strongest influences as evidently heard on this potent release. St.Thomas also debuted the audio for "Innately", both of which will be featured on his upcoming, thirteen track mixtape dropping this December. With such strong songs, expect to hear alot more from St.Thomas in the times to come. "She's Heaven" is provided below.
 

BBRC DROPS "OMGLISH REMIX"


Toronto-based BBRC release "OMGLISH Remix", a song that strings together an increasingly absurd list of “the good kind of problems.” The humble-brags are punctuated with sly references to HBO’s Entourage — all a set-up for the ironic refrain, “Oh My God, Life is so Hard.”


@ntsbbrc

Friday, August 12, 2016

OH NO! ƘKTAPUS (@oh_no_oktapus) - Interview (Official Lyric Video)


Members of the famed East Coast bands Prospect Hill and Lansdowne have spun their talents into a new group, OH NO! ƘKTAPUS, which will cross all genres. Shaun "Showtime” Lichtenstein, Derek “Doc. D” Rousseau, and Mark “Bamo” Roberge, formed OH NO! ƘKTAPUS as a trendsetting creative collective which will feature different singers on each project. Their first single, “Interview” features Prospect Hill singer Edgar Troncoso. Check out their lyric video below:


OH NO! ƘKTAPUS BIOGRAPHY:
After years of writing, recording, and touring the world in the rock bands Prospect Hill and Lansdowne, Shaun "Showtime” Lichtenstein, Derek “Doc. D” Rousseau, and Mark“Bamo” Roberge decided it was time to start working on musical projects together. The trio collaborated with a collective goal to create a sound that would scan all genres and combine different styles and techniques that are not typically used together.

The goal is not only to collaborate and create new music with aspiring artists, they wanted to take their creations a step further by actually performing their works with all the live instruments used during the recording process. Similar to a Producer/DJ, the group will write, record, and produce a given record and when it comes time to perform the song(s), they will be front and center stage with guitars, drums and all the like to deliver the in-concert experience for the listener. This new method of participating fully in the production and performance processes inspired their new brand "OH NO! OKTAPUS."

Wait, what!?
OH NO! ƘKTAPUS is not just a flashy series of words or a gimmicky phrase created to grab attention. The name OH NO! ƘKTAPUS represents the function of this new brand while serving to capture the nature in which this collection of artists plan to operate. Like an octopus, the trio of Mark, Derek and Shaun represent the main brain of the complex creature with their input on all facets of the musical production process. The artists that they facilitate into the music world represent the tentacles, each functioning with their own individual characteristics yet, still connected and ultimately guided by the main head. So, when the impact of this multi-functioning musical entity is felt throughout the industry, you will begin to better understand the name and its cleverly appropriate characterization. Beware the ƘKTAPUS!

Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OH.NO.OKTAPUS
Twitter: @oh_no_oktapus
Instagram: @oh_no_oktapus
Youtube: http://bit.ly/2aH3Is0

@ItsTheCons @RealSway Freestyle + Plus Cons Intros the "20 Hat" in Honor of A Tribe Called Quest


bucket hat

"Working on his new project “Growing Up In New York,” rap legend Consequence lost track of time before coming up to Sway in the Morning. Helping to smooth things over with Sway he steps to the mic right off the bat and freestyles off the top and raps his verse off his current single “Ask Somebody.” Revealing that he connected with Ty during a studio session with Kanye, Common and Rhymefest he says Ty found the melody and turned things into a hit. Running into Yayo, Consequence admits that he was looking for a New York vibe and Yayo was the perfect guy for the job. Aiming to drop the project shortly after Labor Day Consequence says he took his time to self-produce the entire thing." 
- quoted by Sway in the Morning
Consequence Freestyle

 Just Don has collaborated with the legendary A Tribe Called Quest and Cons to bring you the limited edition "20 Hat" to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of Tribe's 4th LP "Beats, Rhymes, and Life." 
With the Iconic "Tribe Stripe" submerged within the "20".. this fashion accessory is symbolic of the excellence that is "Beats, Rhymes, and Life."

JUST DON x ATCQ x CONS INTROS THE "20 HAT"

Thursday, August 11, 2016

@realbrucedillon Returns With His New Single "Run Around"


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"Run Around" is Bruce Dillon's follow-up single, after his buzz-worthy record "Ballin." The single will be found on his upcoming EP, Red State.

@keithisjust "TONY" prod by @MoneyMontage

@keithisjust "TONY" prod by @MoneyMontage

North Carolina artist, ju$t follows up his latest project 'Year & a Third' with hard-hitting single "TONY." The track is produced by frequent collaborator Money Montage

"TONY" explores ju$t's vision of himself as character Tony Soprano. The orchestral sound of this track provides the canvas for the energetic chorus that is sure to keep listeners hooked. 

Wednesday, August 10, 2016

BadyDaddyGenius - Swagsketball


Boston rapper BabyDaddyGenius is back with this new visual for "Swagsketball". Get familiar:


Twitter: @BabydaddyGenius

Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Nick Miti (@Nick_Miti) Drops New Mixtape, "A Visionaries Tale"


Manchester, NH emcee Nick Miti just dropped his highly anticipated mixtape, "A Visionaries Tale". The mixtape includes features from Joyner Lucas, and more. Stream it now:

https://play.spotify.com/album/4Dq7PQPjMtQYR43BXvtB8d

Sunday, August 7, 2016

Chaz Ray (@ChazRayy) - State To State (New Video)


After just releasing 1st album in late 2015 "The Grand Opening" Chaz Ray is back with a exclusive video "State to State" filming his recent trip to Atlanta & recording a song about his trip Check it out right now on YouTube & search his album "The Grand Opening"

@TheDirty6Thirty - "Shawty Duwop" (Audio)

@TheDirty6Thirty - "Shawty Duwop"

The Dirty 6 Thirty mesh club sounds with clever word play on their lead off single, "Shawty Duwop". What first started off as a party fueled night for the squad later turned into an intense cypher session. That's what lead up to the starting point for the recording of this 905 Productions produced hit. The term "Shawty Duwop" carries many meanings behind it such as a slang word for acid or for whenever you're on your grind, handling business. The release shows that artists Chris Hasty and Damien Prophet can quickly churn out addictive records. It also shows their ability to work off each other's energy. "Shawty Duwop" will be featured on their upcoming album entitled "BUCK". Listen and purchase the single below.

 

Saturday, August 6, 2016

@TONYSUNSHINEBX ft. @OnlyChrisRivers "Danger" (Video)

TONY SUNSHINE ft. Chris Rivers "Danger" artwork

Bronx native, Tony Sunshine is back with a visual for his amazing song “Danger” featuring Chris Rivers, son of the legendary Big Pun. "Working with Chris River was an amazing experience," said Tony, and their chemistry in the video is a clear example of just that. This R&B hit, with its creative wordplay, makes it the perfect summer jam. The music video is a playful look into the world of a man who dreams of what it would be like if he was with his fantasy girl.


Tony Sunshine and Chris Rivers at Danger video shoot

Throughout the years, Tony has remained active with an array of musical collaborations, mixtapes, and songwriting work. Music, as well as family, will always be at the forefront of his life because it runs through his veins and keeps him motivated. Tony also continues to be inspired by life itself and the fans that have stood by his side during his journey. Tony Sunshine is currently in the studio creating new music daily and he’s anxious to share it with his fans.


Rapper Chris Porter (@CPoMusic) x @Pitbull "The Water Dance" (Video)

Rapper Chris Porter Announces New Album "New World Porter"

Billboard Magazine's Indie Artist Of The Year, Chris Porter, just announced his new album, "New World Porter", which is dropping this fall. He will be dropping his first single off the project, "Catwalk Killer" soon.

Chris is best known for his viral sensation "The Water Dance" featuring Pitbull. If you missed it, check it now:

Friday, August 5, 2016

@AWKWORDrap ft. @Skyzoo & @RapperBigPooh "Cruel Intentions (Remix)"

@AWKWORDrap ft. @Skyzoo & @RapperBigPooh

AWKWORD keeps the dope music coming and teams up with lyricist Skyzoo and Rapper Big Pooh to remix "Cruel Intentions" The track was produced by Frank Drake.

@AWKWORDrap Drops New 26-Track Mixtape "The Best of AWKWORD"

AWKWORD The Best of AWKWORD mixtape

Global Hip Hop ambassador, rapper and executive producer AWKWORD shook things up again with the release of his new mixtape, The Best of AWKWORD, sponsored by The Hitmen and ItsBizkit.com

The 26-track project features UNRELEASED, RARE and HIT singles, with production from Harry Fraud, Blended Babies, Domingo, Anno Domini, The Audible Doctor, Teck-Zilla (Nigeria/Canada), DJ BrainDeaD (Israel), Numonics, Tone Spliff, Whatzisface and more, with guest appearances from Latasha Alcindor, Block McCloud, Maya Azucena, The Incomparable Shakespeare, Holstar (Zambia), Wakazi (Tanzania), Five Steez (Jamaica), Modenine (Nigeria), Third Eye (Malawi), DJ J Hart (France/England), DJ Dyllemma, Maka (Nigeria) and others. Make sure you pick up this classic piece of Hip Hop on LIMITED EDITION cassette, CD or MP3. 

Wednesday, August 3, 2016

@Sincurr - "U.F.O. (Unofficially F***ing Official)" (Album)


Brooklyn rapper / singer Sincurr proudly present his debut project, the eleven track "U.F.O. (Unofficially F***ing Official)". After receiving attention for the first single "Good Enough", the New York upstart meshes classic R&B flavor with an East Coast rhyme approach along with freestyles over classic records. Other standout songs include "Too Much Time" and "Sense To Me". The production utilizes Jazz and Blues into the scheme of things and shows that vintage music still has an impact on the next generation of artists. Listen and download Sincurr's "U.F.O. (Unofficially F***ing Official)" below.

 

@VarsityFelix x @BizzyCrook "Get Familiar" (Video)

Varsity Felix and Bizzy Crook sitting in a car

Varsity Felix proves his songwriting skills, on his new single "Get Familiar." This laid back record and video features Miami rapper, Bizzy Crook, who together with Varsity, both deliver two solid verses, which compliment the spaced out vocals of the chorus, perfectly.

For those unfamiliar, Varsity Felix AKA Vars, is an emerging hip-hop artist, producer, and song writer born in Queens, New York and raised throughout the major cities of the United States (predominantly Atlanta and Miami). Residing in Miami now 23 year-old Vars is known for his versatility, at times he comes with an Auto-Tuned half-sung/half-rapped vocal style, and other times he'll take a more freestyle/no-auto-tune approach with still blending the lines of great music. Varsity Felix has also written for a lot of major artist but decides to stay quiet about that topic. Don't sleep, he shows strong promise and a bright future in this music game.
 

Tuesday, August 2, 2016

@audubon_ "Nothing Like Me" (Audio)

@audubon_ "Nothing Like Me"

Recording artist, Audubon, makes his debut on Beats Bang Blog, with his new banger, "Nothing Like Me," which features the New York artist's soulful vocals and exquisite rhyme skills. Audubon was born in Washington Heights located in Northern Manhattan, New York City. He grew up listening to names such as Barry White, Anthony Santos, and Nirvana which helped develop his eclectic taste in music. Take a listen to the record and leave a comment.

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@TRENDZMORRISON Drops Visual For "Blizzard"


Miami lyricist, Trendz Morrison, just released his dark-themed video, for the vividly introspective record, "Blizzard." The video opens with Trendz and his daughter watching the classic movie Juice, until Trendz doses off into a dream-like-state, where he is seen going through times of reflection, transformation, and anxiety. This video is definitely worth a couple of replays, especially since you will want to fully grasp the depth of the lyrics, as they compliment the energy of the video very well.

As a child growing up in Miami, Florida, Trendz Morrison developed a keen sense of all things artistic; which came as no surprise since he grew up in a home where music was used to break the ice. This led to him bridging the gap between sound and emotion. Transitioning from hobby to profession, Trendz would spend countless hours studying Tupac, Nas, Biggie, Mos Def just to name a few in order to perfect his skill. He understood that music was a creative language that could serenade your earbuds. Family, as well as friends, noticed the fire that was ignited within him, and they began to assist with the development of his artistry.

In 2009, Trendz released his debut mixtape entitled The Reaper’s Enemy, which was comprised of an impressive 24 songs. This project provided him with the building blocks to create opportunities and open doors. Aimed to expand his horizon, Trendz relocated to Atlanta, GA  with a determination to become a worldwide phenom. He began to surround himself with other creatives to learn more, becoming a diligent student eager for critiques and inspirations. In 2016, G.R.A.M.S was released; this project provided the audiences with vivid accounts of the highs and lows of Trendz life experience.


Monday, August 1, 2016

@Franch33zeWorld - "Night Fall" (Video)



New York's Francheyez has been grinding the East Coast circuit for some time now. With a list of previously released loose singles and collabs in rotation, the Bronx resident is prepping the release of his debut EP, "Face of the Francheyez", this winter. With his sights set on making an impact, he present the first official video effort from the album titled "Night Fall".

 The song doubles as a tribute to his fallen brother and follows the Rotten Apple native as he battles with the notion of revenge. In celebration of it's twenty-five year history, Francheyez incorporates elements of "Boyz In The Hood" to the visual. With the assistance of videographer stunnamuhfugga, an emotional portrait is painted for listeners to soak in. Featuring solid production from Franch's most recent collaborator Omito"Night Fall" is a great presentation of what the next generation of Bronx emcees have in store.

Here is Francheyez latest video, "Night Fall".