Tuesday, October 30, 2018

West Coast Artist @itsMacntaj Connects With International Producer Michelangelo For "Live Enough"


West Coast rapper Macntaj has been putting in work nonstop since breaking onto the scene with his work on Bassnectar's 2017 album Reflective. Since then Macntaj has connected with Raz Simone and Gunplaybeen featured on XXL, released his own solo projects, and also had multiple successful tour runs. Returning from an Internation Tour in India, Macntaj is back and more focused than ever. Connecting with up and coming Producer Michelangelo for "Live Enough," Macntaj wastes no time getting to business on this high energy track. Aggressively on point, 'Taj stays in the pocket with his verses and lets his adlibs take over like a devil on his right shoulder telling him what to do with every lyric. With hypnotically addicting production, Macntaj shows his versatility on "Live Enough" slowing things down and talking to his audience calmly before erupting on the track all over again for the second verse. 

Stream the new single "Live Enough" from one of the most exciting up and coming artists on the West Coast, Macntaj! Also, be on the lookout for a very special music video for "Live Enough" filmed on Macntaj's recent trip to India.




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Smokers Only: Sour Deez Drops "UFO" Directed by @SoundLapseMedia @SoxrD33z



Portland Hip Hop artist drops the Official Music Video for his wavy new single "UFO." Connecting with Soundlapse Media, one of the most sought out directors in the Northwest, Sour Deez takes us to outer space in his latest video. A vibe for real, Deez shows us why he might just be one of Portland's best-kept secrets with his latest release. With a stoner melody with laid-back bars, "UFO" is catchy and fun while showing the musical diversity of this up and coming artist switching back from rapping and singing. Having opened for Kevin Gates, B.O.B., Snow The Product, and more Sour Deez has been making a name for himself in and out of his hometown. Stream "UFO" now available on iTunes, Spotify, and more plus be sure to share and watch the Offical Music Video from Sour Deez and Soundlapse Media.








More Information On Sour Deez
Courageous and brave, Sour Deez has remained adamant in his pursuit as a sensational rapper with the aims of bringing about a revolution in the hip-hop culture. This artist is renowned for his beliefs in realism, and crafting hustle music that is spiritually uplifting and gives his listeners a boost of motivation.
Born and currently, a resident of Portland, OR, this hometown hustler discovered his passion for music in the most ordinarily casual ways- ways that led him to reveal his extraordinary talents to the world. Once he received the desired affirmation and appreciation from his beloved ones, he seriously began the pursuit of a career in the music industry. So far, Sour Deez’s fans have told him numerous times how they can soulfully connect with his music- something no one else could ever do for them. This is what keeps Deez going.
Sour Deez holds his 2014’s local all-age album release party to be one of the coolest and most memorable shows that he has played so far. Having played with local, struggling artist at the Hawthorne Theater, he believes that that show was the most significant part of his artistic development as he performed only for the sake of art and helped in making a difference in the community.
The 2nd runner-up at the Coast 2 Coast Live Mix Tapes showcase, Portland in 2013, just released a new single called “Stoned” and “UFOs” which can be found on all major streaming platforms.
Several times, his sound has been compared to that of Kevin Gates and Dave East, but he believes he is authentic and distinctive. Having opened stages for Chevy Woods, Phora, King Los, B.O.B, Obie Trice, Snow the Product, Keak da Sneak, Kevin Gates and more, for now, Deezer is entirely focused in producing fresh music for his listeners along with visuals that would leave everyone awe-stricken

Thursday, October 18, 2018

San Jose Producer @JTProductionz_ Steps To The Mic For His Debut Single "Guiding Light"


San Jose Producer JT Productionz releases his debut single “Guiding Light,” dedicated to his mother who passed away in May of 2018. JT’s mother was born with congenital heart defects and endured much suffering and pain throughout her entire life. Her belief in God, determination, perseverance, and strength are key values that have had a major impact of JT his entire life. It is his hope that he will be able to use his music platform to help spread awareness of heart research. “This song is for her to live on and dedicated to anyone who lost a loved one.” Stream/Support the new single “Guiding Light” from CA Producer JT Productionz and read more about this rising artist below!

More Information on JT Productionz

Born and bred in San Jose, California. JT Productionz has been making a name for himself in the music industry the past few years. With an array of talents, JT is an Electronic Artist, Beat Maker, Producer, and Songwriter. His beats are the foundation to various banging singles available now, and are also available for exclusive use through his website http://www.jtproductionzbeatz.com/. JT has collaborated with Bay Area artists Likybo, Kay Bellz, Lucky Loge, Yanex Jones, Kylah Symone, Marty Obey, and more! JT has been hard at working, crafting his own debut single “Guiding Light” set this be released this Fall. In addition to his own music, JT has taken on A&R work for Bay Area Artist QueB – another name to look out for in the game.

JT is also the co-founder of the Simple Hustle Collective (SHC). SHC is a collective of artists who have adopted the operating mantra “It doesn’t have to be that complicated.” Keeping things simple, each artist brings his or her different tables to the table, be it: DJ Services, Producing, Graphic Design, Clothing Design, and more. The collective serves as a unique melting pot for creativity, inspiration, and support. Learn more about Simple Hustle Collective at https://www.simplehustlecollective.com/

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Sunday, October 14, 2018

Izzy Strange Ft Mick Jenkins - "Halfway Crooks" (Audio) @ishestrange



Izzy Strange unleashes a barrage of aggressive ammo aimed at anybody thinking of trying to size him up on the Mick Jenkins featured, Halfway Crooks". Over a Halloween-esque production from Grammy Award winner Nate Fox, the pair leave shook crews running, like they're supposed to.

There's no doubt that the Pennsylvania emcee has been working in overtime mode since he began delivering music from his sophomore album, "A Good Day 2 B The Bad Guy".  It's been about 2 years now since that album's first single debuted, a collab track titled "Fall Back" featuring Eligh. Since that time, Izzy has presented songs alongside artists such as Blu, Open Mick Eagle and Mick Jenkins. Strange and Mick collaborated on AGD2BTBG on the jazzy uplifting, "No One But Me", that premiered on HHDX.

On Halloween, Izzy's unleashes his "Izzy Duz It" mixtape that features the duo's second meeting, "Halfway Crooks". Let's be honest, you ought not talk the talk if you can't walk the walk. However, there are many people out there pump faking. More so, you may know one of these falsifiers. On "Halfway Crooks", Strange is in prime form as he snipes away his opponents one by one. Wordplay is extreme as Iz spits:

Izzy Strange, product placement / Where's the payment but be patient / Takes time to be the greatest / I've been studying the ancients, so I can be replacement

Mick Jenkins enters the track at the halfway mark and continues the potent alphabet massacre with lines like:

while the chain still chokes you up / don't chalk it up, to sleep / I'm woke as fuck / was out here in these streets, just broke as fuck / and dodging all police, what they on with us? / on the cusp of something great, you can't relate

Both emcees build up their deliveries as the verses play out, giving us a dual climatic experience thru audio. DJ Halo, who did the cuts for "No Commercials", also returns to put the needle of the record and close the song out and a Hip Hop purist plateau.

Mick Jenkins has a new album coming out on October 26th titled "Pieces of a Man". "Understood" is it's lead single and was produced by KAYTRANDA. Izzy's mixtape, Izzy Duz It", arrives on October 31st and will also feature Blu, Tedy Andreas, Nacho Picasso and Sara Fox. Stay tuned for both projects and definitively make sure to check out the nineties fueled "Halfway Crooks" on Spotify.


Thursday, October 11, 2018

R&B Artist Scooty (@ScootyBootyHUH) Announces New EP Produced by @itsTOPE + Releases "The Difference"



Hailing from Houston, TX and now residing in Portland, OR – up and coming R&B artist Scooty is set to make big waves in the music industry. With a unique and individual style, Scooty walks the line between a soul singer and a rapper, but it’s her voice that will blow you away with one listen. On her latest single “The Difference” Scooty sounds right and home and perfectly in the pocket while breaking down everything that separates her from the average artist and woman. Produced by West Coast artist TOPE (Slum Village, Blu, Gift Of Gab) “The Difference” is gritty yet smooth all the same time, drenched with bass and well-placed guitar licks. Marking the first official single from their upcoming album, Scooty and TOPE give us just a taste of the possibilities of where this collaboration can go on “The Difference,” leaving listeners hitting rewind by the time the track ends. With only a handful of releases under her belt, it’s only a matter of time before Scooty in on the worldwide R&B radar.
Press play on “The Difference” and stay tuned for more from Scooty!





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Saturday, October 6, 2018

TOPE Drops The Official Video For His Self-Produced Single "Never Told You" (@itsTOPE)



West Coast Producer and Rapper TOPE travels to Las Vegas to film the Official Music Video for his new single "Never Told You." After the successful release for his gospel-influenced single Faithful, featuring underground legends Blu and Abstract Rude, TOPE digs deeper into his stash of unreleased music to drop the inspiring and emotional anthem "Never Told You." Playing every instrument including Piano, Bass, Drums, and Synthesizers on Reason 10, TOPE's latest single marks his first non-sampled production to date, showing the growth in not only him as a person but also as a Producer.

After moving from Portland to The Bay, then to LA and back to The Bay, TOPE had all of his music stolen from a laptop at a concert in San Francisco and almost considered walking away from releasing music in early 2017. The words "I never told 'bout the time I almost gave up on myself" repeat heavily as TOPE explains how he was defeated but still persevered through the hard times. Back to work this year, TOPE recently returned from playing live shows with Self Jupiter of Freestyle Fellowship and Blu, as well as producing for New York City legend Skyzoo.

A resurgence of sorts it seems like this up and coming West Coast Artist might just be back and better than ever. Be sure to press play on the Official Music Video for "Never Told You" and also stream TOPE's new music available on Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, and more!

Stream via Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal and more! 


Produced, Written, Recorded, and Directed by TOPE @itsTOPE
Mixed by Jordan Garrett @27JordanGarrett
Mastered by James Hicken @JWHSound
Photography by Sariah Rose