Willy G wastes no time to cause havoc on the mic and
drops two and a half minutes of straight bars, punchline after punchline. No
mumbling, rather rumbling through mines bringing jewels back the rap game. This
is definitely ‘’a hard pill to swallow’’ for wannabe and sideline
rappers.
Stream “A Hard Pill to Swallow” and connect with Willy G below.
The DMV ‘lyrical alchemist’ breaks down the science of
emceeing through top-notch, elaborate wordplay and mastered punchlines. He reminds
fans and rappers to stop hating and just enjoy the music. He also reminds the
world just who he is, “cause to me MC means move the crowd, I gotta be nice
with these verses no mistakes allowed.”
The blend of boom-bap and soulful cadences accentuates the
superb lyricism for an addictive dose of ear milk. Stream “No Mistakes
Allowed” and connect with Barz Nice below.
Virginia based rapper Book releases visuals for his latest single "Self Titled Book."
Over club banging beats and pulsating piano keys, Book
delivers gritty lyrics declaring his reign over sideline rappers. He's already
won when they've lost, he will when they won't and, "I weather the
storm and walk between the raindrops."
Book emphasizes on his daily grind and shining success. Watch
"Self Titled Book" and connect
with the rapper on Twitter @BookBitch3
Life as he once knew it, was forever changed in November of last year, for Virginia rapper Kari Wam. That was when he was ambushed under a hail of gunfire, bullets piercing his skin, causing the street soldier to forever lose his sight. Never one to let any obstacle stand in his way, he poured all of his pains, frustrations and anger into his soul-searching new single and music video “In the Past.”
“When I wrote the song, I was just venting. I didn’t intend on it being a single,” the 24-year-old rapper explains. “I had just came home from the hospital, and I was trying to get back into the flow of doing the music. But when I released it locally and it got such a good response, I was kind of stunned, because I thought they counted me out. But the streets are still behind me.”
In almost no time, that local following evolved into fans across the DMV area and has been spreading like wildfire, throughout the Southeast.
Born and raised in Petersburg, Va., Kari has been a fan of music for as long as he can remember. He realized his musical talents only three years ago, after dropping his debut mixtape, Plugged In. He burned 900 copies himself and sold every copy hand to hand at $3 each. For there, he knew he was on to something.
Further developing his fan base, he released his follow-up project Merchandise, on YouTube only, where he wrecked on several industry beats. But tragedy struck after he was caught in the path of stray bullets.
“My situation was senseless. It didn’t have to happen. I just was in the wrong place at the wrong time,” he reveals. “I have been in other situations where I could have gotten shot, but it didn’t happen. So for something like this to happen with something that didn’t concern me, it kind of traumatized me a little more.”
Even with the loss of his sight, however, Kari still picked himself up, dusted himself off and hit the studio, harder than ever. The result is his latest hit single and video “In the Past” and upcoming mixtape Plugged In Reloaded.
“When I first got shot, I suffered from depression, but the song was a message that I was sending to my fans and my family, that I ain’t gotta go around moping because I can’t see,” he discloses. “I got all my body parts, so I can still chase a check. I’m not regular, and I accept that. Somebody else would’ve folded in this situation but not me. My mind is working, so I can’t stop. I got to keep going.”
Check out the riveting video below and let us know what you think.
Is there love in Virginia? The age old adage has finally been answered by MOOD ENT., a spectacular rap collective based in Hampton, Virginia. The smooth, R&B tinged record, "Virginia Isn't for Lovers," sees artist Davie Jone$ crooning over the hook before providing us with a rapidly delivered verse about his romantic forays. MOOD ENT artists Kirk D. and Hollywood Rame follow Jone$, creating a trifecta of verses that hit hard and well. Once you get through the first listen, the second, third, and fourth fly by without realizing you’ve been pressing the repeat button.
In this visual filmed and directed by Dawit and MOOD ENT's Conscious Kane, the group conveys the struggle of finding a worthy love interest through the metaphor of a beauty pageant. Undeniably, in their debut video, you can see this collective has the star quality,
personality and love for conceptual work and this is surely just the start.
Richmond, Virginia’s Johney Capo aka Capo has launched his latest mixtape effort titled “FiVe - Re-Vamped”. Released under his label James Gang Entertainment, the fourteen track project features a flavorful mix of bass-heavy tracks and street laden themes. Formerly Snake Eyes, he is unsigned rapper who has developed a great fondness of music from a very ripe age. The full project can be heard below, courtesy of Soundcloud.
Alexandria, VA artist Kiara Simone is making noise this year. She recently toured with The Game and then dropped this smash new single "Mo Money" produced by Zaytoven.
While on tour with The Game, Kiara continued to record and linked up with some of today’s hottest producers including Zaytoven, 1500 or Nothin’, Cassius Jay, Bobby Kritical, 808 Mafia, and Dem Jointz, to name a few.
Kiara is boldly making her mark in the music industry as a trailblazer for women’s empowerment in a male-dominated world. Don’t let her gorgeous face and snatched body fool you! Kiara’s gritty delivery, honest lyrics and inspirational story of rising from immense pain and struggle to follow her dreams, make her stand out from the rest. “Nothing is fake about my music. I don’t make it up...what you hear in my music is ME. I’ve been through a lot and no one from where I’m from has made it this far. If I can do it, you can do it too. My music is about empowering women to be strong minded and feel like they can achieve anything on their own, without being so dependent on men,” states the rising star. Kiara first tapped into her musical talents at age 14 when she spit a verse by Lil Mama from her song “Shawty Get Loose,” as her phone’s voice message recording. Her older sister Shawnta heard it, said her delivery was dope and encouraged her to try out her own original music.
From that point on, Kiara started writing her own rhymes and practicing her craft. In a tragic turn of events, her beloved sister was shot and killed in PG County, leaving Kiara heartbroken. Her life changed forever and two years later, after trying to cope without her sister being around, she reached a breaking point where she wanted to completely give up on everything. “When I’m not where I want to be, I feel pointless. All I had was music...I wanted to give up, but I couldn’t. When you want something that bad, you’re going to do whatever it takes to get it. I had to do it for my family to help change their situation, and I knew I was the way out,” Kiara reminisces.
Virginia's Jax The Uncrowned Ruler unleashes the sensationally soulful "Hypocrite" in which we find the Norfolk rhyme professor venting thru song. Full of high energy and resilience, "Hypocrite" is a must hear release, press play below.
Sweet and Sour is off of T. Lucas' freshman project, "The T.E.S.T. (True Evaluation of Self Talent)," which was previously released this year. T. Lucas was born in Brooklyn, New York and moved to Prince George's County, Maryland at the age of five where his surroundings would contribute to his unique musical talent. His style rests heavy on wordplay and heartfelt lyrics that allow him to traverse many production styles and still shine bright. Lucas has opened up for the likes of Rakim, Kool G Rap, The Lox, Big K.R.I.T., Curren$y and many more. T. Lucas' drive and passion are sure to propel him to the top and win the hearts of his fans worldwide. Sweet and Sour is now available on all major digital stores and streaming platforms.
Black Mav'Rick/HipHop Livs emcee T. Lucas, presents to you a rich soulful song entitled "Sweet & Sour." The song is about the trials and tribulations of everyday working class people and features the beautiful and powerful vocals from songstress Ava Hovanka. This collaboration is one that allows this record to be played in all venues due to the universal tone and message it has. The single is also accompanied by an official video which has vivid images that help bring the song to life.
Check out more on T.Lucas at www.TLucasa.comor @TLucas301 on Facebook and Twitter.
