Before the producer, there was the DJ. The DJ would find all of the great breaks in records, record the sessions, and sell what would be called Beat Tapes. The producer is today's DJ. Most go on to create sounds for artists to record vocals over, but occassionally you will find one who just wants to showcase their talent. Boston's own artist collective, Yeung Human Records delivers a new instrumental album 'Temporarily Relocated'. The eight track Beat Tape is packed with trap bangers, trippy new wave anthems, and nice head bobbing production that will give you something to vibe out to. Dont sleep, there are some beats on here that will have any artist reaching for their pen and pad. The project is reminiscent of beat tapes like Metro Boomin and Southside have blessed the streets with. Enjoy 'Temporarily Relocated' on Soundcloud and follow Yeung Human's growing movement today.
New-age anthem "H.A.P.P.Y. M.O.N.E.Y" is a dream-like journey through the mind of unique thinker and recording artist, Dave Tendo. The track begins with fun and light harmonies, then transitions into a hard hitting baseline as Dave spits an animated rap. This hustler's anthem is a dope mixture of genres all to the glorification of the almighty dollar. Read more about Dave Tendo's story and enjoy the tunes.
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He began doing music at the age of 15, discovering many artists that would greatly inspire him from Michael Jackson, George Duke to Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar. He now writes, records and produces his own music in the comfort of his bedroom.
Sometimes you instantly recognize a rarity, sometimes you confuse that rarity with another that you may have heard or seen before. Sidthatsit is a rarity. His music is straight out of house Kanye and Cudi built with a very Rap Noir(if thats not a thing it is now) sound. The Chicago kid gifts 2018 with his new Album bLACK eGG. The project consists of nine incredible tracks. It is a very impressive work of art from top to bottom. The content, production, and arrangement of this project are absolutely on point. bLACK eGG is full of tales of ambition, depression, drug experimentation, and heartache. It is a great fusion of uptempo head banging slappers and dark melodic ballads. Off of the top of my head this album gives me that Kanye West 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy' or Travis Scott 'Before the Rodeo' feel. I see a dark(pun intended) career ahead for this future star. Afterall, Sidthatsit is a rarity. As rare as an bLACK eGG.
It goes without saying: In the current climate of hip-hop, which has skyrocketed to being the #1 genre on the globe, one of the most crowning attributes of its music is production. The sonics of some of our recent years’ most popular songs are what carries them; giving them the bounce, groove and life they need to dominate radios and clubs worldwide. This newfound appreciation for production is exactly what has catapulted the likes of DJ Khaled and Metro Boomin to superstardom. It is, likewise, the very reason why New Zealander, 20HzBeats, upon releasing his fresh, new single, “Medicate”, may just be next in line.
“Medicate” is a lively, contemporary trap record, stemming from the producer’s soon-coming “Highly Motivated” mixtape. The track begins with a sinister progression of keys, ostensibly building up momentum to the drop. Before you know it, guided by the melodic surge of guest rapper, Izack Gold, there is an explosion of kicks, snares, and 808s that pull the entire instrumental to the forefront. Without a doubt, 20HzBeats proves excellent in his skillset and manipulation of the beat; creating bass whirls and percussive pockets that Gold’s vocals fit flawlessly within. The rapper runs across the beat in a gust of melodies, bars and crowd-enticing chants, powered furthermore by well-placed, exciting adlibs. When matched with such a pure, exhilarating beat, the duo create this unique energy. An energy that is certain to land them on those very radios and clubs previously mentioned! Enjoy “Medicate” and follow today.
Are you a true believer in the music that makes you feel something? Well heavyweight veteran hitmaker, marcus., is here to rescue your eardrums with soundscapes that are packed with Southern soul! Listen to his latest magic as he reminisces on the smooth new hiphop groove,"Last Night". Read more about the musical journey of marcus. and follow the growing movement today.
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Who is marcus.? A phenomenal artist with a distinctly laid back flow from east Memphis, Tennessee. marcus. has featured on 5 David Banner albums, including songs with T.I., Snoop, 3-6 Mafia, Jazze Pha, 8ball & MJG, Kurupt, BoneCrusher and more of hip-hop’s most notable artists. marcus. also had his voice sampled on Lil Wayne’s ‘The Drought 6.' He’s performed across the country with David Banner and Ludacris, on the hugely succesful Chicken-n-Beer Tour as well as across Canada with 50 cent and G-Unit.
He’s been on NBC’s Carson Daly Show, MTV’s Cribs and Nick Cannon’s Wildin’ Out, freestyled live on NYC‘s famed Hot 97 alongside Fat Joe and Talib Kweli. marcus.’ solo debut and certified underground classic ‘Last Nite’ was leaked. It hit the internet running, quickly becoming one of the most requested songs on XM radio. To date marcus.’ “murzic” has seen millions of plays in almost a dozen countries including The UK, Germany, Canada and as far away as Iraq and Japan.
With a hungry new fanbase and the wind at his back, marcus. is poised to claim the spotlight and once again change the hip-hop landscape with his melodic flows, striking lyrical content, and unmistakeable slang.
“We buck out here - matter of fact Memphis was the first place to get it buck...” marcus. explains. “But there is a whole other side to our tradition - that ‘pimpin,’ that soul music. That’s the side my music is mostly derived from. And that’s the next side people need to see coming from Memphis.”
This is a dope love song! On-the-verge artist, KVNE, delivers the perfect blind of R&B and new age hiphop with his new lover's anthem "Make Me Better". Listen as he rides a smooth trap influenced beat harmonizing about the special girl in his life. Read the press release below and follow KVNE's growing movement today.
Canadian RnB and Urban Pop artist, Kevin Edworthy, musically known as KVNE, is thrilled to announce the release of his first single “Make Me Better”. Produced by PDUB, the artist’s new single promises to pair his soulful lyrics with intricate R&B melodies, accompanied by the sounds of classic 808 trap. With previous hits including, “On the Rise”, “Hush and Moan”, “I’m Loving’ It (ft. Brae)”, and “Late Nights”, KNVE proves his musical mastery by writing, recording and mixing his own content. With a new single and more music on the way, KVNE is determined to spread his music to listeners around the world. KVNE’s new R&B crossover single, ‘Make Me Better’, is the most fan relatable piece he has ever produced. Touching on growth and vulnerability in relationships, Kevin recognizes the importance of relatability in music today, as he writes about a connection amongst two people close to him. He aims to create true, heartfelt connections between his music and audiences.
From his time in hip-hop group the Fugees to his solo career, Wyclef Jean knows how to spot talent. His latest prodigy? Jazzy Amra. Suddenly rising in the music industry, Jazzy Amra looks like a combination of Rihanna and Ariana Grande and sounds like Destiny’s Child. Growing up, she had a hard time finding herself apart from her upbringing, but that doesn’t take away from the fact that she is special and a royalty. Despite these hardships, she does truly shine through. This R&B and hip-hop singer always turns a negative into a positive and her tenacious energy can be felt through her visual and vocal performance. Now that is how you incorporate soul to your arsenal!
Originally from the Bronx, Jazzy Amra is an R&B artist signed to Heads Music. She will release her first project, Amra this summer and has been touring with her mentor Wyclef Jean. She found inspiration to engulf herself into music from her mother; her strongest and dearest memory was when she would dance and sing in the mirror. Those inspirations definitely show in her music from Lauryn Hill, Mary J., Toni Braxton, La India, and other R&B artists. In her songs she includes strong features to complement her verses and has a number of collaborations with Dave East. The absurdly beautiful Jazzy Amra just released her remixed single for “You Got Me” and it showcases her best assets and foreshadows longevity in her career.
Jazzy Amra’s latest video for “You Got Me” features Wyclef Jean and Riley. The song contrasts her R&B side with her soft side to create a seamless video. The video starts with her talking to her girls about her man and then it pans up to show us a 90s themed video complete with soft shots, hard dancing, and killer fashion. Her confidence shines through as she adds playful dance moves, but stops for an exceptionally soulful bridge to interpret the party. The imagery perfectly matches the vocals, which gives us a complete picture of who she is.
The definition of what it means to be punk is ever expanding and refuses to be constricted to one single interpretation. Texas band Nothing More challenges the barriers of lyrical and production constrictions of what people expect them to be. Nothing More can be classified as a rock, progressive, and alternative band combined into one. This is a band that obviously has a lot of pop-punk influences but they primarily lean towards rock, while some songs lean more towards alternative. Typically punk, they aren’t afraid to show their sensitive sound while still remaining hard in their overall discography.
Originally from San Antonio, the band was born in 2003 and is composed of Jonny Hawkins, Daniel Oliver, Mark Vollelunga and Ben Anderson. Known for their song “Jenny”, they signed with Eleven Seven Music Group and released their debut album The Few Not Fleeting in 2009. It was then followed by a five-year wait with their 2014 release Nothing More; most recently, in September 2017, they shared the 18-track release The Stories We Tell Ourselves. The album gained chart success by peaking at number fifteen on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. They recently put out a video for their latest single, “Just Say When”, and it gives fans a look into their softer and alternative side while still building at the bridge.
The music video “Just Say When” takes a journey into Nothing More’s softer side with the absence of their screaming vocals in the pre-chorus. Lead singer Johnny Hawkins shows off his curly afro paired with a sad expression as the band waits in an airplane waiting room. This amplifies the somber and melancholy tone of waiting for a flight that will never take off. It then shoots to a man walking around in the lobby to find his imagination acting up as he sees a girl dancing, visually re-creating a dramatic rendition of the first time they met. The feeling is highlighted through the passionate dance moves as they let the beat circulate through their bodies. The song builds at the bridge and Hawkins desperately calls out for one last attempt to save himself but everything quickly crashes down as the video comes to an end. They then wait for the flight as it never comes- sealing the fate on their lost relationship.
If you want to listen to an artist with MGMT and Foster the People influences, electro-pop visuals, and The Weeknd-styled hair then Just Loud is your favorite ever-changing act. He has gathered a wide variety of musical influences which has created the perfect alternative-meets-pop sound. Producer Dave "Sluggo" Katz describes it as "sometimes I'd feel Bowie, sometimes I'd feel Gnarls Barkley- I was using sound and music, not just one particular artist.” Just Loud is everything that makes the indie genre distinct, bringing a revitalized energy to the genre.
Just Loud released his debut single “Electrified” on May 18th, 2018 and it is sure to impress. Coming from New York City, he certainly knows how to put on a show. Just Loud wasn’t always in the spotlight though: the artist stated that he struggled with finding himself for years, stuck in his own limitations of being an outsider. He found comfort in self-expression and finally found his voice to not only speak up about how he felt but also to accentuate those struggles in his music. Eleven Seven Label Group's Five Seven imprint gave him a voice and “Electrified” shows that he wants to go beyond trends to make music that carries a meaning. The light production and heavy lyrics are subtle but strong. Pulling from such a variety of influences, the visual effects don’t imitate but rather add to the music that Just Loud creates.
“Electrified” is Just Loud’s first music video, and it’s inspired by the artist’s musical journey, transforming and showcasing what Just Loud is really about. Directed by MAX and Ben Guzman, the video pans to shots of the artist on a journey through the woods and then transitions to shots of him at a club. In the woods he yearns to find himself in the solitude but quickly fails- gazing into the camera, not to intimidate the viewer but instead to try to make us understand him. This shot is contrasted with the club scene; although the scenery has changed he still struggles with his internal dialogue. Even surrounded by people, his mask still falls causing a sense of confusion of identity. The electric visual effects cross into his eyes, eventually giving into his demons and thus blinding him. Delusion is highlighted as the video fades into the darkness during the closing.
Meet the future of alternative R&B, James Dante with his new smash hit “Winter Daze” he shows glimpses of creative genius! On new visuals “Winter Daze” James Dante delivers an epic story that has an extra melo vibe for the party crowd to vibe. The whole scene is dream-like and has a off-kilter Thriller-esque feel to it. The outcome is a turntup smoke/drank anthem.
New York City recording artist, James Dante, has an international new-age sound reminiscent of singers like PartyNextDoor or The Weeknd, but his unique voice and songwriting ability is what sets him apart. He says, “Once I discovered the power of music everything sort of changed about me but in a good way because I had to make more sacrifice, more commitment and a stronger will to pursue a dream only few people can say they have ever really lived.” Follow James Dante's growing movement and listen to “Winter Daze”today on Youtube.
Music is a universal language. One that mythically transcends most national and societal boundaries normally unbroken on planet Earth. If you want a beautiful, polarizing example of this concept, look no further than award-winning, Cameroonian emcee, Vocaliz, and his eclectic 12-track opus, “Afrikan in New York”. “Afrikan in New York” is in all ways Vocaliz’s “break-out” album; his solo debut apart from Ghanian producer, Afana. It is an evolution on the artist’s signature sound: marrying African sonics with Urban inflections. The record kicks off with a title track that features rhythmic, tropical marimbas, backed by a scorching clap and thunderous 808s. One thing Vocaliz makes certain on this track is that his national pride will never die; setting the tone of African conceptuality and confidence for the rest of the album. This similar sentiment is echoed on a personal favorite, “Oh Na Na” a reggae-esque anthem whose main beat-break is a loop of organic, hip-hop drums. It is in these moments on the album where his Brooklyn basis shines. Tracks such as “At the Speed of Love” (another favorite), “May Be”, and “We Up” (another favorite) have a pristine, Golden Era hip-hop tonality to them; while the tracks succeeding them are much more modern and “trap” in expression.
As the only rapper on the entire album, Vocaliz phenomenally brings something new and refreshing to each and every beat he spits on. Whether its afrobeat, reggae, boom-bap or trap, this Cameroon-born, Brooklyn-based emcee attacks the music wholeheartedly; able to bend and maneuver his accent to suit and emphasize some already remarkable bars. When it comes to his sound, Vocaliz proves on this astounding debut that he has conquered it; and the universal language of music is yet another one he’s doubtlessly mastered. Vocaliz his recent shared his journey with TheDopeness interview series. Enjoy “Afrikan in New York” and join Vocaliz's growing movement today!
This game aint easy. It was alot of long hard night, getting it out the mud for rising hiphop talent, Base AuraGammi. With his new-age banger, "Check" BaseAura is making up for lost time. Messing up a check for the times when he didn't have dough. Now, its time to flex on them haters and give the fam everything that they deserve. "Check" is a uptempo rags to riches story from the eyes of a young boss! Read more about BaseAura on his bio below and download the new heater, "Check" today on Spotify.
BaseAura Aka Base AuraGammi is from the Bronx/Harlem NY has Been Making music for over 10 years for his fans with 5 mixtapes on Datpiff.com and over 2 millon total plays on #SoundCloud also with music singles on ITunes, Spotify, etc Base AuraGammi looks expand his talents in Music. Recently signed a distribution deal with Rick Ross music Group / Universal Records Distribution Group Base AuraGammi will reach more fans and Excell stay in Tune Base AuraGammi has worked with Some Big Names in the Music Industry such as Tony Sunshine, JHOOD From D-BLOCK and more get in Tune with the AuraGammi Movement .. With Alot of New Music of the 2016 Year and Base AuraGammi is continuing building his brand AuraGammi.
"Gotta hustle everyday, thats all I know—" rings like a mantra on the hook of Los Angeles rapper, RAJ WILL’s, latest, titanic single “Hustle”. This Chris Beach-produced banger has all the makings of an anthem: rhythmic flow, chantable chorus, quotable lyrics and a bouncy, trap beat. “Hustle” begins with a progression of hazy, atmospheric chords, fulfilled by a prancing, futuristic synth. These provide the melodic canvas for the beat; and soon after their introduction, a pattern of drums is splattered onto the portrait. The drums are upbeat and conventional; evidence that Beach is skilled at tailoring a simple, yet infectious vibe. What happens next is evidence WILL, our rapper, is skilled at everything else needed for a national, Hip-Hop hit. The West Coast spitter hits the beat running, dropping lyrical jewels in a flurry of conversational rhymes. "Quality over the quantity, and clarity over stupidity—" he raps smoothly within his first verse, showing just how little he cares about wordplay or metaphors.
What RAJ WILL cares most about is spitting with poise and sending a message. That message is to "Make a couple stacks, spend a bit / Make it right back, that’s without a doubt—". If ever you are feeling unmotivated, no matter your profession, throw on this two minute, Billboard-ready single and you are guaranteed to bounce right back to that “Hustle” you do so well.
On-the-verge alternative hiphop artist, RKM Legend, delivers a solid hit with his new groove "Like Dis". This is smooth new-age anthem that glorifies the strength of beautiful independent women everywhere! We were happy to select this as USA Blog Network's #SongOfTheWeek as RKM showcases his superior song-writing and harmonizing abilities here. Read more of his story and download the new single "Like Dis"today!
XXXTENTACION before he died inspired RKM Legend in his song “Like Dis” to go deeper into the mind of a woman by submerging deep deep into sensitivity and aggression. X Originally was supposed to be on the second verse but because of his passing that was unable to happen. The song starts off as a fun calm free vibe feeling but quickly changes into a more subtle sensitive and serious vibe to get the listener to feel on their toes until the ultimate climax at the end of the song with RKM Legend Hardcore aggression and dominance showing RKM Legend split “Gemini like” personality that makes this song more intriguing. The song was also co-signed by Houston rapper and songwriter, Trill Sammy.
Rkm Legend is a independent rapper/ singer and songwriter from Houston Texas and also the little cousin of Houston’s pioneer DJ screw. Rkm Legend‘s unOrthodox style of writing music and delivering his bars is very unique with the mixture of being from the streets and also from middle class world has put him on a level far advanced from his peers. Because of this he can speak to women that are the most sensitive and also to the hardest gangster in the neighborhood. Because of this split personality he’s very unpredictable with his bare and delivery because you never know what’s about to happen. www.RKMLegend.net
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