How Rap Became the Sound of the Mainstream

Natalia Privalova Jan 23, 2024

When Philadelphia rapper Lil Uzi Vert was 20 years old, he uploaded a few songs to SoundCloud, a free music-sharing platform. The tracks got a couple hundred plays, then a few thousand. Three years later, on the strength of a moody song called “XO Tour Llif3” and a series of streaming-only mixtapes, the rapper, now 23, has racked up over a billion Spotify streams and nabbed a Best New Artist Grammy nomination. Lil Uzi Vert’s rise is impressive. But this year, he’s just one in a crowd of hip-hop stars…

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The415Fortune turning his rough past into a successful future through music

Wimana Jan 22, 2024

Using his life as a source of inspiration for his music, artist The415Fortune is taking his fate and turning it into his dreams. Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, The415Fortune turned to music as an outlet from the challenges faced throughout his upbringing in the streets. From the 7th grade, his pen game began to take form, having only a 4 track Tascam tape machine for recording while making beats on a Korg beat synthesizer. His name was inspired by his blessings as the ‘Fortunate One’ from…

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The Bow Wow challenge: everyone lies on social media

Natalia Privalova Jan 22, 2024

To participate in the Bow Wow Challenge, you need only to understand the unspoken rules of Instagram. Take a photo that, whether by a clever trick of framing, perspective, or just a nice filter, gives your followers the impression that the life you live is far more glamorous than it is. Post the final image vs. the full view, and you’re done. The joke, which is rapidly spreading around Twitter, is named for rapper Shad Moss, aka Bow Wow, formerly Lil’ Bow Wow. On May 8th, Bow Wow posted a…

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Stunning Vintage Photos That Capture New York’s Subway Since The ’80s

Natalia Privalova Jan 21, 2024

Vintage Photos That Capture New York’s Subway Since The ’80s “The Fox & The Wolf.” On the Manhattan bound F train. Early 2000’s. Smiles. East Flatbush, Brooklyn. 1982. “Sugar & Spice.” From my NY Underground series. “The dream girls.“ On the Brooklyn bound J train. 2000. A time before Starbucks. On the Uptown # 2 train out of Brownsville, Brooklyn. Early 1980’s. Rush hour on the Brooklyn bound J train. Mid 1990’s. Old School Love. On the uptown D train out of Flatbush, Brooklyn. Early 80’s. Tougher Than Leather. On…

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Ayo Xo is an artist using his music to empower the world

Wimana Jan 21, 2024

When the industry embraces negativity and violence, artist Ayo Xo devotes his career to uplifting and spreading positivity to his fans. Nigerian born man has grown into the Texas artist known to many by the stage name Ayo Xo. Combining his middle name ‘Ayo’ and the expression of faith in his career with the symbolic ‘Xo,’ his name became one that resonated with fans he never knew he’d touch. Having a taste of music in 2019 with his first song release, Ayo Xo wasn’t ready for all the positive feedback…

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Meet Yngr0ss, One of the Goats in Graphic Design and Creative Director of the Rap Industry

Chad Mauli Jan 20, 2024

Working with iconic producers, labels and Grammy-nominated artists and producers, Yngr0ss has the vision to uplift any project with eye-capturing visual designs. Joel Ross aka Yngr0ss realized his calling from a young age. Infatuated with graphics, his passion was fed through admiring subway stations, seeing advertisements, people's clothes, and old vinyl records. School wasn’t enough to fuel his creativity and eventually became a thing of the past when he dropped out to pursue his interests. Having added pressure on his back from his mother to make something of his life,…

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Stanley T and Poetik brings nostalgia with soulful single “Dotted Lines”

Wimana Jan 20, 2024

Stanley T and Poetik is set to release the perfect summer song to cruise and chill to, with their upcoming single “Dotted Lines.” Collaborations have always been a staple in the music industry, bringing artists together, mixing their styles to create something new, fresh, and unique to the ear. Take that recipe and use two equally dope artists as the ingredients, and what you get is a song reminiscent of moods that reflect the best moments life has to offer. Stanley T and Poetik aims to give fans something mellow…

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PuristLabel: A Innovative and Customized Approach to Artist Management

Chad Mauli Jan 19, 2024

PuristLabel is an independent artist management label that is shaking up the industry with its unique approach to artist management. Rather than charging a set monthly fee or taking a percentage of royalties, PuristLabel works with each artist to create a customized management budget that fits their specific needs and goals. In addition to offering flexible and scalable support, PuristLabel is also committed to transparent and open communication with its artists. The experienced management team at PuristLabel believes in creating positive and productive partnerships with its artists, ensuring that their…

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Exclusive Interview with LilTonyRose

Natalia Privalova Jan 19, 2024

From the beginning of his musical journey in 2018 to the present, LilTonyRose has accomplished more than many others before his time. With his YouTube numbers steadily on the incline and a notable feature in the New York Times daily post, he is well on his way to becoming a successful independent artist. Today we had an exclusive chance to interview the artist: What is your stage name and how did you come up with it?LilTonyRose (one word) “Lil is my childhood, Tony is my nickname , and rose is…

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AGON back with the classic cut, “Life Road”

Wimana Jan 18, 2024

Riding the success of his previous single “Combat Life,” AGON satisfies fans’ thirst for more with his new single “Life Road.”Coming up from Slovakia, the Bratislava artist, AGON has been bringing his musical dreams to reality with dedication, persistence, and integrity in his brand and music. With his background across varying fields like sports and entrepreneurship, he stepped into the industry to inspire the world and to make it better for his family. This came in the aftermath of many hardships that thwarted AGON from finding happiness and pursuing his…

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RISING RAP STAR KIKI DEVII RELEASES NEW SINGLE ‘’MARY JANE”

Natalia Privalova Jan 18, 2024

There are no boundaries to a pulsating percussive entity like Kiki Devii’s style of music creation, In which she does effortlessly throughout her music. Soon after hitting the music scene with genre breaking singles like “Hold Me Down” and “Likkle More” Kiki has officially released her new single ‘’Mary Jane’’ Kiki takes us on a vibrant audio adventure In which she allows us to get closer to her on more of a personal level as an artist with her relatable songwriting and honest storytelling. We have a first glance at…

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Optimistic Gangsta is taking over hip-hop with his dynamic “Toxi-flow”

Wimana Jan 17, 2024

Tapping into his fullest potential, Optimistic Gangsta is rising to the top as a leader in his city and an artist in the music industry. Houston, Texas born poet, Orend Johnson Jr has taken his penmanship to another level, stepping into the world of music under the alias Optimistic Gangsta aka Optimistic G. The 21-year-old southern rapper placed his mind to the grind, building his fanbase and following over time. Now, he is known as the artist to develop and popularize the hip-hop/rap subgenre “Toxi-flow.” Different, intoxicating, captivating, Optimistic G…

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Exclusive Interview with Speedy Perez

Hulda Hicks Jan 17, 2024

Today we had an exclusive chance to interview aspiring rapper Speedy Perez: Where are you from?Jersey city, NJ Who would you say inspired you the most, as an artist?Swizz Beatz, Dipset Where and how do you work best?Alone, and anyplace i can spend time working at my own pace. What’s the best advice you ever received?Stay Consistent What is still your biggest challenge?To buy my parents a house What’s the best compliment you’ve ever received about your music?"Your one of the best producers in the city" What would you have…

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Interview With Music Producer Grimey Chops

Marty McFly Jan 16, 2024

After receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Business at 49 years of age, Grimey Chops continues to lay the groundwork for the next generation of aspiring artists with his signature production style. He recently sat down with Marty McFly to chop it up, and here’s how it went down. When did you start producing music, and how did you get your start? Being around since the conception of Hip-Hop, I was always fascinated with its creative process. DJing was my first introduction to the culture. I would attempt to add scratches…

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Dougie Drew Redefines HipHop Music With Latest Album ”Happy Place”

Natalia Privalova Jan 16, 2024

There are no boundaries to a pulsating percussive entity like Dougie Drew’s style of music of music creation. In which he does effortlessly throughout his music. Soon after hitting the digital music scene in 2018 with genre breaking singles like “You & Me” and “Who want it I Got It” Dougie has officially released his new album ‘’Happy Place’’ The triple threat rapper, singer, and songwriter allows us to take a brief glance through his lens at where he’s at in life while still letting us sing along to the…

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Brydell Cocky turns Nickelodeon’s “Zoey 101” sample into a hip hop hit

Wimana Jan 15, 2024

It takes a rare breed of artist to be multifaceted in an overcrowded industry, but Brydell Cocky’s talent makes it impossible not to give him his flowers. LaQuan Wilson has become a name known across the music industry. This is accredited to his wide range of skills that came through dedication, hard work, and ambition. Before embarking on furthering his education, Wilson had a vision to be more than just a graduate, but to use his knowledge to expand his brand and build a legacy for himself and a comfortable…

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Eli6 brings Italy into the international hip hop spotlight

Wimana Jan 15, 2024

Using his love for drums as the soul of all his musical compositions, Eli6 is creating a lane in hip hop only he can make happen. Born in Spoleto, Umbria, Italy, a young Alessandro Elisei would be inspired by the hip hop genre through albums “The Marshal Mathers LP” by Eminem and “Hot Dog Flavoured Water” by Limp Bizkit. His musical taste would evolve, rapping over Trap, R'n'B, Hip Hop, Funk, and Metal beats under the moniker Eli6, stemming from his last name and the number 6 in Italian. Over…

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Hip Hop Artist & Record Exec, Foreign Glizzy Is Up Next

Natalia Privalova Jan 14, 2024

Foreign Glizzy is a rapper whose music is rising up to the forefront of California’s West Coast hip hop scene. His upbeat, unique style and flashy lifestyle square right up to the music industry’s insatiable desire for fresh new talented artists. Born Gary Williams Jr. in San Francisco, California, and raised in Vallejo, CA, Glizzy is a Bay Area native, and he supports his community 100%.His latest album, “Foreign Exchange”, spurred two hit songs—R.I.P. Kobe and Road Running. Glizzy set Spotify charts on fire after he released his project. It's…

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Cameron Sean’s Consistency Remains Uncontested With His Latest Release, “Crazy”

Wimana Jan 14, 2024

A vocalist, songwriter, and artist, Cameron Sean has the talent to be a superstar and it’s clear by his latest single, “Crazy.” New York native, Cameron Sean has faced some of life’s most disheartening experiences. Having to endure the uncertainty of both parents having kidney transplants, he was faced with dark times that only pushed him to pursue a greater purpose in life. Influenced by major artists like Drake, China Mac, Joyner Lucas, Russ, Eminem, and Chris Brown among others, he began dabbling in writing and recording at the age…

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Exclusive Interview with Infamous Billa

Hulda Hicks Jan 13, 2024

Infamous Billa is an artist with a backstory and a future, both aiding in molding him to who he is, and who he is becoming. His music is a staple in hip hop, and he also has a budding cannabis business that launched its new product “Space Gas” that is an infused flower product combining moon rocks with bubble hash Kief as well as live resin. He stands by his slogan “good karma over bad karma,” a reference to smoking weed as therapy as opposed to opiates.His latest project “INTERPOL”…