ShoutOutYoung: The Super Producer Without The Cape

Marty McFly Feb 22, 2024

ShoutOutYoung is a 25-year-old music producer making his way from Baltimore, Maryland. For the past half a decade, he’s been producing beats for local talent and other artists from various states. Always willing to lend a hand to a rapper in need, he’s been supplying the Baltimore areaever since. Young’s motivation may come from fellow producers like Zaytoven and London on the Track, but his main inspiration comes from his father, who was a gospel artist before his untimely death in 2012. After his passing, Young turned to rap in…

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Interview with New York City Recording Artist Jae Grind

Marty McFly Feb 18, 2024

Jae Grind is a Hip-Hop recording artist making his way from The Bronx, New York. With 5-years of experience on his resume, the aspiring rapper is ready to solidify his name in 2023 by any means. Rap Olympus Media recently sat down with Jae Grind to discuss his ongoing music career and more. Let’s get right into it! https://open.spotify.com/album/3gcVgstGM7LJspAiVnoG2p?si=lClp90yoTryV6Kz4xLg5uA We just finished listening to your latest project, “Dust 2 Dust.” Can you tell us a little bit about it? “Dust 2 Dust” is a two-sided coin. At its core, it’s…

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Kidd Africa: Grind Season is Underway!

Marty McFly Feb 17, 2024

When you find a passion for something you truly desire, there isn't an obstacle in the world that can stand in your way. When that hunger takes over, you're forced to succumb to it, feeding the animal within. Originally from the heart of Ghana, Kidd Africa always had a strong passion for music, especially Hip-Hop. It ran through his veins like wildfire until the day he decided to share his own story with the world. Drawing inspiration from Eminem, Jadakiss, Nas, and other legends in the game, he became determined…

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Exodus Composed: An Interview with Donald XL Robertson

Marty McFly Feb 11, 2024

When did producing music become a passion for you? Sound design and music production have always piqued my interest. Even as a child, I found myself fascinated with the art form. When I became an adult, I decided to create the type of records I wanted to hear in the world. You've produced an impressive number of records throughout your career. We also heard your music made the transition into TV & Film as well. Can you name a few projects you've worked on for us? I've musically contributed to…

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Xero Cap: Delivering all facts over raw tracks

Marty McFly Feb 10, 2024

Xero is a native Detroit artist who is now repping Charlotte, NC and looking to create a buzz for himself in the R&B and rap game. As a life long music enthusiast, Xero draws his inspiration from the likes of 2pac, B.I.G, Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Zedd, SZA, Lyrica Anderson, Gucci Mane, and King Foxx. Xero accredits TLC's Lisa "Left Eye" Lopez for being the most influential out the bunch and inspiring him to create music of his own. With a side hustle as an accountant, Xero been cooking up soulful…

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$kyofficial: The Remedy is Ready…

Marty McFly Feb 6, 2024

$kyofficial is an up and coming artist in the music world originally from Louisville, Mississippi. He spends most of his time creating new music, networking with other artists in the industry, and expanding upon his core audience and fan base. After dealing with Epic Records and a few other labels, $ky is still looking to land himself a deal with one of the majors. He believes having a machine backing his project would allow his vision to reach a more vast audience. His music is a heavy melody of tales…

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Nino Man: #whatineedchallenge

Marty McFly Feb 5, 2024

Harlem's own Nino Man has issued a challenge to every hungry emcee on the internet, and the response couldn't have been any better. The #whatineedchallenge is a bit different from others that came before it since the two top submissions will feature on the full song alongside Nino Man himself. https://www.instagram.com/p/B9Fw9J-FD3h/ The "So Raspy" affiliate has even gotten his mentor Jadakiss thinking about joining the challenge as well. Word spread across the U.S, Canada, and as far as the United Kingdom in a little under a week. Submissions keep pouring…

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The Take Off with WaLLa

Marty McFly Jan 24, 2024

After a minor delay, the first single by WaLLa is finally clear to leave the runway. Released by CFAM Records, in collaboration with Magic Squad Records, The Take Off is currently available on Spotify for your listening enjoyment. The uptempo beat and barreling lyrics make for an edgy roughneck-type of vibe. Feeling like the dancefloor could transform into a moshpit at any moment, WaLLa delivers close to 4-minutes of frenetic energy while demanding your undivided attention. View this post on Instagram A post shared by WaLLa MagicSquad (@walla_421) Striking while…

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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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Turn Up Tobi: The Young Protege Behind the Music

Marty McFly Dec 31, 2023

D'Ante Kareem Adkins, also known as Turn Up Tobi, is a motivated up and coming music producer/professional musician hailing from New Jersey. Music has always played a prominent and defining role in his upbringing. His grandmother Janella Adkins was a jazz singer in her day, so the creative gene was already in his DNA early on. His other grandmother Margaret John-Baptist was the one who introduced him to the world of dancing and the West Indian music culture. D'Ante also accredits fellow New Jersey producer and CEO of MPOWER RECORDS,…

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New Music By Sony Music Recording Artist StaJe “BIG” ft Rick Ross

Marty McFly Dec 30, 2023

Sony Music recording artist StaJe has had quite a productive year filled with breakthrough achievements. His Spanish record, “Oceano,” ranked #17 on the Billboard charts and gave him access to a nationwide audience of listeners who quickly became instant supporters of his music. Building off the song’s success, StaJe linked up with artist/producer Tailor on the collaborative project “Call Me At Midnight.” The 12-song album is the perfect mixture of Pop, Hip-Hop, and R&B music, the true definition of “something for everyone.” A video for “What You Like” is currently…

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Groov Marro: Salute to Hard Work and Dedication

Marty McFly Dec 29, 2023

Philadelphia hip-hop artist Groov Marro has every right to celebrate the success of his latest single release. "Stop Me" has generated over 2 million views across major streaming platforms and doesn't show any signs of slowing down. The track is an energetic onslaught of raw emotion from start to finish. This type of confidence and conviction has become a rarity these days with rising talent but seems like a natural attribute for the artist. His influences run extensively deep, but Groov accredits his older brother KAF as the person who…

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Supreme Mob Cooking “Premium Cuts” With New Album

Marty McFly Dec 26, 2023

When you think of authentic Hip-Hop out of Chicago, the infamous Supreme Mob should be one of the first groups that come to mind. Consisting of Trey Dilla and Kastro (Push Culture Forward Entertainment), the duo is more determined than ever to end 2022 with a bang. Setting the table for the dinner function soon to come, Supreme Mob serves up a 12-song mixtape titled “Premium Cuts: The Appetizers.” With hard-hitting bangers like “The Blowjob,” “Rosebud,” and “Off White” leading the way, the mixtape in itself is a cooking course…

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Young Twisty: Bad Weather on the Horizon

Marty McFly Nov 28, 2023

Young Twisty is a Hip-Hop/R&B artist originally from São Paulo, Brazil, who was raised in the suburban area near Hong Kong, China called Shenzhen. An avid fan of the music culture from an early age, his love for poetry helped fuel his admiration for Hip-Hop as he began writing lyrics of his own. Twisty found himself inspired by the likes of Michael Jackson and Chris Brown, but it was Tupac Shakur who influenced him the most during his music transition. His 2019 freshman project titled "Bad Weather" is an eight-song…

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JamesEarlWoodz: The Renaissance Man

Marty McFly Nov 28, 2023

The definition of a Renaissance Man is someone with many significant talents in various subjects. These days it's essential for an artist to expand their expertise in the music industry, and no one knows this importance more than JamesEarlWoodz. "Guava" video by Jameseatlwoodz Not only is James a solo artist, but he's also the CEO of Beat Taggaz™ as well. With his hands in everything from rapping, singing, songwriting, management, promotion, graphics, and visual design, he defines what it means to be a DIY independent powerhouse. His debut EP "South…

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Keph Swag: Raptology’s 2020 Artist of the Year

Marty McFly Jan 2, 2021

The Washington, D.C artist Keph Swag was heavy on the grind the entire 2020, and the Swag Lingo mixtapewas the starting point of everything to come. The lead single Won't Stop got the Swag Mobb fans amped-up with excitement, but that was only the beginning of his win streak. His Black Lives Matter inspired track Stay Together aired on the local news (DMV Sound Check) following a sit-down interview with the young artist. The coverage was a great look for Keph and allowed his listeners to hear another side of…

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Anny Star: Young Fresh and Shameless

Marty McFly Nov 9, 2020

The best part of living out loud is not having to apologize to anyone in the process. In doing so, you allow yourself to unleash the inner-voice living dormant inside you for so long. Anny Star may be a freshman to the music scene but has been entertaining audiences through acting and dance for a large portion of her life. Her newfound love for creating music makes expressing her most intimate thoughts easier than ever before. Never having to bite your tongue can be surprisingly refreshing and clearly shows on…

YB Linkz: He Got What You Need

Marty McFly May 3, 2020

Hip-Hop music first planted its roots over 40 years ago and has been branching off ever since. With each passing decade, it seems each generation brings something new to the table. In the beginning, it was all about who can control the crowd better. The legendary artist Rakim said it best on "Eric B. for President" when he stated, being an MC means to Move the Crowd. Of course, the legend took it a step further by showing the world how well-crafted lyrics and intricate rhyme patterns are also fundamental…

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Borey Bills: 2019 Raptology Feature Winner

Marty McFly Feb 15, 2020

Borey Bills is a Hip-Hop artist/entrepreneur raised in Harlem, New York. Ever since a young teen, his love for creating music drove his ambition forward with each written verse. Early in his career, he started off rapping in a group called 3Deep and later moved on to Hoodrich/H&R Blok with fellow members Nino Man and Flowboy Vegas. All though still affiliated with both, Borey views himself more as a stand-alone artist today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eq5mGA2Dano His most recent EP “Only Way Out” was released late 2018 on all major streaming platforms. Since…

LingoLive: It was all a Dream!

Marty McFly Jan 6, 2020

Rosavelt Duffie Jr, stage name LingoLive, is a Hip-Hop/R&B artist currently located in Dallas, Texas. Born in a small town in West Texas called Brownwood, Lingo spent much of his youth in the DFW metroplex area. His music is a hype mixture of street dreams blended with the nightmare realities of life. This style of music allows him to connect with those on the block, and those lucky enough to make it out. Inspired by the late Notorious B.I.G, it's clear where Lingo acquires his connection to the streets and…