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Houston Artist Luclover Releases New Single “Waste of Time”

Natalia Privalova Jan 17, 2025

Luclover is a 14-year-old rapper and musician based in Houston, TX, his family is originally from Morocco. Music wasn’t Luclover’s first passion, basketball was. He first picked up a ball at the age of 4, and his parents helped him to develop his skills and excel to an advanced level by taking him to practice, personal training and playing with him in the backyard. https://www.instagram.com/p/B1o_HuTBVLV/ In January of 2019, Luclover found that his drive to play basketball was gone and that he wanted to take a different path and create…

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For DJ Khaled, It All Comes Down to Love

Natalia Privalova Jan 17, 2025

The musical mastermind discusses fatherhood, how he thinks about success, and why jumpsuits are sexy. Some people speak in tongues. Some people speak in metaphors. Some people speak in riddles. DJ Khaled speaks in italics. Pop’s musical quilt-master is a serial emphasizer. His latest album, Father of Asahd, he tells me, was an impossibility—getting that many stars on one album, you try it—and yet, “I DID it.” So far as why he believes the album was so potent, he adds, “Because everybody comes with their A Game, or MORE than…

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Pockets & Tex “Say Less” a street anthem describing the counterfeit lifestyle that some portray on social media

Natalia Privalova Jan 16, 2025

by Drug Music Ink ( Produced By Boger ) The Brooklyn duo from Gowanus Houses met in fourth grade, developing a brotherhood that would last the test of time. The two started freestyling together by 7th grade & would begin the metamorphosis into MCs. Destiny would separate them as Pockets would move to Cali in 1995, this allowed the two to develop their craft as solo artists. Fate would reunite the team in NY by 2001 & by 2002 DMI was established. RX represents the harsh realities of poverty, the…

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Ohio based recording artist Mr. Smith is building a global fan base and getting noticed by the right people at the right time.

Natalia Privalova Jan 13, 2025

As a result of winning numerous contests and live video showcases with Coast2Coast, Mr. Smith will have the opportunity to compete for $50,000 in Coast2Coast’s World Championship Round Qualifying in Miami July 25th, 2020. Networking with industry producers and A&R’s through Coast2Coast, Mr. Smith has gone on to work with platinum producer Duane DaRock. Mr. Smith has two singles produced by Duane DaRock titled “Guru” and “Go Back Remix”. https://youtu.be/HCBRU36p5bk In October of 2019, Mr. Smith was nominated by the Ohio Entertainment Awards for Best Collaboration for his single "Go…

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Jeremiah Kingston’s ‘You’re Not Gonna Like This’ has something for everyone

Natalia Privalova Jan 12, 2025

Although 2022 has seen the return of many of hip hop’s biggest names, it has also been a year for unearthing some of the greatest unheard talent, with Jeremiah Kingston being the next to add to the illustrious list. The Charlotte, NC based artist has released his debut EP ‘You’re Not Gonna Like This’, with each of its five tracks displaying different sides to Kingston’s skillset. Opener, ‘Icarus’, portrays Kingston’s ear for production, as the jazz interlude illustrates a landscape that sets the scene for the rest of the EP…

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How Snoop Dogg Became the Biggest Smoker in Rap Music

Natalia Privalova Jan 10, 2025

Snoop Dogg, the iconic figure in the rap industry, is known for more than just his music. Over the years, he's become synonymous with a particular lifestyle. Yes, we’re talking about his reputation as the biggest smoker in rap. But if you’re a fan of his music, it’s not necessary that you conform to his smoking habits. You can get away with something as simple as snus to pay your respects. If you’re not sure where to get them, try Europesnus. In this post, let’s explore Snoop’s journey to becoming…

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DARKFACE SQUATTA BRINGING CHANGE TO THE RAP GAME

Natalia Privalova Dec 30, 2024

Mix discipline and dedication with raw talent, and you get the next rapper to take over hip-hop, Darkface Squatta. Coming out of the streets of Carbondale, Illinois, up and coming rapper Darkface Squatta has been steadily building his fanbase from the ground up. With a track record in the game for sixteen years, Darkface Squatta has expanded his reach throughout the Bootheel Missouri region, Southern Illinois, Tennessee, and other outside states. His fanbase has grown accustom to a level of lyricism and musical composition that has placed him in the…

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A Detailed Manual With Tips For New Podcasters

Natalia Privalova Dec 24, 2024

There are various types of content marketing. You and other creators have a multitude of options, including blogs, social network updates, images, videos, slide decks, and more. Even podcasting can be included in this blend. A podcast is an on-demand discussion radio. This implies that viewers can check in whenever they want and do not have to turn up and check in on it live. Podcast listeners have complete control over what they choose to hear. However, finding proper listeners, rather than a majority of the random public is a…

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Filipino Rapper, CQL, Releasing His Highly Anticipated First Mixtape “Charlie, Chapter One”

Natalia Privalova Dec 19, 2024

Inspired to create music that connects with audiences, CQL is releasing the mixtape "Charlie, chapter one" on 11/18 as a therapeutic and expressive project for fans. Worcester, Massachusetts born Charles Quinn Lozar grew up in Carlsbad, California where he found a passion for hip-hop through artists like Juice Wrld, Eminem, J. Cole, XXXTENTACION, and Ski Mask the Slump God. Becoming an artist like those who influenced him became a real dream after a live concert experience at Juice Wrld’s ‘Death Race for Love Tour.’ https://youtu.be/fy8cs6b7hT4 He would adopt the stage…

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The Big Read – Juice Wrld: “The rap game is so motherfucking soft now”

Natalia Privalova Dec 13, 2024

He went from unknown Illinois teen to Billboard-topping emo-rap icon in under a year, and his introspective, genre-mashing music draws on both Nirvana and Migos, offering up admirably honest rhymes about mental health, drugs and heartbreak. 20-year-old Juice WRLD, a self-proclaimed “old soul”, tells Jordan Bassett about his love of mid-noughties emo, his relationship with XXXTentacion, getting sued by Sting and disastrous shows with Nicki Minaj. PHOTOS: Andy Ford. Juice WRLD’s NME Big Read shoot is a family affair. In the plush basement of a central London hotel, his mum…

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Meet the kid who works with your favorite rappers

Natalia Privalova Dec 10, 2024

New York has been the birth of many legendary artists, and with its very own fashion mogul, Yungnaf is bringing his style to the city. With a passion for design and fashion, Robert Naftali, internationally known as Yungnaf dedicated himself to becoming the style connoisseur he has evolved into today. Manifesting his dreams from humble roots, he has since amassed a loyal online following of over 100,000 fans and counting. His unique vision and eye for style has grown through his love of fashion and his own touch of stylistic…

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Micki Ronnae has released a new tribute single dedicated to George Floyd

Natalia Privalova Dec 8, 2024

Micki Ronnae has just released a new tribute single dedicated to George Floyd, an African American man killed during an arrest after a store clerk alleged he had passed a counterfeit $20 bill in Minneapolis. A white police officer named Derek Chauvin knelt on Floyd's neck for a period initially reported to be 8 minutes and 46 seconds. After his death, protests against police brutality, especially toward black people, quickly spread across the United States and internationally. This song was something that Micki felt the need to make and release,…

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TEF XL Is Making Waves With Old-School Style & New Music

Natalia Privalova Dec 6, 2024

Bold and sincere as ever, TEF XL is making waves in the hip-hop scene, sharing awesome music. TEF’s latest is “B.O.W.” or “Body Of Work” which details the artist’s very own life objectively from where he started to where he is at and where he is headed. TEF XL is one of the unique rappers in the game who has lived life, experienced a lot, and has overcome every struggle, elevating his purpose in life as well as art. TEF XL started rapping and putting rhymes together at a very…

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Self-Destruction: A Case Study of Violence and Hip Hop

Natalia Privalova Dec 5, 2024

In March 2019, the National Civil Rights Museum opened a controversial exhibition entitled Kin Killin’ Kin. Artist James Pate has created images comparing Black-on-Black violence to the history of terrorism by the Ku Klux Klan. The graphics show African American youth murdering each other wearing Klan regalia. Visual references to episodes in the Civil Rights Movement and the Hip Hop culture are included in the series. With statistics of young black men as victims of homicide on the rise, Hip Hop music has become one of the leading forms of…

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Keph Swag

Natalia Privalova Dec 2, 2024

Check out a very talented young hip hop artist from Washington D.C by the name of Keph Swag. Born without a silver spoon coming up in Northeast surrounded by crime, poverty and negativity with an absent mother and a father who passed away after being released from prison. It was a big challenge for him not to fall victim to the streets. A future star was born April 13th 1999 at 20 years old he is already definitely gaining recognition in the DMV and all over. https://www.instagram.com/p/B4lZzlxHMyC/ He was booked…

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Types Of Music Majors & Programs in College 2022

Natalia Privalova Dec 1, 2024

If you’re a high school student with a strong passion for music, you might consider going into a music program in college. When it comes to music majors, there are many good choices out there, so trying to decide can be a challenge. We aim to help with this by providing 5 of the most popular and worthwhile music majors and programs you can study in college. 5 Types Of Music Majors & Programs in College 2022 1. Music Business If you’re looking for a program that blends the fundamentals…

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BOLD ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INSPIRES GREATNESS

Natalia Privalova Nov 28, 2024

With so many music labels slaving artists, one stands true to prioritizing their artists’ best interest. Welcoming, BOLD Entertainment Group. What started out as an initial meeting of like minds in college, Brandon White, Max Ishikawa and Jordan Patterson also known as WilliamGold, have taken the step to polarizing the music industry. The trio always tackled life with a BOLD perspective, facing all that comes head on, not in fear of going after the things they wanted in life before letting pass them by. Wanting to spread this ideology to…

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Exclusive Interview with Rob Twizz

Natalia Privalova Nov 28, 2024

Today we had an exclusive chance to interview Rob Twizz:Talk me through your creative process.My creative process varies based on my inspirations. Sometimes I like to tap in the small area where most artist don’t go – which is to still try to create something that hasn’t been done before. Whether it’s a music video story line, or simply a creative punchline that I want to hit the listener with, I try to make sure I do something special. At times my ideas might just come at me a random,…

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Interview with Marcoof500

Natalia Privalova Nov 24, 2024

Hailing from Virginia (USA), Marcoof500 is an up-and-coming hip-hop artist and entrepreneur paving his own way to the top, through an honest mix of precise bars and slick production. Inspired by the likes of Lil JoJo, Tay Sav and PBG, the young rapper has been an emerging name in the underground game for some time now. Starting out as CEO of his own label, ‘500 Entertainment LLC’ (500 Cartel) Marco is steadily on the rise following a string of successful, well-received releases. What made you go into music?I initially had…

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RRose RRome Drops “Company,” a Scorching Remix of Aaliyah’s “Rock the Boat”

Natalia Privalova Nov 23, 2024

New York rapper RRose RRome is turning heads yet again with his latest single, “Company”—a fiery remix of Aaliyah’s timeless classic “Rock the Boat.” Produced by the legendary DJ Uneek and brought to life on screen by Moon the Director, “Company” reimagines the iconic track with a bold NYC street vibe while staying true to the smooth essence of the original. Blending infectious beats with RRome’s gritty lyrical style, “Company” is a masterclass in reinvention. It’s a modern homage that highlights his ability to respect musical legacy while adding his…