GET TO KNOW NEW ARTIST “DA FLEET X”

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Meet King Nell (born Cornelius Deschamps on December 23, 1988) and Neph Da Don (born Kenneth Williams on September 10, 1986), the dynamic urban duo known throughout the nation as Da Fleet X. Originating in the southeast district of Washington, D.C., King and Neph began their journey independently as solo artists before collaborating to formulate one of the most reputable groups to flourish inside, as well as, outside of their region. Following the success of their first two independent projects; “Welcome to the Fleet Show” and “Made Kings” which have been distributed on Apple Music, Tidal, Spotify, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio, they landed their first major joint-venture with It’s Gorgeous Musique, in the summer of 2020. Since their signing, they have gone on to release, what would be their first single under It’s Gorgeous Musique, “Back N Better”, which did phenomenal on Spotify by boosting overall listeners, streams, and downloads, as well as, 6k views generated on Youtube. Having performed their hit single throughout the country, their following has increased substantially, thus creating fanfare for their upcoming release, “ZaZa” featuring BWA Kane on June 25, 2021. When asked about who were some of their most influential inspirations in Hip-Hop culture, King had this to say, “Our biggest motivators and inspirations resemble the Mount Rushmore of Hip Hop because they include Three 6 Mafia, UGK, 8ball & MJG, LL Cool J, Big Krit, and Trae da Truth. As one could imagine, this list of inspiration and key motivators has helped push us to bigger platforms and bigger opening performances. One of those notable performances was opening for Pastor Troy, which his concerts are something to remember”. Da Fleet X represents the new generation of District natives with a powerful message for the rest of the world. As sons, fathers, brothers, and artists in the culture, they strive each day to, not only perfect their craft but also perfect themselves and provide resources for their communities to benefit from in a meaningful way. Fleet in here… We in here!

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Vi City – LenCiaga

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Vi City Continues His 2021 Run With His Latest Smash “Lenciaga”!

Hundreds Entertainment Corp artist Vi City returns with a fly new single for the summer titled “Lenciaga. Stream “Lenciaga, and his other tracks on Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube and all streaming platforms.

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Read more about Vi City here: Chicago Native Vi City Releases A Brand New Single “OnGOD” Featuring Harv

RDCH – But Your Body Say Yes

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Hit-maker RDCH drops two new club bangers with ‘But Your Body Say Yes’ and ‘Baby Just Rock’ 

TUSCALOOSA, AL – You’re unlikely to find a more complete artist, producer and audio mixer/ engineer in Alabama than Antonio “RDCH” Hope. This rapper, songwriter, singer, and multi- instrumentalist has been creating hot music for the past few years, and his latest club bangers “But Your Body Say Yes” and “Baby Just Rock” are testament to his ability to create hit after hit.  

The driving beat of “But Your Body Say Yes” has a nice kick to it that makes listeners feel good and want to move their bodies. It’s a song that pays homage to women. RDCH said a lot of times women might say no, but their bodies say yes. “Women look good these days,” he said, “which is the crux of what this song is about.”  

“Baby Just Rock” is also directed toward women. The original beat and lyrics make use of a sample from Freddie Jackson’s “Rock Me Tonight.” RDCH utilizes auto tune to good effect with this track as he talks about wining and dining a woman and creating a great evening together. It’s a song that he said has gotten some great feedback from fans and which is helping to grow his audience in ever-widening sweeps across the country.  

“You really can’t categorize my sound,” RDCH said. “Everything I do is a hit. That’s the only thing I will put out. That’s not to say I won’t experiment and try out some other sounds, but when I release something it’s a hit. That’s what I want my music to be known for: good hits. That’s the only thing I’m aiming for. When people say my name, I want them to say, ‘He makes hit music.’ If you’re anticipating something from me, you should be anticipating and expecting hit music. If it’s not a hit, I’ll set it to the side.”  

RDCH said he first got started creating music around the age of 13. He had a keyboard and some dual tape decks, which he would use to record a piece of a song and patch it together a bit at a time until he had a full-length song. By the time he was 19 he was recording his own music and had elevated his style to a fully professional level. Along the way he learned every trick of the trade, and has developed himself into a multi-media artist who helps other musicians in a variety of ways – from producing to directing videos and everything in between.  

“I am the only artist and producer who is able and willing to push the culture forward through the blend of mixing music with creativity,” he said. “I am not to be categorized as one of ‘the other rappers.’ You can say I excel them. I am uniquely my own, and control every pattern and rhythm and lyric that flows through my mind.”  

RDCH’s new singles are currently available across all streaming platforms.

To listen to his music, or to follow him on social media, please visit the following links:
Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/rdchmusic
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rdchmuisc/  

Young Nolia – Do It For Me

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Young Nolia Makes Turnt Songs While The Kids Sleep 

ATLANTA- Growing up in Poplarville, MS, Young Nolia remembers waking in the night to hear his aunts and uncles partying and playing spades in the next room. To him, it was a hint of the mysterious lives parents have at night. Now a father of two, Nolia sees those nights from a different perspective, and that’s what inspired his new EP “While The Kids Sleep.” 

“I wanted to do a project with four turnt songs, no slow songs. Normally my projects are like a roller coaster where they bring you up and then drop you down. These songs are all high energy,” the artist promises. The EP kicks off with the title track, ““While The Kids Sleep,” a pre-party anthem for people about to get loose. Next up, “Live Large” celebrates the struggle to keep a hustle mentality and the rewards reaped from it.  

In the project’s third track, the artist looks at all the social media challenges that encourage women to share their sex appeal with strangers. He describes his take on this, saying, “From their man’s perspective, he’s saying, ‘You’re doing all that for the ‘gram; do it for me.’ My idea for the video is me with a girlfriend and she’s doing all these challenges and I’m just in the cut. Then take a social angle and have me see what I can put on social media. 

The EP closes with “Please Excuse the Swag” (or “PES”), which nods at Nolia’s love of looking fly. In fact, he has a clothing line named “Courtesy of The Fly,” and he knows how the right clothes can make a difference in how a person feels. In this song, he answers to haters who feel threatened by his fresh look. “You get dressed up nice and guys want to hate on you. But I get dressed to look fresh, not to make them mad at me. Please excuse the swag. I’m not doing this to upset you. I don’t get dressed to do you harm,” he laughs.  

That mix of big city style and grind with small-town humility give the artist direction and maturity. He also honed those values on previous music he released as Kobe Flyant. Nolia has found that originality comes with time. “Once you start out, you sound like the people that you listen to the most because you haven’t found yourself yet. It took me some time and finding what I really wanted to rap about. I really want to rap about things I actually do. It took some years, but I’m comfortable with how I sound now,” he says. “It’s easy to get out here and rap about crime and all that, but I don’t want that kind of energy.” He compares his music to the chill vibes of Curren$y, Big K.R.I.T., and Wiz Khalifa. 

“I take my music very seriously. I work hard and I’d love to be heard, and I think I’m good,” says Nolia.  

“While The Kids Sleep” will be available on June 25 on all major streaming platforms.

To listen to his music, please visit the following links: 

www.soundcloud.com/youngnoliatns/sets/wtksep 

Teezy Presidential – Vacay

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Teezy Presidential elevates summer vibes with bouncy new groove ‘Vacay’ 

FAIRFIELD, AL – Teezy Presidential is an on-the-rise Fairfield, Alabama artist whose latest hit single “Vacay” has been lighting up the clubs and airwaves this summer. The playful flow offers listeners a fun, bouncy groove that makes you smile when you hear it. Offering listeners a get-away from the hardships of life and a break from the monotony of daily routines, “Vacay” is the ultimate summer single, and a great introduction to this young artist from the South.  

Teezy has only been in the game for a little bit, but he’s already carving out quite a niche for himself within hip-hop and music at large. He’s already had the opportunity to work with notorious artists such as Project Pat and New York’s Maino, and with his latest hit single “Vacay” he’s looking to make his mark on the industry.  

“I try to be different with my flow,” said this rapper from the South, whose accent is one of his most defining features on almost any track he creates. “I try to match my exact mood to the vibe of the song. My music is very diverse. I try not to push myself into any one category, I just make songs based upon what I’m going through in life situations. With this song I was dreaming about being somewhere else because at the time I had some issues that were going on and I had to handle business and there was just a lot of stuff up against me at the moment. I needed a getaway – a space to clear my mind. I think a lot of people need that right now in this post-pandemic period. This song offers you that all in one package. It has soul and emotion and it’s just a lot of fun” 

Teezy said soul and emotion are two things that will always come to the forefront in his music. It’s something he’s worked hard to capture since he was a young boy first exploring songwriting and music-making. He’s been dabbling with music off-and-on for about 12 years, but it wasn’t until recently that he picked it up full-time and pursued it as a full-blown career as a recording artist. He said he knows he has what it takes to make a splash in the industry because he has a different viewpoint and a strong work ethic.  

“Presidential is a reference to the status that I hold myself to with my music,” he said. “Everything has to be at a certain level. The energy that I’m coming with is all about the status of being elevated. At the end of the day I want to better relate to people through my music. No matter how far I get in the industry, I always want to stay to a point where I can connect to people who are listening to my music.”  

Teezy said he’s already in the process of developing another track, which he hopes to release before the summer is over. He’s also working on a video for “Vacay,” which should drop soon.

To listen to his music, or to follow him on social media, please visit the following links: 

https://youtu.be/xLkpVmOaGbw?list=OLAK5uy_kU89CoM5v0IJWeGctWKDadrYneUr8Mefc 

https://open.spotify.com/album/6ba2A9gXa5Dy3jJOc9OceF?si=3eUDujIxRyqT00B0fimkVQ 

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/teezypresidential/?hl=en

Twitter is @teezypresidential 

Belee Kaur – I Believe

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Former Tennis Pro Belee Kaur turns to Dance Pop with Massive Hit Single ‘I Believe’ 

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA – It’s not unusual for professional athletes to use music as motivation, though it’s not every day that you hear about a former tennis pro turning to Dance Pop as an artistic outlet. That’s the case for Canadian-Indian singer/songwriter Belee Kaur, however. While traveling the world as a professional tennis player, music was always her best friend. She recalls crucial moments in her tennis matches when she would sing her favorite songs in her mind to calm herself down. Eventually she realized that music was her true passion, and after a lifetime of training and touring, she hung up her tennis racket in favor of the microphone and partnered with RATHMUZIK and BENTLEY RECORDS, NEW YORK to begin her musical journey. It has proven to be a great move, because with only two releases to date she has already topped 2 million views on YouTube, and her star is only climbing. 

Her latest single is the hit summer track “I Believe.” Stuck right in the middle of the Dance Pop lane, this upbeat jam is sure to be played in the clubs for many years to come. If you listen to this song and don’t move your body then you must be dead. It’s an upbeat, pumping groove that is perfect for a night out with friends. People all over the world will be getting sweaty as they jump and bounce to the music that Belee Kaur has created.  

“I wrote this song as a response to the self-motivation I felt when going through a lot of difficulties,” she said. “If you really want something, you don’t need someone to back you or encourage you. Just tell yourself that if you want it, you can do it. I accepted my feelings and said this is what I wanted to do. Making a song about that emotion just felt so good, and when we gave it that little bit of an EDM touch it just came out perfect.” 

“I Believe” is actually the second hit from this fast-rising young artist. Her previous track “Saturday Night” – a cover of the hit from Whigfield – has already surpassed 300k+ views on YouTube. The follow-up single is well on its way to catching that total, having already amassed nearly 1.5 million views in just a couple of weeks in its release. That doesn’t even include the rising number of plays across all the other streaming platforms upon which the single has been placed. And Belee said she has even more music planned to drop later this year, including a feature on an upcoming track with world famous Sean Paul, and many more renowned collaborations. 

“Always trust God and his plans for you,” Belee said. “Your outlook should be no looking back. I have always wanted to make music that is lively and makes people happy and want to dance. There are too many reasons to be sad nowadays, but music can bring happiness and inspiration to your life. Even if I only inspire one other person, I think I did my job. So, I hope people will use my music to convince themselves not to give up. If we can support each other, we can achieve all that we want to.” 

To listen to Belee Kaur’s music, or to follow her on social media, please visit the following links: 

Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmPnqUyz15E 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100044209642498 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beleekaur/?hl=en 

 

Jay Soundz – This Is It

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Jay Soundz offers South-style bump with new single ‘This Is It’ 

CHICAGO, IL – It’s not unusual for Chicago-based rapper Jay Soundz to be asked by fans who creates the beats for his songs. His percussive, Southern-style bump music is infectious and fun, and people want to know who he collaborated with to create that catchy sound. So it should come as no surprise that one of his favorite things to do is smile proudly and announce that the beats are all his – as is everything else about his music. From editing to songwriting to special effects, and everything in between, Jay Soundz is a one-man professional artist with skills that put him right up there at the top with other stellar artists in the game. 

“When people ask me, ‘Where’d you get this beat from?’ I love to tell them, ‘I made it!’” Jay said. “It all comes from me. More than anything that’s what I want people to know about my music is that everything is mine. I can produce my own beats. I can mix and master. I can write and record. Unless there’s a producer tag on a song that indicates I got it from someone else, the majority of what I create is mine. I like collaborating with others, but I have all the skills necessary to make a quality body of work on my own.” 

That journey as a musician started as a young boy who watched nearly everyone in his family embrace music in one way or another. His parents were both singers, and most of his cousins were artists and music professionals in one way or another. Jay started writing lyrics in sixth grade, and by high school he was producing and learning audio engineering. He eventually went to college to continue his education as an audio engineer, and after graduating he hasn’t looked back. Today he continues to explore new sounds and create new music that is equal parts entertaining and introspective.  

A sample of his work can be found on the album “Come Alive,” which is currently available on Soundcloud. It features 10 tracks, half of which are his own productions. The stand-out single from the album is “This Is It,” a track that he said is just a lot of fun. Like most of the music he creates, it has a nice beat with a catchy hook that says, “This is it. This that Feeling. This that vie. This that shit. This that feeling ya’ll be waiting for for years.” It’s a song that incorporates his blend of Down South style and Chicago-based vibes. You can instantly hear influences from some of his favorite rappers, such as Ludacriss, Kanye West, and Young Jeezy.  

“My beats might have a little bit of that Drill bassline, but my songs and sound won’t have that Drill vibe,” Jay said. “It’s just that I use a lot of percussion and drums. They have that South-style bump. I got a lot of stuff that bumps.” 

Jay said he’s working on completing a music video for “This Is It,” which should drop sometime later this summer. To listen to his music, or to follow him on social media, please visit the following links: 

https://soundcloud.com/jaysoundz_prod/this-is-it 

Instagram @JaySoundz 

Twitter @JaySoundz_prod 

Facebook www.facebook.com/JaySoundzprod

Kendall Day – Fallback

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 R&B artist Kendall Day drops bouncy new groove ‘Fallback’ to kick off the summer 

ATLANTA, GA – A lot of professional musicians can recall the moment in their lives when they found music, but for Kendall Day it was the other way around. 

“Music found me,” said the singer and Atlanta resident whose new single “Fallback” has been making waves since its recent release across all streaming platforms. “When I got into music, I didn’t know exactly what to do. I was an athlete. I played baseball, basketball and football. I was always in music as well. I couldn’t shake it. I’m pretty diligent and I work hard at everything I do, and when I finally committed to music I started taking it to a whole new level. And once I got to that level, I just stayed persistent, I didn’t stop.” 

Today, the R&B star who originally hailed from Detroit is making a strong case as the next artist to bring R&B back to the city of Detroit – a city best known for its many rap stars. With roughly 10 years invested in his career, Day is now a member of the Songbook Entertainment brand and has been working closely with Grammy award winning executive producer Troy Taylor. His new summer banger “Fallback” – produced by super producers Inigo Sane and Troy Taylor – has been creating buzz in plenty of circles and is currently making its way from Atlanta to Detroit and all across the U.S. 

“I like it because it has that bounce I like. It has that Bay Area vibe to it” Day said. “I like my music with some bounce. We’re in a dance era. I Love it.  – everyone is dancing right now – and I wanted that one record that everyone could dance to. It’s a song about falling back from a toxic situation with a girl that you know isn’t healthy for you but you have to learn to let go. Just as certain things come up in life to try to test you, and you gotta stay focused. There are some things you gotta fall back from. Old ways. Bad habits. Sometimes you even fall back and then get back on and then fall back again. Ultimately, though, improvement is a journey, you gotta stay steadfast and focus on your goals.” Fallback is that. Getting back to your best self.  

Day said his ability to adapt to new sounds and styles throughout his career has been one of the main things to set him apart from others in the industry. He also presents a very youthful vibe, even though he has an old soul that is apparent through his lyricism. His influences range from artists such as Chris Brown, Drake and Young Thug to Brandy, Anita Baker and John Mayer. He said even more than that, however, he’s influenced “by all the creativity happening around the world. It’s everywhere right now.” At the end of the day he said he wants his music to be recognized for having substance and for having a positive influence. 

“I want my music to touch people in a way that gets them through whatever situation,” he said. “I don’t really make non-substantial songs. Most of my songs are talking about something. I hope people take a little bit of something every time they hear it, or every time they feel it.” 

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A video for “Fallback” is slated to drop later this summer, and Day said he may also release a remix of the song. To listen to his music, or to follow him on social media, please visit the following links: 

https://open.spotify.com/track/4NQ9DqqwKumimd0Ydsbj3B?si=achllgEaTXyP4VJ4OpU8ew&nd=1
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RiR1IyJ8Psc
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B095GYQ6DK
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendallday/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KINGKendallDay/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kendallday?lang=en 

Lavelle Williams – Amazing

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Upbeat Pop jam from Lavelle Williams offers fans an ‘Amazing’ experience 

SACRAMENTO, CA – A fun new Dance Pop groove that’s sure to make you bop and sway to the beat has arrived from West Coast artist Lavelle Williams. “Amazing” is a simple but fun jam that’s all about the feelings that come when you’ve found that special someone. It’s upbeat, with hints of R&B influences throughout. The simple acoustic guitar intro leads to some driving drums that let loose for the Pop-heavy vocals from Lavelle. It’s a song with a mid-tempo bounce that makes you want to bop your head, and it’s paired with a nice sway that builds over the course of the song. It’s the perfect song to enjoy at the clubs, or to just play in the background with chilling with friends at a party. 

Williams said “Amazing” is a great example of his unique sound and style in that it displays his mastery of many genres. He considers his sound to be a mixture of everything, and cites a wide range of influences that include Drake, Justin Bieber, John Legend, and Big Sean. He also has studied some of the legends in rap, and considers Tupac one of the best lyricists of all time. 

“I hope my music is known for bringing new things to the table,” he said. “I want to bring a new sound that incorporates a variety of different genres. And mostly I want to make something that makes people happy and makes them want to dance.” 

Music is something that’s been a mainstay in Williams’ life from the time he was born. His grandfather is the legendary Lenny Williams from Tower of Power, and for as long as he can remember he’s been singing and rapping alongside other members of his family. More than that, however, he said music has been a great escape for him through the years and has helped him cope with some of the harder experiences of his life.  

“It helps me cope with and get my feelings out there,” he said. “I’m very grateful for the family and friends who have supported me and helped me along the way, and I’m so glad that I’ve had music in my life to push me along.” 

Williams said “Amazing” is the first track off a forthcoming EP that he’s working toward completing later this year.

To listen to his music, or to follow him on social media, please visit the following links: 
https://youtu.be/UBvyVz5ymi4 
https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/2zQPjPd8BbkvNERx5 
 
Instagram: @lavellewilliamsmusic 

Talia Justina – You Got Me

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Talia Justina displays impressive talent on hot new single ‘You Got Me’ 

LOS ANGELES, CA – There are a lot of genres in the world of music, and a lot of talented people making music in those genres. Talia Justina is trying to create something new. 

After a decade of exploring new sounds and finding her unique voice, she’s landed on a signature style that certainly makes a case for originality. That talented display of artistry is put on full display with her impressive new single “You Got Me.” 

Currently available across all streaming platforms, “You Got Me” is a song that takes its influence from a variety of genres – Pop, Rock, R&B and more – yet finds itself in a place that’s hard to pinpoint with a specific title. The wavy intro makes way for Talia’s soaring vocals, and when the beat drops listeners are immediately hooked. You can’t help but bounce with the groove and Talia takes you on a ride. The slow jam summer hit feels like an elevated take on Pop legends like Ariana Grande, making it a smash that’s just waiting for the world to catch on. 

“It’s a song that’s about a relationship that’s sustainable and almost relentless in the way that it lasts,” Talia said. “I feel like there’s a lot of bad energy in music today, and I really wanted to express something about how there can be that one person that you just know when you’re with them it can last. There’s not a lot of representation like that in music right now, and I wanted to showcase something different.” 

Talia has been singing her whole life and got a first-hand education in music as she watched her mother – a professional musician – sing at events and on cruise ships for much of her childhood. She made it her goal to pursue music, as well, and her biggest opportunity came at a young age when she was discovered by her manager Jason Charles at only age 10. Charles and his business partner, EIF, have helped develop Talia into one of the fastest-rising young talents in the world. EIF has also worked as the primary producer for her music, and helped craft the masterpiece that is “You Got Me.” Talia considers them to be her family, and together the three of them have created something special with her signature style. 

“I want people to instantly know it’s me they’re listening to,” Talia said. “My voice is distinct. You can’t confuse me with anyone else you’re listening to today. I would only hope and dream to be known as a legacy. More than anything I hope I’m an artist who is known for embracing her individuality. I also want to be known as a voice for the youth – inspiring them to create whatever they set their minds to. That’s all I want to do for the rest of my life – create what I love and encourage others to create what they love, as well.” 

Talia said she and her team are working on putting together an EP this year, with more singles set to release within the next few months. To listen to Talia Justina’s music, or to follow her on social media, please visit the following links: 

https://open.spotify.com/track/1jRT5XiBFOKJUN9MeC3VuT?si=sNtqW98IRrexYuWkrYfFqQ&dl_branch=1 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rqsGa5owIk