B.Bandz x CalBoy Collab On New Single “Apart”

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The Drippy Drill ArtisT Releases New Single “Apart” With CalBoy

Ahead of his forthcoming EP, “Humble Drip”, Chicago-native B.Bandz teams up with fellow Chicago native, CalBoy (@147Calboy) for his new single and visual titled “Apart”.

B.Bandz is a fast rising independent artist. Having already worked with the likes of Bay Swag, Zoey Dollars, Lil Mouse and CDot Honcho just to name a few, Bandz has been able to bring his sound and wave outside of the city (Chi-Town).

Set to drop a 6 song EP titled “Humble Drip“ very soon, Bandz first serves up “Apart” with CalBoy to gain momentum for the project. The two rappers trade verses on how their struggles and grind set them “Apart” from the rest. B.Bandz just released a club banger titled “Make Her Dance” we will review that single next time!

B.Bandz New Release With CalBoy

Follow B.Bandz on Social Media @TheRealBBandz

Bandz has been hitting the tour scene pretty heavy over the years. He’s performed at the iconic Revolt club in Miami Beach, The Riot Room in Kansas City, A3C, SXSW, not to mention going on tour with both Curren$y, and Chief Keef. He’s been on stage with the mayor of Oakland teaching her his new dance “The Bandz Walk“.

Stream “Apart” on SoundCloud or YouTube. Add  “Apart” to your playlists, and  share with your people!

Check out the Dj reviews below!

Dj Smoke Says

“I give this track a rating of 4 out of 5. This is a street banger for the 35 and under community, but really anyone can rock to it. I’ve heard many of B.Bandz songs, this one stands out to me the most. I like the collaboration with CalBoy they mesh well together on the track.

Lyrics: ★★★★☆ | Hook: ★★★☆☆ | Flow/Delivery: ★★★★☆ | Production: ★★★★☆  Overall Sound: ★★★★☆ | Radio/Club Ready: ★★★☆☆ | Marketability: ★★★★☆
Overall Score: ★★★★☆

Dj Silkee Says

“After listening to the new single from B. Bandz, I have to give it a rating of 4. It would definitely hype up the younger generations. You can definitely tell that it is a midwest banger by the flow and the beat. It follows in the footsteps of 147Calboys “Envy Me” with a hyper energy.

Lyrics: ★★★★☆ | Hook: ★★★☆☆ | Flow/Delivery: ★★★★☆ | Production: ★★★★☆  Overall Sound: ★★★★☆ | Radio/Club Ready: ★★★☆☆ | Marketability: ★★★★☆
Overall Score: ★★★★☆

Coredj Q Ball Says

“This Video was shot and edited nicely. The location makes it really look good. The song, I give 3 stars overall.
The production Is nice. CalBoy brung the heat as he does. This is a street record. Check out the video here, and how I scaled this record.

Lyrics: ★★★☆☆ | Hook: ★★★☆☆ | Flow/Delivery: ★★★☆☆ | Production: ★★★★☆ Overall Sound: ★★★★☆ | Radio/Club Ready: ★★☆☆☆ | Marketability: ★★★☆☆
Overall Score: ★★★☆☆

Jiggz & Damis – Red Room

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Party vibes take center stage with club banger
‘Red Room’ from South Florida natives Jiggz & Damis

MIAMI, FL – Three South Florida friends with an ear for great music and a talent for connecting with people have joined forces to create a genre-defining new sound. Artists Jiggz and Damis together with producer Ray Ali have dropped a new single called “Red Room” that is quickly becoming one of the most talked about club bangers throughout the South. Its upbeat vibe and party-time theme is connected with fans from all walks of life and is poised to be the kind of viral sensation that spreads like wildfire around the globe.

The trio of performers first came together about three years ago when a mutual friend introduced Jiggz and Damis to Ali. The two rappers had been working together on music off-and-on, and when they stepped into Ali’s studio it was like lightning struck. 

“That first day we started making music and everything just clicked,” Ali said. “We’ve been making music ever since and we’re working on our third project together. The sound just keeps evolving and it’s cool to see this fusion of melodies and high lyricism come together. It’s a whole different vibe that people haven’t heard before. Our beats are current but we’re also bringing out a whole different vibe. We are confident in our sound. If it gets heard by the masses, it will blow.”

At an early age, Jiggz and Damis knew they were destined for greatness with music. Jiggz performed frequently for large crowds, and Damis discovered early on an ability to bring words to life through his expansive vocabulary. When they linked up with Ali and immediately fused their talents together, magic happened. After that first day of work in the studio, the trio started talking about what they wanted to represent with their music and the legacy they wanted to leave on the world. The idea of high-quality diamonds was brought up as a metaphor for the type of music they wanted to create shortly after the idea of Diamond Global came about. Not just an independent label, Diamond Global will also encompass multiple other entertainment endeavors – from short films and videos to clothing lines and production for other artists.

“It’s our way of encouraging everybody out there to be the best version of themselves,” Damis said. “Not everybody is a perfect diamond, but everybody is a diamond and is a perfect version of themselves. And that’s what we want to show with our music – that people can be themselves. We want to motivate people to do better and to strive to be the best they can be. The whole reason we linked up together is because we saw that all of us have talent and we all want to strive to be better every day and push each other.”

In addition to “Red Room,” the trio has also been riding waves of success off their EP “DMND Vol. 1” as well as their debut single “Regardless.” With the release of “Red Room” and a music video that’s about to drop for that song, the group knows they’re about to become nationally recognized artists. They’re already hard at work on a follow-up EP with the intention of creating a “collection of what our sound is” over the course of multiple projects. 

To listen to Jiggz, Damis and Ali’s music or to follow them on social media, please visit:

https://twitter.com/RayAliMusic

https://twitter.com/Jgzmusic

https://twitter.com/damismusic

https://www.instagram.com/rayalimusic/

https://www.instagram.com/jgzmusic/

https://www.instagram.com/damismusic/

Vell Da General – Kung Fu

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Chicago artist and profound emcee, Vell Da General is set to release his latest project “Da Platoon” soon and today comes a joint produced by Super Producer C-Sick (Fabolous, Meek Mill, Logic) titled “Kung Fu”. This joint is slated to be on the upcoming release as well as a new visual for it in the works.

Check out & stream ‘Kung Fu’ and stay in tune with Vell via social media: @VellDaGeneral on Twitter & @VellDaGeneral10 on Instagram.

Adriano – Raw Hardcore

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East Harlem rapper brings ‘Raw Hardcore’ music
to the world with new singles

NEW YORK, NY – One of the best musicians who has flown under the radar for the past few years will soon be a household name, thanks to a couple of new singles that are already creating major buzz in and around New York. 

The artist’s name is Adriano and this hard-hitting rapper from East Harlem has been in the game for a minute. He has a signature sound that is familiar yet different and unique in a way that immediately makes people sit up and listen. His two new singles are “Raw Hardcore” and “Rock and Roll,” both of which are available across all streaming platforms. A new video for “Raw Hardcore” was recently released on his YouTube channel, and a video for “Rock and Roll” is slated to drop sometime in February.

“Raw Hardcore” is a song that Adriano describes as “fun, but still serious.” Underneath a rugged lyrical delivery, Adriano examines the journey that Hip Hop has taken over the past 25 years and begs listeners to consider what it takes to be pure to the craft and excellent in the things that are required to make one’s dreams a reality.

“I’ve been lucky enough to have been around people who showed me the old school game, and Raw Hardcore means taking it back to that New York hardcore mentality of just going for yours,” Adriano said. “It’s about knocking on doors and trying to break your way through. I’m stepping to the stage and into the spotlight. I’m going for everything this year. And I’m bringing that hardcore mentality of stepping out of your comfort zone and into yourself as a person. This is a song about that growth and journey.”

Adriano couples those thoughts and expands on them with his second single “Rock and Roll.” Slightly braggadocious in nature but in a way that’s fun and upbeat, the single examines those lifestyles that people choose to live and how often it’s easy to get caught up in the everyday routine and ignore the fun side of life. 

“Everything gets moving so fast and we get caught up in things like social media and work and everyday life – but we still have to maintain that rock and roll,” Adriano said. “This song is about what’s real and what’s not. Rock and Roll to me means showing you that magic of how this Hip Hop thing is done, but at the same time understanding we go through everyday stuff. So how do you do both and keep that rock and roll a priority? It can be done. It has to be done.”

Adriano said he’s excited for a wider audience to get to discover his music, and he knows that these two singles will help open more doors for him in the future for things like live performances and maybe even a tour. 

To listen to Adriano’s music or to follow him on social media, please visit:

https://www.instagram.com/adrianoworld/

Abblaze – High Life

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Afro-beats artist Abblaze introduces new with new EP ‘Rhythms & Heartbreaks’

NEWARK, NJ – There are many unique qualities that combine to make up the impressive artistry of East Coast musician Abblaze. For starters, he’s an Afro-beat artist who was born in America but grew up in Nigeria. And most of all, he believes in the healing power of music – so much so that he creates his one-of-a-kind sound as a way to produce a cure for the various maladies that might affect people around the world. 

“I want my music to be known as a cure for feeling down, especially for the females,” Abblaze said. “If you feel like there’s no way out or if a guy is doing you wrong, my music is the cure for that. I also have conscious music sometimes because I needed that in my life and I want to give that to younger generations. More than anything, I have a new sound that is relevant for now and it’s groovy. I like melodies a lot and if you’re feeling down, you can put on one of my songs and it’ll put you in a good mood. I like balance. That’s how life is. If you’re feeling down and want to be happy, listen to one of my songs. Or if you’re wondering why guys think a certain way, my songs can help provide an answer. I also sing about moving around and fashion and different takes on culture – I have that balance, too.”

That diversity is put on full display through Abblaze’s EP “Rhythms & Heartbreaks.” With a vibe that fully embraces the Afro-beats for which he has become known, the project features a combination of love songs and heartbreak songs. Two singles from the EP have already been making waves among fans and are rapidly making their way across the U.S. The first is “High Life” which Abblaze said pays homage to his love of marijuana. 

“The name says it all,” he said. “When I’m feeling down or depressed, I usually turn to marijuana. That’s what the song is about. I do Afro-beats which came out of the high life in Ghana and Nigeria. So in a lot of ways, this is a song for my African fans, too. But mostly, it’s just a song that says I’m a big fan of marijuana. Whenever I need to get my mind right or when things get a little fuzzy around me, I smoke some marijuana and I rediscover myself.”

The other single from the project is “My Number One Love” which Abblaze said is inspired by the “best girl I’ve ever met.” The Afro-beat love song praises the woman of his dreams and goes about detailing the good parts of her and how she has taken over his heart. 

Both of these singles and the EP showcase how Abblaze is one of the most consistent, upcoming Afro-beat artists in recent years. He’s gaining outstanding critical acclaim for his works and performances, and many have said that his sound is new, unique and versatile. 

“As an Afro-beats artist, I don’t think anyone in America is doing what I’m doing,” he said. “There are a couple of people who are popular in that space right now, but I’m the only one who knows both the Nigerian culture and the American culture first-hand. I have the best of both worlds. I also grew up in bad areas, so I know what’s going on in the streets. All of that combined gives my sound a mixture of Nigerian roots with an American lifestyle that’s grounded in the streets.”

To listen to Abblaze’s music or to follow him on social media, please visit:

https://www.instagram.com/abblaze2.7/

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/abblaze/1475035546

https://open.spotify.com/artist/2LuOCWCeIDzGnAKme6VA5G?si=7kK5Nt0MSFa-_S1ndGXe4A

“High Life”

https://open.spotify.com/track/3kcOCSbGJic6cfE9Tbkiyx?context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A0oBZHXpXqWw9Ql0LVkpnic&si=6lU1NtfaQkC0NcyOhTXJpA

Mark K Buddington’s New T.V Series “Scheming” Executive Produced by Ray J @schemingseries

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from left to right, Shan Moreno -Tracey, Carmella Nucci-Crystal, Alix Hermes -Kaitlyn, Malachi Malik – Patrick, Zacariah Rogers – Derek, Keegan Leiba- Sergei, Mandy Corbett -SGT. Lorraine Bryant, J.J. Crowne -Cpt. Carlson, Khalima Gaston- Det. Jessica Bailey, Samuel Smith- Det Kevin Milton

Scheming Press Release

The Clock is ticking, Don’t get caught playing Checkers while everyone else is playing Chess~ Scheming
Scheming is a gritty, new drama 13 episode series, set in the melting pot of Atlanta. Derek a charismatic young man with a heartfelt past, brings together a team of misfits with different skills to perform tasks being assigned to them by a mysterious Russian man who has an ultimate goal for them all. While they take on these different
task Derek wants to mix a little business with pleasure with one of the girls on the team and falls a little harder than expected. Unfortunately her past makes her a very tough cookie to crack. As they progress through each task, they start to wonder is there something more to Sergei’s game. Things get a little messy as Detectives Milton &
Bailey get too close for comfort. Loyalties are questioned, trust is broken and the team has to figure out where their priorities lie and test their resilience to get to the ultimate bag.

“Every team doesn’t come complete with cast and crew that can mesh well with one another. That is why I forsee
Scheming being a huge hit and raising the bar for the status quo.”
CelebrityXO~ Celebrity Blogger

The Cast

Lead Actor, Zacharia Rogers – Derek
The Brain
Co Star, Malachi Malik- Patrick
Derek’s right hand man, the ladies hate to love him,
Lead Actress, Shan Moreno -Tracey
The poor little klepto, rich girl
Supporting Actress, Alix Kermes – Kaitlyn
Slicker than a can of oil
Supporting Actress. Carmella Nucci- Crystal
Fast and Furious
Lead Actor, Keegan Leiba- Sergei Povlachenko
The Russian spy, play his game or be played

Episode 1-5 Preview

EXCUSE ME
Meet Derek, Patrick, Tracy and Sergei. Sergei sees an opportunity and jumps at the chance to put
his deceitful plans in motion. He brings Derek into his game. Derek is up for the challenge and
puts his own team together.

BASEBALL CARD
You gotta be slicker than that Kaitlyn. Kaitlyn is caught on tape. Derek decides to test her skills
to see what she is really working with. Patrick & Derek pulls the band of misfits together and
they past Sergei’s first test.

THE PREDATOR
The assignment is to get intricate information on a slime ball, the problem is, the information is
in his office on a computer. Patrick and Derek know they could use one more person, Derek has
had his eyes on a cute bi-racial little kleptomanic named Tracey .Tracey could use the extra cash
so that she can cut ties with her cheating father.

UNCLE REGGIE
Derek’s Uncle Reggie is home from prison, and trying to convince Derek to help him make some
money in the dope game.Sargent Bryant and Detective Milton is trying to solve a robbery and
applying serious pressure to the guys at.

PRESSURE
Captain Carson is applying pressure to everyone in the precinct .Sargent Bryant can’t handle
the heat, Cases aren’t closing and they need to get some hard evidence and make something
stick, fast.

Scheming was created and written by: Mark Buddington

Mark Buddington is a highly sought after director and cinematographer, He brings 20 plus years experience in
every aspect of directing,producing and writing ranging from music videos, Reality TV and feature films. Mark
is able to captivate and bring any vision to life, delivered in a artistic and visually appealing way. His most
recent works include but not limited to Knockout, VHI (2017-present), Victoria, Amazon (2018) , Hood Pranks
(2019), Champion of Stars , Impact (Jan 2020)

Contact Information: For more information on “Scheming” and access to press
materials and show assets

Ray J Norwood: Executive Producer
Mark Buddington: Director
Laura Cooper: Producer
Company
United Millions Unlimited
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
(347)310-2854
(708) 491-1393
IG: schemingseries

B.Bandz – Apart ft CalBoy | @TheRealBBandz

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Drippy Drill Artist B.Bandz  Drops New Single “Apart” With CalBoy | @TheRealBBandz

Hailing from Chicago B.Bandz is dope new independent artist on the rise and he is already making waves! Starting at 16, he found a way to connect with his peers and listeners with his music and lyrics. Gifted with slick wordplay B.Bandz crafts his lyrics creatively to fit the production and keep his listeners tuned in.

With Artists like Chief Keef, G Herbo, leading the way Chicago is the home of Drill Music. B.Bandz has crafted a commercial sound and image with his own style of Drill music which he has labeled “Drippy Drill”. 

The bars are in the drip, a lot of lines go over people’s heads from the way it sounds, but if you listen carefully you will understand why he describes it as “Drippy Drill”. 
Photo May 15, 1 07 11 AM

Get in tune! B.Bandz has teamed up with such artists like Bay Swag, Zoey Dollars, Lil Mouse, Cdot Honcho amongst many others. He’s working hard on the grind to bring a new wave, a new sound, and a new image out of Chicago!

Bandz has been killing the tour scene! He was on stage with the mayor of Oakland as he showed her his new dance “The Bandz Walk “. He’s performed at the iconic Revolt club in Miami Beach, not to mention going on tour with both Curren$y, and Chief Keef. One of B.Bandz most recent accomplishments was surpassing 1 million views on his hit single “Porsche“.

Up next for B.Bandz:

  • B.Bandz is releasing a new single “Make Her Dance” on all streaming platforms
  • B.Bandz is set to release a 6 song EP titled “Humble Drip“ during 1st first quarter
  • Marketing  and promoting the visual for “Apart” featuring Chicago artist Calboy
  • Campaign tour coming up in February, running through April 2020
Social Media Links:
  • https://www.instagram.com/therealbbandz/
  • https://m.facebook.com/TheRealBBandz/?ref=bookmarks
  • https://mobile.twitter.com/THEREALBBANDZ

CantBuyDeem – Not For Sale Vol.2 (Hosted By Dj Earn Money)

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Chicago Artist CantBuyDeem is back with Vol.2 to his “Not For Sale” series hosted by Dj Earn Money! 7 MORE of the most popular beats of all time. All new bars though and more skits!

#Not4Sale Vol. 2 the #mixtape

STREAM NOW!

https://spinrilla.com/mixtapes/cantbuydeem-not-4-sale-vol-2
https://www.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/51205/cantbuydeem-not-4-sale-2.html

Follow @CantBuyDeem @DjEarnMoney

TaiZautie – NASCAR ft Lil Keed

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TaiZautie releases new songs for 2020 riding the wave of last year’s success

ATLANTA, GA – TaiZautie releases their new single, “NASCAR” featuring Lil Keed on January 20, 2020. This upbeat song produced by Kappa sends a fun message for 2020 living fast and enjoying life. TaiZautie was launched as a duo in 2017 with their first project, “Secure the Bag” and breakout single “Mr. Nice Guy.” NASCAR promises to continue the fun and is a head banger. NASCAR is available for download on iTunes. Follow TaiZautie at @TaiZautie.

NASCAR has the kind of driving sound that audiences will love and TaiZautie is excited to perform it. Music has always been a staple in the household of brothers Tai and Zautie. For as long as they can remember, there was always music at home – whether because of their grandmother who sang in the church choir, or because of their father who has performed as a recording artist. It made sense then that as they grew older, music also became a central part of their lives. But it wasn’t until Zautie visited his older brother in the recording studio one day that inspiration hit, and the trajectory of their music career would be firmly established.

“That was back in 2017 and I was just messing around in the studio and he (Zautie) hopped on the song and it turned out really good,” Tai said. “We went straight to work and it took us no time to finish our first project, ‘Secure the Bag.’ The first single from that project was ‘Mr. Nice Guy,’ and people have been going crazy for that song.”

In the two years since that moment, the brothers have been working hard to perfect their craft and to create an original sound and style that sets them apart from the rest of the world. Their process is organic – opting to freestyle in a recording studio until they find the right groove and perfect lyrics as opposed to writing everything before recording. The songs they create are pure emotion and musical expression. They’re not trying to copy anyone else but instead, just do what they feel.

“I might come in the studio and put a hook on the beat, and then he’ll come in and put something on the song and see how it comes out,” Zautie said. “Sometimes, we’re in there at the same time and we see how that comes out. There’s just a certain kind of vibe with us where we get more done and get things done faster than with anyone else. We know what each other want and we work well together.”

That hard work has paid off with new music set to come out over the next couple of months. The first is a new single called “Nascar” featuring Lil Keed. It’s a fast and upbeat song about living fast and enjoying life. The brothers said they know it has the kind of driving sound that audiences will love, and they’re excited for people all over the U.S. to hear it. 

They’ll follow that with another single called “Budget” which features MakSauce. It, too, is upbeat and driving as it reflects on the trouble people can often find themselves in when they are spontaneous with their spending and don’t plan ahead with their money.

TaiZautie’s songs are available on all digital platforms. To listen to their music or to follow them on social media, please visit:

https://www.instagram.com/TaiZautie
https://www.facebook.com/Taizautie

https://twitter.com/Taizautie

https://www.youtube.com/Taizautie

https://youtu.be/4oDtIscdRao

Mark K. Buddington is at it again but this time with a new show on another network “IMPACT” with its hit show Stars and Champions @moneymark07 @schemingseries

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From behind the camera to the Directors Chair, Mark K. Buddington aka MoneyMark is one of the best Directors, Writer’s and Producers of our time. His attention to detail doesn’t stop short of impressive. Mark’s up and coming projects are shaking up the entertainment industry. From his candid direction of ‘Suffocated’ a film featuring Sexxy Lexxy of the infamous Love and Hip Hop New York to partnering up with Ray J to executive produce the highly anticipated TV series ‘Scheming’ and being chosen by Steven Marcano, inking a Major deal with the Impact Network’s New Boxing takeover show ‘Stars and Champions which he will also be directing, bringing excitement to 86 million homes including the US and the Bahamas. From the gritty streets of New York , his authenticity is not just seen but felt. His talent is clean, His ideas are fresh. From television to Box Office, this powerhouse is without a doubt the new face to watch

Follow Mark K Buddington

Www.MarkBuddington.com

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6508596/

https://instagram.com/moneymark07?igshid=xg33dkrkrgjd

https://www.facebook.com/moneymark07

https://twitter.com/moneymark07?lang=en

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