KountryMane, also known as Pelvis Presley, has dropped a new club banger titled ‘Lost‘, produced by Lost Boyz Ent. The song presents a grown and sexy vibe, perfect for the summer swag season. The track has already garnered positive reviews from his fans, with many praising KountryMane’s unique style and catchy lyrics.
Presented by Control The Crowd Ent., ‘Lost’ marks another milestone in KountryMane’s journey to the top of the music industry. The release of the song has been highly anticipated by fans, and it did not disappoint. With its infectious beat and memorable hook, ‘Lost’ is sure to be a staple in clubs and playlists across the country.
To accompany the release of the song, KountryMane has announced that a music video for ‘Lost’ is on the way. Fans can expect to see the artist and his crew bringing the party to the screen, as they showcase their energy and charisma in a visual masterpiece. With his unique blend of southern charm and modern hip-hop sensibilities, KountryMane is quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with in the music industry, and ‘Lost’ is proof that he is only getting started.
Griffin, Georgia rising star King Elway just released his new single “All I Need” Produced by DJ C3nturii who is also a Griffin native making a name for himself in the music industry. Whenever these two connect, sparks fly and it’s truly a great representation that their hometown is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to talent and creativity. King Elway is not only an artist on Playas Club Music Group but he’s also the CEO of his own imprint Kream Team, LLC as well as the owner of Wing It Deli & Convenience in Griffin, Georgia. DJ C3nturii also wears multiple hats: he is a producer, engineer, videographer, and tour DJ. Their new song “All I Need” is available on all streaming platforms and the video is available on Youtube. Follow them on social media @KingElway@DJC3nturii.
While chasing his dreams in Canada, ZOLAH is living proof that you can not lose when you are doing what you love. ZOLAH expresses his gratitude for a second chance at success when he left his hometown of the Dem. Republic of Congo, a poverty-stricken country plagued by war. The hardship turned to passion when in 2019 he found his way back to creating music. He uses his story as a testament that anything is possible! Years later ZOLAH can say that his memorable melodies give depth to his very first English release “In Your Arms”.
The song was written for those who love unconditionally. With someone special in mind, ZOLAH was able to encompass his feelings in one well-rounded track with hopes of one day inspiring others to continue to love with no constraints. Some of his musical influences include Kanye West, SIA, Post Malone & Juice WRLD. His music serves as an outlet for anyone who is going through something and needs comfort. As an advocate for mental health ZOLAH puts emphasis on creating music that encourages positivity.
Stream “In Your Arms” dropping on all music platforms February 15th!
Being certified in anything means you have mastered the skill you worked hard to be the best at. To hustle is to grynd and to grynd is to be successful. So, when you think certified you think successful. In order to get there, you have to go through pain and struggles not everyone is prepared for.
Laurel, Mississippi artist Shayne Kobayne has been pushing the envelope of grynders for years. This means everything he works for comes from the muscle and taking shortcuts is not an option. Musically he has the ability to inspire you in multiple different topics and emotions. This is the skill of someone who has mastered his craft. Like a master that he is, Shayne teamed up with producer Big Boyy Beatz for new single Certified Hustler.
Certified Hustler is that song for the streets, that song for the business owners, the official anthem for the grynders and a warning to the haters. To be an artist like Shayne Kobayne you must be unapologetic and willing to stand on your word in order to be certified. Mississippi birthed an artist that lands every lyric like a boxer lands every punch. “I’m gonna thrive by any means I put that on my babies”.
You don’t have to take our word for it, we rather you listen for yourself. So, stream ‘Certified Hustler” now on all digital platforms and the official video on YouTube.
Pure Order, featuring emcees God’s Gift and Nemesis, captures the purest form of hip hop in its recent single, “New World.” The fresh single features a harmonious blend of spoken word and pure hip hop. Blending brilliant lyricism with intricate hooks, Pure Order seeks to elevate hip hop and hip-hop artists around the world.
Since its inception, Pure Order, based in California, has been creating music with purpose. God’s Gift began developing music that focuses on pure hip hop and lyricism in the early 1990s. Nemesis joined him in 2014 for a feature on his album with DJ Shag, “Valkyrie,” and the duo has been producing quality hip hop ever since.
“New World” is a high-energy hip-hop anthem that reflects on the current state of hip hop. “It’s not about throwing shade on everyone’s personal expression (I give it up to all artists!) but I feel that we should always keep elevating as emcees,” explains God’s Gift. “DJs, breakdancers, graffiti artists… they all keep elevating their art and doing crazier things with their art. Whereas in mainstream hip hop, people aren’t elevating their art or writing something new and different. It’s the same old ‘I got more money, I got more guns, more of everything than you’—that’s the constant message they’re putting out. We like to come with different concepts.”
Before writing “New World,” God’s Gift and Nemesis got together to discuss the concept. “Our different ideas flowed during these discussions,” shares God’s Gift on the process. From there, they developed their individual verses, and then Nemesis took over the arrangement portion. “She really is the mastermind when it comes to the arrangement of our songs,” adds God’s Gift. Nemesis chimes in, “I’m happy and proud of what we’ve done. It’s a pure form of hip hop—the original style we came to love.”
To focus on her art, Nemesis turns to meditation daily. “I go into what matters most in meditation. When I let it in and personalize it, it lights a fire to speak the truth. There’s a solution to every problem we go through daily, and we can process it if we’re humble enough to calm ourselves to think clearly. We can create whatever world we want to from our perception if we focus away from what we’re told to think and actually think for ourselves.”
God’s Gift is aligned with Nemesis’ pursuit of truth and clarity. “He already had the concept of Pure Order long before he met me,” explains Nemesis. “He was looking for an emcee that could fit pure, unadulterated hip hop without trying to prove something or be flashy or degrading to our community.”
Together, God’s Gift and Nemesis are focused on uplifting and honoring artists instead of competing or dragging each other down. “If you have pure hip hop skills, you should be trading notes, not battling. Admire each others’ styles and elevate each other,” emphasizes Nemesis. After all, that’s how God’s Gift and Nemesis came together. Through the fusion of their contrasting styles, they created a harmonious sound of their own. God’s Gift, “just heavily poetic” from a young age, and Nemesis, introspective and the “unconquerable one,” help elevate hip hop together.
Pure Order is looking forward to a productive 2023, with an EP and some solo projects to come. “I’d love for people to fall back in love with hip hop after listening to our single,” tells Nemesis. “I want them to remember what felt good about hip hop when those of us who love it started loving it.” As for God’s Gift, he can’t stress enough the importance of supporting the independent artists you love. “If you like this style of hip hop, please listen to the rest of our catalogue and support us in any way you feel moved to. Supporting your favorite independent artist helps us continue to put our music out there so you can hear it.”
Make sure to stay connected to Pure Order on all platforms for new music, videos, and social posts.
The Tennessee-based rapper Wack’O has been hard at work crafting the singles and videos leading up to the release of his Spring 2023 EP. On his single “Life is a Gamble”, Wack’O recounts his life story, reflecting upon the trying odds that has shaped him into the person he is today.
He says, “What I do is make music from the heart. To make truly inspiring words. To give people the correct messages they need, and to write about life and what I’ve been going through. Wack’O is about pumping out good music and inspiring people using the things I’ve learned in life. It’s about inspiration and what it takes to become something different.”
“Life is a Gamble” is a crafted single about the mindset that Wack’O uses to guide himself every day. He says, “I wrote the single while I was going through some stuff in life. I was in the processes of changing my life around. I thought that since life is a gamble, I need to be inspired to keep going by taking things one day at a time. It’s a song all about changing your mindset to change yourself.”
Following previous tracks such as boastful “Mixing With Tha Bossess” and the triumphant “Time Is Realistic”, “Life is a Gamble” shows a more introspective side to Wack’O. Wack’O explains, “It took a lot of time to make Life is a Gamble. I prayed and searched myself to find a song that I wanted to give to the world. It’s a more mature song, a respectful and grownup song. So, it took a lot of time to produce it. I had to run it through a lot of ears and sit on the track to find out if I wanted to put this kind of single out there or not.”
The single showcases the signature sound that previews Wack’O’s upcoming EP. With a wide array of influences ranging from neo-soul to Master P to Jay-Z, Wack’O seeks a sound that breaks barriers. He describes, “There isn’t one particular way my music should be. My music should have creativity. It shouldn’t sound like or be written like what other people do. What I do is make people feel like they’re in another world. I work hard on my music to give it the feeling that people need.”
On his Wack’O’s upcoming Spring 2023 EP, audiences can expect “a lot of new growth and change”. The EP brings audiences on the journey of how Wack’O grew as a person in the previous year, telling a tale of metamorphosis. He says, “I strive to give people my whole mind and spirit. I’m not a simple clout rapper or simple street rapper. I feel that I speak poetry. It comes from my heart. I am a man who speaks wisdom.”
Leading up to the EP’s release in late March or early April, Wack’O will be dropping singles and music videos from the EP.
On February 10, Wack’O will be releasing the single and music video for a track titled “Just Do It”.
Looking to the future, Wack’O says that he is excited for people to recognize him and for him to reap the fruits of his labor. Wack’O is available to work on film soundtracks, plays, and commercials. He says, “With all this, I want to grow and I want people to see the hard work I put into my craft.”
He concludes, “To be able to go into the studio and create something new every time is a blessing. Every time I drop something, I want it to be even better the next time. I look for clarity in message. I want my messages to be resonant and understandable. It’s these kinds of things I strive for. They are all what keeps me going in music.”
Be sure to stay connected with Wack’O on all platforms for new music, videos, and social posts.
TWIN CITIES – There aren’t many high schoolers who would spend their car money on a marimba … come to think of it, how many would know what a marimba even is?
Spoke did. He had been saving his money all through high school for a car, an instrument that is very similar to the xylophone, but soft-toned. Spoke played percussion and was onS a drum line until he graduated in high school in 2016 – now his music goes to the beat of his own drum.
“When I’m not at work, I’m working on my music in one shape or another,” Spoke said. “I’ve been doing this for seven years. My music has always evolved because I like different sounds and trying new things.”
Described as multi-genre, Spoke released his newest album “Trash” this year – and you could say it sounds like Electric Rave with a slur. Each of the five tracks is as unpredictable as the next. When the marimba makes its debut in the third song, Spoke lets it lead. But the messages and raw emotion behind these vibes are exclusively for the listener.
“I don’t want to tell people how to think – I purposely keep the lyrics vague,” Spoke said. “Even I can go back and get different meanings from it, and experience a new feeling from when I wrote the song.”
A relatable tale , Spoke’s single “Save Name” dives into the concept of whether people will remember a someone or not – and is that recognition based on success after high school?
“I don’t tell people to expect anything when it comes to my music because it’s always so different,” Spoke said. “It’s not like anything that’s been released in the past 20 years. None of it fits, but somehow it does … all I want to do is get better – get bigger. But I’ve noticed with a lot of artists that make it big, they live too luxurious and then they need their next album to do well just to make it. So their music gets washed out – takes away the quality. I always want to stay in good music.”
Find Spoke on the following platforms for music with an eclectic sound:
55 Bagz is a rap artist hailing from Cleveland, OH. “I’m from Down The Way, the worst part of Cleveland,” says Bagz. Introduced to music at an early age to help combat a speech problem, music has always been a part of his life. He began taking music seriously and recorded his first real track in 2015. Influenced by a variety of artists such as FatMan Key and Musiq Soulchild, Bagz has a unique approach to his sound.
His latest project is inspired by what he has been experiencing lately; murder, the streets and depression. 55 Bagz latest single, “Play My Hand” featuring IceWear Vezzo was produced by CashMoneyAP and will be on his upcoming untitled project. The video for the single is anticipated to be released Spring 2023 and you can catch him on tour Spring/Summer 2023.
“Stay you , you’re always going to win if you’re only being yourself . Never do anything because of the internet , money , or because everyone says you should . DO WHAT FEELS RIGHT to YOU because the only thing everybody has in common is that we all die …” -55Bagz
“Gipp N Worthy” is the debut EP by music industry stars Big Gipp, and James Worthy. This 5 song project gives a vivid depiction of love, relationships, and life throughout the entire duration of all the songs. Diving into soulful vocal tones, and classic hip hop elements it makes for a great blend between the two artists. With a guest appearance from R&B group 112, this EP has great potential to become a critically acclaimed body of work. “Gipp N Worthy” is scheduled to be released Feb 17th, 2023 through Humble Sound Music Group worldwide.
Artist and producer, Dolla Bill—otherwise known as Will Francis—weaves multiple genres into his latest single, “House on the Hill.” The three featured tracks on his EP “3 Dolla,” demonstrate musical exploration while diving into the artist’s personal experience.
Inspired by everyday life, Dolla looked close to home to write his single. “Men are always trying to please their women. My wife wanted a nice house and I’m always trying to please her. That’s where ‘House on the Hill’ came from. I combined the whole idea of pleasing her with building a hip-hop song around the imagery. I’m a visual person. The cover art on the record shows the house and a money bag symbol.”
For his writing process, Dolla Bill began with the concept and visuals, then moved from lyrics to melody. “I jotted down the lyrics, then started to flow over them. Then the song kind of broke open. The pre-chorus and chorus came. Then the melody came. That’s how the song evolved.”
Musically, “House on the Hill” explores various genres through smooth transitions. “I’ve never really done a song before that includes rap, spoken word, and melody in the same package,” shares the artist. “It’s always been either hip hop, rap, or a singer-songwriter type thing.” The single begins with an instrumental intro, then transitions into spoken word that sets the mood of the song. After the first verse, the pre-chorus leads the way for the rap element. It is a song that flows from one method to another, demonstrating Dolla’s ability to fuse genres and explore sound.
“I think someone who has never heard it before will appreciate the transitions in the song and the vibe. It’s a laid-back vibe, not hard rap, not gangster rap—more of lo-fi rap,” explains Dolla Bill. “The song crescendos with the chorus.”
A New Jersey native, Dolla Bill relocated to North Carolina in 2013 and jumped straight into the local music scene. “I got into hip hop partly because of the environment I was living in, listening experience and partly by accident. As I was recording one of my singer-songwriter tracks, I couldn’t get the vocal right for it, so I started speaking the words and rhyming them and recorded for the heck of it. As I listened back, I thought ‘wow, this sounds like it could be hip hop. So I tried the next recording more intense, faster. It sounded better than the original singer/songwriter version.’ That’s how I got into it.”
At home in North Carolina, Dolla Bill’s day job spontaneously became a place of constructive feedback and collaboration when he began sharing his music with coworkers. “If someone asks where they can find my music, I always give them the links,” shares Dolla of his word-of-mouth strategy. “People respect you more when you put yourself out there as an artist. Sometimes I’ll even drop some bars on the spot.”
In the coming year, Dolla Bill plans to revisit and reinvent some of his earlier works—all while creating new music as it comes. “As soon as the creative fire starts, songs start rolling out,” shares the artist. “There are phases an artist goes through. Sometimes you’re in a creative mode, really focused on writing lyrics, composing, putting songs together. Then there’s the other phase of maybe not doing much of anything but that fire is still burning a little bit. Then another phase is the more technical end of music—not creating but polishing and reinventing and going back into tracks and re-engineering new mixes. Then next thing I know, I’m putting pen to paper again, writing and producing.”
In the lifecycle of a musician, it’s the ebb and flow that keeps things interesting for Dolla Bill. “The road can be long, hard, tough and more times than not, a dead end. What I have to remember is when I gauge any kind of success, gain or victories, it’s where I come from and reflect back on when I first started doing music. This is what I’m supposed to be doing. That was then and this is now. I’m in a better space both, musically, as an artist and in life.”
Make sure to stay connected to Dolla Bill on all platforms for new music, videos, and social posts.
