New Music: Vi City – OnGOD Featuring Harv

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Vi City Releases A Hot New Single “OnGOD” Featuring Harv

One of Chicago’s very own, Vi City, originally from the south side in the “Wild Hundreds” known to us as “Wild Wild” or the “Wild Hunnits”, is back on the music scene. Crafting a sound that captures the pain and hope of a youth striving to make a better way, combined with the ambition and skills to actually have made it out, the celebratory tones reign supreme on this wave of sound for the veteran rapper, songwriter and producer.

Vi’s introduction to the game came via working with Mathaus Ent. & Chilly of the 1st & 15th label in conjunction with Lupe Fiasco. Shortly after, he connected with DJ Skee to release a mixtape under Skee’s Skeeter’s TV label. His next stint came working with St. Louis’ own, Nelly, co – penning the hit Country N**** Fly (CNF).

In the midst of acquiring a deal with Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), Vi wrote and featured on “Some Ish” by Sir Michael Rocks ft. Twista off of his #1 debut solo album “Banco.” Along the way, he co-produced and wrote with the iconic producer duo Da Interz (Tuo Clark & Kosine) combining with them to work on projects for Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Nicki Minaj, and Nas. Vi also has music placed on the hit show Empire.

Prior to deciding to drop new music of his own, Vi founded and branded Hundreds Entertainment, a music and film production firm of which he signed talented artist, Phoînix Keyz out of St. Louis, MO and has started crafting Phoînix’ debut project around each of the 6 instruments he plays.

Click to stream “OnGOD” from ALL Digital Streaming Platforms! 

Follow Vi City on Instagram @iamvicity

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: ★★★☆☆

Loso Tha Artist – Validation

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Omaha Nebraska, is a market waiting to get put on the map, and Loso Tha Artist is ready to put it on his back, opening the year with a intro like visual for “Validation” which may appear on his upcoming project “Equilbraim 2”.

Check it out and follow @Loso_Tha_Artist and stay in tune!

Roetarantino – Hard Living

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Raspy rapper R.O.E. launches next wave of success
with new single ‘Hard Living’

PLEASANT, TX –  Up-and-coming rap star and entertainer Cordarro “R.O.E.” Wright – AKA Roetarantino – is a hot new talent out of East Texas whose one-of-a-kind sound is the kind of music that people all of the world need to sit up and pay attention to.

His newest single, “Hard Living,” is a track that simultaneously displays his unique talent and original sound while also giving fans an inside look at the life experiences that have molded him into the promising young artist that he is today. Growing up in the unruly parts of East Texas, R.O.E. dealt with a dysfunctional household with little parental guidance. But he was born with a gift for music, and his father had him on stages performing in front of audiences as a young boy. By age 12, he was writing his own lyrics and rhymes and by age 18, he knew he was destined to be a global entertainer. Since that time, he has written songs about the things he saw in the streets and the things that intrigued him about the lifestyles of true hustling. 

“This single is basically the story of my life,” he said. “It’s about when I was young and had a rough coming up. I think there are a lot of people who can relate to that. It’s a struggle song about real situations, and I think it will get a lot of steam out there when people hear it and know that they can connect with it. More than anything, I wanted a song that would let fans get in touch with who I am and give them a little more personal information about who I am.”

Described as a “laid-back riding track,” “Hard Living” showcases R.O.E.’s uniquely raspy voice. At times he harmonizes with the melodies on the track, making for an original sound that is rarely found in the music industry today. It’s a style that R.O.E. said he’s worked hard at perfecting over the years. Learning his craft was important to him, and he modeled some of his mannerisms from artists who inspired him over the years. He paid attention to the industry and acquired the art of knowing how to brand himself as an artist. Taking all of those things, he applied them to his own unique take on music and adopted the moniker “Real Ova Everything.” 

“My dream is to be an international artist and entertainer whose legacy is built from the ground up,” he said. “Success to me is doing what you love to do and getting paid for it. Living your dream. It doesn’t have to be with music – just whatever your dream is. Mine just happens to be music, and I want my music to be known for representing the people who come from nothing and attain success. You don’t have to be born with money. You can make it if you work for it. So I want my music to speak for the world and give them hope that they can do it if they never give up. My slogan is: ‘There’s no expiration date on your success.’”

R.O.E. said “Hard Living” is available across all streaming platforms and is just one of the six songs off his first EP “Broke Pockets, Rich Dreams.” A follow-up EP is slated to release in the next two months.

To listen to R.O.E.’s music or to follow him on social media, please visit:

https://www.instagram.com/roetarantino/

https://twitter.com/RoeTarantino

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqumDhPC_fdx_Bi_e2BumAw

https://open.spotify.com/album/79MlCMlutpzdYK2VATJuiX?si=lSTtSqhtSpy88lj2R38y3A

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/

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”. 
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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

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

Jizzel Tha Gee – Booty Walk

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Jizzel Tha Gee paints pictures with words
on second album ‘Jam City 2’

OAKLAND, CA – Jizzel Tha Gee is about to become a household name thanks to some cutting-edge music off his second album “Jam City 2.” Coming out of Oakland, California, this hot young artist is making a name for himself with his unique rhymes and his one-of-a-kind style. Known for his storytelling and upbeat jams that get people bouncing, his wordplay is the kind of elevated artistry that paints pictures in the mind of his listeners. This is showcased perfectly on his 12-track album “Jam City 2” which he describes as a “big party and a celebration of music from where I come from.”

“My writing and my style set me apart,” he said. “If you listen to my music, you can definitely get a sense that I don’t sound like anybody out there. My craft is my craft and I’ve been able to craft something that’s uniquely me. What I’m saying and what I’m doing, only I can do it.”

Jizzel said his first attempts at music were ultimately all about attracting as many women as possible. And while some of that is still true today, his work has evolved into more of an artistic expression that also entertains people along the way. 

“It’s music that you can picture yourself within the rhymes,” he said. “I want my music to be something that everybody can relate to and do. That’s how I write my music – if you hear what I’m saying you’ll have a visual of it, like a video in your mind. I’m painting pictures for people. When I was younger, I didn’t realize what I was doing  but as I got older, people kept telling me they could see it because I’m paining visuals with my words. It’s a work of art.”

That realization started at a young age when he and his brother would record their songs at home on their boombox over the top of other tapes. His first song “Living in the Jungle” came about that way, and he hasn’t looked back since. He’s been rapping all his life, he said, and over the years has made a name for himself that he knows is about to expand to places all over the U.S. and throughout the world.

Not only does he have music to share with the world, but he’s also a young entrepreneur. His new shoe line called LAM shoes for his philosophy of Life And Money, are currently available for purchase on http://aliveshoes.com/

He is working on more music to release early this year, and he has a live performance slated for Feb. 15 at the Louise Cocktail Lounge in Sacramento. 

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

https://www.instagram.com/jizzelthagee/

https://twitter.com/j_t_gee

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Botimi Freed – Love Woes

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Passion and lyricism pair perfectly on new single
‘Love Woes’ from artist Botimi Freed

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD – When most people think about love songs, they don’t necessarily think about an electro-trap heart ballad. But that’s the exact sound that Hip Hop artist Botimi Freed has captured with his new single “Love Woes.” And it’s a sound that is drawing attention and high praise from big names all across the music industry.

Operating out of Montgomery County, Maryland, this up-and-coming young artist is a name you need to know. His new hit single is just the first of many to come. And in just two years of making music professionally, he has already seen his music go to great heights, including radio play on Baltimore’s biggest stations. 

Born in Houston, Texas, Botimi moved to Maryland with his family at age 12 and has been an East Coast native ever since. Unlike many other artists in the industry, Botimi didn’t find his passion for music until his late teenage years. He started rapping at age 17 when his classmates heard him freestyle and praised him for being better than the rest. They encouraged him to give professional music a try. And when his first song recorded in 2016 took off with fans all over the area, he realized he had a natural talent that needed to be shared with the world. He’s worked on a few other songs since that time and now with “Love Woes,” he is ready to make a bigger splash in the industry and with a widening fanbase. 

“It’s crazy to see how far I’ve come from just freestyling with my homies in the neighborhood,” he said. “I never thought that when I put those raps to some beats and started putting out tracks that people would love it as much as they have. I was just inspired by the greats and kind of fell into it. And like those legends, I’d like my music to be known for being melodic and timeless. I want people to be able to listen to my music now or 10 years from now and it will always be relevant and touch them in some way.”

In the case of “Love Woes,” Botimi said fans anywhere will be able to relate to the stories that came from personal experiences with some of his relationships from the past. He said the song basically examines three love affairs from his life in ways that anyone who has ever been in a relationship will be able to relate to. 

“Each of the three verses talks about three chicks from my life,” he said. “The third verse is my real chick – my home chick. And the moral of the song is that love is not for sale. You can’t buy it. It’s a song that’s definitely inspired from real life and my experiences of being in different relationships in my life – the breakups and makeups and all the things that people learn over time that you have to fight for if you want something real and deep.”

Botimi said he’s working on an EP that will drop in January called “Player and a Savage.” That combined with the wave of success he’s seeing with “Love Woes” is something that he said he’s sure will propel him into an even greater 2020. 

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

https://twitter.com/IamBotimiFreed
https://www.instagram.com/whoisbotimifreed/

https://www.facebook.com/Botimifreed115/

“Love Woes”
https://open.spotify.com/album/6qk6NsRhuuicrTAz2T0rVf

https://music.apple.com/us/album/love-woes-single/1479607979

Dj Smoke – F*ck Ya Feelings Vol. 2 | @DjSmokemixtapes

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The Mixtape King Dj Smoke Lights Up The New Year With A New Mixtape For 2020 “F*ck Ya Feelings Vol. 2”

Dj Smoke has what you need to kick off the new year the right way! Dj Smoke returns to the mixtape game like he never left, he’s back with the latest project F*ck Ya Feelings Vol. 2. This edition features 39 tracks! You know Smoke keeps some exclusive heat in the stash! Make sure you get in tune with Polar Bear, Slim G, Jimmycool, Doi, Aj From The 9, Buck City, and Prince Hotboi!

As expected Smoke delivers new music from some of your favorite artists like Curren$y, Rick Ross, G Herbo, Peewee Longway, Lil Tecca, Kxng Crooked, Tadoe, Chief Keef, Young Thug, Sheck Wes, Blocboy Jb, Hoodrich Pablo Juan, Sada Baby just to name a few people!

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