DJ Rinnecka – Hibachi

ME Blog, Music, Promo

DJ Rinnecka shows off rapping mastery
with 32 bars on new single ‘Hibachi’

SAN ANGELO, TX – If there’s one thing that Deep South Hip Hop artist DJ Rinnecka wants people to know, it’s that when it comes to music, he can do it all. 

“I can produce, mix, master, and everything else,” said the up-and-coming artist from San Angelo, Texas. “I want to dip into different genres and be known for being a jack of all trades. I’ve always had a distinct taste in music and I’m really picky about the types of music I like in any genre. Part of the reason I got into music in the first place is because I would get a little bit jealous when someone would put out something great and I would hear it and think, ‘I want to do that.’ It made me want to learn more and try harder, and that’s how I got to where I am today.”

That journey is one that started as a young teenager who loved music and started dabbling with different aspects of the profession. This led to an aspiring artist, DJ and producer whose new single, “Hibachi,” is the perfect example of the kind of original artist that he has become known for. 

While working at a meat production plant, DJ Rinnecka initially started out as a small DJ, playing music at local parties and company events, and even at a small hookah lounge. While struggling to find his niche and earn enough money to keep going, he met up with an old friend who taught him how to be independent in the music industry. They started working together with some of his first endeavors taking place as host for tracks like “Bowlegged” and “Money Maker.” But hosting music wasn’t enough – he needed to create his own music.

“That’s how I decided to break in on ‘Hibachi,’” he said. “When we played that beat in the studio, I just started rapping. I did 32 bars just to show that I could hold my own on the mic. It is a track where I’m cooking up fire, and it’s the first track I was ever on. But when I heard it and worked on it, it had my kind of sound to it and it just sounds fire.”

DJ Rinnecka said “Hibachi” is just the first of many singles to come and that he’s already working on putting together some songs that would go toward an EP he hopes to release early next year. He’s also interested in earning some features with other artists and dreams of the day when he’s made it big enough to work with people like Lil Wayne, Calvin Harris, Marshmallow or Clams Casino. He’s also interested in partnering with lesser-known artists who do anime beats and is putting together the groundwork to be able to start an online store that would sell those types of beats. 

“Hibachi” is currently available across all streaming platforms. 

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

https://instagram.com/djrinnecka99?igshid=19pj7x9zx7rz7

https://www.facebook.com/amire.kelly.9

https://mobile.twitter.com/AmireKelly

“Hibachi”

https://open.spotify.com/track/4D7AQ8U75pmvNHjpHSD8Ut?si=8u0Kx9npShKFCMM9IibRrw

https://music.apple.com/us/album/hibachi-feat-doomzday-bat-marzworld-single/1478519813

IMA – Shinin’

ME Blog, Music, Promo

Complex new album “Calm Down” signals new era for west coast rapper, IMA

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – Although Isaiah Malik Armstrong (known by his stage name “IMA”) started over nine years ago as a DJ for upcoming rappers, his new album, “Calm Down” is his first project entirely of his own compositions. Bored with just being a DJ, the young man relaunched his career, picking up an MPC and a computer and creating his own beats to dive head first into songwriting.

“Calm Down” came together with the help of a friend and frequent collaborator Estimate, who did all of the recording and mixing. This 9 track album was mastered by Seattle native Sendai Mike. The high quality recording features unusual melodies and lots of live instrumentation, combined to showcase IMA’s broad musical ear which has been influenced by the likes of Kendrick Lamar, the whole team at Top Dawg Entertainment, artists at Dreamville Records, EarthGang, SiR and Kanye West.

IMA has little interest in creating music which sounds like everything else, and he constantly strives to find the lane of being lyrically and musically sophisticated while remaining listenable for a pop audience. “I want my music to be more than just simple patterns for a basic listener,” IMA said. “I want it to be more complex.”

Earlier in his music career, Isaiah collaborated on numerous single and album releases under different aliases over the years. He was producing beats for other rappers, giving them choruses and rapping on their singles. Forging ahead with a new stage in his career, “Calm Down” is a collection of music influenced by the past year and a half of IMA’s life. Mixing cocktails and shucking oysters (despite an allergy to shellfish!) at a top Seattle restaurant means IMA is privy to the lifestyle of the high end restaurant scene which has provided inspiration for his lyrics. 

When he was growing up, IMA lived in Puerto Rico and on several military bases which is also reflected in his unique music and lyrics. The half Native American, half black arts kid went to a high school in the Pacific Northwest which has produced fashion models, art scene aficionados and indie bands. IMA has eclectic views and different perspectives which come through in his music. He said “I feel like I have a worldly view because I’ve been around so many different people, and had to adapt to different circumstances continuously which makes me able to talk to a lot of different people with a lot of different perspectives.”

“Calm Down” dropped on September 12 and is available on all digital platforms. The album’s first track and lead single is called Shinin’ which the artist described as a party track with a house beat. IMA will follow with a music video for Shinin’ shortly after the song’s release.

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

https://www.instagram.com/ima.chillin/

https://twitter.com/IMAchillinyo

“Calm Down” Album

https://open.spotify.com/album/4Jv9aOUXjN9wjzvNSOvlbx

M Jane – IONO

ME Blog, Music

Southern soul meets Hip Hop with new single from M Jane

LITTLE ROCK, AR – What do you get when you mix a little bit of Soul, a little bit of Hip Hop, a little bit of a Southern drawl and a whole lot of sass? You get one of the hottest new female artists on the planet.

Look out world, here comes M Jane. 

Hailing out of Little Rock, Arkansas, this fast-rising young talent is set to take the music industry by storm with her unique new sound and style. Her debut single, “IONO,” is already creating buzz throughout the Southeast and priming her for a whorl wind second half of the year as she drops more and more music. 

The single shows off her naturally soulful voice which she’s honed over the years of singing Gospel in the church and exploring her sound at performances all over the country. It’s a song that talks about the anticipatory moments that come in that period right before you’ve attained success – the moments that are difficult to wait on.

“It talks about before I get on, I’m waiting to get on,” M Jane said. “I don’t know when it’s gonna happen but I know it’s gonna come. I might get a lot of haters behind it, but I’m gonna keep pushing and keep grinding while I’m waiting for that success.”

The up-tempo vibe is a perfect introduction to new fans of her one-of-a-kind style and is sure to have people bouncing as soon as they hear it. Like all of her music, “IONO” was written and produced all on her own. M Jane said she’s been honing her craft as a musician since she was about 7 years old, and for the past decade has worked hard to become a quality producer who can make her own beats and mix her own music. When she combines that with her true, natural gift as a singer, she becomes a singular talent within the world of Hip Hop.

“A lot of Hip Hop female singers aren’t true, raw singers,” said her manager Desmond Tappin. “They might know how to sing or have a decent tone but they have to rely on auto-tune to make it sound perfect. But M Jane has the whole background of singing and has a natural talent. Plus, she knows music – she knows notes and keys and theory. Put those things together and you get a different sound to Hip Hop than anything else out there. She has that true soul vibe that goes with the Hip Hop that creates a different sound for the listeners. More than anything else, she just creates really, really, really good music. Most people in Hip Hop right now and anyone who is a fan of that genre will hear her music and know immediately that it’s good. She’s not a one-hit wonder who will be gone in a couple of years. She’s the real thing and this is just the beginning.”

To listen to M Jane’s music or to follow her on social media, please visit:

https://www.instagram.com/mjane_music/

https://twitter.com/mjane_music

Facebook:  @mjane_music

Blitzo – Big Blitzo

Industry Spotlight, Music, Promo

Near-fatal stabbing doesn’t stop East Coast artist Blitzo from pursuing dreams

BRISTOL, PA – A lot of things changed for Winston Williams when one of his closest friends stabbed him in the eye. 

Winston “Blitzo” Williams was born in Monrovia, Liberia and moved to the U.S. with his family when he was only 4 years old. They moved into the neighborhood projects just outside of Philadelphia and for the rest of his childhood, he grew up in the struggle. But his isn’t a story that others from the struggle have experienced. He discovered a gift for songwriting as early as age 7, and was already on the fast track to becoming a household name in the music industry by age 13. By age 19, he was hosting his own shows in New York and setting up major tours all over the U.S. 

Things were perfect until he visited home and went by the studio to work with one of his friends on some new music. An argument broke out and before he knew it, Blitzo was doing whatever he could to save his own life. His friend was coming at him with a knife, first stabbing him in the eye and then in multiple other places around his body. He spent many days in the hospital and despite multiple surgeries, the doctors weren’t able to save his eye – but they did save his life. 

The incident derailed his career for a bit, but after some recovery time, both physically and mentally, Blitzo is back and ready to pick back up where he left off. He’s starting that second lap of his career with a new single called “Big Blitzo” which is the first track off a new album by the same name. A new music video for the single just recently dropped, and he’s excited to be able to share this new music with the world.

“It’s basically me re-introducing myself to the industry and letting them know who I am,” he said of the song. “My story is really different. I had a real close friend try to take my life. He stabbed me and almost killed me, but I can’t give up. I gotta keep pushing. It’s a blessing to be alive and music has saved my life in more ways than one. It will continue to save my life. That’s what I want my music to do for other people. I want it to be inspirational. My story is going to inspire people. It’s definitely good music, 100 percent. But as I’ve grown as an artist, it has become all about longevity and keeping going and creating the next sound for the next generation.”

Blitzo points to the late Nipsy Hustle as his biggest inspiration in music and in life. 

“What happened to him is tragic,” Blitzo said. “As an artist, he really taught me a lot of things. Growing up and dealing with people who try to scam you… and you just want to make it and go record and make some videos and chase your dreams. People try to take advantage of you and it’s hard. But he did it, and I saw that and it gave me faith. I need help but I can’t give up. He changed my life in that way and I cried when he passed. But he has taught me to just keep pushing. I know that my strength is undeniable and I’m just going to keep going at this point.”

Blitzo’s music is available across all streaming platforms. To listen to his music or to follow him on social media, please visit:

https://blitztheone.com/

https://mobile.twitter.com/home

https://www.instagram.com/blitztheone/?hl=en

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/blitzo/296903461

Jay Against Humanity – Straight Fire

Industry Spotlight, ME Blog, Music

New single from Jay Against Humanity is
‘a whole song full of quotable bars’

BALTIMORE, MD – Jay Against Humanity, who is from Detroit, Michigan, has felt like he’s the only one who had his own back – the only one who could see the dream he had for a better life and who had the fire in his belly to do whatever it took to make that dream become a reality. He fought against haters and even people who seemingly went out of their way to stop his momentum. In fact, at times it seems like it was him against all of humanity. 

He could have buckled under that pressure, but instead he embraced it. It inspired him to go harder. He started doubling his efforts. He took that chip on his shoulder and put it into making the kind of legacy-lasting music that only artists once in a generation create. 

Out of that work came his newest single, “Straight Fire” (feat. Rocky Badd) which is a precursor to his new EP “I’m Chillin’ 2”. This EP is set to drop later this year. Described as an introspective look into his life and the things he’s had to overcome to get to this point in his career, “I’m Chillin’ 2” is the kind of project that will have people hitting “repeat” just to catch all of the gold dripping from his bars. It’ll also take listeners through a variety of moods and emotions – from party records to love songs to singles oozing with aggression. 

“‘Straight Fire’ is a whole song full of quotable bars,” Jay said. It’s almost as if someone was in a cyper or a freestyle booth – it’s just all bars. And in the middle of that, Rocky brings her fierce lyricism and shows why she’s one of the top rappers in Detroit. She is one of the emerging female artists out there and she really brings the fuel to help spark fires with this project. I’ve known about her for a while and I’ve been a fan of her music for the last four or five years. She has a lot of dope singles out and I just reached out to her and asked if she wanted to collaborate on this project. I’m a real lyricist and I’m also in tune with myself, which is a big part of being a successful musician, I think. You have to be able to be vulnerable and personable. Everything I make is influenced by my real life, and that’s my idea of being vulnerable and being out there and not being afraid to be myself. Rocky does that too, and that’s why I knew she’d be perfect for this song. I want my music to inspire and heal people. I’m real big on healing and helping the community and helping the people. And more than anything, I want my music to be the kind of music that people can reflect on and remember at different times in their lives to help them out in any situation.”

“Straight Fire” is currently available across all streaming platforms, and “I’m Chillin’ 2” is set to follow in the next couple of months. 

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

https://www.instagram.com/youngs1gma/
https://twitter.com/SpriteboyJay

The Hated – Crew Boss On Em

Industry Spotlight, Music, Promo

New Hip Hop group The Hated Crew prepares to drop hard-hitting new single ‘Body Bags’

LAS VEGAS, NV – A collective of rap aficionados from all over the U.S. have come together to create a group that is redefining the essence of Hip Hop. Calling themselves The Hated Crew, these artists from the West and East Coasts are infusing the old techniques that have been lost with the soul of music that used to exist, and combining that with progressive new sounds that are truly original. The result is a sound unlike any other.

Leading the charge is Dan “DJ Zig Zag” Baker. Born in the Philippines and raised in the mean streets of Chicago, Baker made a name for himself as a popular radio DJ in Denver, Colorado, before moving to Las Vegas where he has become a mainstay on the music scene. Over the years, he’s had the opportunity to work with some big names in Hip Hop such as Bone Thugs N Harmony. About five years ago, he worked with some other artists from around the country to create the original Hated Crew. But as they gained notoriety and saw increasing success, Zig Zag said egos started to get out of control.

“One of the things I appreciated the most about Bone Thugs N Harmony was how humble they were even after making it so big,” Zig Zag said. “They showed me how to do it right. But some of those guys in that first crew started acting like they were bigger than the fans. I decided I had to do a mulligan and do it all over again. I couldn’t do that crap. I had to search for some realism and through that hunt, I met some people and things finally clicked.”

The group just finished their first album, “The Watchers” and the debut single, “Body Bags,” is set to drop on Sept. 13. It’s a song that Zig Zag said serves as a statement to the world that they are here to make a major impact on the music industry and “murder the rap scene with good lyrics.” 

“Right now, we are focusing on club bangers and hype music,” Zig Zag said of the new album. “I like the eye-opening and eye-wakening type of music. We have a few tracks coming up that will be more West Coast, though. And we don’t just hit one style. We have a reputation to be diverse and have a lot of different sounds. And there’s some amazing talent in this group. I really feel out beat-maker out of Tennessee – Hella Beats – is making classics, and he’s only 19 years old.”

Other members of the group include 22-year-old Vegas-based artist Golden The Prophet, 24-year-old rapper KG $ THC, Atlanta-based artist JDOTBRWN, Denver rapper Mr. Xile, and Los Angeles artists Cru$HH, SB The QB and Tax Free. There’s also the Stoner High Girls – a sisterhood of models from across the U.S. and internationally who bring attention to the medical benefits of marijuana. The models do a lot of charity work as well and are a key part of the brand of The Hated Crew.

Golden The Prophet is self-described as a “true, raw style” that makes fans feel his high-intensity lyricism and uses cultural references to make connections with his listeners. KG $ THC is close friends with Golden The Prophet and has worked with him on projects before. Tax Free is a fusion of West Coast meets East Coast with a combination of influences from South Central Los Angeles and South Bronx in New York. 

“The Watchers” is slated to drop in October while the debut single “Body Bags” is currently available across all streaming platforms. 

To listen to The Hated Crew’s music or to follow them on social media, please visit:

http://www.analogbeats.com/

https://twitter.com/TheHATEDCREW1?s=03

https://instagram.com/thehatedcrew?igshid=19wdl103ck02n

“Boss On ‘Em”
https://youtu.be/VXycYcEJ54g

“Vip Where I Go”
https://youtu.be/mFfjQq9hYSE

“I Just Might”
https://youtu.be/DuWkB_I9ZxA

Charlie Mu$cle – Active

Industry Spotlight, Music, Promo

Charlie Mu$cle reps streets of Kansas City
with new album ‘Goonz and Tycoonz’

KANSAS CITY, MO – Charlie Mu$cle’s life has been marked by a lot of tragedy, and that pain permeates his music in ways that tell powerful stories of the streets. When he was a teenager, his best friend, Cornell Lewis, the person who introduced him to music by encouraging him to make raps while listening to beats in his basement, was murdered at the age of 17. Out of his anger, Charlie started becoming bolder and bolder in his criminal endeavors and eventually landed in prison where he stayed for 16 years. Just before he was set to be released, his 17-year-old son Tre was tragically killed in a car accident. As most would expect, this was devastating for Charlie, and the only way he could cope was to pour himself into his music.

Out of that emotional release came his new album, “Goonz and Tycoonz,” which features the hit single “Keepin’ It Lit,” a tribute to his son. The album is a project that Charlie said “comes from the heart” and touches on stories and experiences from his life that not only nod to his time on the streets but also speak to the wisdom that he has gleaned over the years. 

“I’m not really trying to cater to everybody,” he said. “I understand my demographic and my audience, and it’s the streets. It’s the underground. The Goonz and Tycoonz are my associates, and with this album, I’m trying to represent those Goonz and Tycoonz in Kansas City.”

With “Keepin’ It Lit,” Charlie offers a personal look at his life as he speaks about the loss of his son, and uses that experience to connect with others who have experienced loss and tragedy  whether because of a hard life on the streets, or through accidents such as the one his son experienced. Alongside such a deep and introspective song comes other more hard-hitting singles such as “Active” – an upbeat vibe that reminds listeners that he still has the goods to make it in the music industry – and “Tattletale Epidemic” – which is a scathing critique of those in the world who snitch on others.

“It’s addressing this way of telling on your friends,” Charlie said. “There’s a different between snitching and telling. If you’re a law-abiding citizen who isn’t involved in crime and you report on a crime, that’s what you’re supposed to do. That’s not snitching. But if you’re a person who is involved in crime and you get caught and you’re first instinct is to tell about everybody else – which is happening a lot these days – then that’s just wrong. That’s what this song is about.”

Charlie said he knows that fans of hardcore street Hip Hop will love this new album, and he’s excited for the ways his unique sound and style will be showcased to the world. He said his time in prison gave him the opportunity to explore a wide variety of different sounds and styles – from West Coast to East Coast to Down South and everything in between – all of which has formed his own style. 

“I listen to the substance and the content, and though I don’t necessarily have a particular sound, it will always be genuine and you can feel it,” he said. “It’s real music. I just want my music to represent the streets and the struggle. Somewhere along the line, the essence of Hip Hop just got lost. It used to be about saying something but a lot of artists today aren’t saying anything. I just want to bring that realness back to Rap music.”

To listen to Charlie Mu$cle’s music or to follow him on social media, please visit:

https://www.facebook.com/charles.traylor.77  

https://www.instagram.com/charlie_muscle/  
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6RgWL92NG7BN4oA9KyaoCI?si=QS8Z5HbhR361tdw3VNRPWA

“Active”
https://music.apple.com/us/album/active-single/1477561489

https://open.spotify.com/album/7ETY10JjAWynmEjxObCNRj?si=oN3o2-_8QSKLcw-_D7Zy5A

https://youtu.be/9q4zpdC16Ac
https://www.pandora.com/artist/charlie-muscle/active-single-explicit/ALZvp6jbJrc2l4J?part=ug&corr=95072955

“Keepin’ It Lit”
https://soundcloud.com/user-473801459/04-keepin-it-lit

“Tattletale Epidemic”
https://soundcloud.com/user-473801459/08-tattletale-epidemic/s-hlKTn

ReUp843 – Praying 4 Head

Industry Spotlight, Music

ReUp843 uses experiences from military career
to boost new album ‘It’s Now or Never’

HONOLULU, HI – It’s now or never.

That’s not just the name of the new album from Hip Hop artist ReUp843, it’s also the attitude with which he approaches everything in his music career today. After a decade-plus of making music, all of which he did while enlisted in the military over the past 12 years, he is ready to put everything he has into realizing his dream of being a musician so well known that his name is on the lips of everyone in the world. He has a unique sound and style to offer the world of music and he knows that it’s now or never to share that sound with a rising wave of new fans.

“My mindset is what helps me the most and will help me in my music career,” ReUp said. “I don’t panic when it comes to a lot of different things. I’m very laid back. I look at things differently than a normal civilian would look at it. That mindset is what makes me a lot different than others in the industry because I’ve seen things and I’ve been to war. I like to have fun but I like to show the bad side of things and talk about the things that happen in life. I write about things I’ve done or that I know about, even if I haven’t done them in my own life. I write about life experiences and having fun and sometimes partying. I write about the hustle and the grind and where I came from in Dillon, South Carolina. I write about my 12 years in the military and wanting to provide myself a different way of life. I was on a road to destruction before going into the military. I was in the streets doing a lot of different things and I knew that if I didn’t have some life-changing events happen, I wouldn’t get out of that lifestyle. All of that comes through in my music.”

At this point in his life, all of those life experiences and his skills as a musician that have been honed over the years have come to a meeting point. It’s a monumental moment in his career, and all of that is reflected on “It’s Now or Never.” The songs on the album not only show off a little diversity on his end but also the range of artistry ReUp has. He’s not just a one-trick pony when it comes to Hip Hop. He’s out of the box when it comes to creating music. He goes hard every time, even if it’s a laid back tune or something with deep lyrical content. 

“I don’t think I’m stuck in a box,” he said. “My creativity shows that I’m willing to do whatever it takes to make all of my fans happy and satisfied with what I put out. Every one of my songs is going to be better than the last because I’m constantly growing. And I want to be known as an artist who is willing to do whatever it takes, besides selling my soul, to make fans happy with my music. I have a plethora of different vibes and songs – from lyricism to having fun to so many different avenues – that I can use when I provide music to the world.”

The first single from the album is “Praying 4 Head” which was released in March and has been getting a lot of plays over the last few months. He also dropped “Scrubs” earlier this summer, and is about to drop “Great” before the end of August. All of his music is available on streaming platforms.

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

https://twitter.com/ReUp843
https://www.instagram.com/reup843/
https://www.facebook.com/ReUp843-204779376798713/

Aceito Banks – For Better Or For Worse

Industry Spotlight, Music

Aceito Banks drops new single ‘For Better or For Worse’ with On Chief Ent.

WAUKEGAN, IL – There’s a popular saying throughout the Midwest that has come to be synonymous with the idea of conviction. When you say it, you mean it. That phrase is “On Chief.” Say, for instance, you might say “I’m a do whatever it takes to survive…On Chief!” Or if you saw a car that you really liked, you might say, “That is a nice car … On Chief!” It’s a phrase that was once used by gang culture to salute their chief that has quickly become one of the most popular sayings throughout the Midwest, especially in and around Chicago. Aceito “Ace” Banks decided to trademark “On Chief “and turn it into a clothing line and entertainment company.

Ace is a Hip Hop artist and entrepreneur whose dominance in the entertainment industry has been slowly growing over the past five years. He has made appearances on several TV shows such as NBC Chicago PD as Bryan Johnson, Empire and Chicago APB. Ace is also a fashion designer who plans on eventually venturing into the world of mass media and music. As a young businessman, he has developed a movement around the idea of On Chief, and his clothing can be found online at www.onchief.com He also does custom shirts for people and believes the company will be a multimillion-dollar success.

Ace is also an artist and has been making music for most of his life. His most recent single is a song called “For Better or For Worse” prod by BOGER– an upbeat and hard-hitting take on pushing through difficult times. Ace’s journey is one that has seen him overcome a history of life on the streets with drugs and gangs and violence, as well as a period of time in the state penitentiary. But he said he has learned from past mistakes and wants to use the wisdom he has gleaned over the years to help others make better choices and avoid a life of hardship.

“It’s based off what I’m going through right now,” he said. “I came too far to stop, so I might as well be in it until it’s over. I’m in it for better or for worse. I’m hoping it will get better, and I’m praying it don’t get worse. I’m an OG now. I have a different view on life. This song expresses the stuff I’ve been through in life and my views on the rap game and just life in general. I mean what I say and in some ways that is pretty angry and aggressive, not violent, just angry as in the regret of past decisions and making sure I get my point across.”

Ace said he was first inspired to explore music by the culture with which he was surrounded as a kid. Like many others in his community, music played a large role in his upbringing. As he says, most young people are either influenced by music through dancing, or making beats, or rapping. For him, by age 13, he was taking the playground freestyles and turning them into well-written raps. He joined a rap group called The Fatal 4 in high school and they started getting serious about taking their music somewhere. He saw increasing opportunities to get away from his surroundings by using his hobby or rapping and turning it into a profession. He ran afoul with the law, however, and had his dreams derailed for a bit.

“Through it all I still keep my head up and stay a positive person,” he said. “I had my fair share of selling drugs in the streets and jail time but when I came home, I said I’d rather make my money legally and never go back to that street life. I have yet to go back. My music is raw and unique. I’m speaking on things that weren’t cool that has somehow become now. Times are changing. I have an old-school mentality. When people hear it, I want them to realize no one is talking about what I’m talking about or saying it the way I say it. I really believe I make music that is relatable to lyricists and to people who don’t care about the lyrics. My bars are punch lines but easy to understand. My cadence is the kind of cadence that only rappers can rap. My name is Ace for a reason. I don’t want to be compared to anybody. I’m putting out real good music and there’s nobody else who sounds like me.”

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

https://aceitobanks.hearnow.com

https://www.instagram.com/aceitobanks/

https://twitter.com/AceitoBanks

https://www.facebook.com/aceitobanks/

https://www.facebook.com/TheFatal4

Snapchat @aceitobanks

“For Better or For Worse” Prod by Boger

https://soundcloud.com/ace-spade/for-better-or-for-worse

Apple Music / iTunes: ID: 655315485

Spotify: ID: Spotify: artist: 4t9vMFYuZ3yYRdjoMNKHd8

https://www.datshirtshop.com/

Chazo – World Go Round

Industry Spotlight, ME Blog, Music

Chazo takes fans on journey with new EP ‘Good Food. Good Woman. Good Vibes.’

HARLEM, NY – Good Food. Good Woman. Good Vibes. 

That’s not only the name of the new EP from Harlem-based Hip Hop artist Chazo, it’s also the embodiment of everything he holds dear in life. As owner of his own publishing company, FamilyLoyaltyOughtaWin music” Music, he works hard every day to help those three things be realized. He’s a businessman and an artist, and he has blazed his own path through the music industry in a way that redefines how success can be attained. 

The new EP showcases his unique talent across four songs that explore those three core things in his life. 

“It’s basically what I’ve experienced in life, from traveling in the urban community and the streets to where I am today,” he said of the project. “It reflects a lot of that atmosphere and you get a lot of those vibes. It also nods to some of my early work in that sonically, it starts off with more of a 90s feel and then grows into something that feels like it could be played in a stadium. And then by the end, you come to a lighter type of sound that is perfect for chilling by the ocean and relaxing.” 

In addition to the EP, Chazo has also released the single “Money Make World Go Round,” which features his unique rapping ability underneath a soulful sample. The single has been getting some good play across the country and is being praised for its lyrical depth and substance.

“I’m not just gonna put out a single and try to catch people,” Chazo said of the single. “I want people to grow with me and to really listen. I’m giving you me and my story. I’m letting people in. This is one of those songs that lets you get in tune with me and want to go back to my old music.”

Chazo said he’s been rapping since he was a young kid. He did loved it so much that he started writing his own raps and exploring the business side of entertainment. In 2005, he went to college to get a business degree and got wrapped up in the YouTube sensation that was just beginning to take off. He joined a group of other Hip Hop artists and found himself filling the role of a visionary businessman. He started writing more songs while also helping other artists, all the while waiting for his moment to release his own music. Over the years, he’s been able to develop his own unique sound and style that today is one that is set to take the world by storm.

“I have a message,” he said. “I’m not just telling my story but giving people more integrity and showing two sides of the spectrum. There’s always two sides and I’m always gonna give you the other side. I don’t want to glorify nothing, that’s the main thing. As we build together, I’ll work on more and more music. But right now, I just want people to marinate with this EP and this single and get a feel for who I am.”

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

https://www.instagram.com/chazo_fm/

“GoodWomen GoodVibes GoodFood: The Prequel”

https://open.spotify.com/album/2gIxC8qDz4ObcbWpmhKHPM
http://itunes.apple.com/album/id/1475907837 

“Money Make World Go Round “
http://itunes.apple.com/album/id/1447706364