Chevy Quis – Shotgun

Ride shotgun with passionate emcee Chevy Quis and his new single “Shotgun”

LOS ANGELES, CA – Chevy Quis, in conjunction with Ivree Productions, will hold a rooftop Release Party to launch Chevy’s new single, “Shotgun” atop the Ivree Production building in Hollywood on July 17. “Shotgun” is a west coast style cruising track, described by the artist as a trendy and witty lyric rhyme-scape blended with R&B vocal harmonies and tongue-twisting rap schemes.

The song takes inspiration from Chevy’s two sets of parents, both married for over a decade. His mother and stepmother are women who are fully supportive of their men. Describing his own ideal partner, the song celebrates having that ride or die chick that is just for him. “Riding shotgun by my side” – she is down for him 110% no matter the situation.

Chevy’s music combines a modern day R&B sound with melodic rapping. Showcasing his ability to switch it up, Chevy uses different variations of his rhyming with tempo twists and turns, adding a little sparkle and shine from the R&B side to hip hop beats.

Chevy is one artist of an independent group of artists known as the Famous Gang Entertainment (F.G.E.) Group. They grew up together in Minnesota and worked on several successful projects together. Taking a risk, the twelve artists made the 27 hour drive out to California nearly a year ago. Not all of them are still in California but those who remain are still pushing and making music.

He expresses his creativity by communicating his message in different and unique ways which allow listeners to relate to him as an artist. Chevy is working on the follow up to his 2018 debut album, “Epitome 1” which will feature music written since his arrival in California. He also plans to continue dropping singles and make a music video for “Shotgun.”

The book, “The Law of Attraction” changed Chevy’s way of thinking about how to take control of his life, how he could attract what he wanted, and to live life according to his calling. Chevy wants to encourage others to keep pushing. “Be the creator of the world that you live in. Go hard for what you wanna get in life, and go hard for what you want. Don’t ever let nobody tell you no. If somebody tells you “no”, convince them otherwise.”

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

http://www.chevyquis.com

https://soundcloud.com/chevyquis

https://twitter.com/chevyquis91

https://www.facebook.com/ChevyQuis/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5PlxgUluOYfEu9Vwd1kYRa

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chevyquis/

https://www.instagram.com/chevy_quis/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv7HFvZVTxgaUXHK7HfWFEQ

Mike Colin – Electro Americana

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Colin blends hip hop and electronic rock
in new homage to electronic music

DENVER, CO – Freedom is a word that Mike Colin finds himself using quite a bit. The artist from Denver, Colorado has been making music for more than 30 years, and a common theme over the years has been the free-flowing, organic nature of creativity. He also feels extremely blessed to live in a country that allows him to pursue his passion for music so freely and to create whatever he wants to.

All of those ideas and more are captured on his new hit single, “Electro Americana,” which is a mash-up of rock, hip hop and electronic influences. It’s a song that fully embraces all that’s good and awesome about electronic music, while also pushing forward a message that encourages others to be free in whatever endeavors they choose to pursue.

“I think about how free I am to do this and how wonderful that is, and I’m not sure everyone knows how free they are to do what they want to,” Colin said. “Maybe I want my music to represent that. There’s such an attitude sometimes that something shouldn’t exist unless it’s popular, and I just don’t believe that. It doesn’t hold up. If my music represents anything, I guess it’s freedom and my imagination which are one and the same – and the attempt to inspire other people to embrace that freedom and take advantage of the opportunities they have before them.”

Colin has been taking advantage of that freedom and pursuing music as a career for more than 30 years when he first started performing in middle school. He’s been in rock bands, hip hop groups and even spent time in the 1990s as an acoustic performer during a time when music took a hard swing away from electronic sounds. He nods to the influences of classic rock legends like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Jimmy Hendrix, all of whom were regular staples in his household growing up. But it wasn’t until high school, when he picked up the guitar and started really learning about music, that his passion for that artistic expression really took off. Since that time, he has created an archive of music that spans decades and offers the world an eclectic menu of organic sounds and styles.

With “Electro Americana,” Colin said he’s attempting to create something that’s “just fun” without having too much of an agenda. When he sat down and started creating the song, he had no intentions of making a statement to the world. However, out of the free-flowing creative process, he discovered that the song came to represent the genre of electronic music in ways that he hopes champions the sound to a wider audience.

“I’ve framed it for people to look at electronic music a bit differently,” he said. “I make music in every which way you can imagine. This is a good time for electronic music and it’s a genre that shouldn’t be looked down upon. I was in an acoustic band in the 1990s when people were abandoning the whole idea of electronics, and I got it at the time. But there’s nothing wrong with electronics and there’s nothing wrong with acoustic. I’ve made both and they’re both great and it’s all good. And with this song, I just want to celebrate something that’s fun and organic and free.”

Colin’s “Electro Americana” is currently available across all digital distribution sites. A free anthology of his music – consisting of more than 150 MP3s for people to download – is also available.

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

https://g.co/kgs/YBE9PU

Http://www.mikecolin.org
Https://www.facebook.com/milehighmikecolin

Https://www.twitter.com/mikecolin5280

https://open.spotify.com/artist/6rvPGkOBKFXediRKEUwEKn

https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/mike-colin/386595321

https://www.reverbnation.com/mikecolin

https://www.jango.com/music/Mike+Colin/_full_bio

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjOsrhZAxHOfR4Mr5VDznoQ

https://play.google.com/store/music/artist?id=Aqo5qzhnjuhiiuakgus2dtjzske

TheDropout Spectrum – Take Off

Industry Spotlight, ME Blog, Music, Promo

TheDropout Spectrum taps into
depths of the cosmos with diverse new sound

DALLAS, TX – To truly get a feel for how deeply moving the music from new Dallas-based artist TheDropout Spectrum is, you have to look deep into the cosmos. His sound and style is otherworldly. As his name indicates, it’s a sound that explores a spectrum of genres and influences in ways that make the word “diverse” seem inconsequential. His crazy flows and deep poetry are catching the attention of new fans all over the world, and his new album “ZenStellar” is set to launch him into the stratosphere of success.

Born in Benin West Africa, Brice Danvide, now best known for his stage name TheDropout Spectrum, moved with his family to Texas when he was a child. He started his music journey in 2008 with the release of the single called “I’m On.” The success he found with that single was enough to propel him into making music a full time career, and he’s been pursuing that dream ever since.

“ZenStellar” is an album that celebrates the diversity that he embraces through his music. His songs talk about current problems in the world or day-to-day issues that people go through. In particular, he said the art of this album is associated with “the universe and the cosmos, particularly the Libra constellation.”

“If you can locate Zubeneschamali, it’s the brightest star in that constellation,” he said. “That’s what I want this album to represent – shining bright. Most of the album has a pretty upbeat vibe – you will move without realizing that you’re moving. It will also show people how I think and the way I choose my ideas and how I’m able to shift gears from slow pace to faster pace. I have a wide diversity of flows.”

Though the album isn’t set to be released until the end of the year, the debut single from the project will be available on all digital streaming platforms on July 13. It’s called “Take Off” and it’s an upbeat song that TheDropout Spectrum said he’s sure will end up being motivational for a lot of people.

“It’s about anything you do in life that can propel you into a good mindset or success,” he said. “Anything you envision and take steps forward to realize and make it happen. When you wake up in the morning, you can take off. When you go to work, you take off. It’s a term that you can use for anything that can allow someone to propel themselves from the initial mindset that they had into something higher. Really, I want to show them that they can do whatever they put their minds to in life.”

Ultimately, TheDropout Spectrum said he hopes his music will explore and reflect “all the spectrum colors of light” in a way that is “so deep that you can’t track what’s going on. You’ll just know that it’s amazing.”

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

TheDropout Spectrum
https://twitter.com/bricedanvide

https://www.instagram.com/thedropout_spectrum/
https://www.facebook.com/Tdspectrum/

Lul Soufside – Rumorz

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Louisville rapper Lul Soufside releases new single “Rumorz”

LOUISVILLE, KY – Rap artist, Lul Soufside, has released his new single, “Rumorz.” The lyrically complex track features an unusual vocal mix with layered effects over a steady, chill groove. “Rumorz” is the first recorded piece of a long term venture. This project which he calls 3$ummerz, is a collection of unreleased songs which have been crafted and perfected over the past three summers. While he continues to work on other tracks, he’s making plans to put it all together into an album.

Known in the local Louisville music scene, Lul Soufside (aka Twjuan Sellers, Jr.) is unique in the market and has his own way of bringing the sounds. “I come on tracks different than a lot of people in the industry,” says Lul Soufside. “Just the way I come on the track, the way I post a beat is different from a lot of people.” He feels that over the years, his music style has evolved since he first began writing. The music he’s making now is more lyrical with an expanded sound and generally has more craft. He’s been performing for groups locally, but is working hard towards gaining more worldwide exposure.

Encouraged to pursue his music by friends and family for over six years, Sellers has had to overcome hardship and tragedy. Born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, he grew up on the Southside of Louisville in the tough neighborhood of the Iroquois projects. He has endured the loss of family – three cousins were murdered and another cousin died in a car accident. While alive, these family members pushed him hard and told him that he would escape the projects someday. He says “every song I make is for my lost ones.”

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

https://www.facebook.com/iroquois.youngin

https://www.facebook.com/lulsoufside/

https://twitter.com/lulsoufside

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvzf5KEh60N/?igshid=1e351wkg9uup5

LilC843 – Chill Session

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LilC843 Pushes Ahead after New EP Success

CHARLESTON, SC– LilC843 has always had a love for music flowing through his veins literally since birth. He recalls hearing stories when he would move to the beat of music he heard while inside his mother’s womb. Eventually, this passion turned into that for a full-fledged career that he would develop overtime later in life. Inspired by his father’s rich musical background through his group “Verbal Assassinz”, he knew he had it in him as long as he put the hard work in.

LilC was always into free styling as it came so naturally and easy to him. As he navigated his adolescent years, he tried to figure out where he truly belonged, which always led him back to music. “In high school, I listened to all different music. I wanted to be involved in it however that was. After making my first song, I was so happy to see that everyone actually loved it and encouraged to keep going,” said the artist. Since then, he’s never looked back and has been full speed ahead to the top. It’s been a long time coming as he’s even taught himself how to do mixing and mastering all on his own.

LilC recently released his EP which has been out for about 3 months. The positive response stemming from the release has been constant as LilC is pleased there hasn’t been any negative feedback. “People are wondering how I’m not worldwide yet. So now, I’m trying to push it to the next level. The whole album is something you can vibe to – just enjoy yourself and try to have a good time,” said the rapper. He’s focusing on his two biggest hits “Company” and “Chill Session” with the heavy hitter being the latter as fans dig the party vibe.

Up next, LilC is focusing on the bigger picture as he has set goals he’s determined to accomplish. He’s always putting on for his hometown, Charleston, hence his stage name. There’s definitely more music on the way, so expect to hear more from LilC. Who knows, you may even see him on a stage near you!

To listen to more of LilC843’s music or to follow him on social media, please visit:

https://www.instagram.com/thehiphopvulture/

https://mobile.twitter.com/lilc84300

https://soundcloud.com/lilc843

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/lilc843/1350628041

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClkvCYOKw6_99HgqtFF9V_Q

http://www.signaturegudz.com/

Snapchat: Mrofficial843

[Single] D.O.N ‘Slide Wit It’ | @DoinOnlyNumbas

Music

Donald Denard Jackson Jr. AKA D.O.N was born January 19th; to his parents of Renae Cook and Donald Jackson Sr. in Gainesville, FL. D.O.N has two half siblings from his mother and is the only child on his father’s side. Both his parents are still alive and residing in Gainesville.

D.O.N was raised by his Grandparents, Clarence and Lilly Cook, on 5th Avenue in the Seminary Lane housing projects. Growing up D.O.N’s grandparents were known in the neighborhood has the local ‘bootleggers’. Showing D.O.N from a very early age how to hustle and earn a dollar. Selling loose cigarettes and sodas on his front porch before jumping off and heading to the streets themselves. Followed by numerous fights, stints in jail, and even shootouts, D.O.N continues to find his way to the ‘top of the pile’ and never stops hustling. Overcoming many obstacles and hardships in life to achieve his goals and dreams.

D.O.N. is not only a father of three (3) daughters but a husband as well. He and his wife, Laverne Jackson, were married on April 16th, 2011. D.O.N.’s daughter Trinity Jackson also has a joy and passion for music like her father. They are often in the studio together and you can find her name in many of D.O.N.’s writer’s and producer’s credits.

His stage name, D.O.N. is not only a play on his own name but is an acrostic for ‘Doin Only Numbas’ which is a movement/mind. Symbolizing getting money, whatever you’re doing, your “doin only numbas” to get money.

Influenced by legendary artists like Scarface, Tupac, Biggie, N.W.A., Eightball/MJG, T.I., Master P, Cash Money, Pastor Troy, Nipsey Hussle, & James Prince. It’s the influence and inspiration from legends like these that D.O.N. felt the pull to hit the studio and show the newer generation what they’d been missing.

D.O.N. started his label, Street Kartel Music, in 2012. D.O.N first mixtape, I Stand Alone, dropped in 2013. Realizing he needed more knowledge, experience, and strategy for the next project D.O.N took a step back to ‘see the bigger picture’ so to speak and set out to find all the info he needed to make his passion a career. Attending conferences, panels and other various networking events soaking up all the knowledge offered and available from those in attendance. Coming back stronger than ever with his current single ‘Slide Wit It’, which you can find on ALL streaming platforms.

D.O.N. is a very approachable person and loves to interact with his fans. So, don’t hesitate and follow his movement today!!

Twitter: @DoinOnlyNumbas
Instagram: DonDoinOnlyNumbas
Website: http://www.streetkartelmusic.com/
Email: [email protected]

Schadenfroyd – Somebody

ME Blog, Music, Promo

Fusion of many genres makes for original sound
from new artist Schadenfroyd

GREELEY, CO – A hot new artist from an unlikely locale in Greeley, Colorado is making a splash in the hip hop industry after only a few months on the scene. Adopting the name Schadenfroyd – an Americanized version of a German word that means “satisfaction or pleasure felt at someone else’s misfortune” – this artist pushes the boundaries of traditional hip hop and infuses old-school styles with new school sounds in a way that is truly original.

To hear him describe it, Schadenfroyd’s music is a blending together of all genres in a way that will make listeners “nod their head, break their neck, and tell a friend.” Through that ear-grabbing music is some deep lyrical content that cannot be ignored. He calls it intellectual lyricism, and that style is passionately penetrating the music scene.

“Music is aesthetic beauty, and that beauty comes in many forms,” Schadenfroyd said. “Sometimes it’s rage, sometimes it’s love. But no matter what, it is always passion. I drip with passion – from soul-singing staccato rhymes to shredding metal vocals and everything in between. I make love out of hurt.”

This Colorado artist has been a music lover and creator for many years. He began singing at age 3 and by age 12 was adept at the guitar. He played in garage bands through his teenage years but then was pulled away from music after high school when he dove into the corporate world to make money. He has found success in the world of IT and is now using that strong financial foundation to invest in his life-long love of music.

His newest EP, “The Resume,” is slated to drop on June 22. The seven-song project is new-school trap and rap with influences of classic hip hop, metal, and EDM throughout. Early feedback on the project is encouraging, he said, with comments that include “it’s the sound that music needs to be.”

“It’s my resume to the music industry,” he said. “It’s me saying, ‘Here’s what I can do.’ It’s melodic and pretty and heavy and intelligent. It’s such an abstract project because I want to show people I can do a song like this or lyrics like that, and I can sing and produce at a level that makes people say, ‘Who the hell is that?’”

The debut single from the project is a song called “Somebody.” He said it was inspired by his struggles to find someone in the industry with which to collaborate.

“Any time I would try to work with someone, I’d get positive feedback, but then they’d never reciprocate,” he said. “As a producer and lyricist, I know how to have people moving and feeling a song, and I tend to move quickly in the production process. The lyrical delivery is sharp and smooth with complex rhyme schemes that should keep my academics happy. It’s probably as close as I’ll ever get to a club song, and the lyrics talk about some of the ups and down that come with a social life.”

Schadenfroyd said he hopes listeners appreciate how he’s trying to fuse different sounds and create something original and important. He said he feels like hip hop and EDM need some innovation because it has gotten to a point where there’s a “lyrical void.” His respect for the lyricists through the years is high, and he hopes to put his name in line with them as he continues to build his career.

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

https://www.Schadenfroyd.com

https://twitter.com/Schadenfroyd

https://www.instagram.com/schadenfroyd/

https://www.facebook.com/SchadenfroydOfficial/

https://schadenfroyd.bandcamp.com/

https://soundcloud.com/schadenfroyd
https://play.google.com/store/music/artist?id=Avz6qa4nxmd3qd22dzgkq6pq7su
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYv-48sAdq3NbUn2dZCsEnA?view_as=subscriber

https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/schadenfroyd/1456659835

https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Lo3sOD3U13bSqTOvARFXu?si=I3aqQeATRYyAjBtx_CYiPg

https://music.amazon.com/artists/B07PXF8QT4?ref=dm_sh_ff5e-2e6a-dmcp-b344-e51c9&musicTerritory=US&marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER

“Somebody”

https://schadenfroyd.bandcamp.com/track/somebody

https://music.apple.com/us/album/somebody/1467681267?i=1467681269

Chicago and Cashville Get together on Dj Smoke x Spade The Boy “Fresh Shit Only” mixtape Hosted by Sweet Poison

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Spade The Boy x Dj Smoke Present: Fresh Shit Only (Hosted by Sweet Poison)

Check out the brand new mixtape “Fresh Shit Only” from Dj Smoke and Spade The Boy hosted by Sweet Poison. This mixtape features 47 bangin tracks, he has new music from Rick Ross, Drake, Lil Nas X, Cardi B, and a lot more new music thats gonna keep your speakers jumpin out the box!

As always Dj Smoke shows love to the indie and unsigned artists who are working hard on the grind! Get in tune with these artists: Sweet Poison, O Racks, Prophecy,Bandman Kevo, Jui$e Leroy, Loso Tha Artist, SSDrilla, SSManski, all of them got fire music on this mixtape!

You can stream and download the full mixtape on DjSmokeMixtapes Livemixtapes Audio Mack Da Mix Hub or get the direct download on Wetransfer.

1. Valee – Above Average feat. G Herbo
2. Gucci Mane – Proud Of You
3. Gucci Mane – Backwards feat. Meek Mill
4. Plies – Worth It
5. Bandman Kevo – The Sauce
6. LoLife Blacc – No Slow Days feat. Peewee Longway
7. Sweet Poison – F.Y.N Remix
8. B.o.B – Ol’ Dirty Bastard
9. E-40 – Chase The Money ft. Quavo, Roddy Ricch, A$AP Ferg, ScHoolboy Q
10. Trouble – She’s A Winner ft. City Girls
11. Kamaiyah – Windows ft. Quavo, Tyga
12. Drake – Money In The Grave ft. Rick Ross
13. Loso Tha Artist – Drip
14. DJ Pharris – BOSS ft. Young Dolph & G Herbo
15. Jui$e Leroy – Blues
16. JAG – Pusha
17. Sweet Poison – Like Dat Ft. Lil Flip, Scotty
18. Sweet Poison – Bonkers
19. Nicki Minaj – Megatron
20. Grafh – Its Like That Freestyle
21. YG – Stop Snitchin Remix ft. Da Baby
22. The Game – West Side
23. VL Deck- Loner (Feat. Young Dolph)
24. Young Dro – Legal
25. NLE Choppa – Shotta Flow Remix ft. Blueface
26. Siddy Streets Thunderstorm feat PM, Yung Twak, and Neeen
27. Kain x Raw Staten- Packed Out
28. SSDrilla – MJ23 Freestyle feat. SSManski
29. Madeintyo – Look At The Kid
30. Migos – Stripper Bowl
31. Luh Soldier – Talk My Sh*t feat. Lebra Jolie
32. Skippa Da Flippa – Bandz
33. Mulatto – Bounce [Big Latto]
34. Mulatto – ATL Hoe [Big Latto]
35. O Racks – Get It ft. Don Q
36. Prophecy – We Rise
37. Prophecy – Chess
38. FBG Duck – Batman
39. Comethazine – Just Saying
40. Trina – BAPS ft Nicki Minaj
41. Greedo – Can’t Fuccin’ Believe It
42. Rick Ross – Act a Fool ft. Wale
43. Gucci Mane – Lame feat. Wiz Khalifa & Rick Ross
44. Lil Nas X, Cardi B – Rodeo
45. Lil Nas X – Panini
46. Drake – Omertà
47. Sweet Poison Outro

You can stream and download the full mixtape on DjSmokeMixtapes Livemixtapes Audio Mack Da Mix Hub or get the direct download on Wetransfer.

Follow: @SoSweetPoison @Spade_The_Boy @DjSmokemixtapes

[Single] @BadassKeema ‘The Weekend’

Music

Vibrant funny life of the party dedicated hard worker Badass Keema growing up always had a love for music, singing along and even changing lyrics of songs to her style and liking. After graduating from Florida International University with a degree in Psychology instead of continuing her education in Psychology to gain her masters, she decided to take her music seriously and now she has put a new sound to Hip-Hop and Rap with her strong will and talent Keema is headed on a nonstop flight into the music industry. With a goal of winning the hearts of people all over the globe, She also recently dropped her single featuring Fatboy Rhymer called The Weekend which is out now on all platforms.

Download/Stream: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4wGzeUnoL6y5KTaqdX815C?si=lBhA54EUQZKs6Z7eJ3LNUg

Connect w/ Badass Keema:
IG: Badass_keema92
Twitter: @BadassKeema
Facebook: Badass Keema

O Racks and Don Q – Get It Prod. By Dj Victoriouz

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New York Artist O Racks Mixxes It Up With Don Q & Dj Victoriouz On New Single “Get It”

O Racks is an artist on the rise from Hempstead, Long Island (NYC), he’s the owner and CEO of Tree Gang Entertainment. Don Q is with HighBridge Entertainment he’s from the Bronx, (NYC). These two linked in Hollywood, soon as Dj Victoriouz came thru with the fire azz beat they wasted no time recording the hit single and shooting the video.

O Racks & Don Q are currently pushing a crazy street banger titled “Get It”. O Racks linked with G Herbo’s main Dj/producer ‘Dj Victoriouz’ for the production, just wait til you hear it, this song goes hard as f*ck!

The single is making some noise on the internet, you can find it on some dope blogs and sites. We featured “Get It” in our Spotify section a few weeks back, and added it to the Smoked Out Radio playlist on Spotify. I noticed is with more than 35,076 streams, 50,536 monthly listeners on Spotify the people are already tuned in listening.

Get It has the streets buzzing from New York to California! The song is out now on Spotify, Sound Cloud, you can listen on to “Get It” on all streaming outlets!

Follow O Racks on Instagram @TreeGangRacks stream “Get It” on Spotify. Share and add it to your playlists!