Triple Beam Jesus – Bless The Peasant

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Triple Beam Jesus offers empowering music with new single ‘Bless The Peasants’

OAKLAND, CA – Anyone who knows anything about the street life will know the significance of a triple beam scale. Suffice to say it is the epitome of precision, and that’s an apt representation of the West Coast artist who goes by the stage name Triple Beam Jesus. With his unique sound and style, you won’t find a more accurate or authentic representation of a self-made rags-to-riches entrepreneur.  

Pairing “old school shit” with a modern day twist, Triple Beam Jesus offers a distinct West Coast hip-hop sound that not only feels nostalgic but also offers a modern-day take on a brand of music that’s long been respected all around the world. With his latest hit “Bless The Peasants,” Triple Beam Jesus shows the world how he’s become a master of witty wordplay and introspective lyrics, while serving as one hip-hop’s premier storytellers.  

Set against a smooth, laid-back vibe, “Bless The Peasants” tells the story of living a cool lifestyle. The West Coast slow jam has a bouncy beat that will have you bopping your head, and serves as a perfect groove for just hanging out with friends or for getting high. 

“It’s just some smokin’ music, basically,” Triple Beam Jesus said. “It’s about being laid-back and not being too pressed about going to things when people invite me to things. I don’t always show up to shit, but when I do show up I feel like I’m doing them a favor.” 

Hailing from Oakland, California, Triple Beam Jesus has traveled the world doing music and building his cannabis business. When he opened his cannabis dispensary at only age 22, he was the youngest African American owner of a Cannabis dispensary in California. Gaining the success that he has in the industry at such a young age, he serves as an inspiration to any person who dreams of owning their own business. And that inspiration spills over into his music. In fact, that’s the main thing he hopes people take from his music. 

“At the end of the day I hope people can take something from what I’m saying and empower themselves,” he said. “I hope my music inspires them to take a risk on something they never thought was possible.” 

Triple Beam Jesus said he plans on following up “Bless The Peasants” with another single next month called “Hello Kitty.”

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

IG/Twitter: @TripleBeamJesus 

Producer IG/Twitter: @ProdTrunx 

“Bless The Peasants”: OFFICIAL Triple Beam Jesus – “Bless The Peasants”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnFeHBzE1-A 

Ricky B – Konpa

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Haitian-born rapper Ricky B builds up Strong Nation with new single ‘Konpa’ 

BROOKLYN, NY – Ricardo Bauzile – better known by his stage name Ricky B – is an intelligent, ambitious, confident young artist who originally hails from Port-au-Prince, Haiti. He learned at an early age that “to live, you got to survive,” and for years he’s lived by the mantra presented to him by Tupac – “Only the strong survive.” He’s using that mantra as the foundation for his unique brand of music and art. And he’s showcasing that originality on his latest hit single “Konpa.” 

The song is a mixture of Island vibes with that Brooklyn Drill sound that Ricky B said is all about putting himself out there for the world to see. And as he presents himself, he also shines a light on Haiti and the culture of his home country. Paired with a laid-back video that shows a lot of character, the song is a perfect introduction to this colorful individual and his flashy artistic style and fashion-sense.  

“It’s very beautiful,” he said. “I think it will be a step up for the Haitian culture and a good representation of that culture to an American audience. It’s not a song that over-does anything – in a sense it’s very calm and natural. But it’s also very colorful; especially the video. Fashion for me is a way of expressing myself – the way I dress matches my character. I’m very aware, self-focused and self-conscious. I do what I want, and I like to do things my own way. That’s what makes me happy, and this song is a way of celebrating that.” 

In May 2011, before his 18th birthday, Ricky B migrated to New York, where he would attend and graduate both high school and college. He started to write songs in early 2017 after graduating college, and by 2018 he had launched his own clothing brand, Strong Sense. Eventually he launched his own record label and started releasing mixtapes in 2019. He hasn’t looked back since, and said rap is just one of many forms of expression that he hopes to become known for. 

“Hip Hop has always been the best outlet for Black folks to both express themselves and capitalize on their intellectual properties,” Ricky B said. “The question is: Why wouldn’t I do this? Coming to this country, I really felt like an outsider. I didn’t speak the language and didn’t understand the culture. Haiti is my heritage. I knew what it was like there, but not in the U.S. But I kept remembering the Tupac quote, ‘Only the strong survive,’ and I embraced that mentality. As long as I’m strong, I will survive and get to where I want to go. That meant so much to me when I came to the U.S. and I have clung to that idea ever since. That’s why I created Strong Nation, and it’s what I’ll focus on with my new EP later this year.” 

To listen to Ricky B’s music, or to follow him on social media, please visit the following links: 

https://www.facebook.com/theonlyrickyb 

https://twitter.com/thestrongricky 

https://www.instagram.com/theonlyrickyb 

https://www.tiktok.com/@theonlyrickyb 

 

https://music.apple.com/us/album/konpa/1581852219?i=1581852220 

https://music.apple.com/us/album/konpa-single/1581852219 

https://soundcloud.com/rickybmusic/konpa 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hY7acSjmDu8 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwT0ys29Yb0 

https://unitedmasters.com/ricky-b

Chris Birkett – Precious Love

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Music industry legend Chris Birkett releases timely smooth rock love ballad 

TORONTO, CANADA – One of the music industry’s premier artists and entertainers has dropped yet another hit single. Chris Birkett – whose music collaborations with A-list international artists include Sinead O’Connor, Dexys Midnight Runners, Talking Heads, Led Zeppelin, and more – has recently released a smooth rock love ballad called “Precious Love” that is burning like a wildfire around the globe.  

Featuring Birkett’s signature raspy voice set against a saxophone melody and smooth guitar riffs, the song feels like Bruce Springsteen and Bryan Adams with a little bit of Tom Petty. It’s a sound that fans of Birkett have been familiar with for years, and one that he’s perfected while working in the inner circles of the industry for the last 40-plus years. His work – both original and through collaborations with other big-name artists – have sold more than 100 million records and helped earn four Canadian Junos, a Grammy, a Polaris Music Prize, and three international AMPEX Golden Reel Awards for excellence in the music business. And with “Precious Love” he puts that pedigree and excellence on full display. 

“This is a song about how positive feelings can grow and how love can transform people,” Birkett said. “People are precious, and relationships are the foundation of humanity. Pure and simple, this is a love song. It’s a song that can give people hope. I’m usually writing songs about social issues or spiritual things, but this is a love song that was inspired by my wife and I think it’s an important song for right now. What most people think of love is passion and attraction, but that only lights the way to a relationship. Precious love is true love. It’s unconditional regard and concern for the welfare of another person. That’s how I define love, and that’s what I’m trying to say in this song.” 

Written and performed by Birkett, the song features some of Toronto’s finest musicians, including Bill King on keyboards, Gene Hardy on sax, Paul DeLong on drums, and background vocals from Taylor Abrahamse. The video was created by renowned director Joan Prowse.  

“Precious Love” is merely the latest of a string of hits for Birkett, who said he has even more music planned for release later this year and going into 2022. On November 11, 2019 he released his fourth album aptly titled “11:11.” But shortly after that COVID hit and the pandemic and social distancing curtailed his touring plans. He took advantage of the time available to him in the studio and put together a string of singles that he’s now ready to release. Following “Precious Love” Birkett said he’s going to drop “Wake Up,” which is more of a political song based on the ever-increasing climate crisis that will serve as a call to action for anyone who hears it.  

“My mission in life – my soul contract – is to use my skills of music composition and performing to make people feel better about themselves,” he said. “There’s so much negativity out there today – so much heartbreak and fear. I want to get people to come back to themselves with these songs and feel how wonderful they are. We’re all divine, but we don’t feel it because we’re covered by doubt and fear. I’m using the universal language of music to convey truth, and by crafting great records I’m helping people understand that truth.” 

To listen to Chris Birkett’s music, or to follow him on social media, please visit the following links: 

Video on YouTube 

Precious Love by Chris Birkett 

Latest Single – Precious Love buy link: 

https://chrisbirkett.hearnow.com/ 

Website: 

http://www.chrisbirkettmusic.ca 

Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/ChrisBirkettBandTwitterhttps://twitter.com/chrisbirkett12Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/chrisbirkettmusic 

Spotify: 

https://open.spotify.com/artist/13EQJBvl1NJaMrpjrQ9tHL 

Other Releases: 

Wake Up Video: 

https://youtu.be/frgXz8Pqtcg 

Everyday People Video: 

https://youtu.be/vm5HjZZZXUg 

Be Creative Video: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MC4Rux4b75k 

Save our Beautiful World Video: 

https://youtu.be/8-dR-dgCaIQ 

Facebook Live concert ‘A Story in Every Song’ June 10th 2021:https://www.facebook.com/ChrisBirkettBand/videos/10158594027344069Link to Photo:http://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10158029499359069&set=a.425087939068 

B.Macy – Bucketlist

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Former boxer-turned-rapper checks another box on the Bucketlist of life with release of new EP 

BANGKOK, THAILAND – While many hip-hop artists claim their music was shaped by a difficult upbringing, few rappers bring as much experience and authenticity to their craft than Brian Macy. A professional boxer and Iraq veteran, hip-hop has been a constant companion. Now living as a single father with his son in Bangkok, Thailand, he is using his experiences to create his own brand of hip-hop from the heart. And that heart is put on full display with his latest EP “Bucketlist.” 

Across six songs, this boxer-turned-rapper shares his dreams with the world and explores the ways in which we all strive to accomplish the things we aspire to before we die. His easy-going manner and East Coast accent evokes thoughts of Rocky, and his shy demeanor comes through both in person and through his music. You can’t help but like the guy, and you’re sure to love his music, as well. 

Macy was introduced to rap music during a childhood spent in boxing gyms in some of the roughest neighborhoods on the East Coast. A non-violent person by nature, hip-hop gave him the courage he needed to succeed in the ring, and gave him an outlet to freely express his emotions. He began spending all of his time outside the gym working on producing beats and writing lyrics. His life was put on pause when he enlisted in the Army, but music was never far from his mind. When he came home from Iraq, he rededicated himself to using his music to put his feelings into words and provide for his newborn son. Since readapting to civilian life and taking a job as a teacher, hip-hop has been an outlet for Macy to make a positive impact on the world. His style is hard-hitting but uplifting, sure to appeal to fans of classic 90s sounds. Macy is committed to using rap as a force for good, and there’s no telling how far his music will take him. 

“With this EP I’m talking about my experience as a soldier, a father, and a fighter,” he said. “I self-produce my own beats. I have a unique style that’s more of an East Coast Boom-Bap type thing, but it definitely has a Brooklyn influence. I’m a humble guy. I’m a single father. And I’m just a guy whose putting out music and doing his thing. Just a guy giving it a shot. Like the name of the EP says, I want to do stuff before I die. I’m ready to knock it out.” 

To listen to B Macy’s music, or to follow him on social media, please visit the following links: 

https://www.facebook.com/BmacyBeats 

https://www.instagram.com/b_macy168/ 

bmacybeats.com 

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMdnUdFl-LmDo6uEe5JrPiRl_cfMCh5HF 

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Caligula: The fascinating name of the music world which has proved that passion could create miracles

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The interest and infatuation have introduced Caligula to the world with an unpredictable victory.

Caligula was keen on music from an early age. Without realizing his talent, he uses to whisper his creative rhymes at a young age. Then, realizing his god gifted talent, he started inclusive of all musical genres and styles with unbelievable music. Thus, through his progress, he established himself as an artist in Virginia (Hampton Roads); adopting Caligula Stylz called Cali. His passion and his excitement for the music has lead him to touch the sky of success. However, his work is a mixture of conscious rhymes, exceptional knowledge of music composition, and an infectious persona that stands him out of the crowd.
Cali is enthusiastic about changing the music world with his pleasing music. Though it seems that hip-hop is abolishing the regionalism, he believes adding some creative music could blow the mind of listeners. With his such optimistic thought, he has come up with unpredictable compositions for the music world. So believing, in accepting the challenges, he has added spices to his rap music, transforming or giving a new definition to the rap music world. With his magnificent composition, he has always experimented rap music giving new revolutionary to the music.
Because of such a unique personality, he has a deal with major producer Danja and a hit single “Fighter Jet” ft Wiz Khalifa. Cali defies any musical counterpart in the field. He has proved that he can rap on any beat from New York hardcore and grimeyboom-bap beats like Last Dayz by ONYX to g-funk west coast beats like All Eyes On Me by 2PAC, hosted by DJ Des, a freestyle mixtape. Thus, due to such innovative creation, the Hardcore Rap 4 Life record label took his career to the next level. With the help of such medium, his first album, “Rated Hardcore”, was released in 2019 and the second album “, Mad Stylz”, in 2020, which blasted the rap world.
Cali has not stopped surprising the globe with his free mix music. However, the future legend has yet to go beyond the expectations in thrilling the entire globe with such unique talent that some people are blessed with.

504Yung – Direction

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504Yung brings the energy with hype new single ‘Directions’ 

TORRENCE, CA – 504Yung is a reputable hip-hop artist whose music features a series of heartfelt stories about his life, narrated in a wonderful contrast of thought-provoking lyrics and infectious beats that keep listeners all over the world hooked and primed for more.  

His latest single – “Directions,” featuring Icewear Vezzo – has the kind of vibe that would make listeners think it belongs in the soundtrack of the last Hollywood masterpiece. The video for the song reflects that cinematic quality, and serves as a perfect introduction of this fast-rising artist to new audiences worldwide. With Icewear Vezzo’s Detroit-infused bars peppering the upbeat track, the song becomes something that listeners will be putting on repeat for years to come. And it’s the perfect song to showcase 504Yung’s authenticity, vulnerability, and raw energy – something that defines each and every song he creates. 

“No matter what type of beat it is, I feel like I can really bring the energy,” he said. “And it’s a different type of energy. I’m gonna make it come alive. If you’re feeling down, I’m gonna make you happy about it. I want to be one of them artists that lets people know it’s OK to go out and party. Have a couple drinks and start dancing and have a good time. I want to be that artist people can go to a show and enjoy it and not be worried about any type of conflict showing up. I’m the life of the party.” 

Originally from New Orleans, 504Yung said he has always been around music. His cousin was rock legend Antonio Domino, and other members of his family also were involved in music. Growing up in New Orleans, he remembers discovering artists like The Hot Boyz and Lil Wayne early as a youth. The idea of being in music seemed natural to him, and eventually the stories that he would write as a young boy became lyrics for his songs. Today he continues to pen stories of his experiences as an individual and an artist. His determination drives him to create the finest rhythmic vibes that are both street-smart and life-wise.  

In addition to “Directions,” 504Yung has an EP coming out in the next few weeks called “Rich Off Profit.” A consummate artist, he is also hard at work on a short-film of the same name … and he has a full clothing line that has been taking off in recent months.  

To listen to 504Yung’s music, or to follow him on social media, please visit the following links: 

https://youtu.be/bqcfbVATk9Y 

Instagram – @504Yung 

Rosegold Rackz- Bandz

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Rose Gold Rackz continues string of hit singles with latest club banger ‘Bandz’ 

COLUMBUS, OH – Continuing his mission to bring back bars and “real rap,” Ohio’s Rose Gold Rackz has released yet another hit single. “Bandz” is an upbeat dance groove ready-made for the clubs. Featuring Columbus influencer Miss Raindrop, the song is all about empowering independent women and encouraging them to stick to their guns when it comes to their ambitions. 

“She don’t need a man. She can get her own money,” Rose Gold said of the song. “In the video it’s kind of like a scenario or a girl dancing and she’s got online content – like an OnlyFans page – and she’s getting her money. She’s an entrepreneur and she’s getting her own money and she don’t need a guy. It’s a hyped up party song made for the clubs.” 

While many people have had major struggles over the past year during the global pandemic, some people have taken advantage of opportunities that have presented themselves during this crazy time. Rose Gold Rackz from Columbus, Ohio, is one such opportunistic entrepreneur. Instead of lamenting his losses, this enterprising artist decided to start a handful of new endeavors. He opened a smoke shop – starting the business from the ground up with nothing – and turned it into a $100,000 profit by the end of the year. He also dove headfirst into creating new music, with successful singles that have helped him grow an ever-widening fanbase over the past year. 

Rose Gold has been performing for over 20 years on the hip-hop scene. He has opened for artist such as Styles P, Kevin Gates, Jim Jones, Juelz Santana, Camron, The Jacka, Berner, Young Guns, Oschino and Sparks, just to name a few. He has also been a part of the “Big Heff Industry tour” in the Midwest and has performed in Tampa Mystics “Industry’s Most Wanted” tour, as well. 

Since Rose Gold was a product of the 80s and 90s, his first major influences were Sugar Hill Gang, Kurtis Blow, and Run DMC. But as he got older he grew toward more of a West Coast influence from artists such as E-40, Too-Short, N.W.A and various artists from Sacramento label AWOL Records.  

Coming from the heart of the Midwest, Rackz has his own sound and style of music. Often, you will hear producers say “his voice is his own instrument.” Working with producers like The Local Astronauts, Shawty Fresh, D Ruff on the Beat, and Akrite on The Track, has given him a diverse selection and sound that is highly incomparable. 

As he continues to expand his influence, Rose Gold said he has some new music set to release later this year that will feature collaborations with bigger names from New York and LA. He also already has planned a listening party for his new album “True Story” on Sept. 4.  

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

YouTube is Ganjapreneur Music 

Ig @rosegold_rackz 

Twitter @Goldrackz 

Fb Rosegold Rackz  

https://youtu.be/9UhKL8M8PTg

Jalin – Goodlife

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Jalin Ames embraces the ‘Goodlife’ with new album 

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – Like a lot of artists who got their start at a young age, Jalin Ames found an undeniable escape through music. He quickly realized the power it had to weigh in on all aspects of his life and to carry him through each season. 

As a collegiate athlete with a full-ride football scholarship, Ames was putting in the work, but was never satisfied with where his life was going. It was important to him to finish out those four years and earn his college degree, but when that time came, reality quickly snuck up on him. 

While working a 9-to-5 sales job, Ames found himself constantly struggling to find his footing in the corporate world. 

“I didn’t like what I was doing,” he said. “There was no creativity. It was not me being myself. So one day I was like, ‘Instead of working a job creating something for someone else, I’m gonna go ahead and try to make something for myself.’” 

Ames walked away from the corporate world and pursued his true passion. He began writing songs and fine-tuning beats, and after almost a year of late night studio sessions, he had created 14 songs for his debut album. He hasn’t looked back since. 

His most recent album, “Goodlife,” can be described as equal parts energetic and raw. It demonstrates stories that take you through a journey of deep transcendence, while contrasted with infectious beats and hooks that keep you coming back for more. 

“This is the first step in my journey to the good life,” Ames said of the album. “It’s my freshman album. It’s the warmup or blueprint, or whatever you want to call it, for what’s going to come. It has a bunch of different vibes – night-time vibey tracks and hard-hitting, upbeat tracks. I think it shows the versatility I bring to the game and is a perfect reflection of how it allows me to connect with a new crowd.”   

The first song from the project, “Goodlife,” shares its name with the album. It’s a chill, slow jam with a light, ethereal opening filled with chimes that sets a laid-back mood. Ames’ flow on this track has a nice sway to it, and his lines hit the beat just right. 

Another track from the album, “Runnit,” has also been getting buzz from fans and industry insiders. Serving as a statement of his intentions to take the music industry by storm, the song demonstrates the hustle and ambition he has to be heard and to show people his craft. 

As fans listen to Ames’ music, they’ll quickly be able to recognize the unique flow he brings to the industry. He’s an artist who utilizes different vocal affectations and knows how to complement his specific tone of voice in his music. But more than anything, listeners will finally be able to see him for who he is, as he embraces the Goodlife and rests squarely in the joy of making art.  

To listen to Jalin’s music, or to follow him on social media, visit the following links: 

Social: 

https://instagram.com/jalin.gdlf 

https://www.facebook.com/jalin.ames 

https://twitter.com/jalinames 

https://liinks.co/jalin 

Add YouTube? 

“Goodlife”  

https://open.spotify.com/artist/0FXyTZnFIlzE7PcaJ4mkng?si=6jdzvS76SlOUlZ1aVMUUWg&dl_branch=1 

or 

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_m8OLZGZfsdgaHiAwoG8iTskTkF8JdeW84 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CV0iSz6S9Ds&list=OLAK5uy_m8OLZGZfsdgaHiAwoG8iTskTkF8JdeW84&index=1 

“Runnit” 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtbVXjrFGf8&list=OLAK5uy_m8OLZGZfsdgaHiAwoG8iTskTkF8JdeW84&index=2 

Show Links: 

https://www.liinks.co/Jalin

KingDarius TheGreat – Hoop Dreams ft Busta Rhymes

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KingDarius TheGreat Drops a Posse Cut “Hoop Dreams” With Uncle Wahab, Pancho The Great & Busta Rhymes

In an ever changing industry in terms of how consumers come across new music, also comes a new wave of how artists collaborate with one another based on popularity within any given market nationally, and internationally with emphasis on streaming and online digital presence.

That being said, it’s not a far fetched idea that the guy who created the first viral song in music in KingDarius TheGreat, shares a “Digital Alliance” with a rapper from Kuwait named Uncle Wahab, another rapper from from Fort Worth Texas who goes by Moon Rock Panch and  legendary recording artist Busta Rhymes, on one record together titled HOOP DREAMS for a collaboration that only seems possible in today’s Digital Streaming Era. Having that understanding, this song actually has a few highlights from a listening standpoint as well, which is always refreshing in a very saturated industry.

Largely in part due to the road to riches Chorus written and passionately delivered by King Darius The Great, who yet again displayed his value, vision, and professionalism in terms of song direction. HOOP DREAMS captures the familiar story of, make it in sports or make it in music with the added twist of possibly losing your true self along the journey, or maintaining a high level of self respect while simultaneously living your dream and giving back to your respective community.

The Legend himself BUSTA RHYMES kicks off the 90’s type hip hop driven production, and blesses our ears with a verse we can all love and appreciate because afterall…… It’s BUSTA RHYMES! followed by a very stellar verse from Kuwait artist Uncle Wahab where he boasts about life living as Royalty overseas, then finished off by a heavily streaming new comer Moon Rock Panch who added finishing touches with his topic related hoop references.

All in All, what can be learned here is, the big pool of artists in this new digital era are not only working, but they are reaching out to one another if value is present and major artists are starting to get involved as well. Odd Collaborations can make for great music sometimes, and in this case, that’s exactly what took place here!

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Ganksta C – For Ma Family

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Ganksta C showcases impressive flow against old-school vibe on latest hit single ‘For Ma Family’ 

DALLAS, TX – Eddie Carey has always been the kind of guy you just want to hang out with because he’s happy and fun and makes you smile when he talks. He tells great stories and just has a carefree, laid-back personality – all of which he showcases on his new single, “For Ma Family.”  

An old-school hip-hop feel with a modern-day twist makes its way to the world from this West Coast artist who goes by the stage name Ganksta C. His new track “For Ma Family” is a fun, upbeat, even playful offering that feels like the old-school 90s West Coast hip-hop showcasing an unending freaky flow that is unrelenting. It’s the kind of song that fans all over the world will be memorizing so they can spit back the bars with their friends, or the kind of song that aspiring young musicians will use as practice to hone their own rap skills. Filled with humor and raw stories, “For Ma Family” is equal parts an inside look at Ganksta C’s life and an homage to the West Coast lifestyle. More than anything, it’s a song that perfectly showcases this young artist’s fun personality.  

“The idea for the song started when I heard this song from Hubert Laws,” Ganksta C said. “I was going through my step-father’s old records – he has like 2,000 of them – and I had this little tape recorder and any time I found something I liked I would record it and rap to it. When I heard the beat on this particular song from Hubert Laws, I thought it sounded like Dr. Dre, and I thought to myself, ‘How can I rap to this beat?’ I don’t ever write my raps, I just freestyle, and so I started walking around listening to this song and freestyling. I told myself I was just gonna play it and hit it. So I started freestyling and putting parts of my life in there and just riding the beat. I couldn’t clear the sample, so Muggs Majandhra in San Francisco took my acapella and created me a beat, and damn it came out good” 

Ganksta C said a lot of his music originates in that way – listening to old music and finding inspiration from various sounds and styles from acclaimed musicians of the past. That’s how he first got into music when he was a child, listening to old-school rappers and breakdancing with his friends on the streets in the Bay Area. Eventually he started making his own beats and gained a reputation around town as “that kid rapper.” The praise he received from his neighborhood spurred him on to make more music, and eventually he developed a career that now boasts a fanbase all over the U.S.  

“I make soundtrack-type music,” he said. “It’s West Coast, for sure, but it’s the kind of music that makes you want to go out there right now and just roll through with that music. It’s West Coast Funk. I’m an old-school rapper and lyricist who likes to keep things as real and authentic as I can.  I want people to know me as an authentic artist. I can rap to some of the newer beats, but I like to keep it true to that old-school feeling because there’s still a place for that sound and I don’t want to change it up too much.” 

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To listen to Ganksta C’s music, or to follow him on social media, please visit the following links: 

http://itunes.apple.com/album/id1579891028?ls=1&app=itunes

http://itunes.apple.com/album/id/1579891028

https://open.spotify.com/album/1Vm3tXj3V7nLS2i395VXGL

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