YQ Dreams drops inspiring anthem ‘Playmaker’ just in time for NBA playoffs 

NEW JERSEY – Just in time for the NBA playoffs comes a hot new anthem from East Coast artist YQ Dreams. The song is called “Playmaker” and though its inspiration came from the greatest NBA players, it’s a song that can hype up playmakers from all sports and all walks of life.  

“Essentially, it’s a song about overcoming adversity and turning them into plays,” YQ said. “It’s upbeat and anthemic. I’m remembering my hardest days and showing people that now I’m up and I make all the plays. So it’s a story of a playmaker shining. It’s not necessarily basketball-driven though it was inspired by the LA Lakers and my desire to highlight their playmakers who are in the playoffs. I’m a huge LeBron fan and some of my goals are similar to his. But this song can be for anybody. If you’re a playmaker and you have a bad experience, you can turn it into something good and you’d be classified as a playmaker.” 

At 23-years-old, YQ Dreams is having the kind of success that seasoned stars wish for. He’s traveled nationwide in his young career, opening for acts such as PNB Rock and releasing big hits like “Did It,” featuring Hip Hop icon DaBaby. His full-length EP “Jersey” is also available now across all streaming platforms and has been gaining even more attention from industry insiders and fans alike.  

Part of the attention being headed on his fast-rising star is for his unique sound and style. Born to a Jamaican mother, YQ fuses his heritage with a blend of genres to create something truly original. He’s also very lyrical, creating music that is simultaneously hype music but also deeply introspective. His songs require people to really listen to the lyrics, and when they do, they’ll meet a vulnerable musician who lays his insecurities out to the world and doesn’t hide anything. 

If you respect authentic music and the true essence of art, then you’ll respect my work,” he said. “The most beautiful art is created during pain. At the end of the day, I hope my music is known for being authentic. I feel like in this industry there are a lot of things that are fake, or at least not necessarily genuine. When you listen to my music, you’ll know that I’m genuine. You as the listener are the same as me. I never make it seem like I’m better than anyone. You go through the same pain and trials and tribulations as me, and because of that, you can connect with me at that level and know I go through the same things as you.” 

YQ said he’s excited for people to hear “Playmaker” and hopes that it’ll gain the attention of some of the NBA stars currently playing in the playoffs.  

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

https://twitter.com/yqdreams 

https://www.instagram.com/yqdreams/ 

https://music.apple.com/us/album/playmaker/1528276151?i=1528276152 

YQ Dreams in Studio session with DaBaby 

North Carolina rapper Deezy G-Makn hard at work with new music and fresh sounds 

Sanford, NC – A long time lover of music, Deezy G-Makn is a Rapper out of North Carolina who has a lot to say. With a variety of new works coming out, including his latest project Carolina Numbers, he is a real force to be reckoned with. 

Music has always been a part of Deezy G-Makn’s life as he grew up surrounded by it. His childhood was filled with it and he began making his own music at just nine years old. “From the beginning, my peers and I would just rap, we would freestyle while riding the bus. That’s where it all started.” This passion he had grew as he got older and now as an adult he creates music that cultivates hundreds of thousands of streams in almost no time.  

Deezy G-Makn creates music the way that he does for many reasons. Not long ago he lost a close friend who he says had and continues to have a great influence on his writing and creation. “He died and he was like a big brother to me. That created a lot of motivation for me to keep going.”  

Other inspirations for Deezy G-Makn’s music include the recent passing of his grandmother for whom he released his 2020 album “I Know Grandma Watching.” This collection of tracks includes 10 songs and discusses a variety of things, including the work that it takes to make it big in the Rap world in his song “2k20 (Corona Corona).” All around, this album is relatable to the greater audience and shows a new perspective in his life and goals.  

Deezy G-Makn’s upcoming project, Carolina Numbers features several different North Carolina artists including Setitoff83, Big Mali, Shaaliegang, Loverboy Vo, Sequence Clark, Hotboy Lilshaq, Glockboy La, Luh Bri, Meech, Jonah Raine, and Woo 2x. There are several solo and feature tracks on this upcoming release and it is a showcase of the community within the North Carolina region. The way in which these artists have come together on the album gives a new look into the way that community not only impacts the Rap and Hip Hop scene, but creates a unique and interesting experience that can be rare to find in modern music.  

The main platform for the music that Deezy G-Makn creates is to promote self confidence and to inspire his audience to be unique and express themselves in whatever way makes them happy as he is able to do through his music. “I promote being yourself and being unique. Follow your own trail and be you because then you’re being different and it’s cool to be different. I paint pictures of my life and give people something that they can feel and help them want to do the same.” 

Check out Deezy G-Makn’s social media pages, website and his new music by using the links below. 

https://www.instagram.com/iDeezyGmakn/ 

https://www.facebook.com/DeezyGMaknn/ 

https://youtu.be/J3n6M72w97k 

www.deezygmakn.com

Najee Rayne showcases versatility and powerhouse raps with new album ‘The Total Package’ 

QUEENS, NY – Straight out of the melting pot of New York City comes a breakthrough independent rapper with a fresh new sound that is undeniably versatile. Najee Rayne is a 23-year-old songwriter exploring new waters as she opens up to tell the world about her hardships and past loves with an R&B and soulful Hip Hop sound on the new album “The Total Package,” currently available across all streaming platforms. Feeding her audiences sounds that people have yearned for, she offers a promise of real, authentic music every time she gets in the booth. This new album showcases her talent through creative rhythms and soft melodies, and displays some of the most original Rap any female artist has yet to release in recent history. Her raw, relatable lyrics and catchy choruses are why she’s been referred to as 90s music reincarnated but with a millennial vibe and sound that no one has yet to see or hear. 

“I’ve been a rapper for 10 years. I started when I was 13,” Najee said. “Recently, I’ve struggled with getting in the studio and creating a real mixtape or project. So at the beginning of the year, I set out to do that and this project came from that dedication. Me and two close friends helped me stay organized and they were a big part of the album project. The idea behind it is to give a large musical compilation that could also be looked at as a discography. A lot of times, people get caught up in the trendiness of things, but I’m creating songs that people can listen to years from now because they create good memories. I strive to create good, relatable music for people with real lives and real issues. At the end of the day, I hope it’s known for being real and authentic. One of my goals is to be one day compared to the greats right now in Hip Hop.”

With singles like “No Love Lost” and “Wish List,” Najee is well on her way to making that dream a reality. Calling herself a rapper who likes to sing, Najee shows off that raw talent on “No Love Lost” with an upbeat and aggressive vibe that features what she calls a “jingle” on the hook. It’s a song about taking a step back and filtering out the bad energy that can sometimes gather around you, she said.  

“It’s about your friends and who’s really for you,” she said. “The verses are about my experiences of depending on people. Check on the people you can depend on and call on is basically what I’m saying.” 

With “Wish List,” Najee gets even more upbeat and aggressive. It’s a song about misogyny and men and sexism. With her aggressive lyrics, Najee explores how women are sometimes perceived to owe men sex because of the way they project themselves. It’s a song, she said, for women who are interested in men but might feel obligated to them.  

“I’m basically saying to men, ‘You can’t have me but you can put me on your wish list,’” Najee said. “It’s me describing the type of guys I like – the type of guy most girls like – but in an empowering way to other women. It’s very, very aggressive and has a lot of sexual tension.” 

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

linktr.ee/damnnaj