Dre-Key Ghetto Millionaire – Right Now (Remix)

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New remix by Dre-Key Ghetto Millionaire tells the world to do it “Right Now”

HOUSTON, TX – The seasoned independent artist from Texas, Dre-Key Ghetto Millionaire delivers a crucial message in his epic new single “Right Now” (Remix): You don’t know what’s going to happen tomorrow, so if you have something on your mind, you got to do it right now. It is a motto for him at the moment. He sees no point in procrastinating. “If you’re gonna do it,” he says, “go on and do it.”

A very intense energy which pulls you in sets the remix apart from the original “Right Now” single released late last year. He also switches between four different rap styles. “A lot of people ask ‘How many people are on this song?’ It’s just me!” Dre-Key exclaimed. A new video has been filmed for the remix. The video for the original version, released late last year, landed Dre-Key on the music video show, “Street Flava” hosted by D-Solo.

For the new remix, he was planning to use the same track. But, when his producer presented him with a new track to listen to, Dre-Key knew within minutes that the new track was the way to go. He adapted some of the lyrics and the remix developed from there.

Dre-Key describes himself as the most complete rapper. He literally listens to all kinds of music – an early present of two very different CDs (“Marvin Gaye’s Greatest Hits” and “The Best of Mozart”) sparked off a love for music in general. As a student of the rap industry for many years, Dre-Key dropped his first mixtape in 1991. Dre-Key is a compilation of all music and genres he has studied, from the Sugar Hill Gang to artists such as Drake and Migos. He also views music as the universal language. “It’s easier to communicate my ideas and ambitions to people through music.”

Dre-Key has been active on the Texas entertainment scene for many years. For more than 5 years, Dre-Key worked as hype man for the rap alter ego, Madd Hatta, known as Mista Madd (from one of Houston’s top radio morning shows), and as Operations Manager for Hatta’s label, “Paid In Full.” Originally from the small town of Conroe, TX, moving to Houston was a big change for Dre-Key. Meeting and working with all the stars coming through the radio station and record company helped him gain valuable experience which influences his own music career.

He has also worked in television,film & video. Dre-Key’s single “I Got That” (produced by Grammy nominated J-Lacey) was in the independent film “Krank the Movie” in which he also made a cameo appearance. Dre-Key has made numerous other appearances including the underground classic street film “Dirty Third 2” (featuring cameos by E-40 and Scarface), and in the video “Candy Paint & Gold Teeth” by Wacka Flocka Flame ft. Bun B. and Ludacris (along with cameos by Scarface Trae da Truth and T.V. Johnny Dang). Additionally, he appeared in the “Wish You Would” video by OTB Fastlane and Fastlane’s “Dawg Azz” remix featuring Lil’ Boosie.

Dre-Key recently finished recording a new mixtape called “Bread Bag,” due for release in September. Also in the works is a studio album entitled “Best Rap Album Ever,” slated for early 2020. An old school rapper, Dre-Key uses more musical beats. He has expanded his style to reach today’s audience with this album. Mostly recorded at Anarchy Studios in Houston (Def Jam, MTV, BET, Epic, Sony), Dre-Key is working with some of the hottest artists in the Houston area. “The album is gonna be ridiculous,” said Dre-Key. “I’m calling it the best rap album ever because it’s got something on there from every era of rap.”

Dre-Key stays in the mix of Houston’s live music scene and is finalizing plans for the “Rap It Up Tour”, hitting several spots in Houston and surrounding towns.

He’s been in the music game for many years, so Dre-Key believes that you can do whatever you want to do at whatever time, as long as you don’t let anything hold you back … and do it Right Now!

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

www.DreKeytheGM.com

https://open.spotify.com/artist/3TzKCxSugVRHbGoBlSzHyW

https://soundcloud.com/drekey

https://www.facebook.com/dre.key1

https://www.instagram.com/drekeyghettomillionaire

https://twitter.com/Dre_Key

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrDuUGCyWE_nZumF_Jz3wHw

Millz Lamont – All Of These Dancers

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New single from Millz Lamont
serves as realization of lifelong dream

IRVING, TX – MIllz Lamont is the kind of artist that most aspiring musicians want to become. He’s ambitious and has never once given up on his dreams. He’s versatile and original. And he’s a lyricist whose words are leaving an impact on people all over the world.

The hip hop artist and entrepreneur was born in Detroit, MI but was raised in Atlanta, GA. He recently moved to Irving, Texas. He faced many life challenges over the years. But always driven to achieve his goals, he built himself a solid financial foundation to take care of his loved ones and to professionally continue his music. Over the years, he has refined and developed his skills and talents through continuous lyrical compositions and creation of catchy beats. Propelling his career to new heights, Mills established his own music company, High Society Music Group LLC, with a vision to provide quality music by showcasing a higher way of thinking. He currently has two other artists besides himself on the label, and all of them are working with booking agents to line up some shows over the next few months.

“We’re about to make a statement,” Millz said. “I want to be known as the guy who just gets on the music and kills it. I’ve never given up on my dream and my passions and I continue to do what it takes to take it to the next level. It may not always go the way you plan, but there’s always a chance to live out our dreams if you never give up on them. That’s the type of artist I want to be – the guy who never gave up on his dream. Someday, I want to win a Grammy and influence millions and millions of people who share similar dreams. That’s the pinnacle, and a lot of messages in my music will echo that.”

His most recent offering to the world is a club hit called “All of These Dancers.” Like many of his songs, Millz takes a common perception and flips it on its head with this new song. In this particular case, he’s talking about strippers and the hard work and hustling they do just to make ends meet.

“It’s a club song but instead of degrading women, it’s uplifting them,” he said. “When I stop and try to understand what they’re doing, it makes them more attractive to me. There are too many songs out there today that put women down or degrade them, especially strippers. So I took a different approach. I’m uplifting women who are strippers because they’re doing whatever they have to do.”

Millz has two other singles set to drop later this fall – “Temperature” and “Put Up or Shut Up.” The first is slated to land in September while the second should release before the end of October.

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

www.millzlamontofficial.com
https://www.instagram.com/millz_lamont/
https://twitter.com/MillzLamont

https://soundcloud.com/user-436348920

Mik’Que – Parallel

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Lyrical versatility shines on new single ‘Parallel’
from D.C. artist Mik’Que

WASHINGTON, D.C. – You never know when a life-changing flash of inspiration might strike. For D.C.-based rapper Mik’Que, it happened the first time he heard Kendrick Lamar’s first album, “Section 80.”

Though he’d been a fan of music for most of his childhood and had even played around with making music videos and free-styling with his friends, there was something about Kendrick Lamar’s album that unlocked a world of potential. It was the first time he really wanted to make music legitimately, and it was the first time he really appreciated the power of profound lyrics.

“That single album made me listen to his other albums and see how he evolved and changed and grew with his audience,” Mik’Que said. “I started learning about the business side of music and everything he did to get better, and it gave me inspiration. Not long after that, I started searching for studios and investing in myself. And the rest is history.”

In the years since, Mik’Que has seen some success with singles and mixtapes across multiple digital streaming sites. As he had consistently released single after single, he has slowly grown his audience and made a name for himself. Most recently, he dropped the single “Parallel” which he calls a “summertime-banger type of song.”

“The littlest thing can inspire me like with ‘Parallel,’ I was starting to get some royalties from Spotify on my previous song, ‘Proud,’ and it inspired me to write a new song,” Mik’Que said. “I released that last song around the New Year and it has a money-type theme to it. The royalties have been good and ‘Parallel’ paints a picture that parallels my life lately.”

More than anything, “Parallel” shows off the versatility that Mik’Que brings to the game. He can be very lyrical, but he can also whip any beat and can easily rap on anything or talk about any subject. He likes to tell stories from his life or touch on issues from within the culture, or even likes to look to the past for inspiration. But more than anything, it’s his lyrical versatility that stands out.

“I don’t want to have an EP or album that sounds the same as the one before,” he said. “I always want to explore something new and have something for everybody. That versatility and my lyrics are what make me stand out, I think. I can get technical, and I was more so when I first started. But I’ve become more lyrical over time and I think that helps me connect with people more.”

Mik’Que said he’s planning on putting out an EP of five or six songs by early November, and he’s currently working to book some shows throughout the Northeast later this year.

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

www.twitter.com/dopeisque

www.instagram.com/dopeisque

“Parallel”

https://open.spotify.com/album/0vmcYPPmwsYhnFKCMG2R40

Jon Locke Releases new single: Red Lingerie @IAMJOCKLOCKE

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Chicago based RnB artist, Jon Locke, is back behind the mic again with his debut LP, Champagne Room. After his release of Vickies which featured Project Pat, Locke focused more on developing local artists. “I always wanted to be a producer and writer but when I would work with other artist they would ask me to get on the hook and then next thing I had people asking me to do a record,” Locke said. Inspired by some of his influences which include
Quincy Jones, Babyface and The-Dream, Locke is creating music that is transparent and authentic.

Locke, who studies Communications at Purdue University says one of his business influences include Sean Carter. “I like how Jay Z moves silently and how he carries himself. I think its the perfect balance of corporate and street”, Locke said. Jon learned production from Wildstyle of Crucial Conflict and his father Ruben Locke, Jr who played drums for Tyrone Davis and The Impressions. He learned writing form Laney Stewart, brother of Tricky Stewart.“I enjoy working with musicians and having them come in and enhance the production. I like to write to the music and however the music is making me feel, I’ll choose from a past experience to write
about.”

Authenticity is what Jon is bringing to his music and he knows that sometimes that can be a win or lose situation. “ I just want to make music that moves people. Music that people can relate to when it comes to relationships. These are stories about love, sex, temptations and those introspective moments in life.” Locke says he will try not to get caught up in how many streams or if he will ever win a grammy but just making good music. “Of course I want to be the best at what I do, I believe I can go down as one of the best RnB artist when its all said and done. But if all I get out of this is a solid career where I can take care of my family, then I’m
content.”

TWITTER: @IAMJOCKLOCKE
INSTAGRAM: @IAMJOCKLOCKE

https://open.spotify.com/track/3c9JL0hCLQNfblv2MxxYr8?si=2GTyhXsZRpq9cNWVtwqrLA

[Single] Mel Gates ft Butch Dot – Dear F#%K Boy | @tharealgates

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NEW MEL GATES JOINT DEAR F#%K BOY FEAT BUTCH DOT OFF OF UPCOMING
MIXTAPE “SECURITY BREACH” DOPPING THIS THANKSGIVING!!!!!! THIS IS
FIRST SINGLE RELEASE FROM THE TAPE!!!

SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/iamgates/dear-fk-boy-main-feat-butch-dot

Connect w/ Mel Gates
https://twitter.com/tharealgates
https://soundcloud.com/iamgates
https://www.instagram.com/realmelgates
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/show-me-single/id1197920725
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDykkqsTqPetAG0XSDwNMvw
http://www.datpiff.com/Mel-Gates-The-Summertime-mixtape.846212.html

[Single] Linnon Stylz ‘Crown Me (The New King of Rnb)’

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Hip Hop Rnb Artist Linnon Stylz railing from Detroit Michigan stirs up the game as he comes for the title & throne with his hot single Crown Me (The New King of Rnb)

Connect w/ Linnon Stylz:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newkingofrnb/

TJ Da Hustla – Miss Daisy

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TJ Da Hustla lives up to name
by dropping three EPs in six weeks

NASHVILLE, TN – When TJ Da Hustla opens his mouth, whether in conversations or rapping on one of his hot hip hop tracks, one of the first things people notice is his silky-smooth Southern drawl. Born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, this artist embodies Southern hip hop music with a combination of Deep South sounds and stories that are laced with experiences that audiences all over the U.S. can relate to.

Many of those stories can be found on his recent string of EP releases, which started with “Street Bible” on July 30, followed by “Drug Dealn Demon” slated for release on Aug. 12, and will continue with “Life of a Hustla 3” on Aug. 26. Some people might look at that aggressive release schedule and think he’s overdoing it. But he would quickly point them to his name and emphasize that part of his persona is being an artist who never quits.

“I’m just going hard and I ain’t playing with nobody,” he said. “I’m trying to drop something every two weeks because I’m in that mode where I’m going hard and I just gotta go hard right now. It allows me to be more diverse with my music to show off a little bit of everything. I’m on the way, and I’ve been on the way for a while now. I’m definitely on the edge of something big right now.”

TJ has been doing music since age 10 when he recorded his first song on a Boombox. He recalls having to push, play and record at the same time and try to figure out how the system worked to capture the sound he wanted. He hasn’t looked back from that first moment and in the years since released at least 10 different projects, including a documentary.

His first project, “Life of a Hustla,” was released by a recognizable Atlanta DJ named DJ Scream. The follow-up project, “Life of a Hustla Part 2” was also hosted by a household Atlanta native, Lil BankHead. Other projects have featured collaborations with notorious names in the music industry, including super-producer EnSayne Wayne who has worked with T-Pain and KeyGlock. Most recently, TJ was able to connect with Antt Beatz out of Detroit and is excited about the music they’re been able to create together.

“My story is different and that’s what’s gonna separate me from anybody,” he said. “A lot of music today isn’t unique or real, but my music is real. That’s what separates me the most from anybody else – that and the fact that I’m a hustler. My music is gonna speak for itself. It’s so real. I’ve recorded over 800 songs and I’ve never lied on a single verse. I put all my pain in my music and tell stories that everybody can relate to. That’s why people love my music.”

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

https://www.instagram.com/tjdahustlaofficial/
https://soundcloud.com/tj-da-hustla-388089269

https://open.spotify.com/artist/6I6TauQvopVvgcnpKYrinw?si=8JXfPS1aSiy9ISgVe62pnA

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_93BvRyk_S36L1aL_0mepg/featured?disable_polymer=1

X – Boy You Is Broke! featuring Smoooveee

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Calling out the fakers! New single “Boy You Is Broke” by artist “X”

ARLINGTON, TX – There’s a hot, new young artist out of Texas who is creating something unique for music lovers everywhere. The 19 year old artist, Xavier Donald (known by the artist name “X”) combines Hip Hop, Rap and R&B to deliver fresh rhythm and rhyme, unlike anything that has come before. His new single, which features some haunting and clean piano, “Boy You Is Broke” calls out the wannabe big shots who flash the cash, but really don’t have any money at all.

Unlike most artists of his generation, X doesn’t use explicit language in his music. He keeps everything clean and radio ready to make music that everyone can enjoy, regardless of their age. Created when X started freestyling after discarding his original beat, “Boy You Is Broke” was recorded at a home-built studio in Hurst, TX. His cousin joined in, and the track just came together. X knows plenty of people who flash their money around, and he also knows how broke they really are. “I keep seeing people my age flashing money,” said X. “I know they’re not really having money like that. They just wanna put on a show for their followers.” He is sure that by flashing money around, these people just make themselves targets.

X dropped his very first single, “Runnin’” earlier this summer. In that short time, he’s changed things up and keeps growing. While the beats for his first single were written by his father, X wrote the beats for this latest track.

A committed artist who lists Daniel Caesar, Russ, Kanye West, Drake, and John Mayer as his greatest musical influences, X comes from a family that has always loved music. His dad had a band back in the day, and they had a recording studio in their house. When Xavier was a kid, he and his sister would play around with writing music. While in high school, he started writing beats for YouTube. Back then, X was not interested in recording his own music – he was practicing his rhyming and improving as an artist.

After the family moved and built another recording studio, X started to get more serious about his own music. About a year ago, he started laying out plans to launch his career. Preferring to maintain financial and creative control, X writes everything for his songs, including his own beats.

Recording, working a full time job, writing beats and spending time with his family keep X crazy busy. He’s had to prioritize responsibilities while chasing his dreams, which include making lots of videos. The video for “Runnin’” is already out, and another for “Boy You Is Broke” is coming soon. After releasing a few more singles, X intends to release his debut album, “Success Is My Revenge,” in September.

In these times of increasing tensions, X is an artist with a powerful belief. Instead of spreading hate, he’s promoting the message that we need to start spreading love to everybody. Without a doubt, this X from Texas is one to keep an eye on.