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Dutch – Clarity

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Abstract rap pairs with intriguing melodies on new EP ‘Feel Something’ 

DALLAS, TX – Dutch from Dallas is an artist who loves to get people hyped. He has sounds and styles made for all types of people all around the world – upbeat and happy music, or vibes for those who are in the dumps and feeling down. By talking about his own lows in life he helps to inspire others, and his diverse musical offerings take people in whatever mood they might find themselves in and move them into a more positive frame of mind. 

That diversity is put on full display with his latest EP, “Feel Something,” which is currently available across all streaming platforms. Across six songs, Dutch gives and abstract offering of rap without any big ego. 

“It’s just good music,” he said. “I’m showing people what I can do with music and where I’m coming from. People can listen to this project and get a feel of where I’m coming from. I’m a guy who is just doing what I want to do. And whatever mood people might be in or relatable experience, I want to have a song for it.” 

The debut single from the project is a song called “Clarity.” A music video for the single was recently released, and like the song is also abstract and psychedelic. It’s a hype song that Dutch said serves as a type of anthem for anyone in the world who needs to give themselves a break and accept forgiveness. 

“It’s about freeing myself and forgiving myself and realizing some things about myself and being willing to make changes,” he said. “The video is very abstract and shot here in Dallas. I wanted to bring the city life of Dallas to the forefront. I feel like we have a nice downtown setting, so there are a lot of shots of downtown and of me roaming the streets and subways, rapping and dancing and just being free.” 

Dutch said he first started his journey as a full-time musician when he was younger. He first played the drums, and as he got older he and his brother started a garage band with one of their neighbors. They covered early 2000s punk rock bands, and over time his curiosity with music evolved into learning about rap and wanting to learn how to write and rhyme. He began to study artists like Future and Kid Cudi and Pharrell because he loved how bold they came on the track. He dived head-first into perfecting his craft, and over time developed a signature sound and style that is undeniably unique.  

“I think what makes me stand out is that I’m able to pop through different genres and I’m diverse with melodies and instrumentals,” he said. “I feel like I can do it all with any type of beat. I write about my highs and lows and the love I have for the sound and rhythm of beats. I think I’ll continue with this music for as long as I can because it helps me deal with highs and lows of my life.” 

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

Mikedutchmusic.com 

Instagram

KG Kriid – Smokin’

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KG Kriid offers chill vibe for stress-filled audiences worldwide with new single ‘Smokin’ 

MANSFIELD, OH – In Damarias Fuller’s, “Kriid” is a word that’s often on the tip of his lips. It’s a word his brother made up as a synonym for the moments in life when something is great. If he were to see some flowers on the side of the road, or if he was having a great day, they would be “Kriid” flowers or he’d be having a “Kriid” day. It’s a word that represents a way of life, and anyone who comes alongside him and embraces that way of life is part of his Kriid Gang.  

His music is the through-point of the Kriid Gang, and he inspires people all over the world with new sounds and styles born from a life of making music. His latest single, “Smokin’,” is a straight vibe ready-made to help people relieve stress and let loose at the end of a tough day. 

“If you’re going through some stress or your stressed, just roll up and smoke your stress away,” KG Kriid said. “It’s like a spiritual song for people who stress out and go through hard times. It’s a song that just says, ‘Sit back and take a breather and relax and think about stuff.’ Inhale and exhale.” 

The chill vibe of the song features some melodic undertones that serve as a perfect foundation for his equally chill vocals. It’s just the most recent example of how diverse he is as an artist. Over the course of his young career he’s shown the world how he can sing, rap, play the piano, mix and master, produce, compose, write, engineer, and just about anything else that one might associate with a career in the music industry. Chris Brown is his No. 1 inspiration, and he said he hopes to emulate the R&B legend’s career by creating songs that showcase his own “crazy vocals.”  

“I make positive, chill music,” he said. “I make music to help people to feel and understand there are other people going through the same things they’re going through. With my music, I can change others hopefully. Music is my everything, and I know how it can help others, too.” 

Following “Smokin’,” KG Kriid said he’s already hard at work on an album called “Pain, which he expect to release later this year. He also recently released a video for “Smokin’,” which features fellow artist and his older brother, Tae Da Khid. KG Kriid has a feature on Tae Da Khid’s single “God’s Child,” as well. 

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

https://youtu.be/AgaN7mHrDnw
https://www.facebook.com/damariusndyazmeen.fuller.1 

https://open.spotify.com/artist/1wZCkB6VuNzv64c3zjtE2c?si=Vl-6Y_yMSCiL78GKtI7YDQ
https://www.instagram.com/kriid_kidd/
https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/FYJzcb7vf7u8kX886  
https://tidal.com/browse/artist/15629865 
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/kg-kriid/1461442555 

https://untd.io/m/godschild 

https://untd.io/m/godschild 

AJ From The 9 – Live From The 9/YeaYea Freestyle

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AJ From The 9 Comes Thru With Vibes On “Live From The 9/YeaYea Freestyle”

After dropping his last album “Sounds From The 9” on New Years 2020, Southern California rap artist AJ From The 9 is back with his latest visual and follow up album in over a year. Despite difficult circumstances during the COVID-19 pandemic, AJ has stayed busy working on new music for his album “More Sounds From The 9”, ready to once again, “Do it for The 9”, aspiring to be a breakthrough success from the region, referring to the 909/951 area of Southern California.

Over the 2nd half of 2020, AJ has teased new music, dropping singles such as “Dead Presidents”, “9PM in The City” & the Black Lives Matter themed “Light It Up”. His latest visual comes as a double feature involving his most recent single “Live From The 9” along with a fresh new track “YeaYea Freestyle”. The double video showcases the duality of the album, with “Live From The 9” channeling a chill, mellow vibe and “YeaYea Freestyle” encompassing a more upbeat, energetic type approach from the BlaQ Kennedy artist.

Check out the visual directed by videographer Jarrod Anthonee below:

Watch: https://youtu.be/fWQNYtSd88I

Stream: “More Sounds From The 9” is now available on all digital streaming services and major mixtape sites. Check out the album at the link below:

https://album.link/msft9

Download: “More Sounds From The 9”  album

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1WHDfNHdlq7K3MKhFDDfydiAMX3o2p1m1?usp=sharing

Social Media:
Instagram: @AJFromThe909

Twitter: @AJFromThe909

Facebook: http://facebook.com/ajfromthe909

[Video] Alexia Rachelle ‘Starlight’

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Alexia Rachelle Launches into Headlines with Shimmering Brilliance

Alexia began formal vocal training at the age of four from her mother whom established her own brilliant career as a master coach, examiner for the Royal Conservatory of Music, Composer, Producer and Recording artist —VICTORIA aka VICKI. After placing in a competition and being featured in a Broadway Musical CD compilation at a very young age, the mother-daughter team set out to develop ALEXiA as a vocalist and actress.

Combing these two of her talents, in 2017, ALEXiA was selected to perform as the only child soprano in the Musical “Narnia” at the prestigious Actor’s Playhouse in Coral Gables, Miami. Since then, she has been a regular actor with the reputable Playhouse. In the summer of 2018, ALEXiA`s debut single entitled STARLIGHT (with mixes by Artie Rodriguez and Jay Alams) was released and spiraled into several iradio station interviews, a 2 page magazine spread and also opening the Summerfest concert.

​Then one day, ALEXiA said, “Mom, isn’t the rest of the world going to hear Starlight?” From that moment, preparation for an international release began. Starlight was just remixed by Billboard remixers Lewis Martinee Sr., Lewis Martinee Jr., Dan and Sam Mathews (The Klubjumpers). This launched new mixes to share on an international level. The accompanying video is also being released simultaneously.

ALEXiA is also active in competitive dance (tapp, jazz, ballet, hip hop and lyrical). Further, she holds a Black Belt in Tang Soo Do (Martial Arts). She continues to work as a young actress, (TV/Film/Theatre/Commercial), and is currently on the roster of various top Talent Agencies in the US and in Europe.  ​

ALEXiA  is here to add a little bit of Sparkle to your life.

Website and Social Media

Webiste: http://www.AlexiaRachelle.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AlexiaRachelleOfficial

Instagram: http://instagram.com/AlexiaRachelleOfficial

Twitter: http://twitter.com/alexiarachelle

Online Music Links:

Apple Music

On Spotify

On Ditto.FM

Sarafino – I’m From

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Sarafino Exerts Power over Potential on Latest Album Departure 

Sarafino doesn’t just follow his dreams. He stalks them. He tracks them through the perilous wilderness of personal tragedy. He hunts their trails and pursues them with vengeance. For those whose “I can’t” mantra holds them in place, Sarafino offers guidance. “There’s probably someone that thought the same thing before they came up with a great invention or a great thing,” said Sarafino. “I would tell them that there are a lot of people that said they can’t. That’s just what you’re thinking in the moment. You might fail. But you’re going to learn from that failure. The people that achieve success have failed the most times.”  

Already an adept lyricist, Sarafino views his latest album Departure as a major transition in his career. “I’m always telling a story. I’m keeping it genuine. People see the way that I live. I’m going away from what I used to be.” Departure represents Sarafino leaving behind old, outdated patterns and habits. “It’s a symbolic departure,” Sarafino explained. “When you go to an airport, departure is taking off. I feel like I’m taking off. Not just in life but in music too.”  

Sarafino’s narratives on Departure draw from authentic loss and grief. “Stay True” finds him eulogizing friends and family members lost to addiction. “I’ve had a lot of people in my life struggle with addictions to alcohol,” Sarafino remembered.  “All types of drugs. That’s the environment that I grew up in. That’s all I saw around me. For the longest time, I thought things like that were ok. As I grew and matured, I learned otherwise.” An active duty soldier in the US Army, Sarafino also commemorated friends and fellow soldiers who died by suicide. “My best friend from when I first came to the States committed suicide,” he said. “My college teammate committed suicide. The military has people so trapped; it’s hard for people to search for help.” 

Refusing to let tragedy deter him from victory, Sarafino runs GoDreamchase. In addition to nutritional supplements, the organization also provides life coaching. But that’s not all. “I have an ultimate vision for GoDreamchase being the ultimate corporation,” Sarafino said. “I do a lot of personal training. We have supplements. We’ll launch an apparel line soon. Going down the line, I plan on purchasing a facility.”  

Sarafino’s GoDreamchase features 3 core elements: mind, body, and spirit. “A lot of people try to chase success and happiness,” said Sarafino. “Those are things that won’t be obtained. If you chase a million dollars and you get it, there’s still more money to earn.” Happiness, Sarafino believed, comes when people find meaning and purpose in what they do.  “Happiness is a byproduct,” he went on. “For you to be happy, you have to be aligned in the aspects of mind, body, and spirit. Happiness is an emotion. It has to be content in that moment, but it’s not guaranteed in the next moment.”  

Stream Sarafino’s music, find out more about GoDreamchase, and follow his social media channels at the links below.  

“Departure” 

https://music.apple.com/us/album/departure/1558706724 

https://open.spotify.com/album/3T5tfFFfkpbuGiR1EjIxtg?si=mT1xk_1tSNy7p0TDNq4SCg 

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_ltYcSeL00AAusOVsIH0B8xhNamVVbI1TM 

https://www.instagram.com/official_augustinesarafino/ 

https://twitter.com/ajdatman 

https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/Tr3YmeDeq1kGvTor9 

https://www.godreamchase.com/ 

https://linktr.ee/asarafino 

Snapchat: @gsarafino

A.C. – The Journey

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Hip Hop purist and emcee A.C. Thompson drops inspirational debut single ‘My Journey’ 

DAYTONA BEACH, FL – Diquon “A.C.” Thompson Sr. is a new-school artist with an old-school soul. His stage name “A.C.” (Artistic Creation) is the perfect description of the kind of original sound and style he brings to the table. On top of that, he writes lyrics that relate to the people. He knows what people have gone through and he uses his past experiences to inspire others to overcome any trial or tribulation that might come their way.  

“You’re either part of the solution or part of the problem,” A.C. said. “I already made my choice, and I’m sharing what I had to do to get to where I’m at and what’s my goal next with my debut single, ‘My Journey.’ It’s the story of the beginning, middle and present of my life, and I think people will be able to relate to me through the whole song. I’m from Maryland and my whole life so far has been drugs and the struggle of getting out. I moved to Florida for a new life and because I needed to get my kids out of that. We’re here to start fresh and new, and this music is going to set us on a new path.” 

As far as debut singles go, A.C.’s offering to the world is head-and-shoulders above amateur. When listeners get a taste of “The Journey,” they’ll immediately feel like it’s a song made by a seasoned professional. But that should come as no surprise from an artist whose family hung with Rap stars back in the day such as Jay Z  and who’s like a family member Emory Jones. He’s seen first-hand what it takes to make high-quality music that caters to the masses, and he’s putting those lessons to work on this new single. That’s why it’s sure to be a hit. 

“Music has a way of touching people, and Jay-Z’s and Big L’s music touched me,” A.C. said. “It’s amazing how he put rhythm and rhyme together to keep people focused. That’s what I want to do. I want to start touching people and help people with their stories. I think that happens through music. And when it comes to sharing my story through music, I do that through an old soul sound. I’m more of a pure Hip Hop, old-school emcee kind of artist. I like to think I’m revolutionary. I’m a problem solver for people. I rap about every problem that I had so hopefully, somebody else who has that same problem and doesn’t know the solution can learn from what I do. I’m a knowledgeable rapper and I’m inspirational. When you hear my music, you know you’re gonna learn something and you’re gonna have fun.’ 

Following his debut with “My Journey,” A.C. plans to drop another single this summer called “Mind Over Maniac.” He’s also hard at work building his new label, Dream of This Entertainment, which he said will eventually begin signing new artists. A video for “My Journey” is also scheduled to drop in late April or early May. 

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

https://www.instagram.com/dreamofthisentac/
https://twitter.com/c_artistic
https://www.facebook.com/DREAMOFTHISAC
https://soundcloud.com/diquon-thompson 

Daz Payne – Rich Boy Trap

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Daz Payne blends underground rap vibes with R&B approach on upbeat new hit ‘Rich Boy Trap’ 

LOS ANGELES, CA – Daz Payne is a veteran artist who is introducing a new spin of sound and style that music lovers around the world have been familiar with for years. His mix of Trap, traditional rap and a more underground hip-hop vibe contrasts in intriguing ways against a smooth R&B approach, and the end result is a truly original take on music. If you’re a fan of artists such as The Weeknd, Bruno Mars, or Anderson Paak, you’ll love what Daz Payne is bringing to the table.  

His latest single “Rich Boy Trap” is a perfect example of this signature style. Described as a vibe that feels a bit like the popular Netflix series “Black Mirror” mentality, the song explores what it takes to stay centered when there are a lot of distractions going on in life.  

“It’s a response to my life now,” Payne said. “I have a new daughter who is 11 months old and doesn’t always sleep through the night. I wrote this song late at night when I was frustrated and had sleep deprivation. I channeled that energy into this song. It’s pretty upbeat with a good dance tempo, and the lyrics blend pretty well. It’s the kind of song that makes you want to go to the club and just put your head in a drink and have some fun.” 

The title of the song comes from an idea that Payne has been exploring for the past couple of years. Compared to where he used to be in his life, he’s now doing well financially with a strong family life and stability. He’s an artist who has transitioned out of the streets and now has a more legitimate situation. He’s making money as an entrepreneur which is where the Rich Boy name comes in. But with more money comes more problems … it’s a trap, so to speak. The name of the song, therefore, serves as a warning to himself and others not to let ego run away out of control. 

Originally from Fort Worth, Texas, Payne initially set his sights on playing in the NFL. He played cornerback for Army at West Point until a devastating knee injury and the sudden death of his father saw him transfer to the University of Houston and ultimately ended his football career. The experience unlocked his new life mission: to become the world’s biggest superstar.  

“I always felt I had a special talent for making music,” he said. “God gave me a gift that I wasn’t using at all. My father’s passing was like a wake-up call. I couldn’t waste another moment.” 

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

https://dazpayne.com/ 

https://www.instagram.com/daz_payne/  

https://www.facebook.com/daz.payne.85/  

https://twitter.com/TheDazPayne  

“Rich Boy Trap” Official Music Video  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djF40W3Rcq0

Check out this new set of visuals for the KT Foreign Young & Wild single featuring DaBoii!

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Check out this new set of visuals for the KT Foreign Young & Wild single featuring DaBoii!

West Coast rap artist KT Foreign is back with another street banger! Over the last few months, KT has been on a roll, dropping numerous records that set the streets on fire. And this new KT Foreign Young & Wild single definitely already has the streets buzzing as well. For his latest release, the independent California rapper snatched up a knockin’ beat from a producer by the name Legend. As for the feature, this time around KT Foreign chose to link up with a rapper known as DaBoii. Since the song’s initial release a few months back on December 8th, Young & Wild has already received over 30K streams on Spotify.

With his new Young & Wild record gaining a lot of traction, KT Foreign has followed up with the release of the song’s official visual treatment. The clean set of visuals for KT’s Young & Wild single was shot by the director Thomas Tyrell. In the music video, KT and DaBoii link up and take over the streets. The guys turn up as they bring their bars to life with this dope clip full of energy. And clearly, the fans are feeling it since the music video has already received well over 150K views on Youtube! Push play so you can check out the dope set of visuals for Young & Wild yourself. After that, head over to Spotify and save the song to your playlists. And be sure to follow him on Instagram so you can stay caught up on all of his upcoming releases!

Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uc3vxSRUd-E

Jon Locke Releases Video for “DO IT TO ME ” @jonlockeworld

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Born and raised on the Westside of Chicago, Jon Locke has always been involved with music since his early days as a kid. He watched his Dad play drums for legends like Tyrone Davis and he would later follow in his footsteps by learning how to play drums, piano, the sax and more

At the age of 11, Jon found his love for singing and joined the church choir to show his skills, which later led the Chicago native to pursue his career as a singer/songwriter and producer.

Throughout the years, Jon has co-written remixes for acts like NeYo and Keke Palmer and he’s been approached with deals from music vets like Laney Stewart (brother of Tricky Stewart).

Jon has also gained support from some of Chicago’s top deejays with the success of his first mixtape “A Taste of JL,” which earned him notoriety in his hometown to perform at clubs, festivals, venues, and events like The Black Women Expo.

Today, Jon Locke continues to strive for excellence as an independent artist and he hopes to one day have much success like his idol, Grammy Award Winning Producer Quincy Jones.

Instagram: @jonlockeworld
Twitter: @jonlockeworld

https://youtu.be/xW2zIudTgK4

https://open.spotify.com/track/4bhMIjp9ZmuFfJMEK8Ab0O?si=d4138599ba4f4947