Ty Baby – Soul Splitter

Pennsylvania rapper Ty Baby looks to inspire, influence with music

WILKES BARRE, Penn. — Up and coming Pennsylvania rapper Ty Baby is relatively new to music but he’s looking to show his progression with his mixtape “Voice of My Circle,” and a number of single coming out in the next few weeks.

At age 21, Ty Baby got his start when a friend wrote him a song for his 17th birthday called “Flex.” He and his friends recorded the song and it can be seen on Youtube.

Ty Baby said his goal is to make “relatable, influential music.”

“I want to touch people in that dark spot,” Ty said. “I just want to let people know that people have been in any situation you’ve been in and it can get better, you’ve got to keep pushing, never give up. Follow your dreams and things will get better. That’s what I want to give to people. Relatable music, soul-touching music, chill-giving music, that’s what I want to give.”

His latest work is a mixtape called “Voice of My Circle,” released on all platforms with nine tracks with names such as “Empty Hearts,” “All In,” and “Soul Splitter.”

“That album, I’m basically making music for my circle and if you like it, you do, if you don’t you don’t,” Ty said. “That’s what that mixtape was for. It’s like the voice of my circle, I’m speaking for my family, my team, my people, I’m letting you know what I stand for.”

His favorite song on the tape is “All In.”

“I was really speaking about my life,” Ty said. “It was like pain, I was really feeling it. To this day, that song really put me in a different state of mind. I can’t even really explain it.”

Another song on the take, “Wild, Wild West,” was just a fun song that came to him.

“There’s not even really a story behind it, I just made it,” Ty said. “It was fun. It was a fun vibe and I needed a couple more songs for the project so I sent it to a couple close friends and relatives to see if they liked it, because I didn’t really like it. They said they loved it, I didn’t get one person who said they didn’t like it, so I put it on the project.”

Ty Baby said fans should look for a series of new songs to come out in the next few weeks. He said he’s trying to grow his fan base and introduce more people to his sound.

“I’ve got a fan base now but I know I can get it bigger,” he said. “I just have a lot of singles and my singles I’ve got right now, they’re different than the songs I have on the mixtape or anything I’ve got out right now.

“It’s better, you can see the development, the way I attack everything. I’m definitely working on my craft to separate myself from the others. I’m working to get better.”

You can follow Ty Baby on social media at:

https://instagram.com/whois_tybaby?utm_medium=copy_link

https://instagram.com/bffthelabel?utm_medium=copy_link

https://twitter.com/whois_tybaby?s=21

https://twitter.com/bffthelabel?s=11

https://www.facebook.com/WhoIsTyBaby

Listen to his music at:

https://open.spotify.com/album/5elLXPXFzzJ7e2iXdfOjfH 

https://music.apple.com/us/album/voice-of-my-circle/1575018590

https://youtu.be/W4D5NHQX7OY

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/

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

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Chlo – Get It

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Chlo offers upbeat, feel-good vibes on new EP ‘Make it Make Sense’

HOUSTON, TX – If there’s one word that describes Chloe Hargrove, it’s “entertainer.”

The fast-rising young artist originally from Kansas City, Missouri has been lighting up the Deep South for the past couple of years – creating a buzz with her unique sound and style – and now she’s ready to drop her second EP “Make it Make Sense.” And if there’s one thing fans of her music can agree on, it’s that she is the ultimate entertainer.

“My gift is being able to entertain people,” said the artist who goes by the stage name Chlo. “I love making people laugh or bringing good music or anything entertainment-wise. I’m just entertaining … period. I’m fun to be around and just make people feel good, and that shows in my music.”

Her six-song project showcases that entertaining talent to full effect. Following two years after her first successful EP, “Make it Make Sense” showcases a variety of vibes against lyrics that explore self-motivation and the drive and ambition necessary to realize one’s dreams. In Chlo’s case, this pursuit of a successful music career is something she had to convince herself to invest in. Having worked in the corporate world for a few years, she longed to pursue music full-time, but it wasn’t until a couple of years ago that she decided to put her all into that endeavor and commit to the time and financial investment it would take to realize that dream.

“That’s what the title of this EP means – to do stuff with a purpose,” she said. “You have to know your purpose. I know I’m talented, and music is my passion and what I’m gifted with. I’m making it make sense and putting my best foot forward. I’m putting my all into every song and showing how versatile I can be. Every song is different, but every song is me.”

Chlo said who she is will shine bright through every song she creates, and at the end of the day she wants to be known for being 100 percent real with everything she does. She prides herself in making fun and catchy music, but she’s also quick to point out that she has bars and uses different flows across her various songs. Her biggest inspirations are Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj and Drake, and she credits them for motivating her to really focus on making good music that is also going to make people say, “Dang! This girl can write!” While some artists today adopt a persona or caricature, Chlo said every lyric and performance will be true to who she is – “goofy and crazy and funny.”

“I can be a bad bitch when I need to, but at the end of the day I’m goofy and I like to put a smile on people’s faces,” she said. “People will see that real personality and love me for that.”

The debut single from her new project is a song called “Gang With Me.” The upbeat vibe is a perfect pairing for lyrics that hype up the group of friends and family with whom she surrounds herself. The video even includes many of her friends and family – both from Houston and from her original hometown of Kansas City. She said it’s a song that’s all about “repping your people,” and as such should be relatable to a wide global audience.

Chlo said she’s excited for new audiences to discover her music, and that she plans on releasing even more music over the course of the next few months.

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

http://itunes.apple.com/album/id1578244661?ls=1&app=itunes

http://itunes.apple.com/album/id/1578244661

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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

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“Goodlife” 

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

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 

Galo Shadez – Stress Free

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Galo Shadez creates his own vibe with cool new summer jam ‘Stress Free’

LOS ANGELES, CA – Galo Shadez is an artist who never wants to be pigeonholed into one specific sound. In fact, he’s so strongly against the idea that he’s created a movement that he calls Create Your Own Vibe – or CYOV, for short – that encourages others to embrace diversity and explore any kind of artistic expression they want.

That exploration of sound and style takes center stage on his latest single. “Stress Free” is a cool and upbeat summer jam that’s perfect for hanging out with friends or enjoying alone while chilling outside on a warm summer night. Inspired from a moment while living in Southern California, the song talks about living life on his own terms and staying away from any type of negativity as he focuses on pushing forward to achieve his goals.

“Usually when I find a track that I like, the beat will paint a picture in my head or a scene will come up in my mind and I just write to create that scene,” Shadez said. “When I heard this track, all I could think about was a nice sunny day in Cali – sitting on the rooftop and hanging out and having some drinks and just having a good time. That was the scene I had in my head, and I just went with it.”

Shadez said all of his songs are born from that kind of process. The music speaks to him, he said, and he lets the different feelings and vibes he gets from what he’s hearing to organically drive the journey. Based off that vibe he “sees a little trailer in my head, and that’s all I need to write the script.” This process also lends itself to exploring different sounds and styles from song to song – something he’s adamant about when it comes to his CYOV mantra.

“A lot of times people have told me I had to pick one genre, but that never really sat well with me,” he said. “What if I make good EDM tracks and good hip-hop tracks? Why can’t I do both? I also like Pop music and other styles. I don’t want to be put in a box. That’s what differentiates me. I don’t just do one type of genre or the same-sounding songs. You can go through my track lists and not any song sounds alike. More than anything that’s what I want to be known for – an artist who was true to himself. I want the positivity and fun, as well, but more than anything I want people to hear my music and know that it’s real. I just do me … and I’m comfortable with doing me.”

Shadez said he has more singles on the way over the next few weeks, including the new single “Your Attention,” which should drop sometime in the next month.

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

https://soundcloud.com/galoshadez/stress-free-prod-lil-medic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYrsbLI5-Bw

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCennVn2pklNPLBfRmiEvy0Q

https://www.instagram.com/galo_shadez/

https://www.facebook.com/GaloShadeZ/

https://twitter.com/galoshadez

https://www.tiktok.com/@galo_shadez?language=en&sec_uid=MS4wLjABAAAAt4LBnafieqUFP_00DosaIP49BwLUMn6gpVD0aF0lNpNqWKzrdL

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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Estella Dawn – Pretty

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New pop ballad from New Zealand singer Estella Dawn embraces body positivity

Denver, CO – It would be nice to feel great about yourself every day, but life can have a tendency to make you feel small and inadequate at times. This is especially true for people who use social media, these platforms are minefields of content that can make you compare your body and personality to the bodies and lives of seemingly “perfect” people online. In the words of Pop artist Estella Dawn, “It can be soul-crushing.”

“It can leave you feeling like all that you are isn’t enough,” said this singer-songwriter who originally hails from New Zealand. “That’s when you need someone to lift you up. You need kind words when you’re unable to speak them to yourself. You need reassurance when you’re feeling discouraged. You need a reminder that you’re a bad ass and that you should never shrink to make others comfortable, because you’re not ‘too much.’ You’re just enough.”

Estella reinforces those words on her latest hit single “Pretty,” which goes wide across all streaming platforms on Aug. 20. The song is a Pop Ballad that perfectly showcases this naturally gifted vocalist who at one point was a star on “New Zealand’s Got Talent.” The driving piano melody immediately sets the tone for the ballad, giving way to harmonies that display Estella’s sultry and soulful vocals. This is a new Pop Ballad that people need to pay attention to, not only because it introduces an artist who is poised to become an international superstar, but also because of the message behind the music.

“This song has nothing to do with aesthetics or being attractive,” Estella said. “In my opinion, that’s the least interesting thing about a person. But feeling confident, comfortable and empowered in your body is important. To me, that is true beauty.”

‘Pretty’ is the latest single from this young artist who has been steadily making a name for herself since moving to the US. Like many songwriters Estella has been writing, recording and releasing music from an early age. However it has been in the last 3 years that she has refined her craft and developed her own style that is clearly shown in the 13 singles she’s released since early 2020. These songs show a unique command of melodies, with a subtlety and range that are a personal and social exploration of life. They contain multiple layers – both vocally and musically. Soft and soothing but also sharp and gritty when needed. And with that maturity she has been compared to Adele, Billie Eilish, Pink and Hayley Williams.

As with any hard working musician this is just the beginning. Following “Pretty” she has another single titled “Cotton Candy” that she plans to release later this year. She is also currently in pre-production writing and arranging tracks to record and produce her first full-length album, this will be recorded in a Denver studio with a live band. Estella Dawn is one to watch out for.

To listen to Estella Dawn’s music, or to follow her on social media, please visit the following links:

https://soundcloud.com/estelladawn/pretty/s-YbBmfj8CQoL

www.estelladawn.com

https://www.facebook.com/estelladawnmusic/

https://www.instagram.com/estelladawnmusic/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzCU2C1w_DUdS_gpaYYHC3w

https://open.spotify.com/artist/00SIMc8XBD6NezPkMpkMcL

https://twitter.com/estella_dawn

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.”