It’s safe to say that Billy Mulenga Mwamba loves living in Los Angeles.  

The Zambian-born music artist, better known as Baad Bill$, is surrounded by strip clubs and porn stars, two of his favorite things.  

“I can literally hang out with them in person,” says Mwamba. “Being in LA is better for my music, too, because this is where the music industry is so I think I made the right move.” 

Mwamba has released two new singles about his firsthand experiences in the city: “My Boy Toy” and “Pornstar Crazy Strip Club Crazy.” The first is a continuation from an earlier release titled “Milf Like Dat.” Mwamba says “the ladies out there” will say that Bad Billy is their boy toy.  

As for the other new track, Mwamba visits strip clubs almost every day.  

“I’m strip club crazy,” he says. “I love porn stars. I Live in LA. They’re all over the place out here so I’m porn star crazy, too. It’s another club banger, hot party, naughty song.” 

The songs are part of a six-track release called Scandalous Shenanigans.  

“All my music comes from personal experiences,” Mwamba says. “I don’t just dream the stuff up. If you listen to the lyrics I say things like, ‘Oh my, oh no, do it like you know.’ I came up with that while I was getting a personal lap dance. All of this is personal experience. The other song, ‘My Boy Toy,’ I’m not going to say the ladies names in public but I am personally a boy toy to a couple ladies.” 

The two new songs were released July 4 and Mwamba calls them the two hottest songs of the summer if not all of 2021. People like his music because it’s party music they can dance to, even if they might think the artist behind it is crazy.  

“Which surprises me actually because I think I’m very normal,” he says. “What I’ve been getting so far is, ‘Billy the new music is hot, it’s crazy.’ It’s what I get a lot.” 

Other tracks from the new project are “Thats My Flava,” “Music Billy,” and “Gone Fishin.” Scandalous Shenanigans is available to download for $10 on his website, baadbills.com.  

Mwamba has overcome hardships to make it this far. He was born in Zambia with sickle cell anemia and spent the first 20 years of his life in and out of hospitals. He suffered a stroke at 14 and had to re-learn how to walk. He didn’t begin writing music until going through a bad break up when he was 18.  

“Overcoming that adversity and still being here, still making music, still having a fanbase, still being captivating to people, it’s like it’s meant to be,” he says. “I try to dedicate everything to the kids in children’s hospitals, kids with medical conditions, just to show them that look at me, I’m just like you but I’ve overcome all the adversity and I’m still here living my dream and growing strong in 2021.” 

“After that you can go hit the website and rock out and jam out to my music,” he says.  

Mwamba also had to overcome the death in 2016 of his best friend Bwalya, who shared in the Baad Bill$ dream but never got to see it become a reality.  

“This is all blessings from heaven and I know it’s because of him,” Mwamba says.  

Mwamba is currently on the search for new management and hopes to start performing live and touring this fall. 

“Give the music a chance, give me a chance,” he says. “Be openminded and you’re going to love me.” 

 

Zay Saint inspires others to keep grinding with string of motivational new singles

LOUIS, MO – Anyone who’s been awake in the wee hours of the morning knows that the mind mulls over some weird, random things during that time. ForZaySaint, the early morning hours are the perfect time to explore the vibes and messages he wants to share with the world through his unique brand of music. And he captures those vibes in full effect with his six-song EP “3 A.M. Thoughts,” which is currently available across all streaming platforms.  

Hailing from St. Louis, Missouri – where the area code is 314, which also plays into the title of his EP – this young up-and-coming artist has long been a fan of music but has only recently put his full attention to making it a full-time career. With this EP he’s essentially serving up notice to the world that he’s a bona fide recording artist with the chops to make it in the industry. And with lyrics and stories that give people an inside look into what makes him tick as an artist, “3 A.M. Thoughts” is the kind of breakout project that is sure to put him on the map. 

The debut single from the project is a song called “Lately,” featuring female vocals from IAmmTamm, and raps from another St. Louis rapper named NotMixedEnough. It’s a song about being reflective of life’s problems and the choices one makes when trying to get through difficult situations.  

“A lot of St. Louis artists tend to be more into the Chicago Drill type of music, but I’m more of the J.Cole type of artist who speaks on life and the honesty between what we’re going through in life,” Zay said. “I’m not rapping about money, clothes and hos. I’m speaking from the true standpoint of a regular person and how I’m maneuvering through life and enjoying life.” 

Growing up in St. Louis exposed Zay to the hardcore realities of life at an early age. Dubbed the most violent city in the U.S., St. Louis served as a rough school for young Zay, but it also inspired him to rise above his circumstances and find healthy outlets away from the violence and crime. His love for music gave him comfort in the midst of those difficult situations, and eventually he started turning his life experiences into song lyrics. It became therapeutic, and soon the songs he was creating were resonating with others in his area. The hobby became a passion, and even while he traveled with the world for five years serving in the military he still continued to create music that served as a voice for people who shared his life experiences. Inspired by artists like J.Cole – who stand out and create their own lanes in the music industry – Zay plans to do the same.  

“I want to light a spark in the minds of my listeners and leave a lasting impression,” he said. “If people are having a bad day then they can go to my music to pick their spirits up. If they feel like they’re at the bottom of the bottom, they can listen to my music and grind a little harder. More than anything else I want my music to be influential. You might be down right now, but my music will get you in that mode to get you back in the grind.” 

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

https://youtu.be/GPO58X5D2Bw 

Instagram – @Saint1of1 

Twitter – @Saint1of1 

 Poignant new song ‘Gone’ captures sentimentality of pain and loss 

MIAMI, FL – A lot of people have lost loved ones over the past year-and-a-half. Whether through complications with the COVID virus, or through street violence, or police brutality, or any number of other situations – the world has dealt with a lot of loss recently. Cuban-American hip-hop and trap artist Salazar is no different. In 2002 he found his best friend murdered in his own house, and in the years since the feeling of loss and melancholy has been almost overwhelming at times. To help himself and others cope with that pain and mourn in healthy ways, he reached out to fellow artists and longtime friends North Star “Da General” and Agony “The Secret Weapon” to pen the new song “Gone.” Together – with other artists from South Florida – they formed the collective known as Common Ground. With the help of producers Marc French and Dicee of Savoir Faire Entertainment, they created a poignant, almost film-like vibe that is reverberating in powerful ways all around the world. 

“It’s tragic,” Salazar said of the loss so many have experienced this year. “A lot of people I mention in the song are friends we lost – people we played baseball with in little league. The common ground the three of us on this track have is we all lost loved ones and friends to police brutality and street violence. We’ve all known each other for 20 years, and it really hits too close to home when we have fallen soldiers. Unfortunately it’s something people can really relate to right now.” 

Salazar said other credits on the single include Miguel Profile Castro – who has producer credits in the past with super hip-hop duo Mobb Deep – and Steven Fabian Dorce, AKA “Mic Rippa” – a Miami hip-hop pioneer who was signed to an independent label by the name of Rolly Roll Records and was scooped up to work with the Beatnuts in the early 1990s. 

“That’s what makes this song a staple to the Miami hip-hop community,” he said. “These guys were local legends. Miguel would let us in the Miami Dade Community College midi lab, and even if we weren’t matriculated in the school he’d let us be in there working and learning and keeping us out and away from trouble. He’s the reason we met and why we still make music to this day.” 

Born in Miami, Florida to Cuban-American parents, Salazar’s childhood dream was to follow in his father’s footsteps and play professional baseball. In 2016 he began to pursue a solo career, focusing on the surging popularity of trap music – a style that he had perfected in the early 2000s before it became a popular sub-genre of hip-hop. His first song after coming back was a single called “Soy Trapero,” which is a made-up slang term for anyone who loves trap music. To say the single put him on the map is an understatement. It’s a song that created its own movement – from clothes and hats to being the No. 1 artist on ReverbNation for Miami. That movement has expanded over the past three years to encompass two unique brands – Soy Trapero and Chico Mobb, with clothes and apparel in Spanish and English, respectively. 

Salazar has also worked to create amazing visuals for all his music over the past few years. One of the more recent music videos that has gained a lot of traction is for his hit single “Whippin That Work.” Tens of thousands of viewers have already streamed the video, and the reviews that Salazar has been getting have been impressive. A video for “Gone” is slated to drop on July 13, as well, and Salazar said it will offer visuals that will only serve to elevate the poignancy of the song even more. 

“We shot in a cemetery and in a church and by some railroad tracks at sunset – somewhere heavenly with sunlight in the background,” he said. “The images themselves will help you see and feel what we’re trying to bring with this song. We went even to one of the tombstones of one of our homeboys that we’re talking about in the song. They’re amazing visuals that match the song perfectly.” 

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

Gone links:  

Spotify: Gone
Soundcloud: Gone by salazar305
YouTube Official Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExD-QyEHiso  

Youtube Lyric Video: Salazar “El Tabaquero” “Gone” feat North Star “Da General” & Agony “The Secret Weapon” Lyric Video 

SALAZAR SOCIAL MEDIA :  

https://www.reverbnation.com/salazar305  

https://www.soundcloud.com/salazar305  

https://www.youtube.com/salazar305 

https://www.instagram.com/tabaquero305 

https://www.instagram.com/soytrapero 

https://www.instagram.com/chicomobb 

https://www.facebook.com/tabaquero305 

https;//www.twitter.com/salazar305 

https://www.facebook.com/salazar305
Spotify: Salazar El Tabaquero 

NORTH STAR DA GENERAL SOCIAL MEDIA  

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-201853585 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/n_o_r_t_h_305/ 

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/N_O_R_T_H_305 

North Star Da General Spotify: 

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5BGFjYyw5ME6e7ZhSas36j 

AGONY THE SECRET WEAPON SOCIAL MEDIA 

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/agony305 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agony305/ 

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/agony305 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agony305 

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/agony305 

Bandcamp: https://agony305.bandcamp.com 

Agony The Secret Weapon Spotify:  

Agony “The Secret Weapon” 

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<b><span data-contrast=”auto”>Player vibe takes center stage with smooth new album from Georgia artist Boss Man</span></b><span data-ccp-props=”{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}”> </span>

<span data-contrast=”auto”>EFFINGHAM COUNTY, GA – Boss Man is a new artist from Effingham County, Georgia whose sound is like no other you’ve heard before. He’s bringing a new look and style to the music business, and his diverse and unique taste showcases an artist that can be a laid-back player who transforms into an aggressive hip-hop rapper. That signature style takes center stage on his new EP “Players Club,” which is currently available across all streaming platforms. </span><span data-ccp-props=”{}”> </span>

<span data-contrast=”auto”>Not your typical R&amp;B groove, “Players Club” is more of a swaggy offering for the ladies that comes hard and aggressive on some songs, but is more smooth and R&amp;B-driven in ways that are perfect for the clubs. The standout single is a track called “Pop It,” featuring fellow Southern artist Wellput Will. It’s a song that Boss Man said is perfect for getting girls on the dance floor and giving them something encouraging to feel good about themselves.</span><span data-ccp-props=”{}”> </span>

<span data-contrast=”auto”>“It’s all about poppin that booty,” Boss Man said. “It’s about turning up in the club and feeling good. Will was one of the first artists I met when I came to Atlanta, and he’s been teaching me a few things about performing and making things upbeat. I took his info and rolled with it, and I told him when I made my first EP I was gonna put him on it. He did the feature in life five minutes and it was perfect. I’m really proud of this song because it helps women to feel good about themselves all while having a good time.”</span><span data-ccp-props=”{}”> </span>

<span data-contrast=”auto”>Even though he’s from a small town like Effingham County, Boss Man has proven that he can compete with the biggest of the biggest. He’s opened for legends like Juvenile, and when he did so he had the building on fire! He’s been making big moves since his debut mixtape “Sleeping Giant,” and now the giant has awoken and ready to show the whole world what he’s capable of. And it’s not just music that showcases that originality. He also has a Boss Man clothing line that is making its way around the world and starting to gain traction and popularity. </span><span data-ccp-props=”{}”> </span>

<span data-contrast=”auto”>“Everything I do is about uplifting others, including my clothing brand,” he said. “I don’t want to push negativity. I can get through some of the gristle when I rap about my life, but I’m not making murder music or trap music – at least not in the traditional sense. I’m making music to make you feel good about yourself. I’ve got my own flow, my own way, and my own style, and everything I do is about encouraging you to be the boss of your own style, too.”</span><span data-ccp-props=”{}”> </span>

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<span data-contrast=”auto”>To listen to Boss Man’s music, or to follow him on social media, please visit the following links:</span><span data-ccp-props=”{}”> </span>

<a href=”https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1X7-T1e37jKYVQhL_GlBrA”><span data-contrast=”none”>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1X7-T1e37jKYVQhL_GlBrA</span></a><span data-ccp-props=”{}”> </span>

<a href=”https://twitter.com/BOSSMANMOB”><span data-contrast=”none”>https://twitter.com/BOSSMANMOB</span></a><span data-ccp-props=”{}”> </span>

<a href=”https://www.facebook.com/bj.williams.980″><span data-contrast=”none”>https://www.facebook.com/bj.williams.980</span></a><span data-ccp-props=”{}”> </span>

<a href=”https://www.instagram.com/mobbossman/”><span data-contrast=”none”>https://www.instagram.com/mobbossman/</span></a><span data-ccp-props=”{}”> </span>

<a href=”https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC1X7-T1e37jKYVQhL_GlBrA”><span data-contrast=”none”>https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC1X7-T1e37jKYVQhL_GlBrA</span></a><span data-ccp-props=”{}”> </span>

<a href=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSPDVx4_5OM”><span data-contrast=”none”>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSPDVx4_5OM</span></a>

Wanderlust and hope take center stage on new Americana album from Madeline Rose 

SANTA CRUZ, CA – The last year has been a desperate one for many people around the world. Desperate for a relief from the pandemic. Desperate for a return to social normality. Desperate for something hopeful to look forward to. And now that things are starting to look brighter, musicians like Madeline Rose have the perfect soundtrack for that celebration. 

Rose has released a new album that celebrates the journey through which many have traveled over the past year. It’s an album called “The Long Road,” and after only a few weeks of availability on streaming platforms it’s already receiving high praise from industry insiders. Featuring her singer/songwriter, Americana “Country Rock” vibe, the album showcases 10 songs that chronicle journeys through difficulty while also celebrating the hope that often comes on the other side of trials and tribulations. 

“Music always helps people with their problems,” Rose said. “It gives you somewhere to go. We’re gonna get out of this pandemic, or out of our problems, in general, and I hope my music can be that escape for people.” 

The debut single from the project is a song that shares its name with the album, “The Long Road.” It’s a song about the need to go somewhere and the wanderlust that often comes when stuck in an unwelcome situation. It’s also a song about believing in something bigger and being part of a greater purpose in life.  

“It’s one of those songs that’s perfect for a road trip, or for motivating you if you have somewhere to go,” Rose said. “I wrote the song a few years ago but I believe it’s more prevalent today because we’re all in the middle of the pandemic and we don’t know how long we’re going to be in this. A lot of the songs on the album are about traveling and helping people to believe in something. And when it comes to my voice, I have more of a relaxed, reassuring voice that plays well with this kind of a project.” 

Rose has also become known for having a cool, smooth rock kind of sound that features acoustic and electric guitars influenced by some of the best-known Classic Rock bands in history – artists like Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen, Jackson Browne, Joe Ely, and John Hiatt, to name a few. She’s even met many of her music heroes – from Elton John and Rod Stewart to Rascal Flatts and Lyle Lovett.  

Rose began playing music when she was 6, and for as long as she can remember her main goal has been to make a living doing what she loves and help people by creating beautiful music. But being a musician is more than what she does – it’s who she is and who she wants to be. Music is Rose’s life, and she’s excited to take more fans along for the ride. 

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

www.Youtube.com/Madelinerose 

www.Soundcloud.com/MadelineRose 
http://www.Facebook.com/maddypennington5
http://www.music.youtube.com/Madelinerose
http://www.Instagram.com/madelinerosepenn
http://www.Twitter.com/@PenningtonMaddy
http//www.Amazonmusic.com/MadelineRose
http://www.Spotify.Com/MadelineRose