Young Maestro – Head Honcho

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West Coast is the best coast when it comes to Rap, even if you don’t agree with that, you will agree there is no doubt that recording artist and producer Young Maestro is legendary. Collaborating with the likes of  juggernauts Russ Regan, Shawn Holiday, Doc Holiday, Kevin Black, Dr. Dre, Lil Wayne, Nipsey Hussle, TyDolla$ign, YG, Mustard, The Game, Glasses Malone, Wu Tang Clan, Big Syke of The Outlawz, Guerilla Black, and Cali Swag District He also has composed tracks for the likes of Whitney Houston, Amerie, Lady Gaga, and Keyshia Cole just to name a few.  

2011 brought  the release of his hit single “Make It Rock” ft. YG and Mustard produced by Tydolla$ign. The song was featured on numerous stations across the world and the video premiered on BET’s “106 & Park” as well as MTV. After a hiatus from losing his parents, Young Maestro persevered and released 3 singles “No More”, “Shooters”, and Trees” 3 beat tapes titled “Pianos vs. Violins”, “Z”, and “The Chill” in 2020 attaining over 500 thousand streams worldwide. He’s now set release his debut EP titled “The Rise”. First single off of the EP is titled “Head Honcho” where Young Maestro is letting his presence be known on the west coast.  

Listen to his current songs via the link  https://music.apple.com/us/album/head-honcho-single/1572927290

For more information make sure and follow on Social Media, for updates and behind the scenes looks too! 

Twitter: @YoungMaestro 

Instagram: @YoungMaestroYM 

TikTok: @YoungMaestroYM 

Snapchat: @YoungMaestroYM 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/young.maestro.378 

Video Link: https://youtu.be/5Jos4gyuNh8

Spotify linkhttps://open.spotify.com/track/577q4bmm4mKfI4HFVNvDzi

Silence – Summertime

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Derek Baily most known as “Silence” was born in Cedar Rapids Iowa. Silence was given his name at an early age for being quiet and shy, but the name stuck has he got older and into trouble as he was known as someone who would react without being noticed. After turning his life around the name stayed but became more of a positive nickname in his life, now showing positive actions in “silence”.

His love of music started when he was younger but never turned into anything until the Summer of 2018 when he met Executive A&R Andre Williams. He started working under him as his Jr. A&R and learn the music business helping with different projects and artists.

It was in 2020 when he decided to take the business and use it for himself turning his love of writing into artistry.

When you ask him where his music comes from, he will sheepishly tell you it’s from the life and struggles of the pain he’s dealt with watching his sister die to his mother not being able to take care of him since the age of 12 due to a prescription drug habit. Being homeless since the age of 12 he’s relied on street smarts, his personality, and ability to adapt to turn him into the person he is today, and the artist we see now. His fun-loving humor, to his bold statements of survival as “the white kid” on the streets bouncing back and forth from St. Louis to Iowa, Silence is not so silent now after all.

He just released his newest single over the summer “Summertime” featuring Iowa/Atlanta artist EMDUBAI and it was also Executive Produced/A&R by DJ K Yung. He is sent to do a joint project with Cedar Rapids IA artist Tone da Boss set to release in October of 2021.

Summertime: https://open.spotify.com/track/2TwPirdYH9rpkCR9xFiOoC?si=OjsDxwroSDWn7SMINY5_Mw&dl_branch=1

Silence profile: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Bh4SF9m2OvNoUSWMPNnlX?si=gLYA5K0HSzq1sjGLdkqS4g&dl_branch=1

Silence is a writer and artist hailing from Cedar Rapids Iowa. He started in the music business as a Jr. A&R under the advisement of an Executive A&R moving his way up until deciding to turn his knowledge of the business into crafting his career with his own artistry.

Triple Beam Jesus – Bless The Peasant

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Triple Beam Jesus offers empowering music with new single ‘Bless The Peasants’

OAKLAND, CA – Anyone who knows anything about the street life will know the significance of a triple beam scale. Suffice to say it is the epitome of precision, and that’s an apt representation of the West Coast artist who goes by the stage name Triple Beam Jesus. With his unique sound and style, you won’t find a more accurate or authentic representation of a self-made rags-to-riches entrepreneur.  

Pairing “old school shit” with a modern day twist, Triple Beam Jesus offers a distinct West Coast hip-hop sound that not only feels nostalgic but also offers a modern-day take on a brand of music that’s long been respected all around the world. With his latest hit “Bless The Peasants,” Triple Beam Jesus shows the world how he’s become a master of witty wordplay and introspective lyrics, while serving as one hip-hop’s premier storytellers.  

Set against a smooth, laid-back vibe, “Bless The Peasants” tells the story of living a cool lifestyle. The West Coast slow jam has a bouncy beat that will have you bopping your head, and serves as a perfect groove for just hanging out with friends or for getting high. 

“It’s just some smokin’ music, basically,” Triple Beam Jesus said. “It’s about being laid-back and not being too pressed about going to things when people invite me to things. I don’t always show up to shit, but when I do show up I feel like I’m doing them a favor.” 

Hailing from Oakland, California, Triple Beam Jesus has traveled the world doing music and building his cannabis business. When he opened his cannabis dispensary at only age 22, he was the youngest African American owner of a Cannabis dispensary in California. Gaining the success that he has in the industry at such a young age, he serves as an inspiration to any person who dreams of owning their own business. And that inspiration spills over into his music. In fact, that’s the main thing he hopes people take from his music. 

“At the end of the day I hope people can take something from what I’m saying and empower themselves,” he said. “I hope my music inspires them to take a risk on something they never thought was possible.” 

Triple Beam Jesus said he plans on following up “Bless The Peasants” with another single next month called “Hello Kitty.”

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

IG/Twitter: @TripleBeamJesus 

Producer IG/Twitter: @ProdTrunx 

“Bless The Peasants”: OFFICIAL Triple Beam Jesus – “Bless The Peasants”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnFeHBzE1-A 

Ricky B – Konpa

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Haitian-born rapper Ricky B builds up Strong Nation with new single ‘Konpa’ 

BROOKLYN, NY – Ricardo Bauzile – better known by his stage name Ricky B – is an intelligent, ambitious, confident young artist who originally hails from Port-au-Prince, Haiti. He learned at an early age that “to live, you got to survive,” and for years he’s lived by the mantra presented to him by Tupac – “Only the strong survive.” He’s using that mantra as the foundation for his unique brand of music and art. And he’s showcasing that originality on his latest hit single “Konpa.” 

The song is a mixture of Island vibes with that Brooklyn Drill sound that Ricky B said is all about putting himself out there for the world to see. And as he presents himself, he also shines a light on Haiti and the culture of his home country. Paired with a laid-back video that shows a lot of character, the song is a perfect introduction to this colorful individual and his flashy artistic style and fashion-sense.  

“It’s very beautiful,” he said. “I think it will be a step up for the Haitian culture and a good representation of that culture to an American audience. It’s not a song that over-does anything – in a sense it’s very calm and natural. But it’s also very colorful; especially the video. Fashion for me is a way of expressing myself – the way I dress matches my character. I’m very aware, self-focused and self-conscious. I do what I want, and I like to do things my own way. That’s what makes me happy, and this song is a way of celebrating that.” 

In May 2011, before his 18th birthday, Ricky B migrated to New York, where he would attend and graduate both high school and college. He started to write songs in early 2017 after graduating college, and by 2018 he had launched his own clothing brand, Strong Sense. Eventually he launched his own record label and started releasing mixtapes in 2019. He hasn’t looked back since, and said rap is just one of many forms of expression that he hopes to become known for. 

“Hip Hop has always been the best outlet for Black folks to both express themselves and capitalize on their intellectual properties,” Ricky B said. “The question is: Why wouldn’t I do this? Coming to this country, I really felt like an outsider. I didn’t speak the language and didn’t understand the culture. Haiti is my heritage. I knew what it was like there, but not in the U.S. But I kept remembering the Tupac quote, ‘Only the strong survive,’ and I embraced that mentality. As long as I’m strong, I will survive and get to where I want to go. That meant so much to me when I came to the U.S. and I have clung to that idea ever since. That’s why I created Strong Nation, and it’s what I’ll focus on with my new EP later this year.” 

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

https://www.facebook.com/theonlyrickyb 

https://twitter.com/thestrongricky 

https://www.instagram.com/theonlyrickyb 

https://www.tiktok.com/@theonlyrickyb 

 

https://music.apple.com/us/album/konpa/1581852219?i=1581852220 

https://music.apple.com/us/album/konpa-single/1581852219 

https://soundcloud.com/rickybmusic/konpa 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hY7acSjmDu8 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwT0ys29Yb0 

https://unitedmasters.com/ricky-b

Highway Tone – Yeah Yeah

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Highway Tone is electric with his new releases

SEATTLE, WA – Growing up around music, Highway Tone has been heavily influenced by the Rap scene for much of his life. He creates music that is authentic to his own experience and the world around him. Some of his newest projects include the recent release of his album, Product of My Environment and his new single “Yeah Yeah”. While these two showcase different sides of this artist, they are equally as incredible of a show of his skill.

Highway Tone’s music emphasizes the importance of what is real. “I rap about real life situations, things I’ve been through or seen, or things that the people around me have experienced. You can ask anyone around me, they’ll tell you that I’m real.” This intense honesty allows for him to create music that is relatable and lets his audience connect to him on a deeper and more personal level.

Product of My Environment is a perfect example of the way that Highway Tone’s music gives a deeper look into who he is as a person. This album focuses not only on the specific experiences he has had, but also the overall theme of being loyal to yourself and the things that you need to survive. Some of the most prominent songs on this album include the song “Miss You” where Highway Tone pays tribute to those that have been lost to violence, “Nervous” where he explores friendships and the role of trust while in the streets, and “Loyalty” which focuses on the role of a woman in a relationship. All of these things are personal to him, but easily relatable to so many of his listeners.

While many of the songs on Product of My Environment have a heavier concept, Highway Tone’s new single “Yeah Yeah” has a much more upbeat and club-ready feel to it. “When I started writing this song, I was thinking about all of my friends and brothers who had become statistics of the streets, but my partner told me that I needed to switch it up. I had someone else work on the chorus and it came with this super catchy hook and I just ran from there.” This song centers on all of the ways that Highway Tone is enjoying his life, being able to focus on the good things, something we all need to do sometimes.

Though he has just released so many amazing tracks, Highway tone is already on the move again with another upcoming album called Highway Signs & Yellow Lines. This album will be focusing on who he is as a person and where he’s come from. It is an incredibly important project to him and sure to be just as impressive as these recent releases. He is able to do all of this with the help and support of his family, especially his mother, cousins and brother.

Be sure to keep up with Highway Tone on social media and stream his music on all platforms. Links to all of this can be found listed below.

https://youtu.be/Lm7FxK3k-2s

https://youtu.be/RJYXwOOpD60

https://www.instagram.com/hwytone/?hl=en

https://m.facebook.com/highway.tone.75

Aaron Beri – Run Away

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International model Aaron Beri displays rich musicality with new single ‘Run Away’ 

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – A lot of people around the world would likely recognize Aaron Beri, though they might not know how. The Australian native has been a professional model since the age of 16, with features in magazines and advertisements across multiple media outlets. But what most people probably don’t realize is that he’s also a passionate musician with a body of work that is equal parts inspiring and evocative.  

Pairing a classic R&B sound with modern-day influences, Beri brings a unique sound and style to the table. His latest single, “Run Away,” is a perfect example of that unique originality. The smooth R&B groove incorporates pop vocals to create an entrancing slow jam with passion. Born from his experiences of navigating the music industry and the hard lessons he’s learned along the way, the song explores the fierce independence that comes from being burned and deciding to take one’s destiny into their own hands. 

“I had some experiences where labels wanted me to sign a deal for basically nothing,” Beri said. “So I run away and play a different game. That idea translates to different situations in life. Do whatever you put your mind to and don’t let anyone else dictate how you’ll achieve success.” 

Beri said 2020 and the pandemic that caused so many to be quarantined presented a unique opportunity for him to spend a lot of time honing in on his unique sound and style. He said he was able to really fine-tune that contemporary R&B sound in ways that no one else in the industry is attempting today, and as such he’s hopeful to carve out a niche within the crowded marketplace and run with it.  

“We take a lot of inspiration from 80s music and the early 90s,” Beri said. “From R&B singers like Brian McKnight or Baby Face or Toni Braxton, or even musicians like Kenny G. I’ve worked hard to find that pocket to put the sound into. Ultimately I want a longevity with my music. I want to create music that 20 years from now people can put on and it still feels fresh. There’s so much disposable music out there today – a song can be released and just a couple of months later sound so dated. I don’t want to add to that noise. I want to hone in on my brand and find that pocket and generate timelessness.” 

Beri said he’ll continue to offer that high-caliber music with an album called “Paris to Vegas” before the end of the year. To listen to his music, or to follow him on social media, please visit the following links: 

https://ditto.fm/run-away-aaron-beri 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6pC3IWjx-0  

https://aaronberi.com 

https://www.instagram.com/aaronberiofficial/

Ty Baby – Soul Splitter

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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/ 

bmacybeats.com 

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

Distrokid Contact: 860-264-6703

Ike Rhein – Just Like You

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Ike Rhein is relating to people all over the world with new single “Just Like You” 

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Ike Rhein is a nineteen year old Pop artist with a unique sound and bold lyricism. Though he is still so young, he already has a collection of strong skills and inspiring thoughts that seem to easily show through his music. A brilliant example of this is his latest single, a track called “Just Like You”. This new song seems to break down to the very core of what’s important in a relationship and shows Rhein’s audience that they are not alone in the things that they are going through.  

Rhein’s music focuses on something truly amazing, connecting people through their experiences and their love of something that seems to transcend language and other barriers. “Music is a common language that people can relate to, even between countries and languages. Everyone can relate to music and being able to share that with people is part of what drives me to create it myself.” Rhein has a simply beautiful message and his hopes of connecting people through his music just adds the already amazing style and lyricism that he brings to the table, especially with songs as impressive as “Just Like You”. 

The meaning of this song also truly  stands out in a gorgeous way. “No one is alone in their relationships. Everyone goes through hard times, or toxic relationships. Sometimes it’s hard to know if anyone else is feeling the same way, and this song just goes to show that a lot of people are going through things in their relationships.” His commitment to connecting to his fans’ experiences only adds to the amazing feeling of listening to this song.  

Some of the other things that make “Just Like You” stand out as a Pop song are also some of the key things that make Rhein such a unique artist. This song embodies everything that he excels at as a musician. “Just Like You” shows off his versatility and range as an artist, with an intricate, yet easy to follow sound and an overall impressive depiction of his vocal abilities. Rhein simply does an amazing job with this gorgeous song.  

With “Just Like You” already taking off, Rhein is hard at work, putting together more and more amazing music for his listeners to enjoy. Each of these new songs brings something exciting to his discography, further proving the versatility of this artist. “One of the songs has a more Pop driven, Club-like vibe, and another is a softer, more ballad-like piano kind of song with another artist on it as a feature.” His new tracks are sure to be just as beautiful and exciting to listen to as “Just Like You”, so be sure to keep an eye out for this brilliant young artist. 

Be sure to keep up with Ike Rhein on social media and stream his music on all platforms. Links to all of these things can be found listed below. 

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS  

IG     https://www.instagram.com/ikerhein/   

Twitter   https://twitter.com/ikerhein23  

Soundcloud  https://soundcloud.com/ikerhein  

Youtube   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1k7QWcZQMZP4bNTuhD6b6Q  

Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/ike.rhein  

Spotify   https://open.spotify.com/artist/7dlyStAFUqK9b0U5ASZMp5?autoplay=true  

Apple music   https://music.apple.com/us/artist/ike-rhein/1478197994?ign-gact=3&ls=1  

Iheartradio  https://www.iheart.com/artist/ike-rhein-33325329/ 

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 

Chlo (@chloofficial) • Instagram photos and videos
twitter – @thechloofficial