In the wake of everything going on, Music Artist have to keep working in the music business. This holds true for Chicago’s rising talent, CGE(Chase Guap Everyday), a rap duo making their way into the music industry. A melodic mix of unique cadence and word play, with catchy hooks that stick with listeners. The group prides themselves in their relentless work ethic and endless grind. This can be seen in their latest release(s), two singles with videos in back-to-back weeks titled, “3 Commas” & “Bad” Click the links to check out more. Be sure to follow CGE on all social media platforms
DotCom: One of the best unknown recording/mixing engineers in Atlanta
Stephen Farrow, who goes by the musician name “DotCom,” is a GRAMMY-nominated recording and mix engineer, music industry veteran. Originally from Montgomery, Alabama, he has since become a part of the Atlanta music scene, getting his start within the hip-hop genre in the early 2000’s.
His original interest in the music world began at a young age. Having grown up surrounded by music, and with a gospel musician uncle who would let him experiment on mixers and sound-boards, he first began creating his music with friends in high school. Around this time, an experience in a Birmingham, Alabama studio left him hooked and determined to pursue music for a living. From that first taste, he fell in love with the different knobs, buttons, and faders, and all of the effects that they could achieve. He began a deep-dive into music creation, learning about beats, vocals, mixing, and everything in-between. From there he went on to go to Omnitech for digital media, and in 2014 became a recording engineer for Quality Control Studios. He has since worked with artists such as Cardi B, Nick Cannon, Lil Yachty, Migos, and more.
For him, mixing is a real passion, and he views the studio as a sanctuary and a retreat. It is the one place he wants to be, both on good days and bad. Through the music that he mixes, he hopes to form connections to others and to pass on the good vibes and incredible feelings that he gets from being in the studio. He hopes that the music he mixes will encourage listeners to connect to the listening experience; to dance when happy, to sing when inspired, to relax after a long day. Having had the opportunity to work with some of the top talents in the country, these experiences have cemented within him that the music industry is where he is truly meant to be, and he continuously puts forward his best work and strives to break barriers both for himself, and those whom he represents. He knows the cut-throat nature of the industry and has experienced it firsthand. Despite this, he has only become more driven to continue mixing, as it allows him to pursue his dreams while supporting the goals and ambitions of those whom he represents.
Having gone through numerous jobs throughout his life, from banker to warehouse worker, music and his dedication for mixing has taught him never to give up and to work hard to get where you want to be, and this is something he hopes to pass on to his clientele. Currently, he is dedicated to discovering and working with the youth of Atlanta, Georgia. His current project is with seventeen-year-old North Carolina artist, Luh Bri: a talented trap girl artist with a powerful flow and commanding style. He views signing artists and producers as his most significant achievement thus far, and the opening of the next chapter in his book, and he will continue to be entirely dedicated to the music, his craft, and creating the best tracks he can produce.
There’s a new rap king on the rise and his name is K1NG ZOE. Hailing from Miami, Florida, the lyricist is making waves with his debut single “FEEL1NG AMAZ1NG” as his powerful lyrics bring feel good music back to its essence.
Encouraging others to always feel good about themselves, despite the pressures of society, “FEEL1NG AMAZ1NG” will have people’s mood in high spirits from sun up to sun down.
Following in the footsteps of some of his rap mentors like Trick Daddy, Rick Ross, Ice Billion Berg, Billy Blue, Jay-Z, ZRO, and Wiz Khalifa, to name a few, K1NG ZOE explains why he’s on a mission to infuse empowering meaningful lyrics back into music:
“My music is inspirational and it is very relatable. As people sing the lyrics to my songs, they have so much passion because it’s not just a good hook and a fire beat. It’s their life story! I say the things that people want to express, but aren’t sure how others will view them after it’s been said. Everybody wants to be the “toughest gangsta” in a lot of Rap songs today but my music explores the importance of being human, making mistakes, and learning from them to turn mistakes into income.”
K1NG ZOE, a retired US Navy vet, has had an innate love for music since he was a child. In middle school he participated in the school’s band ensemble, furthering his passion for music. While on active duty, he served as a Hospital Corpsmen and it was during his tour in Afghanistan where he started writing about his experiences while there. Upon his return to the states and while continuing to serve his country, he began to record and release his music through the popular global music platforms, “SoundCloud” and “DatPiff Mixtapes.”
“Lines of a King” was his first released mixtape which was played first by DJ 100K in December of 2012. Since then K1NG ZOE has been honorably discharged and has fully devoted himself to fulfilling his appetite for music.
Always having the true spirit of a leader, K1NG ZOE started his own company “Black Sneaker Entertainment” that encompasses a radio station as well as a record label. He is now slated to release a catalog of new music with up and coming artists under Black Sneaks Entertainment/Against All Odds Music Group. Currently working on his debut EP “Season of Revenge” for 2019, K1NG ZOE will also blow you away with his singles “73 featuring Ice Billion Berg” and “FRANCO L1NK.”
Speaking of “FRANCO L1NK,”he explains,
“Everyone measures how successful you are by comparing it to some material worth. They’re checking for how big your crib is or the type of foreign you drive. As for myself, a Franco Link is my chaining day. No pun intended. After the countless sacrifices made to reach my pinnacle, a Franco Link speaks for it all. I want to be able to have the power to make a phone call and change someone’s life completely. And while doing it, that Franco Link will sit just right.”
K1NG ZOE is just getting started and it has been a very promising start. As with all great creators, he has embarked on fulfilling his entrepreneurial vision. Stay tuned as he declares,
Dj Gea is a professional dj that has been turning clubs up, killing mixes, and burning the airwaves up for over 10 years plus. I am a fleet dj, nerve dj, secure the vibe dj, and zaytowne dj. Dj Gea has nominated for multiple southern entertainment awards, won isignmyself and 618 awards dj of the year and created multiple platforms for artist to succeed. His ventures like the 618 fall music festival, 618 awards, House party jam session(virtual showcase & party) and radio station hitz 107.3 the beat embodies his passion to break artist and continue to bring dope music to the game. His music review with Apex Coture Magazine has given artist great exposure worldwide. Hitz 107.3 the beat is a platform that I built to allow Indy artist the opportunity to get tracked and charted record play, interviews, and exposure that they are usually unable to obtain. If you are looking for a dope dj that can not only control the party, has connections, but brings a lot of things to the table you have found him.
Eric Johnson, also known as Wavy Banx is a Greensboro, North Carolina native currently residing in Atlanta, GA.
After graduating from college in North Carolina, Banx wasn’t surrounded around much motivation. Many of his childhood friends either turned to drugs or the streets, so Banx had to make a decision on the type of person who he wanted to become.
Isolating himself, he began to pursue and practice music as a way to channel his frustrations. Many people who graduated knew what they wanted to do, but it just wasn’t the same for Banx. Music opened up another avenue for him to express himself.
He practiced the craft by taking up freestyling and other styles of music. He also found lots of inspiration from his childhood when his dad would send him CDs to listen to while he was deployed. Fast-forward, Banx has released a few singles to the public and plans to release more music and videos to garner the attention of industry heads.
When asked about his inspiration, he says he’s inspired by many artists but most importantly, Lil Wayne, Tupac, and Juicy J. Versatility is important to Banx, so he says he loves to create music that can put you into various moods. He plans to release his first project “Rachet and Rewarding” and also plans to roll-out more content for his growing fanbase.
“This year, I’m going to make people feel me. Just watch. ”.
Checkout the single ‘My Fault’ from the new EP ‘Rachet and Rewarding’. Coming soon!
jordan’s first single from the ‘Swing Your Sword’ EP
‘Bigbodythehills’
jordan is an American vocalist and guitarist from North Carolina. Genres by themselves are limiting… so he uses multiple to tell stories. From a young age jordan was drawn to instruments, and developed his blended sound early on by exploring many over the years.
jordan is joined on his journey by ‘Halo’, his guardian angel and close friend…By crafting tales of victory and defeat, love and loss… jordan offers a perspective and sound the world can relate to : the new pop.
Zayden Stellar, born Roman Mills, is a native of Milwaukee Wisconsin. The singer, dancer, performer and composer hails from a family of highly successful musicians that include music icons Faith Evans and Roger Troutman. His Father was a superior athlete & local music producer in the 1980s.
Zayden began rapping, singing and dancing at the age of 8. He states he was most influenced by watching the routines of Michael Jackson and Usher. By the time Zayden got to 7th grade, he was a
veteran songwriter, writing his own songs and creating his own dance choreography. Needless to say he created his own fan base of loyal teenage girls.
Riding the wave of his popularity, Zayden took the next step and began to focus on his social platform as a way to distribute and showcase his musical talents. His YouTube videos of cover songs eventually began to garner him fans outside of his hometown and he began to buzz. Encouraged, Zayden started to record his originally composed music. When asked about his musical style, Zayden said, “I’m influenced by so many different genres of music that I incorporate it into my own. It’s like a mix of R&B & POP but you’ll still have a bit of that hard kick base that the hood can sub to.” Not long after Zayden released his first single on YouTube as a free song for just his family and friends. This video received over 100,000 views. It was then that Zayden reconnected with his former middle school teacher who began to guide his music career. From this collaboration several opportunities arose including his performance opening
for Billboard and Grammy Award nominee Big Sean and closing the stage for Multiplatinum selling T.I. a month later.
Currently, Zayden is building a team of people behind him and his brand, he is in the studio putting together his projects and is expecting to drop his newest single soon. He is also looking forward to an upcoming tour that is in the works.
Main Rugar 21 years old I got my rap name from in my hood my name was main ppl just start calling me Main Rugar n I run with it I just liked music I gott a lot of influences like Tupac boosie Wayne chief keef a lot I’m from pompano beach i just started taking rap serious like 1 year a half ago
Growing up in a musical family, Joanna has definitely embraced her God given talent of singing, as shown on her new single, “Love You Down!” The single, which is a pop dance rendition of Ready For The World’s original RnB ballad hit, has received tremendous accolades and praise and has already accrued early radio play in various radio stations! The new single “Love You Down” is brought to you by a Tazmania Records / Renegade Music Group collaboration and was produced by one of the best in the business, the award winning producer Dark Intensity! Joanna’s beautiful sultry angelic vocals and Dark Intensity’s explosive production makes this single a can’t miss pop smash, as it’s sure to dominate the airwaves and streaming platforms worldwide for years to come!
(Atlanta, GA) – Soulful songstress, Jayanna’s powerful new single “Die For You” brings to light the role that domestic violence plays in communities across the country and the need for everyone to find their own self love to move past any drama they may be going through.
Developing her love for music at the youthful age of 6, Jayanna sang wherever she could; family events, church, funerals, weddings, plays, and talent shows. However, by the time she turned 16, her calming reality began to take a turn, as she was put out of her mother’s house and forced to find her own way in life. This only deepened her passion for the musical arts as she found comfort in singing about the pain and challenges, she was enduring daily as a teenager fully dependent on herself for survival..
Over the next few years Jayanna was able to reorganize her life, find her voice, and make a name for herself as a passionate, independent artist in the Midwest. “Jayanna is a unique talent,” says Grammy-nominated Super-Producer Miykal Snoddy after hearing her music for the first time. “Her voice is very soulful and her lyrics display a wisdom beyond her years. When she sings, you can feel the emotion of the record and she has an innate ability to convey those feelings whether reflectively heartfelt or sassy and independent. She has the total package.”
Miykal loving what he heard from just that one single, reached out to Jayanna to begin working on her first album, and the rest is music history. Jayanna packed her bags, moved to Atlanta, and never looked back.
Versatile like no other, Jayanna’s sound has been compared to a cross between Rihanna’s Caribbean swagger, Beyonce’s female boss-style, and the soulful sounds of Amy Winehouse.
“Die For You” is the first single to be released from her album entitled “Mood Swings” and is available for streaming and downloads on https://www.jayannasings.com/ and across all platforms. Also check out “Die For You” official video via Jayanna Sings – Die For You.
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