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24kay – BLUNTZ (prod. By DEMAR)

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New EP from 24Kay combines grit of streets with smooth flow from one of hip-hop’s hottest new artists

CHARLESTON, SC – Kendrick Fludd – better known by his stage name 24Kay – is an artist best described as a smooth street dude. His impact on the music industry is unique and creative because he’s one of those public figures who play under the radar. But hip-hop’s best kept secret won’t be flying under the radar much longer once his new EP comes out.

“Kickin’ New Flava” is a five-song project that 24Kay describes as “fresh and new.” Collaborating with long-time friend and music producer Demar, 24Kay has created a collection of songs that are sure to make people hit “repeat” over and over. They’re songs people can party to and vibe to and ultimately come with a sound that 24Kay said “nobody has ever heard before.”

“I know the ins and outs of the streets – what to do and not do, or who to talk to or not talk to,” 24Kay said. “But I’m also quiet and nonchalant. That’s why I think of myself as a smooth street dude. I can express myself in a brutally honest way, but also in a joking way. And I make music that people can party to and that can influence them in a positive way. I’ll never be negative. I’m always having fun with it. I’ve been through a lot and cleaned myself up and I think a lot of what people can learn from me through my music.”

24Kay’s journey toward professional music started at age 9 when he would listen to his step-uncle, a professional musician from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The more he listened to his step-uncle’s music, the more he felt drawn to music. He knew it was something he wanted to do and by sixth grade, he was writing his own rhymes. But coming up, he didn’t have much support and help with his music career. He found a way out of Lithonia, Georgia, where he grew up and where the majority of his life struggles originated. Once he got out of that area, things started to pick up. Eventually, he reconnected with his childhood friend, Demar, and they literally created their first song together on the first day they reunited.

Since that time, they’ve worked hard on more music and 24Kay said he’s proud of this new EP. The first single from the project, “Bluntz,” is already getting some major recognition from fans and is trending on Spotify. True to its name, the song is “something you smoke to,” 24Kay said.

“The hook is really catchy and the beat is amazing,” he said. “It’s diverse and a lot of people like it. But at the end of the day, it’s definitely a song you can smoke to and party to and vibe to. It’s a good song all around.”

https://soundcloud.com/demar_beatz/24kay-bluntz-feat-vonnie-bitch-prod-by-demar

To listen to 24Kay’s music or to follow him on social media, please visit:

https://www.instagram.com/callme24kay/?hl=en
https://www.twitter.com/callme24kayy

“The Whirld Chainga”
http://spnr.la/PlyARNPU

“Bluntz”
https://open.spotify.com/album/466NVxixwS2f3jEUnn6Nmq

“No Space”
http://m.worldstarhiphop.com/apple/video.php?v=wshh7sAg0zsoj62r5DzF

“See How It Is”
http://billboardsound.com/24-kay-see-how-it-is-official-music-video/

New Music: @VitaGotSoul – FROZEN

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The NY Artist ‘Vita’ Comes Thru With New Single “FROZEN”

Vita aka ‘Vita Got Soul’ is a very creative songwriter and an amazingly talented singer from Yonkers, New York. She came up on real hip-hop and soul music, hence the name as Vita Got Soul. Vita has just released her newest reactors titled “FROZEN”. This is a follow up to her previous track “Can’t Turn Away” which was featured on ThisIs50.com.

Vita aka ‘Vita Got Soul’ is bringing the flamez with her new single FROZEN. Its a soulful cut, with that laid back 90’s RnB, slow music vibe. Check some lyrics from the Yonkers, NY songbird: “Titanic, I know I’m going down & what kills me is I’m the one who made it out. #frozen”

Check out her new joint FROZEN on Sound ☁️ today! Get in tune with Vita on social media, her IG/Twitter is @Vitagotsoul or hit the links below!

IG: https://www.instagram.com/vitagotsoul
Twitter: https://twitter.com/vitagotsoul
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/vita-got-soul/frozen

J.Pizzle – Playin Wit Raccs Prod. DJ MIl Ticket

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J Pizzle to Release Sequel to J. Hefner on Mother’s Day

OAKLAND, CA –There’s one thing about a musician that is completely vulnerable in their artistry. It’s respectable, especially because an artist makes that decision to open up to listeners from all over. This is the case for Jeremy Palmer, who is better known as J Pizzle. When it comes to his music, everything you hear is absolutely real, raw and uncut. 

When it comes to his overall vibe as an artist, J Pizzle is more the laidback type. “I’m not so much a hype artist. I’m really chill, and you just have to catch the vibe. I’m not the rapper who mumbles, which is why my music sounds so different,” said the artist. Everyone in the industry is doing their own thing, but J Pizzle is sticking to his guns. 

This past month, the artist released his mixtape “J. Hefner”. After its debut on Valentine’s Day, he raked in over 20,000 hits, which is super impressive. “The project has a different vibe and vision for it. It’s classic to me and showcases my very uncut type of style. It’s my first mixtape in three years, so fans will get a taste for what I’ve been going through,” said the rapper. Through detailing the ups and downs of his own life, he finds that it’s even easier to relate to his fans on a different level. 

In every creative process, J Pizzle is always extremely hands on with how he presents himself through his music. Nothing is ever fabricated – you’ll always get the real deal with him. He considers himself a father to underground music which is why he has found it beneficial to nurture up and coming artists, such as Luhtim and Big Dawg Chino.  Under his label, Big Dawg Entertainment, the sky is the limit. Stay tuned for the sequel to J. Hefner  which is slated to release on Mother’s Day. 

To listen to J Pizzle’s music or to follow him on social media, please visit:
https://www.instagram.com/j.pizzle_bde/
https://twitter.com/Bigdawgbde
https://empire.lnk.to/JHefner
http://www.bigdawgent.com/

Nu JerZey Devil – Take Money | @nujerzeydevil

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Nu Jerzey Devil has released the visual for his newest single Take Money.

“Double C’s on the bag, Fifty-five on the tag, Take a ni**a for his last,
Leave the club with the cash, All she do is Take Money…All she do is
Take Money!”

Take Money is the perfect anthem for all those “Take Money”, always grinding type of women! The track produced by Bongo By The Way, Nu JerZey Devil rides this beat perfectly! In addition it’ll having you vibin’ to it while you light one up in the club, and pop some bottles with a few Get Money type of beautiful women!

The video is shot at JerZey’s second home…Miami! Take Money, directed by Shula The Don, who captured JerZey tearing through the city in a double R, partying at Miami’s hotspots and enjoying life with beautiful ladies by his side who are always about their business….Always focused on that paper! Nu JerZey Devil is
continuously on a money mission and Take Money, is art imitatingJerZey’s real life events!

In the words of Ani Galestanian/LimitLess Entity

“I came from the Bottom, I taught myself how to Dj, how to shoot my own videos. I put
together a team I trusted, and we never stopped grinding” States Nu JerZey Devil, when asked about his humble beginnings. Where there’s a will, there’s a way and JerZ definitely paved his own way. Having learned to Dj in addition to producing at a young age, provided Nu JerZey Devil with the opportunity to produce for notable artists such as Lil Wayne, Neyo, and of course West Coast Hip Hop Artist; the Game who JerZ has been Djing for many years.

FOLLOW NU JERZEY DEVIL ON FB IG AND TWITTER

Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/NuJerzeyDevil1/
Instagram: @nujerzeydevil  
Twitter: @nujerzeydevil

 

Chant26 – Members Only (Prod by Lou Beats) | @dotherightting_

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Chantz uses life tragedies to point people toward
hope through his music

PORT ST. LUCIE, FL – Though music has always been a mainstay for Chantz Cooper, it wasn’t
until tragedy struck a year ago that he turned to music as a viable career.

In fact, it wasn’t just one tragedy, but a series of tragedies that all ran together, one after the other. It started when he lost his job – something completely unexpected and untimely because he and his girlfriend were expecting a baby. But shortly after that, the couple lost the baby to a miscarriage. And as if those two things alone weren’t bad enough, Chantz was hit by a car a few weeks later – breaking his back and causing him to be bed-ridden for months.

It was during those months laid up and in pain that he contemplated his life and the moments
that had gotten him to that point in his life. He was faced with the most important decision of
his life: continue with life as usual, or make a drastic change that could be the thing that would save his life.

“There were countless dark days way before that, but this was the breaking point,” Chantz
recalls. “I suffer from depression and I’ve never been an outspoken person, and for the longest
time I left so many things bottled up inside. While I was lying up in bed, back hurting, I thought, ‘Why not write those things down? Why not become a voice for others?’ I decided I wanted my life to be about making people feel good. If my music can make you feel good when you were feeling bad, that’s good!If it also makes you feel my pain while realizing that there’s hope through it all, then I’ve done my job over the top.”

Chantz’s new album “Paid the Cost” is the penultimate project to summarize his life’s journey
and the road he’s traveled over the past year to get to this point. It’s an album that uses his
own personal tragedies to help other people understand that there are always hardships
behind anyone’s success.

“I’ve been through a lot and I really want to tell my story,” he said. “I’ve lived in basements and attics. I was raised by a single mother. And I’ve paid the cost to be successful. I went through that to lead up to where I’m at right now and where I’m headed in the future. My goal is to be a big influence with people – to inspire them to be something. Don’t always go after what someone else thinks is right for you. Follow what you think is right. If you do that, you’ll make it far, no matter what you want to do in life. Unfortunately, a lot of people don’t even try.”

The album will feature 10 songs, including the lead-off single “Members Only.” Chantz said the
inspiration for the song came from all the haters in his life. “Everyone had an opinion and I
wanted to show people that they don’t matter,” he said. “Everyone said I won’t be anything. So
I’m gonna show them wrong.”

To listen to Chantz’s music, or to follow him on social media, please visit:
https://mobile.twitter.com/dotherightting_
https://www.instagram.com/dotherightting_/
https://soundcloud.com/chantzzztwentysix/
“MEMBERS ONLY”:
https://soundcloud.com/chantzzztwentysix/members-only-vloneloubeats

Amira – Mathematics | @AmirasMuzic

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Hot new artist Amira brings sound, style reminiscent of the late Aaliyah

BALTIMORE, MD – All of her life, Amira has looked up to some of music’s most noteworthy
divas. To this day, she’s quick to point to artists such as Beyoncé, Whitney Houston and Monica,
as well as some rising divas such as Ariana Grande and Tori Kelly. In fact, it’s those fast-rising
female artists that she hopes to join one day as one of the world’s premier female musicians. As
an up-and- coming independent artist in search of her first big deal, she is well on her way.

Her most recent single, “Mathematics,” is the next step on her way to achieving that dream.
The pop-infused, mid-tempo song features lyrics that deal with a relationship breakup. It
follows Amira on a journey that starts with wanting her lover to understand how much she
loves him, to saying that it isn’t for her, to eventually backing out of the relationship.

“The music video follows the story from the song,” she said. “I start off venting to a friend
because I think my boyfriend is cheating on me. I’m hurt and I don’t know what to do about it.
As the video progresses, you see me kind of begging him to see me and that I want to be there
for him. I’m genuine in my feelings, but as the video progresses I can see that this is a
relationship that is not for me. At the end I walk away from camera with my hands in the air
because I’m done.”

Fans who watch the video will immediately be struck by the similarity Amira shares with the
late Aaliyah. Her sound and style are also reminiscent of the late pop icon, with a young, sweet
and innocent look that combines with powerhouse vocals and a supreme confidence that
makes it nearly impossible not to pay attention to what she has to say.

“I just want to be somebody who is relatable,” she said. “A lot of celebrities are well known, but
not relatable. Most everyday girls can’t relate to the lifestyle they’re going through. I want to
change that, if I can. I want to be the artist that some girl in high school could hear and
immediately get what I’m saying. I’m not just somebody on TV – I’m more than that. Even the
celebrities or singers that I look up to, I can’t say that I relate to what they’re doing or what
they’re going through. Their lives seem so different from mine. I want to be more relatable and
fill that space.”

“Mathematics” is the first single off an EP that Amira said she hopes to drop later this year. In
the meantime, fans can check out her music or follow her on social media by visiting:
https://twitter.com/AmirasMuzic
https://www.facebook.com/AmirasMuzic/
https://www.instagram.com/amirasmuzic/
https://soundcloud.com/amirasmuzic
www.Reverbnation.com/AmiraMuzic
SnapChat: @AlwayzAmira

P. Nickz releases his debut album “Money Changes Things” | @P.Nickz

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Emerging Artist P. Nickz Releases Anticipated Album Money Changes Things

Independent Detroit hip-hop artist P. Nickz drops his highly anticipated album Money Changes Things as his insouciant, yet cultivating body of art, following up from his three top leading singles of 2017. Money Changes Things instantly puts you in a space to create a positive atmosphere with his back to back banger’s.

P. Nickz doesn’t surprise his fans with automatic head nods, to a considerable load of great lyrics and majestic beats, but may take new listeners by storm. Producers Ric and Thaddeus, Cash Jordan and BNJMN makes a feature, for fan favorites like Way Before, Came Thru and The Spiggidy. P. Nickz connects with his audience in a way that allows them to hear his point of view. “When you first get the album, I much rather you listen to the songs in order,” said P. Nickz. “The track list tells a story of how I got to the point of my life today.” P. Nickz and his features, creates the essence that allows you to experience the lyrics in your head and understand their point of view.

Money Changes Things is available on all digital platforms, stream below on Spotify.

2018 is already moving in the right direction with the release of Money Changes Things. Before the album dropped, P. Nickz was able to capture a great audience with his lead singles Way Before, Black Billionaires and The Spiggidy, after being featured on countless of popular blogs. He has moved quickly with creating his own platform, with his own record label Mansa Empire Entertainment. “It’s all about M.E.E.,” says P. Nickz.

Money Changes Things is available on all digital platforms for purchase and download. For more information, promo requests or to set up an interview with P. Nickz, please contact him by email at [email protected].

Keep up with P. Nickz on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @p.nickz.

P. Nickz got his name from the first initial in his government name combined with “nickel bags”, from being the youngest dope dealer around. He gained his popularity with song Two Cent in May 2015. P. Nickz has recently worked with Detroit artists Dre Butterz, Biance B.A.D.D., and Ltl Trey for hit singles Rich N*gga Avenue, Vegas Nights and Positive Vibes. With over 10,000 views, collectively, both on YouTube and SoundCloud, P. Nickz continues to drop bangers that gives automatic good vibes.

Buck City releases “Chasing Money” video | @DjSmokemixtapes

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Watch: Buck City releases new video “Chasing Money” on YouTube
Iowa native Buck City came thru with a new visual for “Chasing Money” shot by The Video Plug. “Chasing Money” is the first single from Buck City’s upcoming mixtape “The Hate Never Paid You” Hosted by Dj Smoke. Make sure to check out “The Hate Never Paid You” mixtape when it drops on Livemixtapes, MyMixtapez! Buck City – The Hate Never Paid You Hosted by Dj Smoke Drops 1-22-2018!
 
Notable Lyrics: “I dont play bout my $$$, an I dont play bout my fam, you can’t finesse none of us cuz we not goin for them scams, in traffic wit shooters they so thirsty to blam don’t make the wrong move an put yourself in a jam “

Follow Buck City on IG @_buckcity_

[New Music] Sicnarf – Pushaman (Prod. By Lil Rich) | @sicnarf_soul

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New East Coast artist Sicnarf molds sounds of Cameroon and stories of redemption into debut album, “SAVIOR”

BOSTON, MA – There is no sugar coating when it comes to Sicnarf’s music. A self-proclaimed
“beacon of truth,” this hip-hop artist from Boston, Massachusetts is one of the best new
storytellers of the genre and is taking the East Coast by storm with new music.

His debut album is “SAVIOR,” a 14-track project that explores the contradictions of life – from
politics to religion to culture and even individual personality traits. The album is slated to drop
on all digital distribution sites on Christmas Day, 2017. That date was chosen intentionally, and
he hopes the irony won’t be lost on anyone that he’s releasing an album called “SAVIOR” on
Christmas Day.

“Most of the album is one running theme,” he said. “It’s thoughts about my relationships with
religion and an allusion to everyone’s idea of a savior. It’s about believing in yourself as your
own savior, which is contradictory to how we think about the role of God. And it’s also about
the tension between good and bad. In hip-hop right now there’s a lot of push for negative
content. I’m trying to move away from that, but still represent reality and stay true to myself.

I’m not at all perfect. In this album I talk about all the detrimental things I did in my past, but
also talk about positive aspects of life and love.”

Sicnarf said the overall tone of the album is melancholy with an undertone of hope. Some songs
are positive and mellow, while others are grungy and tough. Some songs explore humanity’s
ongoing search for an outside force to act as a savior in their lives, while others are about self-
realization and finding strength within.

“A lot of my songs are very political and talk about all the stuff going on right now in today’s
society,” he said. “With this album, that’s the message I’m trying to get out there. Whether it’s
music or drawing or painting, we all have different facets of ourselves that make us great and
give us the capability to be our own saviors. This album is kind of representing that.”

Originally from Cameroon, Sicnarf moved to the U.S. in his teens. He didn’t start exploring rap
and spoken word until his early 20s. It began as an outlet for his thoughts and emotions.
Eventually in college he formed a spoken word organization and slowly transitioned into music
after graduation. Some friends who were also interested in music came together with him to
form a studio. Although it’s been a few years since he and his friends have worked together on
music, he has used that time to find his unique voice and niche within the industry. This debut
album is his attempt to define himself as an artist not only to the people who have been
following him for the long-term, but also to a wider audience.

His roots and upbringing are reflected in his music. His drum and bass-heavy sound selection
pairs perfectly with a an approach that is best described as “lyrical,” with a cadence that
sporadically ebbs and flows from melancholic inflection to agile. He’s already been hailed as
one of the best storytellers in his city, and is notorious for his freestyle, recorded content and
visual art.

“The way he plays a lot with inflection in his voice ties in really well with the way he’s able to
tell a story,” said Feven Abadi, Sicnarf’s manager. “That also adds to the theatrics of his cadence
when he raps. It’s really very unique.”

Though Sicnarf has been releasing elements of “SAVIOR” via social media in the month leading
up to Christmas, the full album will deliver the full creative brilliance. He’ll follow this with a
music video of his first single, “Bonafide,” on Jan. 5.

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

https://www.facebook.com/SicnarfSoul/
https://www.instagram.com/sicnarf_soul/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4A1SvA-t62MhBF8Bgglxkw/
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/savior/1321936624/
https://twitter.com/Sicnarf_soul/
https://soundcloud.com/sicnarf_soul/
https://open.spotify.com/album/50Dt0rfVAX2wqc6Ht3cof7/

[New Music] Kabir – Reptile | @RealLiLsasuke

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New artist Kabir sends shock waves through industry with heavy new sound 

QUEENS, NY – For most of his youth, Brian Kabir was a street baller in New York City. He loved
basketball, and would play for 12 hours a day – sometimes in the snow during harsh winters –
just for the fun of it. It was his dream to play professionally, and he worked hard to perfect his
craft. Not only was it a fun outlet, but it was also an escape from harsh realities.
But when Kabir was rejected from the St. John’s University team, he found himself having to do
some major soul searching. He came to the realization that he wanted to channel the passion
he once had for basketball into a developing music career.

“It really came from just looking for new ways to express myself,” he said. “When I started
rapping in 2014, I was looking to create songs that sounded like Future. But that wasn’t the real
me, and more than anything I wanted to show who I was. So I stopped trying to make club
songs and went more for what I wanted. I didn’t write anything, I just had the producer put on
a dark beat and went for that lane and that nature.”

Today, Kabir is one of the hottest new artists out of the Northeast, fusing sounds of Atlanta trap
with emo rock and even Japanese anime influences. The hard edge combines with a witty
lyricism and in-your- face delivery that is making him into a one-of- a-kind artist. His new EP,
“Please Don’t Slit Your Wrist,” is music that is hard-core and counter culture, utilizing
controversial storytelling with introspective lyrics that are definitely edgy and have a dark
theme. The first single off the project, for instance – an up-tempo song called “Reptile” – will
definitely give listeners a gut-punch of energy.

“When you hear the song you’re going to be like, ‘This kid is crazy in the head,’” Kabir said. “It’s
a similar topic to the ‘Reptile’ song from Trent Reznor. It’s a relationship kind of song that is
super dark. There’s a little bit of a story, but it’s mostly me talking about cheating. What comes
out organically is shocking. That’s ultimately what I’m going for with my music. There are fewer
artists in this niche genre, and within that genre I don’t sound like anybody else. I have my own
branch. That’s something I would consider to be my trademark.”

Kabir said he hopes his music will connect with people who feel pain and can use his records to
get through their issues. He knows that music has helped him to salvage his emotions and find
expressions for his pain, and many times it was music that shocked him out of negative
thinking. His goal is to create music that does the same thing for others.

“I’m a shock-value driven, counter-culture artist,” he said. “I’m the guy who’s going to take
things too far sometimes with my content. People will realize that my music is heavy with its
topics. But they’ll stick in your head with good sound.”

https://soundcloud.com/user-322315615/reptile-12-17/s-35vd8

To listen to Kabir’s music, or to follow him on social media, please visit:
https://www.instagram.com/reallilsasuke/
https://twitter.com/realLiLsasuke
https://soundcloud.com/user-322315615
https://soundcloud.com/user-322315615/sets/plz- dont-slit- ur-wrist- ep-real/s- brVIo

Kabir’s music can also be found on most digital distribution sites such as iTunes, Spotify, Tidal,
Pandora and more.