Wiz Khalifa is a Pittsburg, Pennsylvania based rapper. The second single Make It Hot was produced by Johnny Juliano who also produced the song titled Say Yeah. He also has a mixtape out right now called Star Power.
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Cherry L’s music lies firmly in the camp of dancehall reggae. However, unlike many of his contemporaries, he uses dancehall as a base for his music explorations. Cherry L has particularly demonstrated a penchant for incorporating classic roots reggae into his music providing thus creating a more organic sound than other performers who rather rely on pure digital riddims.
Cherry L grew up in the village of Mon Repos in the south of St. Lucia. He showed an interest in music early, mainly due to the influence of his parents. His mother taught music and his father was an avid listener. During his high school days came the beginning of his music career by doing covers, in which eventually turned into his own songs at the age of sixteen.
He is noted for his strong live performances which have endeared him to fans at every venue he performs, from acoustic sets in small clubs to large outdoor concerts, including the Saint Lucia Jazz Festival. There is this song by him titled “Turn Me Loose,” and all that I suggest is that you give it a listen. You will not be disappointed.
Ray Protege is huge on the Chicago party scene, and he dropped this dope mixtape called Hipster Hop. It pokes fun at the “Hipster Hop” label by showing off the skills of the emcees who are lumped in a category. The general premise is to illustrate that whatever its labeled, its still Hip Hop. This mixtape lineup features artist such as The Cool Kids, Pacific Division, Kidz In The Hall, Kid Cudi, Mickey Factz & etc. Download the mixtape here, its definetly worth pressing play.
Cause is an up and coming lyricist from the Bronx that will be touring with Nas this Summer. He reps the clothing line DuaneNYC in everything that he does. Cause’s photography work is handled by a photographer coming up fast in NYC by the name of Tone. He does alot of street wear and party shoots for Format Mag. Check out all of the links I provided, they are all definetly worth the click.
“In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure,” says Brooklyn New York native Shawn Lyseight. Winner’s founder stardom to fame started in 1981, born to Jamaican parents. Lyseight began his chapter in fashion history back in 2005 with his collection that gave New York a New Look.
Winner is an established brand from Kingston Jamaica. The brand represents style, goals, dreams, aspirations, and creativity which caters to everyone. Winner is making a name for itself in major retailers, and its inspired by a New York Lifestyle & Individuality.
Based out of Gwinnett County in Atlanta, the 19 year old duo known as, FKi are an innovative group that produce and write their own music. Comprising of 88 and First Down, they have dreams on becoming a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. Their first single “Lookin’ Fly” off their upcoming Ep, “Zoolander” features GFCnewyork artist Mickey Factz.
Female Hip-Hop artist Keldamuzik holds no barbs, taking it from Diva TV, Hip-hop reality show on public access 20, interviewing the likes of T.I., Diddy and more, to the release of Diva under the label Golddigga Entertainment in stores now! Keldamuzik is a swag of conscious controversy, empowerment and a twist of that that Bay Area slap that you love! The Diva Album is set to explode with “Bay Swag,” with Dem Hoodstarz. Keldamusik is dynamic and rhythmatic, with confident delivery, putting forth her own interpretation of the future of Hip-hop with a women’s POV. The release of this album is just another way for growing fan base to get closer to her. Her life experience has helped her shape tracks like “Girl Power” anthem “Diva” and “Mr. Right.” For more info on all Keldamuzik projects, go to www.myspace.com/DivaTV and www.myspace.com/Keldamuzik1
Signed to Matriarch/Innersound Singer/Songwriter Dave Young was first introduced to me while listening to MJB’s album The Breakthrough. Im not sure if you have ever heard the song “alone,” but if you havent you should imeem it. Dave also writes for artist like Mary J. Blige, Letoya Luckett, Bella & that’s just to name a few. His vocals are so pure, and in my opinion he is simply just amazing. The song above just so happens to be one of my favorite songs by him which is titled “Come On Baby.” I also did an artist spotlight Dave Young on my imeem so if you want to take a listen to his other tracks be sure to hit up the page.
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