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My journey started in Oakland, California where I was born… Saint Louis where I was raised… in Saint Louis, I discovered my talent for music/singing writing, anything creative I was into or still is, I was always the best drawer in the class, the best writer. I remember writing a poem in 9th grade, my teacher told me I should be taking College AP courses after she read my poem, so yeah, I feel like a genius, it has always been a part of my makeup/DNA but honestly, I was a class clown so they never worked out… the reason why I was a class clown because the school work was remedial, for me, it was too easy, so I never took it seriously but you could catch me dreaming off to music at all times of the day. I’d say it wasn’t till after high school was when I really took music seriously, I ended linking up with a friend of mine who goes by the name SHVL, he helped me a lot with learning how to engineer and just overall recording.We were hella cool best friends type shit but we fell off… still best regards always th

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After three years of making his name on the mixtape circuit, Atlanta rapper Mykko Montana broke through in 2011 with the club track "Do It." After the local newspaper published a teen Mykko's tribute to his recently deceased Grandmother, the future MC gained confidence in his ability to write. Mixtapes like The Overdraft and Applying Pressure would get him noticed by hip-hop producer Nitti who signed Mykko to his label in 2010. The single and video for "Do It" would land in 2011 with "Bessy, Bessy, Bessy" following in 2013.

Billboard Songwriter/Producer James Worthy is one of the breakout producers in the industry. Worthy has taught himself all the tips & trades when it comes to creating a masterpiece within his musical ability. Accompanying his musical flexibility, James has credits with various artists including Grammy Nominated Musicians & Award Winners Like: B Angie B, Arrested Development, Men At Large, Sara Stokes, Robin S, Tony Sunshine of Terror Squad, Truth Hurts, Bobby Brown, Petey Pablo, Yung Berg, Bonecrusher, MMG, T-Pain, Tyra B, Future, Amanda Cole of En Vogue, Bobby Valentino, and so many others. James began making his own beats around the year of 2004. He began using production software programs like Propellerhead Reason where professionally he jump started his career. His first break came from producing a record for Yung Berg entitled "Electric Disco" who is popularly known on the reality show "Love and Hiphop Hollywood".Fast forwarding throughout the years he has produced Dr Dre's former artist Truth Hu

Determine to follow his dreams, Geezy Escobar, took (what he considers) a “sure gamble,” and invested all his funds on his passion. Focused and deciding to never look back he put all his resources into building his brand. Not wavered by outsiders, he shot his first music video “Dior.” Shortly after, he came across Authentic Empire’s CEO. LA the Boomman, whose known throughout Atlanta for scouting talent and taking it to undeniable levels. Thoroughly impressed by the talent and drive Geezy possessed, Boomman signed him in 2018 to Authentic Empire hoping to make him Atlanta’s next big rap mogul. A year later, his first mixtape Section 8 Mindstate, was released in April 2019. The streets took heed, and he began to create a buz z around the city. With his hit single titled “Cool” featuring Freshman XXL artist Da Baby, he is making his mark within the industry.

Excessive bass; large 808 kicks; uninteresting rhymes defaming women; and exalting an obnoxious bravado surrounding money and fame. This is the headache of the current copycat hip-hop culture permeating the airwaves in today’s mainstream music industry. However, sifting deeper into the underground, we may be fortunate to find real treasure in hip-hop. A sound that began as raw, and inspiring: a truly grassroots approach to music and lyricism. Yes, artists and groups who stay true to the genre’s grounded ethos still exist, and yes, you have stumbled on some gold by finding North Carolina’s upcoming hip-hop/rap talent – JAE Mansa. A two-man team comprising of two passionate hip-hop creatives, Daron “Jae” Johnson and Brandon “B” Boone, their earthly sound is enveloped by a connected sense of family as both have grown up together as close cousins as they partnered through their musical development, as budding shorties to matured professionals.

Trilly Polk is a mix of country, Zydeco, and rap, three influences that shouldn’t be a stretch when considering he comes from Houston. In 2017 ESG released a video for “Southside Still Holdin (Remix)"which featured Trilly Polk walking out of Carrington’s sporting a shiny suit and a bow tie while spitting his cadence, which is equal rap and equal chorus. It’s a combination that is great for radio play. He is as exciting and entertaining as he is humble, often dropping freestyles while performing as an Uber driver. Last year her released the project Bow-Tie & Shiny Shoes 2 and this year he returns with The Legacy of Bow-Tie & Shiny Shoes.

Gabriel Tirado, formerly known as “2 Gudda,” is an American Rapper, Singer and Songwriter of Puerto Rican & African American descent. Born in 1994, he was raised in a single parent household in Riviera Beach,FL and Like much of the youth in that area, Tirado fell victim to the toxicity of his environment and at an early age after continuously bouncing around due to his family's inability to make ends meet.This premature exposure to adversity had a profound effect on Gabriel and he soon developed a "by any means necessary" attitude. Though at the time he was misguided, it was this entrepreneurial spirit that was cultivated on the streets that would transform him into a thriving business man at the tender age of 19.

New Orleans native Donnie Fresh changes up the scene with his new single “Waiting For” produced by Keyloh. With a smooth island pop vibe and up tempo beat, Donnie Fresh shows us why he’s unique in the game.“Waiting For” is basically just telling anyone who’s have been hurt in there past relationship to not give up. Cause everyone is not the same.  This is a fun record that’s explain who I am, and just something for the people to vibe to.Watch “Waiting For” below and leave us a comment telling us what you think.

KINGG BUCC and THE CROWN are marking the beginning of the Swipe Life era with the release of Bucc’s Swiper Season EP available now on The Crown Recordings/Atlantic Records. The E.P. is produced by Grammy nominated producer DJ Hardwerk (CardiB, Major Lazer, Camila Cabello). Kingg Bucc's single "Big Shot," is the song to be released from the Swiper Season E.P.Born in Haiti, Kingg Bucc spent a few years in The Bahamas, and was raised in Miami's Little Haiti and Victory Park. His infectious melodies, clever punchlines, and over the top personality grabs your attention solidifying his spot as one of the most amazing and interesting lyricists to come out of Miami. Before he decided to take music seriously, Kingg Bucc built his name in the streets.“There's the black market and then there's the street market! Anyone from the hood knows that if you want something, there are ways to get it," shares Bucc. "I was interested in producing and swiped some computer equipment, a keyboard,and MPC. At the time I had no idea how

Jah Jah Stops By To Promote New Single "Get Wit It". The Hip Hop and Rap game is reaching a new level of fierceness, thanks to the artistry of Jah Jah, the newly signed artist with Break ‘Em Off Music Group. Her first new single, “All I Know” has made waves throughout the south, being in high demand from Mississippi to Miami. The love from her hometown of Atlanta has been nothing short of stimulating. The single itself made it to #6 on Street Watch XM, Atlanta’s #1 digital hip hop station, and is receiving broad airplay across the city and abroad. The stripper-turned-recording artist has shown that anything is possible with hard work, determination, and the right team of talented and committed individuals.

B5, previously known as TNT Boyz and Audio, is a R&B music group originating from St. Petersburg, Florida which later relocated to Atlanta, Georgia. The group consists of the five Breeding family brothers, Dustin Michael, Kelly Allen, Patrick Owen, Carnell Frederick, and Bryan Jesse.

Richie Re is an independent, multi-talented hip-hop recording artist. Richie Re is the complete package. By way of Flint, Michigan Richie Re has made Atlanta home. As a force to be reckoned with she is rapidly on the rise with her straightforward lyrics and undeniable style. Richie Re enjoys recording to unique styles of hip-hop music from a variety of producers and loves to write lyrics to classic and current tracks. Her stage presence is one of a kind as she demands the attention of the crowd and dominates the stage. This mysterious goddess is all about empowerment and being a change in the community as she climbs the ladder of success. Richie Re’s bubbly yet stern spirit is exhibited across her music and also in her dynamic style. With her style in an out of the booth, Richie Re is rapidly garnering attention with her feminine look and persona embodying the late, Marilyn Monroe.

Pooh Hicks is a socialite and the wife of music producer Hiriam Hicks, originally from Detroit, Michigan.The two met while she was working as a stripper. She is openly bisexual and her and her husband have an open marriage. Pooh joins the supporting cast in season eight, as an estranged former friend of Karlie's. Pooh reveals the two had a threesome with her husband, igniting a violent feud between the two. She would later spark feuds with Tokyo, Shekinah and Sierra and would get her wig snatched by KK at the reunion. At the reunion, it is revealed that her and Hiriam are not legally married. Besides clapping back at Instagram haters and furthering on-screen feuds, Pooh is a successful businesswoman. According to her Instagram, the blonde beauty is a model and Atlanta socialite. She is also the CEO of Artist Factory Studio, which is an “Atlanta based production facility for gifted artists, writers, producers, sound engineers, designers, & dance enthusiasts.”

No stranger to making trap-party anthems, formerly known as Yung Trap; Trap Beckham was signed to Def Jam Records in 2016 with the wave takeover of his song “Birthday B****.” The song was then edited and recreated with a twist and new title entitled “Birthday Chick.” Within a matter of weeks, the single went viral with celebrity and influential figures celebrating their birthdays to the hit single. The song digitally has been streamed and downloaded over 50 million times. Following the success of this record, Trap released another ground-breaking record entitled “Lil Booties Matter” featuring DJ Pretty Ricky. The anthem celebrated the women around the world who was not curvaceous, and it caught a wave that has now reached digitally in streams and downloads of almost 30 million worldwide. Since released, the trend in apparel, viral videos and more surfaced to compliment the single alongside its visual that featured Cardi B’s sister, Hennessy.Trap Beckham’s notoriety started growing exponentially in 2012. That’

Cyrene is known from Bravo's hit reality show Thicker Than Water: The Tankards, as a beauty influencer for multiple products, lifestyle content provider for Essence Magazine, gracing several red carpets, and empowerment speaker and life coach for the millennial of today. As an empowerment speaker and life coach, Cyrene has been speaking and touring not only here in the U.S but in countries like Belize, Paris, and more. Cyrene is pushing forward with her quest to inspire today's millennial with the release of her journal called Journey to Self. Journey To Self is an interactive, thought provoking journal catered to young women ages 13-25. The journal features prompts that encourage critical thinking and self reflection. The goal of this journal is to help clarify, strategize, and execute in various areas along your journey. Journey To Self can also serve as a place holder and a point of reference for strategies regarding personal growth and development to carry you through the different phases of life.

MONTANA OF 300, with an invigorating and unique blend of hip-hop, his repertoire is the perfect representation of everything his hometown, Chicago, IL. Montana of 300 (no relation to Chief Keef) is an independent rapper from the South side of Chicago. He is best known for his rap style, incorporating trap, R&B, and drill beats, while also making remixes to hit songs that, like his originals, often include religious subtext. Montana’s YouTube presence has blown up, with his remixes of Dej Loaf’s “Try Me” racking in almost 8 million views and “Chiraq” clocking almost 7 million views, to name a few. Often referred to as “Rap God,” Montana of 300 got his start back in 2008 when he named himself after the movie 300, adopting the movie’s underlying motif “No surrender, no retreat” as his own anthem. Montana of 300 brings real lyricism, crazy creativity, and substance while keeping you hype.Known for his back-to-back flurries of mind-blowing metaphors, unforgettable quotes, inspirational stories of struggle and