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( Of f i c i al V i de o ) + E u ro ... V e g an Rap p e r D ro p s D i s s T rac k A g ai ns t S e aW o rl d, T h... P u rc has e " RE - B I RT HD A Y " E P B Y L ADY O'S HOON " Ro u nd 3 " s o ng b y 2 - Hye ( L o v e , D e at h, & Re v o l u t i o n... L i s t e n t o " S p re ad t he W o rd" b y 2 - Hye ( T he C o nf e re n ... " M r. F l y G u y" b y T he C hi l l i o nai re s ( Of f i c i al M u s i c ... L i s t e n t o " Ho ne y I n T he C o m b " b y Os hi nn ( ( ( A U D I O) ) ... " Ol d T wi s t e d C as s e t t e T ap e " #S T RE E T A RT F re ddi e G i b b s - G ang s t a ( 2 0 1 8 ) M i x t ap e P e rc y's P o rt rai t P ho t o g rap hy i s NOW B OOK I NG C l i e nt ... L i s t e n t o " M e e t i ng 's i n S e s s i o n" b y 2 - Hye f e at u ri n ... Hi p Ho p art i s t M o ne y M i k e B ri dg e s t al k s P as ade na, ... F re dro S t arr «F i re s t arr 2 » T he M o v i e L i s t e n t o " T he A p art m e nt J am " b y 2 - Hye o n S p o t i f y ... Hi p Ho p l o s e s a L e g e nd, C rai g M ac k M e e t C o u nt ry M u s i c i an " E ri c k F l o re nc e " f ro m L e x i ng ... M e e t F as hi o n D e s i g ne r " D e v o n Ham wri g ht " f ro m P hi l a... M - D o t - Ri c o c he t ( P ro d. B y W hat s o n ) C u t s B y D J A c c ... " T he K i d S ays I L O V E L i f e " #S T RE E T A RT
Song: "Regardless" Release: 8/20/17 Artists: Bing Bing featuring Suntonio Bandanaz Album: Beautiful Struggle 2.0 OPEN WOUNDS (FALL/WINTER 2018)
Hip Hop: Bridging the Gap between the West Coast & Pacific Northwest When one t hinks of West Coast Hip Hop, let 's be honest , okay, cit ies like Port land and Seat t le don't really come t o mind. The Bay Area is so much in a lane of t heir own that folks don't really t hink of San Francisco or Oakland when referring t o West Coast Hip Hop...or even Gangst a Rap for t hat mat t er. And if you're a Born & Raised Angeleno , even peo ple fro m surro unding count ies like San Bernardino and Riverside are seen as excluded from t he origins of West Coast rap. Now, wit h all due respect t o t he Pacific Nort hwest , t hey've had t heir own scene for decades! But , who considers t he Pacific Nort hwest apart of urban "West Coast " cult ure? Sir-Mix-A- Lot wasn't Eazy E. So, while t he World t urned t heir ears t o Los Angeles, Compt on, and Long Beach over t he past 20-30 years, cit ies like Seat t le & Port land developed t heir own local music
scenes and t oday boast s some of t he richest local music herit age in t he count ry. Wit h 2019 approaching, we have a new breed of Hip Hop art ist s t hat are not only looking t o make good music, but nurt ure a sense of communit y across local music scenes all over. Pasadena, CA rapper Bing Bing is a st andalone art ist who's t aken personal int erest and init iat ive in helping unit e t he local music scene in his t own. Aft er spending years net working, part icipat ing in communit y out reach, and int erviewing hundreds of art ist s, Bing Bing branched out t o Seat t le, WA t o connect dot s and build relat ionships. Through his net work, Bing Bing was int roduced t o Legendar y Seat t le Hip Hop art ist Sunt onio Bandanaz t hrough Los Angeles/P asadena based rapper Mr. McSt range. Since meet ing, Bing Bing invit ed Sunt onio Bandanaz t o feat ure on his lat est single in an effort t o begin unit ing t he West Coast wit h t he Pacific Nort hwest . The song is about showcasing t he anger, frust rat ions, and failure one endures when st riving t o become a bet t er individual. Bing Bing let s t he passion flow as he spit s lyr ics t hat have weighed his heart . Sunt onio Bandanaz follows up on t he 2nd verse wit h a lyr ical t ale about st riving t o make change.
M-Dot - Ricochet (Prod. By Whatson) Cuts By DJ Access
On "Ricochet" Boston emcee M-Dot travels abroad (to Germany) and fires a verbal reprisal at lackluster "spitters." German producer Whatson handles the boards providing a soul screeching backdrop with DJ Access on scratch duties. Watch Music Video
Vegan Rapper Drops Diss Track Against SeaWorld, The Circus, and The Zoo
The 19 song CD also features songs by some current Sunset Recording artists like Richtaste, Han Drabur, Respect, Joe Atman with the Riohc Choir, Federal Moguls (DJ Q Ball’s (Bloodhound Gang) side project) and Mister Sir while it licensed in tracks by established and legendary acts that are notably against animal cruelty by artists such as Vegan Boss, Gina Thompson and Bob Marley. The album is rounded off by some remixes by the likes of Boy George, Amos, Gavin Friday and DJ X vs. Sonic Solution which contributes a remix of the classic Supertramp hit song ‘The Logical Song [DJ Self Remix]’. Hear Song
Meet Fashion Designer "Devon Hamwright" from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
I am a Philadelphia fashion designer and illustrator. I am a graduate of Philadelphia University Alum. I have interned for Philadelphia Fashion Week. I recently participated in Atlantic City Fashion Week. I have received invitations to showcase my collections at Ready-to-Wear Fashion Week and SOHO Fashion Week. I am also a sewing instructor working from Moore College and also book house calls for students. Follow Devon Hamwright on Instagram
Rahn Anthoni - "Highway" (Official Music Video)
Rahn Anthoni, a soulful singer who's taken a road to The Country Music industry. This is what we call Country Soul. Country music is a way of reaching people where they are, and highway is a song that will take you on the road of success. When you are on the Highway it gives you a way to think and make the right decision when you reach the cross roads of life. Watch Video
Joyner Lucas - Visions (2018) Mixtape 1. Listen To Me Intro (00:00)
2. D.N.A. Remix (02:02) 3. Snapple Freestyle (16:10) 4. Nightmares (08:56) 5. Backwords (12:13) 6. Mask Off Remix (16:16) 7. What Do They Know (20:32) 8. Jumanji Ft Busta Rhymes (24:34)
9. 2morrow Night (27:45) 10. Mean 16 (30:34) 11. Panda Remix (31:36) 12. One (34:37) 13. Synthetic Substitution (37:23) 14. Inject (40:45) 15. I'm Not Sorry (44:37)
16. Gucci Gang Remix (47:06) 17. Black Magic (50:17) 18. About Me (54:21)
Snoop Dogg –
“220” featuring Goldie Loc (Official Music Video)
Snak The Ripper "I‘m Good" (Official Video) + European Tour Spring 2018
Adding to his recent momentum, Snak The Ripper returns with another new banger titled "I'm Good". The song has a nostalgic vibe that perfectly compliments Ripper's most intricate flows yet. The lyrics are real to his life and the music video just adds to the beauty of the music itself. Be sure to watch out for more new music from Snak The Ripper in the coming weeks. Watch Video
Snak The Ripper is touring Europe in April/May 2018. April 26 - Thu - Lausanne, Switzerland - Le Romandie Rock Club April 27 - Fri - Lyss, Switzerland - Kufa Lyss April 28 - Sat - Lucerne, Switzerland - Bar 59 April 29 - Sun - Hamburg, Germany - Stellwerk April 30 - Mon - Trondheim, Norway - Skuret May 02 - Wed - Hannover, Germany - Faust May 03 - Thu - Kassel, Germany - K19 May 04 - Fri - Leipzig, Germany - Halle Saale May 05 - Sat - Athens, Greece - Gagarin 205 May 06 - Sun - London, UK - Archspace
Meet Country Musician "Erick Florence" from Lexington, South Carolina
Erick Florence, an old school country vibe. Talented singer/songwriter with 308 Productions. Erick wants to play and write music for his heart and make his fans happy! Follow him and join in on the ride! Dream big.
Hip Hop loses a Legend, Craig Mack
Craig Mack, one of the artists who laid the foundation for Bad Boy Records, has died, the label's former director of marketing Michelle Joyce confirmed. He was 46. No cause of death was immediately released, though Joyce said he had been ill for some time. Read More
Fredro Starr ÂŤFirestarr 2Âť The Movie
Fredro Starr from the legendary rap group ONYX has returned with his 4th solo album "Firestarr 2" the follow up to his 2001 classic "Firestarr". Fredrois usually known for his grimy rap style with ONYX, but "Firestarr 2" delivers a smooth and toned down flow. Check out the exclusive "Fire Starr 2" video movie introducing various tracks of the album in a visual form. Watch Video
"Mr. Fly Guy" by The Chillionaires (Official Music Video)
Brooklyn Based Hip-Hop Artists $ky $craper, Gucci Gray, And Ruciano Also Known As "The Chillionaires," perform and star in their video for their track titled "Mr. Fly Guy" Watch Video
Freddie Gibbs Gangsta (2018) Mixtape 1. I'm That N**** (00:00) 2. The Ghetto (02:55) 3. Live From Gary, Indiana (06:25) 4. The Diet (09:58) 5. Queen (13:28) 6. New Day Ft Raekwon (16:36)
7. Things You Do Today (19:44) 8. Woo (23:05) 9. Dollar$ 4 Dope (26:12) 10. God Damn Ft Reks (28:35) 11. Close Your Eyes (31:09) 12. Westwood Freestyle (35:25) 13. Fallin Ft Termanology (37:32)
14. Never Can Say Goodbye (40:28) 15. Games You Playin (44:53)
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Listen to "If God Doesn't Want It" by Christa Deana (((Lyric Video)))
New single from Philly-based Christian R&B singer, Christa Deana featuring Young One. Listen Here
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