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Flawless Tha Don - Out The Mud [Video] | @TheFavoriteFlaw

May 15, 2017 by mighty million in Hip-Hop/Rap

This video is A1 and Texas has to respect Flawless Tha Don grind. His new visual for his record “Out The Mud” is flames. Flawless raps are facts, nothing made up. The record talks about getting it from the bottom. No help and no hand outs all work. Posted up in his good with his homies is he visual. No hood like this hood. Take a walk in Flawless shoes and check the video out below.

Flawless is back spitting truth and meaning which places the artist back in his adolescent days of poverty and bad luck, however still seeming to push towards a better end! "Out The Mud" touches the soul and is relate-able to those who are familair with struggle!

May 15, 2017 /mighty million
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C Wells - Before The Tour Bus [Album] | @LiveFamousWells

May 15, 2017 by mighty million in Rap

This album is pure flames honestly from C Wells. It’s a must listen project you do not want to pass on. Lynn, Massachusetts spitter/rapper is making noise with his project “Before The Tour Bus”. Crazy thing about the album it’s hosted by Don Cannon. Yes Generation Now CEO Don Cannon that works with Lil Uzi Vert. C Wells project features G Herbo and Dave East. That should let you know this a real hip hop album. The opening record for this 10 song project is “From The Jump” and it’s produced by Atlanta’s K Swisha. He’s known for working with MadeInTyo. Bottom line C Wells is aligning himself right with the stars. This should be a big summer for C Wells. Start supporting today!

(Documentary) https://vimeo.com/215925900 (Apple Music) https://itun.es/us/gOOBjb @LiveFamousWells C-Wells.com

May 15, 2017 /mighty million
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Tyler Taz is putting on for Michigan in a huge way.. But in a humble to make his audience more organic. His music is very honest and real. His newest record "Timing" really gives you a great vibe. It really feels like a great record. Don't overlook …

Tyler Taz is putting on for Michigan in a huge way.. But in a humble to make his audience more organic. His music is very honest and real. His newest record "Timing" really gives you a great vibe. It really feels like a great record. Don't overlook Tyler Taz music.

 

Tyler Taz - Timing | @TylerTaz_Music

May 15, 2017 by mighty million in Hip-Hop/Rap

Beat produced by Dog James.This track has more of an acoustic feel to it, I've been trying to keep a good variety of music flowing to appeal to the wide variety of listeners that stumble across my page. Once again thank you all for the love and support. You're the reason I'm still grinding. Shout out to Preciseearz.com. Much Love.

May 15, 2017 /mighty million
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Hip-Hop/Rap
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Thought I was watching a film for a second. This new visual is on point from 4AM. Bottom line these two guys are on to something. The record is called "Forever Young" and it's about these females. Moral of the story don't trust them. Check it out be…

Thought I was watching a film for a second. This new visual is on point from 4AM. Bottom line these two guys are on to something. The record is called "Forever Young" and it's about these females. Moral of the story don't trust them. Check it out below.

4AM - Forever Young [Video] | @King_6ix @GranDaddyAddict

May 15, 2017 by mighty million in Hip-Hop/Rap
May 15, 2017 /mighty million
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Kam Geez - To Be Continued..EP | @KamGeezGYB

May 15, 2017 by mighty million in Hip-Hop/Rap

One thing for sure this project is sauced up. All 5 records will catch your attention. It all depends on your mood honestly. Bottom line Kam Geez doesn't need to be overlooked one bit. The project is called "To Be Continued.." and its right on time for the summer. Make sure you peep this project. Overall Kam Geez sounds ready for the big leagues.

May 15, 2017 /mighty million
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Big Whiskey - Deserve You feat. Ricco Barrino & Scotty ATL

May 15, 2017 by N3 On The Track in Music, Hip-Hop, Rap

Big Whiskey releases the first single off of his upcoming album with DJ Burn One, "Swisher Sweets & Whiskey Drinks". "Deserve You" finds Whisk on a feel good instrumental supplied by P80 and a catchy hook from Ricco Barrino, finished off with as a guest verse from Scotty ATL. This summertime anthem is ready for your cookouts, pool parties, and whip with the windows down

May 15, 2017 /N3 On The Track
BigWhiskey, DeserveYou, RiccoBarrino, ScottyATL, LAOnLock
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Aurka - Dream Machine

May 11, 2017 by N3 On The Track in Music, Electronic

San Francisco-based producer with a passion for energy, frequencies, orcas, and general ambience. 

Beginning as a bedroom production, Aurka has since blossomed into a full band.  Fusing electronic elements with live instrumentation to summon a more fulfilling sound.  The group is currently writing new music, as well as actively playing shows.  

Contact: aurkamusic@gmail.com

Listen to new EP 'Exist' Here: https://soundcloud.com/aurkamusic

Facebook: facebook.com/aurkamusic

Instagram: instagram.com/aurkamusic

May 11, 2017 /N3 On The Track
Aurka, DreamMachine, LAOnLock
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Stess The Emcee ft. Sha Stimuli, Mela Machinko, and C-Red - Alive

May 11, 2017 by N3 On The Track in Music, Hip-Hop, Rap

"Alive" is the latest record by Stess The Emcee from his upcoming project titled Stess The Emcee Must Live. This time it features frequent collaborator, C-Red, along with Sha Stimuli. The Chorus is provided by Mela Machinko. This was produced by Backpack Beatz and it was also mixed by JCruz of the Ethnikids.

May 11, 2017 /N3 On The Track
StessTheEmcee, ShaStimmuli, MelaMachinko, C-Red, Alive, LAOnLock
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Danii Roundtree - Crave

May 11, 2017 by N3 On The Track in Music, R&B/Soul

Band/Artist: Danii Roundtree

Location: Atlanta, GA

Styles: Jazz, Pop, Soul, Funk

Similar to/RIYL: Amy Whinehouse, Erykah Badu, Billie Holiday, Janelle Monae, Andra Day

CD: Memoirs

Release date: TBA Summer 2017

 

Accolades:

Jazz Festival Debut at the 40th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival (120k attendees) May 28, 2017 @ 2:30pm on the Next Generation Stage

Miss New York USA 2008. Competed at 2008 Miss USA Pageant

100 semi-finalists on Fox's American Idol during its Eighth Season.

Broadway's *Rising Stars 2, (Broadway's premier summer concert series)

Education:

Dillard Center for the Performing Arts High School

Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA

The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in conjunction with the New School's

 

Credits: Motown The Musical, Shakin the Mess Outta Misery, Aint' Misbehavin, Porgy & Bess, Lucky Stiff, Smokey Joe's Cafe, Purlie, The Laramie Project, RAGTIME. (To Name a Few.)

 

Members/ Instruments: Danii Roundtree

Band: The Retro Rebels

Background Vocalists: The Coco Puffs

 

Bio:

Hailing from the cityscapes of Atlanta, R&B/Jazz and Soul/Pop Recording Artist, Danii Roundtree, hit the ground running with her music career in 2009 and since that time has acquired a devoted fan base, made a name for herself throughout the music scene, and performed live at many different venues, festivals, and other music events.

She began finding her love for music at age 11 when she started taking up singing and performing on stage as a child prodigy. Fast-forwarding to her adulthood years as a professional musician, her fans see so much more manifesting since her young, kid prodigy days.

Known for her charisma, powerful vocal range, and dynamic signature sound, Danii has been turning many heads in the music industry with her unforgettable live show performances and the unmistakable passion she exhibits onstage and on record.

Currently, her recent single "Crave" is receiving critical acclaims and positive reception; creating a major street buzz. Her debut album "Memoirs" is slated for a Summer 2017 release date.

In Roundtree's words, "Memoirs is an album written from true life events. We all have that one love story that ends before it starts. And I just so happen to be a singer/ songwriter who documents through song. This album is literally a collection of my memoirs. All the records are personal. The sound has a throwback feel that is Jazz-oriented with Funk and Soul elements; cleverly coined as 'Retro'. I hope to one-day transition into acting, so I wrote the album as though it was a never-ending Retro movie soundtrack. Ultimately, with the end goal of its contents being put in television, film, commercials, and one day becoming its own short film."

Danii Roundtree will also be gracing the stage on May 28th to perform at the 40th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival. And is also going to performing at many lucrative shows this year as well in support of "Memoirs" official release.

In the meantime, while Danii is writing, recording, and honing her craft in the studio, be sure to connect with her on all Social Media platforms and Music Streaming sites to keep up with everything she has planned in the shortcoming and beyond.

May 11, 2017 /N3 On The Track
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I.E. - Slow Motion

May 11, 2017 by N3 On The Track in Music, Rap

“Give him a mask and he will tell you the truth.” 
 

Veiled in an air of mystery with his face covered by a leather mask, Sydney-sider and WVS signing I.E. will make you feel all the feels with his latest track, ‘Slow Motion’ a late night love song for the one you probably shouldn’t be chasing, but you do. 

Firmly engrained in Sydney’s rapidly growing community of artists, I.E. works alongside WVS creative Miracle, and frequently collaborates with label homies, Travy P and Dream Big Collective producer Dopamine, approaching hip-hop as a way to communicate the emotion in his day - to - day life, with each release peeling back another layer to uncover more of who I.E. really is. 

Influenced by new international urban royalty in J.Cole, PartyNextDoor and Tory Lanez, I.E.’s lush vocals and moody, melodic beats will leave you panting, breathless and wanting more each time.

Off the back of his debut single, ‘Put On’ garnering over 160, 000 combined online streams, and most recent release ‘OMW!’ (100,000 combined online streams and counting)- WVS is super excited to have I.E. on board and riding the ‘wave.’ 

‘Slow Motion’ is out via WVS on 12th May 2017.


I.E. ‘Put On’ – Debut Single stats:

- Over 160,000 combined online streams

- Features on Acclaim, Hilly Dilly, Music & Other Drugs

I.E. ‘OMW!’ – Sophomore Single stats:

- Over 100,000 combined online streams

- Apple Music Playlist: The A-List (Hip Hop), Breaking Hip Hop, Best Of The Week, Hot Tracks, New Fire

I.E. – Artist Highlights:

- Spotify – 80 followers, 7,720 monthly listeners

- Soundcloud – 163 followers

- Facebook – 1,554 followers

- Instagram – 1,431 followers

-   Twitter - 99 followers

-   YouTube - 32 followers

 

MORE INFO - https://www.wvswvs.com/ie-inotherwords

May 11, 2017 /N3 On The Track
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Khalil Madovi - Royalty // Mother of Mankind

May 11, 2017 by N3 On The Track in Music, Soul

Rising star Khalil Madovi is building up a huge following with his brand of Future Soul Fusion. He fuses a J-Dilla-esque 90s hiphop/soul vibe with a new millenial wave. Witty wordplay interchanges with smooth soulful vocals to deliver a very well crafted project.

Khalil writes and produces all of his own music. The music on the link below is quite beat driven, but he also has acoustic and alternative versions.  If you would like to hear those, I would be more than happy to send them through (I just didn't want to clog up your inbox).  He also has some great re-workings of Kanye West and Frank Ocean classics if you scroll to the bottom of the page at this link:  https://soundcloud.com/khalilmadovi/tracks

 

May 11, 2017 /N3 On The Track
KhalilMadovi, Royalty, MotherofMankind, LAOnLock
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Trevor Lee - Save the Day Freestyle

May 11, 2017 by N3 On The Track in Music, Hip-Hop, Rap

Battling Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Houston-based music artist Trevor Lee hasn't let that hold him back. This buzz track conveys Trevor's outlook while in the face of adversity, setting the stage for his upcoming album "Struggle Ain't New" releasing May 29, 2017.

Music Video: youtu.be/I-FBIkTTCaM

May 11, 2017 /N3 On The Track
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Darrell Simms - Elements

May 11, 2017 by N3 On The Track in Music, Rap

open.spotify.com/album/3RkglcmZIRuGnvQYW3E2Rp

Darrell Simms is a troubadour, the Florida-born rapper moved to Europe at the age of 8 with his mother and sister; spending the majority of his childhood in Sweden. He acknowledges that this international upbringing was musically beneficial, opening him up to new cultures and ideals from early childhood.

In his senior year, Darrell started to take music seriously and returned to the United States in order to pursue his artistry more fully. Currently based in Los Angeles, he is working with a number of emerging producers in order to broaden his aural scope - dancing between hip-hop, r&b and electronic soundscapes.

On his new single 'Elements' Darrell notes: "It's about drawing on negative and positive elements in your life such as, friends, family, fear, failure and success. I wrote it when I was angry, mostly for being taken for granted as a rapper / artist - not having my lyrical contributions taken seriously."

Links:
twitter.com/iamdsimms
instagram.com/iamdsimms

May 11, 2017 /N3 On The Track
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Alexa Lusader - Can't Make You Stay

May 11, 2017 by N3 On The Track in Music, Indie Pop

Alexa is a 23 year old singer/songwriter based out of Los Angeles, California. She's been writing music/singing for over 10 years. This song, along with previously released singles, "White Snow", "La La Love Me", "Fantasy" & "Sailin" we're all produced by Cody Tarpley, who is signed to Warner Chappell and produced SoMo's hit single, "Ride", Krewella's "Team" and many more!

The story behind "Can't Make You Stay":

December 2012. I was watching my dad’s marriage slowly crumble. He wasn’t smiling anymore & I’d catch him staring off into the distance with his mind in knots. I could feel his pain. They had lost trust in each other and forgot what their love used to mean. I showed him the beginning stages of an idea I had started and he lent his heart to the song. At the end, you always think about the beginning...the happy times. This song is saying, “I really do want to grow old with you but if it’s too late then I can’t make you stay".

May 11, 2017 /N3 On The Track
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KUIZZ - Uncool

May 11, 2017 by N3 On The Track in Music, Indie Pop

Fan favourite "Uncool" is the 2nd single off of KUIZZ's debut EP "Till The End" which was released late of last year. Written and produced by KUIZZ, the song details his younger days as the unpopular new kid trying to find his way around being accepted by society but eventually coming to terms that being labeled "uncool' is not a bad thing at all. Melodically reminiscent of Lukas Grahams' "7 Years" and lyrically just as relatable as Alessia Cara's "Scars To Your Beautiful", "Uncool" debuts at a time when shows like "13 Reasons Why" shed a light on the difficulties of acceptance led by a social media driven world.

May 11, 2017 /N3 On The Track
KUIZZ, Uncool, LAOnLock
Music, Indie Pop
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POINT POINT UNVEIL NEW SINGLE & OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR “HANDS” OUT NOW ON ULTRA RECORDS

May 11, 2017 by N3 On The Track in Music, Future Pop

WATCH: https://youtu.be/F2OvmvRJBv8

STREAM: https://soundcloud.com/pointpoint/pointpoint-hands-feat-denai-moore

PURCHASE: http://smarturl.it/PointPointHands

 


Following the success of " Life In Grey " (4M streams) in 2015 and ‘Family Portrait’ EP (6M streams) last year, production trio Point Point return today with a whole new musical and visual path on “Hands, out now via Ultra Records. 

 

‘Hands’ comes with a powerful and touching music video, creatively done by Canadian cinematographer, Kristof Brandl (https://vimeo.com/kristofbrandl ) who has worked with the likes of Skrillex, Zedd, Nike, Converse, and more.

 

The single will delight new and old fans alike, straddling the lines between pop music and electro. Featuring vocals from London-based artist Denai Moore, known for her collaboration on SBTRKT’s album, Moore brings a sensual and warm feeling to the single.

 

The video on the other hand, is set within the backdrop of Army training camp, which speaks to the current times and portrays a powerful message between the struggles of real life and war life. While not many can relate to this, the message is real, and something to be explored in our modern times. Denai Moore calls out to tough times and heartbreak which captures the aesthetic visual of the main characters life at home with his young love and the time he spends at camp wrestling in the mud and fighting with fellow comrades, ultimately to leave it all behind and head into war.

 

“Hands” is out now across all DSP’s on Ultra Records. 

May 11, 2017 /N3 On The Track
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Casey Cook - Around You

May 11, 2017 by N3 On The Track in Music, Indie Pop

iamcaseycook.com

Soft chill pop

Casey Cook, Rhode Island native, LA rising pop songwriter/ artist. Her fourth single, "Around You" is a soft pop singer-songwriter vibe encompassing the feelings of the beginning stages of love. Looking for blog exposure, features, etc.

May 11, 2017 /N3 On The Track
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Lafa Taylor - Ridin' Slow

May 11, 2017 by N3 On The Track in Music, Future Pop, Hip-Hop, Rap

Spring is here, get in the car, but don't drive too fast, enjoy the ride, we've been waiting all winter long to ride with the windows down. Our soundtrack is the newest single, "Ridin' Slow," by Lafa Taylor from his upcoming release Ridin' Slow: A Collection of Songs to Ride to set to drop this summer on Mixto Music.

The title track and lead single comes out today, produced by the 15 year old ORDNRY YNGSTR, whom Taylor discovered on Soundcloud. The track showcases Lafa's soulful vocals alongside his established flow and comparisons sonically to Anderson Paak, Miguel and Drake are inevitble Lafa remains in his own lane and continues to not be easily pinned down by genre. 

Lafa Taylor’s 2017 has already seen the vocalist and MC featured on the record breaking trailer for The Fast and the Furious with his collaboration with Bassnectar, his recent single Run to Me with Aabo was remixed by 2017 Grammy nominee starRo and with his first solo EP of 2017 on deck alongside a summer of festival appearances this song maybe the only thing slow with Lafa's career and year.

http://www.lafataylor.com/ 
https://www.facebook.com/LafaTaylorMusic/ 
http://mixtomusic.co/

May 11, 2017 /N3 On The Track
LafaTaylor, RidinSlow, LAOnLock
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Brother Stone & The Get Down - Only Wine

May 11, 2017 by N3 On The Track in Music, R&B/Soul

This Track features world renowned drummer Vinnie Colaiuta, and Abe Laboriel Sr. on bass. It was an honor to record this song with two of the greatest musicians in the world!

May 11, 2017 /N3 On The Track
BrotherStone, TheGetDown, OnlyWine, LAOnLock
Music, R&B/Soul
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undrgrndman - Long Way Away (1984)

May 11, 2017 by N3 On The Track in Music, Electronic, Soul

long way away (1984) is trying to remember something you forgot... 

  • ● The Story: The main character is stuck in a mundane existence, and enveloped in a cloud of oppressive pessimism (expressed musically as much as lyrically). Yet he’s struggling with a vague remembrance of better days (of blue skies)...
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  • ● Politically, the song is a critique of tactics used to obscure the past (to cloud our remembrance of better times) -- to limit expectations, and diminish hope. 
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  • ● “1984” simultaneously references the better days of past, and the dystopia described in Orwell’s “1984”, which suddenly feels all too familiar...
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lyric excerpt:

grey skies above me again.
has it ever been different than it is right now?
and the wind is not a friend.
does it ever end? will it ever slow down?

 

about undrgrndman:

undrgrndman is a genre-bending storyteller & multi-instrumentalist musician based in Los Angeles.

● Rather than align to a specific musical genre, undrgrndman strives to tell a story with each song -- fusing traditional songwriting and dance music.

● undrgrndman records all of his music entirely on his own, playing every instrument (keys, bass, guitar, and drums) and singing every vocal line.

● undrgrndman’s roots are those of a live musician — he toured internationally as the synth player for p-funk (parliament funkadelic). He brings the spontaneity of live instrumentation (no pre-programming, no step sequencing on the keys) to all of his songs, whether electronic or otherwise.

May 11, 2017 /N3 On The Track
Music, Electronic, Soul
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