Spotlight on Tim Johnson Jr

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Spotlight on Bear1boss

Bear1boss has officially begun the rollout of his most exciting and intense music run yet! The lead single from Bear1’s highly anticipated tape, “Lil Hotsauce 2”, debuts the new sound and aesthetic that he created while on his recent US + Canada Tour, opening for Homixide Gang. It is no surprise that he continues to push the boundaries in vintage Bear1boss fashion! Alongside a popular new music video, where Bear is adorned in a unique set of symbolically shaped pins with a new fashion/hair style, the song and Bear1 have been popularly discussed on twitter and instagram recently around the release. The world seems to be nearly primed for an eminent HOTSAUCE 2025!

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Spotlight on PLAYBOY POPPY "Still Fly"

KMC The Label presents the new single from PLAYBOY POPPY titled "Still Fly" produced by KiCooked It. Check out the video below.

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Spotlight on Sleepy Loco as he releases "In Mook We Trust"

Memphis, the home of the blues has definitely contributed to the sound of the rap scene since the 90s. Most people would agree that the home of Elvis has provided a trendsetting culture that continues to have a global impact through dark melodies and jookin’. As labels continue to sign talent  from one of the hottest markets,  Sleepy Loco has been establishing himself as one of the city's upcoming artists from the Bluff.

In 2022, the Memphis rapper followed up his fifthteen city “No Deal” promotional tour, by dropping Blu Language 2:Out The Blue. This project garnered over a million streams along with over 500,000 listeners just on his Spotify alone. The Lifted Life Ent spokesman expanded his fan base that populated after going bar for bar with featured artists such as Premo Rice “Popcorn Playa”, Starlito “Not Like Mine”, Eddie Valero “Monopoly”, TripStar “Free The Real” along with platinum producers such as  Hitkidd and Blame Swagg.

Fast forward to 2023, Loco’s latest release is a EP titled “In Mook We Trust” dedicated to his uncle who inspired him to rap. On this project, unlike the trending music coming out the 901, this project contains the boom bap laced with soulful symphonies and samples. As Loco takes you on a deep journey capturing his thoughts revealing the pain he’s felt over the years. Check out ”Heaviest of Hearts”as he polishes this track over a jazzy feel with his mellow yet thoughtful approach, opening up about fighting depression to losing his uncle Mook early and grandmother to cancer. Although he provides us with pain symphonies, he pushes p on “Spaceships from Memphis” as he exemplifies a better version of himself expressing himself on lines like “I’m me 2.0, new and improved” followed with audio from a scene on The Mack. This is the first song released off this project as fans enjoyed his performance live, as he graced the stage prior to Premo Rice headlining the show. This song also has gained over 2 million views on Facebook alone. The Lifted Life CEO opens up more with lines such as “I can’t feel sh*t I need more affection, mama pray to God I get  a spiritual connection” on the track titled “I Cant Feel”. By contrast, the East Memphian is more focused on staying real with himself and less concerned with the wave as he lyrically paints a canvas on tracks such as  “Be Myself” and “Always Working”. In addition to the EP, he links with fellow Memphian, Don Trip on “100 Million Dollar Dreams” revealing his loyalty for his brothers and continuing to keep his brother Choppa G name alive, who died tragically in 2022. This project sonically has a different feel from the BLU Language series but gives you a more in depth formal invitation into Sleepy’s world as he transparently taps into another dimension. The year is looking bright for him as he pushes his pen proving he’s one of the best emcees rising out of one of rap music's  hottest markets in the world.

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Spotlight on Michael Andre Braxton (Q & A)

Q: What's your artist's name, and where are you from?
A: I don't have a stage name, so I went with my birth name. Michael Andre Braxton. I was born in West Philly but raised in a town called Darby Township right outside of Sharon Hill. The city was a small-knit community when I was growing up and still is to this date. I love coming back whenever I can. It's usually a couple of times a year.
Q: Why do you love music?
A: Like most black households growing up and listening to music was what we did back then and still do. I can remember all types of music being played in my house. It was a mixture of everything. Back then, it was radio, CDs, and vinyl. Now everything is streaming and digital radio. I love to listen to everything. I can go from Pop to R&B, hip-hop, talk radio and listen to a podcast. I never stick with just one thing. Every Sunday before, my grandmother would go to church and play Church music before heading off to church. So music is in my blood.
Q: What makes you different as a music artist?
A: I stand out because I drop instrumental tracks that you can go out and chill to. It's more like hip-hop LO-FI. It hits you with some Relaxing effects. And because I don't hit you with no lyrics, it comes off with a smoother mix. It's hip-hop chill-out music on another level. Sometimes you want to listen to beats and vibe to them. But, overall, the music comes out with bits of help and keeps you active and busy during your day. Being a hip-hop artist who comes out with instrumental tracks, I feel I have the upper hand on many folks already.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
A: I hope to run a successful Pr firm that can help artists and others help them gain a much-needed presence in the media forefront. But I also see myself in 5 years with my music being played on tv shows and movies. I would also love to see myself acting in a couple of films and whatever God has in store for me.
Q: What do you want to accomplish in life?
A: I want to leave several successful businesses off to my kids and let them continue to run them and leave them off to their kids. So pretty much let it stay in the family. I think that's the goal with any family generation at this point. So show them its other opportunities instead of always working for someone else.
Q: What do you bring to the music world?
A: The music I tend to make is about the chill and ride-out vibe. You want the hot and bang drum tracks and fly-ass samples. Then my music is what you need in your life. My road to success in the music business is never a straight one. I started working with indie artists from the Philly area, and my hard work paid off when my homie Kurupt from the Dogg pound was able to get his career off the ground. He later had me doing promotional work for a couple of his projects. However, I hope to be the one who brought balance to the masses, and they were able to enjoy it.
Q: What do you want to be remembered by?
A: I want people to remember me as a Human being who was humble, peace-loving, and helpful. Always willing to give the game and help others. I want to tell the readers, " Don't let this long path get you down. Your future success depends on your grind, and the hustle gets you down; it's normal! You will bump your head a few times until you get this game right. Be a student of the game and learn from others who had success. But if you are serious and passionate about your music, this will be an amazing and fun experience.

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Spotlight on Rapper One80

Rapper One80 is one of Houston’s upcoming artists on the Hip Hop scene. Teren Avery took on his stage name after serving close to 18 years in prison. One80 has already caught the attention of LeAnn Rimes and Dr. Dre.
At the age of 9, One80 suffered from child abuse at the hands of his stepfather. The abuse led to One80 ran away from home. Running away, Avery stole a car, hustled and in August of 2003, set fire to an abandoned house. Arson earned him 18 years in prison. Avery served most of it in TDCJ’s Estelle Unit in Huntsville at the age of 17.
While serving his sentence, Avery earned the nickname One80. Then, he picked up plastic spoons and began making beats. Avery’s beats covered by rap lyrics were recorded in prison. Avery sent his cousin his music, which soon became a waiting game for Avery to be released from prison. Avery learned important life lessons such as philosophy, chess and encouraged him to fly straight once he made parole.
After Avery served most of his sentence, within 3 months Avery produced 17 minute a documentary of his life that covers his start in music. Soon afterwards Avery released his music and started selling his music on Amazon.
Not too long afterwards LeAnn Rimes heard his music and invited him to perform in with her at Gruene Hall in Austin.
“For me to be a rapper and be able to perform there, I’ve never seen that many cowboy hats in my life,” Avery said. “You know what, and for them to accept me, this is why I feel like music is so beautiful.”
Dr. Dre called him via FaceTime to talk business, too.
“I was like man, you are Dr. Dre,” Avery said. “This is crazy. This is beyond a dream come true.”
His single, “Miles Away”, has been well received and confirms his start as a artist.

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Spotlight on Miami Artist NSG Simba and "No Help" Video

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Spotlight on Litty Rik and Single "Best Night"

Known on the west coast as Litty Rik, is from just outside of Los Angeles, California. Showing much love and representing Arcadia, and the surrounding area of the San Gabriel Valley. Litty Rik's Previous jet-setting club banger “LMK" Feat. Ariel Matthew was one for the Clubs. His newest Single of 2019 "Best Night" Produced By Nate Impact is also a Club Banger and is now available on Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal and All Platforms. Litty Rik's early musical influences were quite diverse. As Rik grew older and acquired his own musical taste, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Donnell Jones filled his hunger for R&B. Meanwhile, Pharrell Williams (of the Neptune’s/N.E.R.D.) sparked his interest in Hip-Hop. He has that signature smooth melodic style, making him a unique artist. He is a throwback to the days of feel-good music. Litty Rik is meant for the stage with his unique sound. He is ready to share his style with the music industry. Litty Rik represents a New Dawn, A New West, the new direction of the music industry! Checkout his single "Best Night".

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Spotlight on Robyn Hood

Robyn Hood aka Miriam Hyman’s face is no stranger in Hollywood with her latest efforts and accolades with the TV series “Blue Bloods” but to everyone’s surprise her lyrics and songs on her latest EP “Higher” show a different but suave MC who is no stranger to the mic. Robyn states she began writing while performing Shakespeare’s Richard III in New York. Her first Mixtape “Journey of an MC” earned her the nomination for “Best New Female Artist” in Philly Hip Hop Awards 2014. When not in the acting role Robyn Hood is writing lyrics with content as if her pen spits words rather than ink while doing the other side of the business flowing with powerful lyrics like a painting dancing to the sound of the great Beethoven. Robyn Hood has found the right template grooming her lyrics when she penned writing for her friend and classmate Lupita Nyong’o song and video “Mexican Born” which hit 3 million followers and Viral in one day. The lead off Single Reach from the EP featuring her friend Songstress Erika Hicks brings a refreshing shower to Hip Hop arena that was presumed dead at one time. Her flows are undulating and she has been likened to the early days when Lauryn Hill and the Fugees popped on the scene as well as EVE and MC Lyte to name a few. Her Upcoming singles “Holes In My Pocket” and “Red & Blue” are subtle up next bangers which top Djs on the east coast have in their Radio Mixes as well as Playlists in the clubs. The EP is packed with Robyn Hood’s versatility and finesse and has placed her on the radar as one of the top female lyricists to watch for in 2017. Look out for many more hit songs from this top ranking MC whoo definitely comes with her agenda to be on Top of the Charts. Welcome to Robyn Hood. The EP is seen and endorsed on ThisIs50.com, CoreDjs.com, Digiwaxx, Audiomack and many more top HipHop music sites and Blogs while the single Reach is being heard on many land and Internet Radio stations.

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Spotlight on MoneyBaggYo! (@MoneyBaggYo) Next Up From Memphis

via LaLaaShep >> Memphis is proving to be a city that breeds talent as its birthed Hip Hop heavy weights, Three 6 Mafia, Eightball & MJG, Yo Gotti, Young Dolph, and most recently, Blacc Youngsta. Rising artist, MoneyBaggYo is the next artist to projected to blow from the city as he has the support of his peers and elders. During a recent visit to Atlanta, MoneyBagg Yo & I discussed his relationship with Yo Gotti and Young Dolph; Working with Trouble and Migos; Making it out of Memphis; Kids looking up to him; The independent hustle and Nless Entertainment & more! All interviews shot & edited by LalaaShep! Stay tuned for more exclusives and behind the scenes footage with Lalaa @LalaaShep @TheProgressReport101 www.LalaaShepard.com YouTube/ LalaaShep

Spotlight on Sky McCloud (@skymccloud100)

Sky has been performing for about 4 yrs as a rapper recording artist Saxophonist/model. He has also done quite a few promo video's for lounges as well has written for other recording artists. Sky Brings diverse crowds to fit his unique approach to music with his colorful electronic hip hop/pop sound. Sky McCloud talks about his style & how his aesthetics compliment his Music: Link w/ Sky Twitter: @skymccloud100 Instagram: @_skymccloud Visit: skymccloud.com

Spotlight on V.A.I.N. (@itsvain) by @IamTonyNeal

Core Djs introduces emerging artist "V.A.I.N"

Emerging Hip – Hop artist, V.A.I.N. did not miss a beat as he grew up with the intimate musical influences of his parents who were both members of bands back in the 80’s. V.A.I.N. recalls as a kid, his mother would make him perform Slick Rick songs at all family functions. After graduating high school in Queens, New York where V.A.I.N. was born and raised, he began working full time while continuing to aggressively pursue his music career. In 2004, V.A.I.N’s father passed away and due to the loss, he channeled and refocused his energy into his music and has since been aggressively pursuing his musical career. Inspired heavily by Hip-Hop music of the late 80’s and 90’s, V.A.I.N. admires artists such as NAS, Mobb Deep, Nature, and A Tribe Called Quest. In order to master his craft as a well-rounded artist, V.A.I.N. extensively immersed himself into developing his craft by listening to diverse records and pushing the envelope as an innovative writer. V.A.I.N. has mastered the lyrical balance of lethal fierce word play, witty social commentary, and poetic story telling. As he recollects, “eventually, I got nice and my first record touched radio in 2005. It was a joint called, ’Toss Da Paper’.” Describing his own musical style, V.A.I.N. stated, “I believe I come from an educated yet street point of view, where I’m giving people insight into life. What I desire to accomplish through my music is to educate, inspire as well as entertain. I think I write from the heart first and then the mind. There is nothing in the entire world quite like performing and I simply can’t get enough of the euphoric musical high!” It is perfectly summarized in V.A.I.N’s favorite quote, “music is an audio vibration of a person’s soul. ” V.A.I.N has opened for Hip-Hop artists including DMX, Fabolous, Foxy Brown, Corrupt and the Clips. He has worked with some of Hip-Hop’s most sought after producers including Teflon, P.F.Cuttin, Terrence Dudley, Jelly Roll and Fingers.

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