Princess Nokia blesses us with her latest single “Mermaid”, a three piece montage about government, skin color, turning up and being happy. Ending on a serious note becoming completely transparent opening up about her childhood and upbringing. Encouraging others to find motivation in here struggle and success. Make sure you stream this video below and as always…
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Today’s post comes from the lyrical hyena, CyHi The Prince as he blesses us with his vision for a new world in his latest single “Nu Africa”. Showing visuals of inner city living in America with protesters expressing their discontent for the “Land of the Free”. Declaring a decree for all indigenous people to return to their land, encouraging listeners and peers to invest in each other to build their own society in the pursuit of happiness. Calling out celebrities to redirect their money into investments on soil in the Mother Land rather than the other land. Transforming the thinking of the youth to expand their horizons while challenging years of generational suffrage from it’s oppressors. Summarized by a timeless piece from the amazing poet Ernestine Johnson at the end dropping knowledge while adding to the message.
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Some days you just feel like sleeping in all day with that special someone and forgetting about life’s problems only focusing on each others energy. Not only does Ella Mia relate but she made a song for such days with her latest release “lay Up” in which she soaks up sun vibes by the poolside enjoying dinner and life with her love. This single comes at the perfect time setting the tone for valentines day make sure you stream the video below and as always…
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TDE is unstoppable when it comes to emerging new talented artist into the light, it’s safe to say they are batting a thousand and with no surprise their new artist SIR delivers with his latest single “All in My Head”. The song comes off the L.A. singer’s 2016 EP HER, and the new clip features him swaying slow motion in an underground parking lot. Make sure you check out the video below and as always
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Written and produced in Miami by Liz Loughrey, Adrian X (The Weeknd, Drake, Kylie Minogue) and Supa Dups (Drake, Party Next Door, Mary J Blige) Rise Up! is a catchy and refreshing song which stands for positive change. It is a call to action that says it’s time to stop living a life of complacency or in the words of the song, it’s time for us to ‘take less and give a little more’. Loughrey adds ‘Rise Up! is more than a song, it’s a movement. The #RiseUpMovement is all about telling the stories of people who are positively impacting the world and encouraging people of all ages and walks of life to Rise Up in their communities. We turn on the news and are constantly bombarded with negativity and so it’s easy to feel powerless, but the #RiseUpMovement is spreading the message that we can do amazing things when we work together.. when we make LOVE our theme, and PEACE our goal’.
With that objective in mind, Liz Loughrey has created the Rise Up Workshops. She is currently visiting schools across the country to encourage youth to think outside the box and start making their own positive impact on their community. The stories collected throughout her workshops will be shared on her website. Anyone can take part in the movement by submitting their own story on Social Media using the #RiseUpMovement hashtag.
Rise Up! is the debut single taken from her upcoming EP which is set to be released sometime next year.
Every artist has their own niche and strengths that makes them unique and Joyner Lucas is a phenom when it comes to painting pictures with his words. Taking situations from peers and re-creating the emotions and feeling through his story telling. On his most recent song “Sorry” Joyner tackles the difficult topic of suicide as he depicts a chilling story of a suicide victim and his friend, posing questions about life looking for answers that will never be answered. Raising the hairs on the back of your neck as he pulls on your heart with his emotional choice of words accompanied with gut-wrenching visuals. Shedding light on a problem most listeners have experienced personally, but don’t discuss publicly. Bringing awareness to suicide and leaving a help-number encouraging listeners to call if they know or feel like committing suicide or having suicidal thoughts. Joyner tells a story and sends a message while delivering great lyrical cadence and flawless musical production. Don’t hesitate to stream “Sorry” below and as always…
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IshDarr’s music is refreshing and relatable, he raises the bar for music artist with his content and metaphoric rhymes. Today he graces our page with his latest song “mucho mango” a reference to his mother brewing tea and Arizona 99 cent drinks. The Milwaukee native is preparing to release his upcoming project ‘Broken Hearts and Bankrolls, which continues to tell his life narrative. Ishdarr makes music for himself being completely honest and transparent that most listeners can relate to. Do your self a favor and stream the song below and as always…
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Today’s post comes from the talented Dc artist Forest as he blesses the eardrums with his latest single “Movie”. A high energetic song filled with witty punch lines and metaphors over a celebratory instrumental. Creating a hybrid sound between trap and back pack rap giving listeners with something original and refreshing. Make sure you stream the video below and as always…
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Todays post comes from the energetic talent Vince Mensa, as he uses his latest single “Blue Shades” to speak on the current state of Flint, Michigan touching on the water situation and how the government don’t care about people in poverty. Explaining his perspective about America and how there is a imbalance that needs fixing. Using his words to encourage listeners instead of leading them on a path of destruction. Opening eyes to the truth and reality of life, corruption of government and how we must collectively build our own communities and stop looking for handouts. Challenging listeners to be the change they want to see in the world, it first starts with self. Make sure you check out this inspiriational song and video below and as always…
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LostPoet (born Willie Hall) is a recording artist, writer & journalist from Anaheim, California. He has worked with and supported numerous artists from the Southern California area. His most recent solo project, Calligraphy Campaign, vaulted him to international popularity – working with Italy’s DJ Alik, and UK producer J-Quest (among various others).
Upon completing his 2012 European tour with his buzz at an all time high, LostPoet returned to the states to begin work on his follow up project, “Golden Calf” – a collaboration with North Carolina native Kincee. The album is a dark look into America, criticizing the police – as the murders of unarmed blacks continue to plague a once proud nation.
LostPoet is also a journalist, and in 2012 he launched RapNerd.tv , with the hopes of giving back to the hip-hop community that supported him. With payola and “pay for play” watering down hip hop scene, he felt it was his duty to bring light to talented artists in his locale who dont get the publicity big budget artists do.
In 2014, LP took steps into the literary world and launched DontStopBooks.com , where he published a book of poetry and a children’s book, “Super Lemonade”. The future is plentiful for LostPoet and there is much on the horizon for him. Keep him on your radar and stream his video below and as always…
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