Driven Paper Next Level and Linkcon “Prezzy” Demetrius present ‘NEXT’ the mixtape mixed by Dj Mike Mission with production by Prezzy. The 46-track project features Waka Flocka Flame, 23K, KK Da Beast, along with an international line up of artists representing U.S., Canada, Australia, Guyana, and Ghana.
“This mixtape is about connection — the bridge between cultures, genres, and creative spirits. It’s about passion, perseverance, and recognizing those putting in the real work to take things to the Next Level.” – Linkcon “Prezzy” Demetrius, CEO & Founder, Driven Paper Next Level
“NEXT” embodies bold voices who are shaping tomorrow’s sound by blending rhythm, resilience, and authenticity. It brings connection, culture, and creativity back to the forefront of music. Stream “NEXT” and connect below.
Certified Hitz Music Group and DJ Bad Tha Problem bust into the new year with ‘Turn Up Music [EDM Edition] Volume 13’ Mixtape, out now on digital platforms. Delivered in true “Problem” manner, the project hits hard with invigorating blends of EDM and Hip Hop. Listeners are sure to turn the volume all the way up and press repeat. Check out the full interview below with DJ Bad Tha Problem and connect on all Social Media platforms.
MJ: Before we jump into your new mixtape “Turn Up Music [EDM Edition] Vol. 13”, tell us what it’s like being a DJ in one of the hottest cities in the country? I know there’s nothing like home base, but do you have other favorite hot spots you DJ at?
DJ Bad Tha Problem: Being a DJ in Florida is a lot of fun compared to being a DJ in my home state NJ. I have had offers to DJ at a few clubs around my city but turned those down to focus on making mixtapes, working with my two artists, building brands and networking, etc.
MJ: “Turn Up Music [EDM Edition] Vol. 13”, what can listeners and fans expect from this mixtape? This is volume 13, shed some light on how you keep fans coming back for more.
DJ Bad Tha Problem: Fans and listeners can expect a lot of certified hitz from “Turn Up Music [EDM Edition] Vol. 13”. It is not just your typical EDM tape. If you’re a fan of EDM and Hip Hop, you’ll be getting the best of both worlds, not just on this volume but in the whole “Turn Up Music [EDM Edition]” mixtape series. This mixtape series has by far been the most successful series I’ve ever put together. I have been overwhelmed by the numbers and the support behind this mixtape series. Shout out to all the people who have listened and downloaded any of the previous volumes and shout out to the bootleggers too. I am currently working on the next volume which I should be releasing sometime in 2022 probably in late January or early February.
MJ: Your next show is on January 8th at Karma Sutra Lounge in NYC, please share all that 411!
DJ Bad Tha Problem: January 8th is going to be a spectacular certified event. Me and my artist City The Great will be holding a mixtape/album release party not just for our project “Respectfully Yours”, but for my artist debut album “The Wordsmith” under the legendary Special Ed’s label SEMedia. The event will be held at the Karma Sutra Lounge in NYC, from 7 pm to 2 am. Expect live performances from City The Great and the artists under Certified Nation Ent, great food and drinks, and nothing but good music. DJ Buena Vida and I will be on the 1’s and 2’s. We will be having some surprise celebrity guests at the event. I cannot disclose who will be in attendance, however, If you want to find out you will have to be there for yourself…free entry! I mean who doesn’t like free stuff, am I right? Plus, we will be celebrating my artist’s birthday.
MJ: You don’t only wear the hat as DJ and CEO, but you’re also a producer and A&R. It’s not uncommon for us to play various roles in the music industry, do you favor one role more than the other? Does one present more challenges than the others?
DJ Bad Tha Problem: I personally don’t favor one role over the other. I enjoy all the roles I play equally. The only role that presents more of a challenge for me is being a producer. The challenge that I have is sitting down and taking time to make my own music from scratch. I have dabbled with making beats for a while now, even gotten my first placement with an indie artist I was working with at the time but haven’t really taken it seriously. I plan on changing that next year. I’ve helped produce other artist’s projects in the past even helped produce some of the tracks on City The Great’s upcoming mixtape “Respectfully Yours”. And no, I’m not talking about strictly just making beats. There is a big difference between being a beatmaker and a producer. However, I am not just a DJ, CEO, Producer, and A&R. I do pretty much everything by myself and have been for a very long time. From videos, audio engineering, promoting, building websites, etc., I used to do graphics too but not anymore. I have a main graphic designer now. Shout out to MefDesigns. Doing everything by myself can be challenging, tiring, and sometimes stressful but I love music. I don’t have the time to wait on anyone.
MJ: Is there anything else you would like to share with the world?
DJ Bad Tha Problem: Expect a lot more mixtape projects from me next year and be on the lookout for City The Great’s mixtape titled “Respectfully Yours” hosted by yours truly, dropping January 8th on all streaming platforms…Turn Up Music [EDM Edition] Vol. 14 is coming real soon as well as Love & R&B Vol. 27. I have a new mixtape series in the works, I am still working out all the details, and I will be bringing back the mixtape series “Definition Of A Hustler” featuring a lot of dope independent artists, so stay tuned and be on the lookout for that!
DJ Smilez presents ‘Wet 3’ available on Audiomack. The 11-track mixtape features Ludacris, Trey Songz, Jamie Foxx, Floetry, Jill Scott, Jagged Edge, Pretty Ricky, and more. Stream below and connect with DJ Smilez.
Track List
Sex Room (Slowed N Chopped by SLABAllstarz DJ Smilez) Ludacris ft. Trey Songz6:26
Freak’in Me (Slowed N Chopped by SLABAllstarz DJ Smilez) Jamie Foxx ft. Marsha Ambrosius5:47
Say Yes (Slowed N Chopped by SLABAllstarz DJ Smilez) Floetry5:30
So Gone (Slowed N Chopped by SLABAllstarz DJ Smilez) Jill Scott ft. Paul Wall4:54
Walked Outta Heaven (Slowed N Chopped by SLABAllstarz DJ Smilez) Jagged Edge6:49
He Can’t Love You (Slowed N Chopped by SLABAllstarz DJ Smilez) Jagged Edge4:11
Falsetto (Slowed N Chopped by SLABAllstarz DJ Smilez) The Dream5:27
Slow Kisses (Slowed N Chopped by SLABAllstarz DJ Smilez) Joe5:29
Call Me (Slowed N Chopped by SLABAllstarz DJ Smilez) Pretty Ricky4:53
Faithful (Slowed N Chopped by SLABAllstarz DJ Smilez) Plies5:52
Love Song (Slowed N Chopped by SLABAllstarz DJ Smilez) Missez ft. Pimp C5:43
Well…I can not say that I am not heavily surprised that on the same day Ella Mai is out doing press interviews promoting her self titled debut album, Jacquees, decides to drop his 3rd installment of the Quemix.
I swear I told yall about a year ago that R&B is not dead! With new music from Ella Mai, Usher and today with Jacquees gives me so much more hope that there is more to look out for. Speaking on Jacquees, since he is the reason for the season for this post today, he released a third installment to his Quemix series. This is a short mixtape, basically a teaser, only 30 minutes of him singing over used beats, but changing them up to fit his style. With a few artist features including Trey Songz & Wale, providing this mixtape with the energy I wished we could have received from Jacquees full length album “4275” that was released earlier this year. Check out the mixtape below and leave your comments!!!
Check out this hot new mixtape from Mr. Collipark called “Uno, Spades & Tonk”. Mr. Collipark, who is most known from the Soulja Boy era, is back with a collection of the latest hit songs that’s blazing the radio now! Click here to listen or download!
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