Coming to you all the way from Vienna, Austria, rapper Hightauer presents the multi-language first single “MMIB” featuring fellow Austrian MC/producer Soulcat E-Phife and vocalist Marie off his upcoming EP “Xeno”.
Afrofuturistic rapper and beatmaker Hightauer met the tough, sophisticated and soulful female MC/producer Soulcat this year and immediately felt a mutual creative vibe. They wrote the lyrics to “MMIB” (produced by Kapitel Kool & Jahcopin) in a single day, drinking Gin Tonic on the rocks, recorded right away and collaborated with one of the finest jazzy voices Austria currently has to offer. “MMIB” (Makingmusicontheblock) or in german: “MusikmachenimBlock” featuring Marie is this hypebreaking trio’s homage to the oldschool of Hip Hop. The music video incorporates elements from the legendary “Drop” video by The Pharcyde, another proof of the strong 90’s affinity of this group.
Hightauer’s new EP “Xeno” will be available in all digital music stores on 9/25.
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Hailing from South Wales, UK, DJ Alkemy teams up with West Wales songstress Kerry Georgina for a slice of Soulful reflection. Fool’s Paradise, the constant struggle of working life, love and it’s impact on our natural artistic impulses.
DJ Alkemy is a producer and DJ and one half of Applied Science & Wasp-18b. “Fool’s Paradise” marks Alkemy’s first, but not last, foray into Soul music.
Kerry Georgina, Singer-songwriter from West Wales and winner of the Roland Music Award for ‘Best Performer’ in 2012 is inspired by everything from 90’s Hip Hop to the classic sounds of Motown. Her sound is effortlessly soulful, but her voice is able to transcend categorical styles and is suited to an array of genres.
Today, DJ Alkemy and Kerry Georgina present to you “Fool’s Paradise”, the title track and first single off their upcoming collaborative EP (out July 24th).
Ethemadassassin is back with “Children Of The Night,” off the upcoming “Bear Handz 4: Dark Side Of The Mountain.” Swedish producer, Twelvebit, provides the ghostly musical backdrop as E uses the backstreets of Amsterdam to detail how the powers of the moonlight energizes those who make moves in the shadows at night.
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With 7 albums, 2 EP’s, numerous international collaborations, and over 15 years in the music industry, Los Angeles (by way of North Carolina) emcee, ethemadassassin, is the physical embodiment of dedication, perseverance, independent artistry, and hustle.
Debuting as a solo artist in 2004 with the album, “Proverbs,” E followed up with 2008’s, “Tomorrow Never Comes,” and 2013’s, “Soul On Fire,” all of which E executive produced. During those years, E formed the group, Veteran Assassins, with fellow Los Angeles/North Carolina emcee, Veteran Eye, and co-executive produced and released the albums, “Veteran Assassins,” in 2010, “Paint The Town Red,” in 2012, and, “G.O.L.D.” in 2016. Each of these albums, along with 10 Top 10 charting singles on Rap Attack Lives and Rap Network charts (USA and Canada), numerous guest appearances, a video on MTVBase (“Walk My Shoes” off 2008’s, “Tomorrow Never Comes”), a video on Ralph McDaniels’ Video Music Box (“Lemme In,” off Veteran Assassins’ 2016 release, “G.O.L.D.”), and international festival appearances (New Skool Rules, Rotterdam NL, Hip Hop Sonic, Groningen NL, Midem, Cannes Fr, StreetKrush, Gronichem, NL) have garnered international recognition, acclaim, and praise and helped catapult Ethemadassassin into position as an underground stalwart with a towering stage presence with a lyrical ability to produce uber-vivid depictions of the realities of his way of life.
Ethemadassassin had an eventful 2018, dropping 2 EP’s, (“Motivations” with Luse Kanz, produced by THE WDSMN, “Bear Handz: Magmatic” produced by QuakeMobb) and his 4th solo album (“Bear Handz 2: Bear Market” produced by Nazar).
Ethemadassassin started 2019 off with a super bang, releasing his 5th solo album, “Bear Handz 3: Animal House,” produced by ShortFuZe with features from Celinski The Mayor, J.Bond (of Illpo), O.G. Bobby Ne’gro, Pisto Pop, Sneek Rothstein, and Luse Kanz.
On Juneteenth 2020 Baltimore Music Producer/Emcee Sean-Toure’s new song “Garveyite” made its debut on all music streaming platforms. The energetic song laced with incredible music production and powerful lyrics promotes Black pride, self-love, and unity.
The track about empowerment and resilience centers on the recent protests, uprisings, and gentrification taking place in America. The powerful lyrics, elaborately produced soulful-beat, and awesomely catchy hook make this song one of the best Hip Hop singles of 2020.
The song is also accompanied by a visually beautiful music video with imagery and soul that will make you raise up your fist in the air. ”Garveyite” is available on all streaming services, now!
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Baltimore native, Sean-Toure’ Thames is known as a music legend in his hometown. Making his break as a solo artist into popular music culture with 2003’s Rhyme Manifesto, 2009’s Sean-Toure’ Remix Project, and 2012’s Sound Channeller, The Invisible Man, the Baltimore Music Producer/Emcee has continued to help build the legacy of his Rosachi Music Group label. His keen skills of gripping narratives and melodic cadences over his robust music production are among the slew of reasons why he has become a stable for making great music.
In 2012, his label home Rosachi Music Group announced a joint distribution and collaboration deal with the Legendary Fat beats NYC and Los Angeles. This deal leading to the successful release of the Sound Channeler album and the many incredible singles that hailed from the LP featuring Hip Hop luminaries, Kev Brown, Substantial, and many others. Since then, Sean’s success as a music producer and community activist has catapulted him into another stratosphere.
Throughout the years, Sean has successfully interwoven his expression of musicianship with community activism. He remains firm in his unwillingness to compromise creativity, truth, sincerity, and service to others, which are true essence of who he really is. His new album Melanin Magic, Melody, and the Maker will feature Hip Hop Legends Ras Kass, Sadat X of Brand Nubian, and many others.
Bay Area legend DJ RasCue releases the second volume of his “Got Kidney?” compilation for the 10 year anniversary of his project for Organ Donor Awareness
Welcome to the Compilation Soundtrack “Got Kidney? Volume 2”. This collection of music is in support of Organ Donor Awareness, Nutrition, Health Education and Safety. Compiled by longtime SF-Bay Area, CA “DJ RasCue (Various Blends/Cali Agents)”, a renal failure(kidney disease) survivor and recent kidney transplant recipient, this “mixed-genre” compilation features Underground Hip-Hop, International, Latin and Reggae independent artists from around the World!!
We are delighted to introduce a Volume 2 to this great collection of Independent Artists Worldwide! Similar to our Got Kidney? Ten-Year Anniversary Edition, this compilation includes Extra Tracks, Exclusive Selections, Video Links and Additional Bonus Songs!!
With an even more eclectic line-up a second time around, Volume 2 finds our Artists covering topics from Health to Nutrition, Motivation and Inspiration, Illness and Abuse, Strength and Preservation, Relationships, Injustice, Culture and Community and More! Special Thanks to all the Artists for their participation in this project. Portions of the Proceeds go towards the G.K./Uppitees Fashions Donation Fund(Providing masks and other safety materials for patients in dialysis, cancer and other illness centers) and the Official George Floyd Memorial Fund.
Longtime Bay Area, CA and kidney transplant recipient DJ RasCue is a veteran DJ of the San Francisco scene for over 25 years voted “Best All-Around” DJ for SF in 2000(SF Clubby Awards). He is a member of the rap trio “Various Blends” with Solefather Rasco and Friz-B the Free Thinker and former DJ for Rasco, Cali Agents and Zion-I. Diagnosed with Renal Failure(Kidney Disease) in 2007, spent 8 years on dialysis and received his transplant in 2015. The Got Kidney? Foundation was started to support Organ Donor Awareness, Nutrition, Mental Health Awareness and Health Education.
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GOT KIDNEY? VOLUME 2! A Multi-Genre Compilation Soundtrack of Independent Artists Worldwide in support of Health Education and Safety, Nutrition, Organ Donor Awareness, Mental Illness Awareness and Cultural and Community Education. Featuring Artists Azeem & Fanatik(onBEATS), Planet Asia(Cali Agents/Yard Massive)), J-Ro from Tha Liks, Banga Brownin, Slimkid3 and Nu Mark, Black Aesop, DJ Format, Z-Man and many more. Exclusive selections from Martin Luther, Nara Boone, Lance Canales & The Flood and more! Extra Tracks from Kool DJ Rize, E Da Boss featuring Gift of Gab(Blackalicious) and Lateef the Truth Speaker(Latryx), King Solomonic, Sasaraman and K.nightshift plus Bonus Songs.
After years of releases on labels such as BBE, Sonar Kollektiv and Rush Hour and with a multitude of works with award winning artists such as Pugs Atomz, Steve Spacek, Georgia Anne Muldrow and Blu, Inkswel is finally launching his own record label with his partner Charli Umami. Enter Inner Tribe. A play on words, the labels ethos speaks to invoke the vibe and spiritual connection within us all. The innovative new label is built upon the very foundations that first inspired the couple, that being a love of Hip-Hop and Soul music. Inner Tribe’s debut release is a double single, premiering Inkswel’s Mind Beats Series- which will eventually take its final form as an album.
The title track ‘The Sun’ features vocals from the extensively prolific Ohmega Watts, known for his classic albums like ‘Watts Happening’ and ‘The Find’ as well as his role in the infamous Lightheaded Crew. The song also features lush vocals from Lailah Reich out of Detroit and additional horns from Sydney Horn player Sloth. To back up the title joint, Inkswel has delivered the bonus track ‘Spread Love’ featuring Tableek from legendary 90s New York crew Maspyke. As Bleek and Inkswel had collaborated previously on Inkswel’s 2016 BBE Records album, it was only natural that they continued vibing. Inkswel brings new sounds to the spectrum that effortlessly guide the lyrical message of connection and hope. All of this backed up by visionary artwork from Michal Rafaj, Inner Tribe’s debut release will forever shine bright like THE SUN!
Reigning out of Phoenix, Arizona Tay Da Crown releases his first single “Lost” along with Los Angeles based producer Cee-One from the West Coast Kreations camp.
This duo has come together to bring you a spiritually based hard-core cinematic view deep down from the depths of the human soul. Tay Da Crown delivers two straight to the gut verses over Cee One’s mellow instrumentation which combine as a match made in hip hop heaven. This duo has been working on a project set to drop in the near future. Be on the lookout.
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About Tay Da Crown
As a native to Arizona, Dun’te Marshall-Garcia a.k.a Tay Da Crown has a legacy to uphold: his family members and ancestors were the first to establish and own land in Surprise, Arizona. Staying true to his family’s efforts, Tay Da Crown looks towards representing his bloodline, city and the neighborhood he holds close to him. Flexing his artistry, Tay Da Crown delivers a poetic vibe while maintaining his street essence.
TAY DA CROWN
Tay Da Crown’s sharp flows combined with his headstrong approach to his music has been resonating on a bigger level lately. From sharing the stage with Strange Music artists, to rocking sold out crowds in Los Angeles to being the featured artist of the week on 101.1 The Beat’s “Bar Exam,” Tay Da Crown continues to make strides with every move that he makes.