Finally I’ve decided to take my playlist seriously, so here’s the debut of the ‘Secret Weapons’ playlist! Most of the artists selected are new discoveries, and I must say I truly enjoyed listening to the submissions. Indie hip hop is by far way better than mainstream. Check it out below and discover some new gems.
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Over the past few months, I’ve received a lot of emails from new coming publicists, or promoters. While I love building with new people, and most of all, discovering new talent, I’m noticing that these press releases and write-ups are missing something: content. Writing two sentences, better yet even just one paragraph does not at all count as a press release. Clearly, many of you need guidance on what exactly a press release is, and how to appropriately put one together. And for the artists, follow these steps and you…
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Paying For Blog Posts vs Paying a PR Rep There’s been a debate about whether it’s OK for blogs to charge for posts for years now. Around 2015, a new wave of bloggers came into the game, and decided to make a hustle out of their blog. Before them, the blogs that were already established were doing no such thing. When we started this thing, it was more about contributing to the culture. Now these new bloggers just want to contribute to their own wallets, using hip hop for their own…
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I hear a lot of people say they are going to, or need to put together a marketing campaign. When the campaign is actually executed, most of the time, the audience doesn’t even know you’re doing anything. Wonder why your campaign didn’t produce the results you were looking for? Probably because of poor planning, or not knowing what elements are needed to execute a successful campaign. No need to be embarrassed, we’ve all done it. The excitement of giving your art to the world made you forget to be more…
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Arkansas natives Joka Beezy and T Scrill are frequent collaborators under the same Tho’d Studio Empire imprint. Both rappers have a unique niche for making catchy, radio-potential hit records. The two first caught my attention on T Scrill’s “When I Wanna” single, which features Joka Beezy and fellow Arkansas rapper King Dolla. The hook alone is catchy as hell, but the hard-hitting beat sets the song off the right way. Then all three rappers deliver the perfect individual sounds to make it a certified hit. This song should be much…
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Now more than ever we need to be in full support of our black owned businesses, but as the looting continues while others peacefully protest, we need to be mindful to PROTECT our black owned businesses. I’m blessed to have a platform dedicated to our culture, so it’s my responsibility to promote and protect our people. Here’s a list of black owned businesses in Louisville, Kentucky, and I’ll touch other cities also, but I wanted to start at home. If you own a black business in Louisville and would like…
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South Carolina native Nomad Mr Murk City came into the new year busting guns and has yet to slow down. Already releasing numerous content, as well as developing his business, Nomad is on a roll this year, also recently giving us his latest single and video,”Make It Home”. The single has been getting rave reviews, even earned him a spot on Sway in the Morning’s infamous “Get in the Game” radio segment. As the single and video continue to travel around the internet, Nomad is guaranteeing his spot in the…
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Broadway has been at it for years, as I came across him in 2010. During that time, he had a monster hit single out called “Break It Down”. He captured my attention immediately! His voice, flow, lyrical talent, and unique style completely make him a standout. Broadway has a niche for making quality records, most of which are radio-ready. Fast forward to present time, and he’s still at, making even better music than ever before. He just released his latest body of work titled “Isolation”, and it’s truly a masterpiece.…
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Adam took a brief hiatus last year, but the Detroit native is back like he never left, and sounds better than ever. Formerly known as Adam Reverie, he is no stranger to the game, or the limelight, as he’s seen several successes in the past including a feature on Sway in the morning radio show, The Source, Hip Hop DX, and more. Now residing in Pittsburgh, his artistry has evolved and he’s back to reclaim his title of the best you never heard with the recent release of his new…
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I’m happy to be able to come back and do a new list this year. As many of you may know, I have been doing a list every year since I launched in 2009, but last year I felt uninspired to create a list, plus to be quite honest, I didn’t come across a lot of talent. But this year it feels good to know that there’s plenty of promising talent breaking out, and I’ve narrowed it down to 10 that I personally believe will make it big, if given…
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