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Ponce De Leioun Voyages Through the Hip Hop Game

March 12, 2012 in New Artists with 0 Comments

Ponce De’ Leioun, obviously named after the Spanish voyager, is set out to voyage through the hip hop game, leaving behind a footprint that is unique, yet acceptable. Since grade school, Ponce has been writing songs – sometimes during class, producing four to five rough drafts before the bell rings. Although he grew up in Los Angeles, he represents West Virginia. As a twenty-something today, he has already developed a following of listeners who dig his style and the words he have to say. People find his lyrics relatable, which is always a good thing when you’re trying to become big. He’s performed at a variety of shows, including MLK celebrations and anywhere else where they allowed open-mic performances. Ponce has also performed in clubs throughout Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania.

He’s already started recording a couple of tracks and has released a few mix tapes that paved the way to his official promo-tape hosted by G-Unit/Shadyville back in April 2009.

Music is a release for many and for Ponce, it was definitely an escape. After being kicked out of high school during his senior year, he felt he needed a new start and began hanging out with a new crew. Since then, he has been focusing on his dream of becoming a professional rapper, which replaced his first childhood dream of becoming a basketball player.

Check him out:

facebook.com/poncedeleioun
twitter.com/poncemusic
www.youtube.com/poncethegreatest

Micah B is Uncategorized in the Rainy City Seattle

March 12, 2012 in New Artists with 0 Comments

Since the age of 16, Micah B has been expanding his listener-base throughout the Web and Seattle. If you’ve listened to any of his songs, you too may find it hard to fit him perfectly into any one genre – and that is by choice. The underground rapper made it his mission to be as individualistic as possible, combining soul, flavor and wit into one package. In the end, you find music that is original and obscure.

Micah B is Seattle-born, and since he started rapping, he’s been doing things to set his music apart from the rest. This is how he defines his style:

“A clean and contemporary Hippie could be an accurate depiction of me. I strongly believe I’ve created an individual sound as far as hip hop is concerned, and I hope people can notice that.”

He released a mix-tape called Micah Zom-B, and was planning on releasing a part II.

“Honestly, every interaction in my entire life has led me up to this point. Music has always been a way for me to express myself, including feelings and events in my life. My musical influences range from Jimi Hendrix to Kid Cudi, and they are honestly too many to name.”

Micah B is always looking to collaborate with other artists in his town and soon you may hear more buzz about him in a town near you.

Get Connected:

http://twitter.com/#!/PlanetMicahB
youtube.com/MovieMicah

Influencing the Windy City and Beyond

March 11, 2012 in New Artists with 0 Comments

Born in Chi-Town, rapper Influence has made a name for himself as an uprising star. You may have heard of his first mixtape called “Breaking Bread”, which had a hit song, “Whatcha Doin”. Influence befriended and teamed up with Stack Milly in 2004, and together they have been paving the way to greatness. Their second mixtape “Swagonomics 101” had another popular single called “Class in Session”. They’ve been performing their songs across the East Coast and Mid-West, including ATL, DC, Milwaukee and Baltimore since 2008. The duo moved to ATL with the hopes of doing even bigger and better things in the music industry, but they fell upon complications and then moved back up to Chicago.

Soon after, they started their solo project called “Rookie of Da Year”, which was released on iTunes back in 2010. Their most recent single is “Radio”, which is being shopped around Chi-town and neighboring states.

It all started for Influence when he was 10, but didn’t really recognize and hone his writing abilities until the age of 12. Ever since then, he has been setting a foundation for his musical career to launch off. Hopefully, the amount of following he and his partner have gained will continue to rise. Make sure to check them out to see if you’d like to do a collabo.

Get connected:

https://twitter.com/#!/Influenceu2
http://www.myspace.com/influenceu2

A Queens Lyricist that is Beyond Belief

March 7, 2012 in New Artists with 0 Comments

For over a decade, twenty-something rapper known as Beyond Belief or Bobby J from Rockaway, has been dropping rhymes that are in essence of 90s stars he looked up to, including Run DMC, Nas, Jay-Z and Biggie, yet he has his own essence mixed in, giving our ears something to cherish. For over eight years now, he’s been recording professionally with producer Kwame. His debut album, “What About Bob”, can be found on Amazon, Napster and iTunes. Beyond Belief has been getting plenty of buzz, thanks to his first single, “Don’t Touch”, being played on HBO Zone, Music Choice on Demand and in popular retail chains, including Champs and Foot Locker.

You may have even seen some of his music videos featured on Hip Hop Ruckus, Star Pulse, Hip Hop Game and Rap Basement, among others. He’s no stranger to the print world either, being featured in magazines like Rap Fanatic Magazine and Rap-Up Magazine.

When asked about his style and choice of name, he had this to say:

“Beyond Belief is a metaphor for the style. It basically means I’m beyond everybody’s belief or preconceived notions of what a rapper should look/sound/rap like.”

So don’t think for a second that you will be getting a double dose of Paul Wall or Eminem from this guy. Make sure to check out some of his tracks to see if he has the flare that you’re looking to use for your next music production.

http://www.youtube.com/user/focus282

http://www.beyondbeliefonline.com/

http://www.myspace.com/beyondbeliefmusic

http://www.facebook.com/beyondbeliefnow

This Brooklyn-Bred Rapper is Oh, So Charming!

March 6, 2012 in New Artists with 0 Comments

Bringing charm into the rap game is none other than Charm So!, government name Joshua Caughman. As a native to Brooklyn, New York, Charm So has set out to put a voice to every man and woman from the borough, from the hitchhikers to the loners. Everyone has something to say, right?

It all started when he was a kid, “since milk cartons and lunch tables” as he quoted. But Charm wasn’t always a hip hop artist, he first started out dancing in battles in Brooklyn. He felt that he wasn’t getting the respect that he wanted and thought that speech would help him to express himself. He couldn’t be closer to the truth. Ever since, he has been on BET’s “Perfect Combination Reese Challenge” (where he won a first class trip to the 2008 BET Awards and an MTV video shoot), featured in the “Who Got Skillz” competition and was represented as “unsigned hype” on “Get Used to the Future Vol. 4” (DJ Lazy K’s album).

So far, getting the word out about his skills hasn’t been impossible and we may be hearing more from this kid in the future. He refuses to label himself as having a specific style, giving him plenty of room to express himself freely. He doesn’t really have a specific label in mind that he would like to sign with, but mentioned that Interscope, Def Jam and indie record labels like Star Trak, GOOD Music and Next Selection were on his list. Who knows, maybe we will see his name in lights as a signed rapper in the coming months.

http://charmsomusic.com/

http://www.myspace.com/Charmso

http://www.facebook.com/Charmso

Da Boy Bake Representing the 51st State — South Jersey

March 5, 2012 in New Artists with 0 Comments

Coming straight out of South Jersey, Da Boy Bake has out and about proving that he is the best on his turf. It all started back in 2007, when he first started making Hip Hop sounds. A guy in his neighborhood was claiming to be the best and to prove him wrong, Da Boy Bake set out to make his own tracks. When asked about his genre of music, he said that he consider his genre to be “Knarley”. He mixes the old school ‘90s hip hop with the new school, creating something fresh and catchy.

Da Boy Bake isn’t just an entrepreneur in music though. In 2007, he also started a T-shirt line that has the phrase “U Gotta Love Me!” on the front. It’s been quite popular and as of late, he’s been negotiating with independent clothing companies about sponsoring his Tees. The New Jersey rapper got his name from high school when he used to “shake and bake” other players on the football field. The name Bake just stuck ever since then and he added on “Da Boy” for the ladies.

As an up-and-coming artist, Da Boy Blake understands the whole concept of becoming a brand and unique. The songs he creates are what he considers to be “left field” topics, such as talking about guys who don’t want to get married, although they have a wifey chic or talking in the point of view of a working man that doesn’t get the same praise that a drug dealer would receive from the hood.

Da Boy Bake is definitely something unique (in a good way), so make sure to check him out and tell us what you think.

http://www.youtube.com/user/DaBoyBake

http://thatcrack.com/mixtapes/da-boy-bake-presents-cassette-music/

http://twitter.com/#!/daboybake

http://www.facebook.com/DaBoyBake

http://www.daboybake.com/

Yung Texxus Brings Back old School Hip Hop

March 4, 2012 in New Artists with 0 Comments

Texas-born Yung Texxus reminds Hip hop of what it ought to be, bringing back the sounds of the legends, reinventing the industry with his music.

He takes his inspiration from artists such as OutKast, U.G.K., N.W.A., and Snoop Dogg, where he draws his creativity and rapping style. With this, he aimed to bring back the old glory of Hip hop to the new generation by letting listeners catch up with what they are missing out on. With this, Texxus aimed to bring back the old flavor through his music.

Having been given praise for his performances, the rapper has paved the way into the industry with his top singles and great music, where he inspired a lot of people along the way. Through this, he has gained a reputation by working with some of the top artists in the industry.
This underground rapper lives and breathes hip hop. He feels the music as he describes his style as fluid and adaptable. Through this, his music turns out smooth and his tunes become pleasing to ear. Not to mention, his lyrics reflect the beats seamlessly, making him a hip hop artist with an eye for detail and a style for power.

Working on his music, Texxus has shown that through determination and a desire to bring back the glory that once was, he has triumphed in bringing old school hip top to the new generation. According to Urban Steez, Texxus sees hip hop in a new place, focused on commercialism rather than true music. He wants to change that and bring the legendary artists’ music back into the mainstream.

http://www.myspace.com/yungtexxusakamistagreen
http://soundcloud.com/milliondollafamily/yung-texxus-ya-feel-me
http://mistagreen.com/

Wa’Jee Melds Hip Hop Imagery into his Music

March 3, 2012 in New Artists with 0 Comments

With a talent for sharing his experiences and emotions by vivid lyrics, Wa’Jee combines hip hop rapping skills with the wit of a fighter. Through this, he has gained street cred and he has shown his fans that music works in very dynamic ways.

Born in Englewood, Illinois, Wa’Jee was exposed to the gang activity and violence, making his childhood turbulent. Despite this, he was able to break from the negative influence and embrace music as his way out of the mess. Wa’Jee was then able to pave the way for his talent to be seen by the world, as he was able to captivate the crowd with his powerful music.

His initial project, “Younger Frame, Older Mind” gained much popularity, making him an established artist in Chicago underground. With no financial support or advertising to back Wa’Jee up, the project sold well, skyrocketing the artist to more local performances and even collaborations with artists.

Music has shaped the artist and Wa’Jee remains happy that he has chosen his path. In fact, his retro 1990s style with a flavor of new school music creates the setting needed to make his music come to life. Adding to his narrative power, Wa’Jee indeed has captivated the crowd with that music drive he has.

Through his passion for music, Wa’Jee is currently expanding his music career and is hoping to make it big in the hip hop scene. With his determination, this will gain him even more rewards, especially through the dedication he has shown for his music and his listeners.

http://www.myspace.com/studentsofthegamellc

Sullee J Brings a Positive Light to Hip Hop

March 2, 2012 in New Artists with 0 Comments

This Baltimore, Maryland native has shown that he can change the world with his positive view in music. Despite the struggles of neglect, racism, and many other problems, Sullee J, growing up in a Pakistani/American culture, makes his way to becoming one of hip hop’s finest.
The main component of Sullee J’s music is his faith. He believes that it is important in conveying his music, especially in combining his lyrics with his versatile style in music. Through this, he has gained popularity in the industry as an artist with a clear vision in life.

Sullee J is famous for his top selling single, “Billy’s Conscience”, which has even garnered him international fame, where he tells the story of a young man struggling through an illness. This single was so emotional and heartfelt that Sullee J became known as the man who embodied compassion.

This is just one of Sullee J’s ways of channeling his music for the good of all. He inspires many people through his words and with this, has become an icon for inspiration among people. With his music, he has gained his purpose, which is to share this passion for positive outlook to the world.

Hip Hop is all about melding music with human emotion. Sullee J embodies that connection, making him a true legend in his own kind. With the desire to help people through his music, he has become an agent of change, and a powerful voice amid the terror that surrounds the world.

www.myspace.com/sulleejrapper
www.reverbnation.com/sulleej
http://www.officialsulleej.com/

Young 6ixx Turned his Dream to Reality

February 23, 2012 in New Artists with 0 Comments

Young 6ixx, or Sixx, was known for his desire to rap and his fervent aim to reach that dream. He has devoted his life to rapping even since he was four years old. He was born in Ingelwood, CA, and was exposed to the violence that reigned the streets during his day. Sixx decided to turn the tables around and decided to make his life worth it by preventing himself from being just another statistic in the violence that spread across the streets that time.

With this, he turned to music and built a career that allowed him to grow in the world of music. Sixx incorporated multiple Black rapper styles and mainstream commercial artists styles to create his own unique mix. He started writing and rapping with battle-style lyrics to explain the culture that he grew up in but did not succumb to. Through continuous efforts in rapping, Young Sixx gained much experience through joining different contests where he had that natural rhythm for rhyming.

Young 6ixx had much potential label deals being proposed to him, but he decided to focus on his original contract to the United States. Through this, he devoted his music to the people and shared his talents through his fast rapping and smooth rhyming.

The rapper wants to change how people viewed music and allow them to understand the real power that music has. He believes that music can change lives as it did for him. It is that powerful entity that truly makes dreams a reality.

http://www.myspace.com/youngsixx

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