The Hot Spot: New Albums / Mixtapes (Download) - Hood Illustrated2024-03-28T20:35:05Zhttp://hoodillustrated.ning.com/forum/categories/the-hot-spot-new-albums/listForCategory?feed=yes&xn_auth=noWho is Benny the Jet?tag:hoodillustrated.ning.com,2023-03-23:3435403:Topic:2610102023-03-23T01:20:59.524ZDeejay Smoke (@PromoMixtapes)http://hoodillustrated.ning.com/profile/DeejaySmokePromoMixtapes
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<p><span>For Benny the Jet, living in Iowa isn’t what you would call the music capital of the world. But he hopes to change your idea and the idea that good music can’t come from the middle of the map. </span><span> </span></p>
<p><span>Born in Los Angeles California and adopted thereafter, Benny the Jet was influenced by his new families love of theater and music which cultivated his curiosity of the music business. Although still only in his early 20’s this young artist has…</span></p>
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<p><span>For Benny the Jet, living in Iowa isn’t what you would call the music capital of the world. But he hopes to change your idea and the idea that good music can’t come from the middle of the map. </span><span> </span></p>
<p><span>Born in Los Angeles California and adopted thereafter, Benny the Jet was influenced by his new families love of theater and music which cultivated his curiosity of the music business. Although still only in his early 20’s this young artist has the respect and love of hip hop that you would find in most veteran artists. </span><span> </span></p>
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<p><span>Being brought up in Iowa, Benny the Jet knew he had to find a way to make his presence known. His style and brand are a reflective of his roots in California, but his music style is all his own. Working currently on his first EP, he hopes to bring his style of pop/rap, and club to the forefront and put Iowa on the map. </span><span> </span></p>
<p><span>He currently has his own podcast “In the Cockpit” which highlights successful musicians, DJs, and artists who currently work on a high-end independent level. He’s headlined his own shows and has grown his following from cult to now regionally. He’s ready to take his momentum on the road and tour. </span><span> </span></p>
<p><span>With success building behind him Benny the Jet hopes to make his mark on the music world. Having lost his dad at an early age it’s not been an easy road but he homes that the road in front of him is the path that will guide him to exactly where he wants to be.</span></p> Quianna Crute - Oh Adonaitag:hoodillustrated.ning.com,2021-06-12:3435403:Topic:2454212021-06-12T13:20:23.000ZDeejay Smoke (@PromoMixtapes)http://hoodillustrated.ning.com/profile/DeejaySmokePromoMixtapes
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>AJ From The 9 Delivers His Latest Project ‘More Sounds From The…</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>AJ From The 9 Delivers His Latest Project ‘More Sounds From The 9’</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">After dropping his last album ‘Sounds From The 9’ on New Years 2020, Southern California rap artist AJ From The 9 is back with his latest visual and follow up album in over a year.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Despite difficult circumstances during the COVID-19 pandemic, AJ has stayed busy working on new music for his album ‘More Sounds From The 9’, ready to once again, ‘Do it for The 9’, aspiring to be a breakthrough success from the region, referring to the 909/951 area of Southern California.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Over the 2nd half of 2020, AJ has teased new music, dropping singles such as ‘Dead Presidents’, ‘9PM in The City’ & the Black Lives Matter themed ‘Light It Up’. His latest visual comes as a double feature involving his most recent single ‘Live From The 9’ along with a fresh new track ‘YeaYea Freestyle’. The double video showcases the duality of the album, with ‘Live From The 9’ channeling a chill, mellow vibe and ‘YeaYea Freestyle’ encompassing a more upbeat, energetic type approach from the BlaQ Kennedy artist.</span></p>
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<h4><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto">More Sounds From The 9 available everywhere now: </span><a class="yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVhjbVNLam1iTWVVeFk5TEhMQjNNQlNvdUltQXxBQ3Jtc0trMmlpWUtRWDhUTkNGdDhjWlN6d2l3c3kyazdFckZkY0UtTF9VazNBeHU4dGFKTXNydUxBOXhCaFY4cFJ3MGtvUWI3eG05M1MteER3VmJnRUJYMUlPdDczOU9FTjF0a0lDUHlxTElFdF9pTGdVeWxxTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Falbum.link%2Fmsft9" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://album.link/msft9</a></span></h4>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>Chicago Artist Vi City Delivers A Visual For Rising Single "On GOD"</b></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">One of Chicago’s very own, Vi City, originally from the 'Wild Hundreds' area of the southside. He's back on the music…</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>Chicago Artist Vi City Delivers A Visual For Rising Single "On GOD"</b></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">One of Chicago’s very own, Vi City, originally from the 'Wild Hundreds' area of the southside. He's back on the music scene with a brand new visual for "On GOD" tune in!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Vi’s new album “S7V3N” is set to release early 2021.</span> <span style="font-size: 14pt;">Follow Vi City on social media @IamViCity</span></p>
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<h1 class="omc-post-heading-standard">Adonis Alias SoupBone and M.E. NotApologetic – Sir Paul</h1>
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<p><b><span>Two West <span style="font-size: 12pt;">Coast artists join forces for creative new album ‘</span></span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>ApoSTGles</b><b>’</b> </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA – An impressive blend of Rap, Hip Hop, Jazzy Blues and R&B swag makes its way to the center stage on a new album from West Coast artists Adonis Alias SoupBone and M.E. NotApologetic. Set to release in December, “ApoSTGles” is the ultimate culmination of this super collaboration between two artists who have been making waves in the industry for years. Across six songs, the duo lets the world know that it’s OK to party, but there’s also real issues in life that have to be dealt with and sometimes you gotta step up. Each of them came up with concepts for three of the songs, then worked together seamlessly to create the final product – tapping deeply into each other’s talents and ideas. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">“It’s two brothers coming together and showcasing our skills together,” Adonis said. “It’s us complementing each other’s talents and ideas. We’re talking about positives, not using any profanity and ultimately, it’s all about the music.” </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The debut single from the project is “Sir Paul” and is slated to release across all streaming platforms on Oct. 16. It’s a song that pays tribute to one of the most influential musicians of all time: Paul McCartney. “Sir Paul” is presented with an eye-popping video filmed by acclaimed and award-winning director Jae Synth. Throughout the song, Adonis and M.E. incorporate lyrics and titles from McCartney’s most successful songs and albums, and ultimately use the icon as a metaphor for achieving one’s dreams. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">“If there’s any chance Paul could hear this, I think he’d appreciate it more than anybody,” Adonis said. “There’s no other musician who has transcended the time period he has with quality music. That’s the key. I try to write timeless material, just like he did, and I don’t try to go with the current trend.” </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The beat originally came to M.E. through a mutual acquaintance producer named No Shenanigans, who said she wrote the beat specifically for M.E.’s signature style. It’s a beat that M.E. calls a little bit gritty and hard-hitting. But when M.E. couldn’t come up with a lyrical idea that really stuck, he passed it along to his friend Adonis for help. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">“I passed it along to my bro and he came up with this idea,” M.E. said. “That’s how we always work. We come up with creative ideas and then pass them back and forth to each other until we make something great. With this song, not only are we doing an homage for Paul, but at the same time it shows that you don’t have to stay the same musician throughout your entire career. He stepped away from the Beatles and did what he wanted to do, and he’s made a lot of great music.” </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">“Sir Paul” will be followed by “My Queen”, the scheduled second single slated to drop in November. With “My Queen,” the two musicians tap into their R&B side with a song made for the ladies. Adonis said it’s an “encouragement song that’s uplifting for women and encourages men to support their women.” A music video is in the works and should release on Nov. 10. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">“Party All Night” is the third release and it is a definitive club song with a hard, heavy, Hip Hop and Rap feel that showcases the duo’s ability to flow. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Hip Hop and Pop meld with </b><b>Afro</b><b>beats</b><b> and </b></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Caribbean vibe on fun new hit ‘Lotto’</b> …</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Hip Hop and Pop meld with </b><b>Afro</b><b>beats</b><b> and </b></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Caribbean vibe on fun new hit ‘Lotto’</b> </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">MIAMI, FL – Everybody wants to hit the lottery, and most guys in the world would say that when they find that perfect woman, it’s the equivalent of hitting the jackpot. That’s the sentiment perfectly captured by Miami-based artist SamoMillion on his latest hit single “Lotto.” </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Currently streaming across all digital platforms, “Lotto” uses a little bit of Pop, a little bit of Hip Hop, a little bit of Afrobeat and a little bit of Caribbean to give listeners an upbeat and fun track with a gritty, urban vibe. It’s the perfect song to show off Samo’s signature delivery and cadence. His sound is unlike anything else out there right now, and his flow is off the charts excellent – so good that industry insiders all over the U.S. are calling attention to his original sound. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">“My whole flow in general is a whole different wave,” Samo said. “When you press play on my music, you’re gonna be happy. No matter what your situation or what you’re thinking about, when you pop SamoMillion in, you’ll be happy and poppin. That’s what I want my music to be – something that gives people the motivation and the vibe to feel happy. If you’re feeling down today, you can hear my song and it’ll change your attitude.”</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Born in the Little Haiti neighborhood of Florida, SamoMillion (pronounced Mil-ee-yon) had to grow up quick and become the man of the house after his father was deported back to his native country of Haiti when Samo was very young. He said he had the same struggles as most kids have when growing up in a low-income neighborhood, and music became a way for him to express the feelings that were often bottled up inside. He turned to inspiration from other artists with Haitian roots, such as Bob Marley, Wyclef Jean and Soulja Slim. As he studied and developed his sound more, he created a fusion of Soca, Reggae, Pop, Hip Hop and Afrobeats. Eventually, his hard work and natural talent landed him a partnership with independent label MotorMouthMusicGroup. Together, they’re releasing the single “Lotto,” with a music video for the song set to be released Oct. 1. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">“When people hear it, they’ll assume it’s for somebody who won cash or a lot of money or a prize,” Samo said. “But it’s about a female who’s hard to come by. Finding a good female in this generation is hard. It’s like gambling. So I’m putting that into a song. When you find a good woman, this song will talk about how you’re supposed to treat her to keep her, because if you lose her, it could be a million years before you find another one.” </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Samo also said he’s working on a bigger project that he hopes to release in early 2021, as well as a follow-up single to “Lotto’ called “Soul to Keep,” which will showcase a different side of his artistry. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Taj the Elephant drops mega </b><b>hit new single ‘Spotlight’</b></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">ATLANTA, GA – “Punjabi Reject Vol. 1” is out now in wide release, and the debut single from the project, “Spotlight,” has been…</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Taj the Elephant drops mega </b><b>hit new single ‘Spotlight’</b></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">ATLANTA, GA – “Punjabi Reject Vol. 1” is out now in wide release, and the debut single from the project, “Spotlight,” has been gaining attention in just two weeks of release across all streaming platforms, spreading like wildfire across the U.S. and in other parts of the world. The Trap/Soul fusion features a signature flow with auto tune and high reverb effects that Taj has perfected. With a beat that’s equal parts bouncy and melodic, listeners will want to put this song on repeat and play it wherever they’re at.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">“What happens to most guys once they get signed and actually get released?” he asked. “They get tons of attention and end up leveling up and hooking up with a baddie actress or singer. I wanted to capture that feeling, and that feeling literally bleeds through the video to the audience. It shows me and my beautiful woman enjoying the spotlight. We’re like this power couple just kind of telling the world, ‘I made it! I’m the king. Because I’m the king, now meet my queen.’ She’s stunning, powerful, and sultry. She’s mine, and we deserve the spotlight. That is the entire theme and wave of the song.”</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Raised in the Punjabi tradition of an Indian family, he struggled with the overly strict environment established by his father. Although he was involved in both music and sports at a young age, Taj began to turn to the streets to seek the attention that wasn’t being given between the relationships in his home. At age 14, he began to rebel and got into trouble when he was arrested for possession of drugs and was taken to juvenile custody, expelled and kicked off the basketball team. At the age of 15 Taj dropped out of school and left his home. His continued rebellion which, among other things, included a passion for Hip Hop music, had come to a head in his parents’ house.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">“I didn’t feel like I belonged,” he said. “I wasn’t one of them. I would have rather been out on the streets homeless than be in a home with nonstop abuse and scrutiny.”</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Within the Punjabi tradition, Hip Hop and “Black” culture was highly frowned upon, and it’s exceedingly rare for someone of that heritage to pursue a career in that style of music.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">“There are countless times where I’ve come close to record label auditions or opening for bigger acts,” he said. “I was always kept down by f—ed up people. All of my setbacks constantly had me in and out of depression and addiction. There were people who took chances away from me and wanted to control me. I just wasn’t always wise over the years. I think a combination of all those things plus the personal hell I’ve been though is why I’m so locked in now. I have a chip on my shoulder and I am not going to stop till I make my mark. I’m a Trap artist, period. I love trap music. You can hear that in the music. But, I’m like a great basketball player in that there’s no telling what my style is for sure. I might cross you up just to show you who’s the boss. Expect the unexpected. I want my music to be an escape for everybody from all walks of life. Whether you’re White, Black, Indian, whatever, I want to break those barriers down. People go through real shit and I know how it is. When you’re happy, sad, alone, confused or motivated, you will find relatability in harmony and lyrics in my art and I want to give people that outlet to escape their realities through my music.” </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">To listen to Taj the Elephant’s music or to follow him on social media, please visit: </span></p>
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<div class="entry-content"><p><b><span><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.thehypemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Mia-Kodak-Photo.jpg?ssl=1"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-193257" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.thehypemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Mia-Kodak-Photo.jpg?w=640&ssl=1" alt="" width="600" height="791"/></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Rising </span></span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>super </b><b>star Mia Kodak drops hot new rap single ‘Take His Money’</b> </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">LOS ANGELES, CA – Kansas City native Mia Brooks – better known as Mia Kodak – is a specialty pharmaceutical sales rep by day and an artist by night. But her days of flying under the radar are soon to be over thanks to the release of her new single “Take His Money.” </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The single takes inspiration from Tupac’s “Hit ‘em Up” and showcases Mia’s hardcore and edgy persona alongside her naturally gifted voice and one-of-a-kind delivery. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">“I come across very aggressive on the beat,” Mia said. “I attack the beat and I think that makes me stand out a lot. I write everything myself and I’m able to sing my own hooks and melodies but ultimately, my sound is varied. I can go from aggressive and deep to a very soft sound. With ‘Take His Money’ I’m showing off my rap skills and doing some shit talking from a female standpoint.” </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As a young teen, Mia was a professional model who always carried around a Kodak brand camera. She was always taking pictures, which is where she got the nickname. It’s a name that has stuck and like the snapshots she’s captured over time, her fans are beginning to get a picture of what this rising talent has to offer the world of music. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">After graduating from the University of Central Missouri with a Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Media and Photography, Mia moved to Los Angeles to pursue her dream of being a professional in the entertainment industry. At the time she didn’t know exactly what that would look like. On a whim, she started writing her thoughts and feelings into songs and realized she had a natural knack for writing music. She released her first single in July 2018 to rave reviews and followed that up with an EP in August 2018. “Mistakes and Heartbreaks” gave her audience a glimpse of what she was capable of in the world of Hip Hop and since that EP release, she has dropped numerous other singles including “Faded,” “Dear Mama” and “Let’s Get a Bag.” She was also booked for All Access ATL in September 2019 where she performed in front of industry professionals. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">“It was nothing but positive feedback from them,” she said. “They couldn’t believe it was my first show and many of them said, ‘You’re already a star.’” </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Mia grew up listening to and loving all genres of music and it shows in her signature style today. Influences in her sound include Hip Hop, Country, Pop, Soft Rock, Jazz, Blues and more. And she credits legends such as Trina, Nicki Minaj, Lauryn Hill, Brandy and Ashanti for inspiring her at a young age to chase after her dreams and dive deep into her passion for making good music. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">“At the end of the day, I want my music to be known for just being real,” she said. “So many people feel pain and emotions the same way I do. I feel like if I can get more people to react the way my core fanbase is reacting – people have cried through my songs – then I’ll be able to connect with more people and help them through every kind of emotion. That’s why I write about things like relationships and love and heartbreak and pain and hurt and happiness. Anything inspirational. I’m everywhere with my music because I’m writing what I feel, and I know people who hear my music can connect with that.” </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Mia Kodak’s music is available on every streaming service. To listen to them or to follow her on social media, please visit: </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://www.miakodak.com/">www.MiaKodak.com</a> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/miakodak/">https://www.instagram.com/miakodak/</a> </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">NEW JERSEY – Just in time for the NBA playoffs comes a hot new anthem from East Coast artist YQ Dreams. The song is called “Playmaker” and though its inspiration came from the greatest NBA players, it’s a song that can hype up playmakers from all sports and all walks of life. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">“Essentially, it’s a song about overcoming adversity and turning them into plays,” YQ said. “It’s upbeat and anthemic. I’m remembering my hardest days and showing people that now I’m up and I make all the plays. So it’s a story of a playmaker shining. It’s not necessarily basketball-driven though it was inspired by the LA Lakers and my desire to highlight their playmakers who are in the playoffs. I’m a huge LeBron fan and some of my goals are similar to his. But this song can be for anybody. If you’re a playmaker and you have a bad experience, you can turn it into something good and you’d be classified as a playmaker.” </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">At 23-years-old, YQ Dreams is having the kind of success that seasoned stars wish for. He’s traveled nationwide in his young career, opening for acts such as PNB Rock and releasing big hits like “Did It,” featuring Hip Hop icon DaBaby. His full-length EP “Jersey” is also available now across all streaming platforms and has been gaining even more attention from industry insiders and fans alike. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Part of the attention being headed on his fast-rising star is for his unique sound and style. Born to a Jamaican mother, YQ fuses his heritage with a blend of genres to create something truly original. He’s also very lyrical, creating music that is simultaneously hype music but also deeply introspective. His songs require people to really listen to the lyrics, and when they do, they’ll meet a vulnerable musician who lays his insecurities out to the world and doesn’t hide anything. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">If you respect authentic music and the true essence of art, then you’ll respect my work,” he said. “The most beautiful art is created during pain. At the end of the day, I hope my music is known for being authentic. I feel like in this industry there are a lot of things that are fake, or at least not necessarily genuine. When you listen to my music, you’ll know that I’m genuine. You as the listener are the same as me. I never make it seem like I’m better than anyone. You go through the same pain and trials and tribulations as me, and because of that, you can connect with me at that level and know I go through the same things as you.” </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">YQ said he’s excited for people to hear “Playmaker” and hopes that it’ll gain the attention of some of the NBA stars currently playing in the playoffs. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">To listen to his music or to follow him on social media, please visit: </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Fast-rising artist from Upstate New York </b><b>prepares to drop truly original album ‘Social Disconnect’ on </b><b>Sept 4</b> </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Fast-rising artist from Upstate New York </b><b>prepares to drop truly original album ‘Social Disconnect’ on </b><b>Sept 4</b> </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">SALAMANCA, NY – Talk about starting with a blast! The new artist out of Upstate New York known as .thrax is going to leave the rest of the music industry behind once the world catches a taste of his one-of-a-kind sound. Already his music has gained more than a million streams and more than 100,000 monthly listeners just from his first five singles. And with the release of his forthcoming album “Social Disconnect” on Sept 4, this 21-year-old phenom is set to propel into global stardom. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The Salamanca, New York-native has amazed a wide range of fans so far with his innate ability to create music in a variety of genres – from Indie to Pop to Neo-Soul to Rap and everything in between. “Social Disconnect” showcases that diversity perfectly while also tapping into his unique point of view as a young African-American trying to overcome the stereotypes that are often associated with his demographic and age. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">“It’s an album about problems that many people my age face day-to-day,” he said. “But it can also be something that a wide array of people connect with because it’s for anyone who has to work a 9-to-5, or who has family or relationship issues, or even for people who deal with things like addiction or overcoming the stereotypes that so many of us are working against. It’s an album that everyone can relate to.” </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The album shows off .thrax’s ability to be vibing melodically but with energy that excites listeners to get up and dance. It’s like he’s tapped into the brooding vibes of Billie Eilish but taken that to another level that is perfect for parties and clubs. His flow is completely different from anything else out there today – with songs that either encourage people to dance or to sit down and vibe out. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Such as his debut single “Creep” to a pre-released single on his album “Like Nana” – show off .thrax’s ability to switch from emotional songs to party songs. “Creep” – which peaked at No. 24 on the Spotify Hong Kong Top 50 playlist – talks about how we all have problems that we don’t want to face, and we try to hide them in our closet but they come out. “Like Nana” encourages the free-spirited youth to dance and to have fun on social media platforms, such as Tik Tok. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">“My lyrics have a different vibe and meaning. I’m not talking about luxurious stuff that isn’t realistic. Each song has a vibe or feeling that you will feel deep. In some cases, it won’t be until the fourth or fifth time that you hear it that you’ll actually understand how deep it is. But that’s what I want my music to be known for – that wow factor. People listening to my music should hear the message that they can do anything they put their minds to as long as they don’t let other people push them onto a different plan.” </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">To listen to .thrax’s music or to follow him on social media, please visit: </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://twitter.com/thraxofficial">https://twitter.com/thraxofficial</a> </span><br/> <span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thraxofficial/">https://www.instagram.com/thraxofficial/</a> </span><br/> <span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Thrax-104164911386823/">https://www.facebook.com/Thrax-104164911386823/</a> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">“Social Disconnect” (Album) </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/sreneofficial">https://soundcloud.com/sreneofficial</a> </span></p>