There is time for subliminal flirting, winks, smiles, touching, and body language. This ain't that.. On the verge artist, VAN KING gets straight to it with an absolute smash single "Tell Me". This smooth, melodic and seductive alternative RnB club banger, cuts the chase and straight to the bedroom, as VAN KING wants to hear the words come out of her mouth! Read more about the artist below and stream "Tell Me" today on Spotify.
VAN KING is the stage name of Toronto native Kevin Kozo. Currently based in London, KING is expanding his career as a music producer into the realm of recording artist. His sound is heavily influenced by R&B, but he has established a versatile range. A lifelong love of music propelled KING into producing, writing, and recording a handful of tracks and projects while collaborating with other artists. His upcoming work as a producer includes the EP "My Head Is A Dark Place" by Brazilian artist Ary Franklin, and the debut EP for the Ottawa rapper Affy. Recently, KING stepped out into the spotlight with his debut single "Tell Me." Follow VAN KING on Instagram, or go to his official website for more information.
The city of Philadelphia is breeding a powerhouse. An imprint of epic potential that could very well be the next leading label of ‘The Birthplace of America’. Known as Born Made Bosses Music Group (BMB), this East Coast collective is spearheading consciousness and the revival of boom-bap; utilizing their latest tape, ‘Soul & Spice Vol. 1’, as a swift introduction into their lasting magnificence. Sporting seven tracks, and seven tracks alone, the effort is fully produced by JSoul Musiq (BMB’s first artist and in-house producer). Over twenty minutes of runtime, our New Orleanian beat-maker splices sweet, soul samples with punching, Golden Era drums. These instrumentals lay the foundation of some of CG QUE’s (BMB’s head honcho), JSoul Musiq’s, and Super K’s most impassioned and thought-provoking verses; returning the essence of organic hip-hop to ‘The City of Brotherly Love’. Granted, a couple tracks feature modern percussions— with ‘Kryptic’ being a powerful, 808-driven rhyme-fest; and Atiya’s ‘What I Need’ braving shimmering R&B vocals over soft kicks and trap snares— they do not subtract from the project’s cohesive, old-school sound. Their equivalent use of soul samples is an adhesive that binds these records to the other joints on the project; keeping ‘Soul & Spice Vol. 1’ a smooth-flowing, nostalgic affair. Every artist spotlighted on this project uniquely holds their own; offering another dimension of brilliance to ‘Soul & Spice Vol. 1’ that hadn’t existed before their part. In twenty minutes, these artists combine and create something remarkable. Just imagine what they’ll be presenting us years down the line. If Philadelphia had no hope in R&B and the revival of Golden Era Hip-Hop, they certainly have one now; and Born Made Bosses is leading the way.
We recently caught up with suave conscious rap spitter, CG Que for to get the story behind thejoint project "Soul & Spice Vol. 1". Peep the in-depth FB LIVE interview above on the TheDopeness interview series.
Chicago phenom, Jason Ivy delivers his 6-track opus "CØMPLIMENTS EP". This is a special project that shows growth of the artist as well as the growth of music itself. Using genius songwriting ability and executing elements of soul-trap, R&B, and hiphop, Jason develops a world of his own with magical soundscapes that evolve from song to song. Stream the full "CØMPLIMENTS" project today and read more in the press release below about Jason Ivy an the impact he is making with his new music!
Jason Ivy is an up-and-coming, unsigned musical artist based in Chicago, whose freshman EP project, CØMPLIMENTS (released 2/09/19), has earned over 300,000 streams on Spotify and Soundcloud, as well as Top 10 R&B album placements on both amazon and iTunes. Ivy has been a self-starter and entrepreneur in the Chicago music scene for the last two years since returning home from college at the University of Pennsylvania where he studied Neuroscience and Linguistics.
Each icon represents one of the six songs from the project. In order, they are: Hate (the spiteful message and angered posture of the astronaut), Foreign (the astronaut itself), Higher (the rocket), Chlorophyll (the sunflowers), Ivy (the ivy leaves), and Pyre (the woman with the burning heart). The concept behind both the EP and the cover art is that these are all separate concepts that function as a whole, all mostly contained within this jar. Each of the songs addresses the state of the jar — being emotionally empty or filled — which doubles as a graphic metaphor for the state of the narrator’s own emotions.
Six tracks is all it took for Mute Davinci to set fire to 2019. With his latest EP, “Breaking News”, the Tennessee rapper transforms slow-burning grooves into anthemic trap jams. Flaunting an immaculate command of melody, autotune, and songwriting, Mute will wholly ignite your mood for the summer. Cuts such as “Nobody”, “Be Around” (feat. Sire), and “RIP Jumpout” will put you in an ethereal trap trance; glinted by thumping 808s, amorous drums, and mild melodies. Do not get us wrong: there are a couple tracks on “Breaking News” that are completely capable of rocking your next house party. However, the overall energy cultivated by this Chattanooga native on this six-track debut is gentle and sublime. He is one of those few artists in our tide of modern music who has found the model matrimony between Hip-Hop and R&B. With it, he’s devoted himself to delivering us banger, after banger, after banger. Undeniably, Mute Davinci is “Breaking News”. Start one listen, and you won’t be changing channels any time soon.
With their first three projects, “Koinda Vol. 1”, “Koinda Vol. 2”, and “Koinda Vol. 2.5” (Producers Only Album), the Koindanomics collective succeeded in bringing their worldly agenda new light. They focused greatly on showcasing talents from around the world; cultivating international bodies of work that spread their message of global growth, community, and love. Now, after all of that amazing externality, Koinda Records are changing directions; dedicating their latest installment, “Koinda Vol. 3”, to the power of self. Presented as a “meditation album”, this eight-track opus is devoted entirely to spiritual betterment and growth. For its four zen-ful, mind-calming instrumentals, the collective tapped A-Rell and See See Beats. For the three “guided meditations”, Ace Burns is our tranquil host. Albeit, only three notable parties are spotlighted on this project, the strength of Koinda Records, as a whole, is still awesomely felt. Their agenda to impact, enlighten and heal the world around them illuminates even brighter with “Koinda Vol. 3”; further proving the magnitude of this collective’s potential.
After having released their first installment in the “Koinda” series a little over a month ago, the powergroup Koindanomics has returned with “Koinda Vol. 2”. Contrary to their last effort, “Koinda Vol. 2” proffers a total of fifteen tracks with a revised cast of stars. Verily, this project sees the recurrence of the first’s phenomenal artists, such as P5YCHONOMIXXX, BLAKFIST, CG Que, and Brian Nightingale; however, it likewise bolsters new, illuminating talent. JSoul delivers a soulful, boom-bap chop for the album’s intro; Marrani is moving with a Afro-beat tirade, “Olisa”; Esco and Ace Burns light up the party with a terrific, trap banger, “Someone Do It For Me”; and BYNO delivers a cinematic, R&B jam through “Once Bitten Twice Shy”. The album is an amalgam; yet, soul is as present as ever before. “Koinda Vol. 2.” is abundant with well-crafted, mesmerizing music. With so many distinct, emotive flavors pulled in from the world around, it paves an identical path of success to its predecessor: uniting everyone through the objective of economic empowerment. That is the goal of Koindanomics; and with a project as appealing as this, their message is rings even louder across the globe.
Next Friday we are in for a treat. Following Valentines Day, while we are all still wrapped in the arms and sheets of that special someone, James Doe is dropping his new, MizzHitz Beatz-produced single, “Set It Off”. This record is the quintessential, February smash. Seductive hihats prance across an amorous bash of chords and melodies. Likewise, a gliding 808 bass and smoldering, trap percussion forwards a groove only the most sensual, R&B jams can ferment. As a vocalist, James Doe only elevates the track’s potential. With a Chicago spirit, flavored by Dallas living, the crooner slings melodious, sing-song bars throughout the track. Each drop of a snare; each heartfelt pound of a kick, is chaperoned by hot-blooded harmonies and lustful lyrics. Certainly, “Set It Off” has earned a spot in next week’s bedside playlist; and through its release, James Doe will solidify himself as a R&B talent we must keep our ears on.
Time is money; and when it comes down to it, the international, economic organization, Koindamonics’, 45-minute group LP, “Koinda Vol. 1” is worth more than you can imagine. Especially when their goal is to bring financial education to communities that need it the most. That makes “Koinda Vol. 1” priceless. Yet, if there had to be a value affixed to the music of this massive mixtape, it would be nothing less than pure gold. Composed by Angi Maxx, BLAKFIST, Brian Nightengale, Brooklyn Lou, CG, P5yckOnOmixXx, and Saturn; “Koinda Vol. 1” is rich in realness and originality. With songs ranging from Neo-Soul, Golden Era Hip-Hop, Abstract Hip-Hop, R&B, Worldly, and Trap, this album truly has something for everybody. It tethers all people and communities through a lovely batch of diverse, yet outstanding sounds; and that alone brings the collective closer to their altruistic goal. Koindanomics proves that music is still the most powerful medium for spreading a message; and upon playing their project, “Koinda Vol. 1”, you’ll hear there’s loud and clear.
MC Dementor & DJ Decordha ft Cassidy- Zero Reasons to Fail
Sometimes we make wrong decisions that affect us
When we need em, They reject us
They say don't push that music, cos I'm on
Don't let em take u down when I'm gone
I know u can fight, cos u strong
Don't let em take u down when I'm gone
Go for gold, Go like green
Never stop, Never seize
Haters can watch, they never gone see;
That u flying, cos u gone
Chorus
U got million reasons to win. (Million reasons to win 2x)
U got zero reasons to fail. (Zero reasons to fail 2x)
I got million reasons to win. (Million reasons to win 2x)
I got zero reasons to fail. (Zero reasons to fail 2x)
Cassidy Verse
We've seen sunny days and we've seen rain too
But whatever weather we get, we've got cedar to get
See Bein' broke is just something I could never forget
Now that I'm fly And I can buy shit I never could get
I spend cheddar on chicks, But I was never a trick
But most hoes rather have cash instead of the dick
See I was never of blood, I was never of crip
But I always been a gangsta, I was never a bitch
I don't think you ever heard a flow better than this
I'm so great I hold weight like a pregnant bitch, about to go in labor
Pro niggas know I'm major, No one can save ya
Cause when I write I make the pen in my hand melt
That's why I got the damn belt
U're too young to give up son, u were made for greatness
Go for greatness, And always remember that the only time u fail is when u give up
So go son, Go for greatness
U've got zero reasons to fail
"Some music critics as claim rapper Cassidy hasn't been somehow off the music scene for a while now although he's been dropping a couple of freestyles which he usually gains positive response from his fans. Some say when was the last time u heard a Cassidy hit at a party or on the radio since he released his hit single my drink and my two step a decade ago. Yes it's been a decade since Cassidy released a hit.
Meanwhile 2016 wasn't bad for the rapper as he been working hard for a comeback. In January 2017 he released a Mixtape, Da Barbarian and had great response of the global hip hop lovers and media as well.
You can tell rapper isn't playing this year as he follows up with another motivational banger, with upcoming Memphis duo MC Dementor and DJ Decordha. ZeroReasonsToFail, which is the title of the song became viral on YouTube with 550 k plays only in two weeks after release due to the motivational message behind the song.. The song tells how one must not give up but push till he reaches the top. Can Cassidy make it to billboard hot 100 again with this single.. Well let's wait and see if indeed he has zero reasons to fail."
Dynamic hiphop duo, 3Bubble & J. Gray are set to release their groundbreaking new album "LFTP Season, Vol. 1 Reloaded" that features 12 of the most inspiring tracks to be heard in a long time. Their growing comparison to legendary duo, Outkast, is apparent as they effortlessly infuse hiphop, soul, trap, funk, & R&B within 1 delicious pot of gumbo.
Listen to their recent interview with USA Blog Network's theDopeness series to hear behind the scenes of the making of standout tracks like "Kelechi Next" and "Vibin". Then, be sure to pre-order the full project "LFTP Season, Vol. 1 Reloaded" on iTunes today and get yours on May 31st when it is officially released. Support dope music!
