Mississippi has its fair share of negativity representing it’s image to the masses. Though the state does have its own flaws that help contribute to this perception, there is also a good bit of unexpected goodness to be found. This is true as it pertains to the music scene in the area as well. One…
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First Day Feature: Minty Burns takes us to “The Dispensary”, talks future plans and more
Minty Burns comes from Toronto with a style that is equal parts melody and good vibes. Over the course of his career he has had the opportunity to collaborate with artists like Zoey Dollaz, Lil duke, and Big Lean. The unique style he possess has lead to a total of over 500,000 streams since his start…
First Day Feature: Dré Dys tells us the process behind “The Bridge” and much more
Though Hip-Hop has its fair share of flaws, one thing you cannot discredit in it is the amount of soul that is often placed into the music. A culture that is primarily associated with Black individuals since its conception, a lot of the pain that we have gone through throughout time still lingers in the…
D.V. ALIAS KHRYST-KHRYST Is Coming
The Father Of Hip-Hop Soul General D.V. Alias Khryst Is Here!!!!! It’s been months in the making of th D.V. Alias KHRYST LP. But with two decades under his belt of commercial music production, scraping together hard hitting beats and identifying lyrics for the people is a no-brainer to this Brooklyn native, who heavily weighs…
Review: Mr. Fluid gives his assessment of the world and how mundane it can be on “When Conformity Is Not Comfortable”
It’s an age old saying that the only thing certain in life is you will someday pass away. While this is very true, there is also the life that is lived in between that time. How one decides to live their life is completely uncertain and that’s a part of the challenge that comes along…
First Day Feature: Ty Knight releases his new EP “Therapy Vs. Theory”, talks move from Reno, NV to Jackson
Therapy is not something that is typically viewed in the most positive light in the Black community. Though times have changed and people are more understanding of it’s benefits, it is still a stretch to say it is universally understood and appreciated in the culture. The thing is though, therapy doesn’t always happen sitting down…
First Day Feature: Brian Daniel
Beacon, NY singer, rapper and songwriter Brian Daniel recently released his debut EP Be. The project features “Waitin’ On It” (stream), the official single, produced by Lowso. Be also features production from Jusamelody, Pace-O Beats and Ambiance Beats, who has produced for Fat Joe and Ace Hood (stream “Swirling”). Brian Daniel’s previous releases include his single “Honor Roll” (stream…
First Day Feature: Mr. Fluid discusses new “When Conformity Is Not Comfortable” LP and more
If you want longevity in anything, especially the rap game, it is important to hold a high level of self-awareness. Being able to address your personal tendencies, fears and failures help to prevent lack of success as you continue forth in your field. For Jackson, Mississippi’s Mr. Fluid it is quite evident he holds a…
First Day Feature: Young Seda talks his “ALONE” video and more
The progression of artists is something we at 1stDayFresh pride ourselves on promoting. One of the artists who has been on our radar for a while now is Delaware’s Young Seda. We profiled him roughly a year ago and since that time he has been working tirelessly. Outside of music releases he has built his…
Premier: Ray Kincaid takes us on a soulful trip on “Vintage Kung Fu” EP
One of the major risers in Mississippi’s indie landscape, Ray Kincaid, is back with new heat. On “Vintage Kung Fu” he draws from the vibes of Neo Soul and Funk to craft a set that is as groovy as it is lyrical. In regards to the project Ray Kincaid said: “I feel like soul is…
First Day Feature: MrE talks “Fairy Tale” video and more
“Fairy Tale” on YouTube | Apple Music [@Darkness_cometh] | [@subcatstudios] | InstagramFacebook | thedarkonebegins.com Bronx, New York emcee MrE presents the video for “Fairy Tale”, directed by Cody Slade of Subcat Studios. His previous work includes “Keep On” (watch) and Prodigal Son Returns (Stream on Spotify). When asked about the inspiration behind the track, MrE…
Review: Jo’De BOY uses his life to inspire others on “8: New Beginnings”
I’m no fortune teller but one thing I can assure you is that if you continue to live you will experience both highs and lows. Often times when the low points come it can be tough to navigate through them and be able to attain the good again. This was once the case for Jackson,…