If you're looking for a lady with musical talent, intelligence, and charisma look no further than the one and only Lyric Jones. Getting her start musically through church and local talent shows, Lyric discovered a passion that would follow her throughout her life. Now we find the Boston-bred talent as a well rounded entertainer on… Continue reading Interview: Lyric Jones on “Gems from the Cubicle”, Phife Dawg, inspirations and more
Category: Features
Exclusive Interview: Kyle Denmead discusses his upcoming “Therapy” EP, path from producer to singer and more
Kyle Denmead comes to the scene from an interesting reference point. His initial taste of musical success came as a part of The Avengerz production team in the late 2000's. Through his work with Caskey, brokered a deal with Cash Money Records to which he has been signed with since 2012. Now we find the Orlando,… Continue reading Exclusive Interview: Kyle Denmead discusses his upcoming “Therapy” EP, path from producer to singer and more
Who’s to blame?: A conversation about the state of R&B
Kel (@RunKelDat): Can we credit The Dream for this new wave of R&B? Beamon (@BeamonDidIt): ...And T-Pain Kel: To me, not sonically. T-Pain was a big deal but it didn't lean on pure R&B. A lot of those hits were Pop. Dream had that whole "I'm a piece of shit but love me anyway" wave… Continue reading Who’s to blame?: A conversation about the state of R&B
Exclusive Interview: SilaS talks “Gullah Gullah Island” inspiration, “The Day I Died” and more
There is something to be admired when it comes to an artist comfortable in their own skin. Fearless storytelling is something you do not get a chance to experience regularly. By fusing elements of Jazz, Gospel, R&B, Funk, and Hip-Hop, Silas Stapleton III is a young man content with doing anything outside of the… Continue reading Exclusive Interview: SilaS talks “Gullah Gullah Island” inspiration, “The Day I Died” and more
First Day Feature: Goody breaks down his album “21 (To Anyone)”
Since hip-hop's start the culture has been closely associated with the art of storytelling. When it comes to getting a view of Chicago from the perspective of someone still dealing with the harsh realities of the city look no further than Goody. The MC manages to balance the line between the rough city and… Continue reading First Day Feature: Goody breaks down his album “21 (To Anyone)”
First Day Feature: Rising DJ/Mogul YRS Jerzy discusses his upcoming tour, artists Nephlon Don & Slide Dillinger and business ventures
The mogul has played an important role in Hip Hop for decades. Legends like Russell Simmons, Master P, Puff Daddy & Jay Z all lay out the example on how to use your talents in every way possible and pull other people to the forefront as well. Â They exhibit how proper planning and having as… Continue reading First Day Feature: Rising DJ/Mogul YRS Jerzy discusses his upcoming tour, artists Nephlon Don & Slide Dillinger and business ventures
First Day Feature: T. Woods talks “Unforgiven” EP, SXSW, the impact of live performance and more
Texas has long had a storied history in rap music. From the 90's and the influence of Geto Boyz/UGK, to the growth of DJ Screw and his sound, to the wave of artists who saw light in the 2000's Texas has definitely left its imprint on the culture. Looking to continue the trend in 2016… Continue reading First Day Feature: T. Woods talks “Unforgiven” EP, SXSW, the impact of live performance and more
First Day Feature: Anais Lauren discusses her new EP, songwriting process & more
With a gift of storytelling that can only come from experience Anais Lauren is certainly determined to be successful. Getting her start singing at a young age with school performances, chiors and other outlets allowed the Chicagoan a chance to develop a passion that still has not left. These days Anais incorporates several genres to… Continue reading First Day Feature: Anais Lauren discusses her new EP, songwriting process & more
First Day Feature: Arshad Goods breaks down “Black Sunday”, plans for 2016 and more
Penning heartfelt lyrics with a delivery that makes them stick to your ribs, this is Arshad Goods' claim to fame. Listening to his Black Sunday mixtape is much more of an experience than one would think. What the St. Louis product does just as well as being a musician is invite you into his mind.… Continue reading First Day Feature: Arshad Goods breaks down “Black Sunday”, plans for 2016 and more
First Day Feature: Streak DE$PERADO talks upcoming music, influences and more
There is something to be said about an artist who excels at production as well as being a performer. Even at such an early stage in his career Streak DE$PERADO is on has shown promise in both areas. With production credits for KR, Raider Klan, and SODMG among several others he also has gained traction… Continue reading First Day Feature: Streak DE$PERADO talks upcoming music, influences and more
