There is something notable about an artist who can make you feel as though you are in the struggle with them. The gritty rappers who represent their hood to the fullest and draw you into it with their music. Not every rapper has this appeal but when they do and know how to use it…
Category: Interviews
EP: Ervin Mitchell – “Let There Be Light”
Atlanta representer, Ervin Mitchell, drops off his brand new 4-track project titled, Let there be light. Below you can read about the process and inspiration behind the project, and also get a few more gems from Ervin as he opens up about his come up and future goals. Twitter: @Realervmitchell Check out this interview…
First Day Feature: IRAI Ouree talks upcoming “Safari” project, Baton Rouge and more
It’s not a hidden fact that 1DF is based in Mississippi and that while we aren’t exclusive to the state, there is a place in our hearts from the artists that come from here. That being said, we do reach out to and appreciate artists from all over. One city that we have a great…
1stDayFresh Feature: Immo DTS
Brooklyn, New York rapper/producer Immo DTS recently released his new single “Follow The Leader”. Immo is derived from his real name Imhotep, while DTS refers to Du2ceTr3y6, the crew he started with his nephews and cousin at age 9, which in turns was the street number (236) of the home where his grandmother lived after…
First Day Feature: Dolla Black dives deep into his “Still Black” EP
Life in general is hard but I think you will understand there is a very unique hardship when navigating the world of music. Everyone looks to “blow up” but the act is harder than the modern day success story would lead one to believe. Knowing that it takes a high level of commitment and passion…
First Day Feature: Curt talks latest single “Champagne & Songz”, using music to get out his thoughts and more
I have always been one to believe the best music is that which comes from the heart. We all go through things in our lives, so when an artist is able to convey their feelings no matter how sad they may be it can be infectious. We do often listen to music to get away…
1stDayFresh Feature: G2
Oakland-based rapper G2 recently returned to the music scene after some early successes inadvertently spurred him to reevaluate his intentions. “My music started to pick up speed, and I suddenly became more commercial than I planned to be. I started making music that I thought the fans wanted to hear, rather than being the kind…
1stDayFresh Feature: Sean Elliot
Baton Rouge, Louisiana artist/producer Sean Elliot recently released “Big Boy”, his new single featuring fellow Mississippi rapper and Big K.R.I.T. collaborator Big Sant. Produced by Joe On The Track, the track will appear on Sean’s forthcoming album Brown Liquor & 808s which will also feature Adam Dollar$, DQ Rodgers and Iraouree. Sean released his Preface…
Hip Hop’s Hottest Chefs Trap Kitchen Connect With E-40 For “The Meet & Eat” Experience”
Hip Hop’s hottest chefs, Trap Kitchen hook up with the legend E-40 for a unique Meet & Eat Tour experience as part of the upcoming Gift Of Gab Tour. At each stop, 40 will be meeting his fans directly as they devour the latest and greatest from chefs Malachi “Chef Spank” and Roberto “Sous Chef News.” With recent ventures in the liquor industry soaring E-40 has become quite…
1stDayFresh Feature: Woo Child
St. Louis rapper Woo Child released the EP Heirs (watch the music video for “Center Stage”) in 2015, produced entirely by three-time St. Louis Underground Music Fest Beat Champion, JBJR. Woo’s discography includes the single “Move” on the Monarchy Records/Spectra Music Group label, which became the original entrance music for WWE Tag Team, The Prime Time Players,…
First Day Feature: Big Tunk breaks down “Dreamz X Poetry” project, talks growing up in North Mississippi
One thing I love about Hip-Hop, more specifically that from Mississippi is the fact that good music can come from any place no matter how big or small. While Jackson is obviously the epicenter for talent here it in no way stands alone, good music is coming from everywhere including Calhoun City. There Big Tunk…
First Day Feature: 1$t Letter talks “Redefine REAL” EP, the impact he aims to have in his music and more
I’ve said it once and I will say it again, we truly aim to grow with artists we become fans of here at 1DF. A prime example of this is Canton, Mississippi’s 1$t Letter, who caught our attention last year during his spree of murdering the beats of all your favorite mainstream rappers. We conducted…
