It’s no secret if you’ve been following music industry trends that marketing company 740 Project has been behind this. Today, we speak with the founder of this company, Jesse “Punch” Edwards to discuss marketing, trends and how to sustain in general in this ever so changing music industry. Q: What has been your company’s success…
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Nowhere Nation Chats Debut Album, Releases Next Single “Rubaiyat (Sky on Fire)”
If you’re looking for new music that offers catchy hooks, mesmerizing instrumentals and an invigorating story line, you will love Nowhere Nation’s newly released debut album Omicron. Created by Arthur Blume and produced by Doug Rockwell (5 Seconds of Summer, Sleeping with Sirens), each track from Omicron threads together a rich concept, architected like an adrenaline-pumping mini-movie, across the…
First Day Feature: Montshodaw chats about new single “Da Summer” and more
Montshodaw is an artist we came across in 2018 that really left his mark on us. His project “The Realms…Realm 1: Ima Rise” was a journey that featured strong storytelling and a combination of soundscapes unique to the artist. For someone newer to the scene it was a well polished idea that earned some fanship…
First Day Feature: Malcolm Morrow speaks about rebooting TheHoodHippie.com, the creativity of Jackson and more
We all have people that we look to as peers and inspirations in what we do. It’s nearly impossible to go into a particular field and not find someone who just helps you sharpen your skill. Whether it be indirectly through competition, or making friends with said peer, it’s just good to have that extra…
First Day Feature: Native talks new name change, inspirations, PRE-SZN EP and more
Passion is a must in music for me as an avid fan and listener. Not passion in the sense of love specifically but more so as an overall inspiration. If your music doesn’t have any passion to it most efforts will simply come off as forced and a cookie cutter duplicate of something we’ve likely…
First Day Feature: Big Zay Mack talks “Country Rap Tunes” EP, his creation process and MSPHiT Entertainment
Want to know something that’s been a part of rap culture since the literal beginning of it? Cars and the desire to shine in them. A lot of oldheads in the culture would have you believe Hip-Hop has more recently become materialistic but that simply is not the case. If you track back to what’s…
TtheGAWD sits for an interview with @SSDFPodcast
Chicago artist TtheGAWD links up with Same Spit Different Face Podcast for an exclusive interview. The interview come about after TtheGAWD got major co-sign from Benny The Butcher on Twitter, after he did a dope freestyle which was inspired by Benny The Butcher. TtheGAWD speaks on how he got his name, his Chicago influences, cerain…
First Day Feature: D.O.L.O. speaks on the adjustment of fatherhood, “Ovay” album and more
Historically speaking, MC’s repping the south have not always gotten their props for being strong lyricists. There are some exceptions like Andre 3000 or even a peak Lil Wayne but for the most part it’s been an uphill battle in that department. It’s just tougher for them to earn the respect of some Hip-Hop fans….
First Day Feature: Yung Jewelz looks back on Earth Day, talks new single “Papi” and Jackson Hip-Hop Award win
Yung Jewelz has long been a favorite here at 1DF. Originally catching our attention with her street single “Riot”, she has since become one of the more consistent indie artists in the entire south. Last year’s “Earth Day” EP marked a leveling up of sorts for the artist as she had several singles on it…
First Day Feature: D. Horton talks letting his inner-soul shine on “The Lighthouse” LP
They say progress is a process and I truly believe this to be true. Anything worth really having requires preparation and focus on the end goal. Though the journey may not always be picture perfect any dream can still be accomplished. Even when speaking of the music industry this is a true statement. Look no…
1stDayFresh Feature: Sean Elliot
Baton Rouge, Louisiana artist/producer Sean Elliot recently presented the music video for “Big Boy”, his 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 EP…
First Day Feature: Chris Tha Menace breaks down his musical process, talks upbringing and more
Coming from Columbus, Georgia by way of Lake Providence, Louisiana is upcoming MC Chris Tha Menace. Carrying a sound deeply rooted in both the joy and pain a rough upbringing can provide, the bubbling talent has been catching more and more ears with each release added to his catalog. Below we take the time out…
