Shaka Banton drops a tribute to those who came before him with "The Soundtrack" which is a unique 20-minute medley of remix's over classic instrumentals from everyone from 2pac to 50 Cent. The emcee out of Texas brings a very gritty approach to the mic and his influences are clear by the way he structures his lyrics with very meticulous and well-crafted patterns. The street-talk on "The Soundtrack" provides a lot of imagery and detail that really brings the listener into the introspective mind of Banton who clearly has a lot to say in damn near 300 bars of rapping. Check out "The Soundtrack" below and shakabanton.com for music music from this talented emcee.
Get loud for a cause at this years annual L.O.U.D. FEST on June 16th in Houston, Texas. Not only will you experience a cultural showcase from a wide variety of music and entertainment, but you will also be donating to The American Foundation For Suicide Prevention with each ticket purchase. Don’t miss out on best acts from all genres including T!M NED, Khody Blake, Mr.Wired Up, Darbi Shaun, and so many more. To go along with the musical acts there will be a DJ Battle, Rap Battle and Beat Battle for the ultimate hip-hop experience.
There will really be a little something for everybody this year at L.O.U.D. FEST from a Microsoft Gaming Tournament to a Threads & Laces Sneaker Summit. Of course there will be food vendors from your favorite Houston restaurants and art from the top creative’s in Houston including painting, sculpting, drawing, jewelry making, clothing design, and more. Expect to have a lot of fun in Houston this year at L.O.U.D FEST and don’t forgot that you will be contributing to a great cause in the process.
Ginger Bread Man is back at it with another single, “What The Business Is” in which he goes all in while the transitions accelerate towards a haunting instrumental that’s complimented by deafening beats. From a stylistic perspective, the track has balance that’s inspired by modern trap sounds such as “SurfClub”, amngst other tracks that are melodically driven, while he takes the listener into introspection mode. Tank Nitti also comes through as his skill set shines stupendously.
I must acknowledge that I enjoyed the vocal tone and structure, part of what I think makes Ginger Bread Man a dynamic artist. At some point, I felt like he’s somewhat transcendent talented. Couple that with the production which pulsates with futuristic pop, electronic and trap elements blended into a perfect work of art. The track leaves me with a taste of a seasoned artist who’s about to make an articulation of rap star’s lifestyle.
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Whether you’re a public figure or on a first date, first impressions are everything. People make initial judgments whether they realize it or not, so setting your best foot forward as a new artist in the opinionated world of music is vital. Tucked away in the heart of Sweden is an untapped wealth of artistic potential by the name of Carl Gränsmark, better known as Whooda Thunk. With his new single “Used To,” Whooda Thunk is ready to make his most important first impression to date: his American debut. He’s cultivated a perspective – and a sound – unique in contemporary rock. It is, as you might expect from a person of his background, exuberant, searching, dynamic, and dream-haunted.
At the age of 14, Carl was swept off his feet by music. Writing and producing his own bedroom demos, he started dipping his toes into the fountains of creation. It was at this very moment of artistic genesis when he met Rickard, another kid in school with an unhealthy obsession with bands like Korn, Aphex Twin, and Slipknot. For the past seven years, Carl and Rickard have been honing their skills together in numerous musical projects, taking influence not only from the bands that introduced them to music, but also alternative art and films like Donnie Darko, which accompanied them through the trials and tribulations of growing up. With their coming of age, Rickard has fallen into a managerial role, where he can apply his wit and brawn, while his brother in arms focuses on expounding upon the quintessential Whooda Thunk sound.
But it wasn’t until Carl fell on some hard luck that he found a writing style that was solely his. Just like when he was a kid, he was writing and producing tracks, but this time he had been sleeping on his brother’s couch for an entire year in the city of Gothenburg. The result: the Alien Boy EP. Alien Boy is filled to the brim with pent-up anxiety and never-ending worry that signifies a coming of age in life as well as music. The undeniably relatable lyrics paired with an intoxicating fusion of rock, hip hop, and electronic timbres have signaled a new epoch for Whooda Thunk, and his new single “Used To” is his jaw-dropping greeting to you.
The video for “Used To” features Carl and Rickard spitting each line like it’s their last. A siren opens up the track, preparing listeners for the destruction that is about to ensue. Laying out nothing but the truth, Whooda Thunk isn’t afraid to speak his mind. “Used to be good then I woke up” sends chills down the spine of anyone taking a hard slap in the face by reality. The brutal honesty is certain to shake things up, and in a world dominated by a click-hungry mainstream media, “Used To” is just the kind of genuine sincerity we need.
April 9, 2018 (Seattle, Washington) - Seattle rapper, Huey P continues to drop new music for his listeners. Today, Huey P drops a new visual, “Not Taday”, which is directed by Steve Arcenio.
Northwest artist "Huey P" is a great young talent raised in the Tacoma/Seattle of Washington State. Huey immersed himself in the sights and sounds of the emerald city. A storyteller to his very core, Huey began rhyming as a way to tell the world about his experiences as a young man striving to succeed. After teaming up with Tjyolo Ent., Huey began to hone his skills on the local concert circuit opening up for many well-known artists that came through the Washington State area as well as headlining shows of his own. Catching the eye of "DJ VIP" of Nipsey Hussles "All Money In" Family, Huey recorded an EP with the Los Angeles Dj titled "Did You Get The Message" The project was met with enthusiasm from the hip hop fans. Eager to continue the momentum , Huey recorded a Mixtape with DJ Drama and enlisted cameo appearances from "Ty Dolla $ign", Tory Lanez, Cassidy and J. Winans.
“Somehow impact and influence the culture in such a way that it influences our younger generation to keep influencing the right things; positive things, positive messages and glorify the right things.”
Not Today video opens up with Huey P passing his lady a stack of money while she counts it in disbelief. “We just tryin’ make it so that we can take it out the country.” Huey zips through traffic in his red Benz with wifey, stunting on anyone who didn’t believe in his goals and making an everlasting impression to his lady. “I do what I want and you can accompany me”. All of the work he has been putting into his career, he did it all for his wifey and the Devil himself couldn’t stop him from reaching his goal.
