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Bobby-G – Big Face Hunnids [Official Video]

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Bronx-native Bobby-G has honed his craft for the better part of a decade with an unwavering passion for making music and telling his origin story. Starting his musical career at the Nuyorican Café performing spoken word at open mic nights, Bobby-G continues to find inspiration in the words of James Baldwin and hip-hop storytellers like DMX, Jay-Z, and The Notorious BIG.
“I want to be known as an artist first. Rapper second. I want to be known as someone who has a deep love for the craft and is dedicated to pushing the culture forward. My purpose in music is to identify the tangents in my life and connect them with societal issues to create a soundscape that helps people navigate through it all.”
Navigating the industry from a mindful distance while focusing on his career, Bobby-G is ready for his resurgence, and his new LP, Gawd Have Mercy, is a testament to that dedication.

“This project is for the dreamers, believers, and overachievers. It’s a love letter to a friend who passed before reaching his zenith and a way for me to connect his dream with the world. It’s for those of us who are looking for a second wind to actualize our goals. There are songs and mantras on the project that I hope will be used as reminders to help motivate anyone trying to realize their dream.
We are all in search of faith, and this doesn’t necessarily mean religion. Faith could just be finding someone close to you that you can rely on or seeing that someone else has similar experiences through their music.”
Gawd Have Mercy blends traditional and contemporary sounds in high-powered tracks throughout the first half of the project like “Big Face Hunnids,” and “Chariots of Fire.” Closing out the project with the soft, subtle tones of “Famous Nobody Pt 2.” Through seamless writing and production, this LP brings to life 13 new tracks that tell a cohesive and unique story of struggle, growth, perspective, and daydreaming.

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BROOXCiV – Left4Dead

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From bulletproof bars to unbreakable hooks, Left4Dead flexes the finesse of two artists as unfiltered, raw, and real as it gets, capable of transitioning and twisting their rhymes at blazing speeds, with stunning fluidity and flow unlike any other.

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DxBoY – Lit Again [Interview]

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Describe your sound in 3 words

Energetic, Fun, Lit

How many beats do you listen to before you end up using one? Tell us a few things about your creative process.

Hmmm this varies to two ends of the spectrum. It’s either I use the very first beat I listen to or I spend 1-2 hours going through beats before eventually calling it a day and starting again tomorrow. So my creative process is first of all to get a beat that hits me from the very first listen. Once I’ve got this, then I freestyle over the beat because what comes to you naturally the first time is usually the best flow you’ll end up with. I then replace words in the freestyle, and that’s the process really

For which lyric you are most proud of?

” Cartier on my arm, you ever been with a star baby?”

What does hip hop symbolize in your opinion?

Hip-hop symbolizes freedom to me. A way in which you can express all the emotions you have without being judged. A sweet escape

Favourite album of the past year?

That would have to be “My Turn” by Lil Baby. “Emotionally Scarred” was definitely the best song of the year

What is the most useless talent you have?

I am amazing at Tetris. I can confidently wager 100 pounds against anyone that I’ll beat them.

One last thing we should know about you?

I’m just getting started and have a lot of new music coming out soon. A couple videos as well and maybe dropping an EP before the end of the year. So stay on the look-out.

Thank you!

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Statz – LOVE/LIFE [Interview]

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Describe your sound in 3 words

My sound can be described as A. moody B. upbeat and C. raw

Tell us a few things about your new EP “LOVE/LIFE”. What is the story behind it?

LOVE/LIFE is a double entendre with the idea of love and relationships. Our relationships with others our lives shape our ideals, morals and beliefs as people. Love the life you live and live the life you love. This 6 song EP is an rendition of my experiences with love, people and places in my life.

Which song of the EP reflects you the most?

The song that probably reflects me the most is Strides. It’s a song about the very emotional and intense battle chasing my dreams and never giving up.

Favourite rapper, lyricist and producer?

My favorite rapper is probably Kanye west. Favorite lyricist is Jay-Z and my favorite producer is just blaze.

What does hip hop symbolize in your opinion?

Hiphop symbolizes our unity, our love and passion. It’s been such a beacon of light to the people of the world. It’s now the biggest, most popular and most influential genre to date. And it will continue to grow and change our lives forever.

In which state of mind do you imagine people might listen to your music?

My music is best in a chill and tranquil state of mind. Very mood like energy.

What is the most trouble you’ve ever gotten into?

My house got raided while my cousin and I slept. One of the scariest and craziest moments in my life. I’m blessed and grateful to be here still. Had nothing to do with us either lol

Thank you!

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Drunk Pedestrians – F# [Interview]

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Describe your sound in 3 words

Time Travel Jams

Tell us a few things about your new work “F#”. What is the story behind it?

There is a whole fictional world behind Drunk Pedestrians with a back story for each member of the band. I work with writers and illustrators to build a whole universe where the music is one part of it. The record F# in general was written during a very dark period of my life so there are a lot of themes like regret and sadness. I wanted to display those sort of emotions in a real way without being overly dramatic. I would head over to https://www.drunkpedestrians.com/the-story-so-far and check it out!

Which song of the album reflects you the most?

I would say “Asleep in Dreams” or “Let it Die” are both very reflective of my life journey.

Artists and people who have influenced and inspired you?

Oh so many, I made a list for the label, Galacticaz, and it was pages long. Obviously the Gorillaz were a huge influence as well as Goldfrapp. Pete Rock and Kanye are also huge inspirations to me, as is Rick Rubin but I also get inspired by nature and other art forms like literature and paintings.

What is the biggest challenge you have faced as an artist so far?

I think marketing honestly is the biggest struggle for most artists. Then just having good habits and putting in the work.

In which state of mind do you imagine people might listen to your music?

I make records as a complete artistic statement so I would hope I could capture ones imagination enough to listen to the whole album, although I think that’s a tall order.

What would you be doing right now, if it wasn’t for your music career?

I do work in technology as well as music and I love both quite.

Thank you!

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MC Pierre – Paraknowrmul [Interview]

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Describe your sound in 3 words

Underground, deep and unique.

How many beats do you listen to before you end up using one? Tell us a few things about your creative process.

I choose beats pretty quickly either I feel something right away or I do not. If I am looking for a specific feeling or sound I will listen to a lot of beats. Possibly hundreds but if I am just looking to write I will know right away and start writing. A few things about my process are I always try to make everything personal and real to me and I feel it comes out better that way. There are times I am not in the studio or music setting and I think of song concepts or ideas and freestyle on the spot and if I can write on scraps of paper or in my phone.

Which is your most personal and honest lyric?

On the Paraknowrmul album, My grandpa’s ghost song is my most deep and personal song about my first paranormal experience and some of my life story in it.

Favorite rapper, lyricist and producer?

Immortal Technique, Eminem and El-P.

What does hip hop symbolize in your opinion?

Hip-Hop symbolizes a way to be heard when in other ways you feel unheard in my opinion.

In which state of mind do you imagine people might listen to your music?

I imagine people listening to my music in any state of mind but if I had to be specific I would say when you want to ask big questions and not sure how.

What is the most trouble you’ve ever gotten into?

In Jr. High School I knocked out a guy in a fight and got suspended for a week.

Thank you!

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Luca Gasperoni – Album 02 — Superfly [Interview]

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Describe your sound in 3 words

Raw meat and champagne

Tell us a few things about your new work. What is the story behind it? Which track of the album represents you the most?

This Album is born because i believe introvert can make big things too, in a world dominated by images and icons, it feels like theres no place for those who just cant manage the spotlight, i believe that is not right.
The album mixes a variety of genres, united by a common street taste. As a person i experiment different feelings and i don’t want to limit the album to a genre with would mainly reflect just part of those, a person is a complicated mix of feelings, and the balance of those feelings define the person, so should an album.

Do you like the idea of collaborating? Is songwriting a lonely process?

Songwriting is kinda lonely, but at the same time collaborative, lately, collaborations became a lot easier thanks to fast internet and strong social networks on the net, this is creating huge opportunities for artists to collaborate with anyone in the world, without gettin out of the studio.
Finally, even small artists are able to link up and work on massive album projects, on a small budget. 
Watchout music superstars, we gonna kick your asses.

Do you have an artist that you would describe as a hidden gem that we should know about?

Uh yes, I have many of them, ADESSSO, Hollyspleef, Bluid, Ev. to name a few…

What would you change in the music industry?

Music industry is just like everything else in the world, those who are on top, are unable to take risks, and that somehow slows down culture, but hey, you can’t really stop underground culture from growing.

In which state of mind do you imagine people might listen to your music?

This album is quite a large spectrum of moods, as I am experimenting mixed feeling the most of the time…So I would say, its a shapeshifting album depending on the mood you approach the album with, but no real correct or incorrect state of mind needed.

You’d give up making music for…

Have 10 kids, grow em like an herd of wolves, beach wolves, and skate with them.

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Super Saiyan Jay – Are We Clear [Interview]

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Describe your sound in 3 words

Energetic, Lyrical, Impactful.

Tell us a few things about your new song ” Are We Clear”. What is the story behind it?

Are We Clear is a statement type of a song. To be completely care free, and unapologetic about it. Most importantly, it’s all about confidence.

Which is your most personal and honest lyric?

“This is no debate, Hold your tongue talking to the great.”

Do you think there is a true underground hip hop sound today?

Most definitely, but like everything else I know the sound is always evolving.

What does hip hop symbolize in your opinion?

Hip Hop in my opinion is free expression, raw emotion and a unique way to express your message.

When not writing music, how do you spend your time?

I pretty much have a creative mindset so other than music, I could be making videos, playing instruments or drawing.

What is the most trouble you’ve ever gotten into?

I plead the 5th on this question haha.

Thank you!

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Canyon – Shark Tank (feat. Raekwon) [Interview]

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Describe your sound in 3 words

Creative, Gritty, Original

Tell us a few things about your new song “Shark Tank”. What is the main idea behind it?

Shark Tank is a double entendre in that it compares the mind and big/heavy ideas to a shark tank (like the show) and comparing growing up trying to make it to an actual shark tank.

What is the story behind your name?

Canyon is to represent my depth. I have songs that sound like completely different artists/personalities from other songs. As I come out with new records I’m bringing my fans deeper.

I realized after I moved from NY to LA that Canyon has “CA” for California and “NY” for New York in it so that’s why I highlighted that in my logo.

Artists and people who have influenced and inspired you?

2pac, Kid Cudi, Kanye, J. Cole, Raekwon, Jadakiss, Jay-Z, a whole lot of people honestly

What is the biggest challenge you have faced as an artist so far?

Staying patient man. I’ve got a really good plan I’ve got to stick to but sometimes I get urges to rush the process and put out all dope shit so I have to remind myself to stay cool and stick to the plan.

What advice would you give to your younger self?

Not much I got me here and I planned a long time for this to all happen. The only advice I’d give to younger artists is that if you release music thats half baked for instant gratification that almost never will work. You’re competing against fully thought out professional shit. Zoom out and find your lane and then attack it with all you got.

What is the most trouble you’ve ever gotten into?

Thats a big fat no comment plead the fifth for me😶

Thank you!

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