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We Are Band Nerds Drop New Single “Self Care” Featuring Limp Bizkit’s Fred Durst

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We Are Band Nerds, the Dallas-based nu metal band, has just released their latest single “Self Care”, featuring the rap metal legend Fred Durst from Limp Bizkit and Future Vic. The song explores the challenges of self-improvement through intense and raw lyrics, backed by a haunting beat that is sure to have listeners nodding their heads instantly. With Durst’s gritty vocals, the collaboration takes the song to new heights, pushing boundaries and expanding the band’s sound. “Self Care” is an inspiring anthem for anyone who has ever struggled with taking…

From the Streets to the Stage: The Journey of Poet Wallstreet Wes

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Wesley Robinson also known as “WallStreet Wes” is a prolific poet veteran, business owner, educator, event host, and creator. Known for his strong sense of compassion for people, great sense of humor and heart of servitude. Wallstreet Wes’s story is one of struggle and triumph. He continues to give back to his community on a regular basis even after serving 10 years in prison for aggravated robbery. It was during his time incarcerated where he not only used poetry as a flashlight in the darkness of his mind, but Wes…

#1 Sales Expert Kash Hasworth Prepares to Release New Book

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Kash Hasworth is an experienced leader in sales, marketing, culture development, and relentless execution. From scaling a wireless franchise to 28 locations across four states, maintaining the #1 spot for sales volume for nearly a decade, to joining the 1% of earners in the nation in the solar industry, his experience is nothing short of a disruption. Kash is very passionate about helping other people reach their potential. His path wasn’t easy, having spent time in prison as a teenager, to making a name for himself in the sales world.…

Liqwid Music Group Releases “Liqwid” Compilation Album

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Recently, VIP Records, distributed by Empire Distribution, recently announced a partnership with Liqwid Music Group. Liqwid Music Group is a Tennessee-based artist development company specializing in finding and developing talent. The album is a compilation of some artists from each of 3 companies involved, Liqwid, VIP Records, and Japan/US-based Golden Foo Entertainment, who is highlighting Japanese/Hawaiian rapper, Rocco808 and Filipino Idol Group off-chute Baby Blue. “The Compilation” was put together to re-establish the Soul, sounds, artistry and rhythm, of music,” says Carver, owner of Liqwid Music Group. “Disposing the trendy negatives…

De La Soul goes behind the scenes of “Me, Myself and I”

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New York rap trio De La Soul take fans behind the scenes of the official music video for “Me, Myself and I,” in the latest installment of Vevo Footnotes, premiering today. The exclusive content is part of Vevo’s celebration to honor the historic 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop. During the episode, Posdnuos of De La Soul discusses the creation of their iconic song, and how it allowed the group to address negative media labels. He highlights how the ‘Twilight Zone’ influenced the video’s opening segment with producer Prince Paul and their comedic…

CHH Artist Israel the Poet Releases “Robed in Light”

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Israel the Poet is a Gospel Hip Hop artist who fearfully writes all of his songs putting God first. He authentically loves Jesus and not afraid to say the mighty name in his music. The goal of his music ministry is to present the truth of God to the masses. His lyrics are passionate and sharp! Furthermore, his lyrics are biblically accurate which may not be pleasing to the ears of those who only cherry pick ear pleasing biblical verses. Israel the Poet is thorough through and true with the…

Indie Spotlight: Nook Gotti

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This week we’re featuring another great independent artist, Nook Gotti. Nook recently released his album “Bang Out With 2Kannons“. “Bang Out…” is more then your typical project. It’s a special album dedicated to two of his closest friends, who he lost in the struggle to gun violence. Check out 2 of his videos below “Z5“& “1000” and let us know what you think.

NBA All-Star Victor Oladipo Releases AfroBeats Album “Tunde”

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Victor Oladipo, a two-time NBA All-Star and R&B artist, has released a 7-track album called Tunde available to stream here. He collaborated with Grammy-nominated producer Harmony “H-Money” Samuels, who has worked with Ariana Grande, Chris Brown, and Jennifer Hudson, and recorded the entire project at H-Money’s studio in Los Angeles. The album’s latest single “Exercise” features Nigerian singer/songwriter Nonso Amadi, which Oladipo tells Complex “sets the tone for the album.” Tunde marks Oladipo’s debut in the Afrobeats genre. “I decided to do an Afrobeats album to give back to my culture, which has made me who I…

Tennis Release “Forbidden Doors” Before New Album

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Acclaimed indie-pop duo Tennis have shared “Forbidden Doors,” the third single from their highly anticipated sixth studio album, Pollen, arriving this month via their own Mutually Detrimental label on Friday, February 10, 2023. Pre-orders are available now. “Sonically, Forbidden Doors filled out something essential that was missing from the record. I took my time writing lyrics that fit the world without altering it. The music gave me a sense of driving away from something. Patrick and I have done a lot of that– trading one city skyline for another, releasing something to make room…