Author: MIConnected

Nashville rapper KABY releases video for “Soon”

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Nashville rapper Kaby teams up with Earmilk to premiere his gritty Machiavellian styled music video “Soon.” Directed by Kaby and Nix, the “Soon” music video delves further into the duplicitous life that cunningly shifts between daydreaming and reality, a central theme to his Era of the Try Hard project releasing later this Fall. “Soon” is the second installment in Kaby’s ongoing narrative following last week’s stream of consciousness styled “Everything.” Whereas “Everything” was a fever dream that planted the seedlings of idea, Kaby brazenly warns haters to step aside or…

Kingsley – “Lock Me” Official Video

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Kingsley delivers the visual for his single, “Lock Me” produced by AimeZ and directed by Nimi Hendrix. Kingsley is a versatile Hip-Hop artist who dominates the urban scene with his catchy style, witty lyricism and charisma. With his endless creative melodies, Kingsley is sure to win the crowd, which is truly an undeniable skill. Born in West Africa, adopted at 11 months and raised in Newark, NJ, Kingsley’s sound makes connections to his roots by incorporating R&B, Pop, Reggae, and Afro beat. Kingsley’s goal, along with his home team F.E.D.D.I,…

6lack Releases Vevo Live Video for “Scripture”

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Vevo announces the release of 6lack’s live video for his track “Scripture”, shot in NYC’s Elizabeth Street Garden. Vevo live videos aim to show artists work through a different prism. With raw, stripped-down performances, the audience is able to connect with the music in a new way while allowing a raw and intimate look into the mind of the artist. “Scripture” comes off 6lack’s recently released full-length East Atlanta Love Letter. The critically-acclaimed album has been praised as “quietly radical R&B” (High Snobiety), “musically rich and sonically produced” (Stereogum), and…

Denver Mike releases “Ghetto Girl” with T-Pain & Walter French

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“The song was inspired by the oft-forgotten vibe and energy of the 90’s and 00’s. A time when you could go to the club, dance and enjoy the night unencumbered by phones and social media. ‘Ghetto Girl’ is an anthem for the ‘around the way’ girl. There was always something special to me about a true ‘ghetto’ girl. I wanted to glorify her, but I didn’t want it to sound like your everyday, standard trap song.” – Denver Mike The 4-minute record is produced by industry heavyweight Mike Free and…

Houston-based Record Co. launches ‘Sound of the City’ Docu-series

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‘Sound of the City’ gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to produce an album by following the creation of Wreckshop Nation’s collaborative new project titled ‘Unity Vol. 1.’ The docu-series premieres Sept. 17, 2018. Wreckshop Nation (WSN) is an independently owned entertainment company focused on promoting and producing digital content, products, and services for artists while simultaneously embracing the Southern Hip-Hop culture that developed in Houston during the late 1990’s “Wreckshop Records” era and still thrives today. Wreckshop aims to be more than just a label, but a brand; it…

Hard Knock Life Podcast Ep. 6: Hip-Hop & Addiction

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Is addiction an issue in Hip-Hop, or an issue in the larger music industry, or a n American issue? Listen as Saul Goodman (@lionofbedstuy) and TheCainMarko (@thecainmarko) discuss. This episode is dedicated to Mac Miller, aka Malcolm James McCormick, 1992-2018. Visuals by @SimplyDop3 Executive Produced by @BSideAnthems Follow us on twitter and IG: @HKLpodcast The Hard Knock Life Podcast is dedicated to the new core of Hip-Hop today: the business, the brand; and the balance between authenticity and entertainment. HKL breaks down the deals and the real; the bars and beef. HKL connects echoes of…

MC/Writer/Battle vet, SAHTYRE releases new album “CRYNOWDIELATER”

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After premiering his spacely single, “Elon” on Shade 45 via DJ Trackstar as well as unveiling the Left Brain produced banger “Mobbin” late Sunday evening, Sahtyre releases his project, CRYNOWDIELATER on all digital platforms. Sahtyre says, “In this hyper-digital age where likes and clicks dictate one’s happiness and sanity, many of us struggle with depression and find it hard to simply exist. CRYNOWDIELATER means ‘be yourself while you still can’ and that’s the message that I would love to convey to everybody who hears this. You are special, you are…