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DUMMIE (formerly Dumbfoundead) Releases CAFÉ BLEU EP

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Los Angeles emcee Dummie (formerly known as Dumbfoundead) is excited to release his 10th solo project and 3rd EP release within the past year entitled Café Bleu. The milestone release is a nod to his evolution as an artist as he is free to venture out with progressive unconventional sounds that pay tribute to the kind of tolerant community we’re all looking for…the one where we are accepted as we are. “Café Bleu is an imaginary neighborhood spot where everyone is free to come hangout… nobody needs to know your…

Far East Movement First American Artists Signed to CHINA’s NetEase

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“The fact that an independent, Asian-American hip-hop chart-topper has decided to partner with a Chinese streaming service on a new release underscores changes in power and influence between major labels and tech platforms, especially as the music business continues to globalize.” – Billboard World renown EDM pioneers Far East Movement continue to bridge the gap between the East and West with their multi-million dollar deal with China’s leading internet giant, NetEase. Not only is NetEase one of the largest internet companies in the world, this new venture breaks ground as…

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…

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…

Portland R&B Artist Free5ive Releases “Do U Bad”

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Portland R&B artist Free5ive returns with the wavy new single “Do U Bad.” A melodic piano melody and trap influenced drums lay the soundscape for Free5ive as he breaks down some simple rules to the game of love. Free5ive flexes his range with the slightly auto-tuned vocals for fans Tory Lanez or 6Black. Working closely with Portland artists TYuS and Eso.Xo.Supreme, Free5ive has been steadily introducing his brand of R&B to the world and putting on for his city in the meantime. Be sure to check out Free5ive’s official video for “Can’t/Different” featuring…

17 year old singer, Stan Genius releases “Cross Your Mind” [Press Play]

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Stan Genius is a gifted singer, songwriter and musician who, at the age of 17, is poised to take the music industry by storm. At the age of 7, Stan joined a local jazz band trio where he performed across the state of Georgia. By the age of 12, he met legendary producer Troy Taylor who taught him how to write, produce and engineer his own music. Stan Genius has released two full length projects: Light Skin Issues (2017) and A Genius Holiday (2017). In 2018, he served as an…

Chuuwee & Trizz – “See Today”

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After the single “Superbowl”, West Coast duo Chuuwee & Trizz release “See Today”, the second single off their upcoming collaborative album “AmeriKKa’s Most Blunted 3.” The song is produced by Money Montage and Chris Rose. Their previous AMB projects have racked up millions on millions of streams on Spotify alone. Not only that, but they have definitely kept in moving in their solo careers, too, which only helps cement Chuuwee and Trizz’s status as two of the West’s best artists right now. “See Today” is available now through all major…

Hard Knock Life Podcast Ep. 4

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The Internet has started a democratization of the music industry, including rap. The boost in access has led to a boost in styles and sounds. With all this apparent diversity, the traditional position of a rapper seems outdated. Listen as Saul Goodman (@lionofbedstuy) and TheCainMarko (@thecainmarko) discuss. Let us know what you think! Artwork and pics 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…