Category: music

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 With all this apparent diversity, the traditional position of a rapper seems outdated.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…

Datboi Hue “Ghost”

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Ft. Lauderdale-based MC, Datboi Hue released his new single, “Ghost”. “Ghost is about me becoming everything I always wanted and separating myself from others or losing connections kinda like going ghost on social media you there but not really, and people that want to talk or hang out can’t because your to far gone in success and fame that the people you use to know are no longer at your level.” – Datboi Hue EPK – www.mioozik.com/datboihue Instagram – www.instagram.com/luvhuey Facebook – www.facebook.com/luvhue

The Game releases “DTF” with YG, TY Dolla $ign & Jeremih

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Compton rapper The Game recruits fellow West Coast MC YG and crooners Ty Dolla $ign and Jeremih for another all-star heater to blow up the radio airwaves and bedrooms alike with “DTF.” Produced by Bongo ByTheWay, the party anthem finds Game and YG trading bars with their classic West Coast bounce. While Ty Dolla $ign sets it up “face down, ass up,” Jeremih bluntly spells it out “DTF I’m down to f*ck.” “DTF” is the first preview of The Game’s forthcoming studio album which he promises to divulge in conversations…

Hard Knock Life Podcast Ep. 2

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Because New York City is the birthplace of Hip-Hop, the “King of New York” title has been widely coveted and hotly contested for decades. In the past, the title has been held decidedly: The Notorious B.I.G., Nas, JAY Z, 50 Cent. In 2018 however, after New York’s preeminence has faded, the title holder is less clear. Saul Goodman (@lionofbedstuy) and TheCainMarko (@thecainmarko) attempt to crown the newest “King of New York.” Visuals by @SimplyDop3 Executive Produced by @BSideAnthems Follow us on twitter and IG: @HKLpodcast

It’s a Hard Knock Life Podcast [Episode 1]

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50 Cent and Drake are arguably the biggest Hip-Hop stars of their respective decades, the 2000’s and 2010’s. They have become cultural icons and standalone economies, influencing pop culture and starting (and ending) careers. But whose impact was greater between the two? Recorded in Fresthetic (@fresthetic), home of Classic Material NY in Brooklyn, NY, Saul Goodman (@lionofbedstuy) TheCainMarko (@thecainmarko) and Melton (@marinkd) debate who was greater in his prime: Drake or 50 Cent. We discuss what an artist’s “prime” could be, as well as sales, beef, street credibility, pen games; entourages…

Caleb Brown on “The Weekly Drop”

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This week on The Weekly Drop A-King and B-Side Anthems sit down and talk to NOLA’s own and Rostrum Records artist Caleb Brown. He shares with us his early beginnings growing up in the NO, his journey and relationship with Rostrum Records. Of course Caleb spit a few bars. Rate, subscribe, comment and share. #TheWeeklyDrop Featured tracks on this episode: Caleb Brown- Player Instrumentals by @dougihmg Twitter: @WeeklyDropPod Instagram: @ThewWeeklyDrop Follow @calebbrwnn on all platforms