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Battle Rap Artist Lu Castro Debut New Visuals "My Day"
Lu Castro is a rap battler's nightmare and Hip Hop Star's dream that was raised in the Bronx, NY. Despite a tumultuous childhood, Lu's parents maintained a collective effort to raise their son the best way they knew how. Money was tight and it resulted in moving around. Music was his only consistent friend and the words of 50 Cent, Chris Brown, and Kanye helped to ease the stress. They inspired him to keep going. By the time Lu was 13, he was convinced he could be a rapper simply because he knew he couldn't sing. That same confidence would channel when he made it into the URL years later.
By Tammy Reese5 years ago in Beat
Who Is Samira Randolph?
Through the midst of a turbulent upbringing, Samira Randolph has managed to keep her head above waters remaining God-fearing, and humble. At a young age, she experienced molestation and abuse at the hands of her own father. This was the turning point in her life and the tip of the iceberg for future traumas to come. With a heart etched in steel, she fought her way through foster care, drug-addicted parents, teen pregnancy, single parenthood, and the foster care system. Through it all, she remained focused and ever more determined to accomplish her life’s dreams, which were to sing, act and write. Her first debut album “My Journey My Story” is soon to be released this summer and will feature hits such as Hallelujah and They Don’t Love You Like I Do.
By Tammy Reese5 years ago in Beat
Music Senstation: Najj TheGreatt
Emerging R&B and Rap Artist, Najee Miller, a 24-year-old Detroit native is taking the music industry by the horns. Destined to make a stamp in the music industry, Najj TheGreatt eats, sleeps, and breathes music. As an adolescent, she was a skilled violinist and pianist, engulfed in creating beautiful melodies. Following the legendary Detroit Artist Aaliyah’s footsteps, Najj TheGreatt also attended Detroit School of the Fine and Performing Arts (DSA). Aaliyah, alongside Micheal Jackson, The Weekend, and Tory Lanez are some of her biggest influences.
By Tammy Reese5 years ago in Beat
Young Prodigy On The Rise In The Music Industry
Path of Music The hip-hop industry has evolved over the years, inspiring generations to create and express. Some start their musical journey at an extremely young age, some start when they are old. Prada J is a young producer who is going to be a name to look out for in this industry. At 16 years old and producing for only a year, he has grown tremendously and hit the ground running. He started off watching genius deconstructed videos, and saw himself pursuing a dream of being an industry standard producer. He does not see it any other way, manifesting the path that he wants to take. Some of his inspirations consist of producers and artists that are on top at the moment. Artists like Lil Peep, Snot, and Polo G, played a part in the growth and development of this producer. Famous producer Nick Mira, led the way and paved this path for this young producer to push limits and make new sounds to show the world. He aspires to work with artists like Snot, Polo G, Wifisfuneral, Lil Skies, and Machine Gun Kelly. Artists like these have opened his mind to new horizons and gave him the ability to create and innovate the sounds he does. He is leading the youth into a revolution of fresh music.
By Kelly Wright5 years ago in Beat
UK's Sattam Drops 'This Feeling' Primed For Summer Action
London remains a hotbed of breakthrough talent, turning out more quality producers as the winds of clubland unfold. Harbouring a fresh approach to the underground scene, Austrian/Bengali electronic music producer Sattam serves up feel good music that you can listen to at home, on the bus and at the club according to a recent statement.
By Mike Media5 years ago in Beat
Eggs, Rabbits And The Rhythm of Jazz In A City That Never Sleeps
Eggs, Rabbits And The Rhythm of Jazz In A City That Never Sleeps John W. Gilmore The City that never sleeps awakens despite being bruised, beaten and injured by the Covid 19 Pandemic. With fewer people in the streets some of the businesses have shut down as you walk up and down Broadway and along the streets of the upper west side. Some of the restaurants have set up small seating areas open to the elements so people can sit in and eat. Things are diminished. The subway is on a different schedule. The crowds aren’t as heavy, but life still goes on.
By Om Prakash John Gilmore5 years ago in Beat
