Zaytoven laces Breadwinner Kane with a new single beat for the anticipated single and video release for “Smoke.” “Smoke” is set to appear on Kane’s forthcoming EP “Street Certified” which will feature Boosie, Fredo Bang, Haitian Fresh, and more. Connect with Kane on socials: @kanebwa
The song is a testament to dating in 2021, and how people might not be who they appear to be. With a creative delivery over Zaytoven’s dreamy and bass heavy production, “Love Me Not” explores what goes through a man’s mind when he feels his love interest is untrustworthy.
Allen “Grindin Pun” Lane was born on January 26, 1990, on the West Side of Chicago, Illinois. He was raised in the Henry Horner Projects, just blocks away from the United Center, home to the Chicago Bulls and the Chicago Blackhawks. Being raised near the United Center opened Pun’s eyes to expensive homes and condos, luxurious cars, high-end fashion, and expensive jewelry. Although only nine-years-old when he first discovered he was a talented lyricist, Pun knew that he would one day live the of the rich and famous on his terms.
In early 2001, at the age of eleven, Pun and three of his cousins formed the rap group, S.W.A.T. In 2006, as new members joined the group and became intrigued by Pun’s cool, yet sly demeanor, the name of the group was changed to Chi-Town Shysters, with Pun serving as its leader. Upon entering high school, the group sought out ways to make money to finance their careers, which they believed could catapult the group to a new level. Some got jobs and others locked into the streets to make money. Now with more capital, the group was able to make an impact on the local underground rap scene.
In January 2007, the Chi-Town Shysters were featured on Fox News Chicago for their accomplishments, with the exposure opening many lucrative doors that allowed them to become more regionally known. Capitalizing on the exposure, Pun has made countless business endeavors, has repeatedly appeared on public access television, has been featured on 28 mixtapes, and has released 5 solo albums.
In 2015, Pun left the dangerous streets of Chicago for Phoenix, Arizona, where he was blessed to be in the presence of Les Paul Rogue, a music sensation who once performed with Kool and the Gang, Billy Paul, and Sister Sledge. While in Arizona, Pun continued to work on his music, producing “Pills and Patron”, which quickly became Pun’s highest viewed video, with a combined 2+ million views. Pun would go on to produce for videos and perform on stages across the West Coast. But in December 2020, after realizing that Arizona was not a good fit for his advancing music career, Pun picked up and moved to Atlanta, Georgia.
Since moving to Atlanta, Pun has worked with in-house producer Shaun Heard, with the two of them creating a number of hit songs, including “Fine Wine”, that caught the interest of three-time Grammy award winning recording artist, Ne-Yo. He would go on to host “Fine Wine” releasing it as the number one song on his unsigned artist playlist. Following the release of the Ne-Yo project, Pun received a message from Zaytoven, which led to him getting production from him and creating “Love Me Not”.
“It’s a blessing to be able to work with someone we grew up listening to. Zay was just as famous to us as the artists that rapped on his beats. I am anxious to see the type of response and growth this song generates. I feel great about it and [feel] like it’s perfect timing”.
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Check out “Love me Not” and tell us what you think in the comments! You can connect with Grindin Pun on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/grindin_pun/
18 year old rising artist LoeBaby just released his latest video installment to “Grinding”. The beat is produced by frequent collaborator Aizzie and the visual was filmed in Atlanta, GA on MLK at the football stadium by Yung Loddie.
LoeBaby’s inspiration behind “Grinding” is that you should never give up, he is building his brand brick by brick.
LoeBaby is currently working on new music produced by Zaytoven and planning to release consistent visuals all summer 2021.
Stream/download “Grinding” by LoeBaby: https://open.spotify.com/track/7MFXQXiUbxHPtQYgblnKPJ?si=cb914596f2984e91
Social media:
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Twitter https://twitter.com/LOEBABY90
Born in Louisiana and raised in Memphis, Big Boogie is Yo Gotti’s latest signee to his CMG label. You can watch the legendary live studio cook up filmed at Crossover Studio below.
‘Jet Pack’ dropped at midnight on all streaming platforms. Check it out!
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Watch Megan Thee Stallion performing ‘Savage’ at the 2021 Grammy’s as she incorporates D4L’s ‘Bet You Can’t Do It Like Me’ below.
Atlanta born rapper, producer, singer, songwriter, recording artist, philanthropist and entertainer, 2$ Fabo is known for both his solo material and his involvement in D4L. His fantastical delivery and surrealist approach towards partying and drugs set him apart from scores of other rappers who touch on the subjects.
As both an MC and producer, Fabo has collaborated with a long and impressive list of artists, including Young Jeezy, Pitbull, Lil Jon, Gucci Mane, Too Short, George Clinton, Trinidad James, Ying Yang Twins, T Pain, 8 Ball, and David Banner. Fabo, within the last few years, has been one of the most name-dropped artists in rap music being shouted out from the likes of Drake, Migos, Lil Baby, Meek Mill, Gucci Mane, Yella Beezy, Young Thug, Future, and Young Jeezy.
Fabo exploded back onto the scene when he gave an explosive performance on K Camp’s Album Kiss 5 for the song ‘Tatted Up’. Fabo also remixed Drake’s ‘Toosie Slide‘ with a Michael Jackson sample. Coming off the hills of these hit releases, Fabo is once again breaking radio airwaves in with his new hit singles, ‘Again’, and new TikTok craze dance single ‘Jump’.
MsRivercity here taking you on a walk down memory lane with some of your favorite Atlanta rap celebrities. For those that don’t know, I was an editor at OZONE Magazine and handled viral promotions for DJ Scream’s mixtapes. I got to be a fly on the wall during the making of some pretty epic moments. Praise God for the opportunities. The pandemic has given me time to go through the archives and now I present to you some of my most treasured moments caught on camera:
Playaz Circle and Ludacris (Yes, that’s Tity Boi and Dolla)
Crime Mob circa 2006. “Knuck If You Buck” was still the crunkest song in the club (still is really). Look at young Diamond & Princess!
DJ Scream circa 2006. I met DJ Scream when he was touring with Crime Mob. Scream never left the house without those white sunglasses. Heavy in the Streets!
Rocko, Future, DJ Esco and Friends at Magic City. This was a breakthrough moment for Future. The next day this party was all over the internet. (Check my throwback “Dirty Sprite” interview with Future at the end of this article.)
Hot 107.9 Hoodrich Radio show with guests Rocko, Future, 2 Chainz, DJ Drama. Shouts out to DJ Sense. DJ Scream had let go of the sunglasses by this time.
Zaytoven and Gorilla Zoe at Penthouse Studios ATL. I believe this was a private listening party for “King Kong” circa 2011
Gucci Mane and Zaytoven in the studio circa 2009. Everything Zay and Gucci made together was pure trap perfection. History.
OJ da Juiceman on the Eastside circa 2010. OJ’s first magazine article was with OZONE Magazine and I was blessed to do the cover interview. You can watch a snippet of some old footage from DBS Sounds down below.
Waka Flocka circa 2009. Waka’s “O Let’s Do It” was the hottest song in the open mic clubs on the Northside of Atlanta. We introduced him to DJ Scream and Scream cleaned up the song for the radio. Once it premiered on Hoodrich Radio it became a nationwide hit. Waka was signed to Brick Squad at the time, but he pushed everything himself and made the come up through a true independent grind.
T.I. and Tiny circa 2008. The pink Polo era.
Young Jeezy at “The Recession” album signing in 2008. (Ironically suitable for a re-post at this time.) The line to the record store was out the door and I had to fight my way to the front for this photo. One time, I snuck in the back door at a concert with Jeezy’s crew and pretended to be part of the entourage. I still have no idea how I got away with that one, but a hustling photographer will find a way to be in the right place at the right time.
That about does it for this round of photos. I’ll have more coming soon. Be sure to follow me on Instagram @MsRivercity and enter the contest to win the OJ cd. It’s packaged and ready to go. I’ll announce the winner on Throwback Thursday, March 4th, 2021 at 12pm.
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Future – “Dirty Sprite” Interview
OJ da Juiceman Interview. Look at Ms. Deb!
Waka Flocka “Oh Let’s Do It” at Club Crucial. I was terrible with the camera shake back then, but I made it work. Look at Baby Jade cooling in the background!