Music

Stream/ download “Drop Top” by Quay Global & Blo5k Lil A: https://song.link/us/i/1580977875

Atlanta music producer, Quay Global (Cook That Shit Up Quay) rose to stardom after producing Lil Baby’s 2017 massive single, “That’s My Dawg”. He later would produce “Woah”, “Southside”, and “All In” for Lil Baby, “Back at it Again” for Yella Beezy and a slew of other records that are in the Top 100s and on radio.

Quay Global is now trendsetting a new sound for 2021 with the release of “Drop Top” featuring rising Atlanta artist, Blo5k Lil A. Blo5k Lil A created a buzz for himself last year with the release of his single “Atlanta” featuring Trouble honoring the late Bankroll Fresh. Prior to that record, Blo5k Lil A has been making noise throughout the south with records such as “Feels Good” which premiered on No Jumper, “36” produced by Drumma Boy, and “Atlanta” retired as Hot 107.9 Atlanta’s Battleground champion.

Quay Global and Blo5k Lil A previously collaborated on “Light It Up” which premiered on MyMixtapez. “Drop Top” will soon be playing in a club near you and TikTok challenges are sure to soon follow.

Social Media:

https://www.instagram.com/blo5k_lila/

https://www.instagram.com/1quayglobal/

https://linktr.ee/Blo5klila

Seezyn releases ‘Seezyn’s Change’ mixtape featuring CLEVER & announces upcoming tour

July 23, 2021 by Lalaa Shepard

Hip Hop, Mixtapes, Music

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Stream/ download Seezyn’s Change’ by Seezyn: https://album.link/us/i/1577090378

It’s safe to say that change is inevitable and for rapper Seezyn, his compelling new project comes at his transition from having a major contract to becoming a completely independent artist. This change in his own life led to the rapper titling his album ‘Seezyn’s Change’ and the use of the play on words is a direct indication of the type of music he’s aiming to create. The rapper, and close friend to Juice WRLD, is turning over a new leaf starting with the release of his project.

15 tracks in length, ‘Seezyn’s Change’ is somewhat of an evolution of Seezyn as an artist, but he’s nowhere near his prime. The distinctive sound he’s cultivated rides on the series of production found on the project with Seezyn connecting with producers like Slick and MyBestFriendJacob. On tracks like “Triple Double”, Seezyn effortlessly shows off his lyrical talent while the upbeat “Right Back” is his comeback record, letting his doubters know that he’s returning with a vengeance. Seezyn is creating his best music yet with Seezyn’s Change and not only wants to prove to his fans that he still has it in him but to those who have doubted him since his absence.

The rapper may have taken some time off, but that doesn’t mean he fell off. Instead, he’s taken the time to put his project together, working mostly in-house on the engineering, producing, and recording. After taking his fans’ preferences into consideration, Seezyn lined up the perfect tracklist that gives listeners an inside into his life. Following the release of ‘Seezyn’s Change’, the rapper is expected to hit the road for his ‘Call Me Nobody’ Tour this Fall alongside Juice WRLD’s DJ, DJ Mikey P, and former label mate CLEVER who is now signed with Post Malone!

Social media:

https://www.instagram.com/seezyn/

https://twitter.com/Seezyn_

GRAMMY AWARD WINNING PRODUCER ZAYTOVEN RELEASES NEW TRACK “BETTER BELIEVE” WITH BELLY, THE WEEKND, AND YOUNG THUG

July 21, 2021 by Dj RootsQueen

first, Hip Hop, Music, News, Press, Single Release

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Zaytoven has announced the release of a new track with rapper and producer, Belly, The Weeknd, and Young Thug called “Better Believe” tonight at midnight.

The song begins with a crooning Weeknd on the hook followed by Belly rapping a strong first verse discussing his success in the music industry. He is then joined by Young Thug on the second verse with dynamic bars that follow The Weeknd’s lead on his catchy hook about rising to the top. The song will be available on all platforms.

“the music game is about crazy combos and we just put together the craziest”. The song can be described as magical melodies mixed with heavy weight verses. This is a certified hit, BETTER BELIEVE”.
Zaytoven

His name alone sets the tone for who he is, what he does, and the magnitude of his skill set. Super-producer Xavier “Zaytoven” Dotson copped his name from the German composer and pianist, Ludwig van Beethoven, because of the many similarities the two musicians share. Both were born in Germany, both mastered the organ and piano at a young age, both boast a genuine interest in music, and most notably possessed the same foresight to align themselves with key people who could help further their careers. For Beethoven it was the dignitaries of Vienna, for Zaytoven it was Gucci Mane, king of the streets of East Atlanta.

Zaytoven is the epitome of a multi-layered musical genius. He has been on his grind behind closed doors for over a decade. Not only has he mastered playing the guitar, drums, organ and piano by ear, but he is also a gifted producer, songwriter and performer. The man behind the magic can even be considered an instrument himself, expressing his passion and poetry through keys, strings, and drumheads. While he wears many hats, he wears them all well, constantly re-inventing himself and his sound to become a crucial force in the entertainment industry.

Belly is a distinguished rapper, singer/songwriter, and producer who has drawn from the cultural displacement, poverty, and hustling he endured as a Palestinian-Jordanian immigrant living in Canada. The Juno Award winning rapper has joint deals with Roc Nation and XO Records, a Canadian record label co-founded by The Weeknd. Born Ahmad Balshe in the West Bank Palestinian city of Jenin, Belly moved with his family to Ottawa, Ontario, to escape violence and poverty. Having long been interested in hip hop, he began using rap as a catharsis and soon garnered a reputation as a formidable MC.

The Weeknd was dubbed the songbird of his generation. He rose above other fellow newcomers with his rich expertise in music. Born Abel Tesfaye in Scarborough, Ontario on February 16, 1990, he grew up listening to a variety of music genres, including soul, quiet storm, hip hop, funk, indie rock, and post-punk. He dropped out of high school at 17 and “left one weekend and never came home” with some of his friends. It was where his moniker came out. It was supposed to be The Weekend but got altered to avoid copyright issue with a Canadian band of the same name.

He broke into the music scene with the 2011 mixtape “House of Balloons”. He went on to work with Drake, Wiz Khalifa, Future, and others, while building his own career as an artist. In 2015, The Weeknd enjoyed huge success with the Grammy-winning album “Beauty Behind the Madness”, which boasted the hit single “Can’t Feel My Face”. His follow-up album, “Starboy” (2016), also won a Grammy and featured collaborations with artists such as Daft Punk.

Young Thug was born amongst the masses eliminating any doubt that he wouldn’t be special. The second youngest child of 11 children developed a skill for standing out amongst many, early. He moved to Jonesboro, an impoverished suburb of Georgia where his lifestyle was engrossed by the crime, drug addiction and violence that surrounded him. It was there that he developed an insatiable appetite to succeed his current situation.

After discovering and acknowledging his talent and creativity for music, Thug started a new hustle that would soon mature as one of the most promising music careers in the South. Eyeballing the thrown of Hip hop royalty, Young Thug began to create a sound and style that would inevitably place him on top. Young Thug is the representative for a generation that doesn’t see hip-hop as a hobby but a lifestyle. Keeping true to himself, his art, and his home.

Check out the teaser video and tell us what you think in the comments.

Chicago Rapper Grindin Pun Releases New Song with Zaytoven

July 16, 2021 by Dj RootsQueen

Celebrity News, Hip Hop, Music, News, Press, press release, Single Release

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Fresh off the release of his single featuring Ne-Yo, Grindin Pun has released “Love Me Not” with Grammy award-winning producer, Zaytoven.

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”.
Grindin pun

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/

Lil Mikey TMB showcases the streets of Oakland in his “No Pressure” music video

June 3, 2021 by Lalaa Shepard

Music, Videos

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East Oakland artist Lil Mikey TMB just delivered the official visual to “No Pressure” which is from his ‘Deep In My Thoughts’ deluxe project that released late 2020. “No Pressure” is produced by Mikey’s longtime music producer, SM Tracks and is in rotation in various nightclubs.

The music video to “No Pressure” was filmed in Lil Mikey TMB’s neighborhood on 96 and Cherry Street inside of the area’s most popular corner store. The area is known for its past drug enterprise and violence.

“This is the same neighborhood where I got shot 5 times and I’m the only one that got shot on that block that’s still living, thank you God” (Lil Mikey TMB reminisces on being shot some years ago).

“No Pressure” is the first added bonus track to Lil Mikey TMB’s latest release, ‘Deep In My Thoughts’ deluxe. ‘Deep In My Thoughts’ is Lil Mikey TMB’s third body of work following his debut project ‘Eastside Nino’ in 2017 hosted by DJ Scream, and his sophomore project ‘Truth Be Told’ which released in 2018 featuring Tracy T and Jasmin Cadavid.

Stream/download “No Pressure” by Lil Mikey TMB: https://song.link/us/i/1544362591

https://www.instagram.com/lilmikey_tmb/

St. Louis artist Lou Vellvito drops ‘Weigh Wit Wurdz’ album featuring Bigga Rankin, Young Scooter, and Beezy Bandz

May 24, 2021 by Lalaa Shepard

Album Release, Hip Hop, Mixtapes, Music, Videos

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Stream/ download ‘Weigh Wit Wurdz’ by Lou Vellvito: https://album.link/us/i/1567796736

“My Wurdz so heavy u can put them on the scale and make a profit” (Lou Vellvito)

Lou Vellvito just released his debut project ‘Weigh Wit Wurdz’ to all streaming platforms featuring Bigga Rankin, Young Scooter, Beezy Bandz, and his father Marvin Rice. The production is handled by St. Louis producers GameRunnaz and Richie Stacks, and Miami native Red Jack. In addition to new music, Lou Vellvito has visuals to majority of the records on the project and his music is in rotation in nightclubs in the South and Midwest.

https://www.instagram.com/lou_vellvito/

Quay Global & his protege Blo5k Lil A release “Drop Top” [AUDIO]