Cash rules everything around Jamil $cott on his new single "All About My Chee$e". The Jacksonville, Florida rapper taps Houston, Texas veteran Z-Ro to collaborate for an absolute banger. The Hi-Tek Entertainment representative may have on his hands for his upcoming Milnotik Music project set for release July 9th. $cott displays a unique double-time flow pattern that is a breath of fresh air over an instrumental that is typically approached with a certain formulaic cadence. There is something special about the way Jamil $cott attacks the mic and you get the feeling that he will be bodying instrumentals like this for years to come. Check out "All About My Chee$e" below and look out for Milnotik Music. 

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/all-about-my-chee%24e-single/1405210728

Canada continues to churn out elite artists and Ontario's own CiVIK is the latest example of just how much talent is coming out of the provinces. "Let Go The Ghetto" is a unique blend of well-written raps mixed with a melodic delivery that makes it very digestible and light on the ears. The instrumental is reminiscent of 90's hip-hop and CiVIK's narrative is also very golden-era in the sense that the focus is storytelling and life experiences. "Let Go The Ghetto" is packaged with a music video that captures the vivid imagery and storytelling in CiVIK's lyrics. The visual uses everything from reenactments to animations to get the message across and CiVIKs creativity as a visual artist is on full display to go along with his exceptional ability as a recording artist. Check out "Let Go The Ghetto" below. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oj0SF4WDpUo&app=desktop

Listen to Nto Speedy float on his latest single "D Squared" where he provides an assortment of flows, cadences and melodies that are sure to catch your ear. Speedy represents Baltimore, Maryland which is a city infamous for violence and poverty but "D Squared" focuses on the lavishness of Speedy's lifestyle as he flexes the fact that he's beating the odds and making it in this game. Fashion is an integral aspect of hip-hop in 2018 and Speedy clearly has a pulse on the climate of that industry by referencing his favorite designers and how they all contribute to his unique style. Check out "D Squared" below and look out for more gems coming from Nto Speedy coming soon. 

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/d-squared/1398094566?i=1398094966&app=music&ign-mpt=uo%3D4

“HUNDO” Stream/Download:

http://itunes.apple.com/album/id1404720046?ls=1&app=itunes

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“Tickets To The Dope Show”
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/tickets-to-the-dope-show/1417721010

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https://open.spotify.com/track/1TxxEgLWKffuM4e8sCj2Ag

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LoUd Life Crew presents the second installment of OverWorked & Underpaid by SwizZy B. In an era where rappers feel obligated to flex like they're rich, SwizZy B is keeping it transparent and acknowledging that his hard work is yet to pay off financially. With that being said, OverWorked & Underpaid might not be a trilogy because volume 2 sounds like it could be the one that gets SwizZy B paid forreal. This 7-track project is a hip-hop clinic that puts multiple styles and techniques to the test from complex rhyme patterns to catchy hooks, SwizZy B has mastered the craft across the board. SwizZy B really lives the over-worked title as he continues to record music, tour, and operate his Indy label LoUd Life Crew out of Colorado Springs. This 24-year-old has a bright future and a solid work ethic, get used to the name SwizZy B. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/0jWhsZjLR2mLc7maZARp17?si=w5rgnGC5RSexbfDCJ68mdg

“GANG AWAY” Stream/Download:

https://soundcloud.com/rivsosa4cashcounty/gang-away

Atlanta, Georgia is the hottest city in hip-hop in 2018 and it almost seems like a new great artist comes out of the ATL every week, but Louie Casino is determined to break through the clutter. Louie prides himself on his entrepreneurial bossed-up approach to the game and his latest project Dice Control is presented by 4 Play Campaign, a label that he founded himself. Louie makes sure he handles his business and his craft on this project and it is clear that he has mastered his sound. The trap-inspired flows, cadences, and beat selection are all there while the melodies and content are far more advance compared to his contemporaries in the Atlanta trap scene. Louie is a unique artist who has what it takes to make it out of a crowded hip-hop scene and Dice Control can be the project that can take him to that next level. 

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/dice-control/1402968042

Putting on for Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Polo Sho is coming through with his new single/video "I Know Freestyle" off of his new mixtape 'No Feilings'. The cinematic video was shot in Capetown, South Africa in Cosher Recording Studios and features Polo flowing over a smooth instrumental of Busta Rhymes' hit “I Know What You Want”. He makes the jam his own while charming a young lady with his boss-like charisma. I dont see Polo heading anywhere but up as he continues to craft heartfelt hiphop bars over high powered production!

“COP THIS, MIXTAPE” Stream/Download:

https://soundcloud.com/therealrecklous/sets/cop-this-mixtape

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One of the most indisputable objects in our universe is Truth. Truth is a titan, that has historically opened the eyes of millions and led to irreversible changes within societies all across the globe; both personally, and with people as a whole. As Philly-NYC producer, Klem, likewise demonstrates to us, Truth can also lead to one amazing record. A four-minute sonic escapade, “The Truth”, feat. Rino, is Klem’s breakout single from a mysterious, upcoming project. On this venture, while guest rappers take the reigns as far as vocals go, our East Coast beatsmith diving completely into production. And in this sonic sea, he swims flawlessly. The track commands attention from the jump; showing unique character through an ambient pad and EDM-esque bass frying in a bed of vinyl crackles. Eventually, in tandem with the verse of Rino, a loop of conventional, boom-bap hip-hop drums are introduced, and the record immediately gains traction. Rino drops gargantuan gems about the notion of Truth, and its impact, while Klem guides us on an aural adventure. There is a moment around the 1:15 mark where a sweet melody of rhodes keys come in, giving the instrumental a completely different flavor. Then, at about 1:45, a gorgeous, soft-rock guitar rift splits the mix, seasoned by series of melodic, reverberated licks. To tell the Truth, this is one of the most progressive, yet gratifying instrumentals I have heard all year; and if this is any preview as to what Klem has in store for us on the album, he is most certainly holding a masterpiece.

“THE TRUTH” Stream/Download:

https://open.spotify.com/track/7xlSBEUXgXfaq29FAg2Gej

7 Questions with KLEM

1. When did you you 1st begin making music?
KLEM: Alright so I first started making music when I was 13, I’m 23 now so it’s been a solid 10 years of learning production. I started my musical experience though when I was 9 and learned how to play the trumpet. I then learned to the play the guitar when I was 12 and got my first audio interface at 13. It was an old Line 6 pod audio interface that came with Ableton.

2. What genres do you specialize in?
KLEM: I grew up listening to a bunch of genres. Between Red Hot Chili Peppers, Blink 182, Elton John, Eminem, Tupac, and Johnny Cash - I grew up with every type of music and found ways to appreciate everything that was made with hard work and determination. I have been working with alternative rock for a long time and then started working with electronic music when I was 15 (it was my Deadmau5 phase and electronic music and dubstep was bumping everywhere) and recently that turned into working on hip hop beats and phusing that with typical electronic and alternative instrumentation.

3. What hiphop producer has influenced you and why?
KLEM: I absolutely love the guys that help produce for Kendrick Lamar, Run the Jewels, and clipping. That includes Top Dawg, El-P, William Hutson, and Jonathan Snipes. They all aren’t afraid to try something different and new. They don’t really care if people love or hate it because they are always against the grain of what’s popular and it seems like they are all years ahead of everyone else. They take risks and most of the time it works out beautifully.

4. What kind of equipment or programs do you use for making a beat?KLEM: I use Ableton as my DAW with plenty of plug ins by izotope, Line 6, and many third party company plug ins. I use a focusrite pre-amp with my arsenal of condenser vox and instrument mics. I have a Taylor acoustic guitar along with an Ibanez semi-hollow body and another Ibanez solid body guitar. Everything I do with my beats come from either my Arturia midi controller or sounds I record myself. I also sometimes use some samples through splice when I want to add another layer to my tracks.

5. What is the concept behind your new project? 6. What artists are on the project and how did you connect?
KLEM: The concept behind my new project has a lot to do with nostalgia - either sonically, lyrically, or both. I found a lot of vocalists from around the US using Instagram, Fiverr, Facebook, and even some home town friends. I wanted to create a sonic soundscape with different vocalists for each song. There are also a couple instrumental tracks as well. I’m throwing all my chips down and putting my all into this project because I want it to be something to be proud of. I love the sounds from the 80s and I really dig vapor wave / aesthetic art styles and I wanted to find a way to paint that picture with sounds. Some of the artists include Rino, Keybeaux, Woodsy Wasabi, preachblvvk, Jordyn Oran, S-Class, and Nekrog

7. What does the future holds for your career?
KLEM: Well that’s a real open ended question. I’m working on a separate alternative/folk/rock album with an awesome producer, Josh from Invengo Productions, which might be out in the winter, and I’m hoping to release this current HipHop project in October. It’s going to be called Aesthetic and I can’t wait to see how it’s received. My current single, The Truth (feat. Rino), has been received very well from most listeners so I’m excited to see where this project takes me. I love working with and collaborating with others so I’m just excited to see where this all takes me.