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Mikey Cook new-age hiphop single “Wylin” [Featured Artist]
16 SeptemberUSA Blog Network
Long Beach artist, Mikey Cook, brings a soulful twist to Californian pop through his latest offering, “Wylin”. Clocking in at three minutes and three seconds precisely, “Wylin” proves to be a sweet fusion of genres. Cook does not sing his verses conventionally. He barters orthodox vocalization for raw, organic melody; whirling from word to word with an idiosyncratic, soulful drawl. Elements of hip-hop can likewise be tasted in the mix; bleeding beautifully between Cook’s bars and hook. Where the influence of Andre 3000 is unquestionable. Lastly, by way of his instrumentation’s nature and groove, it’s hard not to feel the static of electronic dance music. A joyous, bubbly melody is backed by pulsating kicks and snares; adequate for any unfinished EDM mix you’ve been concocting. What these parts in tandem serve to show, is Mikey Cook’s matchless ingenuity. What he harbors, aside from pure performance talent, is the ability to mix and match opposing styles of music in a way that completely breeds his own. The West Coast wild-card is fated to make a distinct splash in contemporary pop music. After one listen, you’d be “Wylin” not to agree.
“Wylin”
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B.L.K & Chico DeBarge release new trap groove "My Life"
15 SeptemberUSA Blog Network
Fresh off of the success of his smash hit "BO$$ B*TCH", rap royalty, B.L.K, is back with another certified banger titled "My Life". International R&B recording artist, Chico DeBarge kicks this groove off, bringing a new-age vibe to a light tropical trap production. Enter B.L.K, telling a spirited story about his bottom chic who has been beside him through the years. The song "My Life" shows a different side of B.L.K as he expresses his affection for this person who has changed his life for the better! "My Life" is yet another standout track from his project "Mind Behind the Mask". Get more familiar with B.L.K below and join his growing movement today.
BLK CEO has led the way as an executive producer, writer, and now as an artist himself. As the Hip-Hop culture continues to give birth to new talent, few up and comers have the lyrical capabilities and delivery that BLK CEO possesses. It’s just something about the rhythm of BLK CEO’s flow—the way he phrases his intelligent rhymes—turns his voice into an instrument. Drawing comparisons to T.I. Young Jeezy, and Trick Daddy it’s easy to understand why a buzz has been created. Stepping onto the music scene in early 2005, BLK CEO formed his own independent music label by the name of TAKER$ ENT.
BLK CEO is a singer-songwriter from Summerhill in Atlanta Georgia. Growing up in Atlanta Ga. Life as a youngster wasn’t easy for BLK CEO. Influenced by the streets, BLK CEO became a product of his environment at a very young age. BLK CEO is an indisputable Hip Hop Force from the streets, and in the studio. Self-Reliant, Self-Determined and Entrepreneurial BLK CEO is quickly proving to the streets of Atlanta, Florida, Texas, South Carolina, North Carolina, Minnesota, Alabama, and soon the world that he is a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. With ambition, fortitude, and street smarts BLK CEO is quickly rising to the top of true Hip Hop royalty.
BLK CEO is a singer-songwriter from Summerhill in Atlanta Georgia. Growing up in Atlanta Ga. Life as a youngster wasn’t easy for BLK CEO. Influenced by the streets, BLK CEO became a product of his environment at a very young age. BLK CEO is an indisputable Hip Hop Force from the streets, and in the studio. Self-Reliant, Self-Determined and Entrepreneurial BLK CEO is quickly proving to the streets of Atlanta, Florida, Texas, South Carolina, North Carolina, Minnesota, Alabama, and soon the world that he is a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. With ambition, fortitude, and street smarts BLK CEO is quickly rising to the top of true Hip Hop royalty.
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Octobor brings all sides together with new-age banger “Thing” [Music + Interview]
14 SeptemberUSA Blog Network
Right now, North Carolina is in a state of emergency. The monstrous Hurricane Florence is whipping towards the Tar Heel State, spurring mass panic and evacuation throughout the eastern south. Despite imminent catastrophe, one man in particular remains tucked in Willmington; comforting his mother, who refuses to flee. That man is rapper/producer, Octobor, and through his interview with USA Blog Network, the Southern artist makes it clear he and his family have zero intentions of leaving. Through his recent release, we come to learn exactly why: North Carolina is his “Thing”, and will remain so until there’s no more North Carolina left. Rolling in at three minutes and thirty-one seconds, “Thing” is an exceptionally lax banger. It rivals the incoming hurricane by being a poised, tranquil breeze of a record. Over the gallop of trap drums, and automated whirl of the track’s ambient background, Octobor smoothly coasts. Absolutely nothing about his flow or delivery comes off forceful. He sounds completely at home in the comfort of speakers and a microphone; which ultimately translates into a gracious trap anthem. “Its a northside thing, southside thing / eastside thing, westside thing—“ he chants effortlessly throughout the chorus, shouting out every region his home state has to offer. Being a beacon for North Carolina in the hour it’s needed most. “Thing” is a relatable smash just waiting to explode across the mainstream. If he continues to push it, showing the world just how much talent he has to offer, every month of the year will be Octobor’s.
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Ombrage releases fun new single “Can You Do The Serena”
13 SeptemberUSA Blog Network
“Can You Do The Serena”
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Beatmaker/Artist, Tanner Mitchell Zingsheim aka Spectrum Bender new song “V01D” [Music + Interview]
12 SeptemberUSA Blog Network
There’s a pure, shining spirituality dwelling within Wisconsin singer/producer, Tanner Mitchell Zingsheim’s, recent cut, “V01D”. Under his alias, Spectrum Bender, the Colgate, devout Christian seeks to seal every last one of us in a vacuum of love; doing so through a marriage of poignant proclamation and prismatic production. The lustrous track kicks off with a buttery chord progression; satisfied solely by a recurring kick-drum, and Bender’s gentle croon. It is incredibly minimal in the totality of its glory, before converging into several evolutions of grandiose, pop production. Once upon the hook, “V01D” accelerates its aforementioned kick drum into a progressive, four-to-the-floor rhythm, backed by glittering, electronic percussions. Eventually, these elements transcend into instrumental interludes, where a trotting kick and 808 snare carry a surge of intricate key and synth breakdowns. Near the end of this productive gorgeousness, we are circled back to Bender’s chorus, where he once again breathes “Into the void we welcome love”.
Verily, this Midwest talent puts God and Christ first; as there is a holy undertone to this entire creation. His attention, and furthermore, appreciation for detail results in a heavenly, pop opus only the heartless could reject. Even as “V01D” goes quiet, at the end of its two minute and twenty-seven seconds of excellence, that won’t be the end of your engagement with Bender. You’ll be dying to explore the rest of his magical catalogue.
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Micky Munday releases newage trap anthem “Sauce” ft. Y2
09 SeptemberUSA Blog Network
The chances of you stumbling upon an upcomer with a track record of collaborations as impressive as South Central’s melodic, Micky Munday, is extremely low. He has rubbed musical shoulders with the likes of Ty Dolla $ign, Young Thug, 808 Mafia, Kevin Gates, BJ the Chicago Kid, and a bevy of other breathtaking artist. Today the Californian creative is expounding on his 808 Mafia alliance with a new, Nonstop Da Hitman-produced single. Fresh and hot, ready for all of us to dip our ears into, is the club-shaking “Sauce”, featuring Y2. A colorful, yet tranquil chord progression initiates the record, rode by the early, auto-tuned adlibs of Munday. Briskly, the pound of an 808 kicks the track even further, dragging the rapper’s easy, melodious chorus along with it. It won’t take long for his infectious production and catching songwriting to seize you. Much of the power in this record lies within its percussion, which effortlessly create a danceable groove; and Munday’s writing, which makes it all the more fit for Billboard success. He proves here that he is no amateur when it comes to crafting a record; evident by his melodic hook and bridges, as well as the addictive “sauce” chant that permeates throughout the length of the mix. Even his feature, Y2, seems to conform to the world our South Central star has created; blending perfectly into the sonic scenery. Once you’ve put “Sauce” into rotation, there’s no other song you will want to run next; just ask his one million plays on Spotify. It is the quintessential, modern-trap party record you’ve been dying to taste.
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“Sauce” ft. Y2
