ARMSTRONGWW - BUTTERFLY REVOLUTION

BUTTERFLY REVOLUTION

Houston-based creative ArmstrongWW is no stranger to tackling controversial topics in his music. His latest outing Butterfly Revolution criticizes himself and those who lay dormant while injustice runs rampant in various communities. This criticism does not come in the form of scolding, but a groove-heavy funk-inspired ballad entrancing listeners to bob their heads to every drum kick.  

Beginning with a shift in focus, ArmstrongWW starts Butterfly Revolution by speaking on his decision to pay less attention to sexual partners and more to improving the world around him. This inner conflict with the desires of youth has been a continuing theme in previous songs but seems to meet its end as Armstrong finds his purpose. He refers to this newfound direction as a “Battle” and suggests music as a possible solution if created with meaning. 

“Just as the Butterfly Effect says a small change can affect a much larger picture, the impact of music is limitless and can inspire change in the minds of many” - ArmstrongWW

More about Artist

Armstrong Orock (Professionally known as ArmstrongWW) is a multi-genre musician born in Cameroon, Africa, and based in the creative grounds of Houston, Texas. Starting his songwriting journey at the young age of 6, Armstrong has built a name for himself by creating music that resonates with absolute honesty. His inspirations include Kendrick Lamar, Mac Miller, Chance the Rapper, and instrumentalists such as the late Mort Garson who break boundaries in their respective fields. With a freshman album in the works and a passion for music, ArmstrongWW is an artist soon to change the world through sound. 

Photo Credits: LuzC (Luz Castilla) 

Butterfly Revolution produced by Stoic Beats

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GIBRILVILLE, "KILODEY"

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Ghanaian Afrobeats artist Gibrilville presents the Kamhabit-directed music video for his new single "Kilodey", produced by Nigerian beatsmith Jay Synth, who produced Teni's 2018 hit "Case". Born in Accra, Ghana, Gibril a.k.a. Gibril Da African survived a traumatic birth, a near-fatal blood transfusion and civil wars in Togo and Nigeria before moving to the US in 2000, honing his craft during travels throughout the country before settling in Brooklyn. Gibril has collaborated with M1 of deadprez (stream "Streets Of Africa"), Blitz The Ambassador (stream "Ghetto Youths"), and has several releases under his belt including 2015's Foreign Exchange Hustler (watch the music video). "'Kilodey is a Yoruba word from Nigeria that means 'why,'" Gibril says about his new single. "The song is a love story about a guy trying to date a girl, and she is playing hard to get." "Kilodey" will appear on Good Things Manifest & Bad Things Defect, Gibril's forthcoming album featuring appearances from Wanlov, Tek and Kwaw Kese, coming soon on Foreign Exchange Records.

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video: FASHAWN & SIR VETERANO, "THIS TOWN"

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Central Valley, California producer Sir Veterano presents the Yellow Nguyen-directed music video for "This Town", his new collaboration with Fresno, California rapper Fashawn which will appear on their forthcoming Fresh Yard Records full-length All Hail The King, set to feature guest appearances from Aloe Blacc, eLZhi, Planet Asia and DJ Revolution (watch the music video for "All Hail The King"). Last year Sir Veterano released The Gathering (stream on Spotify), which featured singles "Reputable" featuring MC Eiht, Planet Asia and Mitchy Slick (watch the music video), and "Cocaine Rap featuring Murs (watch the music video) as well as appearances from Bishop Lamont, Casual, Ras Kass, Guilty Simpson, Phat Kat, Fashawn, K-Bizz, 4TWO7, M.E.D., Skillz and Supastition. Nas executive-produced The Ecology, Fashawn's recent album released via Mass Appeal. Fashawn also appeared on the 2010 XXL Freshmen cover alongside Wiz Khalifa, J.Cole, and Nipsey Hussle. Growing up outside of San Francisco, Sir Veterano worked with Ras Kass, Kool G Rap, Mad Skillz, Planet Asia and Slaughtahouse through the mid-2000s and early 2010s, releasing the Latest and Greatest Vol.1 mixtape, a doo-wop themed instrumental album in partnership with Dart Adam's Producers I Know brand, and a DJ series of West Coast funk with 2DopeBoyz.com, before putting his career on hold in order to focus on his personal life. In late 2018, Sir Veterano expressed interest in rejoining the music business to his music manager, Walt Liquor - aka 4Two7 - and Kwa Nguyen, owner of Fresh Yard Clothing and Fresh Yard Records.

video: ALPH THA ALIEN, "OUTER LIMITS"

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Los Angeles emcee Alph Tha Alien presents the Evan Clark-directed music video for "Outer Limits", the self-produced title track from his album Black Tax, out now on Dystopia Records featuring guest appearances from Open Mike Eagle and Sahtyre. Under his previous moniker Alpha MC he was part of LA underground collective Swimteam which also included Open Mike Eagle and Dumbfoundead (watch the 2013 Swimteam cypher). In 2014 he released The Rebound, a 7-track EP with fellow LA emcee Pigeon John (watch the music video for "Outchea"). The clip for "Outer Limits" comes on the heels of visuals for previous single "Black Tax" (Youtube). "The song concept developed organically," Alph says. "I released this song on my album Black Tax in 2020 and the recurring theme of the album is expressing the frustrations of being a black man living in America. This song uses sci-fi pop culture as hyperbole to express the album's theme. It's also a double entendre; the outer limits can also mean the outskirts of a city."