ITZ JALEEL, "ON ME"

ITZ JALEEL, "ON ME"

watch the video
Spotify | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok

Nashville rapper Itz Jaleel presents the 3amedia-directed music video for "On Me", his latest single produced by Michael Belvedere. The song comes on the heels of visuals for "Overtime" (watch the video) and "Anyway" (watch the video). Born Jaleel Cunningham, Itz Jaleel began his journey to rap at an early age. Raised on old school RNB and hip hop, he developed an interest in poetry, "that’s where I started developing my pen game without even knowing", says Jaleel. What once was a hobby, has now become a career. It was the death of a close relative that propelled Jaleel into pursuing rapping as a career. In 2020, Jaleel released his first album YOU=ME (listen to the album). But it wasn't until his second album titled S.O.N. that the industry started to take notice. Featuring fellow Nashville rapper J, the S.O.N. album (listen to the album) helped the artist gain notoriety thus, pushing him to release his first single track for 2022 “Bossin’ Up” (watch the video). Jaleel says he was inspired to make "On Me" after losing his grandfather, "which reminded me to not take life and the time I spend with family for granted. Any level of success I reach, my family will be there with me, because they’re the reason why I work so hard."

SINGLE: $LICK, "LET ME BE"

watch the video on Youtube
$lick on Twitter | 2and2 on Twitter
Spotify | Instagram | Facebook | Soundcloud

Colorado emcee $lick presents the Wiz Kelly-directed music video for "Let Me Be", the 2and2-produced single from $lick's new album Put It Together. The 22-year-old Denver native has been making what he describes as "thinking man's music" for two years, and takes his inspiration from underground greats like Dilla, Madlib, DOOM and Ghostface Killah. He says his new single is about "frequently feeling overwhelmed by the demands of society and faulty people. 'Let Me Be' is about trying to stay down to earth."

Interview- Yung Lano

Spotify | Instagram | Facebook

Hyde Park, Boston rapper Yung Lano presents "Rose Gold", his latest single release produced by Stoopkid featuring Brooklyn rapper Jay Critch. The song comes on the heels of his most popular 2022 video release "SLIDIN" (watch the video). Also produced by Stoopkid, "SLIDIN" helped the artist gain notoriety by garnering over 1million views on YouTube, thus pushing him to release his next video “Outside” (watch the video). Yung Lano had this to say about "Rose Gold", “I crafted Rose Gold specifically for me and Jay Critch. It's an ode to the streets letting everyone know i've got options and am here to stay. Staying focused is the number one priority. My team believes no one in Boston has commercial rap appeal like me so i'm just playing that part. Everything i rap about is just another day in my life.”

1. What can you tell us about the track "Rose Gold"? What was your inspiration? Thoughts behind the hook? Music video?

Believe it or not I freestyled this whole verse, good ol punching in every couple seconds but the finished product was a vibe. When Critch said he would show love I wanted to give him a record that he typically wouldn't jump on. He loved the hook and  TBH at the time the whole 448 team had just purchased Rolex Presidentials and when I say "the whole time I've been thinking about prezzi.. I just swapped out the rolli for my AP" just real life shenanigans.. it wasn't meant for a flex, I was just talkin shit.

2. How has growing up in Hyde Park influenced your style of music? 

Fast times most definitely. My brother and I were a wild bunch. Thank god we had a family that tried to keep us off the streets. Growing up watching my father DJ Wallyworld Djing parties and events as a child was super dope. The way he could control the crowd with his music selection and wit. My style is similar to a chameleon. Whatever the sound is, I can craft melodies and flows to it. 

3. When did you realize this was the life for you?

Growing up I was always the youngest in the room/streets, getting money. When everyone always tells you you're gonna make it before you even decide to rap, you should start rapping. Besides looking like a rapper I found a passion in creating music. It was a perfect lifestyle fit, allowing me to grow and find my sound. I make the type of music that you wanna hear when you're making money or you just got paid. I'm just here for motivation... 

4. Who are you often compared to? why? How do you distinguish yourself from those artists?

I get a lot of Lil Baby and Lil Durk, I don't think I sound like them but i tihnk It's because of my ability to uplift those around me and really help people create a life for themselves. Real leaders lead from the front and those guys really set a great example. 

5. What can we expect to see/hear from you in the future as far as new projects?

Expect a new single every month paired with boutique style visuals. Going into the new year I will be going harder than ever with the birth of my son. I have every desire to create a life second to nothing for him. Tunnel vision all 2023. You can expect Yung Lano to be a major player by summer 2023. Big Features on the way! 

6. Any shoutouts?

My manager Lucas, my Pops, all of Boston and my partners at 448 the label.

IAMJOSHSTONE - GameTime

watch the official lyric video | stream everywhere
Spotify | Instagram | Facebook| Real Vibez Only Inc.

New York based artist, Josh "IAMJOSHSTONE" Stone, presents his latest single "GameTime", produced by Heatmakerz. Fresh off of his 2022 album Therapy Sessions (listen to the album), "GameTime" comes on the heels of his 2021 single/video release "Magic" featuring Pnb Relly, St. Rose, and fellow New York City rapper Jim Jones (watch the video). The protege of Public Enemy's Chuck D, Stone is the CEO of his own label Real Vibez Only Inc. Artistically, he is inspired by many great artists such as Dr. Dre, Kanye West, Nipsey Hussle, Eminem, and of course his mentor Chuck D. He describes his sound as hip-hop and pop-influenced. Stone had this to say about "GameTime", “I created "GameTime" with the intention of making something that would make people feel an emotion, an intensity, a feeling and a vibe to capture. I created it as if I was playing a sport what I would want to hear to motivate and pump me up before a game”.

JERROD BOWEN, "SOUND ODYSSEY"

JERROD BOWEN, "SOUND ODYSSEY"

"Sound Odyssey" official video | Thelonious on Spotify
Jerrod Bowen Instagram | Spotify | Youtube
K-Murdock Instagram | Twitter | Youtube | Spotify
Keylow Instagram | Youtube
Physical Graffiti Spotify | IG | Youtube | Twitter | FB | website | TikTok

Maryland emcee and Creative Minds founder Jerrod Bowen presents the Unscene productions-directed music video for "Sound Odyssey", the Keylow & Physical Graffiti-guested lead single from Bowen's new album Thelonious, named after the jazz pianist Thelonious Monk. Thelonious also features guest appearances from Mr. Ruckus, Crown Vic, & Klassic Soul, all representing the Creative Minds brand. The entire album is produced by Washington, D.C. beatsmith K-Murdock, who fuses golden-era sounds with live instrumentation. Murdock also produced Bowen's debut album Days Of Grace (Spotify). "Sound Odyssey" is named after a record store in Bowen's hometown of Ocean City and interpolates the jazz classic "Summertime", as the lead single of an album filled with nods to the golden era of hiphop which K-Murdock calls "a labor of love". Thelonious is out now on Creative Minds LLC.