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Cronik grew up very early in life, having to deal with problems at home and other issues he found a way to express his emotions, and he did this by writing music. He started to pen down lyrics at the age of 13 and kept it secret until about 16, then he started recording. "My first song was called This Is Me" stated Cronik in an interview in March. "I just wanted everyone to know that I can do this, so I called it this is me, it explains itself". Since that time Cronik has come along way, he's made many street-banger hits that got a tremendous response from his city, and his fans. Most recently he did a song with a very well known North Fort Myers rap artist and producer, Lokust. The song is called "All The Way" it features a highly addictive beat which Lokust produced, and Cronik tears up verses two and three, while Lokust was on the hook and the first verse. Although I wouldn't quite let my kids listen to this song, even I will admit that it is a major hit in a time where topics like this one are being exploited. Cronik is currently working on releasing his first album, although no one is able to confirm the name of the release. You can expect extraordinary music from Cronik in the very near future, keep your eyes on him!
Biography Flint, Michigan Born now resides in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Minister Kaine was the last of 4 children; as in most urban settings MK dealt with trials and tribulations that should not have be endured at such a tender age. Early in life the young Minister Kaine would lose his father to "sickle cell anemia" and his brother would lose his life on the streets. After the death of his male role models MK would soon find himself on the block selling drugs, consuming drugs and hanging around street gangs. Poverty, violence, drugs infestation and lack of opportunities ran ramped through his hood, His grim reality of getting out of his oppression and poverty set in at a very early ageHis desire to be emancipated from his environment took him to expressing his pains and struggles in through his writing. This was not only therapeutic but MK would soon realize that he was put on this earth to do more than just be another "young black male" statistic! The turning point of his life was when the manager from "Tribe Called Quest" advised him to pursue his musical career. MK knew he would need more then himself to turn his life around; he would turn his life over to the lord. "Kaine" being his street hustler’s name, he would incorporate "Minister" after new found relationship with God. Showing a vulgar display of the duel within man Minister stood for the God good side and Kaine would stand for the distress of past de . mons in him. This phenomenal man and artist leads by example and desires to show the world that he can convey a positive, mesmeric message, without using profanity in any of his rhymes. His music has been described to be ghetto street savvy, but positive God-conscious with political social awareness, yet mainstream commercial viability. Lyrically diverse, strong complex, unique and original lyricism with a message that the masses can vibe to, and he poses a fluid rhyme flow. Minister Kaine writes music based on his life experiences while staying true to his personal beliefs; to him the world is his pulpit and his mission is to display his skills nationally and internationally; serving notice to all that he is a force to be reckoned with lyrically. From the east coast to the west, Minister Kaine has performed with major labels artists, such as Sony records McEhit, Jive artist, A Tribe Called Quest, Bad Boy records 8Ball & MJG, Def Jam recording artist, Scarface and Rap-A-Lot artists, the Ghetto Boys. Minister Kaine has also had the honor to perform with the late, great, Tupac. Recently Minister Kaine took and trip to NYC to Shady/Aftermath Headquarters; where he sat down with Senior A&R Director “Riggs Morales” and spoke of perhaps a record deal in the near future. Currently Minister Kaine has several movie licensee deals in the works; his music is currently being featured in the television shows MTV CRIBS, Laguna Beach and My Sweet Sixteen. Minister Kaine's song "Motel Kali" has been released on a soundtrack entitled "Painting Shadow's which also features G-Unit's Young Buck and Atlanta's own Pastor Troy, just to name a few! On stage the MK synchronizes his lyrics and beats with precision and a dynamically energetic performer. Minister Kaine is proud to announce his fourth album and he thinks it's the best so far, Minister Kaine has made many moves as far as trips to Houston, California, Texas, and countless other shows to date. M-Kaine has a song with none other than Compton's own The Game entitled "Real Out Here" look for plenty airplay on his single "How Ya Doin" it's sure to be a club classic the 8 track disc gives you all he has and more, also M-Kaine gives a special treat by giving you a hidden track entitled "The Amount" where a sample of Maxwell’s "Woman’s Worth" is used, order it check it out. MK is determined and has his sights on making a positive impact in the music industry as well as to the youth of the world! Watch as this artist blossom into something extraordinary and unforgettable!
Led by the brothers Braam, vocalist Tom, bassist Mike, and guitarist Scott, the band that bears their name is now a decade on. The brothers are joined on drums by x-Boom Hank guitarist Dave Ashdown. Hailing originally from Lake Geneva, Wisconsin the brothers relocated to Chicago in 1998 to build their own studio and start making records, soon thereafter releasing a live CD from a House Of Blues show entitled LIVE IN CHICAGO. The brothers released their first first full length album GRAVITY & THE RIGHT TO FLY in 2001. The record was extremely well received by local critics and helped to define the broad scope and depth of Braam's music. With the promise of this reception, Braam set about recording a worthy follow-up and in 2005 finally released their strong sophomore effort, MADELAINE. Drenched with melodies, guitar hooks, and strong lyrical imagery the record received 'Best Of' honors from both The Illinois Entertainer and Richard Milne's Local Anesthetic Showcase at WXRT. In 2007 the band released the mega KINGS I & II, a 17-song, double-record that garnered press in The Illinois Entertainer, The Chicago Tribune, The Red Eye and was highlighted as "absurdly ambitious" by Chicago Sun-Time/Rolling Stone Music Critic Jim DeRogatis. Braam have become stalwarts on the live club circuit often opening for touring national acts. Notable shows include an appearance at the International Pop Overthrow festival in 06' and slots with the likes of The Waco Brothers, The Pushstars, The Knack, The Pretty Things, Webb Wilder, Bettie Serveert and The Plimsouls. Braam are currently putting the finishing touches on their 4th album due to be released this July when the band plays Fitzgerald's American Music Festival. Recorded throughout 2007, the material offers a new stripped down flavor of Braam, one that the band feels may offer their best rock & roll yet.
Was formed behind the desolate walls of prison. Vowing to do something constructive with their lives they chose to hone their Musical talents. They used outdated tape decks and poorly looped tracks, Now! out of the belly of the beast and a fresh start, "CGP" comb's the hip hop scene with a unique sound that is gaining the attention of the rap world.
Their debut Album "THE GAME" is no doubt a beautiful scored piece of work features some of hip hop heavyweights as "Dem Franchize Boyz", "Jim Jones", "Too Short", and "J-Kwon". The first single "CASH DROP" features the king of snap, DFB.
BORN A CHICAGO NATIVE, LUCRATIVE BEGAN
WRITING AT THE AGE OF 16. HIS TALENTS AMAZED
HIS UNCLE WHO GOT HIM IN THE STUDIO ASAP.
LUCRATIVE IS A PROLIFIC LYRICIST WITH
CAPTIVATING METAPHORS AND CRAFTY HOOKS THAT
WILL ASTOUND THE AVID LISTENER.
HI THERE MY NAME IS DEAN FARNELL & I WORK AS A POSTMAN IN WORLEBURY WESTON-SUPER-MARE & HAVE RECENTLY STARTED PLAYING GUITAR & RECORDED A COUPLE OF DEMO CDS ALL RECORDED IN WESTON SUPER MARE FARMTRACKS RECORDING STUDIOS WITH PRODUCER KEN THOMPSON & ALL 6 OF THE 6 RECORDING THAT IVE HAVE FOUND THEIR WAY ON TO BBC RADIO STATIONS & RADIO STATIONS IN THE USA.
TO DATE THE GERMAN CYCAST SITE FOR UNSIGNED ARTISTS HAS HAD OVER 10.000 VIEWS TO DATE & COUNTING.
CaLoge was born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, IL (in the Englewood area). Coming up at an early age he always had a love for music. He took a few piano lessons and played in some of the school talent shows, along with being in the band. He’s a pretty good drummer and guitarist as well. He was then introduced to DJ’n by neighborhood friends and was inspired by DJ Jazzy Jeff. CaLoge started spinning records throughout various neighborhoods from backyard parties, to school & house parties, to block parties and then on to doing shows.
Hip Hop then stormed the scene and he had to have a piece of it. He then started looking into making music and not just spinning music. He bought his first equipment and went fast to work. He started making beats for local hip hop artist, even instrumental break-dance music for break-dance battles. All the crews loved him and his name vastly started to spread throughout the neighborhoods.
After spending some time working with other artist, he decided to break off and do his own thing. The pen and pad then came into effect. He became a triple threat in hip hop music; Writing, Producing, and Spitting his own material.
CaLoge entered a Pepsi contest with his local hometown radio station. CaLoge's flow was so deadly; they shut the contest down after his flow. They knew that night; no one would come close to defeating him. Needless to say; HE WON and was awarded the prize hands down!!!
CaLoge took the world over and broke through Hip Hop in "2006" with his Debut Album entitled "Brace Ya'Self", which includes Hypnotic Trax blended with Smooth Mellow Vocals and Artistic Songs. A different rap mixture from the norm.
CaLoge Produced 9 Trax on Reckless Album "Queen of the Streets".
CaLoge enjoys JB Skating, Stepping, Drawing Hip Hop pieces, Airburshing, Customizing Cars, Designing his own Shoe Line called "CaLogees", Boxing, Gymnastics, and the list goes on and on... He's what you call a jack of all trades.
CaLoge is definitely needed on the scene to bring hip hop the link that it's been missing...
Check him out!.
Cozy is Senior Vice President and oversees the day-to-day operations of CoLossal Hip Hop Entertainment, under the leadership of CaLoge. Cozy is the Graphic Designer of CHE along with being a Backing Vocalist who bring’s an exotic sound that’s intriguing to all audience. Cozy’s sound is sexy, captivating and memorizing.
Cozy started out on CaLoge's "Brace Ya’Self" album with a small part on a song entitled “Got Cha Back”. Caloge decided to put Cozy on a few of his other trax which includes, “Money Money”, “Birthday Anthem”, & “You Could Be Mine”. He then went on to give her her own song "Feel'in You".
Check her out and let her know what you think!
Look out for her album coming soon in an area near you!!!
From the region known as the Midwest, comes the talented artist, M.C, hailing from the north side of St. Louis. A late bloomer, M.C always knew he could rap, but never took it seriously until his senior year of high school when he was put to the test. M.C. had battled one of the schools top lyricists and released a verbal assault, forcing his competitor to bow his head and walk away. With winning the battle and gaining respect as well as motivation from his peers, M.C. considered this victory as the most inspiring moment in his music career, even though he doesn't consider himself as a battle rapper. M.C has released two underground albums accumulating 10,000 units sold throughout the Midwest and the South, while his latest effort, "Welcome To Rich City" was released in Jan. 2008 and was featured in April's issue(2008) of The Ozone Magazine. Led by M.C's current single, "I'm Cool", which has created a buzz in St. Louis as well as in other regions, was recently featured on DJBooth.net.
M.C has been featured on several DJ's mixtapes all across the world from Detroit, Michigan to Paris, France, from Vancouver, Canada to Milwaukee, Wisconsin and many stops in between and of course including his hometown's two largest DJ coalitions "The Derrty DJ's" & "The Hit Breaker DJ's." M.C was also featured in one of St. Louis' biggest parades, "The May Day Parade", alongside national recording artists such as Chingy(DTP/Def Jam), Jibbs(Interscope Records), and Huey(Jive Records). M.C has also been seen on Access Granted alongside Chingy. "M.C has skills, I took him out on tour with me and he did his thing, I mean he connects with the people, he stays motivated, a lot of artist like to be in "rapper" mode but he just knows how to handle himself for real" explains Chingy. "M.C is definitely one of the premiere artist in St. Louis" as quoted from Core/Derrty DJ, DJ Sir Thurl.
M.C has gotten great response locally, being requested & being the featured guest in several interviews from both of St. Louis' premiere Hip Hop/R&B stations, 100.3 The Beat and Hot 104.1. "He just takes control of the audience with his performances flat out, great music great performer" says Young Dipp of Hot 104.1. M.C feels he brings to the table a different flavor of music from St. Louis, with his own distinctive style. Writing rap after rap, performing show after show, and support from Peers and family is what keeps this hungry artist motivated.
Mark Goddard, singer/songwriter from Cardiff, UK - After having played in various indie/guitar bands in and around Cardiff and London, Mark decided it was time to go solo and has recently played, programmed and sung his way through 21 songs which appear on his debut album - The Birchgrove Sessions available through the Lap Music Record label at www.lapmusic.net
Mark is currently putting a band together to go out and play these songs in a live environment, for the 1st time.
Kryptic and Rome X release new album Los Angeles, CA – Hip-hop emcee Kryptic and producer Rome X are celebrating the release of their new album, “Worldwide International: The LP,” and it’s fan favorite single “Purify.” One might wonder just how a brand spanking new album can already have a fan favorite– but that’s just the thing. The song “Purify” was chosen as the album’s lead single thanks to an online poll. Fans spoke out and “Purify” was elected the representative of “Worldwide International: The LP.” The song is actually an ideal representative for the new CD in that it boasts all the staples of the musical collaboration between Kryptic and Rome X. It’s searing fusion of an edgy, contemporary lyrical style with 90s-flavored hip-hop hooks combine to create a new musical creature. Kryptic and Rome X are forcing new ways of understanding hip-hop and are pushing a paradigm shift in the world of rap. Bucking some traditions and embracing others, Kryptic and Rome X have forged their own distinctive path. While the classic sound of the music has everything to do with hip-hop roots, the lyrics drive the music in new directions. Displaying particularly keen self-awareness and a sharp understanding of the genre, the words – delivered with such verve and raw-yet-controlled power – challenge the status quo and compel listeners to rethink stereotypes of the genre. “The single reflects the album perfectly,” says Kryptic. “The album from beginning to end speaks on hip-hop purity and essence and shies away from negative stereotypes and images.” “Purify” also serves to introduce the album via its sonic qualities, boasting the big beats and clever, but not flashy, lyricism that flows throughout the rest of “Worldwide International: The LP.” Britain’s Kryptic and America’s Rome X first hooked up via a connection on MySpace when Rome X was seeking an artist with whom to collaborate. “One song turned to three and three to a whole album entitled ‘Weapon of Choice: The Mic,’ which was released in April 2007.” The two have never met but already a sophomore album of their “retro-modern” rap is ready to go. The pair is currently working with A&R Select, the premier A&R firm based out of Los Angeles, CA. More information is available by visiting www.myspace.com/theamazingromex, www.myspace.com/winemusicltd and www.promofm.com/kryptic.
"The Hip Hop community has spoken. They are tired of the death, the destruction, the despair, and the degradation. No more talentless, shiny rappers spreading non messages with nursery school rhymes, while glorifying negativity and total disregard to the impressionable youngsters who love and worship them. Hip Hop NEEDS a breath of fresh air. Kryptic, is that breath of fresh air. Conscious, melodic, and lyrically on point, Kryptic brings hope, education, love, humility and morality back to the genre with full force. The group is actually an international duo consisting of British MC Kryptic and American producer Rome X. Together since summer 2006, the two have overcome the vast distances between them to craft some of the most melodic and thought provoking music since the 1990's when hip hop was lyrically in its top form. Constantly challenged by the musical negativity around them, the outside forces trying to pry them apart to different groups as well as the obstacle of the Atlantic Ocean which separates them, the two have managed to release a well received cd "Weapon Of Choice The Mic" in 2007. This album contained cult hits that have garnered Kryptic fans and respect all over the world. From the royal-radio.com chart topper "Microphone Technique" to the BBC's 1xtra Homegrown Cutz where "State Of Mind" was broadcast all over Britain, to ukflowtv where "Be A Man About It" and "State Of Mind" were actually debuted to the world, Kryptic has also charted ten top 10 songs on the-muzic.com and five number 1's to date. Kryptic along with their support staff and production company Winter In New England Music Limited have forged forward on the independent level, keeping their company solvent strictly by releasing good music, being selective and always lyrical while bringing the big beat sound back to the game. The group has already started work on their sophomore release "Worldwide International" which has already spawned popular songs such as "Author", "The Cost Of Living", "Knowledge Is Power", "Inside My Mind", "Watching Me" and "Purify" they will undoubtedly continue to their legacy in the Hip Hop Underground worldwide. Keep Listening."
Anyone with a true ear for music is able to turn on a radio or television and tell you what’s missing: substance.
Anyone who genuinely appreciates a real lyricist is able to tell you this: there aren’t many left in the game.
Hip-hop has lacked content for quite some time and WRATH is ready to change things. With his forthcoming album 'Built 2 Last", he will surely raise the bar.
Having performed with Jay-Z, 50 Cent, T.I., Jim Jones, Weezy, and many others, WRATH has a résumé that deserves respect. He possesses a unique lyrical flare and embodies the definition of a true MC.
With a biography even more colorful than his résumé, WRATH knows best that pain and struggle are catalysts for growth.
WRATH has had to endure what many in this industry could only imagine. Not only has WRATH been pronounced clinically dead twice, he also survived being shot while witnessing the death of his younger brother. All of this was a mere six weeks after his older brother succumbed to a heart attack.
WRATH has had to have his tongue sewn back on, a polyp removed from his vocal cord, and surgery to repair a collapsed septum. As if those events didn’t equal more than his share of strife, he recently lost his mother to brain cancer.
WRATH has taken what would cause most to succumb and made it his muse, smiling back at the frown of adversity the entire time.
Not only is he a breath of fresh air, WRATH is indeed built to Last.
Christopher Jon Snipes, 28 January 1983, Brentwood, Maryland, USA. Raised in Brentwood, MD Snipes states, hip hop? It’s not dead it’s just dormant. Believe it or not Snipes music career started when he got a job at the local IHOP in College Park, MD which was when he decided the 9 to 5 life was not for him, and his music ability began to grow. Everyone that was staffed at IHOP did music in some form; it was like waiters by day hip hop heads by night. While customers were waiting on their food, the entire staff that was associated with music would have freestyle battles in the kitchen during the work day. From IHOP Snipes met up with a young engineer that had a studio in his basement where he recorded his first mixtape in 2004, “It’s just ME C-Jeasy.” It was love at first track.
After the release of his first mixtape, Snipes hit the streets and the internet hard, selling and giving out his music. Thinking that he couldn’t depend on anyone but himself he came a cross Nisha Management who assisted him in putting out his latest project “I LOVE CJ SNIPES,” the mixtape hosted by DJ Casper of the Good Fellaz DJ’s. He began appearing on other indie artist’s mixtapes and albums through networking and collaboration projects, and performing state to state, doing online radio interviews and having his music featured on those same stations, to gain further exposure. Although in demand as a guest independent artist for collabs, Snipes found the time to write, and teach himself the art of engineering. He decided to in part-finance his music career by recording other unknown artists.
Currently working on his first album named “Progression” Snipes is looking to take the hip hop industry by storm and restore it to what brought him to it in the first place, which are artist’s like: Eminem, Jay Z, Outkast, Devin The Dude, and Lupe Fiasco to name a few. Look out for CJ Snipes; he is coming for hip hop with a vengeance.
Andre Nicklas a.k.a. K.A.Y.A.S.(prounounced Chaos) was born in California but at the age of 6 he moved with his family to New Orleans. K.A.Y.A.S. was raised in the 3rd Ward and later moved to the West Bank. At an early age K.A.Y.A.S. was heavily influenced by the rap movement that was occurring in New Orleans and started to develop his rhyme skills and story writing ability. KAYAS is able to ride any beat with his swift rap style, he can battle rap, paint hood stories, flow, and rap to the ladies. KAYAS was heavily influenced by the late rapper Soulja Slim. K.A.Y.A.S. ccurrently lives in Atlanta and has been performing at shows in the Southeast( got to Youtube type in "KAYAS LIVE" for some clips) and creating a street buzz with releases of singles on Atlanta based Sabrentertainment, which are quickly becoming underground classics(Brain/Grownman).K.A.Y.A.S. also has been featured on
V-103 in Atlanta doing raps for the morning show.Currently K.A.Y.A.S. has been getting a lot of underground buzz for his single "Brain" This is from K.A.Y.A.S. first full CD release-2LATE2HATE which is available at Best Buy stores and CDbaby.com. The single "Brain" is avilable on itunes.
From the opening blast of high-voltage guitar on “Someone Else’s Problem” — the lead-off track on Corey Tut’s solo debut album Everything — the New York City-based singer, guitarist, and songwriter announces himself as a serious triple threat. Brimming with pop melodies, driving modern rock guitar hooks, and punk energy, Everything has, well, everything from powerful, chugging rockers (“Right Where You Belong,” “Keeping Up With the Jones”) to buoyant pop/punk (“So What”) to brooding power ballads (“Everything,” “Way Back Home”) to melancholic acoustic-driven numbers (“Wayside,” “Not Leaving”). From start to finish, the album is a showcase for Tut’s range and versatility as a singer, songwriter not to mention his caramel baritone and million-downstrokes-a-minute guitar work.
Born in Champaign, Illinois, Tut developed a craving for music growing up as a military brat in Fort Hood, Texas, and Rockford, Illinois. He started writing songs on his grandmother’s piano, which he taught himself to play. “Then 10 years ago I picked up a guitar and that totally changed everything.” Needing to broaden his horizons, TuT moved to New York City, kicking around the city’s rock and punk clubs like CBGB, Squeezebox!, and Coney Island High, soaking in the music and performing his own stuff. “Then a few years ago, I went through a major upheaval. I had to shed a lot of darkness and start from scratch. That’s what Everything is about. I just felt like I needed to get rid of the negative stuff that was around me. Writing the songs on the album was a very cathartic process.”
Indeed, lyrically, Everything comes across, in large part, as a giant kiss-off to ex friends, lovers, and business associates. The lyrics are volatile, agitated, with an impassioned vocal delivery to match. To help him achieve his sonic vision for the album, Tut turned to the Brooklyn producers Super Buddha, who’ve worked with Deborah Harry, Rufus Wainwright, and the Scissor Sisters. “They just immediately got it. I wanted to make a big rock record that I could take on the road with songs that would allow me to put on a really dynamic show,” Tut says. “I love being on stage and throwing out different energies and really taking the crowd on a journey. One of these days I’m going to do my sensitive singer-songwriter, mellow acoustic record,” he says with a laugh, “but this is not the time.”
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Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales Issue Date: 2007-10-13 This Week Last Week Two Weeks Ago WeeksonChart Title, Artist-Producer (Songwriter) Imprint | Catalog No. | Distributing Label Peak Position 15 20 17 12 Cash Drop, Chain Gang Parolees Featuring Dem Franchise Boyz & Boss Hoss Raw Beatzz (M.Bell,R.Murray,E.Collins,Y.McCain ) Soda Free Street Pride | 6 "CGP" was formed behind the desolate walls of prison. Vowing to do something constructive with their lives they chose to hone their musical talents. Using outdated tape decks and poorly looped tracks they created over 1000 songs that they consider today as "practice". Now out of the belly of the beast and a fresh start they comb the hip hop scene with a unique sound that has gotten the attention of the rap world. Their debut album "The Takeover",2004, sold over 10,000 units underground! Their sophomore project "The Game", was recorded in two months. No doubt a beautifully scored piece of work it features some of hip hop heavyweights from each region of the map i.e. DEM FRANCHIZE BOYZ, JIM JONES, TOO SHORT, and JKWON. The first single CASH DROP features the king of snap, DFB, has been blazing the airways and banging the club scene..
Cronik grew up very early in life, having to deal with problems at home and other issues he found a way to express his emotions, and he did this by writing music. He started to pen down lyrics at the age of 13 and kept it secret until about 16, then he started recording. "My first song was called This Is Me" stated Cronik in an interview in March. "I just wanted everyone to know that I can do this, so I called it this is me, it explains itself". Since that time Cronik has come along way, he's made many street-banger hits that got a tremendous response from his city, and his fans. Most recently he did a song with a very well known North Fort Myers rap artist and producer, Lokust. The song is called "All The Way" it features a highly addictive beat which Lokust produced, and Cronik tears up verses two and three, while Lokust was on the hook and the first verse. Although I wouldn't quite let my kids listen to this song, even I will admit that it is a major hit in a time where topics like this one are being exploited. Cronik is currently working on releasing his first album, although no one is able to confirm the name of the release. You can expect extraordinary music from Cronik in the very near future, keep your eyes on him!
Biography Flint, Michigan Born now resides in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Minister Kaine was the last of 4 children; as in most urban settings MK dealt with trials and tribulations that should not have be endured at such a tender age. Early in life the young Minister Kaine would lose his father to "sickle cell anemia" and his brother would lose his life on the streets. After the death of his male role models MK would soon find himself on the block selling drugs, consuming drugs and hanging around street gangs. Poverty, violence, drugs infestation and lack of opportunities ran ramped through his hood, His grim reality of getting out of his oppression and poverty set in at a very early ageHis desire to be emancipated from his environment took him to expressing his pains and struggles in through his writing. This was not only therapeutic but MK would soon realize that he was put on this earth to do more than just be another "young black male" statistic! The turning point of his life was when the manager from "Tribe Called Quest" advised him to pursue his musical career. MK knew he would need more then himself to turn his life around; he would turn his life over to the lord. "Kaine" being his street hustler’s name, he would incorporate "Minister" after new found relationship with God. Showing a vulgar display of the duel within man Minister stood for the God good side and Kaine would stand for the distress of past de . mons in him. This phenomenal man and artist leads by example and desires to show the world that he can convey a positive, mesmeric message, without using profanity in any of his rhymes. His music has been described to be ghetto street savvy, but positive God-conscious with political social awareness, yet mainstream commercial viability. Lyrically diverse, strong complex, unique and original lyricism with a message that the masses can vibe to, and he poses a fluid rhyme flow. Minister Kaine writes music based on his life experiences while staying true to his personal beliefs; to him the world is his pulpit and his mission is to display his skills nationally and internationally; serving notice to all that he is a force to be reckoned with lyrically. From the east coast to the west, Minister Kaine has performed with major labels artists, such as Sony records McEhit, Jive artist, A Tribe Called Quest, Bad Boy records 8Ball & MJG, Def Jam recording artist, Scarface and Rap-A-Lot artists, the Ghetto Boys. Minister Kaine has also had the honor to perform with the late, great, Tupac. Recently Minister Kaine took and trip to NYC to Shady/Aftermath Headquarters; where he sat down with Senior A&R Director “Riggs Morales” and spoke of perhaps a record deal in the near future. Currently Minister Kaine has several movie licensee deals in the works; his music is currently being featured in the television shows MTV CRIBS, Laguna Beach and My Sweet Sixteen. Minister Kaine's song "Motel Kali" has been released on a soundtrack entitled "Painting Shadow's which also features G-Unit's Young Buck and Atlanta's own Pastor Troy, just to name a few! On stage the MK synchronizes his lyrics and beats with precision and a dynamically energetic performer. Minister Kaine is proud to announce his fourth album and he thinks it's the best so far, Minister Kaine has made many moves as far as trips to Houston, California, Texas, and countless other shows to date. M-Kaine has a song with none other than Compton's own The Game entitled "Real Out Here" look for plenty airplay on his single "How Ya Doin" it's sure to be a club classic the 8 track disc gives you all he has and more, also M-Kaine gives a special treat by giving you a hidden track entitled "The Amount" where a sample of Maxwell’s "Woman’s Worth" is used, order it check it out. MK is determined and has his sights on making a positive impact in the music industry as well as to the youth of the world! Watch as this artist blossom into something extraordinary and unforgettable!
Led by the brothers Braam, vocalist Tom, bassist Mike, and guitarist Scott, the band that bears their name is now a decade on. The brothers are joined on drums by x-Boom Hank guitarist Dave Ashdown. Hailing originally from Lake Geneva, Wisconsin the brothers relocated to Chicago in 1998 to build their own studio and start making records, soon thereafter releasing a live CD from a House Of Blues show entitled LIVE IN CHICAGO. The brothers released their first first full length album GRAVITY & THE RIGHT TO FLY in 2001. The record was extremely well received by local critics and helped to define the broad scope and depth of Braam's music. With the promise of this reception, Braam set about recording a worthy follow-up and in 2005 finally released their strong sophomore effort, MADELAINE. Drenched with melodies, guitar hooks, and strong lyrical imagery the record received 'Best Of' honors from both The Illinois Entertainer and Richard Milne's Local Anesthetic Showcase at WXRT. In 2007 the band released the mega KINGS I & II, a 17-song, double-record that garnered press in The Illinois Entertainer, The Chicago Tribune, The Red Eye and was highlighted as "absurdly ambitious" by Chicago Sun-Time/Rolling Stone Music Critic Jim DeRogatis. Braam have become stalwarts on the live club circuit often opening for touring national acts. Notable shows include an appearance at the International Pop Overthrow festival in 06' and slots with the likes of The Waco Brothers, The Pushstars, The Knack, The Pretty Things, Webb Wilder, Bettie Serveert and The Plimsouls. Braam are currently putting the finishing touches on their 4th album due to be released this July when the band plays Fitzgerald's American Music Festival. Recorded throughout 2007, the material offers a new stripped down flavor of Braam, one that the band feels may offer their best rock & roll yet.
Was formed behind the desolate walls of prison. Vowing to do something constructive with their lives they chose to hone their Musical talents. They used outdated tape decks and poorly looped tracks, Now! out of the belly of the beast and a fresh start, "CGP" comb's the hip hop scene with a unique sound that is gaining the attention of the rap world.
BORN A CHICAGO NATIVE, LUCRATIVE BEGAN
WRITING AT THE AGE OF 16. HIS TALENTS AMAZED
HIS UNCLE WHO GOT HIM IN THE STUDIO ASAP.
LUCRATIVE IS A PROLIFIC LYRICIST WITH
CAPTIVATING METAPHORS AND CRAFTY HOOKS THAT
WILL ASTOUND THE AVID LISTENER.
HI THERE MY NAME IS DEAN FARNELL & I WORK AS A POSTMAN IN WORLEBURY WESTON-SUPER-MARE & HAVE RECENTLY STARTED PLAYING GUITAR & RECORDED A COUPLE OF DEMO CDS ALL RECORDED IN WESTON SUPER MARE FARMTRACKS RECORDING STUDIOS WITH PRODUCER KEN THOMPSON & ALL 6 OF THE 6 RECORDING THAT IVE HAVE FOUND THEIR WAY ON TO BBC RADIO STATIONS & RADIO STATIONS IN THE USA.
CaLoge was born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, IL (in the Englewood area). Coming up at an early age he always had a love for music. He took a few piano lessons and played in some of the school talent shows, along with being in the band. He’s a pretty good drummer and guitarist as well. He was then introduced to DJ’n by neighborhood friends and was inspired by DJ Jazzy Jeff. CaLoge started spinning records throughout various neighborhoods from backyard parties, to school & house parties, to block parties and then on to doing shows.
From the region known as the Midwest, comes the talented artist, M.C, hailing from the north side of St. Louis. A late bloomer, M.C always knew he could rap, but never took it seriously until his senior year of high school when he was put to the test. M.C. had battled one of the schools top lyricists and released a verbal assault, forcing his competitor to bow his head and walk away. With winning the battle and gaining respect as well as motivation from his peers, M.C. considered this victory as the most inspiring moment in his music career, even though he doesn't consider himself as a battle rapper. M.C has released two underground albums accumulating 10,000 units sold throughout the Midwest and the South, while his latest effort, "Welcome To Rich City" was released in Jan. 2008 and was featured in April's issue(2008) of The Ozone Magazine. Led by M.C's current single, "I'm Cool", which has created a buzz in St. Louis as well as in other regions, was recently featured on DJBooth.net.
Mark Goddard, singer/songwriter from Cardiff, UK - After having played in various indie/guitar bands in and around Cardiff and London, Mark decided it was time to go solo and has recently played, programmed and sung his way through 21 songs which appear on his debut album - The Birchgrove Sessions available through the Lap Music Record label at 
Kryptic and Rome X release new album Los Angeles, CA – Hip-hop emcee Kryptic and producer Rome X are celebrating the release of their new album, “Worldwide International: The LP,” and it’s fan favorite single “Purify.” One might wonder just how a brand spanking new album can already have a fan favorite– but that’s just the thing. The song “Purify” was chosen as the album’s lead single thanks to an online poll. Fans spoke out and “Purify” was elected the representative of “Worldwide International: The LP.” The song is actually an ideal representative for the new CD in that it boasts all the staples of the musical collaboration between Kryptic and Rome X. It’s searing fusion of an edgy, contemporary lyrical style with 90s-flavored hip-hop hooks combine to create a new musical creature. Kryptic and Rome X are forcing new ways of understanding hip-hop and are pushing a paradigm shift in the world of rap. Bucking some traditions and embracing others, Kryptic and Rome X have forged their own distinctive path. While the classic sound of the music has everything to do with hip-hop roots, the lyrics drive the music in new directions. Displaying particularly keen self-awareness and a sharp understanding of the genre, the words – delivered with such verve and raw-yet-controlled power – challenge the status quo and compel listeners to rethink stereotypes of the genre. “The single reflects the album perfectly,” says Kryptic. “The album from beginning to end speaks on hip-hop purity and essence and shies away from negative stereotypes and images.” “Purify” also serves to introduce the album via its sonic qualities, boasting the big beats and clever, but not flashy, lyricism that flows throughout the rest of “Worldwide International: The LP.” Britain’s Kryptic and America’s Rome X first hooked up via a connection on MySpace when Rome X was seeking an artist with whom to collaborate. “One song turned to three and three to a whole album entitled ‘Weapon of Choice: The Mic,’ which was released in April 2007.” The two have never met but already a sophomore album of their “retro-modern” rap is ready to go. The pair is currently working with A&R Select, the premier A&R firm based out of Los Angeles, CA. More information is available by visiting www.myspace.com/theamazingromex, www.myspace.com/winemusicltd and www.promofm.com/kryptic.
"The Hip Hop community has spoken. They are tired of the death, the destruction, the despair, and the degradation. No more talentless, shiny rappers spreading non messages with nursery school rhymes, while glorifying negativity and total disregard to the impressionable youngsters who love and worship them. Hip Hop NEEDS a breath of fresh air. Kryptic, is that breath of fresh air. Conscious, melodic, and lyrically on point, Kryptic brings hope, education, love, humility and morality back to the genre with full force. The group is actually an international duo consisting of British MC Kryptic and American producer Rome X. Together since summer 2006, the two have overcome the vast distances between them to craft some of the most melodic and thought provoking music since the 1990's when hip hop was lyrically in its top form. Constantly challenged by the musical negativity around them, the outside forces trying to pry them apart to different groups as well as the obstacle of the Atlantic Ocean which separates them, the two have managed to release a well received cd "Weapon Of Choice The Mic" in 2007. This album contained cult hits that have garnered Kryptic fans and respect all over the world. From the royal-radio.com chart topper "Microphone Technique" to the BBC's 1xtra Homegrown Cutz where "State Of Mind" was broadcast all over Britain, to ukflowtv where "Be A Man About It" and "State Of Mind" were actually debuted to the world, Kryptic has also charted ten top 10 songs on the-muzic.com and five number 1's to date. Kryptic along with their support staff and production company Winter In New England Music Limited have forged forward on the independent level, keeping their company solvent strictly by releasing good music, being selective and always lyrical while bringing the big beat sound back to the game. The group has already started work on their sophomore release "Worldwide International" which has already spawned popular songs such as "Author", "The Cost Of Living", "Knowledge Is Power", "Inside My Mind", "Watching Me" and "Purify" they will undoubtedly continue to their legacy in the Hip Hop Underground worldwide. Keep Listening."
Anyone with a true ear for music is able to turn on a radio or television and tell you what’s missing: substance.
Christopher Jon Snipes, 28 January 1983, Brentwood, Maryland, USA. Raised in Brentwood, MD Snipes states, hip hop? It’s not dead it’s just dormant. Believe it or not Snipes music career started when he got a job at the local IHOP in College Park, MD which was when he decided the 9 to 5 life was not for him, and his music ability began to grow. Everyone that was staffed at IHOP did music in some form; it was like waiters by day hip hop heads by night. While customers were waiting on their food, the entire staff that was associated with music would have freestyle battles in the kitchen during the work day. From IHOP Snipes met up with a young engineer that had a studio in his basement where he recorded his first mixtape in 2004, “It’s just ME C-Jeasy.” It was love at first track.
Andre Nicklas a.k.a. K.A.Y.A.S.(prounounced Chaos) was born in California but at the age of 6 he moved with his family to New Orleans. K.A.Y.A.S. was raised in the 3rd Ward and later moved to the West Bank. At an early age K.A.Y.A.S. was heavily influenced by the rap movement that was occurring in New Orleans and started to develop his rhyme skills and story writing ability. KAYAS is able to ride any beat with his swift rap style, he can battle rap, paint hood stories, flow, and rap to the ladies. KAYAS was heavily influenced by the late rapper Soulja Slim. K.A.Y.A.S. ccurrently lives in Atlanta and has been performing at shows in the Southeast( got to Youtube type in "KAYAS LIVE" for some clips) and creating a street buzz with releases of singles on Atlanta based Sabrentertainment, which are quickly becoming underground classics(Brain/Grownman).K.A.Y.A.S. also has been featured on
V-103 in Atlanta doing raps for the morning show.Currently K.A.Y.A.S. has been getting a lot of underground buzz for his single "Brain" This is from K.A.Y.A.S. first full CD release-2LATE2HATE which is available at Best Buy stores and CDbaby.com. The single "Brain" is avilable on itunes.
From the opening blast of high-voltage guitar on “Someone Else’s Problem” — the lead-off track on Corey Tut’s solo debut album Everything — the New York City-based singer, guitarist, and songwriter announces himself as a serious triple threat. Brimming with pop melodies, driving modern rock guitar hooks, and punk energy, Everything has, well, everything from powerful, chugging rockers (“Right Where You Belong,” “Keeping Up With the Jones”) to buoyant pop/punk (“So What”) to brooding power ballads (“Everything,” “Way Back Home”) to melancholic acoustic-driven numbers (“Wayside,” “Not Leaving”). From start to finish, the album is a showcase for Tut’s range and versatility as a singer, songwriter not to mention his caramel baritone and million-downstrokes-a-minute guitar work.
Born in Champaign, Illinois, Tut developed a craving for music growing up as a military brat in Fort Hood, Texas, and Rockford, Illinois. He started writing songs on his grandmother’s piano, which he taught himself to play. “Then 10 years ago I picked up a guitar and that totally changed everything.” Needing to broaden his horizons, TuT moved to New York City, kicking around the city’s rock and punk clubs like CBGB, Squeezebox!, and Coney Island High, soaking in the music and performing his own stuff. “Then a few years ago, I went through a major upheaval. I had to shed a lot of darkness and start from scratch. That’s what Everything is about. I just felt like I needed to get rid of the negative stuff that was around me. Writing the songs on the album was a very cathartic process.”
Indeed, lyrically, Everything comes across, in large part, as a giant kiss-off to ex friends, lovers, and business associates. The lyrics are volatile, agitated, with an impassioned vocal delivery to match. To help him achieve his sonic vision for the album, Tut turned to the Brooklyn producers Super Buddha, who’ve worked with Deborah Harry, Rufus Wainwright, and the Scissor Sisters. “They just immediately got it. I wanted to make a big rock record that I could take on the road with songs that would allow me to put on a really dynamic show,” Tut says. “I love being on stage and throwing out different energies and really taking the crowd on a journey. One of these days I’m going to do my sensitive singer-songwriter, mellow acoustic record,” he says with a laugh, “but this is not the time.”
