Cleveland, OH star, Fly Tye, delivers another fire record titled, “Still Mezmorized”, while inking with producer MattLightTheFlame. The track closely resembles the infamous Wiz Khalifa SMASH hit, Mezmorized, but with a twist!
In the visual, filmed by Bolo of Fastlife Productions, Tye shows witty word play and gritty scenery to match the mellow tone of the track. Look forward to more work from Fly Tye in the near future as he gears up for another creative project! Check out some of his previous music to see unmatched creativity and sound on all digital platforms.
We recently chopped it up with AP Banks Cinatra and talked with him about his come up, his background, music, and more. Check it out below and be sure to stay tuned!!!!!!
Explain who you are for those who don’t know
My name is AP Banks Cinatra, I was born and raised in New Jersey. I am a producer and engineer for We United Collective and The Cook Up Shop. I was never the new guy on the block, I’ve always been around, giving out energy, vibes, and motivation. I’ve always had a desire to create the life I want and for my supporters, and fans to see and hear my originality of my productions brought to the table.
How did you come up with your name?
A.P. are the initials of my first and last name. Banks came from having the love for money. Cinatra came from the last of the original, Frank Sinatra. During his time he was an influential icon to the music industry, putting real emotion into his records, very different for his time. In some ways I relate to his way of doing things, money does matter in this industry but with a person who has a genuine passion for music, and spreads that type of love and energy will always remain an icon.
I started in middle school playing the clarinet, and trumpet. Wasn’t really into it too much at the time. In high school I became friends with half of the school and met an international DJ, DJ Nadus. In 2006, Nadus was one of the top producers that was making hot club music for DJs and clubs. He had others looking up to him because of what he does. One day after lunch, I walked back to class DJ Nadus, Porter, and I chopped it up with him on how he makes club music. Nadus broke it down to us on what software to get, the pattern key, and even highlighted the notes for the kick patterns, claps, etc. All of this was done on FL Studio, as soon as I got home I did exactly what he told us and I’ve been mastering my craft ever since. Bless up to the pioneers.
Who are your influences?
Close friends, family, and artists I work with. Within my family influential circle, there’s my little bro who also writes production scripts and records my videos. He pitches little ideas to me on how to take my craft to the next level from others. Smooth6eenhood is another brother who’s an artist and producer, and the founder of The Cook Up Shop. He makes his own music, and we talk more than music, and more about bettering ourselves for our future. OG Milky is about the same, I met him making beats on Soundcloud. He messaged me one day trying to work and I gave him a shot. We made a banger and have been friends ever since. In 2020 he created this group We United Collective and has brought artists and producers together to connect and network. He’s now my manager and a full time manager for WUC. He’s good at what he does and inspires me to improve everyday. As far as the artists I work with I like to keep a bond with all of them with music and without the music. I always like to find the real them to bring that realness to my music. These people influence me to do better in my everyday life, they also make sure I’m on point with every situation I’m in. I appreciate them all and love them for that.
How would you describe your sound?
I’m capable of hitting a plethora of sounds, dark, happy, emotional, if it’s got a feeling then it’s in my lane. I like to stay away from those common sounds other producers or artists look for. I prefer abstract, ambient, melodies and sounds that touch you before the beat is already made. I try to be unique with it day by day.
Where do you find your motivation?
I find motivation from my everyday life, the people I meet, the places I go, and the music I make. Waking up everyday to do what I got to do, becoming a better person, and checking up on my circle to make sure we all are mentally and physically on the same page. Talking about where we wanna be within the next 5 years, and our investments. Meeting new people who are in positions that fit my field of interest, anything that could challenge me to find a way to build a relationship so we are able to work and grow with each other. Seeing new places, seeing young entrepreneurs like myself go big in the business amazes me. Going to new environments, communities, and looking at luxury houses and cars makes me want to do more than what I do now. We’re all just taking it step by step. I could sit here and talk about how my childhood wasn’t decent, or how I grew up in an environment where you gotta keep watching your back every minute, but that’s just something I don’t want to look back to. I’d prefer to make it count while I’m alive.
Currently I’m working on more music projects/singles with Smooth6eenhood and We United Collective. Smooth got a lot of unreleased music that needs to be heard around the world. We plan to drop a collaboration single called “UPUP!!” before his project drops, there’s no set date to when his project is dropping, but it will. With WUC we’re currently working on music, merch, beats, drumkits, and loops. On my own, I’m getting more into fashion and videos. I think with all these songs that I have in the vault, the people need to be able to see my ideas.
What are your goals?
My goals are to accomplish what I haven’t, at my interest. Owning properties with land, and becoming one of most successful producers from my state, and town to make it possible for others who are up and coming. Besides music I got a love for technology. I have always been around technology since I was a kid. So I want to accomplish some type of masters for IT. I always have dreams of owning my own arcade with all retro and up to date games, and having this one big land just for music festivals and extreme sport events. I also want to make sure my family is always good and secure.
Anything else you’d like to say?
This is to my youth who’s looking at this and saying to themselves they want to do this, just do it. Let no one stop your grind nor the vision. Spread love and blessing as they will return to you. It’s all a journey, enjoy life while you can.
BurnaMaleik just dropped his new music video for “FreeVise (Gutta)” This is the first time we heard from BurnaMaleik but we’re definitely going to stay in tune with him!!! Check it out and let us know if we should keep covering his music.
JC Louis, the driving force known as “Fentz,” offers more than a decade of accomplishments and experience in the music and film industry. Born in St. Louis, Haiti he would be the eldest of three children. In 1981 his parents migrated to the United States and music became the biggest impact in Louis’s life with the birth of Hip Hop. Now living in New York, the Creole speaking Louis was able to witness a new culture on the streets of his neighborhood from his living room window. Break-dancers, rappers, and beat-boxers were everywhere. Like many other young visionaries, Louis fell in love with the Hip Hop movement and culture in NYC.
Being the consummate perfectionist, Fentz continued to raise his company’s brand and involve himself in every aspect of the business. His success includes a stream of radio hits by well-known artists throughout the industry. In 2007 Fentz expanded his portfolio, establishing Iconz Films. Here he wrote and produced the independent film “Bloodline”. Fentz then inked a worldwide distribution deal with Code Black Entertainment/ Universal and The Next Hit, starring Fredro Starr, Rick Ross and Lark Vorhies, which was released by Lionsgate. The film’s urban and gritty content got rave reviews and established a cult following.
Today Fentz and partners Ron and Howard Albert have taken on a new venture to operate Audiovision, a state-of-the-art music and film post production studio in the heart of downtown North Miami, Florida. With the help of Commissioner Keyon Hardemon and Keith Clinkscales of Revolt TV, Fentz has established “Beyond The Spotlight”, a youth empowerment and education program that teaches kids self-worth and gives them a behind the scenes look at the entertainment industry. Fentz also recently signed deals with emerging talents Pilly Mae and DJEFX. Fentz is an innovative creator and visionary who has paved his own way and built his own platform while successfully mentoring individuals and artists throughout the independent entertainment industry in Miami.
In the latest episode of our Face 2 Face series, our host @KayohBeats links with Armani Caesar. She talked with Kayoh about being the First Lady of Griselda, how she came up with her name, advice from DaBaby, connecting with Benny The Butcher, & more. Armani is from Buffalo NY but now residing in Charlotte, NC. Check out the full interview and let us know who we should interview next?
Since realizing her passion for music in 2017, Blac Chyna has spent the past three years honing in on her sound and musical style. This summer we finally got a chance to experience her skills as an emcee with her debut single, “Seen Her” and her second single, “Cash Only.” Now Chyna is bringing the Bay Area sound (and OGs) into the mix with her next video and single, “My Word”. Producer Mally Mall creates a quintessentially “Bay Area” sound for Blac Chyna’s “My Word” single, setting the perfect stage for features from local legends Too $hort and Keak da Sneak. In the video, which also features an appearance from Jeffree Star (who is rocking a matching wig with Chyna btw! #BestieGoals), Chyna shows off her status as a fashion icon and a rising emcee. As the video shifts locations, Chyna slays in a bodycon Chanel look while accessorizing her other looks with Berkin bags. She uses the moment to deflect haters with the money she’s earned being a self-made millionaire. An ambassador of self-love and self-confidence, Chyna makes me wanna put this on when someone tries me and fails. Byeeeeee!
Cuban born, International artist El Europeo has been leaving a strong footprint in the Spanish genre of Reggaeton (Cuban Reggaeton in specific) for over a decade now. He has been working on himself and bettering his craft and geering up for a big come back project he has decided to call “El Regreso” (“The Come Back”). To keep up with El Europeo, you can follow him on Instagram @el.europeo
Charlie Rothsteen is making waves with his latest video Cabo.This video comes on the heels of most rap artists these days sounding the same, but Rothsteen gives us something unique. The song Cabo is featured on Rothsteen’s latest album Know The Difference 2, which was released earlier this year. To keep up with him, you can follow him on Instagram @charlierothsteen.
As a multi-industry entrepreneur, Blac Chyna understands the challenges women face while striving to reach their aspirations. As she embarks on her latest venture–her musical career–Chyna is dropping a lyric video for her latest single, “Cash Only” ft. Trippie Redd and celebrating ambitious women with a new line of merch inspired by “Cash Only” and her debut single, “Seen Her“.
Chyna’s music inspired merch collection offers 16 brand new items, including t-shirts, hoodie designs, and specialty items like underwear, a face mask, a fanny pack, and more. Designed by Chaz Morgan, the designer behind Apparel Reserve known for his work with Meek Mill, French Montana, and many others, the merch collection is perfectly suited for a chic “at-home” lifestyle. In the single “Cash Only,” Blac Chyna shows of her skills as a natural emcee, using sing-song, auto-tuned flow to prove how she will always prioritize her bag over a man. The stylish lyric video allows fans to rhyme along with the song’s money-prioritizing bars. Released late last month, the video for “Cash Only” racked up over 1.1 million views on YouTube, and the song earned over 800k streams on Spotify alone. “Cash Only” is Chyna’s second-ever single, following the trap-happy “Seen Her” (1.1 million views), released in June.
Long Island, NY native SheSoVegann is turning heads in the strip club and on the radio with her new single Fleek. After being a premier dancer in the Long Island area for some time, SheSoVegann has now entered the music industry. Her debut single is gaining local attention in the clubs and on the radio. The song features lyrics that definitely express SheSoVegann’s personality and confidence. This strip club anthem is a must listen, and is sure to be on your dj’s playlist in no time. SheSoVeggann is set to release more music later this year. To keep up with her, you can follow her on Instagram & Twitter @shesovegann.
