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Stoney is a new artist from Nashville, TN. Get to know more about him below:

Explain who you are for those who may not know 
Whats up I’m Stoney from Nashville, Tennessee. I make music for peace of mind and music for the hype. I like to incorporate different melodies, and sounds in all my songs. I am Different.

How did you get your start in music?
I’ve always been around music and played around with lyrics in my notebook. Since I was younger, Ive felt like i could connect with a song on another level. .This summer it will be 2 years of me officially putting out music.

Who are our influences?
My biggest influences are Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, Pharrell, Kanye and Lil Wayne. My Recent influences are Playboi Carti, Lucki, and Warhol.SS

What motivates you?
The future motivates me. Thinking “This is how my music sounds now” and just wondering where my sound will take me keeps my ambition going. I just keep my head high and envision a bright future.

What are you currently working on? 
Currently, I am working on More singles to combine into an Ep for this summer, and Im also in the works with getting my own Clothing Brand started.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
In five years, I see myself in the middle of my prime, jumping on stage to my hype music, feeling the chills and exhilarating hype. I also see myself investing money better and making way more money with the music and clothing brand.

What is your opinion on the current hiphop scene? 
The current HipHop scene is interesting. I don’t knock anybody for they’re hustle, but I feel like people can clearly see who works for their shine and who was just there at the right time. As for the new music that is out now, I classify it as a different era of music, and has its differences from the 2000s music that everyone is so used to. I like it though.

Anything else you would like to say? 
I feel like music is a medicine for the mind and soul. And I aim towards making music that is different, and will give people a unique feeling inside. Also to give people a perspective of what I see in my mind with music incorporated into it.

Follow on Social Media: @PerryAyeStone

That Foo Speech is a new artist from Cali. He reps everywhere. From the Bay to LA. Get to know more about him below

Explain who you are for those who may not know 
For those who may not know who i be, i be That Foo Speech.  Or just that FOO no L’s though because I don’t take those. If you do know me though speech is just fine. Speech is actually my last name but i go by that foo because of the artists from arrested development.  Also because I’m that one friend that’s always getting iinto something crazy. So FOO is actually an acronym for Friend Of Ours because I’m everybody’s friend if they open up to me.

Where you from? 
I’m from all over California. Bay to LA. I was born up north in Morgan hills Ca then bounced back and forth from the greater city of Los Angeles to the San FernAndo valley where i currently reside in a small little city called Burbank right on the outskirts of Hollywood. In fact Burbank’s like the backbone of Hollywood given that it’s where a lot of the major studios and record labels are.

How did you get your start in music?
I didnt get started really until i was probably a junior in high school and even then it was just beatboxing and freestyle cyphers with the close friends but it truest all began in elementary school when my mom put me and my older sister in glee club.  I guess she thought I was going to be the next Marvin Gaye or. Luther.

How long have you been making it?
I’ve been making music for about 6 years now.  If i factor in the hiatuses I’ve taken and downtime due to crashes hard drives and fried video cards. I’d say about 2-3 years officially.

Who are your influences?
I’m influenced by every big and everybody.  I don’t have any specific influences as i learn what i can from every artists i listen to whether it be another rapper and r&b singer whoever and whatever kind of artists they are if they’re creating they’re influencing and i try to take in all that I can

What motivates you?
My team.  The few strangers I work with on a regular basis are the reason why i refuse to give up and I keep striving. Without them I’d have given up and accepted normalcy by now. But they not letting that happen.  Plus i want to create something i can pass down a few generations.

What are you currently working on? 
I don’t want to say too muc but I’ve got some things in the works with a couple producers from out in Germany.  Big love to skew and yanosh. I’m also working on a little collab project with my producer GIRI so keep your eyes and ears open for all that but I’m with formula 8 out I’m taking a step back from the music making to  just work on getting my life stable so i can progress not just as an artist but as a person in today society.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
In five years i see myself looking back at 2018 as the year everything changed.   Plain and simple. If you want to know where i plan on being listen to my music it’s all there and unfolding accordingly.

What is your opinion on the current hiphop scene? 
In my opinion The CURRENT scene is about being seen. Not really having anything to say just being fun to watch. But I’ve been watching things shift over the past few years. But There’s a lot of artists that aren’t seen much that have a lot to say and they’re starting to get heard.

Anything else you would like to say? 
STRANGER ENTERPRISE ON THE RISE. IF YOU DONT KNOW ABOUT US NOW YOURE GUNNA WANT TO GET HIP QUICK BECAUSE THERES NOTHING WORSE THAN SOMEONE HOPPING ON A HYPE BANDWAGON. GET TO KNOW US STRANGERS AND LETS RAGE AS WE GO THROUGH THIS JOURNEY OF LIFE.

-SPEECH OUT

IG: @ThatFooSpeech
Twitter: @ThatFooSpeech
SoundCloud: That Foo Speech

We have a new artist to watch that goes by the name of King Marz. Motivated by the struggle, he is working hard for success. Get to know more about him below. 

Where you from?
I was born in Columbus, Ohio was raised there a little. I moved to where my family were in Logan, West Virginia. I’m back in Ohio now but WV is where I reside.

What made you want to do music? 
I’ve always loved to hear myself under a recording and listening to music growing up just influenced me to take that route.

How did you get your start in music?
I recorded my first track “Where The Hook At” early 2016. It’s a track off of my first mixtape “Young & Gettin It”. Go check out that mixtape via Spinrlla, Mymixtapez, and LiveMixtapes.

Who are our influences?
I really don’t have no one I look up to right now. I’m building from the mudi want to be the person to influence somebody.

What motivates you?
The struggle motivates me. It’s real out here now and days. Being the first person out of my family to actually make it also motivates me.

What are you currently working on? 
I’m currently working on my next mixtape “All About The Business”. I recently released a single from the mixtape called “Straight Drop”. You can get it everywhere. Also subscribe to DTNG TV for the latest King Marz material and check out “Mann-K”.Him and I are the only artist on DTNG (Don’t Trust Nobody Gang).

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
I see myself on the Billboard Hot 100 charts and out the hood. I can’t stop what god already planned. Shout out Drake!

What is your opinion on the current hiphop scene? 
As far as music it’s cool I like the different vibes y’all give me. As long as your real and you provide for your family I salute you !

Anything else you would like to say? 
If people are getting on your nerves and you don’t want to be bothered. You’ve had enough and don’t want to be around nobody go check out my raw record “I’m Like What”.  It will be very relatable to your current situation.

Redd is a new artist coming from right outside of Detroit. After making music for 14 years, it’s became a natural every day thing. His music is very different from what’s hot right now. We think he has a lot of potential and we expect to see big things for him in the future. Get to know more about him below and be sure to check his music and follow him on social media. 

Where you from? 
Just outside of Detroit!

How did you get your start in music?
Had a passion for music at a young age, and overtime the pieces sorta fell into place naturally.

How long have you been making it?
14 years

Who are your influences?
Musically, to many to count. Anything I listen to, I try to absorb what makes that record good, regardless of genre.

What motivates you?
Everything. Music is love, music is life.

What are you currently working on? 
My EP (future release) just got done being mixed. Just got done shooting 2 high quality vids that will be released alongside that project as well.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Owning my own label and being a titan of the music industry. 4th album on the way.

What is your opinion on the current hiphop scene? 
Hard to identify. The community is split because of the new wave of artists. Hip-Hop isn’t what it used to be, and is evolving and branching into something new.I think it’s up too the consumer where the scene goes, I just pray real authentic hip-hop stays relevant.
I respect anything that’s good, so I won’t knock new wave rappers if the song is dope and it sounds like real work was put in to create a body of art.

★★★★MUSIC LINKS ★★★★

Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/album/0xhVyvw3VDdmgmfEEyfeaZ

I-tunes
http://itunes.apple.com/album/id1154530075?ls=1&app=itunes

Soundcloud
https://soundcloud.com/rapperredd

Reverbnation
http://www.reverbnation.com/rapperredd

★★★★SOCIAL LINKS★★★★

Twitter
https://twitter.com/rapperredd

Instagram
http://instagram.com/rapperredd

Personal Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/itzmedeadleemc

Fanpage
https://www.facebook.com/rapperredd

DreMoee is a new artist to watch. Get to know more about him below

Explain who you are for those who may not know
DreMoee.

Where you from?
Im from Washington DC

How did you get your start in music?
That’s pretty funny, Me and Artt, you guys know him, he put me on to
this. And I think we doing pretty well so far. Shoutout Bro.

How long have you been making it?
About a year going on two now.

Who are your influences?
Wayne, Pac, Nas, Andre 3000, Cole. Amazing Artist’s Man.

What motivates you?
Knowing one day this could be what i’m getting paid to do. With me and
my brothers (TSO).

What are you currently working on?
Me and TSO Meech got a project in the works. “Just Watch 2” the
mixtape. Also me and Indie got something coming out. This gonna be an
intriguing year man for sure.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Out of college, pretty far at this music thing.

What is your opinion on the current hiphop scene?
Its in pretty good shape. Alot of diverse artists out there

Anything else you would like to say?
Shoutout the whole TSO man. Reed Meechie, Artt, Indie, Jon, Dishon,
Mali Etc. S/O all the supporters man. We gonna make it I promise you
that!

Links: https://soundcloud.com/dremoee-418599744/dremoee-harden

Lil’Acee AKA Lil’Riki is a new artist born and raised in Houston, TX. He’s always wanted to do music, since a young age. Finally he decided to make it happen. Get to know more about him below

Explain who you are for those who may not know
I am Lil’Acee AKA Lil’Riki. Raised and born in Houston Texas around the southwest area, but my family is salvadorian so I’m Latin-American . Born in the 98 currently 19 years old going to 20 on September 23.

How did you get your start in music?
I had a dream of being a rapper with my older brother since we were kids but I never really knew how to record till I got older and saw some of the homies in the hood do it and that’s when I started doing my own thing.

How long have you been making it?
I have been making music for a couple of months around August 2017 I dropped my first track and just been trying to get better after every track I drop.

Who are your influences?
I feel like I have a lot of influences but I’ll just say a handful of them which are Lil Peep, XXXTentacion, Lil Uzi, A$AP Rocky, Tyler The Creator, Mac Miller,Travis Scott, Pro Era, TDE,And 6lack.

What motivates you?
What motivates me is myself, my brothers, my parents of course and my nephews. I wanna better myself as an artist and a person day after day. What also motivates me is showing others that they do what they love and don’t do what others tell you to do because at the end of the day is your life and you weren’t asked to be brought to this world. You might as well live your life doing what you love and make a living out of it with no regrets.

What are you currently working on?
I’m currently just working on dropping singles right now showing my city(Houston) what kind of music they can expect from me and also getting local so I can drop a mixtape sometime soon.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
I see myself making beautiful music , producing , being in all kind of different industries like clothing , shoes, also tryna help out the upcoming underground artists , and maybe being in a reality tv show etc.

What is your opinion on the current hiphop scene?
I think the hip hop scene is in one of the best times right now because you have so many different categories of rap you can choose from , from mumble rap to lyricists to party music to story telling. Music is a form of art, some people may think some songs are whack but others might think is the most beautiful thing they’ve ever heard.

Anything else you would like to say?
Check out my SoundCloud, I promise you that won’t regret it because you will witness greatness from a Houston Artist. And a big shout out to hip hop revival for being the first blog to interview me and for showing luv!..

Follow on Twitter @__ortiz13

 

Ball is a new artist on our radar. Get to know more about him below 

Explain who you are for those who may not know 
I’m Mike Ball (Ball) a young black man born to parents from West Africa!

Where you from?
I was born in Oklahoma but I live in Colorado now

How did you get your start in music?
Watched and listened to my older brother make music and get on the radio

How long have you been making it?
I been making music since high school

Who are your influences?
Influences are Malcom X 2pac Ghandi Kendrick Lamar Hot Boys Master P

What motivates you?
Being able to provide for my family motivates me

What are you currently working on?
Working on my next album titled Mr. Fly Star

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
In the next 5 years I see myself working in an office or being a coach

What is your opinion on the current hiphop scene?
Hip Hop now is very different than it used to be but very interesting!

Facebook.com/therealball
Soundcloud.com/mrball84
Instagram.com/mrball84
Youtube.com/mrball84

Nino Lucas is a new artist from St Louis who has been making music for about 5 years. Influenced by artist like Jay Z and Lil Wayne, his own style came from hard work and dedication. We got a chance to talk with Nino and get to know him more as an artist. Check it out below: 

Where you from? 
I’m from St.Louis the show me state

How did you get your start in music?
My older brothers all rapped so that gave me the love for music to make it

How long have you been making it?
I’ve been making music and taking it seriously for about 5 years

Who are your influences?
2pac, Lil Wayne, Jay Z, Future, UGK, Diplomats I have a lot more but those are probably my top influences

What motivates you?
Making great music motivates me to make more, my son also motivates me I know I can be one of the best to do it and he jus keeps me going

What are you currently working on? 
Currently I’m just putting out dope visuals my video Dirt on my Name just dropped a really dope video and I have another video in the works Prescription another banger in the works guarantee

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
In 5 years I see me at the top of the game on the Billboards top 100 selling millions of records but if that doesn’t happen investing my money to make more

What is your opinion on the current hiphop scene? 
Hip Hop scene today is very different from what I’m used to seeing growing up like the Lil Wayne’s, Diplomats artist like that but no knocking it everybody is on they grind and you can’t knock peoples hustle

Anything else you would like to say? 
Just want to say I really appreciate you guys reaching out and giving me the chance to do this interview and having my music heard by different people all love ! And remember the name Nino Lucas have a lot of dope music and visuals on the way

Twitter : Banklan4lyfe
IG : Banklan4lyfe 
Facebook : Nino Lucas

Semkari is a new artist from Charleston, SC who has been grinding for 3 years in this music game. He started music by playing drums at Church when he was younger. He is currently working on his EP and focusing on his craft. Get to know more about him below in our exclusive Q&A interview.

Explain who you are for those who may not know 
“Well.. I’m a lost youth that found himself in fashion, art & finally Music.. my name is Semkari. I’m 20 going on 21 & not in school at the moment..”

Where you from? 
“I’m from the 843; Charleston South Carolina. Born & Raised”.

How did you get your start in music?
“I started off by playing the drums at Church when i was younger. My mom always kept me church. As I got older, the guitar caught my interest and so did the 70’s rock & Grudge. I realized I didn’t have the image for resources to start a band so then I got into rap & hip hop”.

How long have you been making it?
“3 years this year”.

Who are your influences?
“Travis Scott, Drake, The Weeknd, Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, & my Grandfather”.

What motivates you?
“My friends & family honestly. Not to sound like a cliché anime but they always believed in me even when I didn’t even believe in myself. I love all of them”.

What are you currently working on? 
“I’m currently working on my EP, Since Everything Matters. It doesn’t have a release date yet but when it does I’ll drop more info”.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
“Honestly I have no idea. Hopefully I’ll be somewhere in Australia or Japan ducked off”.

What is your opinion on the current hiphop scene? 
“It’s like watching a butterfly go through metamorphosis, strange but beautiful”.

Anything else you would like to say? 
“Uhh , not really. Just if you like what you hear from me, go support the movement”.

Social Media:

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/semkari

Instagram: @semkari (https://www.instagram.com/semkari/?hl=en)

Twitter:@semkari_ (https://mobile.twitter.com/semkari_)

Snapchat: semkari4life (https://www.snapchat.com/add/semkari4life)

Shon Kels is a Chicago artist with his own motive. He doesn’t want to be like anyone but himself. That’s why he sticks out. We connected with Shon via Twitter and we ended up checking out his music. We think he has a lot of potential. As long as he works hard, stays consistent, and invests time into himself, he will be able to do great things. Get to know more about Shon below: 

Where you from? 
Westside Chicago Projects Called The Valley “1815”

How did you get your start in music?
My pops always was turned up when I was a shorty to it always listening to Tupac I loved it and wanted to do it

How long have you been making it?
6 Years now

Who are your influences?
PAC, Wayne my biggest influence, future,

What motivates you?
My daughter , my family & people sleeping on me

What are you currently working on? 
Singles just recording trying to perfect my flow

 

Turnt Up All 2018 #Chicago #LetsGoo #Retweet pic.twitter.com/lFskXqUJrI

— Hot Boy Kels (@ShonKels_) February 24, 2018

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
On top! Being a name that people talking about

What is your opinion on the current hiphop scene? 
I think it’s cool I think it’s Need more authentic artist I feel like a lot of new artist entering the game just copying each other it just don’t feel real.

Anything else you would like to say? 
Check me out I got a good variety of music multiple styles and flows! Just YouTube me or Check my soundcloud “Shon Kels”