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Explain who you are for those who don’t know/Where are you from?

What’s up y’all we by the name of New Track City. We’re a Hip Hop/Jazz group from Federal Way, WA. We’re formed of 2 rappers (Bem and Chi.Stone) and a producer (Dru on Beats).  We’re just into making overall dope music and giving out dope vibes.

Where are you from?

We’re from Federal Way, WA. It’s a city about 25 minutes south of Seattle. It’s actually right inbetween Tacoma and Seattle.

Whats it like growing up where your from?

Growing up in Federal Way was dope. It was cool because we kind of got both sides of everything as far as musical influence. We got that authentic 90’s Hip Hop vibe but since Seattle is know for it’s underground rock scene we got a lot of that too. Jazz is also heavy around our way so we were definitely influenced by that a lot.

How did you get into music?

We got into music seriously in High school. It first started with us just meeting up and recording at the homie’s home studio (AKA a microphone in a closet) and from that it just expanded into something big. We all had a huge passion for music before getting together.

What is it that you do? 

Man we’re just try and provide the world with the most dope authentic vibes through our music. We feel like that’s our job as artists. We’re here to inspire and innovate.

What are your goals? 

Our goals with music is just to change lives and make the dopest sh*t while doing it.

What are you currently working on?

Right now we just released our EP, “Lose Sight of the Shore”. We’re just working on getting that into the atmosphere as much as we can. We’re also doing a mini college/city tour, so catch us in a city near you soon!

How do you feel about the current state of HipHop?

Hip Hop currently is on the up and up. It’s starting to get more balanced out. At one point it was more one way then the other but now it’s kind of coming full circle. We’re excited to see what’s next.

Anything you would like to say? 

Much love to everyone who has been rocking with us and been supporting us. Y’all inspire us to keep doing what we do and for that we’re thankful. Our EP “Lose Sight of the Shore” is out now! Be sure to go check that out!

Social Medias:

Twitter:
@TrackCityBem
@TrackCityChi
@DruonBeats

FB:
www.facebook.com/allnewtrackcity

Insta:
@itsthecity

Soundcloud:
www.soundcloud.com/allnewtrackcity

Lose Sight of the Shore EP:
https://soundcloud.com/allnewtrackcity/sets/lose-sight-of-the-shore

Grain North returned with the visuals for single Recognize directed by Screemz Filmz/The Way Out and featured Toronto Rapper, Bing. Driving through the city of Toronto, Grainz North and Bing give you a glimpse into their lifestyle and let you know it is not easy on these streets, but they are making their way towards finding success on their own terms.

Where are you from?
I was born and raised in Hammond Indiana

Whats it like growing up where your from?
Growing up in Hammond Indiana was good. Everyone knew each other pretty much. The majority of my family lived near each other. I always stayed busy playing basketball, helping out my family with whatever they needed assistance with along with maintaining a job to stay out of negativity.

How did you get into music?
I began writing poetry in high school. As I got older I transitioned to crafting hip hop music. I am a huge fan of battle rap. As a kid I looked forward to watching freestyle Friday on B.E.T.

What is it that you do?
I am a supervisor at a residential treatment facility. I have been working with Juveniles for four years. I love being able to make a difference in their lives.

What are your goals?
My goals are to develop my brand, learn more about being an entrepreneur, networking with other artist along with touring.

What are you currently working on?
I am currently working on EP titled “Young Man Old Soul”
The project will consist of 6 heartfelt tracks

How do you feel about the current state of HipHop?
I believe the current state of hip hop is encouraging youth that with the right mindset, resources and skills aspiring artist can become established artist in this industry

Anything you would like to say?
To all the aspiring musicians I would like to say continuing to educate ourselves, being a positive role model, supporting other artist along with crafting music with substance are steps towards a rewarding career.

Adamantpositivemindset.com 
https://www.facebook.com/ThisIsAdamant/
Instagram.com/thisisadamant 
https://twitter.com/Adamant_1988?s=01

Smurf The God releases a visual to his latest single “Work Hard Play Hard” prod by TeeOnTheBeat. Smurf teams up with fellow Saint Pete artist OTM’s Frenchyy Fresh for this street anthem. Smurf shoots alot of this visual in the “Harbodale” neighboorhood of Saint Petrsburg, Fl. He rides to Frenchyy’s hood (Bethel Heights PJ’s) to tie the visual together. They both turn up with some thoties showing us all to remember, you must play as hard as you work. Video directed by Piff Ellz and shot by Mike Brook productions.

Follow Smurf The God
IG/Twitter
@SmurfTheGod

For Booking
Lacoscamg@gmail.com
or call 727-900-2490 ask for Piff

Explain who you are for those who may not know 

Im sphiff from the music group Ace Gang (A.lways C.reating E.xcellence)

When did you get into music?
I started rapping when I was eight years old. Only until a year ago I began doing it consistently.

Where are you from?
I grew up on the south side of Atlanta. Growing up in Atlanta was somewhat of a struggle. I started getting in trouble after which I had to move to Florida just to finish high school

What are you working on?
Im working on my mixtape. Also an Ace Gang mixtape, which is the group I’m in. It consist of D.V.D, One Grea and myself

What’s next for you?
The next video will be dropping in September, so keep a look out for that.

IG: Spodee_Boi_Spiff  

Twitter:Sphiffy_ag

Explain who you are for those who don’t know
I’m a 19 year old producer/artist from Charlotte NC (turn 20 in September). I’m currently attending Full Sail University in Orlando for music production. I am very chill dude that has always been in love with music and fashion. I grew up under the influences of Pharrell, Andre 3000, Lil Wayne, Kanye and Drake.

How did you come up with your name?
Devante is my middle name. I decided to go with my middle name because I was having a hard time coming up with a name that wasn’t corny. I used to try to come up with names when I was younger but I felt they just wasn’t me.

Where are you from? 
I was born in a small town called Albany Georgia. My family moved to Charlotte when I was in first grade.

Whats it like growing up where your from? 
Growing up in Charlotte was very cool. It taught me a lot about life and formed me to be who I am today. Charlotte is a big city that is very diverse with a lot of mixed cultures. I grew up fast and did a lot of things at a young age that most kids my age wasn’t able to experience.

How did you get into music? 
Music has always been a part of my life. As a kid my mother always played various types of music and loved concerts. My parents have taken me to numerous concerts starting at a young age and throughout my childhood. I’m talking about concerts back in the day, such as when Lil Romeo and Bow Wow was hot and making noise. haha. Back in the day, Lil Wayne would have a tour that came to Charlotte almost every year that I attended. This was when he was running hip hop and killing every verse. Seeing these shows inspired me; as well as, allowed me to see that I too can do this. As a kid, I didn’t watch a lot of cartoons. After school, I was more into watching 106 & Park with AJ and Free. Every day I enjoyed watching music videos.  I always believed that I  could rap and produce. At first I was shy and didn’t share my talent with others. I recorded my first song when I was 15, which was a freestyle over Rick Ross’s “Diced Pineapples” song. I sent the song to a few friends, people at school and family. Everyone loved my music and this was the beginning and there was no turning back. I began to work on my craft by learning how to produce and have been going ever since.

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What makes you different than other artists?
I feel with me, I’m just me I’m not one of these rappers that don’t know themselves or trying to pretend to be someone else. I’m just Devante and I think people here that in my music when they listen to my music or meet me. All my songs come from stories that have happened or inspired me and you never know what I’m going to do next! I’m very versatile with my music I’m not stuck to just one sound I have a lot of songs that all bring different vibes.

What are you currently working on?
I have been working on putting together a tape, I have a lot of songs that I have produced and cooked up that I’m just gearing up to release and show the world what I’ve been up to.

Anything you would like to say? 
It’s a whole lot more music to come and if you enjoy lemonade just know this is only the beginning.

Twitter: @_IamDevante
Instagram: JohnnyLoveChild
Soundcloud:IamDevante
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/IamDevante

Zoe Flacko is a new artist with a lot to prove. He is grinding, making his way to the top. This is a gift from him to you. Stream his music below.

Follow on IG: ZoeFlacko18

Time to run it up and check a bag. Kid Kash is back with fresh new music. “FUEGO” is here. Stream below

Johnny Rokket is dropped his new song “I Want It All” via Soundcloud

Stream below

Where are you from?
I was born Uptown New York, then left to Florida with my moms, brought myself back to the City after I graduated College

How did you get into music?
I got into music at a young age man before I even got into art and designing, I was like probably 9 or 10 listening to Nas mostly then Biggie, Wu Tang and then hip hop became a part of me in a way, The music really spoke to me and explained my environment.

What is it that you do?
Im A Freelance Creative Design Artist in the music industry with his own brand called ENVY, I specialize in Album packaging and Creating the overall project and visuals but i do multiple other things as well like Flyers, Animations, Business Cards, and more. I also help artist get resources and connections in order to grow and get some gems for the industry and how to maneuver. So In total I’m just a Creative / Business Man.

What are your goals?
Currently to just do what I love and be happy and content. I want to make my mark with my art in this game. I want people to see my art and be like damn ENVY did that. In 5 years from now I want to have my own studio where I help other designers who are passionate in both design and music / business get better at what their doing and improve their skills not just in the sense of art but in how to be freelancers and become bosses themselves.

What are you currently working on?
Right now I’m currently working on a lot of independent projects / small label projects but I’m always working on something different all the time and I think thats what I love about my job, i can just think of new fresh ideas daily and keep it coming. I recently did work with Atlantic, The Source, and Other big names like 21 Savage, Keyshia Cole, Cover art for Piif Jones who had Dave East on the track and his homie Prof Whyte.

How do you feel about the current state of HipHop?
I feel like a lot has happened in 44+ years in hip hop but its still growing and maturing as a genre. We just became like Pop to be honest and a lot of Trap is coming up plus this mumble generation so i dont know, we are all evolving and we gotta just be open minded to how things turn out but stay true to the roots of what hip hop stands for to the people who love the culture.

Anything you would like to say? 
Yea man, shout out to JT he put me on while I was just starting ENVY, he a real one and to those kids who still grinding and pursuing their dream dont give up man no matter what anyone tells you, just focus on what you love and grind for it don’t ever be afraid to invest in yourself.

TW/IG : @ENVY_NICK

Portfolio : Envydesign.myportfolio.com