Get to know: Andre Jakai

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How did you come up with your name?
My name is actually my real name, at the time when I started rapping no cool nicknames were really sticking so I chose to run with it cause it went well together.

Where are you from?
Hartford, CT. The city can be very dry at times depending on what type of person you are you have to really create your own fun. It’s very cliquey and standard, its some what like hell for creatives because there’s not much support and belief for the arts. Violence goes on like any other city but if you keep out the mix you won’t be affected much. At the end of the day I wouldn’t trade where I come from, the hardships made me more humble and consistent.

How did you get into music?
My father and my older brother rapped, when I was in 3rd grade I made my first song ever but because my father never made it and wasn’t in my life I chose to hide my talent until my junior year of High School when my close friend “Vee Skeeno” persuaded me to take it more seriously.

What makes you different than other artists?
My flows separate me from other artists, my style, and the way I think in general is different from artists today. I’m really pushing for a state that doesn’t get any thought at all when it comes to Hip-Hop. Music really is my passion, I don’t do it for a check like some and at the end of the day I’m still going to write as a release from outside stress.

What are you currently working on?
I’m currently working on my first album ever called “Smoove World” and I’m hoping to really break through and disrupt the game with this one so I’ve been taking my time on it.

Anything you would like to say?
Yes.. Watch out I’m drippin drippin, watch out I’m drippin!

http://twitter.com/andrejakai
https://soundcloud.com/andrejakai
https://www.youtube.com/c/andrejakai
https://www.instagram.com/andrejakai/

Get to know: Fact$

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Explain who you are for those who don’t know
“I go by the name of Fact$, and I’m a superstar”

How did you come up with your name?
“My homeboy and I started responding facts to everything, and it basically stuck with me, because I try to depict my life through the name I stand for. The ($) is just because money is the motif.”

Where are you from?
“Houston, TX”

Whats it like growing up where your from?
“Houston is really big, but one way or the other, you somehow know everyone. It’s home though, has its own culture from chopped and screwed music, grills, or even how we talk.”

How did you get into music?
“My homeboy Wes and I would always freestyle and make these tapes, but my freshmen year in college I would hang around some of my older friends that took rapping seriously. From then it started to grow on me, and I jumped in.”

What makes you different than other artists?
“I think I have a unique style where most people will hear my music and can’t really categorize me as to maybe what current artist I may sound like. My voice isn’t hard to listen to either.”

What are you currently working on?
“I’m currently working on my first EP titled “FOR LIFE” that will be released Oct. 31, 2017.”

Anything you would like to say? 
“My single “Swear to God” is on every streaming website, go check it out!
Please send photo attached with all your social media and work. Thanks

Soundcloud: https://t.co/QM51IDc2wS

Follow @EasilyFacts 

Quron Payne – Party and Kick It

Gearing up for the More Lovers and More Friends Tour, which is set to kick off during the second week of August, Quron Payne drops off a summer anthem for the fans. Speaking on the young, wild and free lifestyle he lives; he captures the attention of the party people.

“You only get one life, so you might as well make each day count and live it how you want”.
-Quron Payne

Indy Spotlight: YF

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Explain who you are for those who don’t know

Musical artist, name is YF (young fl3x). 20 years old.

How did you come up with your name?

I got fl3x growing up just from just flexing on others, and always flexing my blunts, haha
You know nothing really crazy. Added the 3. Instead of the E cause the 3 symbolizes my Set. 83x tr3, and so rap name is YF (young fl3x).

Where are you from?

Brooklyn New York

Whats it like growing up where your from?

It wasn’t like other country’s u feel me. But growing up was tough, only man in the house My parents got divorced. It was just me and moms  Living together. Had to take of her. Had to hustle, was never spoon fed. Had to get up and get shit done. While growing up I turned crip 83x. Always with the tr3s, had my bacc since day 1, never switch up. Been crippin since day 1 but we like to call ours selves tr3. Been in out through bars, life wasn’t easy. Nothing was given  to me for free Had to work for everything. This ain’t the life I’d have my kids live. But u know what u sign up for. So much more to say but I’ll save that for another time

How did you get into music?

Always loved music, hip hop r&b etc. Always had me relaxed. Had myself always write Poetry, I was around the age maybe about 7-8. But I didn’t really take my  music career serious till about this year, 20years old right now. It’s never too late to start and chase ya dream.

What makes you different than other artists?

Ima keep it a 💯, Me and my squad unique. People probably say that all the time but I’m different. People always worried about what others think, people always tryna be somebody they not, rappin stuff that never happend to them never did. But that’s not me. I’m always myself in and or out the booth. Always vibing doing my thing, I like to socialize with other artists and communicate

What are you currently working on?

Working on a mixtape atm, just finished 3 music. Videos last weekend, can’t wait for them to be finished ready to drop them. Gotta stay intune for them previews, and u know daily hitting he studio.

Anything you would like to say? 

One love to you guys, and one love. To all the real out there and to my fam. We up next.

Instagram: yfl3x
SoundCloud: yfl3x
Twitter: yfl3x

 

https://soundcloud.com/yfl3x/sets/yf-music

Indy Spotlight: HiCity PackMan

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Explain who you are for those who don’t know

“This is HiCity PackMan uptown north pole dirtgang.

How did you come up with your name?

Long story but what’s understood doesn’t have to be explained!

Where are you from?

North side of Chicago (North Pole) Hicity Hoolagang

Whats it like growing up where your from?

Pretty decent, a lot of fighting and stuff. People usually think that just because it’s the north side and it’s sweet but it’s really not

How did you get into music?

My Mom honestly. She can rap and everything I love her so much. I remember being a kid seeing her listening to KRS One and just her face left me shook

What makes you different than other artists?

I just be who I am, i don’t worry about others. Most of the day I try to be different tbh but my style is unique to me no matter what I’m talking about

What are you currently working on?

My mixtape “I’m Pack!” And a lot of collaborations hopefully

Anything you would like to say? 

God bless everyone that’s trying I wish you well

Follow @HicityPackman 

The Brooklyn – native ReP aka Rooftop ReP, delivers the record “Here I Am”

While we await the highly anticipated drop of #ONLYGOODVIBES.  The Brooklyn – native ReP aka Rooftop ReP, delivers the record “Here I Am”  produced by Precision Productions (produced for Chaka Khan, Machel Montano, Tessanne Chin, Carl Thomas and Toni Braxton) off the new project #ONLYGOODVIBES.  ReP’s cadence and confident presence over the energy-filled synths track makes for a catchy anthem to solidify the vibe he’s here & all is good!

Cognac & Roses – Pull Up

Orlando, FL living, but originally from Jacksonville, NC, artist Cognac & Roses dishes out his latest single “Pull Up.” The Iggy-produced effort features an airy and sonic driven textured instrumental that’s well matched with Cognac & Roses’ lyricism and synth-like voice. The theme of the record is centered around the self reflection of knowing that one is caught up with the dark side of reality and feeling like you’re drowning (“drowning in waves”). Listen for yourself below! The song is also available on Apple Music, Tidal, Google Play, and Spotify.