Don Q – Words of Wisdom feat. Pusha T
Women’s Group Asks Spotify to Remove Eminem & Other Artists
(SOURCE: XXL) Women’s rights organization Ultraviolet penned a letter (May 15) to Spotify applauding their removal of R. Kelly and XXXTentacion from curated playlists as part of their new hateful conduct policy. The group also requests that the streaming service take things a step further and remove numerous artists including Chris Brown, Eminem, Nelly and 6ix9ine, among others, who have allegedly been connected to abusing women in the past.
“Thank you for taking the important first step of removing infamous abusers R. Kelly and XXXTentacion from your official playlists,” the statement begins. “Your action demonstrates that Spotify is following the lead of Black women who demanded that these two men, who have sexually and physically abused women for years, not be promoted and celebrated.” via XXL
Fat Trel – Large Amount
Fetty Wap – Surfboard
Lil Cee ft Treal Lee – Awesome
Luxy Ferows – “Poizon”
Not much information about Luxy Ferows is available online. The Saint-Petersburg, Russia native has released a Single earlier this year titled TELEGRAM. Luxy specializes in delivering his smooth melodies over laid back trap beats, the same vein as that of Lil Uzi, Travis Scott and others. Unique feature of Luxy is his ad-libs in Russian such as “стиль” (style).
“Poizon” is slang for drug. In the new track, Luxy Ferows talks about meeting a seductive girl who flirts with him, but is in a relationship with another guy. In the film, filled with atmospheric effects, the author shows communication with the same lady.
Get to know: Chad Focus
Today we bring you a dope new artist from Baltimore that goes by the name of Chad Focus. Working in music for over a decade, he has a lot of history and experience in the game. After linking with Pete August, they decided to take it to a whole different level. Pete is a 24 year old entrepreneur. He has gone from unemployment, being on food stamps, to now running his own marketing platform and making a stamp in the industry.
Their work together has placed Chad on the top 40 on Billboard with his new hit single “Dance with Me.” Pete does it all from Social Media marketing to Radio campaigns to featured blog placements. Making his company truly a one stop shop for any kind of artist, both indie and major. With Pete’s work and Chad’s talent, the two are planning to make it far. Check out the full Q&A we did with Chad below and be sure to stay tuned for more from him in the future.
How did you get your start in music?
We got started in Music looking for record deals over a decade ago. With no resources in Baltimore, we turned to song writing, publishing and trying to focus on branding. At the current time those emphasizing anything but being an artist dealt with the loss of full creative control but also received the financial backing to have leverage in this industry. We all had a background loving music. me personally with 12 years professionally trained in piano I knew I could combine what I Iearned from college and the real world and apply it to my musical talents & have a chance. 3 years ago I formed a music label with my 3 cousins, we independently distributed and published all our content. We Own 100% rights and showing the rest following us how to put out good music and keep your integrity. We just kind of fell into these current positions. Music, marketing, & business, we love it all.
Where are you from?
Currently living in Washington D.C. Spent my early childhood living in Manhattan. Later moved to Maryland.
Who are your influences?
My influences are Diddy, 50, Dre. I love to see the young brown brother make a different on a Mogul side of things. They are the example of true entrepreneurship and mastering one’s craft.
What motivates you?
The opportunity to help others and give value motivates me. Success, respect, they come in due time. I’m challenging myself to be the best person I can be everyday. My family and my kids motivate me and help me keep going!
What are you working on?
I’m currently working on the Dance With me music video, my 2nd album and also a tour. I want to really take off this summer!
Where do you see yourself being in 5 years?
I will be the top RnB artist in the world in 5 years.
How do you feel about the current state of HipHop?
I love the current hip hop scene. So many blessings and people contributing to the culture! I love it! Dance culture is back and so is live shows!
Anything else you want to say?
I want to make sure I shout out my mom. I love you. We’re going to the future of streaming and I can’t wait to show the world what we have in store for them!
Chad Focus
@iamchadarrington
Splurge – Omelette (Music Video)
New Alabama Artist Splurge is on the rise with his latest single “Omelette”. Him and one of Alabama’s hottest producer Karltin Bankz collabs together not only in the studio but put together a crazy visual for Omelette.
Get to know: Matt Helfer
Matt Helfer is a dope new artist from the DMV. After the release of his song “Smoke & Chill” – we wanted to get to know more about him. We got a chance to chop it up in this exclusive Q&A and did just that. We talked with him about his start in music, his motivation that keeps him going, and more. Check it out below:
Explain who you are for those who may not know
My name is Matt Helfer. American rapper and producer.
Where you from?
Currently living in Washington D.C. Spent my early childhood living in Manhattan. Later moved to Maryland.
How did you get your start in music?
Back when Jay-Z had released his “Show Me What You Got” record in 2006 I was watching T.V. and saw that he had teamed up with Budweiser to do an ad. In the ad Jay-Z, Dale Earnhardt Jr and Danica Patrick were racing through Monaco while Jays new record was playing as the music for the ad. Later on there were big boats involved, woman, and much dancing. As a small kid at the time, that really put an imprint in my head and I told myself that thats what I wanted to do. Nine albums later that imprint hasn’t faded.
How long have you been making it?
Been writing for ten years and recording for six of those years.
Who are your influences?
My influences change all the time. Sometimes while I’m online I see some artist who is still trying to make a name in the industry and he automatically becomes my favorite. Sometimes it can be an artist who has somewhat of a fan base but isn’t quite mainstream yet. Very rarely are my influences mainstream artists because everybody already knows about them and it doesn’t seem as if i have much of a connection with them as opposed to some artist who is still trying to make a name.
What motivates you?
I’v been doing music for a full ten years so at this point it sounds corny to say but it feels like its just in my blood. If i had to choose some motivations I would say that its the fact thats its been been my lifelong passion and nothing has changed since I’v started so I want to see this lifelong passion be fulfilled which is not something to many artists can say they have experienced.
What are you currently working on?
Just got back from performing at South by Southwest (2018). Most of my current projects that are being worked on I rather not say for the sake of just keeping it a secret but I just recently released two singles. One featuring Que (OG Bobby Johnson 2013) called “Silly Games”, and the other featuring Smiggz (Bern One Ent.) called “Smoke & Chill”. I have been getting in contact and collaborating with some very well known artists as well as some up and comers and I’m very excited for those releases.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
In five years I hope to see myself with more connections in the industry big and small. Each one counts. And of course, a bigger fan base. Also, just wiser about the industry in general and about how to maneuver within the business world.
What is your opinion on the current hiphop scene?
As said, I don’t listen to many of the mainstream artists out now who control a big portion of what the hiphop scene is today so I’m not invested today’s scene as much as others. I still follow whats happening though. Also, I do listen to a lot of other genres each of which has their own scene. Mostly, I’m just focusing on my next career decision.
Social Media Info Below:
Twitter: @matt_helfer
Instagram: @matthelfer