Indy Spotlight: Sir Splexxx

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Explain who you are for those who don’t know…

Sir Splexxx (Sir Spl-ex), the Rawest and Most Uncut, founder of the Overrated squad otherwise known as Popularity Over Rated. I am a rapper, engineer at times and a professional chiller haha

How did you come up with your name?
It branches from the word “Splexxxii” which I started hearing when I met a couple people from the islands, like years ago. The word stuck to me so I stated using it and eventually attached it to my stage name. My Myspace name was “Mr. Splexxxii”, so I dropped the Mr, switch it to Sir and dropped the two I’s at the end. Haha…there’s more to it but yeah, that’s the basics. Sounds corny but…yeah. Kept the three X’s for shock value haha

Where are you from?
The home of the playas and pimps, H-Town, Tx baebeh

Whats it like growing up where your from?
Hot in the summers, confusing during the other seasons haha. All in all tho it’s always been a blessing living here and being around this culture. Seeing how we’ve pretty much inspired a lot of music you hear today. To come from such an influential city like that is something I’ve always been proud of.

How did you get into music?
In a sense it’s always been around me. I grew up in some what of a musically family. My Dad is a professional Gospel singer, so I’d sit in the choir as he directed every Sunday when I was little. As I got older I fell in love with Hip-Hop. I would steal my sisters Outkast CDs and play the shit out of um haha. At the age of 13 I started writing poetry and then eventually it turned into rap…the rest is history really…

What makes you different than other artists?
Every time I’m blessed to see another twenty-four I have something to rap about. And I don’t adjust my style to fit what’s hot now. Whenever you hear Sir Splexxx it’s just a better Splexxx than the last time.

What are you currently working on?
At the moment I’m gearing up to g o on tour with DoughBeezy. My lil big bro AceKidd and I are gonna tear some shit up for that. You’ll hear a lot of duets with me and him. Solo, I’m putting together an EP called “Lite Snaxxx” that’ll drop this Summer….and my new track “Gradual” is out now for your listening pleasure.

Anything you would like to say?
God first, people that live in glass houses shouldn’t throw hard stuff and legalize world wide! #porwegohard

Twitter, Instagram: splexington_por

Get to know: Havana Seoul

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How did you come up with your name?

My name is Havana Seoul. It’s a name in homage to my culture and family. My mom is Korean and Black and she was born in Seoul, the capital of South Korea. My dad is Cuban and Black and most of his family fled Fidel Castro, hence Havana. Seoul also has a double meaning. When you drop the “e”, it becomes “soul” and that in itself is a nod to being Black in America. A young nigga got soul in my veins, soul in my ancestry.

Where are you from?

I’m from PG County, Maryland. It’s a suburb and probably, the most famous suburb of the DC Metropolitan. I’m from the DMV, the 3-0 Whop, the Southside, whatever the kids are calling it these days.

What was it like growing up where your from?

Growing up in PG County provided me a lot of opportunities. It allowed me to see the whole spectrum of Blackness in America. It’s known as the most affluent Black county in the country. So there’s a high concentration of Black professionals and Black wealth. To be honest, I grew up like a Huxtable or something. Private school, traveled all over the World as a kid. But, I was always close to the city. In and out of the mix. It’s a weird dichotomy, but one I’m thankful to have experienced.

How did you get into music?

I was always a huge music fan. I remember recording myself on cassettes as a kid, always playing with instrumentals and all that. But, I got into music by way of poetry. I used to write a lot, my cadence was really fast and rhythmic people told me I should rap. So by the time I got to college I had started making music casually. I progressively got more serious about it recently.

What makes you different than other artists?

Off bucks, I’m different than most artists because I’m telling a story most people are afraid to tell. Most artists are afraid to admit that they didn’t grow up smack in the hood or that they went to private schools, and were treated like college wasn’t optional. I know that’s not everybody’s situation, but I also know that I’m not the only one. I just sound like where I’m from, like my experiences.

What are you currently working on?

I’m currently working on a project due out later this Summer. It’s pretty much in the final mixing stages. At 12 tracks, it’s the longest body of work I’ve ever worked on. I’m really excited for it and extremely grateful to my production team for making everything come to life.

Anything you would like to say? 

You can keep up with me on Twitter and Instagram @miyungYUMM. You can also find me on Soundcloud at Havana Seoul

Stay tuned 

Get to know: YungJosh93

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Explain who you are for those who don’t know
YungJosh93 upcoming artist out of Houston, Tx most known for consistently calling into The Breakfast Club To freestyle for charlamagne, dj envy & angela yee

How did you come up with your name?
Everytime i freestyle off the top i damn near say yung josh before every line and i came up with the 93 thats the year i was born.

Where are you from?
Im from the swat..its not safe

How did you get into music?
I been reading lyrics from my favorite rappers since kindergarten. Started writing my own by 3rd grade

What are you currently working on?
Right now I’m just working on everything that needs to be worked on and staying consistent.

Social media @Yungjosh93
YungJosh93.com 

Get to know: JayR City

 

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How did you come up with your name?
I came up with the name City from nba live 06. As crazy as that sounds. I was listening to one of my favorite songs on there. Guy had a dope line and put city in it. So I was like yo that’s what I’ll call myself. That’s how desperate I was at the time lol. I was struggling to find a name that fits and represents what my music embodies. So it’s fitting that name speaks to what I feel I’m carrying as am artist. And that’s my City.

Where are you from?
I’m from Cleveland, Ohio

Whats it like growing up where your from?
Just from my vantage point. Pain, love, frustration, more pain, and heart ache… But that’s my adult life lol. Growing up was actually more simplistic. Though I didn’t have all my wants as a kid. My mom on her own tried her best to acquire my needs. As well as my 2 other simblings. Times were hard but that adversity built me and molded me. I’m grateful growing for me in my City? Was a learning experience to sum it all up

How did you get into music?
My mom was a Christian like a super Christian. So she wasn’t into rap. She played some R&B and so did my grandmother. So I’ve always been around music. I started out singing. I hit into rap because although my mom didn’t play it. My older sister did. The first rap album I heard was “Me Against the world” by tupac. Ever since then I was hooked.

What makes you different than other artists?
What makes me different from most artist. Is that I’m me first and foremost. Everything that I’ve mentioned in previous answers tell a story. An can vouch for my understanding. I make music for the every day individual. I’m the bartender I’m the barber. I’m the marriage counselor I’m the best Friend. I’m here to talk to you. To tell you that’s it’s not just you. Your not alone but I can turn up with you. I can get you over that break up. I’m set apart because. I’m not always looking to flex on my listeners. We all go thru real issues. Whatever yours is I have the remedy for it thru music.

What are you currently working on?
I’m working on my Ep titled “Progression to greatness”

Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/jayr.city/

Instagram http://www.instagram.com/afc_city

Snapchat cityup06

YouTube 
https://youtu.be/enrmbAbq6HQ

Get to know: Ray London

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Explain who you are for those who don’t know
A lot of people called me that and I made it my instagram name and I just added Ray London too it

How did you come up with your name?
Cleveland Ohio but I’m in Jacksonville Florida right now

Where are you from?
In Cleveland its crazy it’s not Chicago but it’s a lot of hate in Ohio and a lot of people dying. Same in Jacksonville man everybody gettin locked up or shot

Whats it like growing up where your from?
In Cleveland its crazy it’s not Chicago but it’s a lot of hate in Ohio and a lot of people dying. Same in Jacksonville man everybody gettin locked up or shot

How did you get into music?
I been into music since a jit, my uncles had a rap group in Cleveland and were famous in Ohio doing shows and linking up with artists. Me and my cousins used to make songs and perform in talent shows to be like them.

What makes you different than other artists?
Because I’m Lit, no way around it. All these other artists wanna be trap rappers or rap about poverty but honestly nobody ca

What are you currently working on?
Just singles right now I’m not looking to make any tapes no time soon

Anything you would like to say? 
Dont sleep on me man my shit lit IM UP NEXT

Follow on Twitter: @rvybandz

VpBe$mooth – Teach You

VpBe$mooth an up and coming artist from Jackson, MI affiliated with Tune Squad/ Clonefree Society with his third solo project Late Night New Jack Swing Ep his first single “Teach You” is seductive yet still has rough edge for all listeners to enjoy. Best for a party environment to go out and live it up!

IG: vpbesmooth_outhere 

Twitter: vpbeyourself 

Facebook: @OfficialTuneSquad

K2 Cocky – Mental TRILLness – Volume One

Hailing from Rockland, New York’s mental health group-home system, newly recovered rapper K2 Cocky has unleashed a ferocious in-your-face mixtape sure to cause controversy and make noise in the Hip Hop community. Mental TRILLness Volume One is an edge-of-your-seat listening experience, challenging all traditional conventions of Rap music by his unique combination of weirdo, horrorcore, trap and even LGBTQ subgenres. Be sure to check this one out, this is not what you expect!
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K2 Cocky has been working on a vast amount of material since January of this year. To hear his progress, visit http://cockaveli.bandcamp.com/ and follow him on Instagram @cockydaphotomc