Get to know: L.Y.R.I.C.

 

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Tonight we share with you a dope artist from Philly with a lot of potential.

Her name is Lyric. She talked with us about who she is, how she got into music, her future, & more.

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Before you read any further, check out his new single “London” here: https://mxtpz.me/a/104248

Get to know a little more about her below 

Explain who you are for those who may not know 

I am Lyric that’s kinda self explanatory lol, I am an upcoming female artist born and raised from Norh Philadelphia Pennsylvania. I just celebrated my 21 birthday this past December. As if looks couldn’t tell I am also apart of the LGBT community and don’t think that my sexuality preference should dictates how people listen or view my music.

How did you get into music? 

I started writing poems at a very young age after my grandmother passed away from breast cancer back in 2012 I later started writing 16 bars and taking a bigger liking to hiphop music. The summer Right before I started high school I was in the library with my aunt and came across this flyer promoting a after school program called Blackboard labs they was looking for young teens to sign up and take hiphop classes. Blackboard labs is an non-profit organization that helps students learn the insides and outs about hiphop. I meet Jim and 7 years later he coached me and Mentor my career. Without Blackboard labs their wouldn’t of been the lyric I am today not even half of Lyric.

Do you have any influences? 

There are so many great artists in the industry today but the ones that I can’t go a day without listening to one of their songs. My top 5 behind The storytelling and double messages is J.cole , Drake before thug life lol , Angel Haze , Kur and jhene aiko. I idolize these individual artists.

Where do you see your self in 5 years? 

Next 5 years I see myself On a bet stage in front of millions. Right now I’m thinking about taking up online classes for Berkley for music business. To have a back up plan if being a artist doesn’t work. Get my business degree and build my own independent label right in North Philadelphia for youth delinquents and youth that been in and out of Foster care, kids who parents is drug and alcohol addicts. I want to give them an outlet and a voice to tell their story.

What are you working on? 

Right now I’m working on the visuals for London directed by Amir Rogers. Also releasing another single off my project MOMENTSLIKETHESE called “Almost These” featuring ToneTheVoice and Raw D. After that you will have to just wait to see don’t want to give away to much. I’m also focusing on building stronger relationships in the industry with other artists and expanding my audience to listen to my music. Touch more lives and continue to grow as an artist.

Anything else you would like to say? 

To all my fans and family I just want to thank them for their support and to just be on the lookout for more to come from Lyric. WE GOING ALL THE WAY UP!

Stream her latest project here: http://www.getrightmusic.com/mixtape/post/lyric1

Follow @DaLyricTakeOver on Twitter

Stay tuned.

 

New Jersey rapper Maui Max Shows His Lyrical Skills With “Work” Video

Newark, New Jersey raised now resides in Atlanta,GA , rapper Maui Max debuts his music video for his song, “Work” produced by WMN and directed by 1Cans . Taking his lyrical skills into the kitchen, Maui uses his lyrical skills to deliver hot crack to the streets. This artist is definitely about the streets feigning for more, plus he gets you ready for the ready for the release of his next song, “Pull Up” as you hear it play at the end.

Get to know: Mark Sre

Today we bring you a new artist by the name of Mark Sre. An artist from the DMV with a passion for producing music and lyricism. 

He has over 1 million combined plays for his hit song “Save it for Later” across musical platforms. With the recent release of his project “Still Dreamin” he anticipates this could be his breakout year.

By listening to his music, you can tell he put’s a lot of time into his craft. His quality is up to par as well as his mic presence. His project “Still Dreamin” is a perfect example of  hard working paying off. 

Social Media

Twitter: @Mark_Sre
Instagram: @marksre

Dria E – Torn ft. RatchetAssWooda (Prod. by Supa Crank It)

 

San Antonio artist Dria E first started pursuing a career in hip hop at the age of 16. Her musical inspirations include Machine Gun Kelly, Soulja Boy, and Wiz Khalifa. In 2013, Dria E became the first female rapper to be featured on Montreal’s “Future Hits”, a segment that allows independent artists to be heard on 94.7 Hits FM. Her biggest single, ‘Clockwork’, also received radioplay in various areas of the country such as Texas, Louisiana, California, and Tennessee just to name a few places. She has also hosted events with celebrities such as Spectacular aka Yella Boy from R&B group ‘Pretty Ricky’. In 2014, Dria E decided to take a hiatus to pursue a post-secondary education. However, she has now made a comeback with her latest, self-released project ‘More Than You Know’ in the works and is expected to be released in 2017. The first single, ‘Torn’, includes a feature from ‘Little Women: Atlanta’ star and rapper, RatchetAssWooda. “Torn is a song that I think everyone can relate to in any aspect of life whether it’s a relationship, work, or school for example. It’s about trying to figure out what’s best for you and how to go about it.” Torn is available for streaming on Spotify and SoundCloud. As an independent artist that is taking her career into her own hands, she is slowly becoming a new face that hip hop won’t forget.

Get to know: CompLex

Tonight we bring you dope new talent. His name is CompLex.

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Everybody’s got a dream. And when you’ve got talent, your dreams get bigger and bigger and you start looking into the distance to see what you can be. You start to talk, you start to create, you start to plan. This is true for new up-and-coming rapper CompLex, who has recently gained some exposure after dropping 3 mixtapes in the last 2 years. With his witty lyricism and unique style plus a new tape on the way, this 23 year old artist from Seattle is definitely someone to watch out for.

We recently got to talk with CompLex and got to get to know a little more about him. Check it out below 

Explain who you are for those who may not know.

Sure, my name is Alex aka CompLex. Im honestly just a regular 23 year old kid from Seattle trying to do what I love. I use music as an outlet to express myself so the best way to get to know me is to listen to the music. There’s always a story in what I say. Every line I put on a song has a deeper meaning and has actual feelings behind it, so if you really want to know what goes on in my head and want to find out who “Lex” really is definitely listen to the music.

How did you get your start in music?

Ive just always loved music. I made my first rap/beat when i was like 13 years old, I still have it saved on my computer its honestly horrible but at the time I thought it was the coolest shit ever. A lot of people don’t know this, but I first got serious about music when I was like 16 playing guitar in a band. But this whole rap thing started in high school when one day I just randomly decided I was going to save up for some studio equipment to try and record myself. During that same time I met these kids that rapped and they asked if I would be willing to make beats for them and help them record. I agreed to do it and after about a year of listening to them I fell in love with the art form and basically said fuck it I’m going to try this too. These guys are actually still my best friends so shout out Ryan, Telyn, and Shaq. I use to record in a bathroom at my mom’s house with these guys.

Who are your influences?

Thats a hard one because I listen to a lot of different genres of music. As far as rappers go definitely Andre3000, J. Cole, Big Sean, Jay Z, Drake and Kanye West. But right now I’ve been listening to this band called the neighborhood that I really like. That’s who I’ve been listening to the most lately, Im big on rap but sometimes things happen with the ladies and you have to bust out the bottle of Hennessy and bump the sad Rock & Roll cuts. *Laughing*

Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?

Hopefully on tour still doing what I love with all the people I started this with.

What are you working on?

I have a few projects that are in the works but the one I’m most excited about is the new songs I’m working on with C-Sick. I just love his production and knowing that he’s worked with big industry rappers like Tory Lanez and Logic who I look up to makes it feel like a dream come true. I’m working on a new mixtape right now as well but I can’t say the name just yet. I also have another tape with my good friend Precision where he raps over my beats and the second part to a mixtape I put out last year with another Seattle rapper Simba called “The Long Dream 2”. There’s also a music video to a song I just finished called “West Side” coming out in the next few weeks so i’ve been staying busy lately.

Whats next for you?

Only time will tell, I never really plan anything out everything just comes out naturally because it’s who I really am. I have to live life and feel inspired first. Everything has to be spontaneous and has to feel right but once i find that little inspiration I’ll know whats next.

Anything you would like to say to the fans?

Just thanks for all the support i’ve been getting lately I really do appreciate you guys. As long as I know there’s at least one of you listening I’m going to keep doing this so thanks to everyone who is really paying attention to my story. Also don’t get cat fished and drink water when you get too drunk *Laughing*

Stream his music via Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/itscomplex1

Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/imCompLex1

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