King F.A.M.E....Rise 2 F.A.M.E. Album Release

The highly anticipated "Rise 2 F.A.M.E." Album hits iTunes today. Followed by the Album Release Concert tonight at Casbah (1007 W. Main St. Durham, NC) with King F.A.M.E. performing several tracks from the album, including "Get It How U Live" featuring Jozeemo, and a crazy Triangle supporting line-up including NC's Hip Hop Queen...Shelly B (Raleigh), Durham's favorite Duo...Wreck N Crew, Chapel Hill's real spitter...Fluent, and Durham's newer to the scene team, but sick with the lyrics...D4G! 

Physical copies will be available soon for the streets, but grab "Rise 2 F.A.M.E." off  iTunes today!!

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/rise-to-f.a.m.e/id587063227

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Supastition...Yada Yada

Back heavy on the music scene is one of my favorite North Carolina artists, Supastition! Preparing for the release of his new 8 track project, The Blackboard EP, Supa is giving back to his fans that never left his name go dormant during his hiatus. Production for The Blackboard EP will be covered by Marco Polo, M-Phazes, Veterano, The Mighty DR, Dirty Art Club and Croup. Classic Supastition sound and raw lyricism with a new edge and drive is what Hip Hop needs today, and Supa delivers!! 

Check out Supa's newest video/1st single...Yada Yada (Produced by Marco Polo)

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1UP...Rap Star

So, I'm always excited when I hear about a new artist in the area, even more so if I can catch them at a show and they kill the stage. Exactly what happened Friday night at Cat's Cradle Benefit Show for P.O.S. During JSwiss's set, he brought out his new crew that he's been rocking with, known as "No9to5". 

"A hip hop collective created in the dorm rooms of UNC-Chapel Hill"... Cayso , Rowdy, JSwiss, Optimus Rhymes, P-Rob and Topiq the Smooth Prophet make up the collection of artists in "No9to5" and they all have the same goal...to not be restrained to a 9 to 5 job/lifestyle and to "make it" in the world by pursuing their dream...Music! 

I'm sure this is just my first feature on these artists, so check out the video by Rowdy and Cayso (also known together as 1UP)...Rap Star! This caught my attention because of the creativeness in the visuals...it's not your average video. There's a little bit of everything! 

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Ashley Mar Shell...Call Me (GMIX)

Ashley Mar Shell, North Carolina born and bred, has been thriving in all media markets. An accomplished singer/songwriter, actress and activist with a constant drive to learn everything about the entertainment industry she is prominent in, Ashley sent out a "casting" call to her fellow North Carolina artists to remix one of her hit singles, "Call Me". What she received was an outpouring of support. With Direction by Dre Cannonz, they put together an industry quality video with a mob of NC Artists! 

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@CirocPop

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Chedda Chapp...Hollywood Talk

I'm late on this post but this has become one of my favorite songs. Chedda Chapp recently released his album "The Empty Theater" which includes this track, Hollywood Talk (Produced by Nerv Reck, Directed by Nerv Reck and Donnie). Forming a new music based movement, Life's Grand 24/7, Chedda and his team represent an unstoppable grind to put out quality hip hop, from lyrics, production and videos. Keep watching for future projects by "Life's Grand 24/7".

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KAZE...NO AGENDA

University of Chapel Hill graduate, Kaze aka 4 Letters, has been finalizing his newest music release to be titled "The Black Kennedy Project". The 1st single from the project, "No Agenda", touches on many subjects of the socially aware citizen. With so much music being blasted on the radio with very little substance or meaning in its lyrics, it's good to hear someone rapping about real life issues. Production for "No Agenda" was done by D.R.U.G.S. (Credits: 50Cent, Ludacris) and the video was Directed by Loot-Tenant Trax of Homebase Music Group. Subscribe to Kaze's website (www.kazemusic.com) to keep up with upcoming new releases, shows and videos.

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King F.A.M.E....WHO AM I

After years of false starts and frustrations, King F.A.M.E. has finally gotten himself to the level he was seeking musically. Spending close to a year building a team that had the same visions that he saw, his 1st Official Album "Rise 2 F.A.M.E." is ready to be heard. The Intro track to the Album, "Who Am I" also inspired F.A.M.E.'s 1st Official Video, which was filmed in Atlanta by GT Films (Video Credits: Sonny Digital, Waka Flocka, Shawty Lo and more). "Who Am I" (Produced by The Trackuttuz) gives the viewer an incite to the different steps in life that F.A.M.E. has been through. 

Following the release of this video, King F.A.M.E. will be headlining a Concert in his home city of Durham, North Carolina at the Casbah (1007 West Main St) on Wednesday, December 12, 2012. Supporting performances lined up include NC's Queen of Hip Hop Shelly B, Chapel Hill artist Fluent, and fellow Durham artists Wreck N Crew and D4G. Advance tickets can be purchased for $7 at www.iamkingfame.com ($10 at door plus Casbah's non-member upcharge of $3).

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Chedda Chapp...The Empty Theater

New Bern, NC native, Chedda Chapp (aka Rontray Beatty) pulls listeners into his struggles and rise as an Independent Artist. Continuously building his work ethics and education, Chedda found himself in Winston-Salem, NC, studying finance at Winston-Salem State University. He started taking as many internships that he could to use the opportunities to explore other parts of the country and to broaden his perspective musically and personally. Eventually Chedda linked with fellow student Paris "P-Wise" Franks (cousin to Nolo) and was introduced to All-Terrain Music (ATM). Leading that label were Brion "Nervous Reck" Unger and Robert "Bobwire" Lawrence, both from Fayetteville, who showed him that quality music was more then just rapping over beats. 

After a disappointing launch of his 1st project, The Next Chappter, and the breakdown of ATM, Chapp decided to launch his own movement, calling it 24/7, which represented his grind and the grind of other artists within the movement, T.Walker, AKAJ and Jey Davis. 24/7 was building a buzz throughout North Carolina's triangle area. Leading Chapp to release 2 more projects. Neither built the steam he was hoping for so he stepped back and finished his college education and focused on his personal life. Obviously the time off to regroup did some good, Chedda moved to Raleigh and linked back up with P-Wise, Nerv Reck and schoolmate Streetz Mentor. After over a year of dedication, struggles and collaborations, the "Life's Grand 24/7" emerged and the release of Chedda Chapp's best work thus far..."The Empty Theater" 

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Free'Agent Jasun...Runway Music

Free'Agent Jasun has been heard around the Raleigh/Durham, NC area as a solo artist and as a featured artist on several other local artists projects. His newest single release is titled "Runway Music" (Produced by MG The Future) from his upcoming "919s & Headaches" project. Sit back and take a listen...

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Jean Grae..."Kill Screen"

I decided to step outside of "the box" or "the State" and feature one of the most original female emcee's that I've had the chance to meet, Jean Grae. She stays true to herself and to her music and I respect that with all the "following" going on in the Industry. Jean was born in South Africa but raised in New York and started her music career there. She left New York University after a short stay with the knowledge of what she needed and wanted already within her. After several links with hip hop groups, and stage name changes, Jean Grae has settled nicely into her present self. 

Being a huge fan of female's paving their way in a mostly male dominated industry, and the fact that one of my favorite NC Producers/emcees, K-Hill, has recorded with Jean (Smashmouth on her "Jeanius" album in collaboration with 9th Wonder), I had to get this video posted. "Kill Screen" plays like a psychological drama short film. Hidden messages flash throughout that are hard to catch (I had to almost go frame by frame) but explain the sequence of this crazy video. This was shot, directed AND edited by Jean Grae herself! You Go Girl!!! 

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