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"
Jabari "Doc Verbz" Young relocated to Raleigh, NC from Fayetteville, NC and put down roots in the Hip Hop scene around here. He's an educator of the culture, a Producer, Engineer, Promoter and Emcee. Doc is also studying graphics design.
Born the same year that the "Hip Hop Culture" was recognized, Doc has taken great pride in being an instrument of knowledge and history for others. He began writing and emceeing in his teens and became part of a group named "Infinite Potential". "Infinite Potential" opened shows for numerous National artists including Notorious B.I.G., Redman, Busta Rhymes, Doug E. Fresh, The Lost Boyz, 95 South and Junior Mafia. As Doc Verbz excelled in his music, he suffered in his schooling, his mind was only focused on his 1st love, Hip Hop. With socially and politically charged lyrics, and collaborations with other local artists, such as Big Uno, Adrian Walker, The Specialists and Jey Davis, Doc released his newest project "All Trades" to bandcamp. Download and listen to the soulful raw talent of Doc Verbz.
Doyin "Nycest Emcee" Euring, Raleigh, NC resident, released his album "Arrival N Departure" a few months ago on iTunes and CDBaby with features by Rah Digga, Royce 5'9", KSlack (Well-known Producer originally from Durham, NC) and NC female emcee Jey Davis. Nycest Emcee describes his music as "profound without being profane". He recently had the opportunity to perform in Germany, which linked him with HIG MEDIA Films, and that turned into filming his 1st video for his single "Spread My Wings". The video debuted today throughout Germany and the States. I had the pleasure of meeting Nycest Emcee this past weekend and found out where his "stage name" comes from...he really is one of the "nycest" guys you will ever meet. Enjoy!
