Chriz Millz & Ola Cola Da Don "Replay" Official Video

Chriz Millz & Ola Cola Da Don teamed up on an upcoming project, "Digital Trappin", scheduled for release next month (July 2015), making the Summer of 2015 a HOT one for these Fuquay-Varina/Raleigh, NC Artists. "Replay" boasts a slamming beat (Produced by Ricky Racks) and NBA inspired street slang riddled lyrics that move the listener to bounce to this track. Add in fellow artists Buddy Klein & Lil Bruh and you get over 6 minutes of nonstop Hip Hop action...

Keep posted on the Album Release Party, July 2015.

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Chris "Lil' C. Corleone" Peterson is an American Singer/Rapper 

hailing from Smithfield, North Carolina. His recently released Mixtape,

"So Far Faded" (Hosted by DJ Wispas & DJ Arab) is a smooth riding

collection of remixes and original tracks. Lil' C. Corleone highlights

his ability to sing then drops some mastered lyrical content on his 

listeners. 

"My mission is to make it, be persistent and patient...Ain't nobody 

gonna give it to you, you just gotta take it..." comes from Track #8,

"For Me" and it gives the best representation of Lil' C's drive to be a big

player out here in this music game, and nobody is going to get in

his way! 

http://indy.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/34106/lil-c-corleone-so-far-faded.html

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Ron Beatty "Heard About Me"

Let me just start this post with saying I'm a fan of Ron Beatty (formerly known as Chedda Chapp). He helps to define the mind, drive and ambition of the "Independent Artist". Ron has been one of those artists that keeps you believing in big dreams and the "never give up" philosophy. After his last project, "The Empty Theater", Ron moved to Atlanta, seeking more recognition, more opportunity and more outlets to share his music with. His mentors, since early on, are the same people that played a pivotal role in J. Cole's early career. Brion Unger (Nervous Reck), Noland Hicks & Bobwire. Nerv also produced for Cole's latest album, "2014 Forest Hills Drive". 

Ron Beatty just released the 1st single and video from his upcoming album, "Manifest Destiny", and I love the visual backdrop and the content in his lyrics. "Heard About Me" leaves it all on the table about his struggles with his music career. Ron pulls us into his mindset, and I'm sure a lot of other artists will relate to this track. After listening to the words in this song, I'm looking forward the full project because I have a feeling going back to using his government name, Ron Beatty is ready to let the world know exactly what he has to say...About music, life and his future. 

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What Is Dame Dash Doing In & For North Carolina?

Dame Dash is in North Carolina? Why? What's he doing here? Is he signing artists? 

These are all questions floating around me, hitting my phone and inbox.  All I can reply with is "he's working!" If you have followed Dash's movements since way back to the Roc-A-Fella days, you have seen his name pop up in numerous places, whether it be through TV interviews, blog sites, radio or newspapers. He has NEVER stopped working! I'm not even sure if he can count how many businesses he's either helped launch, or launched for himself.  He's definitely not someone who sits around and waits for others to do things for him. So, back to the question "What is he planning on doing for North Carolina?"

So far, he's set up residence near Charlotte, relocated his Poppington Art Gallery to Albemarle, bought a factory in Albemarle to manufacture his clothing line, hosted club parties, held wine tastings for his new Dusko Blu wine, and spoke to the public through several radio stations and the NBC 17 morning program My Carolina Today. Dame has also been Directing movies, with 2 releasing in the past month, "Too Honorable" & "Loisaidas", both were Executive Produced by Kanye West. What he seems to be most passionate about at this point in his life though is Educating others with the knowledge he learned from the Entertainment business and Life in general. Through his own Poppington Academy, Dame is setting up seminars throughout North Carolina, with the 1st one happening tonight at his Art Gallery in Albemarle.  These settings put him "one on one" per say with the audience. He speaks and then takes questions from those listening, with his main goal being to encourage those who want more to "Invest In Yourself". Don't let what you want in life be hindered by anyone, including yourself. 

Finding a way to be his own boss has allowed Dame to move the way he does, to open shop wherever he chooses, and to share his experiences with other future entrepreneurs.  

Damon Dash is the CEO of BluRoc Records, but has placed one of his closest friends, Jermine Lloyd (aka J Black), in place as President of the label, and partnered with another long time friend, Bernard Riggin (aka Big Bootsie), who is the CEO of Money League Records. This team of grinders is seeking new talent among North Carolina's borders, as well as other areas. Are they "creating an Industry" here? Only time will tell, and the receptiveness of those in the Independent music scene. 

I've had the opportunity to speak some to Dash, and to see the excitement he gets about starting something new, and as the CEO of my own Entertainment company (TaraMarie Entertainment LLC), President of Groundbreaking Music Group, Public Relations for King F.A.M.E. (Marcus Legette) and PR for Kaze (Kevin Thomas), I am hopeful that the Economic AND Industry boom that may come of this "BluRoc/Dusko Blu/Money League" movement through our state is going to be one of the major pieces of the puzzle that we have been lacking. 

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Fluent "Take You Down" Feat. Joe Budden

Chapel Hill, North Carolina artist, Fluent, isn't playing around this year! His upcoming album, "Supreme Victory", will be flooded with features, including "Take You Down" featuring Slaughterhouse member, Joe Budden. The album also pairs Fluent with Producer J. Cardim, who carries credits with Akon, Lil Wayne, Ludacris, Talib Kweli and many others. "Take You Down" has an unfamiliar, eerie sound, with a heavy lyrical drop by Fluent, which sets the song off. 

"Supreme Victory" will be released July 15th, 2014, under the "Sound Of The Culture" Independent Label. Pre-Orders are being taken through iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/supreme-victory/id890623102

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Major Green "Art Gallery"

It took me a minute to finally sit back and check this song out, and I've played it numerous times since. Major Green is a man of many talents, and I'm loving the sound and flow of "Art Gallery". Being the CEO/Creator of iKandi Productions has inspired Major Green to learn every aspect of the music and entertainment business. He not only writes and records music, he also produces, does his own Mixing and Mastering, edits videos, designs his own artwork and flyers, presses his own tees and duplicates cd's. He's a "Business" in himself. 

"Art Gallery" features singer T. Graham, Production credit goes to Tspoon. 

Major Green, aka Jabre Green, is currently working on his new album, and recently released the Official Video for another favorite of mine, "Good And The Bad". 

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Kenny Macguyver "Diary Of A StepDad" Official Video

Sometimes a battle rapper gets the chance to step out of the streets and into the life of a family man, and it changes him. Durham, NC's Kenny Macguyver's heartfelt lyrics on "Diary Of A StepDad" tell his personal story of how his life has evolved in 2014 as he stepped into the role of a stepfather of 3 young children. He's also been leaking hints to the building of his upcoming new album "For Mature Audiences Only". This video features his fiance, Mosca Flux, and the children he's helping to raise. 

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Tigo B Featuring Brandon D "9 to 5" Official Video

A song most of us can relate to..."I never want to work a 9 to 5" 

"9 to 5" is off the newest project release by Tigo B, "Rise: A Gemini Story", and features Greensboro, North Carolina Legend, Brandon D. From the mind of an Independent Artist, who knows the struggles and the potential of that 24/7 grind, "You're either working for a dream or a dream is working for you".  Both Tigo B and Brandon D are relentless in their pursuit of never having to work a "9 to 5". 

Download entire "Rise: A Gemini Story" project at LiveMixtapes.com 

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#InTheStreets With DJ ESudd

The name "DJ ESudd" is a familiar one if you're from the Greensboro area of North Carolina, outside of NC he's most known as the Official DJ for "2Chainz". DJ ESudd stays busy between being on the road touring, networking and supporting the Up & Coming artists through Chophouze Studio's and getting his Mixtapes built and out to the public. 

I was able to grab some advice from DJ ESudd recently outside of the Underground Rich Tour held at Greene Street Club last week...Hit play to hear what he had to say...

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Ciroc Pop "Whore's Cry" Official Video

Ciroc Pop - Whore's Cry (Official Music Video) from NARE TV on Vimeo.

Ciroc Pop released his newest video off his "Atazagoraphobia" project a few days ago. "Whore's Cry" follows the life of a prostitute from the streets to her relationship with the 'pimp' that promises her everything, only to take it all away from her. This is a deep track brought to life by Ciroc Pop. Like I said before, "Atazagoraphobia" is a "must have" in your cd collection of HipHop coming out of North Carolina this year. 

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Kaze "Young Jordan" Feat. Fluent & Ease

Since I'm asked on the regular "What's Kaze up to?" let me give you all an update. After moving to the West Coast last year and leaving his mark, Kaze came back to North Carolina to handle some business. He is currently set up at Bull City Sound Studio in Durham working on new music, scheduled for a Summer 2014 release, and building his SOTC (Sound Of The Culture) Independent label with fellow emcee Fluent. Fluent recently released "Hustle Till I'm Ballin" featuring Nipsey Hussle and has tracks with Joe Budden and Action Bronson on deck. 

Some of you may have been seeing Kaze appearing on "My Carolina Today" (NBC17) with Valonda Calloway. Kaze has been invited to be the guest host twice a month for their "On The Map" segment, focusing on Arts & Entertainment events going on in the area. 

Kaze is keeping all lanes open for the future with plans to continue connecting with other music and entertainment markets, focusing on L.A., New York and Atlanta. Stay tuned for this Summer's new sounds from SOTC...in the meantime, Press Play on this new "Young Jordan" track, featuring Chapel Hill artists Fluent and Ease...




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Lil Bob "120"

Daniel "Lil Bob" Thompson is a D.C. native currently residing in Durham, North Carolina. As a member of the local Realer Music Group, Lil Bob has been lighting stages up both with the collective and as a solo artist. You can't just "be" in the crowd when Lil Bob is rocking, he draws you in and encourages your crowd participation! 

"120" is the 1st single from his upcoming project "FYAH" (Forever Young Ambitious & Humble). There's an electronic sound lacing this track with BARS!! 

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King F.A.M.E. "Jay Bilas...Gotta Go To Work" Release Party

King F.A.M.E. has been in steady work mode for the past...well, forever! With new music being created and a powerful team backing him, the future looks nothing but bright for this up and coming Durham, North Carolina based Artist. His newest single titled "Jay Bilas (Gotta Go To Work)" is set to release on April 7th, 2014, with a preview Release Party being held at Flashback's in Raleigh this coming Sunday, March 30th, 2014. Official release to DJ's and media will be on April 7th. The song's title refers to former Duke star player and current ESPN analyst, Jay Bilas, who begins each day with a post on his Twitter quoting a Young Jeezy lyric and hashtagging #GottaGoToWork These tweets are a daily motivator for F.A.M.E.

The Release Party will be the 1st stop on King F.A.M.E.'s "Gotta Go To Work Tour" scheduled this year, ending in September 2014. To keep posted on future dates and locations on the tour, follow King F.A.M.E. on Twitter, Instagram and his official website www.groundbreakingonline.com 

"Jay Bilas" will be included on King F.A.M.E.'s full length project "Crown Ruler" (no release date set as of yet). 

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Seven Da Pantha "Showtime" Feat. Britney Nicole

Seven Da Pantha, one half of the HipHop group "Fallen Anghellz" is a Winston-Salem, North Carolina native. "If the revolution had a voice and expressed itself over dope beats, it would be Seven Da Pantha" Even though his music career has evolved through different names, the flow and lyrical knowledge he shares on the mic is undeniable. Seven has hit the stage with KRS ONE, The Roots, De La Soul and Queen Latifah. Also check out his latest release "Halo Graphik" on Bandcamp...

Video shot at Freedom Expression Tunnel on NC State University campus. Cypher held there every Monday night, 11pm, rain, shine, snow, emcees fill the spot!

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Fluent ft. Nipsey Hussle "Hustle Till I'm Ballin"

Fluent drops another banger without much of a build up, but like his most recent project release, "Retro Future", it worked!! This time he's pulled in Independent rapper, Nipsey Hussle, most recently known for his "Crenshaw" Mixtape release and tour. Production on this track is credited to notable Producer J. Cardim (extensive work history with artists Ludacris, Lil Wayne, Akon, Joe Budden, Cassidy, Wale, Talib Kweli and Dr Dre, as well as many others). 

After deciding against signing to a major label last year, due to wanting creative freedom of his music, Nipsey Hussle has been busy re-releasing his previous music and touring to promote both his "Crenshaw" Mixtape and his upcoming release of "Victory Lap". 

Fluent is an Ohio native, Chapel Hill, North Carolina resident. He has worked with Royce 5'9, SpaceGhost Purrp, North Carolina artists Kaze and Jozeemo. Fluent has a gift of rocking on beats that compliment his style and flow. Definitely add this to your playlist...

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JSwiss "Monopoly"

The evolution of HipHop would be in safe hands if we could hear more rappers like JSwiss...a true lyricists with a heavy influence of the 90s prevalent in his rhymes. JSwiss is a native of New York but spent a few years in North Carolina while furthering his education. While in North Carolina, he helped build a team of young emcee's known to us as "No9to5" and I became a fan after catching them on stage together numerous times. As solo emcee's, each member has his own unique style and flow, but when they come together on the stage, their presence is felt by the need to jump around with them. 

"Monopoly" is a single for an upcoming compilation project by OK-Tho.com titled "Nostalgia", but here's a taste of what you will hear when you hit play...

"Mind power, I get lauded for honestly in my messages...Shouldn't get points for the truth, should be expecting it...Effortless, you think I'm goin in, this is me on some sedatives...Gambled with my Grandma as a kid, I'm competitive..."

"Dare you to question my skill and watch the answer hurt you in the heart, I'm lightyears ahead and here to bring truth to the dark..."

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#LadiesOfNCPRomo "Girl Song" Contest Ends March 1st!!

North Carolina can't Unite! Nobody wants to work with each other! North Carolina has no support! All of these words have been used to describe the failures of the North Carolina music scene, and I've felt this way many times. It's inevitable that not EVERYONE is going to feel the need or desire to work with another artist, to support another artists or to reach out to another "Team", but I assure you, there are some of us that ARE! The #LadiesOfNCPRomo team came together in a matter of hours! In a random spontaneous moment I wanted to find a way to get artists to reach out to a "guaranteed" fan base, the female, so while conversing in a feed with other Ladies in the same line of work as myself, we came together with a contest to inspire our NC Artists to reach further than their normal mixtape/street tracks. We would offer a "Free" push to every outlet we have for the most liked, marketable, and best put together song "for the ladies", all that was needed was for artists to send us their songs. Out of that, and in a matter of days, with the help of Tia aka "Meet The Connect PR" and Kischa Pena, we launched our Facebook Fanpage, Twitter and Soundcloud social pages to pass the word. So far we have had over 30 submissions from artists around North Carolina, and the #LadiesOfNCPRomo group has grown to 15 members!! Within 48 hours, our fan page had over 200 "likes"! I'd call that a pretty decent "network"... The song contest deadline for submissions is March 1st, 2014, so you still have a couple days to submit. 

One sure thing that every good and dedicated artist needs is someone that can reach beyond their neighborhood and city, a team, a Public Relations specialist that can be the bridge between the artist, radio stations, blog sites and influential persons within the Music Industry. So if you are willing to invest in your dreams, your career and your future, we've brought together 15 of the best Ladies in PR and Promotions from your state!! No, we do not provide our services for free, but we are willing to work with your budget. Network in the group, find out who offers what your looking for and keep posted for future contests and offers. We all want to see our state and our beloved scene thrive!! #LetsWork

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Carolyn Malachi at Beyu Caffe (Durham) March 1st

Grammy Nominated Recording Artist, Carolyn Malachi, will be in Durham, North Carolina, this Saturday March 1st, 2014, performing at Beyu Caffe (8pm & 10pm). Carolyn was a 2011 Grammy Nominee for her song "Orion" and was called "one of 5 R&B Artists to obsess over" by MTV. Her album "Gold" debuted in 2012 with videos from the project gaining major views ("All Right" "Finally" "Fall Winter Spring Summer") and she has an extensive resume' of Philanthropy credits (Partnered with The School Fund to promote Education, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, FIAT and The Recording Academy). Carolyn's voice is mesmerizing with it's Soulful Jazz tone, it's feel good music that we all need from time to time. 

Beyu Caffe'

305 West Main St

Durham, NC

Tickets: www.BeyuCaffe.com 

($15 Advance/$17 at Door)

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Akira "Manifest"

Last I had heard from Akira he had moved to the West Coast working with BrickHouse Music Group, following and refining his dreams. I'm glad to see that he's still grinding and I'm feeling this video and song. Akira is a Raleigh representing emcee that doesn't believe in following behind anyone. He's found his own way independently and I'm proud to see the progression. "Manifest" is one of those songs that you can hear the struggle and the confidence flowing in the verses. Video was directed by Mr. HimHot (Marqus Horton). 

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M.O.S "Want It All"

Back on the scene and coming back hard is Durham, North Carolina Artist M.O.S. Best known for his previous projects such as "Drug Related" and his "BNP 1&2" projects, M.O.S has been on a high with the upcoming February 24th, 2014 release of his newest project, "BusinessNeverPersonal 3" (Hosted by DJ ESudd), which includes "Want It All" as featured above. 

M.O.S is recording under the Y.B.E. (Young Black Entrepreneurs) since his departure with Jive Records, but you can be sure to hear his gritty, street heavy sound on "BNP3". M.O.S is available for bookings by contacting gerald@teworldwide.com 

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