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J Hyphen F/ Fame – “Place Your Order”

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“Place Your Order” F/ Fame

Kenny Burtin aka J Hyphen is a budding emcee who was born and raised in Milwaukee, WI. J Hyphen was raised up on R&B and Hip-Hop music and as a result was influenced by a wide range of artists from Al Green to Ice Cube. Hyphen picked up a pen for the first time at the tender age of 12 and his foray into music progressed from there. He has performed at several local venues throughout the city, as well as worked with a variety of local artists and producers. Operating under his family based company/brand Burtin Music Works (B.M.W.), J Hyphen also has an interest in: writing, acting, producing, philanthropy, and more. J Hyphen’s ultimate goal with his music is to make a positive impact on the community and serve as an example that anything is possible with hard work and dedication. Currently, he is busy working on promoting his new single “Place Your Order” which was produced by Ill Muzik Beats.

Gerald Walker - "Girl, Oh No He Didn't!?"

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"Girl, Oh No He Didn't!?"

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Gerald Walker is an up-and-coming emcee from Chicago, IL who is no stranger to the state of Wisconsin or the city of Milwaukee. He also dabbles in  vocal work, songwriting, and producing.He started rapping after graduating high school and released his first mixtape in 2009. After releasing three mixtapes and developing a bit of a name for himself within the Hip-Hop community, Walker began his rise to the top in 2011. His fourth mixtape The Other Half of Letting Go officially put him on the map as a new contender in the Hip-Hop game. The project received rave reviews in numerous publications such as XXL and the Shepherd Express. Walker was already making big moves prior to the success of the tape though, like touring with Yelawolf and appearing on MTV. So it was just the icing on the cake so to speak. Currently, Walker has dropped a new track for his fans entitled “Girl, Oh No He Didn’t!?.” Check the details after the jump.

Rest In Peace: Whitney Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012)

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Tragedy rocked the music industry and music lovers worldwide today. The reason being the passing of the one and only Whitney Houston. The details of her death are not clear at this time. However, authorities report that they do not believe any foul play was involved. Whitney has been in the business since 1985. Over the years, she has: sold millions of records, won countless awards, starred in several movies, and  much more. She has also had her share of troubled times. However, she is one of the greatest singers of all time and she definitely left her mark on the industry. Please take the time to celebrate her life and remember the good times by checking out the video below. The song is called “Step By Step” and it is featured on the soundtrack to the movie The Preacher’s Wife. The Preacher’s Wife is a 1996 film that starred Whitney Houston and Denzel Washington. Whitney Houston was only 48 years old at the time of her death.

 

This song and the soundtrack it’s from are some of my favorite tunes by Whitney. She sang her butt off with so much soul and passion. I cherish her classics too but wanted to do something different since they are every where at the moment. I am very hurt by Whitney’s death, she truly was a legend. Rest In Peace Whitney! You will be missed and there is not a soul alive or dead that you didn’t touch with your incredible voice! -MinM

Meet Sacramento Duo: The New Aira

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The New Aira is a Hip-Hop duo on the rise from Sacramento, California. They have a  sound that blends R&B, Techno, and Pop with the genre of Hip-Hop. The duo consists of P.S. and Michael Paul. The two first encountered each other via a high school gym class. Nothing came of the encounter at first. However, the two would go on to eventually become best friends through their passion for music and the rest is history. The duo feels their biggest asset is their distinctive personalities. P.S. is said to be the more aggressive type while Michael Paul is the more relaxed one. With a serious work ethic and a strong belief in themselves, the fellas of The New Aira feel they are destined for great things. Are they right? The only way to find out is to check out a couple of tracks.

Bertell – “Selfish Love”

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“Selfish Love” (via Ivy Awino)

Thought it would be a nice change of pace to add a little more R&B to the mix. So readers meet Bertell Young. Bertell is a native of Houston, TX who has also lived in New Jersey and Atlanta. He has been through many a trial and tribulation throughout his career but has never given up on his music. After quite a few bad breaks and a lot of hustling, Bertell had a stroke of luck. He linked up with award winning songwriter / producer Bryan-Michael Cox. Things were a little rocky between the two at first but they eventually found an arrangement that worked. Bertell singed a deal with Capitol Records that involved a joint venture between Cox’s Blackbaby Entertainment and Bertell’s own Upscale Music Group. After the deal, he began to open and work with several big names in the industry such as Bun B. of UGK and Scarface. Currently, Bertell is working on further establishing a buzz for his debut album Goin Hard. He has a dropped a few singles already like “She Bad” and “Beat It Up.” Bertell’s goal with his music is to prove that R&B is not dying or fading out. It just needs the right artist to step up and start making good quality music again. How close is he to said goal? Let’s take a listen to his most recent offering “Selfish Love” and find out.

Teairra Mari F/ 2 Chainz – “U Did That (Remix)”

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“U Did That (Remix)” F/ 2 Chainz (via Ivy Awino)

Teairra Mari has been through a lot in her career since her debut in 2004/2005 on Def Jam. She has had record label issues, some minor legal drama, and the list goes on. However, the songstress has never given up on her music. Since her debut self-titled album Teairra Marí, she has dropped a few mixtapes, EP’s, and had a couple of hit singles. Currently, she is back in the studio working with newly popular producer Rico Love. Her first single off of her upcoming sophomore album is entitled “U Did That.” It has been making quite the wave on the internet  and a remix for the track has just recently surfaced. Click the jump for the deal on the remix.

Brianna Perry – “Marilyn Monroe”

Last month, readers were introduced to new Atlantic Records femcee Brianna Perry. She’s the young Florida rapper on the fast track to the top of the Hip-Hop game. Miss Perry has just released a new video for her hit single “Marilyn Monroe.” Check out the visuals below.

 

This video was directed by Coodie & Chike. The plot for the project basically just centers around Brianna in a variety of scenarios. There are vibrant colorful scenes, black & white Marilyn influenced scenes, etc. Also, there is a little bit of dancing going on. And Brianna keeps it all entertaining and fun to watch with her animated antics and undeniable swag. As a reminder, “Marilyn Monroe” is available via iTunes now. Additionally, the remix featuring DMV rapper Wale can be heard in the previously mentioned introduction. And don’t forget to check out Brianna’s latest mixtape Face Off  via her website, if you haven’t already.

I thought this video was cool. All of the different looks Brianna sported were cute and it looked like she was having a blast during the video. And she did a nice job of playing on the Marilyn Monroe theme without doing too much. So all in all, I’d say this was a decent project. Thanks to Atlantic rep Ivy Awino for sharing the video! -MinM

Meet North Carolina Crooner: Eliz Camacho

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Readers meet Eliz Camacho. Eliz  is a singer, songwriter, and actress born in Illinois and currently residing in North Carolina. She specializes in Pop and R&B music. Like a lot of singers, Eliz got into music at a young age via her church choir. She continued singing in junior high school where she began to successfully perform in competitions. After junior high, Eliz started getting into acting. She was cast in a few productions, graduated from a career center, and signed with a talent agency. In 2008, it was her singing that got her noticed though. She performed the National Anthem at a rally for President Obama in North Carolina and the rest as they say is history. Since that time she has gone on to: land major acting gigs, star in commercials, win awards, and be featured in numerous publications. Currenty, Eliz has just put the finishing touches on her debut album House of Mirrors. She recently dropped the first single entitled “Get Loose.” A review of the single can be found after the jump.

Pavy F/ Ca$hflow Ellis – “Put Me In Ya Club (My Club Song)”

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Chicago emcee Pavy has dropped another single and video off of his new mixtape Middle Class Ignorance. The single he chose is the previously reviewed “Put Me In Ya Club (My Club Song).” The track features fellow rapper Ca$hflow Ellis and was produced by Coop of the Baron Boys. Since it was a mixtape favorite, decided it was only right to share the video with readers. This video was directed by Thomas Price and the concept for the video is your typical night at the club. Watch Pavy and Ellis get it in below.

 

For more with Pavy, readers can check him out via his website or hit him up on Twitter.  Also, be sure to show some love to Ca$hflow Ellis as well via Facebook or Twitter. And don’t forget to check out the review for Middle Class Ignorance at the above provided link. Then head on over to Band Camp to preview or download the project. The Band Camp link can also be found at the beginning of the post.

I thought this video was decent. The concept could have been a little more creative though. However, it did provide pretty exact visuals for the track and thus served it’s purpose. So overall, not a bad project. But I would like to see Pavy step outside the box a little bit for his next video. -MinM

Kia Rap Princess – “Come On”

The one and only Kia Rap Princess hooked up with Steve White and produced a brand new video for her fans. The visuals are for her track called “Come On” which can be found on her upcoming mixtape Heiress 2 The Throne: Volume 2. The video also stars the lovely Kelliy Nicole of the Black Dollar Divaz. The concept of the video centers around Kia and Kelliy spending a nice intimate evening together. Check it out below ….

 

If readers enjoyed the video and want more with Kia, they can check her out here. Also, stay tuned to the site. Heiress 2 The Throne: Volume 2 will hopefully be out later this month and will include a listening session and release party. Details will be posted as they become available. And Kia is also working on an EP entitled It Was Written that will hopefully be made available soon as well. The Princess of this rap game is doing big things, so be sure to keep up!

I really thought this was a simple yet effective video. It brought the song to life perfectly. The whole smooth grown & sexy vibe from the track was well portrayed in the project. Also, it showed off a different side of Kia that people don’t get to see too often. And it’s always nice to see an artist do something different and reflect their versatility. So much props to everybody involved with the visuals. This is definitely a winner. -MinM