Fresh off the release of his solo debut album, Movement, Corle 2 Da is turning heads and making waves throughout the national hip hop scene. The creator of St. Louis’ popular rap crew Costlofobic, this up and coming sensation possesses a flow capable of standing toe-to-toe with other industry giants. Each song is riddled with a pleasantly Southern influence and supported by a rock solid delivery which carries Corle’s unique style.
A fresh new hip hop duo is powering through the South, taking the Fort Worth, Texas area by storm with their infections flow and thunderous beats. Capable of everything from slick R&B tracks to fiery club bangers, Mr. Solo and JT Smallz formed A-Class Swagg as the ideal outlet for their overthrow of the boring, unimaginative, and played out.
Both artists complement each other on every track, utilizing their distinct talents to generate a truly exciting hip hop and R&B experience. After the release of 2G Status in 2010, the pair immediately began burning up the internet radio charts on MySpace and ReverbNation with tracks such as “Teleport” and “Dip Low.” Look for another exciting mixtape slated for an early 2012 release.
Duney is sweeping through the South, lighting up the hip hop radio stations with his explosive single, “CREAM.” A unique version of the Wu-Tang classic with an inherent Southern-twist, the track highlights this fiery, young artist’s natural lyrical ability and mesmerizing creativity.
Known for his thumping club party anthems, Duney quickly made a name for himself in the greater Dallas area, becoming one of the more popular local rappers on the scene. If you’re searching for a fresh face with a heavy duty Southern-style flow, this is just the cure for your tired iPod’s playlist. His brand new mixtape, Kush McLovin is available now.
Like a breath of fresh air on a chilly winter day, Orlando, Florida’s Miz Farah is bending and breaking all of the rules with her fascinating style of pop and R&B. Starting with an inspired pop artist background, this young singer-songwriter adds in elements of soul, rock, hip hop, and electronica until the formula is just right.
Tracks such as “Without You” blend in bouncing hip hop and dance rhythms, while “Let Me” and “Winner” are softer, soulful ballads which rely on acoustic guitar and piano-driven melodies. Influenced by Lauryn Hill, Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, Adele, and Jay-Z, Miz Farah is penning heartfelt, honest lyrics laid elegantly upon versatile, appealing music. Her first mixtape, Welcome 2 My Show Volume 1 is available to download for free now.
Armed to the teeth with pen full of ink and a pad crammed with lyrics, Skuba is taking California’s Bay area by storm with his thrilling blend of rap and R&B. Unafraid of producing everything from slick R&B tracks to thumping, heavy hip hop, he keeps listeners guessing with each and every track.
While collaborating with a host of other local artists, Skuba has churned out six mixtapes, only topped by his fiery eight track release, Turned Up, which features Slim of 112. A hip hop and R&B duo like none other, the pair poured their hearts and minds into this latest record, resulting in one of the more exciting pieces of 2011.
Equal parts thumping hip hop and inspired gospel, Aurora, Colorado’s Jace is spinning a unique style of rap with a meaningful message of faith and redemption. Upon first listen, this up and coming artist sounds like a typical rapper, spitting rhymes above aggressive, crushing beats which sound like they’re fresh off the latest nightclub mixtape. However, Jace transcends typical hip hop stigma, inking lyrics laced with positivity and hope through the salvation of Christ.
With over 30 years in the music business, Dennis Jones, Founder and CEO of Big Den Records has made a career out of producing, writing, and entertaining people around the country. His instrumental tracks are as fascinating and catchy as they are versatile, ranging anywhere from pop and light jazz to full blown video game soundtracks.
As the man behind the scenes, Jones lends his creative skill and natural songwriting talent to artists within the pop, gospel, R&B, and hip hop genres. In 2010 he experienced breakout success, as four tracks from The Dennis Jones Collection – Music for the Soul were considered for Grammy Nomination. Whether it’s a funky jazz track, thumping rap anthem, or soft R&B ballad, Jones continues to prove himself as one of the tried and true solutions for aspiring artists everywhere.
A captivating swing jazz sensation is sweeping the Mid-Atlantic area, as King Teddy’s latest album Stirred and Shaken sizzles and pops on listeners’ ears with each and every song. Combining elements of big band, swing, jazz, and rockabilly, the Silver Springs, Maryland act features some of the best talent in the area collaborating to create bouncy, fun loving, soulful tunes.
King Teddy generates a crisp, clear sound capable of transporting listeners back to the swinging days of the 50s, and visions of classic cars and diners can’t help but pop into people’s minds. In a musical age dominated by repetitious pop tracks, enigmatic indie rock, and booty shaking hip hop, artists like King Teddy are exactly the breath of fresh air we’re searching for.