Listen to Hiphop/R&B duo, Per$ona new EP "It Takes Time"

Music is so amazing! It is an ever evolving entity that can transform lives. This was the case for Covina, California talents like Chris and Zack. Individually they've been doing their thing with Chris being a dope mc and Zack growing up as a singer in the choir. Meeting in college and recording 1 song together led to their decision to form their group, Per$ona! The 4-track EP that came about is titled "It Takes Time". The album was masterfully produced by beatmaker, Young Lepa. It features amazing melodies, concepts, and genre crossing music from singer, Zack, and rapper, Chris! Download "It Takes Time" today on iTunes or Spotify!!!

Per$ona on Spotify

USA Blog Network's #TheDopeness interview series had a chance to speak with Zack 1/2 of the Per$ona duo. Listen below!

Listen to John J from the Bronx "Still Howling"

Hiphop can be a refreshing experience that takes you on a journey. John J from the Bronx paints pictures with his new EP "Still Howling". This is his followup to last year's highly acclaimed mixtape, "Howling". Here, John J takes us back to the that boombap sound of the hiphop's Golden era with deep personal stories and intricate rhyme patterns. Download "Still Howling" today on Spotify or iTunes below!


‘Still Howling,’ a new six track endeavor from the Bronx-based artist, lives and dies on its lyricism. While it’s a well-produced effort, the musical composition of this EP acts as a simple bed for John J’s ideas and musings. The production sits elegantly in the backdrop, never exploding beyond the artist. Thus, John J is at the center of this picture, which is excellent, because he’s a strong wordsmith." -Brett David Stewart

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Listen to Talon's new beat tape "Above the Clouds"

Talon's new 8-track beat tape ranges from relaxing to trippy. Properly titled "Above the Clouds" this collection of ominous loops may give the dream-like feeling of floating. The beats on "Above the Clouds" are a conscious rappers dream. Also, the perfect soundtrack for a hiphop lover smoker's session. Throwback samples from AZ, DMX, and even Smokey (from Friday) are great additions. Talon says, "Eight chill ass tracks put together for your listening pleasure."

Buy today on Bandcamp: 
https://talon2.bandcamp.com/releases

New Beat Tape Up so go cop it ---> https://t.co/0SnLGyTO3C pic.twitter.com/a7gZsnUJGo

— BlaiseTalon (@BlaiseTalon) January 12, 2017

Kidd Ray releases new banger “Gone”

The future of hiphop is here! Kidd Ray brings us a breakup song with a new age bounce titled “Gone”. Listening to “Gone” you’d never guess that this polished artist with the deep consciuos flow and perfect delivery is only 14 years old! Kidd really has a way with words as he speaks on his last relationship and moving on to bigger and better things. He shines the hardest as he harmonizes the hook, singing “Now she hitting up my phone now, hit me on the snap, but she know I’m gone now”. G the Genius delivers an extra wavy, sample influenced beat and rising New Orleans rapper, Daniel Heartless anchors the track with a rough verse. This serves as the new single from Kidd Ray’s upcoming mixtape, "It's Up There" releasing under the GWOP Inc label on 01/13/2017.

From the new generation of hip-hop, emerges 14 year old New Orleans-based rapper Kidd Ray from G.W.O.P. Inc Music Group. Kidd Ray began learning the art of music and developing his own musical style at the age of 7 years old. He was a fan of all Cash Money artists including B.G., Juvenile, etc. and was also heavily inspired and taught by two amazingly talented hip-hop artists; his father Maserati 5ive and BlaXuede. They motivated him to learn his craft and express himself through music which helped him to become a talented writer & rapper.

Kidd Ray on Twitter:  

http://Twitter.com/therealkiddray

Kidd Ray on Facebook:  

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Kidd Ray on Instagram:  

http://instagram.com/_kidd.ray_

New Music - @RapArchieRap "All I Need"

Illinois recording artist, Archie continues his solo act on "All I Need (Good Friends)". Archie breaks down life's ills and how they can all be fixed with good friends, good weed, and good music. Atilla laces a mellow backdrop for this lesson in how to be happy.

Listen to Weems Street Ent's New Mixtape “2017 Freshman Class”

Weems Street Ent is the fastest growing label in the South. It has big plans on taking the world by storm with the new mixtape compilation titled “2017 Freshman Class: Weem Street Entertainment Edition”. The 17-track mixtape is a tremendous collection of trap anthems and certified club bangers! The project proves to be an awesome way to showcase WSE’s star studded roster of highly skilled hiphop artists. Label-mates featured on “2017 Freshman Class” include Dufflebag Trizzy, AllenG, Young Bup, Supa Joe Da Prince, Incredible D, Sippi Boi Noy and Juice HighLife. With this unique group of rappers you’ll hear a variety of hiphop genres that range from new age, conscious to trap and drill. The direction of the project flows so well that it can easily be listened to from beginning to end. Check as they tag team hit records with creative song writing and cutting edge delivery. The mixing/mastering and beat production is extremely polished and screams quality as well. “2017 Freshman Class” is simply a taste of what Weems Street Entertainment has in store for their fans this year! Download here (https://itunes.apple.com/album/id1190143918)

“Weems Street Entertainment (WSE) is a burgeoning record label and promotions company that is committed to developing the talent of recording artists and creating viable platforms to showcase entertainers in music and other genres.” 

Facebook: 

http://www.facebook.com/weemsstreetentertainment

Instagram: 

http://www.instagram.com/weemsstreetent601

Twitter: 

http://www.twitter.com/weemsstreet601

Website: 

http://www.weemsstreetworld.com

Listen to new EP by HeveWae x DJ Brickz 'Sh#t For The Birds'

We just came across a dope new project titled "Shit For The Birds". This 8 track collection is packed with street anthems and club bangerz! DMV's Legend/Queen City's own, HeveWae, came equipped along with Pittsburgh's Finest DJ, Dj BRICKZ to set the game on fire! This EP is packed high enegry raw action flow and top notch production that will have your speakers leaking and ears fiending for more. Twitter and IG: @hevewae

Hevewae (heavy way) is another DMV area, now lived in Charlotte NC, Hip-Hop MC who's music is in the realm of what is known in the region as Crank Muzik - what more as 21st Century Forward Crunk Hip-Hop style of vibe. Hevewae definitely has some energetic, tear the club up street Hip-Hop music going on that can fit in with any of the lastest Southern Hip-Hop joints on blast on the radio and video channels now and hopefully, Hevewae can get signed and/or some solid distribution with someone who's quality to get the music out there to more of the masses.

Listen to New Song 'Forget' by Surauchie

Double cup it up, bless the hen, and pour up a 4th! Surauchie is the truth as she drops a cerebral groove titled "Forget". Here she shows an array of raw talent with creative song writing and a smooth angelic delivery in the booth! She is currently working on her upcoming project, Toronto native Surauchie & label Forwxrd Music releases her first single, "Forget" produced by prodbyangel. Get your drug of choice, sit back & numb your pain as you listen to Surauchie sing, "forget about it", over a smooth ProdbyAngel beat. Music video for Forget will be coming out in February. #Forwxrd

Follow Surauchie on Social Media

Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/surauchie
IG: https://www.instagram.com/surauchie
Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/Surauchie

Banger of the Week: Dino Releases New Single "Slow Grippin”

Dino is the rising star who is about to drop a monster EP titled "Pure”. Within just the 1st few tracks you will learn so much about this man. Today, Dino releases a sample of what is to come with his standout banger "Slow Grippin”. Come take a ride with CEO of Mysterious Ent, Dino, as he shows his southern soulfulness on a well-produced groove. "Slow Grippin” takes you back to the era of slab riding, wood grain, and hot boxing the whip. 

Dino says of the new EP, 'PURE' re-establishes the art and passion of making music that connects and relates to music lovers worldwide while delivering a superior quality never before generated by an independent artist or label. From the design of the cover art to the lyrical content Dino’s project confronts the negative stereotype and perception of Hip-Hop."

Pre-Order "PURE" Today: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/pure/id1174054508?ign-mpt=uo%3D4

Get the album, "PURE" to be released Jan 13th! Also, listen in as USA Blog Network interviews Dino live on #TheDopeness Interview series this Thursday 12th 10pm.

Dino Official Website:

http://www.mysteriousent.com

Dino on Twitter:  

https://twitter.com/Mysterious_Ent

Album of the Week: Carnage (King) Swank - C.L.O.U.D

Carnage (King) Swank is a rising lyricist, who has recently dropped a monster project titled "C.L.O.U.D”. Within just the 1st few tracks you will learn so much about this man. The 5- track collection is packed with unique concepts, soulful conscious dialogue, new age harmonies, and intricate rhyme patterns! With “C.L.O.U.D” Carnage (King) Swank has an uncanny ability to connect with listeners in a very real and personal way. He is currently gearing up for a huge 2017 with a consistent flow of good music and his brand Inspired Eye LLC. Get in tune!

“Clifton Matheny Jr., better known by his stage name Carnage (King) Swank, is a hip-hop recording artist, songwriter, and record producer from Gary,IN. Swank first started his musical exploration in the living room of his mother's apartment. His skills as an emcee were inspired by a diverse group of artist like KRS-One, Lil Wayne, Rza, Talib Kweli, Lupe Fiasco, Mos Def, and Outkast.”

“C.L.O.U.D ep” on Soundcloud:  https://soundcloud.com/officialkingswank/sets/cloud

Carnage (King) Swank on Twitter:  
http://twitter.com/KingSwank1

Carnage (King) Swank on Instagram:  
https://www.instagram.com/officialkingswank

Carnage (King) Swank on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialKingSwank