Myke Rook is a 20 year old up and coming artist/ Psychology Major (Stony Brook University) from Long Island, NY, that stands by one thing... TRUTH. He believes that his mission on this Earth is to spread Peace, Love and Positivity by expressing himself, whether it be through his music, his hair (positivity/negativity) or his brand TAP 224, which he founded 2/24/2020. Throughout all of his problems in life he turned to Godand found peace within Truth. Speaking about his experiences in his music, he wants to share his story and how he overcomes his struggles in his day to day life, so he can leave a positive impact for anyone whose Tapped In.
It isn't enough to look great. It isn't enough to drop hot records. It isn't even enough to be a TV and Internet star with a long list of credits. To acquire and maintain three million Instagram followers as a legitimate independent, you've got to grind hard. You can't take a day off: you've got to delight, surprise, and shock your audience continuously. This isn't a path an ordinary artist can follow, but Justina Valentine is far from ordinary. The Jersey-born singer, songwriter, and rapper is built for this moment in pop cultural history – a moment that belongs to the bold, racy, colorful, and the irrepressible. It's her day, and she's making the most of it.
"Strawberry Soda," her latest single, is about as tasty as records come. The song rides in on a trap beat, and a hip-swiveling synthesizer, and crashes headlong into a hip-hop chorus that aims directly for the pleasure centers and hits the mark with a satisfying smack. As she always does, Justina Valentine owns the beat from the moment she begins rapping. As for her rhymes, well, we're not going to ruin the surprise for you. Just brace yourself for show-stealing wit and scene-setting detail, and more than a few lines that could make the most jaded rap fan blush.
The new track builds on the success of Favorite Vibe, the summer 2019 album that firmly established Justina Valentine as a musical provocateur with few equals. The video for "Damn," the sizzling lead single from that set, premiered on Substream, which praised her "impressive wordplay," her "undeniable star power," and her twerking skills, too. The tastemakers at Indie Hip-Hop agreed, calling her a "rhyme slayer" and a magnetic presence in front of the camera.
But we don't think she's ever been more alluring, more outrageous, or more energetic than she is in the "Strawberry Soda" clip. She also demonstrates her stylistic flexibility – not to mention her sense of rap geography – by snatching up men from all of the major metropolitan areas. That's Justina in a classic Californian car with a guy from Los Angeles, Justina in football gear with a New England Patriots supporter, Justina heating up the screen with a Miami boy, and of course, Justina with a roughneck from Newark, New Jersey. She issues the same challenge to all of them: Keep up with me if you can.
Music takes its shape in many forms. Sometimes as the background noise to your busy life. Sometimes as the escape from your rugged routine. For 2Dee, rap music was his outlet while growing up to keep him distracted from the rough patches of the Newark streets. He was born in Haiti and came to New Jersey when he was three, eventually established a mutual music connection with a few guys, and began Wyld Stylaz.
After years of success with the rap group and working with Mozzy, Zoey Dollaz, and French Montana., things began to fall apart due to legal issues some members found themselves in. 2Dee decided to embark on a solo project to focus on his own growth. He is a self-made artist, teaching himself how to mix, master, produce, and to play the guitar and piano. Now, he does it all himself with a few trusted people which includes his brother and producer (Xclusive). 2Dee finds inspiration in artists that worked their way up independently like Yo Gotti, Jay Z and Tech N9ne.
“Say Less” brings the audience to the forefront of the current political landscape in America, where the divide between law enforcement and urban/immigrant communities continues to worsen. The music video begins with a police officer demanding Xclusive's (2Dee’s brother) information after pulling him over with no explanation. Suddenly, a gunshot breaks the silence, and the cop tries to get a grip, dazed and confused, of what he just heard. Yet every time he asks for help, he is faced with a beaten and battered person of color, covering their mouths with their national flag.
The victims are a jab at police brutality, which heavily targets minorities. The cop comes out of his manic illusion after being forced to come face to face with wounded black prisoners and lets Xclusive (2Dee's brother) go after imagining one last injury on his face. The hallucination represents the all-too-familiar ending for many victims of police brutality, who have learned to mind their business and keep hustling despite the irreversible physical and mental damage they receive from the people that are supposed to be protecting them.
Berlin Germany rising rap star MBarz is back with more heat! Check out his latest work below. The multi-talented hip hop artist is working on his first studio project, a 5 track EP called "Verbal Alchemy", set to release this summer. Make sure you keep an eye on him in 2020!
Rising multi-talented Louisville hip hop artist Ammon is dropping a hot new album titled "Thrown Out" in April with everything exclusively done by Ammon himself. Check out the cover art below and make sure you follow him on IG @beechmontkid to stay up to date with all his releases.
By giving a sincere warning, nothing can be misunderstood. Covert Joy’s debut single “Warning You” is the modern-day bad boy anthem with a message that says: “If you want to be with me, you’ve got to understand you’re not the only one.” Covert sings with a zealous playfulness that signals a straight-forward announcement of where he stands when it comes to relationships. The lyrics illustrate the situation of an open-hearted player who is just having fun with a sharing is caring mentality. The release date of “Warning You” is March 27th.
Boston, Massachusetts native, Covert Joy, is an exciting new emerging talent to the music scene. Being surrounded by music in the home during his early years, it’s no surprise that this would be the career path and calling Covert fell into. As a child, his parents would consistently play the most popular songs from their era which eventually drew Covert Joy to fall in love with the harmonies. Once he started voice lessons in high school, it was clear that his passion and calling would be to pursue music full time. Perfecting his craft over time, the young artist’s music can best be described as pop music with a Venn diagram into other genres such as soul, rock, and funk with a modern flair and twist.
With a work ethic like no other and natural talent, Covert Joy will continue to carve a path in the music scene and touch many with his sound. Covert Joy is making his mark in this pop-millennial era of music with his current visual release for “Warning You.” Covert Joy is an artist on the rise.
