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“We Up” is the follow up to his smash single “Face Down” feat. Wale and Kevin Gates. Look out for his tape Black Migo Shyst due out in February.
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East Point, GA rapper/producer Yamin, formerly known as DJ AmDex, presents Senior Dues, his new album featuring Tha Dogg Pound’s Kurupt, Count Bass D, J-Live, Boog Brown, Phene, Small Eyez, Joe D and Sa-Roc as well as production from from Illastrate, Dublohskytzo, and Sam Brown. Senior Dues is the newest release on Yamin’s imprint Yen Dollar Music; previous releases include his last album Yamin (clck here to listen and click here to see the “Yamin” video). Yamin’s work as one half of Atlanta rap duo Clan Destined garnered them a 5 out of 5 rating from Creative Loafing for their album Self Titled. Kurupt of Tha Dogg Pound appears on “Change Your Style (DF-DPG Remix)”, a new take on Yamin’s original song from his 2009 release The 7 Scrolls. Big Vision of Dungeoneze played the instrumental for Kurupt and the rest was history. “Vision is a long-time homie who I’ve done a few songs with around the time of The 7 Scrolls release, ” says Yamin. “He showed love back when a lot of people weren’t paying attention. This is full-circle for me to have a track with an old friend and a living legend all at the same time.” Of Senior Dues, Semali says it was “a fun experience that wouldn’t have been possible without having seen different parts of North America touring with Cyhi The Prynce, where I got to meet individuals who would influence this project and find the time to write ideas that would turn into songs on this album. I called it Senior Dues because I feel that I’ve shifted from one level of artistry to the next, where professionalism is seen in everything I do, from the art to the sound and presentation. It’s like graduating to a higher state within the same culture.”
Take a listen to the album below and then head over to http://yaminsemali.bandcamp.com/releases# to get your copy!
In honor of the VH1 movie dropping today, we figured it would only be right to highlight one of their most famous records as the throw back fresh of the day. Sing it it with us now “Oh I, Oh I, Oh I”
Atlanta rapper K. Digga is releasing a brand new project to hit streets on October 31st. With production from Zaytoven, DJ Spin, C4, the tape is sure to be a banger. We are excited by the combination of Bigga Rankin and DJ Frank White hosting. Atlanta stand up.
Listen to K. Digga’s new record “Lame Ass Niggas” here : http://www.livemixtapes.com/download/mp3/351267/kdigga-feat-mp-lame-ass-nigga.html
Atlanta has always been a breeding ground for music that has attracted natives and transplants alike. Singer/Songwriter T’Melle is one of those transplants that is lighting Atlanta all the way up!! T’Melle is everything you want a new, young artist to be. She is smart, determined, beautiful and if that is not enough, unlike the artists who need autotune, she can actually SANG! At 23, she is quickly becoming an artist to watch and we have our eyes trained on her
Tell us how you got started musically.
I was first introduced to music from my father who is a music teacher! I started singing before I started talking! Lol I guess it’s in my blood. I grew up in Philly so I started singing at church and soon joined a local girl group when I was 12. We later got discovered by the late Lisa Left Eye and she signed us. But unfortunately that was short lived…
At one point you suffered a traumatic injury and have moved on to have a career. What challenges did you face in overcoming it and moving forward?
I faced many challenges after the accident! I broke my leg in 2 places, and broke my hip, all on the same side of my body. I’ve had 5 surgeries and 2 blood transfusions. Those challenges alone were hard especially when doctors didn’t think I would have a full recovery. Dealing with that and insecurities from my scars was also hard. But through having strong parents and GOD I got through it. Now I can say I’m doing everything I could do before the accident. TURNUP!!!!!! [Read more…]
With a name like Gorilla Phi you should be ready to be about that life. Up and coming rapper Gorilla Phil is and will gladly tell anyone he meets. Unlike many rappers who are rapping fantasies about things they may never attain, Gorilla Phil takes the approach of “real rap” focussing on his life and the moves he makes. We took a few minutes to talk to him and found out that he is a dose of complex simplicity and the best way to get to know him is to simply listen.
Tell us about your name. How did you come up with Gorilla Phil?
I don’t know really. If I remember correctly, someone called me that one day when I was out selling t-shirts at an Eritrean soccer game. I was about my money so I was real aggressive selling the t-shirts. I had several different nicknames when I was growing up but Gorilla Phil stuck.
You are Eritrean. How do you keep that part of you prevalent in your music?
It just comes out bruh. It’s who I am. A lot of shit I be talking about it comes out…life style, brotherhood…that’s what makes it easier to be an African in traffic …I know I have people everywhere makes it easier for me. I have brothers no matter where I go
We definitely love Janelle Monae and she gave an amazing and energetic performance of “Dance Apocalyptic” on ‘The Today Show’
Make It Rain Films, Bernard Bronner intimate midnight screening of “ Laughing to the Bank” featuring Brian Hooks took place this past Sunday on August 18, 2013 at Atlantic Station Regal Cinemas. “ Laughing to the Bank” is the story of an almost famous actor striving to get to the next level of stardom. After being rejected by Hollywood, Brian Hooks sets out to raise the funds to create his own project.With its humorous characters, twisted plots, and funny punch lines to remember it provided nonstop comedy. Laughing to the Bank will be release in theaters, September 6, 2013.
For more information and to watch scenes from “Laughing to the Bank” visit http://l2bank.com/
Notable Attendees: Bernard Bronner ( Founder of ‘Make It Rain Films’), Brian Hooks (Star of Laughing to the Bank), Tabitha Brown (Co-Star), Cynthia Bailey (The Real Housewives of Atlanta), D Woods (Recording Artist).
More photos courtesy of The Garner Circle PR after the jump:
New comer Gorilla Phil releases the video for his first single “Phil Talkin’ Sh*t.” In a laid back restaurant with a beautiful woman, Phil talks about the typical rapper topics like money, cars and women with the natural flair that only he has.
“Phil Talkin’ Sh*t” is the first offering off of his forthcoming project “African’s In Traffic Vol. 1”
Everybody loves a little trap music from time to time right? Houston’s own rapper/producer Travis Scott has come together with ATL’s Migos for a remix to Quintana. Quintana straight from Mexico cooking that white! Take a listen
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