Something I Can’t Remember Band Background:

With a wide range of influences, yet a sound that is unmistakably their own, Something I Can’t Remember burst out of the Chicago music scene with a sound that is equal parts melodic as well as in your face, take no prisoners punk rock, while also managing to incorporate heavy elements of grunge at the same time. Their first single from their self- titled debut, “Hope in Cb” can be heard on 101.1 WKQX Chicago and 89.1 WONC Naperville. Naysayers be warned: Something I Can’t Remember is a band you won’t soon forget, if only you could remember.

Album Review the siCr E.P.

Starting of the EP we have ‘a FORMAL INTRODUCTION’ which is a shorter intro but it sets the tone well for rest of the EP. Net time is tHE tOWN which instrumentally is very interesting as it changes tempo through out the track and finds a perfect speed as it hits the chorus with “I wanna write a sad song”. All in all it is a great song. Next up we have ‘i’M nOT wELL” which has an amazing transition from a slower start where you can really hear the lyrics to a chorus that hits hard with vocals and screams going simultaneously. Mid way through there are some amazing guitar riffs as well that gives the song a lot more depth and makes the next chorus pop even more then the first chorus.

The fourth track on the album ‘iNTERLUDE’ is much more instrumental then the intro do the album which works very well as it transitions into the back half of the EP. Next up we have ‘hOPE iN Cb’ which has got to be my favorite track on the EP. The lyrics shine through most on this track and it just sounds great. The chorus is different from the last few tracks as it is filled with a lot more duel vocals as oppose to the vocals and screams mixed. The hook is subtle but it gets stuck in your head the easiest so far out of all the tracks. Next up we have ‘sO wHAT’ which has the strongest start instrumentally speaking.

The slowness of the versus eases into the chorus which speeds up straight into vocals followed by some of my favorite screams on the EP so far. It helps to cast a great light on the screams as it isolates them on the track. The final track on the album is ‘cANNON oR bUST’ and it quickly proves to be a perfect finale to the EP. It seems to some up everything that ‘Something I Can’t Remember’ wanted to say on the album perfectly.

In Conclusion

Listening to this EP has makes me very excited to hear what comes next from this band. Be sure to give the EP a listen and give them a follow!

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We are very happy to bring you the Afton Mixtape 9.5. This time a round we are putting out an Afton Mixtape 2022 featuring tons of great artists that barely missed the deadline for the Afton Mixtape 2022, so this is part 2 of that.

For this mixtape we picked some of the best song submissions and made them into a great mixtape for new fans!

Meet The Artists

Loonyumz

I’m Jarmell Robert, born in Chicago and raised on the north side of the city. Music runs in my family and it doesn’t stop at just plain old rap for me. I have hidden talents. Anyways, I’ve always wanted to do something outside of my comfort zone and just stop doubting myself. My music is just a vision of my past struggles in life and hopefully, you all can enjoy enough to select for your mixtape or any future openings for upcoming artists like myself. 

Track 1: The Score

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Boss The Gemini Featuring Blu Hunna

I am originally from Mexico,Guadalajara. Moved to in East Los Angeles for a couple years. Then moved to the West Side of Sacramento. I just got recently got a distribution deal with legend Goldtoes called “GT Distribution“ partners with “Empire Records” in fall year of 2022.

Track 2: Venom Mobbin

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Bonafide Outlawz (Phantom SR, RDubs, SUBL!M!NAL)

We are 3 solo artists from across the United States now based in Austin, TX.  Keep a watch as we are about to flood the industry with a legendary like sound.

Track 3: Smoked Out

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Miles Proctor

Miles Proctor was born and raised in Charlotte North Carolina, he found his passion for barbering in his younger teenage years he would cut his friends hair in the school bathroom, he has always been a entrepreneur and opened his own barber shop called Vango Artistry by the time he was 21 and with in the next few years had open two more. He always had a deep Love for the lord, Miles sought God but he just felt like he wasn’t living to his fullest potential in Christ and what God called him to do. So he prayed about it and started making Gospel music and preaching and found that was his true calling while Miles still has a love for Barbering and that will never leave his true heart’s desires is doing the Lord’s work with his whole heart. 

Track 4: Abba Abba

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Ryder Rhodes Artist Background:

Ryder Rhodes, independent LGBTQ HipHop artist from North Carolina!

Album Review Confessions Of A Ryder

The first track on the album titled ‘Tell Em’ starts out with a bang with some great production mixed with a lyrically basic chorus that perfectly fits on the song. The versus on the song do show of some quality song writing though. Next up we have ‘I Ain’t a Bitch’ which starts of with a great flow. The production on this track has less going on then the first track but it lets Ryders lyrics come through. The following track ‘Senorita’ has the catchiest beat and chorus on the album so far. I can see this track being the best live track so far. It would get the cloud jumping to say the least. Waterfalls uses some similar to the first track on the album and it works even better for this track. It is mixed with a simple piano looping in and out through the track and really helps the lyrics to shine through to the front of the track.

Album Review 2nd 3rd

The second third of the album stars off with a song titles ‘Location’ that certainly starts off strong. Ryder has a great ear when it comes to mixing her flow with the production that is used on the songs. Next up we have ‘Lifestyle’ which is an all around fun track! It walks you through Ryders life and goes into great detail and yet again has a perfect flow. The 7th track on the album is titled ‘Hyper’ and the track does a perfect job of starting out slow and easing into a punch where the beat comes through in the perfect way. Even at the end the beat drops back down causing the perfect ending to the track.

Album Review The Final Third

The final section of the album starts off with ‘Overdoes’ which is another track on the album that I think would go off live at a show. “Body on fire, I need a fire hose’ is a great line from the song as well. Next up is the track ‘Nobody’ that I think is perfectly placed on the album as it starts things off slowly to mix up the listener. It strips things down and causes the lyrics to hit on a different level then previous tracks did. The 10th track on the album is ‘Taken’ which has to be my favorite production on the album. The subtle ‘Taken’ singing in the back ground of the song is the icing on the cake for this track. The final track ‘I Don’t Know (Freestyle)’ is a great closer on the album. it sounds like it started out as a Freestyle and then the production came afterwards. You can also check out this track on our most recent Mixtape that was released.

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We are very happy to bring you the ninth Afton Mixtape. This time a round we are putting out an Afton Mixtape 2022 featuring tons of great artists!

For this mixtape we picked some of the best song submissions and made them into a great mixtape for new fans!

Meet The Artists

C.dabeast

C.dabeast is from Louisiana by way of Colorado been in the music industry for awhile still awaiting his day for stardom his flow has a intelligent rhythm with words bar for bar really one of the best doing it.

Track 1: Toxic

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Big KeDre

KeAndre’ U also known as, Big Kedre or Big Scooby, was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. He is best known as a confident, energetic, smooth talker specializing in Hip Hop. With over 10,000 streams between Apple Music and Spotify, faithful listeners in the United Kingdom, France, and Ghana; Big Kedre looks to turn up the heat in year 2 of making music. Big Kedre has collaborated with Always Paid’s rising star AP Terry and F4L’s main artist 1Brucie, both Cleveland natives.

Track 2: Drug Party

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Riio

Riio is an urban singer, rapper, and songwriter who was born in Mexico, yet raised in the US. Riio is attempting to breakthrough a powerful, Latin influential genre-Reggaetón.

Growing up in a musical family, a career in music was inevitable for Riio. Developing a love/hate relationship with music and the industry, Riio found early success with his childhood family band, made up of his father, siblings, and himself. Riio rediscovered his love of music after meeting an old friend who reignited his passion for music and set him on track for his debut EP ‘Capitulos’.

Track 3: Se Acabo

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Supah Sayin

American Serfdom
Lizard King
Confidence is Ki
Texan
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Track 4: Divulgence

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Reggie So Kold & Yfn Tee

Reggie So Kold started his journey as a Recording Artist and Professional Dancer over 12+ years ago when he was only eleven years old. Performing in front of large audiences, creating unique choreographies, and delivering private dance training. He was and still is recognized for physical coordination and strong memory.

He is gifted at communicating constructive feedback to a wide range of personalities both as a lateral team member and in a position of authority.

Track 5: Azz so Phat

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REAL

REAL is an Atlanta based artist who has been honing her writing skills for the past several years. Originally a poet, REAL blended her talents to combine them with music and instrumentals. REAL is a rapper with heavy R&B influences and strives to write music her audience can relate to. REAL has been working on music and her craft since 2010, but ultimately decided to share her talents with the world in April 2019.

Track 6: No Lie

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Reo 900

Robert Edmund Obelton Jr, known professionally as Reo 900 is American Rapper ,Singer and Songwriter. Reo 900 is a 21 year old, born and raised in Oakland Ca , but does not tend to have the “normal” Bay Area sound as some would say. His lyrics speak from the heart and can easily fit it into any music genre. He’s gained great traction with the drop off his single “ Can’t Stop” at the beginning of 2021. And gained even more notoriety with the release of his single “Puerto Rico “ in the summer of 2021. Reo is a true Legend in the making with a bright future ahead of him.

Track 7: Puerto Rico

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Big Nic

Big Nic is a 22 year old visionary from Little Rock, Arkansas. His music is very diverse considering the fact that he embodies multiple personalities in his tracks. Anti-herO streaming now!!

Track 8: BBJ

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Crazy Marko

I am a 20 year old rapper based in Columbus Ohio. I have been making music for about six years now.

Track 9: Top From The Bottom

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TonyCam

My Name Is TonyCam. I am an artist From Tampa Fl. I Love to make music and play chess in spare time.

Track 10: Taxxin (Ft. Gmsc Dawk)

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Ryder Rhodes

An independent LGBTQ HipHop artist from North Carolina! 

Track 11: I Don’t Know (Freestyle)

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kali lu

My name is kali lu and I love to share myself through music.

Track 12: Phoenix

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You can download the album HERE

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RickeyDamnD Artist Background:

My life changed a few times over the past couple of years, from a car wreck, to my heart stopping, to believing I was having a child (paternity test result came in a month after the baby was born), to events that landed me in jail through Thanksgiving. And that was all in just 2019. 

After being on, and released from house arrest and holding down a new job, COVID-19 hit. Fortunately I had been saving and investing so I’d been prepared to leave work already. I have chosen to make better use of my extended time on Earth by traveling and exploring new hobbies. 

On 11/12/2020 I went into the studio for the first time to see what it would be like. Armed with a written freestyle and a cool beat I had just found that day, I met with Juan Rodriguez whose taken me under his wing with his 20+ years of experience; and together we created Special Brownies.  I’m Grateful to be able to have made a song,  and later create an entire mixtape entitled, ‘My Next Album’. 

I’ve always wanted to make music, but just never tried. Imagine had I not gotten a second chance at life?  Many times I feel that I am not worthy of such incredible blessings/luck/fortune, and I have Rayshon Jashaé Washington to thank for that! She randomly woke up 2/15/19 at 4am because she felt uneasy and just couldn’t sleep, and gave me CPR in the middle of the night. And that’s crazy luck! Along with the work of God.  I am eternally grateful RayRay and my parents Rick & Rachelle Durham. 

Album Review My Next Album

The first track on the album ‘What About The Intro?’ is a very cool take at an intro for an album. It it used at a bit of a back ground surrounding the making of the album. The second song on the album ‘Ike N’ Tina’ has a similar start to the into but then quickly gets down to business with the rest of the song. RickeyDamnD is definitely making himself known in this song.

The third track on the album titled ‘Ridin’ takes a much slower angle with both the backing beat and the delivery. It works very well through out the track though. The next track ‘Special Brownies’ packs a punch right from the start of the song. Rickey added some perfect vocal affects to this track that makes each line stand out and hit where it needs to. Next up we have ‘Shake It’ which is clearly a song that would pop off at a live show. The catchy-ness of the vocals combined with beat just works for the track.

Album Review My Next Album: The Second Half

The second half of the album starts off with the track ‘Drill’, which shows off some impressive speed from Rickey. The beat has a subtle approach that helps the vocals to really shine. It also includes (If I am not mistaken) a sound bit from Golden eye which is perfectly timed in the song. Next up is ‘Every Day’ which continues to use a well timed pitch change through out the song that was visited earlier in other tracks and it continues to work on the current track.

Now we are onto the 8th track on the album ’20/20′ which puts a positive spin on the shitty year that was 2020. Everything about this track from the beat to the lyrics fits perfectly for this track. It is definitely an upper on the album and is my personal favorite. The 9th track is titled ‘You’ which is a simple name for a very complex track. There is a lot to the beat in this one and the vocal affects are switched up for this one as well. The whole track just flows well together and breaks down in certain pockets which helps some of the lines to pop even more. The closing track on the album is ‘Special Brownies Kids’ which seems to be a repeat of the 4th track on the album ‘Special Brownies’ but that is fine with me as it is a great track!

My Thoughts

This album was a blast to listen to. It was creative, fun, complex, simple where it needed to be and an all around pleasing album. It definitely left me wanting more from the artist. I will anxiously be waiting to hear RickeyDamnD’s Sophomore album to be released!

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Big Nic Artist Background:

Big Nic is a 22 year old visionary from the capital of the A, Little Rock. His unique choice of beats is accompanied by his multiple personalities. No two Big Nic songs are alike!

Album Review Anti-herO

The album starts off with the track ‘Kripy II’. Some albums start of with just a clip or a skit for the album but instead Big Nic dives right in with a full track. This track also has a feature that goes by the name of ‘Cris Roccc’. The second track on the album ‘BBJ’ (which is also to be featured on our upcoming Mixtape) is all over the place in the best possible way! Everything from the back track to the chorus to the catchy chorus is just on point. Definitely an early standout on the album. With the third track ‘Go Hard’ it slows things down on the album and has the second feature on the album from ‘Guapo Rob’. The 4th track is titled ‘Rebel Heart’ and definitely has some dream wave elements in it as the backtrack fades in the background of the song.

The 5th track on the album ‘P’ seems to be a simple track but at the same time is packed with so many interesting elements through out the track. The icing on the cake is the guest vocals from 5ive Marly. The 6th track on the album ‘Spinna Night Bag’ starts off with some throw back instrumentals with some newer affects for the vocals. The combo fits perfectly on the track. The 7th track on the album is titled ‘Elevator Music’ is a perfect closer for the first 3rd of the album.

The 9th track on the album titled ‘NFT’ seems to be the perfect intro to the second third of the album. The 10th track on the album ‘bEtTeR tHaN mEe’ featuring the artist 3K Fazo has to have one of my favorite instrumentals on the album so far. They shine through the whole track! The 11th track on the album ‘Big Drop/River Styx’ definitely takes advantage of some perfectly timed pitch changes through out the song that really make it pop.

Album Review The Second Half

The 13th track on the album is lyrically one of my favorites on the album so far. The backing instrumentals are subtle but it makes the vocals pop even more which fits well for the song. The next track is titled ‘Anti Hero Anthem’ which goes over just that and it fits perfectly where it is placed on the album. The 15th track titled ‘Trap Magic’ seems to be the deepest track so far, but with the normal Big Nic flare that I have come to love. The 16th track ‘SYD’ starts off with a big punch as the instrumentals power through. This track is also featuring the artist So3lo which is a great fit for the track.

The next song on the album (17) is titled ‘Pressure’ and is an all around solid track. Everything from the flow to the instrumental just works great. The 18th track titled ‘Fidgeting’ has a feature by the name FNO 6 and is my favorite track with a feature on the album for sure. The change from Big Nic to FNO 6 is just pleasing to the ears. Next up we have ‘AWARD’ which has a great sample on it that plays throughout the song and makes the track really pop when it needs to.

The final three songs on the album start with ‘Contradiction’ which is another favorite of mine. The whole song just feels like a story that you want to continue to hear. The 21st track is an Outro that has so much to it that it feels like a stand alone track. Big Nic could not have picked a better closer for this album than ‘Humility’. It is filled with a mix of a voicemail from his grandma, some great instrumentals and a final vocal closer from him at the end of the track.

My Thoughts

All in all this was another great album from Big Nic. It showed a lot of growth from the artist but at the same time kept the wild, unique, and catchy style that we know so well from Big Nic. I would highly recommend giving this album a listen!

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Summer 2022 Afton Mixtape

We are very happy to bring you the ninth Afton Mixtape. This time a round we are putting out an Summer 2022 Afton Mixtape featuring tons of great artists!

For this mixtape we picked some of the best song submissions and made them into a great mixtape for new fans!

Meet The Artists

Katie Belle

Katie Belle is an American singer – songwriter. Belle works with Track Star Entertainment and Worldwide Music Consultants. Her team is excited to announce 2022’s first release, “Now That I Know”. The tune is sassy and confident, the lyrics keep the tempo going and the fingers snapping. “Now That I Know” kicks up the beat and follows nicely behind Belle’s single “Daughter” (Fall 2021 ) which was a touching song about heartbreak, solace and salvation. 2022 will find Belle focused on finishing up tracks written throughout the past year. Katie, an avid songwriter along with her producer Josquin Des Pres (Jason Mraz, Bernie Taupin, Gipsy Kings et.al.) and Utonium Songwriting Team ( Jason Mraz ) are pulling together tunes to engage Belle’s growing fan base with fresh sounds and spunk.

Track 1: Now That I Know

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Anthony Tenacious

I’m Anthony Guy, My act name is Anthony Tenacious, I’m 33 years old, I’m Currently in Seattle. I can Play many instruments but the one of choice is the Drums. It allows you to express yourself in a way that most can understand without asking.

Track 2: Baddie Pt 1.

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Chima Nice

Chima is a multi-talented musician who dons the moniker of Chima Nice. The enigma is at the fulcrum of an evolving Afrobeats scene. Chima Nice is a very different and uniquely wired musician who isn’t afraid to break the rules and push the boundaries of our perception with his deeply layered and well-crafted production. Born in Nigeria and raised in east point, Atlanta Ga, his drive, focus, and tenacity will lead him to become a relentless and unstoppable force in the independent circuit.

Track 3: JUMPIN

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Rich Menace

Rich Menace is an up and coming artists from the Las Vegas area.

Track 4: Tell Me

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King Lyric

I’m a hip hop artist from Greenville SC. I can be reached on platforms such as iTunes and Spotify.

Track 5: I Been

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Rich Pedro

An Artist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Born in Chicago, Illinois. I also Own a clothing brand titled “real za”.

Track 6: Flicky

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Allodium

We are Allodium, our unique style of country rap and rock will grip onto your heart as the lyrics penetrate your inner being …. ( I love the rapping part though ).

Track 7: The Struggle

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OKC Big G Big P

I’m The Rookie Of The Year, An Underrated Female Rap Artist From Southside OKC Representing The Linwood Neighborhood.
OKC BIG G BIG P.

Track 8: Blocc Beaters

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FreshMayneGouda

An independent artist /CEO of the independent label Team lottery Entertainment, Freshmayne Gouda is constantly blessing the industry with jewels to vibe to.

Track 9: Tryna See It

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MickyNicky

I am 20 years old and I’ve been songwriting for 6 years. I’ve been singing my whole life but didn’t take it seriously till 2 years ago. I want to make music and be the voice for others during hard times. Other artists have done that for me with their music and I want to do that for others.

Track 10: It’ll Be Okay (feat. MOTIVE)

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Castrisse

Upcoming artist from Detroit Michigan Songwriter signed to ethika music been writing music for over 10 years and performed at major events for big artists in the industry.

Track 11: Meekflow

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Where To Download

You can download the album HERE

Thank you to all of the talented artists that made this mixtape happen! We couldn’t have done it without you!

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We are very excited to bring a new segment titled ‘Artists To Watch’ where we take some of the top sellers from our past weekends shows and put a spotlight on them for the month of June. That way potential fans can get to know them better as well as bring attention to new songs or albums they had released or will soon release.

JJ Frank

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I am a DIY artist, doing everything from mixing, mastering, Producing and the Engineering along with writing, singing and rapping, also I do the graphic design for the cover art! I say the music found me because I never imagined as a child I would be creating music and now it’s my passion and I believe it’s my purpose in life to inspire others and spread positivity through my music.

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SoyJoy

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SoyJoy started off in 2019 as Juniper Lee (they/them)‘s musical and lyrical parallel universe. They are a settler of mixed Korean and European descent, living and creating on the territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh peoples (“vancouver, bc”). Writing and recording angsty and melancholic songs in their bedroom, the singer-songwriter project is now being expanded through collaborations with other musicians and artists.

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ZE Dennis

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My name is ZE Dennis, I’m a Portuguese/Canadian rapper from Vancouver, Canada. I’ve been producing and engineering music for about 5 years now but rapping for about 3 years. I’m yet to release an album so for now I try to impress with perfection on every single. My new single & music video ‘Zanteria II’ just came out May 27 go check it out! So much more to come!

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Boogie Woods

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Boogie Woods is a 23 year old artist from Trotwood, Ohio. Boogie Woods has been recording and writing music for 11 years. Boogie was exposed to music at birth being born into a musical family, which immediately sparked his interest and love for it. He recalls being exposed to multiple different genres from an early age that helped him become well rounded in not only his craft as an artist but also as a music connoisseur. Boogie describes his style of music as hip-hop with R&B influences and tendencies that is used for vivid story telling.

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Kesh!

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Kesh! is a producer and rapper from Surrey B.C collaborating with ‘Question Mark” on his label Millennium Publishing. He has always loved to perform and make music for his community and continues to do so. He is trying to showcase that Surrey has artists and inspires people in his area to be expressive. “We have art, We have rap”

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Lil Kai

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Hello my name is Lil kai i’m young artist on the rise ready for anything,Im 11 and have my first album out with 8 songs i would  appreciate it if you would follow me on this journey.

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Wize Kaizz

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Wize Kaizz is a singer-songwriter, composer, versatile recording artist and rapper from Dearborn County, Indiana. Wize is also a cancer survivor who has opted to make his mark in the industry through his narrative and emotion-evoked lyrics, which are inspired by his life experiences and those around him. With a plethora of talent, writing, producing, recording, and the ability to play a variety of instruments; Wize Kaizz has the whole world at his fingertips and has show he is s the very definition of a true artist.

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Music On Our Radar

For May we have decided to continue our On Our Radar segment where we highlight new music from up and coming artists. Our hope is to create a space for artists to help grow their fanbase by sharing new music that they put out.

In this articles we will take time to showcase a number of artists new music, whether that be a new single, EP or even an album.

Antiwrld

Antiwrld is an up and coming artist from the Minneapolis area who booked a show with us back in April at Underground Music Cafe. Check out one of their most popular tracks below.

4200Kory

4200Kory is an up and coming artist from the Indianapolis area who booked a show with us back in April at The Emerson Theater. Check out one of his tracks below.

BLURAY BENJI

BLURAY BENJI is an up and coming artist from the Atlanta area who booked a show with us back in April at Furnace 41. Check out one of his tracks below.

Ronnie Raxz

Ronnie Raxz is an up and coming artist from the Cincinnati area who booked a show with us back in April at Mad Frog. Check out one of his tracks below.

Naughtie

Naughtie is an up and coming artist from the SFO area who booked a show with us back in April at DNA Lounge. Check out one of his tracks below.

Kris CaMeRon

Kris CaMeRon is an up and coming artist from the St Louis area who booked a show with us back in April at Blank Space. Check out one of his tracks below.

RNA of Young reaper ent

RNA of Young reaper ent is an up and coming artist from the Dallas area who booked a show with us back in April at The Rail Club. Check out one of his tracks below.

We hope you enjoy all of the featured artists on this Months ‘On Our Radar’ blog. If you want to check out our Afton playlist for all of our ‘On Our Radar’ artists you can check it out below! And stay tuned for more!

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Hyde Park Artist Background:

Stevens’ career began early; he released his first EP Lost and Found (2009) when he was a sophomore at the University of Connecticut. Since then, he’s gone on to perform and record as both a solo artist and as a member of the indie rock collective The Condescending Foxes. As indie pop artist Hyde Park, Stevens draws from a diverse set of influences such as David Gray, Belle and Sebastian, The Magnetic Fields, and Nick Drake to create a seamless blend of folk, pop, and electronica paired with a concise, heartfelt lyrical style. As a performer, Stevens is regularly found on concert and theatrical stages in Boston and New York City.

In addition to This is Just a Simple Song, Hyde Park released a companion film Sing a Simple Song – Live at The Record Co. last December. The film sees Stevens reuniting with musical collaborators Chris Anthony (drums and percussion) and Drew Bligh (bass), as well as David Anthony (guitars and vocals), David Knox (keyboards and vocals), and Evan Lynch (cello and percussion) to perform the entire EP front to back.

Album Review This Is Just A Simple Song:

The EP starts off with the opening track ‘Judy In Madrid’, which instantly puts you in a bit of a day dream state with its infectious melody. The song it is broken down into a few key instruments that flow together so nicely throughout the track. The second track on the album ‘Guy and Girl’, is the first song on the EP that includes a feature on it. Her name is Mary Stottele and she brings a great energy to the song as the two of them harmonize through the track. The story of the song is laid out perfectly through the lyrics.

The third track on the album ‘The Insomniac’s Lament’ has a slow, but beautiful beginning that is accompanied with violin that cuts through the track. Through out the track Hyde Park adds a vocal effect that is truly the icing on the cake. It helps the track to form a perfect package for the listener. The fourth track on the album ‘The Artist’ adds another feature to the EP. This time Dave Anthony joins the track. After the subtle introduction the vocals start in with a reverb effect that helps piece together the flow of the song in a great way!

The fourth track on the album ‘Heathcliff at the Prom’ starts of with only a drum and then eases into some other instruments and it makes your mind wonder from the start with the soft melody of the track. Hyde Park takes this track to show off a bit of his vocal chops as well. Both, Lyrically and musically this has to be my favorite track on the album. The fifth and final track on the EP is titled ‘Desire Lines’ and it is beautiful from start to finish. The subtleness of Hydes Parks voice in this track shines in the best way. It makes it the perfect closer for the album. It feels like the end of a story but at the same time leaves you wanting more from the artist.

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