alvin Michael Holmes (born September 28, 1993 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania), better known as Allegheny Cal, is an American rapper/producer best known for his penchant for story-telling, and providing innovative, unique hip hop. He has released three studio projects with his first in 2016, the "Sincerely Yours EP" his second “Wolves In Sheep’s Clothing” which was released on October 10, 2017 and latest "A Wolf Out The Cage" which was released November 9, 2018. Hailing from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Allegheny Cal is no stranger to living in an environment that’s less than conducive to success. Raised on Pittsburgh’s Southside, Cal witnessed the hard life firsthand in the public housing project “Arlington Heights”. Here, is where Cal first discovered his passion for hip hop – and would spend countless hours studying the culture and honing his craft. Inspired by rappers like Beanie Sigel, Lloyd Banks, Prodigy of Mobb Deep, and producer/rapper Black Milk, Cal started rhyming about his life and the issues facing inner city residents as he saw it from his perspective in Pittsburgh. The Steel City's most famous musical resident to date is Wiz Khalifa, so much so, that the Pittsburgh City Council declared 12-12-12 (December 12, 2012) to be Wiz Khalifa day in the city. His desire to rep “The Burgh” and the east coast alike drove Allegheny to start recording and pushing his music online as well as the streets, where he has begun to garner fans drawn to his original style, off-kilter flows, and deeply personal lyrics about the problems he and his fellow community has faced being raised in the rough inner cities across the United States. Cal cites New York rap and Black Milk as his major influences, and it shows in his ability to illustrate chillingly tense street stories of violence, over his smooth – yet awkward jazz laden production. Ultimately Cal shows and proves with his rhymes, which demonstrate the promise of a legend in the making. His skills, relaxed demeanor, and incredibly open book approach establish Cal as a true artist. He's ready to represent for Pittsburgh, the East Coast, and anyone who relates to the struggle of inner city life. As Allegheny tells it: "Making beats and writing rhymes was my escape, I knew being a rapper was what I wanted to do most. My music is full of soul—and it’s honest. And my goal is to ultimately inspire anyone familiar with the realities of the projects to gather the courage to create an escape for something you believe in. Boldly proclaiming "If you’re not a fan now, that’s ok. Just know that what you’re hearing is always going to be the real me – I have no fear in expressing myself, and ultimately I hope you can become a fan of my character."
twogeebs is a masked wearing musical artist out of New Jersey, Originally from Hillside. He is an avid lover of Vans and has that classics east coast style, more heavy and prominent with lyrics, but he can also adapt to various styles of music. Fun facts: he has a SpongeBob tattoo wearing Vans and a slew of other unique ones. He has been releasing music independently since 2021 when he dropped his 2 albums “Tha Geeb Tape & Tha Geeb Tape 2. twogeebs h works a regular job at a warehouse to fund his musical goals and dreams. He represents for the have nots, and the realities in rap music. The broke, depressed, mental health ridden people who question themselves. Relating to the everyday people and situations he still currently struggles with. Like watching his grandparents die in the hospital, losing a friend to prison, gang culture he saw at a young age, the adjustment of moving from the hood to the suburbs as a kid, racism, selling and taking prescription pills, dealing with depression, being diagnosed with bipolar as a teenager and failed relationships. All of which he speaks about through his music. He’s gearing up to release his next album “Tha Geeb Tape 3” on October 31st, 2022
While spending most of his life growing up by the shore of New Jersey, humorous hip-hop artist KiERAN was more interested in the gritty aesthetic of 1990’s east coast/G-funk era rap albums instead of spending time at the beaches in the summer (which makes sense considering his pale ginger complexion) while also enjoying standup specials from the likes of Dave Chappelle, Bill Burr, and Bo Burnham. A lot of KiERAN’s music is locked and loaded with skits and humorous bars/moments, while also trying to stay in line with the contemporary of a hip-hop song. KiERANs biggest musical inspirations come from the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Big Pun, Big Daddy Kane, J. Cole, and again, Mr. Bo Burnham.
“Frame The Great” (Artist, Songwriter, & Producer) Is a North Carolina native from a small town called Wadesboro. As adolescent, always was in tuned with various genres of music. With his “Shape Shifting” styles (being able to shift from style to style), only signifies that he’s NOT your typical recording artist. It wasn’t until the age of eleven, when he decided to pick up the microphone to craft his skills as an Emcee. At the age of 14, he met a local recording engineer by the name of John (Redrum) Williams, it was there where he had his first recording experience. Video Details: “TRANSFORMER” by. Frame The Great Credits: Songwriter: Frame The Great Vocals: Frame The Great Producer: Grimey Chops Engineer: Frame The Great & Grimey Chops After announcing her upcoming sophomore album, “The Liz 2“, with “Hunnit Dolla Hiccup” featuring Benny The Butcher & Stove God Cooks, Armani Caesar and Westside Gunn are cooking again with the album’s second single and visual for “Paula Deen.” While The Liz officially put Armani Caesar on the map, The Liz 2 dropping on Oct. 21st on Griselda/GXFR Records will make her a star. Elcamino Signs to Black Soprano Family Records, Releases ”80 Bills” Ft. Benny the Butcher10/10/2022 After celebrating the life as well as the legacy & impact of DJ Shay last month, Benny the Butcher has officially signed Elcamino to Black Soprano Family Records. Camino has had a long-standing affiliation with BSF & Griselda over the years & he has been a frequent & valued contributor to both of the trend-setting crews. Now, he has released his 1st official single & video ”80 Bills, under the BSF umbrella which features Benny himself.
This Music is about the innocence of summer. When you was a kid and you had no care in the world, when you go outside and it was fun to be outside. family fun, BBqs, grilling out, basketball in the park, Djs jamming outside, and more this is an example that summer time can still be fun. Music produced By Angelic voices music featuring Asim I.I. Keemanee King Chakra & Keisha Martin. Video Directed and shot by Team Fox Productions. Music is on all major platforms. Angelic voices and Asim I.I. are also collaborating on an New Gospel Project which the first single would be debuting soon. Keemanee King chakra is making his way back to the scene appearing on a Kartel Route Track hold your breath produced by Kris Kartel back in 2008. Keisha Martin is an Dominate vocalist that just released her debut single recently and is rocking the reggae platforms. Ms Martin also did background for alot of known reggae artist, also coming from a musical family background Ms. Martin is a force to be wrecking with.
As an all around creative and entertainer, Hip-Hop artist, producer, engineer, photographer, videographer, director, editor, artist mentor, actor, and writer, NOR KIN4LIFE effortlessly manages many hats. Born and raised in Mt. Vernon, NY, a town known for its contribution to hip hop with artists like Al B.Sure, Heavy D and P.Diddy. NOR wrote her first song at 8 years old which lead her to musical production, and and later photography and videography. The rest is history. Formerly 1/2 of the groundbreaking, dynamic duo, KIN4LIFE, NOR has brought us hit after hit for 20+ years from the infamous “Makeup Girl” to “Dirty Dream” to today’s viral hit “LOOK AT MY HAIR” which currently is going viral with the #LOOKATMYHAIRCHALLENGE. Let the record show, KIN4LIFE brought us the first LGBT Hip Hop group, and their fan base stretches to every inch of the world. From touring internationally, to collaborating with former Bad Boy producers FBI, to featuring on PBS “In the Life”, to having a top 10 music video on MTV LOGO for 11 consecutive weeks and being in rotation on MTV in over 17 countries and also being considered in a couple categories at the Grammy Awards a few years back. NOR KIN4LIFE continues to be a resonating voice in the industry with her not just her own music but she also has developed and produced numerous songs for Hip Hop/R&B artist “BUTTERFLY FEELS”. In 2021 NOR KIN4LIFE AND BUTTERFLY FEELS wrapped up the year with over 300,000 streams collectively. NOR’s current single “Dreamzzz” ft. SPAZZ Breezy is a coming of age story from a female perspective. The record was produced by NOR and has a boom bap feel with hard hitting lyricism laced throughout. The underlying message is remind yourself of how great you are and to never forget you “DREAMZZZ”.
A lot of research goes into this one but what you find is definitely memorable as it is weird. “Hubert Cumberdale” is a prime example of when you crossbreed two strains of strange onto some grimy production. Using inspiration from that flash animated Newgrounds.com sensation “Salad Fingers” you can tell James Joyce The Squatch is a fan of David Firth while applying his own signature scumbag flavor. The beat from Enels has the easily recognizable samples to keep this filthy display of lyricism moving with ease while paying homage to the creators by dropping a cameo from Hubert Cumberdale himself. Great wit and dark humor are shown with the punchlines and delivery while giving a small glimpse into the melodic side of the music so there’s truly something for everyone here.
Hi, I'm 96 (pronounced nine-six) from Largo, Maryland. I'm a recording artist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist aspiring to express my authentic self sonically. My musical exploration began in third grade as I joined my schools orchestra playing the alto saxophone. Although my journey with the saxophone only lasted a year due to expensive rental costs, my desire to make music mildly grew within me. Through my adolescence I became a self taught musician learning to play both guitar and piano. By the time I had entered high school I had a $40 first act guitar and a keyboard I had borrowed and the owner forgot about lol. Although I didn't have expensive and quality materials I had become determined to utilize both to my greatest potential. High school was pivotal time in my music journey, I took two semester piano classes and a musicianship class that encouraged me to continue growing, and validated many self doubts. I graduated in 2014 and took all my graduation monetary gifts and invested into a MacBook Pro (the one I'm currently typing this on lol) and began my journey into production on GarageBand. A lot in my life has changed from 2014 to 2022, but making something out of nothing has been a continued theme in my production journey. I have produced many songs and connected with many talented artists both locally and abroad. I am currently in a season of life where I am going promoting my work and amplifying my fellow artists. The track, Shoebox Money featuring Basick Lee Joshua, is one I'm particularly proud of because the completed track came to life exactly how I had envisioned it. The second I began chopping the sample I knew the track had to be gritty and straightforward. My search for a lyricist to complete the vision was short, once I sent the track to Basick he was on it, and the rest is history. I am proud that the record exceeded both of our expectations, Basick is a lyrical beast with a hustle mindset. There is more to come really soon, but as of now listeners can stream Shoebox Money along with my other work on all streaming platforms, I also have links on my Instagram @ninteysxx.
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