There’s nothing new under the sun. Especially the one beaming across the state of Florida, shining vibrantly on Miramar’s own, Tone C. In a gilded gush of autotune and rap, the Panama-born emcee takes us back a decade with his latest, radio-friendly release, “LIGHTS OUT” (feat. Israel Taylor). 

 

This track is a bubbly, torrid fusion of pop, hip-hop and R&B; reminiscent of the aesthetic that dominated much of our radio earlier in the century. The Toya Beats production is buzzing with melodious synths, backed by grandiose, 808 drum loops; sonics which all mesh to create the perfect club-rocking concoction. Tone C gives nothing short of a stellar performance. He flexes his penchant for song-writing and story-telling; flirting lyrically with a girl unknown. His solid delivery, matched with the addictive auto-tuned hooks of his feature, Israel Taylor, create a powerhouse of a record; dripping with every ounce of warmth and magnificence that attracts the lot of us to the Sunshine State. If the nature of radio records, as of late, has been suffocating, “LIGHTS OUT” is a nostalgic breath of fresh air.



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Denero is putting on for the city of Dallas. Founder of the CFN Muzik Group in the year 2016, the Texas rapper has been going strong making moves for him and his team. His mixtape release in 2017, titled Livin’ Proof Volume 1 was an underground favorite. 

He just released the music video for “Have You Ever” earlier this month and it’s beginning to buzz with attention from every direction. Rapping over a mellow trap beat with a Southern lyrical flow, he’s already gained 20K subscribers and counting, he’s been putting in work, trying to leave his mark in the music industry and he’s not going anywhere easily. 

Instagram: @CFN_2Denero
YouTube: Have You Ever


            Remember back in the day when rappers would link up with singers and cater to the ladies? Well the trend seems to be coming back and Malachi Watson is ready to revamp it and make it his own with his third single “Road of Love” off of his album JCarr. The duo makes magic over the upbeat tempo with a romanticized word flow from the Maryland rapper, complemented by alluring vocals of Jus Paul. The music video just dropped earlier this month and is already reaching 5K and counting. 
            Malachi was born and raised in Prince George’s County. He’s been in the Hip Hop game for a decade, starting his journey in 2009. He focuses on delivering a sonic feast for the ears, incorporating his outstanding lyrical offerings and his dominating voice over a magnetic beat, produced by Heavy Da Producer. The combination of these multiple aspects put together serves as a recipe for success. Watson is determined to make his mark in rap history and he is well on his way. 

Intagram: @malachicmr
YouTube: KaiSince93


 Fresh off of the success of his smash hit "BO$$ B*TCH", rap royalty, B.L.K, is back with another certified banger titled "My Life". International R&B recording artist, Chico DeBarge kicks this groove off, bringing a new-age vibe to a light tropical trap production. Enter B.L.K, telling a spirited story about his bottom chic who has been beside him through the years. The song "My Life" shows a different side of B.L.K as he expresses his affection for this person who has changed his life for the better! "My Life" is yet another standout track from his project "Mind Behind the Mask". Get more familiar with B.L.K below and join his growing movement today.


BLK CEO has led the way as an executive producer, writer, and now as an artist himself. As the Hip-Hop culture continues to give birth to new talent, few up and comers have the lyrical capabilities and delivery that BLK CEO possesses. It’s just something about the rhythm of BLK CEO’s flow—the way he phrases his intelligent rhymes—turns his voice into an instrument. Drawing comparisons to T.I. Young Jeezy, and Trick Daddy it’s easy to understand why a buzz has been created. Stepping onto the music scene in early 2005, BLK CEO formed his own independent music label by the name of TAKER$ ENT.

BLK CEO is a singer-songwriter from Summerhill in Atlanta Georgia. Growing up in Atlanta Ga. Life as a youngster wasn’t easy for BLK CEO. Influenced by the streets, BLK CEO became a product of his environment at a very young age. BLK CEO is an indisputable Hip Hop Force from the streets, and in the studio. Self-Reliant, Self-Determined and Entrepreneurial BLK CEO is quickly proving to the streets of Atlanta, Florida, Texas, South Carolina, North Carolina, Minnesota, Alabama, and soon the world that he is a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. With ambition, fortitude, and street smarts BLK CEO is quickly rising to the top of true Hip Hop royalty.



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Right now, North Carolina is in a state of emergency. The monstrous Hurricane Florence is whipping towards the Tar Heel State, spurring mass panic and evacuation throughout the eastern south. Despite imminent catastrophe, one man in particular remains tucked in Willmington; comforting his mother, who refuses to flee. That man is rapper/producer, Octobor, and through his interview with USA Blog Network, the Southern artist makes it clear he and his family have zero intentions of leaving. Through his recent release, we come to learn exactly why: North Carolina is his “Thing”, and will remain so until there’s no more North Carolina left. Rolling in at three minutes and thirty-one seconds, “Thing” is an exceptionally lax banger. It rivals the incoming hurricane by being a poised, tranquil breeze of a record. Over the gallop of trap drums, and automated whirl of the track’s ambient background, Octobor smoothly coasts. Absolutely nothing about his flow or delivery comes off forceful. He sounds completely at home in the comfort of speakers and a microphone; which ultimately translates into a gracious trap anthem. “Its a northside thing, southside thing / eastside thing, westside thing—“ he chants effortlessly throughout the chorus, shouting out every region his home state has to offer. Being a beacon for North Carolina in the hour it’s needed most. “Thing” is a relatable smash just waiting to explode across the mainstream. If he continues to push it, showing the world just how much talent he has to offer, every month of the year will be Octobor’s.



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“Can You Do The Serena” 


A divine, inextinguishable beauty has always coursed through the Caribbean. The magic of its weather, scenery, and culture captivates not only its natives, but millions of tourists each and every year. What draws us to Haitian rapper, OMBRAGE, is not solely the fact he was born in the islands; but his impeccable ability to take that very, aforementioned Caribbean magic and create matchless music. One of the greatest examples of this talent is his most recent release, “Can You Do The Serena”, and it is brimming with tropical flavor. This record features the Achaie-born, Brooklyn-based rapper flowing across a lushly fruity instrumental; intent on delivering a bouncy, danceable smash. The spirit of Haiti is embraced in more ways than one, through the artist’s lyricism. As much as he braves his accent, and enlivens the beachy production, he also shifts between languages; coasting into a smooth Spanish rap in homage to the island’s thick Latin culture, among others. “Can You Do The Serena” is the perfect, island -esque jam; fitting for your next Caribbean fiesta. For a change, instead of millions traveling to the islands, OMBRAGE is bringing the islands to millions.




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There’s a pure, shining spirituality dwelling within Wisconsin singer/producer, Tanner Mitchell Zingsheim’s, recent cut, “V01D”. Under his alias, Spectrum Bender, the Colgate, devout Christian seeks to seal every last one of us in a vacuum of love; doing so through a marriage of poignant proclamation and prismatic production. The lustrous track kicks off with a buttery chord progression; satisfied solely by a recurring kick-drum, and Bender’s gentle croon. It is incredibly minimal in the totality of its glory, before converging into several evolutions of grandiose, pop production. Once upon the hook, “V01D” accelerates its aforementioned kick drum into a progressive, four-to-the-floor rhythm, backed by glittering, electronic percussions. Eventually, these elements transcend into instrumental interludes, where a trotting kick and 808 snare carry a surge of intricate key and synth breakdowns. Near the end of this productive gorgeousness, we are circled back to Bender’s chorus, where he once again breathes “Into the void we welcome love”. 

Verily, this Midwest talent puts God and Christ first; as there is a holy undertone to this entire creation. His attention, and furthermore, appreciation for detail results in a heavenly, pop opus only the heartless could reject. Even as “V01D” goes quiet, at the end of its two minute and twenty-seven seconds of excellence, that won’t be the end of your engagement with Bender. You’ll be dying to explore the rest of his magical catalogue. 

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You know how the saying goes.. Every king needs a queen, and every boss needs a "BO$$ B*TCH". ATL, Hiphop heavyweight, B.L.K, is back with another certified banger for the streets!!! Taker$ Ent brings you fresh visuals to the hit song "BO$$ B*TCH" expertly directed by Hoodrich Films. Follow B.L.K whipping a luxurious Bentley while escorting the 1st lady to conduct business, to shopping, and to the gun range. The song is the official ode to ever hardworking, independent woman taken care of their business -hard, blood, sweat, and tears- while still keeping it classy. Get more familiar with B.L.K below and join his growing movement today.

BLK CEO has led the way as an executive producer, writer, and now as an artist himself. As the Hip-Hop culture continues to give birth to new talent, few up and comers have the lyrical capabilities and delivery that BLK CEO possesses. It’s just something about the rhythm of BLK CEO’s flow—the way he phrases his intelligent rhymes—turns his voice into an instrument. Drawing comparisons to T.I. Young Jeezy, and Trick Daddy it’s easy to understand why a buzz has been created. Stepping onto the music scene in early 2005, BLK CEO formed his own independent music label by the name of TAKER$ ENT.

BLK CEO is a singer-songwriter from Summerhill in Atlanta Georgia. Growing up in Atlanta Ga. Life as a youngster wasn’t easy for BLK CEO. Influenced by the streets, BLK CEO became a product of his environment at a very young age. BLK CEO is an indisputable Hip Hop Force from the streets, and in the studio. Self-Reliant, Self-Determined and Entrepreneurial BLK CEO is quickly proving to the streets of Atlanta, Florida, Texas, South Carolina, North Carolina, Minnesota, Alabama, and soon the world that he is a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. With ambition, fortitude, and street smarts BLK CEO is quickly rising to the top of true Hip Hop royalty.




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Josh Finney has been on the music scene for a couple of years now. His smooth word flow complemented by his sultry voice allows him to be versatile when it comes to making music. His turn up style is different due to his his mellow melodies. His song collection can fit any mood, whether you’re ready to chill or turn up. Finney has been consistently putting in work, making a buzz for himself with over 15K views on his most recent music video, “Role Model.” His two singles, “Options” & “Keep Drinkin’” off of his upcoming project “The Dilemma” has already been putting up numbers, reaching over 5K on SoundCloud each. His mixtape is set to release October 8, 2018. You can find his music on YouTube and Soundcloud at JFMillionAir. Follow Finney’s journey on Instagram and Twitter handles are @JFMillionAir.

 Music Links:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/JFMillionAir

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/JFMillionAir

Social Media:
Instagram: @JFMillionAir

Twitter: @JFMillionAir 


Ben Grizz is delivering chill vibes with his simple, yet catchy songs of 2018. The Haitian-American rapper is out on a mission to make a stamp in the music industry. He dropped a visual to his song, “Mixed Up” earlier this year and it’s already making noise with a reach of 156K. Just last week, he released a music video to “Steak & Rice,” his most recent single, engaging over 74K viewers. Every track he puts out for the masses is instilled with passion and determination with a story behind it. His music is meant for everyone, not targeted towards one specific audience, but rather for the majority from all walks of life to enjoy. Check him out on his YouTube channel at Ben Grizz and stream his music on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/437EvISozfQhAzjAQx65gr?nd=1.  Follow him on Twitter and Instagram at @bengrizz978. 


Following in the footsteps of the queens from the hip hop game at the mere age of 10, Kye Go Hard recently debuted her new single “Got My Barbie,” a track that all girls can bop to with their doll in hand. The music video has already been making noise as it generates over 6K viewers after it’s release in July. Houston’s rap princess has been surrounded by music influences from the early age of 2, rapping and dancing alongside Kidz Go Hard. Follow Kye’s journey as she captivates crowds on Instagram at @kyegohard and watch her visual on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5tZsp__D2E.



Mental health has been the topic of conversation in the hip hop community more than ever this year and for that reason, Andray Taylor’s story may inspire some. Born in Oakland, CA and raised in Norfolk, VA, the multi-talented rapper turned to Hip Hop when he started experiencing depression. Using his music as an outlet, he let his thoughts be known in lyrical form. It all started in high school when his teacher of AP Government assigned a project to which he rapped historical facts and received an A. Not only did he obtain a good grade, word also spread that Taylor was talented. Landing himself in the middle of the music industry, he began to take this newfound skill more seriously as he stepped foot into The Venue on 35th in 2013. 2 years after, he released his first ever project titled “Rumors of Bloomers” followed by his second project “The Cost of Blooming” in 2017. He just dropped a new single, “Hydroplaning.” Follow him as he makes his mark in music on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TaylorAndray. His music can be streamed on www.andraytaylor.com. 



Shane Foster is pushing his way through to the music industry, hopping on the scene with his new single “Get Dat”  sampling “Stay Fly” by Three6 Mafia.  The fire beat accompanied by the continuance of a catchy hook is a club anthem that will have listeners bopping their head, ready for a turn up. This isn’t anything new to Foster, he’s been in the game for quite some time now, collaborating with Project Pat, KaMillion, Davis Chris and Yoson Tala. He’s worked with major names such as Mila J, Lady Luck, Moneybagg Yo and that’s just to name a few during his executive days at Live Nation and EP Entertainment. His transition into the rap game has been smooth and solidified. With a degree in Entertainment Business, his credentials make him even more of an impact in every aspect of his career. Follow him on Instagram as he fights to leave behind his legacy at @therealshanefoster and stream his music on all major streaming platforms. Check out his profile at https://songwhip.com/song/mr-foster/get-dat. 

With a video release titled “Da Hood Don’t Love Me,” Vonny Loc delivered a heartfelt message in the beginning, offering some words of advice for those running the streets. The influential memo introduced the track right before the beat claps through your speakers. Loc is raking in over 16K views and counting, dropping gems on the ears of many since its debut on June 3rd.  
Now Loc is back at it again with a new visual to his single “Why Not.” Having already released it on YouTube August 19th, it’s numbers are looking beyond promising for the Denver native. Within a time span of 2 weeks, the video is gaining 10K views. Not only that, but he’s premiering it on MTV, September 24th which is bound to send the digits flying even higher. 
In the mean time, check out his recent collab with Jim Jones on “Fly Nigga.” The single can be found on Google Play. 

Social Media: 
Instagram: www.instagram.com/bellin_azz_vonny
Twitter: www.twitter.com/vonny_loc
Facebook: www.facebook.com/vonny.loc.1

Music Links:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ckme-oyyPo
 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/music/album/VONNY_LOC_FLY_NIGGA_feat_JIM_JONES?id=By4f7ernaru4e5hv3p645uf6ezi
SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/bellin-azz-vonny-loc

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/48biUjcSeMwZ2hjKDCCq2C?si=TTjSTbi1QDWanCbGTFMR-A



Brad Hester is a Bronx native and his music shows it. Embracing the sound of New York, he’s here to put on for his city, putting up numbers with “Thank God” which dropped on YouTube, raking in an average of over 9K views. His lyrics along with his flow and a dope beat to go along with it is sure to catch the listeners’ attention. His most recent project was an EP titled “Far From Finished,” and that’s the perfect description to describe his movement. He’s consistently going on strong, fighting to make a name for himself in the industry. His next single “Real In The Field” drops this Friday, August 31st. 

Social Media Links:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/iambradhester
Twitter: www.twitter.com/iambradhester

Music Links:
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/iambradhester
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3Cq7af2dwotmvlKROEDcFl?si=PiCK1yalShKW7TwBA3OGvw.  
YouTube: www.youtube.com/iambradhester