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New Music Alert: Priceless Da Roc – TurnxUpGod

This month active Bay Area mainstay and reliable turn up machine, Priceless da Roc returned with his new spirited album TurnxUpGod.

Produced by himself with the help of Bay Area production team Slight WorkPriceless Da Roc also got a little help from his friends on this project getting the assists on verses from Guapdad4000, Nef The Pharaoh, ShooterGang Kony, Lil Bean, D-Lo, Azjah to name a few. 

“This project I got is called TurnxUpGods and the reason it’s called that is because being in the Bay area with all the movements we’ve had out here it just fits with who I am, so with this project I wanted to put it all together and make it fun. When I first started working on the project Coronavirus hadn’t happened yet, but I just started working on beats and working on the keys more, I just got deep into the quarantine session.  Then I just made the project over, being in the house I challenged myself to make it better. I produced most of it and it’s one of the best projects I’ve put together,” Priceless Da Roc proclaimed.

Known for taking over the stage, dancefloor or any other entertainment venue where he gets the mic, Priceless Da Roc brings liveliness to this listener’s speakers with an action packed project full of Bay Area lingo and enthusiasm that is difficult to match. Accompanied by a host of talent that’s rising on the West Coast, Priceess Da Roc has put together a solid effort that will be perfect for performances once live venues re-open. 

“My music is high energy diverse music – some songs you can jump around, some songs you get the bars, but I feel like my music is thrilling music as a whole.” Priceless Da Roc said. “I’ve always really done music, I just didn’t take it 100% seriously until I got older. You know you gotta bring the energy and the fun to The Bay. I kinda always had the passion and love for music, I guess I was the guy that would come and dance in a circle and do the moves, I always had a love for entertainment and so as I got older I found a way to make a career out of it.” 

Spending time all over the country but finding his real home in The Bay, Priceless Da Roc spent a lot of time in San Francisco and Daly City where he had a studio.  Born in Lompac as a military kid, Priceless Da Roc spent some time in D.C but with most of his family being in San Francisco it’s where he ended up settling for good. 

“I get my energy from just being out at events and always being out – I was always the one hitting the dance circle and it’s always been my personality to pop out at you and it’s just my personality as a whole. It transcended into the music.  My style is a little unorthodox and it pops out at you, but it gets what you need to get,” Priceless Da Roc said.  “I think The Bay is known strongly for being an independent rap scene and fans know songs out here that have never left The Bay. In The Bay it’s about just being yourself it’s a little bit easier to make money and make music when you are being yourself.”

Going forward, Priceless Da Roc is planning on releasing a host of videos from the project with his goals set on dropping 10 videos from the project.  

“So far with the project dropping on the 5th, we already got about 4-5 videos done, we are gonna try to do like 10 videos in total. We want everyone to see the culture and how we do in The Bay and the style here on the West Coast and everything. I like to have fun in my visuals to make sure it’s entertaining, we have stories and we have fun.  The videos are full of entertainment and it gives people the energy of how we felt when we made the song. We only dropped one so far and the others come out when the project drops, but we got a lot of videos for the fans.”

With giveaways and some online parties planned, Priceless Da Roc is bringing the entertainment to the fans like only he can, trying to capture the spirit of his live performances online. 

“It’s not the same but we want people to have some fun and get a lil turn up in their system!”

New Music Alert: Pure Luxury – Original P

Recently charismatic Los Angeles bred rapper Pure Luxury delivered his new single, “WTH” for fans online in the form of a colorful new music video.  With a desire to make music that goes well beyond just the L.A. sound, Pure Luxury  dropped the upbeat and commercial friendly visual from his recently released project Original P.  Refusing to stick to the script and with his sights on the end of the pandemic “WTH” visual is a hilarious slice of Pure Luxury’s humor. 

“The project is called Original P, I feel like my sound is like current and diverse on this project, but it’s still cohesive and as far as the sound,” Pure Luxury said. “People’s attention spans are so short, that I think for people to appreciate it they have to hear music that is straight to the point.”

“Enrgy is this producer that made the beat, I found him on Youtube and his shit is crackin’, this shit be going crazy. It’s just a turn up song, I was irritated at my girl and I had to make something to turn up. That’s how I release my frustrations, I think people are gonna relate to it.”

Raised in Inglewood and L.A.’s west side of the city, Pure Luxury is a multi-talented rapper who also plays the guitar, saxophone and drums after his parents introduced him to music around the age of 5 or 6.  Having previously attended USC’s Thornton School of Music, Pure Luxury stepped away from college amidst the Coronavirus pandemic and the school’s rising cost of tuition of more than 75k per year. 

“I’ve been making music since I was 5  or 6 years years old. I play guitar, saxophone, drums stuff like that and I started just going crazy making beats in high school and my friend inspired me to rap. After unsuccessfully trying to get big rappers on beats I said f*ck it I’m gonna do it myself,” Pure Luxury explained. 

“Then I went to college, I never even wanted to go to college, but I went to school at USC and I went to the Thornton School of Music. I went because it made my parents happy and you have to get what you need out of the school. I just didn’t want to go into debt – 200 racks for a degree.”

From quitting school to touring with YG on a nationwide tour Pure Luxury has had quite the run as he recently recalled his time on tour with YG and first getting his shot to blow up.

“When I went on tour with YG it was crackin, then I thought I was about to blow up once I was about to go on tour with Game too. YG had hit me and his little brother tapped in and started managing me and I ended up signed to the president of 400 Ent, D Moore in 2020.  The whole timeline is crazy but pretty much I signed a deal and he was giving me a little bit of bread but I didn’t feel like we utilized everything we had. I’m pretty much at the point with this whole Coronavirus stuff where I’ve upgraded my sound, I’m more mature with my sound and what I was doing was good, but it was some West Coast sh*t and I don’t want to get boxed in.”

When asked to describe his sound, Pure Luxury explained that his sound is upbeat, turn up music, where he’s not trying to be the greatest rapper ever lyrically, he just wants to make radio hits. 

“It just depends on what kind of mood I’m in, but my sound is fun and upbeat and it’s turn up music. I mean honestly man I just want to get to the bag, it just depends on the mood but as far as songs are involved I just want to drop some bars on a song – I’m just trying to  make radio. I don’t need crazy lyrics. I don’t care if I’m the greatest rapper ever, I just want to make stuff that’s dope,” he added.

Describing his new project Original PPure Luxury said he wants people to have fun during this time of stress and tragedy with COVID-19. The new video for “WTH” reflects that fun and excitement that’s building for when things open back up in L.A..

“I just want people to feel good when they play WTH. It’s upbeat and I know when the scenes open back up, I’m going to be back on the scene,” Pure Luxury said. “I’m not no street dude or a hood banger, I’m not gonna cap. People be thinking I’m signed with a big crazy budget when they see my visuals, but we are just a small independent label.”

XIIDC Artist Three Releases Debut Project “Epitome”

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Just another lyricist expressing himself through his rhythms and rhymes, rap artist Three showcases a different side in his debut project entitled “Epitome”.

In this project, Three raps about seeing the bigger picture, envisioning another side of life many people do not talk about.

Tracks such as “Sin City”, “Go Around”, and “”I Be At “ (featuring J. Haywood & Typhanie & Co), you hear the crafty bars that have been perfected over the years. 

“My dream job would be to wake up everyday and create music. The spectrum of Music consists of different dynamics and complexities.. From the creation, to what instruments to use, to the writing process, to the marketing schemes, and connectivity to the audience, the fans. I love everything about it,” said Three

Meet C Stylez, The Creative Guru

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Christopher Hylton, better known as C Stylez, is a master of many trades including DJing, VP of A&R at his label called All Seasons, artist development, marketing, and motivating his colleagues to be the best people they can be. 

His lifestyle and marketing agency by the name of The Stylez Way, focuses on lifestyle specialist skills as well as marketing and brand building. Also, Hylton operates Sports Marketing and management company by the name of Playmaker Sports that offers clients in the field of day to day management and marketing & brand stratagem. 

His educational background consists of a B.A. in Marketing from the HBCU Morgan State University located in Baltimore Maryland. Previous experience from Christoper includes DTLR, Kendrick Nunn, and Live Nation. 

He is a power player who needs more media attention. C Stylez is a name to look out for soon. 

New Music Alert: Bullet Ft. JFK Savo – “Hate”

Walterboro, SC native Bullet is back with his new single “Hate” featuring JFK Savo produced by Shawty Fresh. Listen below via Spotify and purchase on Apple Music.

New Video Alert: JNA Ft. Maddie The Baddie – “You Got It”

LA based duo JNA isn’t holding anything back in their new visual “You Got It” featuring Maddie The Baddie. The accelerating track has made its way to Tik Tok with gaining over 32,000 posts on the platform and already pushing past several hundred thousand YouTube views. Take a look at the video link below and see why they currently got it!

New Video Alert: PGF Shawt Ft. Boosie Badazz – “Advice”

Atlanta rapper PGF Shawt keeps his foot on the pedal after the release of his DJ Scream hosted project, Narcos. Today, he’s back with a new music video for the project’s standout track “Advice” featuring Boosie Badazz. The song was produced by Quin With The Keyz and the video was directed by Dre Cannonz. Watch below via YouTube.

New Music Alert: GE Da Piolet – “Never Trust” [Prod. By Deedotwill x GE On It]

South Carolina native GE Da Piolet releases his new single titled Never Trust.”  The track was produced by Deedotwill and GE On It and is available now on all digital music platforms. “My songs are about life in general, the good and the bad. The songs can have energy, but have meaning to it. I like to talk about being up to par and being fly. That’s why my name is what it is, GE Da Piolet.”

Listen to the new single below and follow GE Da Piolet on social media @GE_F16.

New Music Alert: Page Kennedy – “Page” (Album Stream)

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Today, Hip Hop lyricist, box-office star, comedian, and former battle rapper PAGE KENNEDY releases new self-titled album PAGE following his release with Method Man and Elzhi for his new single “PAIN” available now across all DSP’s via EMPIRE.

PAGE includes production from Mic West and Grammy-award-winning Aftermath producer Focus featuring guests Xzibit, Ali Caldwell, Method Man, Elzhi, Chief Wakil, and more. The album is available to stream.

Described as “a stellar lyricist,” by HipHopDX and “an absolute beast on the microphone” by 2 Dope Boyz, Page utilizes his bar-for-bar lyrical prowess to tell stories celebrating and examining the Black and Brown experience through the lens of his personal experiences. The album is releasing following his co-starring lead in the 530.2 million worldwide box office hit “The Meg,” and ahead of his co-starring role alongside Wanda Sykes and Mike Epps in the highly-anticipated Netflix original series “The Upshaw’s,” which is slated for release later this year.

Page Kennedy explains “PAGE”: I’m known for hard beats, bars, and storytelling. Thanks to Focus and Mic West on production that is no doubt achieved here as they laid the perfect musical canvases for me to paint my thoughts and frustrations with 2020 upon. As a Black man and father, the injustices of 2020 hit hard and close to home. While my projects don’t usually have much social commentary in them, I felt compelled on this album to not only give a conscious view of issues permeating society and the racial and socio-political trauma affecting Black and Brown communities, but to also celebrate the things that keep us going as a people despite it all.

New Video Alert: ArielViews – “Show You This”

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ArielViews was founded by Atlanta native Ariel Prater. Classically trained in the piano, Prater started playing in a band with his brothers when he was young. Music has always been a large part of his life and he has evolved from years of experience. Prater grew gradually as an artist, eventually adopting the sax as his primary instrument today. He has an intense love for the stage, and concert-goers are always pleased with the passion in his lyrics.

Today rising southern group ArielViews releases the jazzy new single, “Show You This.” The track is a whirlwind of melodic vocals, upbeat guitar, and the alluring saxophone of Ariel Prater. 

Although the song premiers on most platforms today, “Show You This” was pre-released for early consumption on digital radio platforms. The track has seen strong reception through repetitive spins already, and it’s easy to see why with harmonic vocal rifts that weave through vibrant instrumental solos. 

This new debut from ArielViews is taking all of their experience as a cover band and translating it into their original work. After studying music from such a large variety of decades, artists, and genres, they have developed a unique sound that audiences crave. 

Between their broad instrumentation and distinct vocals, ArielViews defies genre norms giving them a diverse take on music. The group is standing out as exceptional masters of their craft. Their lively stage presence is a specialty for ArielViews, and they bring high-energy to every show they perform. They have appeared at venues all across the United States, including a tour through Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina. After years of memorable performances, ArielViews has earned a reputation for their engaging events that get crowds on their feet grooving to the beat. 

“Show You This” is smooth and rhythmic, drawing fans to the dancefloor. The meaning can be left open for interpretation, but with the lyrics, “Can’t wait till I show you this,” it’s clear that ArielViews is excited for listeners to hear what they’re creating. They are showing audiences what they’re capable of and leaving fans eager for more.

The genre-blending elements of ArielViews are setting them apart from the average players in the entertainment industry today. Mixing jazz and neo-soul with hip-hop and R&B, they are doing something different. With “Show You This,” ArielViews is offering just a taste of what they have in store. The single is part of a larger album set for release later this spring. 

New Video Alert: Wes Krave – “I’m Lit”

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Wes Krave drops his new single “I’m Lit” off his new highly anticipated album “Winning Streak” available now. The music video was directed by Karltin Bankz and the track was produced by Fortune Ave. Watch below via YouTube or stream the album on Spotify.

New Video Alert: Calico Jonez – “Eastside 4 Life”

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Memphis native Calico Jonez releases a new music video for “Eastside 4 Life” produced by Winners Circle. The track appears on his Trap Life album out now on all streaming platforms. Watch the @MFGVisuals-directed visual below.

New Video Alert: Young Sixx Ft. D.DoT – “Shining”

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While many West Coast artists rely on their street credit, and section to promote and build momentum behind their music while using the same blueprint and sound with the typical gangster music or ratchet party content. Young Sixx out of the I.E (Riverside) to be exact is a breath of fresh air. His new single “Shining” even though a cover, shows just how talented he is as an artist as well as a rapper. The beat already alone gives you positive vibes, and the hook grabs you and will have you singing along.

Young Sixx displays his rap skills and delivery proving he is the best all-around artist emerging out of the west coast. The video gives us another side of Young Sixx as far as branding and reimaging and adding more layers to him as an artist. The storyline boasts how he wants to separate himself from the local talent and stand out, and he does exactly that.

Tuff Shorty – Dats A Flip (Feat. LaChat) (Music Video)

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Whether he’s turnt up to the max, or swagging out over his latest release, Tuff Shorty is guaranteed to deliver a new vibe that keeps the momentum going. The Portsmouth, VA rapper is on a mission releasing new content & working on his next move every time we hear from him. Today, he drops off his latest banger, “Dats A Flip“. Tuff links up with real southern flavor that comes straight from the trenches with his new music video, recruiting Memphis rapper LaChat & Grove Hero to lay down a few bars.


When you get a little “paper,” the idea behind a REAL hustler is to make a quick flip.. & keep flipping. Tuff & LaChat trade verses about the life they lead as they keep a steady grind getting the most & not the lesser with their melodic raps. 


The eccentric rap-rockstar is gearing up to release his 21st studio project “Book of Bvagariii: Part 2” which is available for pre-order here. This project is slated to feature a handful of heavy-hitting industry legends & will be accompanied by tons of visuals to help tell the story. Keep it locked with Tuff Shorty as he kicks off his 2021 impetus  & stay up to date with his next moves via TuffShorty.com.


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