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Nomad Carlos, 13thStreetPromotions, Hip Hop

NEW MUSIC: @NomadCarlos – Black & White

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With Racism being rampant in society, various groups have been formed to either denounce or embrace it. Today, Rapper Nomad Carlos drops “Black & White“. Produced by SOSA, Nomad addresses racial issues, the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and his own ethnicity. Something different from the First Coast Rapper, something to ponder as many have toiled daily to eradicate Racism. Check out the track below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

BONUS

Check out his Interview as a member of the Supergroup, The Council below.

https://13thstreetpromotions.com/2016/03/25/get-to-know-the-council-fivesteez-x-inztinkz-x-thesickestdrama-x-nomadcarlos/

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Royce Da 5'9", Agent Sasco, Black Thought, Trust The Shooter EP, Hip Hop,

NEW MUSIC: @RoyceDa59 x @BlackThought x @AgentSasco – Rap On Steroids

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Last night, Detroit Rapper Royce Da 5’9″ premiered his “Trust The Shooter EP” with fans rejoicing. With a 12 track set, many were prepared for deadly bars. What we didn’t expect was “Rap On Steroids“, a track that features Philly’s own Black Thought…and Jamaica’s own Agent Sasco! Produced by Jahlil Beats, Royce delivers hard punches to the gut, Black Thought sends jabs to the ribs and Sasco delivers the uppercuts with his Dancehall delivery. A surprise to many as Sasco has been making moves on the low over the years, although I wish he dropped 16 or even 32 bars. Maybe Royce has a few tricks up his sleeve on his upcoming “Layers” album. Hear more of Agent Sasco here. In the meantime, check out the track below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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Popcaan, Drake, Controlla, 13thStreetPromotions, Views From The 6, OVO, Unruly,

NEW MUSIC: @Drake x @PopcaanMusic – Controlla

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For many Drake fans, the “Views From The 6” album can’t come any sooner. For Popcaan fans, they say “Finally!” in unison as the two Artists join forces for “Controlla“. A song for the ladies, Drake brings the R&B smoothness while Popskull brings the Island Dancehall Flavour over a Dancehall tinged Production. Will this be on “Views From The 6“? We’re not sure but check out the track below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

https://twitter.com/tarikkoon/status/714839538942681088

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Chip Off The Old Block: Meet The New Kids Of Dancehall x Reggae (Pt. 4)

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First they started out as the youth of the Dancehall/Reggae culture, now they’re parents with growing kids. It isn’t unusual for the child of an Entertainer to follow in their parent’s footsteps one way or the other as at times they bring a modern take on their parent’s creations, or create their own lane. Some of the most famous off springs include Stephen, Ziggy, and Damian “Junior Gong” Marley (Sons of Bob Marley), Chino and Di Genius (Sons of Freddie McGregor), Junior Tucker (Son of Jimmy Tucker), Morgan Heritage (Children of Denroy Morgan), Tarrus Riley (Son of Jimmy Riley), Queen Ifrica (Daughter of Derrick Morgan), Protoje (Son of Lorna Bennett), Chronixx (Son of Chronicle) and many more. In part 4 of a few part series, I feature more of the new set of kids on the scene whose parents have covered much ground in their respective careers.

Juju Blood, Junior Reid Son, 13thStreetPromotions

1. Juju Blood (D’Yung Veteran)

Famous Parent: Junior Reid

Occupation: Reggae Artist

Twitter/IG: @JujuBlood / @JujuReidMusic

Single(s): Don Dada (w/ Chris Matic), International Love

Jahazeil, Jahazeil Myrie, Buju Banton Son, 13thStreetPromotions

2. Jahazeil Myrie

Famous Parent: Buju Banton

Occupation: Reggae Artist

Twitter/IG: @JahazeilMusic / @Jahazeil_Myrie

Single(s): Who Am I

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Five Steez, The Story, First Coast, 13thStreetPromotions

NEW MUSIC: @FiveSteez – The Story

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Five Steez revealed some his of life in his first single, but today he brings forth his trials as an Independent Artist in “My Story“. Produced by DJ MTM, Steez speaks on being the “Kid with a dream” and worked his way to being a Rapper over the years, even being a victim of having his music taken away by his mother. With a production that features Military styled drums, DJ scratched samples, and a old school feel, Steez’s story will have your attention from the first bar. Artwork by @ScottyDreamz. Off his upcoming “The Story Of The Underdog“, check out the track below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

BONUS

Check out his Interview as a member of the Supergroup, The Council below.

https://13thstreetpromotions.com/2016/03/25/get-to-know-the-council-fivesteez-x-inztinkz-x-thesickestdrama-x-nomadcarlos/

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Five Steez, Nomad Carlos, Inztinkz, The Sickest Drama, The Council, Hip Hop, 13thStreetPromotions

GET TO KNOW: The Council (@FiveSteez x @Inztinkz x @TheSickestDrama x @NomadCarlos)

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What do you get when you enlist Jamaican Rappers Five Steez, Nomad Carlos, The Sickest Drama with Inztinkz who boasts Production and Rapping skills? The super group called “The Council” of course! Since their debut single “Council Arts” in 2015, listeners have been eager to hear what these Artists can do over more production on a mixtape, EP, or album format. Though seasoned members in the “First Coast” movement, The Council aims to bring more listeners to where Hip Hop came from, and of course show them that they’re nice with the flow when they form like Voltron.

Interview by: @Sef_Jo
Photos by: @TheTherapistSOL

1. I just finished listening to soundcloud.com/proeraradio/jo… and heard that Joey Bada$$ was in the Island recently. Did any of you meet with him? That would certainly have been a “PRO” move by The Council.

Inztinkz: Nah I didn’t get the chance to meet him actually, I guess it was just a matter of our circles not crossing.
Five Steez: I didn’t meet Joey when he was here but I respect his work. I really liked his album, B4da$$.
Nomad Carlos: What’s good? Nah I wasn’t in JA when that went down. I probably wouldn’t have met with him anyway due to the circles of interest on his part.
TSD: Nah, we didn’t meet with him, but I’m aware of other First Coast affiliates who did, and I hope something positive comes out of it.
2. Pretend this is a phone call I made to acquire just the right amount of insight about the rap game from the only comrades who actually know the direction of authentic Jamaican emceeing. Fill me in on as much details as possible.
Inztinkz: Jamaican emceeing had always been in a weird place. Right now I think because of the diversity of influences in rap in general, Jamaican emceeing can’t be pinned down to one particular style per-se. Its really an amalgamation of the the Jamaican experience and all that influences it done via the medium of Hip Hop.
TSD: Jamaican Hip Hop is an underground phenomenon that’s bubbling in local scene waiting for the right avenues and spotlight to emerge. There are many rappers scattered across the island, although ‎the fraternity seems more insular in remote parts of the country. There’s a diverse range in terms of influence and sound, but the common denominator is re arranging the yard experience through the prism of Hip Hop culture as its become to be known internationally. It’s a post-modern aesthetic.
The Sickest Drama
The Sickest Drama

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