NEW MUSIC: Nomad Carlos (@NomadCarlos) – Illest S*** x 1Time 2Time


With Live From Yard popping up on the blogsite saturday, Nomad Carlos sent a couple joints off the mixtape my way. Illest S*** was produced by BeatsForMixtapes.com while 1Time 2Time was produced by 2Serious Productions. Check it out and ENJOY!!!

Illest S***

 

1Time 2Time

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Artiste Spotlight: Nomad Carlos (@NomadCarlos)


Unpredictable, diverse, determined, and real are just few of the words used to describe this Kingston by the way of Florida rapper Nomad Carlos. Born in Florida on May 5, 1987 and is currently living between there and Kingston, Carlos been said to “Live and breathe Hip Hop” by his peers.

Nomad, an avid lover of many genres of music, started writing raps after being inspired by a few of his peers who happened to be very skillful in the art. From early recordings, he moved on to releasing mixtapes with a group named the Bullet Proof Army which consisted of him and a few of his peers. Nomad went on to performing, releasing music videos, and even completing an album with the Bullet Proof Army and was recognized as one of Jamaica’s up and coming rappers.

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Artiste Spotlight: Five Steez (@FiveSteez)


Five Steez is a true MC that has surprisingly risen through an obscure Hip Hop scene in Jamaica, the land of Reggae, to capture ears and minds all over the world through years of mixtape releases, performances and televised music videos. With the city of Kingston as his backdrop, he expresses a reality that exemplifies Hip Hop’s role as the ‘voice of the voiceless’.

Steez was born in Kingston, Jamaica on November 11, 1986. Throughout youth, music was his biggest fascination and as he grew older and wiser, he knew his calling was to speak to and for the people.

“I need to tell my story and the stories of my peers who don’t have the platform I do. I hope I can show somebody something and change a life the way I’ve seen Hip Hop change lives already,” he says.

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NEW VIDEO: Zagga (@ZaggaMusic) – Change (Official Video)


After featuring Zagga earlier, I was sent the official video for his current single, “Change”. This was directed by RD Studios and was shot in Jamaica. “Change” was produced by Chimney Records. Enjoy peeps!

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Artiste Spotlight: Zagga (@ZaggaMusic)


“The fight is only over when you win, losing is not an option!”, these were the words quoted by rising Dancehall star Zagga. Born Austill Henry on June 17, 1990, this St. Ann based deejay has his sights set on achieving greatness and with his determination, accomplish all his goals.

Zagga has been doing music from the tender age of 10 while attending Ocho Rios Primary School. He was known for making music by knocking on desk tops that would bring out his personal style in Dancehall/Reggae and showcasing his marvelous talent to the encouragement of his peers. Upon his advancement to Ocho Rios High School he performed in most of the school’s events. ”I can even recall modeling for the Black History Month celebration, I was “Mr. Ethiopia” and got 1st runner up and after modeling I ripped the stage up with a smashing performance” Zagga says.

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