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Rapper & producer Highway drops debut mixtape ‘Highway’ & “Money Talk2” video

Today, rising Seattle rapper Highway drops his self-titled major-label debut mixtape. Listen HERE via Victor Victor Worldwide / Geffen Records. A powerful introduction to the artist/producer, Highway builds on the buzz of his recent singles “Cash Talk (No Talkin),” “Next Weekend,” and introduces new hits including “Money Talk2,” which is accompanied by a video.Watch it HERE.

“Money Talk2” finds the hip-hop upstart unloading a barrage of emotional bars with a pained distance. “I can’t feel no pain ‘cuz a n***a used to it,”  Highway spits in his signature Auto-Tune-drenched flow over heavy bass, warbling synths, and rumbling 808s. “Going through a phase, fell in love, it’s a movie.” The video was directed by Damien May through production company Everywhere & Nowhere.

That track, like the entire project, was produced by Highway alongside co-producer Johnny Made It. The Pacific Northwest native writes all his own songs, and with zero features on the project, he confidently steps into the spotlight. Other highlights include the flex-heavy rap-funk opus “Take It All,” and the luxurious “Right Way,” which is a perfect fit to light up clubs across the country this summer.

Highway might be a fresh face to some, but his deep sense for the genre comes from his time spent as an in-demand producer. As a beatmaker, he reached a level of satisfaction and achievement with his work and then turned his attention to rapping. It didn’t take long for Highway to realize that he belonged behind the mic. Confidence is central to his art, and he advocates for those who are unapologetically themselves and willing to follow their passions.

The rapper’s debut major-label mixtape showcases an artist firmly tapped into the cultural zeitgeist, with the songwriting and production chops to make the work entirely his own. It’s no wonder he has nabbed cosigns from folks like Billboard-charting producer Jetson, producer and recording artist Ye Ali, Nick Mira of Internet Money, and indie auteur Sango. Highway proves that he can make a cohesive, powerful statement throughout an entire project.

Earthgang release ‘Ghetto Gods’ (Deluxe) with reimagined tracks & remixes featuring friends Wiz Khalifa, Curren$y, Smino & South African Rapper Blxckie

Atlanta duo EARTHGANG have released a deluxe version of their critically acclaimed record, Ghetto Gods. Featuring five additional tracks ranging from remixes, new songs and reimagined versions of album favorites, Ghetto Gods (Deluxe) brought along friends Wiz Khalifa, Curren$y, Smino and Blxckie to add their flair to the songs. Listen to the project, out now, here: https://earthgang.lnk.to/GHETTOGODSDELUXE.

Ghetto Gods (Deluxe) comes on the heels of the EARTHGANG’s appearance at Something In The Water Festival and their last show on their Biodeghettable Tour which took place in front of a hometown crowd in Atlanta, GA. The pair, who have been on tour all of Spring, will hit the road again this Fall with legendary music group Gorillaz on their national U.S. stadium tour.

California-based producer PJ Productionz is cooking up a new sound

California-based producer PJ Productionz is cooking up a new sound for an area typically associated with more relaxed, laid-back music.

When asked to describe his sound to potential listeners, PJ explained how for his signature sound he tends to use piano loops and build the rest of the beat around that. When listeners press play on a track produced by him, he sets out to leave them feeling nothing but positive vibes by the song’s end.

Born Purcell Hamilton Jr., PJ Productionz displayed a passion for music all throughout his childhood. He credits his father as being a big inspiration to him in music and the music business, as he was also a musician. “When I was a kid, he took me to a studio one day and he produced a few beats for a few artist he was working with and I was just watching him the whole time as he is doing it,” he told Remixd Magazine. “Then as I got older I just took the knowledge of what I learned in the studio and from what my dad taught me. I just put it in with my own creations.”

PJ also shared how he finds inspiration from other notable producers such as Dr.Dre, Swizz Beatz, Timbaland, Jermaine Dupri and many more.

The talented producer has multiple singles out with the most recent being “Mercy’s Are New” which features Zorilla. He also shared with Remixd that he has a project in the works that is set to be announced soon!

In anticipation for that project’s release, take some time to become familiar with PJ Productionz by following him on social media and streaming his current music below.

Yo Gotti disrupts music industry to sign highly-coveted, emerging artist Glorilla on heels of massive “FNF” anthem release

Today, multiplatinum musician, entrepreneur and record executive, Yo Gotti announces his signing of the most-sought after emerging artist in the industry, GloRilla –off the heels of her smash Billboard Hot 100 anthem “FNF (Let’s Go).”

Since releasing “FNF” in late-April, GloRilla has taken the music industry by storm, as the song sparked the viral #FNFChallenge on TikTok while the music video generated over 22 million views (and counting) since its release in late-April. By signing the scorching star to his esteemed CMG record label in partnership with Interscope Records, Gotti is adding more firepower to CMG’s loaded roster while further showcasing the label’s versatility.

“GloRilla is a natural born star – she has a different sound and approach that’s needed in hip-hop right now,” Gotti said. “It’s one of the quickest rises that I’ve seen in my career because she only dropped in late-April and now she has the hottest cultural records in music. Glo is hungry for success and determined to win. We look forward to watching her grow as an artist and reach her full potential.”

In recent months, GloRilla has garnered widespread support across the hip-hop community, receiving co-signs from the likes of Cardi B, Saweetie, Latto and more. She has continued to maintain her momentum by teaming up with Duke Deuce for their explosive collaboration on “Crunk Ain’t Dead.”

“I’ve put in years of hard work to get this point and I’m blessed to sign with the hottest label in music with CMG,” GloRilla said. “I manifested this moment and trusted my talent even when others didn’t. I’m grateful for Gotti for believing in me and I’m not gonna let up. Trust that I have more new heat on the way.”

The announcement comes shortly after CMG was featured on the cover of Billboard and crowned as “The Hardest-Working Label in Hip-Hop.” Signing GloRilla merely fortifies CMG’s loaded roster that includes Moneybagg Yo, 42 Dugg, EST Gee, Mozzy, Blac Youngsta, Blocboy JB, Lil Poppa, Big Boogie, Lehla Samia and 10Percent.

Through the first six months of 2022, CMG has expanded exponentially. In recent months, Gotti signed his first R&B artist in Lehla Samia, inked Jacksonville hip-hop artist Lil Poppa, brought on up-and-comer 10Percent and announced that Mozzy joined the label at the acclaimed, CMG Press Conference in February.

Most recently, Gotti’s CMG collaboration with Moneybagg Yo, Mozzy and Lil Poppa on “Big League” was recently tapped as the official song of the 2022 NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics.

Foolio releases song “Looking For You,” paying tribute to the streets

The Jacksonville-based Hip-Hop artist and street rapper Foolio revealed the official music video to Looking For You ahead of an anticipated album release. A part of his new 12-track compilation, “Looking For You,” is a sinister testament to Foolio’s complicated journey from street life to becoming an acclaimed Hip Hop artist.

The Florida native is best known for his breakout debut song “Play With Me,” which immediately went viral on TikTok, amassing over 9 million listens on Spotify. Shortly after, his follow-up song “List Of Dead Opps” accumulated more than 10 million views across various online platforms. Most may also know him for his acclaimed song, “When I See You (Remix),” which garnered more than 11.5 million views in one month of its release and catapulted to the No. 1 trending video in the country.

As trap music’s most enticing artist, Foolio owns up to his troubling past and life experiences. “Looking For You” is a tribute touching on delicate topics like death, gang violence, revenge, and the paranoia of our fears.

Foolio’s consistent release of an album for four consecutive years established his digital presence as Hip Hop’s most exciting artist to emerge. With a musical versatility that knows no bounds, millions of streams, and a steadfastness to his music and telling his truth, Jacksonville rapper Foolio is on fire with no signs of slowing down.

Saban Music Group’s artist Nakkia Gold teams up with Jeremih for “Sober,” following Verzuz battle performance

Saban Music Group (SMG) ‘s singer, songwriter, and producer NAKKIA GOLD teamed up with acclaimed R&B singer Jeremih on the song “Sober,” following his latest viral appearance on Verzuz Battle. The pair show off their vocal chemistry on a produced track by multi-Grammy Award-winning collective 1500 or Nothin’. 

Best known for her remake of Bob Marley’s iconic song “Get Up, Stand Up,” NAKKIA GOLDis the latest musical talent to arise from South Los Angeles. Her catalog of hit songs includes “JUSTICE (Get Up, Stand Up)” featuring Wiz Khalifa, Bob Marley, and The Wailers and “Trap Santa” featuring rapper DDG. “JUSTICE (Get Up, Stand Up)” emoted communities worldwide during the pandemic and catalyzed the fight for equity, reform, and equality rights. It served as a staple song for grassroots organizations leading social justice initiatives. The song generated over 4 million views on YouTube and millions across all streaming platforms.

A summer jam for R&B fans, Sober is an emotionally driven track about love in unhealthy relationships. NAKKIA GOLD’s sultry fluidity and Jeremih’s signature flow deliver an unwavering twist to modern R&B and neo-soul music. 

“This song reveals the ugly truths that go unspoken in unhealthy relationships,” states Nakkia Gold. “Jeremih and I have both had messy past situations that put us in difficult situations and forced us to make hard decisions. The truth hurts sometimes.”

From homelessness to becoming Saban Music Group’s first signed R&B artist, NAKKIA GOLD’s music touches on subjects about personal struggle, toxic relationships, and unrequited love. The LGBTQ artist is slated to release more music this summer.

LA Hollywood paints a picture on new LP, ‘Maybe The Drugs’

LA Hollywood (@iamlahollywood) is in a unique bag on his latest drop. His new album, ‘Maybe The Drugs’, is an introspective look at life as a young man trying to come up while dealing with various addictions. He’s been through a lot, and his project is as transparent as possible. The lifestyle he chose isn’t for everyone, but he likes it. Over the years, LA Hollywood has dealt with the dependency on drugs and sex. Throughout his nine-song effort, he finds a way to tell the story of his exciting life from his point of view. The 22-minute-long LP starts on a smooth note. “Is It” is a bounce beat that could be classified as “Cloud Rap.” With features from Luh Kiddo & Gsambo, this tape is full of talented Virginia bar spitters. The album is full of high moments, but “CVS,” “Lonely High,” and the Baby Jay-assisted “We Dem” are the highlights of the 9-track LP. LA Hollywood has promise, and if he keeps up the momentum, there will be a promising future ahead. His openness is his strongest trait, fully displayed in ‘Maybe The Drugs.’
Be sure to press play on his latest LP, ‘Maybe The Drugs’, here today!

Paris Price reaches new heights on “One Call Away”

Paris Price (@ParisPrice) is back with a soulful ballad entitled “One Call Away” to start the summer off right. The DMV-bred rapper/singer’s versatility is on full display for his newest single. Aidan Carroll produced the convertible-friendly track, a frequent collaborator he met at The HE(A)RD sessions hosted by Gary Biddy. Carroll has been essential to Paris Price’s creative process ever since. “One Call Away” is an easy listening experience that perfectly fuses the traditional R&B & gospel sounds that helped Price fall in love with music. 

Many know Paris Price from his viral freestyles that received love from fellow DMV acts like Chris Brown and Ari Lennox. He saw plenty of success on social media before deciding to leave the armed forces and focus on music full time. Now, he is living in Los Angeles and seeing consistent growth in his numbers and musical output. His fan base is growing slowly but surely. “One Call Away” has already received support from Spotify’s Fresh Finds playlist and Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the week. It’s going to be a good summer for Paris. He’s looking to drop more heat and keep up the momentum following his latest releases. 

For now, roll down your windows and press play on “One Call Away” below!