Trey Billz is an artist on the rise and he’s next up from Chicago. In a recent interview with Remixd Magazine, Trey Billz says that he’s always been passionate about music. He’s been maneuvering throughout the South Side spreading his message one production at a time. Striving to be great, he’s collaborated with hot Chicago artists such as Valee and FBG Duck, becoming one of the most prominent figures in the underground Chicago hip hop scene to date.
“Music has always been in me since I child from rapping on computer mics in grade school to making beats,” he says. “The people I started with and my child are my biggest inspirations.”
Going by the name Trey Billz since he was “always hustling” in high school, he stuck with the name and ran with it to create his artist moniker.
His sound can be described as “motivational and active, very diverse but straight to the point.”
Influenced by some of the greats, Trey Billz says his sound is inspired by artists such as: “Lil Wayne, Lex Luger, Kanye, and Future.”
His latest project, released January 2023 and titled ‘Billz Due’ is an 8-track project that showcases Trey’s talents. Standouts include “Love Kills” and “Star Up,” — both of which are upbeat anthems that portray Trey as having a hard delivery and rhythmic flow.
Check out ‘Billz Due’ below, and stay tapped in with Trey Billz.
Tribe Mafia’s latest release, “Reach for the Stars,” is produced by Grammy-nominated Phil Lewis. The Texas Hip Hop Duo, consisting of Chinasa Broxton and Carlos “Dashawn Daniels” Moore, brings a carefree, energetic, and upbeat pop/electronic dance sound to their new hit single. Fans of Chris Brown, Dua Lipa, Charlie Puth, and Benny Blanco will be captivated by this upbeat anthem about self-focus.
Tribe Mafia’s meteoric rise in the music industry began with touring South America alongside superstar Akon, including a performance in Sao Paolo, Brazil. As official performing artists at the prestigious SXSW Music Festival, their unique sound and magnetic stage presence have garnered widespread acclaim.
Drawing inspiration from diverse musical influences, Tribe Mafia incorporates old-school hip hop (Outkast, Nas, Ice Cube, Notorious B.I.G., Lil Wayne, and Drake) and pop (Ed Sheeran, Michael Jackson, and Chris Brown) into their music. They also infuse afro/indie vibes from artists such as Burna Boy, Shiloh Dynasty, Koffee, Billie Eilish, Sublime, and My Chemical Romance, creating a sound that truly resonates with listeners.
“Reach for the Stars” made its debut on the hit CW series “All American” (Season 5, Episode 15), now available for streaming on Netflix, Hulu, and Apple TV. This isn’t the first time Tribe Mafia has been involved with sync, as their music has been featured in various TV shows and films. Their song “Supposed to do,” produced by Phillip Lewis, was part of CBS’s “Bob Hearts Abishola” (Season 4, Episode 4). In addition, “Hype me up,” produced by Mr. Rey, was showcased in “All American” (Season 5, Episode 17).
Tribe Mafia’s music has also made its mark in the film industry, with placements in “My Partner” directed by Keli’I Grace, “Kendrick” directed by Marvin T. Finch, “Heartbreak Falls” directed by John Michael Nolan, and “It Ain’t What You Think It Is” directed by Crayton Gerst.
With their latest release, “Reach for the Stars,” Tribe Mafia continues to establish themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the music world. Their infectious sound and empowering message will inspire listeners to reach for the stars and embrace their unique journeys.
The KSR Group is excited to welcome Dr. Wang as the first African producer to its roster. Dr. Wang has been tapped by the independent label. Which has seen ongoing success since the release of Cardi B’s breakout smash track “Bodak Yellow”. As a result of ushering in a new era of Afropop that is organically merged with conventional and progressive Hip-Hop and R&B. Dr. Wang collaborates with multi-talented KSR artist Josh X on the new tune “Love Takes Me Higher,” the first release from this new collaboration. The trendy track is set to arrive and be available on all streaming platforms on April 21st, 2023!
Dr. Wang has spent most of his life studying the music industry. Dr. Wang, the son of an Ivory Coast entertainment business pioneer. In doing so, he grew up watching some of the biggest artists of popular African music. From whom he developed a taste for a wide range of sounds. He had also immersed himself in Jazz, Gospel, and Classical music by the time he was a teenager, and had began playing music himself. His father, who had raised several renowned musicians, soon recognized his son’s natural musical talent. Dr. Wang was given the opportunity to polish his artistic skills as his family urged he pursue his education.
Dr. Wang is AfroPop’s most prominent producer
Additionally, with the success of local singer Josey’s song “VI” in 2017, he made the shift from studio and support musician to producer. Now, Dr. Wang has gone on to pen hit singles for a slew of African and French performers. His most recent triumphs include a new track by French tennis star Yannick Noah. In addition to contributions to the diamond-certified sophomore album Nakamura by French-Malian sensation Aya Nakamura. Dr. Wang is the only Ivorian producer to have a diamond record. He has spent the previous three years, in addition to his work as a producer, recruiting, developing, and offering label services to artists and producers through his Abidjan-based imprint Dr. Wang Label.
While Dr. Wang’s debut release with the KSR Group leans significantly in the AfroPop direction, expect their collaborations to span a wide spectrum of genres, as the African beatsmith claims he lets the music drive him. Furthermore, this young prodigy has a lot to be proud of. Keep an eye on him as he continues to dominate the market! Pre-save his highly awaited produced trendy track to become acquainted with the groundbreaking talent. Lastly, stay tuned here at RemixdMag for more on Dr. Wang.
This week’s list (April 7) of best new songs are all confidence boosters! Heating up the summer, from Rae Sremmurd’s “Tanisha,” to Skillababy‘s “OK BET” and Shordie Shordie’s “UK,” you’re certain to get the upbeat energy you need to take over your day. Curated this week by Tallie Spencer and Natalee Gilbert, these handpicked selects are songs you should definitely add to your playlist.
Read our selections for this week below:
Rae Sremmurd – “Tanisha”
Eclectic and multi-layered, Sremm4Life’s 14 tracks from their new album ‘Sremm 4 Life,’ are as different as they are addictive. The stunning opener, “Origami,” produced by Mike Will Made It, is off-kilter and mysterious, while “Flaunt It/Cheap” is a rapid-fire club banger that deftly incorporates ‘90s house sounds. Our favorite so far is the upbeat, “Tanisha.”
Daniel Caesar – “Homiesexual” with Ty Dolla $ign
The captivating melody of the track is not to be ignored! It’s a track that definitely makes you want to have on repeat over & over again. The slow, smooth song is easily a favorite and Ty Dolla $ign was the perfect addition.
Shordie Shordie – “UK” ft. Kay Flock
Welcoming Shordie Shordie to our best new songs list, this is someone who doesn’t have a bad song yet. “UK” a melodic stand alone single with a bass heavy beat and catchy flows from Shordie and Flock who trade emotional bars about their love for a baddie from overseas. It’s a real earworm and shows both rappers bossed up and in their bag—a really cool collab between two of Hip Hop’s most unique and exciting artists on the rise.
Tony Shhnow – “Real Rare”
The new single, “Real Rare” is a highlight off the project, with him delivering tightly-woven bars over downtempo drums and subtle keys. We’re excited to see what’s next for Tony Shhnow as he gears up to release more music. His next project, ‘Love Streak’ is a spin-off of Tony’s long-standing and critically acclaimed ‘Kill Streak’ mixtape series. In the meanwhile, “Real Rare” deserved a spot on our best new songs list.
redveil and JPEGMAFIA wear the ridicule thrown at them with pride in “black enuff.” Over the distorted funky alternative hip-hop beat and off-tone horn progression, both rappers address the racial microaggressions, saying that their demeanor does not define their ethnicity. redveil even raps, “Who told that black boy had to hate himself?/Who told my sister she ain’t worth a cent?/Grin on my face from watching crackers melt/Stand on that shit, boy, I cannot pretend.” The two lyrically esteemed MCs go on to say that they’ll remain true to who they are. “black enuff” is a highlight off redveil’s upcoming EP, playing w/ fire which drops on April 19th. One user on YouTube said, “This s–t is so important for so many reasons, man. For the kids that don’t feel black enough, love rock, acid jazz, whatever. Pure aggression and an almost perfect flow with crushing drums and an 808 kick that punches you in the f—in face. Because we are black enough, just being ourselves.”
“Familiarity” touches on the growing pains that come with adulthood. Because of inflation, rent prices have increased, making it almost impossible to live solo. Teezo Touchdown connects with the twenty-somethings attempting to establish their status as grown-ups. Despite being overworked and underpaid, he proclaims, “I know that I’m a make it baby, no if, ands, or buts.” The tenacity equipped with a drive to make it propels him even higher. The pop-punk meets alternative hip-hop beat is an excellent add-on for Teezo’s delivery that calls back to Prince’sPurple Rain era. The song is written by Our Father, Teezo Touchdown, and Amal Noor.
“OK BET” is just an appetizer to the main meal: WE EAT THE MOST. The deluxe EP is set to drop sometime next month. As he rides a menacing Detroit beat, Skillababy speaks about “being two million up and feeling like Peezy.” The lyrics in “OK BET” are also about the rapper’s go-getter approach, lavish lifestyle, and being unbothered by anyone’s empty threats because he’s really about that action. Elsewhere, the clever wordsmith details some situations that were meant to break him but instead made him stronger. Fans especially love this line, “Couple niggas played with me knowing that they need me.”
Kiana Lede and Ella Mai explain why their casual lovers’ actions make them green with envy in “Jealous.” Backed by an acoustic guitar and mellow R&B beat, the singer-songwriters bare it all (despite putting up a front). Although they’ve agreed to date other people, Kiana and Ella feel a way when other women bat their eyes at their little yea yea. They aren’t forcing this person to commit but hope they’ll make an executive decision soon. “You see how all them girls look at you/And I do what I gotta do/So every time they see me/They gon’ see you,” Kiana Lede sings. This one definitely earned a spot on our best new songs this week.
Dc The Don assures his lover that he’ll always be close in “Hate Being Lonely.” The candid lyrics in this record explore DC The Don’s care for his twin flame and sincerity. Likewise, his melodic delivery mirrors a strong desire to keep her happy and underscores his versatility. In “Hate Being Lonely,” he assures his Mrs that he’s always someone she can call on. Elsewhere, DC The Don speaks about loving reassurance from his better half and why he’s always booked and busy. No matter what, though, he’ll always make time for her. “Send a text, where you at? I need you here right now, baby, that’s my shit,” he delivers. “Made at least a hundred K, but I’m a nineties baby/That’s why I hit you on the flip, now/’Cause I be busy makin’ hits to read, this shit too wavy.”
Kodie Shane’s moody R&B offering is about seeing a better outcome for a relationship but instead facing the reality of it all. As she uses a sing-song delivery, Kodie Shane thinks about how they could’ve made amends. But, unfortunately, the artist concludes that they could never be on good terms. “I thought that I could solve the issues for you/But how I’m ‘posed to fix you if you barely wanna fix you?/How I’m ‘posed to know you? You won’t tell me what you been through/You talk to me like that and then we’ll see where that shit gets you.” she sings.
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