MJ: You’re back with brand new music, still sharing mics with legends of the game. This time around for your new single, dropping everywhere April 19th, you have M.O.P and Ruste Juxx in “Run Em Up (Told Ya)” with production by Arcitype. How did this link-up come into play?
Rhyme Assassin: Approximately 2 years ago I purchased a few beats from the Arcitype and when I heard the beat, I used for Run Em Up all I could hear on it was M.O.P crushing the instrumental so when I considered a feature it had to be M.O.P. It took me some time to get the feature in place but super excited it worked out.
MJ: From the cover, we can already assume there will be grittiness, tough bars, and even some intimidation. Without giving too much away before April 19th, talk about the concept of the record.
Rhyme Assassin: All I can say it’s grimy and gritty, with raw bars and metaphors at the same time. It will have your head nodding like crazy. A special shout out to Arcitype, I told him the direction I wanted to take with the song, and he didn’t take long to whip out his bag of sonic magic tricks. He sent a beat that matched the exact mood I was aiming at, exactly what the song needed. It’s gonna be crazy everybody gotta keep the 19th clear for “Run Em Up.”
MJ: Why M.O.P and Ruste Juxx for the features?
Rhyme Assassin: Well, I have been always a fan of M.O.P and they are legends in the game so it’s an honor to have them on the same track. That’s why the opening was “I am on a track with legends”. Like I explained earlier they bring the right energy that the beat needed, and they annihilated the track with punchlines and metaphors. Juxx is a veteran MC and I worked with him on a few tracks, and he poses great skills and energy that would complement M.O.P on the same track, so I felt he would be the perfect match.
MJ: Is this record leading fans and audiences into something forthcoming from you?
Rhyme Assassin: Rum ‘em Up (Told ya) is the second single from my forthcoming album ‘Dedicated to Self’ which will drop this year but currently no date has been set yet. I will potentially drop one more single and 2 videos and then drop the album.
MJ: Can we expect visuals? Again, without giving too much away, what is your vision for the video?
Rhyme Assassin: I am currently in discussion of the potential of getting a video done with M.O.P and Ruste Juxx for this single. I have hopes of making the video because I know fans are going to love this offering. As a fan of M.O.P it would be a personal accomplishment and achievement to have them on video. As for the concept I will discuss with the team if everyone is on the same page to get one done.
MJ: Let everyone know how they can connect with you and keep up to date with new music, videos, tours, etc.
Rhyme Assassin: Anyone can contact me on the following email – [email protected] and Rhyme Assassin on all media platforms like Spotify, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook.
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Gillie Da Kid‘s son, YNG Cheese, has died following a triple shooting in Philadelphia, Wallo confirmed.
“Lil Cuz usually when I talk to you, I got a lot to tell you. Tonight the pain in my heart & tears spoke to you. I love you beyond life Cheese. I got your father, Rest Well!” Wallo placed this caption alongside a post which included an array of photos.
Per NBC10 Philadelphia, the 25 year old was shot once in the back and transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead at 8:39PM on Thursday evening. Two other men were shot during the incident, but are currently stable.
No weapons were recovered and this will be an ongoing investigation.
SoundKonnect sends our prayers to the family and friends of YNG Cheese during this difficult time.
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BREAKING NEWS: Rosedale Queens Rapper Rixh Forever and Tory Lanez just dropped some new heat! On May 29th, Tory & Motion Picture Entertainment artist, Rixh Forever debuted their new project, a music video “ON MY NEK”, a track off Rixh’s debut album “No Guarantees”. Rixh Forever x Tory Lanez “ON MY NEK” via released @foreign_don_ and @motion_ picture_ entertainment and produced by Outlit. Just recently, a club edit was dropped on platforms. During his career, Rixh Forever has collaborated with artists like:,Tory Lanez, VADO, Benny the Butcher, Kash Mula, DC chamberz, 24 HRS, Lil Zay Osama and more. He’s recently been a featured guest on DJ Selfs Power 105.1 Show.
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Distribution: Sony Orchard
From an early age, Netrell fell in love with rap music. Influenced by watching his cousins rap at his Grandmother’s house, rap music quickly became a part of who he was. Netrell would hop in his mother’s car and listen to DMX‘s “Slippin” repeatedly. He knew he had a lot to express and has found a way to share his passion and love in this heartfelt album.
“FROM THE HEART PART 1” opens with a motivational intro that instantly catches the listener’s attention and perfectly sets the mood for the album. The first track, “Fresh Start,” leaves an indelible impression, weaving a beautiful and inspiring narrative on why he keeps striving to reach his goals while paying tribute to his mother and grandmother, both of whom hold a significant place in his heart.
“Rewind Button,” driven by a powerful beat reminiscent of the days of Nas, is about living, letting go of your fears, and getting out of your own way. It harkens the listener to face their problems and ensure they don’t let anyone in their circle who wants to use or take advantage of them.
“6000 Hours” is an anthem to perseverance, drive, and dedication. Netrell provides the listener with a glimpse into his vulnerability as an artist, offering a raw reflection on the many obstacles and setbacks he’s faced to get to where he is. “It’s not how you start, how you finish it,” and Netrell has put in the hours necessary to keep driving towards his goal of motivating others to believe in themselves.
From the opening hook, “Follow the Light’s” beat is infectious and inspiring. The lyrics have a natural flow that resonate and allow the listener to put themselves in his shoes; an experience that makes this track deeply personal. Netrell exclaims that he “wrote songs to feel better tomorrow,” and “Follow the Light” is a perfect example of how music can inspire and capture the passion that resides in all of us.
“Gave My All” demands the listener to pause, open their eyes, and breathe in the pain and struggle of an aspiring artist. Netrell has given his all to everyone and everything, but now it is time to recognize his potential and focus on the future; a future that is sure to bring attention to a rapper that is mastering his craft. The pain may run deep, but there is a sense of hope and optimism that is threaded through this emotional offering.
“Perfect Match” explores the intimate relationship a musician has with his music. Our experiences, both good and bad, shape us into the people we are, ultimately strengthening our character and perseverance. As a sort of love letter to the people in his life that have positively influenced him, Netrell acutely recognizes and appreciates where he has come from, all that he has experienced, and everything he has yet to accomplish.
The soothing and calming beats of “Angels On My Side” are juxtaposed against lyrics that call on the listener to ask who is on their side and who will ultimately miss them when they are gone. Having angels on his side has afforded Netrell the opportunity to clearly see what is important in his life. As he states at the conclusion, he may be a broken man, but Netrell still stands. And, with “Angels On My Side,” he stands at the top of his craft.
The final offering, “Tearz Can’t Fall,” appropriately brings closure to the journey, “FROM THE HEART PART 1”. The narrative comes full circle with a message to those closest to Netrell, detailing the pain that is still there. “A win is a win, whether big or little,” and this track, full of emotion, is a big win for Netrell.
“FROM THE HEART PART 1” has something to offer for every listener. Each track is packed with passion, emotion, and a sense of clarity that will connect with listeners on multiple levels. Netrell’s authenticity and raw emotion are on full display, and this album deserves a listen by everyone and demands appreciation for an artist who has found peace in his music.
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By: Kim Coco
TRENDING IN NYC NIGHT LIFE (June 3, 2022/ PR Music News)
Meet Alex Ratikan, the 21 year old Rising Long Island born DJ and Entertainment Entrepreneur who has quickly gained a name for himself as one of the youngest open format DJ’s to spin at NYC’s most elite Nightclubs and VIP events. With a passion for Hip Hop music, Alex Ratikan is known for his ability to read a room and captivate a crowd with his magnetic energy on the mic. He is currently one of the youngest DJ’s affiliated with the elite Dream Hospitality Group, where he got his start promoting for venues like HARBOR, BLUE MIDTOWN, BOUNCE, PROFUNDO, 42 DIOR , THE DL ROOFTOP and at Miami hot-spots like KOMODO, EL SANTO and SWAN.Born and raised in Wantagh Long Island, Alex has been known to take his talents across the coast, playing for the VIP crowds at Exclusive Venues like CLUB SKYE in Tampa Florida, GRYPHON NIGHTCLUB, DECADES in Washington DC as well as BREATHLESS RESORT in Punta Cana.
Alex Ratikan has been recognized for his ability to sell out exclusive parties and draw out the crowd to venues with his large college aged following.Alex Ratikan currently spins regularly at Dream Hospitality NYC Hotspots: The DL ROOFTOP, BLUE MIDTOWN and HARBOR, where he credits NYC DJ Ammo as his mentor. He says “DJ AMMO has taught me to create my own style, stick to originality and reminds me that success comes to those who remain humble. I get my drive to push harder because of DJ AMMO”.
During his career, Alex Ratikan has played music for a crowd of A List guests like Meek Mill, French Montana, Floyd Mayweather, Jim Jones, Rick Ross, Joe Boy, A Boogie, Kehlani, Hasley, Rich the Kid, Machine Gun Kelly, Future, Bella Thorne, Rae Sremmurd and more.
Alex Ratikan is also the owner and creator of ALECTRO SOUNDS EVENT GROUP, an Event Production and DJ service company that provides lighting, sound and other rentals for events and private parties like Graduations, Communions, Sweet 16s and more –a company he launched at just 16 years old.
Self -taught, Alex Ratikan’s passion for DJing started at just 8 years old when he started using DJ software to practice with. By the age of 10 years old, his parents bought him beginner DJ equipment where he would spend the next 2 years learning his way around a turn table and falling in love with the craft. At 13 years old, he was getting booked for local parties with friends and family at venues in his hometown of Long Island. By the age of 14, Alex Ratikan knew he would make a future career in music as a professional DJ and during his junior and senior years of high school, Alex took Audio Production where he would Excel in the Nassau BOCES (Board of Cooperative Educational Services) Program. At 17 years old, Alex interned for a Hot 97 On- Air Personality, where he was the audio engineer, responsible for editing the show audio and visuals as well as scheduling and greeting celebrity guests like DA BABY, MIKE SMITH, FAT BOY, YUNG BANDS, LIL KEED, PND ROCK among many others.
In 2018, Alex Ratikan got his Big Break- in his senior year of HS when he was booked for The BILLBOARD HOT 100 MUSIC FESTIVAL at Jones Beach Theater where he both DJ’ed and provided lighting production rentals through his company at the festival venue and the events CELEBRITY YACHT PARTY for an A List line -up that included: Machine Gunn Kelly, Bella Thorne, Shoreline Mafia, French Montana, Justine Skye, Rich the Kid, Future, Rae Sremmurd, Bhad Bhabie and so many more. He has also donated his time the last 2 years as the DJ for NYPD’s Hispanic Society’s Breast Cancer event.
In addition to being a Dream Hospitality DJ at Hotspots The DL ROOFTOP, BLUE MIDTOWN and HARBOR, and the Owner of ALECTRO SOUNDS EVENT GROUP, DJ Alex Ratikan is also the creator of “The Turn Up Mix” a Commercial Free Mixshow where he breaks new artist records and gives rising DJ’s a platform to stream their mixes.
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By: Kim Coco
(April 20th, 2022 — New York, NY) –Football Fields, Music Festivals, Couture Fashion, Exotic Cannabis and a New Album. On April 20, 2022, legendary Super- bowl wide receiver and hip hop artist Antonio ‘AB’ Brown released his highly anticipated sophomore album PARADIGM via Vydia & CAB Records. The new 11 track album features an all- star hip hop line up with Fivio Foreign, DaBaby, French Montana, Young Thug, Keyshia Cole, 42 Dugg, Jacquees and YDtheBest appearing on the album’s track list. ‘Pit Not the Palace’ also appears on AB’s new album, with French Montana and 42 Dugg on the remix. “Pit Not the Palace” released in January and became an overnight hit, accumulating over 1 million views on YouTube instantly and peaking at #2 on the I-tunes Global Hip Hop Charts with fans overseas in Italy and Slovakia streaming the song to the music charts. The 7 time Pro Bowl pick, who has 100 plus receptions in 6 straight seasons, the longest streak in NFL history, scored another victory in 2020 with the release of “Whole Lotta Money”, his hit track featuring Rick Ross. To date the music video has surpassed 4.7 million views on YouTube and over 10M+ stream’s globally. AB, who was just announced to this year’s Rolling Loud Line- up antonio brown, celebrated the release of his new 4/20 album by hitting the stage for a live performance with rapper Gunna in LA. While Antonio “AB” Brown continues to build an empire, he’s leaving his mark on hip-hop with the debut of his sophomore album PARADIGM.
Release date: 4/20/22
Vydia via ℗ 2022 CAB Records, Inc.
1. Champions feat. Fivio Foreign
2. Business Boomin feat. DaBaby
3. Get In My Bag feat. Young Thug
4. Put That Shit On
5. Pit Not The Palace (Remix) feat. 42 Dugg & French Montana
6. Half a Moon feat. Fivio Foreign
7. Ptsd feat. Jacquees
8. Don’t Leave feat. Keyshia Cole
9. Chilly Waters
10. Pit Not The Palace
11. Shuki Diamonds feat. YDtheBEST & SHUKI
Antonio “AB” Brown comments “Paradigm, to me means, your total perspective. How you view the world, the lens through which you see everything. So a paradigm shift means a massive shift in how one sees everything. That’s what this album is about”
*Interviews available upon request”,
● In 2019 EA Sports announced Antonio Brown as the Madden NFL 19 cover athlete
● Antonio Brown was the first contestant on the Fox TV show The Masked Singer when it premiered.
Antonio AB Brown’s new sophomore album PARADIGM was released as part of a triple capsule 4/20 drop. The drop includes a new couture fashion line and an exotic cannabis strain. The fashion collection, named “Super Hero’’ consists of custom designed- hand sewn “FREE AGENT” pieces. The Superhero Collection by AB is expected to hit the fashion week runway later this year.
AB’s album PARADIGM and his Superhero Collection dropped along with his new exotic cannabis strain, and right on time for the 4/20 holiday. The CAB Records CEO, who announced his exclusive partnership with Juug
earlier this month, celebrated the release of his exotic cannabis new strain- JUUG x AB, in LA where he made appearances and signed his new album for fans at the famous Lemonade, Cookie’s and Traditional dispensaries. The JUUG x AB strain will be distributed exclusively in dispensaries throughout California.
In 2019 Antonio “AB” Brown launched his own record label, becoming the CEO of CAB Records at just 31 years old. Later that same year, AB inked a distribution deal with Vydia Distribution.
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Written by: Julz Mancini
Today we learned that Nick Cannon and Alyssa Scott are mourning the loss of their 5 month old son, Zen. It is a parent’s worst nightmare to learn of a fatal disease and/or complication when it comes to their child. We always expect to leave this earth before our children. The devastating news of Zen’s passing, shocked the world. Nick Cannon could be seen holding back tears as he shared the heartbreaking news with his supporters.
He described witnessing irregularities in his son’s breathing and enlarged head. He and Alyssa sought medical advice following their concerns. After being diagnosed with a malignant tumor and hydrocephalus, Zen underwent surgery to alleviate the fluid accumulation and have a shunt placement.
Unfortunately, by Thanksgiving, Zen’s condition worsened. While sharing the news with the world, Nick stated, “This weekend I made an effort to spend the most quality time with Zen.” While holding his son, they watched the sun rise before he traveled back to New York for the recording of his show.
Click below to watch Nick Cannon’s heartbreaking story about his beautiful son Zen.
Alyssa Scott also portrayed videos of Zen in her stories earlier today… displaying Zen’s beautiful and contagious smile.
After six years, the infamous songstress, Adele, released her new single titled, “Easy On Me”. Many of her fans pay close attention to potential hidden messages in Adele’s music videos. The house in her new video for “Easy On Me” has also been spotted in the videos for “Hello” and “Rolling in the Deep” which has raised questions about the meaning.
Fans can be seen commenting their thoughts about the potential connection as Adele leaves the house in her new video. Some assume that it represents her decision to divorce her husband Simon Konecki. Adele opened up to Vogue during an interview expressing that her new and upcoming album was inspired by the devastating separation. She went on to state,“I wanted to explain to [Angelo] through this record, when he’s in his twenties or thirties, who I am and why I voluntarily chose to dismantle his entire life in the pursuit of my own happiness.”
It is through the creation of music that an artist can pour their heart and soul out, sharing their deepest emotions with their listeners. Adele has become an iconic individual known for timeless hits and igniting emotions within her supporters. Check out the new video “Easy On Me”. Can you hone in on the potential connection between the house in this video versus the others?
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