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The Gabe Concept is one of those artists that doesn’t require an introduction in the music industry. Everyone is aware of his artist’s extraordinary musical talent. He was born and reared in the lovely country of Argentina.
At thirteen years old, he was driven towards electronic music making him learn production at a young age. Watching old videos of “Tiesto” and “Armin van Buuren” fascinated him how they do it.
The artist has created a number of notable pieces, but “P#### del Este” and “delta Buenos Aires” are two of the many that he liked working on. This Argentina-born musician has a long history of impressive projects under his belt, including “Tulum,” “Nightfall,” and his most recent single “Experience,” which has garnered him over 21K monthly Spotify listeners.
He feels that having a strong passion for music may assist aspiring musicians in reaching their full potential. Furthermore, a musician The Gabe Project is also a pilot, and he enjoys flying in his spare time. He also enjoys coding, making him a multitalented individual.
His main objective was to make his product as unique as possible so that it might appeal to a larger audience. He believes that an artist’s unique genius will be recognized in the long term. The Gabe Concept is here to change the electronic dance music landscape since the music industry has been producing tracks that are incredibly repetitive to Listeners.
Music appeals to multiple senses, according to Brandon Rangel. It is more than just sound, as music can unlock memories of sight, touch, and even tiny whispers. Well-crafted lyrics and music take people back to specific points in their lives, thus impacting them on various levels.
Brandon Rangel doesn’t just want to create music for everyone; he wants to release music that listeners react to on individual levels. Not all memories are happy, but Brandon Rangel feels that as long as a track makes someone remember a significant event, it will create a connection between an artist and their audience.
After all, successful musicians don’t just put out great music; they put out music that fans can relate to. The five senses are part of the human experience, so why not capitalize on this simple concept? Per Brandon Rangel, an ideal example of a song that impacts multiple senses is “Red, Red Wine” by UB40. This classic has instantly recognizable music accompanied by lyrics that invoke the color, smell, and taste of red wine. What Brandon Rangel finds genuinely remarkable is how creatively the song comes together.
He cites this particular track as a great inspiration for his own music. The biggest challenge is to tie everything together, so it is not only practical but has that seamless flow. If a song does not have these critical elements, it will not have the same impact on listeners. Brandon Rangel reflects on how other tracks have deeply touched him, so a primary goal is to create that same effect but on the performing side.
Another purpose for Brandon Rangel is to release music that will be around for a long time. Some songs fade away while other musicians fall under the undignified category of one-hit wonders. Brandon Rangel knows that in order to avoid these fates, he needs to create timeless tracks that capture the human senses.
“Everyone has talent. What’s rare is the courage to follow it to the dark places where it leads.” – Erica Jong
If there is one thing that the music industry has always valued is an original talent. Even though the competition has increased in this space, with fresh talent pouring in from several sources, the value of unique creativity has always found a place in this industry. One such unique talent is Abran Lopez. This 21-year-old jazz musician started his journey on the street at the age of 17 to become a prominent name in the live music scene in America. Here’s his story.
Abran was born and brought up in a wealthy family of entrepreneurs. Although Abran was passionate about music from an early age, he always knew he would follow in his father’s footsteps and join the real-estate business. Everything was going fine until Abran turned 16, and his father suffered a major setback with his business losing millions. The family was forced to move from a posh bungalow to a two-bedroom apartment in a low-income neighborhood rife with crime and drugs.
The sudden downfall in their financial position led Abran to quit high school and start earning to support his family. It was then he took up music as a way to make some money during the day while working as a waiter in a restaurant at night. Abran started his career in the subways by entertaining passersby. While some helped him with a few dollars, others asked him to shut up. Working as a waiter in a posh restaurant where live music was played, Abran always dreamt of being on stage as an artist. He could spot the difference between an artist playing in the subways and one performing in a luxury restaurant. This fired his passion to pursue music as a profession.
With no formal musical training, it was difficult for Abran to find a place where his talent would be valued. This was when one of his co-workers suggested he try his luck at a talent hunt show. When Abran reached the audition venue, he was so excited about the opportunity that he was anxious about losing it due to his lack of formal training. With this lack of confidence, Abran could not perform his best and eventually lost out. This was when he realized the value of self-confidence and the need to hone his skills. Although he failed in his first attempt, the lesson he learned was priceless.
Over the next several months, he poured his heart and soul into improving his craft. He then took another leap of faith to audition for The Voice, a popular talent hunt show broadcasted on Hulu and Peacock. Abran left the judges mesmerized with his performance, and what followed after this roller-coaster journey was him being crowned the winner of season 9 of The Voice.
Abran earned loads of appreciation for his debut album Breathless, which was part of his prize for winning The Voice. His euphonious tone and unique take on cross-genre music left his listeners craving more. Today, Abran is a renowned name at music festivals and live concerts. He is redefining jazz with his signature style that has never failed to impress an audience. Abran has a series of projects in the pipeline, and some of them are due to roll out this year.
The popular ‘Messed Up’ instrumental has been flooding the clubs since 2019 but has just recently come on all platforms. From what’s been told in interviews, the track was actually inspired by events that brought adversity and led to the confidence that’s heard in her music today.
Brujeriagirl began making music at the age of 14 when she first received a piano for Christmas. Throughout her high school career, kids at school would make fun of her saying that she would never amount to much. Using this as fuel for her career, Brujeriagirl began working harder. In a recent interview, she states, “I know it sounds crazy, but I remember every hurtful word that was said to me and I use them as motivation”.
So far, this motivation has worked out for the talented DJ coming in the form of ‘Messed Up’. The single’s title refers to glossy eyes from tears of the past. Now looking in the present, Brujeriagirl is one of the hottest up and coming DJs and has no reason to look back.
Dua Lipa and DaBaby have been accused of infringing two songwriters’ copyright with their 2020 single “Levitating.”
Songwriters L. Russell Brown and Sandy Linzer filed a copyright infringement lawsuit in a Manhattan federal. In the complaint, they accused Dua Lipa of copying their 1979 song “Wiggle and Giggle All Night” and the 1980 tune “Don Diablo” and insisted “Levitating’s” opening melody was a “duplicate” of the melody to their songs.
“Defendants have levitated away plaintiffs’ intellectual property,” lawyers for Brown and Linzer wrote in the complaint, reported Billboard. “Plaintiffs bring suit so that defendants cannot wiggle out of their willful infringement. The signature melody is the most listened to and recognizable part of the infringing works and plays a crucial role in their popularity… Because video creators frequently truncate the already brief snippets of sound on TikTok, the signature melody often comprises fifty percent or more of these viral videos.”
They also highlighted press interviews in which the 26-year-old allegedly admitted that Dua Lipa “deliberately emulated prior eras” and “took inspiration” from old songs to give her 2020 album *Future Nostalgia* a “retro” sound.
This legal action was filed just days after Lipa was accused of copyright infringement over the same single. The reggae band Artikal Sound System has claimed she copied their little-known 2017 track titled “Live Your Life.”
Rapper/producer/filmmaker RZA and legendary DJ/producer DJ Scratch have released their new album “Saturday Kung Fu Theater” through 36 Chambers/MNRK. The album started out as a pandemic project but turns out to be just what the culture needs as things open up. According to the legends, SAKFT is a “love letter to Hip-Hop,” but also pays homage to beloved Saturday afternoon Kung Fu flicks. DJ Scratch and RZA act as the ultimate MC/producer duo. On top of it all, SAKFT underscores the evolution of RZA vs Bobby Digital. Scratch and RZA talk to Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur about everything you can pack into 30 minutes.
King Von is no longer with us, but his legacy continues. What It Means To Be King dropped last week and he’s got a treat for fans. The latest is “Too Real.” The song is one of the best songs on the album, as Von breathes fire n the beat. The video was directed by DrewFilmedIt and even boasts a flamethrower in Chicago. as he spits fire about how he’s the realest in the streets.
What It Means To Be King stood atop Apple Music’s All-Genre Albums chart and looks good for Billboard 200.
However, according to the Daily Star, he denied the charges were accurate and pleaded not guilty in the British courts.
In February, the case was heard in the Wimbledon Magistrates Court, where the woman alleged that Dizzee “put his forehead” against hers and “pushed her around” the room.
He allegedly did it while holding the couple’s infant son, Jones’ lawyer Helen Duong stated.
The trial allowed for character witnesses for the defense. Boxer David Haye stepped up to co-sign the rapper calling him a “stand up and down to earth kind of human” and a “role model father.”
Haye continued to say that he has observed Dizzee “remained humble, having built himself up from nothing,” despite achieving award-winning success during his career.
“He would rarely be seen out at celebrity social functions for the simple reason that he prefers to stay at home and spend time with his family. It is Dylan’s relationship with his children that I admire the most – despite his fame he always made time for his children,” Haye said before adding: “I have never seen Dylan lose his temper nor display any signs of anger. He was always calm and collected, he would not let anything fluster him.”
Jones’ attorney painted a different picture, saying that the relationship started to break down after Dizzie, the sole provider in their Kent household, found out that Jones was giving her mother money.
The judge agreed with the plaintiff and found him guilty of the crime on Monday, March 7th. Sentencing or reprimand has not (as of this publishing) been announced.
Ultimate Rap League is suing former URL talent scout Norbes for vicarious copyright infringement.
According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, Ultimate Rap League accuses Dagoberto Velez a.k.a. Norbes of letting members of his private Facebook group bootleg rap battles. The company claims Norbes is “building brand awareness” for himself through the stolen streams, allowing him to make money off pirated content.
“Norbes profits directly from the infringing activity because the pirated videos draw traffic, revenue, and attention to Norbes, his website and his podcast (which just completed its 256th episode), allowing him to stay relevant in the rap battle world despite his ouster from URL,” the lawsuit contends.
Ultimate Rap League cut ties with Norbes in 2020. The company’s lawsuit cites his “unprofessional conduct,” including a physical altercation with a performer at an event.
Since the split, the company says Norbes has become vindictive. After his own lawsuit failed, he allegedly began engaging in underhanded tactics to hurt the battle rap league.
“Norbes has embarked on a series of extra-judicial actions designed to extract revenge against URL, including assisting a URL competitor in tortiously interfering with URL’s talent agreements,” the lawsuit explains. “More recently, Norbes has elected to harm URL by allowing the 8,300+ members to his private Facebook Group – entitled ‘Norbes it all’ (hereinafter, ‘Norbes It All Facebook Group’) – to: (a) market and sell pirated versions of URL’s ‘rap battle’ videos, as well as (b) watch URL’s rap battles, without paying URL’s monthly subscription fee.”
URL is asking for a preliminary and permanent injunction to stop Norbes’ alleged copyright infringement. It’s seeking his profits and damages, which would be determined at a trial.
As an alternative, the company has suggested maximum statutory damages of $150,000 for each copyrighted work that was infringed. It also wants Norbes to cover its court costs and attorney fees.
The Coachella Music Festival finalized a settlement in its lawsuit against DJ Envy.
According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, the DJ accepted a permanent injunction that will stop him from ever using the name “Carchella” again. Last year, Coachella sued The Breakfast Club co-host for promoting a car show called “Carchella.”
Coachella claimed DJ Envy ignored its requests to change the name of his event. As a result, the brand filed a lawsuit for trademark infringement.
After getting sued, DJ Envy opted to drop the “Carchella” name. He previously agreed to a preliminary injunction and a temporary restraining order.
Rodman E. Honecker, one of Coachella’s attorneys, informed Judge Claire C. Cecchi about the final settlement in a filing submitted on Monday (March 7). The agreement included a permanent injunction to ensure the veteran radio personality is barred from any usage of “Carchella.”
DJ Envy, whose real name is RaaShaun Casey, cannot engage in any infringing activity of the Coachella brand. The settlement also stipulates that he’s not allowed to host, produce or promote any event using the “chella” suffix.
Although the lawsuit wasn’t completely painless, DJ Envy was able to avoid a costly trial. Both sides agreed to cover their own costs, expenses and lawyer fees in the settlement.
DaBaby went on a social media tirade after being insulted by Lil Durk affiliate Memo600.
Memo600 took a shot at the Interscope Records artist in a Twitter post on Monday (March 7). The criticism stemmed from DaBaby recently dropping an album with NBA YoungBoy, who is beefing with Lil Durk.
“CANT BLAME DA BABY HE THOUGHT THAT MAN WAS GNE SAVE HIS CAREER,” Memo600 wrote.
DaBaby fired back in a lengthy response posted on Instagram. He lambasted Memo600 and explained why he’s not afraid to work with anyone.
“Y’all towel boy ass n##### funny as hell,” he wrote. “Y’all on da internet playing tryna run ya stripes up while y’all BIG DAWG in my DM waving the white flag.”
He added, “Y’all n##### must not be on da same page over there at OTF but check dis out , it ain’t a gang , city , N####, or neighborhood in da WORLD scary enough to make BABY pick & choose who to get money wit n####. I ain’t one uh nem ! You n##### don’t like it DO SUMN .”
DaBaby mentioned his respect for King Von but suggested some people are exploiting the late rapper’s name. He also defended his decision to collaborate with NBA YoungBoy.
“I played it cool cuz y’all n##### wanna make it bout y’all Patna & ion speak on the dead cuz I’m onnat frfr!” DaBaby wrote. “Every day I wake up ready to teach me a n#### like you. So Long Live em , @kingvonfrmdao GOT my respect, he stood on business no excuses , it was just another n#### there ready to stand on business too.”
He continued, “That’s how we living, that’s what GANGSTA is ain’t it ? But the rest of you hoe ass internet n##### tryna be cool off ya boy name … is some HOES !”
Rising/Independent Star Ricky Rikkardo from Brooklyn NY, Who’s Fresh off his last release with hip hop legend Jim Jones is Back with another Banger! Ricky teamed up with Kid Red And White Wop from the Bay Area, California, and delivered an absolute smash.
“ReRockin” ! When you got #Saucey ,#JokesUp , #UrDone , and #WhiteGummyExotic all on 1 song you can expect to have it on repeat! Look out for WillpowerEnt who produced “ReRockin” and some of the hottest artists out of NYC!
Lil Rekk is here to prove his place in the rap game once and for all.
Hailing from Philadelphia, the rising star prides himself on creating the realist music possible, spitting nothing but the real in all his lyrics. Raised in a household as the only boy among 10 sisters, Rekk felt the weight of his family on his shoulders… thankfully, music would be his saving grace.
At the young age of 12, Rekk got the word “loyalty” tattooed on his chest — speaking volumes to his character and morals. Exploding onto the scene with his standout single “Manhattan Vibes,” which recently hit 2 million views on Youtube and counting, Rekk showcased his unique voice and sound to the world, as fans couldn’t help but gravitate to the record.
Fast forward to today, Rekk unleashed his critically-acclaimed mixtape titled 1ONE, a 12-track project that chronicles his journey as a rapper, from the trenches to signing to A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie’s Highbridge The Label. 1ONE also hails an all-star feature from 42 Dugg, as lead singles “Time,” “Ooters,” “So Bipolar,” and “Confetti” continue to make their rounds.
Beyond the music, Rekk is a proud girl dad and has his own weed strain called Rekking Runtz. You can also catch him performing at The Smokers Club Festival in April.
AllHipHop: What was a young Lil Rekk like growing up in Philly?
Lil Rekk: Not gonna lie, I was crazy. I was bad. That’s why I didn’t get to grow up in Philly like the rest of my friends and family for real. I was so bad when I was younger, my mom’s a single mom. It came to a point of time she couldn’t handle me anymore, so she sent me to my dad in Virginia. From there, it just got worse. My mom worked 2 or 3 jobs my whole life, my father too. Nobody kept their eyes on me growing up, I was on the streets all the time.
AllHipHop: And you had 10 sisters?
Lil Rekk: I got 11 sisters on my dad’s side and I got 4 sisters on my dad’s side. My dad outta pocket, he’s crazy. My pops crazy. [laughs]
AllHipHop: How proud are they of you though?
Lil Rekk: My mom’s my best friend forreal, we super close. Me and my father are cool now, but growing up we didn’t have the closest bond. Now, he’s proud of me. I always appreciate him for being hard on me, teaching me everything I know now. If it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t be who I am. He took it overboard though. He’s crazy, he used to do crazy s###. Take my bed away. [laughs] He caught me smoking weed one time and he took my bed away. I took one of his clips and I hid it. When he smokes, he’ll smoke then take scissors to cut the front of it all, but I never knew that. He did it, I smoked it and put it back. He knew somebody was smoking and he took everything out my room. My clothes, my bed, everything.
AllHipHop: What’d you do?
Lil Rekk: I slept on the floor. I was chillin’ though, that was back in the day we were struggling. Now, I bought my pops a bed.
AllHipHop: What were you thinking smoking it, then putting it back?
Lil Rekk: I used to think smoking was cool. I never thought he’d catch me because he’d always be at work. But he did that little thing he did and caught me, it came back around full circle. Ever since then, I’ve been smoking. Since I picked it up and lit it, I’ve been smoking since that day. I was 11 about to turn 12. I had a weedman when I was 12.
AllHipHop: You also tattooed “loyalty” across your chest at 12.
Lil Rekk: Mmhmm, he let me do that, he let me do that. I got it from his tattoo man. [laughs] I didn’t really feel it. I was panicking when I was getting it, ’cause I didn’t know what was going on. But it didn’t hurt, I didn’t really feel it forreal.
AllHipHop: Speaking of Highbridge, how’d you get connected with A Boogie and them?
Lil Rekk: The CEO of Highbridge, QP, he hit me up on Instagram. I was just chillin’ in my hood. He hit me up on the Gram like “yo, we’re tryna holla at you bro. Come pull up on us.” Ever since we were with each other face to face, it’s been locked in. Bro told me “I want to sign you. We believe in you as much as you believe in yourself.” Alright, and I signed to them. Ever since then, it’s been lit. It’s been a movie.
AllHipHop: When did that happen?
Lil Rekk: Almost 2 years, it’s about to be going on 2 years.
AllHipHop: Did other labels hit you up before him?
Lil Rekk: A couple other people, but I knew the people. I don’t like doing business with people I know too too much, because I know what type of time people be on. When somebody knows you forreal, knows everything about you, they play with you a different type of way. The things they’re willing to do might be different than somebody that don’t know you, or y’all starting a new relationship, a new everything. I know you for 15 years or you knew my mom or my pops, and now you think… nah. For sure I’m glad I met my boy.
AllHipHop: You said it’s been up. Craziest moment?
Lil Rekk: I couldn’t tell you, not gonna lie. Everyday’s crazy. It’s not even an everyday thing, it’s a life thing ’cause where I come from is crazy. When you’re from Philly, it’s not too many people doing what I’m doing. And I’m super positive about my whole situation. I don’t ever be trying to fit in with the rest of the crowd, I do my own thing. Stay out the way, keep evolving, keep leveling up. That’s my whole thing.
AllHipHop: What did “Manhattan Vibes” do for your career?
Lil Rekk: That song right there did a lot for me. I didn’t have a lot of music out before that, I only had one video out before that. I only had a couple songs out.
AllHipHop: Did you do that on purpose?
Lil Rekk: Not really, but at the time yeah because I was only taking rapping super serious. I was in the studio so much, I recorded all the time. [snaps] That’s all I was doing, just recording. We met each other, then it was locked in from there. I had the “Manhattan Vibes” song when I came and met them. QP told me it’d be better if I put another verse, so I put another verse on there. We shot the video the same day. The video was crazy, I got the party bus, filled it up. Went around Manhattan, shot the video. I didn’t know at the time, you think all the songs you drop gon’ do numbers. I’m thinking nah, this song gon’ do alright. I’m signed with Highbridge. Everyone’s thinking “oh when he drops a song, it won’t be good.”
AllHipHop: Really?
Lil Rekk: Yeah, mad people were hating because I was signed to Highbridge now. “Why they sign him and not me?” It was like that. Everybody was anticipating on the song: “when the song come out, it better be hot.” I had the song and it went off. I haven’t found a person yet who doesn’t like it. That’s the one right there.
AllHipHop: Do you have a favorite song at the moment?
Lil Rekk: “So Bipolar,” I just dropped that on my tape called 1ONE.
https://music.empi.re/1one
AllHipHop: I was going to ask what that title meant.
Lil Rekk: Where I’m from, in my hood they call me 1ONE, ’cause I’m the only one who made it out the hood from my section. Everybody just calls me 1ONE. That’s really a thing now, I even got it tattooed on me. As soon as I got the name, I went and got it tattooed on me.
AllHipHop: I see you got your daughter tatted, first child?
Lil Rekk: First child, last child. One and done. [laughs] I want to focus on what I got right now. I don’t want to give myself too many problems, too much stuff to deal with. Having a kid comes with a lot, people don’t understand. It’s a lot of people out here who don’t do nothing for their kids, at all. With me, I’m totally different. My dad, my mom been working their whole life. My daughter, she’s cool. She never gotta worry about nothing, but I don’t want to add another one on then I gotta go 10 times harder. Nah, I’m cool right now.
AllHipHop: At the end of the day, that’s what life is all about! Making sure your kids are good.
Lil Rekk: For sure, take care of my family. The whole family, that’s what we do. Take care of families.
AllHipHop: What were you going through recording “So Bipolar”?
Lil Rekk: I was going through something with my daughter’s mom. One of my mans, he’s going through something with his baby mother. With his girl though, they’re still together. I took our problems and put it into one song. When I first did it, I wrote it for my man. I wrote it for bro. I went back, put and changed some things to make it more relatable to a lot of other people too. On the tape, that’s one of the best songs streaming: “So Bipolar” and the 42 Dugg feature.
AllHipHop: A huge part of this show is mental health, what do you do for self-care?
Lil Rekk: Forreal forreal, I go to the studio and express myself through my music. I talk to my mom a lot about what I be going through, but I never really want to stress my mom out because she’s stressed out about me enough. I’m really heavy studio type bull, I go to the studio. I got certain type of music that’s for the club, but most of my music is emotional for people to relate to and feel me.
AllHipHop: One thing you want fans to take away from 1ONE?
Lil Rekk: I want everybody to understand my story for real. I’m an emotional type of person, I make my music off my emotions. So my first tape was emotional, this tape is more gritty. I show people a different side of me. I want people to know everything I be doing and saying, I really seen and I did. We really living. Even though where we’re at now, it still be hard to stay away from that stuff because we’re so used to it. I want people to know hard work pays off, because I put mad hard work in. I ain’t gon’ lie, I came from the mud for real for real. I never thought I’d be sitting here with Shirley. [laughs] I want them to know everything I do and say is genuine. A lot of people don’t want to be themselves. I’m a always be myself, no matter who’s in the room. That’s me.
AllHipHop: I hear a lot of artists don’t like their biggest songs.
Lil Rekk: “Manhattan Vibes,” I made that song playing around and I was drunk. It was crazy though ’cause when I made this song, I was joking around with my engineer like “I can make a New York type song.” “You can’t make no New York type song. You think you got all the flows, you can do whatever you want on a mic.” I said “bro, look up an A Boogie type beat.” He looked up an A Boogie and J.I. type beat. He pulled it up, it was the first beat. I clicked on it and we got it, we downloaded it and everything. I hopped on it. The first time, I did it straight through but I was humming it. The second time, I started doing it. I used to record straight through, but now I punch in now. My engineer said when I made the song, “this one of them songs bro, you gotta shoot the video to this.” I had the song for 6 months, then I met Highbridge.
AllHipHop: How was that first A Boogie encounter?
Lil Rekk: When I met Boogie, it was regular for real. The first time I really seen bro, we were going to Atlanta on a private jet. He was in his car, he called me over like “you want to go to Atlanta bro?” My first time meeting him and really being around him, chillin’. I said “yeah,” he’s like “come on, we out.” We went to Atlanta and he shot the SAINt JHN “Monica Lewinsky, Election Year” remix.
I was on the private jet, he went Live. [laughs] I was sleeping in the Live. We only went to Atlanta for 2 hours. We flew there, came right back. Everybody goes home after we land, I went home. I woke up in the morning, my phone going off like “you were with Boogie!”
AllHipHop: How much were y’all smoking?
Lil Rekk: [laughs] We weren’t smoking. When we’re on the set though, we’re smoking all day. He had the trailer so we’re in there smoking crazy, but on the plane we weren’t smoking. It gets bad on the plane when you smoke, they be acting funny.
AllHipHop: Talk about launching your own weed strain, Rekking Runtz. That’s lit!
Lil Rekk: Definitely. It’s crazy, me and my folks came up with that in 30 minutes. After I dropped my tape, he was out here for a couple days. I called him like “yo bro, we need to get my own strand. It’s recreational down there so it’s easier, we might as well do it.” He’s like “I’m a call you right back.” He called me right back 30 minutes later with the bag, the gas, all of that. It’s ready to go so as soon as I get home, it’s ready to go.
Soon as he came back, I pulled up on him. He had the Rekking Runtz, I opened it up like “oh yeah that’s Za.” That’s his best selling weed on his menu. He ran out the second day. As soon as I posted it, he got a thing where you gotta be a family friend type thing. Somebody gotta recommend you, but that even made it crazier that it sold out. He was getting it and people was holding it, selling it to other people.
AllHipHop: I gotta try this!
Lil Rekk: Fasho, the Rekking Runtz is from California! I gotta get you some.
AllHipHop: What are you most excited for?
Lil Rekk: I’m about to drop another tape soon. We’re about to put this tour together: New York, Boston CT. We’re in motion right now, we’re working. We’re trying to make the money come. We ain’t trying to sit around and wait for it, we’re in motion with it right now. That’s my main objective right now, my main focus.
In a recent interview with AHH, we sat down with Pedro and asked him about his plans to tour this year. It was evident that he was eager to get back on tour considering the wave of restrictions. Pedro said he has a ton of unreleased music he has not performed yet, so fans will be in for a surprise.
Pedro Reis knows it’s essential to create something you can be proud of. For example, when Pedro Reis discovered his passion for songwriting, his fan base grew exponentially as people could feel his authenticity and fidelity to his craft. Unfortunately, the honesty that compels his lyrics is very palpable. As a result, it is pretty effortless for an audience to instantly perceive the openness and the depth that fuels the artist’s remarkably dynamic vision.
Pedro Reis is committed to honing his craft in a factual matter; that way, he can promote a platform that’s honest and open toward his fans. He Humbly aims to keep maturing as an artist and human being, trekking the lane to success and musical eminence for as long as he can. It can be challenging to let go and be yourself as a creative artist, especially within a fast-paced industry, over-saturated with new trends every month.
Pedro Reis sharpened and developed his craft after a few years of experience within the music scene of trendsetting. Now, he can take his emotions and perspicuity and transform them into vibes that his fans love.
Pedro Reis looks forward to communicating stories and inspiring people, giving the world a diverse take on contemporary hip-hop music that is far removed from the usual stereotypes and cliches of the genre.
Kodak Black wants to be romantically involved with Kim Kardashian, who recently became legally single.
The controversial rapper publicly expressed his interest in Kanye West’s ex-wife in an Instagram post on Monday (March 7). Kodak Black’s attempt to woo Kim Kardashian came less than a week after she regained her single status in the eyes of the law.
“You Need A Real N#### Out Dat Pompanoya Bae,” he wrote. “Ain’t Even Gone Play Real Gangsta @kimkardashian.”
Kim Kardashian filed to divorce Kanye West in February 2021. Last week, a judge granted Kim Kardashian’s request to be legally declared single. The ruling separated the former couple’s marital status from other matters in their divorce.
Kodak Black shooting his shot at Kim Kardashian might not sit well with Kanye West, who’s been threatening her current boyfriend. ‘Ye has repeatedly targeted Pete Davidson since the Saturday Night Live cast member started dating the reality TV star.
Kanye West infamously went after Pete Davidson in a music video for “Eazy,” Yeezy’s latest collaboration with The Game. The animated video depicted ‘Ye kidnapping and burying the comedian.
Kodak Black has lusted over celebrities before, which has caused problems for him in the past. Most notably, he faced widespread criticism for remarks about his desire to be with Lauren London following the death of her partner Nipsey Hussle in 2019.
The West Coast artist is so dope with the controllers that he has been invited to the Board of Directors to FaZe Clan, a digital lifestyle and media platform rooted in gaming and youth culture.
The rap star will also join the company’s talent roster, rocking the moniker “FaZe Snoop.”
Mr. “Gin and Juice” is not just lending his name but also helping to “co-create content, participate in key business initiatives, and launch merchandise with the brand while appearing across FaZe Clan’s platform.”
As a member of the company’s board, Snoop Dogg aims to bring industry experience to the gaming world.
He also hopes that his passion, gaming, and culture will help the company prepare to go public.
Snoop said that the deal was a perfect fit for him.
“It only makes sense to partner with FaZe Clan as both a team member and on the Board of Directors,” said Snoop Dogg. “The youth identifies with their brand, and that’s something my son Cordell knew, which is why he brought us together.”
The new owner of Death Row’s interest in the company was piqued by his son, Cordell Broadus.
Cordell, who is a Creative Consultant for Channel 21, said, “As I’ve been watching what FaZe Clan has been building in the gaming space, I knew there was a natural connection with what my dad has been doing.”
“When I look at the two brands, I was inspired by the synergy they could create, so I brought them together in this partnership. I can’t wait for the world to see what we are about to do.”
Kai Henry, Chief Strategy Officer of FaZe Clan, said that the relationship between the brand and Snoop is organic and “has been building for years now.”
“We are thrilled to officially welcome FaZe Snoop to the family,” Henry stated. “As the original internet kid and first-generation gamer, Snoop has always understood the cultural connection between music, lifestyle, and gaming.”
“Today, Snoop is a prominent voice in the emerging Web3 community, and we have exciting plans to create together in the metaverse, driving new engagement opportunities for both of our fanbases.”
Snoop’s star power has already opened doors for the brand. During Super Bowl weekend, they hosted their first collaborative community outreach effort.
FaZe members played in a co-branded FaZe Clan x NFL flag football game. Each team participated at a $25,000 fee, and in turn, the brand donated that money to Snoop Dogg’s Youth Football League.
Snoop is one of over 85 members on the talent roster at the company.
Other members are NFL star Kyler “FaZe K1” Murray, Lebron “FaZe Bronny” James Jr., Lil Yachty aka “FaZe Boat,” and Offset aka “FaZe Offset.”
When Juvenile comes through you know we gotta support it. Check it out as the “Ha” rapper links up with NewOrlafornia recording artist Merk and Kango Slim of Partners N Crime on a new visual titled “It Don’t Matter.” The track is a single from the album International Ghetto Pass dropping this Spring as Merk shows us what the New Orleans ladies are twerkin with.
Since last July, Lontrell Williams has been incarcerated. Although, he has been off the scene, the Memphis musician is still asserting his presence. Moreover, today (March 7), Pooh Shiesty allegedly appears in a new jailhouse picture.
Regardless of any “snitching” allegations, The Shiester, seems to be maintaining his peace. In the purported photo, the man resembling Pooh Shiesty stands between two other men. And now, a noticeable beard accentuates his jaw.
According to DJ Akademiks, the snapshot is in fact, a “new pic of Pooh Shiesty.” If so, he seems to be exuding a calm demeanor. Back in January, for his involvement in a federal firearms case, he accepted a plea deal.
Rather, than taking it to trial, Slim Lil Dude took some control of his fate. So, this prevents him from being wiped out. The previous charges that The Shiester was facing carried up to a Life sentence.
As a matter of fact, next month the platinum-penned artist will learn the exact length of his prison sentence. Often, God interrupts. Through this circumstance, hopefully he is fortifying his faith and his future plans.
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Creativity can not be caged. However, loneliness is real. To stay connected to Pooh Shiesty go ahead and reach out.
Sovereign Brands just launched a legendary roundtable discussion with Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, DJ Khaled and Wiz Khalifa, as the four music moguls have never been in the same room for a conversation like this before. The four shared stories the world has never heard about how they each met, their individual paths to success and their business ventures. One of the best parts is when they start discussing books and audiobooks. Check it out and learn from these greats!
