The American hip-hop scene is rated as one of the most competitive, brutal, and toughest industries to break into as a new artist. Thousands of new, highly talented people are trying to break through, but only a few are lucky. Such heightened competition has raised the bar high, with hip-hop enthusiasts having massive expectations. It takes real hard work, dedication and talent to make it into the mainstream, with numerous obstacles on your path to success.

Keemo Kazi is one of the finest, highly talented hip-hop artists to hit the American hip-hop scene. Kazi has dominated the airwaves with his smooth lyrical music that speaks directly to everyone, with unwavering truth. Since debuting in the industry, Kazi has never turned back, and he has been dropping hit after hit, at least one single every month. His dedication and consistency have enabled him to quickly mark his position in the industry with his legendary singles.

Though he has been in the music scene for a short period, Kazi’s works speak for themselves and give you every reason to eagerly await his next release. His smooth vocals perfectly blend with every beat, and you can rest assured it’s a banger. He has earned himself millions in views on YouTube and other popular streaming platforms, with the numbers increasing rapidly. His global fanbase is also rising as more hip-hop enthusiasts continue to discover this exceptional rap talent.

Though many know him for his TikTok success, Kazi holds that he has been in the music scene for ages. “I started when I was young, I don’t really know how it started, but it happened. I’ve always been trying to make music; pranks and skits were always there,” says Kazi. He’s brave enough to be himself towards the comedic standard, and he’s not afraid to showcase his artist and comedic side. More significantly, playing both roles at the same time has played a big role in making himself stand out in the industry.

A dedicated rapper, Kazi is working around the clock to keep his fanbase engaged. So far, he has released several tracks, among them “Arab Money,” “Famous,” “Ap,” “Wake ‘Em Up,” and “King of My City,” which all hit differently. Some of these tracks also feature in his debut album Keemo VS. Kazi, which he promises to be a classic masterpiece.

He has already hinted at releasing his debut album to set the pace and differentiate himself from the rest of the new artists in the industry. As he puts it, he plans the album to be big and, more significantly, help him break the barrier between his influencer side and being an artist. He has invested his time and endless creativity to give the album the expansive and collected touch it deserves.

Kazi’s powerful mindset and positive approach to life enabled him to overcome the numerous obstacles on his path to success. For him, he has mastered the art of turning every challenge into an opportunity, which has given him enough motivation to keep himself going. “Every time I feel down, I remember why I started in the first place,” shares Kazi.

Kazi is already working on scaling his musical brand to become the biggest, most consistent, and hopefully most profitable. He aims to continue doing what he does best and become a pioneer in his industry.

An album is undoubtedly one of the most iconic achievements for any music artist. It’s the final package of an artist’s musical accomplishment and by which they are likely to base their successes. Creating extensive full-length albums is also a great way to claim your position in the industry.

Johnny Yukon is a successful songwriter, singer, and producer. He is a highly skilled musical talent from Pennsylvania and is taking the industry by storm. His desire and ambition to pursue his musical goals led him to Los Angeles, a city with well-established music industry. A naturally gifted songwriter, Johnny has made a name for himself in the industry co-writing hits for some hip-hop big names, such as Young Thug, Ty Dolla $ign, Camila Cabello, and Leon Bridges.

A promising music talent, Johnny is working hard to cement his position in the industry as a singer. He is currently signed with the Elektra music label, where he continues to write and record his songs. Johnny spends most of his time in the studio creating hits. A master of the music craft, everything Johnny touches becomes art. His recent releases “Mystery” and “Soon” are doing exceptionally well, with “Mystery” climbing to the top 25 on the SoundCloud Pop chart.

However, his recent announcement has got everyone excited. Johnny broke the much-awaited news with his new album “Flight Plan 001”, which is ready for release. “Flight Plan 001” promises to be an exciting project based on its recently released trailer. In the trailer, Johnny previews his Yukon-branded futuristic airport, one of his long-term aviation fantasies. 

In the Album, Johnny has also factored in his fan’s demand for proper coverage of his previous releases, “Grow,” “81 Nights”, “Climate,” “Yes,” and “Night Like This.” Flight Plan 001 also includes seven new tracks that he promises to be nothing but a collection of musical gems.

Johnny has also enjoyed the spotlight as a songwriter, particularly during the pandemic by working behind the scene and co-writing some of the hit songs of the period. Johnny was part of Internet Money’s multi platinum mega-smash “Lemonade” that features famous hip-hop names, such as Gunna, Don Toliver, and Nav. His songwriting prowess also earned him the opportunity to co-write “Lane Switch,” Skepta, and Pop Smoke’s F9 standout soundtrack. The track also features renowned hip-hop artists, A$AP Rocky, Juicy J, and Project Pat.  

His recent decision to switch from songwriting caught many by surprise, but it is proving to be the best move of his life. Johnny has established his artist brand with a unique and thrilling sound that brings together hip-hop and electrifying pop sounds. He displays great musical talent as a singer in the way he navigates through his raw emotions with  storytelling and head-nodding rhymes. It’s incredible how Johnny manages to paint a picture through his lyrics and connect with the audience.  

Johnny is focused on pushing his creative limits and keeps doing what he does best. His goal is to conquer the global music stage and tour the world to expand his international fanbase.

After moving to Birmingham once his college days were over, Marcus Swain, aka Solstice saw a lot of potential in the city to become a hot spot for music. Solstice, who changed his musical career path from rock to hip hop after noticing the shift in culture to be more accepting of hip hop artists. Solstice has high hopes for himself and his career as he looks to trailblaze a path for future hip hop generations to come. En route to the top, he has been putting out a handful of songs in 2021 including his latest single “Lacrimosa.”

“Lacrimosa” begins with a violin-based instrumental before Solstice begins to lay down his harmonious vocals. As he sings about an old love and the experience he pulled from it, he mentions how he can be himself now that she is gone, which is a liberating feeling for any individual. He carries what he learned from this relationship with him for life and won’t allow it to happen to him again. You can feel his emotion poured into this track and his openness to express his feelings will have you coming back for more. 

“Lacrimosa” is Solstice’s best work to date, and sets the bar even higher moving forward. He has made great progress in his career thus far and plans to continue to invest in himself and his artistry. Be on the lookout for any future releases from Solstice as this is an artist whose rise you won’t want to miss. 

Stream Solstice’s “Lacrimosa” on Spotify here. 
Follow Solstice on Instagram here.

Mello Spazzout, a 30-year-old rapper, and hip-hop artist grew up on Chicago’s Westside. He recently began his journey in music, rapping on his block and messing around with friends. However, the death of his older brother sparked his transition to getting into the studio. He explained that the studio became an outlet to express his pain. Mello Spazzout now raps with his little brother and his little cousin. The difficulties of growing up on Chicago’s Westside have shaped Mello Spazzout into the person he is and the music he makes.

Losing family to the streets and surviving gun violence are just a few of the challenges. He explained how he hopes audiences will feel the pain he has been through, what life was like in the streets, and how hard it is to survive. The artist revealed that he has new music on the way, featuring Pronto Spazzout and will be called “Cold World.” It is about his life, struggles, and pain. Mello holds firmly that “there is no cap to my rap. I am really out here in the field, and I really came from the streets.” As the new artist grows, he is planning the release of much more music and the come up of his brand, Spazzout Entertainment.

Follow Mello Spazzout:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mello_spazzout/?hl=en

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCWV5NvwyMqSe0N4RMU0-RA

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7MEtlHsvxOWVD1JTLyWdLF

“Cold War” Single: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdRfOSoX-FA