Charles Anthony is an American artist from Dallas, Texas. Coming from a family of inventors and entrepreneurs, Charles has been intrigued by the melodies and beats of music all his life. Raised in Dallas and having to endure the loss of his grandmother, he learned the healing power of music and the impact music can have on people’s lives. That is Charles Anthony’s prime message he emits through his most popular songs. “I have a true love of music that will ignite the hearts of other music lovers.”
Charles Anthony has been musically influenced by the likes of Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Chris Brown, Usher and Justin Timberlake. He uses some of the same melodic elements in his music with a twist of spunk that hasn’t been created by any artist. Charles Anthony uses his music to tell his story and present his perspective through relatable content and upbeat tracks.
After high school, Charles went off to college to pursue a degree in music. During that time, he realized he wanted to take his life and career up a notch by leaving school in Lubbock, Texas to pursue his passion full time.
Charles has an interesting set of sounds and beats that singles him out from his competitors. His “you can achieve anything you put your mind to” mentality has helped him set a goal and conquer it.
Charles Anthony has performed at prominent locations such as The House of Blues and Club TRUTH where an abundance of modern day stars have started their careers performing there. Charles hopes to continue gaining national attention for his music videos and songs. He is currently in the process of setting up meetings with labels who can take his music to a global platform.
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( DONT HATE NEW SINGLE RELEASE) BY JANORA BROWN
Janora Brown, of the hit TV show, The Voice, will release her second single and music video, executive produced by Elijah Harmon, Better known as Book of Elii or BOE for short, on January 31st, 2023.
BOE spoke about the process of filming the music video for the single titled Don’t Hate, featuring Janora Brown, KUSHY, KING Jerel, under the name OG Scribb, and himself, Book of Elii. During the interview with BOE, he talked about his experience working with Janora Brown.
Playing a variety of beats, ten he can remember, for her to hear and choose from. She was instantly drawn to a beat already titled “Don’t Hate” and decided to keep the title as well.
She wrote the song quickly. Of course, as is often the case with artists, she played with the song a bit and changed it a few times before getting it exactly right. Once the writing was complete, it was a no brainer that this song was a masterpiece.
Book of Elii also explained how he was able to get KUSHY, the daughter of Hip-Hop legend Flava Flav, on the track as a feature. He reached out to the OG, Mr. payback from Inglewood, on the West Coast, who is very close friends with flava Flav to make the connection.
The first time KUSHY heard the beat and concept of Don’t Hate, she said “This sounds like a video game!” Both BOE and KUSHY laughed about it. Then the inspired artist, KUSHY, wrote her verse and recorded at Mr. Payback’s Studio and she killed it. According to BOE, KUSHY’s cadence and confidence in her lyrics and vocals, really made the song Pop even more. Her sound had such a heavy New York influence.
Once both KUSHY’s and Janora’s verses were done, BOE incorporated a third verse from his baby cousin, KING Jerel or OG Scribb. This brought a Memphis, Tennessee/Arkansas vibe to the track, with a whole lot of swag. “When you need swag and that southern twang it’s a must to put King Jerel aka OG Scribb on a track.” Said BOE. He went on to add, “OG Scribb’s process of writing to Don’t Hate, took him only forty-five minutes to an hour to complete and every word he said on the track was fire and very wavy.” Janora Brown also expressed that she “really loves” OG Scribb’s verse.
We asked Book of Elii, what was the process like and what was the goal or his intentions for this track?
BOE stated “The intentions for this song and track were to bring different age groups together with different swag and sounds as a collaboration, to promote something positive. Because the song itself, is really talking about the people who are the naysayers.” While BOE, and all the artists on the track had always been underestimated, BOE sees and believes in all three artists, and knows that these three will bring something different to the table. Something which is organic. A Song full of, talent, confidence and most importantly, authenticity. And this is how Don’t Hate, ultimately came to be.
BOE said, “As soon as this song is done, I’m flying Janora Brown to New York. I’m flying out KUSHY to New York and I’m flying out KING Jerel!” Well, they made the music video and it is set to be released January 31, 2023.
BOE recalled “The biggest challenge of filming this music video was outside scenes because it started as a clear Day. Then it started snowing mid-day, so we had to hurry up and get the footage of KUSHY and Janora, as soon as possible, which was the biggest challenge of filming it, but we made it happen.”
“Don’t Hate, is definitely an official single that was executive produced and directed by Elijah Harmon, a.k.a. BOE Book of Elii.”
Nearing the end of the interview BOE showed a lot of appreciation and gratitude to Janora, KUSHY and KING Jerel, for coming together to creating a masterpiece. He also showed gratitude to Mr. payback for connecting him too KUSHY and Flava Flav.
At the very end of the interview, book of Elii wanted to give a Big thank you to KUSHY, Janora Brown, and King Jerel, Mr. pay back (Tye Brown), Rashawn Lassiter, all models in the video.
And a shout out to Netta, both Makeup artists and both designers.
Finally, BOE says, “Look out for a fun record titled Don’t Hate!” Follow IG:
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Danlil Is Back With Two Hot New Singles For The People Titled “Kokose & Mingle”
Apollo inc superstar Danlil releases two magnificent singles “Kokose & Mingle” off his 2nd Ep titled “Love Lives Here” which is set to drop by February. This new body of work also serves as a follow up to the last single release by Danlil which features the South African singer/ rapper J Molley (Rara) The Ep consists of 7 amazing and well organized songs.
Danlil ain’t new to the music industry both home and abroad. Apollo Inc under an exclusive license to ONErpm decides to release two solid singles of the Ep.
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Pure Order Vows to Elevate Hip Hop with Latest Single “New World”
Pure Order, featuring emcees God’s Gift and Nemesis, captures the purest form of hip hop in its recent single, “New World.” The fresh single features a harmonious blend of spoken word and pure hip hop. Blending brilliant lyricism with intricate hooks, Pure Order seeks to elevate hip hop and hip-hop artists around the world.
Since its inception, Pure Order, based in California, has been creating music with purpose. God’s Gift began developing music that focuses on pure hip hop and lyricism in the early 1990s. Nemesis joined him in 2014 for a feature on his album with DJ Shag, “Valkyrie,” and the duo has been producing quality hip hop ever since.
“New World” is a high-energy hip-hop anthem that reflects on the current state of hip hop. “It’s not about throwing shade on everyone’s personal expression (I give it up to all artists!) but I feel that we should always keep elevating as emcees,” explains God’s Gift. “DJs, breakdancers, graffiti artists… they all keep elevating their art and doing crazier things with their art. Whereas in mainstream hip hop, people aren’t elevating their art or writing something new and different. It’s the same old ‘I got more money, I got more guns, more of everything than you’—that’s the constant message they’re putting out. We like to come with different concepts.”
Before writing “New World,” God’s Gift and Nemesis got together to discuss the concept. “Our different ideas flowed during these discussions,” shares God’s Gift on the process. From there, they developed their individual verses, and then Nemesis took over the arrangement portion. “She really is the mastermind when it comes to the arrangement of our songs,” adds God’s Gift. Nemesis chimes in, “I’m happy and proud of what we’ve done. It’s a pure form of hip hop—the original style we came to love.”
To focus on her art, Nemesis turns to meditation daily. “I go into what matters most in meditation. When I let it in and personalize it, it lights a fire to speak the truth. There’s a solution to every problem we go through daily, and we can process it if we’re humble enough to calm ourselves to think clearly. We can create whatever world we want to from our perception if we focus away from what we’re told to think and actually think for ourselves.”
God’s Gift is aligned with Nemesis’ pursuit of truth and clarity. “He already had the concept of Pure Order long before he met me,” explains Nemesis. “He was looking for an emcee that could fit pure, unadulterated hip hop without trying to prove something or be flashy or degrading to our community.”
Together, God’s Gift and Nemesis are focused on uplifting and honoring artists instead of competing or dragging each other down. “If you have pure hip hop skills, you should be trading notes, not battling. Admire each others’ styles and elevate each other,” emphasizes Nemesis. After all, that’s how God’s Gift and Nemesis came together. Through the fusion of their contrasting styles, they created a harmonious sound of their own. God’s Gift, “just heavily poetic” from a young age, and Nemesis, introspective and the “unconquerable one,” help elevate hip hop together.
Pure Order is looking forward to a productive 2023, with an EP and some solo projects to come. “I’d love for people to fall back in love with hip hop after listening to our single,” tells Nemesis. “I want them to remember what felt good about hip hop when those of us who love it started loving it.” As for God’s Gift, he can’t stress enough the importance of supporting the independent artists you love. “If you like this style of hip hop, please listen to the rest of our catalogue and support us in any way you feel moved to. Supporting your favorite independent artist helps us continue to put our music out there so you can hear it.”
Make sure to stay connected to Pure Order on all platforms for new music, videos, and social posts.
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Tennessee Rapper Wack’O Tells His Story from the Heart on His Latest Single “Life is a Gamble”
The Tennessee-based rapper Wack’O has been hard at work crafting the singles and videos leading up to the release of his Spring 2023 EP. On his single “Life is a Gamble”, Wack’O recounts his life story, reflecting upon the trying odds that has shaped him into the person he is today.
He says, “What I do is make music from the heart. To make truly inspiring words. To give people the correct messages they need, and to write about life and what I’ve been going through. Wack’O is about pumping out good music and inspiring people using the things I’ve learned in life. It’s about inspiration and what it takes to become something different.”
“Life is a Gamble” is a crafted single about the mindset that Wack’O uses to guide himself every day. He says, “I wrote the single while I was going through some stuff in life. I was in the processes of changing my life around. I thought that since life is a gamble, I need to be inspired to keep going by taking things one day at a time. It’s a song all about changing your mindset to change yourself.”
Following previous tracks such as boastful “Mixing With Tha Bossess” and the triumphant “Time Is Realistic”, “Life is a Gamble” shows a more introspective side to Wack’O. Wack’O explains, “It took a lot of time to make Life is a Gamble. I prayed and searched myself to find a song that I wanted to give to the world. It’s a more mature song, a respectful and grownup song. So, it took a lot of time to produce it. I had to run it through a lot of ears and sit on the track to find out if I wanted to put this kind of single out there or not.”
The single showcases the signature sound that previews Wack’O’s upcoming EP. With a wide array of influences ranging from neo-soul to Master P to Jay-Z, Wack’O seeks a sound that breaks barriers. He describes, “There isn’t one particular way my music should be. My music should have creativity. It shouldn’t sound like or be written like what other people do. What I do is make people feel like they’re in another world. I work hard on my music to give it the feeling that people need.”
On his Wack’O’s upcoming Spring 2023 EP, audiences can expect “a lot of new growth and change”. The EP brings audiences on the journey of how Wack’O grew as a person in the previous year, telling a tale of metamorphosis. He says, “I strive to give people my whole mind and spirit. I’m not a simple clout rapper or simple street rapper. I feel that I speak poetry. It comes from my heart. I am a man who speaks wisdom.”
Leading up to the EP’s release in late March or early April, Wack’O will be dropping singles and music videos from the EP.
On February 10, Wack’O will be releasing the single and music video for a track titled “Just Do It”.
Looking to the future, Wack’O says that he is excited for people to recognize him and for him to reap the fruits of his labor. Wack’O is available to work on film soundtracks, plays, and commercials. He says, “With all this, I want to grow and I want people to see the hard work I put into my craft.”
He concludes, “To be able to go into the studio and create something new every time is a blessing. Every time I drop something, I want it to be even better the next time. I look for clarity in message. I want my messages to be resonant and understandable. It’s these kinds of things I strive for. They are all what keeps me going in music.”
Be sure to stay connected with Wack’O on all platforms for new music, videos, and social posts.
YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCW5IdiT57yPMl9IxUR0-7mw
YouTube Single “Life Is a Gamble” by Wack’O: https://youtu.be/gKpsel_aKXQ
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The Era of Amanda Plumb is Coming Soon With Her New Single “Seaside“
The artist that most listeners will know about this year will be the young and talented, Amanda Plumb.
According to her Spotify, she has been releasing music since 2020. So early in the 2023 year, and we have yet to hear her new music but we have insight that she will be releasing her latest project “Seaside” in the next coming weeks. This song is built around love and genuine passion within a new found love and we couldn’t be more excited to hear Amanda’s vibrant voice detailing the storyline in her lyrics. She details the song as a young and blissful love full of excitement and hope.
Amanda wrote this song while driving down the coast line in San Diego with her then new boyfriend. She recounts the feeling as a love high feeling that you get when you first start falling for someone new. That overwhelming lustful affection that crawls up your spine then through your blood steam as you feel the tenderness of one’s soul.
This song will position Amanda to stardom and we are here to watch it all unfold.
The 20 year old sensation was born in Sonoma California and has been writing music since her years as a junior in high school. Living in Los Angeles has it challenges and fierce competitors but Amanda Plumb has found a way to separate herself from the pack.
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Spotlight Artist Of The Week The Strange One!
The name says it all. The Strange One is strange. The good kind of strange, of course. Liken him to a mystery, you will NOT see this type of presentation performance from another artist. Taking 3 years to perfect his trademark look, The Strange One captures every part of your imagination. A mystical sight for all the senses; his presence transports you to foreign destinations- straight out of this world. Unique and totally different from any other artist, The Strange One delivers energy and lyricism not found on this planet. A sight like you’ve never seen! He commands the stage and makes his audience submit to his will. The Strange One is on his own frequency – but the audience quickly gets swept in as there is no escaping his affect. A visual masterpiece with stellar Hip Hop on the mi, it’s a whole vibe. The Strange One brings a one-of-kind element to the game – if your fortunate to experience it you will be forever changed.
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Shelby Bond wrote a song about a bad relationship, and found her passion again in the process
Tampa artist Shelby Bond has been in love with singing and songwriting since she was a child, but there was a time in the recent past when she wasn’t doing much of either.
A toxic relationship was to blame. The cure? Getting back to that first love.
She released a single called “Blessing” earlier this year – her first release in two years – and it was that song that helped her come out of her shell.
“I pretty much wrote it and then went in and recorded the next day, but it took me a few months to completely finish it because I kept coming back and adding little touches,” she says. “I hadn’t been writing or singing for a really long time and I was coming out of one of those toxic relationships. I wrote that song and it definitely put a cap on the pain from coming out of those situations. It definitely helped me heal.”
She sums up the situation in the song’s opening line: I’m a blessing, you were a curse. Let you into my life, things started getting worse.
It’s got a melancholic vibe, but there’s light at the end of the tunnel. And Bond has found it.
Now she’s prepping her debut album for release next year. It’ll feature up to a dozen tracks showcasing her mix of genres and styles, including alternative R&B and pop. She counts Amy Winehouse, Sinead Hartnett, Sabrina Claudio and Jorja Smith among her biggest influences.
She’s continued dropping singles, too. After “Blessing” came “Burnt Out,” and then “Option” and “Unhinged.” All four will appear on the full project.
“There’s no specific genre on this album, it’s just all over the place in a good and exciting way,” she says.
Most of the topics she writes about come from realized experiences, especially relationships. “Option” was inspired by a guy who wasn’t taking her seriously and kept blowing off plans.
“Not appreciating me,” she says. “And I just decided I didn’t want to be in that situation anymore. So I wrote the song, and then let that guy go.”
“Relationships, that’s just an easy one for me,” she says. “Some things like ‘Burnt Out’ I wrote about being tired of doing all this work and life getting overwhelming. But you’ve got to keep going. I’ve written some club music that’s just about going out and having fun. I’ve got a couple love songs, happy stuff.”
The music is already resonating with a growing audience. “Blessing” has been played more than 130,000 times on Spotify alone, and “Unhinged” earned tens of thousands of plays in a matter of days. She’s heard from listeners who even cried to some of her songs.
“I don’t want to make anybody shed tears, but it was flattering that I could touch people like that,” she says.
Back when she was experiencing those toxic relationships, Bond decided to start living her life for herself – and get back to doing what she’s passionate about. For now that means grinding out studio sessions to finish her album, and she’s got some words of wisdom for everybody else.
“Stay true to yourself,” she says. “Know your worth.”
Make sure to stay connected to Shelby Bond on all platforms for new music, videos and social posts.
Instagram: https://instagram.com/shelbygracebond?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClTFwyMGBt0vIlPuOrz96ng?app=desktop
Luck Chapo adds another level to Classical Trap
Luck Chapo has always been passionate about music and recently has taken it to the next level. After taking a short break from his creative pursuits, he began recording and releasing music again during Covid-19. With a brilliant and unique sound that blends traditional Hip Hop and modern Trap into something truly his own, he is building himself up to take over the Hip Hop scene.
Over the course of 2022, Chapo began releasing projects under the title of Classical Trap. In the last year, he released Classical Trap Vol. 1 and Vol. 2. Now at Volume 3, he is doing as incredible as ever. “This is a press play album,” Chapo said. “There isn’t a single song you’re going to want to skip.” Classical Trap Vol. 3 takes you through Chapo’s own thoughts over top of iconic beats and a beautiful blend of classic Hip Hop sound with strong Trap energy.
Some of the top tracks on Classical Trap Vol. 3 include “No Take Backs”, “Doing Alright” and “Everything Movin”. “These are some of my favorites,” Chapo explained. Each track is filled with brilliant lyricism and bold wit. While these songs are bold and well put, they are far from the only tracks to check out.
“I’m really excited about this release,” Chapo said about the album. “I think it’s consistent and honestly some of the best work I’ve done so far.” With twenty tracks on Classical Trap Vol. 3, there isn’t a single song that you will want to miss out on. There is truly something for everyone on this project.
Following the release of Classical Trap Vol. 3, Chapo is already looking forward to his next steps and the coming year of his artistic career. Keep an eye out for upcoming releases and tracks as well as an upcoming tour in the Southeastern United States. Chapo is also set to release a new line of merchandise in the coming months.
Luck Chapo has a fresh new sound and is on the way to becoming something truly great. This is certainly an artist you will want to keep up with. “I’m going to be staying focused this coming year,” Chapo said. “I’m performing at a higher caliber than ever before and I’m excited for people to see that.”
Be sure to stay tuned in to Luck Chapo on various platforms for new music, visuals and social posts.
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/36B8JyQGtxONEpouKcL9Fs?si=WoU-DKS_SbyQ4_dIiY-OgQ
Remo Da Goat Celebrates in Anticipation of Upcoming Album “Goat Shit Part 3: Da Old Me”
Versatile hip-hop artist, Remo Da Goat—aka Ggmg Remo—stuns listeners with his single, “Woah,” straight off his upcoming album, Goat Shit Part 3: Da Old Me. The cross-genre artist is following up his first and second albums with a whole new sound, a throwback to his earlier days as a freestyle rapper.
With 1.5 million streams and counting, Remo Da Goat’s “Woah,” is quickly gaining steam. Not only have listeners demonstrated their support through streams, the single also earned the number four spot on iTunes for downloads and remained in the top 10 for several days after its release.
On January 7, the third installment of the Goat Shit series is coming out—fans, prepare yourselves! “Creating this album was different,” shares Remo Da Goat of his upcoming release. “They gave me a challenge to take a beat for 24 hours and then record whatever came out. We made 50 tracks and kept 20 of them for the album.”
“It’s a good album. It stresses who I am—the old me,” tells the artist. While his first album (Goat Shit Part 1: Up Next)took a mainstream approach, and his second album (Goat Shit Part 2: Toxic Love) focused on producing an R&B vibe, it’s his latest album that takes a step back into what inspired the artist to start making music: free styling.
Remo Da Goat’s love for music began around age eight, when he would freestyle with his cousins in the car. His newest album comes back full circle to his freestyle roots. Albums one and two, on the other hand, required Remo Da Goat to hone his writing skills before recording. “For the mainstream first album and R&B second, we focused on writing catchy hooks and following a formula that would work for those genres.”
With his third album, Remo Da Goat is looking to show audiences that he doesn’t fit in one particular box. In fact, his style is so versatile that he can skip from genre to genre and still engage listeners from one album to the next. “It’s a blessing to be able to put out CDs that did quite well. I’m blessed to keep it going and see different things across cities we tour.”
While Remo Da Goat is focused on having fun while creating his music, there is a bigger purpose he holds close to heart. “I’m having fun with the music. I want to keep a positive vibe going. The goal is to go back to the area I grew up in and give back to the kids in the neighborhood, get them into music.”
Remo Da Goat wants to keep surprising fans along the way. “I want to make sure that when fans hear my music they’ll never know what’s next. Singing. Rapping hard core. That’s what people can take away from my trilogy—there’s always something new coming.”
Make sure to stay connected to Remo Da Goat on all platforms for new music, videos, and social posts.
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