Its not just because Encore Status is founded by two people that rep Brooklyn HAM. Its not because he’s from da Bush (like I AM)…
Hip Hop artist ALSO is on FIRE. He caught our attention last year with a number of mixtape tape songs, and eventually made it onto our video countdown TV show with his song CHECKMATE. Now he’s back again with two more tracks off of his mixtape “The Black EP” Check it out!
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Here is a reggae song that was released by artist Yung Image of Brooklyn Collectiv. A lot of songs mention twitter, but I think this is the best original one by far. Take a listen and vote below. Tell us what you think!
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Not sure when this tee was released…and I wont feel bad if I’m late, because I feel like this is a timeless classic. This Hater Proof tee was created by Grand Scheme. Grand Scheme is an independent arts and lifestyle label located in Australia. I know a bunch of you want to lay hands on your haters…
To see more of their tees, please visit Grand Scheme’s site here.
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We started 2011 on a quest. Inspired by Lex Lugar’s rise to fame, we are on a journey to find some of the dopest unsigned/independent producers out there. Two weeks in, we’ve found a fantastic producer from El Centro, CA, with a treasure chest of cool beats. Tranzformer, a member of the beat making team Smash Bros, can chop, screw, and create beats that will make you pause and say DAYUM. Tranzformer has worked with Sene, Koncept, Planet Asia, Blame One, DJ Envy, and more!
Check out my favorite one of his productions. Its called ‘Ode to the Beat‘ and was created by him and Smash Bros member J Science.
Tranzformer x J-Science(smash bros) – Ode to the beats ft blame one(self titled) by Tranzformer aka Dirtydome
Tranzformer has the following projects coming out– Check them out when they drop:
-A self titled album dropping this month! Free.
-Koncept and tranzformer Ep (dropping this month)
-Smash bros and Coss mixtape (also in the works for 2011!)
If you know any more dope producers we should spotlight, let us know.
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Tyler Jacob has a sound that made us stop in our tracks at Encore Status. In the midst of piles and piles of mixtapes we played Tyler Jacob’s Cry No More track and were pleasantly surprised. This New Jersey native has been given accolades by Claude Kelly, Donnell Jones, and more…
Tyler credits artists like Kim Burrell, Carl Thomas, Brandy, Tonex, Marc Anthony, Maxwell, Luther Vandross, Musiq Soulchild and Raheem DeVaughn as influences of his sound. With every note however, you can see he genuinely created a sound that doesn’t mimic others in the industry, and brings a welcomed uniqueness.
Give his track a listen. His EP Tentatively entitled “The Secret Other” drops soon.
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I discovered this nifty browser based technology a couple of days ago and we’re looking for people who have tried it to give some feedback. Here is information directly from the Noteflight site:
Noteflight® is an online music writing application that lets you create, view, print and hear music notation with professional quality, right in your web browser. Work on a score from any computer on the Internet, share with other users, or embed into your own pages.
Please let us know if you have used it and comment with your review of the application. Thanks so much!
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Anybody in the North East know that ITS COLD outside. We decided to warm things up by shouting out some talent out of the south for our first post of the year. Mizzori, is a member of indie label Pyramid Kings Entertainment. Originally from Burlington County, NJ, he is currently tearing up stages all over Florida. Listen to his music and learn more about him below. Mizzori.
When did you get into music/rapping?
I started rapping at 9 years old. My mother always played music around the house growing up, so I’ve always been around music. My favorite record of all time is “Diana & Marvin” by Marvin Gaye and Diana Ross.
What artists did you grow up listening to?
I grew up listening to a lot of artists. The artists that influenced me most was Ice Cube, Redman, Barry White, Eminem, Jay Z, Nas, Talib Kweli, Outkast, Rass Kass and of course the Notorious B.I.G. I also like different types of alternative music such as the Gorillaz.
I really love their music!
What is your relationship with Nes and Young Mo of Summa Cum Loudly (SCL Productions)?
I linked up with SCL productions about a year ago. Summa Cum Loudly is an up and coming artist management/music production company founded by Nes and Mo in early 2010. We all grew up together in South Jersey but made it to Tampa for different reasons. I made a couple of tracks for Young Mo in the past, but as soon as he moved down last January, it was only right we worked on a concept project together. Nes was just finishing his MBA from FAMU so he stepped up and has been helping me with all management, strategy, and execution. Thus a few stars were born!
How did you come up with the name “Paranormal” for the EP?
Well I came up with the name “Paranormal” because it describes my life at this point. Still being independent feels like I’m stuck in the middle. Amongst myself, my camp, and my current fans the potential is very bright. Yet in reality I’m stuck between being undiscovered and being recognized as a major staple artist. Even with the transition, my work ethic now is fueling the energy needed for the grind that comes with getting to that point. The music I create comes from all the different obstacles I’m faced with in between me getting to that point. For instance, my last song on “Paranormal” is called “Go Into the Light.” It’s about a person whose body has passed yet his spirit is still here to finish his job in order to get to heaven. It’s metaphoric for my transition from being classified as an “Unsigned Hype” to being recognized as hip hop’s “2011 Freshman of the Year.”
Besides the EP what other projects, shows, etc could we expect Mizzori to be apart of?
After this EP is finished, I will continue to do classic hip hop music for the purpose of making Pyramid Kings Entertainment global. As a CEO, I have other young and upcoming artists coming out under Pyramid Kings. Shaq D, for instance, is a very talented rapper/producer who has done production for me in the past. Next there is Epocalypse who is also Co-CEO of Pyramid Kings Ent. He will be releasing his “Enubis” album in the 1st Quarter of next year. In 2011, I will continue to work hard, network with the streets and industry, and gain greater visibility for Pyramid Kings Ent. and Summa Cum Loudly (SCL Productions).
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