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Anthony 2tone Parker developed his love for Music at a young age like most of his peers. His mother introduced him to old school r & b and his father was the introduction to hip hop. Growing up shy 2tone preferred being behind the scenes with music until a life changing event took place and almost cost him his life. Since then 2tone has won many local competition and award shows including becoming 3x saint Paul MVP & mixtape of the year winner. 2tone has 3 projects out including his most recent mixtape "Saint Purge" which are all available for free Download . 2tone is currently working on a group project with his trend Setta music label mates and claims he will not stop pushing himself or his label mates until the world knows what Minnesota has to offer musically #TSM.
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He may be a fresh face to some, but rapper Big Swag is no rookie to the game. The 27 year old rapper created a name for himself that is unmatched. Creating music since 2009, and generating a buzz in the midwest and Atlanta, Swag's claim to success came with his song, Juice Down, with late D4L rapper and self-proclaimed King of Bankhead, Shawty Lo.
Big Swag has been cooking up some heat, and preparing for the release of his much anticipated EP, Swag Obama. From the album, comes his first single, They Hate. Connect With On Social Media: Instagram: www.instagram.com/Iamswagobama Facebook: www.facebook.com/MarcusEarly Twitter: www.facebook.com/Realbigswag
Born in Coral Springs, Florida in 1992, Derek L. (Wrek Less) has always had a passion for music. Since a young age he was always reciting lyrics and loved being a part of music. In addition, both of Wrek Less's parents from the infamous South Bronx, NY therefore solidified a love for soul, jazz, blues and hip-hop. Road trips up and down the east coast inspired this young artist to expand his horizons. This led to the beginning of his songwriting at the age of 13 which then showed him the light in hip hop. A tied tongue put another obstacle in the way of his flow and having surgery unleashed Wrek Less truly helping him project his voice and enunciate words better. With musical influences ranging from Nas to Bob Marley this is his destiny to bring to the Hip-Hop culture an inspirational and deep innovative style of music. The motto is "Wrek Less Create More".
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King Vicious Assassin is a Dope Up and coming artist from Queens New York but now Resides in Miami Florida and that has an Amazing story. He is a single father that has so many different talents that he looks to teach his son about being a strong, confident, progressive, hard working Black Man in America. THIS SO LIT is a upbeat dope song that definitely should be on the radio today as well as lifts your spirit when you hear it. Turn this song up LOUD when you hear it. THIS SO LIT is on all Streaming Platforms such as Tidal, iTunes, Amazon, Apple Music, Google Music and others.
www.instagram.com/ViciousAssassin  JR(JustReal) Who Self Proclaimed Himself As The "Prince Of The X" ,Has Only Been On The Indie Scene For Roughly 3 Years. However With His Musical Background He's No Stranger To The Industry. The ICMG/2Deep Artist Has Been On A Tear. After Dropping 2 Amazing Visuals "That's A Fact ft. Swave" and His Hit Single "Invisible", JustReal Has Released His Highly Anticipated Album "REALity Check" On May 8th 2017. This Album Showcases The New School Version Of JR'S Old School Feel Of Today's R&B. With Features From The Silent Celeb, Saay Park, & Label mate Kony Brooks as Well As Others. REALity Check Is Definitely Bringing Back What R&B Is Lacking.
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Wild Wild Da General was raised on the southside of Chicago in the Wild Wild 100's Altgeld Gardens projects. He worked with the producer K. Tone on a album at a young age. He ran the streets getting in trouble, Which later on lead to incarceration. But he came home with a different mind set to change the way people view convicted felons , He feels everyone deserves a second chance. Wild is a true lyricist, extraordinary songwriter. Out of all of his mixtapes only a few of his songs are freestyle but very heart felt! He possesses a energy of five performers. Wild Wild is working with 6x Grammy Award winner & songwriter Malik Yusef of Private Plane LLC.(PVT PLN). He's featured on CNN's Original Series "United Shades Of America" Season 2(by W. Kamau Bell). Da General has a hot single called "Private Planes" on the radio stations Power92.3 with Sean Dale & 105.5 With DJ Mondo. He Has worked with Dj Amaris, DJ Shon, Toxic Productions, Cayex Illah(CMPLX 2010), Fred Hampton Jr with the youth. His ability to perform has gained him shows with LEP Bogus Boys, Yo Gotti, Twista, Shawnna, Keri Hilson, Bo Deal, Do Or Die, Crucial Conflict & a host of others. Wild is very passionate in what he does. Rapping is the medium for him. Wild Wild Da General has also did multiple voice overs vocals for commercial avertisments for PRIME SOLE in Champaign, IL. He's working on a clothing line, a label called Unda Tha Act Ent.(UTAE) and a heart felt charity to give back to his community. Salute to the truth Wild Wild Da General "Soldier for the streets, General for the people"
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JR(JustReal) Who Self Proclaimed Himself As The "Prince Of The X" ,Has Only Been On The Indie Scene For Roughly 3 Years. However With His Musical Background He's No Stranger To The Industry. The ICMG/2Deep Artist Has Been On A Tear. After Dropping 2 Amazing Visuals "That's A Fact ft. Swave" and His Hit Single "Invisible", JustReal Has Released His Highly Anticipated Album "REALity Check" On May 8th 2017. This Album Showcases The New School Version Of JR'S Old School Feel Of Today's R&B. With Features From The Silent Celeb, Saay Park, & Label mate Kony Brooks as Well As Others. REALity Check Is Definitely Bringing Back What R&B Is Lacking.
Connect With JR(JustReal: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IAmJustReal163/ Instagram: www.twitter.com/_IAMJUST_REAL Twitter: www.twitter.com/Iamjust_real  YAYA IS A PERFORMER, RAPPER, SINGER, AND SONG WRITER. YAHMEANIA POWELL WAS BORN ON OCT 29TH 1988 IN SACRAMENTO, CA. BORN TO AN ABSENT FATHER, AND A MOTHER ADDICTED TO DRUGS AND THE FAST LIFE. SHE WAS QUICKLY PUT INTO FOSTER CARE. WHILE GROWING UP IN FOSTER CARE SHE FOUND SOLACE IN POETRY. USING IT AS A MEANS TO EXPRESS HER THOUGHTS AND EMOTIONS. AS A YOUNG CHILD SHE STARTED SINGING IN THE CHURCH CHOIR. HOWEVER, HER LOVE FOR HIP HOP CAME IN HER EARLY TEENAGE YEARS. SOME OF HER MUSICAL INFLUENCES INCLUDE TUPAC, NIPSEY HUSSLE, EVE & LAURYN HILL. IN HER EARLY 20'S SHE JOINED A DUO RAP GROUP, BUT THE TWO LATER PARTED WAYS. YAYA HAS RE-EMERGED ON THE SCENE WITH A NEW SINGLE CALLED "BE SOMEBODY" AND A UPCOMING ALBUM TITLED "DON'T SHOOT". HER GOAL IS TO CREATE REAL MUSIC THAT PEOPLE CAN FEEL AND RELATE TOO. BY TELLING HER TESTIMONY, AND DISCUSSING RELEVANT TOPICS. HER MISSION IS TO TOUCH LIVES AND INSPIRE MINDS. Buy The Single Today itunes.apple.com/us/album/ghetto-gospel-feat-lea-lex-single/id1270696455 
Sherria Williams, is an attorney located in Miami, Florida and has always been interested and fascinated with the complexitiesof the entertainment industry. Always seeking to help others “maneuver” through legal gibberish she has combined her interest in entertainment and her knowledge of the law to educate artists grinding to get sign that major deal. You are probably reading this article thinking, “How can I be the next big hit?” or “How can I sign with a major label and really start making money?” Sorry to disappoint you, but the answer to those questions isn’t as simple as it seems. But this article will help steer you in the right direction. As I have looked at Instagram pages, watched YouTube videos, and spoken to aspiring musicians, I’ve noticed that most artists don’t understand the obstacles that come when searching for that major record deal. As an artist, you must remember that the music industry is a business. If the numbers don’t add up, then it doesn’t make sense. As an artist, always remember that your brand, yourimage, your sound, your songs, your records are a part of your BUSINESS. This is the most important, and often the most forgotten, fact. “#Hashtag Become a Brand” – Branding is more than just the creation of a Twitter page. “Branding” is how the public perceives you and the image you create. It is expected that by 2016, there will be more than 196 million smartphone users in the United States. As an artist, you have to find a way into the homes of 196 million consumers. Branding will help determine your market and your audience. There are levels to success in brand management. To begin, it is important for an artist should have a website; this is where your consumers can get to know you and connect to you and your product. An autobiography or “bio” is still important, as it is a snapshot of your life and shows where you have been and gives insight into who you are. Online radio has been growing, and for you as an artist, this is another avenue for connecting with your audience. You should always be thinking about building, growing, and expanding your brand. “To Sign or Nah?” – Virtually all, if not all, major and independent labels are offering what the industry has coined as a “360 deal.” A 360 deal assists labels in collecting or recouping advances by receiving a percentage or all or most of an artist’s sources of income as they relate to the entertainment and music industries. The labels believe this is fair, as they are the machines funding and developing the artists into household names. On the other hand, most artists complain about these contracts being one-sided and unfair. In 360 deals, most fail to realize that the label is advancing money — without a record, without the artist having a brand, and based purely on belief in the artist. 360 deals can be negotiated, and if negotiated properly, will result in both parties WINNING. “Money, Money, Money” – Most artists enter into “the game” with the goal of making millions. Unfortunately, if your brand isn’t built correctly, it may be “all work with NO pay.” You must know the ways you can make money. The proliferation of social media gives you, as an artist, the upper hand. The time is now! Find a way to make money! Although record sales have recently declined, do not be fooled, because consumers are still purchasing music. Apple reported in May 2013 that there were over 50 billion downloads from its App Store. As an artist, you must do your research to determine the best way to tap into the billion-dollar music industry. Make a way out of no way. I often educate my clients on the advantages of using online distribution sites like CD Baby, DistroKid, TuneCore, Ditto, and ReverbNation. These sites vary, based on your needs, but they offer packages that allow you to distribute your music to the masses. This is a key way for the independent artist, without the support of a label, to make money. Imagine selling 100,000 records on iTunes, Spotify, or Google Play without the backing of a major label – cha ching! “Your Business Is Your Brand” – As an artist, once you understand this phrase, you will not hesitate to make the moves necessary to exploit your brand. For example, in a seminar, I met an artist who spent thousands of dollars in the studio, created posters, and hired a street team to post over 300 posters on flagpoles around the city, using money and time to create his personal brand — and who almost lost it all after receiving a cease and desist letter for one of the names he used to promote his brand. Your brand is a commodity and must be protected. Through trademark law and copyright law, you can take the steps to ensure that you are properly protected. A valuable tip is to understand the laws that protect your name, image, and work. Artists often complain that the laws are too complex, but hiring an attorney or a consulting firm is important. “Finders Keepers – Losers Weepers” – Put people on your team who will help you and keep your best interests first at all times. In the beginning, it may not be necessary to have a manager, an accountant, or even a lawyer on staff, but as your business grows, it will become a necessity. Most independent artists feel like lawyers are only important when it comes to shopping deals or looking over contracts. This is a misconception. Lawyers can be utilized to work on your trademarks, draft and create agreements, negotiate contacts, copyright your creative works, secure your right to publicity, and much more. Every artist should find a lawyer to make sure his or her brand is legally protected; this is just as true for you, even when you are just starting out. It has always been my going to educate aspiring musicians on the obstacles that come when “Building Your Brand.” This article is not intended to constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon in lieu of speaking to an attorney. Connect With Sherria Williams, Esq. Website: http://www.developsmallbusinesssolutions.com Email: Swilliams@Sherriawilliamslaw.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/S_Williams_Law Facebook: www.facebook.com/S WILLIAMS LAW, PLLC  |
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