#BGCMelody lead artist Bah'Ndong returns on this one just to declare an end to the yummy "food wars" ongoing across most of Africa now. And he does it in music!
First, he declares: #KhatiKhati (a Cameroonian dish of grilled chicken mixed with palm oil and spices, served with fufu and huckleberry spinach) is the indisputable #Winner in his native Cameroon.
Secondly, he says Cameroon does not participate in the silly "Jollof Rice Wars" between Ghana and Nigeria because Cameroon JELLOF RICE has no competitor that comes even close.
And finally, Bah'Ndong proves that the #Amapiano genre blends well with all types of musical genres and tastes. This track will force people to dance while eating and to eat while dancing.
Back in the day, so to speak, Alvin L. Giles was putting out tons of music on YouTube and working closely with R&B and soul artist Cody ChesnuTT – touring the world as his music director and working as the principal arranger for his critically acclaimed album Landing on 100.
He even worked as pianist and lead musician on the song “What Does Freedom Mean” for the soundtrack to the Oscar-winning film “Twelve Years a Slave.”
Then he became a father and his focus shifted to being a good provider and dad.
Now, 10 years since his last release hit the shelves, the artist known as Giles is reintroducing himself to the world with his stirring new single “Alive” and a chorus that borrows from the colloquial expression it’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog.
“When I wrote the song it was really a message to myself because I needed the encouragement,” he says. “When you’ve stepped away from your dreams and passions for 10 years, even if you’re doing it for a noble cause like taking care of your family, it’s a mighty blow. I’m trying to step back into the ring and reconnect with my old fans. I needed something in my head to click and that’s what this song was for me.”
As he debated what song to release for his coming back party, war broke out in Ukraine and Giles knew the single had to be “Alive.”
“You are here, you persist, you’re alive,” he sings in the chorus. “Despite fear, you resist, and you thrive.”
“We’re all coming out of a pandemic, we’re all survivors in a sense and there’s war, there’s suffering,” he says.
It’s an impressive debut, with Giles “really spitting” and showcasing his lyricism, songwriting and musical chops. Every bass note plucked, every hi-hat and drum beat – everything is 100 percent him. He composed the song; wrote the hooks, the chorus, the harmonies and engineered the recording, only bringing in a fresh set of ears for mixing and mastering.
“You really get an overdose of what Giles has to say and has to bring musically, sonically,” he says. “This is not my only style but this song encapsulates something that I think is quite unique. A lot of times you have people who excel in one particular area. They might be a fantastic producer but they need a ghostwriter or they’re a fantastic lyricist but they can’t write a song. I have my fingers on the pulse of the music. I’m not just thinking about what bars I’m going to rap, I’m thinking about what keyboard licks I’m going to play and what bass riffs. You get a pure view of my vision.”
He calls it purposeful intention, because Giles wants listeners to hear his raw vision and know that every note was placed intentionally. There are no opportunities for his music or message to get lost in translation.
Placing Giles’ music in a specific genre is a difficult task because he excels in multiple styles. It’s hip hop, it’s indie rock – it’s even been compared to Seal. He studied jazz piano in college at Florida A&M and the fact he was chosen to play piano on a major motion picture soundtrack, curated by John Legend, speaks to his talent.
“Alive” is his first shot, he says, but the gun is fully loaded and Giles is putting fans of indie hip hop and people who resonate with his message on notice that he’s not going anywhere this time.
“My kids are older, I’ve done what I need to do financially to make sure my family is in a good place with or without my recording career,” he says. “Now I’m in a position to take no prisoners and that’s exactly what I intend on doing.”
Giles will release more singles throughout 2022, all sharing the same meticulous planning, and there’s one thing he hopes rings true: as an independent army of one, stack him up against your favorite major artist and their team of writers, producers, and musicians to see who comes out on top and it’s not going to be an easy win for them.
For more, follow Giles on Twitter (Official_Giles), Facebook (OfficialGilesMusic), Instagram (officialgilesmusic) and TikTok (@officialgilesmusic). He can be contacted directly at https://gilesmusic.com
November 8th, 2021, set the pace for MONDUHGOAT after releasing his hard-hitting single titled "Wealthy." Mixed and mastered by the gifted producer RAN, the track features an earth-shuttering beat that will get you vibing to the ingenuity of the rapper. With almost every single released by MONDUHGOAT being a hit song in the making, the prodigy set out on this track to record something that will turn up your mood and vibe when chilling at home, with your peers, or even at the club with your pals. Wealthy was a follow-up to MONDUHGOAT's five-track G.O.A.T. EP 2 that was released in 2020 as he set the stage in the lucrative rap business.
Written with utmost creativity by MONDUHGOAT himself and distributed through Weems Street Entertainment (WSE) music label, Wealthy comes off with its unique style and vibes wrapped around the well-crafted bars by the rapper. Hardly do Hip-Hop artists come off as favorites when they rap about realism and notoriety; however, MONDUHGOAT broke the rules. "I ain't stopping my grind." The southern artist made reassuring statements that came off as the slogan to his career and set him apart for his style and lyrics. This track is a vivid sign of his promising career as he launches into utterly new sounds recorded every single day.
MONDUHGOAT was born and raised in Mississippi. His journey to becoming one of the greatest rappers set off back in 2018. Since then, he has written songs that stem from the heart and are always fun to listen to. His track "Wealthy" is one of those songs that will set your vibe for the day as you nod to the fantastic beats. Check out Wealthy on the WSE website, Spotify and YouTube today.
It’s a new rookie in town, pay homage, or watch your mouth. “BBA Trigga” on the scene, from the Empire State of the south”. Making moves on the music scene, with a heart like a marine, who would have guessed this black power machine, is only eighteen. Dropping lyrics that are sharper than the claws of Wolverine.
Trigganometry, his debut, is certified classic art, featuring movielike storylines with action like Jurassic Park. Still a member of “Walk Down Gang”. Nothing has changed, his fans have been clamoring for him to do his solo thang.
His newest single “Fell In Love” is “Black Girl Magic” approved. With the ladies' support, this man can never lose. This track promotes his smooth and empowering vocals. Trigga wants to change the world, whether it’s international or local.
The new album contains beats, culture, and lyrics that make you feel like a millionaire, while other tracks give off war energy, like our ancestors shooting arrows in the air. Stories to tell, from the hoods of Eastside, Atl. He has collaborated with many artists , but on “Trigganometry”, is where Trigga propels.
“BBA Trigga” music can be heard on all major streaming platforms, such as Apple Music , tidal, Spotify.
Honing a decidedly fresh style and classic hip-hop magic in his voice, rapper $hadow is set to offer fantastic creations that lay bare his strong persona and energy.
As a maker of catchy hip-hop music, artist $hadow delves into the realities of his life and other intriguing things to curate his songs that hit at one instance. The talented musician follows no rules to dictate his authority on the genre and effortlessly comes up with new styles and sounds to solidify his reputation. By quickly redirecting things to the positive shade, the artist has tried his hands at experimentation, and it's beyond refreshing to hear the rapper trying something so off-center. Signing in 2021 on a good note, the artist has recently dropped two songs that are not-so-typical of his style but sound significantly impressive.
‘Please Baby’ and ‘500 Benz’ are the two soundtracks that chalk out his flexibility to play with tunes and the rapper never ends with repeating the same chord twice. His energy is infectious and the artist has completely flipped his style in the second record to pick up a more harmonious ambiance. The killer kick drums, the catchy lyrics, and the classic hip-hop beat orientation; everything keeps the song fresh and appealing. The artist confidently flaunts his uniqueness and shows that he is capable of more than just rapping by injecting effective expression in between.
$hadow connects for his honesty and the clear mixing of his unique features with the melodic hooks keeps the listeners invested in his flawless offerings. Both the songs ‘Please Baby’ and ‘500 Benz’ bridge the gap between melodic rapping and gritty hip-hop. The rapper impresses with the engaging use of verses and his softer yet crisp hip-hop tempo hints towards his brilliancy in the genre. Follow him on Spotify for more details.
Boorook’s new record Inner Guidance is from a spiritual place on a cultural level with uplifting vibes which are a reflection of his altruistic intentions of creating positive music & an entire evolution Of Sound In 2021! Boorook's crossover style of his own is infused with indigenous Rap, R&B, and soulful Pop/Electro versatile sound, socially conscious lyricism, intensely audible emotion, & absolutely unbreakable spirit to raise the universal consciousness to move the mind, body, and soul. As thought-provoking as it is uplifting, as unique as it is unifying, as endearing as it is entertaining – the songs he’s written for his new album have been created in a sincere effort to generate exactly what the title implies – Inner Guidance
Roc’a Wrld AkA Roc’a Veli From the West End of Toronto an independent artist with ties to the Benin Kingdom in Nigeria has released a new EP under his record Label Nu Benin Mafia Records in dedication of his Late cousin Regis Korchinski-Paquet who was murdered by the police and thrown off the 24th floor, which investigation is still on going by SIU. Roc’a Wrld who made the viral video of his cousin while she laid lifeless on the ground to avoid the police from getting their way of ruling her death as suicide to keep her name and truth alive.
The Makaveli X EP is a project created 9 years ago and is just now being released in remembrance of Regis for this how the two cousins meet through music on this EP. With her favorite songs by Roc’a Wrld from Coming From Da West, Aint Dead, Dear God, and Mercenaries. Roc’a Wrld is Currently working on a project with Dj YaBoy Earl who previously worked with Kevin Gates. The Project Titled “Win Before I Start” with three singles already released from the project “1017”, “awards” and “splash” is already doing numbers three up coming Bangers to look out for From Roc’a Wrld. Roc’a Wrld also opened up for Pressa in 2017 after his big hit Canada goose ft Tory Lanez with Live Gang who is also his family on the rise to fame. Roc’a Wrld is definitely the Next artist to look out for from North Side of the map.
Maino just dropped a new mixtape titled "Who Got Next". The New York based rapper is doing a series of mixtapes promoted by DaBlock365, 520 Promotions, and Trillest Entertainment featuring the hottest artists all around the world!
Jadakiss just dropped a new series of
mixtapes titled "Who Really Got Barz". The New York based rapper is
doing a series of mixtapes promoted by Trillest Entertainment featuring
the hottest artists all around the world!
Dave East just dropped a hot new mixtape
titled "Who Got Next". The New York based rapper is doing a series of
mixtapes promoted by Trillest Entertainment featuring the hottest
artists all around the world!
Check out this hot video released by Tracee Perryman - artist and songwriter! "Break Through' brings a fresh, uplifting vibe to empower people to fight for positive change in their communities. "Break Through" video was directed and produced by Creadio Inc.
"Break Through" appeals to the inspirational audience while infusing urban rhythms and R&B vocals. You can reflect on your situation or you can let the song's energy lead you in praise, to the dance floor, or to serve your community. "Break Through" was produced by Marcus Devine. For more music by Tracee Perryman, visit Spotify, Apple Music, and other digital distribution outlets.
Rapper/Producer Ash The Insomniac, a cannabis connoisseur who has produced for French Montana, Future, Chris Brown and YG, recently released his new 420-friendly single, "Smoked Out." The weed smoker's anthem, written, performed and produced by Ash, is available now on all major digital and streaming platforms such as Spotify, iTunes and Youtube.
Ash The Insomniac had a productive 2018, releasing his debut EP, The Real Ones, as well as being mentored by Elijah Blake (Def Jam/Justin Bieber, Rhianna, Usher, Keyshia Cole, Khelani) and Trakmatik (Roc Nation/Young Jeezy.) Ash is currently prepping new music and gearing up to hit the stage in 2019.
