From the South side of Chicago, up-and-coming Deonte "Scrilliam" Laws is killing both sides of the fence as he is just as great a producer as he is an artist. With his first commercial mixtape entitled, "The G.R.E.N.C.H" which is projected to hit the streets summer of 2013, Scrilliam is looking to make a name for himself and his production label "Keynotes Productions". As an artist, his gritty style, and clever word play makes him a force to be reckoned with! Take a listen and see for yourself!
From the Windy City, Shayna Love is a fresh-voiced spark-plug with attitude and personality to spare. Originally hailing from the U.S. Virgin Islands, Love mixes Hip-Hop rhymes with R&B-tinged vocals to create a sound that's all her own. Take a listen as she goes in to Kendrick Lamar's "The Recipe".
Waiting on your moment? Well, JproD (Jeopardy) brings to us "A Million Feelings" , a track in which he expressing his most inner thoughts of wanting being able to fulfill his dreams. He says, "Getting my music to the masses is my main concern while making music. I try to base my music off of my lifestyle, feelings, and experiences with hopes that someone out there can relate. I pride myself on keeping it real in my music. I get inspiration from all different genres, all cultures, and feelings. You get as sense of that halfway through my songs. Its 2013, its time to keep it trill, time to be yourself, and time to turn up! Hold the Throne. #TrillLife." Check the song out for yourself! ANTI or WEAK?
Brandon "8Shotz" Cook was born and raised on the south side of Chicago in the Jeffery Manor. He began rapping at the age of 8 and developed a knack for creative word-play. Growing up his influences were Jay-Z, Kanye West, Juvenile, and Lil Wayne. 8Shotz put rap on hold for a while, while he obtained his bachelor's degree from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. After feeling like something was missing he decided to put his efforts and passion back on the microphone.
8Shotz believes that he can be a major influence on the hip-hop scene and focuses on music that makes people want to have fun, spend money, and become intimate with someone. With songs like "Mr. go 2 Deep", the self-proclaimed "Ladies Man" boasts about his sexual prowess. With other songs like "Rock This", a sure-fire club hit, he raves about being the man on the scene whom every man wishes they were.
8Shotz is currently working on his first official mixtape due to drop beginning of the summer 2013
Chicago's own Lupe Fiasco takes the time to mourn over angel Jonylah Watkins in his latest release "Jonylah Forever" . The track is passionate and heartfelt to say the very least. The truth behind the song is, we go and live our lives after hearing such a tragic event but what about the loved ones of this innocent 6-month-infant? How does her mother move on from this? There was a whole future ahead of this little one's life and that was taken away from her without a second thought over foolish a gang-related beef. Is this what's cool? How many of our angels have to die in vain before we WAKE UP and realize that we are killing our own future!? If we don't get it together, soon they'll be no more of us left. Is there any hope for the future? I believe so, but it takes brother and sisterhood; unity. BE A MAN & PUT THE GUNS DOWN! Take a stand and make a difference for our youth, if not for ourselves. Live because Jonylah couldn't! Rest In Paradise baby girl.
As easy as it is for everyone to say they want to succeed, how many are willing to sacrifice something for the price of success? How many are so hungry to make it that they can't think of doing anything else? Well, if you want to succeed you have to ask yourself "How bad do I really want it?." Michael Jordan didnt become the G.O.A.T by "turning up", "drilling", or being a "hitta"...he put in hard work and dedication. The man who wins, is the man who thinks he can. Fear melts when you take action toward a goal you really want! When you want to succeed as bad as you breathe, then you will be successful! When you trying to breathe you dont care about a basketball game, you dont care about a party, you dont care about being cool, nor do you care about anybody calling or tweeting you...ALL you care about is trying to get a breath of air! So "Turn down for what?", you ask? Turn down because your future and success depends on it! ONLY THE STRONG SURVIVE! Check out the video above and #BeInspired!!!!
"My attitude is that if you push me towards something that you think is a weakness,
then I will turn that perceived weakness into a strength."
Toronto is another city that's making a name for itself in the hip-hop world. Flooded with talent from The Drake's to The Weeknds and even a gang of up-and comers pushing to make a name for themselves. 19-year-old rap artist Toronto Frost is another one of those Toronto up-and-comers trying to slate himself a spot in the hip hop industry. Take a listen as he spits about the struggle of growing up in the hood with dreams of making it out to be able to provide for his family. "Surviving is key", says, Frost. This is just a taste of his mixtapeGold Brickshosted by DJ Jerry that just recently droppedon Livemixtapes.com. This is definitely what I call Antiweak!
From the bottom to the top? Listen as Louisiana's own talented and versatile, Skitso Rico, spits bars as he reflects upon the days he had to struggle to get by and how being strong helped him to overcome those obstacles. Rico is a jack of all trades as he directs his own videos, graphic designs, all the while still holding the title of Louisiana's hottest rap artist. He says, "If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything". He also has an upcoming project which is expected to drop this summer! Check out the video above! If it ain't ANTI then it's WEAK!
Tre Stylz is shooting for the top with his track "This City" , in which he flows about being home the city of Chicago and how it made him who he is today. Living in a city filled with violence, it's tough, however; not impossible to rise above the influence of the everyday struggles you're faced with. If it ain't ANTI then it's WEAK and this track is definitely what I call AntiWeak! Check out the video above!
From the South side of Chicago, 17-year-old FemDot just won't let up! Take a listen to his new track "Red Line" as he raps about the life of a average teen with wishes of turning his dreams to reality. He chooses to go in with a smooth flow as he vents his deepest thoughts. His mixtape "Femdelacreme" drops later this summer, in which he is expected to collab with Frank Leone and Martin $ky. Check out this teen as he spits his inner thoughts! ANTI or WEAK?
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