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Saturday, July 21, 2012
New Single from Milly McJaggurr
Friday, July 20, 2012
Mixtape: Dolo the Bandit THE HEIST - CODE: BLACK OP
Check out the latest mixtape from New York based rapper, and current Giant Blast featured artist Dolo the Bandit! The mixtape is titled The Heist - Code: Black Op and the project features 18 tracks of pure raw underground hip hop with Dolo the Bandit spitting clever word play, and rapid fire lyrics with multiple syllable rhyme patterns over banging traditional "boom bap" chopped sample based beats. Listen as Dolo the Bandit brings hot rhymes over dope beats back to the game with this anthology of certified head bangers!
Don't just take our word for it, you can stream it and even download the entire mixtape at this link
Get more updates on Dolo the Bandit here at http://www.dolothebanditblog.blogspot.com
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Mono Bagends talks about what makes his new single and video "On Fire" so HOT!!!
Wildfire Promotions: How you
feelin' right now Mono Bagends?
Mono Bagends: Positive and inspired. Happy to be alive and
excited about what the day will bring. It is another day filled with
limitless opportunities and endless possibilities.
Wildfire Promotions: How would
you describe the theme behind your latest single and video "On Fire"?
Mono Bagends: It
is positive and inspirational. It is a feel good record that will put
people in a better mood when hearing it. It will help them to keep
pushing through adversity. I am very proud of it.
Wildfire Promotions: Have you
been working with any DJs or record pools to help you break this single?
Mono Bagends: The record has been blasted out to tens of
thousands of DJs worldwide. Everyone is feeling it and the downloads
and plays are increasing daily. I am getting more and more drop requests
as well. More and more record pools are getting behind it as well. The
Massachusetts digital record pool has "On Fire" as the number #4
breakout record for urban/crossover/r&b top 40 as of June 1st. Rickets Record pool in New Jersey has also been helpful.
Wildfire Promotions: Speaking
of DJs, what DJs do you respect in the game right now?
Mono Bagends: I
would say the top DJ nowadays is DJ Khaled...I respect the way he gets
so many different artists on tracks and blends there different skill
sets together perfectly. I also like DJ Clue.
Wildfire Promotions: How do
you feel about DJs now-a-days?
Mono Bagends: Artists need DJ's to break the
records. Getting the right DJ behind you is instrumental to your
career. I wish some DJ's would play more up and coming records just
because they like it as opposed to waiting for everyone else to be
playing it.
Wildfire Promotions: How would
you describe a live show starring Mono Bagands?
What can fans expect?
Mono Bagends: High
energy and a great time. A lot of crowd interaction. I love performing
live ...it is something I always prided myself on. There is nothing like
walking on stage and that feeling that takes over you. You can check a
live show I did in New York on youtube. If any promoters are interested
in booking me you can hit me up at info@bagendsrecords.com
Wildfire Promotions: Where
have you performed?
Mono Bagends: New
York, Texas, Miami, Arkansas, Virginia, Spain, New Jersey. The first
time I ever performed was on the tv show 106 and Park in Harlem.
Wildfire Promotions: Where
would you like to rock a show that you haven't already?
Mono Bagends: Not really sure...I love traveling and seeing new places...Off the top of my head I would say Las Vegas or Los Angeles.
Wildfire Promotions: What are
4 highlights of your career as a rapper?
Mono Bagends: Performing
on 106 and Park, Being Nominated for Best Upcoming Rapper and Most
Original Solo Artist at the Underground Music Awards, working with D.R.
Period and completing the "On Fire" video. It is an amazing video...the
most professional thing I have done yet. You can check out the video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ANyvlNgsx8
Wildfire Promotions: What has
been one of your worst experiences in the industry so far, and how did you
learn from it?
Mono Bagends: I have worked with some flat out crooks who
promise you the world and only have their own agenda's in mind. I am
more careful who I deal with and what I will listen to. I have learned
if it don't feel right it isn't....It's ok to say "no" and keep it
moving.
Wildfire Promotions: What are
your plans for the rest of 2012?
Mono Bagends: Right
now I am focused on making "On Fire" pop off. I know everyone says this
but this record can blow up...it just needs to be heard. I am going
into heavy promotion mode. I want to build
up a strong internet presence...after that I have the follow up records
already done and in the chamber. Sky is the limit for this year!!!
Wildfire Promotions: Where can
listeners find your music?
Mono Bagends: You can hear my music and follow my career at the below links:
Monday, June 11, 2012
Ike Ellis "Good Good" (Official Video)
Take a listen and watch the official music video to one of the latest singles from Ike Ellis titled "Good Good" from the Please Rewind Mixtape.
Monday, June 4, 2012
Grafh "She Said Yeah" (produced by J Rocwell)
Grafh
"She Said Yeah"
Produced By J Rocwell
(Dirty - Inst - Acapella - Clean)
@grafh
http://grafhonline.com
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Pain Killers Reloaded Coming soon...
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Monday, May 28, 2012
D.I.V. talks about his experience with DJs, janky Promoters, and Grinding as a Rising Inide New York artist
Wildfire Promotions: How you feeling
right now D.I.V.?
D.I.V.: For the most part just blessed. I
love the journey and process of making music. I have good people around me, and
although we are often struggling, I am just happy we are able to do what we
do.
Wildfire Promotions: In one sentence how
would you describe yourself as an artist?
D.I.V.: Visionary, RAW, Smooth and so New
York!.
Wildfire Promotions: You have a hot
mixtape out right now presented by The Legendary Ron G., and a lot of banging Youtube videos, what have you been doing to get the
word out about your music?
D.I.V.: I have been using blasts, aligning
myself with a great PR (Jay from Giant Blast) and just circulating my material
amongst the people. We are gearing up to go to festivals and show this summer
and really just develop a strong grassroots following 1 person at a
time.
Wildfire Promotions: In your opinion
what do you think is the best way to get your music heard being that you are an
independent recording artist?
D.I.V.: I think being creative and original
in every aspect is the key. Once the music is done then there is the video, the
promotion and presentation which all need to be as unique as the music and
different from what other people are doing.
Wildfire Promotions: Let's talk about
DJs for a sec. what DJs do you respect in the game right
now?
D.I.V.: DJ Green Lantern might be one of my
favorites of all time, he makes classic tapes. I also really appreciate and
respect The Legendary Ron G. He is real down to earth and an obvious part of Hip
Hop history. I am blessed to be able to work with him.
Wildfire Promotions: In your honest
opinion, how do you feel about today's DJs? Do you feel that they are too afraid
to break records, or what is your opinion on that?
D.I.V.: I feel like the game is ill natured
when it comes to showing love because it difficult as hell to get in it, and
once you do you aren't trying to give away what you worked hard for free!
Nothing in this world is free and music is no different. I respect it, and I
know that with the right budget they basically gon' play whatever record you
give em (payola). From a hip hop culture perspective I think it definitely
tarnishes it, and prevent true growth, but on the flip side people have to
provide and pay the bills.
Wildfire Promotions: How do you feel
about radio?
D.I.V.: I just feel like its monotonous and
controlled by corporate agendas. That’s why I appreciate satellite, internet and
independent radio. They play REAL music, and not the same play list in constant
rotation.
Wildfire Promotions: Getting back on the
topic of mixtapes, are you featured on any other mixtapes or compilations right
now?
D.I.V.: Umm I have done a few here and
there, but for the most part I have really been sticking to myself and my team.
I have plans of doing some stuff, but on the recent side of things I've been
doing me.
Wildfire Promotions: Where do you see
the mixtape game headed in the next couple of years?
D.I.V.: I mean I don't think its really
gonna change. I feel like mixtape are more for marketing than anything. It
generates buzz and puts you in a position to make sales if its done right. I
just know now more than ever artists are almost releasing albums as mixtapes
which cuts their profits tremendously, but its great as a listener.
Wildfire Promotions: Nowadays anybody
that plays records calls his or herself a DJ now, even if they don't scratch or
blend records... because of this where do you see the art of DJing headed in the
next couple of years?
D.I.V.: I mean I think its already at the
level of a weakened craft. I would say that there are DJ’s and then turntables…
word. A turntables can do both, but a lot of DJ’s can't scratch. As an art form
its fading away to be honest and its sad. Especially being from New York, that
s**t is so important to me when dealing with a DJ.
Wildfire Promotions: What can fans
expect to see during a D.I.V. live show?
D.I.V.: A lot of energy, a great selection
of music and just pure talent. I am now trying to assemble a live band or at
least pieces… I'm gonna tear s**t down, bottom line.
Wildfire Promotions: Do you have any
shows or live performances lined up right now?
D.I.V.: I'm looking at a few festivals as I
mentioned. I got a feature in a fashion show in July at the Delancy Lounge NYC
with my homie Daniel Carten Smith and some G Fam BBQ events in the Bronx. I am
currently booking for the summer.
Wildfire Promotions: What's your opinion
on promoters?
D.I.V.: It really depends, I just know that
a lot of them only care about the money and they tend to violate sometimes.
Like overbooking artists and making false promises. It makes the artist look bad
at the end of the day when that happens and that really bothers me. I don't
really want to touch too much more on that.
Wildfire Promotions: What has been one
of your worst experiences in the industry so far, and how did you learn from
it?
D.I.V.: I did a feature at a major event
with a well known promoter and he did some funny s**t. We were booked for a
certain time, then he put us on stage early and dismissed the crowd for a smoke
break. Then 'cause we went on early all of our people didn’t arrive yet, so
when they did they paid to get in, and didn't even get to see us. We had about
a quarter of our audience there when we went on. Honestly it was a f**kin
disaster and they didn’t refund anyone’s money back. To top it off that
d**khead kept sayin’ my name wrong, but I was supposed to be a featured act.
Ultimately it looked bad on us, not him.
It taught me to think outside the box and refuse to comply
with these guys like we did. If I were to do it again I would not have gone on
till my whole audience was there. Also better communication up front could have
helped. It really also reinforced in my mind that people’s ego’s cloud their
judgment. This guys is well known, but there are others out there, and now we
are rocking with them instead if not throwing our own venues.
Wildfire Promotions: Who are your top 5
emcees?
D.I.V.: This is difficult… Definitely Nas,
Pac, Biggie, Big Pun and Rakim.
Wildfire Promotions: Is there anything
else you would like to say about yourself or would want the readers to
know?
D.I.V.: Just to check out
destinyinvision.com, get familiar with our long list of work and please leave
feedback.
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Thursday, May 17, 2012
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Ike Ellis talks about Show Dates, his Experiences with DJs, and MORE in this New Interview
Wildfire Promotions: How you feeling' right now Ike Ellis?
Ike Ellis: I
am feeling like a locomotive train right now that just released a
little bit off the breaks. The team 100 grand Ent is really putting the
work in to keep this train going.
Wildfire Promotions: How would you describe your personality as an artist?
Ike Ellis: My
personality is real in the sense of reality. It’s nothing for me to
play ball at the YMCA, go to shop at Wal-Mart, laundry mat to wash a lot
of clothes in one day, eat on chicken patty’s that I cooked, chill and
watch a movie to unwind from the technical and artistry of making music.
I try to be very humble, but keep my confidence to do this music. I am a
Motivated, dedicated, true individual, with a low tolerance for
non-achievers who dislike others who are trying to do something with
their life.
Wildfire Promotions: How long have you been rhyming?
Ike Ellis: I have been recording for about 5 years but rhyming words on paper for about 10. I use to write poems in English class.
Wildfire Promotions: You have a hot new single out called "Loving You", what have you been doing to promote the single and get the word out?
Ike Ellis: Word
of mouth is the major type of promotions for this song. Being an
independent, up and coming artist, people have a tendency to look at
people who make rap songs sideways because there is so many people
making music. When other people are talking about a song, the song get’s
amplified ten fold. The major promotion for this song however is
breaking down the E markets first, that will have no problem supporting
the track, until the big wigs catch a hold to the fire. Appreciate the
compliment on the song.
Wildfire Promotions: Have
you hooked up with any DJs to assist with getting this single out, if
so, what DJs do you know are supporting the single?
Ike Ellis: I hooked up with Deejay champ who played the track on coast 97.3 a few times during the late night hour, Deejay Dexter dynamite supporting the track up in Charlotte, and my homie DJ Profluent spinning the joint in Raleigh NC.
Wildfire Promotions: Who are some of the DJs you respect in the game right now?
Ike Ellis: I hooked up with Deejay champ who played the track on coast 97.3 a few times during the late night hour, Deejay Dexter dynamite supporting the track up in Charlotte, and my homie DJ Profluent spinning the joint in Raleigh NC.
Wildfire Promotions: Who are some of the DJs you respect in the game right now?
Ike Ellis: I respect every DJ who break records.
Wildfire Promotions: In your opinion what outlet would you feel would be the best way to present this type of record? The radio? The club? Internet Radio/Podcasts? Youtube? What?
Ike Ellis: The radio would be the best to present this type of song. The internet will also connect the dots. The youtube, will also help tremendously, but the visual has to be right.
Wildfire Promotions: Are there any recent mixtape appearances or compilations that you are featured on right now?
Ike Ellis: The
original YAKtracks by DJ Dexter Dynamite I am on. The Coast to Coast Mixtape said they put one of my songs after submission, but I have not
heard it yet.
Wildfire Promotions: In your honest opinion, how do you feel about today's DJs? Do you feel that they are too afraid to break records, or what is your opinion on that?
Ike Ellis: I
feel some people are opportunist, which transpire into the world of the DJ. If it’s hot they will play it, it’s foreign they will play it, if
the money green they will play it. Breaking records is something I have not
seen done in the Carolina region of a Carolina artist in the last five
years except “The Nasty Song” by Lil' Ru. I have heard some fire tracks
from some Carolina artist but for whatever the reason the songs become
limited to the region. Even J cole had to go somewhere else and then
come back to the Carolinas.
Wildfire Promotions: Do the FM Radio stations in your area support up and coming artists?
Ike Ellis: Coast 97.3 support artist in a major way. I thank them for all the support they have ever given me from the hosting of my events, to the plugs for my community charitable food drives, to the promotion of my music.
Ike Ellis: Coast 97.3 support artist in a major way. I thank them for all the support they have ever given me from the hosting of my events, to the plugs for my community charitable food drives, to the promotion of my music.
Wildfire Promotions: Let's
talk about a live show, what kind of experience can fans expect at an
Ike Ellis live show or concert?
Ike Ellis: At an IKE ELLIS show you are going feel the presence in the room, the energy, focus, crowd control, and a pretty smile. I love performing the most with crowds who love the music/grind as much as I do.
Wildfire Promotions: Who have you shared the stage with?
Ike Ellis: At an IKE ELLIS show you are going feel the presence in the room, the energy, focus, crowd control, and a pretty smile. I love performing the most with crowds who love the music/grind as much as I do.
Wildfire Promotions: Who have you shared the stage with?
Ike Ellis: I
have shared a stage with Slick rick, Dougie fresh, Travis porter,
Jadakiss album release party, blaze the stage 106 and park auditions,
countless talented Carolina artist such as Dirty Den, Broadway Miller,
and Elevator Jay
Wildfire Promotions: Where are some of your favorite places to perform?
Wildfire Promotions: Where are some of your favorite places to perform?
Ike Ellis: My
favorite show was Amos South End in Charlotte North Carolina. The
magnitude of that show was out of this world. Next would be the Soap box
and Sixteen taps in Wilmington North Carolina. There are few more spots
that the element of a good show was present.
Wildfire Promotions: Do you have any live performances or show dates that you would like to plug?
Ike Ellis: May 15th
will be performing at Sky Lounge with The commission promotional event
in Wilmington north Carolina. May 23 will be performing in Raleigh North
Carolina at London bridge pub with Mic Savy.
For more information and updates on Ike Ellis go to
http://www.ikeellisnews.blogspot.com
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Direct Download Link:
http://www.datpiff.com/pop-mixtape-download.php?id=m317d0ba
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