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Cage Targaryen x Piff Penny- “Insecure”

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Cage Targaryen drops his new single “Insecure” featuring Piff Penny! The track is produced by the talented Project Porter. Targaryen & Penny are known for their serious bar work. 

“Cage” is a South Bronx native, who has talent on multiple levels. Known for his live show on Instagram The Bar Show which will rebooting soon, Cage is very knowledgeable in Hip-Hop and is shows throughout his new single. 

Cage and Piff Penny are making a lot of great music this year. Just to name a few, “Better Run” produced by Project Porter features Scotty Beamin and “Loud Pack” which is produced by scratch master Daz Jones.

Be looking for more heat from Cage Targaryen soon. The 4k video of “Insecure” is scheduled for shoot April. 2nd 2023. Check out “Insecure” down below!

Cage Targaryen Piff Penny

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Messiah Kaine feat. Profit: “50/50 Club”

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Messiah Kaine and Profit of Bangout Records release their newest collaboration “50/50 Club” produced by @champanadethat. Messiah Kaine sets the song off with an intro in which he states “I be pouring my heart out on these records … almost like I bleed through my pen … but this one right here!… this struggle ain’t mine! “ then leads you directly into a impressive 48 bar verse.

Profit follows right behind Kaine with his own 48 bar onslaught of lyrical mastery. Both epitomize what it is to be a true emcee in this one, By giving you where they been, who they are and what you could expect from them beyond lyrics. A true statement piece.


50/50 club will be featured on IamProfits upcoming full length album set to drop next month, as well as Messiah Kaines collaboration album title Mutiny set to drop in May.

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@messiahkaine @iamprofit @champanemadethat

Messiah Kaine Profit
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The Quest Chronicles: Omoghéné

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The Quest Chronicles: Omoghéné I recently had the privilege of speaking with recording artist Omoghéné on The T-Quest Show with DJ ILL NINO. I could tell from the first time we spoke how amazing the show would be.

Before the performance began, we were captivated by her vivacious personality. The cherry on top was having amazing music.

We learn a lot about Omoghéné’s childhood, what motivated her to pursue music, and what fuels her enthusiasm during the interview. She’s a highly talented young woman, and talking to her piqued my interest.

Omoghéné

In addition to being a recording artist, Omoghéné is also a producer and a songwriter. She’s aware of how crucial it is to be invested in and involved throughout the process.

Aside from music, Omoghéné is a college graduate. She is aware of the value of a college education. With everything she’s striving to achieve, she’s going to any length to make it happen.

THE NIGERIAN-AMERICAN SINGER & SONGWRITER PAVING HER OWN LANE IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY

The introduction of her track “Already Mine” to our audience was the highlight of the interview. While known for slower-tempo songs, but she tried something different and succeeded in doing so. The R&B, Pop, Dance, and House genres are all extremely marketable for this fast-paced tune. It’s a vibe that a lot of people could get behind.

Keep an eye out for the video which will be released alongside her project soon.

Omoghéné
The Quest Chronicles: Omoghéné

To stay up to date with Omoghéné, visit her website at www.Omoghene.com, sign up for her email list, and follow her on social media @ _omoghene. Check out the exclusive interview below.
https://www.youtube.com/live/nx0ajKUrUO0?feature=share

https://www.facebook.com/omoghenemusic/

https://www.instagram.com/_omoghene

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6_sjfLZX9PIrrFF55d1eHw?view_as=subscriber

@omoghenemusicBOOKING – Management@Omoghene.com

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Straight Official Sit Downs: Angel Faye Russell

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ANGEL FAYE RUSSELL is an up and coming artist that got in our hot seat for this edition of Straight Official Sit Downs. @klassikceo served up the questions and the vibe between the two was dope! Check out their one-on-one down below and click here for more editions of emerging artists on Straight Official Sit Downs!

Q&A WITH ANGEL FAYE RUSSELL

What is your name? Where are you from and what first got you interested in the entertainment industry?

My name is Angel Faye Russell and I was born in Montgomery, AL. I was raised on “Strong Island” Long Island in the Suburban part of New York. My mama said I started singing when I was about three years old. I would watch 106 and
Park with AJ and Free . After I saw it, I pictured myself singing on the show. There was no turning back after that.

Who and/or what inspires you to create?

Betty Wright, Chaka Khan, Stevie Wonder, Beyonce’, and Mary J Blige are some of the artists who inspire me. Their lyrics relate to things that happen every day in life. I like that concept.

How would you describe your sound?

My sound is a mixture of Hip-Hop beats, Southern Soul music and Blues type lyrics that usually tell a story. I think it is similar to Mary J. Beyonce’ or Lauryn Hill.

THE CREATIVE PROCESS

What is your creative process like?

I might hear someone say a phrase like “I know you miss me”. “Imma make a man outta you” or “You’re my baby boo” and turn it into a hook for a song. I will play around with some beats, have some lyrics that tell a story and try to put it together.

What artist(s) would you like to collaborate with?

Mary J Blige, Alicia Keys, KEM or BabyFace to name a few.

Angel Faye Russell
Photo Cred: The Indie Post

People can take a lot of things from you, but they can never take away your dreams. I’m still dreaming.

Angel Faye Russell

What is one message you would give to your supporters?

I would like to thank God for people like yourself, my management team Joe Mason and Vincent Berry.
My fans whom I consider to be my extended family and everyone in the music industry who supports Angel Faye Russell music.

SHIFTING GEARS

What is the best talent/skill you have that most people don’t know about?

I write my own music and lyrics and I can play my music on the keyboards.

What would you be doing right now if you weren’t doing music?

That’s a good question because I’ve been performing for a while. I guess I would be working with bands or someone else doing music.

Who are some artists/people you admire and why?

I have much respect for Betty Wright, LGBTQ and all female artist in the music industry. All female and LGBTQ
artists face different challenges in the industry that force us to work twice as hard to receive the recognition that our male artist would receive.

Don’t get me wrong, I am straight, but I believe it’s more challenging to be successful with these two groups of people.

IN CLOSING

If you could change anything about the industry, what would it be?

If I had it my way, I would love to see Southern Soul Music added as a genre on the music charts and at the Grammys. I am actually working with a board member on the Grammy Voting Committee in California right now to try and make that a reality.

What’s next for you, where would you like to see yourself in the next year?

I am scheduled to perform at many venues this year. My ultimate goal for next year is to write a song for or have a major artist perform one of my previously recorded songs. I would also like to perform overseas.

What is your social media? How can people get in contact with you?

My FB link-https://www.facebook.com/ANGELFAYE77 IG link-https://www.instagram.com/angelfaye77/, Twitter link-https://twitter.com/ANGEL5245, YouTube link-
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9iWR7nDWWTZpy1tAu4BMMA

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@55bagz and @icewear_vezzo link for “Play My Hand”

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55 Bagz taps in with one of the Midwest’s hottest artists, Icewear Vezzo for his latest single. A Cleveland native, Bagz uses his real life experiences as inspiration for his music. Hailing from one of his cities roughest neighborhoods has provided him plenty to draw from in creating his unique sound. Being influenced by a wide array of musical artists including Fatman Key and Musiq Souldchild lay the foundation for Bagz own artistic expression.

Icewear Vezzo has been on quite the run of his own. Producing some of the biggest singles and collaborations in the country running both the airwaves and the clubs. It only made sense for two artists from the same region of the country to connect for what is already on it’s way to becoming another hit single with Play My Hand. Close to 100,000 spins on Spotify prove the 55 Bagz is a hit maker after the success of his singles Lo Mein and Kitchen on the platform.

55Bagz representing his label Capital Structure Entertainment.
55bagz repping Capital Structure.

Capital Structure Entertainment handles the distribution of one of 2023’s lead singles. Check out Play My Hand right here on www.straightofficial.com .

Play My Hand single on Spotify

Bagz is quoted as saying, “Stay you. You’re always going to win if you’re only being yourself . Never do anything because of the internet, money, or because everyone says you should . DO WHAT FEELS RIGHT to YOU because the only thing everybody has in common is that we all die.”

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[SINGLE] Genie KG- Move & Jack

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Move & Jack – Genie KG by Genie KG (Produced by: Tha Insiderz) – DistroKid

GENIE KG & THA INSIDERZ RELEASE HOT NEW SINGLE

GENIE KG & Tha Insiderz a.k.a. Insider Productionz based in Los Angeles, California teamed up to drop a new hit single “Move & Jack”. The Afrofused track is making noise and gaining him both recognition and replays.

From a young age, he’s perfected his craft. Following years of honing his musical skills and dynamism, he opted for a change of name from “Boi Dimix” to “Genie KG”, further exploring his versatility

Genie KG
@thebigbadgeniekg

Afrofusion artist, born and raised in Ogun State, Nigeria.
His musical influences includes Fuji music, Waka music, Reggae music and Hip-Hop music. KG (fka. Boi Dimix) started recording music at the age of 15. His diverse musical influence plays a major role in shaping his sound and the way he paint his perspective of the world through his music.

Genie KG

Make a Wish! It’s The Big Bad Genie.

Genie KG
@insider-productionz

This is a jam that all the DJs, playlisters and every music enthusiast should have in their catalog to keep that proper vibe! Stay tuned for the official music video for “Move & Jack” and check out the promo video below.

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The Watchlist: Conversation With a Vision | CarlaG

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Welcome to the Watchlist: Conversation With a Vision where Straight Official’s own DJ Gea chops it up with a purpose. CarlaG is a talented, energetic artist from the chi, that’s setting the tone for 2023.

Q&A WITH CarlaG

Dj Gea: Let our readers know where you’re from and how the city you lived in motivate and push you?

CarlaG: Iam from the south side of Chicago, wild hundreds to be exact. The south side of Chicago is considered to have the highest concentration of black people living in poverty in one area. That alone keeps me motivated because I want different. I want to be the one to make it and give those same people hope that they can do the same.

How did you get started in music? what was it about music that caught your attention?

My mom and my dad use to rap in the underground music scene in Chicago in the late 90’s/ early 2000’s so I’ve always been around music. The one thing that caught my attention with music is being able to express myself. I found music to be my outlet. 

Where did the name CarlaG come from?

CarlaG is my nickname that a childhood friend gave me and it kind of just stuck. 

CarlaG

I can be whichever part of me I want to be on songs.

CarlaG

SHIFTING GEARS

How long have you been doing music? What has been your biggest accomplishment so far?

I’ve been taking music seriously for about 3 1/2 years. My biggest accomplishment so far would have to be performing at “Smurkchella” and opening up for Lil Durk.

What do you bring to the game that no other artist is bringing?

For me originality has always been super important. I feel like it’s easy to get caught up in everybody’s sound to be liked by fans. My originality and energy stands out the most! 

How do you plan to set the tone in 2023?

In 2023 I plan to set the tone by staying consistent by showing my fan base how versatile I can be.

CarlaG

MUSIC IN CarlaG’s WORDS

What is your style of music?

My style of music is like a modern day Chicago Foxy Brown/Lil Kim.

What’s your process to writing a song?

When I’m writing a song 9 times out of 10 I’m in my car. I always have the instrumental on repeat blasting and I just start freestyling. Once I come up with a hook I just go from there.

How do you feel about performing?

I’ve been performing live for the past 3 years. Over the past couple years my stage presence and performance has tremendously improved. I’m confident that I can rock any arena or stadium by myself. 

CarlaG

I’m inspired to be more transparent in music. I always make club songs, but this year I plan to challenge myself with different sounds of music. 

CarlaG

What single are you pushing now? Tell us about it.

I have two singles I’m pushing right now titled Freak Heaux and Yo Birthday. Both songs I wrote in my car just vibing out to instrumentals. @BallOnDaBeat produced Freak Heaux and @JonnyYayo77 produced Yo Birthday. Both songs have visuals out right now available on YouTube (@TheOfficialCarlaG)

IN CLOSING

So besides music, are there any other ventures you are currently sewing your seeds in?

Outside of music I am an entrepreneur and teacher. I just recently started in the transportation industry. I also have a lingerie/clothing line.

Where do you see yourself in the next 3 to 5 years?

In the next 3-5 years I see myself at the Grammys, all of the award shows and just being one of the main faces in music from Chicago. I plan to be the new hot topic in the music industry. 

Let the people know how to get in contact with you?

You can find me on all social media @crazyyassgirl and also on YouTube @TheOfficialCarlaG 

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The Watchlist: Conversation With A Vision | Shani Shanell

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Welcome to The Watchlist: Conversation With a Vision where Straight Official’s own DJ Gea chop’s it up with a purpose. SHANI SHANELL is a songstress that’s singing her way into our hearts.

Q&A WITH SHANI SHANELL


DJ GEA: Let our readers know where you’re from and how the city you lived in motivated and pushed you?

Shani Shanell: I’m from the country, a little town called New Iberia, Louisiana. Where I’m from you have to dream big so you don’t have that small town mentality. So being where I’m from motivated me by simply being the community that it is and i knew i had folks watching and routing for me even if they didn’t say it or show it. 

How did you get started in music? What was it about music that caught your attention?

I’ve always loved music and it all begin at church, and to this day you still hear me singing on sunday. I went through a lot at a young age so writing songs in the 3rd grade and singing was my escape. I really believe God gave me music to help me stay sane. 

Where did the name come from?

Well my real name is Shaniqua Shanell, so I went ahead and took the Qua off and shortened it up and Shani Shanell was born.

Shani Shanell

When you know you are destined for greatness you just know.

Shani Shanell

SHIFTING GEARS

How long have you been doing music? What has been your biggest accomplishment so far?

I’ve been creating music since 2007. I started to take it serious about 4 years ago. I believe my biggest accomplishment so far was getting a song placed in a movie called Clout and being able to tour last year. 

What do you bring to the game that no other artist is bringing?

I bring me! I’m not like anybody else, my personality is lit and my music feels good. I’m uplifting women and men, while making people think about love again, with a fresh sound that has a 90s RNB flair. 

In 2023 how do you plan to set the tone?
Simply by being seen. I plan to be in all the places where the moves is being made and drop plenty visuals. The unreleased music I have right now is out of this world and I want to make sure I allow people to not only feel my words, but see what I’m saying. 

Shani Shanell

It uplifts, makes folks want to be in love, and it also expresses relatable topics.

Shani Shanell

MUSIC IN SHANI’S WORDS

Describe your style of music?

I really sing whatever God gives me but if I have to put a name on it, I’d call it R&B with a real uniqueness. I take words very seriously, so whatever I’m talking about in these songs can’t just sound good, it has to make sense and it has to be a groove.

What’s your process to writing a song?
You know it depends, Sometimes they come quick and sometimes it takes days. But the first step is making sure God and I are aligned and then the next step is making sure the beat is dope. Then magic just happens.

What are some things you inspire to do with your music?
My main goals is to give God all the glory, create timeless music and help people love love again. It’s simple but it’s real.

Have you had any live shows and if so tell me about your favorite performance?
Yes I actually did a lot of performing last year. My favorite may have been my performance at The Collard Green Festival in Atlanta. The stage was so big and I think at that moment it was stamped, that I really wanted this.

Shani Shanell

What single are you pushing now? Tell us more about it.
I am currently pushing my single called All You Need. This one of them songs that took no time to write. It’s like God was singing the lyrics in my ear and I was just writing them down. It’s produced by Nino Beige. A visual is on the way. Will be out in the next coming weeks. 

IN CLOSING

So besides music, are there any other ventures you are currently sewing your seeds in?

I have a couple things in the works. I’m not at liberty to speak on them now because they are in the beginning stages and I like to talk about stuff when it’s at the stage where nobody can talk down on it because it’s done. However I can say be on the look out for merchandise and my YouTube channel. 

Where do you see yourself in the next 3 to 5 years?
I see myself flourishing in my creative career and effectively giving back and helping others. Have music out that will stand the test of time and be completely happy doing my job because it’s not really a job to me. It more like life. 

Let the people know how to get in contact with you

The best way to get in contact with me is by following on Instagram at @_shanishanell_ or by clicking this link and that way they can follow all my social media outlets and check out this dope music. @shanishanell | Linktree (https://linktr.ee/shanishanell?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=5d6f1fa2-537d-4ca0-be68-9f8811a7a75e)

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Ace Infiniti Chops It Up With DJ Pressure

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Ace Infiniti

ACE INFINITI is a well-known Hip Hop artist from Knoxville, TN, whose style comes across very unique with more west coast and southern twist. He will be live on 02/07 @ 7 pm on Felicia’s Madcap Show steaming on all social media platforms.

You can follow Ace Infiniti on Facebook: Ace Infiniti, Instagram as Ace Infiniti, and on YouTube @infinitemusictv7828. He has a soon-to-be newly released EP which is a tribute to Hip Hop’s 50th anniversary and Ace Infiniti’s 6th musical project. Ace released 2 singles in 2022 Ol’ Skool Party and Take It Off.

Ace Infiniti

Ace also believes that he has a calling that is far greater than music. His goals are to incorporate that into his future endeavors. Ace is an entrepreneur and an owner of 3 different branches of his contracting business.

He recently stated, “I want to motivate and inspire people that they can achieve their goals and dreams despite the circumstances that life may have subjected them to”.

Join Felcia’s Madcap Podcast on IG: DJPressure_FeliciasMadcap, Facebook: Felicia’s Madcap Podcast NG, and Youtube: Felicia’s Madcap Podcast to stay connected and updated on the latest interviews.

Ace Infiniti
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Artists You Should Know | Skypp

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Photo Cred: SoundCloud

WHO IS SKYPP?

SKYPP is a cultivator of Hip-Hop that resides from the east side of Indianapolis, Indiana. Throughout his career in music, he has been the voice of reason using his Sophisticated Street Music to captivate his audience. With witty bars and cautionary narratives, he’s been a constant in the evolving Hip-Hop scene in the Circle City.

His music is mixture of boom bap, trap prophecies and braggadocious flows over modern production. So far left from the modern day standard in Hip-Hop, Skypp is the breath of fresh air that the game needs more so than often. His messages that range from self awareness and empowerment to introspection are a far cry from most aspiring rappers.

Byron Horton’s been immersed in Hip-Hop since the sixth grade. While not so bold at that time, his talent would be exposed through an incident that took place in middle school. A group of girls stole one of his notebooks and read his raps in front of the class. The attempt to embarrass him would backfire.

“They probably expected me to be discouraged, but it motivated me to make these people believers.”

Skypp

BODY OF WORK

Skypp has an impressive catalog with multiple successes including a Top 15 charting release on iTunes in 2020. His notoriety however, would begin years before that. In 2011, after securing over half a million plays on his Skypp Saturdays series on SoundCloud he was on the radar of the industry’s elites.

Skypp gained the opportunity to not only open for Yo Gotti, but the chance of a lifetime in another Naptown celebrity. Mike Epps approached him with a record deal and flew the MC out to Atlanta for a Tupac Anniversary Celebration. He would meet Meek Mill, Rick Ross and the late Afeni Shakur.

Although the label would dissolve and the deal never came to fruition, he again was not discouraged. As one door closed on Skypp, another would open. A change in management would bring Sid “Uncle Jamz” Johnson (Babyface, Field Mob, Mariah Carey) to his request. It’s been all gas and no brakes ever since!

Skypp

NEW RELEASE

Skypp Sorry 4 My Trauma
Skypp- Sorry 4 My Trauma

Skypp is coming out of the blocks fast in 2023. His anticipated project Sorry 4 My Trauma released on February 3rd. The album is currently in the Top 40 US Hip-Hop Albums on iTunes (#6). This places him amongst the ranks of Mount Westmore, Eminem, Drake & 21 Savage.

The twelve track album consists of production from Zero the Composer & The Megalodon. One of the hit singles “My HLF” is also making noise. It’s a smooth track that caters to the ladies this time around. You can check out the single down below.

Some have labeled 2023 as Skypp’s breakout year. While the debate is up for discussion, he feels as if this is moment in time is a milestone in his career. In a press release he stated, “S4MT is some of the most important music I’ve ever made. The transparency is refreshing but the music is just elite. This album will be highly revered and an instant classic. I’m sure of it.”

Skypp
Photo Cred: Phaysed Imagery (Al Hayes)

I have made many albums, over 15 of them and I can say that I have never made music quite like this.

SKYPP

EDITOR’S PICK

Skypp has always been on my radar of the Hip-Hop landscape in Indy. At one point he was hard to avoid. As well as being an artist, he is also revered for his work in his community. This gained the attention of the city. Soon after I would see the homie on the side of IndyGo buses all over the city!

Skypp
Photo Cred: WTHR 13

Make sure you download Sorry 4 My Trauma today on iTunes & Amazon Music. In anticipation of my full listen of the album, I’ll leave you with one of my favorite sessions of Skypp. Check out “Music In Transit” down below!

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