Megastar CEO Steven Tyran Ragsdale & The Rise of Loud Money Music Group

on April 2, 2025 Artist Mixtapes Music Reviews add comment

In the bustling heart of Chicago’s vibrant music scene, one name stands out among the rest. Steven Tyran Ragsdale, better known as Megastar.is the visionary CEO of Loud Money Music Group. Ragsdale has made waves not only for his impressive business acumen but also for his dedication to uplifting independent artists. This spring, he’s releasing the highly anticipated “Loud Money Gang Mixtape,” which showcases Chicago’s hottest emerging talent.

A VISIONARY IN THE INDUSTRY

Steven Tyran Ragsdale’s journey to becoming a music mogul is nothing short of inspiring. With an innate understanding of the industry’s nuances, he founded LMMG with a mission. To provide artists with the resources and support they need to thrive. Under his leadership, the label has quickly gained a reputation for highlighting raw and authentic voices of independent musicians. All the while navigating the often-treacherous waters of the music business.

“I believe in the power of music to tell stories and connect people,” Ragsdale explains. “Our goal at Loud Money is to create a platform where artists can express themselves freely and reach their full potential.

THE LOUD MONEY GANG MIXTAPE

The upcoming “Loud Money Gang Mixtape” is poised to be a game-changer. Featuring some of Chicago’s most exciting independent artists, the mixtape serves as both a celebration of local talent. In addition, it’s a testament to Ragsdale’s commitment to fostering a diverse musical landscape.

Artists featured on the mixtape have expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to collaborate and perform alongside their peers. “Working with Megastar and the Loud Money team has been a dream come true,” shares one contributing artist. “He really believes in us and our music.

HIT DIFFERENT: A STREAMING SENSATION

Leading the charge from the mixtape is the standout single “Hit Different,” featuring Jugghead. Released under Roc Nation, this track has taken the streaming world by storm. Massing over 100,000 streams in a remarkably short time. With an infectious beat and powerful lyrics, it resonates with listeners. It also showcases the unique style that Loud Money brings to the table.

‘Hit Different’ is more than just a song; it’s an anthem. For anyone who’s ever felt like they don’t fit in or looking for their moment to shine,” Ragsdale says. “Jugghead really brought his A-game, and we’re thrilled to see how the audience is responding.

A TRIBUTE TO CHICAGO’S TALENT

The Loud Money Gang Mixtape and “Hit Different” are indicative of a larger movement within Chicago’s music scene. Ragsdale’s not just an executive; he’s a champion for local artists. Enabling artists who struggle to find a platform in an industry dominated by major labels.

As the mixtape gears up for its release, anticipation builds among fans and industry insiders alike. With Megastar at the helm, Loud Money Music Group is not just creating music. They are crafting a legacy that empowers and elevates the next generation of artists.

RISE4LIFE MANAGEMENT

Megastar, Zerreka Ragsdale, Mz.MinahBrownDivah & Emilo Martinez have cultivated Rise4Life Management into a nurturing and secure environment for artists to thrive. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, creativity and support, they prioritize the well-being of each artist. Ensuring that everyone feels valued and empowered.

Their commitment to open communication fosters trust, allowing artists to express themselves freely. All the while receiving guidance tailored to their unique journeys. By creating this safe space, they not only help artists develop their craft, but build a community. A community where every voice is heard and celebrated.

LOOKING AHEAD

As Steven Tyran Ragsdale aka Megastar continues to push boundaries and challenge norms, the music world watches closely. The Loud Money Gang Mixtape is just the beginning of what promises to be an exciting chapter. For both Megastar and the artists he supports.

This project feature contributions from Independent Recording Artist:
Abbot Carter x Jefa x Dead Eyes x Ace Thadon x Demeanor x Roel Da G x Deandre Montana x Suiceye Reese G x J Menace x Whoa Boi x Li Vanty x Ghetti Mann x Ttg Roscoe x K Ezzy Grease

For fans eager to experience the evolution of Chicago’s sound, this mixtape is a must-listen. Stay tuned for its release and prepare to witness the impact of Megastar and Loud Money Music Group.

As the future unfolds, one thing remains clear: Megastar is just getting started.

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HIT DIFFERENT FT. JUGGHEAD 5 STARS

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[ALBUM] Nap York City x DJ Mannie Faces x DJ WillyBangz

on February 23, 2025 Artist Mixtapes TenthLetterMedia add comment

NAP YORK CITY is the latest album to emerge from The Worldwide Fleet DJs camp. DJ Mannie Faces and DJ WillyBangz connected like Voltron to produce one of the year’s hottest projects to date. This unique collaboration spotlights their respective cities most prominent independent artists.

NAP YORK CITY: WHAT TO EXPECT

With Mannie Faces representing the nineteenth state, the A side features renowned artists including Illy Octane, Mojo and Nike Bootz. WillyBangz holds it down for the Big Apple with side B featuring King Priimme, Budda Early and Krazinice. The nice blend of production from Trashbagbeats, Half and Hard Knock makes the album bang from start to finish!

WHERE TO DOWNLOAD

Check out this hot album from DJ Mannie Faces and DJ WillyBangz down below! Available on all music streaming platforms!

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THE FLEET DJS PRESENTS THE TRIGGER MEN WITH DJ WILLY BANGZ, DJ GATES, DJ A

on February 6, 2025 Mixtapes Music add comment

DJ WILLY BANGZ SET

01 – Diamond Ft. Kid Capri, Doo Wop, & Amadeus – My Dj Spits Better Than U

02 – Redman Ft. Krs One – Looka Here

03 – B Real & Psycho Les – Doin What You Never Did

04 – Styles P Ft. Beanie Sigel – Educate Yourself

05 – Lyrics Ft. Matt Cleev – Like That

06 – Rakim, Kool G Rap, & Joel Ortiz Ft. Tristate – Intentional

07 – Nino Man – Another Episode

08 – Nems Ft. Millyz – My Side

09 – P-Lo, Symba, & John Mackk Ft. Lil Bean – Lights Out

10 – Yung H – Running Man

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DJ GATES TRIGGER MAN SET

11 Joey Bada$$ – The Ruler’s Back
12 Wavy Da Ghawd Feat. Grea8Gawd – Fact Of Life
13 Jim Jones – Now I’m Platinum Freestyle (Snippet)
14 Mickey Diamond & Big Ghost LTD Feat. Method Man – Truth Or Dare
15 Memphis Bleek Feat. Smoke DZA & Benny The Butcher – 3 Kings
16 Pretty Bulli – Sway Freestyle
17 Hectik The Latin Assassin Feat. Billy Danze & K Bager – Remember Me
18 Jon Connor & Termanology – Double Murda
19 Skyzoo Feat. Chuck D – Courtesy Call
20 Mr. Cheeks – Since When

21 Mac Miller – 5 Dollar Pony Rides

DJ A SET

22. CORDAE – SUMMER DROP FT. ANDERSON PAAK

23 The Punchline Academy – Delay The Drama Ft Styles P & Blazin

24 California Dream – AB SOUL, VINCE STAPLES, KAMM CARSON

25 Rass Kass x RJ Payne feat. Havoc (Mobb Deep) – Old Soul

26-Skyzoo x Method Man – The Workload

27- BUSTA RHYMES -Keep Executing

28 Grafh ROCAFELLA CHAIN ft. Memphis Bleek, Freeway & Peedi Crakk

29 SMIF N WESSUN – Infinity

DJ Gojabean SET

30. Hood Olympics (Remix) – Albee Al Feat.Freeway, Benny The Butcher & Jadakiss
31. To The Moon – French Montana Feat.Fabolous & Fivio Foreign
32. Vendetta – Muni Feat.Lil Wayne & Big Pun
33. Dreamin – Common & Pete Rock
34. Foul Play – DJ Willie Bangz & Phil Blount

35. Mazacote – Farruko & Nengo Flow

THE FLEET DJS PRESENTS THE TRIGGER MEN WITH DJ WILLY BANGZ, DJ GATES, DJ A

THE FLEET DJS PRESENTS A FEMALE RISE TO POWER WITH DJ STARLINE & DJ PYNKDYAMOND VOL 1

on February 2, 2025 Artist Mixtapes Music add comment

DJ STARLINE Set

1. Tchami feat. Kaleena Zanders - DADDY KEEPS CALLING

2. Carl Cox, Eric Powell, MDFC, feat. Barbara Tucker - Oh Life (MDFC Mix)

3. Jazzy, KILIMAN JARO, feat. Jayda G - No Bad Vibes

4. MEDUZA, HUGEL, feat. HAYLA - Another World (HUGEL Remix)

5. Damon Sharpe, WENZL, feat. Linney - Vibe Check

6. Miranda Writes, Rob Rivera - POSE (Rob Rivera Remix)

7. NIIKO X SWAE, Twin Diplomacy - Autopilot

8. Mesa & Boss, Vorwerk, Zack Martino, Matt Steffanina feat. HALIENE - Reach You (Zack Martino & Matt Steffanina Remix)

9. WAVES, feat. Sarah de Warren - Stuck on You

10. PLS&TY, feat. Linney - Just One Touch

11. Anyma, feat. Ellie Goulding - Hypnotized

12. Breathe Carolina, feat. GIACOBBI - Miracle

13. Lilly Palmer (Female Producer) - Hare Ram

14. Push, Charlotte de Witte (Female Producer) - Universal Nation (Charlotte de Witte Rework)

15. INURE, Sentin - Raabta

  Dj Pynkdyamond Set

16. Luv Dance- Nene Lioness (Intro)
17. Can’t Get Enough -Tamia
18. Heart of A Woman -Summer Walker 
19. Bigger in Texas -Megan Thee Stallion
20. Big Mama Latto
21. Is it The way- Saweetie
22. Clouted Up -Sexxy Redd
23. Hot S -Akbar
24. Whatchu Kno About Me -GloRilla & SexyRed
25. All DERE -GloRilla & MoneybaggYo
26. Run Up -Raven International 
27. Make A Livin -McLyte
28. Good Love -Abina
29. Right & Wrong -Lizzen & Keith Sweat

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THE FLEET DJS PRESENTS WE TAKIN OVER 2025 WITH DJ L BOOGIE & DJ O.S. MIXTAPE VOL .1

on January 30, 2025 Mixtapes Music add comment

THE FLEET DJS PRESENTS

WE TAKIN OVER THE 2025 MIXTAPE SERIES

DJ L-Boogie SET

01. Marc Nasty – I Know U

02. Mike G Ft. G Eazy & Offset – Girls gone Wild

03. Dexxy Redd, City Girls, Diddy – Act Bad (Remix)

04. Kofi Santana – Freestyle Pt 2

05. G. Perico – Pressure

06. OhGeesy Ft. Tyga – Chrome Hearted

07. Rio Da Yung OG – Rio Free

08. Nicki Minaj ft Skillibeng Skeng – Forward From Trini

09. 310babii – Back It Up

DJ O.S. SET

10. Nino Breeze Ft Rick Ross & Moneybagg Yo TYPE OF N*GGA

11. Lil Baby Ft Future99

12. Fat Joe Ft Babyface I GOT YOU

13. Finess2Tymes Ft Kodak Black & Luh Tyler MIAMI WITH THE HEAT

14. Lil Izi Vert CHILL BAE

15. Toosi & Muni Long I DO (Dennis Blaze Get money Boot)

16. Jack Harlow HELLO MISS JOHNSON

17. Honey Baby LEFT EYE

18. Snoop Dogg ft Dr Dre & Alus OUTTA DA BLUE

19. Shordie Shordie & Left Gunplay IT

20. Bossman Dlow THE BIGGEST Pt 2

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THE FLEET DJS PRESENTS WE TAKIN OVER 2025 WITH DJ L BOOGIE & DJ O.S. MIXTAPE VOL 1

[MIXTAPE] BIGUNKSAIDIT PRESENTS NASTTY 500

on June 8, 2024 Artist Mixtapes TenthLetterMedia add comment

BIGUNKSAIDIT, a staple in the Indianapolis Hip-Hop scene released a new mixtape that features Naptown’s most renowned artists. Unk blessed the masses with “Nastty 500” this week. In continuance with cementing the fact that talent has always been here, Big Unk played Nick Fury to assemble this dope project.

BIGUNKSAIDIT PRESENTS NASTTY 500

The 38 track demonstration highlights the sound and vibe that is beginning to make the industry take notice. Big Unk features Naptown legends in Trajik, Maxie, Tony Cleveland, Jim E Mac and Kittii Red to name a few. In addition, he also introduces listeners to emerging artists like T.G.I. Free, Skypp, Parris LaDame and many more.

EDITOR’S PICK

The hits from Naptown just keep on coming!

BigUnkSaidIt so you know it’s truth, is more than just a rapper or producer. He’s also a talent consultant and motivator to the Circle City. Nastty 500 is a road map for Hip-Hop for Indiana. We’ve had the pleasure of taking part in conference calls surrounding artists that are running rampant around here.

My pick from this project goes to T.G.I. Free as his “Set You Free” track is an example of what’s coming out the nineteenth state. Check out BigUnkSaidIt Presents Nastty 500 down below and let us know in the comments what you think.

https://mymixtapez.com/album/269258

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Spinrilla Shuts Down

on May 21, 2023 Goat Vibez Interviews Mixtapes News add comment

R.I.P. TO SPINRILLA

SPINRILLA, the popular site that enabled users to create mixtapes of Hip-Hop tracks has shut down after agreeing to pay USD $50 million over copyright infringement.

A group that included record labels from all of the big three recording companies sued Spinrilla in 2017. Alleging that “a substantial amount of content uploaded to the website” belonged to the record companies.

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?

In a judgment issued last Wednesday (May 3). US District Court judge Amy Totenberg, who sits on the bench for the northern district of Georgia, Atlanta division. Ordered Spinrilla and its founder, Jeffrey Copeland, to pay the record companies the $50 million fine. Giving Spinrilla five days to take its services offline.

The ruling also prohibited all employees of Spinrilla. As well as people who worked “in active concert or participation” with Spinrilla. From ever operating a service “that is substantively similar to the Spinrilla Service.”

The plaintiffs in the case were Warner Music Group’s Atlantic Records and Electra Records. Sony Music Entertainment’s LaFace Records. Arista Music, Zomba Records and Sony Music US Latin. As well as Universal Music Group’s Bad Boy Records and Capitol Records, along with Roc-A-Fella Records, Jay-Z’s now-defunct label.

Spinrilla & US Major Recording Companies

In its defense against the lawsuit. Spinrilla argued that it had been “cooperating for years in a variety of ways” with the record companies. “To successfully prevent and remove unauthorized music from Spinrilla.com.”

The company has invoked the “safe harbor” clause of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

However, in a 2020, Judge Totenberg rejected that defense, noting that Spinrilla hadn’t met the requirements for safe harbor. The company didn’t have the required policy towards repeat infringers.

WHAT WILL IT COST?

The Judge Totenberg, identified that 4,082 tracks have been uploaded and distributed without permission.

Under the DMCA, each violation carries a penalty of between $750 and $150,000. The ruling exposed Spinrilla and Copeland to a penalty between $3 million and $612 million.

Spinrilla and Copeland submitted an offer of judgment to the court. Under which the defendants agreed to a $50 million fine. Forced to shut down the service permanently.

Spinrilla had millions of users since its launch in 2013. The service’s Android app had more than 10 million downloads on the Google Play Store. Some 195,000 followers on its Twitter feed, which is still live, and a similar amount of followers on Facebook.

The case has echoes of the fight between music streaming site Grooveshark and Universal Music Group. Which ended in 2015 when Grooveshark’s founders agreed to shutter the site in exchange for avoiding paying financial damages.

Grooveshark’s founders: Josh Greenberg and Sam Tarantino. Agreed they would pay $75 million if they were ever found infringing the majors’ copyrights again. (Greenberg was found dead two months after the settlement with UMG was agreed.)

In December 2015, streaming service Aurous – dubbed “the new Grooveshark”. Shut down and agreed to pay $3 million in damages to the major music companies.

Major DJ organizations like Fleet DJs has Mixtape Divisions which has members who utilize platforms such as Spinrilla. This instant shut-down leaves questions from the mixtape DJ communities.

The major label may have won their infringement case. The question is what about the DJ’s who’ve invested major money into their mixtape and uploaded legitimate projects? What about the independent artist who uses Spinrilla as an alternative distribution outlet? Where’s the music? What about the invested money as subscribers?

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38 Spesh Drops “Gunsmoke” EP

on April 3, 2023 Music add comment

38 SPESH is back in the kitchen.

Spesh, originally known as 38 Special, has been rapping since the early 2000s. In 2006, he appeared on Alive on Arrival, a mixtape by early supporter and fellow Rochester product DJ Green Lantern. By the end of that decade, Spesh had headlined a couple Lantern-presented tapes.

After serving time in prison he returned in 2012 with Time Served. This began a constant dispersal of studio projects that continued through the end of 2010. Along with numerous solo releases, Spesh showcased artists on his TCF Music Group label with the Trust Tape series.

He has blessed mics with Benny the Butcher (Cocaine Cowboys and Stabbed & Shot), Joe Blow (In the Mob We Trust), and Kool G Rap (the cross-generational Son of G Rap). Spesh closed out his second decade of activity with a handful of solo tapes, highlighted by A Bullet for Every Heathen.

Named after his strain of weed, Spesh comes with that music that will get you high.

GUNSMOKE – 38 SPESH

The 8 track EP has features from Ransom, Che Noir, the late Fred the Godson, Flee Lord, and Klass Murda. On top of his own production, Spesh is also rocking over beats by Harry Fraud, Rain910 & TrickyTrippz.

Click the play button below and add Gunsmoke wherever you get music. Stay tuned for a project from Spesh and Conway the Machine in the near future.

BODY OF WORK

Some of the grimmest and lucid street tales from post-2000 New York state underground have been spun by 38 Spesh. A boom-bap disciple with over two dozen solo and collaborative projects. Time Served (2012), Stabbed & Shot (2018), A Bullet for Every Heathen (2019), and 7 Shots (2022).

He’s worked closely with fellow Upstate natives such as Benny the Butcher and Che Noir, and has recorded with influences including Kool G Rap, Ghostface Killah, and DJ Premier.

Especially prolific in 2020, Spesh was behind at least ten titles that year alone, teaming with the likes of Che Noir and Planet Asia for numerous duo projects, and offering solo releases ranging from the instrumental set Speshal Blends to Interstate 38.

Spesh linked again with Benny the Butcher for Trust the Sopranos in 2021, and the next year issued the solo 7 Shots.

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Illpo Releases “Severance Pack” Album

on March 26, 2023 Music add comment

Illpo is the North Carolina duo consisting of rappers Boones and Bond, and they are back with a new album titled “Severance Package” full of that Boom Bap you need.

If you dig names from North Carolina like OC From NC and the Jamla crew, you need to hear Illpo.

Illpo “Severance Pack” album
MP3s, front cover, and back cover:
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Stream:
https://music.apple.com/us/album/severance-pack/1678256924
https://spotify.link/NpP9qe1qnyb

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Ar-Ab presents OBH or NOTHING!!

on November 27, 2022 Goat Vibez Interviews Mixtapes Music add comment

OBH Records Releases OBH or Nothing Presented by Ar-Ab & Hosted by DJ NoPhrillz and Swag 100

AR-AB referred to as King AB, is an American rapper from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The CEO of OBH (Original Block Hustlers) and the label and rap group founded by him. Complex named Ar-Ab one of “15 Unsigned Rappers Who Should Get a Deal After SXSW” in March 2013.

He signed with Cash Money Records in May 2016. The OBH members have included Lik Moss, Shamoney “Da Wolf”, p90 smooth, Breeze Begets, Pretty Flock, Skinny me, Newz, Kylledge, Kallie Ziltz, NoBrakes Bras, Young Mir, Wiz Lo, Obh Berto, Obh Razor, Obh Newz and many more.

As of 2022 with Ar-Ab passing the torch to his brother Lik Moss. OBH Records has not only a new sound & look, but also a better quality of music. Remaining sturdy to protocol that Ar-Ab has set. OBH has become a generational brand, recognized throughout the world with a die hard fanbase.

What To Expect

The project features new and elite OBH members. Lik Moss ,Pretty Flock ,OBH Razor, OBH Berto, OBH CDot and OBH Baby. The “Men” recently teamed up with Philadelphia’s Multimedia Marketing Guru Swag 100 & Philadelphia’s Legend DJ NoPhrillz, who is the creator of “PSP” Philly – Support – Philly Movement.

DJ NOPHRILLZ

DJ NoPhrillz has over 10,000 mixtapes under his belt. The biggest mixtape of Phamous Phrillz career was the “King of Pop” Michael Jackson. He would be the first DJ to cover his greatest hits after his passing which made television and national headlines. Crossing international barriers with his late great friend Rich Quick., they dropped ” I’m with the DJ”. A mixtape hosted by DJ NoPhrillz and Benja Styles would land them an overseas success.

” I’m top of the line, the Maybach of this ish”.
Phamous Phrillz

Phrillz can be heard stamping the OBH or Nothing mixtape with his world famous “Let it Play, Ahhh & Got’chu” tags. He plans to break this project as the rebirth of (PSP) Philly Support Philly. He has worked with LL Cool J, Black Thought, Meek Mill, Freeway and Nipsey Hussle to name a few.

SWAG 100

SWAG 100 is Hip-Hop’s most trusted media specialist of todays industry. He’s the top choice for discovering industry secrets, advice, tips and high level interviews. As a behind-the-scenes advocate, Swag works to connect the dots for independent artists and industry labels through unique marketing.

Swag is the owner of SWAG 100 LLC. An industry leading multimedia platform that specializes in PR Marketing and Video/Audio Podcasting. He’s a member of The Worldwide Fleet DJs. He owns an FM station & record label. His expertise and skillset, he’s behind the OBH or Nothing project handling marketing and promotion.

The project is something the streets of Philadelphia and OBH worldwide fanbase has long awaited. The thought of a group project, with all members of OBH on one project. The anticipation of the project compares to being introduced to Griselda Records for the first time.

One of the most talked about mixtapes amongst the DJ community is the OBH or Nothing which hasn’t even dropped yet. Key players in several DJ coalitions are ready to push the button on this one. Pretty Flock and Lik Moss have been active lately. Feeding the streets and keeping the OBH brand and name alive.

Lik Moss

Lik Moss is now the face of OBH Records. Not only is his name buzzing in the lyricist community, but he’s revered as one of the best. Moss has drawn comparisons to elites like Jadakiss. Lik Moss. Releasing high level, top-tier projects the streets deemed them all as classics. The Good Book, Moss’s latest release which shows the independent geniuses behind OBH Records. The Good Book. Not just a music project. It was turned into a movie lyric book and released as an NFT as well.

Pretty Flock

Pretty Flock has been a staple to OBH group. Flock is an OG and veteran to the Philadelphia Hip-Hop community. He’s one of, if not the hardest workers out of the men. Along with having several main roles in movies and a web series, he owns the Sneaky Report podcast, interviewing high level guest. Dropping 3-4 songs and 1-2 videos on a monthly basis. Pretty Flock continue to build awareness around his craft and the OBH brand.

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