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[SINGLE] Genie KG- Move & Jack

on February 17, 2023 Artist Music add comment

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

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.

Make a Wish! It’s The Big Bad Genie.
Genie KG

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.

**#GetSOM via** @insider-productionz & check out more emerging artists by clicking here.

SOMag Presents The Fleet Files With Fleet DJs: Thee Inkredible DJ Klasik | @djklasik504

on February 15, 2023 Interviews TenthLetterMedia The Fleet Files add comment

For over two decades, the fleet dj's has grown from a small crew to a proficient coalition with over 500 members and counting. since 2001,

TRACEY LEE – “PARTY TIME XXV”

on February 8, 2023 Goat Vibez Interviews Music Music Videos add comment

#GetSOM via @swag100 THIS WILL BE THE TOP REMIX OF THE YEAR 2023 Tracey Lee released a remix of his original breakout hit “The Theme (It’s

The Watchlist: Conversation With a Vision | CarlaG

on February 8, 2023 Artist Interviews add comment

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

Ace Infiniti Chops It Up With DJ Pressure

on February 6, 2023 Artist add comment

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

Artists You Should Know | Skypp

on February 5, 2023 Artist TenthLetterMedia add comment

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.”

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!

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.”

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!

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!