by Anne Carlsom Meet Foolay DC, an extremely HOT hip-hop/rap artist in the Metro Atlanta Area. If you haven’t become acquainted with Foolay DC’s music, there’s no better time than the present. His new Single released February 11, 2019, “Know What It Is” is growing in popularity every hour and we know you don’t want to miss out on the opportunity to add this to your playlists and rotations as he’s currently being played on the radio and in clubs across Middle Georgia and the Metro Atlanta area. This single along with all of his music is available on all major platforms. You and your listeners are sure to be fully entertained by the energy that floats through his music. Foolay DC can be followed on Instagram/Twitter @Foolaydc; On Facebook at www.facebook.com/FoolayDC. For booking and management inquiries, contact me at msflawlessentllc@gmail.com. Additionally, for media and interview inquiries, contact Clorissa Wright of Synergy PR services at cwright@synergyprservices.com
Gorilla Zoe and Zaytoven Release “I am Atlanta 4Ever”
By Anne Carlson Gorilla Zoe and Zaytoven have been a dynamic musical duo for close to a decade. The signature style they’ve established over the years has helped to influence an entire generation of rappers who’ve deconstructed their work and capitalized on their sound. But on I Am Atlanta 4ever, their latest project, the street prophet and the melodic producer delved deeper inside themselves to create a body of work that will be a tough act for mimickers to follow. Zoe, a product of the influential Atlanta culture, is knitted into the fabric of hip-hop. On this final installment of the four part series he started at the inception of his career, he offers autobiographical life lessons and more. The 10-song album is a seemingly endless roller coaster of emotions that offers a different vibe on each track that boasts digestible storytelling atop disrespectful 808 basslines. The cerebral MC clearly values lyrics; every verse on I Am Atlanta 4ever is purposeful. This artistic offering will appeal to those who appreciate soulful trap music that’s also soulfood. It’s motivational, empowering and inspirational with kernels of wisdom scattered throughout that resonate. Zaytoven sculpts his high-octane beats around the wordsmith’s zigzagging gruff vocals that showcase their kinetic chemistry. A brilliant culmination album that cements their legacy in the game, the southern-bred poet and the Bay-area musical genius make what they do seem easy. The streetwise slick talk melds perfectly with the harmonious melodies of the keys. Much like the classic pairing of peanut butter and jelly, Zoe and Zay are impressive independently, but extraordinary when paired together.
[Tribute] Speakerfoxxx
“Speakerfoxxx was my best friend. I’m so sad that this has happened and I will think of her every day for all the days of my life. We were inseparable. We called ourselves Betty and Veronica. We had our first print publication together in Jezebel magazine in 2009. She was my everything.” – DJ Roots Queen The Memorial service to honor and remember the life of Nilan Christen, aka Speakerfoxxx, will be held Saturday, December 29th at 1 pm in Atlanta at Passion City Church. Read the full tribute HERE – including words by Gangsta Boo, HXV, DJ Princess Cut and Mali Hunter of Tree Sounds.
Usher and Zaytoven Release ‘Peace Sign’ Video
by Anne Carlson In the midst of the heated debate over who is the king of R&B, started by Jacquees’s controversial comments on social media, Usher and Zaytoven release the visuals for the ‘Peace Sign’ video, off their latest collaboration, ‘A’. The music video finds Usher cruising through the city while highlighting a few staples of Atlanta, such as Peaches of Atlanta gentlemen’s club. Watch the ‘Peace Sign’ video below and then decide for yourself who is the king of R&B.
Buju Banton Has Been Released From Prison
by Annah Carlson Grammy-winning reggae star Buju Banton is one step closer to reuniting with his family in Jamaica. The singer, who spent ten years in federal prison, was released early Friday morning (December 7) and is now being held in ICE custody. Sources close to the reggae star told Urban Islandz that he is expected to be on a flight destined for Jamaica sometime later today or tomorrow. “He was released from prison early this morning, and he is moving fast to be transported to Jamaica, so expect him on Jamaican soil within hours from now or tomorrow the latest,” our source said while requesting anonymity. We’re told that Buju Banton was transported to Florida where his flight will leave from to Jamaica. The “Driver” deejay was sentenced to ten years in prison for a 2011 drug trafficking conviction. He went on to lose several appeals all while maintaining his innocence. In 2015, Buju Banton decided that he would stop fighting and serve out his full sentence. The judge dismissed a gun charge that could’ve potentially added more time to his sentence in exchange for him dropping his appeals. In a message sent to his fans last month, Buju Banton says his sole focus will be his music and his supporters. “In light of the adversity I have encountered, I feel the need to stress that my only desire going forward is peace and love,” he wrote. “I only want to be associated with my craft. Having survived, I want to share the good news and strength of my music. I just want to continue making music, which I’ve devoted my life to.”
Today in Hip Hop history.. #LilWayne Released on December 6, 2005, “Tha Carter II” was the highly anticipated fifth studio album from rapper Lil Wayne (@liltunechi)
Today in Hip Hop history.. #LilWayne Released on December 6, 2005, “Tha Carter II” was the highly anticipated fifth studio album from rapper Lil Wayne (@liltunechi) 🧯🧯🧯 Released on Cash Money/Universal Records (@cashmoneyofficial), “Tha Carter II” dropped following the hype Lil Wayne had established through much of 2005. Serving as a sequel to 2004’s “Tha Carter”, Wayne continued to evolve both lyrically and artistically, as evident on songs like ‘Tha Mobb’, ‘Hustler Musik’, and ‘Money on My Mind’. “Tha Carter II” was also noteworthy for being the first Wayne release to not feature production from former in-house Cash Money producer Mannie Fresh (@manniefresh), instead featuring production from The Heatmakerz (@officialheatmakerz), The Runners (@maynezane), DJ Nasty & LVM (@djnasty), and others. Guest features included Kurupt (@kurupt_gotti), Curren$y (@spitta_andrettii), Robin Thicke (@robinthicke), Nikki Jean (@fakenikkijean), and Birdman (@birdman5star) 🧯🧯🧯 Certified 2x Platinum, “Tha Carter II” was also showered with critical acclaim. With a work ethic in the mid-2000’s that was unrivaled, “Tha Carter II” signaled the beginning of Lil Wayne’s reign atop the rap game, and added credibility behind his boast ‘Best Rapper Alive’ 🧯🧯🧯 ——————————————————————— Standout Tracks 🎶 – ‘Fireman’ – ‘Money on My Mind’ – ‘Tha Mobb’ – ‘Hustler Musik’ – ‘Best Rapper Alive’ – ‘Fly In’ ——————————————————————— #lilwayne #thacarterii #cashmoneyrecords #cashmoney #tunechi #classic #classicrap #classichiphop #rapclassic #hiphopclassic #2000shiphop #2000srap #southernhiphop #southernrap #weezy #weezyfbaby #fireman #rap #hiphop #rapmusic #hiphopmusic #bestrapperalive #2005 #ocdhiphop #hiphopjunkie #hiphophead #rapscholar #humanhiphophead