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Uneak’s New EP “Better In Person” Highlights His Musical Abilities

A rising talent has emerged on the scene. Known by his stage name Uneak, Keanu Clarke is an upcoming hip-hop artist from Roosevelt, New York. At eight years old, Uneak began to take an interest in music and was mentored by his father, a producer. In his early life, the rapper was exposed to various musical genres that would form the foundation of his artistic style in the future.

The support of his mother, upon whom he is heavily dependent for motivation and encouragement in his endeavors, and close friends is essential to him in reaching his goals. Furthermore, music is the defining element of the New York native’s brand, continually building his brand and inspiring people. Aside from releasing another single before the year ends, Uneak plans to expand his horizon by entering into the acting and filmmaking industries in the near future.

Although Uneak’s lyrics resonate with humor and desire and cling to the essence of existence, they do not distract from his primary objective: to achieve success as a rapper in today’s Hip-Hop market.

Uneak: New EP, Popular Singles, and More!

In his recently released EP, Better In Person, Uneak showcases his ability to express himself poetically and achieve self-expression. There are several songs on this album that reflect the artist’s unique style and creative flair, such as the intro song “Ca$h,” and the fan favorites “H.A.M.” and “Cry” featuring M Kai.

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Uneak’s new 2022 EP, Better In Person. Credit: The Knockturnal

In addition, Better In Person marks Uneak’s first release for 2022. On the project, there are several producers, including Chief Monta, Maserati Sparks, and others. The artist has also released two albums: A Thousand Lessons, released in 2020, and City Moves, released in 2019. Nonetheless, his first project, entitled Uneak the EP, was released in 2018. Apart from his EP, Uneak has two singles in his discography, Jiggy and Outside.

Interview

There is a meaning to every song written by an artist. A recent interview with Two Story Melody revealed Uneak’s inspiration for the song “H.A.M. (Holler At Me).”

“I wanted to express what I’d been feeling with someone I was on and off with for a while. We had a lot of ups and downs, but I always let her know that I was riding for her if she ever needed me,” Uneak says.

According to the “Day by Day” rapper, the song begins with him coming out of a low period in his life. As the verse progresses, he begins to speak about this unknown lover. Furthermore, Uneak stated that his message was to convey to the world that he would stand by the anonymous woman, even in the most difficult of circumstances. “When I wrote the song, I was feeling a little mix of love, pain, and cockiness,” he said.

Check out Uneak’s EP, Better In Person, below:

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Boomlumbus Shows Off His Lyrical Chops In Latest Single ‘Buss Back’

A rising artist born and raised in Cleveland Ohio, Brian Lumbus AKA Boomlumbus taps into grit and realness and shows that he can drop bangers at any time.

With football as his first passion, Boomlumbus is already wired to have that go getter and competitive nature, making him the perfect contender to step into this musical ring. His father went to prison and subsequently causing him to lose football scholarships. Although music wasn’t his first love, this led to him taking music more seriously.

He used his personal pain and struggles and put it into his music; showing true artistry. Stepping back from the music scene for a while to enjoy fatherhood, Boomlumbus is back with his latest single.  ‘Buss Back’ is just an introduction to what he can do. It is as authentic as you can get from Cleveland, regardless of your mood, you know when you hear this song it’s definitely going to have your head nodding.

This song exhibits his flow, which compliments the beat so well. The provocative nature of this song cultivates feelings out of you that make you want to tell your friends.

While evolving his music catalog , Boomlumbus has flourished in other creative lanes. He is a personal trainer, fitness enthusiast, and influencer.

Having been viewed more than 2k times on YouTube and a large social media following, it’s only a matter of time before the rest of his city and others see what Boomlumbus is putting out. He is one who pushes his music by expressing himself and showing off the lifestyle he lives right now.

Check out the visuals for ‘Buss Back’ below and download the latest single available on all streaming platforms.

Writer|Kacee Marie|Instagram|Website

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Independent Artist WONDR Is Making Noise With His Latest Singles

The North Carolina artist known as WONDR has been growing his brand in the music industry by being consistent, especially since COVID hit. He is dropping hit singles that are doing great in streaming numbers worldwide.

WONDR is a force to be reckoned with. Not only is he an independent RnB and HipHop artist, he also is in many other creative lanes. Model, businessman, and race car driver. He can clearly do it all and captivates his fans with how passionate he is about his craft and creativity.  “Being able to do different creative things is cool because they all connect with each other. Modeling helped me get more comfortable in front of the camera, which is helpful for music videos. And having to be about to tie modeling and racing into my brand was the goal.”

WONDR’s Music

One of his latest singles titled “Rich” is a vibe both lyrically and sound-wise. The single talks about being rich in love instead of in money or material things. The track also has a music video on YouTube with over 31k views,  and showcases not only not only his talented rhymes but also his love for NASCAR.

The Rich music video was a 4-year manifestation that happened in 4 days. What I mean by that is, I’ve been wanting to film a music video at a racetrack since I started WONDR, but never really had a way to”, explains WONDR. “It wasn’t until Sunday, Aug 4th, that I came up with the idea of shooting with a race car and that maybe Facebook Marketplace had some stock cars for sale. I searched race cars for sale within 20 miles of downtown Raleigh and only one popped up, the one used in the video.”

“The Mood” is the follow up single to “Rich”. It explores how it feels to really wish your significant other is around, but they’re not, which causing you to miss them. WONDR expressed that being in a 4-year long-distance relationship really helped with the inspiration of the song.  The song dropped in early September. Although there isn’t any immediate intent to release a visual, fans can expect an EP coming soon.

WONDR is quickly becoming an artist to watch. He is an artist that people can relate to. With musical influences like Petey Pablo, 50 Cent, and other classic rock artists, along with his passion, it shows how much of an exciting artist he is proving to be. He is showing that he’s ready to put on for North Carolina.

Check out “Rich” video below

 

 

Writer- Kacee Marie|Instagram|Website

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Rising Brooklyn Artists Pablo Da Don and Jax Tha Ripper Drop Joint Album

Pablo Da Don and Jax Tha Ripper collaborate in “Kummin of Age,” finally making a name for themselves after years in the game. These Brooklyn artists do not showcase the average New York rapper’s delivery. However, they have the swag that all Brooklyn rappers have embedded inside.

With their latest joint project titled “Kummin of Age,” the energy they bring to their lyrics and flows is definitely something you can appreciate and like. In light of the hot drill music coming heavily from Brooklyn right now, their music is relatable because of the theme itself: young 20-somethings just figuring out life, and all things 20 and up go through. With 8 songs on the project, it has a little something for everyone, including the ladies.

Influenced by their upbringing in Brooklyn, with Jax the Ripper is from Brownsville and Pablo from Canarsie, they got their passion for music from a young age to stay out the streets. “All my life, I’ve been around the music scene, whether it was the church choir or dancing with my cousins in Canada on stage or outside,” Pablo said.

Influenced by Nas, Dave East, and Jadakiss, Pablo Da Don and Jax Tha Ripper have their foot on the full gas throttle.

What’s next for Pablo Da Don and Jax Tha Ripper?

Their latest project, “Kummin of Age,” now has 3 songs out of the 8 doing really well on Apple Music. One of the tops is “Piece of mind,” which is the first single they plan to do visual to.

Although no date is mentioned, they have all plans to drop it very soon. With their own Multimedia company, “One Take Records,” they are not only giving people music. They are also providing other services. From videography to merch, they want to let people know they aren’t just rappers but also businessmen. “… we are into the business of putting other businesses on.” Says Jax.

So what’s next for these independent, up-and-coming artists? You can catch them performing live on Oct. 1st, as well as solo projects dropping. Look out for projects and services coming from their Company OTR.Pablo and Jax are hungry, humble, and ready and are determined to keep HipHop in New York going on their own terms.

Check out the band’s latest interview with me here and check out more at FMHipHop.com.

Writer~ Kacee Marie|Instagram|Website

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Benny the Butcher will Executive-Produce Grafh’s Upcoming Album

Benny the Butcher confirmed on Twitter that he will be executive-producing Grafh’s upcoming album.

Its official release date is Oct. 10 and will be produced entirely by late Griselda mentor DJ Shay.

Grafh has less than 20,000 monthly Spotify listeners, but Benny the Butcher’s interest suggests his talents are appreciated by his peers.

This could be the opportunity Grafh needs for the mainstream eye to notice him and take his rap career to the next level.

Written by Jillian Paige Hicks | Twitter: @jillian44paige

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Tonee Marino Drops “Where Was The Love” Project Hosted By DJ Drewski

Artist, producer and rapper Tonee Marino, is out to prove he has what it takes. Tonee Marino’s celebrity grew with singles like “Waiting on You,” “Daylight,” and “Back and Forth”. Now he’s back with more. Marino has announced his collaboration with Hot97’s DJ Drewski to release his new project “Where Was The Love.”

The Rise of Tonee Marino

Tonee is no novice to creating timeless music and takes pride his new sounds. “Where Was The Love” project has a self titled single that touches on getting the respect and support of people around you. This project expresses that not everyone loves you in moments that you really need them. The support you need isn’t around until they’ve already benefited from you.  The hook lays it out perfectly, saying  “Where was the love when I needed u most/but now u wanna show love.”

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Tonee Marino in NYC, 2019/Getty Images

Tonee grew up in Suffolk, NY and started taking music seriously at 12 years old. As time passed, his traction grew from delivering consistent cover videos on YoutTube and his Instagram to gain attraction. He’s a self taught, multi-faceted artist who has earnestly written and produced his own beats since 2018-2019.

Tonee’s no stranger to combining different genres. A cultural mix of R&B, reggaetón, rap, and dancehall, growing up in New York has definitely been a major influence on his sound. 

During the process of creating his EP “Where Was The Love”, DJ Drewski gave Tonee a few words of artistic encouragement: “You believe in this, you know what you’re doing, I believe in you too. You do your thing, and I’m with it’” Tonee stated, “He was a support system and he trusted what we were doing.”

To read about some drama with Hot97 crew, click here. 

Listen to Tonee’s project here. https://open.spotify.com/album/70YmVH1GPY8YQosGJDFg7L

Writer- Kacee Marie|Instagram|Website