Since bursting on the scenes a few years back, Yung Jewelz has used her laid back demeanor and lyrical prowess to establish herself as one of the top female MC’s in Mississippi. That rise looks to continue as she releases her “Earth Day” EP. Over the course of 8 tracks we listen as Jewelz showcases her versatility with tracks covering a wide array of topics from women empowerment, life in Jackson, Mississippi, love and much more. She is assisted with features from Dolla Black, Krystal Gem,
Savvy, Sika, Vitamin Cea and others. Check out the EP in full now below and watch for more to come in the near future.
Varus Bell was born Davarus Bell in Starkville, Mississippi on December 16, 1987, he gained the name Varus Bell by his family because most people consider his government name long. None of his family or friends refer to his as Varus or Davarus, if you ever meet him you most address him with his first and last name together Varus Bell (Like A Tribe Called Quest & A Pimp Named Slick Back) Altogether. Different huh? Varus Bell was born and Raised on the East Side of Starkville in a Small Crime infested community named Blackjack. As he grew older and his mom was placed on section 8 project housing he spent a portion of his childhood on the WestSide (The one West) of Starkville in the project housing neighborhoods of Long St (Zuber St), Reed Rd (Hollywood) and Brooksville Garden (The Trap). He grew up in the typical single parent household including him his mother and brother.
Growing up, Varus Bell wasn’t a stranger to hard times, he was hardened by difficult times being a product of his environment. His neighborhood was notorious for drugs, gangs, and violence. To many people the Blackjack community was considered a nuance (red zone) but to him and his peers Blackjack was home his place of residence. Varus Bell grew up being involved in gang activities, crime, violence labeling him a community opposition. Basketball and music was his passion and many people expected him to play basketball at the professional level like his cousin Latavious Williams and nba and local McDonald all American player Travis Outlaw. But like most kids growing up in the projects those dreams were blocked before they became a goal.
Varus was mainly raised between households being his grandparents, god parents, and his mother. He first fell in love with music in the 6th grade(2000) when local record label Lokee Records produced local artist such as Chaos Da Boss(Storm Clique), Dj Stickuhbush, Ty Cutta, DeanTown Villians, DoughBelly Stray, BigBull, Danijah and others. Varus Bell started rapping over instramentals by 36 mafia, Playa Fly, Pastor Troy and Dru hill(Yes Dru hill). His favorite rappers back then were 36 mafia member Lord infamous, Pastor Troy, Notorious B.I.G, Jay z and playa Fly. Working effortlessly to become a local star Varus Bell started mimicking other rappers delivery and style. He joined the local rap group Bloodkin where he was mentored and groomed into a rap artist, he found his own style, appearance, delivery and gain confidence. In 2004 he released his first single “Hoodat” and “Pushin” with gain him local attention in surrounding areas. Following a performance at a talent show Varus bell collaborated with Local artists Vi the champ, Yo and Ill will (Willie P Rest in peace) all of Bloodkin to produce “Stand Up” a local club song and party song. Varus bell continue to gain confidence in his art so he continued to groom himself in the Art of music.
Varus Bell grandparents who did there best to keep him out the streets and into his books. No matter how hard they tried to show him the value of being a law abiding citizen the more gang activities got the best of him. At the age of 16 he was a convicted felon for burglary of a vehicle. He was expelled from school, placed on Non judicated probation, forcing him to take his GED and attended Community college in Meridian Community college in Meridian Ms and Monroe College in Rochester NY on a basketball scholarship. Over a falsified statement from a police officer, Varus Bell violated his probation for Trespassing which sent him to prison for 2 years and 8 months. After being released in May 2012, Varus Bell hit the bricks running playing semi pro basketball, experimenting with fashion and Hustling marijuana. With 5 written statements and a camera recorded conversation with a confidential informant, Varus Bell was sentence to 20 years in prison 15 years to serve with 5 years of post supervised probation in 2014 with the Mississippi department of corrections for the sale of marijuana times 2. Being that sale of marijuana is a Non violent offense he only had to serve 25% of the 15 years.
While being incarcerated Varus bell sent hours and days working on music, reading and working out, studying music and entrepreneurship. Since his release Varus Bell had been on a relentless path of musicianship, community service, and building a fan base behind his music with his story. He is experimenting with different endeavors such as acting, fashion and modeling while being a artist and composer. His ultimate goal is to be a star in the music industry and give back to those who shouldn’t have to suffer the way he did. Varus bell is on a straight and narrow path and his success and two daughters are the ulterior motivation to make him strive for excellence. Gaining attention of Jay-z and other music execs is a bullet point on his to do list.
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TruthCity tells a story on “Changes” and that story is one of struggle and devotion. He talks about moving to New York City to pursue a music career with no money. TruthCity spent nights sleeping in the back of restaurants and on friend’s floors all for the love of music. You can hear the pain and passion in his voice throughout the entire song. You can see his progress throughout video as well. Nothing will stop TruthCity.
TruthCity is a rapper & songwriter (originally from Virginia) but now resides in NYC. Inspired by prolific and distinguished artists such as Jay-Z, Coldplay, Nas, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Andy Warhol has influenced Truth’s intense, lifelong devotion to his craft. TruthCity truly lives up to his stage name by making the kind of music “that is the soundtrack to your life.” Every time he touches the mic, he converts strangers to believers.
Chad Michael hasn’t released anything in three months but he is finally back with a new track titled “Hollywood” and it’s dope. He showcases both his ability to rap and sing throughout the track but mainly focuses on spitting metaphors and bars. Chad even switches up his flow multiple times proving he can rap alongside his mentors. Expect more heat like this coming from Chad soon. He is expected to release a handful of records in the next couple months.
Chad Michael is a singer/songwriter from Tucson, AZ who is pursuing a music career in Los Angeles. The 25 year-old released his debut EP, Rain, in December of 2015 and it’s about to break 20,000 plays. His versatile sound sits somewhere between Rap and R&B because he does both well. Chad has had a quiet but successful 2016 as he works on new music and visuals.
Nomad is a college educated artist that creates relatable music that can be categorized as Rap, R&B, or Pop. The 23 year-old Dominican was born and raised in Bushwick, Brooklyn which put him through many different experiences that are demonstrated in his music. In his personal life, Nomad truly loves to give back to the children and works in the community as a Program Director giving back to families. Nomad has plenty of love for his own family and friends as well. He works as hard as he can to continue to make them proud. Nomad’s goal is to make music that can help people in their day to day lives. He is currently working on his debut album that will drop in November of 2016.
Nomad brings us a dope visual and late-night jam with “Let Go”. The Brooklyn rapper/singer showcases both of his strengths on “Let Go” with a seductive hook and a smooth flow. This song is the first single from his upcoming project ‘To Whom it May Concern’ which fans can expect to hear this year. The enticing lyrics and quality visuals (from Strapping Bucks Visuals) will keep you entertained for the entire track.
Amoré KING has one main goal musically which is- “Restore The Feeling.” Representing the bass heavy soul sound of Louisville, KY and gritty street sound of Kinston, NC simultaneously, Amore’s sound is multi-layered with a flavor that can only be described as “smooth lyricism”. Given the moniker “Amoré KING” for his dominance lyrically and sonically; from winning radio countdowns so many times they had to retire his records, co-signs from XM/Sirius on air personalities and djs, to producing many of his own (and others) records… its safe to say the name fits.
Feeki is a 24-year-old independent artist from Reno, Nevada. He started making hip-hop at the age of 19 after being motivated to achieve greatness in life, and seeing some relatable artists on YouTube. He believes deeply in the old-school American dream: work hard for what you want and don’t let anyone determine your destiny, a message that can be found routinely in his music and image. In the past five years, Feeki has used internet marketing and artist branding to become Reno’s most popular hip-hop artist while growing a global online fan base.
This year’s presidential election has been a wild ride so far and Feeki’s new video is a metaphor representing just that. Although Donald Trump hasn’t thrown a baby and Hillary Clinton doesn’t do cocaine, the idea doesn’t seem too far off. Feeki plays three different characters in “Same Ole” all while laying down three strong verses and a catchy hook. He has embraced his mullet and style so most people are confused when you find out how good he is at rapping.
Chocolate Brown, BK Hippy, and KidNamedNOVA were all born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. All three of them have been influenced by the greats and locals in New York City, especially their borough. They have been building their buzz locally by performing at shows and going to events but they are ready to put their music out there for the world. If you had to pick a motto for this team it would be “spread love it’s the Brooklyn way”.
5AM on Myrtle Ave’ is a collaborative EP that was created by three kids from Brooklyn, NY. The two emcees (Chocolate Brown and BK Hippy) teamed up with their friend/producer (KidNamedNOVA) to give listeners an inside look at their lives. If you are looking for a project that is packed full of Brooklyn hip-hop, look no further than this EP. Both Chocolate Brown & BK Hippy deliver stories of everyday life in the NYC borough.
‘Rain’ is the debut EP of Arizona native Chad Michael. The emcee and singer, currently based in Los Angeles, wrote and recorded this diverse combination of six songs over the course of 2014-15, drawing from experiences and lessons learned while in college and after moving to Southern California two summers ago to pursue a career in music.
The release ranges topically from intense, world-beating anthems like ‘Different’ to heavier, introspective songs such as ‘Nights Like This’ and the title track ‘Rain’. The opening track, ‘Evolution’ is immediate proof of the emcee’s verbal capabilities, while ‘Miss Me Now’ also provides a playful cockiness to round out the 25-minute EP. Arranged thoughtfully, the record’s ups and downs convey not only a collection of songs but a compelling story-line as well.
Having only recorded for less than four years, Chad uses ‘Rain’ as an opportunity to continue to explore and refine his burgeoning mixture of sounds. Whether crooning softly to an old flame or attempting to navigate the difficulty of societal pressures, the young artist’s intelligence, raw ability, and passion shine through the crisp, often bouncy production of Oregon producer Emotion Beats.
‘Rain’ comes three months after the Soundcloud releases of six remastered tracks from a 2013 project, ‘World on Fire’, and a cover of R&B artist SoMo’s ‘Ride’ in October, which showcases a surprisingly versatile vocal range.
With more on the way in 2016, including expected collaborations with established artists and new visuals, the future appears bright for the 24-year-old. ‘Rain’, while still undeniably raw, uses this point to its advantage, and proves to be a good place to bookmark the early chapters of a promising career.
Emmanuel brings electric energy to any photo shoot! A multi talented force to be recognized-model, actor, singer, dancer. Bringing new energy to the world of modeling, he represents true urban fashion and avant garde trends. Emmanuel represents the face of future fashion!
Since bursting on the scenes a few years back, Yung Jewelz has used her laid back demeanor and lyrical prowess to establish herself as one of the top female MC’s in Mississippi. That rise looks to continue as she releases her “Earth Day” EP. Over the course of 8 tracks we listen as Jewelz showcases her versatility with tracks covering a wide array of topics from women empowerment, life in Jackson, Mississippi, love and much more. She is assisted with features from Dolla Black, Krystal Gem,
throughout the track but mainly focuses on spitting metaphors and bars. Chad even switches up his flow multiple times proving he can rap alongside his mentors. Expect more heat like this coming from Chad soon. He is expected to release a handful of records in the next couple months.
“smooth lyricism”. Given the moniker “Amoré KING” for his dominance lyrically and sonically; from winning radio countdowns so many times they had to retire his records, co-signs from XM/Sirius on air personalities and djs, to producing many of his own (and others) records… its safe to say the name fits.
metaphor representing just that. Although Donald Trump hasn’t thrown a baby and Hillary Clinton doesn’t do cocaine, the idea doesn’t seem too far off. Feeki plays three different characters in “Same Ole” all while laying down three strong verses and a catchy hook. He has embraced his mullet and style so most people are confused when you find out how good he is at rapping.
e for the world. If you had to pick a motto for this team it would be “spread love it’s the Brooklyn way”.
Talent In Your Face 