Get familiar with The ZYG 808 and his new single "The Concerto"

"The Concerto" is the debut solo single by hip-hop artist The ZYG 808, from his forthcoming album "The Intro". The ZYG 808 first came to national attention as a member of the Grammy nominated band, The GroovaLottos as well as his verse on the Soul Poet's Syndicate's track and music video "Flippin".

An unapologetic Boom Bap Backpack artist, his lyrical content and style together with his knack for unusual song forms (The Concerto is in three distinct sections, with no bridge) sets him apart from most of the others in the game. '808' is a reference to the classic drum machine, and his unique ability to rap and play drums at the same time, astounding audiences up and down the east coast.

At the age of 7, The ZYG 808 made his debut as a studio session player. By age 12, he was headlining the Boston Jazz Fest as a jazz fusion drummer. At age 13, he joined the multi-Grammy nominated band The GroovaLottos as a percussionist and featured MC.

The ZYG 808 is definitely an upcoming artist to watch.

Social Media:

http://thezyg808.com

http://twitter.com/thezyg808

http://instagram.com/thezyg808

http://facebook.com/thezyg808

Listen to the BEATS on TWICY's New singles!!!

Ghana based pop singer TWICY has always been an amazing beat picker!  Listen to the production choices on his most recent singles "Don't Go" and "Faithful Girl"!  They are amazing!  Check them out at the direct links below.....

"Don't Go"
https://www.spreaker.com/user/southeasthiphop/twicy-dont-go

"Faithful Girl"
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/14737110

Producer Spotlight: Big Zae (of Black Religion Gang)

This producer spotlight is dedicated to Georgia based urban composer Big Zae one half of the dynamic group Black Religion Gang (along with partner Dynamite).

Big Zae is the mastermind behind the beats, and you can tell his signature hard hitting sound sound.  Not only is Zae a wiz behind the boards, but in the mic Zae can also blow, and with vocal chords as powerful as his the group will be sure to "blow" up.  Zae is always piecing together powerful hooks and chorus for the group that stick out in your mind and feed your soul.

If you are an artist interested in purchasing beats from the rising producer then check out his social media at 

FB: Xzavier Morrell
IG: BigZae_working
Tw: Zae_ripshit
SC: rip.zae
YT: Big Zae

Contact him directly!

Get familiar with Black Religion Gang (B.R.G.) at their official static page and web blog http://www.BlackReligionGang.blogspot.com



    

PRODUCER SPOTLIGHT: DJ RP Beats

He’s one of New York’s Hottest DJ/Producers, and he goes by the name of DJ RP Beats, a veteran of hip hop, dance, disco, R&B, reggae etc. With a long history of experiences and more than 15 years of dedication DJ RP has demonstrated total love to his craft and great passion.

RP has spent years fine-tuning his music winning formula, in the only way he knows how, by traveling around the globe and feeling the vibe at some of the most prestigious venues in the world dispensing musical epiphanies wherever he plays.
A native New Yorker, he always knows how to switch up the mood and move into various genres in order to get the most out of his audiences, and RP’s evolving appreciation of the "feel good factor", has brought him great commercial success.

DJ RP began his music career in 1988, playing house parties and later various clubs
In New York and Long Island. At the age of 18yrs old DJ RP signed with Sesac music publishing as a producer and worked and produced for multiple local and independent artists.

DJ RP also worked as a disc jockey and co-host of a college radio show in New York, Rhythm & Soul Radio and a weekly Time Warner cable show, Middie Buzz. As a producer he has worked with Bad Boy Records, Atlantic Records and Sony Music group nationally, and internationally.

In 2012 he signed as a DJ for Scratch Music Group in New York which was founded by the late DJ Jam Master Jay. He started his own company Visionari Music Group Entertainment and currently services Corporate and private events as a mobile DJ and travels weekly to work private parties, weddings, clubs and customized entertainment events.

Be on the lookout for his upcoming self-produced album release “Master Elements Music” dropping summer 2018. This album will feature many great guests’ artists over his suburb production. Master Elements Music will be released independently under his company Visionari Music Entertainment Group.

FOR MORE INFO CONTACT VMG ENTERTAINMENT: (845) 820 – 8569

Check out that BEAT on "Free Da Ahks"

Check out the fire ass beat on "Free Da Ahks" by rising recording artist Dbo!  The beat is fire, but don't just take our word for it!  Stream it here on spreaker at the direct link below 
https://www.spreaker.com/user/6548104/dbo-embedded-frree-da-ahks-clean


Get more updates on Dbo by visiting his official promo blog at http://www.Dbomusic.blogspot.com

Daniel Anassi (MadeFellaDA)

Daniel Anassi (MadeFellaDA), a member of the Houston based rap group MadeFellaz, began his musical career as a hobby, while playing sports in school. Music became therapeutic for MadeFellaDA while recovering from a career ending injury sustained while playing football in high school. The youngest of the group, he was inspired by his brother (MadeFellaDrew) and two cousins (MadeFellaJojo, MadeFellaCoop) and learned different styles and flow patterns as a result. As a group, MadeFellaz, has released six (6) studio albums. MadeFellaDA recently wrapped up his first solo project, (The Leap On Faith). This album is a mini visual short film, which features true events that have transpired throughout his life. As a creative and intellectual artist, MadeFellaDA uses his visuals to bring the lyrics that he writes to life. Life experiences and mishaps can often shape us into the person that we become, because they help to build our character. With that in mind, the magnitude of this project was something that he had never experienced before. It began with true-life events that occurred in his life, which fueled life altering emotions that he memorialized in writing. Each chapter traces his journey to the person that he is today by capturing all his victories and triumphs. Every single lyric chronicles MadeFellaDA in his own words; no alternative facts or fake news, just real-life experiences.

Beat Talk: Interview with SOUNDZ GRATE

The Beat Yard speaks with rising singer SOUNDZ GRATE about his music, the types of beats that bring out the best in him and more!  Get more updates on Soundz Grate at http://www.SoundzGrate.blogspot.com

The Beat Yard:  How are you Soundz Grate?

Soundz Grate:  I'm well, these days I've been overly anxious. I have inspiration hitting me every day, and I can't seem to find the time to capture it all.

The Beat Yard:  What have you been working on lately?

Soundz Grate:  I've been working on my studio, I believe every artist needs an at home studio. I've been building on it and remodeling for about a year now. There's nothing like creating something magical from scratch. Aside from that I've been remastering singles, and looking to actually place on the charts just to see where it goes. I'm pretty curious about that. Lastly finishing my LP Orchid. The fans have been asking to buy it, but it's not ready yet. I want to drop a couple of videos first. 

The Beat Yard:  What types of beats bring out the best in what you do?

Soundz Grate:  When it comes to bringing the best out, I'd have to say a chill-hop or a mellow-groove. Jazzy mixes with an air of soul and pain. All of my songs so far with the exception of "The day before I lost It all", came from me just feeling the mood of the instrumental. I hardly write my songs. I feel it takes some of the passion out of what the artist means to truly express.

The Beat Yard:  Who are some of the producers you've worked with?

Soundz Grate:  The list of producers I've worked with is very short. The Augusta, GA legend Bizzo Beats was the very first producer I was able to work with. I fell in love with the process of making a recorded song after leaving Pulse Studios. The second producer is an underground favorite here in Augusta and goes by the name of Wavvy Pluto. Extremely talented brotha. Last but not least Lil Virgil, I was blessed when I was able to link up with such a humble person. All my tracks have a hidden flare because of him. There are a few others, yet they are more so composers than producers.  

The Beat Yard:  Who are some of the producers you would like to work with in the future?

Soundz Grate:  Oh that is an easy one hands down! I'd like to work with Rodnae Da Boss. Crazy talent at what he does, an ear for music is an understatement. Now I would be lying if I said I didn't want to work with Timbaland, Dr Dre, Dark Child, or Chuckii Booker. I can go on listing them but I think this is a good range. What do you think?

The Beat Yard:  Do you buy beats?

Soundz Grate:  I try to purchase symphonies, but yes. One would have to be mad not to. The instrumental is their form of the art. I'm simply the enthusiastic painter ready to spray my graffitti on it. 

The Beat Yard:   In your own words, what separates a beatmaker from a producer?

Soundz Grate:  The answer is truly in the question its self. The beatmaker or composer arranges a series of sounds together, usually consisting of snares for the count, bass, strings, sound effects, etc to make up the "composition"/beat/instrumental. Yet that's where it stops.

The producer on the other hand works with the artist who would lay vocals over the composition. In some cases the producer is also the composer. The producer will fit the artist to the composition, coach them through the track, and work hand in hand with the sound engineer to get the best everything from the artist. From the start of the song to the end of the song a producer is there. 

This is the difference.

The Beat Yard:  What is your process for selecting tracks and putting together a song?

Soundz Grate:  Generally speaking for every artist, unless I'm building a beat from scratch with an all around producer. I play a ton of beats until I find one that speaks to me, then I simply proceed in a 3 minute conversation. As far as how I put my songs together I like to try and switch up the order in which I do things. Kind of like Kanye. 

The Beat Yard:  Is there anything else you would like to mention in this interview?

Soundz Grate:  I want to be very forward in saying that I want to do this "thing" in a way that no one has ever done. I want to do this "thing" a different way, and be overly successful at it. Simply because I can, now with that being said I'm working on a Reggae EP, Country EP , and Rock EP. I love music in its entirety.

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