Can't Knock The Hustle // What Up From Our Editor

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If Complex called you up & scheduled an interview with you, what would you do? Would you set the date, wait 15 minutes before your meet up & cancel? Would you reschedule for the next day & then not show up for that meeting too? Or maybe would you just avoid their offer...until you realize, Complex is actually pretty dope, free publicity is crucial and there support system is massive?

No! You would break your ass for that moment! You would thank your lucky stars, butt kiss and all...just saying.

So why is it that when CopyWrite calls you up, works with your schedule and makes reservations to interview you, you act Hollywood? You forget you calendar meetings and act like we have nothing better to do then wait on you.

Excuse me??? This ain't that. I repeat this ain't that.

This misuse of each other & unprofessional conduct must stop. If you’re still dwelling around these parts, you’re apart of the issue, if you’re not addressing the problem.

And no shade at all, I know there are a few locals who probably think this is all about them (Guilty Conscious) but sorry loves there are multiples of you that need a reality check.

Listen up MKE, we are here striving to be communal, to open up doors for those bold enough to walk through them, to hold a platform made for the people, by people who are really invested in OUR Urban Culture.

So don't act like we are not worthy. The war is against the norm. The war is against the naysayers. The Revolution is MKE. Choose up. Or be left behind. We don't need you. We need US.

I just had to get that off my chest.

 

/Dirty

 

Read the rest of Issue Five: Creative Hustle & Heart here.

 

Mike Regal - Destiny

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Here at CopyWrite, we've been anticipating the project, Premonitions for a while now from the producer and emcee Mike Regal but with the release of his newest track, Destiny. You'll hear why the anticipation is so real.

The upbeat track (produced by Regal, of course) brings together a melody of high energy, smooth lyrics and most definitely the urge and need for more then just a track. 

Peep the track below, keep your #EyesOpen and while you're at it; tell Regal, "BRING US PREMONITIONS, we're tired of waiting!" /CW

A Lil Sumn ...Premonitiions Coming SO_ON #EyesOpen

Shout out to Rob Randolph on the cover and portrait.

#WCW Daneisha Kay

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Say what's up to our #WCW Daneisha Kay.

As a Milwaukee based illustrator and pattern designer, Daneisha Kay has been reinventing the way cultures and traditional mediums relate to one another.

From her expressive portraits to her intricate patterns, Daneisha brings to life different pieces by incorporating rich and bold colors with decorative arrangements that you can see in nature.

So what are you waiting for?

Check out some of her work below, e-mail her at www.daneishakay@gmail.com for any inquiries and let us know who our next WCW should be. 

Artwork provided by DanieshaKay.com.

Von Alexander - DAMAGE (prod. Monte Booker)

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Breaking hearts one spit at a time, listen to DAMAGE by young Von Alexander. Produced by Monte Booker (@montebooker).

Something like a freestyle. Since I can't save this for a project, I'll give it to you guys. "DAMAGE" Written & performed by Von Alexander Produced by Monte Booker (@montebooker) Engineered & Mixed by Sharrod Sloans Artwork by Damien Klavan Original release: "2099 FLOW" by @montebooker Follow Von Alexander on Twitter: http://twitter.com/whatsupvon Follow Von Alexander on Instagram: http://instagram.com/whatsupvon


Rue The Poet Ft. Abby Jeane Rebel Love - Y.G.B.Y ( You Gotta Be You )

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We thought we should share our Valentine's gift given to us from Rue ThePoet & his lovely "soul" mate on the track, Abby Jeanne Rebel Love. With a positive reminder to do what you have to do everyday and a love story intertwined into the song, we can't stop listening.

Peep the track below and tell Rue ThePoet (@RueThePoetMC) & Abby Jeanne why you gotta be you this Valentine's Day. 

Produced by Mike Regal and engineered by Mammyth.

Mic Kellogg - By 3 (Official Video)

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With his 2015 success from his project, Breakfast, emcee and producer Mic Kellogg brings us the official video for his track "By 3". And with the help from his homies and directors Cody LaPlant and Damien Blue, you can feel the positive vibes and the hunger to do more and of course get breakfast on the way.

We think the video gives us a small take of what Mic Kellogg will be accomplishing this year and we can't wait to see what's next. Watch the video below and let us know what your eating for breakfast in the comments. 

Also we know you've listened but just in case you missed your jet, listen to Breakfast below.

Written & Composed By: Mic Kellogg Additional Vocals By: Robert Knapp, Eden McKinnie & Siren Mixed & Mastered By: Charles Mammyth Forsberg

D. Bridge - Drop It For Me (Feat. Pizzle & RahRah The Savage) [Prod. by Loco Los]

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The first single from an upcoming collaborative project by D. Bridge and Loco Los, Drop It For Me, brings together a smooth upbeat tempo with verses that reminds us all about our favorite dancers jumping on the jet for a visit.

Listen to the track below and anticipate the new project coming soon.

Additional background vocals by Loco Los and Cali G Artwork by J. Lewis First single from upcoming collaborative project by D. Bridge and Loco Los. Social Media: @MisterBridgeman @TheFakePizzle @RahRahTheSavage @1LocoLos @Calig_ @artbyjlewis

Artwork by Justin Lewis. 

Bang Bang - Blizz McFly Ft. KLASSIK x VINCENT vanGREAT (Produced By VINCENT vanGREAT)

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"Lord Help 'Em!"

Looks like SAFS Crew is out for blood (again), we can't blame them. Listen to the track below produced by SAFS very own, Vincent VanGreat then reminis with the homies because you we're probably not shooting with them in the gym. 

BANG! BANG!

#BLKgold #SAFScrew

Abby Jeanne - Track Marks (raw teaser)

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If this is practice, we can only anticipate what a refined song sounds like.

Listen to this teaser from Abby Jeanne and get blown away by her soulful voice and her beautifully tragic love lessons. 

Leave a comment and tell the songstress we want more.

Experimenting with my feelings and my new projects. So far this song is incomplete but I'd love for you to listen/share and I would also love some feedback! Xo.