This is low-key Pokemon abuse! Lol Pikachu with the bong? Y'ALL DISRESPECTFUL!
But anyways, here we are with King Cezar flipping ego over the Lil Baby and Drake hit "Yes Indeed" calling it “Pikachu” (CezMix). It’s catchy, plus duh the beat slaps. If you place close attention you may hear some references that make you say “ahhhhh haaaa”.
Listen here & hit those hearts bellow if you’re rocking with it.
/CW
King Cezar Goes Off Over Lil Baby x Drake's "Yes Indeed"
Hey MKE! This week we were sent a few update flyers on the status of this years MKE Hip-Hop week. In the words of our "PR Person" Tiffany:
"I see they are talking that REAL hip-hop. I fux with this." Lol indeed.
Check out the info below and make sure you are in the mix for this groundbreaking experience. (We will keep you posted)
And don't forget to tell them CopyWrite sent you!
/CW
With the success of the very first InstaMeet MKE event came a lot of creativity! In case you missed it, this past Sunday, different models, photographers, and stylists united in downtown Milwaukee to create art! With on the spot styling, makeshift dressing rooms, and even climbing to the roof of a building, there was no boundary when it came to getting those dope shots.
Among the models that came out, I met Nadjah (@nadjahhasan), Lorena (@heavyheavy.lowlo), and Shienne (@Shiennegh)
Both dressed in red and black berets to match, Nadjah (left) and Lorena (right) caught my eye while being photographed on a roof so I had to capture them together. Both remind me of the boldness that was the 1970s!
I asked the ladies to describe their personal styles to me and Nadjah said. “My personal style is all on how I feel...I love how no matter what I wear if I am comfortable and I’m feeling it it doesn’t matter who loves it and who doesn’t.”
Lorena explained, “I would describe it as fun and spunky. I love changing it up all the time.”
Near the end of the event, I spotted Shienne whose look put me in the mindset of New York City during the 70s! Her multi patterned dress and red beret went very well with a denim heeled boot.
Shienne told me, “My style is pretty laid back. I like it mix vintage pieces I find thrifting with modern. Also I love to wear converse and vans cause I love to be casual and comfortable.”
I hope to see you at the next InstaMeet and learn more about our fashionable friends here in Milwaukee! Make sure you’re following @CopyWriteMag and @VatoMke on Instagram to stay in the loop for more events like this.
/Jacob
The tide has shifted. Where industry sound has been shifting to unorthodox lows in quality, substance, and relevance, other artists are honing in on self-accountability, reflection, ambition and “CLVRITY” (clarity).
Jay Yung’s debut project “CLVRITY” is a thoroughly thought out compilation of more mature agendas, were his tracks breath connected themes of reality showing face, and his choices to survive such intimate adversities became his truth. The more mellow beats, old-school samples, and interludes are grasping in their aura of authenticity.
The artist himself claims that this project is quite introverted, allowing him to “ ask a lot of questions and...own the imperfections and qualities that make me”. Without a doubt song 1 “Indecisions” (Prod. C.U.T.S), is our favorite track. What a way to start a project! It was uncensored, very raw in emotions, and well...it hit home. It also has made into our “/CW Approved” playlist on SoundCloud!
Jay Yung’s delivery is natural. The cadence seeming very unrehearsed, which we believe works well on this type of project. It's a solid project, with room for technical tweaks, but as a reflection piece, it is unflawed. We believe that anyone who may need a moment to reflect should check this one out.
Hit the heart & comment below if you are feeling this one.
So what’s next for Jay Yung?
“Honestly, Bruh...Growth”.
/CW
88Nine's Invisible Lines series has a little something for us all.
We know how the city can get. We hate to talk about it but the elephant in the room has become an epidemic that leaves us all wishing for 2nd chances.
LaToya and Vaun, discuss why representation and remembrance matters in our communities, where sometimes the target is just too close to home.
We would like to just remind everyone that life is precious. Please try to respect it this summer.
Check out the video & let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
#LoveSelf #MakePeace #SupportTheLocal
/CW
Community activists, LaToya and Vaun, talk about colorism and the importance of memorial trees after suffering a loss.
“I’m talking trap shit, this ain't no Rap shit”
Woooaahhh woooooahhhh!!! Hold up playboi !!!
In the current days of rap beef and “Real Rap Raw”, these kinds of submissions get us geeked.
In the words of Nick from The Elements of Hip Hop Podcast “Talk yo shit then!” Lol. Today’s submission is coming straight out of Atlanta where Trap Music is alive and well. T.O. Green’s “Trap shit” Featuring T.I. & Mac Boney hit our email with a little ego, so we shall entertain it.
Let's clarify, not everybody is about that life, and this track is suggesting that with T.O Green you better believe the hype. ( Plus that feature… Smart move my guy)
Say no more!
Check out this track and let us know what you think by hitting that heart below.
/CW
Click Here to check out the whole project 'Trap America'
Happy Fashion Friday!
With Pridefest officially behind us, festival season is upon us and so are the looks that we need to talk about! Although it was a gloomy and rainy weekend, that did not dim Tabatha’s shine one bit! Dressed in all black with her attention-grabbing kimono-like jacket, everything was very fluid and seemed natural. I myself am a fan of keeping it simple while having that one piece that brings the heat and Tabatha delivered. From head to toe she owns every part of her outfit....and did you catch the butterflies in her hair?? Dope!!
I asked Tabatha to define her personal style and this is what she said, “My personal style... I like to think I’m the 6th spice girl. If Mel B, Kelis, and Carrie Bradshaw had an offspring... that’d be me, lol! Although I’ve always been very shy my style has always spoken for me. I'm a very quiet person however when I put on my what feels like my armor, I feel loud, present, vivacious, and indomitable.”
For more, check her out on Instagram @psychedelicwallflower
Until next time MKE, I’ve got my eyes on you! 🔥
/Jacob
It's that time again, in two weeks Summerfest 2018 starts and YES, CopyWrite is back as OFFICIAL MEDIA for the "World's Largest Music Festival."
This year, Summerfest has FINALLY made it a priority to add and integrate hip-hop/rap into its lineup along with an impressive push to have local acts opening up for leaders in the industry. This year, for almost EVERY DAY of the festival, you will find a hip-hop/rap artist(s) waiting to hit the stage.
Our only complaint is their 2018 Emerging Artists Series, where they once again have not shown or feature any of the Milwaukee talent we know and love other than Milwaukee band, Bo & Airo. P.S. Summerfest we would be happy to give you a list of "Emerging Artists" for 2019; drop us an email (copywrite.mke@gmail.com).
All shade a side, you will find someone you want to see at Summerfest this year. We can promise that.
See our CW guide below.
Summerfest is June 27-July 1 and July 3 - July 98
(List ordered by Date)
American Family Insurance Amphitheater Headliners
06.27 //
Amerika's Addiction
Laye Murashi
06.29 //
Halsey
Logic
06.30//
BEBE REXHA
07.03 //
Trippie Redd
J. Cole
07.05 //
Shawn Mendes
Charli XCX
07.07//
Big Boi
The Weeknd
2017 (GroundStage) Festival Headliners
06.27 //
DJ BIZZON (Opening for Lil Uzi Vert)
Lil Uzi Vert
The All-American Rejects
06.28 //
Vincent VanGreat with NinjaSauce
Tory Lanez
Nelly
Belly
Ian Ewing
Cincere
Sugarhill Gang
Grandmaster Mele Mel & Scorpio Furious 5
06.29 //
GoldLink
DJ Nu Stylez
Xavier Omar
06.30 //
Naima Adedapo
07.01 //
Bo & Airo
Lex Allen featuring SistaStrings (Opening for Black Violin)
Black Violin
07.03 //
Abby Jeanne (Opening for Benjamin Booker)
Benjamin Booker
The Wailers
07.04 //
Kesha
The Fray (I love The Fray so they’re on this list too)
7.05 //
Jimmie Allen
Machine Gun Kelly
Denny Lanez
DJ BIZZON (Opening for DJ Jazzy Jeff)
Dj Jazzy Jeff
07.06 //
Genesis Renji (Opening for Amine)
Amine
Let us know if we missed someone so we can add it to our list. :) and follow us on Instagram @copywritemag for on the scene vibes.
Looks like MKE talent is sending out Subliminals all Summer 2018. King Myles is back it again with his video "C.I.M.P.," featuring Spaidez, which stands for "Change In My Pocket".
"C.I.M.P." is song about the concept of sacrificing monetary gain for the sake of creating real change and authentic art. Throughout the song there are many connections to the issues that the average person in Milwaukee and thousands of other cities confront on a daily basis. With these issues in mind, King Myles and Spaidez still hold a positive vibe, hinting at the fact that we were all put on this Earth for a purpose and that all of our lives have a meaning. We can all bring positivity into this life for free.”
Hmmmmmm Okaaaayyyy! (Oh and we see how you flipped the P.I.M.P)
Lets us know what you think in the comments below.
/CW
Hiii Tribe Presents: King Myles ft. Spaidez (Official Visual) Directed by Gonzales Visuals Now available on the official website of the Hiii Tribe Movement and everywhere you find music www.hiiitribe.com Don't forget to follow Hiii Tribe on all of your favorite social media platforms
“I'm talking about building a nation inside of a nation” #PAUSE
When the first line on the track sets the tone like that, we are paying attention...Had to run it back and literally silence everything else. #PLAY
Kale Noel, has set up a local collaboration with "Quiet the Room" feat. M.A Johnson, B. Justice, Sharrod Sloans, Numero 8, Dres, Launde, Benton, for some smooth ego, clarifying, and self reflecting real talk.
He states in his submission, “At the end of the day My goal was to encourage unification in the city. Not just for music but unification as a practice“. If this is what unity gets us we need more.
If this is the Urban creativity that we can expect on Kale Noel’s album “AFTER I LEFT” slated to be released this fall, then we can't wait.
Check out the track below and if you like what you hear hit the heart! We might just add this one to our CopyWrite Approved playlist.
/CW
(Prod. by Blumajic) feat. M.A Johnson, B. Justice, Sharrod Sloans, Numero 8, Dres, Launde, Benton. For so long in the music scene in Milwaukee there has been a lack of unity due to Cliques, groups, and circles that rarely ventured outside of their reach. Kale Noel didn’t see it as a problem but he saw that as an opportunity for change. This record has a great line-up, dope production, raw energy talent, lyricism, and content. “I was experimenting with sounds when I wrote Quiet the Room and the original record wasn’t even done when I put it out because I was like, “f**k it” If I’m going to feature someone (which I really never do) why invite the entire city to be a part of this, I wanted it all inclusive. I let God take care of who would be on it because I saw it as a blessing either way.” “At the end of the day My goal was to encourage unification in the city. Not just for music but unification as a practice“. “This is just a fraction of what I wanted to be done with this record but it turned out awesome” *for promotional use only*
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