Kale Noel - Quiet The Room (w/ various local features)

“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*

SnapShot Press Release: Riverwest FemFest 2018

If you’re familiar with MKE, then you know that festival season has arrived! Art, music, community, culture and everything in between become large festivities that activate the city with an aura that feeds off of creativity and cultivates all streams of Urban life.

This years festival season has started off with movement pulsing right from the cities east side with Riverwest FemFest 2018 (which was held May 27th - June 3rd). As stated on their website:

“Riverwest FemFest is a community music and arts festival celebrating the powerful and positive impact we can have on each other and the community around us. Founded in 2015, we celebrate the empowerment that comes with surrounding yourself with people who push you to push yourself. We celebrate through music, visual arts, poetry, and comedy. We not only celebrate the feminine impact within our own community, we aim to celebrate, empower, and provide platforms for those who have been historically left out of creative spaces.”

Kendra Swanson

When our team at CopyWrite heard how this year’s festival would be pushing and empowering some of our favorite feminine creatives, we had to reach out and make sure that Riverwest FemFest knew that as the only female owned and operated Urban creative media press outlet in the city, we are here for it! To share these amazing moments with our audience,  #SupportTheLocal, and help cultivate the narrative of feminine creativity is something we just could not pass up.

To get a bit more insight on what Riverwest FemFest is all about, we sat down with two of the festival coordinators, Olivia Doyle (the original founder of Riverwest FemFest) and Ellie Jackson.

Olivia: “I started it because I was just really inspired by all the women musicians around me. They were not just only musicians but some were getting their masters, or becoming professors. They were just doing everything. So I originally wanted to have a show to celebrate them and it turned into a two-day show and a fundraiser. We got a lot of press from that and it just exploded.”

Olivia admits that her original idea was to have the first showcase in her basement but a few of her roommates convinced her that it had the potential to be much bigger than that…and they were right.

Riverwest FemFest has surpassed not only its original thought but even has grown from its two-day expansion show at the late Cocoon Room, to a week-long festival of creative feminine genius.

CW: “What kind of effort does it take to organize something like this? You have so many components to it, like the gallery walk and all the different performances. How does something like that come together?

Olivia: “It takes months.”

Ellie: “Probably like 8 months, out of the year.”

Olivia: “So there are central organizers, then there are other subgroups of organizers that are organizing all those other events. Like the gallery walk today, or there was a film portion that was curated by Naomi Shersty and Grace Mitchell...So it takes a lot of time and it takes a lot of human power.”

Ellie: “And we are all volunteers!”

The initiative that these volunteers have shown, further reveals how important the community efforts to support local creativity can have on all of us, making Riverwest FemFest a must in MKE.

When asked for the best way to describe the festival to those of our readers that have never attended, Ellie urged that it is a community of people who support feminine identifying art in every form. In addition to this support all the proceeds are donated to organizations in Milwaukee that assist in the help/protection of women and families. This year’s recipients include great causes like Courage MKE, Casa Maria, and The Milwaukee Women’s Center. 

The celebration of feminine empowerment had several highlights including the locally curated film shorts showcase at Microlights Microcinema (832 E Chambers St, Milwaukee, WI 53212), the Riverwest FemFest Gallery Walk, which included pop-up shows at five venues: The Ski Club (3172 N Bremen St, Milwaukee, WI 53212), The Yellow Wallpaper Project (1126 E Wright Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53212), The Jazz Gallery (926 E Center St, Milwaukee, WI 53212), Yours Truly (833 E Center St, Milwaukee, WI 53212) and The Lunchbox @ AfterSchool Special (731 E Center St, Milwaukee, WI 53212). Unlike in past years, these sections of programming were given their own shine, where usually they would be transpiring at the same time as the more active music sets that Riverwest FemFest also offers.

Ellie: “I feel like Milwaukee does a really good job of supporting musicians [like venue performance availability i.e. bars] but there aren’t as many ways for people to see poets, or go to galleries that don’t feel elitist.” (Can we repeat that? That DON’T feel ELITIST!!!) 

Other happenings included Riverwest Spoken Word Night at Rise & Grind Cafe #2 (2737 N Dr. Martin Luther King Dr. Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53212), which our sources tell us was to die for, the Keg Stand Up at Lakefront Brewery (1872 N Commerce St, Milwaukee, WI 53212) and the Makers Market at Company Brewing (735 E Center St, Milwaukee, WI 53212), that featured several local artists, crafters, and businesses. Company Brewing also is the host for the large weekend music sets for Riverwest FemFest, where one of the only local female brewers makes them a special beer for the occasion.

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One interesting piece of information that fell under most of our radars are the workshops that occurred through the week that also promoted feminine empowerment and self-actualizing. “The Revolution Will Not Be Processed: A Vegan Femfest Workshop” being one of them. (Who attended? Give us all the ‘deets! Eco-Feminism for the win!) 

As stated above Riverwest FemFest had much to offer, but our /CW team unanimously agreed that our favorite moments were the ones that seemed natural, where we could experience our favorite local “feminine” musicians, catch displays of witty art, and could see the efforts of the process throughout the festival and its participants. 

Moments we loved: 

• The Gallery Walk: We have been saying that Milwaukee is a hotbed for visual talent, but we don’t get to see it enough. This gallery walk gave us the opportunities to check out some new names, concepts, and spaces. We had never been to Yours Truly (833 E Center St, Milwaukee, WI 53212) and were quite flattered by a “Press for Progress” illustration of a female journalist hanging on their wall (Who is the artist? You deserve a shout out!). Also, artist, Lacey Prpić Hedtke project, “Spells For…” displayed at the Lunchbox @ AfterSchool Special was simply enthralling. We made sure to snag a spell for keeping our $ in our community, while we were there. We also learned that Corn Flakes may be a cure for masturbation at The Ski Club...(PAUSE). So yeah, art is life.  

• SistaStrings at The Back Room @ Colectivo was brilliant. The duo’s uncensored sisterly chemistry is absolutely refreshing. Their artistry with string instruments is very unique in our community and their mastery of craft, storytelling and stage presence during their Riverwest FemFest set showed that they are creatives with that “it” factor, and authenticity. Their performance of  “Ave Maria” and “Deep River” crossover, absolutely did it for us! Worrrrrrrkkkk!

• Ms. Lotus Fankh’s set at Club Timbuktu was intimate in all the right ways. Her voice buzzed over the room, her “impromptu” production as always added depth to her lyrics, and her style of blues-infused, r&b, folk, jazz, mashup just made us smile. She also made sure to end her set on a positive note, which is what this world needs; positive energy in all things.

We believe that Riverwest FemFest 2018 has set the tone for this year’s festival season in MKE. It is inspiring, it is cultivating, and it is communal, which are all things that this city really should celebrate. 

CW: “Where do you expect it to go from here? Is there anything that you want to grow more as this progresses?”

Ellie: “I have been using the word: movement. I would like to see it become at least a Milwaukee movement because every year it becomes harder and harder to fit everybody we want to see in Riverwest and in one week. Eventually, we would like it to become a city-wide expansion.”

Well, we are down for the movement and we are down for the cause. Make sure you become apart of the Riverwest FemFest movement by following them @rwfemfest and getting involved by visiting their website at www.rwfemfest.com/getinvolved

Empower the feminine. 

Empower the community. 

#SupportTheLocal

/CW

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Read this SnapShot Press Release in digital book form here.

Taiyamo Denku - Fabulous Life ( Feat Lil Kim & The Genius )

Taiyamo Denku is back with his final single release ‘Fabulous Life’ before his project "No Industry Standard" drops later this month. With consistent thematics of hip-hop’s early origins and authenticity, he challenges new era practices with a critical lens.

“Yall ruined this hip-hop” he claims at only 1:00 minute in, and right before that we are pretty sure he took a shot at Lil Baby (which is pretty much fair game lol).

Mind you this track also features Lil Kim (Well ain't that something?) On her classic boastful, nasty girl getting money steez. The Genius out Boston is also featured, so yeah...there is a lot going on in hip hop, might as well add this to the ring!

I mean is this a low-key hybrid diss track about the new waves or hip-hop or are reading in to deep???

Still, this is indeed the Fabulous Life!

Check out this track and leave us a comment on it bellow!

(Actually we really want to know what you think of Lil Kim as a feature.)

/CW

People who might not know you , Might think by how they view you from a distance or from behind a computer screen might think that your life is not Fabulous. The last single to drop before the release of "No Industry Standard" describes the Fabulous Lifestyle. It features RnB sensation Boston's own The Genius and Long time Badboy recording artist Lil Kim.

King Myles - Shipwrecked (Prod. by ASI$)

Today we have a submission brought to you by Hiii Tribe !!!

King Myles most recent release ‘Shipwrecked’ produced by ASI$, is a layered track of mix emotions of reality; the lows in life that eventually get you to the highs. It is lyrical, but not coded. It is sampled but not identifiable (that’s a good thing). It is well...compared to the submissions we have been receiving lately, different.

What do you think about the hook drop? Is it too detached from the tempo or is it like a nice unexpected shift???

Hmmm, undecided here.

So in honor of a little change, check out King Myles’ ‘Shipwrecked’ and let us know what you think in the comments below.

/CW

Produced by ASI$ Brought to you by Hiii Tribe (c) 2018 All Rights Reserved

Mitch Allen - What's The Deal

Mitch Allen, the raspy voice and the unique self-production is back with a new submission for you guys to hear from the project he is currently working on titled "Lonely Cowboy". Slow paced but very direct this track, ‘What’s The Deal’ is making it clear what Mitch really has going on. Y'all better stop questioning this man lol

Check out this track and let us know what you think in the comments below!

/CW

(Also available on Spotify and Apple Music)

What's The Deal by Mitch Allen Written & Produced by Mitch Allen Do you fuck with this? E-mail me if you like it! https://yomitchallen.com Follow Me: https://yomitchallen.com https://twitter.com/yomitchallen https://instagram.com/yomitchallen https://facebook.com/yomitchallen https://soundcloud.com/yomitchallen FREE DOWNLOAD!

Klassik - RESTRAINT Feat Jay Anderson, Sistastrings & Lorde Fredd33

We are here for all of this!

MKE collaboration Gawds, you have done it again.

Klassik’s, "RESTRAINT" in combo with the artistry of  Lorde Fredd33, SistaStrings, and Jay Anderson, applies that musical tension that creates those pulsating moments that linger in your head once the track is over.

Its “An introspective offering that remains beautifully fluid throughout, this is certainly a track for your summer playlist.” (says the submission from Voodoo Honey. . .emmm hmmm agreed)

Check out this track and let us know if it will make it into your summer playlist!

/CW

Kaleo Musiq - Forced to Speak (EP)

Eager are we? It may be an understatement.

Kaleo Musiq has been popping up all over the city, with showcases, music connects and unyielding management lol. He came on our radar after our Editor-in-Chief, Dirty, randomly popped up at 2035 Studios where he just so happened to be in the booth.

His EP ‘Forced To Speak’, places pressure on the “why?” factor that lingers above most musical artist and tells us about his motivations, as it “walks listeners through several hardships faced in life, the value of Self-confidence and the importance of vocalizing our truths.” (says Kaleo Musiq’s camp).

So what do we think…?

There is a place for this. There is a place for truth balance with hood notes and soul bending. There is a place for self-elevation and shared headspace that says I’m “Doing Better”. There is something there. Arguably, it's not all fleshed out but usually, it isn't until you realize that telling your story is the therapy and what the audience wants to know is are they Free To Listen? Kaleo Musiq’s ‘Forced To Listen’ is paced, strategic, but the voids….hmmm maybe its a test.

Our favorite tracks: ‘History’ & ‘Old Days’ - The wordplay and culture balance for the win!

Check out ‘Forced To Speak’ and let us know if you want more Kaleo Musiq in the comments below.

(Also available on all digital streaming services)

/CW

Mix/Master: Genesis Renji All Songs Written by: Jiacchaes "Kaleo Musiq" White Produced by: Jiacchaes "Kaleo Musiq" White, Keira N. White And Marquell Lucas (Guitar on IDNNB) Creative Director: Larisha Eubanks Artwork Design/Illustration: Forced To Speak: @JBirdSterling IDNNB: Michael "CameOne" Cerda Management: Isharai Artist Management

Deonte Neely - Spiritual [Official Video] * COPYWRITE OFFICIAL DROP*

New video from Deonte Neely premiering here on Copywritemag.com

Deonte Neely’s new video ‘Spiritual’ featuring  WillTheGlide, shot by Antoine Davis, is 1 minute and 15 seconds of well-connected feels. As Deonte puts down his cell phone and picks up the hand of his smiling “muse”, he lets his smooth raps tell her about the manifestation of their connection.

Witty, vibey, springy (enough), complemented by great production and playful imagery, It gives a quick look at what local collaboration and music culture are conjuring up.

Is this palatable enough for the lusty, the love-struck, and the mid-ground hybrids most of us have turned into? Maybe. I mean everyone wants somebody to think their spiritual “aura glows” . . . right? Lol

See it here first. Tell babe later.

Leave a comment & let us know what you think of Spiritual!

/CW

joninjaylin - Mood Swings (Prod. Izak)

We asked if you wanted more and somebody beefed up on the comments and demanded we give joninjaylin more play lol 

"slaaaaps! 10/10 & you need to listen."  

So Bammm! Here we are with 'Mood Swings' produced by Izak form joninjaylin's newest project 'The Big Picture'.

Give us your favorite bars from the song in the comments. 

/CW

It's always a bigger picture, I'm just setting up the frame

Taiyamo Denku - Stand Back (Prod. by Psycho Les of The Beatnuts) *Video Submission*

We like visuals!

Taiyamo Denku, has sent us over a video called ‘Stand Back’( Prod. by Psycho Les of The Beatnuts, from his new album " No Industry Standard” slated to drop in June.

The layered movement of imagery post-industrial Milwaukee is quite appealing, where Taiyamo Denku, again addresses us in classic Emcee style.

Check out the visuals and leave us a comment in your thoughts below.

/CW

Taiyamo Denku the Milwaukee Emcee and CyphaDen/Hecatomb member teams up with producer Psycho Les of The Beatnuts , Videographer Wes Tank and Zero to 100 MMA gym to create this visual for the bonus track "Stand Back" off the upcoming CyphaDen release "No Industry Standard" www.cyphadenmusic.com www.soundcloud.com/taiyamodenku www.taiyamodenku.bandcamp.com