I Hope You Stay - Cam Will

What’s really good? Ortizus is taking over the blogs this month, you know the vibes! What better way to get nostalgic than to highlight one of the most progressive artists I've covered! That’s right! We are talking about Milwaukee’s own, Cam Will. 

If you don’t already know Cam, you can check him out on his socials but to make a long story short, he has dedicated his whole life to music. With over 38k+ monthly listeners on Spotify to over  This is not an overstatement, he literally walked away from his D1 soccer scholarship to follow his dreams. That takes some heart! Let’s jump right into the music though!

On March 21st, Cam released two singles titled I Hope You Stay Around along with If Not, But When? “I Hope You Stay Around is a two part story (IHYSA and Not If, But When) lays the foundation for highs and lows of seeing the vision ahead of one’s goals but also fighting the timelines and expectations we set for ourselves to reach them.”

What do we think? We think it's a HIT. The video really gives perspective on what goes on when it’s all said and done. A very personal intimate vibe if you will. 

The real question is what do YOU think? Tap in and watch below and be sure to follow him on all socials, including instagram: @_Camwill

Catch a vibe!

/(Imani) Ortizus for CW

Tye Motives, "24 Blessings" "No Shade, No Shine" ALBUMS

Tye Motives has easily become one of my favorite artists in the city. Although I may have hopped on the bandwagon later than most, I’ve had a chance to listen to a bit of everything and I have only good things to report. Starting with my favorite song, “Doja” on his album “24 Blessings”.

“All she wanna do is smoke, hit the weed like it ain’t strong girl I told ya, she gone hustle never let the world fold her, hot as summer time but she been getting colder. I just wanna smoke Doja with you, that’s a double dutch yeah I rolled Doja for two.”

When I sit back and imagine the visuals for the video, it really emphasizes the entire vibe of the song. The verses themselves provide the upbeat tempo, it’s the part of the song that you can ride to, but maybe you won’t be tempted to sing along. But once the chorus comes on, it’s inevitable. I definitely suggest y’all add this to your date night playlists. 

So at this point, I’m going down a rabbit hole and I ended up listening to his 2021 album, “No Shade We Shine”. Two words: “Boss Roads”. No different than before, Tye receives no bad remarks, “Boss Roads” can easily be a fan favorite, the chorus once again is so captivating, it’s one of those songs that you WANT to learn the lyrics to.

“You see this road that I been on, I got dreams up in my sight. You a lie, you gangsta, you gone step outside you risking life. Gotta watch yo mans when shit ain’t adding up ain’t feeling right, gotta watch yo mans when shit ain’t adding up ain’t feeling right.” He manages to also pick the perfect cadence with the perfect beat for the perfect song. The creativity and artistic vision that rap itself takes, especially to be successful, Tye has it. Here’s another one of ours that is next up! Let me know what y’all think. 

/Peazy from CW

Live From The Rose Room | March 11, 2023 | 6:30pm-8pm

Snap Shot Press Release | Too Cold to Tour [So Emmitt James is back in MKE]

I had to sit on this one.

Not only was the timing, TIME-ING. But the thought of Emmitt James returning to Milwaukee's humble economy [compared to LA] was just a trigger of nostalgia I was not ready to type out. [I miss those days, but not enough to go back. I was broke. Y’all was broke. But we were hungry. Hence, the "Hunger Pains" tour stop we "sponsored" with Emmitt headlining the marquee. YUP, I REMEMBER.]

It's the "home" base of talent that is underrated. A safe place for ideas not ready to be tainted. A reality of creative force undermined by a faulty infrastructure [that's only partially in existence]. A place of salvation [for this creative at least] to avoid the corporate hole. Milwaukee is home.

"Your job is to be Emmitt James", he quoted his lovely girlfriend Jamai and partner, on stage that night at the Var Gallery. A reminder that his talent and work ethic as a Hip Hop-Jazz/DIY Renaissance Man is absolutely not something to give up on. It was a "word". Not just because the support underlined her own commitment to their survival but because it was a sign of hope for all of us who take our creativity as seriously as any other type of labor. We are soul entrepreneurs eating off our passions. [Still very hungry].

The Too Cold to Tour, set was an intimate packed house that postured how Emmitt James presence in the Mil is a celebrated welcome back as if he never left. With the network strong, the family in the building, and his hand very much on the culture that cultivated him, he showed up and showed out.

With songs like, "WR-4R" (Will Rap 4 Rent), "Jagger James", and "Covenant", he entertained us. He shared his anecdotal rhetoric [yall gotta pay attention to those gems]. He made us laugh and say "emmm hmmm" with branded quips like, "Vagetarian" [I mean eating can save lives lol]. He reminded us what the hell a good live set should feel like and how important it is to shamelessly plug that you have merch for sale in the back [Cassettes, shirts, and 1 more velvet thong left *shrug*]. 

We always say it but if you weren't there you really missed a moment. But no sweat because Emmitt is a pro. He live recorded that MF! So you, You, YOU, and Yooooooou too can hear all the magic by ordering a Digital DL or CD for the low low plug price of $5.00. [You know I got mineeeeee]. 

Here is the link: https://www.emmittjames.com/store/emmitt-james-the-var-gallery-live

Now run it up for our /CW Fam, Emmitt James, who is officially back. The rent is due on the 1st and he is rapping to make sure it's paid on time.

#SupportTheLocal 

/Lexi S. Brunson, [Editor-in-Chief /CW]

Krypto - “Meditation” MUSIC VIDEO

As Krypto Kracc prepares for the release of his EP “Black Superman,” he releases yet another single and music video for “Meditation,” continuing the narrative of what a true hustler is made of. Started off by his previous releases “Hood Business” and “Dead Drop,” “Meditation” describes the importance of a Gangsta turned Businessman having the strength to turn the negatives of his life into a positive and the foresight to know that the struggle will not last forever. Krypto touches on moments where one may need meditation the most like dealing with envy from those closest to them to just needing to quiet their mind in order to perfect the next move. The visual shows him in two parallel settings- One is more glamorous, surrounded by bottle girls, money, and fellow businessmen. Then it cuts to a few shots of him on the block, reminding his audience not only of where he came from but the reason for his grind- to inspire and give back to his roots. Despite being granted opportunity after opportunity and getting closer to his goal of rolling with the big dogs, Krypto doesn't deny that he owes his stamina and business sense to his street smarts and is well on his way to being the hero that he aims to be. 

Tell me how YOU feel about “  Meditation ” Milwaukee. /Naomi-Re’a for CW

Leo W3ST- “Outside” MUSIC VIDEO

Chicago Native Leo w3ST describes a typical Saturday morning from his childhood in his new music video for “Outside.” We see an adult w3ST on the couch playing video games as the camera gives a quick pan to then find his younger self taking his place. The early 90’s nostalgia hits instantly as young w3ST gets his day started while wearing a Dennis Rodman Piston’s jersey and the chorus opens up with “Saturday morning, Mighty Morphin’, sugar coated cheerios…” What an undefeated combo! We see the current w3ST again, this time dressed as a mailman, tour guiding us through his memories of hitting up corner stores for snacks, traveling through the neighborhood and gathering his friends on the way, and kicking game to girls with plans to sneak around with them later on. He reminds his audience of how much fun it was to actually spend the day outside- in fact it was preferred in comparison to nowadays where everyone, even the adults, would much rather be indoors. The pure bliss of feeling untouchable as we traveled blocks away from our house from sun up to sun down with our neighborhood buddies, being influenced in the best and worst ways (little Leo w3ST gives cigarettes a try when he runs into his other homies at the park who are significantly older than he is) is something that many of us 90’s babies like w3ST treasure in the back of our minds. And all of this occurred before those street lights came on!… It better had at least. Tell me how YOU feel about “  Outside ” Milwaukee. /Naomi-Re’a for CW

Cam Will- “What Do You Want?” MUSIC VIDEO

On October 21st, Cam Will dropped a new single,“What Do You Want,” a ballad about the young rapper’s personal experience with being in a back and forth romance with someone that he was dating once upon a time. He briefly gave some background on this story in a short video on his insta page prior to releasing the song to the public. A few days after the drop, the music video was released. This black and white visual, starring Model Julia Papillon, is short and sweet. She is greeted by her boo at the front door to her home and instantly they begin to have a playful evening- they’ve had a little bit to drink, they’re playing cards and being silly around the house. Meanwhile, during this seemingly adorable moment, Cam Will’s lyrics bleed through describing the emotional consequences of having to move on from someone whom he had been waiting on before; someone who didn't choose him back in the end. Before long, her person of interest ends up looking at his phone while she walks away to grab their drinks and tells her that his time with her is up. As they hug each other goodbye the main lady is seen with a glum look on her face. The camera quickly pans over to Cam Will sitting in his car peeping the last bit of their interaction with each other before pulling off; his last look at her before deciding to move on. Whew, the feels! Tell me how YOU feel about “ What Do You Want?” Milwaukee. /Naomi-Re’a for CW

Let's make the playlist poppin' | Submit your music for a chance to be played on the radio!

Do you create radio worthy music? Let’s put it to the test!

CopyWrite is hosting a special session of Sound Judgment, with our friends at Hyfin radio, curated from music submissions sent to the /CW Fam.

At Sound Judgment attendees, listen to the songs we think are radio worthy and cast their votes to get them played on-air! That means getting your music into rotation!

Want in? Send your radio cuts over to copywrite.connect@gmail.com Attn: Sound Judgment Submission. [Spotify links preferred]

We will be accepting submissions until 10/27/22 at 10:00am

Click HERE for our general submission guidelines.

Now. . . Let’s make the playlist poppin’.