Visuals!!!
Where oh where is King Myles at? Somewhere up Norf’? Probably Lol but you know us “Urban” woes don’t know anything about that.
Back at it with “Vapors” King Myles delivers rhymes about fatherhood, legacy and of course #Barz delivery. no half-stepping, he is taking his image and giving us something to explore in the wilderness yall call nature.
Check it out and drop a comment if you're vibing with these vapors.
/CW
TribeVision Presents: King Myles - "Vapors" Official Visual Directed by Holleywould Filmwerks From the brand new EP, "Hiii Times 3" executively produced by Felz Now available on the official website of the Hiii Tribe Movement and everywhere you find music: https://song.link/album/us/i/1474118899 www.hiiitribe.com Don't forget to follow Hiii Tribe on all of your favorite social media platforms IG - mylesmke Twitter - @Mylesmke
Love? Yup, that’s our language.
How do “love” emotions feed into the creative world? Here we take a deep dive into self love, patterns of the platonic, #RelationshipGoals, growing/glowing in your truth, and other unconventional aspects of the famous four-letter word. Talking with local creatives in art, entrepreneurship, music, poetry and more we unfold how love in all its FACETS becomes critical in our journeys. Interviews w/ Ar Wesley, Diana Mora, Daniela Varela, Michael “CAMEONE” Cerda, Kennita Hickman, Taj Virgil, our Ex Fabula Features, “Love Yourself” Campaign & More.
/CW
Are you serious about your music career?
We always hear the complaints: “Why can’t I get on? I got bars!”, “Why my music don’t get no play? My sh*t be shakin ' '!” or our favorite, “Y’all don’t support the local. Yall don’t be posting all my music.”
Skkkkkrrrchhhhh *record scratches*
Well where were you at noon October 19th? If you weren't at the Cactus Club for Isharai Artist Management ‘All I Need Is One Mic’ Music Seminar, then all your complaints are null and void.
For those that take their craft seriously, this seminar dropped crucial gems on how to navigate inexpensive, free, and local resources to make your career pop. Now obviously this is not magic. You actually have to be a “quality” [whatever that means] artist to have people rock with your music. But if you are, what’s stopping you from getting paid off of your craft.
How do you get your music on streaming platforms? How do you then get paid for those streams? How do you register your music? How do you get radio play? How do you get blog placements? How do you get write ups? How do you get press coverage? How do you get bookings for events? When do you need a manager? Should you be paying for any of this?
Breaking down the music industry into five major components (The Blueprint - Music Administration, The Bridge - Branding, The Source - Venues/ Radio/ Media, The Vibe - Artist Management, and The Paper - Monetization) Isharai Artist Management invited local experts in each department. Panelist included Aichelle White (of Isharai), Kennita Hickman of Catera Omnivision Group, Tina Kern from TK Management (who is associated with Wavie Gang), Allen Halas of Breaking & Entering Milwaukee, and of course Lexi S. Brunson (Editor-in-Chief of CopyWrite). There were also artists testimonials from locals who have had some reasonable momentum navigating music in and out of Milwaukee, Young Deuces and Tone DaMan.
Those who did attend received not only pertinent knowledge but a chance to ask the question from the experts, networking opportunity, collaborative propositions, free TDM Fest t-shirts (compliments of Tone DaMan) and more.
Because we don’t want to leave any one empty handed we offer up at least our portion of the conversation. THE PROPER WAY TO SEND A MUSIC SUBMISSION !!!
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So why do we care? When artists invest in there career at the local level, it levels up our creative community in general. It expands our possibilities as a city and puts us all on the map. This is not a one man show, this is a collaborative effort. You know how it goes “Everybody eats B”.
Shout out to Isharai Artist Management for hosting such a great event, we hope that next time you have the opportunity to invest into your passion more of you show up.
As always #SupportTheLocal
/CW
Ride the beat or let the beat ride you? Well, I guess some people can do both.
“Adult Contemporary Hip Hop artists” Twan Mack new single ‘Main Concern’, is measuring out dashing flows that do just that. Informing us that the much sought after fame and validity that other artists are griding for, he wants that check to back him up.
“F*ck them big chains on your neck / If you are paid then you set / If you owe dough pay your debt...”
Shots fired or is this just simple math? No matter how you take it, note the movement in and out the bars and the relativity of its aura even though we have never heard this before. Influenced by Wu Tang’s ‘Aint Nuthin’ Ta F’ Wit’ along with Gravediggaz ‘Diary of a Madman’ complimented with “personal ear enticing beat-box flow”. This is hip hop on its precipice. Y’all ready to jump in or nah?
Check out the track and let us know what you think.
/CW
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We have been checking on the progress of MFW for the last few years, noting the good, the bad and the not so fashionable. But 2019, sheds new light on the event. Each year they have leveled up and this year we were front row for all three shows.
Lights, Camara, Action! Its time for FASHION!
Day 1: The layout was simplistic and comfortable. We even got a chance to see Jeff McAlister and Michale behind the scenes making sure the event ran smoothly. Which is important. Having real local fashion influencers be apart of the execution of a local fashion event. Level up #1.
For opening night Kennita of Catera was the host of the evening! Killing it with style and grace; of course, with an on-site stylist, yours truly CW Fashion Editor Vato Vergara. She rocked the mic all night; as she leads us in comedic relief, persona and true self cofinanced and beauty.
There was music of course. Nina Nephertity Scott blessed us with 2 songs; opening up the runway with her gorgeous voice.
The designers and models showed out the first night for sure. These are the Designers of Day 1
HM Chic Vintage
Kaitvahera Designs
Amor Corleone
Anke Wander
L Berlin
GG’s Collections
Nolan
Femme Alt Ego
Moon Baber
PM Designs by Pamela Marie
Lyn Kream Designs
CW was excited to see; GG’s Collections and Nolan (#WeSeeYou CW Fam!)
Day 2 had a calm vibe, the host was reserved but had a way with the crowd. Keeping us all in the loop of the show. We were especially excited this day due to the amount of African American Men involved! Leveln up #2. No fingerprints started the show and I must say they set the bar for the evening.
The designers did amazing below is the line up:
LIL POP
No Fingerprints
Mars + CK Clothing
Ana Popa
Therese Marie Collection
EP Couture
JMS Couture
Fashion Sense
Infrastalgia
Gearhead Fashion
Silversark
Our favorites from Day 2 Designers Therese Marie Collections and Fashion Sense by Jeff McAlister.
Day 3: Hmmm…Harley Davidson. The Garage. Formal Style Fashion with an amazing venue but the set up wasn’t fashion runway ready. This could use a level up. Everyone was dressed so formally with a splash of personal touch. That we like. Kiss FM was on the building hosting the event of the evening with sooooo much personality and jokes keeping the crowd in the loop.
Designers include:
Purdywear
Claudia Bonilla
Kelvin Haydon Designs
Elena Velez
The Mini Classy
Shoua Xiong
Shel’s Bridal
Build A Bow/ NL Suits
MJ Designs
Some of our favorite highlights of the night, shoutout to NL Suits and Bow ties.
Overall the looks were amazing !!! Definitely improved and Impressed. We like the variety, the personality and of course the Urban.
We have more to say… but we will let yall keep wondering what that is,
Vato for /CW
You guys know Taiyamo Denku. He is one of the most vigilant artist that submits to CW on a regular. Though the emcee has several songs with varying themes, this submission takes quite the little spin with an animated video to go with this song.
But to even more mind blowing is that this track includes a feature from uncle Snoop!!!!
Check it out and let us know what you think.
/CW
Milwaukee Monster Taiyamo Denku recruits The legendary west coast emcee himself Snoop Dogg to bring you the sensual, sexy , but hip hop song Red Lipstick . CyphaDen's Madison affiliate Rambunxious starts the song off with a hook that leaves you Mesmerized. Denku gives the song bars but flavor on his red lipstick verse.
#WeSeeYou SHUN!!!
Who remembers $hunMillion$ (Shun Millions) from Issue Ten (The Surge Issue) of CopyWrite Magazine? Or maybe you caught his performance at our Backyard Set at SXSW a few years back.
When we first met Shun he was a young smiley 21-year old whose poison of choice was sparking green followed by the consumption of Resse’s, Toaster Strudels, and Pop-Tarts (yea we remember Lol). Nowadays, he is indulging in some other things including an elixir that is the title of his newest track ‘YELLOWDRANK++’.
Shun made his debut appearance into the notable hip-hop scene with some pretty catchy songs including that ‘North Side Trap B****’, that we just could not get out of our heads and ‘YELLOWDRANK++’ is no different.
When we asked him about his inspiration for this liquid track he said, “This song was inspired by today's sound. I wanted to have fun and turn up on a nice 808 track to remind artists it's okay to talk about anything you feel. I just want the listeners to feel good and happy every time they play it”. And that’s exactly what it does. This is a track you need to hop in the whip and let it sub because it BANGS! $hunMillion$ is talking his shit, he has some clever #BARS, some messages that might go over your head, and some vibes that the industry is definitely jiving with.
Shun is shaping out his voice as an artist his playfulness still reflects skill and persona and is amounting to the potential that we knew was there at least two years back. So put this track in rotation, tell you smokers “No more woods” and get you a sip of this ‘YELLOWDRANK++’ because it's definitely #CWApproved.
(But wait. . . Why is it double plus signs on the drank? Stay tuned y’all we are bound to find out.)
Lexi for /CW
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“We want the young generation”
As we never stop jammin’ to the old school beats, thanking our present old heads for setting a course and making a way, we have to make room for the green. DJ Bizzon repeatedly emphasized, “We want the young generation”. That is what the Milwaukee Public Library Live Rap Battle was all about.
The drive of the old making a way for the new was further emphasized by the setting: the limestone decked out Central Library. Opening October 3rd, 1898 on land dubbed Mozart’s Grove, because the site was the gathering place for summer concerts, the library is reaching back to its roots of musical noise. MPL premiered what (hopefully) will be an annual Live Rap Battle. The event included a raffle for DJ equipment, an interactive DJ station, V100 giveaways, and merch. The crowd was mixed, and we definitely enjoyed watching the babies in attendance working the DJ station.
Now to these artists. These young cats (ages 16 - 21) were all different, putting their spin on the music of the people. In order of appearance:
1. EL' BANG (Elliott B.) - dropped the story
2. BIG MACK (Maquian J., 19) - dropped the vibes
3. BRENTON LEVY - dropped the chill
https://soundcloud.com/brentonlevy/gone
4. RB VIC (Victor B., 16) - dropped the stuntin’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BggnsDwJqQo
5. TIMBOLONEON THE GREAT (Timothy V.) - dropped the crowd catchers
6. RICHIE BUZ (Richard N.) - dropped the knowledge
https://soundcloud.com/richiebuz/big-meech-big-pharma-prod-p
7. JC KROUPA - dropped the swag
8. KING SWYFT (Malik W., 16) - dropped the fast flow
The battle wasn’t your traditional diss battle, but focused on artist performance overall (crowd engagement, and auditory swag). This meant less about bringing down rap rivals, and more about merit. We saw the artists uplifting each other, watch each other, and learn from each other. And the crowd participation was mad positive! Community is about the youth and elders coming together. #SuppotTheLocal
So thank you Milwaukee Public Library for making strides to include.
Thank you judges WebsterX (songwriter/recording artist, co-founder of Freespace, and board member of The New State), DJ Loop (founder/host of Fresh & Direct WMSE 91.7FM, and co-instructor of Scratch Sessions South), and IshDARR (world toured artist) for your guidance.
Thank you host DJ Bizzon (Education Director at 88NINE Radio Milwaukee, and member of Vocalo Radio) for your hype.
Thank you DJ Fly Ty (16-year-old professional DJ, and member of V100.7 Milwaukee Mix Squad) for keeping us going with familiar jams.
And thank you to our people at 88Nine for spreading the noise.
Let us continue to elevate. We are strengthened by our foundations but we rise with our additions.
Nehaya for /CW
Slick mouth dudes always have the catchy songs!
This track from Young Deuces ft. Michael Christmas & Burgie Streetz “Hold it Down”, reminds us of Overdoz circa 2011. Its a nice balance between sweet talkin’, appreciation, and pimpin’ (Yes, we said pimpin’ because game recognizes game). Asking for the ladies to and applauding the ones that do “Hold It Down".
Its smooth hip-hop, with repetitive montra is clever. It kind of sticks in your head leaving a lasting impression.
So hold them down yall and leave a comment if your rocking with it.
/CW
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Y’all remember back when we were younger and they used to have R&B/Soul videos playing super late at night on BET? I distinctly remember being in the room with my Mom, and Gerald Levert’s video “Funny” was playing while she was doing my hair. I say all that to say, Tr3y’s video “Trouble” featuring Aliesa Nicole really took me back! This video has throwback R&B vibes from beginning to end.
The song is about a man and a woman fooling around and seeing each other when the woman has a boyfriend. They don’t like having to sneak around, but you know the saying, why does everything that’s bad for you feel so good? I’m sure y’all know how that goes…
This video has a real cinematic feel to it and I love the fact that it’s a woman and a man R&B duet because those RARELY happen anymore (even though duets like that made some of the best hits when I was growing up).
“Trouble” is one of Tr3y’s singles from his upcoming mixtape “Scary Hours 2”. He recently released a 2-single pack entitled “full moon” which he says is pretty much the prelude to the mixtape.
Make sure y’all check out this video so y’all can feel the same vibes I felt, or just because I said so and it’s a good song lol
/CW
FullMoon out now: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/tr3y/full-moon Follow Tr3y: www.instagram.com/tr3ybesingin www.twitter.com/tr3ybesingin www.facebook.com/treybesingin Scary Hours 2 coming 10/26! https://soundcloud.com/montreyslayton/sets/scary-hours
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