Peez - Get It Bae ft. Dev Diamond (Official Music Video)
/“Now she aint used t no big ni**a…” #PAUSE
Run that back for us Peez. What did you just say? Lol
Bloop. Let’s just start right there. Peez is at it with his video “Get It Bae” featuring Dev Diamond. This is a sexy track that has those contemporary hip-hop and R&B vibes that you hear on the radio. It has the girls, big ni**a stunting, slick guy mackin’, and the dark mystic of those late-night rendezvous. Its a wave you may be into.
Check out the video and hit the heart if your rocking with it so we can get you some more Peez!
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Thanksgiving!!! from Your CopyWrite Mag Family!
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We want to eat in peace!
[But we know the genocide is real ]
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CW Approved: Queen Quail -Mud
/Let’s get dreamy for our newest addition to the CW Approved playlist is from Queen Quail with her Track ‘Mud’.
The Milwaukee native (who now lives in Berlin, Germany), is giving us indie-pop at cathartic levels. It is whimsy but not soft, murky but not cluttered, it is soft but not without words.
“With roots in classical music, Kirstin Edwards, also known as Queen Quail, allows her reverberant guitar riffs and unique voice to carry you to a hauntingly beautiful place. Her thoughtful songwriting stems from an honest space and fascination with the process.”
We think its a nice change of pace for the playlist. We hope you enjoy!
#CWApproved
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Nights Out East: KEEFE Album Release Show (Write Up)
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Photos By: /CW intern photographer Mitzi
Raise your hand if you’ve ever been to a Genesis Renji show? Alright cool. Now raise your hand if you can say undoubtedly that every Genesis Renji show you’ve been to was FIRE and exceeded your expectations? Exactly. So there was no surprise that Gen’s latest show at Bremen Cafe for his Keefe album release party would be any different. In fact, this show specifically was probably top 2, but not 2, in my opinion. And I’m going to tell you why if you weren’t there, you should’ve been.
Right out the gates, we are going to highlight the fact that this show was completely free. Yup, FREE.99. How many shows do you go to nowadays in Milwaukee where you don’t have to pay for a show? Not too many. This set the show apart right away. Especially since Gen isn’t a new artist trying to grab your attention, he’s already got it, and if you’re a creative, Eastsider, music lover, etc, you either know who he is or have heard his work. So that was dope to give people the opportunity to come out and have a great time without having to worry about the cost.
Secondly, the place got packed...QUICKLY. Doors opened at 9PM and the place was already getting full by 9:30. This was impressive because you already know how people like to be fashionably late to the function lol. By 10:00PM when the show started, the entire room was crowded wall-to-wall in a mostly standing room only venue. The number of people in the room didn’t surprise me though because the music lineup was crazyyyy. MoCity, CT, Von Alexander and J-Lamo (who actually is dropping an EP today called “Born And Raised,” go check that out), performed and they all did their thing.
I’ve been to a packed out show before, but this one felt different. I think the intimate size of the venue played a good part in that too, because the crowd felt like a beautiful harmonious blend of people genuinely wanting to have a good time. No drama. No hate. Even though it was super jammed in there and extremely stuffy…(wooo lol), to me it didn’t seem like they cared that much about that. They just wanted to show support to Gen, his project and all the other artists.
Everyone was laughing, saying hey to folks they haven’t seen in a while, almost like a big family reunion of people who are able to vibe with each other on a different level.
The #1 thing I believe made this night even more special though, was that Gen’s sister came all the way from Dallas to see the show. He said she has never actually seen him perform before, so that meant a lot to him.
We interview Gen often and are always picking his brain, but for a special show like this, we had to do another sit down for the one time.
CW: “What made this show be a “must see?”
GEN: “I think location mattered. This being a north [east] side show it was more convenient for people. But then the KEEFE album being one of the more impactful bodies of work I put out, especially for Milwaukeeans, I think people wanted to experience that live. And I have a good reputation for very memorable shows.”
CW: “What made you want to throw a show for this album?”
GEN: “This is something that I’ve seen resonates with people so far musically, so why not give them a free version of it again in a live performance so it resonates even more.”
CW: “Why did you choose these artists for the lineup?”
GEN: “The artists I have on the lineup, I feel like those guys are a great representation of Milwaukee music and also just Black men who might not have lived on Keefe, but have experienced what the city represents in itself and the music just makes sense to me. I love all of their music individually, it flows with what I’m doing tonight and it just works.”
CW: “Why do you think the people rock with this album so hard?”
GEN: “This one is different than my other albums. Keefe in itself is like a conceptual album, so you play it in its entirety. And I think people really relate to it because a lot of the stories being told on there are real personal experiences but they’re experiences people relate to. Whether they’ve been through them or not. I think people see are seeing themselves in this album.”
CW: ‘What would you say your message is with this album? What do you want people to take away from it?”
GEN: “When we first started the album, there were two words that I had in mind: uncomfortable growth. Because I wasn’t born here, Milwaukee has forced me to grow in ways that I wasn’t prepared for, didn’t think I should have, but other times that I needed to grow and wasn’t ready for. I think the biggest thing to take away from Keefe is that you’re going to change, but you’ll be alright. And you need to be heard so if people aren’t listening, make them listen.”
The stories he told the audience before some of the songs were perfect for the intimate setting the venue provided. Gen said the takeaway for the show was just...him. Knowing him more behind the music.
With that being said, Gen is the G.O.A.T. (as he will tell you himself...multiple times lmao) and if you missed this show, I’m letting you know now you don’t want to miss the next.
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King Cezar- Paranoid Feat. Conte [Prod. By DJ Pain 1] Video Submission
/"Diamonds come from dirt.” Says King Cezar’s video submission for ‘Paranoid’.
Talking on the personification of a diamond, “Despite his surroundings, and a brief stint in 2009 behind bars, Cezar turned to music to straighten his path in life. That same year, a determined Cezar started recording with local labels at their studios until he was finally able to build his own. It was then that the turning point he desperately needed in his life finally manifested.”
Toating a gun and blunt in what appears yo be an abandoned [or redeveloping building] he describes all the reasons he has to be “Paranoid”. As he lays bars upon strategic storytelling he anti-ups a side of him that is more raw, more vocal, and more appreciated in a climate of fakes and phonies.
We all have been a little paranoid. Let us know if you connect with this joint.
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No Seatbelts Music - DayDreamin'
/Its time to get smooth on’em!
No Seatbelts is here with their new single DayDreamin’. No Seatbelt is a collaborative group of six musicians including vocals from Kyndal J [featured in CopyWrite Magazine Issue Six], Calvin on bass, Dee Cee on drums, Chris Olver on guitar, Curtis Crump on sax and Quinten Farr on piano.
The song is about “the fantasy of being with someone you love. Imagine being in a relationship between you and someone special, but because of certain circumstances, the relationship has to end. The only way you can enjoy the company of this person is to have them in your dreams.”
The jazzy appeal of smooth functions of rhythm creates a “daydreamin” moment that is easy to get lost in. The vocals paint the picture while the instruments blend together nicely as though they mark time passing. “As Calvin and Dee Cee’s vision” this single gives us a taste of the instrumentation that is alive and well in our city.
Check it out and let us know what you think.
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Jay Yung - Survive (Prod. JimmyGotSoul)
/It’s time to have a real conversation. One that doesn’t sugar coat reality.
Life is hard. The struggle is real. We stunt, we show face, and then when the lights fade out we are confronted by our demons. Something has got to give.
Jay Yung is stepping up to the plate, serving us real thoughts about dealing with the anxieties of life in his new single ‘Survive’ from his upcoming album Growth. He now has “new viewpoint of mental health” and is not afraid to shake the stigma that the Black and Brown community has held onto for too long.
His lyrics move us through the breaking point of change needed. He discusses having the fam as a support system, moving around so he is not caught in the negative trajectory that is currently in play and the new efforts of “Try’na survive”.
Its honest.
Its catchy.
its needed.
Next time your back is against the wall remember you are not the only one, play this track and give life your all. Your worth it.
Oh & Jay Yung … We have added this track to our CW Approved Playlist. Thank you!
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Fashion Friday: Sneex Sofa Sessions w/ Rachel Muscat (General Manager of Pharrell's HU) Recap
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Where were you last Friday night?
If you’re in the loop you were at Sneex (in Milwaukee’s Third Ward) for their new conversation series SNEEX SOFA SESSIONS.
This moderated style convo session featured Rachel Muscat, General Manager of Pharrell’s Human Race, and past Global Director of Collaborations for Adidas.
As Rachel answered questions about life on the go, collaborating with Kanye and Pharrell, working as women in the corporate world and so much more, we got insight on how the sneaker world really works.
She was humble and inspiring with the stories she shared; including the small quirks that have helped her become someone who has soared in the industry. Starting her first gig interning at a church, she has leveled up becoming apart of some of the most iconic branding we have seen in the last decade. She assured the audience that even the smallest starts can become the catalyst for your next move, making all and any experience relevant.
One thing that stood out to us was the story about her hanging out with her sisters who started a streetwear line in Australia (where she is from). She notes those moments as influential in her life. She had not realized it then, but they had been teaching her merchandising by taking her to the stores, talking about trends, color waves and the like. I believe they stirred her in the right direction. [Clearly, we are talking about her now].
Of course, there was a lot of talk about working for Adidas, Kanye and Pharell but its the reality that lives behind the glamour that we would like to share. Everyone wants the job but doesn't really understand the types of sacrifices that come with it. For instants, traveling is one of the difficulties she has had to deal with. Being away from family and friends comes with the territory. She mentioned being lucky to have a boyfriend who also has to travel a lot someone, respects her lifestyle and job, so they meet up in between work in different cities to hang out and go on dates to keep the spark together. [For the love of sneaker life! Geeezzzzzz!]. But it works for her!
She also talked self-care, “meditating”, and having a self-check (if your acting like your good that’s what everybody will think your good) because its the only way to really do your best at whatever you are passionate about. “Being your authentic self!”
Quotes we loved:
“Do you know why women rule the world? Because they can just stop having babies.”
“Everyone is different. The table should represent that diversity.”
“Say things with confidence!” [Advise she gave about handling being the only women in male-dominated environments.”
We usually talk about fashion as something you can see, but Rachel Muscat also reminded us that its something you experience. We won’t share all the details because some times you just have to be in the room to get the goods.
See you at the next Sneex Sofa Session!
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Troy Tyler - Violet (Album Submission)
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Let’s talk quality!
Milwaukee’s very own, R&B “phenomenon” [just remember we said it first] Troy Tyler is rocking with top grade vocals. His album, Violet, takes R&B to its very essence; smooth, melodic, and ear pleasing. From ballads, to new age love songs, and passion pushin’ he has got it! This is feel good music for those 90 babies, and some reminiscent vibes for the old heads.
Our favorite tracks have to be ‘Just Cant Wait’ and ‘Men Can Love Too’ [Because we needed to hear that]. This is quality. Song content? Check! Good production? Check! Talent [this is the most underrated quality in the biz]? Check! Troy is giving us some much needed change of pace. We firmly believe that R&B in our city is not given enough light. Come with it then young man! The game has just been leveled up.
Check it out and let us know what you think? (Music feature in the next issue of CopyWrite Magazine???)
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