platinum hip hop - Blogs - TheBlackList Pub2024-03-29T08:48:22Zhttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/platinum+hip+hop[NEW MUSIC] INFY IDES - "PROUD OF ME NOW"| @INFYINDEShttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/new-music-infy-ides-proud-of-me-now-infyindes2020-08-13T10:06:31.000Z2020-08-13T10:06:31.000ZMs. Carmenhttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/MsCarmen<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/7443183061?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><h2><strong><span>Independent Rap Artist, Infy Indes' single "Proud of Me Now" makes its debut.</span></strong></h2><p> </p><p><span>Transgender music artist- Infy Indes releases her debut single, "Proud of Me Now." Infy is an independent artist and has been writing music since 2016. Music is an escape for this artist and is currently working on other tracks for a forthcoming album. "Proud of Me Now" is a celebratory piece of art and Infy Indes' truth.</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote><p><span>"I put my heart on my sleeves. I hope everyone enjoys the track. </span><span> I am done with hiding in the shadows, ready to shine."~ Infy</span></p><p> </p></blockquote><p> </p><p><span> Be sure to connect with Infy on social media and digital music platforms.</span></p><p> </p><p><iframe width="300" height="380" frameborder="0"></iframe></p><p> </p><p><strong><span>CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA:</span></strong></p><p><a class="_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink" href="https://twitter.com/INFYINDES" target="_blank"><strong><span>TWITTER</span></strong></a></p><p><a class="_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink" href="https://www.facebook.com/Infy-Indes-104732647991640/" target="_blank"><strong><span>FACEBOOK</span></strong></a></p><p><a class="_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink" href="https://www.instagram.com/infyindes/?hl=en" target="_blank"><strong><span>INSTAGRAM</span></strong></a></p><p><a class="_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Xc7LXl3aDIpl6ecVFurmG?si=5ZZGT523QbW9CQEjvz_gAQ" target="_blank"><strong><span>SPOTIFY</span></strong></a></p><p><a class="_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6XeYmXXvnGaFC5VUNAu5YQ/about" target="_blank"><strong><span>YOUTUBE</span></strong></a></p><p> <a href="{{#staticFileLink}}7443316891,original{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}7443316891,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="387" height="387" alt="7443316891?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></p><p style="text-align:left;"><strong><span>STREAMS:</span></strong></p><p><a class="_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink" href="https://music.apple.com/us/album/proud-of-me-now-single/id1524454010" target="_blank"><strong><span>APPLE MUSIC</span></strong></a></p><p> </p></div>[FEATURED ARTIST] ROJO. AVENUE-"ROUND TWO" |@ROJOAVENUEhttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/featured-artist-rojo-avenue-round-two-rojoavenue2020-08-09T10:18:02.000Z2020-08-09T10:18:02.000ZMs. Carmenhttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/MsCarmen<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/7367844489?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><h3 style="text-align:center;">West Coast Artist, Rojo. Avenue drops "Round Two" featuring Callie Lee and John Fossitt...Are you Ready?</h3><p><br /> <img class="wp-image-16437 alignleft align-center" src="https://thisisplatinumhiphop.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/rojo-avenue-900x781.jpeg" alt="rojo avenue" width="533" height="463" />Oakland - native singer, composer, actor, and drummer, Bennie S. Rodgers II - professionally known as Rojo. Avenue (Ro.Ave) - is no stranger to the music industry. Over the past decade, the multi-talented artist has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Mariah Carey, BIGBANG, Keri Hilson, BLACKPINK, and more.</p><p>Now, Ro. Ave is preparing for the next chapter in his career: his highly-anticipated debut as a solo recording artist. With energetic beats and an ear for catchy melodies, RoJo. Avenue’s fusion of pop, soul, and R&B is guaranteed to put you in a good mood. It’s a mixture of old-school and new-school. He blends the vibes of the ’90s with the sounds of today to create tracks that are simultaneously trendy and timeless.</p><p>Ro. Ave is a melting pot filled with great musical influences - he draws inspiration from every aspect of his life. His background as a drummer is the foundation for his songwriting. Artists like Prince, Stokley (Mint Condition), and Teddy Riley (Blackstreet) shape his sound and style. Ro. Ave's love for 90's music and his exposure while traveling the world gives his music unique energy.</p><p>Rojo. Avenue’s debut single, “Round Two” that features Callie Lee and John Fossitt, was released worldwide on July 10th, 2020. It has become an instant summer classic and a new staple in his career. While continuing to embrace this journey, his work ethic never lets up. His first EP, released under Briight Red Entertainment Partners, will follow late 2020. Be sure to connect on social media and digital music platforms.</p><p>STREAM: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/2tWWGpTHK8qLy6ZxB8vVwJ?si=C6MHZG3kRsKvB-Ny0ife-A" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/track/2tWWGpTHK8qLy6ZxB8vVwJ?si=C6MHZG3kRsKvB-Ny0ife-A</a></p><p style="text-align:center;"><iframe width="300" height="380" frameborder="0"></iframe></p><p style="text-align:center;"> </p><p style="text-align:center;"><strong>CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA:</strong></p><p style="text-align:center;">IG - Rojo.Avenue</p><p style="text-align:center;">Twitter - RojoAvenue</p><p style="text-align:center;">Facebook - Rojo Avenue</p><p style="text-align:center;">Spotify - Rojo.Avenue</p><p style="text-align:center;">TikTok - Rojo.Avenue</p><p style="text-align:center;">Snap - Rojo.Avenue</p><p style="text-align:center;">Triller - Rojo.Avenue</p></div>[MUSIC] SWAZEY - "8 HOURS"| @RafiqHawkinshttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/music-swazey-8-hours-rafiqhawkins2020-08-08T10:02:21.000Z2020-08-08T10:02:21.000ZMs. Carmenhttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/MsCarmen<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/7345997284?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><h2 style="text-align:center;"><strong>Hip-Hop Artist, Swazey lands a deal with New-York label, EQ</strong></h2><p> </p><p> </p><p>Swazey AKA Hef Swazey was born Rafiq Hawkins 09/15/1995 in Washington DC, with 10 siblings born to a poor working-class mother, in the inner cities of Washington DC. At the tender age of 12, he decides to leave his home to pursue his music career in rap. He's extremely talented and focused with a determination to win and never settle. This disposition earned him a lot of respect and recognition within his community and his social media.</p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}7348101254,original{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}7348101254,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="313" height="331" alt="7348101254?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></p><p>Swazey went viral in a mistaken identity debacle with local neighborhood police officers in Washington DC. During the police harassment incident, he ran and hopped the fence back and forth acrobat style. The viral video is called "You Can't Catch Me, Boy." After the viral video, he was invited on the MTV show "Ridiculousness" and his viral video was a segment on the show. In 2020, he was featured on the MTV spinoff show of "Ridiculousness" called "Disturbed in 2020." Additionally, Swazey performed opening shows for Young Thug during the 'HBCU Black College Spring Tour.' He has countless features on a local radio station in Washington DC WPGC 95.5 FM with host DJ Tony Redz.</p><p> </p><p>The newly-signed EQ artist is Swazey is deceased. On <a class="_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink" href="https://mpdc.dc.gov/release/arrest-made-homicide-1200-block-brentwood-road-northeast" target="_blank">March 23, 2019</a>, he was gunned down by four assailants while on his way to the studio. Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries in Washington DC. He was the next upcoming hip-hop artist when he passed. Shortly after he passed away, he was signed to the EQ distribution label in NYC.</p><p> </p><p>His mother Fatima manages his music estate after her son passed. EQ contacted her to sign her son Swazey in June of 2019. "Of course, I wanted to let the world hear what Swazey has dedicated his life to, his love for music, and the craft of creating music. It helped him deal with life," says Fatima. </p><p> </p><p>We appreciate Swazey's Mom, Fatima for sharing her son's story. Be sure to connect with his legacy on social media and digital music platforms.</p><p><iframe src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/playlists/693230511&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true" width="100%" height="300"></iframe></p><div style="font-size:10px;color:#cccccc;overflow:hidden;white-space:nowrap;font-family:Interstate, 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Sans', Garuda, Verdana, Tahoma, sans-serif;font-weight:100;"><a style="color:#cccccc;text-decoration:none;" title="Cuzin" href="https://soundcloud.com/cuzin2g" target="_blank">Cuzin</a> · <a style="color:#cccccc;text-decoration:none;" title="CUZ DEVIN x SWAZEY - 8 HOURS" href="https://soundcloud.com/cuzin2g/sets/8hrs" target="_blank">CUZ DEVIN x SWAZEY - 8 HOURS</a></div><p> </p><p><strong>CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA:</strong></p><p><a class="_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink" href="https://twitter.com/RafiqHawkins" target="_blank"><strong>TWITTER</strong></a></p><p><a class="_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink" href="https://www.instagram.com/hefswazeyzz/" target="_blank"><strong>INSTAGRAM</strong></a></p><p><a class="_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmFRIpxgvpaPVjKqnFZzoYg" target="_blank"><strong>YOUTUBE</strong></a></p><p> </p></div>United Music Mafia is introducing a New Breed of Music | @UnitedMMafiahttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/united-music-mafia-is-introducing-a-new-breed-of-music-unitedmmaf2020-05-13T12:36:41.000Z2020-05-13T12:36:41.000ZMs. Carmenhttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/MsCarmen<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/4980467283?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><h3 style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>United Music Mafia Focuses on Creating and Giving Exposure to New Talent</strong></span></h3><h3 style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:large;"> </span></h3><p>]<a href="http://www.paparazziiready.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Founders-of-United-Music-Mafia-LLC-.jpeg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-29054" src="http://www.paparazziiready.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Founders-of-United-Music-Mafia-LLC--225x300.jpeg" alt="United Music Mafia" width="225" height="300" /></a></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Founders of United Music Mafia LLC[/caption] The United Music Mafia (UMM) was formed in 2020 when GL Recordz and Royal Rich Entertainment were amalgamated into United Music Mafia. Sean Whitlow aka "Big Sean, Da Homie" and Kristen Whitlow aka “Lady Low” are the couple behind the formation of UMM in April 2020. </span></p><p style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Being a sub-division of Young Fie (YF) Entertainment, it distributes fresh and new releases by artist and product placement of producers worldwide. UMM is committed to bringing new compositions and fresh talent/fresh faces into the limelight. United Music Mafia’s focus is on creating and giving exposure to new talent including artists, producers, and DJs. The objective is to provide artists with marketing and promotional facilities. Artists that collaborate with their label can expect both professional terms and homely privileges. The music trend has changed a lot with time. UMM promises a whole lot of fun in the future with more and more concerts, parties, and showcases. </span><a href="http://www.paparazziiready.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Big-Sean-aka-Da-homie-CEO.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-29053 align-full" src="http://www.paparazziiready.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Big-Sean-aka-Da-homie-CEO-225x300.jpg" alt="United Music Mafia" width="225" height="300" /></a> <span style="font-size:12pt;">Big Sean aka Da homie CEO[/caption] UMM’s crew members consist of the Founder and CEO- Big Sean "Da Homie"- Speed Racer K -DJ Prophecy and Sam Armstrong aka “SKA”. Based in Tampa, <a href="http://www.paparazziiready.com/hip-hop-rap/new-music-mj-the-jeweler-proved-it/">Florida</a>, the United Music Mafia has a podcast by the title “The Rant.” UMM is a big brand in itself, it engages in events and movements as sponsors and helps in promoting a cause or showcasing an aspiring artist. They manufacture <a class="gmail-_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink" href="https://unitedmusicmafia.com/shop" target="_blank">clothing</a> as well under their label. Sean Whitlow believes that when the world of music is so much diversified. There are “N” number of artists waiting to turn some heads with their refreshing and mind-boggling feel of music with some groovy some soothing beats-give them the chance, they righteously deserve and utilize these human resources into something big that is beneficial- to both the label and the artist. </span></p><p style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-size:12pt;">UMM’s signature statement is <strong>“WE ARE THE FUTURE OF MUSIC.” </strong></span></p><p style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>VISIT THEIR SITE-</strong><a class="gmail-_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink" href="https://unitedmusicmafia.com/" target="_blank">https://unitedmusicmafia.com/</a></span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><iframe src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/816235327&color=%231e38c8&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true" width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no"></iframe></p><p style="text-align:center;"><iframe src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/816213703&color=%231e38c8&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true" width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no"></iframe></p><p style="text-align:left;"><iframe src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/816207202&color=%231e38c8&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true" width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no"></iframe> <iframe src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/816181912&color=%231e38c8&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true" width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no"></iframe> <span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA:</strong></span></p><p style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a class="gmail-_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink" href="https://twitter.com/UnitedMMafia" target="_blank"><strong>Twitter</strong></a></span></p><p style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a class="gmail-_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink" href="https://www.facebook.com/unitedmusicmafia/?modal=admin_todo_tour" target="_blank"><strong>Facebook</strong></a></span></p><p style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a class="gmail-_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink" href="https://www.instagram.com/unitedmusicmafia/" target="_blank"><strong>Instagram</strong></a></span></p></div>