Artimes Prime shares official music video for ‘Grab A Corona’

Philly-based emcee ARTIMES PRIME has a sound with DNA that can be traced from Logic and J Cole, to Immortal Technique and Mike Shinoda. Throughout his career, Prime has fused disparate sounds to perfection, while using his inventive flows to tell personal stories of self-discovery and its importance to the social fabric of the world around him.

On Beer & Cookies, Prime’s third full-length album released last month, the emcee pushes his limits by fusing Pop and classic, Boom-Bap Hip-Hop. The album’s title reflects the audacious fusion of these two genres, an almost oxymoronic pairing held together by producer Digital Crates over the course of the album’s twelve tracks. On the first day of March, Prime shares the music video for ‘Grab A Corona’, an album standout that riffs on the complex issues that we’ve faced since the global coronavirus pandemic.

“This was written during the pandemic. I noticed all the different media voices from different levels telling me all kinds of different things, and I felt confused as well as conflicted. I imagined others felt this way as well so I wrote a song that speaks to both sides, and to not be afford of deaths but rather be conscious and intentional with how you live life. The song has a boombap conscious feel.” – Artimes Prime

So ‘Grab A Corona’ and watch the video below…

Song of the Day: Bibliography – Pete “Phatdaddy” Rudd

Noted for his for his lock it in the pocket style of playing drums, making the most-sampled drummer in hip-hop today, multi-instrumentalist PETE “Phatdaddy” RUDD is also one of the most celebrated and sought after musicians amongst some of the music greats in soul and jazz. He has performed and toured with the likes of Patti Labelle, Kool and the Gang, Chaka Kahn, Miles Davis, George Benson, Natalie Cole, Luther Vandross, Teddy Pendergrass, Pointer Sisters, Barry White, Donna Summers, plus so many others.

After rubbing shoulders with numerous prominent figures in music, Pete has decided to step out into his own lane to create his debut album titled ‘New Thing’, released in March 2023. Written, arranged and produced by the man himself, ‘New Thing’ represents the different styles and expressions of music that he has performed throughout his career, which spans over five decades.

Taken from the album, Pete presents his single, ‘Bibliography’. The title of the single perfectly reflects Pete’s long and varied music career as he intricately channels different elements to create a highly gleeful smooth jazz instrumental with heavenly topical tones, which immediately evoke a euphoric experience for the prospective listener.

‘Bibliography’ is available now across various music platforms. Have a listen below…

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MiParis Music teams up with soul songstress Carol Riddick for single, ‘I Love Me Too’

Philadelphia based label MIPARIS MUSIC has unveiled an anthem that will resonate with people around the world which comes in the shape of ‘I Love Me Too’, released 10th October. The single forms part of MiParis Smooth Jazz Compilation album Vol.2, set to be released in Spring 2024.

‘I Love Me Too’ features soul songbird Carol Riddick who showcases her infamous sultry vocals to proclaim love for herself. In a world which holds so much negativity that can have a knock effect on self-worth, the therapeutically soulful single also serves as the perfect ode to encourage every person to take a moment to appreciate themselves – and most importantly to practice self-love.

The single was written by singer-songwriter, producer and record label owner of MiParis Music, Michael Upshaw along with Right Side Music Publishing owner, Dexter T.Moore. Together they own 1 Vision Music Productions.

Michael Upshaw founded his record label MiParis Music back in 2011, after which he reached out to esteemed jazz/soul keyboardist from Philadelphia, Dexter T. Moore, to work with him in writing and producing songs that featured world renowned bassist Gerald Veasley, Grammy nominated saxophonist Gerald Albright, bassist for Will Downing and Richard Smallwood, Mark A. Walker and Grammy Winning Saxophonist, Kirk Whalum.

A prolific singer from Philadelphia, Carol began her career touring with Jazzy Jeff and Will Smith, aka Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince. The soul songstress went on to work alongside neo soul heavyweights Anthony Hamilton, Jill Scott, Norman Brown, Kindred The Family Soul, Jeff Bradshaw, Musiq Soulchild, as well as Chris “Big Dog” Davis and Kim Waters. She also collaborated with Grammy Award winning producers and songwriters including Multiple Grammy Winners, The Roots, James Poyser, Erykah Badu, and Eric Bellinger’s 2022 GRAMMY nominated album on the track ‘Shine On The World.’

Carol is coming to the UK to perform with Will Downing and Maysa at the O2 Forum Kentish Town on 11th March 2024 and Band On the Wall In Manchester on 15th March 2024.

Until then Carol Riddick spreads some love and positivity to the world, with ‘I Love Me Too, released 10th October across various music platforms.

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Chicago Producer Jason Griff Join Forces With MC Zilla For Latest Project, ‘Stacking Chips’.

“Yo, hacky sack liberal college rap, we don’t f*ck with that,” Zilla Rocca emphatically proclaims in his opening line of ‘Don’t Panic,’ which should be bold text on a welcome mat with this album cover on it.

‘Stacking Chips’ is the long-overdue collaboration between Philadelphia MC ZILLA and Chicago producer JASON GRIFF. The two are long-time friends, having met on MySpace in the mid-2000s, yet had not collaborated on a full album until now. This project, however, was definitely worth the wait. Featuring hardheaded, bass-heavy car music that salutes the influence of 90’s Queens and Southern bounce, with juicy hooks and incredible guest verses from artists such as SolarFive, Defcee, ShrapKnel, Milc, and even the great SKECH185.

Zilla and Griff set out to make an album full of end-of-summer bangers, and did just that. From the banned-from-streaming ‘Frank Castle,’ which questions American police officer’s love of The Punisher logo to the vibrant and bouncy, Andrew-assisted ‘Barkeep.’ The album consistently toes the line of aggressive and lighthearted at the same time as Zilla can flip between tales of canceling a date to watch a DOOM interview to dreaming of catching up with potential car thieves.

The album title is an homage to longtime friend, collaborator, and co-founder of Insubordinate Records, Lorde Jones Scorcese, whose voice can be heard throughout the album including his trademark acronym “Stacking Chips on Record Crushing Every Single Enemy,” among other resurfaced dialogue. The album concludes with a heartfelt tribute song ‘No Question’ featuring Alex Ludovico.

Stacking Chips also features guest appearances from Ace Cannons, Jesse the Tree, Alaska and ZeroStar. The album was mastered by C. Money Burns. Check it out below…

Must Listens: Nine Fifteen, A Note To Potential Car Thieves, Scott Summers

Song of the Day: I’m Not In Love (Remix) – Nsh Ghxst

Hailing from Philadelphia, NSH GHXST is hitting full speed with single, ‘I’m Not In Love’ (Remix) Ft Nsh Da Real. Melodic, catchy, and far from basic- Nsh Ghxst has found his sound.

Growing up, music always played a major part in the 22-year old singer/songwriter’s life. His growth in only a year paired with his grind, displays raw talent, individuality & most importantly, HUSTLE. Young and hungry, Nsh Ghxst plans to push out even more consistent music in an attempt to grow his popularity. Step by step, his efforts are beginning to pay off; having reached over 11K views on his “GYALIS” freestyle via TikTok!

Have a listen to ‘I’m Not In Love’ (Remix) below…