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When you hear the name Icewear Vezzo, chances are it rings a bell but you can’t quite figure out exactly where you heard it from. Out of sheer curiosity, you plug it into Google and see a couple of songs pop up and dismiss the name as just another rapper. Instead of clicking away, check out the first song that comes up, “Angel Wings,” if not for anything else, for the Gucci verse at the tail end of the track. You’ve just been exposed to Icewear Vezzo, one of Detroit’s hottest artists and rising faces in the city’s lucrative music scene.
It may seem like Vezzo’s come out of nowhere to claim the surprise spot amongst Detroit’s top rappers, but he’s been putting in work for years. He’s beginning to see the fruits of his labor, working with bigger artists and producers to break into the mainstream. There’s one problem – he’s currently locked up. Once he’s done sitting, he’ll come back strong and we can’t wait to see what he does. Here’s why he will remain the man while he’s locked and someone won’t take his place.
A Unique Sound
Most of Detroit’s rap scene specializes in dealing out a generous helping of punchlines to satiate traditional hip hop fans’ ears. Vezzo brings versatility, specializing in that as well as harmonizing to maximize his full creative palette. It works – and makes him a polarizing figure; if you like the new generation atmospheric Soundcloud type of sound, it’s immediately identifiable, but, if you have a traditional rap fixation you may think he’s the worst person alive. Either way, the conversation still goes on. That’s what artists need to keep going.
Beat Selection
With all of this talk about cities cultivating sounds, a lot of rappers go for a sound that they believe their city created to win local fans. Vezzo’s did his work in Detroit’s beat trenches, but he’s expanded into a lot of other sounds, mainly the Atlanta style of trap that has been all of the rage for the past couple of years. He’s worked with TM88 and Zaytoven recently which has contributed to the growth of his addicting sound. He’s shown that he’s not scared to expand. That’ll lead to him winning, easily.
Finally Breaking Out
Vezzo’s not just some local face – everywhere from Mass Appeal to HotNewHipHop has taken notice of him and his brand. He’s worked with some of the hottest artists in the game and he’s just getting started. Sitting down for 20 months won’t stop his brand from growing. If anything, it’ll make it intensify. Look at what happened with both Lil Boosie and Max B’s fanbases while they were (are, in Max B’s case) in jail.
His Restaurant, Chicken Talk
Vezzo had a chicken restaurant before it was cool (We’re looking at you, Rick Ross). It’s called Chicken Talk and is located in Detroit. It’s a great way to connect with people and express his love for chicken, as he made clear in his interview with Mass Appeal. With local fans eating food from his restaurants, how can he not win? Imagine if it gets picked up at a national level.
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THE MILLENNIUM TOUR: TURNED UP! KICKED OFF IN HAMPTON, VA WITH HEADLINERS BOW WOW, MARIO & KERI HILSON
The pandemic is officially over, and we’re back outside! Back by popular demand, G2 Presents The Millennium Tour: Turned Up!, presented by G-Squared Events and The Black Promoters Collective (BPC), kicked off last weekend with shows in Hampton, VA ( Friday, October 7th), Charlotte, NC (Saturday, October 8th) and Baltimore, MD (Sunday, October 9th). The tour will take over 24 cities, starting with Hampton and ending in Oakland, CA on Sunday, November 27, 2022.
Headlined by none other than the ultimate fan favorite, Bow Wow, our undeniable Verzuz champ, Mario, and R&B songstress Keri Hilson, this year’s tour talent lineup is insane. The highly-anticipated brand return will additionally include performances by Lloyd, Bobby V, Pleasure P, Sammie, Ying Yang Twins, Dem Franchize Boyz, Crime Mob, Travis Porter, Lil Scrappy, Trillville, Chingy and the reunion of Day 26.
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As if the lineup wasn’t stacked already, The Smokers Club Fest continues to give the people what they want by adding Chief Keef who will be performing his debut album “Finally Rich”. This festival already perfectly encapsulated the much lauded “Blog Era” of rap which took place from 2008-2014, but now has the final infinity stone inserted into the gauntlet in the form of Sosa.
The Smoker’s Club Fest takes over Glen Helen Amphitheater on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Celebrating hip hop as one of the leading forces in paving the way for cannabis culture becoming mainstream, the festival lineup includes Kid Cudi, A$AP Rocky, Playboi Carti, Schoolboy Q, Wiz Khalifa, A&AP Ferg, 2 Chainz, Dom Kennedy, Lupe Fiasco, Joey Bada$$, Flatbush Zombies, Yung Lean, Wale, Curren$y, Danny Brown, Rico Nasty, Earl Sweatshirt, Sofaygo, Pierre Bourne, Sahbabii, Cochise, Lucki, Yeat, AB-Soul, Jay Rock, Berner, Zack Fox, The Alchemist, Clams Casino, Mick Jenkins, Reason, Smoke DZA, Casey Veggies, Domo Genesis, The Underachievers, The Cool Kids, Kirko Bangz, Pac Div, Kreayshawn, Ken Car$on, Bktherula, Babyxsosa, Zeelooperz, Coco & Clair Clair, Tisakorean, Destroy Lonely, Sid, Shyne, Bad Neighbors, Sparoh Homicide, Meechie, Abby, Jasmine, Belis, Eryn, Yayo, Dacartune, Slayter, Nymlo, McFly, Lul Bob, and Stinje.
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Cree Ikuko is a biracial beauty who’s racy photoshoots have taken Instagram and Tumblr by storm. Her art, always tasteful – she refrains from shooting nude – has an elegant quality about it, making each release of hers something that people look forward to like sports games. In addition to being a rising model, she also is a poet, songwriter, and recently, gotten into vlogging. She’s a multi-threat with a high probability for continued success, so checking out her Instagram account for our Best of Instagram series is a must. Check out our pics below.
Perfection, Unbridled
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At first glance, this picture is nothing but a simple selfie that’s both stunning and mysterious. But taking a closer look shows the many working parts that make this one of our favorite pictures on Instagram so far. From the curly hair to the smug look on her face, the reveal of just enough cleavage to intrigue viewers, and the color contrasts of the shirt that make it one of the most interesting tops currently out on the market, Cree knows how to make a statement.
Beach Body
https://www.instagram.com/p/BafpFi4BHl7/?taken-by=cree.ikuko
When it comes to beach bodies, Cree might have the ultimate one. Her bathing suit is endlessly inviting, almost teasing us in what it hides. She knows that she fills it out to perfection – it’s up to us to refrain from salivating like hungry dogs.
Bathroom Stall Selfies
https://www.instagram.com/p/Baxf5J8Absf/?taken-by=cree.ikuko
Since when has a bathroom selfie ever made it into our best of Instagram list? Cree provides an exception: her careless pose borders on perfect. Between her casual face and the way her dress clings to her body like a bodysuit, nothing can go wrong with this picture.
Car selfies
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bajw5zYhUDi/?taken-by=cree.ikuko
It’s become a thing now that we can’t deny: Cree breaks all selfie rules with her careless, yet elegant photos. A casual car trip turns into an aesthetically pleasing visual memory that we’re glad to have come across on Instagram.
String Chronicles
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String bathing suits are her thing and we’re glad to see that she has more than one. The turquoise color acts as a delicate contrast from her bronze skin that makes it all the more intriguing to view. The fact that most of her face is covered in shadow goes a long way in making this photo mysterious.
Killer Nurse
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With Halloween right around the corner, it’s only right that she’d find a costume to scare people into a heart attack. This costume will cause a heart attack, but not out of fright.
Halloween Preparations
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Out of both Halloween costumes, this one would be scarier. It’s almost the more inviting of the two, with cleavage that looks dangerously close to popping out. The red hair also helps the picture to look scary. Be on the lookout on Halloween to see her in this.
Cree Lannister
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZRtaNDBo9L/?taken-by=cree.ikuko
There’s a very Game Of Thrones feel to this post in particular. Although she’s sitting in a white armchair that’s the stark opposite of the foreboding Iron Throne in Westeros, the self-confidence evident in the post along with the pose invoke Cersei Lannister comparisons. We bet that Cree’s much nicer and more approachable than the Queen of the Seven Kingdoms.
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