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Dro Kenji’s Dream World Collides with Reality in “PUSH2START”
With his vulnerable verses, moving melodies, and artistic vision, Dro Kenji has established himself as an all-around creative powerhouse in his young career. He possesses a sense of visual savvy that elevates his stellar sound to new heights, allowing fans to immerse themselves in Kenji’s world and feel even more connected to the empathic powerhouse. Today, Dro Kenji returns to expand his cinematic universe with “PUSH2START,” the high-octane opening track from his recent debut album, WITH OR WITHOUT YOU.
The Declan Kyle-directed video for “PUSH2START” adds a new layer of complexity to the ethereal adventures of Dro Kenji’s dream world, as seen in recent videos like “FINDERS KEEPERS,” “USED2KNOW,” and “VANISH.” Unlike its predecessors, “PUSH2START” is set in the real world— New York City to be exact. However, much like Dro Kenji fights to keep painful memories at bay throughout the album, the kaleidoscopic realm of his imagination becomes just as invasive as it creeps into the streets and rooftops of NYC. As he struggles to determine fantasy from reality, the dream world that has been his refuge comes to haunt him like a waking nightmare. Yet, by the video’s end, the two worlds reconcile, seemingly merging into one. As a fired-up Kenji closes out the track, it’s clear that this is far more than a dream. It’s Kenji’s world, and we’re all living in it.
Released in January, WITH OR WITHOUT YOU arrived after a banner year for the young artist, which saw him embark on his first headlining national tour, wrapping up with a performance at Rolling Loud California. 2021 also saw Kenji release two new mixtapes, including EAT YOUR HEART OUT, this past spring, featuring “KILL CUPID” ft. $NOT (13+ million Spotify streams), which received an animated video, and the early summer’s F*CK YOUR FEELINGS, which saw the rapper flex and reflect over 16 tracks of expansive Internet Money production, and features highlights like “SUPERSTAR” and “TRANCE.”
Never one to rest on his laurels, Dro Kenji is only just starting his rise. Stay tuned for much more from the prolific artist as he continues his ascent to the highest echelons of the rap game.
Watch “PUSH2START” here today!
Asian-American rappers Star2, ChinaTownRunner, and $tupid Young release the new single / video entitled “FWM”. The single precedes Star2 and ChinaTownRunner’s upcoming EP and sets the bar high with haunting cavernous beats and dark melodic flow.
Each of them affirm that they are “about money” in their separate verses and all ask listeners to “come and F*** With Me.” The music video for “FWM” captures Star2, ChinaTownRunner, and $tupid Young in a graffiti-stroked garage full of sports cars and women. Leaning into the sheer magnitude of the track itself, the visuals for “FWM” zero in on each rapper for an intense performance.
Star2 and ChinaTownRunner are preparing to embark on a summer tour with $tupid Young set to appear at multiple dates. Additionally, Star2 and ChinaTownRunner will perform on July 6th in support of the annual Ka-ren Soccer Tournament and Concert in South Dakota.
Star2 is a refugee artist from the Mae La refugee camp in Thailand. Star2’s documentary, RETURN TO KAWTHOOLEI: A Refugee Rapper’s Journey to His Homeland in Burma will be screened at the New Media Film Festival in LA on June 6th. So far, the documentary has been awarded with “Best Short Documentary” at the Malaysian Film Festival, “Best Documentary” at the Busan New Wave Short Film Festival in S. Korea, “Best Web and Media” at the IndieX Film Fest in LA, and “Exceptional Merit in Docu-drama Short & Human Spirit” at the Documentaries Without Borders Film Festival. Star2 returns to Thailand in May for his second trip.
Hollywood, Florida native Ann-Derie presents the official video for “Maximum Capacity”, the new single from I Am Only Human, her forthcoming album which also spawned “Just Us”, produced by Alvin Speights (R.I.P.), the engineer behind tracks for India Arie, TLC, Keith Sweat and many more. Shot in New York City, the “Maximum Capacity” clip comes on the heels of Ann-Derie’s tour of the East Coast (watch her interview with 99JAMZ). “Maximum Capacity” is out now on Dxnna Music Group.
Check it out!
Daughter of the legendary emcee Method Man and Staten Island native Chey has recently been making her own mark on the game with a bubbly personality that goes with his prodigy level talent. Her skill is so sharp ESPN and Vibe took notice with features that boosted her into a league of her own among the new stars of hip hop.
Now she adds a candid interview and freestyle with the iconic Sway! With grace and persona Chey shines brightly on the legendary journalist’s platform that garnered the attention of everyone worldwide.
Watch below.
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