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Afro Fusion Wunderkind Artist Nappy Releases Single “Knock Shii Up”
Nigeria’s Afro-Fusion artist Nappy drops his new single and the official music video “Knock Shii Up.” “Knock Shii Up” is Nappy’s first single release since dropping his viral single “Whine That Ting,” featuring Bella Shmurda, in 2021. The music video is produced by Cr8tive Row’s Daps & Dalia Dias and filmed in Atlanta, Georgia. “Knock Shii Up” is Nappy’s response to negativity and his conscious decision to not be impacted by pessimistic opinions. According to Nappy, “The meaning of ‘Knock Shii Up’ is to shut things down and face life head-on with tremendous confidence.”
“Knock Shii Up” is a dynamic track under the genre Afro-Fusion, which consists of R&B and Hip Hop in the Nigerian culture. The beat creates an Afro-pop sound with organic live instruments, from the aggressive bass drums to the soft keys and vibrant strings. Nappy’s voice completes the track with his mellow vocals behind the chorus and rap style favoring UK drill music. The single’s cover artwork teases the audience with a straightforward message of Nappy loading weapons with a beautiful female and money surrounding his feet. The significant meaning is that Nappy prepares for obstacles attempting to disturb his peace.
The title “Knock Shii Up” describes his actions and attitude towards life by shutting it down. The project is inspired by Nappy’s positive views on his lifestyle, and he motivates listeners to take control of their lives and decisions. The visuals support the lyrics and Nappy’s idea of loyal friends and a lover that supports his choices and lifestyle. The video showcases different aspects of Nappy’s life as an artist in the studio with his lady and friends hanging out with him. Nappy displays moments of being a romantic who cherishes his lady as he rides freely through the night with her.
Source: Press release, Playbook Media Group
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.
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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.
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