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Bay Area Breakout Yatta Bandz Films a Rustic Western for His New Video
Yatta Bandz is taking over Northern California, generating a cult following in the Bay and beyond with his heartfelt melodies and authentic lyricism. Paying tribute to classic western films and telling a story worthy of the inspiration, Yatta shares a Valentine’s Day gift for his fans: “Way Out West,” his new video, out tonight at 8pm ET/5pm PT. Demonstrating his natural gift for sweetly-sung storytelling, Yatta works his way through a complex relationship, struggling to come to terms with his significant other’s fading feelings and wondering if he’ll ever find true love: “Moving on, I know I been stuck here for way too long/But I know I’m scared to leave/Cause I don’t how to believe, out there somewhere there’s a heart that’s meant for me.”
Directed by AdamKG, the video for “Way Out West” faithfully recreates the vibe of western films of the mid-20th century. Yatta decks himself in an all-black cowboy get up, playing the role of an outlaw who takes over a frontier town with the help of his very own Calamity Jane. As they ride off into the sunset, Yatta’s partner shows her true colors, robbing Yatta and escaping with the full loot. The video ends with Yatta and his horse, alone in the wilderness, with only his six-shooter at his side.
“Way Out West” continues Yatta’s run as one of the most promising artists to emerge from the Bay in recent years. Born in Hayward, an East Bay city south of Oakland and north of Fremont, Yatta endured a rough childhood, experiencing periods of homelessness during his elementary school years. He found refuge from his hardships with his love of music, immersing himself in the discographies of artists like Juice Wrld, J. Cole, XXXTentacion, and Polo G. Yatta first found an outlet for his creativity by posting his original freestyles on Instagram, building a following that naturally followed him to SoundCloud, where he released underground hits like “Loyalty” and “Somebody,” and to YouTube, where he cultivated a following of over 178k subscribers. Yatta broke out in a big way in 2022 with the release of singles like “Don’t Go” (17.6 million Spotify streams, 5 million YouTube views) and “Unseen Scars” (nearly 2 million views on YouTube audio, 17.7 million Spotify streams), both of which can be found on Perfect Storm, his debut album.
Hard at work on his follow-up to Perfect Storm, Yatta is hoping to expand beyond the Bay and earn some natonal recognition. Stay tuned for much more from the 21-year-old rapper very soon.
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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.
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.
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