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Dante’ Harris (@Dantefoolish) & What Up 5 Connected To Create A Moment On RED.eth

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Music is the thread that connects us all. Lousiana’s own Dante’ Harris knows how to create significant connections. His bond with prolific producer What Up five is shaping into one of his best yet. Their relationship started years back, but as of late, they have been focused on creating moments musically. Their latest tape RED.eth is a cryptocurrency-inspired project shaking up things for creatives in their lane. Artists like Money Man, Rich The Kid, and many more have made waves in the crypto space. Harris is looking to create a niche for himself with the help of his talented producer homie/collaborator What Up 5.

Check out our conversation with Dante’ Harris below!

4Sho: What city are you from/ Where are you based now?

Harris: I’m from L-Town. LaPlace, Louisiana. I’m based in the city of LA.

4Sho: What is your artist/producer name? What is your real name? How did you get your artist/producer name?

Harris: Dante’ Harris. Dante’ is the real name. I took my deceased father’s last name instead of my mother’s. Long Live Cardell Harris. At what point in your life did you decide to pursue a career in music?

Harris: I started freestyling at like 11 years old, but I never really took it seriously and started WRITING until I was 14. The first studio session was at 15, and the rest was history. I feel like I’m just starting now in a sense because I’m bringing a brand with me

4Sho: Has your upbringing played a role in shaping who you are and defining your sound today? If so, how?

Harris: Of course. You’ll get more of my upbringing now from my music moving forward. I think my sound is so versatile I can tell my story however I need to. And that came from training and discipline. I am perfecting the craft. My situation as far as homelessness, people trying to block my career, family situations, etc., everything in my life influences my sound.

4Sho: How would you describe your sound to readers who may not be familiar with you?

Harris: I would tell them to hear it for themselves. But if I must, it’s like the universe is rap battling.

4Sho: What ultimately inspired you to dedicate yourself to a music career?

Harris: Me making music in the first place inspired me; certain people encouraged me to be better. I just felt it was for me after a while. I don’t have the two-year rap story or the blew-up in high school story. I’ve kind of just been perfecting the craft from the jump.

4Sho: What’s one reason you are passionate about music, and what inspires you?

Harris: It was a time when this shit was all I had to keep going, so it’s a dynamic relationship in general when it comes to music 

4Sho: Do you have any hobbies outside of music? What do you do to stay creative?

Harris: Investing honestly. And lately, I’ve been fucking with the water heavy, lmao. I just went jet skiing, and I think that’s my thing 

4Sho: What were you doing before music?

Harris: Well, I started when I was 11, so I was a kid. But before this leg of music, I was more into entrepreneurial efforts.

4Sho: Who are some of your main musical influences?

Harris: $pitta and Tunechi. I’ve studied the greats to learn skills, but honestly, those two have the most significant impact on me.

4Sho: What are some of your music career goals for the future?

Harris: Nationwide and international tours. I want to turn the world up. Honestly, my catalog is broad enough to have some shit for wherever I go.

4Sho: Tell us the name of the project you are currently promoting? What inspired this project?

Harris: RED.eth is the project we fucking with right now. That transparency and timeless music mixed with unmatched honesty give it a unique experience as a project.

And the inspiration is simply taking the next step with my music. Branding and tying in my everyday life, so I kept it Crypto.

4Sho: Date this project dropped or is it set to drop?

Harris: 4/20/22 OUT NOW! Roll something up, pour something up (if that’s what you do), and press play.

4Sho: What is this project about in your own words?

Harris: It’s honestly my music coming of age. It’s more mature and precise than any other project I have. It’s about how far I came and where I’m currently with it.

4Sho: What’s one of the proudest moments of your music career so far?

Harris: Honestly, tied between working with Boosie and Performing at the Novo. The Boosie thing just showed how manifestation works. Like this, the nigga, we would all jam back in the hood. The show was crazy, too, the biggest crowd I’ve had, and it feels right.

4Sho: What’s next for you? Are you working on any upcoming projects we should be on the lookout for? Include some dates if you have them.

Harris: Next is BLUE.eth. We will keep it going by fusing music with the crypto space. You are all probably getting that late June or early July.

4Sho: What message do you hope fans take away from your music?

Harris: Man, I just want people to take affirmative actions with their dreams, goals, and aspirations. If you can think of it or see it, it can be yours. Just quit bullshitting and get that shit.

4Sho: Where can we follow you on social media?

Harris: @danteharrismusic IG @dantefoolish Twitter

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Lonny The Street Lawyer Is One Of A Kind

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Smooth and a man of character, Lonny The Street Lawyer has took years of experiences helping people battle unfair charges head on with much vigor. It’s that same passion that inspired him to open well respected DMV based Cannabis dispensaries. Below is a few things to know about the star entrepreneur.

The Street Lawyer is still one of the most exciting personalities in the national Cannabis landscape. After enjoying a career as a criminal trial attorney in the DMV and fighting over 100 cannabis cases (including close to 20 jury trials defending alleged cannabis distributors, he witnessed the destruction caused by America’s war on drugs, and cannabis enforcement of cannabis prohibitions has been a massive part of that. So, when DC went legal, the street lawyer started a cannabis company- and changed the game’s landscape and city.

Lonny was known in the Courts as a flamboyant trial attorney, almost a throwback to the old-school mafia attorneys in NYC and Philadelphia. But, throughout his career, he never once had an ethical issue. He is known to aggressively and flamboyantly defend his clients without ever stepping over the ethics line. He became a prolific radio personality on DC101 for five years, educating, guiding, and entertaining the DMV on street crimes, police issues, and society. He gained international notoriety on Social media for various content, from legal and educational videos to dance videos to comedic content and now to motivational content. He is a character in every city he lands. He is all about positivity and self-growth.

Street Lawyer Services became the premier cannabis brand and gifting shop in the town. He decided he could make it a vibe. The city converged around SLS as it was the hub for the hottest budtenders and highest-quality cannabis and even turned into the underground Celebrity pit stop in DC. Street Lawyer services became about Unity, community, art, fashion, dance, performance, tolerance, acceptance, and fun in the DMV. You never know what you’ll get when you walk into Street Lawyer Services on H St. NE.

You may have a well-known DJ spinning. You could see a few DC K st lobbyists talking shop, you may see a few young men from the block kicking it, and you are sure to run into local DC artists just getting right. On top of all that vibe, SLS has been known to have the best flower selection in the region for the past five years.

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DOPE SHOWS PRESENTS JEEZY & FABOLOUS HIPHOP 50 CONCERT

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DOPE Shows, the #1 independent Concert Promotion Agency in Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Delaware is thrilled to announce a historic celebration of HipHop’s 50th Anniversary. In commemoration of this iconic genre’s legacy, DOPE Shows is uniting two legendary trailblazers, Jeezy and Fabolous, for an unforgettable concert on November 18th at The Met Philadelphia. Tickets are available to purchase via Live Nation – HERE

This special event promises to be an electrifying night filled with timeless beats, extraordinary performances, and a journey through decades of HipHop history. Jeezy and Fabolous will headline this grand celebration, delivering a show that fans don’t want to miss. Keep an eye out for additional special guest announcements, further honoring Philadelphia’s impact on this beloved art form.

DOPE Shows has become one of the most powerful independent concert promotion companies in the U.S. due to their instinctive business savvy and an eye to bring era-defining artists to the local stage. With an unstoppable momentum of achievements, this show follows the sold out album release concert for TOURE at the Theatre of Living Arts. After attending the spectacle, Secret Philadelphia praised, “To not only bring people together like one big melting pot, but to also create that kind of vibe is downright powerful.”

With an established track record for success, Live Nation Northeast announces a co-promoter partnership with Stephen Piner and Jamir Shaw of DOPE Shows, two Philly natives who have cultivated and grown a boutique concert promotions company focused on hip hop and R&B with strong artist relationships. Live Nation and DOPE Shows will collaborate on identifying, cultivating, and developing live experiences across hip hop, R&B, and urban art forms for fans, brands, and artists in Philadelphia, the New York Metropolitan area, Atlantic City, and other Northeast territories.

Through this new partnership, Live Nation will provide DOPE Shows with marketing, concert production, and venue operations expertise and support. Meanwhile, DOPE Shows will work with Live Nation to program content and provide grass-roots support for many of Live Nation’s clubs and theaters, with the potential to work together on future opportunities for arenas, radio shows, and festivals.

“With an eye towards the 50th anniversary of hip hop in 2023, we look forward to working closely with our new partners at DOPE Shows to celebrate this milestone with a series of shows across many of our Northeast territories,” said Geoff Gordon, Regional President, Live Nation Northeast. “Our role as promoters is to help artists achieve their goals. I greatly respect Jamir and Stephen for sharing that same vision and passion for their artists.”

We’re excited to take our brand to the next level and explore new opportunities with an amazing company like Live Nation,” said DOPE Shows founders Stephen Piner and Jamir Shaw. “After years of being an ally and friend of Geoff Gordon’s, it feels good to partner with a legend in the game. Together we plan to show the world that there Ain’t No Shows Like Dope Shows!

In a run that stretches over six years, DOPE Shows have sold over 200,000 tickets for shows featuring the likes of Lil BabyLil Durk, A Boogie Wit Da HoodieGunnaG Herbo, and more, becoming stepping stones for emerging superstars and bridges for the performers and the local fans that want to see them.

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R&B’s Nana Elan Debuts New EP ‘Escaping The West’

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Step into the vibrant realm of Nana Elan (@NaliyahElan), a dynamic artist born and raised in the heart of Long Beach, CA. Nana Elan’s much-anticipated EP, ‘Escaping The West,’ just dropped and graces our ears with its presence. This release signifies not just a project drop for the rising star, but a journey into a musical landscape that is bound to captivate and resonate.

Nana Elan’s unique artist name encapsulates her identity, with “Nana” derived from her real name, Naliyah, and “Elan” from her middle name, creating a harmonious blend that exudes an iconic aura. Her music resonates with a youthful richness, raw energy, and a mature undertone. Her vocal range spans from mezzo-soprano to bass, delivering fully belted cadences that effortlessly traverse the realms of R&B, Hip-hop, and Pop. Dynamic creativity is the cornerstone of her delivery.

At the heart of Nana Elan’s artistic pursuit is an unwavering passion for music. “Creating music allows me to exhibit my soul’s groove, spirit, emotion, and perspective,” she reveals. “It’s my personal flashlight guiding me through life’s tunnel, always inspiring me to keep moving forward.”

The EP’s influence is grounded in deeply personal connections. Nana Elan attributes her love for singing to her grandpa, a mentor who nurtured her vocal talents. Rihanna, with her fusion of fashion and music, ignited Nana Elan’s passion at an early age, cementing her path toward artistic greatness.

Escaping The West,’ released on August 22, 2023, is more than just a collection of songs—it’s a sonic voyage. The EP masterfully combines Nana Elan’s sexy tomboy style with her elegant, nonchalant personality, crafting a musical narrative that symbolizes growth, ambition, and a departure from the confines of the West-Coast sound.

In Nana Elan’s words, “The 7-song piece encapsulates my journey through amusement, poverty, sanity, and pleasure. Each track flows melodically from one destination to the next, urging listeners to groove, party, and experience love. Each record exudes dominance, high standards, and a mix of irresistible appeal and raw energy.”

With ‘Escaping The West,’ Nana Elan sends a powerful message to her fans, encouraging them to embrace every facet of themselves and to dare to expand beyond their wildest imagination.

To experience the magnetic allure of Nana Elan and her latest masterpiece, ‘Escaping The West,’ follow and connect with her on various social media platforms:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/naliyahelan

Twitter: www.twitter.com/nanaelan_

YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCSw6PhyvqvpFwDKv8Yn60yQ

As ‘Escaping The West‘ takes the music scene by storm, Nana Elan’s artistry promises to be an inspiring, empowering, and exhilarating force that resonates with audiences around the globe.

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