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Is RiskTaker D-Boy The Next Up Out Of Detroit?
It’s happening slowly, but Detroit’s presence in the music industry is being felt. Cash Kidd’s name rings all throughout the country. Molly Brazy has become a household name. Kash Doll, since getting out of her record label situation, has become one of the game’s hottest female rappers that refrains from hopping into beef. Now, the spotlight is on the city to produce more rappers. And we have tons – from AllStar JR, to Boss Mu, from Rondae, to Saucy E. Everyone’s working, hard too.
RiskTaker D-Boy is one of the artists that comes up in conversation about being the city’s next gigantic star. His flow is mesmerizing, subtle, and endearing. Passionate are his rhymes that often clash with the brisk production that he chooses. His style isn’t easily imitated, even if others try to replicate his success. With his videos being some of the most consistently high-viewed visuals on the 4ShoMag channel, is he truly the next out of the city?
On one hand, I believe so. He’s clearly got the it factor. That factor is seldom found in the city. There’s a certain amount of respect that one must garner from their listening base that causes it to grow. Many don’t have it; possibly, because they’re faking the funk. But D-Boy is respected, and makes good music. “Gone So Long” is the kind of hard-hitting, relatable jam that to make, one must be confident in their abilities. Its luxe sounds make it one of the best of his recent releases.
At the same time, maybe the image needs a little fine tuning. As he stands, he appears a little more mature than the younger audience that will perhaps consume his content the most. Rap doesn’t like old, and even though D-Boy may not be nearly as old as you think he is, there’s still a great deal that can be done to improve his image.
Regardless, the future will tell if there’s some new levels for RiskTaker D-Boy to reach. Check out his video for “Gone So Long” below.
New York native and R&B crooner Donelle Valentine shows vocal versatility with his newest single “C’MON” which is a nice blend of fast paced club beat mixed smooth singing performance. He wants the woman of his eye to see him and this “C’MON” is a play off that troupe.
It’s a unique single that continues a career year for the talented musician from the big apple. Donelle caught our attention earlier this year with a game breaking On The Radar performance that really showcases the potential he has in becoming a star in R&B.
Listen below.
Before headlining DMV Summer Jam alongside Shy Glizzy, Tee Grizzley, and No Cap on September 1st, Fat Trel announces forthcoming studio album Boosa’s Keeper. The reveal comes coupled with the official artwork, which features an image of slain childhood friend Darrell “Boosa Da Shotta” Marshal, tracklisting, pre-order/save, and release date (this Friday – August 30th). In addition to previously heard guest verses from Millyz [Airplane Mode] & Skilla Baby [Can’t Stop Stuntin’] the Virginia born barsmith also recruits IDK, EST Gee, NSC Kai, and Almighty to help narrate his most personal project yet.
Official Tracklist
- Bury Me in Neiman’s
- Smoke
- 100
- Can’t Stop Stuntin’ (with Skilla Baby)
- Pain on Me
- Guidance (Interlude)
- Shine Bright feat. IDK
- Back Home (with EST Gee)
- Super Geeked
- My Kutta
- Big Deal
- Set Em Straight (with NSC Kai)
- Anything
- Wins & Losses (with Almighty)
- Messiah
- G.M.B. (Grown Man Business)
- Airplane Mode (Bonus Track)
“This album is dedicated to my lil brother Boosa, who passed away when I was locked up. I put a lot of time into this album and was going through a lot while making it. I got sober and went to therapy as well. So you will hear a lot of pain and just a better version of me throughout each song. I’m introducing the world to an older, better, and evolved version of FAT TREL,” say’s the MGE recording artist in a press statement to Medium Creative Agency about the upcoming body of work.
Martrel Reeves PKA Fat Trel was a child far more ambitious and cognizant of his surroundings than the norm. At age seven, he professed ambitions to be a rapper, while peers delivered the proverbial “I have a Dream” Speech about aspirations to be nurses, doctors, lawyers, and fire fighters. As peers sat excited by the endless possibilities of the future, Fat Trel sat perplexed by the harsh realities of DC; the place he called home. Fat Trel exited high school at age 15, caught up in the lure and necessity of street life; a road more traveled when the have-nots impose an immediate call to action. Unconvinced high school education would support his family or cultivate his ambitions, Fat Trel hit the ground running in pursuit of being an emcee and has not stopped running since.
Fat Trel has nurtured and grown his organic storytelling ability with creative word play and pulverizing flow. Taking a raw approach to music, some would say as graphic and grimy as the streets of DC, but equally memorable and captivating nonetheless. He holds no punches and tells each story with such relativity they appear verbatim, in a matter of fact nature, that illustrates he is genuinely home grown and not caught up in the idea of being from the streets.
Watch the official trailer for Boosa’s Keeper on IG | HERE and stream Trel’s latest offering “Can’t Stop Stuntin'” featuring Skilla Baby below via ONErpm.
Lei Swan reveals a fun, energetic bop “Sex” which is a smooth listen and a vibrant take on the concept of sex.
The song is actually the opposite of what people think it is, according to Swan. To her, men have sex in the #1 spot of their brain. Lei wants more vacations and relaxation then you just be focused on sex all of the time.
In her own words, “in this song I share how sex is not a necessity and how much I don’t care for it. I also share how good my sex is and how guys want to experience that side of me but I don’t give them the time of day!”
It’s a preview of much more exciting and eccentric music set to come from Lei Swan.
Listen below.
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