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Jackboy Marley Shares Who His Musical Influences Are
Ft. Worth Texas’s very own Jackboy Marley is stepping up his game with his new project “Jackal Pt. 2: The Ouroboros Effect.” The project is what he likes to call “an EP on steroids.” This project is the second in the series “The Jackal.”This project coveys a little more of Jackboy Marley’s thoughts.
He went on to explain why and said “It is not an album or mixtape, but more of an EP on steroids, if you will. The second part in The Jackal EP series that allows Marley unfettered room to deliver heavily concise points and perspectives in a more direct manner.”
Being influenced by all of the things around him, like his daughter and where he grew up, he has a different view on life that he wants to share. With these different ideologies, Jackboy Marley wants to “challenge the status quo and how people have accepted reality. He believes this can be done with simple things such as a Low-Fi beat or even hard-hitting 808’s.
Not only is he influenced by his life but he is also influenced by different artist such as Marilyn Manson, Queen, Lil Wayne, Tupac, and UGK. These influences have helped mold his sound by giving a bit of alternative influence while still being Hip Hop. He uses the mix of genre and flare to present a sound with a street, social, political, and spiritual consciousness. With all of these different influences it is a little hard to pin point where Jackboy Marley sits as faras genre. To clear this up we asked him during our interview what genre he felt he best aligned with and he responded saying “hip-hop. However, I like to consider my style to be somewhat genre bending. I have a wide variety of musical influences, and I like to creatively incorporate them into my music. I never want to be boxed in as a traditional rap artist when there is so much, I want to explore, musically!
Jackboy Marley writes all his own music and co-produces with an in house producer. This ensures that the music he creates will convey his precise points and views. He wants to sort of set people free with his music. He believes that music is a sincere form of expression and helps listeners express themselves. The second part of the Jackal series is sure to change the way any listener listens to music.
Be on the look out for the EP dropping on April 29th and be sure to keep up with him on social media @jackboymarley
Emmy-nominated educator turned entertainer, Dee-1 (@Dee1music) addresses critics and fans alike in the official music video for the Danny Beats-produced single “Lines Drawn,” following his viral interview on Sway In The Morning centered around industry hypycrosy. Filmed by Tufts University‘s own Jalen Hill, a student enrolled in the New Orleans native’s “The Intersection of Hip Hop and Social Change” course, the timely track and its accompanying visual postdate Dee’s previously released album UNO. Serving as the first official leak from his forthcoming LP From The Hood To Harvard, the song is a beacon of light as unfavorable headlines engulf online media.
“I did this song as a response to the industry being so shaken by me drawing a line in the sand and saying that we need some accountability for the messages we’re glorifying inside Hip-Hop. This is part one, there’s more on the way. A shift is happening from a genre and cultural perspective,” says the National Social Emotional Learning Consultant in a press statement to Medium Creative Agency about the release.
Award-winning rapper. educator, host, activist, business owner, and keynote speaker are synonymous with Louisiana‘s Dee-1. The Nasir “Nas” Jones Hip Hop Fellow at Harvard University is a Billboard Top 10 charting, game-changing MC with a persona to match his penmanship. He’s transitioned from being a middle school math teacher in The Boot to a Hip-Hop heavyweight with much more to accomplish. He has released 10 albums and 21 projects thus far in his career.
Dee-1’s music is part of a bigger lifestyle movement called Mission Vision, which centers around three core principles: Be Real. Be Righteous. Be Relevant. In 2020, Dee received the prestigious NAACP “Power of Influence Award,” highlighting his community activism and commitment to inspiring the youth. In 2021, he was nominated for an Emmy Award for his work on “The Manhattan Project,” but he lost to Michelle Obama. Later that year, Dee was appointed to the “Louisiana Council for the Success of Black Men and Boys” by Governor John Bel Edwards, making him the first rapper in Louisiana history to become a governor’s appointee.
Watch the HD clip for “Lines Drawn” on YouTube and stream the single via Audiomack below. For a limited time you can purchase an advanced copy of From The Hood To Harvard exclusively on EVEN, here.
The Midwest isn’t letting up when it comes to individuality and variety in music. As the rap genre continues to evolve, more music artist are finding their way with their own sounds. One Chicagoland artist Deuce Savage, is turning up the rap world with a rockstar appeal. Recently releasing his trending single “Mudd Thompson”, his authentic and experimental sound is a unique addition to the music world.
Taking on the sound of this new wave of trap rock, Deuce Savage is an artist who isn’t afraid to step outside the box. As a self-taught producer, Deuce is able to bring his creativity to life with every song. Resonating with music lovers of all genres, his unique delivery is originally raw. The single “Mudd Thompson”, is thrilling freestyle flow over a hard hitting beat. Produced by Deuce himself, his talent of layering unique sounds shines effortlessly with this single.
Aside from his unique music, Deuce Savage connects with fans through his intriguing lifestyle. Uploading weekly day-to day videos on YouTube, he shows fans his creative process and his unpredictable personality. Further experimenting with other genres, “Mudd Thompson,” is just a preview of what’s to come from Deuce Savage. Stream his latest single below now!
Travy Nostra has risen to a new level with his latest introspective record, “Martyr,” which pairs with a cinematic visual. The mini-movie highlights the duality many young black children in underprivileged neighborhoods usually have. Some people play ball, and some people make music, but those seem like the only two routes to get out of the good. Coming off the heels of his dynamic visual for “SEE U TMRW,” Nostra found a way to step it up once more.
Travy Nostra is looking to inspire children to come up and understand that there is more to life than the streets, sports, or rap. He has previously worked with DMV legends like Rico Nasty and Joony. His fiery flow and polished storytelling helped him become a new star. He has been featured in REVOLT TV, Lyrical Lemonade, and many others.
Watch the new visual for “Martyr” below!
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