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SossHouse Goes On Tour: Chavo, Sharc & Jelly to Perform Dates in May
Under the leadership of mastermind Pi’erre Bourne, SossHouse has grown into one of hip-hop’s most exciting young labels. Today, three of the label’s hottest talents, Chavo, Sharc, and Jelly, announce they will perform on “The Hardest Out Tour” this May. A blistering 4-date showcase of SossHouse’s singular style, “The Hardest Out Tour” kicks off in Houston on May 24th, continues in New York (May 25th) and Atlanta (May 27th) before finishing up in Los Angeles on May 28th. Tickets for “The Hardest Out Tour” are available on DATE at MoveForwardMusic.com
Chavo’s rap ambitions date back to his early childhood, when he landed a deal with Interscope at the age of nine under the name Ray Ray, as part of a trio with his cousin James and Baby Bun, Big Pun’s son. Around 2014, Chavo was introduced to Pi’erre through his cousin, YSL artist Strick, planting the seeds for his recruitment as one of the first SossHouse signees years later. Chavo earned internet attention when he released his hit “Michigan” in 2021, generating over 31k TikTok creations, racking up millions of streams across platforms, and inspiring a remix featuring Babyface Ray. Later that year, Chavo teamed with Pi’erre Bourne for his acclaimed mixtape, Chavo’s World 2. Most recently, Chavo teamed with A$AP Ant and GT for “Wasabi,” and shined on his own with the romantic “Call On Me” video.
A friend of Pi’erre Bourne’s from their native South Carolina, Sharc made an impact with his 2021 full-length debut, 47 Meters Down, entirely produced by Pi’erre. “Drunk N Nasty,” a collaboration between Sharc and Pi’erre Bourne from the latter’s 2021 album The Life of Pi’erre 5, recently earned a GOLD certification from the RIAA. In 2023, Sharc shared the fiery single “1 Of 1” and recruited Pi’erre and Frazier Trill for “Poland (Remix),” a version of Lil Yachty’s viral hit with a video filmed in the titular country.
Another South Carolinian, Jelly made waves last year with his album The Wolf of Peachtree 2, entirely produced by Pi’erre. The Wolf of Peachtree 2 refines Jelly’s cinematic style over Pi’erre’s genre-bending instrumentals and jaw-dropping transitions. The followup to 2020’s The Wolf of Peachtree sees Jelly delivering his most combative cadences yet on unrelenting cuts like “Motion” and the Juicy J-assisted single, “Bubble Gum,” which sees the South Carolina native channeling the immutable flows of Memphis’ underground with stunning efficacy.
Stay tuned for much more from Chavo, Sharc, Jelly, and the rest of SossHouse as they prepare to take over in 2023.
Buy tickets for “The Hardest Out Tour” (available 4/14 @ 10am ET): ATL | LA | NY | HST
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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