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Travis Scott’s Cactus Jack Partners with Smith Entertainment Group to Bring Groundbreaking Experiences to Salt Lake City During All-Star Weekend

Cactus Jack – the record label and brand of multi-platinum hip hop artist Travis Scott – has partnered with Smith Entertainment Group, the parent company of the Utah Jazz, to design a series of dynamic events that will elevate the spectator experience for fans gathering in downtown Salt Lake City for NBA All-Star 2023. Throughout the weekend-long partnership, Cactus Jack will produce several activations that will extend additional opportunities for locals and visitors alike to enjoy the energy that only a global event like All-Star weekend could bring. These include:
- Cactus Jack Concert Series: Travis has curated top artists to perform an intimate concert series at The Depot. Don Toliver and Sheck Wes will take the stage on Friday, Feb. 17, and special artists to headline the venue on Saturday, Feb. , will be announced shortly. Chase B is the Concert Series DJ. Both concerts are scheduled to begin at 8pm. Tickets for the Cactus Jack Concert Series cost $150 per ticket per night and will go on sale here starting Friday, Feb. 3. Capacity is limited to 1,200 guests per evening.
- Grit Rail Jam, Presented by the Utah Sports Commission, Utah Jazz, and Cactus Jack: Driven by his love for the sport, Travis has worked with professional snowboarder and businessman Jeremy Jones to procure a deep roster of athletes for this two-day snowboarding competition including friends of Travis – Jake Canter and Zeb Powell. Amateurs will face off on Friday, Feb. 17 from 2-5pm, before professionals take to the rails for the finals on Saturday, Feb. 18 from 3-6pm. Travis will be in attendance during the Saturday competition to cheer on the finalists. Held at Olympic Legacy Plaza at The Gateway, Grit Rail Jam, presented by the Utah Sports Commission, Utah Jazz, and Cactus Jack, is open to the public and free to attend.
- Cactus Jack Pop-Up Shop: As part of The Shop Salt Lake City – an innovative pop-up retail activation that will be hosted at The Gateway and open to the public from Thursday, February 16 through Sunday, February 19 – Travis will present exclusive product drops from the Cactus Jack collection in collaboration with Mitchell and Ness, with new merchandise released each day. The Cactus Jack pop-up shop can be accessed at 16 N. Rio Grande, and is open to the public from 10am-8pm from Thursday, Feb. 16 through Saturday, Feb. 18, and from 11am-4pm on Sunday, Feb. 19.
“It’s a dream to be able to collaborate with Smith Entertainment Group and the Utah Jazz to create iconic experiences on a canvas like Salt Lake City – especially during a time like All-Star weekend,” said Travis Scott. “I love Utah and have been coming here for years to snowboard. Salt Lake City is definitely going to be the place everyone will want to be.”
“Travis has a one-of-a-kind vision that has made him one of the most popular artists in the world, and we are excited for him to bring his creative energy to Utah,” said Ryan Smith, owner of the Utah Jazz. “We couldn’t be more excited about partnering with him on these activations that will help even more fans and the community engage in amazing All-Star weekend celebrations.”
NBA All-Star 2023 in Salt Lake City, hosted in conjunction with the Utah Jazz, will bring together the
most talented and passionate players for a global celebration of the league, with official events taking place Thursday, Feb. 16 through Sunday, Feb. 19.
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Arkansas rapper Young Quez shares new video single “Run It Up”

Independent Arkansas rapper Young Quez has just shared his new video single “Run It Up”. On the new celebratory track, Young Quez further expands on his unique sound, flexing his authoritative delivery through his vicious punchlines and aggressive flows. Turning up to “Run It Up” alongside his crew in the new video, Quez relishes in his success – “Back and forth with labels, we got deals on the table / I ain’t pickin’ up my phone, unless it’s mills on the table”, he raps proudly to kick off the new song. “Run It Up” serves as his second release of 2023, following up the hard-hitting “Rockstar” and last year’s monumental collaboration with Chicago rapper G Herbo on “Big Brother”. Through his harrowing vocals, “Run It Up” finds Young Quez honing in on his skills as an emcee and further finding his voice as a lethal spitter. With “Run It Up” and “Rockstar” expanding on his hot year in 2022 thanks to tracks like “Know I Am”, “Rounds” and “Big Brother”, Quez’s infectious energy and menacing bars continue to highlight the independent rapper’s skillset.
Young Quez is another addition to the quickly blooming Arkansas hip-hop scene, working to showcase the state’s talents. Only two hours away from the raucous Memphis scene, Quez pulls influence from their double-time flows and emphasis on punchlines to create a sound that is uniquely his. Young Quez has been grinding since 2018, releasing three full-length projects, including 2019’s Money Over Fame, as well as several singles. In 2019, he also dropped his most successful single to date, “No Cap”, amassing nearly 200,000 streams on Spotify. With the releases of “Rockstar” and now “Run It Up” to kick off his 2023, Young Quez is aiming to put his state on the map and simultaneously continue to feed the streets with his signature sound full of street sermons and soulful reflections.
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Bahja Rodriguez Shines Through on “You”

Bahja Rodriguez has been on fire to start off 2023. After announcing her Global Distribution Partnership with The Orchard, she has consistently been putting out heat. Now, she is back with a visual to pair with her fan favorite, “You.” The Dopeoverdose-directed mini-movie shows a mature Bahja Rodriguez showcasing her growth as a vocalist like never before. Bahja has come a long way since her time as “Miss Beauty” with the popular teen group, OMG Girlz. Today, she proves she can stand toe-to-toe with anyone as a solo act.
Following the success of her last two singles, she is gifting fans with her first official music video of 2023. Bahja is showing a different side of her. She will not settle regarding what she deserves as a woman.
This new release comes after much anticipation. Bahja Rodriguez has been busy the last couple of months. During various press stops, she has hinted at an album coming in the near future. Be on the lookout for more updates from ATL’s best-kept secret via her social media platforms.
For now, peep the new HD visual for “You” via VEVO today!
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MIKE DIMES RELEASES NEW SINGLE & MUSIC VIDEO “KISS N TELL” FEATURING DRO KENJI

Rising critically acclaimed San Antonio, TX rapper Mike Dimes shares a new single and music video entitled “Kiss N Tell” [feat. Dro Kenji] today. Watch “Kiss N Tell” HERE. Listen to “Kiss N Tell” HERE.
With laidback smoked-out production, the track layers glowing keys above skittering hi-hats. Mike drops hypnotic meanwhile, Dro Kenji rolls through with a melodic refrain and head-nodding bars of his own. The accompanying visual opens on this dynamic duo stranded on the side of the highway. As the beat kicks into high gear, the clip jumps from dreamy footage in an old school saloon to shots of the rising stars in front of a massive Texas flag and back on the road. Dimes will never “Kiss N Tell” though…
It lands in the wake of the fan and critical favorite “Heavy Metal.” The latter has already gathered 1.1 million Spotify streams and counting as well as 139K YouTube views on the music video. Right out of the gate, Rolling Stone touted it among “All the Songs You Need to Know This Week,” and Brooklyn Vegan proclaimed, “Rising Texas rapper Mike Dimes follows his great 2022 album In Dimes We Trust with this booming new single.” HotNewHipHop summed it best, “After having an undeniably triumphant 2022, Mike Dimes is preparing to bring the same energy into 2023.”
Meanwhile, he will embark on a string of tour dates this Spring, kicking off with Mike Madness at Cornell University tomorrow March 25. Check out the full confirmed itinerary below.
Get ready for more from Mike Dimes very soon!
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