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            <title><![CDATA[VIP PASS: LETS RAP ABOUT IT PODCAST CHARTS TOP 10 on APPLE MUSIC, Gives Exclusive Interview]]></title>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Kim Coco]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 22:08:50 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2026-03-19T21:29:05.691Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/660/1*ZFx-ClOHPu_B1AbTnJcSwA@2x.jpeg" /></figure><p>In hip-hop, some of the most revealing conversations often happen after the cameras stop rolling. Just moments after recording their all green Saint Patrick’s Day episode of the <em>Let’s Rap About It</em> podcast, hip-hop heavyweights Jim Jones, Maino, Fabolous and Dave East settle back into their chairs surrounded by studio photos of those gone too soon like Kobe Bryant, Nipsey Hustle, Pop Smoke, Tupac, and Biggie, — this time without the camera’s rolling. What follows is an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes moment that few people get to witness: Four New York City rappers reflecting candidly on their new podcast success, their partnership with Playmaker HQ, what it’s like becoming the new voices of the culture, the journey that got them here, their most viral moments, industry beefs, settling the score and so much more.</p><p>“Let’s Rap About It” is a popular, high-energy <a href="https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/EUizCYENngtmqkJxS0fvSx7Ef7?domain=youtube.com">YouTube podcast</a> launched in late 2025 hosted by hip-hop veterans Maino, Dave East, Fabolous, and Jim Jones. The show features unfiltered discussions on NYC culture, the ever-changing industry, social media trends, and personal narratives often delivering raw, comedic, and authentic “locker room” style conversations. As a journalist granted a rare behind-the-scenes interview, what unfolded inside that studio wasn’t just another interview — it was an unfiltered authentic conversation that captured the honesty, humor, hard truths, different opinions and loyalty among the four Hip Hop OG’s that don’t always make it to the final cut. This exclusive interview offers a rare glimpse inside the minds of Jim Jones, Maino, Fabolous and Dave East who went from being the voices of NYC Hip Hop Music for more than 2 decades to becoming one of the Top 10 most viral podcasts shows almost overnight.</p><p><a href="https://youtube.com/@letsrapaboutit?si=joqlndNwKdIRjY7G">Lets Rap About It</a></p><p><strong>Kim Coco:</strong> “First and foremost BIG Congratulations are in order. “Let’s Rap About It” is currently ranked as the #10 podcast within the Music Commentary category on Apple Music.”</p><blockquote><strong>Jim: </strong>“Yeah?”</blockquote><blockquote><strong>Maino:</strong> “Oh Wow. Thank you!”</blockquote><blockquote><strong>Dave: </strong>“Say word?!”</blockquote><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/590/1*_UiLQY2mw5E_SCZ1mB5BZQ@2x.jpeg" /></figure><p><strong>Kim Coco:</strong> “Who came up with the idea for the podcast, and what made you all say yes?”</p><blockquote><strong>Dave:</strong> “Jim did, he’s the founder.”</blockquote><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/590/1*9cHGOdfXD1nMkxXyuAAZVQ@2x.jpeg" /><figcaption>Photocredit: @Peteyshotya</figcaption></figure><p><strong>Kim Coco: </strong>“What has been your Most Viral Episode to date?”</p><blockquote><strong>Maino: </strong>“The Akademiks shit.”</blockquote><p><strong>At a Glance………</strong></p><p>• Akademiks sparked things by joking about Fabolous</p><p>• Maino stepped in to defend Fab, and tensions escalated</p><p>• The situation quickly turned into a broader old vs. new hip-hop debate</p><p>• It ultimately spilled into diss tracks and livestream back-and-forths</p><iframe src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2Fprw78r0QAbg%3Ffeature%3Doembed&amp;display_name=YouTube&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dprw78r0QAbg&amp;image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2Fprw78r0QAbg%2Fhqdefault.jpg&amp;type=text%2Fhtml&amp;schema=youtube" width="854" height="480" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"><a href="https://medium.com/media/47f2c3112ce7420f06a84016c01c2fcf/href">https://medium.com/media/47f2c3112ce7420f06a84016c01c2fcf/href</a></iframe><p>Kim Coco: “Currently the podcast is available on Apple Music, YouTube and Spotify via Playmaker HQ. The network hosts content from names like Shannon Sharpe, Tom Brady, Angel Reese and more. Tell us about your partnership with Playmaker HQ.”</p><blockquote><strong>Dave: </strong>“We bring a whole different energy than anybody you just named. We are cut from a different cloth and come from different worlds. We represent what we are doing with Playmaker our way, from the world we come from and know.”</blockquote><blockquote><strong>Maino:</strong> “Our show was already created by us before we got Playmaker. Shout out to Playmaker HQ. They gave us an incredible deal and there are some incredible businessmen over there.”</blockquote><p><strong>Kim Coco: </strong>“Who do you think is the funniest of out of you 4? “</p><blockquote><strong>Maino: </strong>“Jim”</blockquote><blockquote><strong>Jim:</strong> “Me”</blockquote><blockquote><strong>Dave: </strong>“Maino”</blockquote><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/590/1*IQDwCKDaQ8QzIZX7rSobQA@2x.jpeg" /><figcaption>Photocredit: @Peteyshotya</figcaption></figure><p><strong>Kim Coco:</strong> “Most witty/has the best one liners?”</p><blockquote><strong>Jim: </strong>“Fab”</blockquote><blockquote><strong>Dave:</strong> “Fab”</blockquote><blockquote><strong>Maino:</strong> “Fab”</blockquote><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/590/1*iXH6KRq-7bAJMX1qmsefOQ@2x.jpeg" /><figcaption>Photocredit: @Peteyshotya</figcaption></figure><p>Kim Coco: “Who is the most emotional/ quick to get in their feelings.”</p><blockquote><strong>Dave: </strong>“Jim”</blockquote><blockquote><strong>Maino:</strong> “Jim”</blockquote><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/590/1*HDrdZ8-sSwaKnozcFJmElA@2x.jpeg" /></figure><p><strong>Kim Coco:</strong> “I feel like I knew that answer based on your zodiac signs. Fab is a Scorpio, Maino you’re a Virgo, Jim- a Cancer, and Dave- the Gemini. I’m a Gemini too.”</p><blockquote><strong>Dave: </strong>“So you mean all of our stars align?”</blockquote><blockquote><strong>Kim Coco:</strong> “Exactly”</blockquote><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/590/1*C7iWIUKU6TDkyq7tu9rzWA@2x.jpeg" /></figure><p><strong>Kim Coco:</strong> “Who gives the best advice when someone in the group is going through something?”</p><blockquote><strong>Jim:</strong> “We all do”</blockquote><blockquote><strong>Maino: “</strong>Yea”</blockquote><blockquote><strong>Dave:</strong> “Everybody, we all give advice to everyone here”</blockquote><p><strong>Kim Coco:</strong> “In History, there has always been a Fabulous 4. Good things come in 4’s. Like the Temptations, 4 Tops, Ghostbusters, Ninja Turtles , The Fantastic Four and more, what name would you guys give yourselves to represent all four of you?”</p><blockquote><strong>Maino: </strong>“The Avengers. There’s more than four of them but we come together with our different powers, just like the Avenger’s”</blockquote><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/590/1*_OzVQDc_-FJBDUpOG03IFg@2x.jpeg" /><figcaption>Photocredit: @Peteyshotya</figcaption></figure><p><strong>Kim Coco: </strong>“The people want to know, will you ever have special guests?”</p><blockquote><strong>Maino: </strong>“Yeah. We will but we wanted to build our platform and brand first”</blockquote><blockquote><strong>Jim: </strong>“We will but they will be Special Guests”</blockquote><blockquote><strong>Dave: </strong>“Definitely. But it has to make sense. Like Jim said, we won’t just have anybody up here. They have to be special guests.”</blockquote><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/590/1*Kt_AG_grmuHcfJkUJhGLAQ@2x.jpeg" /><figcaption>Photocredit: @Peteyshotya</figcaption></figure><p><strong>Kim Coco: </strong>“Who would each of you pick to have up here as a special guest that you think would break the internet? Any guest, any industry, any genre, dead or alive?”</p><blockquote><strong>Dave: </strong>“I would say Stevie Wonder or Tupac. Pac was a Gemini too”</blockquote><blockquote><strong>Jim: </strong>“I would pick Bernie Mac”</blockquote><blockquote><strong>Maino:</strong> “I would pick Biggie”</blockquote><p><strong>Kim Coco: </strong>“Okay, so the 50 cent &amp; Max B track. Can I bring it up. I heard the diss track. I’m a big 50 fan, but I was very unimpressed.”</p><blockquote><strong>Jim: </strong>“Are you going to print that? That you weren’t impressed?”</blockquote><blockquote><strong>Kim Coco: </strong>“Well, yes, of course, I’m a journalist.”</blockquote><blockquote><strong>Maino: </strong>“Did you hear my song? The reply? What did you think of it? We not standing for no bulllllshit no more!” (laughs)</blockquote><blockquote><strong>Dave:</strong> “I ain’t got shit to say on it”</blockquote><blockquote><strong>Jim:</strong> “Statement on what? Ain’t nothing to talk about.”</blockquote><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/proxy/1*mKiZM841AXX6nuM1xmwqrg@2x.jpeg" /></figure><p><strong>Kim Coco: </strong>“Each of you have given back to the community in more ways than one. <strong>Maino</strong> you give back to your neighborhood Bed-Stuy Brooklyn, focusing on youth, doing coat drives, and school supply giveaways, with August 16 officially declared “Maino Day” to honor your charity efforts. <strong>Dave,</strong> you’re known for giving back to the Homeless and Youth. You’ve been a part of Hoodies for the Homeless and you speak with students in Harlem, you’re neighborhood, encouraging them to find their passion and believe in themselves. <strong>Jim, </strong>you operate you’re charitable efforts through the nonprofit VAMP Cares and you’re very famous annual turkey drives. <strong>Fabolous</strong> is the founder of Fabolous Way, which focuses on key efforts to include an annual Christmas Toy Drive. Did I miss any?”</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/proxy/1*Pgyb5B7iKqV90LOOIAj95w@2x.jpeg" /><figcaption>Photocredit: @Peteyshotya</figcaption></figure><p><strong>Kim Coco: </strong>“What’s next for the podcast? Now that you’re reached 10 on Apple Music, I think you can make it to # 1”</p><blockquote><strong>Maino:</strong> “We going up baby! And we are only 20 episodes in”</blockquote><blockquote><strong>Jim: </strong>“That’s the thing about this podcast, there’s nothing we won’t talk about.”</blockquote><blockquote><strong>Dave: </strong>“Crazy thing is, if we hit Top 10 now, not to say that it wasn’t a lot of effort, but that wasn’t even something that we were talking about. We weren’t thinking or saying we gotta get our ratings up. If we did that, made #10 on Apple Music, we did that just being ourselves and kicking it, organically.”</blockquote><iframe src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2F4codWQzlM-A%3Ffeature%3Doembed&amp;display_name=YouTube&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D4codWQzlM-A&amp;image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2F4codWQzlM-A%2Fhqdefault.jpg&amp;type=text%2Fhtml&amp;schema=youtube" width="854" height="480" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"><a href="https://medium.com/media/64118f82eee1d10a52adc98f37c231a8/href">https://medium.com/media/64118f82eee1d10a52adc98f37c231a8/href</a></iframe><h3>Key Details Of “Let’s Rap About it” Podcast:</h3><ul><li>Hosts: Maino, Dave East, Fabolous, Jim Jones.</li><li>Style: Unfiltered, comedic, and authentic conversations about hip-hop culture, lifestyle, and current events.</li><li>Content: Discusses topics like social media behavior, family, street life, and industry, including a notable feud/response involving 50 Cent.</li><li>Availability: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.</li></ul><h3>Tap in with Let’s Rap About It!</h3><p>LETS RAP ABOUT IT IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/letsrapaboutitpodcast?igsh=MXQ2dHVjeXhud2R3aA=="><strong>Instagram</strong></a></p><p>LETS RAP ABOUT IT YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@LetsRapAboutIt"><strong>YouTube</strong></a></p><p>LETS RAP ABOUT IT Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6ShWMpd5xZMxpAc8IagsEi"><strong>Spotify</strong></a></p><p>LETS RAP ABOUT IT on Apple: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-rap-about-it-hosted-by-fabolous-maino-dave-east/id1845657564"><strong>Apple Music</strong></a></p><blockquote>For all Show Related inquiries Click the Link: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jbthegawd?igsh=MW9qMms5a3d4Zm13NQ=="><strong>JB</strong></a><strong> @oraclemedia</strong></blockquote><blockquote>*Special thanks to Marisa Schivek at Daily Mail (@<a href="https://www.instagram.com/marisa.schiv?igsh=czZlNGIzanBjNzdj">marisa.schiv</a> x @dailymail) for putting this together. Special thanks as well to Maino’s team at PlaybookMG — Vianca Bentley @iamvianca_bentley and Marie Driven (@mariedriven x @playbookmg) and Bet Jackson*</blockquote><blockquote>Extra Photo credit: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/montymediagroup?igsh=MTM3emxyMjFsbGYwdA==">Monty Media Group</a></blockquote><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=2c2794f79bfd" width="1" height="1" alt="">]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[VIP PASS: KLOSETSLAYER Dominates New York Fashion Week Runway at Gotham Hall With Star-Studded Show]]></title>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Kim Coco]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 16:33:45 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2026-02-20T19:52:20.548Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1000/1*7Te9pYQjx_-pa7zUJYUwsw@2x.jpeg" /></figure><h2>VIP Pass: KLOSETSLAYER Dominates New York Fashion Week Runway at Gotham Hall With Star-Studded Show</h2><p>New York, NY. — All eyes were on Gotham Hall September 13, 2025 as fashion powerhouse <a href="https://www.instagram.com/klosetslayer?igsh=MWR0enludWEwMmVkMA=="><strong>KLOSETSLAYER</strong></a> took center stage, headlining the runway at New York Fashion Week with a striking, all-black collection that sent shockwaves through the fashion world.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*UP7qkCiA5f4gB6QukPtCbw@2x.jpeg" /></figure><p>Designer <a href="https://www.instagram.com/klosetslayer?igsh=MWR0enludWEwMmVkMA=="><strong>Marcia Arnsparger Santiago</strong></a>, the visionary behind <a href="https://www.instagram.com/klosetslayer?igsh=MWR0enludWEwMmVkMA=="><strong>KLOSETSLAYER</strong></a>, delivered a bold, unapologetic showcase that fused elegance with edge. The runway lit up with a high-wattage celebrity model lineup, turning heads and cameras alike. Dressed in an array of intricate black ensembles, models flaunted dramatic looks featuring lace, leather, and ornate beading, proving that monochrome is anything but monotonous.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*OYZ7Sc1-W1bnaKaTRjDeTQ@2x.jpeg" /></figure><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/klosetslayer?igsh=MWR0enludWEwMmVkMA=="><strong>KlosetSlayer’s</strong></a> “All Black Everything” Celebrity Model line up included: <strong>Ethan capro, Dylan Hickey, Erica Adams, Edward. Droughn, Elona Mitchell , Ali tan , Misty Blanco, Maliq black, Kim Coco, Daiysha’ne, Tiana Rogers, Taylor Young, Rek Banga and Ray Morenoff</strong> with Celebrity Photographer <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ctphotography123_pics?igsh=NDd5aDN4bjdpZ24="><strong>Curtis Taitt</strong></a> capturing the iconic moments from the show.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*VD6pJ_sUwFji-GXBEDahAw@2x.jpeg" /></figure><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*K_bs1vkP4r4OIMPI2RnHfQ@2x.jpeg" /></figure><p>Set against the dramatic architecture of Gotham Hall, the runway was transformed into a theatrical space where fashion met art. Models donned statement-making silhouettes — from leather and lace gowns dripping in jet-black embellishments, to sharply tailored leather jumpsuits and dress pieces accented with bold beadwork. Each look told a story of confidence, sophistication, and fearless power.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*yAA9kMtATPN8PeBeIFG69g@2x.jpeg" /></figure><p>“The theme was power in darkness,” Santiago said backstage. “Black is eternal, rebellious, and elegant all at once — and I wanted to bring that energy to the runway in a way only <a href="https://www.instagram.com/klosetslayer?igsh=MWR0enludWEwMmVkMA=="><strong>KLOSETSLAYER</strong></a> could.”</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*aPsEbkqMgaxiufLePfBrWQ@2x.jpeg" /></figure><p>Audience members, which included influencers, editors, and A-list celebrities who erupted into applause as the final look — a sculptural beaded feathered cape — closed the show.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/645/1*nNo20pPybdo-ILCVDgkhiQ@2x.jpeg" /></figure><p>Santiago, who was joined by her team, <strong>Erica Michelle Capro</strong> and <strong>Renita Taylor</strong> is known for her daring fashion narratives and inclusive casting, once again cemented her label’s place as a boundary-pushing force in the industry.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*SJnGYMc1cZYIvz72dx8U-w@2x.jpeg" /></figure><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*VH_7TnuRh-hyw-PWDG4I6A@2x.jpeg" /></figure><p>Her all-black “everything” runway not only captivated fashion insiders but set a definitive tone for the Fall/Winter 2025 season.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/645/1*U9qgK2W9SvcstPZUjAkTDg@2x.jpeg" /></figure><p>With its high drama, high fashion, and high-profile appearances, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/klosetslayer?igsh=MWR0enludWEwMmVkMA=="><strong>KLOSETSLAYER</strong></a><strong>’s</strong> NYFW takeover was nothing short of iconic.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/590/1*rL9wI1IwmYUzB7mkVPrIzg@2x.jpeg" /></figure><h3>Shop the Collection</h3><p><a href="https://klosetslayer.online/">Home - Kloset Slayer</a></p><p><strong>Follow on Social Media</strong></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/klosetslayer?igsh=MWR0enludWEwMmVkMA==">KlosetSlayer</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/19T6FgQGc2/?mibextid=wwXIfr">KlosetSlayer</a></p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/224/1*D-4BOxf7mUwTDlrKSFFEwg@2x.jpeg" /></figure><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=68e8d1f4a0fc" width="1" height="1" alt="">]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sleepy Hallow, Sheff G & Bankroll Buna Announce Nationwide “Winners Circle: In Your City Tour”]]></title>
            <link>https://kimcoco.medium.com/sleepy-hallow-sheff-g-bankroll-buna-announce-nationwide-winners-circle-in-your-city-tour-08751193b8e2?source=rss-c01e3ad1cd28------2</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Kim Coco]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:22:29 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2025-07-09T15:44:47.723Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*QCJN74u1hEx8vlORlyKIwQ@2x.jpeg" /></figure><p>New York, NY — July 9th 2025</p><p>The Winners Circle is coming to a city near you! Hip-hop heavyweights <strong>Sleepy Hallow, Sheff G</strong>, and rising star <strong>Bankroll Buna</strong> have officially announced their highly anticipated “<strong><em>Winners Circle: In Your City Tour,</em></strong>” kicking off on June 27th, 2025 in Albany, NY with music powered by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sodrewski?igsh=dDVsZ242aGFvNno2">DJ Drewski</a></p><p>Presented by <strong>Winners Circle Entertainment</strong>, the tour will bring high-energy performances, street anthems, and fan-favorite hits to 20 cities across the United States, wrapping up with a massive finale at <strong>Terminal 5 in New York City</strong> on August 3rd.</p><h3>Tour Dates and Cities Include:</h3><p>6/27 — Albany, NY — Empire Live</p><p>6/28 — Syracuse, NY — The Westcott Theater</p><p>7/2 — Cleveland, OH — House of Blues</p><p>7/3 — Joliet, IL — The Forge</p><p>7/5 — Minneapolis, MN — Cabooze</p><p>7/8 — Seattle, WA — Madame Lou’s</p><p>7/9 — Portland, OR — Roseland Theater</p><p>7/12 — Los Angeles, CA — The Belasco</p><p>7/13 — Phoenix, AZ — The Monarch</p><p>7/14 — Tucson, AZ — Encore</p><p>7/17 — Denver, CO — Cervantes</p><p>7/19 — Dallas, TX — Empire</p><p>7/26 — Providence, RI — The Strand</p><p>7/27 — Worcester, MA — The Palladium</p><p>7/31 — Wallingford, CT — The Dome at Oakdale</p><p>8/1 — Stroudsburg, PA — Sherman Theater</p><p>8/2 — Sayreville, NJ — Starland Ballroom</p><p>HOMECOMING: 8/3 — New York, NY — Terminal 5</p><h3>Tickets are available now at:</h3><p><a href="https://medium.com/www.thewinners.live">www.thewinners.live</a></p><p>This tour marks the first time <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_sleepyhallow_?igsh=MTdqdjl2cXQ0dDMyMA==">Sleepy Hallow</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sheff_g?igsh=MWw1dXI3bHQwNjRwMg==">Sheff G</a> hit the road together since their return to the spotlight, joined by the electrifying <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bankroll_buna?igsh=MTBkbmljYTh4M2hmYg==">Bankroll Buna</a>, whose buzz continues to grow with each release. Fans can expect a night full of raw energy, heartfelt lyrics, and unforgettable moments as the trio delivers the sound of Brooklyn and beyond.</p><p>Follow @TheWinnersCircleENT on all platforms for updates, exclusive content, and behind-the-scenes access to the tour.</p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=08751193b8e2" width="1" height="1" alt="">]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Trending in NYC Music]]></title>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Kim Coco]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Fri, 22 Dec 2023 13:12:28 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2023-12-22T13:14:15.456Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/645/1*Q22Fh-vm_NBcy-BkNXON6A@2x.jpeg" /></figure><h2>TRENDING NEWS: D. Moore Opens For Horace Brown, Ginuwine, Adina Howard &amp; Dru Hill’s RnB LGNDS Tour in Sweden &amp; Denmark!</h2><p>Trending in Music News! Romance Rap originator, D. Moore, is closing out Q4 with a bang! The Queens NY native followed up his latest releases — “Compromise” ft. Horace Brown &amp; “It’s All Free” — with two international performances in Sweden and Denmark! Delivering an electrifying opening set on the Banakompaiet and The Forum stages, D. Moore proved he could captivate large audiences with his refreshing take on Hip Hop and R&amp;B.</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0E2yn5rCUv/?igsh=ZWI2YzEzYmMxYg=="></a></p><p>It’s no easy feat sharing a stage with some of R&amp;B’s biggest names, but D. Moore has always exemplified what it means to be a professional.</p><p><a href="https://music.apple.com/us/artist/d-moore/1707293317">D. Moore on Apple Music</a></p><p>Taking his talents overseas has amplified his presence and added another dimension to his artistry — while expanding his fan base and reach.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/645/1*urqM5F1MmUFdKumIKnpo8w@2x.jpeg" /></figure><p>Setting the tone for the new year ahead, D. Moore is gearing up for more international appearances while truly owning the sub-genre he has pioneered. “Romance rap” is here; get familiar!</p><iframe src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fembed%2Fartist%2F6GwWehMY2IAXzDMgsdgyfh%3Futm_source%3Doembed&amp;display_name=Spotify&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fartist%2F6GwWehMY2IAXzDMgsdgyfh&amp;image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.scdn.co%2Fimage%2Fab6761610000e5eb8e7e4c45f0246ffec7cf1a0b&amp;key=a19fcc184b9711e1b4764040d3dc5c07&amp;type=text%2Fhtml&amp;schema=spotify" width="456" height="352" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"><a href="https://medium.com/media/6ab5a653d243b2ca486e85b548374470/href">https://medium.com/media/6ab5a653d243b2ca486e85b548374470/href</a></iframe><h3>Follow D. Moore on Instagram</h3><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/d.mooreofficial/"></a></p><p>Bookmark his links here:</p><p><a href="https://linktr.ee/d.mooreofficial">d.mooreofficial | Instagram | Linktree</a></p><p>For all Inquiries: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maria.myraine?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==">Maria Myraine F. Yap</a></p><p>Digital Consultant || māvən by Maria Myraine.</p><p>Sports Editor || Urban Magazine</p><p>Social Ad Integration || ESPN</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/645/1*edgpWk-QLdhJjqMidAPbNQ@2x.jpeg" /></figure><p>.</p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=d3c8deb8f000" width="1" height="1" alt="">]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[JUST ANNOUNCED: DJ Akademiks & Friends Live at Jersey City Theater!]]></title>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Kim Coco]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Sep 2023 18:02:34 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2023-09-11T01:37:28.667Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/645/1*is6fN86Z8L3Z3GGC7nvIow@2x.jpeg" /></figure><h2>JUST ANNOUNCED: DJ Akademiks &amp; Friends Live at Jersey City Theater Center!</h2><p>On Sunday September 10th, viral Hip Hop media personality &amp; #2 Spotify podcaster, <a href="https://instagram.com/akademiks?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==">DJ Akademiks</a> will be making his second stop along his highly anticipated, “<a href="https://instagram.com/akademiks?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==">Akademiks</a> and Friends Tour” in his hometown of the Garden State where he will hit the stage at The Jersey City Theater! The “<a href="https://instagram.com/offtherecordclips?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==">OFF THE RECORD PODCAST</a>” host is scheduled to headline the Sunday night show at 7:30pm where he is expected to bring along some very special guests! Keep up with AK and his tour dates <a href="https://instagram.com/akademiks?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA=="><strong>here</strong></a>.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/320/1*i9DSjAD6Vu_GdrHjgj9qJQ@2x.jpeg" /></figure><h3>DJ Akademiks and Friends</h3><blockquote>Sunday September 10th, 2023</blockquote><blockquote>Doors Open at 6:30pm</blockquote><blockquote>JERSEY CITY THEATER CENTER</blockquote><blockquote>165 Newark Avenue, Jersey City NJ</blockquote><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/645/1*IMaQzRm1hZ8L9esWP4CM3w@2x.jpeg" /></figure><h4>For all Press &amp; Media Inquiries:</h4><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=9362a7dc0d0b" width="1" height="1" alt="">]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[TRENDING NEW MUSIC: Brooklyn’s Playboi Mick Debuts “PLAYBOI VIBES Vol 3”]]></title>
            <link>https://kimcoco.medium.com/trending-new-music-brooklyns-playboi-mick-debuts-playboi-vibes-vol-3-700c23be63c9?source=rss-c01e3ad1cd28------2</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Kim Coco]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Sat, 26 Aug 2023 19:52:47 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2023-08-26T19:56:21.097Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/775/1*HH3e1IGIsP_7jqaucPGc2A@2x.jpeg" /></figure><p>Mickiel, also known as PLAYBOI MICK, is an American Hip Hop Artist, Singer, and Songwriter from the Crown Heights Section of Brooklyn New York. He is well known for his UK influenced sound, Reggae inspired afro beats and his ability to rap and harmonize over any style beat. Experimental by nature,and diverse in his sound, the Brooklyn born PLAYBOI’s music catalog features tracks from all different styles of genres heard around the globe including Hip Hop, R&amp;B, Reggae, Drill, Dance, Afro Pop and more. The rising East Coast musician, who pens his own lyrics, has collaborated in the past on hit records with worldwide producers like: FLEKSBEATS, LAZYEEER, STORM ON THE BEAT, 58GANG808 and more. He is also known as the voice behind Russian producer 58’s beats, opening all of the producers’ hit records with his intro drop.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/645/1*wy2k7jIkyPHaUzRG0vQrqw@2x.jpeg" /></figure><p>On August 26th, the viral Crown Heights Hip Hop artist debuted his highly anticipated EP “PLAYBOI VIBES VOL 3” via United Masters. PLAYBOI VIBES Vol 3 album cover features a unique series of photos of the rapper, starting from when he was a young boy until the present, symbolizing his ever-evolving style as a person and signifying his growth as an Indi artist over the years. The EP Track-list includes songs like</p><p><a href="https://music.apple.com/us/album/playboi-vibes-vol-3-single/1702602846">Playboi Vibes Vol 3 - Single by Playboi mick</a></p><blockquote>PLAYBOI VIBES VOL 3 by PLAYBOI MICK Track list</blockquote><blockquote>1. Real love prod by. SaintGTS</blockquote><blockquote>2. Legendary prod by. Tryme</blockquote><blockquote>3. Thirdeye prod by. Poundzinden</blockquote><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/549/1*oKqhzsruMZwD1RDZY6S3XA@2x.jpeg" /></figure><p>PLAYBOI MICK, who was given his artist’s name by his father because of his large female fan base and his playboy image, is expected to world premiere the music videos for his 2 hit singles off his Vol 3 EP next. The upcoming unreleased videos are of tracks #2 and #3 “Legendary” and “Third Eye”and are expected to debut sometime this fall. At the end of the year, fan can also expect the release of 2 more projects: “THE CHOSEN ONE” Mixtape, set to drop after “PLAYBOI VIBES Vol 3” and PLAYBOI MICK’s highly anticipated sequel to the Vol 3 EP- PLAYBOI VIBES VIBES Vol 1 which features top tracks like: HOOD BALLERINA, PLAYBOI VIBES, TOKYO and DIFFERENCES.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/775/1*wqlW2DoPTQZEisWwIn-i6w@2x.jpeg" /></figure><p>Some of his biggest singles include : WHOA, 2023 Freestyle, Free Bro, Bring Her Back and his most viral track to date, the song that put him on the map, his John Lennon inspired single “DAKOTA” which gained him national attention, and quickly became a fan favorite with the hit single having garnered the highest number of streams across all streaming platforms.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/645/1*OGq3MpZijOSQiJollq5lFA@2x.jpeg" /></figure><p>“DAKOTA” can be heard spinning regularly on Radio Stations overseas and has made playlists across the globe in places likethe U.S., Taiwan, France, United Kingdom and more. To date “DAKOTA” has also received placement on over 150 Music Playlists including PANDORA, SPOTIFY, APPLE Music &amp; TIDAL with the song even making the crossover on to playlists that feature other genres of music like Dance, Reggae, Hip Hop, Pop, Drill and More!</p><iframe src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FN3adKtPtpKQ%3Ffeature%3Doembed&amp;display_name=YouTube&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DN3adKtPtpKQ&amp;image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FN3adKtPtpKQ%2Fhqdefault.jpg&amp;key=a19fcc184b9711e1b4764040d3dc5c07&amp;type=text%2Fhtml&amp;schema=youtube" width="854" height="480" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"><a href="https://medium.com/media/ee5892a61994f1b11fdb339a59680a52/href">https://medium.com/media/ee5892a61994f1b11fdb339a59680a52/href</a></iframe><p>PLAYBOI MICK, who is inspired by artists like: NAS, JAY-Z, PLAYBOI CARDI, ASAP ROCKY, SMOOTH L., got his start in music after high school where he joined forces with his cousin who, along with his parents, encouraged him to start taking his craft and talent more seriously. It was then that he began to write and record his own music and shortly thereafter, began rapping.</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cv0iQ5xM1Ot/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA=="></a></p><p>PLAYBOI MICK, who is inspired by artists like: NAS, JAY-Z, PLAYBOI CARDI, ASAP ROCKY, SMOOTH L., got his start in music after high school where he joined forces with his cousin who, along with his parents, encouraged him to start taking his craft and talent more seriously. It was then that he began to write and record his own music and shortly thereafter, began rapping.</p><iframe src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FXkWZ6lx6oWw%3Ffeature%3Doembed&amp;display_name=YouTube&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DXkWZ6lx6oWw&amp;image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FXkWZ6lx6oWw%2Fhqdefault.jpg&amp;key=a19fcc184b9711e1b4764040d3dc5c07&amp;type=text%2Fhtml&amp;schema=youtube" width="640" height="480" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"><a href="https://medium.com/media/6060a15530618f8baea1bb7a7dfaa733/href">https://medium.com/media/6060a15530618f8baea1bb7a7dfaa733/href</a></iframe><p>PLAYBOI MICK, who is inspired by artists like: NAS, JAY-Z, PLAYBOI CARDI, ASAP ROCKY, SMOOTH L., got his start in music after high school where he joined forces with his cousin who, along with his parents, encouraged him to start taking his craft and talent more seriously. It was then that he began to write and record his own music and shortly thereafter, began rapping.</p><p>He’s appeared on platforms like Medium Magazine, SoundKonnect, Who’s Outside, Rappers Plug, Rare Rapper, NY Verzuz, TrapmaticTV,</p><p>Quan Studio Mic Performance Spotlight Freestyle, and more. He has collaborated with artists like B- MONEY OFFICIAL, NBR_ SHIZA , TEENAWF, YOUNG OG CHERUB, SINOGLO, BMONUNII, and Producers: FLEKSBEATS, 58GANG08 — FROM RUSSIA_GANG_08, LAZYEEER, STORM ON THE BEAT, and ARE DENTS BEATS FROM THE UK.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/645/1*Wdc7ivUHBtPzaO8iwgMNDw@2x.jpeg" /></figure><p>PLAYBOI MICK also gives back to his community of Crown Heights Brooklyn by coaching youth basketball. PLOYBOI MICK, a rising New York City artist is unstoppable and you can expect to see more of him in the World of music in 2024.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/645/1*I_5CGKs8gBxXthiNjg9sWw@2x.jpeg" /></figure><blockquote>For all Press, Media, Business &amp; Booking Inquiries:</blockquote><p>Email: PLAYMICK1@GMAIL.COM</p><p>WEBSITE: <a href="http://unitedmasters.com/me/promoter-tools/masterlink/64daaa5334906ba91003c91b">UNITEDMASTERS</a></p><p>Instagram: @<a href="https://instagram.com/playboimick?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==">PLAYBOIMICK</a></p><p>Twitter: @2THEREALPLAYBOI4</p><p>TikTok: @THELASTPLAYBOI</p><p>Link Tree: <a href="https://linktr.ee/PlayboiMick">https://linktr.ee/PlayboiMick</a></p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=700c23be63c9" width="1" height="1" alt="">]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[CELEBRITY SIGHTINGS: Senik “SENCITY” Gevorkyan]]></title>
            <link>https://kimcoco.medium.com/celebrity-sighting-171ad4c10265?source=rss-c01e3ad1cd28------2</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Kim Coco]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2023 22:04:39 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2023-08-22T22:30:53.221Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>CELEBRITY SIGHTINGS: Miami Socialite and Social Media Sensation Senik “SENCITY” Gevorkyan Spotted with Mally Mal, Kylie Forgeard, Bronny James &amp; more!</h2><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/645/1*rYZrrjTLRFZkafiM1Jd20Q@2x.jpeg" /></figure><blockquote>GLOBAL NEWS: While traveling the globe this summer to places like Dubai, Greece, Thailand, Switzerland, Vegas, NYC and more, <a href="https://instagram.com/sencity?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==">Miami Socialite</a>, Entrepreneur &amp; Social Media Sensation <a href="https://instagram.com/sencity?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==">Senik “SENCITY” Gevorkyan</a> was spotted back outside this summer with some of the biggest celebrity names in Entertainment.</blockquote><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/645/1*kzYfhV6-5_lpzgMxGWzhEw@2x.jpeg" /></figure><blockquote>SENCITY spotted with Nelk Boys Comedian and Owner of Happy Dad Kylie Forgeard</blockquote><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/645/1*89JfwTUSlJ52zDAaSW_Cig@2x.jpeg" /></figure><blockquote>SENCITY celebrity sighting alongside Bronny James and Shaqir O Neal</blockquote><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/645/1*96iq7lQn4W4mPX8LKjjj8A@2x.jpeg" /></figure><blockquote>SENCITY spotted back in the studio with Drake producer Mally Mall in Las Vegas</blockquote><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CvmyX70IEiq/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA=="></a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/sencity?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==">SENCITY</a> on Instagram</p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=171ad4c10265" width="1" height="1" alt="">]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[TRENDING NEW MUSIC: West Coast Rapper Lingo Debuts “No Emotion”]]></title>
            <link>https://kimcoco.medium.com/trending-new-music-west-coast-rapper-lingo-debuts-no-emotion-69f4897c7067?source=rss-c01e3ad1cd28------2</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Kim Coco]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2023 00:04:37 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2023-07-27T21:47:17.887Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/516/1*IQS4p1Dacnt00pOhB9lNBg@2x.jpeg" /></figure><p>Oakland California rapper <a href="https://instagram.com/lingokcsc?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==">Lingo, aka LINGOKCSC </a>just dropped some new heat! On March 13th, the West Coast hip hop Artist debuted his highly anticipated project, a track titled “NO EMOTION” along with the music video, which has already accumulated 500k views on YouTube. <a href="https://instagram.com/lingokcsc?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==">LINGO</a>’s latest project “NO EMOTION” is produced by @cuddiejoe and released via SAUCY STEPPA LLC/ KANE CITY &amp; Empire.</p><iframe src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FJGvBRlxZ7t4%3Ffeature%3Doembed&amp;display_name=YouTube&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DJGvBRlxZ7t4&amp;image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FJGvBRlxZ7t4%2Fhqdefault.jpg&amp;key=a19fcc184b9711e1b4764040d3dc5c07&amp;type=text%2Fhtml&amp;schema=youtube" width="854" height="480" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"><a href="https://medium.com/media/ca81db153e06e13e0e23d9ec8956d241/href">https://medium.com/media/ca81db153e06e13e0e23d9ec8956d241/href</a></iframe><p>The Viral West Coast Hip Hop Artist, dropped a series of other hit singles before the release of “NO EMOTION” including, “BROAD DAY” featuring OT7 Quanny, “3 SLEEVES” “JELL MODE” “SHAME YOU” and the track that put him on the mainstream map “CANT STAND ME” featuring Lil Pete, which has over 3.2 million views on YouTube to date. His newest project “NO EMOTION” has its own unique vibe and sound — yet it shares one thing in common with the rest of his tracks, the raw lyrics, which is what the Trap, Hip Hop/ Pop Artist is well known for. <a href="https://instagram.com/lingokcsc?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==">LINGO</a> tells me, like all of his music “NO EMOTION” is based on a true story.</p><iframe src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2Fs227iqFE2QE%3Ffeature%3Doembed&amp;display_name=YouTube&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Ds227iqFE2QE&amp;image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2Fs227iqFE2QE%2Fhqdefault.jpg&amp;key=a19fcc184b9711e1b4764040d3dc5c07&amp;type=text%2Fhtml&amp;schema=youtube" width="854" height="480" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"><a href="https://medium.com/media/46fac205a2685a18758da382cf93fe4d/href">https://medium.com/media/46fac205a2685a18758da382cf93fe4d/href</a></iframe><p>LINGO, who also reps KANE CITY, STAIN CITY is One half CEO of his music label Saucy Steppa LLC and sponsored by brands like RUNTZ, JOKES UP, FIRE SOCIETY, FLAVORS and more.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/645/1*H27Ox1ry9oeNQFRMZ58ozA@2x.jpeg" /></figure><p>During his career, LINGO has collaborated on tracks with artists like: Stunna Girl, OT7 Quanny, Lil Pete, Gwoppy, Drakeo the Ruler, Kid Red, Veeze, OLA RUNT, Lil Yee, Sterl Gotti, Desto Dub and more!</p><iframe src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FIr3VnQJhmSI%3Ffeature%3Doembed&amp;display_name=YouTube&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DIr3VnQJhmSI&amp;image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FIr3VnQJhmSI%2Fhqdefault.jpg&amp;key=a19fcc184b9711e1b4764040d3dc5c07&amp;type=text%2Fhtml&amp;schema=youtube" width="854" height="480" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"><a href="https://medium.com/media/396e79026801653ca8aefac5edd48c7e/href">https://medium.com/media/396e79026801653ca8aefac5edd48c7e/href</a></iframe><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/645/1*EPQNvsosD1J-5i8tgLLVkQ@2x.jpeg" /></figure><p>LINGO, a well known pioneer in Cali’s cannabis scene, has graced the stages at Rolling Loud with rapper Philthy Rich, The Mob Tour with Veeze, and toured with All Black, 22ND JIM, P LO, Trippin Red and Headlined his own tour with his brother and fellow rapper YID. LINGO tells fans he has big plans to perform in the near future.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/600/1*szKdEd80soLObVg312M9PQ@2x.jpeg" /></figure><p>Lingo has been featured on Hip Hop Platforms like Medium Magazine, SoundKonnect, Newsbreak, Hip Hop Since 1987, This is 50, Hip Hop Weekly and more!</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*eciPYh41_xWkfH8kGewBRQ@2x.jpeg" /></figure><p>LINGO, alongside his cousin Tyra, give back to his community with their West Oakland California The Desire 2 Change Foundation where they teach Cooking , Basketball, Make Up, Music classes and more to local kids.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/600/1*aybPccb5RlpPnmy2g6DYfw@2x.jpeg" /></figure><p>Since the success of his latest project “NO EMOTION” trending on music platforms, fans have declared LINGO the West Coast artist out to look out for. And we agree! Stay tuned for what LINGO has in store next!</p><p><a href="https://music.apple.com/us/album/no-emotion-single/1677692992">No Emotion - Single by Lingo</a></p><h3>For all Press, Media, Business &amp; Booking Inquiries:</h3><p>Email: KIMCOCO.NYCNEWS@GMAIL.COM</p><p>Website: WWW.SAUCYSTEPPA.COM</p><p>IG: <a href="https://instagram.com/lingokcsc?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==">LingoKcsc</a></p><p><a href="https://music.empi.re/broadday?fbclid=PAAab8gNbtda_7dwdOmfQ-51JqjGvzATHv6CNigvmglEQJ-1eK_K3q20xNmiU_aem_AaF4FncNNmuDIfdCvfizZaqWgrRf4_z3nPpkjd5tGokssgINCGszchbHQP7qqV1ct90">Distro &amp; DSP’s Click Here!</a></p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=69f4897c7067" width="1" height="1" alt="">]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[TRENDING NEW MUSIC: NJ Artist PROB Debuts “Unfinished Business”]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2023 20:52:36 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2023-08-09T16:56:22.648Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*OmxvKXWK__3UHx6rGFXjzw@2x.jpeg" /></figure><p>The latest Indi Artist making headlines out of New Jersey is Ocean County’s very own PROB. On July 14th, the rising Hip Hop and R&amp;B artist dropped some new heat! PROB, aka <a href="https://instagram.com/probofficial?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==">PROB</a> OFFICIAL, has been trending on platforms since earlier this month after the debut of his highly anticipated album “<a href="https://music.apple.com/us/album/unfinished-business-ep/1696529386">Unfinished Business</a>” via General Boy. Before releasing his new project, <a href="https://instagram.com/probofficial?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==">PROB</a> dropped song #3, entitled: “Smoke”, produced by Storm that seems to be a fan favorite. “<a href="https://music.apple.com/us/album/unfinished-business-ep/1696529386">Unfinished Business</a>” is a 5 -track album, with all its original lyrics written by PROB himself and based on a true story. The track-list includes songs like “Greatest Intro”, “No Excuses” “Smoke” “100 ft Deisel” and “Talm Bout”. Recently, <a href="https://instagram.com/probofficial?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==">PROB</a> hinted to fans that he will be world premiering the music video for his hit single “Smoke” and has plans to debut his unreleased underground album entitled “The Drop” later this year. He also has a collaboration project on the way with his brother Deisel, with the official announcement coming soon!</p><h4>STREAM THE ALBUM BELOW!</h4><p><a href="https://music.apple.com/us/album/unfinished-business-ep/1696529386">Unfinished Business - EP by Prob</a></p><h4>Check out the Track-List for “UNFINISHED BUSINESS”</h4><ol><li>Greatest Intro- Produced by 21 London</li><li>No Excuses — Produced by Storm</li><li>Smoke — Produced by Prodsema</li><li>100 ft Deisel- Produced by Sezkeys</li><li>Talm Bout- Produced by M.I.G.</li></ol><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*YDOp-V5MPuJyQTSVQ-I11A@2x.jpeg" /></figure><p>PROB’s latest release “Unfinished Business” is made up of 5 songs, with each song completely different than the last. The singles on this project each have their own unique vibe and sound — yet they all share one thing in common: PROB’s deep and raw lyrics, which is something that the Melodic Singer, Songwriter and Rapper is well known for.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/645/1*uFMLFqvYCkIlm2y3DpykSg@2x.jpeg" /></figure><p>His new album is a lyrical memoir of his growth and also gives fans a glimpse of what he was going through during the creative process of putting it together. I asked PROB if “Unfinished Business” is intentionally meant to convey his personal growth to fans, through the lyrics-and he agreed.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/645/1*Sa4yJLNOvRTpwUp76vC9Ig@2x.jpeg" /></figure><p>PROB, who is inspired by artists like Jay z, Drake, Lil Wayne , Jada Kiss, Nas, Young Thug and more, first knew that he wanted to get involved with music when he was a young kid and says:</p><blockquote>“I was always inspired by music as a young kid. I grew up around it. I guess you can say it has always been in my blood. Originally, when I was young, I started out by singing in my church choir. People knew I could sing, but it wasn’t until after hearing my Uncles playing hip hop records and watching music videos that I REALLY fell in love with it, especially the lyrics . I then started writing my own music at age 13 and shortly after that I began rapping and taking it more serious”. PROB, also says “Recently, I just came home from prison after doing 5 years. It was there that I really put my all into the music. Music became my outlet, I would sing songs at people’s request, I started battle rapping and I became really good at it. Eventually people knew me for my versatile sound and my lyrics. When I finally came home, I really didn’t want to continue with making music but so many people encouraged me to keep going. My biggest motivation was my fiancé, who convinced me to continue to do what I love.” PROB also credits his 2 daughters and his mother as inspirations to follow his dream.</blockquote><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/645/1*dgqbfOf_-NxgqRCs-Yikkg@2x.jpeg" /></figure><p>During his career, PROB has performed at Club Fix in Red Bank, New Jersey and his music has been played in local Nightclubs. PROB also gives back to his community of Barnegat New Jersey by coaching youth Football and Basketball. PROB has been featured on Hip Hop Platforms like Medium Magazine, SoundKonnect, Newsbreak, Hiip Hop Since 1987, This is 50 and more!</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*eciPYh41_xWkfH8kGewBRQ@2x.jpeg" /></figure><p>Since the release of his debut project in July “Unfinished Business” has fans on social media declaring PROB one of New Jersey’s newest artist out to look out for. And we agree! Stay tuned for his next album, a collab with his brother and fellow rapper Diesel, expected to drop later this year!</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/645/1*fmezNBeOBC3Ts5B7a7rqPg@2x.jpeg" /></figure><h3>For all Press, Media, Business &amp; Booking Inquiries</h3><p>Ig: @probofficial</p><p>Email: per62389@gmail.com</p><p>Facebook: Paul Robinson</p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/aJd1bx56nf4?list=OLAK5uy_k6siTmFg1bnLHMz_Voqa55J0ZDKgLKmWc">YouTube</a></p><p>TikTok: @Paulrobinson281</p><p>Linktree Below!</p><p>https://linktr.ee/probofficial?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&amp;ltsid=a079e697-647c-4287-b1c9-2f07dd9c0a59&amp;fbclid=PAAaZ5VTcpnVujTWdjQPKjzzB5aiP6sgA-S1wKOQQZaI0gmLqLgLHmmAouv9Y_aem_AbIXR1LFhkCiEq44KAxIK3ucvXkNQlkpUdvaZXhIg1n7jPoFjnnRXTjbCdJbImMzb_M</p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=ec977475a1e8" width="1" height="1" alt="">]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[TRENDING IN NEW MUSIC: Steph G Debuts “WYA”]]></title>
            <link>https://kimcoco.medium.com/trending-in-nyc-steph-g-debuts-wya-8770747f5a7?source=rss-c01e3ad1cd28------2</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Kim Coco]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2023 13:34:40 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2023-07-19T13:56:01.198Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/645/1*X5PQ1QByF91Bj3ZmIcu4lA@2x.jpeg" /></figure><h3>TRENDING NEW MUSIC: Steph G Debuts “WYA”</h3><p>Brooklyn Born Beauty Steph G just dropped some new heat! On July 23rd, the Brownsville native known as “The G” released her highly anticipated new single, along with the music video for her track entitled: “WYA”. The record, produced by WillyPropane &amp; Prod_Twizz, has gone viral since its release on DSP’s, with visuals already accumulating over 250k views on YouTube since its June debut.</p><iframe src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FWz6te80EY08%3Ffeature%3Doembed&amp;display_name=YouTube&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DWz6te80EY08&amp;image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FWz6te80EY08%2Fhqdefault.jpg&amp;key=a19fcc184b9711e1b4764040d3dc5c07&amp;type=text%2Fhtml&amp;schema=youtube" width="854" height="480" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"><a href="https://medium.com/media/1ed004a32ee6d644fccf348e71efbfb5/href">https://medium.com/media/1ed004a32ee6d644fccf348e71efbfb5/href</a></iframe><p><em>“I ain′t never had to dim a b*tch light For me to shine</em></p><p><em>B*tches steady throwin subs</em></p><p><em>They don’t like me cuz I′m fine</em></p><p><em>Pretty b*tch but shit get ugly</em></p><p><em>Ooters wit me all the time</em></p><p><em>Do whatever for the G</em></p><p><em>If I want it then it’s mine”</em></p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/645/1*HiNk7oGiFXmo2LRIYANRwA@2x.jpeg" /></figure><p>This year our girl Steph G has earned her roses. She first made headlines when her sooo New YAWK anthem “Chopped Cheese” went viral on all platforms. Since then, she’s put out other hit records like “Danger Zone”, “RICO” featuring Rowdy Rebel and her latest single “WYA” with her YouTube surpassing over 1 million views. In 2022, The Source Magazine named Steph G as “One of the Most Powerful Female Artist’s Dominating the Space in Hip Hop”, saying “she brings a whole new edge to New York City Music for the females.”</p><iframe src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fembed%2Ftrack%2F4K7pG4OeQ3LRDlPFB2ht2Y%3Futm_source%3Doembed&amp;display_name=Spotify&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Ftrack%2F4K7pG4OeQ3LRDlPFB2ht2Y&amp;image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.scdn.co%2Fimage%2Fab67616d00001e02d3a4f05914f663f61e0bd03d&amp;key=a19fcc184b9711e1b4764040d3dc5c07&amp;type=text%2Fhtml&amp;schema=spotify" width="456" height="152" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"><a href="https://medium.com/media/f7b2cb0977209600e0edb2ea047243e4/href">https://medium.com/media/f7b2cb0977209600e0edb2ea047243e4/href</a></iframe><p>During her career, she has collaborated with artists like K Goddess, Brini Blanco, Rowdy Rebel and more. Steph G has performed at New York City Fashion Week for designer Ron Dyce, headlining the runway show. She’s been sponsored by brands like Belaire, Cult of Individuality, Kloset Slayer, Five Rock Styles, and more. She has performed on multi city tours, headlining shows like The Steph G and Friends Experience. Whether a blonde, brunette or ya favorite red head, Steph G has style, she’s sexy, she can rhyme, sing, write and she can dance thanks to her Dominican Bloodline. Steph G brings a whole new vibe and sound to NYC Hip Hop!</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/645/1*w71pCLx7_quaEBtkoTesKw@2x.jpeg" /></figure><h4>Follow Steph G on Social Media &amp; DSP’s!</h4><p>IG @<a href="https://instagram.com/stephg?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==">stephG</a></p><p><a href="https://linktr.ee/Stephg_x">LinkTree</a></p><p><a href="https://music.apple.com/us/album/wya/1691148977?i=1691148978">Apple Music:</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/4K7pG4OeQ3LRDlPFB2ht2Y?autoplay=true&amp;source_application=google_assistan">Spotify</a></p><p><a href="https://youtube.com/channel/UCF_0CgAZJhSenhzS_-kkyJA">YouTube</a></p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=8770747f5a7" width="1" height="1" alt="">]]></content:encoded>
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