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[SOUNDCLOUD] NaturallyGrownMisfits- Hyberbolic Time Chamber Daelonz & Mat Randol(prod. C Los)

hollajmarks — Mon, 16 Mar 2015 22:37:54 +0000

Everyone has an awesome song they made with a friend at 5 am right?… NGM x NBG

Artist: NaturallyGrownMisfits

Social Media: Mat Randol On Twitter

Notes: More talented NW artists

[SOUNDCLOUD] Ape Drums & Juyen Sebulba – Hit Em (AMF EDIT )

hollajmarks — Mon, 16 Mar 2015 22:17:45 +0000

New edit Of Ape drums & Juyen Sebulba’s “Hit Em”

Artist: AK Trax

Social Media: AK Trax on Twitter

Notes: Northwest beat maker

[MIXTAPE] Rebel- Purse 1st Ass Last

hollajmarks — Sat, 29 Nov 2014 19:39:08 +0000

“Here’s a lil something i whipped up on my vacation back home to seattle. Just what i’ve been up to these days. Check out my engineering skills and writing techniques. Produced entirely by my guy Desmond Harvey. This is a mixtape/EP/small project for free! More on the way!!”

Artist: Rebel

Social Media: Rebel on Twitter

Project: Purse 1st Ass Last

Notes: Recorded at the Pharmacy. Recorded by Malcolm Rebel. Mixed by Vitamin D. Album Photo by Andrew Imanka. Album art by @MBD206. Produced by Desmond Harvey

[VIDEO] Nyles Davis- Rise and Grind

hollajmarks — Thu, 14 Aug 2014 16:49:48 +0000

One of the bros and a creative innovator, Nyles Davis is ready to shine. Originally from Boston (and now Seattle), his music illustrates the best of both coasts. He recently released a five track EP called Supply & Demand.

Song: Rise and Grind

Artist: Nyles Davis

Social Media: Nyles Davis on Twitter

Project: Supply & Demand

Notes: Laying the groundwork for a successful future

[VIDEO] Trillion- HeatWave x Spac3man x iLL Chris

hollajmarks — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 19:08:44 +0000

Another northwest track, another banger. Heatwave (Vancouver), Spac3man (Seattle) & iLL Chris (Seattle)

Song: Trillion

Artist: Heatwave X Spac3man X iLL Chris

Social Media: Heatwave on Twitter Spac3man on Twitter iLL Chris on Twitter

Project: Single

Notes: love the auto tune

[INTERVIEW + MIXTAPE] KiD Jone$- Late Nights Vol.2

hollajmarks — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 21:48:22 +0000

Seattle rapper Kid Jone$ is already making noise even though he just graduated high school. After successfully dropping LNV1 last year Kid Jone$ has consistently been making moves, and is building a name in the northwest scene. Daily Flava wanted to highlight his work ethic and talent.

1. First of all, can you tell the readers who Kid Jone$ is?

KiD Jone$ is a young man who is all about doing whatever he can to make sure his Mom is alright and that his family will never have to struggle again..

2. When did your rap career begin, and how long did it take you start recording and releasing your songs?

I started writing lyrics when I was about 12 back when I was listening to “choosin season 1″ by Royce the Choice. I always wrote poetry so I began putting a beat behind it and realized how far I could go. My first recorded song was a freestyle to “Imma Boss” by Meek Mill and my cuddy DezzyBooTrilla mixed and mastered that song and a lot of people liked and and a lot of people hated it. I love both.

3. What is your writing and recording process like? Do you just go in the booth and spit what comes to mind, or do you sit down with the beats and write?

The way I record is crazy in a way. I open my email to beats sent to me from my producer A$tro and I just listen to it 1 full time thru…then after I listen another full time thru and at the same time write my verses and a hook. By the 3rd time I play the beat thru I rap my lyrics over the beat to make sure it’s on point then I record. It usually takes me 15-20min to record a song. But I have always been into freestyle sessions so I sometimes just take a beat off the Internet and murk it.

4. Tell us about your newest project “Late Nights Vol. 2″

I spent 8months working on Late Nights Vol.2 and it was my best work so far. I chose features that I knew would have a strong impact on the certain songs and beats. The production was excellent. The cooperation was on point and people were genuinely exited for me to release it. After 1 full week I already have more than double the amount of downloads on Late Nights Vol.2 than I had on Late Nights Vol.1. God is Good , God is great and I pray to The Lord everyday that at the end of it all I will have food on my plate…

5. As someone finishing up high school, do you feel collaborating with older artists has helped influence and prepare you for the music industry?

I feel that even though I’m just now graduating high school, the life I have lived so far has made me grow up quicker and realize things that most kids my age have yet to realize…I have an old soul so I tend to see things for what they really are. Collaborating with older artists has made it so others can see that I’m not just another youngn in this rap game but I’m Next up…

Twitter: @Polo_Dipped206

Download Late Nights Vol. 2

[VIDEO] HeatWave – Low Key ft. J Dennis

hollajmarks — Tue, 13 May 2014 19:43:14 +0000

You probably don’t know too many Canadian rappers, but HeatWave is one to know. He represents the northwest to the fullest and keeps it creative. Smooth beats and a chill ass flow.

Song: Low Key ft. J Dennis

Artist: HeatWave

Social Media: HeatWave on Twitter & J. Dennis On Twitter

Project: Live From Africa

Notes: This guy is shooting videos in North America & Africa

[ALBUM] Shai Mate- Take Control

hollajmarks — Sat, 03 May 2014 02:54:39 +0000

A great deal of effort was made trying to create something of high quality on all fronts and most importantly to convey his true personality on wax. To inspire people to break through what it is that’s holding them back from achieving their goals and to take control of their lives. Hence the album title Take Control.

Through the connections at Nimbus, Shai Mate had the privilege of working with such legendary producers as DJ Kemo, Garth Richardson, Chin Injeti, and Rob The Viking of Swollen Members. Take Control went into production and writing in December of 2012. The songs were all written and a demo was recorded by September 2013. Between September 2013 and March 2014 the album went through rigorous post production stages. Take Control was mastered near the end of March 2014 by Brock Macfarlane. Not only was Shai responsibly for the vast majority of the Mixing and post production, he also designed and painted the original artwork for the album cover.

The vastly talented young artist is planning a going away party at Fortune Sound Club scheduled for May the 16th before he heads to Los Angelos for the summer to pursue music and shoot music videos. Look out for Shai Mate on your local Vancouver radio stations and TV stations.

Album: Take Control

Artist: Shai Mate

Social Media: Shai Mate On Twitter

Notes: reppin Vancity