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Building a multifaceted career in the music Industry, Tone Stith is emerging as the next Y.E.M.G star. he rose to fame with is band SJ3 but gradually went on for solo performances.
Tone has received lavish acclaim for writing Chris Brown’s hit single “Liquor” and has recently gained his fourth placement on Brown’s latest album “Royalty”. it has been said that Tone is ascending quickly to fame and can be the next Drake.
Guitar playing is a fine art and we all love it when its well played, but for some playing it well is an understatement. Texas has given us Stevie Ray Vaughan and Eric Johnson, two legends who will never die in the Guitar world, but for every generation there is a new mogul.
Amir Shayegan is a guitar player/music composer who is based out of Houston Texas, collaborating with the hottest artists in the music industry like Young Dro, Kirko Bangz, Gudda Gudda, Chedda Da Connect, ZRO, Paul Wall, and many more. these past 5 years Amir has earned a name for himself for having such a unique guitar playing technique and style and applying it in the studio on tracks with some of the best producers this generation has like Albie Dickson, XO, Jerrin Howard (Grammy Nominated producer of Lotus Flower Bomb by Wale and Miguel), June James, Trakksounds, Ryu and Pyro (award winning platinum producers for “Drank in my cup” by Kirko Bangz”) and TA. He was introduced to IMG by Albie Dickson and is being managed by Darien “Dboy NOsleep’ Smith, This Lets us know we shouldn’t be sleeping on this cat.
We do know that he is currently working on a project with Ronnie D (producer of “We Been on” by Lil Wayne, R Kelly, and Birdman”) and do not have an exact date on when it will be released. Recent collaborations that have dropped in the radio are “XO Like The Drug” by XO On The Beat” and “Walking no more” by Joe Major ft ZRO.
Follow Amir on Twitter: @Amirshayegan
Follow Amir on Instagram: @Amirshayegan713
On September 20,2015 Drake and Future surprised their fans by releasing an unexpected album titled “What A Time To Be Alive”. an 11 track album which was exclusively released through Apple music and Itunes. According to the “Industry forecasters suggest their set, What a Time to Be Alive, could move upward of 450,000 to 500,000 equivalent album units in the week ending Sept. 24. Of that sum, more than 425,000 could be pure album sales. But we are more than sure “What A Time To Be Alive” will break the Internet and Billboard charts rolling in at No.1.
Drake and Jas Prince have the internet on fire one more time with their newest OVO sound.
On September 27 Billboard will release their latest top charts 200 which will show the projections of “What a time to be alive” and if our projections come to pass Drake, Jas Prince and Gunzz and the YEMG label will add another No.1 to the YEMG roster.
Download “What A Time To Be Alive”: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/what-a-time-to-be-alive/id1041818504
Majid Jordan gained recognition from fans around the world when he was featured on Drake’s “Hold On We’re Going Home” track. Today, Majid is back with some assistance from Drizzy. Check out “My Love”.
Tone Stith – Singer, songwriter and signee of Y.E.M.G is the person responsible for the lyrics and production of Chris Brown’s debut single “Liquor. Radio stations like 93.7 , The Beat, and iHeartradio have all played been playing “Liquor” throughout today. CB shared some lyrics through Twitter ” There’s something in this liquor. The air is getting thicker. All I want is you.”
Tone Stith forms part of a group called SJ3- Composed by three very talented individuals KT, Dezz, and Tone are not only great vocalists, but amazing performers overall. SJ3 caught the attention of YEMG C.E.O Jas Prince and he lost no time on signing them back in January 2014. currently being mentored by Jas and his business partner Gunnz, they have introduced them to many well known producers, and artist in the industry. It has been said that there is a bidding war going on with major record labels and music publishers on their career making talent.
Out of Philadelphia High Percentage just launched their street wear clothing line. The line consist of snapbacks, beanies, hoodies, T-shirts, and accessories like key chains and stickers. High Percentage wants to capture the eye of those who strive to succeed, those who want to live a positive lifestyle, elevate self awareness and knowing self worth. High Percentage is for all walks of life, for people who have dreams and goals. High percentage depicts an abundant life. To go above and beyond despite what comes one’s way.
“We as people can also help others find and elevate themselves” says Kenny Richardson, Owner of High Percentage.
You can shop at www.ShopHighPercentage.com & Follow them on Instagram : @ShopHighPercentage
“How We Do” featuring Houston rapper Propain is produced by XO himself and producer Albie Dickson. The track is the first single off XO’s debut mixtape “XO Like The Drug”. How We Do is about to be 2015 summer anthem!
Courtney Wilkerson A.KA. “Cooley” will be bringing out the whole city of Houston this June 13, 2015 at her annual Crawfish Boil. A grand event that will consist of Crawfish of course, turkey legs, sausage and alcohol! Music will be provided by Houston’s very own DJ FirstKlass, and DL will be MC-ing the night. Last year celebrities like Jas Prince, Ken Randle, Drake, Denise Graham, and others assisted the event. We will just have to wait and see what celebs will attend this year. You don’t want to miss out on this experience ! Purchase your tickets here http://www.eventbrite.com/e/cooleys-annual-crawfish-boil-tickets-16949749156
Proceeds will go to Work Shop Houston and Creative Dreams Outreach Center. Work Shop Houston provides the Third Ward neighborhood with creative, technical and educational resources for youth. WSH’s vision is to “lay the groundwork for a just society by creating a community that provides youth with support, expanded opportunities and alternative definitions of success.” Creative Dreams Outreach Center in Missouri City, TX serves as an after-school arts and tutoring program for middle and high school students. Committed and qualified volunteers provide a safe haven for financially disadvantaged and foster youth to explore their creativity through art, dance, and music.
You can check out their websites : www.workshophouston.org – www.creativedoc.org
Sponsors: Ingenious Clothing, SG Graphix, Ken Randle, Celeb Ced, Mister A, Cobra EMS, She Shaded: Vintage Eyewear, The Tipsy Dessert Bar, Hair Magic by J. Ben, Robert Swearington Services,HipHopParlor, Solergy -Renewable Energy Solutions.
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Houston’s music scene in 2015 has unleashed new forces in the industry. A unity between all artists is stronger than ever in clutch city. OG’s like DJ Screw ,Slim Thug, Bun B, Phat Pat, Lil Flip, Pimp C , Lil Keke and others have all paved the way for the new hip hop generation of Houston. This new generation is creating a profound impact in the industry. Artist like Kirko Bangz, Ken Randle, Leelonn, Propain, and Boston George have gained the attention of listeners around the nation. These artists are adamant about sharing the spotlight with underground artist and musicians of Houston.
This year we have seen Kirko Bangz reach out to upcoming artist out of H-Town. Chedda Da Connect being one of the artist has formed part of the LMG family and E-1 music. Climbing the charts and breaking the internet with his Fred on Em produced hit record “ Flicka Da Wrist” off his Catching playz 2 mixtape. He recently just dropped his new mixtape “Chedda World” a 13 track mixtape with production work by Albie Dickson, XO on The Beat, Nard & B, Fred On Em, Zaytoven, Lynton Scott, Big Ant, and Will A Fool.
As Kirko Bangz’s official DJ – XO on The Beat has made a name for himself with his “Fell in Love” track featuring Gudda Gudda, Sancho Saucy, Marcus Manchild, and Chedda Da Connect. Shortly after the success of “Fell in love” XO has maintained his name dropping tracks such as “Lingo” and a collaboration with Short Dawg and 2 Chainz titled “ Natural” which has obtained radio play on over 20 cities.
Showing their worth as self-sufficient musicians and the go-to producers of Houston, Albie Dickson, Trakksounds, Xo On The Beat, Amir Shayegan, Official Watson, and June James have acquired respect this 2015. Being supportive of each other, working as a team and not letting their egos or greed intervene these producers have achieved placements with well known artists in the industry.
Albie Dickson has been producing for a over decade his passion and dedication to make it in the industry have granted him the opportunity to work with the likes of Manny Fresh, Kirko Bangz, Kevin Gatez, Chamillionaire, Starlito, Young Dolph, Devin The Dude, Nipsey Hussle, Killa Kyleon, Greg Hardy, HTown, and Migos. Forming his own music group IMG (Intervals Music Group) with Eric William, Albie introduced guitarist/producer Amir Shayegan to the game and has helped expand Amir’s career landing him placements with Grammy nominated producer Jerrin Howard, Chris Landry, Young Dro, XO, June James, Official Watson, Kirko Bangz, Chedda Da Connect, Gudda Gudda, Sancho Saucy, Marcus Manchild. Killa Kyleon and Stunna Bam .
With a culminating year up ahead of these artist and musicians Houston’s new hip hop generation will continue to pave and expand the way for other upcoming artist.
listeners can soothe their anticipation with with XO on The Beat’s new project ” XO Like The Drug” being released June 30.
Download Chedda Da Connectc new mixtape “Chedda World” : http://livemixtap.es/qed
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