Gregory James Jr. age 25 has been listening, studying, and creating music since the beginning. He was born on the west side of Chicago July 17, 1985 at St. Mary's of Nazareth hospital in Chicago Illinois. Greg was raised on the southside of chicago. Raised in a home of music lovers was the reason he would soon come to love music himself. The main genre of this particular area of his life was submerged in soul music. Curtis Mayfield, James Brown, Marvin Gaye to name a few, but that wasn't all.... http://www.reverbnation.com/dacloakmusic
Definitely have to give a big thank you to DJ Benz and DJ Punkie for coming out and spinning with me. And thanks to everyone who came and supported the cause. We are gunna be back at it next year BIGGER AND BETTER!
Darin “Philly” Swain was born in the Southwest section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on September 2nd, 1982. Swain remembers seeing rappers in the late 80’s looking and dressing like hustlers. Even though he knew being a hustler was off limits, rap wasn’t. At the age of six a promoter recognized swain as being very musically inclined & loved his swagger so much that he promoted his first show, and he’s been performing ever since. As a teenager, he was known for winning and being undefeated during his high school competitions, at the local YMCAs where schools from all across the city attended. In the year 2000 Swain performed in shows with Da Brat, Master P, Trina, and Missy Elliot. In April of 2002, Swain signed with a local label named, Take Down Records, owned by the now infamous Alton "Ace Capone" Coles. Swain performed at the Spectrum along with Jay-Z, Lil-Mo, State Property, Dip set, Clipse, and Fabulous. Unfortunately due to legal issues, Swains album was postponed until his release. On Swains return from a three year term of incarceration he discovered that the label he was on had been federally indicted. This did not falter Swain who appeared on 106 and Park months after his return, where he became the first winner from Philadelphia. He also went 31-0 at The Fight Klub. Swain began a partnership with his producer and friend Sap the Beat Man (who was recently featured on www.allhiphop.com as one of the hottest young producers). Swain also starred in a film project titled "Hustle Diaries" displaying life in Take Down Records. Hustle Diaries was directed by Barry Michael Cooper, writer of New Jack City, Sugar Hill, and Above the Rim. Swain was featured in two songs (Me & Salute) on Jamie Knights Album The Secrets Out Released in the summer of 2007. In March of 2008 Swain was nominated Philly’s Hip-Hop Artist of the Year! November 2008 when his Grind Time battle premiered on www.worldstarhiphop.com it was viewed over 400,000 times in seven days, surpassing the views of Beyoncé’s Single Ladies Video. In 2009 Swain also wrote and performed the opening song for the play “Why Do Black Men Cheat,” he also starred in a TV sitcom "The Swagger Family.” Swain is currently working on a new album Real vs. Fake release date to be announced.
Who The Hell Is Philly Swain Mixtape: http://www.sendspace.com/file/3r9qjv
Trey boogie I'm an young unsigned artist that been writing raps all my life I'm 17 years old now and I started recording at the age 16 growing up in Philly I've been listening to different types of music and lots of underground music from Philly but in Philly most underground artists rap about drugs, killing, and guns but I've managed to stand out with my own unique style and flow and my career is just moving to the top im on many blogs,mixtapes,songs,and radio stations and I grind my music every second of my life and I going to blow before I turn 21.
My Song links Frat Party = http://twiturm.com/45rsb Shuttin Down THe Mall =http://twiturm.com/2qvfm
Lyrics. Style. Image. Keke, also known as Kelechi Onwumere, is a 22 yr old female emcee/singer/songwriter that encompasses all of these characteristics and more. With both of her parents being of Nigerian descent, Keke takes pride in her culture and continuously embraces it. Although she has never been to Nigeria, her diverse array of musical inheritance is beyond measure. Keke began her interest in music at the early age of five when she developed an interest in singing. Five years later she expanded into the field of Hip Hop. At the young age of 10, the fifth grader started writing rhymes to test her lyrical abilities. “I was really young so I just used to write down words that rhymed, and see which ones made sense” says the talented rapper. “From ages 10 -12, I was trying to perfect my writing skills. At ages 12-14, I wanted to master the art of freestyling, and from the ages of 14-16, I learned how to battle” says Keke. Keke released her first album entitled “The Story of a Freestyle Pro” in 2003 at the age of 15. The album carried the hit song “Freestyle Pro” which received radio spins on 89.3 KNON and 97.9 The Beat. When asked of the album, Keke replied, “I did not want to put out an album until I knew for sure that I was confident with my rap style and battling techniques”. Keke’s hit song “Freestyle Pro” won her talent shows, collaborations, street credibility, and the opportunity to make the introductory song to 97.9 The Beats “Da Show” hosted by radio personalities Headkrack, Supa K, and Keynote . In 2002, Keke competed in the Mesquite Battle of the Bands talent show, to which she was the only hip-hop act competing against nine alternative rock bands. She took home the first place cash prize consecutively for four years until they retired her from the competition. Through her participation in the Battle of the Bands, she received features in the Mesquite News and the Dallas Morning News. Keke had also been featured for eight weeks on 89.3’s Jam it or Damn it segment as well as 97.9 The Beat’s freestyle battle contest to which she was the 13-week reigning champ. Both stations eventually retired her after numerous wins. In 2005, Keke released her mixtape “2 Hot 4 Cd” which helped her build a larger fan base in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Through this mixtape, she gained visibility in different states, and even received a feature in southern hip-hop magazine, Block2Block. Keke was also a performer at the 2005 Texas Summer Music Conference, one of the largest urban film, fashion and music conferences in the United States. Keke was recognized as Most Talented at her 2005 Mesquite High School prom, and received this award again at her college in 2006 through the University of Texas at Arlington’s Alpha Phi Alpha Collection of Brothers ceremony. In 2007, Keke released a mixtape titled “The Prototype” which received great feedback from consumers. The release included an extravagant release party that led to several newly created avenues. Having graduated in May 2009 with a Bachelors degree in Political Science and a minor in communications, Keke is back to execute her goals in the entertainment industry. With a recent appearance made on the Hot 16 segment of B.E.T.’s “The Deal,” Keke has shown the world that she is back to make her mark. With the new release of her highly anticipated mixtape titled “The Beginning of the Future,” Keke has gained a new fan base as well as a new love for music. She is currently promoting her new single titled “1st Class Chick” which is now released to the public. With this project, she hopes to gain the attention of many supporters with her primary goal being in creating an impact. “I call myself a New Breed of Chick because I know there is no one else in this world that is like me, and I am here for the greater good. I have been making music for approximately 13 years now so I am fully equipped. I am here to raise the bar and set the standards. I am a respectable, classy woman and those are who I speak for so now that voice must be heard.” With the oversaturation of the entertainment industry, Keke hopes to set herself apart from other artists in general and create a new path strictly for her. What’s next for Keke? The possibilities are limitless. One thing she believes is, with God on her side, she has nowhere to go but up.
MISS KEKE SPITS A HOT 16 ON B.E.T.'s "THE DEAL" 8/27/09:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcOYX23ELsY
-BRAND NEW SINGLE "1st Class Chick" OUT NOW!! NEED IT? DJ's, RADIO, ETC. EMAIL MISSKEKETX@GMAIL.COM FOR THE SINGLE & A DROP! -FOLLOW KEKE ON TWITTER: @KEKETX -WWW.MYSPACE.COM/KEKE1987 -Subscribe to Keke's youtube @: YOUTUBE.COM/KEKETX -Vibe's April ARTIST OF THE MONTH! -"New Breed of Chick" coming soon -Download the BRAND NEW mixtape "The Beginning of the Future" FREE @ ---> http://tinyurl.com/misskeke
