Tracy Jerome Kubish better known as Ryze an up and coming hip-hop artist from a small town called Bristol, Pa. Ryze started his musical journey when he was just 12 years old writing raps not knowing this was something he wanted to go all the way with it. Ryze always knew how to sing from back watching the box on TV in his room from ages 4 to 9. Hearing some of his favorite music from Jay Z, DMX, Sisqo, Aaliyah, Nelly, NSYNC, Usher and more. His mother was into the legends of Hip-hop, R&B and Soul from Bone Thugs n Harmony, UGK, NWA, Notorious B.I.G. 2 Pac, Toni Braxton, Mary J. Blidge, Jill Scott and a plethora of different music that he inevitably took in through the years.
Once Ryze turned 15 he became apart of a group named LSME (Less Sleep More Energy) that later renamed themselves City Lightz. This is when Ryze began to record his music and took it a step further from writing. Ryze eventually went solo at the age of 19 when he refused to compromise the sound of his music and conform.
In 2016 he team up with the sensational rap crew 3rdLane founded by long time friend Reem Nice back in 2011. Ryze immediately began taking his town by storm becoming an instant sensation around his area racking in thousands and thousands of views and plays organically with minimal promotion.
Ryze lost his grandmother in 2020 to a brain aneurysm sadly, His grandmother is who raised him and a big reason why he was making music. The poverty Ryze wanted to deliver his grandmother and his family from he feels will be gifted through his musical talent. While suffering, Ryze’s grandmother couldn’t speak due to the tubes in her throat but he could still read her lips. When Ryze told her he was going to quit music, she told him to “NEVER QUIT” and to make sure to take care of her grandchildren. After the passing of his grandmother Ryze immediately flew to LA to do exactly what she told him.
Now here we are in 2021 and Ryze just dropped his new single “Catipult” and it’s being received very well. Ryze plans on building his career into superstardom highly motivated on behalf of his grandmother. Ryze plans on making enough money to help orphans, the homeless and widows all around the world. The levels of wealth he seeks to achieve Ryze feels he can solely begin to change every ghetto across America.
D Bass drops a new single “I Don’t Mind”, Off Of His Second Album “Self Centered, Too”. The visual captures the artist and his crew enjoying life as they would on a day to day bases. D Bass recently on a interview with myself helped me discover his motivation behind his drive. Family and close friends are the two things D Bass aims to build his legacy for and the inclusion of the team in the music videos and album covers display the same.
Getting his first taste of hip-hop while freestyling at a basketball tournement, he was later incouraged to create a song. After taking a small break after his start he jumped back into the mix with his 2019 and 2020 releases all with solid production.
Coming up listening to all styles and genres from classic old school to jobbed and screwed and r&b, but is qouted to get direct influence from Lil Wayne, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Ab soul, J cole and more. He gains most of his inspiration to write and create after listening to music outside of hip-hop, reffering to the slow jamz and old school soul. Working with his new team of producers after moving to mississippi and taking the game serious he now is in full flight. Ready to take over the game with consitency and originallity, D Bass is easily one of the most versatile artist coming up this year.
A win for Hip-Hop as the chosen one, “God’s Son”, Nasir Jones as he took home the Grammy for Album Of The Year with his 2020 release “King’s Disease”. The King of the Golden Era stands firm on his delivery of black excellence without hesitation. Understanding what it takes to make a classic album is one thing doing it is another. Already on record for having arguably the most influential album of all time in “Illmatic”, Nas captures the culture again with the same formula using different ingredients. The 5 pillars of Hip-Hop, Dance, Graffiti, Rap, the DJ who now is often replaced with the producer, and Education of the people.
While the Grammys have made an extra effort to address its lack of acknowlegment regarding rap and hip-hop music, it has rapidly pushed to correct itself. The genre has undergone massive changes since The Fresh Prince first led a hip-hop boycott of the 1989 ceremony to protest the Grammys not televising the new Best Rap Performance award. The Fresh Prince is now better known for his extensive filmography and the family first lifestyle he promotes more than his mic skills, it showed the world the versatility of our youth in entertainment.
Fast forward to 2020 a year of riots, protest, a push for reform on all levels across the world for equality and spiritual warfare we crown Hip-Hop. “King’s Disease” embodies the elements with soul and presents a an album that can be played by all walks of life. You don’t have to be a fan of Nas to gain from his art, in which he reaches the masses once again but with the gold coming home to Mass Appeal.
Beating out an almost flawless “A Written Testimony” by Jay Electronica that only lacked the radio friendly sound Nas captured, and a sonically unflawed “Alfredo” by Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist “King’s Disease” is as Illmatic as it gets. Being able to play in any order and not skip a song on top of the legendary features what more could you ask for?
Nas had guest appearance from Charlie Wilson, Hit-Boy, Big Sean, Don Toliver, Lil Durk, Anderson Paak, Brucie B, Nas’s supergroup The Firm, Fivio Foreign, and ASAP Ferg. The album art by the talented artist Honeiee was full of royalty and excellence with a touch of God to honor the mindset of the project. congrats King!
Robin Thicke of Lucky Music/EMPIRE debuted a preview of his critically acclaimed eighth studio album, On Earth and Heaven (2/12), on The Kelly Clarkson Show (3/2).
Thicke wowed audiences around the country with his performance of “Lucky Star,” the album opener and a “vibrant breath of fresh air” (Soul In Stereo). Sitting down digitally with Clarkson, the two discussed Thicke’s nearly seven-year journey to this new music, as well as the vision supporting many of his songs, fatherhood, and the insane bank robbery that inspired “Oh Shooter” from A Beautiful World.
Thicke’s latest album, which he returns to with flair, funk, and his trademark soulful style, is his most transformative, life-altering chapter yet, with every track dedicated to those he loves both here and beyond.
“Ultimately, On Earth, and in Heaven showcases us the same Robin Thicke that we’ve always known, but with an extra level of caring—care for his craft, care for his public persona, care for his family and the things that he’s defined as important to him,” writes American Songwriter of the new music.
Robin Thicke’s music catalog has spawned multiple platinum singles and romantic anthems over the past decade. Robin Thicke’s angelic voice and soulful lyrics create a signature sound. Robin Thicke’s impact on R&B music is universally recognized inside the music industry. Robin Thicke’s music represents his diverse and complex childhood. Growing up inside a Hollywood household, Robin Thicke was born with stardom inside his bloodline. Watching his famous dad Alan Thicke on TV laid the foundation for his future success.
Eugenia Kuzmina is a Russian-American actress, comedian, and model. Her father was a renowned nuclear physicist, who was one of the first responders to the Chernobyl disaster. Her mother is a former scientist and a housewife. Eugenia grew up on food lines in Post Soviet time. She was training to be a professional ice skater when at 13 years old she was pulled out from a group of kids in her school to appear in a Russian version of SNL “Eralash.” She was then cast to appear in Chuck Norris film, but couldn’t leave the country due to visa issues. After appearing in commercials for Coca Cola, L’Oréal and Wrigley’s in Moscow, for which she was paid more than her scientist’s dad, she was noticed by a scout at Nathalie Models Europe. She signed a contract and moved to Paris at 15 to work with such brands as Cartier, Dior, Armani, Hermes, Loreal, Vogue among many others.
Eugenia takes us on a journey from being a rebel as a child chasing dreams to be a model and actress. Growing up in Russia Eugenia explains how censorship and expression was being suppressed. Freedom of speech was restricted and was often punished for expressing herself. From cutting her school uniform into a bikini to being a featured model featuring and partnering with top brands Eugenia has had a very interesting journey. Working with top designers in the world Eugenia has shown longevity is very possible. Featuring in films like Fury with Brad Pitt future films with Bruce Willis all while performing her own stunts.
After Ford Models, then IMG resigned her contract and moved her to the US, she was noticed by Rodrigo Prieto (cinematographer “Wolf Of Wall Street,” “Babel”) to appear in his directorial debut opposite Elle Fanning “Likeness.” The movie was screened at Tribeca Film Festival and received excellent reviews. John Turturro cast Eugenia to play opposite him in a film with Woody Allen “Fading Gigolo.” Recently Eugenia worked opposite Bill Murray in “Rock The Kasbah”, Milla Kunis and Christina Applegate in “Bad Moms “, Guy Ritchie’s ” The Gentlemen “. Eugenia’s Tv credits include ” Spy City “, “True Blood,” “New Girl,” “Castle,” “The Comeback,” “Lady Dynamite”,” Tour De Pharmacy “, and more.
Eugenia is very passionate about comedy and writes and performs Stand Up regularly at The Comedy Store and The Laugh Factory. Her other hobbies include motorcycles, doing her own stunts, languages (French, Portuguese) , and supporting environmental causes around the world. Continuing her career after many battles mental physical and more she expresses being a better you and don’t compare. Eugenia also has found the balance of family and work, and prides herself on being able to keep it all in order. Base your value on real things and keep your authenticity.
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