The year 2020 will be forever known as COVID-19. Over 290,000 families lost a loved one and endured immeasurable pain. The entire world is living in a new normal, including people wearing masks, social distancing, and being afraid to assemble in massive group settings. The music industry was struck increasingly challenging and fast by COVID-19 in 2020.
Artist’s ability to perform live and tour, which generate millions of dollars, was halted entirely in 2020. Recording artists scrambled to find alternative methods to generate money and stay afloat financially. The word ‘HUSTLE’ has many forms of definition. To the general masses, it means “to force one’s way or proceed to work rapidly.”
Black people’s definition of hustle means “make a way out of no way.” Every day is marked as do or die in the jungle known as the ‘hood.’ Every second means eat or be eaten, and street rules of engagements are held to the highest standards.
Hip-Hop is the #1 music genre worldwide and influences all human races and ethnicities. Music is the universal language of the world and provides therapy for people’s souls. CEO and Major Recording Artist Don Chief is an original classic in rap culture. Born in the trenches of unconventional pain and struggle, God gifted Don Chief with ‘Championship DNA.’ They say, “don’t mess with Texas,” which includes ‘Don Chief.’
Every time you look into the eyes of Don Chief, a person feels an immediate connection of leadership and security. His history and personal reputation are certified on every block in Texas. Being a natural-born leader comes with an abnormal capacity of pressure and expectation from family, friends, and ultimately life.
In 2014, Don Chief launched the ‘Eatgreedy Music Group’ multimedia imprint. ‘Eatgreedy Music Group’ encompasses a music label, clothing line, television, and film production, divisions. ‘Eatgreedy Music Group’ and all its subsidiaries create strategic business opportunities for emerging artists and actors.
The ‘Eatgreedy’ music imprint has amassed 5,000,000 digital streams across all platforms in 5+ years. The shadow of great expectation looms largely over Don Chief, reflecting in his tireless work ethic. COVID-19 changed generated an incalculable amount of loss in 2020. COVID-19 forced the music industry to alter its business model by 180 degrees.
Don Chief understands the pressure to succeed in 2021 amongst COVID-19’s presence. Don Chief’s mentality is designed ‘WAR READY,’ and he never flinches in moments of high stakes and uncertainty. Don Chief fully understands that ‘heavy is the head that wears a crown’, and in 2021, his reign will continue.
In relation to the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion, Tory Lanez pleaded not guilty to felony assault and weapons charges, according to the Los Angeles D.A.’s office announced. Moreover, Lanez did not appear in court. In October, the Canadian singer faces a single felony count of assault with a semiautomatic firearm (personal use of a firearm), carrying a loaded gun, and an unregistered firearm in a vehicle. Moreover, he also faces gun allegations of personally inflicting great bodily injury. Although he denied shooting, conviction will come with over 22 years in prison.
No child asks to be born into this world. They are oblivious to the dangers of life and have zero survival skills. A father’s influence on a young male’s life is incalculable and provides life-changing fundamental lessons. The absence of a father creates a permanent void and sense of loss in a young male’s life.
Jarod Harris, aka IAMKINGJROSE, converted the pain of his childhood into fuel for success. Born into the fire of life, IAMKINGJROSE’s childhood was never traditional and provided an unorthodox survival skill training mentality. IAMKINGJROSE’s music catalog details a panoramic view of his pain, struggle, music passion, and meteoric rise to success.
In 2016, IAMKINGJROSE launched Ace Down Ent Unity Foundation LLC, which encompasses a music label, clothing brand, publishing, and film production. His first commercial release, ‘The Real Life Project,’ received critical acclaim from DJ’s, bloggers, and music industry heavyweights. The lyrics of IAMKINGJROSE contains a rare combination of spiritual awareness infused with visionary Hip-Hop mystique.
Growing up in the ‘concrete jungle’ of New York caused him to have crocodile skin, so rarely does he allow his energy to become affected by people’s harmful chemistry. Growing up with six siblings and being raised by a strong-willed woman provided a solid foundation of inner-strength and unparalleled leadership ability.
The music of IAMKINGJROSE challenges any listener to examine their deepest insecurities and empower belief in oneself beyond the ordinary. IAMKINGJROSE is the prophetic voice of Music Millennials.
Some people are born with three strikes and “NO PLAN B.” Young Black males struggle to survive in a world where police brutality hoovers over their daily presence, admiration for street life luxuries, and the allure of the drug game, which includes unlimited money, women, and power. Michael Flemming, aka Mikey Badass, was born into the notorious street life of Evansville, Indiana. Incarceration plagued Mikey Badass during his early childhood years and almost derailed his future music career. Mikey Badass was born with the God-given ability to transform pain into 16 bars of rap poetry.
From the beginning, Mikey Badass saw the world from a different lens than his childhood friends and enemies. The drug game provided Mikey with mental toughness and tenacity that would launch his music career. Mikey Badass understood the balance between “life and death,” and most importantly, he witnessed how death has no friends. Mikey Badass detached from the “Fast and Furious” lifestyle of the drug trade and converted his hustle towards music. The revenue he acquired from drug selling financed his studio sessions, music equipment, business travel, and online presence.
Mikey Badass began his record label in 2017 titled “MB Multimedia Group.” Underneath the MB Multimedia Group umbrella includes a record label, clothing line, online marketing firm, and publishing agency. Mikey Badass released his critically acclaimed lead single “Slide On Em” via MUSICHYPEBEAST/EMPIRE in 2018. The lead track became an instant success on music streaming giant Spotify and has generated over 50,000 streams in over 14 countries.
Mikey Badass has developed a robust musical following via Pandora, and his single has been streamed more than 80,000 times and counting. The brand of Mikey Badass is making serious strides in the digital music business and via social media. Mikey Badass life has been conflicted since the day of his birth, but he has never allowed anyone or anything to prevents him from pursuing his dreams. Mikey Badass is the New Breed of Music Millennials.
Finally, an investment deal was made by Quavo, who is an award-winning artist, songwriter, athlete as well as an entertainer, to now enjoy a minority stake in Legends, which is a brand selling athletic apparel. He becomes a part of many other popular investors such as Steve Nash, Baker Mayfield, Matt Barnes, Willie McGinest, as well as many other players in the NFL. In order to celebrate this association, Quavo decided to ensure that many of his friends including Pharell, Bieber, and Offset receive a kit that contains Quavo x LEGENDS gear.
RECENT COMMENTS