Welcome to the first installment of "That's A Good Look" where we showcase new artists. This is not intended to be a mix-up, or just grabbing random tracks from not so popular artists. The purpose of this is to give deserving artists who haven't caught their break yet, a chance at major play. It also will help cure some of those Monday blues as some of you go back to school and a lot of you go back to work this morning. Catch a download link for individual songs after each image, or if you want to support all of these musicians hit the download link on the bottom for all the tracks. Do it...do it now!
Have a song you want featured on That's A Good Look? Email it here. (Do NOT send music to myself or anyone else from the staff on twitter. It will be deleted and not posted.)K. Sparks - Obsession
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"K. Sparks' grind makes Mike Jones seem lazy. Straight out of Queens Sparks has been rapping since the tender age of 15, and at such a young age he drew inspiration from an ecclectic group of emcees for someone his age such as, 2Pac, Nas, Ras Kass, and Pharoahe Monch. He is currently CEO of his own Independent Label Double Up Entertainment, and has since used this imprint to be featured on over 100 Mixtapes, Release 6 albums on iTunes, and 20 solo Mixtapes. Grab 'Obsession' produced by the exceptionally talented Thelonious Martin"Like this? Get More.
Kyle Lucas - Talk To Me 'Ye (Ft. Konkrete)
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"Kyle Lucas is an emcee out of Marietta, Ga. He is signed to Purple Ribbon Records owned/operated by Outkast legend Big Boi and is also the frontman in the Purple Ribbon signed hip-hop/pop band Vonnegutt. His influences range from underground legends such as Royce 5'9'', Jean Grae & Joe Budden to mainstream pop/rock bands such as Fall Out Boy, Say Anything & Metro Station.Like This? Get more.
Be on the look out for the Vonnegutt debut Falling Up The Stairs as well as his newest mixtape It's Always Sunny in Marietta."
MOOSE - Chuck Taylors
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"MOOSE, all caps, resides in Sin City. And this high school senior has big dreams and even bigger talent. With a wide range of influences from Nas to Stevie Wonder to Kanye West it's no wonder that MOOSE's music sounds like nothing else. A gifted musician as well, MOOSE plays the piano and saxophone and dubbed himself as "a sucker for dope melodies" MOOSE has the chops to breathe new life into the flailing music industry."Like this? Get more.
NIX - Monday Music
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"In an era of rap music where new artists are just trying to find a niche, NIX has plans of doing much more. Backed by relatable lyrics, and infectious beats, his plans of merging the Top 40 and the Underground hip hop sound just might become a reality. His music can range from a stadium status type sound, to a more soulful and underground feel. Listening to NIX allows you to experience the best of all genres of hip hop and rap."Like this? Get more.
K. Sidney - I Got Love
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"K. SIDNEY is a Chicago based hip hop artist that currently resides in Champaign, IL. His sound has earned him spots on hip hop blogs, and even the title of "Featured Artist Of The Month" on Sirius radio DJ Supa's website djsupaonline. He has been influenced by artists such as BIg Pun, Biggie, 2Pac, Jay-Z, and Chi town vets such as Twista. You can see him combine all of his musical influences and love for his hometown on a concept mixtape entitled Letters To Windy, where he tells stories about his hometown."Like this? Get More.
Mac Miller - Love My Name
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"During a time when most emcees under 21 are looked down upon as “ringtone rappers” and “one hit wonders”, 17-year old Pittsburgh native, Mac Miller is looking to silence the critics and become one of the elite artists in not only his age bracket, but in the hip hop genre. Mac Miller's musical progression is something that young listeners can grow with and adult listeners can resonate with. His solo efforts focus on creating progressive music for the hip hop genre and though Mac has a penchant for the ladies (that tends to spill into his music) he still touches on a variety of topics by combining raw lyrical skill with creative song writing and modern production. Right now, Mac is carving out his own lane within the industry, with two missions: making his supporters proud and becoming one of music’s most sought-out talents."Like this? Get more.
Joel Venom - Magnum Opus
(sidenote: homie wanted the above image, not me)
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Joel Venom from Chicago,Illinois doesn't want to bring something completely new to the game, he just wants to excel at tried and true formulas. This becomes clear when you realize his music influences are Eminem,Lil Wayne, and S.A.S. Venom began freestyling at the age of 5, and by the age of 7 was writing verses, and the talent has only grown since. The only 19 year old who can say they've been rapping for 15 years, Venom said about his music making process, 'I make music not only for the people but for my family and myself to let everyone know where I come from and the type of person I am.'"Like this? Get more.
J. Ferb - Once The Clouds Fade
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"J. Ferb, former student/ on Air personality of a popular radio show at UMD, he has currently been on the road wth popular Memphis recording artist, Yo Gotti performing and introducing audiences everywhere to his new sound. Although from the south he cites east coast lyricism and Mark Ronson's soul compositions as influences on his sound, while maintaining his natural southern diction. That original sound and music has been creating quite a buzz as his upcoming project "Chase the Dreams, Not the Competition" is expected to be released in the latter part of AUGUST."Like This? Get more.
Young Son - Successful
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"Young Son is an unsigned independent hip hop artist. Young Son was born and grew up on the south side of Minneapolis, Minnesota. He began getting interested in hip hop music as early as 4 years old. As he continued through his Jr. and Sr. High years, he became an extensive poetry writer, being published in national anthologies and gaining nominations for Amateur Poet of the Year on multiple occasions. After high school graduation, Young Son began a full-on as a professional artist. With a unique delivery, and a penchant for lyricism, Young Son's forthcoming second independent album “Dreamer’s Poetry” is poised to blow up."Like this? Get More.
