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@CityFME puts the Divecity of the Mind of full display.

Illinois native and Midwest resident, CityFME delivers his latest project, Divercity of the Mind. The Midwest Connectz hosted mixtape sports 14 tracks and very few features. Keeping it close to the vest City puts his entire repertoire on full display while only working with his Kool Krew brothers (Blakk Rose, Dee Skee, Diezel & Sonny Fogz) plus  guest appearances from …

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@JaccBreeze knew he had to “Pray For It” .

Not many have had a longer or harder road to stardom than Paper Divided Profit artist, Jacc Breeze. After a tumultuous upbringing and some time in the penal system, Jacc is now out and quickly becoming one of the Midwest’s brightest stars. His new single/video Pray For It is a glimpse into the darker side of being Breeze.  

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@Cornbread217 knows how to get “Fly”.

Midwest rapper/producer/musician @cornbread217 has been honing his craft for well over 15 years. With a multitude of project releases, stage performances, and collaborations the Illinois stalwart already has a lengthy resumé. The ever-evolving artist continues his growth with the release of Negro’s and Jazz the full length LP that spawned the single”Fly”. “Fly” at it’s essence is a song about marijuana but …

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Make no mistake when it comes to handling situations, New Jersey’s A-$harp & Sydetrak Imperial are “The Professionals” – @ASharp79 @OldManSyde @Element_Tree

Everyone is given three crucial choices in life: work hard, starve or work harder. When it comes to New Jersey hip-hop duo, The Professionals, Newark’s A-$harp (one half of Crimson Twins w/ Wes Nihil) & Sydetrak Imperial (one half of Age Of Extinction w/ Fatboi Sharif) join forces to work harder than the rest while moving full speed ahead down …

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During these trying times, emcee/producer duo Verse Essential & Todd Sykes offer up a “Moment of Clarity” – @VerseEssential

Verse Essential Todd Sykes

“Moment of Clarity” is one of them sobering moments when you realise how impermanent your life is. You can have all the money, cars, success possible but it could all be over tomorrow and you’re in the same position as the local homeless drug addict who died of an overdose alone in the street. NY lyricist, Verse Essential reinforces never …

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@JaccBreeze is “So Numb”.

Midwestern rapper/crooner Jacc Breeze continues his heavy 2020 release schedule. Jacc delivers his heartfelt single So Numb. Bringing his singing voice to the forefront while giving a glimpse into the troubles he faces Jacc, enlists Twenty One Seven Studios to bring his vision to life.  

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2.20 is ready for his “Trial Run”.

Midwest rapper, 2.20 is gearing up for the release of his latest project 2.20 Trial Run. Set to drop at the end of September, the project features the brand new single Hood Quarantine. The street single sports a verse from Shaquan live from the feds, using the tried and true “verse over the phone technique”. Nelle the Composer provides the …

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Taiyamo Denku and Duck City Music provide a cinematic angle to their breakout, western influenced collab effort, “Open Fist” – @TaiyamoDenku @Bofaat @Duckcitymusic

The moment you want to punch a rapper for not being up to par but then realize that they aren’t worth your time is an experience called “Open Fist”. On this new video crafted Ctm Films, he visually complements the Bo Faat produced tune. Taiyamo Denku recruits his newly found lyricists Ndakut & CHJ which make up Duck City Music. …

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(New Video) – @JaccBreeze “808s and Heartbreaks”

  Jacc Breeze took a short hiatus, only to bounce back stronger. The Midwest rapper/crooner is back with his new single and video “8o8’s and Heartbreaks”. Borrowing from Kanye’s album title of a similar name, Breeze delivers a catchy tune over bumping production. Deezy Da Paperboy plays video director for the Paper Dividend Profit signed artist.

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Izzy Strange and Rhymesayers’ Nikki Jean join forces for the reminiscent sounds behind “Things Change” @ishestrange @nikkijean

Things Change

A Lot of things have rearranged themselves in the life of recording artist, Izzy Strange. Most noteworthy is the fact that he has relocated from his small hometown of Scottdale, PA to the notorious Sin City of Las Vegas, NV. Friendships, relationships and life goals also took new found directions that has played heavily into Izzy’s latest musical workings. With …

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