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Meet the Artist: Lil Haiti | @thereallilhaiti

Lil Haiti

Born in Haiti and based in New York, Lil Haiti has been in the music industry for a long time. Since the age of five, his work includes singles dating back to 2015 such as “Good Vibe”, his albums The New Haiti (2017) and Trust the Process (2018), and his newest song “Where The Cap At” featuring Flipp Dinero

Lil Haiti’s music travels in time and tells stories of his life. In his new single, “Where The Cap At,” the lyrics, “If you talkin’ money/drop your Cash App,” refers to a time during the pandemic when he was providing financial support to his followers and fans via Instagram. He believes that music isn’t the only way he can help people. This is why he continues to work a 9-5 job on top of his music.

I’m for the people. I’ll use my 9-5 money to feed whoever I need to feed and give back to the community. I want them to know that this is not from my label, this is from me.

Lil Haiti

We discussed his upcoming giveaway for single mothers. The sweepstakes included a day at the spa, a nice dinner, a meet-and-greet, as well as $300. “Whether you’re a nurse or a teacher, any job, single moms need some time to themselves. Being a single parent is not easy. I wanted to give them a great time to have fun and to relax.”

Lil Haiti has been helping others since he was a kid. This trait will remain with him for the rest of his life. His support doesn’t stop at the community but also includes other artists in the industry. One of his next career goals is to create his own label. This will act as space for up-and-coming artists to gain the experience that they need to succeed. He believes in giving opportunities to young artists, especially those with similar backgrounds. 

“I feel like some people think that needing to work hard for so many years means you can’t help others in the process. But I think that knowing how hard it can be should give you even more reason to help others in similar situations. Give advice, make it easier for them. You don’t have to give the entire plan but at least help create the blueprint to start their own journey.”

With his years of experience, Lil Haiti has a few key strategies to succeed in music. He uses an analogy of building a house and says that much like a house the music industry requires time, patience, and a strong foundation to make it to the top. 

The music industry is not a fast cash, get-rich-quick scheme. Build a foundation so that when you have that one hit, you have nowhere to go but up because you already built something

Lil Haiti’s advice on how to become successful

Lil Haiti is living proof that you can succeed in music and still stay true to yourself. He has a strong purpose to help his community while simultaneously living the life he wants. “I want to bring hope to others and people that it’s possible to make it to the top by staying consistent, humble, and patient.”

Check out his new single “Where The Cap At” featuring Flipp Dinero and all of Lil Haiti’s music on Spotify and Apple Music, and YouTube! You can follow him on Instagram at @thereallilhaiti


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[MIXTAPE] Trill Will – GFM Hosted By World Famous BMF DJ Star

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After 10 Million views on soundcloud, and 3 million views on Worldstarhiphop.com, Trill Will has released his album with World Famous BMF DJ Star & LiveMixtapes

DELAND, FL, USA, October 15th 2021– TRILL WILL has had a fast ascension the last couple of years. Two years ago, he toured nationwide with Savage Life/Supa Unit. Will also performed at SXSW Sxumbag Season before releasing a music video with his label mate and business partner NoxBond.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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” Ya Ya Ya “, which was picked up by WorldStarHipHop and generated over 1 million views. In 2020, he signed a distribution agreement with Universal Music Group and went on a nationwide tour. In 2021, he garnished over 10,000,000 views on Soundcloud with his single Bankrupt, and another 2 Million views on WorldStarHipHop with the single “Long Road” with JoJo 2 Amazing.

Trill Will recently paired up with business partner Celebrity DJ YG . Their company (Celebrity Status) signed a partnership agreement with the label of CMG The Label/L.F.N.K/H3OMG. To heat up the year, he has delivered a 3rd quarter project in partnership with Real Life Music, LLC/TSO Music Group/LiveMixtapes. The project is currently on LiveMixtapes front page as a World Premiere. GFM is being pushed as the #1 Priority with Next Level DJ Coalition, a DJ Coalition with over 700 members.

Trill Will (Photo Cred: The Cool Running’s DJs)

…the beginning of My Magna Opus work …Thanks to The Next Level Syndicate/Real Life connection with Live Mixtapes/TSO Music Group (for) Providing a Team of Professionals that have opened a portal..”

– Trill Will  

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You can download/stream GFM right here! Follow Trill Will on Instagram at @trillwill386

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Meet the Artist: JDesiree | @jdesiree_music

JDesiree

WHO IS JDESIREE??

R&B artist, JDesiree, is from Cincinnati, Ohio, and has been singing her entire life. She began with Rhythm Express, and spent her youth performing. By the age of 19, she joined a cover band that launched her career in music. 

JDesiree’s history in music doesn’t end there. Not only was she a background and lead singer of the cover band, The Ingrid Rachel Project, she also started her own band. She would later join the band, Plair and Friends. JDesiree was a part of Plair and Friends for about two years before beginning her solo career. 

With these unique experiences on stage, it was only a matter of time before she began writing her own songs. She already had a collection of fans who constantly asked for her music. Though new to this realm of the industry, it gave her audience an opportunity to get familiar with her.

JDESIREE FINDS HER WAY

“When you perform on stage for so long, you get accustomed to hearing yourself a certain way. On top of that, I was singing other people’s music, adapting to who they are instead of who I am. She now has a better understanding of who she is as an artist. “I’m doing work in the studio and recording my own songs. I’m able to be vulnerable and transparent about who I am as an artist.

JDesiree has been influenced by artists such as Jill Scott, Anita Baker, and Toni Braxton. She has always loved the late ’80s & 90’s R&B and soul and grew up around incredible talent. Her family includes The Isley Brothers and her father, who wrote the song “Joy” for Teddy Pendergrass. 

I am inspired by everything around me because I have always been surrounded by incredible music.

JDesiree

Prior to releasing her first single, “2 Wrongs”, JDesiree had been in the studio for a year and spent that time exploring her own style of music with the help of Ariel Betts. Ariel wrote “2 Wrongs” and co-wrote “No Clothes.” 

During this process, JDesiree gained confidence in having her own voice and grew into the artist that she is today.

“I wanted people to have something to go home with and I really wanted to find myself in music. When I dropped my first single, I was terrified. It was so new to me and I was worried about people liking my voice and, honestly, the real me. Once I started getting the reception from my first single, that fear went away. I am proud of the accomplishments I’ve made so far and the people I have reached.”

IN CLOSING

As a solo artist, JDesiree is only at the beginning of her career. For now, she wants to gradually introduce people to who she is and allow them to feel her vibe. With a unique rollout in mind, fans can expect teasers, singles, and even music videos. She is not only exploring the lyrical world but the visual side of music as well. With a degree in Cosmetology, she’s able to use her experience as a MUA to step out of comfort zones and in front of the camera. 

Check out her new single “No Clothes” and all of JDesiree’s music on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube! You can follow him on Instagram at @jdesiree_music.

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The Quest Chronicles: Partnership

THE QUEST CHRONICLES: PARTNERSHIP There’s nothing like having the right partner by your side. Someone you can confide in, work with, build with & then some. Yes, many of us grind and handle business on our own but in most cases it’s like a lifted burden when you have someone on your team to help you. This goes for friendships, business-ships as well as intimate relationships. 


If you are one of the lucky ones to find the right people to be in a partnership with, make sure you appreciate them. Keep the lines of communication open, stay respectful and be aware they’re here to help lift you up and not tear you down. With the right partner by your side, sky’s the limit! Let’s shine together baby!!

CLOSING REMARKS

This is Ms. Gotta Love Me herself T-Quest & you’ve just been Questified! Show love by commenting, sharing & following me on social media @TQuestGLM Email me topics to discuss & QUESTions you may have. To learn more about the one & only T-Quest or to hear about certain topics in-depth please download my “T-Quest” app in your google play store & your app store. On the app, you’ll be able to hear Gotta Love Me Radio 24/7. Visit my website www.GottaLoveMeWorld.com to buy any merchandise as well as my music.

Check out more of T-Quest articles  here: https://www.straightofficial.com/?s=The+Quest+Chronicles

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Take a Trip with Maniac Blac to The Concrete Island

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Recently we took a trip with Los Angeles based recording artist MANIAC BLAC to get the inside scoop on his journey through his recent project The Concrete Island. This trip would prove to be one dope ride!

MANIAC BLAC

DJ Spins- What is your Stage Name? Tell us where you’re from and what first got you interested in the entertainment industry?


Maniac Blac- I’m Maniac Blac and I’m from West LA. I started getting interested in the industry when I was 15 years old cutting vocals for homeboys in West LA.

DJ- Who and/or what inspires you to create?

 MB-Well my inspirations can come from anywhere or anything or anyone. I just go by feel. So usually my music is a direct reflection of how I’m feeling.  

DJ-How would you describe your sound?


MB-As a “breath of fresh air”… But you never know what you’re going to get, but the drums always gone slap!

 DJ-So what is your creative process like?


MB-
Well every process is different, so I just go with the flow of energy. But you never know where the flow is going to go. 

DJ-What artist(s) would you like to collaborate with?


MB –Akil from Jurassic 5 who I did recently do a track with called “Jesus Than Jacob”, Kanye, Dr. Dre, Jadakiss, Ludacris, Erica Badu & Kehlani.

DJ-If you could open a show for any artist who would it be?

MB-Snoop Dogg.

 DJ-What is one message you would give to your supporters?


MB-Three things. Put God first, show love to one another, and give back. That’s why we will be donating a portion of the proceeds from my new EP, “West Coast Islanders Concrete Island” to support BCRF for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 

DJ-What is the most useless talent you have?

MB-Man that, that would be probably be skateboarding.

DJ-What would you be doing right now, if you weren’t doing music?

MB-I would be hustling or trying to find a way to do something with my life.

DJ-Who are some artists you admire and why?

MB-Kanye West, Jay Z, Rihanna, Dr. Dre, 50 Cent, Kendrick Lamar, and Ludacris because they were able to cross over into other lanes to grow their brands. Whether it was film, shoes, perfume, they didn’t stay stagnant and expanded. 

My inspirations can come from anywhere, anything and anyone. I just go by how I feel, so usually my music is a direct reflection of that.

Maniac Blac

DJ-What is the best advice you’ve been given?

MB-The way you become successful is by what you choose to ignore, and when you put in the footwork along with prayer God will bless you.

DJ-If you could change anything about the industry, what would it be?

MB-I would change the respect level between labels and artists and make sure that only fair and good business is done. Also, stop the biting that be going on.

DJ-What’s next for you? Where would you like to see yourself in the next year?

MB-What’s next for me is a new album called First Man On the Moon and God willing I would be touring by then. But I do need a DJ. Spins where you at? (laughs)

Maniac Blac – Concrete Island (EP)

Keep up with Maniac Blac on social media! Follow him on IG@maniacblac3, Facebook @maniacblac3, and online at maniacblac.com

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Lady Loe Reintroduces Herself To The World

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Recently I got the chance to chop it up with Virginia’s own LADY LOE as she’s on a mission to let the world know that “She Did It.”

DJ Spins- What is your Stage Name?

LADY LOE- I go by the name of Lady Loe.

DJ- Please tell us where you’re from and what first got you interested in the entertainment industry?

LL- Born in Brooklyn, Bred in Queens. My mom and dad loved “oldies but goodies” music. My dad was a R&B singer in a group. I would listen to the oldies but goodies and rap to those songs while imaging I was on stage performing.

DJ – Who and/or what inspires you to create?

LL- Life, really. Mine and other people’s situations inspire me to write and create. I’ve written songs about homelessness and domestic violence as these things happened in my life, which touches the lives of others who experienced the same or similar situations.

DJ- How would you describe your sound?

LL- Most people say I sound aggressive when I’m rapping (laughs). Everyone says they love my voice and that my voice is unique. Cool from Cool and Dre (Platinum producers) said that I don’t sound like no other female which was dope!! He continued by saying that I sound like a female version of Busta Rhymes! That was a huge compliment!!

DJ- What is your creative process like?

LL- I’m very picky when selecting beats! (laughs) The beat is what moves, directs, and shapes my vision. I write to video in my head. I’ll freestyle, not with words, but with patterns to create my cadence and how the flow would go.

DJ- What artist(s) would you like to collaborate with?

LL- Jay-Z, Jadakiss, Meek Mills, Queen Latifah, Lauren Hill, Busta Rhymes, Method Man, Rakim, and Roddy Ricch to name a few.

DJ- If you could open a show for any artist who would it be?

LL- Definitely would have to be Jay-Z

DJ- What is one message you would give to your supporters?

LL- Never give up on your DREAMS!

I’m very picky when selecting beats (laughs). The beat is what moves, shapes and directs my vision. I’ll freestyle, not with words but with patterns to create my cadence.

Lady Loe on her creative process

DJ- What is the most useless talent you have?

LL- Dancing! (laughs)

DJ- What would you be doing right now, if you weren’t doing music?

LL- If I wasn’t in the music industry I would be involved in social work.

DJ- Who are some artists you admire and why?

LL- Fat Joe because he put on a lot of artists and they are now superstars. I would also say Jay-Z because he built an Empire.

DJ- What is the best advice you’ve been given?

LL- Never try to change any situation that you can’t control. I am only in control of myself and my actions and behaviors.

DJ- If you could change anything about the industry, what would it be?

LL- I would like to see more opportunities presented to female artists.

DJ- What’s next for you and where would you like to see yourself in the next year?

LL- I would like to chart on the Billboards.

Lady Loe Latest Single We Did It Featuring J Hood

You can follow Lady Loe on IG/FB/Twitter: @LadyLoeTheUnit. You can check out her website at LadyLoe.com or you can Google her (Lady Loe).

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Meet the Artist: Zell’s World

Zell's World

Marzell Martinear, an artist known as Zell’s World, has been passionate about music since he was a teenager. In the past few years, Zell has taken this passion and created a style of music that he loves today. He credits his years of experience to the growth he has made in the music industry. He’s been able to study changes in music and use this knowledge to release songs that cater to everyone. 

Zell’s World is an independent artist and has described his life as “born in Chicago, raised in Cincinnati, by way of Atlanta.” He developed a strong foundation in Cincinnati, studied the business of music in Atlanta, and has since been traveling between states to broaden his audience even further. His goal is to reach an international level and release music on every platform.

The key to Zell’s success? Staying humble and continuing to perfect his skill. When complimenting his progress, Zell tends to think, “I don’t think I’ve done enough,” which he believes motivates him to keep going until he is exactly where he wants to be, at his standards. When asked what advice he’d give to new artists, he gave a valuable message:

“Don’t give up, always be consistent, quality over quantity, and never wait for anybody.” 

I would ask people to listen, share, like, etc… anything to support and some just wouldn’t. Some of my closest relationships have changed yet, people I’ve never met bought and shared my music as soon as its released.

Zell’s World’s view on challenges in the music industry

Being in the music industry does have its challenges. Zell’s view on relationships has changed since he began his career. Zell gave a personal shout-out to his brother, Keith Marshall a.k.a. Keef N Nem, and his producer Evan, known as MamaNamedMeEvan. Keith is Zell’s closest friend and has been there to motivate and push him to be his best. When it comes to who he’ll be sharing his success with, Keith is at the top of the list. Evan produces a majority of Zell’s music including “All Hustle No Luck” by Easy Lantana, Pusha T, Bun B, Yo Gotti, & “Blessing” by K Camp, and “Get Right” by Sammie. 

Even through Covid, Zell has successfully released his album, Zell’s World the Album, and his single, “Put it 2getha” with YDN. “Put it 2getha” is a trendy sound for hip hop. The style, the swag, the overall message is unique,” Zell explains. It was originally a YouTube beat that Zell wrote lyrics to, connected and mixed with YDN in Atlanta, and then his brother, Keef N Nem, recreated the whole beat, and essentially “put it together.” Zell’s next steps are to get “Put it 2getha” on an international platform. 

Check out this banger and all of Zell’s World music on Instagram, Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, TikTok at @itszellsworld!

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The Quest Chronicles: Independent Artists

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 THE QUEST CHRONICLES: INDEPENDENT ARTISTS I’ve been working in the music entertainment industry for almost 20 years and I’ve experienced many things. I’ve been a radio personality for about 10 years and I have had the chance to interview many artists from independent to mainstream amongst other incredible people. With the climate of music changing especially in our culture; I started to become a little nervous about the direction music is heading. I’m ok with music evolving but like many of my peers; we’re just bored with all the music sounding exactly the same. 


In my field I come to find out that it’s actually not. There’s a lot of independent music that shows diversity and they’re producing the content many of us have been waiting to hear for a long time. It’s up to us to stop relying on only syndicated radio or mainstream television to dictate the music we should only be listening to. There’s so many digital and independent stations playing the music you desire such as my station Gotta Love Me Radio. We play a variety  to cater to a diverse audience. 


Independent artists deserve a chance just like mainstream artists. They work so hard to be heard and sometimes the professional, talented & unique artists get lost in the shuffle and we have to stop that. Their music is worth listening to and I encourage you all to take time to hear them as well. 


To all the independent artists out here, continue following your dreams and if you’re creating music that people actually want to hear; reach out to my team so we can help shine a light on it. We need you just as much as you need us. Let’s bring diversity back to the music so we all can be happy.  

CLOSING REMARKS

This is Ms. Gotta Love Me herself T-Quest & you’ve just been Questified! Show love by commenting, sharing & following me on social media @TQuestGLM Email me topics to discuss & QUESTions you may have. To learn more about the one & only T-Quest or to hear about certain topics in-depth please download my “T-Quest” app in your google play store & your app store. On the app, you’ll be able to hear Gotta Love Me Radio 24/7. Visit my website www.GottaLoveMeWorld.com to buy any merchandise as well as my music.

Check out more of T-Quest articles  here: https://www.straightofficial.com/?s=the+t-quest+show

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Lil Nas X Calls On The Hot Girls For ‘Montero’

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Lil Nas X (Photo Cred: Lil Nas X’s IG Page)

LIL NAS X (born Montero Hill) released a controversial debut album on September 17th of this year. I can’t say I favor every song however, there is definitely one song that I had to add to the Fine Girl Fall playlist. As we say goodbye to Hot Girl Summer, Lil Nas teamed up with Megan Thee Stallion to let the haters know that they can run with the rumors. These breakout stars are staying true to themselves regardless of the narrative.

Track 9, “Dollar Sign Slime” is more than enough for me to give ‘MONTERO’ a seal of approval. People tend to give dude a bad rep by saying that he capitalized on kids with “Old Town Road” and then switched up on his audience. I have to completely disagree. I don’t think Lil Nas X ever intended on kids being his target audience. “Old Town Road” happened to become a catchy tik tok tune much like Megan’s “Savage”. Truth be told, the album is not that bad. Folks just don’t like it because y’all don’t know how to monitor these kids. I digress.

All the real hot girls know that when you hear “REAL HOT GIRL SH*T”, it’s about to go down. Even if it was a solo track, I still would enjoy it but Meg just makes it 10x better. In less than 10 days, the audio visual has racked up over 7 million views because y’all know the vibes. The song is amongst the top 3 most listened to songs on the album joining self titled “Montero” & “Industry Baby”. All in all, congratulations to Lil Nas X and all of his collaborators for the 217 million streams in the first week via Spotify.

Lil Nas X (Photo Cred: Lil Nas X IG page)

Just last week, Nas let the fans #askMONTERO questions via twitter after the album release. These are some of the things they really wanted to know:

Stream Dollar Sign Slime here.

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Prosecutors Rest Their Case Against R. Kelly After Weeks Of Testimony

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Federal prosecutors have rested their case against R. KELLY following 19 days of allegations of sexual abuse and testimony from more than 40 witnesses about how the singer allegedly controlled the minute details of his accusers’ everyday lives. According to YAHOO! NEWS, since opening statements on AUGUST 18th, prosecutors have presented accusers, former employees and other witnesses who testified in BROOKLYN’s federal courthouse about how KELLY controlled the lives of his young “girlfriends,” who often lived with him.

The accusers, whose experiences with KELLY spanned the course of about 25 years until his JULY 2019 arrest, described how the singer pressured them into sex. One woman said KELLY sexually assaulted her just moments after meeting her backstage after a concert. Others described being “trained” in sex and living with the singer over the course of several years. KELLY also gave several of them herpes, they testified, without disclosing that he had the incurable disease.

R. Kelly (Photo Cred: NY Times)

KELLY has pleaded not guilty to all the charges against him. His defense attorneys are expected to begin presenting their own witnesses for about two days, before each team of lawyers presents their closing arguments. 

As the trial heads toward its conclusion, the singer faces legal risk elsewhere. Federal and state-level prosecutors in CHICAGO each have pending cases against KELLY involving similar allegations, as does a district attorney’s office in MINNESOTA.

To read the full story from INSIDER, click here.

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