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[Video] Kentucky Dom-One For the Country | @kentucky_dom

on July 6, 2022 Artist Video add comment

Kentucky Dom has been professionally making music for four years. Spending the last decade dabbling in music and artist management has led him to many successful ventures. Being born and raised in Kentucky sparked a passion for making music and changing the world. He has grown deep roots and connections with people from all walks of life. From traveling to foreign countries to performing at rodeos and making music with other artists. This background inspired him to want to bridge cultures together. “One for the Country ” breaks the mold for the typical stereotype, inspiring and encouraging people to live the life they love regardless of the typical standards. Kentucky Dom’s latest song, “Cowfolk B” featuring Taylor Hogan, will be released summer 2022. Also in the works is a new single from Kentucky Dom and Coffey Anderson called, “Kick Back”. One For The Country was the desire to show people that artists of color can still be about the country, rodeo and things of rural living. Life and music doesn’t have to be determined by the color of your skin. You do not need to fit a certain stereotype to enjoy the things you love. With also having a hip hop cultured background, I just want to bring my two personal cultures together as one to share with the world.

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Straight Official Sit Downs: Jovan Marie

on July 6, 2022 Artist Interviews R&B add comment

JOVAN MARIE is an R&B artist on the rise. Straight Official had the pleasure of catching up with her to chop it up about her

[Video] Champagne P feat. Gramz -Together

on July 2, 2022 Artist Video add comment

Champagne P is back with the visual for his new single “Together” featuring Gramz. The Massillon, Ohio native is gaining traction in his region, making

[Single] K.G. – ‘Got It’

on June 26, 2022 Music News add comment

K.G. was born in New Orleans, Louisiana in October of 1986. He grew up as Kenneth Green and realized separation at an early age. His

Cali Cali, One Of Philadelphia Most Promised Talents

on June 2, 2022 Artist add comment

CALI CALI is from a well known artist from a section in Philadelphia named Abortford Projects. Growing up around the age of 10 he can

BIG L (Lamont Coleman) True Harlem Legend, Brings Hip-Hop Fans Far & Wide To Celebrate 140th Street Renaming

on May 29, 2022 Entertainment Goat Vibez Interviews SOM News add comment

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A HISTORIC DAY IN HIP-HOP

Legendary New York rapper Big L has had a street renamed after him in his hometown of Harlem. Hundreds of his dedicated fans, family members and friends showed up on the street on Saturday to celebrate.

Once known as 140th and Lenox Ave is now officially Lamont “Big L” Coleman Way. This took place after a lengthy petition campaign put together by the producers of the Big L documentary. One spokesperson said, “It took a whole lot of effort and support to get to this great point. We made it happen.”

The team also announced in a statement on Instagram. “The biggest Thank You goes out to the dope 500 plus people who signed the petition so we could get the street renamed. There are entirely tooo many good people that gave their support. With all my heart, I personally want to say THANK YOU!!!!”

Big L is revered as one of the greatest lyricists in Hip-Hop of all time. He has been an influence the careers of countless rappers.

Big L and Tupac joined forces for “Deadly Combination” from L’s second studio album “The Big Picture.”

FRIENDS & LEGENDS IN HIP-HOP

Funkmaster Flex stated that L was a better lyricist than both Biggie and Jay-Z. His career was cut short in 1999 when he was shot and killed outside of his residence in Harlem. I had a personal invite for the occasion by other Harlem Rap legends Herb Mcgruff and Stan Spit.

From Left To Right – Herb McGruff + Stan Spit

Herb Mcgruff and Stan Spit were both close friends of Lamont Coleman. They grew up on the same blocks as the late great and were a part of Big L’s legacy.

I spent the day with his partner in media Adot-Upt covering exclusive stories and interviews. These are the ones who knows the history and back stories of Big L’s life and rap career. We all know of the Big L – Jay Z story.

There is an unknown story about L that revolves around his insane recording deal. L was the first artist to ever secure a deal where he’d receive $10-$11 from a $12 record. Imagine how far Big L’s career would have went had his life not ended?

Big L would have been one of the biggest rappers in history if it weren’t for his premature death. Big L was murdered back in February 1999. He was just 24 years old. His 1995 project titled Lifestylez Of Da Poor & Dangerous would be his only released studio album.

In just one album, L established himself as the untouchable king of punchlines, delivered in his unmistakably aggressive compound flow.

Big L`s freestyles on The Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Show (in 1995 with Jay-Z, and in 1998 solo) amassed major cult followings online and live on as the benchmark of the freestyle verse.