It wasn’t until sometime mid-2018 when I had the chance to meet the experimental artist known as Squiint. During one of RentsDue’s infamous Aux Wars events, smugly and confidently, Squiint presented to the panel with his tunes. It sparked enough interest in me that I started following Squiint...
Today we take a look at Rockville, Maryland artist Lil Xelly. With Q Da Fool signing to Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, Shy Glizzy gaining national attention, and Shabazz getting the Uzi co-sign, the emergence of the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) music scene is bringing attention to many up and...
Today, social media and the music industry is filled with a seemingly endless amount of so-called moguls and influencers… but what do these people actually do? How do they impact the culture? What can independent up and coming artists and creatives of this industry take from these people?...
Often in the world of music the spotlight shines the brightest upon the musician, but with the advent of social media it becomes more apparent that the image that coincides with the artist is just as important as the music itself. Apart from the way artists portray themselves,...
The hero we’ve long awaited. After a long time of being teased and waiting, Vision4k has dropped Recluse, and it’s not just what the underground wanted, but exactly what the underground needed. Vision’s unique vocals is what makes him stand out from the rest. While maintaining his shady,...
We all agree Tupac is a legend, but nothing quite says Florida like some good ol’ Florida Man stories. We’ll let your read this one on your own. From the Miami Herald: Cops found a man with “heavy facial injuries,” including large lumps and eyes that were swollen shut....
“My Name Is Cordae, But Don’t Forget The YBN” YBN Cordae is the newest member of the YBN Crew and is a refreshing voice amongst the recent new wave of rappers. He made a bold debut under his new YBN affiliation by rapping over the iconic Eminem...
Daniel East—a Brooklyn native—moved to Naples at age 10 with his family and is currently looking to form a career as a full fledged artist. Currently known locally and nationally as a producer, Daniel is looking to expand to songwriting and becoming a vocal artist as well. Daniel...
Kicking off 2018, Propane Lord is dominating the game right now. Having just produced the OG Maco and Warhol.SS banger, “Loaded“, Propane Lord is adding to his résumé. The Huntington Beach native has also just produced Lucki’s soon-to-be released mixtape “6 BELOW”, co-produced THOUXANBANFAUNI’s Dream (below) and Yung...
SWIDLIFE & SSX‘s very own Supa Gucci sat down with us recently to talk a little about his background & what the Up-State, New York native has planned this year. Supa Gucci described his hometown area as, “honestly, not as cool as you think…”. He goes on to...