A.K. Killin' The Rap Game

Recently the rap game has started to change by opening up more opportunities for white rappers, one of them being A.K. from Boca Raton. A.K.’s music definitely has that young carefree vibe which many can relate to along with a South Floridian influence in his beats and lyrics. Even though he will be starting his freshman year in college he has had a busy summer spent focusing on his “first love,” his music and working on his third mixtape called Frosh Week. When I met up with him we talked about what is up and coming for him, along with how it is to be a white rapper, and how he got started. His name may be A.K. but there is nothing to fear because with his motivation and talent he will reach the goals he has set for him self. If you are interested in hearing his songs click http://www.datpiff.com/AK-YOLO-mixtape.237737.html

SuperHeavy The Breakfast Club Of Music

 SuperHeavy is a group that consists of Mick Jagger, Dave Stewart, Joss Stone, A.R. Rahman, and Damian Marley. When I first found out about SuperHeavy my thoughts were skeptical because all five of these artist come from different musical backgrounds and I thought their sounds would clash. Although after hearing bits and pieces of some of the songs that will be on the SuperHeavy album I was mad at my self for not finding out about this sooner! I absolutely love how the songs sound. It is almost as if they help push each other to new limits like in “Miracle Worker” were you have Mick Jagger singing a little bit of reggae along with Damian Marley. So far “Miracle Worker” is the only song I have heard in full and when I did I had it on repeat for a couple days, it is a love song that is sung by Damian Marley and Joss Stone and the chemistry of the lyrics and the beat just flow so well together. After watching the video of all of them in the studio I was surprised they were all there together instead of recording separately in different studios, and in the video they were enjoying themselves and laugh like old time friends.

Interview With MalcStewy A Local Delray Beach Rapper

MalcStewy is Junior in high school and an aspiring rapper who within this past year has been taking his first steps into the music industry. MalcStewy is in the process of recording his second mixtape called Timeless with the help of his older brother and rapper Bigg Miles. Do not let his young age and quirky appearance fool you because he already has a couple performances under his belt along with even having one of his songs played on the radio! Slowly but surely he is gaining respect of other local rappers as well as increasing his fan base. MalcsStewy’s lyrics are witty and lively and his beats make you want to groove. His songs make a wonderful soundtrack for the summer since they give you the vibe to just kick back and enjoy your day.

ML: I saw that you had your song on the radio how was that? How did it happen?

MalcStewy: My manager set it up, and it’s actually my friend’s dad’s radio station and I performed at his club so he put the song on the radio.

ML:  Oh cool! What song was it?

MalcStewy: It was my song called “Geometry”.

ML: Where can people hear your songs?

MalcStewy: Youtube definitely and I have a song on www.hotnewhiphop.com and you can find me on www.reverbnation.com.

ML: Do you feel like because of that more people are starting to take an interest in you?

MalcStewy: Yea definitely, everyday someone asks me to do a song now.

ML: Where have you performed before?

MalcStewy: I performed at King Tuts, I performed at Top Chef it’s like a restaurant/club, and I have another performance coming up in November I don’t know the venue and stuff yet but it’s definitely going to happen.

ML: How do you like performing?

MalcStewy: It’s fun and it’s like everybody’s eyes are on you so that’s always cool.

ML: What’s your favorite song that you have written so far?

MalcStewy: I’d have to say “Geometry.”

ML: What would you say was the inspiration for the song?  Was there any one specific inspiration?

MalcStewy: Really there wasn’t, I was just sitting on my bed one day and I listened to the song [the beat] and I just made the song.

ML: What inspires you to keep pursuing music as a career?

MalcStewy I don’t know it’s just something I have wanted to do since I was in 4^th grade I have always wanted to have my videos on MTV and perform in front of a bunch of people.

ML: When did you start rapping?

MalcStewy: Well 4^th grade I started rapping Eminem songs and I was so good at it that my friends had me do it for them at lunch, and then freshman year is when I really started writing my own rhymes. I recorded in December for the first time and fell in love with everything.

ML: I know you and your brother both rap do you think that helps you and gives you that brotherly competition?

MalcStewy: Most definitely because he taught me how to rap actually like we would always free style and he would give me pointers when I would mess up.

ML: You have your second mixtape coming out how do you think it’s different from the first one?

MalcStewy: Well the sound quality sounds way better cause I got a new mic, my lyrics are just better like we’re more confident now because we got feedback from the first mixtape which for the most part was good feedback. 

ML: Who would you like to collaborate with if you could pick anyone? 

MalcStewy: Famous I would definitely like to collab with Mac Miller that’s my dude. Locally Delray wise One Hot definitely he’s pretty tight.

ML: As an upcoming artist what do you think is the one important part that helps when trying to make it big?

MalcStewy: You just gotta promote your stuff so that everybody sees it, and having loyal fans because if you have fans that listen to your song once they don’t really pay attention to your other stuff your buzz goes away quick.

ML: In a year from now what do you hope to accomplish?

MalcStewy: Definitely get my likes up on my Facebook page, and next summer I want to go on like a mini tour around Florida, maybe Georgia, and a couple other states just my buzz increase.

To get into contact with MalcStewy and get information on booking him contact him at info@1stmillionmgt.com

Take A Dive Into Frank Ocean's Music

Frank Ocean is someone who we as the public are just taking an interest in due to his Mixtape called Nostalgia, Ultra that was released in February and because of its success it was turned into an EP, Nostalgia, Ultra includes his song Novacane which can be heard all over the radio now. However, Frank Ocean did not just show up overnight, instead he was a songwriter before the release of his own EP and has written songs for singers like Justin Bieber, Jay-Z and Beyonce. The Nostalgia, Ultra includes 14 songs even though 4 of them are about 20 seconds long and are just the simple sound of flipping a tape over and then pressing play. Frank Ocean’s EP brings a new a refreshing sound that has been missing from a majority of Hip Hop and R&B songs lately, his lyrics consist of catchy hooks but not for songs that have been overly simplified but instead for ones with meaning and striking emotion. The majority of the songs on the EP are love songs some that have a more sorrow and nostalgic outlook on love and break ups, while others have a more upbeat sound that bring back emotions of your first love. Some of my favorite songs include “We all try,” “Lovecrimes,” and “Songs for women.” To listen to his music go to http://www.datpiff.com/Frank-Ocean-Nostalgia-Ultra-mixtape.210282.html.