#BeatzByHurd - DJ Myzter Hurd

So the other day I get a message asking if I could check out a cd.  Of course I said sure, DJ Myzter Hurd is a friend and I have heard a couple of these tracks already and couldn't wait to hear the whole project.

Now one thing I already know about Hurd is that he is like me....he like lyrics on a hard beat.  So I already knew the project was going to be above the norm.

14 tracks....only 3 artists I'm not familiar with and Hurd selected the artist to go on each of the tracks that he produced.  So in case you haven't put things together DJ Myzter Hurd is a dj, a producer and an emcee.

The first thought as I played the project was that feeling I use to get in the 90's and early 2000's.  The beat I can bop to and the lyrics that paint the pictures in my head like I can see the words in video form.  And the fact that he hand picked the emcee to "display their vocal talent on these original tracks" made it work even better.  Ever listen to a song and think that the artist and the beat just do go well together?  You won't get that with this project.

Click here to grab #BeatzByHurd or to listen


I can't say which track is my favorite because I like this whole project.

Number 10 - Myzter Hurd makes me think about LL Cool J.  And the beat had me rocking while listening.

I suggest that you who is reading this go check out the link and at least give it a listen.  He has it listed for $5 and its worth so much more.

So go click on the link   #BeatzByHurd and take a listen and judge for yourself.  This is one of those projects that with have you saying now this is what hip hop sounds like.

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Team Kreamate's Beautiful Ashes Release Pary

On February 12th I had the honor of witnessing greatness on stage!  A little too much??  LOL  No seriously, Team Kreamate released a project called Beautiful Ashes which was mainly a Bones FromDa Park and Savage Da Beast project with features from the other 3 members of the team..... Flint Da Monster Rebel and Dime Poe. I wrote about it in a previous blog go check it out!

Team Kreamte - Beautiful Ashes

                                             

I have written about these guys before and I support them like they are related.  Well they are family but I liked their music and talent way before I even really knew them.  Each artist is a talent and putting them all together is like a chemistry experiment that went fabulously well.  Ground breaking results....a miracle.....answers to life's questions.  Ok I know that was a bit too much!  LOL  But you kinda get the idea. 

This performance was no different!  With each performance and the more they go outside of the box with the music the more they progress and the better they get!  Their music is diverse and it reaches a bigger audience and that means more sales of music and more people coming out to see you and more people buying your t-shirts.  And isn't that what artists are suppose to do......get more fans and supporters?? 

The night comprised of a number of other artists.  Artists like Symantax who doesn't even realize I was introduced to her music when I first came on the scene in 2008.  She is a phenomenal emcee.  

Spence who also performed and is The Turn Up King as he states.  Which every performance he does just that.  

My man Jase performed and I hadn't seen him on stage in a while so it was great to get to see and hear him.  

The one artist that surprised a lot of people was Yung Hustle Hard.  A 12 yr old young man who has been around this music scene since probably birth!  His father is Block Hugga from 1st Family/Loud Boyz Ent.  Yung Hustle Hard and his brother Young Hugga took the stage and no one could believe how young they really were.  

The other artists I didn't know them as well.  I have seen a couple of them at other events but everyone came out to show out and did just that!!

It was an awesome night of music and so much support for the local music scene.  It felt like when I first started going to shows in 2008.  

Congratulations on your successful event and an awesome project.

Here are the links for the pictures from that night

Photo Album 1

Photo Album 2

Photo Album 3

Photo Album 4

Listen to Beautiful Ashes

Yung Hustle Hard ft. Damond Blue "Life of The Party"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Zakiyyah Jobes

Phone: 443-622-6855

Email: loudboyzmuzicgroup@gmail.com

Baltimore Md. — January 23^rd 2015

Yung Hustle Hard Feat. Damond Blue “Life Of The Party”

On January 23^rd 2015, Loud Boyz Muzic Group released the highly anticipated debut video “Life Of The Party” from the 12 year old phenomenon Azhae Jobes aka “Yung Hustle Hard” featuring the musically acclaimed “Damond Blue.” “Life of the Party” was shot and edited by the national accredited videographer “Tha Profitt” and is the first single off of “Yung Hustle Hard’s” upcoming 2015 CD Release.

“Yung Hustle Hard” may be the youngest artist of Loud Boyz Muzic Group but he can more than hold his own weight.  Beginning his musical journey at the age of 10, this young artist’s goal is to solely make a name for himself based off of his lyrical ability and not his age. Whenever he steps on stage or into the recording booth he commands the attention of his audience and has left crowds amazed by his natural raw talent and true ambition.

Please support, share and host his latest video project and check out “Life Of The Party” at

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prySWtUUtoY&feature=youtu.be

Follow “Yung Hustle Hard” on Social Media @ FB @Yung Hustle Hard | IG @Yung Hustle Hard | Twitter @Yung Hustle Hard and YouTube_ Yung Hustle Hard.

For more information:

Zakiyyah Jobes

443-622-6855

loudboyzmuzicgroup@gmail.com

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Team Kreamate - Beautiful Ashes

Team Kreamate - Beautiful Ashes

Team Kreamate, which is comprised of Savage Da Beast, Bones From Da Park, Flint Da Monster, Dime Poe and Rebel, released a project called Beautiful Ashes today.  Now I was given an advance copy to listen to and to give my thoughts on the project is primarily Bones and Savage but all members are on the project.

My first thought as I listened to the songs individually was that once again the mixture of the beats with the lyrics had been taken to another level,  In other words, progression.  And since I have known this group that is all I have seen.  They keep pushing to make the next song better than the last, to make the last project better than the last.  Another thing I noticed as I listened to the project was the laid back feel of the cd.......almost an R&B feel to it.

1.  Beautiful Ashes(Intro) - Definitely an intro...Bones and Savage give you a glimpse of what's about to come on the project as well as the future of Team Kreamate!  When I listen to this song I see a Phoenix flying through fire.  Yes I'm very visual when it comes to music.

2.  Respekt Dat - I seen the guys perform this on stage,  This song is one that you can just rock too!  The beat isn't one that gets you all hyped but listen to the lyrics.....anyone who knows me I listen to words....the lyrics let you know that Savage and Bones have been working to gain respect in the scene and you are going to give them the respect they deserve.

3.  Muuzik ft Rebel - Now this track is a little more upbeat...meaning it will make you move a little more than the sitting and vibing like the other tracks.  Rebel on this track will make you go who is this.

4.  Follow The Crowd ft Rebel - This track is just so laid back and got that old back in the day R&B feel to it.  The message is so great.  Follow what you want to do and don't just follow behind what everyone else is doing.  Savage, Rebel and Bones give you a look at their life...past, present and future.

5.  I'ma Get It - If you just sit and close your eyes and listen you can feel the emotions that went into writing this song.  Told you I'm a visual person with lyrics!

6.  Good Life ft Mr. Supe - Now this track had me moving in my seat.  Almost dancing to be honest!  Just a good feeling song.

7.  Over Here - OK Savage singing on the track!  This is one of those tracks that the video would be x-rated!  LOL  So you know it is the one the ladies would listen to and be instant groupies!  

8.  H3ated - This is exactly what the name says.....heated!!  Savage lets out some aggression on his beat!

9.  Krakk - Ft Flint - This track is more upbeat and will have you hyped.  The fast flows will have you spinning and go how the hell did they spit all those words....I got to start this one over again!

10.  Kobain Interlude - Dime Poe!!!!  Every time I have heard Dime Poe on a track I am always surprised at the word play.  I don't know why after all this time of knowing him but he just flows so well and the words just seem to melt out to your ears.

11. BarLordz - Oh my goodness......from the production of Street Scott to the lyrics of Savage and Bones......this is one of the hardest tracks.  BarLordz is exactly what they are.

12.  Bxtch ft Flint -  Love this one!!  Love the hook!!  I can think of a few people that I could direct this track to!  LOL  This track is pretty self-explanatory!

13.  Foreal - This is another track that straight forward but the beat makes it laid back.

14.  Success - Pretty much the name of this one says it all!  Dreaming about success and going to make those dreams come true while being true to self!!

15. Bonus Track - The Kombo Konvo Pt 1. -  I love a track where the 2 artists are going back and forth.....like a conversation.  Dime Poe and Savage did a good job with the back and forth.  The is the bonus but I think it is just a prequel to the next project!!!


So yeah there you have my thoughts on this project!  I have been blessed to see the growth and progression of these young men!  I was introduced to Savage's music in 2007 and then met Bones, Flint, Poe and Rebel through Pit Fights Battle League which is rap battles.  Their coming together was nothing more than fire.  Each individual can hold their own on a song but the mixture and chemistry of them as a team is awesome.

I really like this cd!  I listened to it like 4 times today to be honest!  As I said these are my thoughts and opinions on how I felt about the songs. Maybe you will listen and hear something different or feel something different!  But listen at least to the project.

Great job fellas!!  From the choice of music to the lyrics to the promotion to the execution!

Beautiful Ashes  can be listened to at this link.

February 12th at The Hott Spott 830 Guildford Ave Team Kreamte is having a release party for this project.  Come out and support.

Profitt Productions Joell Ortiz Cypher Event.....

I didn't get to say much about the show last night!  I was too tired and hurting.  Jeff Tha Profitt Kowalewski awesome event as always.  Ogun Bmorehero is by far the best host that I have seen at an event.  The place was packed early.  I guess it takes a name like Joell Ortiz to be headlining the show for people to actually come out and on time.

The acts were a range of talent and styles.  From the lone artist on stage to having 20 people behind the artists and none of those 20 know the lyrics to the songs...they just want to be seen I guess!  I never will understand that.

It was a very long night I will say.  I don't even know how many acts there were until the cypher began.  But there were a lot!  It was good because those acts had supporters and the came out in full force.

The cypher was kinda awesome.  A few names I know and more that I didn't!!  And for these artists to be able to show their talent to someone of Joelle Ortiz's caliber had to be an awesome thing.  This guy was so down to Earth and humble.  He was just a pleasure to see perform and to hear speak to the local artists.

The main talk that I heard is that Shy Lady Heroin killed the cypher.  And although there are personal issues, I will never take away from her abilities or talent.  Some may say that it was because she was the only female in the cypher and you could probably argue that but you can't argue her talent.

I left before anything was judged or whatever the case was with the event.  I was tired and my body was hurting and ready to give up. I'm really getting too old to be out on my feet for hours taking pictures! One of the main reasons I have slowed down and don't go to many shows......my health just won't let me.

If you ever see Profitt Productions on a flyer or mentioned or Profnation, please be sure to check out the event!  I can guarantee you will not be disappointed.

Pictures from the event will be posted in the next day or so!  I have a couple other events to go through first.  But check out Baltimore Paparazzi and hit LIKE.  Once I post them, they will pop up on your newsfeed.  Also check out Baltimore Paparazzi website for other events, videos of local artists and a range of other things!

Shows, Events and Professionalism

I came into the music scene here in Baltimore as a fan.  Slowly I became much more.  I don't know how it happened but the next thing I knew I was The Baltimore Paparazzi....the one who took all the pictures of all the artists at all the shows and even did a recap on my MySpace and Facebook pages.

I became known more than a lot of the artists who claimed that everyone knew them in the city.  All because of my pictures.

Last year I decided to throw shows so that local artists would have a platform to be able to perform.  There are quite a few artists/rappers who had never been on a stage and my event was their first.  And then there were some who have been on stage numerous times and didn't think they were too big to perform at The 5 Seasons.

Now the title says Professionalism and that's on purpose.  I try to be as professional as I can and yes sometimes I slip just like everyone else but usually it is because someone pulls me out of character.

My events are 12 artists, each with 12 mins on stage.  I require that the artists pay a $25 deposit on 15 tickets and then they only owe $50 the night of the show!  So that's $75.  They sell the tickets for $10.  So that is $150.  Minus the $75 and the artist made $75 on selling their tickets!

Some people might not agree with selling tickets but to me if they don't sell them, nine times out of ten the artists will be only performing in front of other artists who all paid for a slot.  That might be fine for some but not for me!  I want people in the building and I have a staff to pay as well.  DJ, Host, Door person and Production not to mention the venue!

Then there is the being on time that really gets to me.  If I say I need the artists there at a certain time it is so we can get the show started and not be rushing to be done with the show.  But it seems like most want to come late and think they are going to go on stage as soon as they get there!  SMH

Seems like most artists are wanting to be on the big stages and get big shows but can't even be professional at the entry level.  I have seen this more so in the past couple of years.  I understand that no one is stepping up and mentoring these artists/rappers and maybe that's what needs to be done.  Most get a little buzz and then get an ego.  If I put your name on a flyer, how many people are truly coming?  The test has been done time and time again......and its not in their favor.

I am going to continue to try and keep my show going for those who truly love what they do and to get more exposure.  It may just be The 5 Seasons......well The Hott Spott and it maybe just a little venue but it is my way of helping this culture stay alive!!!!

June 8, 2005 Rest In Peace Rodney Russell Privette

In December 2003, a man and I connected on Black Planet.  We talked through there and eventually went to Yahoo Messenger.  Then to phone calls.  I had just gone through a bad break-up.  After 3 and a half years the man I was going to marry up and married someone else 8 months after I moved to Baltimore.  Talk about feeling foolish.

I gave Rodney a had way to go.  He wanted to spend time with me and I kept pushing him to the side.  He would say I will pay for everything...food, gas, movies....whatever you want to do!  I would just say I couldn't.  I don't bring men around my children who isn't going to be apart of their life and when I didn't have them on the weekend I was out at Bohagers with my friends.  Living life!!

One day I got a message form Rodney that said he had been in the hospital and he was on his way back and he would let me know everything when he got back home.  When he called me it wasn't anything I expected.  He had been at work one day.  He delivered hardwood floors.  He felt weak and tired so he sat in the truck.  Later on that night he was at his neighbor's house and wasn't feeling well again.  They called the ambulance and he then found out his heart was enlarged.  I then stopped and said I need to give this man a chance at least.

From that day forward I spent my days loving him.  We thought we were going to have more time together.  We planned on getting married on his birthday day....September 19th so he could remember our anniversary....we talked about having another child because he didn't have any of his own....we talked about how he wanted us all to move to Suitland to be near his family.

He spent a month and a half in Johns Hopkins.  I was there, at work, college and trying to raise my kids.  I finally had to quit my job.  It was too hard.  Especially not knowing how much time I had left with him.

On June 6, 2005, Rodney and I exchanged vows in front of the hospital chaplin and she prayed with us. She said that in God's eyes we were married and a piece of paper wasn't going to change that.  They wouldn't issue a marriage certificate because Rodney was on Morphine by this time.

On June 8, 2005, I went to the hospital at 4 pm.  I opened the door and seen my father in law.  I know something had happened or was about to happen.  The doctors took him off all of the medicines that were keeping him alive and we were going to let Rodney go. Neither Mr. William or I truly wanted this but there was nothing else the doctors could do.  The damage was too severe and he was no longer a candidate for a transplant.  He stopped taking his medicines and gave up months before and that's why we were sitting in the hospital.

I had planned on leaving the hospital at around 8pm if nothing happened and go be with the kids.  At  7:55pm they pronounced him dead.  I was holding his hand and talking to him while he slipped away.  I told him that it was ok to go.  We all were going to be ok.  I just didn't want him to suffer and be in pain anymore.  I told him that I loved him and the kids loved him and to just go ahead and go.  I was in his face when he took his last breath.  He never woke up to talk to his dad and the last words he said to me were the night before as I was leaving.  He said tell the kids I love them and I love you.

9 years later and it still hurts.  I have tried to move on in my love life with no luck.  I have dated over the years and had friends but they always seem to want to play games or be so untruthful.  I never compare anyone to Rodney because he was one of a kind to say the least.  I have only seen one man that even remind me of him.  I think there is a reason for that!  I feel him with me and even hear his voice at times.  I know he is watching over me and the kids.

This year has been extremely hard.  With my daughter about to give birth to my grandson in a matter of weeks and Rodney isn't here, Kashmir is sad about that.  And then the untimely passing of a man who was and still is an impact on the city....Derrick Jones aka Yo Slick  aka OOH......its just been even more emotional especially since he and Rodney were the same at when they passed!

So please I beg you all that if you love someone let them know!  Tell them every day that you have with them!!!  You never know how long you have with them!!