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Ras Ceylon (@RasCeylon) – “Chamber Szn” (New Music)

Ras Ceylon delivers “Chamber Szn” from his newly-released album “To Srv The Ppl” 

Ras Ceylon is a Sri Lankan-American recording artist from Oakland, California. He has been bringing uplifting messages to the masses for over 20 years, releasing 5 solo albums to date and appearing on multiple projects with notable Rap and Reggae artists. He works closely with Chairman Fred Hampton Jr. Black Panther Party Cubs and is a member of Sizzla Kalonji’s Judgment Yard fam. Ras Ceylon’s latest single “Chamber Szn” amasses over 2100 streams since the album’(“To Srv The Ppl”) was released on December 16th. The track features Solomon Childs and Timbo King and is produced by DJ Just Jay. The trio delivers strong messages and the hook “ Chamber Szn, It all happens for a reason” is catchy with a purpose.

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Ras Ceylon has spent over two decades relentlessly organizing his community, providing them with the tools to rise above oppression, and being a voice of the voiceless through his music and activism. “To Srv The Ppl” (To Serve The People) is Ras Ceylon’s first full-length solo release in 10 years (7th album overall), recorded entirely in 2022. The 13-track album embodies thought-provoking and politically charged subject matter that revolves around freedom, family, spirituality, and revolutionary change. The album’s artwork depicts Ras Ceylon’s involvement in the “Justice For Oscar Grant Movement” of 2009-2010. This picture was taken at a march when Oscar Grant’s killer, Johannes Mehserle, was released after being found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and serving just 11 months in county jail.

Ras’s socially conscious lyrical imagery is a masterful fusion of hip hop, roots reggae, and dancehall blending straightforward bars of struggle with insightful metaphysical wisdom floating over exquisitely curated soundscapes provided by well-rounded beatsmiths including Dawit Justice, DJ Just Jay, Kinetic 9 (Killarmy), and Dr. Edward Love.

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Ras Ceylon speaks of “To Srv The Ppl”, declaring, “This project is more than just music for me. It is the soundtrack to my way of life and my philosophies. From a young age, I took heed to a higher calling from those in my community to serve the people, all people that are oppressed worldwide. It is this chosen path that translates beyond words into actual physical action. This album is an update of where I currently reside mentally and spiritually. It is an audio journey for listeners into the movement of self-determination.”

Released by the Billboard-charting, Miami-based reggae record label, Chalice Row, Ras Ceylon’s “To Srv The Ppl is the label’s first hip-hop release boasting notable guest appearances from reggae superstars Sizzla and Perfect Giddimani to longtime Wu-Tang Clan swordsmen Prodigal Sunn (Sunz Of Man), La The Darkman, Timbo King, Kinetic 9 (Killarmy), and Solomon Childs.  “To Srv The Ppl” is unlike any current album in today’s market in that it is a rare jewel that shines through originality and authenticity rather than the glorification of crime and violence. “To Srv The Ppl” is available now on all streaming platforms with physical CDs and Vinyl soon to be available. Be sure to connect with Ras on his website, social media, and digital music platforms.

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[NEW MUSIC] YOUNGSWEETS – “PRESSURE” | @YOUNGSWEETS1300

YoungSweets, The West Coast Artist applies “Pressure” with his new EP

YoungSweets is a Hip-Hop and R&B artist from Bakersfield, California. The type of music he makes is for anyone who has struggled – currently struggling – or will come across a struggling situation. Since 2020, YoungSweets has accumulated a vast amount of tracks in his music library and most of them have a spot on some of Spotify’s most popular playlists.

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“I feel my job is to make good music to assist them with getting through their troubles.”

YoungSweets’ “Pressure” 6-track EP features local artists like Nani Soul, WesHustle, and Ness Julius; just to name a few. Be sure to connect with YoungSweets on all social media and digital music platforms.

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[NEW MUSIC] NATSTAR – “THE CODE” | @NatSoCold

Los Angeles-Based Hip-Hop Artist NatStar delivers “The Code”

NatStar is music personified. A musician, producer, songwriter, and performer packaged into one artist. Describing his sound as a mix of Hip-Hop, R&B, and Soul, he is a triple threat; as he sings, raps, and produces for a diverse mix of genres. Natstar brings his life experiences, thoughts, emotions, and feelings into every song he creates. He paints something new on his musical canvas every time. Making it personal yet still, something fans can relate to. Just a couple of months ago, NatStar gave us the single “BBL” which accumulated over 247,000 streams on Spotify, and it continues to rise daily.

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Having worked with the likes of Ski Beatz, Brandy, Camp Lo, Loon, Polish Pop Singer Gosia Andrzejewicz, and more, NatStar’s musical resume continues to grow. Expanding beyond the US, NatStar has gained fans overseas in Singapore after a 6-month tour, Poland, Switzerland, and Senegal, Africa after headlining the Dakar Hip-Hop Festival.

NatStar has amassed over 3,000,000+ streams on Spotify, matched by the 2,000,000+ views he has accumulated on his youtube channel and it’s continuing to grow daily. Be sure to connect with NatStar on social media and digital media platforms.

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[MUSIC VIDEO] FLOY DEXX -“TIMELESS” 

West Coast Artist, Floy Dexx delivers the visual to his single “Timeless”

Floy Dexx is a versatile hip-hop artist raised in Belize City who triples up as a producer and executive producer. At the age of 10, Floy has a romantic start with music and learns to write songs. At that time, most of his songs were about his life – drawing inspiration from legends such as Tupac Shakur. Floy’s enterprising mind gave him an early start that was way ahead of his peers. At age 16, he took himself through college while producing singles for other artists and himself. His ability to sell is one among many of his stellar qualities other than music. When he was 24-years-old, Floy sold over 10,000 copies of his first mixtape only in the first month of its release.

In September 2018, he worked alongside prominent names in music such as Snoop Dogg and Famous Dex. He has since harnessed the power of collaboration and learn from the best while building his presence in the industry. Floy’s music is an exciting mix of Hip-hop and the “good vibes” culture, such as the one embedded in Jamaican music. The seamless integration of these two genres is testimony to his mind-blowing musical prowess. Floy Dexx’s 2018 single, Tropical Nights, is one such song that has a powerful mix of both hip hop and Jamaican music. In 2020, he released more break-through singles such as; “The One, Flawless, Press Play,” among others. With a growing national fanbase, Floy is undoubtedly the one to watch in the near future.

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While growing up in Belize, has was surrounded by several challenges, synonymous with anyone growing up in a third-world country. There is not much diversification in Belize. People there were mainly focused on Jamaican music. But Floy was inspired to choose a different route and chose to be true to himself and his calling in music – just like a true believer that he is. As a kid, he used to watch B.E.T and told himself that, someday, he would be there doing exactly what they were doing. That dream never died. Floy has never let it go since that time. Hip hop was always his thing. He believed that through it, you can tell a story beyond what anyone could ever imagine. For all these years in music, the idea behind creating amazing stories for his fans has kept him believing in more. Be sure to connect with Floy Dexx on his website, social media, and digital music platforms.

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[NEW MUSIC VIDEO] JAKE ZIMMA – “OH, SAN FRANCISCO”

Singer/Songwriter Jake Zimma Releases New Track as Ode to Hometown

Jake Zimma, a San Francisco Bay Area native dropped his latest track, “Oh, San Francisco”, as a homage to the city he calls home. A labor of love, this song speaks to the west coast hub’s illustrious history and cultural significance and is a track to cherish amid the challenges of COVID and political outcry. Now streaming on all platforms.

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Jake Zimma is an emerging California singer-songwriter and guitarist with musical nods to hip hop, reggae, R&B, blues, rock, and most things funky. His sound combines electronic production with live instrumentation and is often compared to Dennis Lloyd, Chet Faker, and Post Malone. Despite the comparisons, Jake Zimma’s sound is entirely his own.

Jake had a fiery start to his career when he gained 61K monthly listeners and 740k streams for ‘On Like 40’ in its first 7 months. His new release is likely to soar, as well. “The process of “Oh, San Francisco” has been a roller coaster, to say the least,” Zimma says. “Its initial inspiration was from a feeling of wanting to go back to normal life after COVID started. As political movements progressed like BLM it reminded me of what life was possibly like in the 60s during political and cultural revolutions, thus bringing the final song together. It’s built off of 6 different mixes, 3 masters, and countless hours in the studio with his band and independent producer group, The Whoadees at The Grill Studios in Emeryville, CA.” Be sure to connect with Jake on his website, social media, and digital music platforms.

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[VIDEO] ROZE GOLD RIPP – “MACKIN LATELY”| #ROZEGOLDRIPP

FFC Entertainment Artist Roze Gold Ripp delivers the “Mackin Lately” visual from the Min Till 6 Ivy Division compilation

 

roze gold rippThe unsigned artist Roze Gold Ripp hails from Fresno Ca and resides in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was raised in a rough environment where it was only a couple of ways of making it out the hood. One way is an academic scholarship or athletic scholarship, unfortunately, he got sent to Albuquerque New Mexico to change his life around. At first, it was very different but as the weeks went by, he sets a trend. See it was chopped & screwed music going on out in the area because Texas was only 8 hours away. One night he got a very well DJ play Mac Dre & New Mexico has not been the same since. It’s a lot of hate and love in the city but long as you keep your circle small and rub shoulders with the right individuals that want to see you in position just as themselves or even better than your own the right route to greatness. It’s been a long road going and I know I got a lot more road to travel to that freeway of success. I’m just ready and focused to get there. Failure is never the option. Plus my grandfather always said to me -“anything easy in life, ain’t worth keeping.” So I’m accepting all challenges and obstacles to do just that… I got a lot to prove to myself, my kids, and my family. 

Roze Gold Ripp has a lot of work ahead of him that includes dropping mixtapes, albums, and short movies. “I choose this art, so I must accept the challenge and become an expert at my craft. I never was the one to accept a handout. I sat down and mapped my plan out.” 

Roze Gold Ripp has an up and coming artist, Hondo Fechii coming way from the deep 6 of Canada. Ripp connects the dots, makes good music that you can relate to, and understand where he comes from. Remember, they locked us up in a box and didn’t want us to sharpen up our radius. “I’m living proof -as long as you believe- you shall achieve! RGR gives a special shoutout to Ash Cakes -his other half- for always pushing him to do better, having his back, and his best interest! Welcome to FFC Entertainment.

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[NEW MUSIC] THREE SIDES – “SHE DON’T MEAN TO” | @Threesidesoffi1

West Coast Band, Three Sides delivers their latest project “She Don’t Mean To”

 

THREE SIDESThree Sides is a Psych/Surf Rock band from Moorpark, California that formed in 2017. Five lifelong friends deliver a hybrid of high energy rock with consuming funk and prog-rock instincts. Suave bass lines, passionate vocals, and rousing guitars are our brand of Rock n Roll. Three Sides has plans to release two new singles this Summer.

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[NEW MUSIC] NIKIA – “NO FAIRYTALE” | @HUGHES_NIKIA

R&B Artist, Nikia releases her latest project, “No Fairytale”

 

Nikia is an RnB/Pop singer (Born in NY raised in California) who hails from a family with a large musical background. Nikia started her professional career at the age of 13 and signed her first deal at the age of 15 with independent record label swooper records out of Los Angeles California.

NikiaShe released her first single “Wanna Get With You” at the age of 16 and made some waves in the industry. Nikia went on to write and release a Spanish cross over an album which made a big hit overseas. At the age of 18, Nikia went on the road and decided to take her talents across states. Later Nikia would come to release three albums, two EPs and five singles.

Nikia’s brand is receiving her accolades for many accomplishments. She has appeared in many publications and web portals including The Heat, High Alliance and CIE Fashion Magazines, This is Platinum Hip-Hop, 24/7 Hip-Hop News and She Bloggin’ websites.

“You have to do something you’ve never done to get something you never had!”

Although, it seems so long since her 2016 EP release of “She is Me,” Nikia’s new album “No Fairytale” just made its debut on the digital music platforms. Her reality series from sister to sister will be making its way soon.

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