Sti-Lo Reel proves he is a heavyweight to be reckoned with in the field of lyricism and Independent hip-hop artists.
Sti-Lo Reel is the lyrical genius on the Minneapolis based independent label named Pledge Empire Records. Born and raised in Minneapolis Sti-Lo name rings bells in just about every corner of the Twin Cities because of his sharp delivery and witty punch lines. With this August release of the long awaited “Soul Through the Speakers” mixtape Sti-Lo’s name will continue to grow rapidly not only across Minneapolis but the whole U.S.
Sti-Lo begins his lyrical assault on the opening track titled “Soul through the Speakers” letting the world know that he has finally arrived saying “I’m here haters witness the livest and the greatest” again showing his confidence in his lyrical ability. On the hard hitting track “Bacc to Business” Sti-Lo Reel really shows his audience that there is no contender when it comes to flows and style at the same time letting everyone know that he is focused on his business and his hustle is first and foremost. This is definitely Hip-Hop on a higher level!
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Acafool (pronounced Ak-a-Fool), born and raised in the Little Haiti area of Miami, FL and currently representing Tampa, FL, is the definition of a true artist, one that marches to the beat of a different drum, a man in his own lane, defying both description and logic. Acafool’s talents encompass many facets including singing/rapping, song writing, engineering and producing which has lead to the creation of some of the hottest sounds coming out of the south. Additionally Acafool's creative business ideas have his team Dream Chasers Entertainment moving in all the right directions.
"Smells Like Teen Spirit was my first favorite song by any artist of all genres," says hip-hop artist Stix in response to his claim that he is the black Kurt Cobain. "He was a huge influence for the youth as far as music is concerned. He had a interesting following, and that’s where our similarities are."
Born into poverty to a single mother in Jamaica, Dwayne Whyte and his family moved to the Bronx, NY at the tender age of two in search of a better life. With no father figure in his household, Dwayne witnessed his mother manage working excessive hours at multiple jobs to provide for his family. In 1994, Dwayne and his mother moved to Baltimore, MD. He found the mean streets at an early age, and became consumed by the life. While his mother worked at night, he was roaming the street corners selling drugs and hustling anything he could get his hands on. Once Dwayne's mother became aware of his new found hobby, she decided to move her family back to the Bronx to keep him from the Baltimore street life.
Orange County local staple, Simple Thoughts returns to the scene after a 2 year hiatus. Bringing in Major Indie talent, the new album and live show is set to mark the beginning of a truly awesome comeback. With professional level production, an awesome new stage show, and a new found style the music goes beyond hip-hop and into straight spiritual warfare and street level mindfulness.
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The indie hip hop group, Atmosphere, is no stranger to the music industry. The Twin Cities duo, consisting of an MC named Slug (Sean Daley) and a producer named Ant (Anthony Davis), has released six albums, 11 Sad Clown tour albums, and various side-projects like Felt – amounting in well over a million units sold. In addition, the group has also performed to sold-out crowds everywhere from modest sized venues in their hometown to colossal festivals in Japan. They are no doubt one of the most commercially successful and long-lived independent hip hop acts.
