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103.7 Da Beat x MidwestMixtapes.Com Artist Spotlight - Keith Youngman Simon

Posted by dabeat1037 — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 16:06 GMT

Keith Youngman Simon, a promising rapper from East St. Louis, Illinois, stands out with his mature, adult rap style. Influenced by icons like Lil Wayne and Eminem, Keith crafts music that speaks of authenticity and self-acceptance. His philosophy emphasizes being true to oneself, a message he passionately conveys through his lyrics. Keith's music isn't just entertainment-it's a call to embrace one's identity and live with honesty. His work is about more than hits; it's about inspiring listeners to be genuine and leaving a legacy of resilience and truth. Keith's mission in music is to guide and uplift, offering life lessons through his unique sound and profound words. LINKTREE https://linktr.ee/keith_youngman_simon?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

103.7 Da Beat Community Spotlight-Jegna Klub

Posted by dabeat1037 — Sun, 5 Nov 2023 20:43 GMT

Jegna Klub Presents: "WY (Why)" by JB & Steve Yancy - A Song with Purpose and Promise Jegna Klub, a Wyandotte County-based 501c3 not-for-profit organization dedicated to youth development through real-world learning settings, r sum building experiences and real world client-connected projects is proud to announce the release of the empowering and inspiring song "WY (Why)" by JB & Steve Yancy. "WY (Why)" isn't just a song; it's our collective effort to take the lead in being the change we wish to see in our communities. This musical testament highlights the power of coaching, opportunity, experience, networking, education, and community engagement. This real world client-connected project provided an invaluable opportunity for 2 interns from the Jegna Klub's Connecting The Dottes Internship Program to engage with industry professionals, foster positive relationships and expand their networks all while earning a production credit. The song, "WY (Why)," goes beyond its catchy beats and melodies. It serves as an anthem for change within our communities. It encourages individuals to reflect on their own "why" - the reason they strive for better futures. This is your why! This is my why! This is our why! Julius "JB" Brownlee & Steve Yancy have poured their hearts, talents and passion into this song, making it a powerful expression of hope, motivation, and unity. It's a reminder that change starts inside each of us, and together, we can be the change we wish to see in our communities! "We believe in the creativity and potential of our youth, and 'WY (Why)' is the cornerstone in providing a pathway for our youth to compete positively and showcase their creativity, dedication, and resilience," said Coach Mo, Founder/CEO of the Jegna Klub. "We're incredibly proud of interns Aferion Mosley and Rashad Wright who contributed to this project and very appreciative and grateful to Henderson Entertainment, JB & Steve Yancy for partnering with us to provide this real world client-connected project and experience." The release of "WY (Why)" is more than just a song release; it's a celebration of collaboration, community, and commitment to positive change. The Jegna Klub invites everyone to listen, be inspired, and join the movement to Be The Change!. About the Jegna Klub: The Jegna Klub is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization based in Wyandotte County, dedicated to building youth for the future through teaching job and workforce development in multimedia using real-world learning settings and resume-building experiences for youth.

103.7DaBeat Artist Spotlight-P L A Y B O I I

Posted by dabeat1037 — Thu, 5 Oct 2023 13:01 GMT

Most known for creating many of the worlds biggest Hip-Hop dances (from 2007-2011), the Dekalb County native Lil Playboii known today as " P L A Y B O I I" is still continually contributing to the culture by helping make, mode and shape his hometown ATLANTA GEORGIA into the "new rap capital" it is today. As one of the top influential artist the city of ATLANTA has ever seen, P L A Y B O I I has earned and secured much than the respect of his peers & place in the music industry. In 2007, Lil Playboii won the "BET HipHop Award: Best Dance" for creating the " Crank That (Soulja Boy) " dance. Following the success of "Crank That" P L A Y B O I I began to receive world wide exposure within the HipHop community. He then started the rap group " Camp22 aka Cash Camp " with his blood brother Yellaboy Trent aka Ybt3fly and they then released their first Top 100 Billboard single, " Crank Dat Yank " which has now earned him his first RIAA gold certification. In 2010 Lil Playboii earned his second Top 100 Billboard placement for his debut single " Make Her Mine " as a solo artist. Since then the rapper, singer, song-writer & producer has released a total of 5 studio albums ( N V R 4 G E T , Champagne Wishes ,Heartbreak Playboii , Long Live Follies & Baby Daddy) under "PAYUP MUSIC " which he sits as one of the head executives and owners of the company. He is also the new co-host of the "New Jack Thriller City" podcast alongside Jack Thriller. Connect with P L A Y B O I I https://www.Instagram.com/LILPLAYBOII https://www.Twitter.com/LILPLAYBOIII https://www.Twitch.com/LILPLAYBOII https://www.youtube.com/@LILPLAYBOII https://www.facebook.com/lilpIayboii?mibextid=LQQJ4d

103.7 Da Beat Artist Spotlight - StreetSmartz101

Posted by dabeat1037 — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 12:30 GMT

StreetSmartz101 is a southern, dope boy trap music collective from Ocala, Florida. For this family of street hustlers, music has always been a part of their lives, bringing them together through expression since the introduction of crack cocaine. Members G, Bjones, Dappa Fresh, TR, Mii, and Nickle Bag Polo form the group, which is part of a musical network, THE NETWERK. StreetSmartz101 shares truth and tragedy from experiences in the federal prison system, the streets, and life. With just a few years in the independent music scene, the group has seen great success with a handful of singles, including "Money Talk", "Do It" and "Grind Hard." Listeners can check out their catalog on all streaming platforms. Hear "Money Talk" on the BACK2DABASICS mixtape, mixed by DJ CALVIN DA COORDINATOR on livemixtapes.com (http://livemixtapes.com/) and mixcloud.com (http://mixcloud.com/). Their latest mixtape, set to release in 2024 lauds mixing and mastering by the grammy award-winning, 30x platinum mixing and mastering work of Vinny De Leon, owner of the famed House of Hits in Miami, Florida. Connect with StreetSmartz101 on their website: https://streetsmartz101.com/ (https://streetsmartz101.com/) and on social media at @StreetSmartz101 on Instagram.

103.7 Da Beat x MidwestMixtapes.Com Artist Spotlight - Kadiz

Posted by dabeat1037 — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 21:57 GMT

Introduce yourself and what Midwest city you're from!!! Peace!! I'm Kadiz (The heart of the City) Straight outta Columbus, Ohio NORTHSIDE!!!!! Tell us about life in Columbus Ohio? Columbus is a small city with a big city feel. Same drama as most cities, just cleaner. IDK Columbus is more of a follow the leader type place, like once someone else validates you as an artist, then the city approves. I met you on a Ohio Fleet Dj call with Dj Swmpthing, how important is it for artists to network with Djs? That's the foundation you need to build on. If the Dj's mess with you, you're gonna take off, just a matter of time and the right record. Before we get to the project u got with Mickey Factz, give us catalog break down? Lol, I've been making music since the early 2000's, but I'd say things really started coming together once I dropped my mixtape "Accidents Happen" After that was "Hunger 4 Life" "Last OG" "Pandora's Box" "Pieces of my Soul" "Seraphim" Medusa's Son" then "Paradigm Shift" featuring Micky Factz. Tell us about this project with Mickey Factz What can I say? The album is dope, bars all over the place, lol. Naw, Dj Conartist put the play together, and I ran with it, got Stan da Man to pretty much produce the whole album. It's definitely something for heads, dope beats, dope rhymes. Any plan of a tour, any music conferences you look forward too? I'm working on locking down a few show dates, and I've been invited to attend the Fleet Dj's music conference in North Carolina and Virginia, so yea, Kadiz will be outside this summer, lol How can people keep up with you on social media? Everything is The Real Kadiz, Instagram, Twitter, the website. Type in the real Kadiz and you'll find me...... Website: Therealkadiz.com Hyperlink: https://hyperfollow.com/Kadiz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealkadiz/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7qMffV3wqe95hDsn215kal?si=hHUwNBngTiiW26M2F_Lq-Q Apple music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/kadiz/368324074 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRbOS_xxuDPNObPvf8M-h3g Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/TheRealKadiz Interviews: https://canvasrebel.com/meet-kadiz/ https://youtu.be/IH2ETD_OrGs https://voyageohio.com/interview/life-work-with-kadiz-of-linden-northside-columbus-oh/ https://thehum.us/kadiz/ https://youtu.be/ZwGOSDezPjM https://youtu.be/1muaMx9S9tE https://youtu.be/wKS6H0H66Hk Videos https://youtu.be/i1QVtSVSF7M https://youtu.be/N-9hMpD2Jxg https://youtu.be/Nuxj_-SU0s8 EPK Kadiz EPK

103.7 Da Beat Artist Spotlight - Bigg Feva

Posted by dabeat1037 — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 01:22 GMT

Talented and distinguished artist, producer, songwriter, and vocal arranger, Bigg Feva is making a grand entrance into urban music with phenomenal eyebrow raising timeless music. Since 2000 Bigg Feva has written and arranged a multitude of R&B, Rap, Jazz, Gospel and pop songs. In 2002 Bigg Feva released, "Don't Go down without a Fight", a collection of songs that provides a glimpse in the inner cities of the United States. Lyrics and Life was released in 2010. It was a collection of songs about life and life's lessons. After which, Bigg Feva left the music industry to devote his life to raising his son as a student athlete resulting in with a full ride college scholarship. Currently Bigg Feva is working on a new album and has released his first single," Make Me Feel Like"." Make Me Feel Like" is currently being played at thirty Black Colleges and over two hundred DJ's nationally. The "Make Me Feel Like" video is carried on the AAMP TV worldwide streaming channel in addition to terrestrial television and radio channels across America. Over the years Bigg Feva has been a constant activist in the community. For the past seven years Bigg Feva has volunteered as Santa Clause at the Dru Pearson Center. He is known to go through the community at Thanksgiving and Christmas out passing out dinners to families in need. Bigg Feva also volunteered as a youth football coach and mentor working closely with at risk kids. Needless to say his heart is deeply rooted in the community, which will never change. Bigg Feva is a humanitarian and a genius beyond measure. He is the epitome of black royalty and music excellence. Check Out Bigg Feva- https://music.apple.com/us/artist/bigg-feva/1506801405 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=El3F7K_Rogg

103.7 Da Beat Artist Spotlight-Truu Scotchy

Posted by dabeat1037 — Wed, 5 Apr 2023 00:09 GMT

An Atlanta native, Truu Scotchy was born on April 9. He is one of Power 107.9's and 103.7 Dabeat top 50 streamed artists. A rising hip-hop artist in Atlanta, Truu Scotchy has gained much attention during the last three years on Twitter, Instagram, iTunes, Spotify, and Vevo. His first hit song, "Pressure", skyrocketed him to online fame with over 78,000 Twitter followers and over 12,000 Instagram followers. Truu Scotchy's music is part social commentary, part self- reflection on his fast-track career. His song, "Cannabis", discusses both the recreational and medical uses of marijuana. In his first hit song, "Pressure", he talks about the "high" gets from his growing fame. When he's not creating music or taking classes for his psychology major, he's trying to keep up with his highly active son, Terry. He also owns SHOWTIME WOOD RECORDS, a company through which he sells his mixtapes, apparel, and accessories which feature his stage name Truu Scotchy, and branded logos. Recently he performed at SXSW festival and booked for the BET awards for 2023. Be on the lookout for Truuscotchy new music "Extra", "Extra Extra", and "Heisman". Visit https://showtimewoodrecords.com/ for all Truu Scotchy's streaming links!

Catch Dj Big Juice on Good Day Stateline Wednesday Feb. 15th

Posted by dabeat1037 — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 17:44 GMT

Catch Dj Big Juice aka @mr.103.7dabeat on Good Day Stateline on Fox39/ Comcast Channel 6 in Rockford at 5:00 PM CST! https://www.mystateline.com/gooddaystateline/

Dj Funky Official Birthday Bash Tuesday June 28 in Atlanta

Posted by dabeat1037 — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 14:26 GMT

Make sure to attend the DJ Funky- OFFICIAL Birthday Bash Tuesday June 28th at Strokers 1353 Brockett Road Clarkson, GA 30021 12 PM-4 AM

103.7 Da Beat Spotlight-Truu Scotchy

Posted by dabeat1037 — Sat, 6 Nov 2021 00:39 GMT

An Atlanta native, Truu Scotchy (Terry Whatley) was born on April 9. He is one of Power 107.9's top 50 streamed artists. A rising hip-hop artist in Atlanta, Truu Scotchy has gained much attention during the last three years on Twitter, Instagram, iTunes, Spotify, and Vevo. His first hit song, "Pressure", skyrocketed him to online fame with over 78,000 Twitter followers and over 12,000 Instagram followers. Truu Scotchy's music is part social commentary, part self- reflection on his fast-track career. His song, "Cannabis", discusses both the recreational and medical uses of marijuana. In his first hit song, "Pressure", he talks about the "high" gets from his growing fame. When he's not creating music or taking classes for his psychology major, he's trying to keep up with his highly active son, Terry. He also owns SHOWTIME WOOD RECORDS, a company through which he sells his mixtapes, apparel, and accessories which feature his stage name, Truu Scotchy, and trademarked logo. TRUU SCOTCHY'S WORKED WITH: Producers - Preston Crump (Diamond Artist: Play Bass for Citizen Cope) DJ Plugg (I Luv My Plug DJ's) DJ Brad (LOD, Tokars DJ's) Mo B. (Beats By The Pound, No Limit Records)

103.7 Da Beat Spotlight-Young Skoolz

Posted by dabeat1037 — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 17:27 GMT

Born in 1986 in Birmingham, AL. Young Skoolz aka Samuel Bonner Jr., grew up around music in the church as well as playing the alto saxophone in the school band by 8 years old. With a deep connection with music and writing he had his 1st poem published in the 4th grade. He continued advancing musically and lyrically up into high school. His eldest brother introduced him to hip-hop by letting him hear Nas for the first time. This was when he fell in love with hip-hop music and culture. His brother showed him how to integrate the poetry he wrote and musical knowledge he had into making his own hip-hop music. Then put him into his first home studio where he fell in love with the recording process. By the age of 15, Skoolz got his first song on the local radio station in Birmingham, Alabama 95.7 Jamz. Before graduating high school he had 4 songs on the radio. During college, his sound as well as ambition continued to evolve. By 23, he founded his own record label called Blakk Sheep Entertainment. After securing a building and increasing his local notoriety, he proceeded to build a brand from the ground up by hosting showcases and open mics for local artist. Being that he was young and inexperienced in business it all ended in a less that ideal way. When he finally graduated college, he decided to go in a different direction by pursuing his career in robotics. For 6 years he traveled all over the US and Canada as a private robotic engineering contractor. He was very successful and built a business and platonic with people all over the world. In the midst of his success, he felt an emptiness that he was unable to fill. He realized that his passion, music, was missing. While on a contract in Detroit, Michigan he connected with a talented recording engineer and recorded his first EP in over 6 years entitled Chameleon. It received a lot of positive feedback and that only confirmed for him that this is what he should do with his life. Since that EP release, he's made multiple videos and started his own songwriting and artist development company YS Inc. He is now the exclusive songwriter for one male R&B artist in Atlanta, GA as well as two female vocalists in Birmingham, AL, He plans to continue to expand his roster as well as break into other genres and demographics. His second EP Royalty will be out any day now.

103.7 Da Beat Spotlight-Randy Hall

Posted by dabeat1037 — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 14:52 GMT

Musicians don't come more stellar, multi-faceted and gifted than Randy Hall, an ace guitarist, vocalist, composer,arranger and performer. The Chicago-native has been a highly coveted musician for several decades and a chart-topping R&B star as well as a supporting player for an impressive, genre-defying resume of artists that began withThe Staple Singers at age 15, The Dells, Ramsey Lewis, Roberta Flack, Diana Ross, Snoop Dogg, Dave Koz and - most definitively - the man who launched Hall as an international player with whom to be reckoned: the legendary Miles Davis. Now in 2020, after decades away from recording his own music, Randy Hall has made an astounding return with two runaway hit singles on the U.K charts. For a follow-up, Randy came back with another song entitled "A New Way of Love. It too flew to #1 on the international charts, prompting Randy to set his sights on the American market. A strategy to conquer America became even more of a necessity after another vault song he dusted off, "I Love What We Make Together," became a key component of the 2019 Miles Davis project, Rubberband, that also shot up the charts - this time on the jazz side. This was with Davis that Randy first sprang to international attention. First, Randy was a co-writer and player on the 1981 instrumental "Shout," the first song to reintroduce Davis after 6 years away with a splashy funky flair. Then Randy was the lyricist and vocalist of the album's mood-drenched title track, The Man with The Horn, a welcome back tribute to the legend that became a jazz and Quiet Storm radio classic. It was quite an accomplishment because Hall was only 21 when that album was released by corporate giant Columbia Records. The 2020 success of "I Love What We Make Together" (originally written with the late Al Jarreau as its intended singer), as well as additional Rubberband songs that feature Lalah Hathaway and Ledisi, all bring Randy back full circle to his roots. Right after his tremendous success with Miles Davis on the aforementioned The Man with The Horn, Randy was briefly a member of the highly respected Seattle launched funk-jazz band Pleasure for the album Give it Up (RCA - 1982) featuring the Top 30 single "Sending My Love." A move to Los Angeles and connecting with Ray Parker Jr. resulted in Randy being signed to MCA Records for which he recorded two albums: I Belong To You(1984) which garnered the Top 20 R&B hit "I've Been Watching You (Jamie's Girl)" followed by Love You Like a Stranger (1988) which contained the Top 40 single "Slow Starter." For More Information or for Booking-Please Visit https://randyhallmusic.homesteadcloud.com/