ADaD

  
  
  

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ADaD's Official Site

 BIOGRAPHY 

Etching out the blueprint for the future of emceeing, ADaD is the next breakout artist to enter into the rap game. Championed by the likes of Exile and Madlib, he is the nexus between hip-hop's Golden Era and the new movements derived from today's hip-hop.

Defying lyrical gravity, beats serve as ADaD's playground, rocking verses with a distinct musical prowess that has got the music industry on lock. Transforming his flow into his own instrument, the rising artist's acumen behind the mic resonates an on-time swagger and compelling rhyme schemes that take unexpected direction–proving ADaD's inexplicable gift and raw talent.

Repping Chicago's south side, ADaD is also member of Eurolythimics, but is quickly changing the game as a solo artist coming into his own. Dubbed the next hip-hop hopeful, he thematically brings fans back to self by preaching an acceptance of who you are. Executing wordplay that mainstream hip-hop compensates for overproduction and posturing, ADaD shares stages with some of the largest names in hip-hop with party-style performances never having to compromise his art or message.

 ALBUMS 

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Extended Play (LP)

Eulorhythmics (Kenny Keys + ADaD 
(All Natural Inc. Records | 2006)  

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Green St. & Avers (LP)

Eulorhythmics (Kenny Keys + ADaD)
(All Natural Inc. Records | 2010)  

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The Unbenounced Mixtape

ADaD 
(Artist | 2010)  

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P.S. I'm Next (mixtape)

ADaD 
(Pink Icing Records | 2013)  

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| Audiomack | OpenDrive | Soundcloud |

Gumbo: The Stolen Arts EP

ADaD

(Artist | 2014)  

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| Soundcloud |

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 PERSONAL FAVORITES 

"Good Life" from the Extended Play LP

"Hot & Nasty (feat. Proh Mic)" from the Green St. & Avers LP

"Punch" from the The Unbenounced Mixtape 

"Live From the Belly (feat. The Primeridian) (Tall Black Guy rmx)" from the P.S. I'm Next mixtape

 

"Money" from the Gumbo: The Stolen Arts EP

"Shotgun Stuntn" from the Gumbo: The Stolen Arts EP

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Aretta Hill's Official Site

 BIOGRAPHY 

Aretta started singing as a young child. At the age of eight the community started to recognize her extraordinary vocal ability. Church gave her the first platform to release her music ministry. Surprised by her tremendous vocal range and the ability to create music, she moved the heart of the audience.

To this day, she still has that affect on her listeners. With her sultry, hypnotic, pink cashmere-ish vocals, she soothes your mind, body and soul. Her voice has afforded her opportunities to sing for great artists, such as T-Mo from Goodie Mob, Ken Orr, and Slow Motion Soundz. She has also sung backup and performed on tour with Eric Benet. Aretta has also opened up for artists such as Anthony Hamilton, Urban Mystic, Glenn Lewis, Mystical, Do or Die, and other National Acts.

Aretta has not only tapped into the art of music through her vocal ability, she has taken up several musical instruments throughout her musical journey -- drums, bass guitar, and keyboard. She is also known for her dynamic production, arrangement abilities, and writing skills, though her work, and by lending a hand to local artists.

Aretta has recorded a selection of demo songs with Kelvin Wooten and others. Her debut EP, simply titled, Aretta Hill, was released in 2008 and is still receiving domestic and international acclaim for its amazing display of soulful vocals, warm production, and engaging lyrics.  In 2013 Aretta released her acclaimed full length album, Void, which featured the standout singles "Void" and "I'll Do Anything".  Producing writing, arranging, and performing her own music gives her versitility like no other.  Rooted in good music such as Neo-Soul, R&B, Hip-Hop, Gospel, Jazz, and Rock, this Electro Soul artist embraces all genres and strives to join them all together in perfect harmony.

 ALBUMS 

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Aretta Hill

Aretta Hill 
(Pink Icing Records | 2008)  

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Void (EP)

Aretta Hill 
(Pink Icing Records | 2013)  

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Void (LP)

Aretta Hill 
(Pink Icing Records | 2013)  

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 CONNECT 

 | Facebook | Google+ | Last.fm  | Official Site | ReverbNation | Soundcloud | Twitter | YouTube |

 PERSONAL FAVORITES 

"Everytime" from the Aretta Hill EP


"Medicine" from the Aretta Hill EP


"Void" from the Void EP & Void LP


"I'll Do Anything" from the Void EP & Void LP

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Lyric Jones

  
  
  

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Lyric Jones' Official Site

 BIOGRAPHY 

Music is her breath of fresh air,” close friends say about Lyric Jones. The Jones musical repertoire includes rapping, playing drums and bass, singing, writing, producing and even DJ-ing a little. She dips into jazz, neo-soul and mainly hip-hop. But whatever she’s doing, she brings a presence like no other.

“All I want is the exhilaration of being on a stage,” Jones said. Her hunger definitely shows. She’s hungry for the crowd to feel her music as deeply as she does, her powerful, message-conscious lyrics spilling out of the speakers.

Indeed she “makes 'em have a Jones for Lyric”, passionate, multi-faceted and strives to be indispensable. “Why not do it all? Why can’t I be an emcee, soul singer and jazz drummer? Music is music, I love Hip Hop, Jazz & Soul, so the world is gonna see it, know it and hear it.” The new college graduate is fresh out the books and ready to give the industry a face lift. Her highly anticipated debut album Jones St., which dropped in 2012, featured appearances from Grammy Award winning artist Esperanza Spalding, Jean Grae, J-Live, Raydar Ellis among others.

Originally from Boston MA, LJ began singing first. At a very young age, her first stints were in church, talent shows and community choirs . As a high school student, she was joint enrolled at Berklee College of Music in Boston; spent three years participating in their summer and academic year programs. It was at Berklee where Jones was known as everyone's “lil sis”, sponged from everyone and polished her natural ability as a performer and drummer. It wasn't long before teamed up with producer, DJ, and emcee Raydar Ellis, who was also known as the “face of Hip Hop” around Berklee. The two formed a strong sibling-like relationship, which Jones credits to her knowledge and appreciation of Hip Hop. Raydar immediately saw the potential in Jones as an emcee at age 15, originally the main one behind all her production.

Jones then moved to Georgia to study journalism full-time at The University of Georgia. At the same time in full pursuit of her music career as a hip hop artist; driving back and forth from Atlanta to Athens almost every weekend to rock various stages. As a drummer on the jazz scene in Georgia, Jones took on a more modest approach understanding her role. On the mic however, she continued to gain new fans and pack local Atlanta venues with her addictive energy and a stage presence that is beyond her years. She's hard to miss, always smiling with her “Girl Next Door” aura. Lyric Jones is all things music, clearly a lover of all genres. Her influences range from Jill Scott, Ledisi Lauryn Hill to J Dilla MC Lyte, Mos Def to Robert Glasper & Esperanza Spalding. 

Lyric Jones recently relocated to sunny California and continues to push herself as an artist.

 ALBUMS 

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Jones St

Lyric Jones 
(Artist | 2012)  

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Love's Trail Mix

Lyric Jones 
(Artist | 2014)  

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Amazon | Bandcamp | iTunes |

 CONNECT 

 | Facebook | Instagram | Last.fm  | Official Site | Soundcloud | Twitter |

 PERSONAL FAVORITES 

"23rd St" from the Jones St LP


"Loss on Repeat (feat. Esperanza Spalding)" from the Jones St LP


"Downtime (feat. J-Live)" from the Jones St LP


"Listen, C'mon (feat. DMT)" from the Love's Trail Mix EP

"Music & Love" from the Love's Trail Mix EP

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