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Official Documentary Teaser, The UMC’s: Staten Island’s Forgotten Sons

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Hip Hop iconic group The UMC’s release a teaser from their upcoming documentary “The UMC’s: Staten Island’s Forgotten Sons.” Haas G and Kool Kim came onto the scene prepared to put Staten Island on the map and they did just that. The group became the first rap group to emerge from Staten Island, the first rap group out of Staten Island to appear and perform on Soul Train, and the first rap group out of Staten Island to chart No. 1 twice on Billboard.

The trailer shows snippets of when The UMC’s came into the music scene, their takeover, and the impact they have on today’s rap game and Hip Hop culture. In a recent interview, Kanye West shared how excited he was to buy a cassette tape with his allowance when he was younger, and his choice was ‘Fruits of Nature.’ The look of star-struck is clear on will.i.am’s face when he mentioned being a huge fan of the group to a reporter and went on to add how The UMC’s heavily impacted his career. Each week tuning into the Martin show, you can see a full-size ‘Fruits of Nature’ album poster on the living room wall.

With an undeniable and unmatched influence on Hip Hop, The UMC’s vow to keep full steam ahead. Watch the trailer and prepare for the full documentary coming out soon.

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Interview: International Hip Hop Threat Rhyme Assassin Returns With M.O.P & Ruste Juxx For “Run Em Up (Told Ya)”

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International/national Hip Hop threat Rhyme Assassin returns with a new single, and like his last hit, he’s bringing the legends. This time around he links with M.O.P and Ruste Juxx. The new single “Run Em Ep (Told Ya)” will be available April 19th everywhere music is sold. Check out the interview below for more on the single and its creation.

MJ: You’re back with brand new music, still sharing mics with legends of the game. This time around for your new single, dropping everywhere April 19th, you have M.O.P and Ruste Juxx in “Run Em Up (Told Ya)” with production by Arcitype. How did this link-up come into play?

Rhyme Assassin: Approximately 2 years ago I purchased a few beats from the Arcitype and when I heard the beat, I used for Run Em Up all I could hear on it was M.O.P crushing the instrumental so when I considered a feature it had to be M.O.P. It took me some time to get the feature in place but super excited it worked out.

MJ: From the cover, we can already assume there will be grittiness, tough bars, and even some intimidation. Without giving too much away before April 19th, talk about the concept of the record.

Rhyme Assassin: All I can say it’s grimy and gritty, with raw bars and metaphors at the same time. It will have your head nodding like crazy. A special shout out to Arcitype, I told him the direction I wanted to take with the song, and he didn’t take long to whip out his bag of sonic magic tricks. He sent a beat that matched the exact mood I was aiming at, exactly what the song needed. It’s gonna be crazy everybody gotta keep the 19th clear for “Run Em Up.”

MJ: Why M.O.P and Ruste Juxx for the features?

Rhyme Assassin: Well, I have been always a fan of M.O.P and they are legends in the game so it’s an honor to have them on the same track. That’s why the opening was “I am on a track with legends”. Like I explained earlier they bring the right energy that the beat needed, and they annihilated the track with punchlines and metaphors. Juxx is a veteran MC and I worked with him on a few tracks, and he poses great skills and energy that would complement M.O.P on the same track, so I felt he would be the perfect match.

MJ: Is this record leading fans and audiences into something forthcoming from you?

Rhyme Assassin: Rum ‘em Up (Told ya) is the second single from my forthcoming album ‘Dedicated to Self’ which will drop this year but currently no date has been set yet. I will potentially drop one more single and 2 videos and then drop the album.

MJ: Can we expect visuals? Again, without giving too much away, what is your vision for the video?

Rhyme Assassin: I am currently in discussion of the potential of getting a video done with M.O.P and Ruste Juxx for this single. I have hopes of making the video because I know fans are going to love this offering. As a fan of M.O.P it would be a personal accomplishment and achievement to have them on video. As for the concept I will discuss with the team if everyone is on the same page to get one done.

MJ: Let everyone know how they can connect with you and keep up to date with new music, videos, tours, etc.

Rhyme Assassin: Anyone can contact me on the following email – unclerhymez@gmail.com and Rhyme Assassin on all media platforms like Spotify, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook.

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Hazel Santana Delivers Bold Bars In “Intoxicated” (Video)

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Indie rapper Hazel Santana delivers bold bars in her new single/video “Intoxicated.” Shot by Shotbytrigg, audiences will be drawn to Hazel’s deliverance that’s weaved with vivid storytelling. There are no gimmicks or distractions, just Hazel and the mic; no hook needed. Watch “Intoxicated” and connect below.

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@AliciaKeys Debuts “Kaleidoscope” From The Brand New Broadway Musical “Hell’s Kitchen”

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There’s a place where the rhythm of the city is music, where every corner has a story, and every window is a kaleidoscope. Where a girl can step out of her apartment and find the world. That’s Hell’s Kitchen, a new musical from 16-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys that’s about to make Broadway feel brand new! AKW Productions is thrilled to announce the release of the original new song Kaleidoscope produced by Breyan Isaac and Keys, and co-produced by Adam Blackstone. The feel good provoking single features vocals by Keys, Maleah Joi Moon and the Brodway Company. The music team of Hell’s Kitchen includes orchestrations by Tom Kitt and music direction by Lily Ling. Tickets for the Aaron Lustbader executive produce musical are available at HellsKitchen.com and Telecharge.com. Tickets can also be purchased at the Shubert Theatre box office. “Kaleidoscope” will have its world premiere performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon tonight, March 22 at 11:35/10:35c on NBC. Until then stream your copy of the track here and watch the official lyrical video below.

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