Josh Cozy Talks The Release Of His EP "Black Smilez"
North Carolina artist, Josh Cozy discusses the production of his new EP Black Smilez! Check it out here!
“We go through so much, and we always see pain = success and nah. Like, I wanted to show we can smile and win too.”
“Black Smilez yo, like cliche as that is lol. Just overall a good ass, window down feeling! The ability to disconnect from all negativity for the duration of the project and enjoy some smooth, fun ass sounds.”
By: Omar Cook
North Carolina artist, Josh Cozy dropped his new EP Black Smilez!
The title of this EP stemmed from overall what I wanted to see/reflect onto others. Black Smilez, cause yo.... we go through so much, we always see pain = success and nah. Like, I wanted to show we can smile and win too. Everything doesn’t have to be a bad story before greater things.
The project features 8 tracks that you can run through with no skips. It has a feel good feeling and a good vibe that you can measure in similarity to a Goldlink project. It’s been a minute since he dropped his last project Only If You Knew, and when asked what separates this project from the last he says,
Happiness. Production. Quality.
I haven’t made anything with this type of quality before. From writing, to engineering, to beat selection. I really stepped my game up on this one and the people surrounding me. My team Black Smilez, they helped out so damn much. My boy Jae crafted the final thing so well.
Every track is dope in its own right but one stands out from the others and that’s “Doves” feat. Depore Grenade & Techsolo which will have you playing it on repeat. It has that 90s Tribe Called Quest, Pharcyde type vibe. “Your Honey” feat. Nijah Brunea, Danielle P Williams & Drew Prince is also a vibe that can’t be missed on this project.
Doves! That joint is super fly. The hook by my boy Depore is just amazing vocally. My homie techsolo hopped up there and rode that beat beautifully. I think it came together super super well. Overall the people’s fave so far numbers wise also. I enjoyed the production and witty bars from it!
With all of the craziness going on around us in the world, this project comes out in perfect timing providing some positive relief. You can definitely see the growth in his overall production on his tracks and his delivery.
I’m 100% happier finishing this and listening straight through. The work and restarts that went into this. The overthinking. The constant traveling needed to get tracks done. The daily FT calls to adjust things within the tracks. All things I wouldn’t change because I thoroughly enjoyed. I’m super proud of this. Proud of my homies around me who helped and I really hope this impacts people the way it did me.
If you’ve been following his music, you have noticed the name change from Joshua Sheeran to Josh Cozy. Often times we see artists early in their careers rebrand themselves for better marketing.
Joshua Sheeran to Josh Cozy was really more so a marketing stand point. I felt the Cozy thing had better branding for me individually and would get me away from the ‘EdSheeran’ traffic and things. Also, it felt like a fresh start. A rebrand. A whole newness in who I wanted to be as an artist. I feel now I’m really gonna push all my artistic boundaries and enjoy this.
Josh Cozy always comes through with some dope vibes and it won’t be surprising if you start to hear this artist playing on mainstream radios across the country soon. You can tell that he is authentic in what he says on his music as he discusses relatable topics and his beat selection is always A1. Download the project on apple music and stream it below!
Doves (feat. Depore Grenade & Techsolo)
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Jae Breeze Discusses His Latest Album "Crxwn"
East Coast artist Jae Breeze dropped his third album called Crxwn! Check out the project and what he had to say about it here!
“This album is a statement to say that I’m here to stay in this music game. I’m more comfortable with trying new things vocally and opening up more to the listeners. This is my best work yet.”
“I just want to thank everyone who has listened to the album, and shared the album with others. Y’all are the real goats and I’m here to be Carolinas Finest. This is my best piece of work to date and I hope you enjoy. Thank you!”
By: Omar Cook
East Coast artist Jae Breeze dropped his new album called Crxwn! The album features 10 tracks and host of features from other rising artists including William Prize and Joshua Sheeran.
“I decided to name the album “Crxwn” because I wanted to tell a story about myself and a status where I feel like I am at right now. I feel like I’m at a peak where I can’t be touched.”
If we had to compare this artist’s sound to anyone, it would be similar to Casey Veggies. Jae Breeze brings a dope flow and a positive overall message to his lyrics.
“The message Is basically to tell upcoming artists that sometimes this music game can be tricky, especially in your everyday life. Sometimes you reached a certain point in your career where you’ll have to cut ties, recover relationships because your significant other isn’t used to this type of lifestyle, etc. People can expect to hear a background story about how far I’ve come as an artist to where I’m talking about life, what I’ve been through & how I’ve overcame those obstacles, to dealing with complications in my relationship, etc.”
There are several dope tracks on this album, but two of them really stood out. “Look At You” and “Carolina’s Finest” are our personal picks for favorites but the project is solid all the way through.
My favorite track would be “Crxwn with a X” because I touch on how things has changed prior to my release of this album. From the love I’ve been receiving from different fans, to having to cut ties with people I thought were close.
Jae Breeze definitely made a statement for himself as an up and coming artist and you should definitely be on the lookout for his future projects! You can find it on all platforms.
“This album is a statement to say that I’m here to stay in this music game. I’m more comfortable with trying new things vocally and opening up more to the listeners. This is my best work yet.”
Check out the project below!
Jae Breeze - Crxwn With a X
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Joshua Sheeran Drops New Single "Blessings"
Joshua Sheeran dropped a hot new single called “Blessings”! Coming off of his recent EP titled Only If You Knew, this artist isn’t slowing up with bringing you some dope vibes.
By: Omar Cook
Joshua Sheeran dropped a hot new single called “Blessings”! Coming off of his recent EP titled Only If You Knew, this artist isn’t slowing up with bringing you some dope vibes.
“I had just got up from hanging with my homie Jaz. I remember going to her crib with friends and her family. I had met her mom years ago and we just clicked super well. Jaz mom threw the lob for me to get with her daughter. Lol so we started kicking it more. Jaz came over one morning and I told her I was gonna make a song in 30 minutes. This was created, I caught a melody and flow. Freestyled every verse and the hook. It was a funny ass process for sure.”
CHECK IT OUT HERE!
Joshua Sheeran - “Blessings”
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Joshua Sheeran Talks "Only If You Knew" EP Release
Rising artist Joshua Sheeran dropped a hot new EP titled Only If You Knew! Sheeran compiled an 8 track EP that is full of good vibes! We talked with this artist in an exclusive interview, check it out here!
By: Omar Cook
Rising artist Joshua Sheeran dropped a hot new EP titled Only If You Knew! Sheeran compiled an 8 track EP that is full of good vibes! We talked with this artist in an exclusive interview, check it out below!
Question: What was your inspiration for the title of this project?
The title ‘Only if you knew’ was curated from ideas of feeling misconceived. Like, I’m always the one looked at for joy, smiles, good family, financially situated and having everything together. But that’s not the case at all. So far from the perfection they see in me. Only if they knew what it takes to even be happy most days and even try.
Question: What do you feel is a song that people MUST listen to on this project?
The intro, ‘Only if you knew’ and the track ‘Issues’. Both of these have problems that have plagued me and followed me around for awhile now. I finally broke those curses. Also, honorable mention to ‘rain, 2019’ that was like everything I needed to hear, from myself.
Question: How did you generate ideas for the songs on this EP?
Literally every song was from a piece of my life. Every single moment happened, all joy, all the pain, all the good and all the glory. It all happened. I’m thankful to be able to make it through those storms.
Question: What separates this project from your past projects?
My vulnerability. Everything previously written kinda related to my life but not on such a personal level like this. These tracks talk about me head on. Before it was me skating around topics but to move on in life, I felt these things had to be said/written/performed/recorded. Not to lay in these thoughts but to grow up.
Check out the EP Below!
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Who's Hot? 7 New Artists You Need To Know Vol. 2
We're giving you our 2nd edition of 7 of the hottest new artists that may be flying under your radar! These are artists who are ready to change the landscape of hip hop and let their talents fly! Check them out here!
By: Omar Cook
We're giving you our 2nd edition of 7 of the hottest new artists that may be flying under your radar! These are artists who are ready to change the landscape of hip hop and let their talents fly! Check them out here!
1. DFlowetry
“The effort I put into a song reflects on how my supporters hears the music. I don’t half ass on a song, I put my all in one song to bring out whatever emotion there is. When you give it a 100 percent, the rest will take care of itself.”
West coast rapper DFlowetry who's real name is Damascus Fields, is a dope lyricist out of Las Vegas, Nevada and his flow is definitely something you need to be paying attention to! This is an artist that is on the rise in hip hop as he is a true artist that matches hot visuals to go with top notch lyrics! DFlowetry has an original flow that is being less and less seen in hip hop today.
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DFlowetry- "Nights Like This" (Official Video)
2. Joshua Sheeran
“Success, to me is changing lives of the people around you and yourself. Digging deeper than financial and helping people on a spiritual and mental level.”
East Coast artist Joshua Sheeran is an under the radar artist out of Charlotte, North Carolina who recently graduated from North Carolina Central University. Since his graduation, 22 year old Sheeran has been on the grind pushing his music out. Joshua is an artist of many arts and wants his career to eventually expand beyond just music. His aim is to spread vibes and positive messages throughout his music always and he also hopes to breakthrough and show people love is cool still! Sheeran is planning to release his first full project early 2019 but already has a collection of dope music! Do no sleep on this artist!
CHECK OUT HIS MUSIC BELOW!
Joshua Sheeran - I Love It, She Love It
3. Trey Forever
“I see myself as an artist that has made a way for himself, family, and other artists. Trey Forever stands for my music and how my music will be remembered for ever. I wanna be unforgettable.”
Midwest R&B artist Trey Forever is an up and coming singer from St Louis to be exact! Trey is a grinder and is always working on his music and when he's not putting his time into releasing dope music, he's just spending time hanging with his people. "Just like everyone else I just like to really be around good people, even if I don’t say much sometimes." For you R&B fans, this is a name you need to get acquainted with as this is an artist with some real talent and vocals!
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Trey Forever - Good Intentions
4. Lauryn Harris
“I want people to get to know me and who I am as an artist. With each song I hope listeners feel the emotions I put into a song and enjoy the overall experience.”
Lauryn Harris is an up and coming singer from from Houston, Texas and at 21, she is currently attending Texas State University and getting her degree in mass communication with a minor in music. Fashion and beauty is another avenue she want to pursue in her career along with music! Lauryn recently her first project called Inside My Head, but don’t sleep on this artist as this is someone you will want to keep an eye out for in the future!
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5. TyShawn Dion
“My music is a whole vibe. I’m real versatile so it’s hard to put me in a box but I focus on painting vivid pictures for people that are listening.”
East Coast lyricist TyShawn Dion hails from Worcester, Massachusetts which is not too far outside of Boston. This hot new artist spent the last 4 years at the University of Connecticut where he was also a student athlete playing football for his first two and a half years there but certain events forced him to walk away. TyShawn Dion brings a fierce delivery that is second to none in today’s hip hop landscape and is definitely an artist that you should keep your eye on for the future! Take it from us, he’s next up.
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TyShawn Dion - Look Alive (Gawdly Mix)
6. Temani Hill
“The music I write is based on things i’ve experienced and am experiencing. Things are changing every day so I don’t think i’ll ever run out of things to write about. Each day i’m realizing more things about my past and how they’ve effected me & i’m coming to terms with who I am. I just want to share my story. ”
R&B singer Temani Cherise Hill, is a smooth artist from from Durham, North Carolina. Aside from music, Temani is also very passionate about film photography. At only 19, Temani is building a solid resume with her music and you can definitely hear the talent and realness in her music. Temani has an untitled EP dropping early 2019!
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7. Jeh $inatra
“I always find ways to tie in my life into my music as much as possible. I find it to be more organic and truthful, versus just writing from an angle I haven’t really explored. I try to keep as much truth in my music as I can.”
East Coast lyricist Jeh $inatra, is an under the radar artist who hails from Syracuse, New York. At 32 years old, this artist is married with a 10 year old daughter and owns an independent record label by the name Broken Hearts Music Group. His label curently features 4 rappers including himself and their in-house producer. $inatra is passionate about all the arts, and as a creative he likes to show off his creativity in many different forms. His most recent album “B.LA.C.K.” can be found on all major streaming platforms (apple music, spotify, tidal) with a new album that is planned to be dropped in March 2019.
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Jeh $inatra ft. TZO- "ACT X/ FOE"