Brian Fury: Must Hear "Sparks & Explosions"

www.brianfurymusic.com

Brian Fury

Best Advice: 

"blood is thicker than water but the agreement is thicker than blood"

Well-known Artists He Would Work with

Jadakiss and Fabolous! He has always dreamed of working with raw talent!

Originally born in Brooklyn, NY

 Relocated to Durham NC in 2011

He believes with confidence that he is more of a Recording Artist and Song Writer at the moment but he doesn’t limit himself. He knows he will be performing on the stage more in the near future. He is currently promoting his new single "Sparks & Explosions" produced by Lokey in partnership with Blackops Militia set to release with an upcoming World Breaker: Fury EP (the song has already been praised by Insomniac Magazine and OT Genasis himself). The World Breaker Fury was mixed by Absalute from Bullcity Sound studio.

Every Artist and Creative has a reason for their creations. So, the concept for World Breaker signifies strength, - that being a balance in music productivity which shows diversity. The Sparks & Explosions references the wonderful beginnings of relationships until those beginnings are worn out, “something I’m sure a lot of people can relate too,” he adds thoughtfully. He writes all his lyrics but he’s always open to working with a variety of Artists to bring to life his captivating Masterpieces. His current featured Artists are with: BoogottiShiceRed @shystyred172 and Rasheeda Wallace @rasheedawallace

His reason for getting into music is a simple one. He explains: “I got tired of hearing garbage on the radio so I started writing...” His uncle was a DJ at the time and they spent countless hours passing the Mic during events and during that time he understood why he is such a huge fan of: The Lox, Fabolous and anyone with actual lyrical skill delivery and ability.

Most Artists’ will say that they Love all their songs but when asked to reflect on which one would be his favorite he shared that he and  “Boogottishicered have released 3 mix- tapes since beginning their collaborations two years ago (2018). But, their standards on music quality is very high, so it’s hard to say which one, but if he HAD to pick a song, he would say "Sparks & Explosions" because of the he feels the audience will definitely relate to it!

 

Concerts & Performances

He hasn't had many performances, at the most maybe 2 or 3. But, back in 2012 he did perform at The Pour House! Of course, the crowd was awesome! He shares with enthusiasm “It was such a pleasure performing there!” In his element he had to evolve as an Artist first before he just started putting himself out there completely. So that meant perfecting his music craft and delivery. He truly feels that now he’s at a point where he’s satisfied that his music will go internationally viral. 

What makes him standout from the rest of the Artists? Well he shares with a joyful confidence “not many good Puerto Rican Artists out there! Also I have a unique vocal sound unlike anyone, although some have tried to compare lol. My flow is custom to the beat I write to, the delivery will always have a unique element to the harmonies on that beat!” There is no stopping his passion once he gets started!

 

So, we are excited to hear more music and attended more performances to see how much he masters his artistry. But of course with covd-19 going on it is really hard to gauge what will happen. The goal is always longevity, and monetization which he and his team are in the process of doing now. His accomplishments have already begun to Wow audiences, so with World Breaker Fury being finished, now they are just waiting to pick a release date. He and BoogottiShice are working on a joint LP album but are in the earlier stages of production! And that’s something we all look forward to hearing!

 

For More Info and Bookings Check Out 

@brianfurymusic is my handle on Twitter and IG, 

or you can visit www.Brianfurymusic.com

Charles aka CP Alx.Zndr: "Everything I Write Has a Different Vibe & Energy

 “Everything I Write Has a Different Vibe & Energy”

The Best Advice Given

TG of Upstaged Music Group 

His close friend & brother

“How can you be heard of you don’t release anything? You have to share material in order for your name to get out there."  

Multi-platinum Producer 

Amadeus of Platinum Boy Music & close friend  

“Don’t give up because tomorrow can be your time to be blessed."

Award winning Singer & Songwriter Deacon 

His brother

“You can’t get ready, you gotta be ready.”

Charles aka CP Alx.Zndr is an award winning singer and songwriter from the Bronx, NY! But Brooklyn definitely has his heart too!An Artists passion is key so he shares that he considers himself a songwriter, singer and lastly a lyricist. He loves writing songs more than anything and it brings him joy to write for others and himself! He got into music from his performing arts junior school, the Harbor School of Performing Arts but his choir director: Diane Wilson, is the one who taught him how to write songs. 

He writes all his own music and he has collobrated with many Creatives such as his: Engineer Rezon of Dahitroom in Ridgewood, made the connection with Brooklyn Drill pioneer: Jezz Gasoline that has credits with other artists such as Bobby Shmurda and China Mac. His melodic flow and his aggressive cadence made for the perfect fusion of smooth but raw; the rest is history.

The name of his current single is “Friend Or Foe” featuring his homie; Brooklyn drill rapper: Jezz Gasoline. The inspiration for the album he shares honestly came from the producer: Anywaywell beats and Mario Winans. As soon as he heard the production he wrote the hook with the rhythm from Mario Winans’ “I don’t wanna know”. If you listen closely, you can hear the similarities 

Of course with his increasing popularity he has lost count of how many performances he’s had, BUT his most memorable performance was at the Barclay center for the post game show after the Nets vs the Oklahoma City Thunder played.  

Every Artist should have at least one well known Current Viral Artist, and that spot for him belongs to Mz.: Cardi B! He shares that they both are from the Bronx. Also, the songs she collabs with male singers on usually have a great vibe and he thinks their energy would be through the roof!

He’s certainly different from most Artists because others chase fame and money, but he’s one of those Artists that truly does it for the love of the ART. He would rather be behind the scenes creating the words for the song compared to performing it, even though he does enjoy being on the stage.


The Song Celebration Continues with him writing hooks and songs for other Artists, going on tour, creating more visuals, rebranding, getting more streams for his current and upcoming songs and working with Touch Music Group in his deal with them. So he will stay really busy!

Check him out at solo.to/cpalxzndr for all new things!

Email him at Alx.zndrmusic@gmail.com

Rover Kasanova: Tuscaroran Legend EP

Best Advice 

Don't Worry About what other people doing 

Don't base your success off someone else is 

INVEST IN YOURSELF!

His name is Rover Kasanova. He was born and raised in Raleigh North Carolina. It would be South Raleigh to be exact. He believes himself to be an MC because with his skill and style he can control the crowd.

His most recent EP was called: Tuscaroran Legend. So what is it about? So, Tuscarora is a Native American Tribe from Eastern NC. He wanted to embrace his roots, so that’s where the name came from and you can tell its Native American Inspired by the sound.

He was always into music since he was a kid. .He shares that he was that kid dancing in the middle of the floor at the family functions and his Grandmother also played the piano. He also shares that during her time she was best friends with the talented and extraordinary Billy Holiday.

  

He’s had around 75 performances from small to large venues. He definitely is putting in the work and he’s hungry to continue making music that his fans and followers will respect, share and love.

His most memorable stage performance was when we was in a little town called Longs , South Carolina. He performed at spot in a House but to his surprise he saw that many people were familiar with the song he performed and their reaction was priceless. They danced and partied so hard it felt like they were going to fall through the floor!

If he could perform with any popular Artists today he would choose: Sheck West ,Da Baby Future, and Drake .He believes the shows would be wild and he’s eager to see and confirm that he can match their energy!

He is currently working on a major new mix-tape he is dropping and he has a lot of Visuals coming so stay tuned.

Follow him on Instagram and Facebook 

Rover Kasanova

Find all his music on all streaming platforms @ Rover Kasanova

Hohsafehaven: Together WE Can Do Anything

Quotes She Lives By

“In Order to be #1, you have to be willing to be odd!”

“In Order to be successful in the future, you must move past your past.”

“I accept who I am, accept where I’ve been, and understand that it doesn’t determine my future.”

“I may not be able to change the world in one day, but in one day you change one’s world!”

“Together We Can Do Anything”

Shante Roane aka: Mz. Te is changing the lives of the Youth daily and inspiring many to live for their passions! She is a BSW major at Shaw University. She was born in Florence, South Carolina but raised in New Castle & Wilmington, DE but lived sometime in Martinsville, VA!

Her life of the struggles she endured gave her the motivation that she needed to start her journey of helping and giving back to the community. She is a product of teen parents. Her father was a street runner and her mother was lost in her own mind. Mz Te fought day to day to beat the odds, reminding herself to always get out of the chaos built around her life. So, without a story there is no saving and without struggle there is no relating.

HOHSH (Hearts of Hope Safe Haven) is an organization committed to helping youth live a healthy childhood in all areas of life.  They provide opportunities for the youth to discover, explore & secure their future! We do this by living out childhood milestones, mentoring, relationship building, workshops, and community services.

HOHSH helps provide the full experience of prom, college assistance: from room décor to dorm room needs and helping the youth in accepting who they were born to be despite current situations through the epic workshops! They also help our children of today see their full potential! We live by "No Youth Left Out!"

The first event was the “Accepting Who I Am” workshop which has now turned into their annual conference. This workshop brings together princesses, princes, queens, and kings from all different walks of life. The conference was created to help one accept who they are, where they have been, what they may be going through, and understand that all they have been through doesn’t determine where they are going.

They have quest speakers, activities, provide food, and give take away gift bags. They discuss a variety of topics, life issues and concerns. The youth and college students attend for no fee at all. The adults’ fees go into the programs offered to the youths. There is a workshop which is an extension of the annual conference called “Cupcakes & Conversation” for our princesses! The great news is that both events for the last year have been very successful and they are looking to continue to grow and positively influences the masses.

So what type of programs does HOHSH offer? 

HOHSH has 3 launched programs and 2 in the works and they are working to add a few more in the future. The Programs are;

1.      HOHSH Precious Moments Program,

2.      HOHSH Workshops/Conference, HOHSH Christmas

3.      Drive/Homeless Needs, HOHSH Best Friend Club, HOHSH Mommy’s Helper.

There is always one celebrity or esteemed person that inspires us to keep making music, modeling or in this case building a non-profit that helps the youth and that person for Mz. Te is Debra Antney aka Ms. Deb, Wocka Flocka’s mother. 

This is what Mz. Te had to say about this Beautiful Spirit: “She has a big heart, and amazing woman full of knowledge. She is always giving back and trying to make a difference. She is always helping and building other careers. For example, she put a store in school with the things children look for at very low prices so they can get what they need, which I have a similar idea for when HOHSH gets a location."

To find out more info & Contact Her on Social Media please go to

Instagram:

Instagram, Twitter, Facebook @hohsafehaven

http://hohsafehaven.com/

Y'man Dog: The Hype of "RESILIENCE"

 Not* Just* An* Artist

He Has an Independent Label, N.U. Breed (Acronym defined as: Naturally-Unique) and his self-proclaimed branding as the “Gangsta-Humanitarian."

Best Advice from a O.G. of his @bigfoxxdmv :

“ Always check your money; Regardless of who the transaction is with. And if they happen to get offended that you opt to check your money then there is a possibility that they’re on some #bs..." 

The quote at the beginning of the song “RESILIENCE” 

Off of his debut album (Track #6) DOGMA – (Dog Eat Dog) where it says: Nothing splendid has ever been achieved except by those that dare believe, that something within them is superior to circumstance. - Bruce Barton

Current Album is titled DOGMA - (Dog Eat Dog) 

MAKE some noise for Forest Heights, Maryland’s own: Y'man Dog!!!! He’s from a town in Prince George County, Maryland, United States. It’s a part of the larger city of Oxon Hill, MD that’s iconic for the new National Harbor Conference Center and Resort.

He’s a songwriter and recording Artist who thinks of himself to be a “Lyrical-MC” He’s fluent with songwriting therefore he creates his own material; and from a lyricist’s perspective he’s excellent at painting pictures with words that build songs like an architect...so he’s pretty much both. 

He writes ALL of his lyrics and for this project he did collaborate with some dope talent to complete choruses and hooks on this album: @raythemoonchild (Resilience, Dog Eat Dog), @Blumondale (Tonight’s Tha Nite, So Into You), @__voyce (I Ain’t Lookin’) so check out the finished product!

The main reason he got into writing songs was due to his intolerance for messing up during freestyles. He also wanted to be able to remember hot lines and phrases afterwards so he opted to become a writer. As far as being inspired by another individual musically, he shares that the earlier albums of: 2Pac, Nas, T.R.U., WU-TANG Clan, Spice-1, U.G.K., Jay-Z, Redman, and Geto Boys inspired his lyrical inception.

Artists work hard on music daily but every now and they create song that really pushes their limits and undeniably, that nomination goes to: 'RESILIENCE' as his favorite song. 

The dedication and commitment to finishing this project made Y'man Dog super-selective about the instrumental chosen to marry the lyrics of this song.  He personally shares: “It's just that feeling you get as an Artist when you feel that you've superseded your expectations with track production. Shout out to @makaihbeats for the epic instrumental!” In getting hyped about his favorite track he had a few other tracks like 'WORTH', I AIN'T LOOKIN', and TONIGHT'S THA NITE he was passionate about too!

Many Artists start out with a grand dream but in the 30 to 40 performances and showcases part of that moment happened at his most memorable stage performance which took place in Mantanzas, Cuba at the 2018 Urban Hip-Hop Music Festival. 

The English translations of the tracks he performed may have been in English but the body language of head nods and dances mixed with cameras flashing with cheer verified that the vibes of Y'man Dog were accepted in the Cuban community with love and admiration. So, Shout out he says “to @africandiasporaalliance , @omarmartinez5034 , @linda_stansbury for providing me with the best accommodations and dope memories abroad.” That’s love!

Anyone who does music has at least one Major Artist that inspires them but this genius mind has a few Artist like: Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, 2 Chains, Young Thug, Lil Wayne, YG, 21 Savage, Bardi and Moneybagg Yo that he could name. The his reason he chose these Artists he shares “is solely because of their reputations in executing phenomenal tracks/performances. Period.”

We are extremely excited to see all the Great things that happen next! He is continuing to pray and work in accordance of the blessings that he’s ask to receive, he shares “Reach For The Stars!” with enthusiasm. He’s staying focused as he politics and networks with professionals that can assure progressive track production, quality song collaboration, epic video treatment & production, lucrative management opportunities, significant placements, as well as various show bookings and or tour possibilities. He considers himself to be a Career Artist so having longevity is his duty in order for him to ultimately succeed in this industry, so as far as his music Career that’s greatly solidified!

 

NEXT MOVES

YET the work doesn’t stop! Right now, he’s in production of his full-length sophomore album titled 'Gangsta-Humanitarian.' He anticipates an EP for this project to be released around November 2020.

To Contact Y'man Dog and Hear More of his Music:

https://301dingo.com

https://instagram.com/yman_dog

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5bIJJpf7l938KZuJ30X56S?si=3cvhg4lCQRq-OkGO2XDePw

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmRTzp9vj45brhqEbuw_BFQ

https://facebook.com/301dingo

https://twitter.com/301dingo

****For the Fans and Followers a Bonus****

WAIT! HOLD UP! The hottest UNRELEASED MOTIVATIONAL track in RAP HISTORY by Y'man Dog https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/ymandog/reach-for-the-stars 

Artist of the People: ImTheFatboy

He is the:

 Artist of the People 

Independent Hip-Hopper, from Greensboro, NC (North Side, Summit & Cone) known for his Black and white sketch Art, glasses enthusiast and proud dad: “ImTheFatboy.” He’s an Artist, a Creative at heart, and an introvert who spent a lot of time in the RDU area yet busted out of his shell early on all for the love of music!

Well Known Artists That Inspired "ImTheFatboy" 

• The Notorious B.I.G: "He was "black and ugly as ever and still had it all. He didn't have suave' like Heavy D or muscles like Treach. He was dark skin, fat, and cock-eyed yet gave a mountain of hope to a young heavyset kid in North Carolina."

• Eminem: "...he lived, breathed, and ate rap music! Despite things like a rough childhood, homelessness, and/or not always knowing how he was going to feed his child he still went all in for rap wherever he could." 

Weird Al: "...he taught me a lot about individuality in music. Doing your own thing, carving your own lane and being your own strange, quirky, genuine self despite what the critics may object to."

IF he could perform with any popular Artist in the industry today he would chose: 

• J. Cole, or Da Baby for the love of Carolina Culture. 
• Weird Al or Eminem so he can make an attempt to not geek by meeting one of his faves 
• Lastly he’d make some classic music in the process with Big K.R.I.T, Juvenile, Timbaland, and Future.  

Best Advice

A lot of the advice he received when he first started was simply "go hard" and it was always so vague. So to expand on that for his readers he adds: “put on the blinders, put your head down, and work. You are your own best friend and your own worst enemy. Don't worry about what the next Artist is doing, or what the DJs and radio may want. Focus on the people that enjoy your craft for what it is.

He continues with “Two genuine supporters is better than a thousand randoms who won't give you the time of day. Start small, use what you've got, and build. It takes time and effort, but it's totally doable. And this isn't just for music but for any venture that you may be interested in!”

(Doesn't Get Much More Honest Than That!)

He’s considers himself to a little bit of an MC and a Lyricist. The meaning of the title MC hits differently for some but for this Artist he describes it as: “MC still has that old school meaning of "Master of Ceremonies" or "Move the Crowd" and when he performs he likes to think he gets the crowd involved and keeps the atmosphere pumping! But then he reflects on what the meaning of being a Lyricist is to him: “As far as a lyricist goes that's all about pen, substance, subject matter, variety..." He can tell a story, or make people dance, or set a romantic tone and the vocabulary he chooses to place over a well-crafted beat plays a major role in how people receive his songs.

In 2010 he decided to start getting on stages, networking, and taking things more seriously as an Artist. Then between the years of 2010-2011 he performed at least a hundred times throughout NC. After that he lost count. But it's been a lot and now he’s putting his own concerts and showcases together.

He does “pen” all of his own music. He’s been writing for over 20 years and he’s been told he’s gotten pretty good at it. On his up and coming album "Falcon Heavy" he shares his experience working with: The V and  Juhara, two singers with incredible style and range.

One is VA singer The V (aka Von Sinatra) on his song "Taste" which is a more mellow, Golden Era Hip Hop kind of song about enjoying the finer things in life. The other singer he worked with is Juhara out of Ohio, who absolutely aced his song "I Love It" and really set the tone. It's a smooth track about how when people in a relationship are chasing goals they often may not have much free time to just enjoy the company of their partner. But also it shares how wonderful the experience a couple can have together once they do make the time for one another. 

His music changes lives daily but three of his songs that really stand out first are: "Pipe Dream", "Cry for Attention", or "Weight" because they were written during a tough time. He shares with deep reflection how he was homeless, struggling and how the notebook became his journal of expression, so those songs are powerful. 

Yet, his most well received song is titled: "Sumo" which helped him line up many of the  opportunities and connections he still utilizes currently. He’s received great feedback from the song, and had an awesome video attached that did around 1.5k views. Even more when he incorporated the song into his performance (complete with a fitting and surprising collapse at the end lol) it was an over the top track for him. The song "Sumo" received a lot of love the summer of 2012 and 2013!

His most memorable stage performance to this day is still the night he performed at the Bull City Music Awards at the prestigious and well known Carolina Theatre in Downtown Durham. There was a packed house full of people more than ready to cheer on their favorite Indies, opportunity to network with some heavy hitters in NC (a couple 102 Jamz/K97.5 hosts and DJs were there, and even the local news pulled up to cover the awards show.

Debra Morgan from WRAL News attended the event, pulled him to the side to tell him how much she enjoyed his performance and she took a picture with him! He opened for Chubb Rock and received the first reward of the night! All in all it was the most incredible night he’s had musically!

He is in constant creative mode so, his upcoming current album "Falcon Heavy" is his current passion project! It was inspired by Elon Musk and Space X's launch of the "Falcon Heavy 9" rocket which was heralded as the first space launch by an independent company. In his opinion it signified creating “your own lane and going against the grain.” He's also hoping to inspire newer artists to do their own thing rather than what they think others may or may not like.

The Journey For Success Continues...

He is currently learning marketing, networking, fan building, content creation, and event planning/promotion. As a creative he gets stuck in the cycle of creation. He makes something crafty and artful then puts it out. But in the music industry there's a lot more to it than that so he's learning more about his demographic from a human perspective, expanding on his connections, and of course putting together his own showcases and concerts. He has aspirations of possibly taking a more behind the scenes role (artist development or something similar) rather than trying to stay in the spotlight. But right now he's enjoying the ride!

He's very focused right now on several projects as he's polishing his upcoming 6 track EP "Falcon Heavy" and pushing his single "The Biggest Loser." He's working on his first concert "Live 95" (4/19/19 321 Fonville St. Burlington. Tickets on Eventbrite) as well as another in Durham which is be added later. He's also putting together a merchandise line as well as his website and preparing for a couple performances in South Florida at the end of March.

Contact Him and Find His Work Online @

-Instagram:@ImTheFatboy

-Twitter: @ImTheFatboy

-Facebook: @ImTheFatboy

-Reverb, SoundCloud, audiomack etc: @ImTheFatboy

-ImTheFatboy.com coming soon!