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KINGG BUCC and THE CROWN are marking the beginning of the Swipe Life era with the release of Bucc’s Swiper Season EP available now on The Crown Recordings/Atlantic Records. The E.P. is produced by Grammy nominated producer DJ Hardwerk (CardiB, Major Lazer, Camila Cabello). Kingg Bucc's single "Big Shot," is the song to be released from the Swiper Season E.P.Born in Haiti, Kingg Bucc spent a few years in The Bahamas, and was raised in Miami's Little Haiti and Victory Park. His infectious melodies, clever punchlines, and over the top personality grabs your attention solidifying his spot as one of the most amazing and interesting lyricists to come out of Miami. Before he decided to take music seriously, Kingg Bucc built his name in the streets.“There's the black market and then there's the street market! Anyone from the hood knows that if you want something, there are ways to get it," shares Bucc. "I was interested in producing and swiped some computer equipment, a keyboard,and MPC. At the time I had no idea how to use them, but I knew the producers who I looked up to – Kanye and Timbaland – created their early tracks on an MPC so I knew the equipment was top of the line.”

New Orleans native Donnie Fresh changes up the scene with his new single “Waiting For” produced by Keyloh. With a smooth island pop vibe and up tempo beat, Donnie Fresh shows us why he’s unique in the game.“Waiting For” is basically just telling anyone who’s have been hurt in there past relationship to not give up. Cause everyone is not the same.  This is a fun record that’s explain who I am, and just something for the people to vibe to.Watch “Waiting For” below and leave us a comment telling us what you think.

MONTANA OF 300, with an invigorating and unique blend of hip-hop, his repertoire is the perfect representation of everything his hometown, Chicago, IL. Montana of 300 (no relation to Chief Keef) is an independent rapper from the South side of Chicago. He is best known for his rap style, incorporating trap, R&B, and drill beats, while also making remixes to hit songs that, like his originals, often include religious subtext. Montana’s YouTube presence has blown up, with his remixes of Dej Loaf’s “Try Me” racking in almost 8 million views and “Chiraq” clocking almost 7 million views, to name a few. Often referred to as “Rap God,” Montana of 300 got his start back in 2008 when he named himself after the movie 300, adopting the movie’s underlying motif “No surrender, no retreat” as his own anthem. Montana of 300 brings real lyricism, crazy creativity, and substance while keeping you hype.Known for his back-to-back flurries of mind-blowing metaphors, unforgettable quotes, inspirational stories of struggle and his aggression, Montana’s music is spreading fast, keeping the people talking and running to tell the next. Having gained over 35+ million YouTube views, he has proven time after time, that he can/will deliver and be effective every time. Being versatile and dropping hits like “Holy Ghost,” “Ice Cream Truck,” and “All I Ever Wanted,” he shows us that he’s way more than just another Chicago rapper. Behind all the success,MONTANA OF 300 has elevated into the industry by announcing his Fly Guy Entertainment Summer line (FGE). Montana Of 300 is currently signed to his own record label known as 'Fly Guy Entertainment(FGE)' which consists of Montana, Talley Of 300, and Jalyn of FGE.

Cyrene is known from Bravo's hit reality show Thicker Than Water: The Tankards, as a beauty influencer for multiple products, lifestyle content provider for Essence Magazine, gracing several red carpets, and empowerment speaker and life coach for the millennial of today. As an empowerment speaker and life coach, Cyrene has been speaking and touring not only here in the U.S but in countries like Belize, Paris, and more. Cyrene is pushing forward with her quest to inspire today's millennial with the release of her journal called Journey to Self. Journey To Self is an interactive, thought provoking journal catered to young women ages 13-25. The journal features prompts that encourage critical thinking and self reflection. The goal of this journal is to help clarify, strategize, and execute in various areas along your journey. Journey To Self can also serve as a place holder and a point of reference for strategies regarding personal growth and development to carry you through the different phases of life.

No stranger to making trap-party anthems, formerly known as Yung Trap; Trap Beckham was signed to Def Jam Records in 2016 with the wave takeover of his song “Birthday B****.” The song was then edited and recreated with a twist and new title entitled “Birthday Chick.” Within a matter of weeks, the single went viral with celebrity and influential figures celebrating their birthdays to the hit single. The song digitally has been streamed and downloaded over 50 million times. Following the success of this record, Trap released another ground-breaking record entitled “Lil Booties Matter” featuring DJ Pretty Ricky. The anthem celebrated the women around the world who was not curvaceous, and it caught a wave that has now reached digitally in streams and downloads of almost 30 million worldwide. Since released, the trend in apparel, viral videos and more surfaced to compliment the single alongside its visual that featured Cardi B’s sister, Hennessy.Trap Beckham’s notoriety started growing exponentially in 2012. That’s when he released his smash self-produced single “Top Of The Line” featuring Young Cash. Trap Beckham kicked his verse off by paying homage to Yo Gotti’s “5 Star Chick” single, giving listeners a way to instantly gravitate toward the song. The cut’s hardcore production and smooth sonic accents made it the type of tune that endeared itself to male and female listeners. Trap Beckham says there’s a certain magic to his music when he makes his own tracks. Growing up listening to, being inspired by and admiring two of the most successful artists in music – T-Pain and Kanye West – helped shape Trap Beckham’s music ear and his professional outlook. He was blown away by the simple, yet hard approach T-Pain took on his Epiphany album, his favorite project of all time. Kanye West, on the other hand, inspired Trap Beckham by rapping and doing his own beats.

Nikki spends her days as a Plus Size Model Activist inspiring women of all sizes to be proud of who they are. Before starting her music career, Nikki spent years working for clients such as Cardi B, K Michelle, and Ej Johnson where she acted as their MUA. You can catch her on WETV’s Season 3 of “Hustle and Soul” this spring where she talks about her personal life and her struggle of being an independent artist. Nikki currently has multiple videos out and is set to release her EP this year. For now, download/listen to her current single “Gushy”.

Jalisa Lattimore better known as Juiicy 2xs is an American R&B singer, songwriter and hiphop dancer. She's destin for greatness!

Although Obreez has accomplished tremendous recognition on his own accord in his career evening ranking on Snoop Dogg’s “Underground Heat,” he is excited to continue collaborating with other artists after the recent success of “Jungle” with $tupid Young. We asked him, of any artists alive or dead, who on his wishlist would he most like to collaborate with and why? Obreez replied,“I have always been asked that question. I would like to exclude Biggie and TuPac from this answer because that is everyone’s dream to work with those legends. If I was or had an opportunity to work with any Hip Hop artist tomorrow, I would choose to work with The Game. Ever since I was a kid I just gravitated to his style and how he has kept himself together. In my eyes, I just see him as a West Coast legend.”

Kimberly B. Brown is the daughter of Football Legend Jim Brown. Kimberly currently plays in the LFL and continues to excel in sports.

Fitness is a global craze with over 201,000 health clubs generating over $87.2 billion dollars annually around the world (IHRSA-International Health, Racquet & Sports Club Association, 2018). Upcoming reality show, FLEXX taps into this lucrative market by attracting fitness enthusiasts and social media followers that is craving for a fitness-based reality TV show like FLEXX. FLEXX gives an authentic peek inside the captivating lives of Atlanta's top fitness trainers and influencers. FLEXX has new cast members all of which bring their own story and fitness journey.

Alexis Alexander a.k.a Treasure is a female rapper and entrepreneur. New single titled “Broke B$#%! “ comes right on time from the femcee.

Terry is a graduate at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington. He landed backing vocalist jobs for the freestyle/pop group Sweet Sensation, and hip-hop group The Boogie Boys.In 1987, he signed a recording contract with Epic/CBS Records. Terry's self-titled second album, released in 1990, included the single "With You" which reached the Top 20 of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, as well as the Top 10 on the R&B chart.

From Monroe, Louisiana, Use To Be In A 6 Artist Group Named YG(Yung Gunnas) Est.2010, Split Up When Things Became Personal In The Year 2012, Which Kilo Carter & SkyBaby Remaining Beside As A 3 Man Group We Changed Into Just GUNNAh, We Just Lost SkyBaby In A Murder Nov.25,2018. We Came Up With The Name GUNNAh Cause Dats What My Brother Was In The National Guard, Serving The Country Twice, In Iraq & Afghanistan, He Came Home An Started The Label, But Threw Out The Years I Been Working Solo, I Just Released My 1st Album Name Drewzkii Carter, Which Me & Kilo Carter Joined Together On The Project As GUNNAh Breed'd Which Is Out On All Platforms, We Just Released The 3rd Video Off The Album.

Kevin “Khao” Cates, a native of Montgomery, Alabama, is a multi-platinum, Grammy nominated music producer, who lives by the motto, "Don’t just be successful, be significant." Khao is also the founder and creator of KOOLriculum, Inc. , an innovative technology driven media company that delivers content using music to teach youth in grades Pre-K through12 academic competencies across subjects; he is also the founder of Bridge DA Gap , a non-profit social-emotional program and curriculum, combining Hip-Hop music, education and mentoring to reach students and teach life skills applicable in today’s socially challenged environment.

Cynthia Bailey is launched her new signature flavor, Peach Bellini, in collaboration with Seagram’s Escapes. The launch party for Peach Bellini can be seen on this season of The Real Housewives on Atlanta and is now available in stores everywhere! Cynthia was involved in every step of the products creation process and the flavor is totally unique and a representation of her!