Seattle's KOTH Drops The Official Video For "Reign" | @THKOTH206 @Qreepz

Seattle artist KOTH drops the dope summertime video for "Reign" off of his recent EP, Small World. Produced by Qreepz, KOTH glides over the smooth sample to let listeners how he's living up in The Great Northwest. After taking some time away from music, KOTH has been slowing but surely making his return to the scene with two major releases this year including the Small World and King Of The Hill projects. Hit play on "Reign" and be sure to follow KOTH on Twitter!

Small World EP

Apple: 

https://music.apple.com/us/album/small-world-ep/1469467297

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/album/6LzDjxPDvgrDCPLOwCMa1V?si=ja5aIFdLQICjXdId2XyrEg

Soundcloud: 

https://soundcloud.com/user-656777860/sets/small-world

King Of The Hill

Apple:

https://music.apple.com/us/album/king-of-the-hill/1452726174

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/album/5yi0Pq71wWtsYF5tHu4En6?si=5uEwsajJSN6xtHpwAeOiWQ

Soundcloud:

https://soundcloud.com/user-656777860/sets/king-of-the-hill

Submit For Our Spotify Mixtape

The Wrap-Up Magazine and Entertainment News will be hosting their first mix-tape playlist for artist to gain more exposure. All artist are welcome to join in on this free submission. We will not be uploading songs, so artist must have their music already on Spotify.

This is a great way for artist to connect with each other while gaining more exposure to their music. Having your music in Spotify playlist is the best way to get your music out to new crowds. Playlists, can be one of the fastest ways to get your music in front of of millions of potential fans.

Spotify is a digital music service that gives you access to millions of songs. Discover and maybe even rediscover music for every moment. We encourage artist to team up to make the ultimate playlist!

Stream or follow the latest playlist released by The Wrap-Up Magazine and DJ Sippitakeover below. If you are looking to send in your music, then follow the directions below.

You are welcome to leave you music link in the comment box below, or send submissions to sippitakeover@gmail.com with music link and artwork. Good Luck!

Kanye West Buys Spotify Music

 

Forbes declared Kanye West, a billionaire around this time last year, evaluating his worth at $1.3 billion. Kanye West disagreed and said the estimate was about $2 billion off. And he just proved to us all that he wasn’t lying. It’s official: As of today, the fashion and music mogul has just acquired the ever-popular audio streaming platform, Spotify.

Something big like this isn’t unpredictable for Kanye West, but people are curious about his intentions for buying out Spotify. Some are saying it’s just another outcome of the rivalry with long-time collaborator Jay-Z, who once held a majority stake in Tidal. I guess the Chicago native was really taking Watch The Throne literally… When will the Jay and Ye beef end?!

POPOFF & Wyatt Woodley Release The New Single "Black Room" | @POPOFFWORLDWIDE @WYATTELIAS_

Press play on new music from up and coming artists POPOFF and Wyatt Woodley. “Black Room” is the first of many collaborative songs to be released by POPOFF and Wyatt Woodley. Their juxtaposed approaches in both production and writing clash in a brilliant textural, synthesized landscape. Anthemic in structure, “Black Room” is a pop ballad for any time of the day, but best after dark.

POPOFF is set to continue dropping singles throughout the rest of this year while Wyatt is in the final stages of his self-produced project. Two LA-based artists in their early 20’s, POPOFF is originally from Europe and draws inspiration from French House, Electronic, and R&B music. While Wyatt is originally from Northern California and inspired by LoFi Hip Hop, Synth Trap, and Cloud Rap.

Portland Artist Snoogz Drops New Music "Buckle Down" | @PDXSnoogz

 

Portland artist Snoogz drops off the Official Music Video for his new single "Buckle Down." Available on YouTube, Apple Music, Spotify, and more - Snoogz comes through with a hustler's anthem on his new single, breaking down his grind and motivating listeners along the way. With one watch you can see Snoogz is really outside and a prominent figure in his neighborhood, adding rap to his collections of many talents. Snoogz gives an honest and real look at life coming out of North Portland on "Buckle Down." 

Jay-Z Returns To Spotify Music

Rap icon Jay-Z brought his music discography back to the world’s largest streaming platform Spotify, leaving Tidal subscribers scratching their heads. The service he bought for $56 million in 2014 has struggled to gain any real market share against major players like Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music.

Is it genius marketing for the Tidal owner, or does this show he’s throwing in the streaming wars towel, as his company continues to struggle with growth?

The Breakdown You Need to Know: Even with Tidal’s exclusive music offerings and a $200 million investment from Sprint, it still doesn’t seem to be enough to keep the ship afloat, and Jay-Z may be jumping off the boat.

Also See: Sprint To Buy Parts Of Tidal

Jay-Z has been a vocal critic of tech companies in regards to the issue of compensating artists, so it’s a bit odd that he’s back in bed with them. Especially, when you consider Tidal markets itself as a “more equitable [business] model for artists” to make money while streaming their music.

In the beginning it was all good at Tidal, with artists like Beyoncé, Kanye West, Madonna and Chris Martin to name a few, who all had an ownership stake in the company. Each of the artists reportedly were given 3% equity in the platform, with Jay-Z holding the remaining stake.

The onset of streaming has poured new life into the music industry, with revenue hitting $5.4 billion earlier this year, $4.3 billion just from streaming services. Apple Music and Spotify boasts 113 million and 60 million subscribers respectively, which is massively hard for Tidal’s 2016 self-reported 3 million subscribers to compete with.

Also See: Tidal CEO Steps Down

Tidal’s offering is the most expensive option on the market at $20 per month. Amazon Music and Apple Music come in at $14.99 and $9.99 respectively, just another reason subscribers have been few and far between for Jay-Z’s company. They have tried other ways to grow subscribers by heavily discounting its subscription service for first responders. So if you consider yourself to be a hero, the company was offering a 40% discount for its Premium and Hi-Fi plans.

Jay-Z seems to be taking a “if you can’t beat them, join them” approach to music streaming and social advocacy. Let’s not forget he has now partnered with the NFL on it’s social justice mission, while also curating their halftime show.

Portland Rapper Pricy Drops New Album "Posse In Effect" | @_Pricy_

 

Pricy drops his third album of 2022 with the brand new, self-produced project "Posse In Effect," available now on Apple Music, Spotify, and more! Following up the release of "No Game, No Glory" and "9:19" Pricy triples down on his grind and shows why 2022 is his break-out year musically. Calling on some of Portland's hottest artists "Posse In Effect" features Mic Capes, Hiiway, T Spoon, Libretto, Easy McCoy, B3hree, L.C. Jetsen, ID Smitty, Milc, and Old Grape God - all mixed and mastered by Zebulon Dak. Pricy flexes his vast musical knowledge flipping some of the funkiest and smoothest grooves all throughout "Posse In Effect." Showing the maturity of a veteran rapper, Pricy is having his way with every song lyrically, moving in and out of pockets while dropping wordplay and game like only he can. For the raw, underground lovers Pricy delivers a project that sounds like golden era hip hop but in 2022, a perfect addition to his flawless catalog. One of many standout tracks is, "No Sleep till Vegas" with Pricy and T Spoon trading high-class bars over the silky smooth instrumental. Making Portland Hip Hop look good worldwide, Pricy continues repping his Castle Ill brand and putting on for his hometown with every release. 

Press play on Posse In Effect and be sure to follow Pricy on Twitter and Instagram for more updates and music.

Pricy - Posse In Effect

Spotify: 

https://open.spotify.com/album/6okJex2b7D4QbDCNbDWjq5

Apple Music:

https://apple.co/3KTnaEi

Top Music Sites For Artists

We live in an age where this world is busy running after each and every minor thing. Gone are the days when people had to buy cassettes or CDs for their favourite songs. Every touch has become modernised, and so has the music industry. 

Various sites host music, and you can just have a great time pass when you’re in a mood to listen to some really good music.

Shah Leezy Impresses On His New Album "Beans, Rice, & Lamb" @ShahLeezy

New York-based artist Shah Leezy drops off his brand new album "Beans, Rice, & Lamb" following up this year's Strictly 4 My Habibi's project and marking his second full-length release of 2020. Shah Leezy wastes no time getting straight to bars on his latest release. On "Speak My Peace," Shah steps up to the plate like a leadoff batter knocking this one out of the park. More of that soulful, feel-good production and nothing but raw bars coming from Leezy throughout his 6-track project. Other standout tracks include "Halal Kush," featuring swinging drum patterns and a dreamlike sample, Shah Leezy takes time to break down his roots, religion, and the almighty kush that keeps him sane. With most of the country on lockdown down to COVID-19, now is the perfect time to discover a new artist you love and Shah Leezy is definitely that guy. Quickly building up his discography to an impressive stash, Leezy shows being prolific and proficient is no problem for him. Holding it down for all the Habibi's, Shah Leezy remains true to his Muslim roots while making music anyone can relate to and hits a sweet spot for lovers of that classic East Coast Rap sound. Tap in with Shah Leezy on Twitter and press play on his new release "Beans, Rice, & Lamb" available now on Apple Music, Spotify, and more! Also as a bonus hit the link below to purchase exclusive Shah Leezy and support this rising independent artist!

Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/album/17ZGZw4fkmuwC5mszu9C3k?si=R2BcrFOWT26MpsZFVoF8zQ

Apple Music

https://music.apple.com/us/album/beans-rice-lamb-ep/1507593449

Shah Leezy Merch

https://teespring.com/bean-s-rice-and-lamb?brk=afd93901aa&edit=1&pid=345&cid=6354

Watch The Official Music Video For "The Statement" By Shah Leezy | @ShahLeezy

New York-based artist Shah Leezy starts 2020 off with a bang releasing the Official Music Video for his single "The Statement." 

The lead single from his new project Strictly 4 My Habibi's, Shah Leezy floats on the beat giving listeners raw, uncut lyrics and a thorough flow throughout. Making his directorial debut behind the lens, Shah Leezy also shines in front of the camera showing confidence and ability of a veteran MC. 

Houston Rapper JDaGr8 Drops "Can I Trust You" ft NBA Youngboy | @TheRealJDaGr8

Houston Rapper JDaGr8 links up with one of the hottest artists in the game, NBA Youngboy, for the raw single "Can I Trust You." Separating the real from the fake, JDaGr8 reps H-Town impeccably in his music delivering chilling bars and flexing his hook writing abilities as well. NBA Youngboy shines like only he can, coming in flawlessly with his lightly auto-tuned vocals. Knowing who to keep around and who to trust is one of the main problems for an up and coming star but these two artists break down this conflict vividly on "Can I Trust You." Showing real emotion in his lyrics it's easy to hear JDaGr8 has been through some things in his life and uses music as the main force to get out the pain. Doing numbers in his city and state all while being on the brink of international success, the sky's the limit for JDaGr8 with more new music on deck including his new project TillWeAllRich available now on Spotify, Apple Music, and more. Also, check out the in-depth interview with J Prince JR on Adam22's "No Jumper Podcast" featuring JDaGr8 as they talk about the future of Rap A Lot Records and plans of working in music together.

Hit play on "Can I Trust You" featuring NBA Youngboy and tap in with JDaGr8 on Twitter! 

JDaGr8 - Can I Trust You ft NBA Youngboy

Soundcloud

https://soundcloud.com/devonte-teixeira/jdagr8-nba-youngboy-can-i

Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/track/3HY1WtRvQ2m9lveG6P5utl

Apple Music

https://geo.music.apple.com/us/album/can-i-trust-you-feat-nba-youngboy/1359718519?i=1359718529&mt=1&app=music

Previous Press

Fox Houston

http://www.fox26houston.com/home/houston-rappers-join-forces-with-local-jeweler-johnny-dang-to-bring-backpacks-to-local-kids

The Source

http://thesource.com/2017/11/15/houstons-jdagr8-release-pronto-forthcoming-album/

The Hype Magazine

https://www.thehypemagazine.com/2017/12/the-hype-magazine-meet-jdagr8/

Respect Mag

https://respect-mag.com/2019/08/jdagr8-talks-nba-youngboy-giving-back-and-being-houstons-finest/

Social Media

https://www.instagram.com/iamjdagr8

https://twitter.com/therealjdagr8

https://www.youtube.com/user/iamjdagr8/videos

https://soundcloud.com/jdagr8

#Stream OneWay Radio #SpotifyPlaylist by K. Franks

 

You look like someone who appreciates good music. If you are, then you don't want to miss out on this Spotify playlist by K. Franks who ranges out of the City of Lima, Ohio.

With 24 selected track to choose from, you can press play and let this 1 hour and 27 minutes mixtape run through your speakers. This Spotify Playlist also carry our featured artist Gansta Marcus with songs from his album 'The Vault ."

[Album] Daiyon "Purple Pain" | @daiyonmusic

DAIYON’S NEW ALBUM “PURPLE PAIN” IS A REFRESHING CONTRIBUTION TO HIP HOP THAT TOUCHES THE SOUL.

Hailing out of the Midwest Daiyon, The Million Dollar Voice, returns with his highly anticipated tape titled “Purple Pain”. This project song for song and beat for beat is an instant classic with Daiyon expressing his experiences and emotions we all go through on a daily basis from life struggles, relationships, losing loved ones, and more. Daiyon delivers passion on each track expressing the hunger and aggression and how to push through these obstacles. 

#Stream Fashawn & Sir Veterano Ft Aloe Blacc - "Castle"

 

Central Valley, California producer Sir Veterano presents the Yellow Nguyen-directed music video for "Castle", his new collaboration with Fresno, California rapper Fashawn featuring Aloe Blacc.

Lucky Releases His Debut Project BLACKSHEEP | @LuckyShankle @itsTOPE @DrewwwBanga

Oakland's own Lucky of Shankle Mob drops his smooth new R&B project "BLACKSHEEP" available now on Apple Music, Tidal, Spotify, and more. 

A true product and student of the game and the Bay Area, Lucky steps up to the plate and knocks his debut project out of the park. Leading things off with the smooth and moody "Intro" produced by Drew Banga, Lucky takes his time to introduce his vibe and energy to his audience, setting the tone for the rest of the album. Linking up with Portland/Oakland producer TOPE for the rest of the album. Lucky takes listeners on a ride telling his story growing up in Oakland and finding his own voice through music. "BLACKSHEEP" is exclusively engineered by Lucky himself and features background vocals from his partner Slim on "Run It Up" and "Take A Leap." The extreme attention to detail can be seen and heard on "BLACKSHEEP" from artwork, to beat selection, to songwriting and more - Lucky called on Migui Maloles for mixing and Michael Denten for mastering to take his project to the new level. TOPE even flexes his ever-improving production skills playing live bass guitar on "Run It Up" and composed most of the album from scratch. Only 7 tracks long but every song is vibe all on its own, making BLACKSHEEP a standout debut from an artist destined for big things. 

Definitely one of the smoothest projects to release so far in 2021, press play on "BLACKSHEEP" by Lucky and follow him on Instagram and Twitter to stay up to date with new music and releases.

Watch Anthony Danza's Fire New Video "At All Costs" | @AnthonyDanza_

Westcoast Emcee & Producer Anthony Danza is set to release his 80's inspired project The BBS Diaries this week.  Take a first look at the new project with "At All Costs" a grimy minute and a half of straight bars, over production that sounds like the score to Scarface, handled by Danza himself. With a long list of artists he's collaborated with over the years including Nipsey Hussle, Tory Lanez, Big K.R.I.T. and more,  Danza is (best known) as the go-to producer for Bay Area legend Messy Marv & NW giant Raz Simone.  Officially available 5/28, The BBS Diaries’ niche vibe features guest appearances from Jay Worthy, & label mates Fatal Lucciauno, & King Leez (to name a few) and is promised to be a summer classic for any West Coast hip hop purist. Be sure to press play on the intro track  "At All Costs," follow Anthony Danza on Spotify, and look out for the official tape The BSS Diaries dropping 5/28!

Spotify 

https://open.spotify.com/artist/1iv5auxidV7z54WSyBsZzD?si=TBscYBSUR5adTd7QfXLuRg 

Apple Music 

https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/anthony-danza/975297341 

Social Media

https://www.facebook.com/anthony.danzl

https://twitter.com/AnthonyDanza_

https://www.instagram.com/anthonydanza_/?hl=en

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFAsMDd1-fYmQdgL5kdPSxA

noto - Rather Be

Fast-Rising Pop songwriter noto drops another hit single with ‘Rather Be’

BROOKLYN, NY – Noah Thomas – better known by his stage name noto – is a Pop singer, songwriter and guitarist from the East Coast whose unique style is rooted in his deep love for the narrative lyrical tradition present in traditional Country music but coupled with the sonic qualities of R&B and contemporary Pop. Often drawing comparisons to the likes of John Mayer and Daniel Caesar, noto also cites a diverse array of influences including Jeff Buckley, Tyler Childers, and Phoebe Bridgers.

Stream Brian Piedra's New Single "No More" | @BrianaPiedra @BurnMoneyMusic

Portland singer and songwriter, Briana Piedra teams up with indy label Burn Money Music for the release of her new single "No More," now available on all digital streaming platforms. 

Briana sounds at home over the dream-like production taking listeners on a euphoric ride that is sure to set your body in a trance as soon as the drums drop. Following her last release, “Temptation,” Briana brings a more electric feel to her new music that can be felt through the pulsating kicks and grooving basslines. Briana draws inspiration for her creative process from love, emotion, and her own personal journey through self-discovery. With her first release under Burn Money Music, Briana's potential is endless in the Portland music scene and beyond with her unique blend of genres and ability to bend space and time vocally. As an empath, you will surely put "No More" on repeat while sipping on your White Claws.

Bay Area Artist Unlearn The World Releases The New Album "Light Years" | @UnlearnTheWorld

 

San Francisco-based artist UnLearn The World releases his brand new 16-track project Light Years, now available on all digital streaming platforms.

No rookie to the game, UnLearn The World is a seasoned veteran in his own right, honing his mic skills growing up in New York City and taking his artistry to another level once relocating to The Bay Area. An incredible rapper, producer, engineer, teacher, father, and more there’s really nothing that UnLearn The World can’t do. 

Napalm & B3hree - "We Are Not The Same" ft Errupption - @NapalmDa @B3hree454 @Erruption415 @GTDigitalDIST

Bay Area artists Napalm and B3hree make sure the West Coast is alive with their new music video "We Are Not The Same" featuring a guest appearance by Erruption. Keeping it moving with a fire, uptempo beat - Napalm, B3hree, and Erruption take turns dropping fire verses on their latest single appearing on the Napalm & B3hree's new full-length album Cradle 2 The Grave. 

Gassing the hook is the OG Napalm letting haters know we are truly not the same. While B3hree and Erruption slide on their verses keeping it player all the way through. One thing is for sure, all three of these artists have been grinding in 2020! Erruption is fresh off the release of his dope new singles "Run It Back" & "Been On My Grind." B3hree recently dropped the Official Music Video for "Run It Up" and is gearing up to drop his new EP "Truth Hurts" produced entirely by TOPE. While Napalm also recently dropped his 14-track project, "Tha Huddle" available everywhere music is streamed.