"I remember us playing "Pole Position" while experiencing the human condition"!!! Ladies and Gentleman... St. Louis own...The M.I.C!!!

     A man born in the 80's and raised in the 90's drippin the very essence of battle rapper turnt songwriter excellence! (The M.I.C) Born Michael David Nicks Jr. to military parents, never stayed in one place too long, developing an understanding of the human experience in a way that's reflected in his music. Born in Oakland, CA and raised in St. Louis his (Hometown), Mike also spent summers during his childhood in Gary, Indiana; which also is his second home. Having an extremely musically inclined father who not only played several instruments, his household was filled with hundreds if not thousands of tape cassettes, CD's, and vinyl which included everything from Jazz, Soul, Rock, Funk, to Hip Hop/R&B. His Style is a blend of Hip Hop, R&B, and Street Soul, with influences from artist like Big Pun, DMX, JAY-Z, and Mary J Blige just to name a few! Starting from the underground battling scene, street cyphers, and open mics to moving onto expanding and growing as a songwriter and developing his brand. The M.I.C has faced many challenges and knows there's many more to come with being a aspiring Lyricist, while knowing anything worth having can't be achieved overnight! At this rate, this seasoned St. Louis veteran is concentrating his efforts to contributing something fresh and innovating to the game for the City of St. Louis and the world for many years to come!


To subscribe to The M.I.C go to:
http://www.youtube.com/user/MGXRevolution
or
http://www.reverbnation.com/mic314
or follow him on:
https://twitter.com/The_MIC314
and on
https://www.facebook.com/mikes4real

Paul Marcellus U.O.E.N.O Freestyle feat.Jay Newz!!!!!!

                              https://soundcloud.com/paul-marcellus/uoeno-freestyle-feat-jay-newz

Paul Marcellus at it again! Check out his New Freestyle!!!

                                           "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vp5Dd0y6i6s:

From Black Diamond thoughts to REALITY!!!! Ladies and Gents...Minnesota's own... Jay Newz!!!

Owner/CEO of SkyFly Clothing, Hip Hop entrepreneur, and promoter of Hip Hop & R&B events, Jay Newz is on the come up in a major way! Jay, recently released his first mixtape, "The Fly Ones" (2012) and this critically acclaimed project has received great response from critics and listeners of  the underground hip hop community. Currently "Newz" (a name given to him by his team for always bringing the "gospel" or "Good news") consecutively dropped two projects this year "Champagne Wishes & Caviar Dreams" & Just Yesterday, released "Black Diamond Thoughts" (2013) Continuing to expand his brand, and become more prevalent in the mainstream, Newz Remains hard at work on his mixtape grind, continuing to strive for excellence and taking his career in the world of music and entertainment to new heights!

For more info on Jay Newz log onto:
https://www.facebook.com/jaypearsonnewz
or follow him on Twitter at:
https://twitter.com/FlyBoyNewz
or
https://soundcloud.com/jay-newz.
or
http://www.youtube.com/user/FlyBoyNewzTv/featured
And...
http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/jay-newz-black-diamond-thoughts-song.1531561.html

"It's time to return to true soulful music... and God has placed me here to do so." ~ TBII

Now, this Gentleman brings me back to the days where a undeveloped, untrained Paul Marcellus was singing in the gospel choir after school in high school!!!! Those were truly the days! And even then... this man was a phenomenal singer! As the critically acclaimed, award winning artist of New York Connect Ent.; his 2011 release of "I Worship You"s presence in the world of Gospel music is growing thus "abundantly" as he continues to bring the world music truly from the soul!

For more info on TBII log onto:
http://thurmanbthornton2.wix.com/tbii

or follow him at:
www.facebook.com/Tb2soul
or
www.twitter.com/tbtii

Check out "The Soul Experience" on Itunes at:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-soul-experience-ep/id610901621
booking info is: prdept.nyce@gmail.com

"I may not be cute in every picture, but my music is my scripture!" ~Chaquis Maliq

There is the rare occasion that while your surfing the world wide web you come across someone you don't know at all and they make you just want to stop, and give a minute of your time. This wonderful Singer, Songwriter, and producer is one worth your precious clicks! Hailing from San Francisco this theatrical spoken word artist (much like myself) allowed the spirit, essence, and inspiration of Soul, Funk, Gospel, Jazz, and Alternative music to unlock the woman you see before you as  Chaquis Maliq. Probably one of the first artist in a long time that you can just scroll through her catalog of music and videos, listen and smile. "We Got Love" off her Newest project "Harmonies of Me" will instantly become a classic and one of your personal favorites! 

For more info on Chaquis Maliq log on to:
http://chaquismaliq.com/

Or follow her on:
https://www.facebook.com/ChaquisMaliqMusic
or
https://twitter.com/chaquismaliq
or Subscribe to:
http://www.youtube.com/chaquismaliq

St. Louis...I really shouldn't have to tell you to stand up! But...the Rest of the WORLD... STAND UP!!!!

If you've never heard of this man then your simply sleepin! Or, deaf. (which in my opinion, is your only excuse at the moment!) Spaide R.I.P.P.E.R (Rhyming In Perfection, Punishing Every Rapper) Is the critically acclaimed Peoples Champ of St. Louis Underground music! With 5 Hot mix-tapes under his belt (I'm the Champ..,Wabada ave,(which I still have to this day!) Da  Hasseles, The Streetz Is Talkin, & Da People's Champ) Video's all up and down YouTube (Always, The Reason, Never Leaving The Ghetto...) Just to name a few; has made a lasting pioneer of St. Louis HIP HOP music. We all salute Spaide R.I.P.P.E.R as the "People's Champ" with a raised eyebrow, anticipating the release of his next album!

For more info on Spaide R.I.P.P.E.R log on to:
http://spaideripper.wordpress.com/

Or follow him at:
https://www.facebook.com/spaideripper?fref=ts
or
https://twitter.com/SpaideRipper

A woman who's name alone signify's royalty!....ladies and Gents...Miss Princess Fortier!!!

If you ever had the distinctive pleasure of sharing your time, space, and energy with this woman you will truly understand why her name is Princess! Her vivacious energy and attitude is the reason for her latitude!  Princess is a LA based international pop sensation born in Stockton, California. Her commitment and dedication to her craft is undeniably shown through her performances on and off the stage. Intelligence, beauty, plus a sincerely big heart are very rare in this world, and as a philanthropist/entrepreneur she is  committed to pushing everyone to being there "highest selves" through her music and work ethic with various charities and organizations.

To find out more about Princess Fortier log on to:

http://www.missprincessmusic.com/

 or follow her at:

https://www.facebook.com/princess.fortier

Nothing going on in the STL but StlHotBlockMagazines'...Mr. Jesse Howes!!!

I find myself saying from time to time that "there's nothing going on in St. Louis" and I'm glad to be proven wrong from time to time! This time It came in the form of St. Louis's own... Mr. Jesse Howes!!! Hip Hop promoter and manager of over 10 years throwing Hip Hop events consistently throughout the Midwest region, Atlanta, and New York. Mr. Howes is the Executive director of STL Hot Block Magazine and creator of The HIP HOP EXPOSURE SHOWCASE SERIES which is the Biggest showcase series in St. Louis!!!

Follow him on:
instagram@jhowesmanage
twitter@jhowesmanage
https://www.facebook.com/messages/jesse.s.howes
Or contact him @: (314)374-5565

Words never sounded more authentic... then coming from the soul of Arianna Basco!!!

Recently, I had the pleasure of performing at the speakeasy poetry lounge located at the Last Bookstore 453 S. Spring st downtown LA.  And who did I run into...Why, "Lady Basco" of Course!!! A woman of many talents and WORDS!!! Arianna comes from a family tree of Gifted and talented poets, but here at the speakeasy she holds the crown! As Co-founder of Rufio Ink & singer in the eccentric and funky band "Swahili Blonde" Lady Basco stays pretty busy. Now, Author of her first published book titled "Palms Up" Lady Basco is queen in a league of her own!

Buy a copy of her new book "Palms Up" here at:
http://blackhillpress.com/book/palms-up/
Social Media sites for everything that is lady Basco!
https://www.facebook.com/ariannabasco?fref=ts
http://rufioink.com
http://bascofamily.com
http://www.facebook.com/speakeasyshine

Mixed Better than any drink at the bar, Ladies & Gentlemen...Miss Danielle Carter!!!

       I had the pleasure of working with this talented songstress while enjoying my famous Jambalaya! An independent recording artist and songwriter of Chinese and African American heritage. Ms. Carter's music (much like my jambalaya) is a mixture of Soul, Funk, and R&B; a style that puts you in the mindset of Sade meets Janelle Monet or Corrine Bailey Rae meets Bjork. While staying true to her middle name which is Wei-Tsung which means "Inner wisdom". It's no coincidence that she enjoys writing/arranging her songs with meaningful messages at their core. Danielle is not afraid to explore dark musical corners, climb mystical ladders, or playfully exposing the humor in everyday life. She has resided in Hong Kong, Beijing and Nigeria and is now touring and performing internationally!

Join her mailing list for shows and updates on on her website!
http://www.daniellewcarter.com/fr_home.cfm
https://www.facebook.com/DanielleWCarter
http://www.reverbnation.com/daniellewcarter
www.soundcloud.com/redefined-1/
Follow her on Twiiter @Daniellewcarter