HALLA   (April 2006) | Written By: Rud

Another Watts representer has earned some "shine-time" on dubcnn, this time we have the Los Angeles born and raised artist; Halla. Equipped with slick punch lines and metaphors but with the ability to construct a track which comprises a concept and concise structure.

In these days where everyone and they momma is a rapper his kind is a rarity and welcome addition to the talent that is floating around the westcoast.



Since his Senior year of High School Halla has been working on music with a passion and devotion that has earned him respect and reognition on a local level.

Mixtapes have turned heads and helped aid the "Watts City" movement in gaining prominence. Having been steadily working he has created a catalogue of music that comprises of just over two albums; with tracks from some of the most talented producers in the gamer. Halla is currently pitching his demo to labels and A&R's to land the coveted prize of a record deal. With the "Watts City" movement [including; Bad Lucc, Stix and Wifyi (Pronounced Wi-Fee)] behind him and the westcoast as a whole beginning to take note he has plans to create a platform for himself and others to showcase themselves.

As a talented songwriter he brings a fusion of R&B & Hip Hop to enable him to be receptable to a wide audience while still maintaining the essence that has created his buzz. His flow on the tracks we have to showcase below give you the chance to see how he can switch up and hop on any production that may come his way.

The emphasis behind the work and the grind has been his Mother, Daughter and Son who give him the urge to succeed in this industry and as such you can usually find him locked in a studio day and night recording or performing shows to get his foot in the door. Believe the hype, listen to the energy and embrace the fresh sound of Halla.

We have two cuts below for you to listen to; one is produced by the incredible talent that is T.H.X. and features the vocal tones of Lisa whereas the other is laced by Chordz, both are very different and showcase Halla's talents perfectly. Let me tell you that "Have You Ever" has been on repeat in the dubcnn offices all day today.

Halla - Have You Ever (Feat. Lisa) (Produced By. T.H.X.)
Halla - Snap (Produced By. Chordz)

Don't sleep on these tracks, feel free to spread them around and DJ's give them play. Look for more from Halla in the near future. Shouts to Bad Lucc & the whole "Watts City" movement.

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