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"On The Come Up"
is dedicated to new artists, unsigned or not, who are trying to get some shine
and exposure on dubcnn. This section is for those who we recognize have already
generated a buzz. We understand that for talented individuals or groups new to
the scene it is difficult to get publicity and have the opportunity to display
their music. As a result we have, over a period, written many pieces on new, up
and coming artists on dubcnn. We now dedicate a full section to those with the
skills, desire and product to present to a vast number of readers what they are
about.
July 2006
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2006 | March 2006 |
February 2006 | January 2006
2005 & Prior
GRAND SCHEEM (January
2007) | Written By: Rud
"People sometimes say you have to
scream to be heard...but I do it differently - I just scheem till I'm heard!"
At the age of one, when he moved from Karachi, Pakistan to a 1 bedroom apartment
in Opa Locka, Florida (USA) little did Grand Scheem or his family know about the
realities of the new life they had embarked upon. Like many third world immigrants,
the lure of America is in the imagery created by marketing and the belief they
can have a better life away from their home land; for many this is the case -
for others the travels can bring oppression, struggle and heartache to those involved.
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KITTY (January 2007) |
Written By: Rud
When we first heard her in 2006 we were initially
inclined to reveal her talents straight away. After much deliberation however
we decided that the world was not ready and that 2007 was to be Kitty's
year.
Female
rap artist Kitty, was born Kendra Holland on January 12 in the Philippines,
before moving to Southern California. Having gone through college Kitty,
who is the proud mother of one baby girl, started writing poetry and quickly incorporated
her poetry with beats. It was became obvious quickly that she possessed a lyrical
talent.
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JAG (July 2006) | Written
By: Rud
Watts, CA is fast
emerging once again as a hot bed of unsigned talent and skills both from a lyrical
angle and a production standpoint. Today we are proud to present an artist born
in Watts before moving later in life to South Central LA.
Jag
was born Ryan Joyner, raised in a single parent home by his mother. Music was
not in his mindset until 1994 when he heard the Notorious B.I.G's hit single "Juicy"
on the radio - it was then he felt a desire to embrace the culture and attempt
to tackle the music industry as he grew up.
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FATE WILLIAMS (May 2006) |
Written By: Rud
Westcoast female
MC's are hard to come by, however there are plenty out there. The most well known
and to many the greatest female to ever grace the MIC is The Lady Of Rage
formally a Death Row recording artist. More recently Diamonique has been
representing the I.E. and the coast with her mixtapes, album and shows.
Today dubcnn, as we are famed for doing, want to introduce a new talent who
wishes to edge into the spotlight and into your attentions as a female force in
a male dominated Hip-Hop industry.
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DIEGO REDD (April 2006) | Written
By: Rud
Diego Redd - "Hottest In West
Or Whole U.S? If you were an Up & Coming artist how would an endorsement from
Kanye West register? Exactly, it doesn't get much bigger when the current
"IT" man in Hip-Hop says; "One of the hottest out of the west
or all over the United States" Now if that isn't enough to make
the world sit up and take note I don't know what is. Enter; Diego Redd, now if
you ain't knowing - get knowing, read up and school up right here on the hottest
talent out of Fresno, California
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BIG STUNTZ (April 2006) | Written
By: Rud
In early 2006 we premiered a new artist
by the name of Big Stuntz out of Long Beach, CA. This solo artist
was something different; something fresh, someone with the talent and most definitely
the drive to add another dimension to the game.
Coming from the Northside
of the LBC Big Stuntz, whose government name is Terrance K. Grayson, was
born on May 27, 1980. His musical journey began at the tender age of nine when
he learned how to play the drums - his love for hip-hop then spawned after hearing
a mixtape featuring Kool G. Rap.
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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.
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TRUTH (April 2006) | Written
By: Rud
Although northwest Louisiana is not often aligned with dubcnn and Hip-Hop; today
marks an exception. In 1982 an artist was born who goes by the name of Truth.
Child of a middle-class pre-school teacher and papermill worker, he was the families
only son. As the years progressed he found the perfect way to express himself
was via lyrics and as a youngster began rapping accapella with no knowledge of
structure. As his 'poetry' evolved he found ways to portray his life when he was
transferred to a city high school where he quickly began to see life in a new
light, and began to see struggles that occurred in the streets.
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YUNG WALT (April 2006) | Written
By: Rud
You will be forgiven
for wondering when you first download these tracks from newcomer Yung Walt
if we have presented something other than Hip-Hop, the track "Playboy"
although starting with "I know you gonna dig this" presents a soulful
sound with a light tempo that may surprise you - if not then "Dreams"
surely will; with its light 'keys' intro that lulls you into the song with its
melodic feel and unbelievable catchy hook...you'll soon be wondering when you
hear the tracks if we have stumbled across something a little special with this
artist.
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MC CLAIN (April 2006) | Written
By: Rud
Lynwood, California
has - as many areas - its fair share of MC's hustling to make it in the industry,
one we want to showcase here today goes by the name of McClain.
Hailing from the Pimp-Infested, money hungry streets of Lynwood he has grown up
most of his life with no father, surviving off welfare, sharing everything he
possibly had with his 4 younger siblings as they moved from city to city including
Fresno, San Bernardino, Long Beach & Compton.
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CASH DNIRO (March 2006) | Written
By: Rud
"I spit
for South Central and speak for the ghetto. From my hood to your hood we all go
through similar things and im hear to report what's real for the real."
Words from the voice of South Central Los Angeles; Cash Dniro.
Why that name? Well it combines the birthname of Mohammed Ali (Cassius) &
the surname of the actor Robert De Niro in shortened format; the reasoning,
Cash Dniro is a combination of both Power and Skill. Raised in the 80's in
South Central he was growing up in the crack era of Los Angeles.
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SENE (February 2006) | Written
By: Justin
Dubcnn is known
for breaking young and fresh talent, and this next artist is no exception. I would
like to personally present an artist by the name of Sene, originally hailing
from Brooklyn, this 20 year old New York native now finds California as his new
home. Having personally witnessed his recordings, I honestly do not know anybody
of such youth that can spit this well. Since moving to California, Sene
has made countless appearances on the show "Breaking Atoms" on 91.9
KCSB. He has a very heavy local following, and has caught the ears of artists
such as the Stones Throw camp, The Beatnuts and Prodigy (Mobb Deep).
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2 aka TOUSSAINT (February 2006)
| Written By: Rud
Now dubcnn is world
renowned for opening eyes to new talent, some you take to, others you don't -
thats life. Yet every now and again an individual or a collective grabs your attention
and urges you to listen and take note. Over the years individuals such as Bishop
Lamont, Glasses Malone and some others have requested that respect
from their grind, talent and dogged determination to succeed. Two more that strike
me are Bad Lucc and his Westurn Union collaborator Damani; both
grinding, working hard to succeed in what is a difficult industry.
The
first of which, Bad Lucc, dropped what can only be described as a "Street
Classic" track last year by the name of "City Life" which
featured the vocal talents of Toussaint on the hook. The track outlined
the struggle of inner city living and captured an essence not often portrayed
well via music, yet they managed it and to acclaim from all corners of the globe.
Now Bad Lucc is a big supporter of dubcnn and as such he promised he would
let us hear more from Toussaint and as ever has come through for you the
readers with information and music.
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DANGEROUS GOODZ (January 2006)
| Written By: Rud
Emerging out of
Long Beach California comes a duo with an existing buzz and a hunger for
more. Dangerous Goodz were introduced to me last year by a good friend
of mine at Songbuz Magazine and i did a small article on the album and
premiered a track off their debut album, "Change Gone Come".
Since then the group have had the streets of L.A. buzzing and successfully pushed
thousands of units out the back of the truck. The duo compises of Qwest
(Earl Siler) and Outwest (Jonathan Grier) who both grew up on hip-hop listening
to a collective of artists such as Run DMC, N.W.A., L.L. Cool J, Ice Cube, Big
Daddy Kane, EPMD & Ice T.
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2005 & Prior
PEDA MAN (August
2005) | Written By: Lil Jay for Westcoast2k
"Bringing it from the South
all the way to the West straight to yo' soul!!"
Peda Man, originally
from New Orleans, moved to the Bay Area at a young age. "I moved out here
after I was fucking up so much, so I started pursuing my football career. Music
has always been my thing and I was always whoopin everybody on the freestyle,
but rapping was always second to football. But dreams of being a professional
football player ended when my scholarship ran out. So I went right back on the
streets again and I hooked up with Black Tie Records. And that was basically our
relationship, little music, more street. My whole life been a hustle, whatever
it took, it was always a hustle just to make it, period. Hustle hop is the way
of life, that's what I live and die by." Peda Man told us.
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THE WACSTA (May
2005) | Written By: Lil Jay for Westcoast2k
If you're getting into The Wacsta just
now, then it's about time you get familiar cause the West has a new heavy hitter!
The South Central native released his debut album "West Coast Resurrected"
earlier this year. The album boasts guest appearances by WC, Tash, Jayo Felony,
Spice 1, C-Bo, Kokane, Too Short, and many more. The project was inspired by the
everyday activities he experienced in Los Angeles and various other places in
the world.
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YOUNG MAYLAY (January
2005) | Written By: Lil Jay for Westcoast2k
I would like to take the time to
introduce you to a new breed from the depths of the West Coast. He goes by the
name of Young Maylay, his name may be new to some but his voice will sound familiar
to a lot of people. Young Maylay was the lead voice actor in the "GTA: San
Andreas" video game doing Carl "CJ" Johnson.
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BUCCWEET (October
2004) | Written By: Lil Jay for Westcoast2k
Here is a little introduction to
Wolfpac Records' newest addition. He goes by the name of Buccweet a. k. a. Tha
Animal. By age 15 he had credits that included accomplished producer and DJ to
add to his resume...
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DIRTY BIRDY (April
2004) | Written By: Lil Jay for Westcoast2k
Sometimes the truth can be painful,
but in this case it is the definition of a young man and his talent for intertwining
ghetto tales with an eloquence seldom seen in today's music industry, much less
the rap scene.
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BALANCE (March
2004) | Written By: Lil Jay for Westcoast2k
It is perhaps apropos that an MC
by the name of Balance is leading the battle to restore order to a Hip Hop scene
once bristling with creativity, now over-saturated in mediocrity and monotony.
After witnessing the Bay Area and West Coast rap elite fade into obscurity for
the last six years, Balance and a fresh collective of talent, known as the New
Bay, are upping the ante of skill and hit making in the Oakland/San Francisco
area.
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I SMOOTH 7 (April
2004) | Written By: Lil Jay for Westcoast2k
We bring you a rare audio update
from one of the West Coast's most slept on artists. I Smooth 7 of Battlecats group
"The Lost Angels". He's recorded a full album called "Ghetto Life"
on Mad Sounds \ Motown that was entirely produced by Battlecat and never released.
We have a few snippets to premier and a link to Smooth 7's video for "Coolin
In The Ghetto". Thanks to Axle for puttin this together. Enjoy the flashback.
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CALI UNTOUCHABLE DJ'S (December
2003) | Written By: Lil Jay for Westcoast2k
This here is a new artist feature
on one of the most promising Dj Crews in LA, the Cali Untouchables. The Dj Crew
consists of LA's mixtape king Dj Warrior, Stronghouse Records' own TheDJStrong,
and Dj Hideo from 100.3 The Beat & XM Radio.
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IV LIFE FAMILY (June
2003) | Written By: Lil Jay for Westcoast2k
Here is a new artist feature on
LA based Label IV Life Records. With a combination of the best talent the streets
have to offer and a nurturing environment IV Life are ready to become one of the
major players on the West. IV Life's CEO Dell 'Dog' Rowels has brought together
the best array of young talent ever seen on the west coast and connected them
with veterans such as Big Tray Dee, Snoop Dogg and DJ Slip. IV Life Records are
still yet to release a major record, "VOL2: Tha New Breed" will be their
1st major/big release.
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DR. STANK (March
2003) | Written By: Lil Jay for Westcoast2k
Back again with a new artist feature,
this time on Rapper/Producer Dr. Stank. He's definitely bringin up that underground
sound from the new generation on the West. As always we offer you all his backround
info, news on his debut album, and unheard audio tracks.
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DAMANI (February
2003) | Written By: Lil Jay for Westcoast2k
New Dubcnn artist feature on Inglewood
Rapper Damani. He intends to bring some different West Coast flavor to the table.
With raw lyrics and charismatic flow, Damani plans to keep the radio - instead
of the streets - bangin.
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SLY BOOGY (December
2002) | Written By: Lil Jay for Westcoast2k
Here is a new exclusive artist feature
on rising West Coast star Sly Boogy. We present you one of the illest rappers
from the new generation on the left coast. Included is all his background info,
upcoming projects plus tons of unheard audio. Coming from the source to break
new artists first.
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