Kash XO (@IamKashXO) F/ Fivio Foreign (@FivioForeign) - "Clear The Room" (Video)

Rico James - "Lemongrass"

Some find their place over a steaming pot, dodging the spitting grease from the frier or sweating purfusely on the steaks sizzling on the grill. Cooks find their calling in the kitchen, Producers like Rico James cook in a different space. Beaten drum pads, dusty records and unclogging gunk trapped under the needle on the turntable is where you might find him. Sampling, chopping, creating and then repeating. Both approaches are quite similar, ingredients have no less meaning and of course it's the secret dash of seasoning that is always the truest addition. What does this all have to do with anything or to matter to you the reader?

Man Bites Dog Records and all their wisdom has teamed up with Rico James to give the world "Rico De Gallo." What is this project with a fantasic pun of a name? It's a beat tape of course, full flavor and to indulge your senses even more, we included an outstanding salsa recipe. Yes, thats right friends!! Chips, Salsa and beats. We bring the salsa (recipe) and the beats, all we ask is you bring the chips. Let's party on March 3rd!!! And Don't be afraid to ask for seconds! The 1st Instrumental single "Lemongrass" is out now on All Digital Platforms! Pre-Order the project via the Man Bites Dog Records Bandcamp!

Star2 feat. $tupid Young - "6 Ft. Away"

San Diego based artist Star2 has just released the new single featuring acclaimed rapper $tupid Young. Entitled “6 Ft. Away” the two Asian-American rappers return with a punchy anthem about their thrilling lifestyle in the limelight. Over thumping bass, a razor-sharp beat, and intoxicating rhythmics, Star2 and $tupid Young note on the lessons they’ve learned from fame and fortune.

Star2 reached out to $tupid Young very early in his singing/rap career. $tupid Young, an icon in the Asian music community – the first to pave the way for Asian artists in the rap and hip hop lane. $tupid Young’s parents experienced refugee camps after fleeing the Killing Fields and Khmer Rouge in Cambodia; Star2 was born in Mae La refugee camp in Thailand after his family fled the brutal Burmese Army committing genocide and targeting Star2’s ethnic mountain tribe –the Ka-ren of Burma.

“6 Ft. Away” is a burlesque style song with a hip hop twist. “I want more Asian artists to win,” says $tupid Young. He has collabed with Star2 on a six track EP due out in March with features from MB Nel, Chinatown Runner, Gee Kade, and Lil Poppa. The two will promote their EP with a tour beginning in April. 

Absolute - "Where You Wanna Be"

Austin, Texas rapper Absolute presents "Where You Wanna Be", the JCaspersen-produced single from Absolute's new album The Reaper (listen to the album). Writing his first album at the age of sixteen, Absolute first broke out with his single "Hello" (stream on Youtube). Absolute describes his new single as "An aspirational relationship type vibe. Where two people compliment each in all they do.” "Where You Wanna Be” from The Range of Life Music is out now on all platforms.

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Trapstar Jolene - "Beyoncé’s Cousin" (EP)

Let’s welcome a NEW independent artist, who is falling in the footsteps of her BIG Cousin!  “Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter” is the biggest Business Woman and Pop-star of our time. And “Trapstar Jolene” is a businesswoman and upcoming Pop-Rap sensation. 

Jolene recently self-released her first musical project honoring “Beyonce”, which was called “Beyoncé’s Kousin”. It was released September 7th, 2022 . A couple days after Beyoncé’s 41st birthday. The 5 song EP was a dedication to her fans, which was her efforts to identify her personality and lifestyle.

Trapstar Jolene has been charting in the Top 100 for “Pop Rap” in Russia. 

The benefit of being “Beyoncé’s Cousin” doesn’t necessarily grant her V.I.P access to rooms or A1 treatment. She’s earning her spot! Beyoncé motivates her to work harder and prove herself exactly how she has done. Meanwhile, Trapstar Jolene is managing her own music career up under her own label.  She’s currently in the process of relocating to Moscow, Russia. That’s where she plans to build her company.

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