It was there where Hood Brat grew up and developed her sense of style, hunger, and grit. It also introduced her to the many struggles of growing up in the inner city. Songs like Drugs, Same Ol Nenah, and 90’s Baby reflect on those hurtful days. But they also explain why she had to make it out by any means necessary.

The album features popular artist like Jacksonville native Baby Soulja who is featured on the latest single “Black Girl”. As well as Kamillion, Sukihana, Souljlivin, Tru Jade, and MMG recording artist Young Breed.

Hood Brat also pays homage to Miami veteran female rappers Trina and Jacki-O on “Juicy”.  A track that has ladies anthem written all over it.

Production on the album is top notch as expected with producers like DJ on the Beat, SkrillatheHitman, Soul Beataz, Knucklehead, and newcomer Yumi.

The album is available now on Spotify, iTunes, Tidal, and all other digital outlets.

Tracklist:
1. Beast
2. Black Girl (feat. Baby Soulja)
3. 10K (feat. Souljalivin Tru)
4. Killing Em (feat. Kamillion)
5. Oprah Winfrey (feat. Sukihana)
6. Juicy
7. Thug Bitch (feat. Young Breed & Jade)
8. Drugz
9. Same Ol Nenah
10. 90’s Baby

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The album features popular artist like Jacksonville native Baby Soulja who is featured on the latest single “Black girl”. As well as Kamillion ‘ Sukihana ‘ Souljlivin Tru Jade and MMG recording artist Young Breed. Hood Brat also pays homage to Miami veteran female rappers Trina and Jacki-O on “Juicy”. A track that has ladies anthem written all over it.

Production on the album is top notch as expected with producers like DJ on the beat, SkrillatheHitman, Soul Beataz, Knucklehead, and newcomer Yumi. The album is available now on Spotify ITunes Tidal and all other digital outlets.

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Young Dolph – Rich Crack Baby
Paper Route Entertainment – 8/26/2016

With guest spots from T.I., Gucci Mane, 2 Chainz and more, and featuring perhaps the most ridiculous (read: best) cover art of 2016, Dolph cemented his reputation as the King of Memphis with Rich Crack Baby, which peaked at #6 on the iTunes Hip-Hop Chart. One of three impressive projects from Dolph in 2016, Rich Crack Baby is the purest distillation of Dolph’s appeal, with memorable couplets and hypnotic rhythmic hooks over booming Southern beats. With highlights such as the sinister “Foreva,” featuring T.I., the 2Pac-interpolating “Trappa,” and the triumphant title track, Rich Crack Baby demonstrates how Dolph overcame a rough childhood with crack-addicted parents to become one of the most successful independent rappers in the game.

E-40 – The D-Boy Dairy, Vol. 1 & 2
Sick Wid It – 11/18/2016

Featuring 44 tracks of unfiltered 40 Water, The D-Boy Diary, Vol. 1 & 2 is another monument to E-40’s unparalleled stature in the rap game. With a massive, all-star guest list, including features from Gucci Mane, Lil B, G-Eazy, Nef The Pharaoh, Droop-E, Jay Rock, Kid Ink, Mistah F.A.B., Eric Bellinger, Casey Veggies, AD, Joe Moses and more, the quality of the double LP speaks to 40’s status as a Hip-Hop icon, and speaks to his unprecedented longevity and relevance in the rap game.

Maxo Kream – The Persona Tape
Kream Clicc / TSO Music Group – 6/27/16
Picking up where he left off with 2015’s Maxo 187, Maxo Kream improved upon his own sinister blend of noirish Texas rap with The Persona Tape. Featuring appearances from fellow Houston rapper Paul Wall and Atlanta rappers Playboi Carti, Key!, and Rich the Kid, the tape finds Maxo Kream exploring the intricacies of his public profile versus how he perceives himself. Praised by Red Bull, who said the tape was “packed with sordid tales from Texas, with Maxo flexing his narrative skills over a crusty trunk full of bangers,” as one of the best mixtapes of July, The Persona Tape is the best project yet from one of Southern Rap’s rising stars.

Taylor Gang – TGOD Volume 1
Taylor Gang Entertainment – 10/11/16

A worthy showcase of the Pittsburgh-based label’s wide array of talent, TGOD Volume 1 was Taylor Gang’s first release after signing a landmark deal with Atlantic Records. A Datpiff exclusive, TGOD Volume 1 is an epic release, giving a chance for stars like label boss Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J and Ty Dolla $ign to flex, as well as showing off the skills of relative newcomers like Chicago’s JR Donato and Houston’s Sosamann.

Bankroll Mafia – Bankroll Mafia
Bankroll Mafia/EMPIRE – 4/25/16

In 2016, Young Thug and T.I.P, two of rap’s biggest stars, joined London Jae, YSL Duke, and Shad Da God to form Bankroll Mafia, an Atlanta-based supergroup dedicated to spinning gritty street tales and exalting the iconoclasm of black crime dynasties. Despite the high-wattage star power that made headlines, Bankroll Mafia succeeds on the strength of its lesser known members. Featuring guest appearances from Lil Yachty, 21 Savage, Peewee Roscoe, and the late Bankroll Fresh, the album received praise from XXL, who gushed, “the more time you spend with [Bankroll Mafia], the more you learn the eccentricities of every member in the crew.

Nef The Pharaoh – Neffy Got Wings
Sick Wid It – 1/22/16

“Nef has this easy, natural delivery, and he can navigate these simple-but-demanding beats with grace and charm and panache,” praised Stereogum in their Album of the Week review of Neffy Got Wings.” The things he’s saying don’t matter as much as how he says them.” An album-length collaboration between Nef and acclaimed rap producer Cardo, Neffy Got Wings, which features appearances from Mozzy and Philthy Rich, is an evolutionary step forward in the career of one of the Bay Area’s most promising young artists.

Peewee Longway – Longway Sinatra
MPA Bandcamp Music/1017 Records – 11/4/16

A cult figure in Atlanta rap who introduced Young Thug to Gucci Mane and counts LL Cool J as a big fan, Peewee Longway did it his way on Longway Sinatra, his latest mixtape, which features guest appearances from E-40, Offset from Migos, and TK Kravitz. Produced entirely by Cassius Jay, Peewee’s tight-spun, quick spit verses provide a perfect complement to the Jay-produced bangers, including titanic trap anthem “Master PeeWee.”

Berner & B-Real – Prohibition Part 3
Taylor Gang Entertainment – 11/10/16

Marijuana magnate Berner and Cypress Hill veteran B-Real push for legalization in their vibey full-length Prohibition 3, their third “joint”   effort in three years. Featuring appearances from Wiz Khalifa, Dizzy Wright, B-Legit, Devin The Dude, Paul Wall, and Demrick, the album is an ideal listen for a late-night smoke session or for a windows-down drive along the California coast. Outspoken advocates for marijuana legalization, the longtime “buds” released Prohibition 3 a week earlier than originally scheduled as a reaction to the legalization in four states during the 2016 election.

SosaMann- Sauce Eskobar
Taylor Gang – 4/26/2016

“As a music genre, Sauce contains high amounts of mischievousness, and Sosamann’s songs are especially disruptive,” explained Noisey in their profile of the eccentric Houston emcee. “Like a vintage cigarette advertisement, he interweaves menacing content and cheerful lyrics into playful templates, excitedly stacking syllables on top of each other to craft openhearted yet grimy songs.

Ezale – The Tonite Show With Ezale
Fresh In The Flesh / Foreal Foreal Ent. – 09/07/16

“Not since D-Lo has Fresh worked with someone as unique and compelling as Ezale, a talent complementary to his own,” praised Pitchfork in their review of The Tonite Show with Ezale, an accomplished collaborative album by DJ Fresh and Ezale, Oakland’s funkiest human. An eccentric character with a love for ’80s electro and funk, Ezale’s effort earned him praise from The FADER and Passion of the Weiss, who called Ezale, “a bundle of dopamine and serotonin with a glinting, carefree grin.”

Caleborate – 1993
TBKTR/EMPIRE – 8/28/16

A complex look at the millennial experience by a charismatic and intelligent young rapper from Berkeley, California, Caleborate’s 1993 is an accomplished statement and an engaging listen. Premiered in August by Complex, the versatile album bounces from Kanye-style chipmunk soul (“Game Over”) to Kaytranada-esque beats (“Consequences”) with surprising ease, all grounded by Caleborate’s down-to-earth charm. Praised by Uproxx, The FADER, and Earmilk, 1993 is an album for anybody who is, or who has ever been, in their 20’s.

Well$ – The Way I’m Living Makes My Mom Nervous
Immaculate Taste – 10/21/16

A critically acclaimed young rapper with an aggressive flow, a unique lyrical voice, and an energetic live show, Well$ takes the next step with The Way I’m Living Makes My Mom Nervous. Featuring appearances from North Carolina stand-outs such as Sylvan Esso, Deniro Ferrar, Angelo Mota, JK The Ripper, Doms, Alec Lomami, and Sipho the Gift, along with varied production from Metro Boomin, Angelo Mota, Sipho the Gift, Jimmy Kelso, and others, the mixtape explores how the North Carolina emcee’s American lifestyle clashes with his Congolese immigrant parents’ African values. Praised by Mass Appeal, XXL, and HotNewHipHop, TWILMMMN proves that Well$ can successfully tackle any style.

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Bay Area resident, Taylor Gang repper/rapper, and #CookiesKing Berner finally comes through today with his anticipated album Hempire. The album’s singles have been top-notch, and we expect nothing less than greatness from the entire thing.

Hempire is 18 tracks long with an impressive list of features: Snoop Dogg, B-Real, Wiz Khalifa, Mistah FAB, Cozmo, Smiggz, K. Camp. Lil’ Kim, Quez, Atmosphere, Young Dolph, Project Pat, Maejor, Strap, and Freeze.

Cop Hempire on iTunes and stream it below via Spotify… but don’t forget to roll some “cookies” first.

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All Bay Music: What is your background growing up?

Shapeshifta: My background is complex but I was born in Huntsville, Alabama. I was raised all over coming from a military family. I was raised in Alabama, Germany, South Carolina, Kansas and Colorado so I have a few “home towns”. I saw both sides of the spectrum from low income to middle class growing up. We didn’t have much but my mom always made a way that we weren’t going to be another “statistic” stuck in the ghetto.  My father enlisted 6 months after I was born and dedicated his self to the army. I learned the value of hard work and determination from him. Music was always in my life since I was in my single digits. My first keyboard was when I was in kindergarten. It was a Kenwood and had some of the worst sounds ever but I was in love with it. As I got older, i paid more attention to detail on how music was made. I was still very ignorant to music production and thought every record I heard was played live or some musical guru was playing all the instruments. So that inspired me to get good on the keyboard, learning arrangements, chords, etc. My mom seen my interest and put in me piano lessons when I was 11 and I trained under classical instruction for 2 years. I wasn’t too interested in the classical and wanted to learn jazz/gospel but my teacher never taught me so I abandoned my classical practices and moms took me out of the program. I the taught myself studying r&b of the 90s, and the soul of the 70-80s. I got my first beat machine, the boss dr-220 when I was 13 and I instantly was hooked. I would plug my casio keyboard and drum machine to a boombox and record beats on cassette. It was the summer of 2000, when I decided to get serious after I got the first version of fruity loops from my homie from school Marcus. It blew my mind because before this software, all aspiring producers, needed to get their hands on hardware which was pretty expensive.  My parents didnt fully support my path to a producer so getting them to get me equipment was not happening so I had to get creative as a 14 year old and Fruity Loops gave me the tools I needed to create a sound. Soon after that, I was all gas no brakes. I moved to Kansas when I was 16, and I cut my first album “Versatility” in an attempt to showcase my beats. The success was unexpected for I became somewhat of a local legend in Leavenworth. I continued to grow when I moved to Colorado when I was 17 and got my first production deal under bulletproof records producing the main artist Young Duce. My beats started to get notoriety from the likes of Mugzi, T.I, Game, SwishaHouse, T-Rock, Pastor Troy, Ying Yang Twins, Lil C, and many more. I continued to keep pushing my skills to the limit and made some scratch to move out of Colorado and start my own label when I was 19. I moved to Atlanta with mixed results. My label started to crumble but my production career started to blossom. I produced for Bo Hagon, T-Rock, Pastor Troy, Homebwoi, 2eleven and Skinny Pimp. I also was in talks with Grand Hustle Records but we never sealed the deal. I knew then that I had something special for I kept building relationships all over the US. I moved back to Alabama in 2010 and shortly after, I produced the hit record “That Candy Paint” for E-40 ft. Bun B and Slim Thug and that put me in good graces with the bay officially. I produced for Yukmouth, Black C(of RBL posse), Hot, Droop-E, Mitchy Slick, Fashawn and more. I just kept perfecting my skill over the years and now in 2015, with over 10 years in production, Im still grinding.

All Bay Music: Who musically inspired you to become a performing artist?

Shapeshifta: As a producer my influences span through different eras. From the old school, I’m heavily influenced by Isaac Hayes, Marvin Gaye, Quincy Jones,Curtis Mayfield, Willie Hutch. Im also a big fan of Earth Wind & Fire and Michael Jackson. When it comes to hip hop & r&b, I was influenced by these producers: DJ Paul & Juicy J, Booty Bass DJs, Devante Swing, Jimmy Jam, Teddy Riley, Warren G, Dr Dre, Pimp C, Timbaland, Dj Premier, Lil Jon, Pete Rock, and Organized Noize.

All Bay Music: What is your most recent single to date, tell us about it.

Shapeshifta: Well I’m keeping my production relevant, hoping Da Luniz pick up a track for their album. I have some tracks in the works with Droop-E for his upcoming project.  I’m also working with upcoming artist Dennis the Menace, Duce, Lil Wyte, Mitchy Slick, and a few others.

All Bay Music: What is your most favorable moment in music?

Shapeshifta: Producing the record “That Candy Paint”. All the events leading to and after were a blessing. The OG E-40 is such a real one. He and Bun B showed me tremendous love on the record. Let me cameo in the video and network with some major players. Slim Thug is a living legend as well and I always had love for dude cause he repped for us tall dudes. I know if Pimp C was alive (RIP) he would have got on the record too. It was so memorable because the same guys I grew up on was snapping on my beats. Epic.

All Bay Music: Where can people find you?

Shapeshifta: If you wanna meet me in the physical, Im posted in Huntsville, Alabama.

Contact me on email: versatilemuzik@gmail.com

twitter: @shape_shifta
Instagram: @shape_shifta.

hit me up however, whenever, wherever.

All Bay Music:  Any Last Words?

Thanks to all who have supported and continue to supmy production squad Versatile Muzik. Beats on deck always. Peace, Love and Prosperity

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Before closing out the year, Wiz Khalifa returns with the third installment of his mixtape series. At 11 tracks features include Kevin Gates, Curren$y, King Los, Problem, Chevy Woods, Juicy J, K and Camp

-@bariworld

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Wiz laid down the rhymes for a track with Juicy J, called “For Everybody” — and on the song there are more than a few hints that point toward Amber being the inspiration.

Just a few of the gems:

– “Man, I fell in love with a stripper, funny thing is I fell back out of love quicker.”
– “Bottles be turning these girls into thots, Instagram turning these wives into hos.”
– “You all ’bout that money, that s**t that I throw. Just make sure you clean off that pole.”

There are many more … give it a listen.

And if Amber’s ears aren’t already burning, there’s this: The track was posted with a photo of Wiz and Juicy … from Wiz and Amber’s wedding.

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“Ride Out,” from Kid Ink, Y.G., Wale, Tyga and Rich Homie Quan, and Khalifa and Iggy Azalea’s “Go Hard or Go Home” are being released Feb. 17 as “instant grats” on iTunes for anyone who preorders the soundtrack. Videos for the two songs were released over the weekend, with “Ride Out” premiering on MTV Jams. “Go Hard or Go Home” is the first video released via Warner Music Group’s “Snapchat Discover” service.

‘Furious 7′: New 3-Minute Trailer Emphasizes Paul Walker, “Family” (Video)
The rollout of singles continues Feb. 24 with T.I. and Young Thug’s “Off Set” and Sevyn Streeter’s “How Bad Do You Want It (Oh Yeah).” Prince Royce’s “My Angel” and “Payback” by Juicy J, Sage the Gemini, Future and Kevin Gates will debut March 3. All of the singles will be accompanied by videos made in association with Dodge.

“This franchise has a record for rolling out records, but instead of one new song we saw an opportunity to do five, six, seven new ones with real videos in front of the movie,” says Kevin Weaver, Atlantic Records’ president of film & TV. “There’s a wealth of new music that plays a significant role in the film.”

A second single from Khalifa, “See You Again” (featuring Charlie Puth), will be released March 10, premiering on Clear Channel radio stations on March 9. The single will be worked simultaneously at pop and rhythmic crossover radio stations and, once the film opens on April 3, Atlantic will be aggressively working the track at multiple formats.

“We’ll let ‘See You Again’ percolate without a hard press on it and allow the opening of the film” to determine future promotional efforts, says Weaver, who A&R’ed and produced the soundtrack with Mike Caren, Warner Music Group president of Worldwide A&R. “We’re expecting a massive opening weekend that will have an impact at radio.”

Currently Atlantic is working “Ride Out” at urban and crossover rhythm radio stations, positioning it as the anthem of the new edition of the Fast and Furious franchise.

Tracklisting
1. “Ride Out” – Kid Ink, Tyga, Wale, YG, Rich Homie Quan
2. “Off-set” – T.I. & Young Thug
3. “How Bad Do You Want It (Oh Yeah)” – Sevyn Streeter
4. “Get Low” – Dillon Francis & DJ Snake
5. “Go Hard or Go Home” – Wiz Khalifa & Iggy Azalea
6. “My Angel” – Prince Royce
7. “See You Again” – Wiz Khalifa (feat. Charlie Puth)
8. “Payback” – Juicy J, Kevin Gates, Future, Sage The Gemini
9. “Blast Off” – David Guetta & Kaz James
10. “Six Days” (Remix) – DJ Shadow (feat. Mos Def)
11. “Ay Vamos” – J. Balvin (feat. French Montana and Nicky Jam)
12. “GDFR” (Noodles Remix) – Flo Rida (feat. Sage The Gemini and Lookas)
13. “Turn Down For What” – DJ Snake & Lil Jon
14. “Meneo” – Fito Blanko
15. “I Will Return” – Skylar Grey
16. “Whip” – Famous to Most (Bonus Track)

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