{YOU NEED TO KNOW ARTISTS} TRIPLE FEATURE @torikelly @rhyonbrown @HaleySmall

Okay, so I missed yesterday because I was caught up doing other stuff...and I won't be posting tomorrow because I will be too busy with my family. So, with that being said: I have a TRIPLE FEATURE for today's YOU NEED TO KNOW ARTIST. 

Tori Kelly

Rhyon Brown & Haley Smalls

YOU NEED TO KNOW

TRIPLE FEATURE

TORI

RHYON BROWN

HALEY

This post is going to be a bit different. I am going to overwhelm you with three underrated gems of the underground.

If you didn't know, now you do. #ThankMeLater

First up, the multi talented Tori Kelly. She's a singer, songwriter, record producer, voice actress, and adding more to her repertoire as I type.

Her last album was "Unbreakable Smile" that featured songs such as "Where I Belong", "The Art of Letting You Go" & "Talk". She also has two released EPs titled "Handmade Songs" {2012} & "Foreword" {2013}. There are two songs that she has that I am absolutely IN LOVE with: "Unbreakable Smile" off her first studio album & "All In My Head" off her "Handmade Songs" EP . There is a line from her "Unbreakable Smile" song that goes, "Maybe I'll be able to sell out shows without taking off my clothes; God made me sexy, I don't care if only I know"...there are so many female singers/rappers/artists in general that rely on their sex appeal to get them famous...well, I can honestly say that this girl has pure talent. 
Watch the videos below to see for yourself. 
Be sure to leave your thoughts on this artist below in the comment section. 

"Unbreakable Smile"
Unbreakable Smile Album
iTunes
Audio CD: Amazon 
MP3 Album: Amazon

"All In My Head"

Handmade Songs EP

iTunes
MP3 Album: Amazon

You can follow Tori Kelly on FACEBOOK, TWITTER & INSTAGRAM
And you can also visit her official website HERE
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Next up: Rhyon Brown.
I was searching for songs I haven't heard on YouTube and I just happened to stumble across this talented songtress. She definitely has the makings of a superstar. From the beauty to the pure vocal ability to move you to emotion, she's definitely an underrated shining star.

The song I first heard by this artist was "Gone" from her "Pretty Girl" album. This video has samples from Blackstreet & the dancing...well, let's just say she's a professional. I over-love this song & I am super stoked to showcase it to you. 

I also scrolled through her YouTube channel & discovered she's from Cali. And she has a song conveniently titled "California" that was just superb. It should really be the state's anthem! Ha! I haven't seen or heard much about her so I decided to add her to my triple feature trio today so you all can tell me what you think about her. 

I'm going to leave you with the same videos that made me a permanent fan: 

"Gone" & "California". 

Be sure to let me know what you think about this artist in the comments section.

"Gone"
Pretty Girl Album
iTunes
MP3 Album: Amazon

"California"
Also from the Pretty Girl Album

You can follow Rhyon on FACEBOOK, TWITTER & INSTAGRAM.
She doesn't have an official website, yet, but you can subscribe to her YOUTUBE.
Enjoy the music? Support the artist.

LAST but DEFINITELY not LEAST...
Haley Smalls

A Toronto artist, all I can say is...she's the unconventional love child of Mya & Rihanna. Ha!

I was like "She reminds me of Mya when she first came out"...then I heard her sing another song and was like "Oh, dang...now she sounds like Rihanna". 😅

I honestly didn't know what to think. I just know I liked her music. And that's why I'm adding her to today's trio of you need to know artists alongside Rhyon & Tori.

She has two albums: This is Me {2015} and Heart of Gold {2017}. However, the song that drew me in was her single "Broken". That's the song that made her a playlist staple. And I'm still going through all of her music on YouTube in order to see which ones I like the best.

So, who's your favorite? Mya or Rihanna? Well, with this artist you get a 2 in 1, ha!

Now, I'm going to leave you with the two songs that made me want to add her to this talented trio...
Her single, "Broken" & "Catch Me" from her Heart of Gold album.

Broken, single
iTunes
MP3: Amazon

Catch Me (feat. Dice Ailes)
Heart of Gold Album
iTunes
MP3 Album: Amazon

You can follow Haley Smalls on FACEBOOK, TWITTER & INSTAGRAM.
She doesn't have an official website just yet but you can subscribe to her YOUTUBE
Enjoy the music? Support the artist.

Alright....I hope you enjoyed today's trio of YOU NEED TO KNOW ARTISTS!!! Please leave some comments below to let me know what you think about each of them. Be sure to pick up their albums/singles and follow them on their social platforms so you can stay updated on future endeavors.

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{YOU NEED TO KNOW ARTIST} JoJo

Okay, let me take you back for a second...who remembers the movie RV? With Robin Williams? Remember the daughter? That is how long I've known about today's You Need To Know Artist! I actually owned her first self-titled studio album, which features one of my favorite songs to date by this artist: "Leave (Get Out)". [cover: right] Now she's got songs with Remy Ma & the list keeps growing. She is so underrated. I cannot believe how many people I come across that do NOT know who she is and have never heard of her music. I quickly pull out a playlist full of my faves & let them listen. Insta-fans just like that! It literally blows my mind how many people that I hang around on a daily basis that don't know who she is. They're like "JoJo? Who is that?" Ha! Well, keep reading because you're about to find out!


Her latest studio album "Mad Love" [right] features songs: "F.A.B" with Remy Ma, "F*ck Apologies" with Wiz Khalifa, the title track "Mad Love" and many others that I'm sure you'll love.

And how do I love this artist...she really gets her fans! Anyone still own a record player? Well she's got this on VINYL and when you purchase the vinyl you get the digital copy for free. And you can check that out here.

She has progressed so much over the years and I am overwhelmed by the amount of GREAT MUSIC she has. She has the R&B tones to the pop-rock melodies, she has it all. She can sing ballads, she can sing pop, she can sing R&B, she can sing rock...she's so versatile and her range is just unfathomable.

Here's her video for "Say Love"...













This song comes off her album III-Single [above] that features 3 expansion songs:
"Say Love"
"Save My Soul"
"When Love Hurts"

All three songs are ones to own. You can pick those up individually by the iTunes badges below.

"Say Love"

"Save My Soul"

"When Love Hurts"

You can also pick up the entire 3-song expansion here if you'd rather do that. How about another video? Here's her video "F.A.B." featuring Remy Ma. {explicit content}

This song comes off her "Mad Love" album, which you can pick up here. {And that's the link to the DELUXE version...you're welcome!}

Okay, I think I'm done doting. Haha. I can't help it. She's awesome! And I love putting people up on artists they had no clue about.

Be sure you follow & support the artist. She's so underrated. Help get her the recognition she deserves!

You can follow her on all of her social accounts by following the links below:
Facebook

Twitter

Official Website

YouTube

Enjoy the music. Support the artist.

As always, thank you for taking the time to view, read, like, comment, etc...I love all my readers and supporters. You guys are amazing! Be sure to check out my Facebook >> Rachel Marie, the Writer and follow me on Twitter @rachelmzmarie ! Thank you once again & remember: another site, but not just another blog. The home where we bring you artists with flavor and stories with substance: The Underground Artistry.

xoxo,

Rachel Marie

The Underground Artistry

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{YOU NEED TO KNOW ARTIST} @MsNikkiFlores

Sunday was the TOP 10 vol 2 of "Rise of the Underground: Artists to Watch"...so I didn't post a "You need to know Artist" on Monday. However, Tuesday is a new day & I am picking a new artist that you may--or may not--have heard of: the ever so gorgeous Ms. Nikki Flores.

I found out about this songtress in 2015. She's been making hits left & right. I found her on YouTube after a break-up. Her songs "Let It Slide" & "Erase You" were on repeat since the day I heard them. Now I'm falling in love with her new vibe.

She's got that R&B feel with strains of pop in the background. Her vocals are versatile with the soprano undertones & falsettos, she's definitely an artist to watch.

Her latest (above) XII XV EP, is available now! {Click the badge to listen &/or purchase}



You can also preview it here.




Here's her "How to Love Her" audio video from her EP.

If you like what you hear, you can find more on her YouTube channel. Make sure you subscribe while you're there.

Here's her other platforms:

Nikki Flores on Facebook

Twitter/IG/Snapchat: Just search @MsNikkiFlores

Got Spotify? You can stream her EP by following this link>> XII XV EP

Want more? Come back tomorrow for Wednesday's pick of YOU NEED TO KNOW ARTIST. Like this artist? Follow the links provided to show your support. Comment below to let me know what you think of this artist & if you have any suggestions of who you think should be featured, drop a comment.


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The Underground Artistry
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Rise of the Underground: Artists to Watch Vol 2

Hey, hey, hey! It's your favorite blogger here & I have been thinking and playing LOTS of songs lately...and guess what? I'm coming back with another TOP 10!!! This time I went with a specific genre: HIP-HOP! Okay?  

In no specific order, take a moment to listen to some of the HOTTEST underground hip-hop artists I've come across over the past few months.

They're lyrical. They're beat slaughterers. They're inspirational. They're real. They're raw. They're HIP-HOP!

This is going to be your new favorite playlist! #ThankMeLater

Okay, so a few of these you've heard of if you're into this genre...others may be liquid heroine that you haven't yet experienced. Well, I'm about to be your drug pusher as I drop these artists & put you up on some of the hottest and most underrated in the loop right now.

Be sure to LIKE, SHARE, FOLLOW, +1, Pin this, Tweet this, FaceBook this when you're done. If you like this post, there's more to come; drop a comment to let me know what you'd like me to cover next. I got you.

Let's get to the music shall we?!

JOYNER LUCAS --Okay, so you've probably--by now--heard his controversial "I'm Not Racist" track & have seen the video. Well, I'm not here to give you that one. But, if you haven't check out his YouTube for that one. TODAY, I'm bringing you his "I'm Sorry" from his 508 project. Be sure to follow him on Facebook here and Twitter here. You can also preview & purchase this single on iTunes below. Drop your comments below to let me know what you think about the song. #pressPlay

JOEY BADA$$ --I literally went through soooooooo many songs trying to find the best one. This artist is so legit & consistent. He progressed from his earlier songs & it's evident in every recent track he's put out. I'm just going to give you the entire album: All Amerikkkan Bada$$ {AABA}. Be sure to follow this artist on Facebook & Twitter & pick up his latest album AABA today! #pressPLAY

BURGA -- I'm very picky when it comes to certain types of music that I will listen to. When I heard this mixtape, I played it all the way through--no skipping--and just vibed. Yet another artist that has the storytelling technique in a lot of his songs. One of my favorites off his mixtape, "R.E.A.L: Realize Everyone Ain't Loyal" titled "Reminiscing". Be sure to follow him on Facebook & Twitter & pick up this single & more by Burga on iTunes. #pressPLAY

JARREN BENTON --Straight out of Decatur, GA, this artist has been in cyphers alongside Cyhi, also on this list. He's definitely underrated and once you listen to him, you'll agree. He has so many different freestyle videos and cyphers, but this is his original "The One" featuring Demrick from his LP "The Mink Coat Killa". Let me know what you think in the comments & don't forget to slide over to his Facebook & Twitter & hit that follow button. You can pick this song up on iTunes now. #pressPLAY

100 PROOF --Another artist my fiance brought to my attention, this artist will be on every playlist you create from this day forward. We came across this artist on Facebook & have been playing his songs ever since. He definitely deserves more credit and acknowledgement. This is his original "Pull Up & Flex" off his "Keep It Hot" album. If you look to your right, you'll find the media player for this album. Be sure to pick up this album on iTunes below. Don't forget to support the artist by following him on Facebook & Twitter.
#pressPLAY

HOPSIN --A Los Angeles artist with undeniable talent; he's also a record producer, director & actor. His latest album, "No Shame", has 17 tracks and one of my favorite is "Witch Doctor". With 52 ratings between 4 & 5 stars, this album is one to own. Be sure to support this artist by following him on Facebook & Twitter. And don't forget to pick up his new album on iTunes (left icon) or you can pick up this single only (right icon). Without further ado: #pressPLAY

BIG K.R.I.T. --Yet another storyteller, this is a southern artist that is severely underrated. And I am pretty sure you have heard of him. If you haven't, I'd say you've lived under a rock for the past few years. With tracks like "Cadillactica" and "Keep the Devil Off", from his earliest to his latest, he stays consistent and ALWAYS brings his A-game. This song comes from his latest album "4eva Is a Mighty Long Time" titled "Get Away". Be sure to go support this artist by following him on Facebook & Twitter. And don't forget to pick up his new album on iTunes (left icon) or you can pick up this single only (right icon). #pressPLAY

CYHI THE PRYNCE --Once again, if you haven't heard of this artist you've been hibernating for the past few years and have been musically deprived. I'm serious. Hailing from Stone Mountain, he is a playlist permanent. You know... those artists that get put on EVERY playlist? He's one of those. I don't think I've heard a song I haven't liked by this guy. The song I chose for this top 10 is titled "Closer" off his new album "No Dope on Sundays". You can pick up his new album on iTunes (left icon) or you can pick up this single only (right icon). And don't forget to follow him on Facebook & Twitter to stay updated. #pressPLAY

FUTURISTIC --This artist has a versatile style. He has his club hits then he has those songs that make you want to vibe out & just chill. He has the ability to flip the script and tell a story that you can relate to. He is definitely an artist to watch. Underrated is an understatement. Here's his video "Get it Together". Be sure to support this artist by following him on Facebook and Twitter. And don't forget to pick this song up on iTunes: available now! #pressPLAY

NF --Alright, I'm going to be honest with you here: I don't know a lot about this artist. I literally JUST came across him like two days ago...literally. I cannot fathom why I haven't came across him sooner, because I am always searching for underground artists with the lyrical abilities of some of the the greats. What I do know, he's been doing this for a while. Something else I know? He's another playlist permanent. Here's his song "All I Have" from his Mansion album. Be sure you support this artist by following him on Facebook & Twitter. And don't forget to pick up his Mansion album (left icon) or this single only (right icon) on iTunes below. #pressPLAY

And that rounds off this week's Top 10. 

These are my picks of storytellers & lyricists that people need to watch for. In my opinion, that's what hip-hop is missing right now. The storytellers. The lyricists. The true artists that paint vivid pictures with their words. These artists are definitely the Picasso's of our time. I hope you enjoyed the artists I chose. Drop your comments below to let me know what you think about my selections. In addition, be sure to follow the links in the text to visit their social media sites; also don't forget to preview their music through the iTunes icons made available to you.

Do you have a suggestion for the next top 10? Leave me a comment to let me know. Top 10's will be posted EVERY SUNDAY & will be full of new & exciting artists. If you like this post, then be sure to share this with your friends. #SharingIsCaring

Thank you once again & remember: another site, but not just another blog. The home where we bring you artists with flavor and stories with substance: The Underground Artistry.

Enjoy the music. Support the artists.

#ThankMeLater

xoxo,
Rachel Marie
The Underground Artistry
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