Friday, November 2

{MUSIC VIDEO} "Please" | Official Video from William Singe | @WillSinge

William Singe Drops the Official Video for His New Single, "Please"

William Singe started as a YouTube sensation and is taking the world by storm. Not that long ago he was signed by RCA Records. {congratulations btw} Nonetheless, he's left his fans up in arms about his upcoming music. 

Fret no more. 

"Please" dropped at midnight and it is AMAZING! Typical Singe style...his vocals are lyrical heroine...bringing his runs and stunning range back in this track, this is definitely an artist that will transcend the industry. 

Get your copy of his single, "Please" via the following:

You can also stream it via the following:


And without further ado, the video:

It's only been an hour and the video is already over 18k views. By the time you read this, it'll probably be well into the 20-30k+ view range. Fans and supporters alike have been anticipating his return to the music scene since he signed his deal with RCA Records. Still awaiting the release date on the actual album but I'm hoping it'll drop in time for Christmas.

What do you think about the song? The video? Leave your comments below. 

Until next time...

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Rachel Marie, Founder/Content Specialist
The Underground Artistry

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Tuesday, October 2

{MUSIC NEWS} Ella Mai Drops Her Self-titled Album October 12th and Everyone is Ready | @ellamai

Ella Mai Drops Her Self-titled Debut Album October 12th & Everyone is Ready

I have been a fan of Ella Mai since I heard her song "A Thousand Times". However, she's new to the masses of individuals who've been under a rock when it comes to real R&B music because she recently has gained traction as one of the top charting female artists for her single, "Boo'd Up". There's not a song by this artist I won't listen to; she speaks to my soul. And I'm pretty sure that's why she's acquired so much attention over the past few months because all of her songs are like that: melodic, soulful, relatable; she's just so f&%$ing talented! And gorgeous is just icing on the cake. Ella can sing her a$$ off! And her songs are so laid back with that neo-soul vibe that you can listen to all day...night...forever. She will remain a #playlistpermanent artist for myself and others who enjoy true R&B. 

For the record, her self-titled debut album drops October 12th and everyone is ready for it. The world is ready for real music and I am overly ecstatic that she's finally getting the recognition she so unapologetically deserves. Her natural beauty shines through her music with her unrelenting virbratto that just works. And she's not stopping at the number one spot on the Billboard...with over 1.3 million followers on YouTube, 1.8 million on Instagram, 239k on Twitter & those numbers continue to increase daily...she's taking over the world!

And while everyone is replaying her newest single, "Trip", I'm still vibing to her single, "Naked", which was released in February. It didn't gain as much traction once "Boo'd Up" hit the airwaves, but it's an amazing song with an even more amazing sentiment. Just because I care about your musical preferences--lol-- I'll leave you with the video for #Naked as well as her latest, #Trip. And you can #ThankMeLater.

Now, go pre-order her upcoming album so you can be the first to have it on replay while the rest of the world is still sleeping.

Her latest single, Trip:


And the bonus video I told you I was going to give you, Naked...#ThankMeLater

 

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Friday, September 14

{KILLSHOT} Who wants Beef? Eminem vs MGK | @Eminem vs @MachineGunKelly


{Killshot} Who Wants Beef? Eminem vs MGK 

Who won? Who lost? Don't let me sway your decision. I'm just another Eminem fan. Don't shoot the messenger. #Killshot


This will probably be the only post of this kind on this blog. This will be raw & unfiltered. The only edits will be grammatical. However, everyone is asking my opinion on this and I really wasn't trying to touch base on it because everyone is doing the same thing; jumping on the bandwagon of the MGK v Eminem beef. Well, you wanted my input; here it is:

So, Eminem just released his clapback to Machine Gun Kelly's diss, "Rap Devil". I want to come off as neutral as possible, but you all know that's not gonna happen, right? I'm only posting one video here. We've all seen the MGK diss video for his apparent suicide by a candy-named related artist. And everyone who is a fan of the old Em versus the new Em, well people consider him "new" I just consider him as a sleeper trying to wake the game up because he's called out talent before, which is why we now have a Kendrick Lamar & J. Cole collaboration to look forward to in the near future but no one will admit to that...will they?

Okay, so onward to the response to MGK's diss track, Eminem releases "Killshot" today; a few hours ago, MGK was pronounced DOA. His career...or what was left of it...has finally been stowed away for the 90s babies to ponder over. Where was MGK before he heard his name in a line of the number one album in the country? What was he doing exactly? Probably perfecting his "man bun", as Eminem so eloquently points out in his response. Do you guys really want to hear me rant? Or would you rather just listen to it? I'm going to let you listen to it. Then you can comment your thoughts below the post.


Now...does anyone remember the movie? Killshot? With Mickey Rourke & Diane Lane? No? Well, let me drop this bomb for you...directed by John Madden, Rourke plays the role of an assassin who, along with his partner, pursue a couple -played by Diane Lane & Thomas Jane- who just happen to stumble across an extortion scheme. They enter into the WPP & still believe the government is no match for the relentless assassins.

Now allow me to tie up the loose strings: MGK saw his chance to gain a short 15-minutes off of a guaranteed name (the extortion). Some so-called fans & those that don't know Eminem before the 2000's, (aka the couple) witness the scheme & go into hiding because they don't think Eminem has it in him to not only respond but to DEFEAT MGK at any cost.

Well, Em is Rourke. And he's relentless. #KILLSHOT bitches & he's got you in his scope...GOAT?! Drop your comments below!

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Tuesday, September 4

{ARTIST TO WATCH Q&A} Zacchaeus tha’ Great | @MKULTRAZACCHAE

Artist to Watch Q&A: Zacchaeus tha' Great 

I'm big on getting to know artists that I like listening to. Therefore I created a basic Q&A form for artists that will allow their followers to get a glimpse of the artist behind the music.

I get reached out to by a lot of artists. Few rarely take the time to actually check out my work or try to get to know what I do. Not only did this artist show interest, he filled out the interview request on The Underground Artistry site without even being directed to do so. I knew then this artist had drive that was one to be matched.

His single, "Ran Off", produced by Nard & B, is in regular rotation on Platinum Radio and is available on all major streaming sites: Google Play, Apple Music, Deezer, and more. Listen to the single below:


So, without further ado, get to know the artist in this week's featured Q&A: Zacchaeus tha' Great below:

Q: What's your name & email address?
A: Zacchaeus tha’ Great - bookztg@gmail.com

Q: What is your genre of choice?
A: Hip-Hop/rap

Q: What prompted you to want to do music? And how long have you been singing/songwriting/recording?
A: I fell in love with Hip-Hop as a child growing up in Virginia Beach. My parents always played all genres of music so I guess my artistry comes from an influential standpoint. Once I started doing random freestyles & it turned into me recording them a cappella on my radio shack boombox with the microphone built in. But it wasn’t till an old friend of the family showed me how to actually count bars that I began curating my own original songs. The subject matter changed once my day to day habits did. But it was more of a way to express myself. Then it expanded to actually wanting to learn the business to pursue a career. So all in all I’ve been writing and recording since 10 or 11 so I would say 16 or 17 years.

Q: How old were you when you wrote your first song? Do you still remember the title?
A: Yooooo, I actually do. And this was before I learned how to count bars and everything. The song was entitled “I’m Mean”. It’s crazy because I was like 10 or 11, and I was still in elementary.

Q: What’s your top 3 inspirations for your music?
A: It would have to be three genres of music that inspires me to create. 1. R&B, this genre helps me with melody. I’m not the ol’ melodic trying to out harmonize singers, but I do understand that it helps with yo flow and tone on the beat. 2. Reggae, hands down some of my favorite musicians are dancehall artists like Buju Banton, Sizzla, and Capleton. And of course Bob Marley but they have a way to speak for their people. They represent and echo the sentiments of the people were they are from. 3. Hip-Hop from the 90’s and early 2000’s when they focused more on lyrics and the flow sonically.

Q: What are some of the musical greats that inspire your music?
A: Artists like Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye, Jay-Z, Wu-Tang Clan, T. I., Ludacris, Buju Banton, Sizzla, Capleton, Bob Marley, and I cannot forget my all time favorite Mrs. Mary J. Blige!

Q: What would you tell younger generations pursuing music as a career?
A: 1st you gotta love to do it. If you're gonna do music [bro/sis] it gotta come from the soul and you gotta deliver it. Learn the business. Get ya paper work right in order to be who you say you are. Go in the booth & make magic!

Q: If someone needed to contact you for a performance, how can someone book you?
A: bookztg@gmail.com or you can get in touch with my manager Mr. Brown .

Q: What do you feel makes you different from other artists?
A: The fact that I’m not afraid to be

Q: On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate The Underground Artistry?
A: 10

Now that you've gotten to learn a bit more about the artist behind the music, you can #TuneIn to Platinum Radio to listen to his track, "Ran Off". You can also request the song by calling 616-841-5253. And be sure to follow the artist on Twitter , Instagram & Facebook to stay updated with his music. And don't forget to follow & stream his music on Spotify. You can stream his top tracks below via Spotify.

Got questions of your own for Zacchaeus Tha' Great? Sound off in the comments below & he'll answer them for you!

Well, that's all for this Q&A. Thanks for stopping by & checking out the new content. I hope you enjoyed it. If you have any questions or comments, sound off below. If you'd like your own Q&A on The Underground Artistry click on the big blue button at the top of the page & fill out the questionnaire, easy as 1-2-3.

Until next time...

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xoxo, 
Rachel Marie
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Sunday, September 2

{MUSIC VIDEO} Mark Battles Drops the Music Video for "What" on his Birthday | @markbattles317


Mark Battles Drops the Music Video for "What" on his Birthday

2018 has been an amazing year for hip-hop. All the new albums, EPs, rising artists...wow. And hip-hop fans are ecstatic as rising star, Mark Battles drops the music video for "What" on his birthday. "What" is the fourth track off the recently released Fortunate EP. Filmed by Vasi Films & produced by Money Montage, Battles took a break from the game and came back with a vengeance. His Fortunate EP is the deepest set of lyrical ingenuity since J. Cole released KOD. If you want the scoop on the EP, get that here.

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Moving on to the track of the day, "What"...there's a lyric that I agree with 1,000%: "...I ain't in ya top 5, that's a good joke...". Battles is deserving of placement in your top 3, and I'm here to help sway your opinions.

So, without further ado, here's the video of the day from the birthday King, himself:



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Below are a few of my favorite Mark Battles projects, click the links to preview them:
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Thank you for visiting the blog and I hope you enjoyed the song, the video and the artist. There's more to come from Mark Battles & I am here for it. Stay tuned & I got you! 

Until next time...

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xoxo,
Rachel Marie
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Friday, August 3

{NEW MUSIC} Mark Battles Releases His Latest EP "Fortunate" | @markbattles317

 Mark Battles Releases his Latest EP, Fortunate

Fortunate
Get it on iTunes & Apple Music
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Mark Battles is -by far- one of the most underrated hip-hop artists in the game right now. With numerous other album releases and hit singles under his belt, fans from across the nation, thousands of followers on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook alike, I seriously do not understand why this artist is not a main staple in everyone's playlist, yet. Well today I'm going to assist you all in that aspect! So...read on to be debriefed on the artist behind the music that has everyone raving and my Twitter feed going haywire as I type.

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Mark Battles Releases Fortunate EP | The Underground Artistry
Battles, born 9/2/91 hails from Indianapolis, Indiana. Founder of the label, Fly America, he's often referred to as the "King of Naptown" in regards to him being one of the only artists from Indianapolis to have achieved musical success. Walking Distance was his first album, in which the single, "Last Night" created the buzz. The track was later remixed by Kid Ink. Speaking of other artists, Battles has worked alongside the likes of Wale, Dizzy Wright, King Los, Futuristic, Tory Lanez, and the list grows.

His latest EP, Fortunate, has all the fans raving. With songs speaking on depression [How?] to tracks securing his return to the music scene [Up Again], each bar is lyrical ingenuity. Each track has a rhythmic flow so mellow and transparent, you can see into his soul when you listen to this EP. Just close your eyes. Every time I listen I hear something different. I see another piece of the puzzle. And if you've never heard of Mark Battles before, then I suggest you go binge his YouTube and get even more acquainted. This artist is highly underrated and underappreciated. His music is classic. The storytelling. The lyricism. The depth. Everything. You can preview Fortunate below & be sure to click on one of the links in the caption underneath the album cover to purchase from iTunes, Apple or Amazon.

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What do you think about the new project from Mark Battles? Is this your first encounter? What's your favorite song off the EP? Let me know below in the comments. And as always, thanks for stopping by, reading & I hope you enjoyed the content.

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Tuesday, July 24

[REPORT] DEMI LOVATO HOSPITALIZED FOR ALLEGED HEROIN OVERDOSE

Demi Lovato Hospitalized for Alleged Heroin Overdose: Report


It's a sad day for Demi Lovato fans as her condition is still unknown. It was early this morning when Lovato was rushed to the hospital for a 'suspected heroin' overdose.

TMZ was the first to report the news when they received reports from the LAPD stating, "officers responded to a medical emergency at 11:40 a.m. Tuesday at the 8000 block of Laurel View Drive", which is Lovato's Hollywood address.

Demi Lovato became an overnight sensation during High School Musical & other Disney movies that added to her popularity. She once stated that she 'saw her father choose alcohol and drugs over their family so she wanted to see what he was chasing'. After a self-enrolled rehab session in 2011, she unfortunately relapsed and then enrolled herself in a sober living treatment center in which she stayed for a year. She was treated for bipolar disorder, bulimia, self-harm, and addiction.


Lovato celebrated six years of sobriety this past March. However, in June she released her single, 'Sober' that told the world she had relapsed once again. She sings, "Mama, I'm so sorry I'm not sober anymore/ And daddy please forgive me for the drinks spilled on the floor," on the heartbreaking piano ballad. Lovato has always been open with her fans about her addiction and battles with self-harm. She goes on to sing, "And I'm sorry for the fans I lost who watched me fall again/ I wanna be a role model, but I'm only human."

This entire situation just goes to show that a person can have everything and still be unhappy.

Wishing Demi Lovato a speedy recovery and praying for her strength to pull through this difficult time.

(updates will be made when available)

Until then...

xoxo,
Rachel Marie
Owner, The Underground Artistry 

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Tuesday, June 26

{ARTIST TO WATCH Q&A} Moe Carter | @MoeCarter107

Artist to Watch Q&A: Moe Carter

As a fellow radio host on Platinum Radio, I'm constantly in search of great music to play on my show. I had no idea who Moe Carter was when one day my fiance was playing his song, "Neighborhood" from SoundCloud and I was like, 'Who's that?'. He told me & I was locked in. I asked if he could reach out to him and one thing led to another and he's now in our network of indie artists. *happy dance*

With an interview on Platinum Radio Online & a live interview with fellow host, Bruce Anderson during the Platinum Midday Grind, I felt it only right if I get in on the action & interview him, myself, because I'm interested in how he got started musically due to his lyrical ability being so eclectically impeccable.

However, in today's world there's not many indie artists that have completely free schedules so I simply sent him a list of interview prep questions to get the ball in motion & you can expect a live interview with me & this artist on my show, Rise and Shine with Rae in the upcoming weeks. Check out his Q&A below & be sure to follow Moe Carter on Twitter & Instagram. Also, check out his official website & sign up for his mailing list to remain updated on all things Moe Carter.


Q&A:

Question: What's your name & email address?
Answer: Moe Carter. moeknowswede@yahoo.com

Q: What is your genre of choice?
A: Hip-Hop/rap

Q: What prompted you to want to do music? And how long have you been singing/songwriting/recording?
A: Simply it's just where my heart is at, CM big stars that I looked up to do it made me want to emulate that my own way. I have been song writing for over 15 years and I have been recording for roughly 3 years.

Q: How old were you when you wrote your first song? Do you still remember the title?
A: My first written and recorded song was named Off My Block featuring a local friend of mine that took place in another friend's uncle's basement. Ever since that my pen has been steady in motion.

Q: What’s your top 3 inspirations for your music?
A: I like the fashion it is one of the pillars that holds the artist together, appearance is everything. Flow is almost everything to me it's what gives me the urge to pickup the pen and write ASAP, wordplay makes up a huge percentage of my songs. And "recycled originality" which in my explanation is by studying the greats that give me drive, do it my way and pay the homage when I do it to the fullest

Q: What are some of the musical greats that inspire your music?
A: Biggie, The Lox, G-Unit, Lauryn Hill, Missy Elliott, Jay Z, It is way too many Greats to name maybe I'll write a short book about this topic one day.



Q: What would you tell younger generations pursuing music as a career?
A: Learn and invest in your career most importantly this music is your life in your hands. And don't chase the bag right away that takes some time until perfect your craft and follow the dream all facts.

Q: If someone needed to contact you for a performance, how can someone book you?
A: My Email Is moeknowswede@yahoo.com or simply just dm me on Instagram at sgmg_mc. I also can be found at my personal site which is MoeCarterSGMG.com

Q: What do you feel makes you different from other artists?
A: My mindset in an artistic way; I got a knack for adapting to beats and mood patterns. My songs are a little off-beat but eye-catching, I give off diversity that you rarely see in the rap game these days.

Q: On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate The Underground Artistry?
A: 10

And that concludes the Artist to Watch Q&A; but, stay tuned, because in the upcoming weeks, you'll be able to listen to so much more during the audio for the live interview. So hit that follow button to the side & be sure to follow Moe Carter on all his social platforms, as well as SoundCloud. You can enjoy Sour Bunga & Neighborhood, two of the singles from Moe Carter, via SoundCloud below.




As always, if you're feelin' the song, drop your comments below & let me know what you think. Hit that share button. Follow the blog. Also, click the hyperlinks herein to be directed to Moe Carter's other channels. Thanks for visiting, reading, supporting. I love you guys & I hope you enjoyed the content!

Until next time...

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Support the artist.



xoxo,

Rachel Marie
The Underground Artistry...another site, not just another blog.

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Monday, June 18

[CELEBRITY NEWS] XXXTentacion Confirmed Dead at 20 Years Old | @xxxtentacion

XXXTentacion Confirmed Dead After Fatal Shooting in Miami

XXXTentacion dies in Miami

It's a sad day in the music world today as another young rapper is taken too soon. The Florida native rapper, XXXTentacion was confirmed dead at only 20 years old after a fatal shooting in Miami after he was reportedly shopping for motorcycles. 

XXXTentacion new album ?Over the past year and a half, we saw this artist rise to stardom as his latest album, ? hit number 1 on the Billboard Charts. His single, "Sad!" hit number 17 on the charts and has grossed over 170 million views --and counting-- on YouTube. 

Musically, he's had issues with Drake over a song released by Drake titled "KMT" when XXX's fans were basically saying Drake stole his "flow" from his breakout hit "Look at Me". Though XXX seemed cool about it at first, he later changed his demeanor to post pictures of his face photoshopped on Drake's father's face & saying that his 'mom could get it'. The beef between the artists was short lived as Drake claimed he didn't copy XXXTentacion's flow and he didn't even know who the rapper was until the fans pointed out the song similarities. You may remember the "Look at Me" video which sparked major outrage in 2017 as he attempted to hang a child in the music video. And though he was still relatively new to the music scene, he was labeled as 'rap's most controversial artist'.

XXXTentacion was also in and out of legal issues, as his first encounter with the law was when he was only 6 years old as he ended up stabbing a man who was trying to attack his mother, which ultimately landed him in a detention center before he was forced to live with his grandmother. More recent allegations are those of him allegedly assaulting his pregnant girlfriend. (unconfirmed)

After the news of XXXTentacion's death was announced, many artists took to social media to pay tribute.

Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker said: "I’m at a loss for words... speechless RIPXXXTentacion Loved collaborating with you. You were a true artist, one of the most f*****g talented of our time."

Rapper Tyga posted: Really sad Rip xxx.. so sad to lose good artist," followed by three prayer emojis.

Meanwhile Aaron Carter tweeted: "Rip xxx Tentacion this is absolute devastation so much talent I’m shook"

As you can see, artists & fans alike are stunned by the news. 
XXXTentacion, you will be missed by those that knew you & adored you. RIP!

You can listen to his single, Sad! below:
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Until next time...


xoxo,

Rachel Marie
Owner & Operator, The Underground Artistry
Senior Publicist, Platinum Sound Promotions
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Monday, June 4

New T-Shirt Collection!

Lifestyle Collection

I've contemplated starting a comfy apparel line for an eternity this time tomorrow. Well, SunFrog is making it possible with their custom design features & the ability to make money from my designed collections. They even offer templates you can customize and market as your own. How cool is that? The latter fact alone lets me know they want you to succeed. Right? 

Well, I took full advantage & started my first actual collection: 
the Lifestyle Collection

A collection of inspirational, motivational, spiritually opening, & chic apparel. Most for women, some for men & even a few for the youth. 

My personal favorite from the collection is the "Blend in for What!" set. Right now, the set only includes a variation of tees & tanks with a recent addition of iPhone cases with the same mantra & image.

Blend in for What! from the Lifestyle Collection
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Uni Tank
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Bella Flowy Tank












Youth Tee
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Hats
In the future, there will be long-sleeves, hoodies, hats, coffee mugs, leggings, posters, and more! This is also my most ordered collection. Follow the links underneath the images to go to the check-out & get yours today!

I also have the "Music is..." set, which actually already includes hats, that has a gorgeous image affixed that finishes the set's title with "...Love". You can view & be directed to those products below.


Tee


V-neck








Onesies
Bella Flowy Tank















As before, there will soon be more in the product line. I am proud of the progress thus far, however, and am so looking forward to the future of this collection. Stay tuned. More coming soon!

The Lifestyle Collection. 
Created by Rachel Marie.

Another cool achievement added to the repertoire!

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Tuesday, May 22

{ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: INTERVIEW} RJ Griffith | @rjgmusic

Artist Spotlight: Interview

RJ Griffith


May 22nd marked the very first of many Artist Spotlight interviews on the Rise and Shine with Rae radio show on Platinum Radio. I've been doing interviews on The Underground Artistry for a while now; ever since I accepted the position on Platinum Radio as their morning show host, I've been anxious to start incorporating interviews on my very own show.
Artist Spotlight Interview RJ Griffith

And everyone who knows me knows I love good music & good vibes. And when the music encompasses the latter, it's even better. Well, below you'll find the interview I had with RJ Griffith, an inspirational R&B artist coming out of Chicago, IL! I was so excited for this interview because his music is so different. It's on another level from what's on the radio nowadays.

I wanted to make this interview available to my readers who may not have had the luxury of tuning into the show to catch the interview. I will allow you guys to listen to it yourself below. The interview is followed by his single, Good Day. I hope you guys enjoy this artist as much as I did because he was so candid; it was like talking to a friend.
Artist Spotlight Interview RJ Griffith

You can find his song Good Day on iTunes, Amazon & other streaming sites like Spotify. And now you can call 616.841.5253 to request his song on Platinum Radio! [And be sure to tune into the Rise and Shine with Rae morning show every Monday through Friday from 8am to 12pm EST.]

Press play below & let me know what you think about the song in the comments.



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Until next time...

Enjoy the music?
Support the artist.

xoxo,
Rachel Marie
Entertainment Blogger, The Underground Artistry 
Senior Publicist, Platinum Sound Promotions

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Monday, May 21

Cover Songs: How to Properly License a Cover Song for Distribution

Cover Songs: How to Properly License a Cover Song for Distribution

Licensing a Cover Song for Distribution

Music rights are complex. There are a lot of factors that go into play when it comes to licensing music and other creative works, such as covers of songs.

Covering a song is actually not as complex as it seems, yet it's not as clear cut as you may think, either. The legality behind creating or authorizing one, is often convoluted. However, in this post, I'll break down exactly what it means to cover a song & what you would need to do to legally release a cover of a song on platforms such as iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, and YouTube.

What is a cover song?

Simply put, when you cover any song that doesn't originally belong to you: you didn't write it or originally record it, you are creating a 'cover song'. You are 'covering' someone else's creative work & you need to get permission to do so.

What is needed before releasing a cover song?

Short answer? Get the proper licenses. The type of license you will need to release the cover song will depend upon how you release it: just an audio release through platforms such as iTunes, SoundCloud & Spotify? Then a mechanical license will suffice. However, if you plan on adding YouTube videos to the mix, you'll need, both, the mechanical & the synchronization license.
Cover Songs Mechanical Licenses
Mechanical Licenses

Mechanical licenses grant you the rights to reproduce and distribute copyrighted musical compositions. They allow you to distribute through platforms such as iTunes, Spotify, Tidal, SoundCloud, and others. You can secure a mechanical license through the Harry Fox Agency (HFA) and Loudr, or go directly to the song’s publisher and simply ask about securing a mechanical license for your cover.

You can either secure the licenses yourself, or you can let HFA or Loudr do that for you. Yes, you can also register your own compositions with the HFA or Loudr so they can manage issuing mechanical licenses and collecting royalties for covers of your original compositions.

But what about music videos?...you ask.



Synchronization Licenses

This license grants you rights to sync (see where it got its name from?) unoriginal music to a visual output. Simply put, you have the right to use the cover song in a video you create & enables you to upload the video to platforms like YouTube or Vimeo.

These licenses don't have a concrete fee structure and depend upon many factors, such as song popularity, length of the song & how it will be used among many other factors.

Synchronization licenses can be secured directly from the publisher.

Still don't get it?

Copyright infringement is a serious infraction and can land you some pretty hefty fines and even jail in habitual circumstances. More times than not, indie artists aren't equipped with the legal defense to assist them in navigating the waters of rights management.

My advice?

If you are questioning it, then ask beforehand. Also, do your research. There is a wealth of knowledge at our fingertips and no one utilizes it because copyright infringement is STILL a thing.

But, nonetheless, have questions for me about releasing a cover song? Or maybe about copyrights in general? Let me know in the comments!

Until next time...

xoxo,
Rachel Marie
The Underground Artistry
Another site...not just another blog.


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Monday, May 14

{ NEW ALBUM } @RaeSremmurd Releases SR3MM on May 4th

 SR3MM: Third Studio Album from Rae Sremmurd Dropped May 4th



SR3MM is probably one of the American hip-hop duo's most anticipated album releases, yet. They came onto the scene as two young brothers from Tupelo, Mississippi trying to make it, when P-Nazty, producer & Tupelo, Mississippi native, took notice and then introduced them to multi-platinum producer, Mike Will Made-iT.

Impressed by their sound and their energy, the brothers were signed on the spot & now here we are vibin' to their 3rd studio album from Ear Drummers Records.
Oh...a little insight...in case you didn't know: their name: Rae Sremmurd is their record label spelled backwards --Ear Drummers-- just thought I'd tell you. 
I was like, what! Ha!

See, this is what the industry's been missing: originality. Though their sounds are similar, their style is all their own. And the vibes you get when you hear their music is unmatched.

Striving for a higher pinnacle, their initial debut landed them at number 6 on the Billboard chart with over 7 million streams worldwide. The triple-release is made up of 2 solo albums & one collaborative: Swaecation & Jxmtro & SR3MM.
The two are amazing together.
Are you ready for their solos?

Stream SR3MM on Spotify below & let me know in the comments which song you want them to release as their next single. For which track are you most likely looking forward to the video? Leave all your comments below & if there's any upcoming albums you'd like me to do a review post on, let me know & I'll get it done!



Be sure to follow Rae Sremmurd on Twitter & Instagram & in the meantime, click below to get your own copy of SR3MM!



As always, I hope you enjoyed the content.

Until next time...

Enjoy the music? 
Support the artist. 

xoxo,
Rachel Marie
Entertainment Blogger, The Underground Artistry 
Senior Publicist, Platinum Sound Promotions

Want more from this author? You can find The Underground Artistry site here & on FaceBook here; and you can also follow her on Twitter & make sure you show your support by following her writer's page on FaceBook here.




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