{ARTIST SPOTLIGHT} Hip-Hop Isn't Dead Pt. 1 #SupportFlintMI

There's a notion that hip-hop is dead...and with the mumble rappers getting all the hype right now, I see where that thought may creep into one's mind. However, over the past few months I've been searching for --and have came across-- some of the hottest hip-hop artists that will change your mind. This is not a top-anything...this is a spotlight on the artists keeping hip-hop alive & bringing back the lyricism that first made me--and I'm sure millions of others--a fan in the first place.

Hip-Hop isn't dead...

Allow these artists below to assist you in reviving your love for the genre.
Let me know what you think in the comments.

Jon Connor...the hip-hop artist from Flint, MI..."Judge & Jury" :

Get the single, "Judge & Jury" on iTunes or Amazon

King Los...hailing from Baltimore, MD..."God Money War":

Get the single, "God Money War" on  iTunes or Amazon

Mark Battles...hails from Indianapolis, IN...here's his single: "Chicken"

Get his single, "Chicken", from iTunes or Amazon

Jarren Benton...one of Atlanta's own...here's his single "You Don't Me" (ft. Hemi):

Get his single, "You Don't Know Me" on iTunes or Amazon

Kydd...beginning & ending with Flint, MI artists...here's his single "End Game" (ft. Jarren Benton):

Get this single, "End Game" on iTunes or Amazon

That rounds of this part one's artist spotlight...now go update your playlists! 

Visit the iTunes & Amazon links to support the artists.

Want more? Click the names below to be directed to my favorite track by the following artists: 

#Go

1. CyHi the Prynce
2. Big K.R.I.T
3. NF
4. Cozz
5. Euroz
6. Casey Veggies
7. Stalley

I know your playlists should be on FIRE right now!! With these tracks ALONE...you'll have people asking you "Who's that?!"...Drop your thoughts in the comments. Any suggestions for artists for PART 2? (They have to have music on iTunes & Amazon) List them in the comments below! 

As always, thanks for stopping by...reading...commenting...sharing. You guys are awesome! Thank you for your continued support of the blog...and those that know me, my writing in general. 

Being that I began & ended PART 1 with Flint, MI artists, I want my readers, fellow bloggers and other supporters to take a moment & find a way to support the city of Flint, MI. As you may recall, in 2014, then-Gov. Snyder replaced Flint's water supply with water from the Flint River. This caused an extreme spike in lead in their water supply. Though pipes from 'over 6,200 homes have been replaced & they are receiving clean water, there's still over 12,000 homes without clean water'. ♦(Redlener, We Still Haven't Made, 2018) 

Ways you can help:
Donate water

Monetary donations

Volunteer your time

Just go to the website for the city of Flint, MI here ♦ and scroll down until you see "Donate Water" and you'll be able to get all the details you need to find ways you, too, can help.

I want to say THANK YOU once again & be sure to drop your comments below.

xoxo,

Rachel Marie

The Underground Artistry

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Resources

♦ We still haven't made things right in Flint by Irwin Redlener at https://goo.gl/f95B4R

♦ How can I help? City of Flint, MI at https://goo.gl/unqVw2

TOP 50 UNDERGROUND ARTISTS & PRODUCERS OF 2017

Out with the old...{still listening to them though!!}...in with the new!!

Before I get into the TOP 50 Underground --and highly underrated-- Artists of 2017...HAPPY NEW YEAR....

I hope all of you had an awesome holiday & your new year is beyond amazing. I hope all your goals are accomplished and your resolutions are achieved. I hope each of you continue to be great throughout all of 2018! Tell me what some of your goals for the new year are in the comments. What resolutions are you setting and hoping to achieve this year? Let me know below.

Alright, let's kick this off!

These are some of the hottest artists that I've come across in 2017. Some you may know, some you may not. This Top 50 is full of exemplary artists that have made their way onto several of my mixes and some have become playlist permanents: those songs that go on EVERY playlist...different genres & different styles, this list should keep you busy for a while.

The first TOP 40 are actual artists...the last 10 are producers...the magicians behind the music...I wanted to give credit where credit is due & producers are artists too! Click their names to be directed to their #Twitter, #YouTube or #SoundCloud accounts so you can follow & listen to more of these awesome artists & producers.

#ThankMeLater

Artists

1. NF
2. Cyhi the Prynce
3. Big Krit
4. Sarai Juelz
5. Burga
6. Christina Grimmie
7. Rhyon Brown
8. Haley Smalls
9. Joyner Lucas
10. 100 Proof
11. Good Girl
12. Attitude
13. Nikki Flores
14. Tori Kelly
15. Joey Bada$$
16. B.J. the Chicago Kid
17. Childish Gambino
18. Hopsin
19. Jasmine V.
20. NSYT
21. Macy Kate
22. Justine Skye
23. Phora
24. Zara Larsson
    
25. Ella Mai
26. H.E.R.
27. Devvon Terrell
28. Futuristic
29. Kiana Lede
30. Eppic
31. Anilyst
32. Ann Marie
33. Katelyn Tarver
34. Lecrae
35. Major
36. B. Cole
37. Vedo
38. William Singe
39. Sydney Renae
40. Bri Heart

Producers

1. Jervy Hou
2. Legion Beats
3. Paul Cabbin
4. The Orchestrators
5. NicG
6. Clark Make Hits
7. Stealth The Producer
8. Kurt Hugo Schneider
9. Ceasar Beats
10. In House Producers

This list is extensive, so I'm not posting videos for all these artists & producers. But here is one of my favorites of the TOP 10 Producers:

And though it is a hard ...VERY HARD... choice, here are 2 of my favorites chosen from the TOP 40 Artists:

These are NOT in any specific order & not all are pictured in the post. However, they are some of the illest and most underrated of the year. I've come across so many this list could easily be longer. However, to bring in the new year, here's the ones I've been rocking to almost all year long. Out with the old...in with the new. 

I'm looking forward to new artists, new interviews and some new doors being opened. What are you looking forward to in the new year? Drop your comments below to let me know. Let's converse. #TheUndergroundArtistry #NewYear #NewMusic #2017to2018 

In addition, I wanted to add...one of the artists I listed is no longer with us ...the lovely Christina Grimmie. A sad moment when she was shot at a benefit concert. I was a fan the day I listened to her cover of Titanium on YouTube. I added her to the list because she was such an amazing artist. And her memory is one to be remembered. #RIP #ChristinaGrimmie #GoneTooSoon

Well....

I hope each of you enjoyed your holidays and this end of 2017 post...and once again, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!

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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Enjoy the music. Support the artist.

xoxo,
Rachel Marie
The Underground Artistry
For more on this blogger, you can follow her Facebook & Twitter pages. You can also find this blog on Facebook @TheUndergroundArtistry. 

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You Need to Know Artists

You Need to Know Artists: 

As an entertainment blogger and underground music feign, I tend to come across A LOT of amazingly talented underground artists. In this ongoing list, I will be bringing you hot underground artists that you may or may not have heard of; please be sure to subscribe to their channels &/or follow their social media platforms to stay updated. Each artist will get a feature on the blog.
They will be featured for 1 week.

If you know an artist that would fit right in with this group of underground 'You Need to Know Artists', place their name and a link to their social media page(s) or their website in the comments section. I'll get in touch with them.

This list is updated daily.

Be sure to follow #TheUndergroundArtistry blog to make sure you get the updates.

As always, I'm looking forward to bringing you some hot artists. 

Thanks for reading, sharing & following. 

Sincerely, 

Rachel Marie, the Writer

The Underground Artistry

Another site...not just another blog.