R&B RECORDING ARTIST ROBERY NICKLAS TALKS NEW EP 'VIBE FEELIN' AND MORE!

Seasoned songwriter, Robert Nicklas releases new “Vibe Feelin” EP 

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ROBERT NICKLAS (26:03)

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DENVER, CO - Singer, songwriter and professional musician, Robert Nicklas is proving that hard work and perseverance pay off. He puts a tremendous amount of work into each and every one of his compositions. But not everything he writes makes it to the end of the line. A prolific songwriter, he worked up between 100 and 200 beats to get the right feel for the five songs on his latest project.

The end result of Robert’s persistence can be enjoyed on his new EP, “Vibe Feelin.” Released on April 29th of this year, the R&B tracks have a distinct Hip Hop feel, but with singing instead of rapping. The lead single, “New Whip” was born from a melody which played over and over in Robert’s head. For this track, he worked with as many as ten different beats to get the perfect fit he was after. “New Whip” falls into the mold of a radio friendly vibe he was shooting for, and the “Vibe Feelin” has a bit more of a Pop flavor than some of his previous work.

Last summer, Robert worked with experienced Atlanta-based producer, Terrius Miller, on two singles titled “More & More” and “Club Love.” Miller has worked with the likes of Chris Brown, Outkast and Destiny’s Child, and Robert’s two singles received a tremendous amount of radio play in the Atlanta market.

During the 90s, Robert Nicklas started to get serious about making his own music professionally and he released music in 2003 on the Chicago-based label, Sonic Wave International. He also went to college for piano, so his musical influences range from Beethoven, Bach, Schubert, Schumann and Chopin to Herbie Hancock, Coltrane, Miles Davis, Pat Metheny, Michael Jackson, Bobby Brown, Bell Biv Devoe and even Dr. Dre.

As a classically trained piano player, he found it challenging to play without written music at first. In his early 20s, he met a drummer whose father played saxophone with Count Basie. Robert had to forget a lot of his classical training and learned how to play music from this drummer across the room. “You have to throw everything away to be able to play from inside, rather than looking at music,” Robert said.

His taste in music is all over the place, but he mainly enjoys listening to all the new music that is trending. Listening to genres that are pushing music forward keeps Robert’s energy going. He finds that Hip Hop artists are pushing the edge of the envelope for the direction of music now, and he incorporates those elements into his songwriting.

Robert has possessed a gift for music since he was very young. By trying hard and pushing harder, Robert ends up excelling at his craft. That special feeling of joy when a new groove hits is what keeps him going, and he is constantly writing. Just a few days after dropping his new EP, Robert was straight back in the writing mode and coming up with new material to see what tasty tracks he can create next.

To listen to Robert’s music or follow him on social media, please visit:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Md7PXdIXE1AEDyWA0u99X

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/robert-nicklas/4956528

https://www.amazon.com/Robert-Nicklas/e/B001LHJ8SQ

https://www.youtube.com/user/rwnnicklas/

https://twitter.com/a21juice21


 "New Whip"
https://open.spotify.com/track/4jpfiqZk4YxIBuLJlUVAkk

“Vibe Feelin”
https://open.spotify.com/album/4YXr8HOugg9uC9ObAU7rOf

HIP HOP RECORDING ARTIST "RICHIE CARTER" TALKS NEW SINGLE 'DARK HEARTS' AND MORE!

Midwest artist Richie Carter recounts personal romance

narrative to create music of substance



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Richie Carter (2nd appearance) (14:20)

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ROCKFORD, IL - Born Erich Kalstrom, the rapper, songwriter and producer known as Richie
Carter is a rising artist who hails from a city less than 90 miles outside Chicago. A highly
creative lyrical and descriptive force, Richie consistently delivers conscious music portraying
great emotion.

Continuing to display his talent for passionate storytelling, his single “Dark Hearts” is destined to
be a hit. Written for his fiancée when they first began dating, the song tells the story of how their
relationship started. “It’s kind of like a dark but optimistic, little love song,” Richie said. While he
was living in California, Richie reconnected with her while he was back in Rockford for his
mother’s funeral.

The single is one of six songs on Richie’s “Sappy Hour” EP, which was released in the middle of
last year at the same time as his R&B/Rap EP, “Too Much Whiskey.” A romantic love story
collection, “Sappy Hour” is based on his real life relationship. The entire EP is about his fiancée,
and shares the in depth story about the course of their relationship -- who they are as people
and their healthy differences.



Describing himself as “a regular, simple dude,” Richie is different from most of today’s rappers
and R&B artists. He lists his greatest musical influences as Tupac Shakur, Lil Wayne, Drake
and Jay-Z, but Richie is not as eccentric and eager to be radio friendly. Richie does have a
knack for making music with meaning, conveying highly relatable themes. One of the EP’s
standout tracks, “Little Things” talks about the little things he appreciates about his fiancée,
while the song “Ghost” conveys the difficulties of trying to do the right things during a long
distance relationship in order to end up together.

Growing up in Rockford, a city with a decent music scene where nearly everybody is into
making their own music, profoundly influenced Richie’s sound. Growing up, he and his two best
friends were obsessed with music. “I think we had every single Cash Money record, every single
No Limit record, cassette or CD,” he said. “We had every Tupac, down to every Makaveli
mix tape that you could only get in Chicago.” There is great passion for music in Rockford which
has a bad reputation for violence and unemployment. “A lot of people here seem to lean
towards music as a way to cope and get through things.”

Captivating music from Richie Carter is available on all digital platforms, and he has ambitious
plans for the coming months. After buying a house for his growing family, he plans to build a
home studio by July. His next project, an EP titled “The Kids Are Watching,” should follow
shortly.

To listen to Richie Carter’s music or to follow him on social media, please visit:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/0qu1pyJWVOgMpsCJ3a3Iho

https://twitter.com/ElRichieCarter

https://www.facebook.com/RichieCarterMusic

http://www.soundcloud.com/richiecartermusic

https://www.instagram.com/elrichiecarter/

"Sappy Hour"

https://open.spotify.com/album/4U5yNApw7Chf1cJqZkLpi5

https://soundcloud.com/richiecartermusic/sets/sappy-hour

HIP HOP RECORDING ARTIST "PRODUKT" TALKS NEW SINGLE 'SUPREME WIZARDS' AND MORE!

Bronx-based Puerto Rican rapper drops hot new single ‘Supreme Wizards’

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PRODUKT (32:29)

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BRONX, NY – Produkt, the hard-hitting rapper from The Bronx whose one-fan-at-a-time grassroots philosophy has netted him hundreds of thousands of followers worldwide, has dropped yet another hit with his latest “Supreme Wizards.”

Detailing the downside of the fast life, Produkt uses this darker, ambient song to examine the negative aspects of a lifestyle that more often than not costs people their lives or their livelihood.
“Everybody is quick to glorify and champion all the dark and dumb shit they have to do to make money on the streets,” Produkt said. “But that will cost you in the end. It’s not the road to success and it shouldn’t be your definition of success. A lot of my music is dark and very serious, but that’s because there are a lot of people in pain in our world especially now. The amount of loss we’re going through right now is unprecedented.

I want to be that voice and inspiration for people – to inspire the unspoken. So even though this is a darker song, at the end of the day, I hope my music helps people pick themselves up and dust themselves off and be motivated to keep going for whatever it is they love. They don’t have to get caught on the hamster wheel and get swallowed by life and give up on their ambitions and dreams. Kick that shit in the ass and fight for what you want. Believe in yourself.”



“Supreme Wizards” is the debut single from Produkt’s latest album, “Hit and Run” which is set
to be available across all streaming platforms by summer 2020. It’s a project that features half a
dozen artists with Frank Benz and Rothstien in particular, highlighted the most. Those two are
business partners with Produkt for their independent label X Records. Rothstien is also featured
on the first verse of “Supreme Wizards.”

Produkt is making a splash along the East Coast with his new music and he isn’t new to the
industry. He’s been making music for more than a decade and is the first rapper to ever be
nominated for more than three single-year underground music awards at the UMAs. His name
started to become well known across the U.S. in 2014 when he released two hit singles, “Hold It
Down” and “Freak Affair.” His success has helped to garner him millions of views on YouTube
for his music videos. His newfound success has given him a renewed outlook on the industry,
and a recent shift toward inspiring others has helped his music be embraced by an ever widening
fan base globally.

“It’s not a stretch to say that positivity is contagious,” he said. “And I pair that with a strong,
straight, nostalgic Hip Hop presence in a way that captures something melodic – something on
the softer side with a more ambient, melodic vibe. There’s nothing that will stop me from being
a force in this game.”

To listen to Produkt’s music or to follow him on social media, please visit:

https://iamprodukt.com/

https://www.instagram.com/iamprodukt/

https://www.facebook.com/PRODUKTBX

https://twitter.com/ProduKtJRG

https://xrecordsinc.com/produkt-epk/

"Supreme Wizards"

https://produkt.lnk.to/supremewizards

HIP HOP RECORDING ARTIST "KIM HARLEM" TALKS NEW SINGLE 'STREET KRONER MUZIK' AND MORE!

King Harlem takes near-death experience and parlays it into message for people living street life 

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KING HARLEM (43:52)

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BALTIMORE, MD – King Harlem has a lot of memories of his time on the streets of Baltimore, Maryland – not the least of which is the two-day period during which he lost his brother to a shooting, and then was shot himself nine times and nearly lost his own life. His road to recovery – which includes the amputation of one leg and having to re-learn how to walk – has been a long one. The lessons he’s learned along the way are profound and ones that he hopes to be able to share with other young people living the street life. Those words of wisdom are paired perfectly with a unique sound and style on his most recent single “Street Kroner Muzik.”

The song was born from a recent moment with a friend with whom he reunited after many years apart. They’d grown up on the streets together, and they decided to meet up to catch up on one of the street corners that held special significance for them. While standing on that corner, sharing memories and remembering friends and brothers they’d lost over the years, the truths of their past lives began to cut to the core. King Harlem said he realized how blessed he was to still be alive, and that flash of inspiration led to his latest single.

“I’ve been doing music for a while but I never really was serious with it until maybe five years ago after a lot of things happened in my life,” he said. I was really in the street life so I wasn’t focused on music. You can’t be focused on too many things when you’re living that kind of life. Then I got shot nine times and died twice. They told my mom I had died, but I made it through. The doctor told me I’d never walk again, and a lot of people gave up on me. But one of my friends – the same friend who used to rap with me back in the day and was creating beats – just kept coming to me faithfully. I told him I don’t really rap anymore but he just kept giving me beats. Between that and this desire to prove people wrong about not walking anymore, it put the energy back in me. It wasn’t easy but I’m able to walk now and I’ve been trying to tell people that they can change through my music. When I was living on the streets, I thought the only way I would die would be young on the streets like my brother, or from old age or disease. But when I was in the hospital, so many people were going through so many things – a lot of them worse than being shot. I got to understand how big life is. We have to cherish it. And hopefully when our time is up, God will forgive us for everything we did. I just want to be ready when it’s that time.”

Growing up in Baltimore where Hip Hop culture is a heavy influence on young people, King Harlem found a natural talent for Rap. At one point he was signed to an independent label. Today, he hopes to become one of the voices that help associate Baltimore with a signature sound, like many other cities across the U.S. He said his talent means a lot to him because of his ability to change the game for people who listen to what he has to share. 

“I believe I have a lot in my head, and I want to share that with the world,” he said. “Through Rap, I hope to inspire my audience so they know where I’m coming from. I’m a soul survivor and I like to be honest and tell about my life. I can only give my life and everything I’ve been through, and just keep it as real as possible. And at the end of the day, I just want my music to be known for being authentic and for having a sound that people will come to call that ‘Baltimore sound.’ I want to create something that can be groundbreaking and associated with Baltimore. But ultimately, I just want to be authentic.”

To listen to King Harlem’s music or to follow him on social media, visit:

https://twitter.com/barclayent

https://www.instagram.com/king_harlem_shakur/

“Street Korner Muzik”

https://tidal.com/track/134716447

https://open.spotify.com/album/70wm3zKxceZSU58tEDN1TI?si=gHvriUnKTXe9J8ArB7roAA

“1.O.A.k”

https://tidal.com/track/114250240

CHRONIC EDGE BASSIST TOMMY KOCAL TALKS NEW SINGLE 'THE GAME' AND MORE!

Chicago-based rock band Chronic Edge drops hot new track ‘The Game’



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Tommy Kocal "CHRONIC EDGE" (19:10)

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CHICAGO, IL – A new band out of Chicago is bringing a unique style of Rock and Roll to the world, and their original sound is drawing attention from fans all over the U.S. In an industry laden with cover bands and tribute artists, Chronic Edge dares to be different. Their original singles aren’t just back-alley bar music. Their songs have the kind of edge that make people sit up and pay attention, and it’s that attention that’s helping put their names on the map.

The band – which is made up of bassist Tommy Kocal, lead singer and guitarist Vince “Vinny D” DeVincenzo, keyboardist Chris Errera, and drummer Steve Jaegar – recently put together eight songs which will eventually form an EP later this year. But until then, they’re planning on releasing singles one at a time over the next few months so as to introduce their music to an ever-widening audience. The first of those singles is a song called “The Game.” “It’s a hard rocking, cool song,” Vinny D said. “It’s a song that everyone can relate to at some point in their life throughout being in a relationship. The core meaning of the song is about awoman trying to be in control. The guy knows what she wants but it is never enough for her.
She is never satisfied with what he does and so he is playing by her game – her rules, if you
will.”

Vinny D said the band chose that song to start with because it’s the type of song that demands
listeners to pay attention. It’s upbeat, with a rock vibe that makes people tap their feet and
bounce their heads and just generally puts a smile on people’s faces. And though it stands
alone as a single, “The Game” is also a three-song mini-EP that will be released simultaneously.
That said, the band has a wide variety of sounds that will be showcased across eight total
upcoming songs, the first three of which are on “The Game” EP. Of the remaining five songs to
come, there are ballads and softer rocks songs, and even some funk songs on the slate. Those
remaining songs will be released on their EP “Rock Addiction” within the span of a couple of
months.



“A little something for everybody,” Kocal said. “We’re not your generic rock band that goes up
on stage and plays some songs. Our image, number one, sets us apart from anyone else. We
have custom clothes that a fashion designer made for us. Also, our stage presence is different.
We’re not necessarily what you’d think of when you think of a rock band.”
Vinny D agreed and said that one of the things that sets the band apart from others in the
industry today is the sound and musical choices made by the band when writing and recording
songs.

“A lot of these songs were recorded in alternate tunings,” Vinny D said. “And then some of the
songs were merged with more of the Blue Rage sound to create something really unique. So if
you’re someone who doesn’t like heavier stuff, we can hit you with rock stuff or softer things.
We switch it around a lot.”

“The Game” is currently available for streaming across all platforms, and five more singles from
the band are slated to drop over the next few months.

To listen to Chronic Edge’s music or to follow them on social media, please visit:

https://www.instagram.com/chronicedge/

https://mobile.twitter.com/chronicedgeband

https://m.facebook.com/chronicedgeband/

“The Game”

https://smarturl.it/TheGameIsOutNow

Heather:

https://youtu.be/Vaob9UOfcKU

Bad Reputation:

https://youtu.be/CeA04CHNA0Y