With his appeasing aesthetic and new wave sound Antny Rome, singer, visual artist and creator of Romaniatic visual art platform, is a talented young creative whose whole persona embodies the word “innovation”. His most recent piece of creative work is showcased in the release of his single “Fade Now”.
The sing-songy single has a very dreamy, smooth sound compared with vocals that are comparable to Trippie Red. The track is produced by Pagano and combines entertaining vocal effects, nostalgic lyrics and a very mysteriously inviting delivery resulting in a uniquely crafted track that listeners are sure to love.
Follow Antny Rome on Instagram @antnyrome as well as his art platform @Romaniatic and Check out “Fade Now” here!
In an industry where authenticity is scarce, we love artists who are completely and unapologetically themselves 100% of the time. An artist who does a great job of keeping it real and displaying such individuality is 1 Pump.
If you follow this artist on Twitter or if you’ve heard any of his songs such as Beater Up or Sneeze on a Bitch (which features Ugly God) then you know that a filter is something he does not possess. In addition to proving that he doesn’t give a damn, the cyclops shades wearing rapper has also proved that he’s definitely an artist you want to keep your eye on. He’s even landed himself a shoutout from No Jumpers own Adam22 (CLOUTY). We recently reached out to the artist with a few questions to help viewers learn a bit more about the man behind the cyclops shades. Check out his responses below.
1. Where are you from
VA BEACH, VA
2. When and How did you discover that you had a passion for music?
I STARTED PLAYING THE DRUMS AT 2, MY BROTHER WAS THE RAPPER THO I ALWAYS THOUGHT ID PRODUCE BUT GETTING HIGH AND FREESTYLING TURNT ME INTO WHAT I AM TODAY
3. Who do you consider to be your biggest influences?
MICHAEL JACKSON – THERE IS NOBODY ELSE IN THIS WORLD THAT CAN MOOKWALK LIKE HIM… MEECH HITS DEM FOLKS BETTER DEN THEN ORIGINATOR. MJ THE ONLY ORIGINATOR THAT IS UNMATCHED … RIP
4. What has been the hardest thing for you to overcome as a creative?
OPINIONS, IF I LIKE IT DEN DAS ALL THAT MATTER… ITLL TOUCH SOMEONE SOMEWHERE, WHEN ITS SUPPOSE TO.
5. What do you think is your biggest accomplishment thus far?
MAKING RACKS FROM SNEEZE ON A BITCH, S/O UGLY GOD
6. What upcoming projects do you have in store for this year?
I GOT HELLA VIDS IN MY VAULT I GOT HELLA SONGS IN MY VAULT.. A #SLAYENT TAPE IS ALSO IN THE VAULT… AND A SLAY WEBSITE IS UNDERWAY
7. How do you feel about the underground scene? Do you feel as if it is too oversaturated and unoriginal?
IDK I DONT PAY MUCH ATTENTION TO ANYTHING, BUT ITS MAD RAPPERS AND ARTISTS THAT SOUND THE SAME BUT THATS ALWAYS GONNA BE A THING… LET THE CREATIVES CREATE TIL THEY DECIDE THEY DONE
8. What qualities about yourself do you feel separates you from other artists?
MY CYCLOPS SHADES OF FUCKING COURSE & MY GENUINE PERSONALITY
9. What was your biggest failure as an artist and how did you over come it?
GETTING SCAMMED OVER AND OVER AND OVER….. I STOPPED SPENDING ON ANYONE NOT ON THE HOME TEAM..
10. What advice do you have to upcoming artists who want to make a name for themselves?
I AINT SHIT SO IF U DONT LISTEN TO ME I WOULDNT BLAME YOU, BUT THIS SHIT, IN MY OPINION, IS 30% MUSICAL TALENT OR MUSIC & 70% BRANDING… SO BRAND YASELF
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A project that perfectly contrasts an artists dialect about internal conflict with crazy lit beats paired with insane animation and intricate storytelling to bring the subject matter to life is always appreciated. Throw some top notch production in the mix by producers such as DEIPSET and Yung Kifo in the mix and you’ve got Rashad Starks newest project “Playing With Fire”
The project does a wonderful job of tackling the artists feelings regarding suicide, depression, anxiety, being a college drop out and feelings of low self worth while at the same time displaying the artists motivation to overcome these feelings and be a “greater man”. The project opens up with “With Fire”, On which the artists gives pretty much a run down on what the whole tape is going to be about. The artist also showcases his singing abilities on the opening track as well. On “No Ls” he features Dell Fargo and speaks on his desire to persevere and keep grinding. On DRIP, another “turn up” song the rapper adds a feature from menacing rapper Hooks Ventura, adding to the eerie, dark effect of the track. In contrast to the “most lit” theme he goes for in the previous tracks, Stark flips the script and discusses very dark thoughts on “Fahrenheit 451” where he speaks on his feelings of depression, alcoholism and suicidal thoughts. On “Amen”, a more upbeat song, the rapper speaks on his feelings on religion and closes out the tape with a prayer asking God to help him to be a more appreciative, focused man.
Quality, artistic visuals are always an appreciated bonus when it comes to songs we love. A dope visual takes songs that are already our favorites and not only adds a “face” to the sound but also gives a deeper look into the personality and aesthetic of the artist. Nicholis’ release of his “Had To” visual does just that.
The video for the bouncy track is shot by OGVISUALS ( @000.og ) and provides viewers with a wavy, unique display to accompany the track. The song itself features producer Chet’ Atlas and combines animated delivery with relatable content and a catchy beat for an overall well put together track perfect for bumping on your spring playlist.
Check out the exclusive release of the “Had To” visual here!
Rapper Fontain has released a new single entitled “Commencement $peech”. The rapper, who is also member of the Flight Ent. collective, is putting a new spin on the classic boom bap sound with this track, a style that many emcees aren’t necessarily able to pull off. The track also displays the artists unique word play as well as his ability to include comedic elements in music as a method of keeping listeners engaged in his story telling.
Five years ago Young Crazy released his popular song “Get Dumb” and since then has achieved many accomplishments over his rap career. From becoming one of the biggest faces of hip hop for this generation to come out of Virginia to using his platform to help push the Virginia music scene forward by motivating others in a way that only he can, Young Crazy has certainly proven that he is more than just another VA artist, he is an icon who is making strides to becoming a legend of Virginia.
On January 10, (1/10, isn’t that cute?) Young Crazy has released his highly anticipated project “Crazo DAMN”. On this project rapper showcases his evolving mindset as well as his truly unique style of motivating listeners to pretty much stop participating in foolish activity and worry about getting money and taking care of business. The tape features production by other VA greats such as ReadyRockJames and Kino Beats as well as some pretty impressive features ranging from the emcees friend and label mate Bandhunta Izzy to nationally known rapper 21 Savage. Staying true to his sound but showcasing the mindset of a more mature and experienced rapper, “Crazo DAMN” is sure to please old and new fans alike.
Be sure to catch Young Crazy perform songs off the project at Young Crazy and Friends Part 2 at Shakas in VA Beach on Jan 14. (Tickets available at http://www.thetraptastic.com)
Finishing off the summer on a strong note, Va Beach based rapper KKel has released his first mixtape “Kill Kell”. From performing at the “No Options” showcase to releasing his single “Yikes” (featured here) It has been a pretty eventful summer for the young emcee. (Check out his performance of “Yikes” at No Options below.)
On his newest project, “Kill Kell” KKel makes quite the statement by making an introduction to new listeners as well as keeping the same energy that current fans have come to love. The 13 track project includes features by R. Locko, 10 cellphones, Free Deisel, and BoofPakKujo as well as production by up and coming engineers such Ca$hFlow, Sora, and Kreative Kidd to name a few.
With it’s energetic vibes, diversity and array of features and production from up and coming artists as well as producers, “Kill Kell” is an excellent project that ends the summer on an upbeat note.
