New artists emerge every day, yet the big question remains, will they make it? Some manage to survive the perils of the industry, while some simply fall to the shadows and disappear. Uno the Activist has been around some time now and it's safe to say he's here for good. Whether it's his steady stream of releases, or his stage presence while performing, it all pieces together to make sense of how he's gotten to where he is today. It seems as if Uno has a performance every other day; In his hometown of Atlanta one day, then New York City the next, it's a bit unclear as to where Uno truly calls home. As for his contribution to the culture, he's definitely stirred things up in the realm of rap and hip-hop. Making quite a name for himself over the past year, tracks such as "Parkin' Lot Pimpin" have climbed to over 270 thousand plays and counting. Frequently working with the likes of Kevin Pollari, ThouxanbandFauni, and Playboi Carti, it's evident Uno has a vision for success. One can quickly differentiate his definitive sound from other artists, which is critical in a field that is over-saturated with artists trying to replicate others. Be on the lookout for this young talented artist, as Uno the Activist is constantly performing throughout the U.S. Also be sure to check out some photos below as well as his recent release with ThouxanbandFauni and Playboi Carti, "Every Since".
Dirt
Kevin Abstract, Matt Champion, Ameer Van, Joba, Poofie, and Merlyn Wood. The seven talented artists that formed BROCKHAMPTON. Now mind you they may have not won The X Factor, but they are most definitely the boy band to keep on your radar. Insisting they are categorized as a boy band, the seven creatives work out of San Marcos, Texas, consistently releasing music and taking the internet by storm. Earlier this year they rose to the top of VFILES' talent competition, VFILES LOUD, earning themselves a VFILES produced music video and a deal to release their first single through Fool's Gold Records. Today they bring us the music video for their single "Dirt". Directed by Tyler Mitchell, he reminds us that they "sold out". Check out the video below
Jerome Jhamal
New Jersey artist, Mista Splurge, recently made an appearance in his hometown of Newark, New Jersey. A week ago he came out of the shadows to perform a few tracks including "Stikkk Up" and trap anthem "Jerome Jhamal". The young artist remains humble, all while being draped in FUBU, with scarce appearances throughout the US. A few months back he released 4000 Till Eternity, a five track EP which made it very clear that he's here to stay. With only one track featuring frequent collaborators Uno the Activist and Kevin Pollari, the EP demonstrated his technical abilities as an artist, as well as masterful production. Although it was released under the radar, it quickly garnered attention. With tracks hitting over 10k, and standout "Jerome Jhamal" now reaching 33k plays, Mista Splurge had begun his reign. Following his 4000 Till Eternity, he continues to deliver solid tracks such as "Stikkk Up," and collaborations with artists such as Spaceghostpurrp.
Mista Splurge has a new project releasing on October 30th so stay tuned for more details. In the meanwhile, check out 4000 Till Eternity below