Rockie Fresh "You A Lie"

Just when you thought that the Mayback Music Group couldn’t get any stronger, the newest member Rockie Fresh releases the new video for his upcoming Electric Highway Tour, “You a lie remix” which features Rick Ross. Although he seems to be the new kid on the block within MMG, the video directed by Dre Films makes it known that Rockie Fresh has what it takes to fit in with the MMG image. The video illustrates the laid back nature of the song while also adding the MMG swagger as he and Rozay ride around the city of what looks to be Miami.  

Watch the video below and tell us what you think .

 

Dates for the Electric Highway Tour have been released and if your feeling his music and want to catch him live in a city near you make sure to check out the dates below.

 

 

8/30 – Annapolis, MD @ The Whiskey

8/31 – Vienna, VA @ Jammin’ Java

9/03 – Boston, MA @ Middle East

9/05 – Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle

9/06 – Wilmington, NC @ Soapbox

9/08 – Atlanta, GA @ Vinyl

9/11 – Miami, FL @ Grand Central

9/12 – Orlando, FL @ Firestone Live

9/13 – New Orleans, LA @ Hookah

9/15 – Austin, TX @ Lamberts

9/16 – Houston, TX @ House of Blues

9/18 – Dallas, TX @ House of Blues

9/20 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Industry

9/21 – Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad

9/23 – Tempe, AZ @ Club Red

9/24 – Los Angeles, CA @ Key Club

9/25 – Pomona, CA @ The Glass House

9/26 – San Francisco, CA @ 330 Ritch

9/27 – Sacramento, CA @ Sole Collective

9/28 – Sparks, NV @ The Alley

10/2 – Seattle, WA @ Barboza

10/3 – Vancouver, BC @ Fortune Sound Club

10/9 – Denver, CO @ Marquis Theater

10/10 – Colorado Springs, CO @ Black Sheep

10/12 – Indianapolis, IN @ Cloud 9

10/13 – Iowa City, IA @ The Blue Moose

10/18 – Milwaukee, WI @ UW – Milwaukee

10/20 – Chicago, IL @ Metro

10/22 – Toronto, ON @ The Hoxton

10/23 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Barbary

10/24 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Shadow Lounge

10/25 – Lansing, MI @ The Loft

10/26 – Detroit, MI @ Shelter

T.I. "Trouble Man"

The Grand Hustle CEO T.I. made it official on a 106 & Park interview that his new album “Trouble Man” is set to be released on December 18^th. Even though there were rumors speculating about an early September release, “The King” shut it down and said that he pushed back the date to put in more work to guarantee the best possible project.

Although there has been no official release of the albums track-list yet, T.I. did share a few artists  such as Lil Wayne, Andre 3000, R. Kelly, Cee Lo Green, and A$AP Rocky, that are featured on the album. With all of these artists involved with collaborations on the album, the release of his new book “Trouble & Triumph”, and a new season of his VH1 television series The Family Hustle, it’s safe to say that T.I. has been on his grind the past couple of months.

So how is this album going to compare to some of his previous work? Well according to an interview done by Rap-Up, “The King” says “I think it’s a lot more urban than Paper Trail, and less apologetic than No Mercy”… “I think it’s more diversified than T.I. vs. T.I.P. though. It’s got a lotta heart, it’s got a lotta edge. It’s a creative album. It’s probably harder than most of the shit that’s coming out right now.”

After listening to “Like That”, “Go Get It”, and “LoveThis Life”, three singles from the album, my anticipation for hearing the entire project is at an all-time high. Check out these three songs and tell me what you think of the new “Trouble Man “album set to drop on December 18^th.

 

 

The Next Chapter

Tonight on Oprah Winfrey's OWN network she travels all the way to Atlanta, Georgia into the home of Grammy winning singer, song writer, entertainer, and producer, Usher Raymond's home to do an all access interview for her series The Next Chapter.

This interview is not focused at all on the accolades or the success of Usher from a music or entertainment perspective, but rather shines the light on topics that Usher in the past would have liked to remain hidden in the dark. His child custody battles with his two sons, the rumors of infidelity to his ex-wife, his reason for breaking down in court, the recent death of his step-son, as well as even some of his more intimate confessions were all topics which Oprah had no problem exploring.

The real question that I'm sure many are asking is why all of a sudden is he willing to open up and share his story to the world? According to Usher he states that this would be his final interview and that will not be speaking anymore about any of the personal matters discussed with Oprah.

 

With all of the adversity going on his life its safe to say that we could assume that he is seeking  to find closure and ironically move on The Next Chapter of his life and image as Usher Raymond.

Though there is great upside to Ushers career and the influence that he has made on the world of music and more importantly entertainment, I strongly recommend checking out the interview and take a step into the shoes of Usher Raymond and experience this once in a lifetime opportunity to get into the mind of Usher Raymond; because according to him this will be the first and only chance.  

 

 

 

 

 

Kyle Grant