Hip Hop artist/producer B.Dvine drops the official video for "We Spin" taken from his new 'Louvre Magnate' album, out now on all platforms. The Strong Island music vet takes audiences back to 2004 at a local record shop where he swept floors and rung up vinyl junkies. His storytelling flows over a hypnotic blend of jazz, soul, and boom bap melodies. Throughout the record, B.Dvine pays homage to Hip Hop legends who paved the way for him and paints a lyrical timeline of when it all started for him. Watch "We Spin" and connect below.
Famed NY indie artist Jus P releases his highly anticipated album 'Black Canvas.' The project overflows with gritty NY Hip Hop. In the interview below Jus P discusses the creation process, what fans can expect, his mantra for creating timeless music, what's next, and more.
MJ: Before we dive right into the release of your
brand-new album, let everyone know who Jus-P is.
Jus P: I’m Jus P also known as the Black Menace. I’m
a Queen's representative by way of Long Island, adding on to true Hip Hop
culture.
MJ: Your new album 'Black Canvas' features a diverse
group of producers and artists. Tell us about the thought process of choosing
this selection of producers as well as the guest features on the album.
Jus P: The album is a collection of songs that each
have their own unique origin story. Whether those records were supposed
to be used for different projects and didn't happen or just me working on my
own, there is a unique origin story to how I the artist, and the producer came
together on any song on the album. I took those different records and blended
them into a cohesive artistic body of work like a painter on a canvas.
MJ: The album hits heavy with an east coast, gritty
vibe. Each track out of the 15 conveys distinct, real-life messages. One of my
top favorites is "Inglorious Bastards." It exudes a gripping lyrical
performance. Talk a bit about that record.
Jus P: “Inglorious Bastards” was a record that
was out before I got a hold of it. I met the producer through Killa Kali from
Gold Chain Military. We decided to remix it adding my verse. My verse is about
how my real-life experiences separate me from artists who exaggerate
theirs.
MJ: "The Art of War" is another
hair-raising track just from the intro alone, you can feel the emotiveness from
each syllable. Share a bit about "The Art of War."
Jus P: “The Art of War” was produced by Dirty Diggs
and was originally for a full-length Jus P / Killa Kali project years back. Due
to scheduling conflicts, we couldn't complete it. I kept my original verse and
got with GS ADVANCE who added a raw powerful verse as well as the hook.
MJ: What can audiences and fans expect from this
album? What is it that you want audiences and listeners to take away from the
lyrical experience?
Jus P: Fans can expect a gritty and amazing piece of
art with the work of many different artists and collaborators. I want the
audience to take away the advice and jewels that are in the lyrics as well as the
skill and the art of the wordplay.
MJ: You have a signature style, flow, energy, and
incomparable deliverance. What separates you from other artists? What is
it about Hip Hop that keeps you striving for more?
Jus P: I'm a very creative person who also lives a
distinct and interesting life. Many different life experiences I’ve been
through or encountered I put into my music. What motivates me is being able to
add to Hip Hop culture and its legacy…contributing my part to
history.
MJ: It's fair to say 'Black Canvas' is an album you
can listen to in 2023 and play again in 10 years and still feel as if it was
the first time your ears experienced it. What's your ingredient or secret
weapon to creating timeless music that both the older generation and the new
generation can embrace?
Jus P: The secret ingredients for me are honesty and
creativity…creatively and honestly telling my truth.
MJ: Take this time to let fans know of any upcoming
shows, events, or upcoming music or projects they can expect from 2023.
Jus P: Next up is the Body Bag Ben produced EP ‘Fortune
Favors The Bold.’
MJ: Is there anything else you want to share with the
world about 'Black Canvas' the album?
Jus P: Be sure to check out ‘Black Canvas’ the album,
out now on all streaming platforms. It’s a grimy piece of HipHop art and
culture. Shouts to all collaborators, and peace to all my fans and family
worldwide.
Watch the official video for "Show Respect" from
the 'Black Canvas' album featuring G.S. Advance & RIM
Seasoned, NY indie artist Snooze Daily enlists legendary, Billboard,
Platinum, Grammy-nominated producer Fantom of the Beat (Fantomusic) for his
latest single/video "Oh Lawd" produced by Slizzow.
"Oh Lawd" is currently being spun on FM stations nationally and
internationally, as well as being featured on major media sites. It's been
noted for going down in Hip Hop books as a timeless gem supported by NY Hip Hop
DJs, legends, and pioneers...
Snooze delivers a gritty, NY mob vibe brewing with cut-throat punchlines that
dictate his moves through the concrete jungle. There's no hiding from this
Hip Hop boogeyman or his microphone booth entrance.
Slizzow provides an impeccable arrangement of funk and soul blended with hard
cadences that escalate Snooze's lyrical venom.
Connect with Snooze Daily @snoozedaily on Instagram or by email at snoozedaily@gmail.com
This club meets the streets banger will leave “ears
handicapped.”Over thumping bass the
dominating wordsmith delivers a fierce message issuing rappers to fall back on
the sidelines. One thing to note, Scotty Mac is far from fiction and on a
steadfast mission. The catchy hook is sure to have Hip Hop heads pressing repeat.
Stream “Get To Know” me and connect with Scotty Mac below.
Long Island, NY emcee and producer B.Dvine releases highly
anticipated EP titled ‘Times
Have Changed.’ The 6-track EP features Hip-Hop pioneer and
legend Erick Sermon, UK’s own Cuban Pete, D-Rage, and Xavia.
Dvine displays a mastered skillset in both production and
rhymes to deliver an eclectic project that includes classic Hip-Hop vibes, a
club ante, raw wordplay, and even something for the ladies. “Selfless
Pride” sets the EP off and Dvine’s moves in this new age and new dawn.
Not new to the game, he knows the climb and prepared to trek new heights. Over
knocking bass weaved into penetrating pulsations for a modern twist, Dvine
reminds the world that he’s developed from negativity and now sees the bigger
picture clearly. The empowering track sets a tone for the remaining tracks.
“Hush”, a worldly collaboration, dictates for
less talk and more action. Simply put Dvine, Sermon, Pete, and D-Rage are
winning bosses with receipts. The aggressive domination flows over a riveting
kaleidoscope of cadences intended to shock the core. “Don’t Mean
Nuttin” piggybacks off “Hush.” Dvine puts rappers, the game, and
outsiders on blast; while they aim to impress with fallacies, Dvine breaks
everything down thread by thread.
“Come Alive” is the feel-good track of the
EP. With alarming and cosmic soundscapes, this infectious anthem is ideal for a
sleepless night out, busting moves on the dance floor, or bumping through the
city. In “Chocolate Syrup”, Dvine shows off his lustful side
with slick, yet sensual pillow talk. This is not your average Netflix and chill
scenario, instead, Dvine commands his wordplay right into climax.
B. Dvine lays out a vivid timeline for listeners in “Mr.
Dreams.” He takes us back to the vulnerable age of 15 when music and
Hip-Hop were a passion then transcends to the moment his dreams greet reality.
It began from digging in the crates, rhyming, creating beats with his own niche
and twist, to rubbing elbows with industry execs and
legends. Dvine’s lyrical calisthenics drives a knife into doubters
and even teachers who labeled him as hopeless.
Overall, ‘Times Have Changed’ embodies
the growth of Dvine’s artistry and ability to curate timeless music during a
period where Hip-Hop is ever-changing and steadily evolving. Stream ‘Times
Have Changed’ and connect with B. Dvine below.
