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In this era of Aaliyah wannabes, we need voices that will shift our souls. The sinewy vocals of singer-songwriter Vina Mills do exactly that, and we’re here for it. The Atlanta-based Detroit native upholds the musical legacy of her hometown while channeling the influence of her father, who was a musician, singer and songwriter. Her…

Name: DJ RootsQueen City: Atlanta Current venues: “Rude Girl Radio,” which broadcasts live from Digital Dope studios on My Turn Radio, NYE at the Westin Downtown Atlanta, and at the Masquerade for the Coalition DJs 12-year anniversary. Style/Genre: Trap, dancehall, open format Tagline: “Hottest female deejay in the streets” Social media handles: @DJRootsQueen on all platforms At the…

Pretty Yellow is a fiery, lyrical assassin from the small town of Covington, Louisianna. She was the winner of BET’s “The Next Big Thing.” The judging panel was comprised of music industry greats, incuding: A&R and executive Tina Davis, mogul Dame Dash and super-producer, Zaytoven. Late rapper Nipsey Hussle became her mentor during her run on…

On Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, the BET Hip Hop Awards returned to Atlanta after being held in Miami the last two years. Rolling out was there as some of the hottest artists hit the green carpet in style. Watch this exclusive video as we catch up with Rick Ross, Dream Doll, Black Youngsta and many…

It’s another New Music Friday and if Pete Rock & Skyzoo don’t do it for you, perhaps Lil Boosie and Zaytoven will? They both delivered projects that hit the mark with quality tracks and outstanding production. Beyond that, we tossed in some hidden gems, playlist-ready singles and a song that marks the resurrection of Gang…

During the 2019 BET Awards weekend, McDonald’s curated a positive music experience with Lil Yachty, Tobe Nwigwe and BJ the Chicago Kid. The activation took place at the BETX Fan Fest, which was held at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Fans enjoyed live performances by recording artists and live DJ sets by Zaytoven, DJ Trauma…

Rapper Icewear Vezzo hails from 6 Mile in Detroit and is continuing the legacy of quality music to come out of the one and only Motown. We spoke with Vezzo about his hometown, his music and some of the struggles he has come through. Where did the name Icewear Vezzo come from? It was from…

Success in the music industry rarely happens by accident. In order to achieve consistency and greatness, it takes time to master the craft. Rick Ross, Zaytoven, and Ray Murray have all mastered their craft in some form or fashion. Ray Murray introduced the Dungeon Family sound to hip-hop as a member of the production trio,…

Tune in for a live broadcast as Craft Syndicate presents a music master class with Rick Ross, Ray Murray and Zaytoven.

Are you an aspiring artist waiting on a chance to work with some of the hottest artists and producers in the game? Well, Craft Syndicate by Dutch Masters is looking for you. Craft Syndicate has teamed with some true star power in the music industry for the 5th edition of their mentorship and collaboration competition.…

Zaytoven has been on the Atlanta rap scene for over a decade now. As a producer, he’s credited with creating the signature trap sound native to the South. The hit beatmaker recently dropped his debut album, Trap Holizay. The tracklist features many industry heavy hitters. On the latest episode of “Live Album Review,” Zaytoven sits down…

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On the latest episode of the “Live Album Review,” Zaytoven sits down with rolling out to discuss his new album, Gucci Mane, and the past and future of Trap music.

LIVE album review with Zaytoven

Dej-Loaf

Dej Loaf is closing out a busy music year with her new single, “Big Ole Boss.” Following up her uber-successful single, “No Fear,” and her fly feature on “At The Club” by Jacquees, Dej is puffing her chest out on the Zaytoven-produced track. On this track, she’s letting everyone know that there’s only one head…

The Remy Martin Producer Series, season four, made its second stop in Chicago recently for the semifinals. Three producers were competing for a chance to get to the finals in Las Vegas. The Remy Martin Producer Series showcases top producers in music and they share their stories with up-and-coming producers to help them along their…

This past weekend in East Atlanta, crowds gathered for a day filled with food, fun, and several festivities during this year’s East Atlanta Village Block Party, hosted by Complex, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey, and the East Atlanta Community Association. During the late afternoon, people were treated to a great time complete with an open bar,…

Inspirational hip-hop artist 1K Phew is truly the voice of the millennials. At age of 22, 1K Phew has worked with super producer Zaytoven, Canton Jones, Uncle Reese and more. His new single “Church Gone Wild” delivers a message no other rapper is spreading. 1K Phew’s sound is for those who love God and enjoy…

Future

Future is hip-hop‘s current rockstar. Over the past two years, we’ve seen this Atlanta native’s career catapult by way of radio singles (“F*** Up Some Commas”, “March Madness”, “Wicked,” etc.), great projects (2015’s DS2, and 2016’s EVOL) and also stellar mix-tapes (Beast Mode, 56 Nights, What A Time To Be Alive, etc). To the excitement of fans, Future has…

Thursday, Sept. 15 rolling out unveiled its special edition Summer ’16 cover featuring hip-hop dominators 21 Savage, YFN Lucci, Migos, Kap G, Young Dolph and producer Zaytoven. The event, presented by MC Media Works and hosted by Alexis Sky, Brittni Mealy and Lala, brought out hip-hop’s finest, including honorees Kap G, Zaytoven, Bianca Bonnie and OG Parker. See…

Almost every influential artist in hip-hop has either written, produced, or created a melodic, game-changing track that encompasses their unique artistry, not even knowing if that song would be a big hit. These artists take risks in hopes that their fans, as well as the rest of the music world, will understand their vision. However, what…