FEATURED ARTIST OF THE WEEK 1/24/2010 PRESENTS: LINX

I proudly present to you First Klazz Entertainment's LINX as my Featured Artist of the Week...here is more information on this up & coming artist who is trying to make himself a household name...

Lydell  “Linx” Johnson Jr. , born in New Orleans, La and a native of Marrero, La was introduced to music at a very early age, beginning with homemade karaoke style cassette recordings at age 7 and homemade video footage by age of 10. Linx and friends were rapping over hip-hop instrumentals. Also an aspiring DJ, Linx began to purchase audio equipment to pursue what would soon become, a hobby as well as an occupation all throughout high school and college.  School yard battles would be a daily recreation which brought great popularity in the community.  Hurricane Katrina was a big turning point for Linx as well as a large number of others in the community. Uniting with younger cousin and local producer Zachary “Bundy” Jackson, he began work on his first project at age 17. This project would be called “Kid Incredible.” By age 18, Linx was signed to an upcoming independent label located in Marrero, La (Clock Wurk Ent), not as a solo artist, but as 1 of the 4 member group named Somethin Serious. Over the course of two years, Linx recorded numerous mix tapes as well as a self-entitled album "Somethin Serious", which was never released due to a dispute with the label. 

            After settling the legal dispute, Linx along with his fellow label mates were left, without any masters or finished material, to start over and rebuild what once seemed to be a promising future in the music industry. In the summer of 2009, He once again united with Bundy along with childhood friend Artist “A.R.” Barnes to officially established First Klazz Enterprises, LLc.  By 2010, Linx has completed his debut mix tape entitled “SickWitIt.”

            Linx’s strong lyricism along with his laid back style of delivery enables him to move forward in the journey of success in today’s music industry. Production, stage presence, and his ability to relate to his audience have aided in gaining support throughout the years and this is only the beginning for Linx.

***Music Links


"The World Is Not Enough" --NEW MIXTAPE--

http://www.limelinx.com/files/17f811cf1018331fb47ba66e1a390a38 
http://www.datpiff.com/First_Klazz_Ent_Linx_The_World_Is_Not_Enough

"Sick WItIt" Mixtape Download

http://www.datpiff.com/DJ_AR_First_Klazz_DJs_Linx_Sickwitit_the_Tak.m90844.html 

"Rydz & Kickz"

http://twiturm.com/jbw69

"Like Me"
http://twiturm.com/a4gfr

***Video Footage

http://www.youtube.com/user/FirstKlazzEnt 

Also, on tap are the FK Blogs...which Linx & First Klazz Entertainment release weekly...

***Where You Can Find More of Him 

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lydell.johnson?ref=profile

Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/lydelljohnson  and  http://www.myspace.com/500421410

***Contact Information

Twitter: @Linx_FirstKlazz

Email: lydell_johnson@yahoo.com

Firstklazzent@gmail.com

Booking: SkyHighManagement: 504-782-5986

Publicist: Nicoya Hogan, nicoya.hogan@gmail.com 

Congratulations Linx!! Thank you for letting my share your talent with the world. 

We look forward to watching your career grow...

P.S. Happy Birthday!!!

Featured Artist of the Week 8.8.2010 Presents: Kris Baptiste

Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome back to Sounds of the Underground for this week's Featured Artist of the Week. This week, we are coming back with another R&B artist, hailing from New Orleans, LA. This week's featured artist is KRIS BAPTISTE!!!! Kris is a newcomer to the music scene, but I have a feeling he won't be for long. Kris already has the support of the infamous Definition DJs. His vocals are smooth and melodic. Ladies, get ready for him....fellas, you can enjoy him as well....So sit back, relax & enjoy the smooth sounds of Kris Baptiste.

***Who is He???

Jazz, Rhythm & Blues and Hip Hop are just a few of the common melodies you will hear in the great city of New Orleans where Kristofer Baptiste was born. Kris Baptiste self proclaimed as the Prince of R&B is a very outgoing person who has a strong passion for music and works tirelessly to fulfill his dream of one day becoming a superstar. With the discipline and molding of his family, the young artist tends to make positive music others can relate to as if the song was based on them. His style of singing, songwriting, and rapping is very unique and he has studied artists like Usher, Chris Brown, Trey Songz, and Mario to develop his own distinct sound. The 21 year old has performed and opened up for well known artist, such as Monica, Cupid, Cassidy, Freeway and Beanie Segal in the Philly’s Finest Tour. Kris’ song “Secret Lover,” has been played consistently throughout night clubs and radio stations across the New Orleans area. Throughout his career, he has received credit and awards from local talents shows, city functions and club competitions with the support of his fans. To hear the progression of his sound, his passion coupled with his desire and hard work will no doubt pay huge dividends in the end.

***His Music

"Secret Lover"
http://twiturm.com/875ya

"Fly Away"
http://twiturm.com/hqkaj


"Fresher Than A Mother" 
http://twiturm.com/eb6tc

***Where Can You Get More from Him???

email: krisblivemusic@gmail.com

www.myspace.com/krisbmusic4u

www.facebook.com/kris.baptiste

www.twitter.com/krisbaptiste

www.youtube.com/krisbmusic4u

Congratulations Kris Baptiste on being this week's Featured Artist of the Week! Thank you for letting me share your talent with the world. Please keep Sounds of the Underground in the loop on all of your future work. We wish you much success on your endeavors. 

Ladies and Gentlemen, I hope you liked the music presented on today. As always, feedback is strongly encouraged. It gives the artist insight into what YOU the listener wants to hear. Thank you again for your continued support and come back next week for a brand new Featured Artist of the Week.

CELEBRITY EDITION of For Your Listening Pleasure

Hello again everybody! Today I have something VERY, VERY SPECIAL for you all...this is the Celebrity Edition of For Your Listening Pleasure...Below is some HOTT new music from artists you already know & love. Feedback is a must because the artist MOST CERTAINLY wants to know what you're thnking and feeling...without further ado...turn up your speakers & enjoy...

***Lauryn Hill

"Repercussions"

http://twiturm.com/g0yxe 

***4IZE feat. Scar (Production by Floyd)

"Rollin Like A Gee"

http://twiturm.com/4ft2i

"Food, Fruit & Animals"

http://twiturm.com/hkfdx

 

***Drag-On
"From Me to You(Letter to DMX)
http://twiturm.com/xztnh

"Money"

http://twiturm.com/nsjpe

---Check out Drag-on's NEW mixtape "The Crazies"

http://piff.me/7d379dc

You can follow these amazing artists on Twitter at:  

4IZE http://twitter.com/4IZE

Drag-On  http://twitter.com/OfficialDragOn

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to share your music with your fans & the rest of the world...I look forward to hearing more amazing work from you in the future...

MYSTIKAL UNPLUGGED: LIVE AT THE HOUSE OF BLUES

Mystikal Unplugged

Live Band Performance

At

House Of Blues – New Orleans, LA

 August 12, 2010

Featuring Artist YLuck

  

Doors Open at 8:00 PM

***TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW***

http://www.livenation.com/Mystikal-tickets/artist/773271

For more information email:

Southcoast504@aol.com

StephanieVillagran@yahoo.com

Featured Artist of the Week 8.1.2010 Presents: B Streezy

Welcome back Ladies and Gentleman, after a brief hiatus Sounds of the Underground is back with a BRAND NEW Featured Artist of the Week! This week's artist hails from New Orleans and is making quite the entrance on to the mainstream R&B scene. I proudly present to you B-STREEZY...B-Streezy is already experiencing success with his hit receiving local radio plays and rotation, in addition to an already growing fan base. Today, you will learn more about B Streezy the artist and the man. You will also get a chance to listen to his music and find out how you can contact him and get your hands on even more of his work. So sit back, relax & enjoy the sounds of B-Streezy...


***Who is He???


In 2009, B Streezy released his first independent album titled “The Love Story”, which sold 10,000 digital copies. His very first single titled “You” hit radio just weeks after the release of “The Love Story”. That year, B Streezy performed in over 6 different States and 26 different cities. His energetic, creativity and artistry are what generated great response from friends and fans alike.


You may ask where all this talent and drive derived from. From the beginning of his career, the core of B Streezy’s music reflects the heart of the south with his lively delivery and soulful presence. On stage and off, B Streezy is true to the art of entertainment. With the legendary sounds of Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, Bobby Womack, Sam Cook, in his left hand and the modern appeal of Trey Songs, Mario, Usher, in his right, B Streezy fuses his style into chapters of a never ending story.


B Streezy was born Brandon Clay in the city of St. Rose, Louisiana. He started his musical journey at Little Zion Baptist Church where he song in the choir. He then branched off and became part of the ministering team. Although he loved singing and being an active member in church, somewhere down the line Brandon felt it was necessary to follow his heart’s own musical path. B Streezy credits his spiritual upbringing to being some would say “he is the most down to earth R&B artist they have every worked with.”

Now in 2010, B Streezy gained a lot of respect in New Orleans and in the music industry. He’s worked with major producers such as Sinasta, Blair Taylor, Mike Bass and many others. B Streezy has also worked with A-list local artist and national artist such as Currensy, Chopper City Boy Snipe, Raw Dizzy, C-Murder and Lil Boosie.


Currently B Streezy is working on his new album titled “On The Edge” while still pushing his first project. When asked about his new album B-Streezy responds “One The Edge” is filled with more upbeat track like my new single “She’s Bad’’ featuring LiL Boosie.” According to B Streezy, “This album will show off more of my personal character and help define why they call me “New Orleans Bad Boy of R&B” you will hear common life situation dealing with party, pleasure, and pain in a real edgy spectrum.”




***His Music

"You"
http://twiturm.com/0z0xd

"She Bad feat. Lil Boosie"
http://twiturm.com/bu8v9

"Hottest Chick"
http://twiturm.com/8o8o7


***Videos

"She Bad" feat. Lil Boosie

***How Can You Get More of Him???

Booking: 504-377-0829 OR 504-234-3460

Interviews/Media/Press: 504-621-7922
Twitter: http://twitter.com/BStreezy
Web: http://b-streezy.blogspot.com


Congratualtions B-Streezy on being Sounds of the Underground's Featured Artist of the Week! I thank you for letting me share your talent with the world. I look forward to hearing more of your music and wish you much success on your future endeavors.

Ladies & Gentleman, I hoped you enjoyed this artist. As always, Sounds of the Underground encourages feedback. Pleaselet me know what you think. The artist also likes to see what you the audience are thinking. Come back same time next week for another HOTT artist of the week...

BEWARE: The Man Right Chea & Y'all Still AIN'T Ready Yet

He's back HARDER & STRONGER than ever! With a reception as though he never left the scene. Ladies and Gentleman, it is with great pride & pleasure that I was able to snag a quick interview with Legendary New Orleans Rapper MYSTIKAL!!! It took some work that's for sure and to sum it up I basically told Mystikal, "I'm just gonna walk with you to your bus and ask you these questions, ok"...and he said "yep, that's cool"...he gave me quick to the point answers but its CLASSIC Mystikal...so here goes...

1. How do you feel about the current state of Hip Hop?

M: Its changing, definitely its changing but above all its still going...

2. With that being said, how do you feel about being in such high demand right now?

M: OVERDUE! They missed me...

3. What upcoming projects are you working on? Anything available now?

M: I have an album in the works, no title as of yet, but its coming soon...

4. What did it feel like when you received such a warm reception here in New Orleans after your release?

M: It felt like the presence of God, it felt great...

5. What advice do you have for up & coming artists and those fairly established in the industry?

M: STAY ON Y'ALL SHIT...STAY ON IT!!!!!

6. Point of Contact:

M: "Blackman" and Rob Shaw....

(I was provided the phone numbers but uh...can't give y'all EVERYTHING...lol)

Afterwards...
Me: Thanks so much! I really appreciate it!!!
Mystikal: I like you, you didn't give up!

*Photo Courtesy of DJ Black N Mild, CEO of the GO DJs

FIRST & FOREMOST, MYSTIKAL THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU FOR GIVING ME THIS OPPORTUNITY!!!! Special Thanks to WILD WAYNE, Industry Influence Host & Creator, Q93 Program Director & Jock for offering me the chance to even do the interview.

Fans, I hope you have enjoyed this glimpse into the mind of a LEGEND!!! And as always, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOU CONTUNUED SUPPORT!!!

Oh, and he's still *chicka chicka owwww, bad like Michael* ....

***Mystikal Upcoming Schedule

8.12.2010      Benefit for LA Fisherman  House of Blues     New Orleans, LA     8:00PM

 

Featured Artist of the Week 7.11.2010 Presents: Tha Future

Ladies and Gentleman, we are back this week with another HOTT artist making waves on the underground scene. This week's artist hails from the DMV area, Woodbridge, VA to be exact. It is with great pleasure that I present to you, THA FUTURE. Today, you will find out more about the man, the artist, you will hear his music and learn how you can reach him and get more of what he has to offer. So sit back, relax and enjoy THA FUTURE...

***Who is He???
Tha Future is an up and coming Hip-Hop recording artist residing in Woodbridge, Virginia (Northern VA). His overall style and sound has been compared to the likes of some of Hip-Hop’s Heavyweights in the past such as Jay-Z, Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, and T.I. (to name a few) due to his creativity, lyrical ability, and confidence to make music outside of the box. He has grown to develop a lane unmatched of his own.



Over the years of pursuing his dream, he has obtained many accolades from his peers and industry insiders alike. While remaining humble and reserve in character, He believes firmly that he has what it takes to be “a breath of fresh air” in the game which is why he calls himself Tha Future and prefers having the music speak for itself.

***His Music

"Bright Lights" feat. Akshan
http://twiturm.com/ooqcq

"Wake Up"
http://twiturm.com/p5e7g

"Star"
http://twiturm.com/mq99f

"Power (Freestyle)"
http://twiturm.com/sp53m

"Free Agent"


*Mixtape

"Ready to Launch"

http://thafuture.bandcamp.com/album/tha-future-ready-to-launch-v10

***His Accomplishments

*BET’s Spring Bling Freestyle Battle Competition 03’ (Winner)



*BET’s 106 & Park Freestyle Friday’s 04’ (Challenger)


*BET’s The Center w/ Julissa (Freestyle Spotlight) 04’


*Reebok Shoe Hip-Hop Theme Song Contest (Semi-Finalist) 05’


*Top Ten Finalist (#4) on MTV's Best Breakout Artist DC (Ourstage.com) 09'
 

 

***How Can You Get More of Him???

http://back2thafuture.com/
mrbrightfuture@gmail.com
http://thafuture.bandcamp.com/
http://www.twitter.com/thafuture703


Congratulations, THA FUTURE for being this week's Featured Artist! Thank you for letting me share your talent with the world. I look forward to hearing more from you in the future. Please keep me posted on your future endeavors. I wish you much success in your career.

Ladies & gentlemen, I hope you have enjoyed THA FUTURE! As always, please provide feedback it is greatly appreciated. It lets the artist know if you're feeling their style or if they should hang up the dream indefinitely...see you next week for a brand new artist of the week.