Due to the talent drought ailing the recording industry, I’ve taken it upon myself to garner up the new pantheon of true music talent. Here you will get a taste of the artistry which will be the next driving force in the music industry, and the sounds that will leave you nodding your head like, “daaaaaaamn that's hot!” My focus here is to showcase great "unknown" musical talent. I want these individuals to be recognized for their amazing artistry and to entertain my very perspicacious audience. ;)
Don’t sit around wondering where the next great thing in music will be coming from, because it's all here. I Got Next!
Who has the talent to be the next great sound in music? You make the decision! Vote in the I Got N3xt competition.
Round 4!
ROUND OF APPLAUSE FOR OUR FOURTH ROUND CHAMPION
M BARS!!!
Though she is FINE and she "Got It" Ms. Chanti McCoy could not traverse
the Sea of Swag M Bars brought and succumbed to his over whelming currents of cool. With a vote of 36%-64%, Chanti McCoy is M Bars victim in this round of the I Got Next Music Competition.
All hail our Swagger Soaked champion! M BARS is who's NEXT!
Chanti McCoy Rapper, Model, Entertainer
In a world of dwindling hip-hop artistry, Chanti McCoy is a refreshing sight and an exciting demonstration of true talent. Reppin BK, this bombshell’s looks and talent, are reminiscent of the childhood fairytale; The Beauty & The Beast. Known by the alias Angel, Chanti has enchantingly beautiful features and bravado to match. She uses her music comprised of lush lyrics infused with R&B, Latin rhythms and reverberating bass as a lyrical assault on all pretenders. Chanti explains – “There is a lot of bad music out there right now, a lot of pretenders. People play a lot of mind games in the music Industry. I want to show the world what real female talent looks like. I want people to understand I’m more than just another pretty face, when it comes to work, my music; I go hard, I’m a hustler."Hustlin' hard, Chanti has put in work, performing as an opening act for superstar songwriter and singer NEYO, being featured on several collaborations with a variety of music artists, and even showing "what she got "at a showcase for former head of Sony Music & Entertainment, Tommy Mottola.Siting music as her therapy and as a time where she can speak and build upon her struggles and life lessons, Chanti’s story is one of empowerment for women, and will have the fellas falling in love. Whether music, modeling or shopping – Chanti goes hard, in all that she does. A true businesswoman at heart Chanti knows the ins and outs of the music industry. Beauty, brains and braggadocio, her title track lets you know the secret that she already knows about herself – “I Got It.”
I GOT IT
M BARS Rapper, Producer, Writer
'Going hard', is just part of the routine for this native New Yorker. When you are en route to be the next big thing in hip-hop, going hard is just how you go. The winner of the New Jersey Nets theme song competition, the largest hip-hop competition in the New York Tri-State area; Sponsored by Hot 97 and Sprite, M Bars was hand picked by his favorite rapper Jay-Z, as the champion, and given the opportunity to perform his song during the New Jersey Nets Halftime show. Since his winning performance, M Bars has been on his grind, performing during halftime at Nets games, doing a host of press, charity events and appearances to promote the team, appearing in magazine articles and blogs across the internet, songwriting as an active member of BMI, working the mixtape circuit, making television spots, inking a ringtone deal and even appearances in video games. He even has his own Wikipedia! With all the makings of true hip-hop royalty, M Bars has molded his craft after the kings of hip-hop like Jay-Z, LL Cool J, and Big Daddy Kane, however he wields a unique style all his own. With urban 'swag', a touch of house music, pop, hip-hop, and creatively constructed lyrics with topics that range from partying to politics, love, and motivation to continue striving for your dreams, his music has a universal appeal that makes everyone knod their heads. With his style, good looks, and intelligence, it's only a matter of time before his records are all over your radio, videos are on your tv and MP3's are on your ipod. M Bars, remember the name.BETTER OFF ALONE
Round 3!
Ladies & Gentlemen Please put your hands together for our new champion... ADE MARIE!!!
Much love to Puff Da Ness, but he got smoked by our first female champion Ade Marie. She has been all around the world claiming victories, and now with a victory of 71%- 28%, she claims a spot in the I Got Next winner's circle.
Ade Marie is who's NEXT!
Ade Marie Singer, Dancer, Model
She's 'been around the world' en route to success, and with each passing day she is one step closer. Ade Marie, currently nominated for 2008 New England Urban Music Awards, has all the equipment to be music's next superstar. Her commanding stage presence, 3-octave range, and signature dance choreography make her one to watch while she's on the stage, but it's her grind after the spotlight goes off, that show this determined young lady is going to achieve all goals she sets for herself. Since the age of 4, the beautiful songstress had a burning passion for music and has allowed that passion be the driving force in her life. Ade has traveled across the country displaying her talent and zest for music in the Commonwealth Massachusetts 50mics.com Unsigned Artists tour, renditions of the National Anthem on nationally broadcast sporting events, BET's Black Comedy Explosion, and in talent showcases around the world. Ade's music, a blend of pop R&B, is infused with her sassy style and heartfelt passion. Ade's says of her music, "Every time I sing, I try and immerse my heart and soul in everything I do... I want them to know the journeys I've been through so that they can understand me... Everything I do has to be a reflection of myself." With a dynamic team that keep her focused, the race to superstardom is on, and looks like Ade's off to a good start.
Been Around the World
Puff Da Ness Lyricist, Poet, Entertainer
In the tradition of Nas, Rakim, Common, and Mobb Deep, comes the next generation of smooth. A hip-hop artist who's delivery is refined, and concentrates on content and lyrics, rather than heavy production and party anthems. Puff Da Ness, a Bronx resident, has been working on his technique and flow since the 90's when he was first inspired by hip-hop greats, the Wu Tang Clan, and their album Wu Tang Forever. As the years progressed so did his work ethic and appreciation for his craft. Puff Da Ness finds satisfaction in music, rather than rapping in hopes of landing a major record deal and becoming rich, Ness says, music is his therapy. "Whatever trails I face, and problems that I go through in life I could always seek catharsis through my music". Not like the common underground sound, and not scathed by gold teeth, and shiny rims, like mainstream hip-hop artists, Ness is a regular dude, with a musical soul. He's not all about getting girls, or making paper, his message is evident, just listen to his title track, he just wants to make music.
Let's Make Music
Round 2!
Steppin' Out over the competition, my boy EX shows us that he has what it takes to be that next Fresh 2 Death artist. You decided, and with a vote of 63%-36% EX has brought beautiful Sky back down to earth.
EX is who's NEXT!
SkY Singer, Songwriter, Actress
Blessed with the rare gift of beauty and talent, singer-songwriter Sky Santiago is ready to take the music industry to unpre
cedented heights. With her unforgettable soulful voice, this Latin/Caribbean bombshell uses her music (lush lyrics infused with R&B, Latin rhythms and a little bit of Jazz) to share her life experiences about the joys and pains of growing up in the do-or-die area of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. “I want to bring the excitement back to music and be able to touch people with my songs the way a Mary J. or an Aretha have. I love singing and performing and I think I have something new and different to offer the world.” This triple threat’s talents even extend to the world of acting, where she was cast in supporting roles in the independent release Cash Rules and the popular television program The Chappelle Show. Most recently, Sky snagged a lead role in R&B star Jaheim’s latest music video “Never”, for his new album, The Makings of A Man.With her stunning looks, angelic voice, songwriting talents, electrifying stage presence and acting chops, there is no question that Ms. Sky Santiago is the total package. Industry heads, take note. There is no need to look for the next big thing, because Sky is the limit.
Let em' Know
EX Lyricist, Entertainer, Entrepreneur
Gil Rushford, A.K.A EX, is poised to burst into the music industry as Harlem’s next hip-hop kingpin. Following in the footsteps of iconic Harlem gangsters Nicky Barnes and Frank Lucas (in a figurative sense of course), EX is showing us that the spirit of the Harlem hustler is alive and well, and this professional’s grind is definitely one of a kind. Inspired by Nas, a true lyricist, EX wants his lyrics to show he represents the people. When asked about his music Ex says; " I want to reach out to the single parents, the working class, the hustlers, everyone on their grind, the common people, trying to make that money, I represent you!" After establishing his own entertainment company, Prolife Entertainment, and releasing his 3rd LP, The Professional Hustler Volume 3: The Manual, Ex has no plans on slowing his grind. Music videos, a new album and even producing credits are all on the table for EX this year, plus some surprises that he hopes will show the world he is what's Next!
Steppin' Out
And the Winner is:.. Ca$hmayn!
He pulled out a tough win verses the red hot Mistress of Ceremony, LaJune, but the people voted, and with a vote of 40% to 60% Ca$hmayn is who's Next.
LaJune Femcee, Singer, Songwriter:
In an industry dominated by male
s there is always an alpha female bold enough to counter her compatriots. Like a diamond in the rough, her qualities shine so bright they pierce through all obstructions in her path. With virtuosic skill, she can sing supremely in a ballad then turn around dominate all rivals in a freestlye battle. Only one such as this can truly be called the Mistress of Ceremony. LaJune Grant, first female inductee of 106 & Park’s Freestlye Friday battle Wall of Fame, demonstrated that she has the lyrical precision of a sharp shooter when it comes to eliminating all contenders on the hip-hop battlefield. In addition to her lethal rhyming skills, LaJune possess a sultry voice that flows in beautiful rifts over heavy bass tracks. This two in one combination has earned her lofty praise, some to calling her the second coming of Lauryn Hill. Always on her grind, working hard behind the scenes of the music industry, now it’s time for the true Mistress of Ceremony, LaJune, to step up front and center.Bad Bitch
Ca$hmayn Lyricst, Entertainer:
It's not all about the money as the Bronx born and bred
rapper's name implies. " I love music. It's my life's inspiration, and I want to be able to inspire people through my music."Coming from the borough that claims to be the birthplace of rap, the Bronx, Cashmayn claims that he was born to rap. He displays his natural disposition to music by putting together tracks, arranging lyrics, beats, vocals and ad libs, in little more than an hour. " I just have a gift. I hear lyrics and beats in my head all the time, gaining inspiration from the things I see around me." New to the game and still very young this cat has a bright future, with modeling ventures on the side and interests in acting. Though the day to day hustle of New York City can prove to be too much from many wannabee artists, Cashmayn promises that he's gonna be the next big player in the music industry, and he won't forget his inspiration, because "music is his soul".Comes & Goes
If you enjoyed what you've heard here, and would like to contact any of the artists, or you feel that you are part of the next generation of great talent and would like to featured on I Got Next, contact me at jusdaremix@aol.com.
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