MIAMI, Mar 3, 2023— The Othaside, rap artist Mic Echo's newly launched record label, debuts his song and video, "Chase Bags," today, the first in a 11-song album. The project, also titled "The Othaside," is an introspective rap album exploring Mic Echo's journey navigating street life and features his creative lyricism and melodic sound. Mic Echo sends a powerful message about internal fortitude and overcoming adversity against challenging odds. Drawing inspiration from his upbringing in Miami, Florida, the Washington, DC and Maryland area, and Phoenix Arizona; Mic Echo has developed an innovative rap and hip-hop sound that seamlessly blends elements of old-school rap, trap, Southern rap, West Coast rap, and go-go music. Mic Echo creates an energetic and expressive style that captivates listeners from the start. His heavy bass lines and metaphorical melodies are prominent, while his witty rap bars and anecdotes take you on an entertaining adventure. “I’m excited to be releasing my first single through my own label, The Othaside," said Mic Echo. “Preparation met timing. I got a lot of game and knowledge I want to give back to others who have struggled with hard choices.” Recorded with producers Mike D Exclusive and TreOnTheBeat and featuring an appearance from Arizona rapper Murkemz, “Chase Bags” and "The Othaside" deliver a series of intimate, character-driven vignettes with his often fast-paced, intense vocals. The album grapples with hard-fought life lessons and highlights the full scope of Mic Echo’s creativity and mastery of storytelling across rap genres. Michael Penn founded The Othaside to provide an outlet for rap and hip-hop artists looking for a platform to showcase their sound in a positive, artistry-first environment. The entertainment company supports emerging hip-hop and rap artists to develop their careers and expand to a global audience. With its launch, The Othaside is set to become an avenue for rap music that celebrates originality, authenticity, and storytelling. "This first project is a true reflection of me and what I'm capable of, and I hope it will inspire others to live fearlessly without limitations," concluded Mic Echo. “Chase Bags,” the debut single, is available now on streaming platforms: Apple Music, Spotify, Youtube, Tidal, Amazon Music, Pandora, Deezer and more. It is also viewable via Mic Echo's YouTube channel. For more information about Mic Echo and The Othaside, email [email protected]. Follow @Mic.Echo on Instagram and @MicEcho on Twitter and TikTok for real-time updates on tour schedules and new song and video releases.
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Foot Locker Is Bringing More Arts, Fashion, and Style at Mondawin Mall for your Shopping Experience2/27/2023 The community came out to support the Foot Locker Grand Opening at Mondawin Mall with much anticipation to buy a pair of kicks over the weekend. More than just fashion, Foot Locker took time to also give back to the community during the two-day event. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott was in attendance to commemorate such grandiose occasion. The sneaker selection at this Foot Locker location was very spectacular along with some fly apparel to choose from. Curator for the Culture and Artist Demont Pinder is responsible for the ambiance inside the Foot Locker so be sure to check it out during your shopping experience. It was a family fun and community event for all to enjoy and even purchase a pair of sneakers for the upcoming festivities. The art of movement is dance! And the movements are distinctive to its destination not necessarily demographic. Despite your level of talent dance, is something many people can participate in at their own leisure. Do you remember the last dance party that you went to? How did it make you feel? Not to mention if you use the social media network Tik Tok then you probably have some really great moves that requires much energy. Dance allows for one to express themselves through body movements. There is usually some type of sound in the form of a song that attributes to the movement and allows the free flow of dance. Some techniques of dance are best taught by those who have extensive practice and experience. There are all kinds of dances these days since folk-dance arrived. There is now room for line dancing, praise and worship dancing, belly dancing, freestyle dancing. In Baltimore there is the Park Heights Strut dance which is exclusive to the region. Loading Videos... A Digital Media Pioneer’s Memoir takes the reader on a journey which details her almost 10 yr. experience in Washington, DC while building her foundation for one of the best digital media news shows in the nation, Welcome to the Mindy Jo News Show. She will be faced with an unprecedented challenge. And against all odds with nothing to lose but the biggest big technology gain in world wide web history, how will she pursue her happiness and pursuit of justice?
Click this link to add the book to your eBook library and more! Artist: City Neighbors High School Percussion Ensemble Location: Baltimore, Maryland As we continue to highlight "Bmore the Reel Artist and Culture Curators," this feature focuses on artist and curators who are making the culture feel good and giving us something to move on! At the moment of check-in for the Arts Townhall meeting, couldn't help but recognize the melodic sounds that were coming from the room. Perhaps my arrival was just in time to listen to the City Neighbors High School Percussion Ensemble before they would put up their instruments. Before the meeting took place, I stepped back into the hallway to learn more about the CNHS Percussion Ensemble. Wasn't sure if Ge'Auhai (Gee-Gee) had gotten me for a surprise when she shared that the music ambassadors had only been practicing for two months. That was very amazing to hear considering they sounded as if they'd been rehearsing since the summer. The CNHS Percussion Ensemble is magnificent, and all the students aspire to compose their own music some day and really care about how the music makes their audience feel. After all, it's those percussion sounds that get us going, and what a treat it is to attend the City Neighbors Winter Showcase. The CNHS Percussion Ensemble is under the musical direction and leadership of Mrs. Shakia Paylor who also sings and plays various instruments. Loading Videos... Art in its purest form is life and similar to water is essential. In the aspect that it runs deep with a constant flow opening up our awareness as to its various properties. Without art we wouldn't know anything about colors to classify certain cultures, but the artifacts made and preserve for better perspective of that time and place in history. There would be no use for an infrastructure bill without art considering an architect must draw the design in which the city or state wants erected. Without art we wouldn't know much about the various statues which were commissioned for various purposes, so art is more vital and impactful than we often attribute its importance. The various properties of art vary from literature, visual, theatrical, musical, fine arts, along with dance, and folklore. These distinctive properties all have contributed to the shaping of our history and culture with historians preserving its legacy.
Being able to appreciate the Arts and its value will afford more sustainable contributions and commitment to the community for achieving outcomes and should be considered a priority. If we start to examine art as a tool to reimage a city and ensure its accessibility and leverage resources. In that context everyone can contribute to that creative process through instruction, design, or creative arts. The standards should align with advancing the city and community with emphasis on marketing the arts to bolster and foster support to sustain the budgets. Take into consideration the amount of money Congress allocates to the Smithsonian and Kenndy Center for arts, those contributions should also be considered when wanting to reimagine a better city and afforded at all the schools. Art plays a vital role in our society. It allows us to express ourselves even when we don't have the verbal communication skills to articulate such expression. Even when a child cannot say "I love you," they are most likely to express that feeling through art and draw a heart as a symbol of that expression. From literature to architecture the design is art or the prolific prose as an art centerpiece. The canvas allows us to reimagine and create the community that will continue the legacy and importance of access to the arts and being able to cultivate those relationships for sustaining the community is beneficial. Art is how we have come to know history and the beauty and richness which enriches our lives as a collective. Without art we wouldn't know much about culture, fashion, patterns, trends, designs, style for building. Art allows you to reimagine the world around you and create where there is lack with a free flow of expression. It is also the best way to honor cultures, customs, traditions cherished through paintings, sculptures, decor, literature, or artifacts. Artist: @Drewskii_Doe Elements of Foundation formed in: Lansdowne, Maryland "Bmore the Reel Artist and Culture Curators" digital series highlighting and showcasing creatives who are elevating the culture through their contributions. The Minister of Inspiration has an exclusive one-on-one interview featuring Baltimore artist Drewskii_Doe. Seated in the creatives sector of the city, the moment had finally arrived after over 3 years of recognizing the artistry and development of Drewskii_Doe we would be able to share in this special moment. Social media is an excellent tool to get updates on what projects or what's happening with various artist, but nothing can compare to being in their presence, up close and personal for a one-on-one interview. Born in Lansdowne Maryland, Bmore reel artist and culture curator Drewskii_Doe likes to get his grub on at Captain James but if you don't mind driving too the country G&M has the best crab cakes worldwide. MOI: What does it take to be an artist? To be a rapper is easy you just come up with words that rhyme and say dumb incriminating shyt, but to be an artist you have to care about your body of work. You have to find your audience, and a life story is more engaging. MOI: How do you define success in this everchanging industry? Success starts with the goals as an artist that's success. MOI: Do we need AI rappers? How do they impact or hurt the Hip Hop culture? Ai rappers are dope, but I feel like the songwriters should get all the money. Not a cartoon (laughing) it be white people behind black characters rapping about stuff black people go through, I don't like that part. And can't no cartoon out rap me, so I don't care. Everybody gets a wave just stay on your surfboard. MOI: What should be the average length of sound on a track? I heard some of the best songs of my life that was two minutes long. Although, if a mf got 10-minute songs I might listen to 4 minutes of it then drift off to IG, laughing out loud. Long songs are boring. MOI: Should artist take into account building a legacy or being a one hit wonder in this era? I rather build a legacy, but it's artist just looking for life changing money. And now days one hit can change ya life. MOI: Are features important (Why/Why not)? I don't think features are important unless you trying to buy ya way onto someone's fan base. I'm not really to pressed on local bougie features, I'd rather get a feature from someone who can advance my career or take it to the next level. Other than Drake I ain't pressed. The Ministry of Inspiration is turning things up a notch, shifting gears from "When the Press Links Up," with a new digital series "B more The Reel Artist & Culture Curators," showcasing those who are contributing by elevating the culture forward. Currently, Tik Tok is taking over through dance, Do It Yourself tutorials, recipes, along with artist distributing their music.
How are you elevating the culture? ARTIST: LORING CORNISH TITLE: MARVELS OF MOSAIC CATEGORY: ABSTRACT BUT ABSOLUTE ARTIST YEAR: 2022 Driving down Baltimore-Washington Parkway in route to Baltimore to meet an abstract but absolute artist! The concept for this expression is magnificent. Moreover, it would hold true artistic value and meaning to find the perfect artist who aligns with the concept and has a creative collection and body of works to illustrate what such artist is. This was a very fascinating time but not much to waste because the mission was to meet this artist in Baltimore wherever they're at. The first stop was Fells Point. This location was very fruitful and fitting for the frame and a few feet away would be the marvelous mosaic art gallery and being able to meet the artist Loring Cornish was the moment that mattered. From observing the mosaic artistry handcrafted by Mr. Cornish it brought me back to 2008, while attending the University of the District of Columbia and the students worked on a mosaic stairwell. This was the first time to see mosaic so modified and form fitting to create something so magnificent. No matter how shattered or fragmented it appears, when it's mosaic it matters in the moment of the art piece is what I learned from Loring Cornish. He is a very fascinating artist and his style along with his unique creative and esteem collection exude what the ABSTRACT BUT ABSOLLUTE ARTIST is. Furthermore, the drive to Baltimore was meaningful and now you can enjoy Marvel of Mosaic art piece. ARTIST: EMPRESS INSPIRE HILL TITLE: Now Streaming NATURE'S RETREAT CATEGORY: ABSTRACT BUT CURRENT YEAR: 2022 DESCRIPTION: WATER, only has a pitch when poured into a pitcher for drinking to flush out any toxins. Furthermore, water has volume and speed in which it travels. And its direction can be devasting if the velocity forms a tornado. The water molecules are charged by the sun which allows for an increase in motions which are often waves. Mother earth is made up of mostly water which is a very refreshing and replenishing reminder. Recalibrating your life so the currents and conditions don't cause you any unnecessary congestion on your journey has more benefits than causalities. Now Streaming NATURE'S RETREAT provides an atmosphere to dream as far and wide as the depths of the oceans but make sure your direction is set along a pleasing streaming route in thy site. What you allow on your journey can either attribute to your dreams and desires in a negative or positive way and it is dependent upon the lens that one views their life, but NATURE'S RESOURCES allows opportunity for a perspective no matter the scope. Creating a sanctuary which allows access when one really needs it is what NATURE'S RETREAT provides, a moment of retreat. The waters have high tides but as long as you're stirring in a righteous direction one should reach their destination in a low tide and can rest removing the life jacket enjoying the scenery which can be so succulent - The sounds of NATURE'S RETREAT. Some who object to nature would say its resources are scarce, but that's until they've placed an embargo on air. That would be rather evasive, as if nature doesn't have enough storage capacity for all of humanity to thrive. NATURE'S RETREAT are replenishing, renewing, rejuvenating, reinvigorating and don't have to reboot because the data won't save. What's beautiful is that NATURE'S RESOURCES provides an atmosphere ambiance anchor and enchanting environment for everyone to enjoy. Now that you have a chance to recalibrate where will you direct your focus on this journey? Now streaming NATURE'S RETREAT. |
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