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Famous Releases “Road to Center Stage: Part 1” EP Presented by Coast 2 Coast Mixtape Promotions

Hip hop artist Famous recently released his EP “Road to Center Stage: Part 1.” Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes presents the project, which is hosted by DJ Kay Slay and is now available for free download. “Road to Center Stage: Part 1” features Famous on tracks with Rich Kidd, Melanie Durrant, and Memphis Bleek. Production is added by Burd x Keyz, Boi-1da, and Tone Mason.
In his first year as a rapper, Toronto artist Famous was nominated for a Juno Award and MuchMusic Video Award for his debut EP, “The I RAP NOW” EP. The project, a very well-crafted, short play album, with contributions from Grammy-nominated producers Boi-1da and Tone Mason, spawned five songs, four videos, three radio hits, two major nominations, an MTV Live performance, a cross country tour, opening gigs with Nas, The Clipse, and Method Man and one “Best New Artist” award south of the border from 93.7 WBLK.
In the overcrowded world of hip hop, Famous’ desire to be the best stands out like a neon shirt at a black tie affair. He’s best described as what would happen if you mixed Kanye West with Eminem, coordinated by Fabolous’ stylist, adding in the mind state of Puffy in the ‘90s, topped off with the determination of Ashton Bishop (aka Famous). It’s that confidence that allows him to carve out his own lane in the rap game.
As a fan of hip hop music, Famous ensures that every single lyric is clear, true, and full of intentional meaning. Taking cues from Bob Dylan, Chuck D, and other prolific artists who concentrated more on their message, The Kid understands that his voice is a tool that can be used for the betterment of a generation, and he’s not wasting a single breath. With many of the songs on his adventurous “Goddess Girl” focusing on various aspects of peoples everyday lives, the eight-part mini-movie/soundtrack (which he wrote and directed) became a viral triumph for the young rapper with views eclipsing the elusive six figure mark incredibly early.
Whether or not many people recognize it at first, there’s something exciting that happens anytime a new artist like Famous comes along. The first steps all have a similar feel to them regardless of the performer, but there’s just something different about the special ones.
“Road to Center Stage: Part 1” is available for free streaming and download at http://coast2coastmixtapes.com/mixtapes/mixtapedetail.aspx/famous-road-to-center-stage-ep-part-1-hosted-by-dj-kay-slay

Able to switch between Hip Hop styles with ease, An1 is the definition of “Versatile.” Flipping between West Coast, East Coast and Sk8ter Boi styles, An1 takes a listener on a journey through trials and tribulations, living the life of a trapper, to hyping up the party or the club.
Having been introduced to music at a young age by his parents, a deep love for music boiled in his soul. An1 was surrounded by music at church and at home. Since there was no cable in his household as a child, he frequently listened to Stevie Wonder Tapes and the radio. A long list of influences include: Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, Biggie, 2Pac, T.I., Sakou Da Misfit, 2Short, Snoop Dogg, NWA, WestSide Connection, LL Cool J, Lady Rage, Queen Latifah, Mos Def, Lil Kim, Nas, Busta Rhymes, RedMan, Method Man, and DMX. An1 recorded his first hook at the age of 12. But, it wasn’t until years later that he began rapping.
A troubled youth, three years ago, he moved to Ohio in search of his destiny and to find a new beginning. It was in Ohio that he realized his calling to perform and write Hip Hop. He used the pen as a way to transform and heal himself, as well as speak to others. Back in L.A., An1 opened for Artists like UGK. A force to reckon with in the underground Hip Hop scene in L.A., he yearned to try and take his art to the next level. Having relocated to Georgia in 2010 year, he teamed up with RopStar Media Group’s production team “The Standard,” and created a sound that is all his own. They created a lifestyle together. RopStar LifeStyle™. Live and breathe this thing called music. A RopStar™ doesn’t stop, and the music lives on.

Streetz -n- Young Deuces drop another leak, this time w/ Midwest emcee, GERALD WALKER. Check out their new joint “The Struggle” produced by mid-west super producer, Jaywan.

SlimKid3

SLIMKID3, best known for his work with rap juggernauts, The Pharcyde, cultivates his two decades of hip hop knowledge and injects it into his new EP “Another Day Another Dollar.” He teams up with Jurrasic 5 producer, DJ Nu-Mark, to spit his biting critique of the almighty dollar, deftly weaving his signature feel-good flow through Nu-Mark’s richly layered beats. (See attached press release for more info). The EP includes two songs available for free, including chops from a groovy Eagle’s sample.
Fans will be able to download his EP for free by visiting his website and entering their email addresses into the download widget: http://slimkid3.com/. Feel free to use the attached download-widget embed code for simpler download access onto your site.

It is a 13 track mixtape titled “GettingMAD”. Briefly stated it is centered on the concept of accessing the emotion of madness and expressing a discontentment with the current state of affairs. It is inspired by a 1976 film called The Network.
A bit of background though,
Rapper and Spoken Word Poet. My music borrows a lot from other genre’s and can be best described as an amalgamation of indie pop culture and hip hop. My influences range from the xx, phoenix and miike snow to Theophillus London, Jamie-T and Kanye West.

www.tendamcfly.bandcamp.com