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North Carolina

FÉ saunters in with her vivid story on ‘I Can’t Trust You’ (feat. Jamison Bethea)

Posted on 31 August 2020

FÉ is back with a fine new song called ‘I Can’t Trust You‘ (feat. Jamison Bethea).

Felicia aka FÉ comes from a very musically inclined family in North Carolina and she creates a vibe no matter what the room or people inside with her energy. North Carolina is where their hearts are big, they love hard and take care of the community.

The song stemmed from an experience where FÉ didn’t have peace of mind due to trust issues with the person she was this. It is telling the story of how she knew this but also coming to the realization that she should forgive herself as well. This is a true story that many of us have faced. You know that things should end but you try and hang on, maybe too long. You just want to make it work but things are doomed as trust is the core of all.

‘I Can’t Trust You‘ (feat. Jamison Bethea) is a fine song and FÉ is here to stay. Her honest lyrics coupled with a resilient style shows that this artist is working hard, perfecting her craft and looking forward.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

California emcee Akanimo flows in with fine beat on I.D.G.A (Fine Wine)

Posted on 17 August 2020

Akanimo is an American rapper and vocalist from Charlotte, North Carolina who now is based in California. He slides in with his new track called ‘I.D.G.A (Fine Wine)‘.

Taken off the self-tilted album ‘Akanimo‘, this is a fine song with such a soulful style. The beat is so stylish that it must have a suit jacket on with some shiny new shoes. The raps are slick and smooth, Akanimo really visualizes well here and this is effortless.

‘I.D.G.A (Fine Wine)‘ from Akanimo is a classy add on to 2020. This is about wanting that classy girl in your life and you think that she gets more and more beautiful the older she gets. You are ready for her love and just want to be with her. You are staying patient now and know that your time will come when it’s right.

The Californian rapper Akanimo is here with a fine track that dazzles on all levels. It’s chilled and to the point. This is the kind of song you put on at a house party to enjoy with friends.

Stream here on Spotify for the new track.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Alex PGSV skids in with Trap-fused ‘Wouldn’t Judge’

Posted on 16 August 2020

Alex PGSV is an indie emcee from Charlotte, North Carolina and he jumps in with the bouncy banger called ‘Wouldn’t Judge‘.

Taken off the debut album called ‘Purple Matter‘, ‘Wouldn’t Judge‘ is a trap Hip Hop journey with a late night beat that gets your attention as it skids right through the car park with a screech. This is all about not judging anyone and just going for it life. You don’t need to worry about anyone with so much going on in the world.

Alex PGSV has a confident flow to his raps and slams in with gritty energy and visual storytelling. This is a slow rider tune while cruising around with the homies. The haunting and ominous crush on the speakers fills the wheels with extra speed as you can transfixed on the brilliant beat.

‘Wouldn’t Judge‘ from Alex PGSV is an indie rap cruise trip all the way over the trap music vibe that spirals through the night.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

292 is a smooth move in with ‘Facade’

Posted on 12 August 2020

Charlotte, North Carolina’s 292 drop in with their fire new R&B laced with hoppin’ Hip Hop called ‘Facade‘.

This is all about wanting to find out the full story. You aren’t convinced that what you are seeing and you just want more. You can see the potential and want to look further inside. Will you be able to find out or will things just flatten out?

292 are a talented duo from Charlotte, North Carolina and they have such sultry vocals that encompasses all that is good in the world. The sounds are pure and the beat is there to drive us to the promised land. They are a classy outfit and you can tell that they are ready for the big stage.

292’s ‘Facade‘ is a sparkling effort from these up-comers that are on the right track. Music like that is perfect for those candlelit nights.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

North Carolina Rapper Avajor rips through with strong single ”Forever”

Posted on 19 June 2020

Most of us want to live forever and make sure that we are comfortable the whole time. Grinding hard is the only way. Being inspired by seeing others work hard is the only to stay at the top and not drop down. The Producer-emcee is from Winston Salem in North Carolina and was formally known as Jay Major. I quite like the new name and Avajor pulls out all the stops here with the heavy beat and straight up lyrics.

”Sorry, I Was Distracted’‘ is the name of Avajor’s first album that has just dropped on Spotify and ”Forever” is one of the best songs off it. This has a Rick Ross type feel on it and is a major statement of intent. He wants the big time and is not letting go.

Avajor has done well here with the new single and he is a name to watch in the flooded US Hip Hop market. I’d like to see him work with other local artists and even a heavyweight so he can get more ears to his music. He is clearly talented and a new name to keep an eye out for in 2020.

Stream this track through Spotify and check out his whole collection of music.

Review by Llewelyn Screen

North Carolina Emcee Trigga Delgoto raps about tough times with ”Favoritism”

Posted on 15 June 2020

Charlotte, North Carolina is the hometown for Rapper Trigga Delgoto. He is back with ”Favoritism” and this is a sad song all about life growing up in the hood and how he regrets some decisions that he has made. This is an emotional track full of hurt, jail, violence and hatred. An introspective look into the life of an emcee that is going though a tough time as he reflects on his life.

Trigga Delgoto is a rapper with a raw flow who puts it all on the line with this street banger. This song puts me into a dark place and I feel in a somber mood. We are placed into a story that is all too familiar. Trigga had to grow up very quickly and we are led into some tough memories about having to choose sides when barely an adult and having issues with his family. Adding to this life story is fathering a child and now being into lean and too much stress. This is a deep track and one that deserves respect.

YouTube is the place to hear this song and get his whole collection to your ears.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Artist Vice Gets Cleared For Landing



Posted on 9 November 2017

Rock music often gets a bad reputation for its cliche, bombast, its often cartoon like qualities. Throw in a bit of pop sensibility and you start to balance those negative qualities, add a dash of widescreen cinematic vibes, some anthemic qualities and a stadium ready alt-rock approach and you have something altogether more interesting, in fact you have Artist Vice’s Cleared For Landing.

It walks a line of pop addictiveness and rock robustness, of soaring harmonies and deftly layered musical textures, a balancing act which is difficult to say the least. Too far one way and you fall into the ungainly plod of the rock beast, moving the other way leaves you in the saccharine, throwaway territories of short shelf life pop, but get it right, as Artist Vice has done here, and the result is a mature and radio friendly sound that will ensure both popularity and longevity in equal measure.