Artist | Producer | StreetDreams | GrandHustle | #HustleGang #SchemeForTheDream Born Rodriquez Smith, at 30 years old, he's young, business-savvy, and street smart, these are only a few words that describe the rap game's next phenomenon, RaRa. His life reads like a compelling novel about a young man struggling to survive, spending half his youth under the guidance of his grandmother and the remaining half being raised by the streets. Atlanta-born and bred reigning from the infamous Zone 3 all the way to Zone 6 , this promising athlete enjoyed football and attending school until problems at home and street temptations led him astray.
A product of a working-class family, RaRa was raised by his grandmother and the streets equally. Witnessing the lowly-behavior that often comes along with deprived living condition caused him to grow up fast, not giving him the opportunity to make a lot of childhood friends.
Instead, the self-admitted attention-craver found companionship in his older brother and cousins who as he states "were living the life I wanted to lead." Even though their hustle-by-day/party-by-night lifestyle attracted his young eyes, it was the music they listened to that intrigued him the most.
Citing 2Pac as the first artist that captured his full attention, RaRa was also exposed to the likes of Southern Hip Hop icons Outkast, UGK and 8Ball & MJG. Before long, the youngster was memorizing the raps, which lead to him writing his own.
So Instead of spending time in class, he was either on the block or in the studio, learning as much as he could about the music business. Once he was able to navigate his way around the sound boards, he began recording. Initially, his songs were just unformatted freestyles over tracks but, as time progressed, Ra began to see his potential and how much the street life didn't have to offer him.
Therefore, he studied the art of making music by observing local producers and upcoming artist. He And His Cousins then put money together to fund Their own label, Art District Music Group and They rented studio time, Although Ra’s life has been filled with many hardships, he is dedicated to change his situation and confident that his musical talent will be the vehicle that drives him into the speakers of hip-hop music lovers around the world. RaRa will become a household name that everyone will recognize through his heavy radio airplay, sold-out arena concerts, acting on the big screen, and his entrepreneurial ventures.
RaRa is a star, which isn't hard to tell by his confident swagger, his singles a breakout mixtape "HIGHER” and the die-hard fans he and his ADMG crew already have. Ra vows to live his life reaching for the top because the bottom is just too crowded.

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Chad Bossman is an acclaimed Hip Hop Artist based in Dallas, TX Chad Bossman embarked on his musical voyage of artistic discovery as a youngster, growing up listening to a variety of musicians and genres that have played an influential role in shaping their signature sound. Chad Bossman seeks to offer something different and unique to their fans by creating and performing original music that they are proud to call their own. For more information please get in touch. "I was born Chadrick Thysheek Scott, by way of Lake Providence, LA, but I was mostly raised in Dallas, TX. I started freestyle rapping in my preteen years for fun. Once i got in my teen years, I started partying with my peers getting under the influence, that's when they always start begging me to freestyle.

Van Lathan serves up a weekly dose of truth, sonically force feeding listeners the red pill, and NEVER apologizing. News, politics, and pop-culture are all on the menu, with reality so sizzling it’ll fry your echo chamber.

Hawaiian rapper/producer The Uce and Texas rapper Nick Pratt connect to cook up a hazy, trippy sound that melds big Texas energy with West Coast funk for an astral ride.   Formerly of Fortilive (a supergroup that included Mushmouth and !llmind), The Uce continues to shine as a producer and emcee, drawing on the deep history of funk, Southern hip-hop, and 90s R&B. Nick Pratt further solidifies his tenure as one of Southern rap's most skillful lyricists while still serving melodies that'll make you move. Now buckle in and hold on to your hat, because you are now rolling with THE SLAB.

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Rockie Fresh moves with a futuristic cool that has made him one of Chicago’s most versatile voices. He first broke out with a run of acclaimed mixtapes before rising to international attention through Maybach Music Group’s Electric Highway and Self Made Vol. 3, working alongside Rick Ross, Meek Mill, Nipsey Hussle, and Curren$y.

His range as an artist has taken him even further, collaborating with J. Cole, Wale, Wiz Khalifa, Good Charlotte, Ed Sheeran, and Chris Brown, whose feature on “Must Be” gave Rockie his first Billboard-charting single. Across projects like Destination, the Fresh Veggies series with Casey Veggies, and his Slid Thru tapes, he has built a catalog that blurs the lines between rap, R&B, and futuristic soul.

From Chicago to the world, Rockie Fresh stands as a leader in the new wave:cool, calculated, and always a step ahead. The future moves at his pace.

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