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Danay Suárez es una joven cantante y compositora cubana, nacida en La Habana. Su gran versatilidad y capacidad para moverse entre el Jazz, el Hip Hop y los géneros tradicionales de la música cubana la han posicionado no sólo como una de las artistas más populares, elegantes y únicas de su generación sino como la representante del Hip Hop cubano femenino con uno de las letras más inteligentes y una de las voces más exquisitas. Se dio a conocer internacionalmente de la mano de Giles Peterson con Havana Cultura Sessions (Brownswood Recordings 2010). En 2014 lanzó su primer disco solista “Polvo de Humedad” (Universal Music), pero fue en 2017 cuando llegó su obra maestra “Palabras Manuales”. (Universal Music), trabajo con el que consiguió cuatro nominaciones al Grammy Latino; Álbum del Año, Mejor Artista Nuevo, Álbum Alternativo del Año y Canción del Año de Integridad ft Stephen Marley, además de una actuación estelar en los Premios Grammy Telecast. Al margen del gran reconocimiento en los Latin Grammy, su progresión ha estado avalada por ser la ganadora del premio La Gaviota de Plata de la Inspiración que obtuvo en Viña del Mar (Chile, 2017). Gran maestra de la composición, sus canciones han sido banda sonora de múltiples series de Netflix así como de juegos como Need for Speed ​​y FIFA 2020 y ha colaborado como letrista para artistas como Sting, Ricky Martin, Karol G y muchos otros. Danay tiene una extensa discografía y este año lanza su más reciente álbum CAMBIO, donde desafía el hip hop femenino, dejando el listón muy alto para letristas y rimadoras.

A young and talented aspiring artist who uses witty wordplay and clever rhetoric to write the music that has all the ladies of South Florida willing to “make them panties drop”. Embracing his rich Jamaican background, Official has always been a lover of both music and food with lots of soul. In junction with his deeply embedded cultural roots, Smiles also accredits a large part of his success today to the city that raised him, Cutler Ridge. Not only was he able to launch his rap career in Cutler Ridge but he was also recognized by his city for being a force on the football field and a bullet on the track. Ripe with raw talent, Smiles Official embodied all that is carpe diem, and he has been seizing every moment since.

All in all, his attention was persistently sought out by many and he was able to broaden his network more and more every year. Through his affiliation with Deuce Mob, his love for music found him a temporary line of business as a party DJ. It was apparent even from then that Smiles Official was destined to be discovered. His energy radiates through a crowd like a surge of power. When Smiles Official is on the mic, everyone feels good.

His life was at a high point, but little did he know, the sky is the limit. Upon returning to Miami during the Summer of 2008, Smiles Official was invited to take the stage at Club Tuckers. On this particular evening, the guest list was illustrious. Big names such as Larry Dogg, Grind Mode and Piccalo were all in attendance.  That night was a turning point in Official’s life; that night Smiles Official decided, “I’m not stopping until I make it, period.”

            Smiles Official is an original talent with a unique sound, he calls it Mood Music, and the streets love it! In just a year’s time, Smiles Official was able to release several mixtapes, including the ladies favorite PDM: Panty Dropping Music. His performances have become commonplace at various reputable clubs in South Florida. He worked closely with other Miami-based organizations such as Lucky Money Clothing, 305 Media Group, his current record label Streets Enterprise, and many more. With the crowd of people who halfheartedly attempt to pursue a career in the Hip-Hop industry it is often difficult to tell the imposters from the real thing. But you already know Smiles Official is as real as they come.

Rapper, singer-songwriter Warlok is on a mission to make his mark in the Hip-Hop game by staying true to his roots while embracing the evolving tastes of music. Whether it be Miami Bass, Dub Step, Drum and Bass, Hip-Hop or Electronica the overall sound is quintessentially Warlok. No matter what.
Warlok’s love of Hip-Hop started from a young age in his birthplace of North Bergen, New Jersey. At the age of 2 his Cuban immigrant parents moved to Miami, FL where he continued to live the beat of city through graffiti art and Hip-Hop, in particular his admiration of 1990's artists such as Beastie Boys, Snoop Dogg, Notorious B.I.G., Three 6 Mafia and UGK. Each of these rappers gave him a foundation, further stoked when he was introduced to Wu Tang Clan. The group’s diversity in lyrical styles but intense nature of rhyming, showcased in one of his favorite song “Protect ‘Ya Neck”, was the light bulb moment of his adolescent years. It was then that he realized that he needed to add his voice to Miami’s Hip-Hop landscape; Carlos Martinez became Warlok.
Upon entering South Miami High School, a breeding ground for developing Hip-Hop lyricism under pressure, Warlok began penning his own verses.Through his years at South Miami High School, Warlok learned that rapping is more than if you can spit a hot 16 bars, it’s about holding your ground which is the main reason to stay in the game. Word of mouth spread amongst his classmates as his friends bragged about Warlok’s battling skills urging him into rap cyphers against fellow classmate including Pitbull, Ghost Wridah and Dela Candela. From these cyphers, the combination of honest feedback with his street notoriety solidified his Hip-Hop clout. It was then that Warlok started to fine tune his sound. After graduation, Warlok began making songs and was featured on various mixtapes and street albums. 
Warlok describes his sound as more than typical Hip-Hop. Yes, he follows the formula but adds his own unmistakable twist of personality, aspirational at times but inherently relatable. Warlok embraces the grit of street life, no matter what streets he speaks of, with fervor and candor. The 808's are just an accompaniment, at times letting it speak to him which can mean more than his verses allowing it to evolve through experimentation giving the tracks more life. His progressing message is rooted in the desire to affect change through positivity, letting his verses take you through his journey one beat at a time. Whether listening to “Do You Think About Me”, “Phantom of the Dark” or “What You Selling” it’s clear that his drive to continue is constant, taking inspiration from everything making his art more genuine. His new project titled 1997 EP will prove this.
“I have skills, I have taken my time on purpose to come across as a full package” Warlok stated. Warlok is the kind of rapper to not second-guess nor pigeonhole sobe prepared for a surprise.
-Megan Silvera

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