Many artists struggle to establish their musical identity, laboriously trying different musical styles like a piece of clothing, looking to find what fits. There are others that emerge fully formed and in full command of their craft, identity, and their music. Joliet D.O.E fits firmly in the latter category. His latest mixtape effort "Black Roses is a captivating and moving piece of work that heralds the prominent rise and arrival of a truly gifted and significant new talent; one whose music feels similar in the best way possible while striking out on its own territory.
As a small city, big dreamer who grew up in the Joliet and the Chicago land area, Joliet D.O.E started off singing as a child, but once in high school his interest turned into the act of hip hop, not really taking music seriously until his best friend and CEO of his label Kouple Grand Entertainment; Damien "D-Lo" Doughtery introduced Joliet D.O.E to Uprise Entertainment and also his first real studio recording. D.O.E explains ,"When I first started out I really thought there wasn't a way to record myself until I got into a major recording studio. But when given the opportunity that I was given with Uprise, where you're able to record free willing, I was able to dive into my rhyme patterns, different cadences, and style really just trying to find my lane. I found it fairly easy to write on the things that me and my crew were doing in our neighborhood and what I was seeing around my surroundings". Almost immediately he got with a crew but
really stood out as a solo artist. Performing at local clubs and bars in the Chicago Land area, winning talent shows and contests, then eventually opening up for established artists such as; Twister, Ja Rule, and Mobb Deep. " I was basically living the typical Joliet teenager life . I wasn't interested in anything else I was doing other than music, and I loved the openness of my life. "
Recording in various local producer studios and playing the song he was making for friends, D.O.E saw their excited reactions. "I played raps for couple of my friends and the quality of the recordings weren't that good, but the talent definitely was there and off that I got with my partners and pulled some money together to start our own recording situation. Now recording at will, D.O.E was able to hone his songwriting skills while taking influences from artists like: Notorious Big, Jay-Z, Nas, Wu-Tang, Outkast, and Scarface and using them to shape his own style. “I grew up on a lot of 80's music ,Jazz, R&B and I really got into to rap in the early 90's where the lyrical content was more important than the hook which is prevalent in today's music. I naturally gravitate to break beats and hip hop vibes, there's a timelessness to it that I've always loved".
As his name grew in his local Joliet area, the pieces started to fall into place for D.O.E. He moved to Atlanta, GA to further his music career, he started performing at Atlanta’s talent showcases catering to the interests of labels such as: Atlantic, So So Def, Grand Hustle and D.T.P. Recording continuously, D.O.E hooked up with longtime Producer and Engineer, Meiza J (17th floor, Flo-rida, Lilana, Nick Cannon) and the two recorded several mixtapes;( Lock up City and Dirty Money), at Sinelab Studios in Joliet. The mixtape sparked major interest and along with DLO, Doe decided to form his own label Kouple Grand Entertainment. "When working with my man DLO he really makes it easy for me to focus on making the music. He and Robert 'RB' Booker really carry the flag and drive the ship. I'm just the product when we touch down and that has given me freedom to be myself and make the music that we like to hear." says D.O.E
That freedom allowed D.O.E to create "Black Roses" as well as the space to experiment while making it. "There's a lot of emotion with this mixtape. My content and lyrics were a lot more detailed which showed my growth as a man as well as an artist.” D.O.E says. Some of the instrumentals used are from the '90's era and are sample heavy, harkening back to that sound that has been embedded in D.O.E's DNA. From the opening notes of " Parkwood As Usual", one sees the combination of '90's hip hop and lyrical incisiveness that has become Joliet D.O.E's hallmark.
D.O.E is currently on the grind, honing his live show and running as the flag ship artist of Kouple Grand. "It's gaining a lot of momentum. Kouple Grand were really getting excited about our buzz and seeing the residuals from our hustle. Doing music is something I've always wanted to do." says the rapper. Joliet D.O.E is doing exactly what he wants, creating a fully developed project that is a culmination of where he's been and where he's going and also one that is sure to win him notoriety that is demanded by the depths and quality of his songs.


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SIXXCESS

Hip Hop / Alternative
Forestville, MD

Sixxcess began in the winter of 2007 after writing for friends, he began to spend his free time writing songs and collaboration work with local emcee. He went on to enter and win competitions and showcases, before eventually dropping 7 mixtapes, including “evolution”, “sixxcessverse“ and “behind the music“. This is one local star that is not stopping until he’s known worldwide. Look for major hits from Sixxcess and his camp in the near feature, because the successful Sixxcess will succeed.

Caught somewhere in between hip hop and pop music genres, Sixxcess has been compared to such hip hop acts as Kanye West, and Ja Rule, but he fits right in while touring the east coast from NY to NC. Unique to Sixxcess’s sound, instead just rapping, uses a harmonic blend, with hard hitting lyrics, while demonstrating clean lyrics and swag to match. The lyricism is crisp, the verses well annunciated and the messages evoke honesty. Clearly influenced by early-mid-‘90s, Sixxcess definitely brings class back to hip-hop through his unmatched sound and straight to the point message, With commanding stage presence, he captivates the audience and delivers on his promise to be an MC with "Swag", and his community eating it up, marking a very promising beginning. First impressions are everything, and once you meet Sixxcess you’ll know that he’s a man about business. Sixxcess is not just your average artist rapping to the women only, he has hard hitting tracks for the streets and most importantly has a message in his music, stemming from the name Sixxcess

Quotes:
“I am Sixxcess so I shall be Sixxcessful”

Recent City Performances:
Raliegh, NC
NY, NY
Manhatten, NY
Washington, DC
Ft. Polk, LA
Alexandria, VA

From a Supporter of Legends to a member of GRANDMASTER FLASH & THE FURIOUS 5....

It was the 4 Elements of Hip Hop on the block and park parties that inspired Jesse.

Quickly, he adapted to the game learnin what it takes to get a rep. Freestyle rhymes, hypin up crowds and stage appearance that he participated in at underground battle jams which caught eyes of major figures.

Over the years, Jesse’s skills and hard work became an example for his peers as he worked towards becoming an Artist and DJ spinnin in the hottest clubs heard of. Meanwhile, Jesse started travelin the world, building his contacts and working with some of raps finests, such as: Guru, Lil Dap, Ice Cube and Red Cafe...

#Facts:
In return for the love and respect to the Rap game, Jesse Al-Malik has been Nominated as the greatest Entertainer.

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Work:
2000: E-Jay Party Tracks
2001: DJ Mix Move Contest - Germany
2001: Hot 97 FM Interview - New York
2005: Party Tracks with DJ Skwad
2005: French Source Magazine
2005: German Bounce Magazine
2006: German Juice Magazin
2006: MTV Hip Hop Open - Preview Party
2007: MTV Hip Hop Open - Preview Party



Releases:
2004: Ears to the Streets Feat: Lil Dap
2004: I got the hood in me Feat: Ironie
2004: 100 Gunz
2008: International Visa Feat: Paura
2009: Shame to the Game Feat: Sark, Namor, Life Long, Full One
2009: Full One Sampler Feat: King Soloman, Tragedy Khadafi, Infamous Mobb, Lil Dap, Mobb Deep, Blaq Poet, Nature
2010: Lifestyle of a Hustle
2014: Sky is the Limit Feat: J.Dizzle
2015: Industry is Locked
2015: Brooklyn Kingz County (Compilation) Feat: Reef, Smif n Wessun, Napoleon, Shabaam Sahdeeq, Modesty
2016: I.L.A
2016: The Greatest
2017: Europe Rappershill (Soundtrack)
2017: Whatever Happened Feat: Mannammic, Mic Bles
2018: Livin it up
2019: Relationship Feat: Anony
2021: Reminissen 
2022: Bklyn is the Borough 
2023: Golddigga
2024: Back of my Mind Feat: Alius
2024: Ballaz
2024: Childhood Feat. Shana Pearson

Music Videos:
1998: Survive
2000: Heavenly
2010: Dance
2011: Nothing can hold us back
2012: Turn up the night
2013: Body Rock
2016: Industry is Locked
2017: I.L.A
2017: Whatever Happened

Known by his stage name, Kabelo or Bouga Luv, Kabelo Mabalane is a South African Kwaito musician, songwriter, actor and former a member of the the Award winning, Multi Platinum selling Kwaito trio "TKZee".  Kabelo has opened shows for Jay-Z, 50 Cent, Ja Rule and Rihanna and has just released his latest single "Matimba". Kabelo's new studio album will be released in April 2015.


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