The Limit EP

The Limit

Believe

Pressure Applied

"You Got It" is an upbeat and energetic song from Detroit Emcee/Songwriter, Nametag Alexander.  It describes a man who’s captivated by a woman who embodies confidence and self-sufficiency. Tag matches Black Bethoven’s production with an infectious melody and catchy lyrics, that serve as an ode the woman's allure. “You Got It” is a perfect anthem for anyone who believes in going after what they want, as it also champions the power and beauty of confident, self-assured women.

You Got It

You Got It (Prod. By Black Bethoven)

Detroit MC, Nametag Alexander presents an electrifying piece of art combined with the masterful production of Black Bethoven in their latest track, 'Send My Troubles Away'. This collaboration taps into the universal task of navigating life's challenges. 'Send My Troubles Away’ speaks to the burning desire to rise above adversity, and remove burdens that hinder our path. With a blend of raw emotion and inspirational undertones, this song resonates as an anthem for those looking to eliminate the weight of stress.

Lyrics:

Send my troubles away, I just wanna send my troubles away, I wanna send my troubles away, cause there’s no room for it, there’s no room for it, I wanna send my troubles away, I just wanna send my troubles away, I wanna send my troubles away, cause there’s no room for it, there’s no room for it

Climbin’ out of survival mode,
weathered storms I was born where
you gotta survive the cold, I know
that broad are the shoulders takin’
on this load so I guess defeat is not
an option when the odds oppose, my
therapy is through a written it’s medicinal
so by the time you listen just consider it
as a proper dose, pro-cess the healin’,
I’m an avenger up against his own past
trauma as a villain, that tends to serve
as an interference when the inside of
my my mind is cluttered I gotta clear it
That meditation needed for my spirit,
While I’m elevating tryin’ not to hit
a ceiling I just need at least a week
to be at peace and be released -
from this tension and to…

Send my troubles away, I just wanna send my troubles away, I wanna send my troubles away, cause there’s no room for it, there’s no room for it, I wanna send my troubles away, I just wanna send my troubles away, I wanna send my troubles away, cause there’s no room for it, there’s no room for it

Pain had went up my left side, I’ve been way too stressed out, no slidin’ from these bills
Gotta stay up out of debt now, y’all suggest to decompress and I should get some rest but how? Always on the go, and steadily thinkin’ about what’s next now, I got a child to raise makin’ it count…not a day to waste, carried the sins of dad, broke path, ain’t go the way it was paved…..I was under water-‘cause of that current- now I’m standin’ on a wave, had felt’ under pre-ssure as a result, you see a diamond made, give gems at a gold value, when the mind creates one of the wayyyyz I tend to keep sane-be in a mindful state…gotta find a place-to temporarily escape… mentally found in space zoned out tryna find a way to….

Send my troubles away, I just wanna send my troubles away, I wanna send my troubles away, cause there’s no room for it, there’s no room for it, I wanna send my troubles away, I just wanna send my troubles away, I wanna send my troubles away, cause there’s no room for it, there’s no room for it

Send My Troubles Away

Send My Troubles Away (Prod. By Black Bethoven)

"That Moment" ignites with a potent fusion of Rap/Hip Hop, Dubstep, and Trap & Bass, courtesy of Detroit's own Nametag Alexander and the vibrant energy of Atlanta's Rogue Dynamo. Over a Black Bethoven production, Nametag's gritty lyricism intertwines seamlessly with Rogue Dynamo's fierce delivery, creating a dynamic narrative of resilience and determination. "That Moment" becomes an anthem for embracing your own power, and rising to the occasion.

I know it when it’s that moment, go after mine and I own it, I’m in a mode and I’m zonin’, far left lane I’m just coastin’ I know it when it’s that moment, go after mine and I own it, I’m in a mode and I’m zonin’, far left lane I’m just coastin’

When that engine on, it’s go time, I mountain climb, got a g.o.a.t mind, eyes on prize to the goal line, gon complete these goals of mine, know that I- am one of one, so like me there’s no kind, cut from an authentic cloth like a old design for a clothing line, suited and booted, prove with the music I’m on tar-get like hiring shooters who snipe from the roof advise you to move out the way for a champ don’t align me with losin’, don’t make me eliminate play it like a tournament elimination breathe in-smell that determination this worth the pay and I’m earning raises…like burnin’ sage, who’s here when the smoke clear when that signal flare in the air I’m here like don’t worry have no fear, auto pilot I don’t steer, but keep my gear in overdrive, work smarter or work harder either I way find me on overtime

I know it when it’s that moment, go after mine and I own it, I’m in a mode and I’m zonin’, far left lane I’m just coastin’ I know it when it’s that moment, go after mine and I own it, I’m in a mode and I’m zonin’, far left lane I’m just coastin’

I do what cannot be done
I'm never last I'm the one
Not just a star I'm the sun
Worship the ground I walk on
Step on they necks its fun
We got the power & funds
Royalty here play the drums
Leave em breathless in the lung
What the light touches I run
Train harder next time where you from
Separate the elite from the bums
Yup here they come, lights, camera, action
Enter the room with the music blasting
Everybody know to be tuned & tapped in
Hands in the air, if not they clapping
Love to see a winner, well watch what happens
Shine on my neck & the wrist is matching
My life on go you can see the traction
Bring me some mo' to the bank I'm laughing
Read my lips ain't no need for captions
Money like a brick everytime I cash in

I know it when it’s that moment, go after mine and I own it, I’m in a mode and I’m zonin’, far left lane I’m just coastin’ I know it when it’s that moment, go after mine and I own it, I’m in a mode and I’m zonin’, far left lane I’m just coastin’

That Moment (ft. Rogue Dynamo)

At It (feat. Danny Brown)

Red Alert (prod. by Black Milk)

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A.L.A.R (prod. by Timestretch)

Detroit MC, Nametag Alexander presents his new single titled "Paper" produced by Virginia native, JR Swiftz and mixed by Detroit radio legend, DJ DDT. Paper is a single that, in a clever way, aims at understanding the value of money as it pertains to not only the present, but our futures as well. The single has received airplay so far on indie stations based in Michigan, Florida, Texas and Tennessee. It is available now in all music outlets online including but not limited to iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, and more. The maxi single includes the original version, clean edit, instrumental, acapella and a remix version by DJ DDT. Those who purchase a t shirt from the merch store on Nametag's website or at leadandbelegendary.com receive a copy of the single for free.

Find more on Nametag Alexander at www.nametagnow.com
on Twitter: @itsnametag @JRSwiftz @DJDDT
on  Instagram: @itsnametag @JRSwiftz_illScience @DJDDT1
on Soundcloud: Nametag Alexander

Metal Letter

Paper (prod. by JR Swiftz)

Nametag Alexander covers "Respiration". A classic cut originally done by Mos Def (Yasiin Bey) & Talib Kweli feat. Common, from the critically acclaimed "Black Star" LP. Share this where you see fit. Thanks.

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RESPIRATION (Tagmix)

https://nametag.bandcamp.com/track/la-da-da

"La Da Da" is a record that speaks confidence. Detroit MC, Nametag delivers a double-time cadence, with a hook that is slowed down, giving everybody a chance to catch up. Flint, MI producer, Nameless [For Namesake, The Gift Vol.1, Fab Five] illustrated the cover art as well as the production. The whole track makes you feel like something dangerous COULD happen. It has that edge. The track features on Nametag's EP, "Taglines" available now on all platforms for streaming and downloading music.

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Press release by: DeAngelus Garcia

La Da Da (prod. by Nameless)

Your favorite MC/Producer duo, For Namesake (Nametag x Nameless) from Michigan follows up the "La Da Da" single with a loosie track for you to enjoy. It pays homage to a couple of Slum Village songs, and a Busta Rhymes favorite.

Nametag & Nameless - "Run It Back"

Can We Try (feat. Journey)

Featured on the ESPN U network for the 2016 NCAA Men's Lacrosse season. Track available on all downloading and streaming platforms for music,

Download the track here.
https://nametag.bandcamp.com/track/mind-of-a-champion

Produced by AWillTraxx
Mixed by Desmond "DJ DDT" Travis
Art by J. McTere

Lyrics

Hook  (repeat 4x)

Mind of a champion, heart of a warrior, goin' for the glory now, feelin' victorious  (repeat 4x)

When you feel like you on top of the world, when you conquer the obstacles, confident bout givin' it ya all can't nobody really outdo what's really stoppin' you, heart followed by ya drive how ya got here, while naysayers tryna get you off yo square, when you climbin' and you can see the top near, not afraid neva scared you don't got fear now you elevated when you make it to the top tier, from the moment that you wake up and say a prayer makin' sure you thank the creator upstairs fo' you gon wit ya day take a look in that mirror take a look in yo' eyes, the windows of ya soul, and see a champion that won't break won't fold, you goin' for a win like you playin' for the gold that reward's much better when the squad set goals let's go

Bridge

Hook (repeat 4x)











 
 
 
  




 


Mind Of A Champion

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Detroit recording artist, Nametag Alexander connects with Virginia based producer, JR Swiftz for a loosey track titled "The iLLs". JR, has produced the singles "Paper" and "You Are" for Nametag previously. Both artists have recently recorded a great deal of music together, so it should be interesting to experience what they present in the near future.

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The iLLs (prod. by JR Swiftz)

In mid July 2016, Detroit MC; recording artist, Nametag delivered his latest EP, "Metal Letter" produced entirely by Virginia producer, JR Swiftz. First offering from the EP along with the release, was the narrative video for the lead single "Down". This time around 'Tag presents an ode dedicated to his hometown Detroit, with "Thirty One Three" feat. Cordova, who also happens to be a Virginia native. "...Cordova rocks with what we're doin' on the underground music scene here. His favorite football team happens to be the Lions. I told him I needed a hook, but didn't give him a topic, and that gritty hook you hear is what I received..." says Nametag. The single paints a fitting visual of 'Tag's hometown as you hear him rap about a mixture of what he views as the beautiful and ugly of where he was born and raised.


Intro Bridge (Cordova): 

 Hands up man up / niggaz want that dough like / random and some / niggaz want that flow we / answer / get some / Labl got that glow for that rapture / I'm from Detroit my nigga let's go / 

 Verse 1 (Nametag) 

 Motown represent, demonstrate that innovative who be on that next shit, let 'em know yo' area and tell 'em who you rep wit, 7 mile, 6 mile, other side of 8 mile, east side, west side, north end, south west, home of the hustlers, bout paper bout checks, we don't call it soda ova here where that pop at, preferably Faygo, don't really follow trends we prefer to create those, stack chips we more Pringles than Better Made tho...know da slang dat's whassup is us, plus-what up doe and many of us still say schwo, grind so real you might find 'em in they same clothes from about a day ago, much love for the hood but to get up out it we all know is the way to go, floatin' down the Lodge about to exit at Jefferson, Detroit to do that Errol Flynn is a definite 

 Hook (Cordova) 

 Hands up man up / niggaz want that dough like / random and some / niggaz want that flow we / answer / get some / Labl got that glow for that rapture / capture /gotcha / snatch ya / 

 Hands up man up / niggaz want that dough like / random and some / niggaz want that flow we / answer / get some / Labl got that glow for that rapture/ I'm from Detroit my nigga / 

 Verse 2 (Nametag) 

 Cut on dat news channel, anotha body missin', anotha body found, somebody not livin', now what about dat person family that's gon' miss 'em, shit has gotten sickenin' too many shot up victims, when does it all stop, when will it come a time, that we don't make that list-of cities of violent crimes, now what about the youth, they the future leaders, we s'posed to set a better example the youth need us, that's word to my daughter three nephews and two nieces, 'xcuse me if it comes-off as if my preachin' but I hope somebody listen I hope a human it reaches, through the music in headphones or through the speakers, Detroit Lion, all roar restore a feelin' like the '04 Pistons modeled by Ford's vision, more of a Tiger with Motor City pride pay a visit city fly wit our Red Wings lifted like 

 Hook (Cordova) 

 Hands up man up / niggaz want that dough like / random and some / niggaz want that flow we / answer / get some / Labl got that glow for that rapture / capture /gotcha / snatch ya / 

 Hands up man up / niggaz want that dough like / random and some / niggaz want that flow we / answer / get some / Labl got that glow for that rapture/ I'm from Detroit my nigga /

Metal Letter 

Thirty One Three (ft. Cordova)

Volume Hiiii

On My Job

Detroit Emcee, Nametag Alexander lays a menacing verse over the well remembered Outkast, "Elevators" instrumental. Listen, comment, and repost if you find it dope.

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Elevators (Freestyle)

Nametag Alexander is back with some help from Virginia-based producer & Metal Letter EP collaborator, JR Swiftz (@JRGotBlapz) to flip the summer anthem of 2018 into a boom-bap love letter. Nametag gets smooth with Ella Mai’s “Boo’d Up” on “The Ella Joint”, the first track to announce his upcoming project “LABL Mixta[ep] Vol 2.”. The short format mixtape will be available directly on the Lead And Be Legendary site, Audiomack, and Datpiff, July 30, 2018. For more information & updates follow @nametagalexander & @leadandbelegendary on Instagram

Press relesse written by: Dean Garcia

The Ella Joint (prod. By JR Swiftz)

Nametag Alexander presents the A Will Traxx produced, “Hold Me Down”. Over an instrumental with a Midwest meets Southern style, Nametag executes with his rare Triplet cadence. The track is featured on “LABL Vol. 2 - Mixta[EP]” housed on the Lead And Be Legendary imprint, and can be found at www.leadandbelegendary.net, Dat Piff, Audiomack, and Bandcamp. You can also stream “Hold Me Down” on Tidal, Spotify, Apple Music, and more.

“LABL Vol. 2: Mixta[EP]”
http://www.leadandbelegendary.net/2018/07/nametag-alexander-labl-vol-2-mixtaep.html

“Hold Me Down”
https://open.spotify.com/track/0A2SgCpH1HBkAWxwBWjZb2?si=6pEWqs0FRsGxS9uCPSp6Uw

Hold Me Down (Prod. By A Will Traxx)

Nametag Alexander - "Not At All"
Produced by Chris Sholar
Album - "The Name Is Tag" available on all online platforms to stream and purchase music.

"Not At All" is featured in episode 7, titled "Lois" (opening scene) of "Detroiters" Season 2.

The Name Is Tag

Not At All (feat. in Detroiters S.2)

Nametag Alexander brings special instructions for Summer 2019 with his latest single “Work. Win. Repeat.” featuring Junii of the hip-hop duo Better In Black. Nametag paces the song over the Black Bethoven production with contemplative bars and internal rhymes while the assisting MC/Producer takes a rapid fire approach to the order of the day. The outcome is equal parts hood mantra and hustler commandment.  You can purchase official Work. Win. Repeat merchandise and stream Nametag Alexander’s latest release "Hello Victory" all at http://nametagalexander.com

Press Release by: Art.Dealer.Dean
Cover Art by: Nametag Alexander

Work Win Repeat

"Work. Win. Repeat." (feat. Junii)

Know Bodiez (Prod. By Nameless)

Nametag Alexander released his new single, “Grand$” on 3/13 in homage to his hometown of Detroit, Michigan and the legendary area code just days after the video for “365” featuring himself along with other Motown icons like Ro Spit and Ty Farris from Apollo Brown’s celebrated classic “Sincerely, Detroit”. ‘Tag continues to keep it all in the family with “Grand$” featuring cousin, Black Milk behind the boards.

Grands

Grands (prod. by Black Milk)

2nd song from Nametag and Nameless for the #TGIF or #TGIForNamesake series through most of February 2013. "For Namesake" LP available 4.16.2013 on Brick Records.

Whatcha Want (prod by Nameless)

Work. Win. Repeat. The EP

Dusk

Work. Win. Repeat. (Remix)(feat. Junii)

Another selection from Nametag & Nameless' "TGIForNamesake" leak series. The duo's album, "For Namesake," is set for an April 16, 2013 release on Brick Records.

Nametag & Nameless - Yo Self

"The Jump" is The last installment track of the #TGIForNamesake series presented by Michigan's own Nametag and Nameless. This time along, they feature Detroit emcee MAHD. Look for the 1st video from the "For Namesake" album to be released early in March 2013.

Nametag & Nameless - The Jump (feat MAHD)

Nametag Alexander premiers “The Victor”, an audio activation following his “Work. Win. Repeat.” EP. Piano stabs merged with crisp drums and snare hits from Black Bethoven, further highlight the track complete by a signature mix from DJ DDT. Many of us deserve the rewards we expect, for the countless hours dedicated to our craft. That is the clear intent expressed by Songwriter/Emcee, Nametag Alexander on “The Victor”.

The Victor

With a sound rooted in the melodic grit of his hometown of Detroit, and making his own stamps on regional classics like Black Milk’s Popular Demand and Slum Village’s Dirty District Vol. 1 & 2, Nametag has earned the respect of indie rap heavyweights and placements in and on ESPN's First Take, XXL, Metro Times, Detroit Free Press, and more.

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