Love | Respect | Obligations | Currency...
          
         Or “LROC”, a fitting acronym devised of four key words for anyone who wants to get ahead in life. LROC is also an MC, inspiring his city with the way he seamlessly captures the essence of his community (Tacoma, WA) and puts it directly on wax. The Leader of Tacoma’s “Gritty Gang Music Group” is ensuring that his fan’s appetites are sufficed with his newest release “Everybody Eats 2”, giving the people of the Pacific Northwest a soundtrack to the Fall and Winter seasons; seamlessly setting the bar very high for any rapper that wants to drop a project at the tail end of 2014. The Internet has responded accordingly with the Mixtape’s reviews averaging 5-stars on datpiff.com and download numbers are steadily climbing every day. A follow up to the aptly named “EBE/ Everybody Eats” finds LROC establishing a new chapter along his journey. A young man who navigates his way through the ups and downs of street life and drug culture. Narrating the tales of fast women, fallen comrades, and the struggle a man must sacrifice for the success he desires. As a listener you can’t help but realize “Damn, this guy has been through some shit”.
         
          The obstacles of an urban lifestyle have become easier to surpass, as he’s been able to recruit and construct a strong team who all share the same goal: Work together and everyone will succeed. Which is why he makes one thing clear from the start of the tape to the end, if you’re with me I will not let you down – no mouths will go unfed - Everybody Eats. The tape is laced with originals as well as covers, and features guest appearances by artists, affiliates, fans, and local business leaders who give a true to life dialogue throughout; reassuring the listeners that this in fact a special moment for North West Hip Hop and we not only want, but NEED a poster boy to carry the flag for an area that has been otherwise overlooked. With much diversity in the track selection, one thing still remains evident; LROC is the voice of the streets. A man who’s accepted in every circle of the city because they know what he’s doing; he’s putting out good music and telling the truth, two things that most rappers find it hard to accomplish. Hype for EBE2 gradually started to build at the beginning of this summer as LROC displayed his talents during multiple live shows and appearances all over the state of Washington, whether as a guest artist or headliner he and his GGMG artists have capitalized on every opportunity that they’ve received, developing rapport with a growing fan base that stretches across the Pacific Northwest. The Gritty Gang is giving the public a steady warm-up before the release of LROC’s Album “MVIII” with strategically timed releases of original music from their top talent.
         
        Mixtape releases from his GGMG signees James Madison, Bishop Bishop, Hot Tamale, DMite & Key Calhoun are sure to help establish the new kids (artists) on the block while also building steam for LROC to drop his much-anticipated album. We’ll see how this transition to running plays in the rap game plays out, LROC seems confident that running a triangle offense will put food on his plate and ensure that Everybody Eats (2).

BORN IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, DOM KENNEDY (BORN DOMINIC HUNN) IS AN ARTIST WITH A FIERCELY INDEPENDENT STREAK. WITH A STYLE THAT PAIRS SIMPLE LYRICISM WITH A KNACK FOR NARRATION, KENNEDY TOOK INSPIRATION FROM RAP LEGENDS SUCH AS DJ QUIK, 2PAC AND THE NOTORIOUS B.I.G. KENNEDY MADE HIS DEBUT IN 2008 WITH 25TH HOUR, FROM THE WESTSIDE WITH LOVE IN 2010, AND THE ORIGINAL DOM KENNEDY IN 2011. BY THIS POINT, HE HAD BEGUN TOURING ACROSS THE UNITED STATES AND INTERNATIONALLY, PLAYING A SHOW IN DJIBOUTI, AFRICA. NOT BEING ABLE TO FIND A FAIR DEAL TO SUIT HIM, THE TALENTED MC INSTEAD STARTED HIS OWN LABEL, THE OPM COMPANY, WHICH HE HAS USED TO RELEASE HIS OWN ALBUMS AS WELL AS FOR OTHERS. FROM THE WESTSIDE WITH LOVE II ARRIVED IN 2011 AND WAS A SUCCESS, HITTING THE TOP 100 OF THE BILLBOARD 200 ALBUM CHART. KENNEDY TOURED THROUGHOUT THE U.S. AND EUROPE IN 2012, AND RELEASED THE YELLOW ALBUM WITH THE LEAD SINGLE "MY TYPE OF PARTY", THIS MIXTAPE IS REGUARDED AS AN ALL TIME FAVORITE WORLDWIDE. 2013 SAW THE RELEASE OF HIS SECOND PROPER ALBUM GET HOME SAFELY BY THE END OF THE YEAR. THE ALBUM PROVED TO BE AN EVEN BIGGER SUCCESS, HITTING THE TOP 25 AND EARNING CRICITAL ACCLAIM. HIS THIRD EFFORT, BY DOM KENNEDY, WAS ISSUED IN 2015 AND FEATURED PRODUCTION BY JAKE ONE, J.LBS AND DJ DAHI, AMONG OTHERS. THE FOLLOWING FALL, HE RELEASED LOS ANGELES IS NOT FOR SALE, VOL 1. WITH A BEGINNING STORY FOR THE AGES ONLY TIME WILL TELL THE TRUE OUTCOME. FROM KENNEDY HIMSELF, "MY MUSIC HAS ALWAYS BEEN ABOUT EVOLUTION, RESULTS MAY VARY BUT I HAVE TRIED TO REMAIN RESPONSIBLE TO WHAT I WAS FEELING AT THE TIME. I WOULDN'T HAVE LASTED ANY AMOUNT OF TIME WITHOUT THE FANS SO I THANK THEM. OPM TILL IT'S OVER."

As a rap leader of the new school, Feez The Germ is breaking lyrical 
ground with a unique approach with music. This Southside of Chicago
native was exposed to an array of music at an early age. At age nine, he
explored his interest in music, as his first instrument of choice was the
violin. As he grew older, he tapped into other genres of music such as Rock,
R&B, Neo-Soul, and Hip-Hop.
At the age of 13, Feez found a special interest in Rap and Hip-Hop. He
studied artists to learn more creative ways to structure songs to supporta
his eclectic style of music. Being a creative and imaginative child, he
connected with cartoon characters and spent time reading countless Marvel
cartoon books. Being an avid fan of Marvel, he was engaged by the unique
traits that each character possessed. With an inspiration to stand out and
be a respected leader, he created his stage name, Feezable The Germ.
During his high school years, he battled to sharpen his lyrical ability which
jumpstarted his musical journey.
In the development of his artistry, he followed many artists from exception-
al business sense and passive-aggressive witty rhyme flow of legendary
rapper Jay Z to the gritty rhymes and trendy style of music of No Limit
CEO and Rapper Master P. Compared to other artists, Chicago native and
hip-hop artist Lupe Fiasco was most relatable in lyrical content. Raised in a
single parent home, he connected to Lupe’s storytelling in which he wanted
to engage his fans with his experience through rhyme.
Currently, Feez The Germ highly anticipated project, Only Built For Germ’s
Empire, would be released this spring. He has gained major success that
has allowed him to create a solid fan base through his music. His stellar
creativity in writing, expanded imagination, and his eclectic sound for
music will take fans to the next level. Feez The Germ is a proven leader for the upcoming generation.


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