The Ruff Rider – Shaggy Ridims EP has some of the roughest reggae rhythms in the history of reggae music. Electronic music meets reggae with a handful of hardcore breakbeats on the Shaggy Ridims EP. So expect to hear some thought tunes. The Ruff Rider – Shaggy Ridims EP is one of those releases that represents an experimental phase of the jungle drums n bass in the early 90s.
You And Me is a trippy techno reggae fusion song with a nauseous vocal sample over heavy beats, hardcore breakbeats, and lively loud chords. Those lively loud chords are what the song an edge of reggae.
Dance music meets the sounds of reggae music and electronic music on the song Dance Mutha. A handful of hardcore breakbeats are used all over the place next to some sick treble delayed chords. One has to wonder if these are garage house beats that are being used on the song. Dance Mutha is a real tough tune.
Drugged Culture uses some reggae style bass chords over fast paced hardcore breakbeats. You can feel the intensity as the song presses forward in duration.
Move Ya Bod is one of the more livelier tunes on the EP which uses louder and more higher quality production than all of the other songs. The song uses a tiresome yet catchy vocal sample which can be heard simultaneously all over the place.
Short Circuit – Gone AWOL is a hard edged lyrical rap album with hardcore lyrics and poetry. The album has that East Coast flow and feeling. Short Circuit’s lyrics have much stimulation to them. Short Circuit – Gone AWOL was a representation of some of No Limit’s albums from the late 90s. Short Circuit was one of No Limit’s finest lyricists as he was super creative, versatile, and lyrical.
Now Short Circuit – Gone AWOL was the No Limit album that never was. Short Circuit – Gone AWOL was supposed to be released on No Limit Records and their sublabel imprint No Limit East in 1999. Gone AWOL was to be released on No Limit before they left Priority Records. However his album remained unreleased because Short Circuit was incarcerated. He was serving a sentence in prison at the time his album was supposed to be released. That is why Gone AWOL was never released. He had so many songs recorded for his Gone AWOL album which never got released. Everything was different with the tank when Short Circuit got out of prison. His Gone AWOL album was no longer a priority for the label as other albums from other No Limit artists were being pushed and promoted. No Limit fucked up by not dropping this album.
Unsurprisingly lot of No Limit albums that were advertised didn’t come out during that time for whatever the reasons were. A lot of these covers were designed before the albums were even recorded. Master P was putting out albums like an assembly line. Gone AWOL was one of those albums. The production team never had time to fully mix and master the Gone AWOL album.
Final design for the Short Circuit – Gone AWOL album.Advertisment of the Short Circuit – Gone AWOL album which never got released.Promotional poster of the Short Circuit – Gone AWOL album.
Now the album was supposedly released but took off the shelf immediately within less than a few days. Gone AWOL remained fully unreleased until 2019 when Short Circuit himself leaked songs from his album onto his YouTube channel. Of course his other songs have been leaked by various YouTube channels over the years.
Not many people know this but the original title of this album was Freedom Or Death. However Master P changed the album title from Freedom Or Death to Gone AWOL. This proved to be a smart marketing strategy because Master P knew what he was doing. Master P was the one who made the executive decision to change the title.
I’m Gone is considered to be one of Short Circuit’s hardest songs and is the hardest song on the Gone AWOL album. Short Circuit has a flow and style similar to Cam’ron on this song. “Man, it’s like that pouring rain/That fine miss/That greed in your vains” Short Circuit raps with an East Cost flow here.
Now the horns section is what made the song quite smooth and soothing. You can also hear the tape hiss and distortion from the production in this song. Mo B Dick and Short Circuit brought that East Coast flavor, style, and sound to the song. Short Circuit has a flow and style similar to Redman and LL Cool J on this song. Short Circuit brought an East Coast style to the tank.
Bring My Burners is one of Short Circuit’s most well known songs. This was also one of his most lyrical songs next to I’m Gone. Bring My Burners was a song which came out on the No Limit Soldiers Compilation album in 1998.
Now not many people knew this or know this fact but Bring My Burners was a battle between Short Circuit and Busta Rhymes which happened in LA. Short Circuit took Busta Rhymes out in front of KRS-One. Everybody was there to see the battle which happened over the Black Eyed Peas and Short Circuit. Short Circuit was killing his rhymes three to none. Master P quickly diffused the battle.
Never Take This Away was an emotional banger from Short Circuit himself. The beats sound similar to beats produced by Rockwilder which give the song an edge of commercial pop. Short Circuit explains how he constantly fights for his freedom throughout the song. He tells us he will change his ways, his hustle, and his lifestyle.
The song Braveheart has real bars and rhymes with solid lyrics. Yet Short Circuit’s style of rap is unpredictable and unorthodox. His style and cadence are similar to Redman and Screwball.
Roam These Trenches is a jazz-funk driven rap song with a minimal horn section/selection with that rough gangsta edge and reality rap. The song samples Biggie – Victory so you can easily see and hear where the EASt Coast influence comes from.
Short Circuit flips his flow over on the song That’s How It Is with that crazy flow of his. Myke Diesel produced the song That’s How It Is as a No Limit East song.
U Notice Dat has that old school hip hop/rap vibe and sound to it. Notice how you can hear the tape hiss and distortion from the production in this song. Notice those thick drum patterns and beats. The song was not fully mixed and mastered because his production team never had time to fully mix and master due to scheduling conflicts. Master P was putting out albums on No Limit Records like an assembly line. Short Circuit has a flow and style similar to Redman and LL Cool J on this song. Short Circuit brought an East Coast style to the tank. The song samples a Just Ice song from the 80s.
The remix of U Notice Dat has that old school hip hop/rap vibe and sound to it. Notice how you can hear the tape hiss and distortion from the production in this song. Notice those thick drum patterns and beats. The song was not fully mixed and mastered because his production team never had time to fully mix and master due to scheduling conflicts. Master P was putting out albums on No Limit Records like an assembly line. Short Circuit has a flow and style similar to Redman and LL Cool J on this song. Short Circuit brought an East Coast style to the tank. The song samples a Just Ice song from the 80s.
Porsha’s self-titled album was another R&B/soul album with an urban edge. Her singing leaves much to be desired. Included on this album is the soulful song Nothing Stays The Same and Someday.
Here is how Porsha’s self-titled album came about. No Limit Records was dabbling into the R&B/soul market after the success with Sons of Funk and Magic. They decided to have Porsha (Keryl Jean Watkins) release an album since she was already singing hooks and choruses for other artists on the label. The album was executive produced by Master P and others.
Porsha’s self-titled album was another No Limit album that never was. Her self-titled album was supposed to be released on No Limit Records on July 20, 1999 but never got released. This was because other albums from other No Limit artists were being pushed and promoted. Her debut album was simply just not a top priority for the label. Sadly No Limit dropped the ball by not dropping this album. Master P should have expanded his No Limit R&B/soul roster as they had some much talent. Honestly Porsha should have dropped an album.
Unsurprisingly lot of No Limit albums that were advertised didn’t come out during that time for whatever the reasons were. A lot of these covers were designed before the albums were even recorded. Master P was putting out albums like an assembly line. Porsha’s self-titled album was one of those albums that was constantly advertised in No Limit albums throughout 1997-1999. Her album was no longer a priority for the label as No Limit stopped advertising her album in No Limit albums by 2000.
However there are some people out there who claimed the album dropped and was sold underground on the down low. There are some people who they have heard and previewed her debut album.
The soulful song Nothing Stays The Same features production and sultry vocals from label mate O’Dell. Both of them had energy in their vocals. You know the saying, “Nothing stays the same on a lonely road.” Nothing Stays The Same is a powerful song with a strong message. The song serves as a beautiful understanding about love.
Nothing Stays The Same was one of the most played music videos of 1999 on BET and was advertised in the Billboard Magazine. This song was one of No Limit’s greatest R&B/soul hits.
Nothing Stays The Same came from the platinum 1999 soundtrack “Foolish” and the 1999 soundtrack Hot Boyz. The song was also used in the movies Hot Boyz and Foolish. Now some of you may remember this song which played at the end of the Hot Boyz movie when Kool was reminiscing about the memories of his girlfriend Lashawna whom he had lost.
It’s foolish to hide the pain because nothing can shield from the rain. We all know nothing stays the same. So stop holding it in. Don’t play no games.
Everytime O’Dell closes his eyes, he starts fantasizing about Porsha and him being all alone. All of their hesitation gone. O’Dell loses control more each day. These feelings just won’t go away. He’ll give Porsha what she needs. Love, touches, and ecstasy. He can’t go another day like this because it’s foolish.
Everytime O’Dell closes his eyes, he starts fantasizing about Porsha and him being all alone as evidenced during Verse 1.
[Verse 1: O’Dell] Everytime I close my eyes I just start to fantasize about you and me all alone All our hesitation gone Let’s stop the foolish games we play, we play I lose control more each day, each day These feelings just won’t go away I’m screaming just to make you stay All give you what you need Love and touches, ecstasy I can’t go another day like this Cause it’s foolish, foolish
Both O’Dell and Porsha realize it’s foolish to hide the pain. They know nothing stays the same. Their pain cannot be hidden.
Porsha wonders why she should hold her feelings inside. It’s hard for her to realize that. She has to stop wasting time if she wants to make O’Dell all hers indefinitely to a new level of fidelity. It’s hard to look him in the eyes. Porsha cannot hide her feelings. She had felt a sense of chemistry when they first met.
Porsha sung the most poetic lyrics in her verse which went as follows:
When we first met I felt a chemistry Like it could be more between you and me It’s hard to look you in the eyes Cause my feelings I cannot hide
Someday is a sad heartbreaking breakup song. Porsha sings about how someday she will break up from her current relationship with her lover. This is because her lover does not know how to treat here. She will take her love back. She tried to save their shared love. However he acted like he didn’t care. She asks her herself everyday. All they do is fuss and fight. She was his only friend who stuck beside him through thick and thin.
Someday is a song which was produced by Ke’Noe and had featured Ke’Noe. The song uses calming 90s R&B/soul style of instrumentation in the production. Ke’Noe is a genius producer due to his production style.
Female Rapper Venomiss was born in Newark New Jersey and raised throughout New Jersey. Her fascination with Hip Hop began at an early age of eight as her older cousins pursued a recording deal.
Her debut release, Heiress of The Echelon earned her 19 award nominations across the Country and 4 wins, including two wins for Album of the Year, both never previously held by a female artist at both independent awards shows. The lead single to this album “clap” totes nearly 900,000 plays on Spotify. The infectious Jersey anthem has found her in the spotlight internationally. “Clap” went on to be a underground international hit breaking barriers in Germany, UK and Australia to name a few with fan videos coming in from all over the world.
Venomiss has performed in venues up and down the East Coast and Southeast. Her largest crowd performance to date was in front of 15,000. Some notable shows include opening for Crime Mobb, Pastor Troy, R&B singer Mario, Rich Homie Quan, Lil Boosie, Cardi B, Nappy Roots, R&B singer Lil Mo and Hip Hop icon KRS One. In 2016, she went on to release hersecond album, an EP called ” All Eyes On V” on all major digital retailers.
In 2018, after releasing two new singles, Venomiss and the label parted ways as her career continued to develop to new heights. Venomiss continues to record music, perform, and now acting and modeling as well. She is proving that she has brains, beauty and bars. Her music is available on Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Google Play and Tidal to name a few platforms.
In 2018, after releasing two singles, three videos and Venomiss was nominated out of 6500 female applicants for a prestigious Carolina Music Award in the category of Best Female Rapper as well as a 2018 Queen City Award for the same category. and in January 2019, she released her third studio album, “No Favors, No Regrets, No Apologies”.
Where do you hail from?
I am originally from New Jersey, USA but I currently live in North Carolina USA. Family brought me to the South, but I still work in both places as a music artist.
How did your artist name come about?
There’s a funny childhood story behind my name. I grew up a tomboy. A close guy friend of mine and I were playing and play fighting. I became frustrated with it because I wasn’t in the mood. I cursed him out so bad I left him standing there. He finally caught up to me a few blocks down and said ” Damn, why you got to be so venomous all the time?” He started calling me it every day it’s been my name since I was 15 or 16. I adapted the spelling to make it more unique and it became Venomiss.
How long have you been making music?
I honestly don’t remember NOT making music. But I have been making music seriously since age of 18 or 19. The first major show I did, I was like 18 or 19 and I opened for Mobb Deep at a College event. That was when I really started taking myself more serious. I took time off because I didn’t understand the business side and when I returned I really hit the ground running and its been full steam ever since.
No Favors
Mad Flavour
How would you describe the sound around your music, the background/inspirations behind it?
I am lyrical. I like bars and punchlines. But I am not so lyrical so that I can’t have fun with it. I enjoy making the fun records too…. and i’m going to sneak a few good lines in there too. People who listen to my music listen to EvE, Fabolous, Jay Z, Jadakiss, Notorious B.I.G, Rah Digga and MC Lyte to give you an idea of approach.
How do you spend your time outside of the business?
Outside of the business, I love video games, I love to try new things and travel. I’m a mom and that is the most important job I have. I love to laugh, I am a goofball sometimes. I love being around my family and friends and enjoying a good night off (when I get them!) and I’m also an Author who will be publishing a few books in 2019/2020.
What are your current thoughts of the music business in 2019?
I will say the music business now seems to lack diversity. Everyone is taking the same approaches and very few outside of the box thinkers in some ways. All of the back stories to how people came to fame sound similar. I don’t dislike any artist I just feel like they are losing their individualism and creating music that all sounds similar. That is where I’m different. I incorporate what I loved about 90s Hip Hop into more modern approaches and vibes.
What have you got planned for the near future?
I have a book coming out late this year, I am on tour for the 2019/202 season across the Country and even overseas, I have new videos coming, new music coming… you name it! I just got cast in a movie and a web series. My current album ” No Favors, No Regrets, No Apologies” is out now and doing really well.
What inspires you when you make your music?
Conversations with friends and family. There are times when something someone is going through in life or something we talked about in life will inspire an idea. Or my own experiences will inspire me to write about it. I’ve always viewed music as my voice so its how I get my thoughts together.
What music are you bumping at the moment?
I listen to a little of everyone at least once. I’m a fan of Hip Hop so I like to see everyone’s approaches. I am bumping Nipsey, Meek Mill, Travis Scott, but I also listen to a lot of non Hip Hop like Jhene Aiko, SWV, The stylistics, TLC…. you name it! Just depends on my mood.
Who’s in your Top 5 greatest artist of all time?
Top 5 I feel like is something so debatable because it constantly evolves as music and the listener evolve. I’ve changed my top 5 a few times over the years as I grow but I am going to list the top 5 artists who influenced me coming up as a rapper in no particular order 1) Queen Latifah …. being a youth as a kid and seeing her in my community where I grew up making so many big moves ( movies, music, business) was extremely influential to a young impressionable female rapper. 2) Notorious B.I.G … I always loved his stories and how he delivered them 3) The LOX – Some of my favourite bar for bar. 4) Jay Z because I learned about versatility watching him do so many different beats and approaches 5) 2Pac because I watched him say its ok to be yourself and spoon feed a message to the community.
Where can the world find you on the web?
You can find me on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook @itsvenomiss youtube.com/venomiss or visit www.VenomissWorld.com for more information, music, videos, photos and much more. I’m available on Spotify, iTunes, Google Play, Amazon and more right now!
Do you have anything you’d like to plug or let the people know about?
Make sure you pick up my THIRD studio album “No Favors, No Regrets, No Apologies” on all major platforms now…. iTunes, Google Play, Amazon, Spotify, Deezer, Tidal, even Pandora and iHeart Radio. New videos coming soon, More movie roles and lots of dope stuff coming your way. Also check out Grind Mode Cypher on YouTube that I was recently featured on alongside battle rap legend Blind Fury.
Thanks for your time and we look forward to hearing more from you in future!
Produced by: Winston Riley/Arvid Matthews(Stalag riddim)
Video: Sanjae Hudson
Mastered by: Old Capital Records
Published by: Porta Productions
Inspired by: Echo Minott (under 17/over16)
Gianna is a versatile Artiste who can deliver many different styles — From Reggae, RnB, Pop, EDM and any other Genre which makes her standout. Although never one to be placed in a box, she would prefer the term,”WORLD MUSICIAN”, those that know her best could confirm.
At a young age she started out writing poems, which transformed into Songwriting. Her inspiration really comes from her Mom, who wanted to be a singer back in her time. Gianna is an Aquarian, born, February 13, who admits to having different moods when it comes to making music. She has the capacity to provide music in different styles and formats, for different tastes. “My motivation comes from pain, people and nature”, admits Gianna. “I am Spiritual. I often meditate, reason with the Most High… It helps alot”. Born in Mandeville, Jamaica to parents Errol and Veronica Clarke, Gianna spent her early years singing at family gatherings, where various family members played instruments.
Her passion started to grow especially when one of her older brothers went professional and became a Musician, using her as his muse whenever he rehearsed. She belted out songs such as ‘First real love’ by Dorette Wisdom, and the 54-46 remix of ‘Never get to heaven’.
After high school Gianna went on to work as an Entertainment Co-ordinator at Sandals Dunns River Resort and Spa, where she did microphone training, dance choreography and stage presentations. After a year, and needing a change, she relocated to Kingston where she would juggle a 9-5 job and music classes.
She later met Claude Walker of Kingston 3 Entertainment, and in 2012 became part of the band Exodus Revolution, later performing and providing backup vocals for Silvertone, Josh and others at the Dennis Brown tribute in 2013. Gianna met Producer/Songwriter, Rory Miller aka ‘Richie Porta’ in late 2012, and decided to expand her career.
Her first colab ‘How Many’ (Do me that), with dancehall artiste ‘Daminance, produced by JonFx, was his first promise to promote. The song created a buzz which led her to record ‘Get No Love’ produced by PG Records, her first single which created even more buzz on Social Media, which lead Disc Jockeys, Radios, Promoters and Soundmen to gain interest in her. which improved her status to continue giving her fans what they need.
As time went by, she would appear on Local Shows, Interviews where her fans gained. Her most successful single on the Real Rock riddim called, “ROCK N COME IN”, can easily be heard Worldwide, a crowd favourite to this day. Gianna has drawn to the likes of many Producers who she worked with and continues to make relatable music.
Looking forward to Touring, I can hardly wait to meet my Linky’s all over:)
I will continue to work hard, stay dedicated and current…xx -GIANNA
The Undertaker cries in an interview, addresses his WWE future
Former six-time WWE World Champion The Undertaker recently choked up
in an interview. Appearing out of character to be interviewed by Ed
Young of Fellowship Church in Grapevine, Texas, Callaway at the C3
Conference, the Deadman was questioned about how he met his wife, former
WWE Women’s Champion Michell McCool. Surprisingly, while talking about
his family, the Phenom shed a tear as he went about retelling the entire
story.
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“As you get exposed to a lot of different things because of what you
do, I lived a pretty excessive lifestyle. I wasn’t living my life for
god. Somehow, I met her. I actually get a little choked up. She is
awesome,” The Undertaker said, trying to hold on to his tears.
February is upon us and this month’s FEATURED GLOBAL TALENT is not one to be missed!
Where do you hail from?
We both come from different parts of Britain. ODavies is from North Wales and Micah is from Manchester, England.
How did your artist name come about?
We wanted a name that represents the dual aspects of our character so upon much debate and discussing many different ideas we come up with the name Organised Chaos……..plus The Yin Yang Twins name was already taken so this had to do.
How long have you been making music?
Individually over 10 years each, and collectively around 4. However we founded Organised Chaos just over a year ago.
How would you describe the sound around your music, the background/inspirations behind it?
Our music can be nostalgic and current all at the same time. We blend our old school roots and passion with our day to day experiences providing our own take on the world around us. As for inspirations theres too many to name, if its rap and its dope, chances are were inspired by it.
Setting 2019 off right with January’s FEATURED GLOBAL TALENT
Where do you hail from?
We are both currently living in Germany. Micheal aka Godbody is originally from Annapolis, Maryland and Benita aka Universe was born and raised in Germany.
How did your artist name come about?
At that time we have found out that our ancestors are the true people that the bible speaks of. That´s why we chose that name
How long have you been making music?
Godbody has been making music for over 25 years. Universe has started working on music a few years ago.
How would you describe the sound around your music, the background/inspirations behind it?
Our music is there to empower people, to lift them up and also to move them to think. Some topics are more serious and others are more of a happy vibe. No matter what the vibe is, we make sure people can dance to our music and feel great while doing it.
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