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Check out our latest exclusive interview with Aych on his upcoming project, 1000 Crowns. We speak on everything from his project, life and artist relationships in this candid conversation with one of Tampa's own Hip Hop Kings.

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Check out the interview with Baltimore Emcee, Wordsmith by Producers XChange.

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Despite the growing number of artists that are paying to get on showcases and opening slots for major shows, there is still a large number of indie artists and like-minded business minds who believe the Pay 2 Play model is more damaging than it is helpful.

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While it's true that today's artists MUST network and build a true fan-base and web of contacts for business purposes; there is more to this business than simply showing up at events needlessly. When is it time to break free from the networking trap?

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There has never been a more empowering time, such as the present for the independent artist! The tables have turned and whether you "make it or break it" is finally in YOUR hands! THE ARTIST, PRODUCER, MODEL OR POET, etc. have a new ally, technology!

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VIDEO RELEASE: "Easy" - Melo Kan ft. Jazzy - As a member of the "new west" hip hop scene, Melo captivates listeners with his eclectically hardcore, clever, and catchy lyrics.

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In the old music industry, there were only three media outlets that could cause an artist to "break" nationally: MTV, magazines like Rolling Stone, and commercial radio. Today, of these three outlets, only commercial radio is left, and the major record labels, in collusion with the station owners, control it.

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Download Melo Kan's single release, "Kreepin" from the street album called "The Unkomfortable Silence".

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...just like other media, these music supervisors receive hundreds of packets a week so you want to keep your submissions organized, direct and to the point.

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So, we got a hold of Indie-Cali artist, Melo Kan's latest single release titled, "I'm Still In Love With Her." off the latest album - THE UNKOMFORTABLE SILENCE.