Mikkey Halsted - "Money Making Mikkey"

Game on!

The internet was flooded a few weeks ago with news that Chicago's Mikkey Halsted had teamed up with legendary producers Traxster and No I.D. for his forthcoming 'The Force' album. You can expect that project to be sick as far as production goes, but will Mikkey Halsted be the breakout artist the two producers expect him to be? Only time will tell.

In the meantime, we have the first full leak from the album called "Money Making Mikkey." This one was handled by Traxster and it KNOCKS something stupid! As expected, Mikkey laid bars on this joint like Pawngo did to Wes Welker. 900 lbs. heavy.

I'm definitely looking forward to the full project. Of course, stay tuned to RoxFontaine.com as more develops. Check the audio below...

Money Making Mikkey (Produced By The Legendary Traxster) by thelegendarytraxster

Soope - "MLK" Music Video

The visual you are about to witness is awe inspiring. I've been singing Soope's praises since I first heard him and he proves yet again with "MLK" that he is one of the most prolific independent artists working right now. The pairing of Soope and Director Nick Brazinsky is as dynamic a duo as any producer/rapper duo you can think of. The way Nick takes ideas and fleshes them out to compliment Soope's lyrics never ceases to amaze me. They work on a wavelength that takes the music to another level. If beats and rhymes are two dimensional, then Nick Brazinsky takes it to the third.

It's very rare that I feel so much from a rap song. I've grown with the culture and I've pretty much heard it all. Then come these rare moments where a true artist delivers an entirely singular experience. Soope has done that with "MLK."

This is power, prestige and presence. The difference between men and boys. It's a level of awareness that can only be gained through living and experiencing life through a deeper understanding. This could very well be the official sendoff of Soope's ship of success.

I am so proud to present to you the "MLK" video and the future of Hip-Hop. Mee-Meep!

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Tia London - "All That I Dreamed Of" Music Video

More fiyah! More fiyah!

Ok, I admit it. I'm entirely smitten with Tia London. Talent, drive and ambition; dopeness on a stick. Just released is the 3rd video single from her critically acclaimed "Love Junkie" EP titled "All That I Dreamed Of." This is Tia's love song to herself and her journey to/through stardom. Ups, downs, achievements, disappointments, pluses and minuses - Tia is all in.

The video is in black and white but this is quite the vivid dream. Super fly all around. Dig in....

P.S. Is that denim vest ridiculous or what?

Tia London - "Thinking 'Bout It" Music Video Premiere

Tia London is back with her second video from the critically acclaimed 'Love Junkie' album. Man, does she turn the heat up in this one! Sporting her signature hair style in a new blonde color, she drops smoky eyed and breathy bedroom vocals over another stellar Traxster production. "Thinking 'Bout It" is more than a follow up to "Nothing On You." This video is a one up.

If labels have any doubt whether Tia is ready for the big time or not, this video should dispel any such doubt. It's highly polished, radio ready and SEXY! Tia is proving that she can do anything she wants. Uptempo, downtempo, vocal, verbal ... you name it she's got it.

Breaking right here on RoxFontaine.com is "Thinking 'Bout It." Pay attention. Tia's a pretty big deal.

Tia London - "Love Junkie" FreEP

Babyface and Toni Braxton. Aaliyah and Timbaland. Brandy and Rodney Jerkins. Pharrell Williams and Kelis. Will.I.Am and Fergie. Ryan Leslie and Cassie. Okay, that last one might be stretching it a bit but you get the point. There is a new singer and producer combo on the rise that you need to be aware of:

Tia London and Traxster. 

The above ladies figured out their signature sound early and had very successful careers. Tia London seems to have called dibs on next. Her debut FreEP album "Love Junkie" is, in a word, fantastic. Produced entirely by Grammy nominated The Legendary Traxster. ("My Chick Bad" for Ludacris, "I Do It" for Big Sean) These two understand the importance of crafting a complete idea.

"Love Junkie" just became my favorite current R&B album. Even though it's not a straight R&B album. Tia is the perfect mix of street edge, soul, class and sexy. She has a soft seductive voice and in between belting out melodies and harmonies she'll drop a "hot 16" on you. It's entirely natural too. Most singers that I hear rapping make me cringe. Not Tia. It's just what she does and she does it extremely well.

All I want to know now is when she's playing in New York.

Check the stream below to listen to the album in its entirety and hit up her website to download the project. You're going to love this one!

www.IamTiaLondon.com

Tia London - Love Junkie (Produced Entirely By The Legendary Traxster) by thelegendarytraxster