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I am “Jack WD” as my stage name, but often at times I am also called “TheWrestlingDrummer.” My reason for my name to be “Jack WD” is because Jack is my real life first name and WD means “Wrestling Drummer”, which are the two things that I was known for doing during my high school days. Saying the words “wrestling” or “drummer” to any Lakewood kid, I’m most likely the first name that would come to mind…
Read moreHometown and/or Current City: Elizabeth, NJ
Keywords: New artists, 2018 hip hop, record labels, underground rap, indie music, Elizabeth, Newark
“Shit Ain't Official (Freestyle)” by KI Back At It, Hot New Artist 2018, Jersey We Lit Records
Hot new music and artist coming soon! Stream album Destroy and Rebuild NJ 8/18. Vocal and video services coming soon to all! Start marketing your career the proper way.
My name is Alterik Finney, stage name "KI Back At It." I'm currently owner and CEO of "Jersey We Lit Records." I've been creating concepts and writing music for over the past 10 years now, some for small indie labels and others for independent artists. I've recently decided to start this label and do things the correct way this time around and will be looking to help artists -- mainly "NJ Artists" -- to help market and create commercial music, even performing management work.
I've been working the back scenes learning the paperwork/business, video editing plus filming, online marketing, vocal recording, mixing, mastering and more, and plan on being in full effect by the end of 2018. As Jersey artists, we're known for sounding like others or sounding like street rappers, and it has never gotten us anywhere. My plans, with help from business-minded people, is to be the "Def Jam of New Jersey," opening doors for NJ artists who want to sound different and, like ATL GA, connecting mainstream artists to small indie artists on collaborations.
For my own music, I have an album available for streaming on 8-23-18 on all platforms, titled Destroy & Rebuild NJ. I basically want to create a body of work that's original, but commercial, and that has radio-sounding tunes!
Hometown and/or Current City: Jersey City, Elizabeth, Roselle, Piscataway, NJ
Keywords: JLew, Freesponsible, J2theLew, Rap, Rapper, Positive, Hiphop, Music, Artist, She Is, New Jersey, Jersey, Jesse Lewis
JLew is an emcee, inspirational speaker, educator, husband, father, and all around good dude. He's passionate about seeing people become their best selves and inspires through empowering messages and #Freesponsible music.
Hometown and/or Current City: NJ
Keywords: Hip hop, rap, pop music, unsigned artist, fashion, fun, cool, new age talent
IgnoVa is an international hip hop artist who combines mainstream genres with an astounding, acute presentation of lyrics. Known for his trademark K E E P positiveSpirit™ campaign, the young NJ native's mission is far from over. According to IgnoVa, “Langston Hughes said it best: 'life ain't no crystal stair.' But with a positiveSpirit™, it is possible to achieve anything.” With two mixtapes under his belt, IgnoVa is currently working on his first EP. As a rising musician, IgnoVa lives and breathes hard work in the studio and on stage.
The latest mixtape IgnoVa released was “Ev'rythang Much Understood 2” (E.M.U 2). E.M.U 2 is the sequel to IgnoVa's first mixtape, “Ev'rythang Much Understood” (E.M.U). "Just like E.M.U, I'm showcasing my ability to spit hooks and verses on popular beats while serving two original tracks," says IgnoVa. In addition to releasing recorded music, IgnoVa has performed several shows in the Tri-State area, Massachusetts, and Delaware. Energetic and passionate, IgnoVa thrills audiences to an undeniable state of enjoyment.
After sweat and tears shed from a performance, IgnoVa is known to fill the room with his social energy. From his sense of fashion to his resounding lyrics, IgnoVa is a cool, calm, and collected artist trying to get everyone to remain positive in their endeavors. F*ck Wit @DREAMSatwrk.
- http://keeppositivespirit.com
Photography by Anthony Vito Cosentino
Hometown and/or Current City: New Brunswick/Trenton (Middlesex/Mercer County)
Keywords: Hip-hop, funk, metal, stoner, psychedelic, manic, rap, blues, passion
We are a guitar soaring, bass thumping, high energy rock band from New Jersey. We call our music "psycho-funk" but we have a wide variety of genres that we mix into our sound. Upon hearing our new EP 'Charismanic 2.0' you'll get vibes of hip-hop, funk, metal, blues and pure insanity. We're very proud of our ability to mix it up and keep ourselves fresh and original. Our live show is not to be missed as we will fill your bloodstream with energy that will keep you dancing for the duration of our set. Stay tuned as we plan to stay very active this year!
Hometown and/or Current City: Jersey City, NJ (Hudson County)
Keywords: Hip-Hop, Rap, Underground, Conscious Rap, Experimental, 201
Jersey City native Murdock found a passion and escape in Hip-Hop, Comics, and Theatre from a young age. After graduating with a degree in Theatre he made it his mission to combine his 3 passions and launched his music career with his debut album #AAAH. Murdock uses his Hip-Hop to tell stories to take the listener on a personal journey and leave a lasting effect.
#AAAH (Agoraphobic. Alcoholic. Asshole.) is a concept album partnered with live theatrical performances showcasing Murdock's battle with anxiety and depression. It is meant to create an open dialogue about mental health and help break the negative stigma against it especially in the Hip-Hop Community.
Bringing his love for theatre and music together, Murdock partnered with No Dominion Theatre Co. to put together the album release show for #AAAH. It was an evening composed of a full length live performance of the album along with local visual, musical, and performance artists showcasing their work all while raising money for the ADAA (Anxiety and Depression Association of America). After selling out and raising hundreds of dollars for charity, Murdock is now preparing to bring his intense live sets on the road to continue spreading his message and music.
#AAAH is available now on all streaming/digital services along with physical copies for sale through Murdock's online store.
