A New Era Begins...The Cornerstones Have Arrived.

There comes a time in Hip-Hop culture when groups are formed and it marks the beginning of something special. The culmination of energy and creativity brings a wholesome completion through respect of a unified vision. For those that do not get it, raise your level and your ears, the Cornerstones have arrived with a refreshing presentation of music.

People may already know of Samad Savage, I mean his run in music has been amazing. as a winner of prestigious awards (Heritage Hip-Hop) he always has presented himself as a leader in the NJ Hip-Hop community. Add J.1.Da who has made projects that talk to the soul through the lens of growth and struggle. Also an award winner that has projects, that check the heart and soul of the listener. The 2 other artists in this group need to have their praises song as well. Solis produces pride for his cultural background with insightful lyricism. He brings a style that is bilingual and deadly to the ear. Blaze The Rebel needs to also have his praises for his style, hunger, and checking the temperature of the listener with flows and stories as well.

When we put all of this together, the Cornerstones are formed and their debut project Set In Stone, is just that. This is a place setter in the new era of NJ Hip-Hop where the history of egos that have hurt the region, can now have a place setter where all the B.S. does not matter and we have music to stand on. With energy, a Jersey anthem and music that speaks not only to who is the best on the microphone but to the emotions of the growing culture around them. The Cornerstones represent what structure is in building a project and producing hope through their sound.

Cornerstones are the 4 points on what a foundation is built on connecting 2 walls at each point. We are treated to the foundation of lyrics, purpose, entertainment, and joy when it comes to this project. Real music can not only be enjoyed but leaves the listener with something to look forward to. At the end of listening to this project you will see that Blaze The Rebel and Solis need their praises sung for being truthful to who they are and their creative set of skills that brings life to the project. J.1.Da needs to be credited for not only representing himself and the Other Side Of Newark project he is on. He brings the inspection to the group with balance. Samad Savage is the part of the puzzle that adds a technique to the group that works. What is that technique? Only those that listen to the album will find out.

Set in Stone, the debut project from the Cornerstones drops 8/11/23 on all music platforms for purchase and streaming. Salute to the group and watch their debut video Humble Beginnings below:

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Cornerstones: https://www.instagram.com/therealcornerstones/

Samad Savage: https://www.instagram.com/samadsavage/

J.1.Da: https://www.instagram.com/_j.1.da/

Solis: https://www.instagram.com/_iamsolis/

Blaze The Rebel: https://www.instagram.com/blazetherebel/

Notes82 brings Life Beyond The Lights Album Preview

When one finds good music it stays within our memories for years and life times of memories are created by the sounds and rhythm of life matched to the joy we feel. We will remember songs about our first kiss, our first heartbreak, or even the day our loved ones came into our lives or left us in our own life's journey. There are times though when we get to hear music that relates to the eyes of a person, the beat of the street and the soul of the wind as time passes us by. Notes82 has done this on his new project Life Beyond the Lights.

Take a sec to think back...to sitting on a park bench and looking back into your mind at how the city, the park, the life being experienced can be witnessed in one setting. The park bench is where when one is in youth is a resting spot. In teen age and young adult years it is a spot to post to see and crave opportunity arise and in elder years a place to remember the good old days as life continues to move pass. Notes82 rhymes from the wise perspective of life is a message and by catching the vibe of the city many lessons can be given and learned from the sounds of the cars, the chatter of people on the block or in your area or the consistent stories the streets/life tells as the sun falls and the moon rises on the days of our lives.

This album shows growth as Notes82 moves beyond his award nominated project Watch the View, into a new era of word play and experience at the podium of Hip-Hop class. Life Beyond the Lights hits home with a sign of the times like music like, New York Times. With influence from Jay-Z, his family and life itself, Notes82 is taking the listener not only on a journey through his own growth but into the truth of what music is and that is evolution from the eyes, pen and vocals of the prophets that bring the news of joy, pain, dance, and thought to the listener. Notes82 not only comes out of his bag with beats by Tone Jonez Young Swisher and Dreamlife. He also brings an elevated production of beats and his song Detox will change the way you hear Notes deliver and flow.

This album shows you that bringing New York back is stupid to say because there are quality artists that are coming from the Big Apple and the game just has to pay attention. Notes82 is the elevation of 90s Hip-Hop music. Will he be mentioned with the best? That depends on you because the quality is there, are you strong enough to life up the sound that represents the culture and not just one pocket of it. Write Tonight on this project is an anthem that can life up the game and shine a light on not only Notes82 but the home of the Hip-Hop culture itself. Life Beyond the Lights drops June 9th. Preorder your copy and receive great Hip-Hop music. Your ears and your soul will thank you in the process.

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Mr. Forge - Portals | Album

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From the moment you start listening to the intro to the new Portals album by Mr. Forge, you quickly understand that this is not just another album, this is an experience, a full aural immersion taking you on journey through different dimensions of this auditory movie-like world that has been created.

From love to pain, joy to sorrow, losing yourself only to be found again, each track on Portals represents a different dimension and brings you straight into the heart and mind of Mr. Forge. Produced entirely by Southern California's very own Ariano, Portals mixes breakbeats with live instruments, moving effortless between underground hip hop vibes and pop melodies, creating a canvas for Mr. Forge to lay down verses in his signature philosophical style.

Songs like "Letting Go" and "We Love You" are raw stories about painful moments which weave in and out of this album. Mr. Forge is not only elevating his sound on tracks like this but serving up an unfiltered honesty with the rasp of every vocal delivered, making you feel the turmoil of the moment.

Then there are songs like "Paper Cuts" and "Rings," which talk of a love gone wrong and the longing to find something to fill the void. Mr. Forge delivers his verses with a controlled ferocity, the lyrics heavy and introspective.

While on its surface, Portals lends itself to being a dark and moody album channeling all trials and tribulations of a life lived, there are moments of levity and optimism sewn into the fabric of the album. "Dreams" delivers a distinct upbeat reggae-esque vibe, while "Oasis" finds peace in the music, and "Solar Motivation" drops hopeful introspection on the listener.

Every track is tied to the next by a carefully laid interlude, a door into the next portal. Portals is truly a reflection of real life lived in progressive hip-hop.

Strap yourself in, because this is a journey. Welcome to Portals by Mr. Forge.

Check out the album below:

https://ampl.ink/RmbAO https://open.spotify.com/album/1ERWxOUhV8HAG52vZruKhZ?si=FcLYU7f8TI2oaD6bxu0ysw

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