Music is the foundation for his mood and energy. Heavily influenced by Kanye West, Biggie, Snoop, and Travis Scott, his ultimate goal is to make timeless music that is therapeutic to the soul, so any and every one can relate. His biggest accomplishment so far is having sold out shows with regular radio plays. Several different factors play into his creative process when making a record. He listens to over a hundred beats before he chooses one to freestyle on. Then he starts to write out his lyrics based what vibe the beat gives him. Remaining true to who he is differentiates him from many artist. He is known for his insightful lyrics that make him relatable.

Ovi shares his new track titled, “Demonz.” It features MC the Greatest, where they both speak about being intune with their spirtual side. They also wanted to create a record that people can vibe and turn up to. With his melodic and deep sound he strives to create songs that make you feel good.

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OKQ is from the bottom. He is well known in his community and slowly rising to heights he never expected. Not only within the rap world, he’s also shedding light on the world he comes from. His story can not be compared to many, at the age of 26 he has been through more pain than people twice his age. He grew up in the streets and in a group home. OKQ has decided he wants to shape the world in his image. He favorite quote is ” even though I grew up unfortunate & without a big family or father, I want to show people that don’t determine your outcome in life”.  We had a chance go cath up with OKQ for an exclusive interview.

Interview

Who Is OKQ?

OKQ is a real one from the streets of Stone Mountain GA. He’s all about modesty and being yourself no matter the situation. Im all about genuine stuff being real getting respect for not ever changing up on what I believe. Ya feel me ? I want to be the person who shows people you can be cool and still do what you like. Don’t think cuz you like something different from everybody else that makes u less a of a man. Naw enjoy it be great at what your passionate about!

Growing up in Atlanta, Georgia who did you see yourself becoming? 

I honestly always saw myself becoming OKQ and no one else. I knew I had a message to get across to my people. Only I could spread it, because nobody is willing to take the heat of being different. But I am!

Who were your influences?

Growing up its hard to say who influenced me because everything wasn’t so accessible. I would definitely say I was more inspired by the older crowds. And now that I’m older I get a lot of inspiration from Jcole , Joyner Lucas , Kendrick Lamar & My Artist Sleepy Headd.

How did u first get introduced to HipHop/Rap?

I mean honestly it kind of just happened I always knew I had a voice I just never knew how to get it to everyone. My bro Gwalla Man Dash was rapping at the time and I was kind of always just backing him up. Then one day I was thinking maybe I should give it a shot. A lot of people won’t understand me because I’m so diverse but I believed it was worth try.

What new projects are you working on?

Currently I just dropped a crazy video called Home Invasion. I have a single out Titled Trap Friends Ft Sleepy Headd. Im planning on releasing a new mixtape later on this year as well as many new songs & videos. For now I’m just mastering my craft perfecting greatness.

What does the word respect mean to you?

Without respect we wouldn’t be able to define different people. Respect is everything to me. I gotta few homies who passed who made sure they died with their respect. No matter how much money you got if nobody respects you when its all gone it was worth nothing. I feel respect goes way longer than a dollar bill.

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Buttah Niia

IG- @official_buttah

Buttah Niia is a rapper born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Brownsville… and she sounds like it! Between her distinctive voice, hard-hitting NY flow, and soulful samples, Niia could be the female rapper we’ve been waiting for. She’s performed at NY’s famous SOBs twice, at “Faces in the Crowd” and the “Major Stage” show. Her single “Gotta” was also featured on the Hot 97 Take It to The Street Vol. 2 mixtape. Her latest project Set it Off: Stony Edition is the follow up to her debut mixtape, Set it Off: Frankie Story. The project features, “Eastside Girl,” a bar-filled female anthem for ladies that live on the right side of the map. Also off the project, the track “Timeline” gives a more introspective look at her story over a soulful piano beat.’

Buttah’s timeless bars and classic feel are a refreshing departure from the current sound, and continues to captivate listeners. Definitely excited to see what’s coming from Buttah Niia and her buttah smooth flow. Make sure you grab her new project, Set it Off: Stony Edition to hear her set it off.

Cedric Brazle  

IG – @cedricbrazle

Cedric Brazle (pronounced Brazil) is a Miami-based singer-songwriter using music to express his life, thoughts, and past experiences. Super strong vocals, a classic R&B feel, and modern 808 production gives Cedric an interesting, “young Usher-in-2020” vibe. His single “Body Heat” is a sultry uptempo vibe narrating a night of ignoring exes, hitting clubs, and finding the company of someone new. With three strong introductory singles out, Cedric is gearing up to release his first project. Be on the lookout for a Cedric Brazle EP this summer – it’s been a while since you’ve heard an R&B record like this!

C-4

IG – @theofficialc4

Carl Taylor, professionally known as C-4, is an exciting new artist out of Jersey. A natural entertainer and gifted athlete, C-4 was born for the spotlight. In February of this year, C-4 came out of the gate hot with his first official single, “Takeoff.” “Takeoff” is a fun, upbeat anthem announcing his arrival on the scene – and listeners can’t help but sing along. He follows it up with high quality, Donjai-directed visuals and a stream of well-received, catchy singles including “Birdbox” and “I Might.” Coming up, C has a collab dropping with the next-hot-thing out of Queensbridge, artist Rover, followed by his debut project. Stay tuned for details. One thing’s for sure, you don’t want to miss what’s coming next from C-4 and the Its So Simple Entertainment camp.

Astro Kyi 

IG – @muvaastronaut

Astro Kyi is a rapper and songwriter from PG County, Maryland. Her unforgettable flow is as aggressive as it is smooth and melodic. A true girl’s girl, Kyi has no trouble mixing classy and savage – with the look to match! Heavily influenced by 90’s hip hop, Kyi is bringing golden era bars with a modern, feminine feel. Her latest single “Pint Size” is a hard-hitting, bassy record – and a reminder that she is not to be played with. She may come in a small package, but these bars and flow switches definitely do not. Be on the lookout for new singles dropping monthly, as well as new visuals from your favorite astronaut.

Alondra Marie 

IG – @alondramariemusic

Originally from Puerto Rico and later Texas, Alondra Marie is a talented and soulful singer. Not only is she a beautiful and talented artist, she’s been an active duty service member since 2014. Alondra is currently finishing her last few months stationed in Japan – and we’re all thankful for her service! Amazingly, in 2019 during her deployment, she managed to drop a beautifully crafted 4-track R&B Ep titled Fruit. A departure from earlier work and in stark contrast with her dayjob, Fruit highlights her softer, sensual side. Alondra brings to the table sultry vocals, crisp production, and soulful vibes that feel both familiar and refreshing. Later this year, you can expect to see her follow up EP, fully written and produced by Alonda Marie herself.

Dyson Alexander  

IG – @dysonalexander

From Woodbridge, VA, artist Dyson Alexander is kicking it up in 2020. With a steady stream of singles, Dyson is giving listeners their daily dose of soulful, autotune flow. After dropping the double single, Omerta, in December, he follows it up with “Purple Rayne” and Shining, featuring the track “Confused.” Recently, one of Dyson’s tracks was featured in the Showtime Documentary “Basketball County: In the Water.” Released on May 15, and executive produced by Kevin Durant, the doc explores basketball culture in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Currently, Dyson is looking to follow up his recent success with his first full-length studio album. Also working on the album, esteemed producer Rockstar Reid, DJ Money (Wale), and Dyson’s right hand man, producer Shemon Luster.

Eli Groves

IG – @eligrovesmusic

Eli Groves is a singer, songwriter, and producer from Far Rockaway, Queens with a big voice. His sound gives off an upbeat, eclectic pop feel – think Usher meets Jason Derulo meets 2015 Justin Bieber. Groves’ single ‘Get To You’ recently debuted on Vibe on March 23rd, and was well-received by media outlets and DJs across the world. An extremely timely track, it highlights the struggle of being separated from loved ones – a familiar feeling during these times. Going forward, Eli plans to continue to drop high quality singles and visuals that inspire his listeners.

ReachingNOVA  

IG – @reachingnova

ReachingNOVA is a rapper, producer, songwriter, and entrepreneur from the Bronx, New York. His name comes from an acronym for his personal philosophy and reminder to himself that “No One’s Victorious Alone.” ReachingNOVA‘s catalogue consists of 2 joint mixtapes, 23 singles, 2 solo albums, 1 joint album, and countless features and music videos. Recently, ReachingNOVA released a single inspired by the current times, appropriately titled, “In These Times.” The track touches on current events and encourages listeners to think more deeply about the content they consume. Going forward, expect to see a solo album from ReachingNOVA in September 2020.

Lil Drilla  

IG – @_lildrilla_

Andrello Jagger LaFond, better known as Lil Drilla, is a young Haitian-American out of Philadelphia. In 2019, Drilla dropped his freshman mixtape Eros, which showcased a diverse range of melodic flows and interesting production. His biggest track to date is, “Wet Da Block” prod. By RG Tha Renegade. This month, Lil Drilla is back with “Say Bae” featuring Drizzy P & Tidge – a fun autotune bop for summer 2020. Unfortunately, due to the current circumstances, summer show dates have been cancelled. Fortunately, Lil Drilla has a new drop in store, hitting fans with Eros Reloaded: Deluxe on his birthday, June 9th.

Stone Cold Alston 

IG – @stonecoldalston

Ronnie Christopher Alston, better known as Stone Cold Alston is an artist and songwriter from Jersey City, NJ. After enduring a trying childhood, Alston decided to take control by turning his pain into profit in the form of music. Originally under the name Chris $tyles, he released a project titled Day One. After a break from music, Stone Cold Alston is back with a new name and new project, Call the Plumber There’s a Leak. This year, he’s planning on two more releases – the first coming at the end of May. Be on the lookout for new music, new projects, and new visuals from Stone Cold Alston.

China Man

IG – @cm.ny

Rapper, CHINA MAN out of Brooklyn New York released his first project last month. His debut 8-track mixtape, titled Special Delivery features his signature understated melodic flow over chill synth beats. With tracks like “Trenches,” “Cruising,” and “T’d Up,” CHINA MAN introduces listeners to his unique delivery (no pun intended). Featured here, the track “Time of Day” serves as a reminder to keep working hard “no matter the time of day.” Going forward, look out for more visuals to accompany Special Delivery – and more content from the CHINA MAN camp.

Travdidthat

IG – @travdidthat

Hailing from the Bronx, NY Travdidthat is a rapper, musician, and producer with a unique sound. In addition to rapping, Trav is a talented producer and guitar player – using this talent to produce interesting melodies and compositions. We hear this on the self produced track, “Masterpiece,” where a powerful guitar riff perfectly compliments that heavy bass beat. The purpose of the song is to remind listeners to always strive to make their ‘masterpiece,’ no matter the conditions. Lastly, make sure you find “Masterpiece” on Trav’s upcoming project From the Ground 2.

Oochie Spliff

IG – @the_oochie_way

Oochie Spiff born as Seiko Dotson is an aspiring rapper from Brooklyn, New York whose known for his extraordinary talents and high energy on stage.  His latest project “ The Oochie Way “ features his song “Work Out” which is the next single off the project. The up beat tempo gives the song a vibe everyone can have fun with. Not only is Oochie working on “The Oochie Way pt2” but the project is set to release this summer with some special features.

Famille Forever

IG – @familleforever

Born into a musical background, from College Park, GA, two brothers formed Famille Forever. Dynamite who played on drums and Bones on the bass guitar started the duo in 2005. Later in their career they’ve released the singles “Own It”, “How I Wanna Live” and their current single “Legalize It”.  The idea behind the ‘Legalize it’ was to add momentum in the legalization of marijuana in the state of Georgia. Being from Atlanta they felt it was the perfect time to celebrate the law being passed for Cbd and the decriminalization of weed. The group is currently working on new projects to be released in 2021.

Young Scrapz

IG – @youngscrapzmusic

Young Scrapz is an aspring rapper born and raised out of far Rockaway, Queens. Scrapz dominates his unique style of melodic yet street-felt music with every single. The idea behind his song “so cold” is to bring awareness on the danger of the streets. He goes on to say “I want my generation to know, the streets don’t love you”. Nevertheless, Scrapz says he is continuously learning in the music industry and plans to grow as an artist. 

WrittenInRome

IG – @writteninrome

WrittenInRome is the self proclaimed star from Newburgh Ny. He fell in love with music at the age of 15 and often found himself apart of freestyle cyphers that him and his friends would host in highschool. The now 22 year old star is on the rise with a captivating sound that blends both modern day melodic rap and the old school art of storytelling.

In his single ‘Boss Up’ WrittenInRome reflects on his darkest nights whereas he struggled with a 9-5 while close friends looked downed on him. Not to mention, the title “Boss Up” is a feeling he’s sure everyone can relate to. However, in ‘Remember Me’ he introduces us to the confident side of WrittenInRome while showing love to his city.  Despite his braggadocious side Rome shows a heart-felt yet heartbroken emotion on ‘Love Gone’. With lyrics like “can you tell me where the love went … how am I suppose to go on if I’m not next to you”. “Love Gone” is one of those songs sure to put you in your feelings.

Rome spent much of 2019 doing shows all around NYC & showcasing his talent as a featured artist on other artists songs. He’s already gifted fans with 6 new singles to kick off 2020 and now is gearing up to release his long awaited debut project.

DeMeir

IG – @demeir.wav

DeMeir from Paterson, NJ is a R&B artist whose genuine through each song. With a slow and rhythmic flow DeMeir, exhibits this on his single ‘weekend’. The idea behind the single came from a lit weekend with a girl he met out of town. She was a vibe and he put it into words the best way he could. In short, Demeir, is going to continue to release music that speaks to him. 

LMR Tarro

IG – @lmr_tarro

From the slums of the New Jersey music scene, artist, LMR Tarro still displays a smooth sailing, soft and distressing voice while stating the hardships. Tarro is an artist focused on his craft and has an undeniable level of skill. It becomes overtly apparent in his track (“FaceTime”), where he carefully articulates his emotions, and insecurities, directly at the woman he desires. Tarro just released his latest project ‘Alternate Realities’ and is currently in the process of releasing new visuals.

Hoodz9

IG – @hoodz9official

After moving from Eritrea to Kenya to Canada in 2011, Toronto artist, Hoodz9, taught himself English as a child by listening to music. He quickly become well versed in melodies and songwriting and developed an interest in pursuing music as a career. While on house arrest in 2018, Hoodz9 decided to turn his life around and finally pursue his dream. Within a month of making the decision he had completed over 90 songs. Since then his infectious melodies and raw street tales have garnered hundreds of thousands of streams and YouTube views. He’s also collaborated with Toronto artists Why G, Yung Tory, Ot9, Houdini and most recently Tory Lanez on his latest track Adore more. As a result he’s been grinding and recording like crazy since the beginning of quarantine and is prepared to reemerge as one of Toronto’s most promising new stars when quarantine is over.

M Flizz

IG – @m_flizz112

Rapper, M flizz was born and raised in East Harlem as Marc Brooks. The 18 year old rapper mixes his subtle, rhythmic and melodic flows behind each song. On his single ‘gifted’ Flizz highlights the fact that nobody believed in him until he believed in himself. He says “I know it’s a lot of people who doubted but I gotta shine… you say you down you gotta show me now”. All in all, Flizz recognizes his potential as an artist. He says his next step is a record deal so he can show his full potential.

Jimmy Yitty

IG – @jimmy.yitty

East York, Toronto artist Jimmy Yitty hits twice in the month of May with his new release “Cheddar Bob” produced by the Kount which gives a frantic yet savage like feel. Rapper, Jimmy, says it’s been 5 years since Yitty has released his debut project (also produced by The Kount) and it is their first collab ever since. The recent killing of Jimmys best friend was the inspiration behind Cheddar Bob. Jimmy has plans to release a music video next month produced by Bijan Amir. Yitty claims it to be the most creative video the city of Toronto has seen.

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The PressPlay Agency curates an ‘UP NEXT’ playlist which creates a dope opportunity for new artists to get heard by the people who matter most. Unlike other playlists, we’ve got the ear of the industry: our primary audience is made up of real artists, A&Rs, label execs, and music industry professionals that tune in to our playlists to find the next hot thing.

Jvaanz

IG- @jvaanz
Canadian Singer-Songwriter Jvanz knew he wanted to make music from an early age. With limited resources in his small town Jvanz used YouTube to give himself music lessons to develop his distinctive voice and sound. By high school he started MoJo, a music partnership with his close friend Mohammed. Right when they began to see some traction as a musical act – Jvanz’s friend Mohammed tragically took his own life. As a result, he released a heartfelt track titled “1-800-263-4944” – which became his breakout track. From there, he released a stream of well received singles leading up to his debut EP Parallel, including “Delusional” – which peaked at No. 2 on the Audiomack Trending Charts and was featured on the Spotify Billboard in Times Square. 

TruCarr

IG – @trucarr
TruCarr is a rising artist with a story to tell out of Watts, CA, home of TDE. Since dropping his first track at age 17, appropriately titled “Start Grindin” TruCarr has steadily been dropping new singles and visuals that shed light on his life growing up in LA. He saw gradual success until late 2019, when he dropped “Outside” – a distinctly west coast track that would quickly become TruCarr’s biggest song to date. Capitalizing on the song’s success, he followed it up with a new version featuring DaBoii of SOB x RBE – and later the “Outside Remix” featuring Blueface. In April of 2020, he dropped a track with G Perico titled “What I See” – a perfect pairing for a chilled out, LA vibe. Keep an eye out for the “What I See” video dropping soon, and a new project coming this summer.

Wazo Daveed

IG – @wazodaveed
Wazo Daveed is a 21-year-old artist, musician, and actor. Born in the Republic of Congo, Wazo created an art that’s reflective of his culture. His melodic and fun style can be seen throughout his latest project “Starchild.” Daveeds’ single “Notice Me” is an inspiration of his journey of finding success in the industry as an independent artist. The fun, energetic beat produced by Druskiwhatitdo is the perfect compliment to Wazo’s melodic flow. The deluxe version of “Starchild” is set to release before summer 2020. 

Demetri King

IG-  @demetriking1
Demetri King is a songwriter and producer out of Rochester, NY who produces meaningful sounding instrumentals suited to stand alone or for added vocals.
Kings’ latest project “Love Language” creates the soundtrack for two people falling in love as the world crumbles around them. An idea that almost hits too close to home during quarantine! Meanwhile, Demetri plans to continue to perfect his sound and create new music and partnerships.

Ovi Jozi

IG- @ww.ovi

Born and raised in New York, Ovi has been making music since 2011. Uniquely, Ovi found himself adapting to new styles and becoming addicted to the creative process. From then, he’s dropped a number of singles in his melodic, autotune style including “Drugs,” “Green Eyes,” and “All Black.” The rappers’ most notable single, “Aqua,” even received radio time on Rochester radio. Coming next for Ovi is the release of his new project, and Ep titled “Black & Purple Hearts.”

Cookie

IG- @cookenasty
Christina Denise Cooke, better known by her stage name, COOKIE, is an American female Pop singer, songwriter, producer and dancer. In 2019, she gained attention after dropping her first singles, “Bounce,” “Rainy,” and “No Title.” On February 7, COOKIE released her highly anticipated EP “Sweats & Fur’ – a project filled with velvety vocals and high-quality production. Her lead single “Rainy”, is a silky smooth R&B-infused pop single inspired by the feelings of being in love. Nonetheless, COOKIE plans to follow up her debut EP with visuals, collaborations, and of course, a new project.

Mali Ama

IG – @maliamamusic
Mali Ama is a R&B/pop singer out of Atlanta bringing us classic vibes with a modern feel. With range of spacey synths, strong vocals, and bumping 808s, she has created a distinct sound on her own. Dubbed a “chill ride bop,” her latest single “Say” is the perfect soundtrack for your next quarantine drive. Singer, Mali, is set to release another single at the end of June titled “Look At Me Now.” Whereas, the song is meant to highlight the progress she has made both personally, and as an artist. Hopefully it will inspire others to do the same.

OMB Savv

IG: – @omb_savv823
OMB Savv is a Brooklyn artist rising in the growing drill movement. Co-signed by, Fivio Foreign, OMB Savv is perfectly positioned to blow. OMB stands for ‘Only My Brothers’ – which makes sense when you see the huge support Savv has in his visuals. Savv recently debuted his six-track debut EP ‘NEW Lane’. The lead single ‘Back to Back’ is an infectious, high-energy tribute and collaboration with OMB Savv’s brother OMB Jaydee. Despite Jaydee being incarcerated, Savv uses the track to make sure his brother knows he has his back for life. With a strong sound and growing following – OMB Savv is ready to execute on his plans to takeover. In brief, stay tuned for a single dropping this month, followed by an EP this summer.

Mitchy Bagz

IG- @bt.mitch
Mitchy Bagz is a 24 year old Brooklyn artist, raised in Crown Heights. Being of Mexican and Jamaican decent, he began developing his talent in middle school during staircase rap battles. Bagz developed a unique sound that features high velocity bars with a distinctly laid back tone. This sound is showcased on his latest project, “I’m Not Here”. Hes’ dropped several singles in 2020 including “Progressive,” “Pressure,” and “Thc Smoothie Freestyle”. In addition, Mitchy Bagz’ new, quarantine-themed project “Vaccine” is set to release this week on May 22.

320

IG- @maze.320
320 is a group of artists hailing from Brooklyn, NY – including Maze, Spyda, Sneaky & Obucks. Also known as 320Ent, these artists are giving us their high-energy take on the Brooklyn drill sound. Equally, the rap group works together as a group or in pairs to put out singles like “Trap,” “Mini-van,” and “Ain’t On Shit.” Although, the “Ain’t on Shit Remix” started with the original song by Spyda & Maze. The beat’s heavy drill-inspired bass and infectious piano made the rest of the group want to jump on. To complete the remix, they added the rest of 320, and fellow Brooklyn rappers, Saad God and Diggo Finesse. The next move for 320 is continuing to push the group forward as well as highlight its individual members.

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The rise of a star is on the way. Meztheprod has exploded on the scene and he’s building a social following behind him. Fans love his way of bringing the truth to the music industry. Mez has set his heart on changing the way music is made while reviving the old sound of music. He is very mindful of what he reveals and may have quiet moments. Mez doesn’t need to say too much because his actions speak louder than his words. May people say that his works speak life into those who look up to him.

Early Life

Mez lived with his dad and learned the value of saving, sharing and a great deal of bed experiences. At 16 he ran away from his troubled home and began to find life in the streets of Washington D.C. Mez started to grab the tune for music from his father who was into music as well. Once on his own Mez began to take music more seriously than ever.

Despite the bad start, his work has grown over the years from rapping to creating beats. Meztheprod is now one of Washington D.C and New York City’s most sought out hip hop’s figures. He’s created beats and produced bread winning favorites for many well-known artists. M-ez has also worked with the likes of Stro The MC, Twista, Fred Da Godson, Chinx Drugs, Mr. Cheeks, Tony Sunshine and more!!

Power

Mez has been featured in 8 local & top magazines, including big publications such as Medium, Genius, 2dopeboyz, XXL, and many more. Meztheprod has a very big influence on social media. He helps artist step into the light offering production and opportunities.  Mez also competes with getting his artist side out to the world with past mixtapes and albums. The album titled “Power” did exceptionally well with fans tuning in to the well-put together project. The single was titled after the album Power. Mez adds a high-appealing message with lyrics and an upscale visual of scenes from slavery to Obama our former president.

Illuminati

Mez also got his point across with the next song on the project titled Illuminati where he talks about the conspiracies around the so-called cult. The video shows Mez in a losing mental state of mind while talking to the downfall of being in a cult. Fast forward to 2015 Meztheprod released a highly received Beat. tape with 12 sample-driven beats to vibe to. This beat tape was also released by Coast To Coast Mixtapes which elevated the project. Mez has also started a local non-profit organization where he has given back to his community by giving toys, coats, school supplies to the people who need it. He does this directly from his own funds and he loves to see others happy. He’s appreciated in his city by doing kind deeds for others on a daily basis.

Meztheprod has many accomplishments from  helping artist see their dreams to working with legends in music. His new Beat tape which was released in 2019 titled “Good Sunday” has a new soulful vibe to it. His work has and will continue to grab the attention of those who look up to him as a role model for music and business. Mez is a force to be reckoned with. Hard times never stopped the future legend as they call him, and he has nothing but time to bring a breath of fresh air into the music world.

Love is love, says Mez, and he wishes that everyone can get the message of truth and longevity.

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Harish Pednekar has never shied away from taking risks. Smart work over hard work is what defines this 25-year old entrepreneur. Harish is the CEO and co-owner of Millennial PR and Digital, a company based in Mumbai. He holds a degree in Bachelor of Business Administration with a specialization in marketing. At a very early age, Harish understood that experience counts more than the educational qualifications.

Early Dreams

He started working in 2010 at the age of 16 with a dream of starting his own company someday. He’s been in the media industry for 7 years and started his career as an entertainment journalist. Harish simultaneously acquired knowledge about digital marketing, YouTube marketing, website development and public relations. After many trial and errors, he mastered his craft and earned the name ‘Digital King’ by his peers.

Social media and marketing have been Harish’s most powerful skills. Having worked with some of the best media companies around the world, he built a strong network of connections which played an important role in his entrepreneurial journey. Remembering the days of his struggle, he said, “Whenever I went on the field to cover events, I met new people and learned as much as I could about them. To be a successful entrepreneur, the most important rule is to build strong contacts.”

Adventurous

His life has surely been an adventurous ride. Harish has received an extreme amount of knowledge about how the media industry works. In the past few years, his entrepreneurial landed him an opportunity to work and interview some of the biggest names in Bollywood. People like Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Varun Dhawan, Ranveer Singh, Karan Johar, Rohit Shetty and many more.

He’s always ready to make a move and experiment with new things. Harish and his close friend Shruti Dahibavkar started Millennial PR and Digital in 2019. While Harish has 360-degree knowledge about the digital medium, Shruti has the expertise in public relations. The deadly combination of their skills has done wonders for their startup. “When two creative minds collaborate, wonders are bound to happen. Shruti and I know each other’s strengths and the journey has been extremely fruitful so far”, said Harish.

Achievements Unlocked

In a year’s time, Harish Pednekar has claimed his throne in the digital media industry as a reputed social media expert. While serving more than 500 clients in India and overseas, the entrepreneur has set a benchmark and is inspiring thousands of aspiring entrepreneurs. Besides that, he has helped many small-scale brands grow digitally through different campaigns. Working closely with the Gujarati celebrities, Harish led many social media campaigns for the actors, influencers, entrepreneurs and politicians of Gujarat.

What’s next for Harish Pednekar? According to him, he has no plans of restricting himself to the media industry. Besides social media and digital marketing, Harish is keen to make investments in several other sectors over the next 3 years. He believes that a successful entrepreneur is someone who invests money rather than saving it.

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