NEW YORK, NY – KSR Records is proud to usher in the next wave in Brooklyn Drill with “Like Woo,” the new single by the buzzworthy newcomer Young Costamado and rising social media sensation TDott Woo, available now on all streaming platforms. Infusing the now iconic organ riff popularized by Black Rob’s “Whoa” with the fresh energy of the Brooklyn Drill sound, this song is guaranteed to become New York City’s next anthem and solidify these two artists as the next to watch in the rap game. [Click here to listen]

Both repping ‘The Flossy,’ Brooklyn’s Canarsie neighborhood, TDott Woo and Young Costamado have established a friendship that makes for a perfect recording partnership, each complementing the other with their unique delivery and slightly different interpretation of what their crew refers to as the Woo Lifestyle. Their bond has become so strong that they are working on a joint mixtape, Kobe & Shaq due out later this month. But they each came into the rap game very differently.

While he has already emerged as one of the stars of the Brooklyn Drill movement, “Like Woo” is actually TDott Woo’s very first offering as a rapper. A native of Canarsie, he was first introduced to fans through a scene-stealing appearance in one of Pop Smoke’s earliest videos, “MPR.” The fan reaction to TDott Woo’s dance moves led to an appearance in the late rapper’s first national hit, “Welcome To The Party.” With TDott Woo’s “Aye” Dance becoming just as popular as the song itself, it was only a matter of time before fans sought him out. By the time he introduced the “Woo Slide” in Fivio Foreign’s “Big Drip” video, TDott Woo’s had an established following of his own. One that has constantly asked him to bring his unique energy and vibrant personality into the musical realm. Bolstered by Fivio and Pop’s early support, TDott Woo’s got to work, honing his skills, learning the game and making sure that once he stepped onto the rap scene, it would be clear and undeniable that he is here to stay.

Young Costamado, on the otherhand, has spent the past year building up his resume and amassing an impressive discography as he steps to the forefront of the Brooklyn Drill movement. His own singles, including the Fivio Foreign – assisted “Slide” have generated over 1.5M YouTube views. Young Costamado was also featured on Fetty Luchiano’s hit single “Woo Walk,” which has garnered over 3M views and close to a million streams on Spotify alone. 

In addition to the joint project, TDott Woo is also working on his solo debut and aims to offer fans his first solo single before the end of the year. Young Costamado is currently working on the follow-up to the street favorite Woodemic, released earlier this year.

To connect with fans, please follow Young Costamado at @youngcostamado and TDott Woo at @tdott_woo on Instagram and Twitter. For all media inquiries, please contact Syreta J. Oglesby of KSR Group at syretajoglesby@gmail.com and Derek Sherron of Epic Records at derek.sherron@epicrecords.com.

Martesse Gilliam is a former police officer turned serial entrepreneur. With his co-founder Michelle Swittenberg, they started Brwl which stands for (Be Relentless With Life) and is a one stop shop for all your boxing + yoga needs in Orange, New Jersey. His entrepreneurial spirit was passed down from his grandfather on his mother’s side and from his father through the practice of martial arts. He is also one of my 12 Fitness Influencers to Follow in 2020. 

His background is truly unique. Having that experience in law enforcement, as well as opening a black owned business, made this episode of the House of Boom Podcast relevant to today’s political climate. During the episode, we talked about bridging the gap between police and civilians and here is what Martesse had to say:

Respect:– ”What steps beyond protesting do you think can be taken to bridge the gap between the police and everyone else?”

Martesse – “From both a police perspective and talking to everyday citizens, we have to start to have the uncomfortable conversation and be present. As a citizen, know that police officers don’t bleed blue, they bleed red just like you and I and that they are human beings that are behind the badge. Try to get past the negative experiences we have had with police. If you get that opportunity when an officer is around in a non threatening way, just seeing how they are so that we can break through that militant mindset and the badge and bullet proof vest.

Police officers, for damn sure, need to start to engage their community and focus more on the service part, then the protecting aspect of it. The trend that officers have is protecting isn’t directly correlated to something positive. I think it needs to be more service based so that the community knows I am here as an officer to serve every single person in this community however that may be. So stepping away from the militant mindset they may be in and saying, I’m here to serve people and if I serve people, I can become a hometown hero by really being a person who serves. 

I talk about it in my training a lot about living from your heart space. I say that your love, your kindness and your compassion come from your heart, but your bravery, courage, your power and strength come from the same place As officers and citizens we really need to tap into the heart space, being in a space and communicating with each other so we know one another in the community. Most police officers, when they are on the job, are in the community for about 25 years until they retire so it’s important.”

Martesse worked as an officer for close to 7 years and was also the victim of excessive force by other police officers while not on duty. 

Being a black owned and operated business in 2020 has been the left hook most didn’t see coming but businesses nationwide have faced challenges with COVID-19. Our conversation continued to entrepreneurship and having to change the way he operates his business, from being in-studio to a virtual platform.

He was kind enough to give a sample workout which shows the technical breakdown of each punch and how the Brwl crew connects to the music to make the workout a dope experience! You can check out more from his dope workout space @brwl.offical on social media or via the website here Brwl.

Cosigned by the legendary Stevie Wonder, Josh X is a proud classically trained graduate of the world-renowned Julliard School where he perfected his piano and production skills. As one of music’s most sought after producers, Josh has collaborated with notable artists such as Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Swizz Beatz, and fellow label mates, HoodCelebrityy and Sammy Wilk to name a few. In addition to his collaborations, his previous single on “Heaven On My Mind” featuring Cardi B continues to perform well on all streaming platforms.

Fans can connect with Josh X at www.joshxantusmusic.com, Instagram and Twitter @joshxantus.