djspinmaster grew up djing many child gatherings and turning up occasions until he discovered his energy for concerts and became one of the biggest/most youthful booking agents , promoters , dot connectors their is today.

Not only that but at 15 he began managing and helping artist get deals with major labels. Djspinmaster was also apart of one of the biggest festivals in Westchester County Slumped fest May 31st, 2019. Since his success began to rise he was able to build relationships with major artists such as: Jaquae , King Combs , Juice Wrld , Tj porter , Bay swag , A boogie wit da hoodie , Pop Smoke , Fivio Foreign & Such More.

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RESPECT.: Will it be a similar sound or fee on this anticipated album with the two singles you had released?

The album will be a modern day classic. A lot of people will see it as an old school feel. With a new decade, this is what hip-hop will sound like now and some good rap.

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Something in the water festival was marked in my calendar the second it was announced. How could I not attend? The festival sounded like a dream. Chris Brown, Pharrell, Usher, SZA, Jhene Aiko and others. It was just too good to be true. A festival on the shore of VA beach is a big deal!

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The weekend started off on a troublesome and drenching foot as strong winds and dark clouds rushed in before people could even take cover. The storm left attendees running for shelter and waiting for updates concerning if the show was still a go or not. Around 6:30 pm the festival app sent out the notification declaring that they were left with no choice but to cancel. This crushed many hearts but seeing that Pharrell remained positive the eventful day was easily a blur and folks quickly moved on.

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It was Saturday, April 27^th and the day was bright, birds were chirping, and there was an overwhelming sense of positivity in the air. It was 12 pm and doors opened and everyone was ecstatic to pass the gates they waited all day yesterday to pass. Thousands of people from all over the world met at Virginia Beach for an incredible day.

The weather was warm and the sky was blue so everyone knew it was going to be a good day. Walking in, you can see the beach strip packed on the left end and the right as attractions flood the main beach. Surrounding the beach there were food and local business vendors. Our personal favorite attractions was the dance team battle and the Adidas basketball court. Fun fact, people actually thought the Adidas basketball court was just a rumor.

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After some asking around, we were told this is the most exciting Virginia Beach has ever recieved. On that Saturday, acts such as Asap Ferg, Travis Scott, and more set the energy leading up to the days finale. The night became intense as everyone eagerly awaited the performance from the show’s originator and headliner VA native Pharrell Williams. The hero brought out Diddy, Missy Elliot, Busta Rhymes, Snoop Dogg, and above all else Jay-Z. Fans nearly fainted as Pharrell performed “Frontin'” and the Brooklyn, NY king came out. This was a legendary moment being that Virginia never had anything like this. Pharrell also revealed “Frontin'” was made in Virginia Beach. That explains its iconic breezy and delicate sound. Pharrell really brought hip-hop’s biggest stars to the VA. Beyoncé was even kicking it backstage too watching all the fun.

Another special highlight was Missy Elliot hopping on the mic after her killer performance. Nearly out of breath she said, “Y’all make sure y’all give it up for Pharrell because it took a lot of work and even though yesterday it rained outside he did whatever he had to do to make sure that we are still here today. He made sure he didn’t disappoint Virginia.”

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It was beautiful to see everyone hit that stage being that they are a few of the main people that really shaped hip-hop. It wasn’t just a VA celebration, it was a celebration of these legends. They are still alive and still being great after all these years. We felt the love in the air radiate from the stage to the crowd of 50,000+ people.

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On Sunday, April 28th, it was the final day of the festival. We were all still in a shock about everything that went down the previous night. Jhene Aiko set the positive vibes and the other great part about that day was Teddy Riley’s set. He performed hits he’s written and brought out Lil Duval, SWV, and Blackstreet members. We’ve learned a lot from his set too. He excited us when he mentioned Michael Jackson came to Virginia to make “Remember the Time” with him. We didn’t know Virginia held so much vital music history. After that, Charlie Wilson hit the mainstage and set the electric soulful vibes for Chris Brown. Aside from Pharrell’s set, another proud Virginia set was Chris Brown’s. The Tappahannock, Virginia native brought out Virginia’s Trey Songz and the crowd went insane.

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On the drive, back home I had time to reflect on the experience in its entirety. Out of all the festivals we’ve covered this is one where the bill was stacked with legends. There was a difficult Friday for fans due to storms and then there was the long stretch of a walk from mainstage to the adidas court. However, the overall laid-back atmosphere and vacation-like location made this an event to remember. All eyes are on Virginia and they need to stay there. We finally understand what exactly is in Virginia’s water. Expect more of this festival. Also, expect more Virginia artists making their way through music charts. VA artists are set to change hip-hop in future years.

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Brooklyn born NYC Artist J.U.S.T known as Justin P. Etienne, began taking music seriously early 2017. He is a Versatile R&B|Hip Hop Artist paving his own lane in the Fashion & Music industry. Generating a eerie, futuristic melodic sound, he plans on creating a new sound to represent NY Hip Hop | R&B Artists. He often starts the intros of his songs with “NEW NEW YORK” “51(6)31” representing Long Island where he was brought up after spending half of his upbringing in Brooklyn NY.                                                                                          
 He is only 22 Years old and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Production Management from the Fashion Institute of Technology. On May 9th 2018, J.U.S.T was the first student in his school to Open for an Artist for their FIT SpringFest. He opened for Kehlani at Terminal 5 in front of 2000+ People. It was his first time ever performing and he stated on stage that he was so thankful to share this beautiful moment with his peers. “If you have goals or aspirations, don’t let anyone stop you from doing something.”                                                                
The multifaceted creative has also taken his love of style to the runway and campaigns; and has modeled for some of fashion’s favorite cult classics such as Air Jordan, Foot Locker, 10 Deep, Converse, Kanye West’s Yeezy Season 3, Hood By Air, Matthew Miller and Músed by Lindsay Jones. The budding young designer values individuality and originality in fashion and strives to craft unique custom pieces that meld high fashion with the freeform glamour of New York City streetwear. Check out the gallery of images displaying his new vest along with new single here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/be-my-valentine-feat-naly-single/1452891808

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The Xfinity Theatre in Hartford, Connecticut. All photos taken by Miguel Crespo for RESPECT.

Oakland rapper, G-Eazy, has been at a nonstop pace. Touring for the second time in 2018 alone, the success of his latest album, The Beautiful & Damned, has taken his talents to visit fans all across the country. This time, a joint tour with Philly native Lil’ Uzi Vert packed 20,000 fans in Hartford, Connecticut’s Xfinity Theatre. This is The Endless Summer Tour.

New comer, YBN Nahmir, is a young rapper who made his start by uploading his first song to YouTube and exploded on SoundCloud. The Alabama resident has a unique and energetic stage presence that is an immediate attention grabber to open the show. His hit song, “Rubbing Off The Paint,” peaked at #46 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 and is easily a fan favorite.

YBN Nahmir

Canadian super producer in the making, Murda Beatz, had 2 sets during the show. One is before YBN Nahmir’s set and the other was after. Murda Beatz has been one of the hardest working producers this year. He’s responsible for hits like Travis Scott’s “Butterfly Effect,” Migos’s “Motorsport,” and Drake’s “Nice For What.” His set consisted of his self-produced records and spraying water guns at the crowd. There may not be a producer in the game that artists are wanting to work with more.

Murda Beatz

Ty Dolla $ign was a great investment when Wiz Khalifa signed him to Taylor Gang back in 2015. Today, Ty is one of Hip Hop’s biggest names and one of the most recruited artists for features. It’s like anytime he sings on a hook, he can do no wrong. An excellent addition to The Endless Summer Tour, Dolla $ign played a collection of his songs and hooks that he was featured on. Dreads swung and water flew throughout the performance. His interaction with fans was unmatched. Burning down a couple blunts and passing them around the crowd.

Ty Dolla $ign

Considered to be the new generation’s leader, Lil Uzi Vert has climbed to stardom since releasing his hit song, “Money Longer.” His versatility and style of creating records appeals to young fans as well as older ones. The stage was covered with a blanket of ominous smoke that came out of the mouth of a giant skull. Bright lights flashed from an upside-down cross shaped LED screen that guided Uzi to the start of his performance.

The rapper ran through a set list of songs from his album, Luv Is Rage 2. There are many notable cuts on the project including “444+222” and “Sauce It Up” but Lil’ Uzi Vert made it clear that he also has songs buzzing radio airways. He proceeded to play his biggest song to date, “XO Tour Liife.” Fans sang word for word to the multi-platinum single. The performance would close with Uzi throwing his microphone into the crowd so fans could sing the song to him.

Lil’ Uzi Vert

“About 9 years ago, I was put on the bill for a festival right here in Hartford, Connecticut. I don’t think I was paid for anything other than my flight, but I flew out and I was here. When I got on stage there were only 8 people in the crowd. Tonight it’s 20,000 so imagine what 8 people looks like,” G-Eazy told the crowd as he took his position on stage. “I always said I would be back here headlining,” and he managed to do just that as the last performance of the Endless Summer Tour began.

Smoke shot up from the stage and the arena shook all night from the constant jumping fans did. An interesting stage set up made for visuals we had never seen before. A gigantic screen moved in different positions over the stage. It played a big part because it served a different function for every song. G-Eazy wasn’t selfish with the spotlight. He brought out YBN Nahmir to perform his verse from, “1942” and promote Nahmir’s upcoming album releasing in September. As the evening wound down, the energy only increased. The show closed the crowd filing out of the venue while simultaneously singing along to “No Limit.” New music was ensured and after the performance we witnessed, we couldn’t be more excited.

The Endless Summer Tour is still going strong. Make sure to get your tickets to a show before it’s too late.

G-Eazy

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“Brownsville” is an homage to the Brooklyn streets in which the artist was born and raised, and in her youngest years, it was under the watchful eye of her grandmother. The song highlights the neighborhood family of gangsters that played an integral role in shaping her into a tough-skinned unapologetic pin-up vixen with a vicious rap flow.

The song is classified as an interlude as it’s her second single, a follow-up to “I’ll be Damned” an underground-favored single. After Dropping her Mixtape “Diary of A Goddess” in the span of a couple of months, KGoddess has quickly elevated her voice as a means of representing her culture and real-life experiences. She is scheduled to do press run set to kick off in mid-June. Before then, she’ll be performing on June 22nd at Rainbow Fashion Week in New York. As recent as this past weekend, KGoddess gave a memorable performance at Hot 97’s Summer Jam.

K Goddess is adamant about getting her hands on the mic as often as possible and drop into as many live performances and festival appearances. After recent articles were published on Vh1 and E-News about her connection to Swift on Demand, her presence has been sought after. In a short period, K Goddess has worked with major artists, gained 100k followers on Instagram, and performed at Summer Jam. Although her focus is hardcore Hip-Hop, with a growing number of eyes on the exploration of crossover genres she makes the hint at pop flavor to come.

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Summer may be over, but that doesn’t mean festival season is. After a crazy three months that saw festivals like Day N’ Night, Rolling Loud (Bay Area) and many more command the attention of the culture, a new festival in Arizona looks to join the ranks of the elite. Standing its first year ever, Chandler, Arizona’s Goldrush Festival is a unique event. Taking cue from mainstays like Hard Summer and others, Goldrush founder Thomas Turner decided to mesh his two loves of Electronic Dance Music and high-octane Hip-Hop under one roof, bringing out acts like Marshmello, Dillion Francis, Migos, Lil’ Uzi Vert, Ugly God and of course… Lil’ Pump.

*drops the “LIL’ PUMP” ad-lib with an air-horn*

With such a diverse line-up on tap, we’re exciting to be on hand covering the festival, which takes place next weekend, November 18^th & 19^th. Take a look at the seven acts, we’re most excited to see below.

Photo by Ryan Jay

Injury Reserve

Having spent a little time in The Grand Canyon state in High School, I’ve been aware of Valley natives Injury Reserve for quite some time now. Despite that, it wasn’t until this year when the trio went on a hot streak with the release of the single, “North Pole” as well as Google Translate Lady’s scene-stealing verse on fellow AZ native Lil’ Qwerty’s, “Hits For Days,” that I truly took notice to the group. With braggadocio frat raps that are complimented by high energy and stout lyricism, Injury Reserve should fit perfectly into the setting of the festival—and with the home-court advantage on their side, it could be one for the books for the trio.

Photo courtesy, Aziz Gibson.

Azizi Gibson

German-born, Los Angeles product, Azizi Gibson has been in and around the game for quite some time now. I first became hip to the energetic rapper with the single, “Smoking With the Gods,” a ridiculously in-depth and creative song disguised as a SoundCloud hit which see’s Gibson rhyme about a day in Heaven smoking with Zeus, Jesus and the rest of the gang — Gibson even throws a sly little dis at Judas, “Don’t you dare pass the blunt to Judas, he a traitor muthafucka. Are you stupid?” —  and instantly became a fan. Similar to Injury Reserve, Gibson’s underrated ability to make bars sound cool will set in well with the restless crowd.

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The Underachievers

After exploding onto the scene with 2013’s Inigoism, The Underachievers have carved out a nice career since their days back in Flatbush, Brooklyn. Signing to Flying Lotus’ Brainfeeder Records, the eccentric duo is one of the most refreshing acts in Hip-Hop’s recent years. Members Issa Gold and AK bounce off of one another perfectly, despite the numerous amount of solo projects between the two, highlighting a chemistry that is not often sustained in the genre. Older tracks like, “Gold Soul Theory” and fan-favorite, “Herb Shuttles” capture the UA craze at its’ height, while newer records like, “Gotham Nights” and “Cobra Clutch” showcase Issa and AK at a polished, more mature lyrical state. As the kids would say, they’re now in their bag. Having already seen the Beast-Coast duo a couple times before, I anticipate them put on a show for the sure-to-be sedated crowd of college kids.

Photo courtesy, Roger Kisby/Getty

Flatbush Zombies

I’m partially convinced that the Flatbush Zombies and UA had to be the first rap acts that festival founder Thomas Turner had in mind when he struck up the idea for this festival. Sure, UA is electric and the Brooklyn natives ooze stage presence, but post-apocalyptic trio the Flatbush Zombies take rowdy to another level. Maybe it’s due to the break-neck nature of their music, or maybe it’s just the fact that front-man Meechy Darko is one of the most sinister, yet underrated emcees in all of Hip-Hop–but whatever it is, the Zombies have a legitimate chance at having the most wild set of the whole festival. Couple that energy with the fact that Arizona is one of the most FBZ crazed cities in the country and you’ve got yourself a recipe for destruction. This is one set you will not want to miss.

Photo courtesy, David Rams

Migos

Please, tell me—who’s had a better year than the Migos? After releasing an early candidate for album of the year in January’s Culture, the Atlanta trio never slowed down not one step. Instead, they put their foot on the gas and never relinquished, releasing hits by the dozens both together, “Too Hotty” and on their own. Actually, it’s separately where the Migos have probably done most of their brand-building. While Quavo hopped on every pop record that had a spot for an urban crooner, Off-Set decided to slash every single feature he was commissioned for and dropped a solid collaborative tape with 21 Savage and Metro Boomin’.

It’s TakeOff, though, who has taken the group to new heights. After an awkward encounter on Complex’s Everyday Struggle, TakeOff not having a verse on the group’s magnum opus, “Bad & Boujee” became more glaring than ever. Instead of falling into obscurity, the youngest member of the group upped the ante and started torching everything he touched, silencing anybody that labeled him the weak link and giving the group a third legitimate star. With Culture 2 on the horizon as well as the highly anticipated collab-tape from Quavo and Travis Scott, it doesn’t seem like the Migos show any signs of stopping. Be sure to catch them headlining at Goldrush Festival.

Photo courtesy, Kiari Cook.

Lil’ Uzi Vert

When it comes to Philadelphia native Lil’ Uzi Vert, it took me a while to join the club. While I always respected his notion that he was indeed a rock-star and not a rap one, he still rapped—and to me, he wasn’t very good at it. As a writer in this cesspool we call the culture, though, it is a sin to write off an obvious star too early just because his music failed to comfort your ears.

So instead of denouncing the man, I just shelved him and decided to hold judgement until I was able to see him live. One day, that chance came. Since that day, I’ve bumped every single Uzi album and since the release of his newest project, LUV is Rage 2, I’ve played a song off of that album every day. That’s how great of a performer he is, no exaggeration. His energy and overall execution of his records live could turn even the biggest of doubters into a Supreme satchel-wearing, hype-beast for a few songs. Hell, he did it to me. Try showing 2015 me, “The Way Life Goes,” and watch him laugh and then bark at you to get out of his face. If you’re already an Uzi fan, then you know what I’m talking about, but if you’re not? Come join us. It’s a lot more lit over here.

Photo courtesy, Justin Staple

Lil’ Pump

One day when they make the inevitable internet bible, I pray that they don’t forget the innovative shit that South Florida native Lil’ Pump has done and rightfully place him among the Samson-like figures. At one point, Pump really had me trying to confirm if he went to Harvard Medical School or not. That’s how crazy his fan-base is—and while you make think it stems solely from ignorant social media acts, you’re wrong. The boy has bangers. After forcing his way into the homes of mainstream America with his first Billboard single, “Flex” a lo-fi, bass-heavy track that says, “Bitch I flex, Rick Ross” easily over 40 times, Pump followed that success up with his self-titled debut and it’s lead single, “Gucci Gang” which just recently burst into the Top 10 of Billboard’s Hot 100 list and blew every mind in Hip-Hop away, including mine.

Pump turned a so-so SoundCloud career that was beginning to be overshadowed by best-friend Smokepurpp, and leveled the fuck up like never seen before—and it all came from the internet. One can argue that Cardi B had the biggest come-up of 2017, and would be completely in the green for doing so—but let’s be real. Cardi had Love & Hip-Hop and few other mainstream plays to bolster her entry. Not Pump. For those that are old enough to remember – if you are, you’re probably not a Pump fan – I would argue that Twitter has done for Lil’ Pump what MySpace did for Drake—and we see where that ended up. Don’t miss Lil’ Pump, probably the hottest rapper in the game right now, only at Goldrush Festival.

You can purchase your tickets to the festival here, which is set to take place in Chandler, Arizona on November 18th & 19th.

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