Photo Credit: Rookie 2x

Rising Louisiana hip-hop artist, Rookie2x announces the release of, “Intro.”

The single introduces his highly anticipated album, Calm Before Tha Storm,” dropping this fall. on

The artist’s new album features a variety of talented artists, such as Damar Jackson, Lil’Luci, Shousupreme, Jordanlivingood, and MistaMaze.

Rookie2x is ready to take over the industry by storm. The rapper puts his heart into every lyric and bar he spits, using his music to convey inspirational messages of hope, while reflecting on his journey of life.

Anthony, CEO, of Trillest Entertainment, believes the rapper has the potential to be the next big star, stating, “While the rapper is undeniably very talented, his work ethic and consistency is like that over no other, which is essential for success in the music industry.”

Rookie2x’s music is deeper than and unlike any of the music you hear on the radio today. It’s real life being rapped over hard hitting instrumentals that the world can relate to and find hope in.

Check out the new track below!

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By: Maui Max

After going through a dark period in his life, Maui Max has bounced back stronger than ever. Fresh off the release of his E.W.O.F (Everything Works Out Fine) project., he is taking his career to new heights. Having worked with the likes of Sy Ari Da Kid, Quentin Miller, and Damar Jackson he has established himself as the next newcomer to take the music industry by storm.

Everything Works Out Fine is a masterpiece. Maui Max does an excellent job of showcasing his raw vulnerability in a harmonious way. His uplifting and encouraging spirit can be heard from beginning to end on this release. His southern influence growing up in Atlanta, Georgia is infused in his melodies an authentic sound. Within 8 tracks, this emcee gives fans exactly what they were looking for. One song that stands out the most on this release is track 2. As it is titled E.W.O.F just like the EP, it embodies Max’s music genius like never before. “I made up my mind I got to get me more, got to free my mind I got to cut them chords”.

Produced by longtime friend LaCoMusic, this is by far Maui Max’s most impressive release to date. He has set the tone for all of the other Atlanta rappers craving to break into mainstream. If you enjoy a diverse range of lyrics, vibes and topics, you will fall in love with E.W.O.F.

Press play below to stream the latest material from one of ATL’s rising superstars.

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We got to a point where she saw the success coming,” he explains, “but even though I thought we had been preparing for the late nights and work trips, it started driving her crazy.

Damar’s work ethic has already earned him notoriety through other avenues, contributing his songwriting and production prowess to the success of K-Camp’s debut release, Only Way Is Up, with “Comfortable,” a song that has seen more than 30 million views on Vevo.  As he puts the finishing touches on his debut project, from which the single is drawn, Damar Jackson promises more of the same and he delivers just that with the official visual for “Crazy.” For more from Damar, you can check out his Ninety3Until project, which is also the home of his popular Big Fruit-produced single.

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K Camp is bringing us a new mixtape with One Way dropping later today but before that we get a new visual set. “Stack Of Ones” comes with a great sample in the background as K Camp provides us with a great, humble track. Damar Jackson supplies some vocals on this track to give it an even better sound. Take a look.

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