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Grammy nominated Singer/Songwriter and Producer A-Lex, has officially released his hot new single titled Already Rich. Having found success pinning hits for the likes of Trippie Redd, Keke Palmer, T-Pain, Musiq Soulchild, and Kodie Shane, he is ready for the world to hear just how talented of a singer he is, outside of just writing. Being heavily influenced by Andre 3000, Pharrell Williams and Frank Ocean, A-Lex has been able to create his own sounds that resembles each of these artists’ music styles.

On Already Rich, A-Lex shows us how ill his rap flows are over the booming Hip Hop beat. Destined to set your ears on fire, this single is exactly what the Atlanta native needs to establish himself as an artist in the music business. Some lyrics that stand out on this release include “I still remember the times when n****s ain’t lookout, I move in silence I’m good without them they shook”. These lyrics convey his raw confidence as he takes his prolific bars to new heights.

One notable element of “Already Rich” that is note worthy is the catchy chorus. The chorus is where this emcee reminds listeners that he was “Already Rich” despite the naysayers. With an original sound, new music, and backing from some of music’s biggest stars he is headed straight to stardom. He does a great job of showcasing his gifts as a songwriter, creative, and artist on his latest release.

Be sure to tap in with him below and stream his new single “Already Rich”.

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The Contemporary R&B singer, songwriter and producer, TeeFlii – who brought you radio hits “24 Hours” and “This D” — drops a serious reminder of why he’s one of the West Coast’s hottest artists, with the release of his highly anticipated new double album “Annie R U O’Tay 5.”

The L.A. artist gets creative with his latest project “Annie R U O’Tay 5” with a creative cassette tape throwback touch featuring two sides: Side A is strictly all TeeFlii, and Side B spotlights the West Coast star teaming up with the likes of Glasses Malone, Keke Palmer, Casey Veggies, Dom Kennedy and more.

“I’ve put a lot of hard work and dedication into this project. A lot of people weren’t around to help me on this project. No [DJ] Mustard, no YG…just ME,” notes the LA native. “It’s pretty much just me going ahead with what I believe. I want everyone to know how much this project means to me and how hard we worked. I mean, we started off creating this project in hotel rooms, ya feel me. It took a lot to get this project to where it is.”

The fifth installment of TeeFlii’s original “Annie R U O’Tay” series – which began with Vol. 1 in 2012, produced by DJ Mustard and the Futuristiks — showcases his unique vocals, raunchy lyrics, and true talent as an artist and a songwriter.

“I wanted to show the growth of TeeFlii on this new project and show that you don’t always have to have a feature to get your point across as an artist,” TeeFlii says. “My music is raunchy and straight to the point. I say things a lot of other singers think about singing, but they are too scared or shy to express. I give them hope to be able to say the things they actually want to say.”

Stream it here on Spotify.

Or download it here on iTunes

Peep the Track Listing Below:

“ANNIE R U O’TAY 5” Track List
SIDE A
1 N tro

2 Fire & Desire

3 Bottom & The Top

4 Better

5 Dedicated

6 CeliNg

7 She My

8 4 The Gram

9 Away

10 Loud

11 MoNey Maker

12 Get It How You Live

13 Lerc’N

14 RouNd

15 Apologize

16 MillioN Miles

17 ThoNg

18 FiNe

SIDE B
19 Strange For Some Change (feat. Jellyroll & Dae Dae)

20 Thas Out (feat. Dom Kennedy & Kayess)

21 From Outta Town (feat. Casey Veggies)

22 Twerkin (feat. Fatbox)

23 It Is What It Is (feat. Alex Simone & Dap)

24 Pillow Talkin

25 Dirty (feat. Keke Palmer)

26 What’s Wrong

27 Explain It (feat. Glasses Malone)

28 Mind on a Million (feat. Newport & Kayess)

29 On Me (feat. Fatbox)

30 Do It Again (feat. Peso & SBA1)

31 You (feat. Showt33)

32 Go Deeper (feat. Queen Siraja)

33 Don’t Matter

34 Stay Down

35 If You Annie

36 Yours

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What hasn’t this girl done!

KeKe Palmer has decided it’s time to add author to her impressive resume.  The child actress may only be a 22 years old, but hasn’t stopped working since childhood. Palmer spoke to The Hollywood Reporter regarding the project:

“I want to be a part of my generation in a way where I am constantly reminding them of how possible it is to live our dreams. It doesn’t mean that you have to be born with a charmed life, it means that it’s what YOU make of it. After they know my ‘uncut’ story, so to speak, I hope that they can see how many similarities we have. Therefore, there’s nothing separating them from accomplishing their goals, just as I didn’t let anything stop me from accomplishing mine. It’s about the inner-hero we all have.”

The memoir titled I Don’t Belong to You: Quiet the Noise and Find You Voice is slated for a release in October 2016. Palmer’s book venture will be inked with North Star Way, an imprint of Simon & Schuster.  The book will also serve as a self-help guide for young women.

Recently, KeKe posted an excerpt from the book on her website Kekepalmer.com:

“When I was younger, I was always so afraid of change and of losing certain aspects or qualities about myself, as if even the smallest change would make ‘ME’ less ‘ME.’ For example, I was really worried that if and when I lost my virginity, I wouldn’t be Keke ‘the good girl’ anymore. Who would I be if I weren’t Keke the good girl or ‘Keke the virgin?’ If that one thing changed about me what would I have left? (Answer in my head:’ Keke The Freeeeeak’!!)

Kinda crazy right? Let’s say Jennifer with the pretty blond hair cuts her hair or dyes it black– does she cease being Jennifer? Does the slightly chubby girl with the cute face who loses 10 pounds suddenly become a completely different person? The answer is a big NO to both of those questions.

I’m pretty sure you are dealing with your own set of unfairly placed labels—-‘the poor girl,’ ‘the rich girl,’ ‘the mixed kid,’ ‘the jock,’ ‘the trans kid, ’the only black kid’ or any number of other untrue and hurtful titles that have nothing to do with what’s really going on inside of you.

But here’s the BIG thing I’m learning, —who we are and what we are belongs to us and us alone! What that means in real talk is that we don’t belong to other people and we don’t belong to other people’s expectations of us. Even more real talk–we also don’t belong to our own old ideas of who we thought we should be or what we thought we should do. Bomb! It’s pretty cool knowing I’m not attached to anything that weighs me down as I continue on this journey we call life. Here’s the other big thing—you aren’t either!

We’re all made up of so many different moving parts on both the inside/ outside– and those parts will often vary moment to moment and day to day. The most fabulous part about that for me is knowing that I have the freedom and the flexibility to find my OWN voice in my own way and on my own time. I have the option to choose what I like about myself, what I don’t and how I handle that. It’s on me and up to me to decide which traits of mine that make me feel good about myself and which ones I need to let go. No one else has a vote!”

Will you be reading?

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Rich Homie Quan has dropped a visual for a track once in his musical vault, “The Most.”  The song recorded two years ago (and recorded the same night as the hit “Lifestyle” duet with ex-bestie Young Thug produced by LondonOnDaTrack).

For a title like “The Most” it’s befitting that RHQ chose high-energy and super stunning actress/singer, KeKe Palmer to be the leading lady in the J.A.T.H.A.N. (of 10,000 Takes Productions) music visual,  KeKe is seen in the video strutting down Rodeo Drive serving all types of face and attitude with shopping bags in her hand (while sporting a cute Chanel backpack). She even links with Vine-superstar, King Bach, who brings lavish and luxurious gifts to Palmer’s crib.

Even though KeKe is the star in the video and Vine-superstar, King Bach makes a cameo,  Rich Homie makes no appearance whatsoever. He tells The Fader:

“I was mad because I wasn’t in it,”

he added with a chuckle,

“But then again, it’s different and it’s appealing to the people.”

Quan has been particularly mute when it comes to the music side, but have no fear. The Rich Homie confirms that the album is indeed on the way and it will be executive produced by none other than Ryan Leslie and Lil Wayne.

“I’m working on a project as we speak right now…. But, before I drop an album with Ryan Leslie and Lil Wayne, I’m trying to cross my t’s and dot my i’s.

Dope, right?

We understand the artistic process, Quan and we can not wait to hear it. But for now the music video will do.

Peep below.

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Keke Palmer has made a multitude of attempts at R&B but none quite like this. The singer gets sexy in her new video for her single “I Don’t Belong To You”. The singer evokes the listener by telling  a tale all too familiar for some individuals. She doesn’t pin herself down. Keke just isn’t ready to settle for anything but the best, and doesn’t plan on changing her mind. Watch the singer/actress unveil the drama below:

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