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Yohannes gives us an exclusive look at the thoughts running through his mind throughout his extensive car ride to a festival that just might change his life.

In “48 SXSW Freestyle,” Grand Rapids Michigan native Yohannes shares a gripping record describing everything on his mental while on a 48-hour drive to Austin, Texas for famous music festival SXSW. As you listen to the freestyle, you can really feel the anticipation and get visions of Yohannes writing all of his thoughts down. “48 hours to kill sh*t two shows and a couple hooks dawg.”

Yohannes performed at SXSW showcases INDASTREETS2DAINDUSTRY and TCO Fest. As promised, he killed sh*t and really made his presence known at the festival. The rapper has a lot of music on the way so stay tuned. For now, stream “48 SXSW Freestyle.” It is also available on all streaming platforms.

https://soundcloud.com/yohannesmusic/48sxsw

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Independent artists keep music exciting & always remind us that there is so much talent in the world. Nowadays it is easy to get swamped with all the mainstream music that is out & you often forget to take time out to discover some new sounds that’s where Unsigned Spotlight comes in. Sundays at Respect Magazine will now be dedicated to giving Unsigned artists the spotlight & showcasing their talents. These artists will come from all over the country & have various backgrounds but all their music will be unique in a way as they pave the way for the next wave of music. Enjoy!

1. G.U.N. – (@GUNMusic40)

G.U.N. is a fresh sound out of Dallas. With high energy and a distinct voice, his music commands attention as it blasts through the speakers. He’s been picking up fans quickly and shows good signs of providing us with solid music consistently.

– What’s the biggest goal you hope to accomplish in 2015?

My biggest goal to accomplish was really just to become a leader on the forefront for the Dallas music scene, to really improve, bring Dallas up, and I’ve definitely accomplished that now it’s just about elevating the situation to make it easier for all DFW artist.

– What message do you hope your music gives to the listeners?

I hope my music touches all the real people that’s been through what I’ve been through that really relate to me. Honestly just want to make people move in any place they are from having they headphones in, walking through stores, to being in the house chilling.

– How would you describe your own sound?

I call my sound street symphony…lol got a lot of melody in my sound. I’m very versatile so I can give you real rap to Post Malone type music to R&B to Waka. I cover all basis.

– What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned since making music?

The biggest lesson I’ve learned from making music is stay humble no matter what, stay patient no matter what, and never give up and strive for it to create discipline. Also coming from my situation, it taught me to have way more faith in God. Prayer is the key to be honest.

2. Mic Kellogg – (@MicKellogg)

 The Midwest has a new eccentric talent on their hands with Mic Kellogg. The good-spirited artist has build a brief yet high-quality catalog of music with witty lyrics and use of harmonies. His sound is really one of a kind and he has the talent to use a variety of styles to craft his songs.

– What’s the biggest goal you hope to accomplish in 2015?

 2015 has already been a whirlwind for me. The rest of the year will definitely be spent promoting my LP, “Breakfast” that drops on 9/13. I want to release a few visuals off the album before the year is over too. Otherwise I’m really focused on doing local shows for the rest of the year & Working with local artists. Just building the talent Milwaukee has to offer.

– What message do you hope your music gives to the listeners?

– How would you describe your own sound?

– What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned since making music?

3. Caleborate – (@Caleborate)

Bay Area representative, Caleborate is a fresh sound with a knack for awesome rhymes. His talent has been noticed and his fanbase is on the rise. The West Coast artist blends storytelling with clever rhymes and floats over smooth production.

– What’s the biggest goal you hope to accomplish in 2015?

– What message do you hope your music gives to the listeners?

– How would you describe your own sound?

– What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned since making music?

4. Yohannes – (@YohannesMusic)

Yohannes blends R&B & Hip-Hop in his own way for his distinct sound. The Grand Rapids artist provides us with compelling tunes and is good at providing us with catchy lyrics. He’s not afraid to play with a wide variety of sounds and adds an exciting factor to his music.

– What’s the biggest goal you hope to accomplish in 2015?

The big goal I wanted to meet this year was to get 100,000 SoundCloud plays. We just did that. So now it’s on to a million and more. We want to continue to give great music to people.

– What message do you hope your music gives to the listeners?

I want my listeners to know one thing when they hear my music, and that’s that their point of view is a good one.

– How would you describe your own sound?

My sound is really just my how I feel music should sound. My rendition of the world. What I’m doing shouldn’t be labeled yet. Just know we’re going to push the envelope. Let’s keep listening.

– What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned since making music?

The biggest lesson I’ve learned this year would be to believe in your team and yourself. Everything will work for everyone if you continue to create and share.

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