Krizz Kaliko x Futuristic - “FML” Official Video Jake Crates March 09, 2023 – 1 min read Share this post Krizz Kaliko_FML_artwork Watch the video premiere of Krizz Kaliko and Futuristic's "FML" presented by Ear House Inc.Follow on Socials: @krizzkaliko Share this post Written by Jake Crates Jake Crates, Music journalist and industry consultant focused on talent discovery, artist development, and cultural storytelling. Comments Swipeiana Uncategorized Baton Rouge’s Drop Turns Heads with Powerful New Album Swipe Louisiana has given hip-hop some of its most dynamic voices, from Lil Wayne to Boosie to NBA YoungBoy. Now, Baton Rouge rapper Drop—born Deavian Dasha Andrews—is carrying that legacy forward with her new project Swipe, a fearless statement of resilience, reinvention, and raw Southern street energy. Known for By Jake Crates • 2 min read Cello 2 Uncategorized Cello Blazes Forward With New Wae Entertainment Visuals “SRT” and “Status” Known as a “poet of the trenches,” his songs balance hard-hitting street narratives with cultural awareness and reflection. With his breakout single “SRT” leading the way, Cello is carving a lane as one of the most authentic and exciting new voices out of Louisiana. Baton Rouge’s rising voice Cello By Jake Crates • 2 min read IMG_6539 Uncategorized Florida's $limey Mojo Releases 8 New Songs In 'Made A Difference' De$luxe (M.A.D.D.)' $LIMEY MoJo, an emerging Broward County, Florida rap star, has stepped into the spotlight with his full-length debut, Made A Difference (M.A.D.D.), adding 8 more tracks to the original. The 29-track project presents a young artist determined to carve out his place in hip-hop with a mix By Jake Crates • 1 min read BayRay Is Reviving Real R&B — With Soul, Substance, and Stage Presence In an era where music often feels rushed, disposable, and built for quick attention spans, BayRay is moving in the opposite direction. He’s not chasing microwave moments — he’s building something that lasts. Rooted in soul, shaped by real life experiences, and fueled by a passion for performance, BayRay By King O’muni Lens • 4 min read Juju Walker Is Making Music for the Spirit — and Asking the Questions Most People Avoid Juju Walker isn’t here to perform a persona. She’s here to tell the truth. In a music era dominated by algorithms, branding, and surface-level perfection, Juju stands out as an artist creating from a deeper place — where vulnerability, faith, identity, and emotional honesty collide. Her sound isn’t By King O’muni Lens • 5 min read The Major Is Building Dancehall’s Next Wave — One Feeling at a Time The Major isn’t chasing noise — he’s chasing impact. In an era where trends come and go overnight, his approach is rooted in something more timeless: emotion, substance, and the kind of melodies that stick with you long after the song ends. Emerging with a sound shaped by early By King O’muni Lens • 3 min read W.E.B. Du Bois Humanity Du Bois - Rebel With a Cause, A Conversation with Rita Coburn. “One ever feels his twoness, – an American, a Negro; two souls, two thoughts, two unreconciled strivings; two warring ideals in one dark body, whose strength alone keeps it from being torn asunder.” – W.E.B Du Bois, The Souls of Black Folk, 1903 When my grandfather passed on December 15th, By Stone E. Mims • 4 min read Acclaimed singer, songwriter, entrepreneur and independent powerhouse Tanya Nolan represents boss women redefining ownership and keeping their masters while building legacy on their own terms. Tanya Nolan, Teedra Moses, Beyoncé, and Rihanna: How Boss Women Are Redefining Ownership and Keeping Their Masters In today’s music industry, conversations around ownership have become just as important as chart success. More artists are recognizing that true power lies not only in creating hit records but in maintaining control over the masters, publishing, and intellectual property behind the music. For women in entertainment especially, ownership By Pamela Broussard • 3 min read Culture One Golden Summer Forces America to Reconsider Jackie Robinson There’s something deeply unfair about watching children become the face of a controversy adults created for them. That feeling stays with you while watching One Golden Summer, now streaming on Max and airing on OWN. The documentary revisits the rise and fallout of Jackie Robinson West’s historic 2014 By Giovanna Traconis • 4 min read
Swipeiana Uncategorized Baton Rouge’s Drop Turns Heads with Powerful New Album Swipe Louisiana has given hip-hop some of its most dynamic voices, from Lil Wayne to Boosie to NBA YoungBoy. Now, Baton Rouge rapper Drop—born Deavian Dasha Andrews—is carrying that legacy forward with her new project Swipe, a fearless statement of resilience, reinvention, and raw Southern street energy. Known for By Jake Crates • 2 min read
Cello 2 Uncategorized Cello Blazes Forward With New Wae Entertainment Visuals “SRT” and “Status” Known as a “poet of the trenches,” his songs balance hard-hitting street narratives with cultural awareness and reflection. With his breakout single “SRT” leading the way, Cello is carving a lane as one of the most authentic and exciting new voices out of Louisiana. Baton Rouge’s rising voice Cello By Jake Crates • 2 min read
IMG_6539 Uncategorized Florida's $limey Mojo Releases 8 New Songs In 'Made A Difference' De$luxe (M.A.D.D.)' $LIMEY MoJo, an emerging Broward County, Florida rap star, has stepped into the spotlight with his full-length debut, Made A Difference (M.A.D.D.), adding 8 more tracks to the original. The 29-track project presents a young artist determined to carve out his place in hip-hop with a mix By Jake Crates • 1 min read
BayRay Is Reviving Real R&B — With Soul, Substance, and Stage Presence In an era where music often feels rushed, disposable, and built for quick attention spans, BayRay is moving in the opposite direction. He’s not chasing microwave moments — he’s building something that lasts. Rooted in soul, shaped by real life experiences, and fueled by a passion for performance, BayRay By King O’muni Lens • 4 min read
Juju Walker Is Making Music for the Spirit — and Asking the Questions Most People Avoid Juju Walker isn’t here to perform a persona. She’s here to tell the truth. In a music era dominated by algorithms, branding, and surface-level perfection, Juju stands out as an artist creating from a deeper place — where vulnerability, faith, identity, and emotional honesty collide. Her sound isn’t By King O’muni Lens • 5 min read
The Major Is Building Dancehall’s Next Wave — One Feeling at a Time The Major isn’t chasing noise — he’s chasing impact. In an era where trends come and go overnight, his approach is rooted in something more timeless: emotion, substance, and the kind of melodies that stick with you long after the song ends. Emerging with a sound shaped by early By King O’muni Lens • 3 min read
W.E.B. Du Bois Humanity Du Bois - Rebel With a Cause, A Conversation with Rita Coburn. “One ever feels his twoness, – an American, a Negro; two souls, two thoughts, two unreconciled strivings; two warring ideals in one dark body, whose strength alone keeps it from being torn asunder.” – W.E.B Du Bois, The Souls of Black Folk, 1903 When my grandfather passed on December 15th, By Stone E. Mims • 4 min read
Acclaimed singer, songwriter, entrepreneur and independent powerhouse Tanya Nolan represents boss women redefining ownership and keeping their masters while building legacy on their own terms. Tanya Nolan, Teedra Moses, Beyoncé, and Rihanna: How Boss Women Are Redefining Ownership and Keeping Their Masters In today’s music industry, conversations around ownership have become just as important as chart success. More artists are recognizing that true power lies not only in creating hit records but in maintaining control over the masters, publishing, and intellectual property behind the music. For women in entertainment especially, ownership By Pamela Broussard • 3 min read
Culture One Golden Summer Forces America to Reconsider Jackie Robinson There’s something deeply unfair about watching children become the face of a controversy adults created for them. That feeling stays with you while watching One Golden Summer, now streaming on Max and airing on OWN. The documentary revisits the rise and fallout of Jackie Robinson West’s historic 2014 By Giovanna Traconis • 4 min read