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Meet the Queens of the City. Shavon, Big P LaPorche, and Pepsi bring their unique style to this new music performance. We are showcasing a fresh take on rap artists who know how to command the stage. Each performer brings a distinct energy, from the pink wig to the blue shirt, ensuring the vibe remains high energy throughout the entire track. These Queens of the City deliver bold, assertive lyrics that prove they are ready to take over the scene. This is just the beginning—watch until the end to see where the story goes next. Drop a comment and let me know: who had the best verse? Subscribe for more updates on new music and upcoming projects. Get vidIQ to grow your channel faster! 🚀 https://vidiq.com/KingKaution

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“Who’s in the Booth?” showcases a rotating lineup of artists—from rising rookies to seasoned talent—captured in real studio sessions with King Kaution guiding the board. Each episode highlights the creative process, behind-the-scenes moments, unreleased records, and authentic conversations that reveal who these artists truly are.

“Who’s in the Booth?” showcases a rotating lineup of artists—from rising rookies to seasoned talent—captured in real studio sessions with King Kaution guiding the board. Each episode highlights the creative process, behind-the-scenes moments, unreleased records, and authentic conversations that reveal who these artists truly are.

“Who’s in the Booth?” showcases a rotating lineup of artists—from rising rookies to seasoned talent—captured in real studio sessions with King Kaution guiding the board. Each episode highlights the creative process, behind-the-scenes moments, unreleased records, and authentic conversations that reveal who these artists truly are.

Quadriplegic rapper King Kaution is on a mission: remix a different industry hit every single day and flip it into his own legendary story. From the chair to the booth, he’s proving there’s no excuse when you’ve got hustle, heart, and a heat-check flow. Watch him take your favorite mainstream records, break ‘em down, and rebuild ‘em with raw bars, real-life pain, street wisdom, and motivation for anybody fighting their own battles. One day it’s club anthems, the next it’s soulful classics or drill bangers—no beat is safe. What song do you think he should flip next? Drop a title in the comments and find out if your pick is tomorrow’s remix. #KingKaution #ProceedWithKaution #DailyRemixChallenge #Rookies2Legends #R2L #QuadriplegicRapper #DisabilityInspires #HipHopMotivation #IndustryBeatFlip #RemixEveryday #MusicGrind #NoExcuses #FromRookieToLegend #MichiganHipHop #GrandRapidsMusic #RapChallenge #StudioVibes #NewMusicDaily #LegendaryHustle #KingKautionRemix

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when producers prank artists in the studio Grand Rapids hip hop recording artist ghetto gov is recording with the legendary King Kaution and he thinks that he's recording his verse with one take but King Kaution forgets to push the record button.

Welcome to Who’s in the Booth, brought to you by R2LTV. Step inside the private recording studio of quadriplegic producer King Kaution, the mastermind turning rookies into legends. Every episode brings a new artist, a new vibe, and a new story. No script. No safety nets. Just raw talent and real music. This is Who’s in the Booth — let’s get to work. Contact King Kaution for more info…COMING SOON

Who’s in the Booth? HotRod On The Hook (Freestyle) R2LTV is giving you an inside look at Grand Rapids’ hottest talent stepping in the booth and spitting fire 🔥. From rookies on the rise to legends in the making—this is where Michigan’s voice gets heard. 🚀 #R2LTV #WhosInTheBooth #Rookies2Legends #GrandRapidsHipHop #MichiganMusic #IndependentArtist #HipHopCulture #R2L

How to Shoot Music Videos by PrimeAtl Luts Used to Color Grade This Video: https://payhip.com/b/iNPJa In this video, Prime Atl breaks down his process for shooting music videos, focusing on the pre-production, on-set execution, and post-production stages (0:15). Pre-Production and Location Scouting: • Prime Atl emphasizes understanding the artist's story and the emotion they want to convey (0:15). • He chose the heart of Atlanta during a snowstorm for a unique vibe and aesthetic, scouting locations like graffiti walls, tall buildings, and even a spiral staircase for diverse backdrops (0:45-1:48, 6:16-7:05). He also considered a cemetery for a scene related to the song's title "Till Death Do Us Part" (4:30). Camera and Gear Setup: • Prime Atl uses a Lumix S5II camera. • He prefers fast prime lenses (35mm, 50mm, 85mm) over zoom lenses for their specific look and avoids zooming during shots (9:31-9:47). • He uses a matte box for aesthetic purposes and lens protection (9:51-10:06). Cinematography Style and Directing: • He focuses on capturing authentic performances, including lip-syncing and narrative shots (2:09). • The video shows him directing specific shots, such as a top-down angle with the artist looking up, a low-angle shot in the snow with a shovel for dramatic effect, and scenes of the artist alone in the city to symbolize competition (6:18-6:47, 7:25-7:37, 12:26-12:34). • He also plans for visual contrasts, like the artist wearing a different colored outfit to stand out from a crowd in uniform (6:26-6:31, 9:04-9:13). Challenges and Post-Production: • The shoot was done in extremely cold weather, around 20 degrees, which was a significant challenge for the crew (11:17-11:21, 16:37-17:02). • Prime Atl mentions he often freestyles his ideas rather than writing them down, adapting to what he sees on location (5:59-6:04, 8:06-8:10). • He briefly touches upon color grading and editing, noting that they already did some color grading during the shoot (17:05-17:07). He favors cinematic LUTs with teal/orange contrast and rich shadows, and uses subtle overlays like film grain and light leaks in post-production. SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/1primeatl/ https://www.tiktok.com/@1primeatl Watch the music video here: https://youtu.be/c-bvB3lh8ao?si=2TjejtAdBR6j2OpB #film #tips #tutorial #cinematography #lumixs5ii #photography #howto #exposure #filmtips #lighting #camera #cinematic #camerasetting #vlog #musicvideo #music

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Wilma Fingerdoo is back with her best parody song yet! “You’re **** is Way Too Big” is comedy gold from back in the 40s! Brought to you by SuS Records — bringing back the funniest comedy music and vintage parody hits that never were! #ComedyMusic #SongParody #1940s #1940smusic #SusRecords #banned1940sSong #comedymusic #Canceledsong #parodysong #aimusic #bannedsong #wilmafingerdoo SuS Records Greatest Hits: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZmtroc1flEOckdAnUn7vYQ7z8c1Ksnxf More banned 1950s songs: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZmtroc1flENscG3n9w0V7QlWWZI5ZBIe Wilma Fingerdoo is a SuS Records comedy classic, but when Wilma wrote it, it was a desperate plea for help! Thankfully just got it (But I’m not saying which “it”) Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@SusRecordsCEO?sub_confirmation=1 Members hear new songs early: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZlZGOF00nPIZ16r1Hoy_gA/join Listen / merch Streaming: https://hyperfollow.com/susrecordsmusic Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/sus-records Comedy Parody of 1940s Dirty Blues style. Original lyrics + arrangement; music made with AI (Suno). Not a cover of a real song. Labeled as AI / synthetic content.

Official visualizer for “God Body” by Iniko THE AWAKENING DELUXE | Out Aug 22 Pre-Save: https://www.inikoworld.com/ Directed by Andrew White & Sam Bates Art Director: Sam Bates Cinematography by Cameron Willis Wardrobe Stylist: Alex Murphy Makeup Artist: Isabella Diana Second Camera: Jordan "JP" Price First Assistant Camera: Haley Spranger Gaffer: Yong Min Park Gaffer: Naz McKay Production Assistant: Emma Chiaverini Craft Services: Karen Rolf Video Commissioner: Alexa Zeliger Edited & Produced by Indie Studios Follow Iniko: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Iniko TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@in.iko Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/in.iko/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/1n1ko Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/iniko-dixon #Iniko #TheAwakening #GodBody

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This Black Music Month, Tiny Desk honors the anniversaries of landmark albums that have shaped the course of music and culture. Bobby Carter | June 2, 2025 Bay Area ambassador E-40 moves with the energy of an up-and-coming emcee, but he's been around a minute. To put it 40 Water's way: "I've been doing this since Kermit the Frog was a pollywog!" Our biggest hurdle to clear was packing in three decades of music at the Tiny Desk, but 40 Fonzarelli and his band clocked weeks of rehearsal to make sure this office was rockin'. E-40's sophomore solo album In a Major Way dropped in 1995, one of the most competitive years in hip-hop history, with certified classics dropping weekly by the likes of 2Pac, Mobb Deep, Goodie Mob, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Raekwon and GZA. Straightforward and plain has never been E-40's nature, and that left-of-center spit has been the thing that has sustained his illustrious entertainment career. At the Desk, Charlie Hustle sets things off with "Da Bumble" from In a Major Way and continues to bounce through a catalog of big hits sprinkled with nods to his day ones. Producer Lil Jon brought him back to the mainstream in the early 2000s with "Tell Me When to Go," "U and Dat" and "Snap Yo Fingers," while TikTok injected new life in "Choices (Yup)" and introduced him to Gen Z. "I'm on my fourth wind!" 40 tells us. No lies told. SET LIST "Da Bumble" "Yay Area" "Sprinkle Me" "Captain Save a Hoe" "Snap Yo Fingers" "U and Dat" "Choices (Yup)" "Hope I Don't Go Back" "1-Luv" "Function" "Tell Me When to Go" MUSICIANS E-40: vocals Kev Choice: music director, keys Bosko Kante: music director, background vocals Martin Luther: guitar, background vocals Howard Wiley: saxophone, EWI Marcus Phillips: bass, keys Dame Drummer: drums, background vocals Silk-E The People's Champ aka Sherri Stack-A-Grip: background vocals DJ KMP: DJ, background vocals TINY DESK TEAM Producer: Bobby Carter Director/Editor: Joshua Bryant Audio Technical Director: Josh Newell Videographers: Joshua Bryant, Maia Stern, Kara Frame, Mitra I. Arthur Audio Engineer: Andie Huether Production Assistants: Dora Levite, Ashley Pointer Photographer: Zayrha Rodriguez Tiny Desk Series Editor: Lars Gotrich Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed Series Creators: Bob Boilen, Stephen Thompson VP, Visuals and Music: Keith Jenkins #nprmusic #tinydesk #e40typebeat

Bobby Carter | July 11, 2025 After a 16-year hiatus and with no go-to band in place, Clipse's Tiny Desk took lots of time to piece together. At first, I didn't know exactly what they were looking for, in terms of sonics, but it clicked when I was told what they didn't want: no jazzy renditions of their music. They meant no disrespect to jazz at all, and if you follow the duo's music, it boils down to hard drums and even harder synths. Hybrid drummer Daru Jones, who played on last year's Tiny Desk for the LOX, was the first choice because of his unique ability to mix traditional and electronic drum sounds. He provided the authenticity needed for this set, and everything else fell into place. The excitement for the Thornton brothers' return reached its apex instantly as someone in the crowd yelled "Oh my god!" at the opening note of "Virginia." There was no lull as the band coasted through "Keys Open Doors" and "Momma I'm So Sorry," from Clipse's most celebrated album, Hell Hath No Fury. I found so much to analyze witnessing the dichotomy between Pusha T and Malice up close. Malice is more collected in his movements, intensely scouring the room with his eyes while his brother is much more animated, even letting out a sinister laugh mid-set. Recorded weeks ago, the two performed songs from their new album, Let God Sort Em Out, for the first time, including a chilling dedication to their deceased parents, "Birds Don't Sing." Before the tears from the crowd could dry, we got the moment we'd been waiting for in "Grindin'." The first half of the year in hip-hop hasn't been the most exciting, so the timing of this reunion couldn't be better. Here's Clipse delivering its best live performance ever recorded and one of the hardest Tiny Desks of all time. SET LIST "Virginia" "Keys Open Doors" "Momma I'm So Sorry" "Chains & Whips" "Birds Don't Sing" "Grindin'" MUSICIANS Pusha T: vocals Malice: vocals Briley Harris: keys Darryl Woodson: keys Yoo Q!: DJ, background vocals Daru Jones: drums Brittney Mills: background vocals Tariq Ali: background vocals TINY DESK TEAM Producer: Bobby Carter Director/Editor: Joshua Bryant Audio Technical Director: Josh Newell Videographers: Joshua Bryant, Kara Frame, Mitra I. Arthur, Alanté Serene Audio Engineer: Josephine Nyounai Production Assistant: Dhanika Pineda Photographer: Michael Zamora Copy Editor: Hazel Cills Tiny Desk Team: Maia Stern, Lars Gotrich Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed Series Creators: Bob Boilen, Stephen Thompson #nprmusic #tinydesk #clipse Support for NPR Music comes from Capital One. Presenting sponsor of the 2025 Tiny Desk Contest. What's in your wallet? Learn more at CapitalOne.com. Tiny Desk Giveaway. No purchase or donation required for entry. Void where restricted or prohibited by law. 18yrs or older. Deadline September 12, 2025, 11:59PM PT. ARV: $3,800. Links to the entry page and official rules can be found at NPR.org/TinyDeskGiveaway Sponsors: NPR, Moises

#SlickRick #Victory #IdrisElba Slick Rick joins creative forces with Idris Elba for VICTORY — a visionary visual album, directed by Meji Alabi, released through 7Wallace in collaboration with Mass Appeal; available now. LISTEN TO VICTORY: https://slick-rick.lnk.to/victory VICTORY is a triumphant new chapter — a sonic and cinematic tour de force that redefines the boundaries of storytelling, legacy and the power of imagination. Executive produced by The Poet (Slick Rick) and The Visionary (Idris Elba), the project features powerful collaborations with Nas and Giggs, along with a special contribution from Estelle. Directed by Meji Alabi, released through 7Wallace in collaboration with Mass Appeal More than an album, VICTORY is a moment. A movement. A masterpiece. A celebration of culture, resilience, and the transformative power of imagination. Follow Slick Rick! http://www.slickrickisart.com http://facebook.com/slickrick http://twitter.com/therulernyc http://instagram.com/therulernyc

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