Exclusive ‘OCR’ Interview as New Single ‘Sprite’ Drops

Tell us about your background getting to where you are today?

We both grew up in South East London, Thamesmead to be exact. We met each other in school and we’ve been best mates since year 7, grew together over the past ten years, being in the same group of boys etc.

Where are you from?

South East London, Thamesmead

When did you start music?

We Started music in January/February 2020 early on in the year. We were writing a lot before releasing our first song and then we started properly posting ourselves out on socials in June 2020.

How did you get into music?

It was at the beginning of the year, DBE had dropped three tapes in 2019, M Huncho had also just dropped another tape, Nafe was also getting more recognition and we looked at each other and thought, why not? We both love music, love the sound they create, we’d rather be making music than doing a job for the rest of our lives we don’t enjoy, so what do we have to lose? We’ve both loved music for a long time, in particular rap/trap wave.

What is the most challenging thing you have overcome in your life?

We’ve both had to overcome similar challenging issues throughout our lives. Losing loved ones, losing people you thought you’d always be close with because they broke the trust you had, back stabbers, fake friends with fake loyalty, mental health issues etc.

Are you currently signed or independent?

Independent

Who inspires you the most musically?

Both our inspirations are similar in some ways, more diverse in others. For example, both look up to the likes of M Huncho, Nafe Smallz, DBE. Individually, Atrip found himself connecting with artists such as JuiceWrld and Rinzo listened to lots of Lil Wayne just to name one each as there’s far too many!

What do you want people to take away after listening to your music?

We want people to take positive and wavy/creative vibes from our music but also the reality that life is tough. You do have pain and tough times, but you will always get through them and be stronger.

Any new music coming out soon?

Yes! Lots! The next single we will be releasing is called Sprite towards the end of November but over the next 2 months leading into the new year, people can expect to see at least 4 new singles.

What is your greatest achievement as a musician?

Our greatest achievement as musicians is just getting into the booth and writing and producing our first song putting it out to people. It can be hard to find the courage to step into the booth for the first time but with the right mentality and people working with us we did it with ease.

Do you produce your own music? If not who do you work with?

We produce our music by finding beats we both like on YouTube and then working with different producers that way. We enjoy reaching out to new producers and finding different sounds that other producers offer.

Who is one artist you wish you could work with?

Picking one is very tough.

If it had to be one Rinzo would love to work with M Huncho, hearing what people say, he’s a really genuine guy, fun to be around and the studio would have incredible vibes. Atrip would love to work with Nafe Smallz, for similar reasons above, plus, he’s met him once already!

Tell us about any new music you have coming out? When is coming out? What is it about?

Sprite is coming out this November. Sprite is a fun song we expect people to play at max volume and have a good time to. Throughout the song there’s mentions of all of the challenging issues we mentioned above. Trust issues, some elements of drug abuse, mental health, other elements of us having fun and enjoying yourself so yeah, quite a mixed bag to say the least. We just met one day and wrote what we felt at the time.

What does a day inside your shoes look like?

Day in the life of OCR is wake up, vibe out, link up and then browse beats, write bars and work on perfecting our music. We spend a lot of time chilling in the car writing, studio and our yards.

Anything else you want the audience to know about you?

We’re just two ordinary guys that want to create great music, consistently and help to influence the music industry. We’re always looking to improve, try new things and always want feedback from people outside of our circle.

ONLINE:

Even if you just want a chat, drop us a DM on Insta and we’ll get back instantly (pun not intended).

Instagram @OCR.music and you can find our individual pages there too.

VivaSwan & Indian Trap Release New Genre Bending Record titled “Whatever It Cost”

VivaSwan is excited to reveal his latest single “Whatever It Cost” together with super producer Indian Trap. The two iTrap Records artists introduce a whole new sub-genre of Hip-Hop, coined “Activation Records” to the game, bringing together the ancient practices of their ancestors, with sounds of the future.

The single is an amalgamation of diverse musical influences and draws inspiration from Hip Hop, Trap Music, Cinematic Music, and Classical Indian music. “Whatever It Cost” is an infectious, catchy song with an array of vocal styles. The single pushes the boundaries of music with a variety of colourful textures in Vivaswan’s voice while he delivers a hard-hitting, empowering, and unforgettable rap performance. The beat is driving with hard-hitting tribal drums, custom 808’s, and powerful chants from the Vedic culture.

This record is sure to transport you to the jungles of South East Asia, all while having your trunk rumbling with unbelievable bass.

VivaSwan shares, “I’m so excited to be releasing this single, as this is my favorite single in the arsenal! I wanted to gift my fans a track that gives them the highstakes, adrenaline filled energy of battle, while also taking them through an empowering, 3rd Eye opening journey into the spiritual world. The chants on this track date back tens of thousands of years at least, and listening to them alone make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up, while triggering powerful ancestral memories.”

He goes on to share, “The track also features other sound healing instruments, like the Shankha (conch) which has been used to signify the beginning of ceremony, or battle for millenia now. Growing up in the urban jungles as well as the rural ones, this track is a perfect matrimony of the two sides of my life. Listeners will definitely not be disappointed!”

VivaSwan is a full time artist, born in the jungles of South India, and raised on the streets of California. Working with the likes of Dr. Luke, Mad Decent, KSHMR, Jhene Aiko, UMG, and more, he’s also a frequently working actor, doing campaigns with the world’s top brands like Toyota, Tinder, Google, Facebook, Apple, and Uber to name a few. In 2018, he teamed up with hit producer J2, to champion the movement called Indian Trap together.

Jay Singh, also known as J2, the hit record producer and composer, is the man behind Indian Trap. Jay first burst into the scene when he won the prestigious Ministry of Sound DJ Idol Competition in 2002. Since then he has produced and remixed songs for many reputable artists including LL Cool J, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Lil Wayne, and Madonna to name a few. Powerfully establishing himself in the pop world under the J2 moniker with his hit single “Dare La La La,” which he co-wrote and produced for Shakira’s 10th studio album, the track debuted in most of the top 10 lists around the globe.

A reworked version was released as an official theme song for the 2014 FIFA World Cup titled “La La La” Brazil,” which is featured on the One Love, One Rhythm World Cup album. The song was also featured in a T-Mobile commercial and on Shakira’s Activia Commercial, which became the most shared advertisement of 2014.

His J2 songs can be heard in over 100 movies, trailers, video games, TV Shows, and advertisements. Collectively his songs have garnered more than 250 Million Streams across YouTube and all other major DSPs.

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ONLINE:

https://www.vivaswan.com/

Whatever It Cost is available on all streaming platforms.

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‘Stickbaby Juan’ Wants to Unify People with His Music with new Release ‘Project Baby’ Due Nov 20

Jakevion Brown, known professionally as “Stickbaby Juan“, is confident that his music would unite people across the world, irrespective of their backgrounds, compulsions, and limitations. Juan is soon to release “project baby“, a mixtape that is due to be released on November 20.

The American hip-hop artist and songwriter who is based in Georgia became famous after the release of his debut single, “OG Brad.” The success he gained in the late 2020 release was followed by the significantly successful “Luv Her,” which amassed over 100,000+ streams. He also gained many positive reviews from many critics. His subsequent release, a debut mixtape featured exclusively on MyMixtapez, featured both the singles he had released earlier.

To manage his music better, Stickbaby Juan moved to Atlanta from where he has been able to grow and attend to his fan base. For Juan, writing a song seemed an intimidating task at first. He however was so interested in hearing music that he would seek out new songs and longed to write or perform similarly. He was also influenced by his older sister who used to write her songs. However, writing his songs was always considered by him as something beyond him.

However, influenced by rap artists such as Lil Wayne, Jay Z, and others, he soon started writing songs and became a rapper with a big fan base. The young rapper says that he aims to unify humanity across the world. He wants his music to reach millions of people so that they can experience the joy kindled only by music. He has been using music to express what he wants to convey and can’t find a better medium to say what is in his heart.

Juan is active on Instagram, Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Amazon, YouTube, Pandora, and iHeartRadio, as “Stickbaby Juan”.

‘Stickbaby Juan’ Jakevion brown , goes by the stage name “Stickbaby Juan “. He is an American hip-hop artist and songwriter from Ashburn//Georgia. His career has been on the rise since the release of his debut single “OG Brad ” in late 2020 and “Luv Her ” in which amassed over 100,000+ streams and received many positive reviews. he has since released his debut mixtape, exclusively on MyMixtapez. Stickbaby Juan has managed to amass a loyal fan base from releasing quality music. he recently moved to Atlanta GA and is not slowing down soon.

ONLINE:

For more information, Visit Stickbaby Juan’s Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/stickbaby_juan/.

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Website: https://www.instagram.com/stickbaby_juan/

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Award-winning actress and model ‘Salina Soto’ Releases Video For New Single, “A Star is Born” on YouTube

With the release of her new song “A Star is Born” off the ES DOT album, former Vampire Diaries star, Salina Soto continues to prove her capability as an all-round entertainer from her musical performance. The newly released video for A.S.I.B. (A Star Is Born) has chalked up over 6,400 views on YouTube in a few days.

The song is a perfect rendition of her signature style of R&B, Soul, and Rock. Working on the visuals for “A Star is Born” allowed Salina to display her skill, not only as a talented singer but also as a capable video director.

Salina Soto displayed trademark commitment and resilience throughout the production of A Star Is Born. The audio features impeccable lyrics lapping over modern pop instrumentals. Sitting in the director’s chair, she pulled the strings and delivered an engaging video with superior use of colours. The video features flawless dancing and choreography from start to finish. With such dedication to her craft, it is not at all surprising that reviews from listeners and viewers have been positive, they only wished that the track was longer.

Salina Soto began her musical career in 2015. She marked the start of this journey with her first EP, “The Cusp” in 2017. The project was executed in collaboration with double Grammy winner, Timothy Bloom.  More recently, Salina released a sophomore EP titled “Es Dot” in 2020. On this project, she tapped up Grammy award-winning producers who have worked with top artists like Lil Wayne and Chris Brown. Her new single, “A Star is Born” is now available on all streaming media and YouTube.

Outside the music industry, Salina Soto, is recognized as an award-winning actress, model, and now director. Born and raised in LA, California, her career took off after she excelled in several acting roles in The Vampire Diaries, Days of Our Lives and CSI: NY.

With a good sense of style and fashion, Salina has modelled for several brands and featured in commercials. She has had commercial collaborations with brands like Coca-Cola, Adidas, and Samsung.

Salina Soto’s new album Es Dot is available on all streaming media.

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ONLINE:

Apple Music via https://music.apple.com/gb/album/es-dot/1514158899

http://www.salinasoto.com/

DISCOVER SEXY TRAP MANIA OF 2020: ‘Ministry of Sound’ Idol and now Trap legend, ‘Indian Trap’ follows his 250 Million streamed hits with raunchy super Trap hit with savage goddess ‘Priscilla Gypsxy’ on new single “CHINGONA (BAD B$TCH)”

Indian Trap is excited to reveal his latest single “CHINGONA (BAD B$TCH)” in collaboration with Priscilla Gypsxy. Indian Trap produced and co-wrote the anthem with Priscilla Gypsxy.

The Mega producer linked with Priscilla Gypsxy to create the smash single fusing Latin and Indian cultures. The single is an amalgamation of diverse musical influences and draws inspiration from Hip Hop, Trap Music, World Rhythms, Traditional Indian and Bollywood sounds.

Chingona is an infectious, catchy song with many different vocal styles. The single pushes the boundaries of music with a variety of colourful textures in Priscilla’s voice while she delivers a hard-hitting, empowering, and unforgettable rap performance.

The beat is driving with hypnotic Indian flutes, hard-hitting drums, and melodic synths, Indian vocal samples and dirty 808 basses.

DISCOVER SEXY TRAP MANIA OF 2020: ‘Ministry of Sound’ Idol and now Trap legend, ‘Indian Trap’ follows his 250 Million streamed hits with raunchy super Trap hit with savage goddess ‘Priscilla Gypsxy’ on new single “CHINGONA (BAD B$TCH)” – Discover Trap Legends

Priscilla; “I’m so excited to be releasing this single, I very much wanted to embody and capture that boss B$tch side of myself. Something that could really give other women from around the world the confidence to embrace that fearless boss B$tch side to them and feel good about it. The true power of a woman is mysterious, but we’re gonna crack Pandora’s box and give y’all a lil taste with this one”.

Indian Trap has also released a striking lyrical video, featuring vibrant dancers and choreography by RADICALFASHION. The video was conceptualized by Indian Trap and Tejasvita Negi, who has also worked on most lyrical videos with Indian Trap as well as the iTrap record label, including ‘Cuarentena (na na na)’, ‘Alien’, and more.

This one is super exciting, and will get you up and dancing quick. Jay Singh, also known as J2, the hit record producer and composer, is the man behind Indian Trap.

Jay first burst into the scene when he won the prestigious Ministry of Sound DJ Idol Competition in 2002. Since then he has produced and remixed songs for many reputable artists including LL Cool J, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Lil Wayne, and Madonna to name a few.

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Powerfully establishing himself in the pop world under the J2 moniker with his hit single “Dare La La La,” which he co-wrote and produced for Shakira’s 10th studio album, the track debuted in most of the top 10 lists around the globe.

A reworked version was released as an official theme song for the 2014 FIFA World Cup titled “La La La” Brazil,” which is featured on the One Love, One Rhythm World Cup album.

The song was also featured in a T-Mobile commercial and on Shakira’s Activia Commercial, which became the most shared advertisement of 2014.

His J2 songs can be heard in over 100 movies, trailers, video games, TV Shows, and advertisements.

Collectively his songs have garnered more than 250 Million Streams across YouTube and all other major DSPs. 

ONLINE:

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For more info and press enquiries contact info@itraprecords.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indiantrap/

Website: https://www.indiantrap.com/

DISCOVER HIP-HOP, RAP and POP FUSIONS: ‘XXL LAVA TEAM’ is back and ready to ‘Start Ova’ as he continues his assault on the Rap, Hip-Hop and Trap world fusing new sounds and beats with an exquisite spit and message.

Rick a.k.a XXL LAVA TEAM launched his musical career at 18 years old getting his motivation from watching his mother struggle to the fullest.

He says “She’s sleeping at work, my motivation comes from wanting the world to know a difference and expose heartbreak”.

 XXL LAVA TEAM describes his childhood as being a major influence on his career saying “I grew up in a single parent household with two fake sisters. My motivation also comes from nobody loving me or respecting me at my lowest and wanting to see a change in peoples faces and body language”.

XXL LAVA TEAM was in a high school band for years and felt isolated, but the music and beats stuck and he found influence in artists like Kevin Gates, Young Thug, Boosie, yfn lucci, Lil Wayne and more. 

DISCOVER HIP-HOP, RAP and POP FUSIONS: ‘XXL LAVA TEAM’ is back and ready to ‘Start Ova’ as he continues his assault on the Rap, Hip-Hop and Trap world fusing new sounds and beats with an exquisite spit and message – Discover Rap, Hip-Hop and Trap

XXL LAVA TEAM has created three 6 track E.P’s since he began recording at the age of 18 and his debut release ‘NTS’ was his breakthrough drop demonstrating his skills and why he is predicted to be the hottest new name on everybody’s lips, already being described as the “Best Music Artist in Toledo”.

 XXL LAVA TEAM states “I’ve got the flair, the style, but most importantly, I’ve got the music to make you move”.

XXL LAVA TEAM talks further about his career, inspiration and musical rise. 

Locale has always been a major inspiration for great music artists of the past, and Toledo has been no different for me. I’ve created a whole new dimension to music, with each new track even better than the last. With music perfect for everyday listening or getting you hyped for a night out, you can be sure I’m going to be the next big thing.

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If you think music has become stagnant in the past decade, you’re simply searching in the wrong place, listening to the wrong kind of artists. But your search has now come to an end; my signature musical style elevates the genre to a whole new level.

Check out my tracks for a peek into a new era of banging tunes – you’ll be grooving for the entirety of your train journey home. And if you like what you hear?

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Get in touch and I’ll see about arranging a show in your city as soon as possible. My music is truly an out-of-body experience when performed live.

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ONLINE:

xxl bentley records

Go follow XXL everywhere and remember XXL loves you all!!

https://xxl-lavateam.ueniweb.com/

https://www.instagram.com/lavateam1/

https://twitter.com/XXL_LAVATEAM

DISCOVER SUPREME TEAM RAP AND TRAP DROPS: Dope hot east side artist ‘Travis Ford’ drops the infectious rap summer banger “Tatt city ft Slim 400” off hot EP ‘HOOD WIT PALM TREE IN IT’ hosted by ‘Jadakiss’

Travis Ford is a dope Hot New artist from east side of Southern California, Born and raised on 98th and Main Street in Los Angeles by Mother (Ardalia Watson ) and Grandmother (Inez Henderson ).
Travis grew up a big fan of Michael Jackson ,lil Wayne at a young age performed at Churches ,Talent shows , School events ,Family knew he was going to be a entertainer maybe even a superstar.

After jail time , grandmother passing , Travis starting linking and taking music more serious, Came together with Royalty records Ceo signed a deal start making major singles w host like Compton av ,Pacman da gunman ,Slim 400,Jadakiss, Tanyc and many more .

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On the street Now the hottest summer banger of 20/20 most are saying. “Tatt city ft Slim 400” “ Hood wit Palm treez in it hosted by jadakiss is name is ringing bells through California,Texas,Atlanta, Miami , and more.

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Travis is a very talented artist fans love his music and can’t can’t to hear further projects. Royalty records artist Travis Ford is a very interesting artist,Unique sound to we’re fans are comparing talent to LIL Wayne ,NBA young boy ,roddy rich , check his YouTube and Instagram for more up dates and info.

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Download and stream the new EP “Hood wit the Palm trees in it “where I come from ep” now all platforms. 

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If u ask the streets they are loving Travis Ford and can’t wait for more ep’s ,albums and music.

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ONLINE:

https://youtu.be/bzO5Kh_zRcM
Instagram @therealtravisford