Artist Spotlight

The New Music Industry: Same Formula, Different Variables

Posted in General, Independent Artists, Music Industry, Things You Should Know by DJ Brucki

Why will a fan download an album and forego purchasing it on iTunes – an album that costs $9.99 – yet that same fan will spend $50, $100, even $200 for a close up seat to see their favorite musician live? Many will argue that the availability and convenience of

Brenton Brown Feat. Joe Budden & Jaiden The Cure – A Chick Named Music [Prod. By Black The Beast]

Posted in Artist Spotlight, Hip Hop, Independent Artists, Singles by DJ Brucki

Now errbody knows I’m not a budden fan, but good music is good music and when Brenton Brown hit me with this track, the least I can do is post it. “The Brenton Brown Affair” is on the way….

Jigg – So Hot [Prod. by T-Minus]

Posted in Artist Spotlight, Independent Artists, Singles by DJ Brucki

“You can blame this shit on my ego. Stay fresh head to toe, yeah, you already know!!” So Hot is @Jigg305′s first single off his upcoming mixtape, “HighGrade 2″. Look out for that to hit the streets some time this summer.

Nick London – Molly Water

Posted in Artist Spotlight, Hip Hop, Independent Artists, New Music, Singles by DJ Brucki

New single from Miami native, Nick London, produced by The R.E.G.I.M.E. Follow them on twitter @TheRegimeGroup & @NickLondonTV

KRIS BAPTISTE – REMY

Posted in Artist Spotlight, Independent Artists, R&B by DJ Brucki

I’ve held on to this song for a while, but it’s time to let y’all in on an exclusive off Futuristic Love 5, which, by the way, drops tonight. S/o to the homie Kris Baptiste. Download

JIGG – LIFE WILL GROW SWEETER

Posted in Artist Spotlight, Hip Hop, Independent Artists by DJ Brucki

“Mr. HighGrade” Jigg dropped this in my inbox this morning. Dope concept, dope production. Check it out. Download

10 REASONS ARTISTS DON’T DESERVE A MIXTAPE SLOT

Posted in General, Independent Artists by DJ Brucki

This is more so geared toward independent artists with little to no buzz. I’ll just get straight to the point…in no particular order of significance. They are unappreciative and ungrateful. They lack loyalty. All it takes is a DJ higher up the food chain to express interest and an artist

How To: Tag And Share Your Music

Posted in Independent Artists, Things You Should Know by DJ Brucki

I receive a high volume of emails with improperly tagged music. I also, via twitter, get bombarded with links that do a disservice to the musicians sharing them. The goal of this is to help you present your music in the best possible way so that the receiver will be

JACY – LIVING A LIE

Posted in Independent Artists, R&B, Singles, Song Of The Day by DJ Brucki

Singer, songwriter & poet, Jacy is a Neo-Soul/R&B artist hailing from Louisiana. This track was initially a submission for a mixtape, but I’d be doing it no justice if I didn’t make it a track of the day. I’m not one to compare artists to others, but I will say that,

KLEAN – SUMMER BREEZE

Posted in Hip Hop, Independent Artists, Singles, Song Of The Day by DJ Brucki

I met Klean while in Miami a couple months back. I’ve since had a chance to listen to his mixtape, “Machete Music”, and I must say that this was one of the standout tracks. A dope 2011 take on the Seal & Crofts original, “Summer Breeze” is one of those