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Getting To Know Independent Artist Jaison Steven Aka Young Apexx
Q. It’s an honor to speak with you today. Why don’t you give us some details about you and your story. How did you get to where you are today?
Hi I am Jaison Steven Aka Young Apexx I am independent artist very humble and I was born in New York raise in Colombia Cartagena I started making music at 14 inspire by “ daddy yankee , don Omar , 50 cent Eminem tyga drake lil Wayne and now time generation “ Fivio Foreign Lil Tjay Doggi krazy “
When I was born I was born with lisp speech impediment I got builled a lot in school beating up and getting into fight that my mom would have to go to school every 3 weeks cause I would get suspended but it was because I got bullied in school a lot that couldn’t take it females in school pour soda on my hair but when I got older 16 I started listening. To beats on YouTube that I wanted to help myself speak better because I felt my speech teachers didn’t do a good job lol helping me so I did it by myself practice everything and pronounce my words correctly and stay on beat when I started doing that my first song was on SoundCloud at the age 21 I took music more seriously age 26 and where I’m now I’m proud and I’m still working is a process that most people do not understand is not easy being independent artist but I believe staying humble praying trusting yourself some day I will be more international than ever! I had heart problem has well there was one time I was in Manhattan and I turn blue that I had to go back to hospital.
Q. I’m sure your success has not come easily. What challenges have you had to overcome along the way?
Proving my family wrong and people that no matter what rather you have a speech impediment if you can rap and got talent keep it going cause that’s something god gave me has a gift I’m greatful now and me sounding different from other artists is miracle! Now since I got better I like how I sound when I make a hit recorded in the studio because I hear myself and every word I’m saying and if something I can say way better I just say cause I got confidence! And know god got me always;
Q. Let’s talk about the work you do. What do you specialize in and why should someone work with you over the competition?
People should work with me because I can help thoses underground artists come up from other people that shutting them down I can open doors for them and be heard btw I just did a feature for first time in my own town new Rochelle New York and his underground independent artist Spanish and he been following me watching me and he likes what I do so whatever I’m doing I’m doing a good job! Cause ima help you grow his crown and music be heard !
Q. What’s your best piece of advice for readers who desire to find success in their life?
Just wake up everyday and say you going to prove everyone wrong and only person that got you is you and only person that will be by yourself to believe in you if you don’t. Believe in yourself than how would you find your success !
Q. Speaking of success, what does the word mean to you?
The word “ success” can mean anything just because u made it out from the bottom and became rich dont mean u succeed :
Success I take it has like I succeed something of my own has a person knowing I did it on my own and I know when I’m at top top I successfully!!! Did something different
Q. What’s next for you?
My next move is my next move whenever I’m ready I like to surprise people instead of telling them if you tell you won’t do it and I feel has my childhood I’ve heard a lot of that that’s why I’m working on the next and always a head
Q. Finally, how can people connect with you if they want to learn more?
Social medias my other articles on Instagram they can reach me @youngapexx and talk to me about music career how to get where I am at so they can take that advance and move forward.
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Marc “Mayjah” Payne Elevates in the game with New Album Levels of Payne, Featuring Rap Icon Shorty T and Kung Fu Rasta Sifu Bosco
LOS ANGELES, CA – Rising hip-hop artist and social media influencer Marc “Mayjah” Payne unveils his latest studio album, Levels of Payne, a boundary-pushing musical journey that blends West Coast lyricism, Southern grit, and Caribbean soul. With high-profile features from New Orleans rap legend Shorty T and St. Lucia’s reggae ambassador Sifu Bosco, this project solidifies Mayjah Payne’s position as one of the most dynamic new voices in global hip-hop.
Hailing from the West Side of Los Angeles, Mayjah Payne built his reputation not only as a gifted lyricist but also as a multi-talented producer and storyteller. Known for using hip-hop as his artform to speak on life, struggle, and ambition, he’s no stranger to growth. Levels of Payne reflects that evolution—a matured, sharpened sound fused with international influence and raw authenticity.
The album’s standout track, “Don’t Mean Nothin,” pairs Mayjah’s slick bars with Shorty T’s Southern bounce and storytelling, forming a gritty anthem about surviving through adversity and rising to the top. Meanwhile, “Ashes To Ashes, Dust to Dust” brings a melodic twist as Sifu Bosco’s reggae harmonies flow effortlessly with Mayjah’s laid-back delivery, celebrating heritage, unity, and peace through music.
With Levels of Payne, Mayjah Payne continues to expand his creative legacy. His previous projects have earned airplay on over 72 radio stations and charted Top 40 on 34 of them, and this latest release is already generating buzz across streaming platforms. Known for his high-energy performances and verified Instagram reach, Mayjah is taking this project worldwide to connect with audiences from California to the Caribbean.
Critics are already calling Levels of Payne his most complete and ambitious work to date. “This is for the art – this is for the culture,” says Payne. “It’s not just about where I’m from—it’s about where we’re all going. Music should bring people together. That’s what this album is all about.”
Levels of Payne is now available on Spotify, Apple Music, and TIDAL. For fans of authentic hip-hop with a global heartbeat, this album is a must-listen.
Follow Marc “Mayjah” Payne on Instagram and other social media platforms @MayjahPayne and visit www.mayjahpayne.com for interviews, bookings, and press inquiries.
Watch “The Streets Don’t Love You” from the project “Levels of Payne” here below on the @MayjahPayne instagram page.
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Bianca Ciocca is back with an electrifying new single, “BED,” released on Valentine’s Day in collaboration with Chiato Records. This track is a mesmerizing fusion of Afro drill and sultry vibes, delivering a hypnotic rhythm that pulses with raw emotion and bold energy.
With lyrics like “Te busco y siempre estás, ya no hay marcha atrás” (I look for you and you are always there; there is no turning back), Bianca captures the essence of irresistible attraction and deep connection. The song’s smooth yet powerful beat makes it the perfect late-night anthem—whether you’re cruising through city lights or lost in an intimate moment.
🔥 “BED” is now available on all streaming platforms! Don’t miss out—stream, share, and spread the love.
💖 Listen Here: https://song.link/pwrggtx83z6vx
Bianca Ciocca: A Sonic Nomad Pushing Boundaries
Italian-German powerhouse Bianca Ciocca is more than just a musician—she’s a visionary artist whose creativity spans across singing, composing, acting, dancing, and fashion design. Based in Berlin, her music is a reflection of her nomadic soul, seamlessly blending elements of Hip-Hop, Trap, Latin, Dancehall, and Drum & Bass.
Her dynamic stage presence—whether performing solo, with a band, or as a DJ—has captivated audiences across the globe. Currently on a worldwide tour, Bianca is also preparing to unveil her upcoming album, “Bubble of Screams,” a deeply personal project inspired by her first Berlin winter, where she faced darkness, ghosts, and transformation through music.
With performances spanning Mexico, the USA, Europe, Africa, and India, Bianca has made her mark internationally, collaborating with acclaimed artists such as Tribuman, Nash, Maxi Roots, Sick Boy Simon, and Toy Selectah.
Following the success of her last album, “Jungle Tropical Feeling,” Bianca continues to break barriers, using her music as a force of empowerment—representing women, human rights, and fearless self-expression through the Girrrlx Power collective.
💖 Stay Connected with Bianca Ciocca: https://linktr.ee/biancacioccamusic
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WeslyNorth: The Eclectic Artist’s Journey from The New Hippie Nation to “I Take It Back”
WeslyNorth was born in Salisbury, MD on the 3rd of December in 1988 as William Hudgins Named after his father, who was an army vet and later became a local DJ. William was raised in the church, as his mother is a devout Jehovah Witness who sung in the choir regularly.
Born into a musically inclined household, WeslyNorth developed a love for the art at a young age. At the age of 18, WeslyNorth started a collective of artists and musicians in DC called The New Hippie Nation. The collective grew into something that still thrives in DC where most know him as Willy Wesly.
His creative process consists mainly of views that allow his writing to flow. Bright rooms with windows, pops of vibrant color and tea with honey help him focus on curating the songs he’s known for, but don’t box him in. His style is eclectic as he pulls from artist inspiration he’s heard his entire life. Growing up listening to music from Fred Hammond, OutKast, De La Soul, J Dilla, Slum Village and Nate Dogg. Artists like James Fauntleroy, Jon Bellion, beaux nox, aldae, Isaiah Huron, Dijon and Sunsetto are just a few of the many he aspires to today.
His new album is titled “I take it back. An apology to those he has not shown his best to. It is a hopeful reverse of bad karma for anything negative he’s done or said. He sees this album as a way to say, “If I’ve ever hurt you or hurt myself..I take it back, maybe I meant it in the moment but I take it all back now.”
The album is a mix of melodic soul pieces that feature stadium sounds and choir harmonies. It is a cinematic, feel good, road trip, morning mood type of vibe that we cannot wait to hear.
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