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Rapper Marius “Lucius” “YBE” Ngoye On His Way To The Top
Marius “Lucius” “YBE” Ngoye Bio Born June 10th 1991 Originally from Ziguinchor, rapper artist Lucius YBE started basketball from an early age. He first knew how to make a name in his native region before moving to Dakar to play professional basketball, winning national championship cups from 2000 to 2011 and did the same in Morocco in 2012 by winning the Moroccan championship.
After a serious knee injury in 2013, Lucius went to the United States for ACL and meniscus surgery. After a year of physiotherapy, and conclusive attempts at the San Antonio Spurs he reaches the NBA but unfortunately he suffers yet another injury that stops him in his momentum and keeps him away from the courts, this is how Lucius reluctantly decides to definitely turn the basketball page and move on. Below are the highlights on YouTube.
At the end of 2014, Lucius BE created USAfrica Entertainment, a non-profit association that aims to create jobs to help reduce illegal immigration to Africa and especially Senegal through artists ( cultural exchanges and cultural mixiny. In the spring of 2015, Lucius and his organization organized a memorable concert in Senegal bringing together Inno a New York artist with two trendy artists from the Senegalese scene, namely Canabasse and Queen Biz.
The concert was sold out because it was the first time that the Senegalese public. Saw their favorite artists share the same stage as an American artist on songs they had composed together. In 2016, Lucius set up his own label Young Believers Entertainment (YBE), signed his first artist in Senegal and did the same in New Orleans. 6 months later a concert was organized in Senegal. This concert attracted more than 5,000 people, including dignitaries. In 2017, the label signed other artists from different African countries including Togo, Nigeria And Benin, films more than 35 clips and organizes an end-of-year tour throughout Senegal. Each of these shows was sold out because the so-called remote regions have a vibrant youth eager for entertainment.
The following year, Lucius pursued his goal of creating opportunities and jobs by creating the very first 100% international hip hop online television: ybe-tv.com. Television aims to expose different cultures, artistic talents and portray a positive landscape of the African continent. YBE-TV television as an audiovisual platform has allowed Lucius Lucius to organize several concerts in Senegal, all sold out, by associating with young local promoters, thus giving them the Possibility to build their brands. See the organization page for more information.
In November 2019, Lucius set himself a new challenge: to become a rapper and adopt the pseudonym YBE as his stage name. The following month, he released his first clip entitled, “Expensive” which has been seen more than a million times on Facebook. Since then, its music catalog has been refined. He now has several videos online Like “What They Say”, “Going Hard”, “Blow” Featuring American artists and Africans and other bangers in preparation.
You can find his videos on Facebook and on YouTube. Lucius YBE got book in Senegal and Gambia for December 2020 and all his shows was sold out. When his back to Washington DC in 2021 he dropped 4 music videos, in the same year his music videos was playing in the number one worldwide hip hop tv REVOLT, he got the legend JADAKISS in his music video and start getting book in the US.
The same years DECEMBER 2021 he got book for the second time to go on tour in west Africa where all his shows was sold out once again. 2022 he dropped his music video OMG who is blowing up and playing in the biggest worldwide tv like MTV, REVOLT and BET and start getting book to a lot of events in the US And in May 30th 2023 he dropped another hard song called “ Legacy” on his IG page put didn’t even have the opportunity to promote it even if the song it self is doing numbers, right now he is focusing on what’s going in his country and he is fighting to free his people from the dictator SENEGALESE president Macky SALL.
You can follow him on social networks:Instagram:@i_
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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.
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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.
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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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