WHO IS LXXS???
Within the start of the first quarter, which began in the 2nd quarter of last year - we began to put in the work ethic of artist development, and along with the blood, the sweat and some little tears, we have been able to chisel out a magnificent sound that contributes to a team destined for success! 
LXXS, or otherwise known by some as, "LXXS the Artist," is a very sweet and poised young lady from Ohio, who has been put in a very challenging position to represent a new sound in music that will captivate the hip hop and R&B audience, thus bringing forth that new taste of music within the core of this "new wave" sound that appears to be surfacing along the lines of R&B music today.
 
I don't say this because our label represents her… I say this because R&B appears to be taking on a new approach with bringing in or intertwining the 90s brand of R&B into the 21st century sound of music.
LXXS, we believe, has taken on the weight of representing such a brand, thereby becoming the trailblazer of this new music sound, creating a trend-setting approach with her solid list of songs! Her first pre-release single: "Superwoman", produced by Larry 'Rock Campbell, former Director of A&R of the now defunct Jive Records, represents that bold, strong, and confident woman who has overcome the trials and tribulations of being put in situations most women can't seem to get out of. LXXS lyrics present the attitude of overcoming those obstacles by the empowerment of self. There are major parts in this song that brings explosion to her attitude in these lyrics -  which brings to life a whole new position of woman empowerment - of total feeling of independence, not just from an emotional point of view, but from being in total control of her life - true empowerment! 
 
There is a lot of mystery in this young lady, for one, being only eighteen (18) years of age, she expresses a lot of real adult situations in her songs, which should only come from the experience of someone who could have only gone through the things she expresses in her lyrics at a much older age. LXXS new single will soon hit the digital store markets March 22nd and will be hitting the radio airways soon thereafter. To enjoy the experience of this powerful single and to get to feel her expression of women empowerment, click onto her single by clicking on Soundcloud. 

New Orleans rap artist Devious returns with new hit single "Bounce That", produced by BlaqnMild. Bounce That will be available July 6 on all digital outlets.
 
Following up to his recent hit "You Sleep Out Here" featuring Kevin Gates. Devious has a new album on the way. "
 
The Narrative" features Ronnie Spencer, Fiend, Dappa, Derelyn, Lord Nexus, and more. With production from BlaqNMild, Niyo Davinci, Cise HD, and Bass Heavy, Devious has a compelling body of work.
 
Devious has also been busy landing songwriting credits on Travis Porter "Ayy Ladies", Project Pat "Chickenhead", Cardi B "Bickenhead", Kid Cudi "Girls", and more. He was recently featured in Complex Magazine.
 

With a name as iconic as the culture she represents, MARENIKAE is the embodiment of West African pride and culture, fused with the glamour and sophistication of old Hollywood.The statuesque Nigerian singer/songwriter is beyond multi-talented with current projects ranging from music, to art to fashion. When asked how she manages to juggle multiple pursuits she suggests never being told she was limited.
MARENIKAE grew up in Nigeria and recalls writing songs and poetry as early as age fourteen. Her approach to songwriting stemmed from a fascination with spoken word and attending numerous poetry and writing workshops. MARENIKAE credits listening to great orators as the key to perfecting her songwriting skills. She discovered the melodic timing in spoken word resembled her natural writing style and translated to the melodies she discovered in song.
Growing up MARENIKAE was exposed to various types of music and cites a myriad of artists as influences; from Nigerian artists like 9ice, styl-plus, Dare Art-Alade,fela and plantashun boys all the way to the Backstreet Boys, Freddie Mercury, Daughtry, Dwele and Raheem Devaughn. Throughout her teen years she worked to create a signature sound relying heavily on neo-soul and afro-pop music..The end result is AFROMERGE a perfect blend of her beloved Nigerian Rhythms and neo soul with electronic and AC nuances throughout laced with a whole lot of attitude.
        In an effort to distribute her own music and to assist other artists like herself, MARENIKAE founded “The Zuchia Nexus” an independent label geared towards becoming a meeting place for international producers, songwriters and artists to support each other while exchanging ideas and cross promoting.
As if being the flagship artist on her own label wasn’t enough, MARENIKAE also started a fashion line entitled, MAKAN GID’N. The urban line focuses on luxe
African wear with an urban twist. Much like its founder, MAKAN GID’N is a blend of West African culture meshed with urban streetwear. For MARENIKAE, MAKAN GID’N was her way of creating memorable costuming for her performances. The line represented her music perfectly and allowed her to create an atmosphere that would entertain and educate fans about her native homeland.
Today MARENIKAE is planning for the release of her debut album, titled AJEBUTTER (worthy of its own Afro-womanist socio-political conversation). She plans to return home to Nigeria for an additional press tour for the album.  She is looking to increase her fan base and find additional opportunities for “The Zuchia Nexus”. After debuting her MAKAN GID’N fall line in 2016 Ragtrade Atlanta, MARENIKAE is looking forward to introducing fashionistas across the country to a line that connects her heartland with the homeland.
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