Maru
One of Memphis’ Truest Talents
 
It was in the early 2000's when Memphis Hip-Hop artist, Maru, stepped on the music scene. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, Maru relocated to Memphis at the age of 14. Surrounded by the musical talents in his family, including his father and two brothers, Maru begin to rap at the age of 10. His older brother (Slicse) is a renowned producer in Memphis, TN and abroad.
“It’s just in my DNA”, he stresses when asked about how he feels about the music.
Influenced by legendary rappers such as Tupac, LL Cool J and Eminem, Maru mentions that his style is Memphis on another level.
“It’s not just a Memphis style, it's like a new lane for the Memphis sound, period.”
To Maru, music was never a hobby, it was his life and he wanted to make a career of it.
“From the first time I stepped on the stage, I knew I wanted to do this…”
Tired of working 9 to 5 jobs, he began to focus more on his musical talent, ghost writing and producing different artists and performing at various clubs throughout the Memphis and surrounding area including 380 Beale's "Plush Club", which he claims, was the “weekend spot!” He has also opened up for and featured with independent as well as major artists.
After grinding for 10+ years, Maru has now made a name for himself in the hip-hop community. His latest single, "Bodywind", has made a great impact on the industry having been exposed to many states in the US as well as various countries worldwide. “The feedback has been amazing!” says Maru. Download the hit single “Bodywind” on iTunes or GooglePlay and stay tuned for more hits from Maru. Request “Bodywind” on your local radio station.

Biography of CEO Flame
Burning the soul with his lyrical truth, this Augusta, GA native is destined to impact his generation and those to follow.  With influences such as Scarface, T.I. and Jay-Z, there is no denying that this good looking, smooth rhyming, sophisticated wordsmith will go multi-platinum.
Outrunning his hustling days, he wanted to earn his living spitting fire instead.  After heating up the South with his fiery lyrics, Flame has teamed up with music producers (DNR, Beezo, Lexo, Scott Supreme, Vinay and LexiBanks) to ensure a cutting edge sound. 
Ceo dropped “The Campaign” mixtape early summer, 2015 and immediately became a standout in his region. With charming Augusta charisma, a knack for beat selection, smooth flow, confident rapping ability and awesome visual consistency, it's no wonder he's heads above his fellow competitors.
Flame now pushes forward with his first studio album, “BirthRight.”  He anticipates the wave that he has built will continue to grow at a rapid pace.  Using the model of the mixtape with bigger sounds and better vessels of promotion, the captain of GrindGang expects the debut album to be a successful project.  “BirthRight” is due to drop July 4th, 2016; so all eyes and ears should tuned and locked to Ceo Flame as his fire begins to catch on…



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MULAN`V

MULAN`V, a singer, rapper and actress, is the princess of Freestyle Records Inc.  The young beautiful 5’-9” phenomenal statuette is a talented performer and the founder of “MULAN`V BEAUTY.COM”.  When she walks into a room, she has a style and presence that captivates the eyes of all of those who she encounters; leaving people with a profound impression.

Born Marshaye`s Nicole Miller in Los Angeles, California in 1993.  Since the age of five she believed she was destined for super stardom. “Being on a stage is like being at home in my comfortable space, it’s fulfilling and natural,” MULAN`V says. “Every day when I wake up I hear tunes, musical notes, songs, melodies in which I relate these melodies to acting, characters, movement, rhythm and song.” Freestyle Records Inc. latest find is a bundle of energy who’s excited about the music industry and her place in it.  “I am convinced that I am destined to entertain and it is a part of my fiber and being,” reveals MULAN`V.  “She has a natural disposition for performing” says her teacher at the Los Angeles High School for the Arts where she graduated in 2010.  This holds true for her singing and theatrical performances.  “I have heard MULAN`V constantly speaking about her love for performing.  Her love for singing and acting oozes out of her every pore” the teacher revealed.  A star was truly born, and she’s definitely a chosen one, says label president and producer Big Marv.
 
Making her mark on the west coast hip hop scene she has shared the stage with gangsta rap legend Snoop Dogg and as opening act for 2 Chainz just to name a few. Now she is ready to take her career to the next level as a new addition to the female HipHop-Rap game!
 
DROP IT the new single from Freestyle Records Inc. artist MULAN V IS A RADIO WORTHY CLUB BANGER!
 
Lookout for MULAN`V’s new single DROP IT from her upcoming release on Freestyle Records Inc/SMC-Entertainment-INgroove/Fontana Fall 2016!

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Born in Cameroon, Lux is  a Plainfield, New Jersey transplant by way of the Republic of Cameroon - the meaning of Luxland’s very name speaks of his destiny as a superstar, born to shine as the light of the land. A natural hustler, Luxland has long lived the life of struggle. Listening to the parental admonition which extolled values of hard work and dedication, it was only natural that Luxland’s art soon imitated his life. At the age of 14, he responded to the cry of Hip-Hop/R&B music reaching out for him. Like a master chemist, Luxland has combined his hard knock knowledge of the streets with the influences of old school Hip-Hop into a formula all his own, referring to his unique style as urban pop. Not simply a singer/songwriter, he is a pianist - pouring his heart and soul into his music. Luxland mixes his global soul with old-school R&B/Hip Hop and Reggae grooves to bring his fans music from a uniquely fresh perspective. He has been present since 2005 working with artists such as, Lady Saw, Baby Charm, Beenie Man and Serius Jones. His unique style in the urban pop music genre allowed him to feature in several mix tapes such as DJ Finesse, DJ Kool Kid, DJ Chuck T, DJ Big Mike, and DJ Rello. Luxland was part of a Nj group call Ruffkuttz, Lux featured on two singles "Hustle on These Blocks" and "U Gone". These songs, obtained spins on Hot 97 (one of New york's top radio station) and the songs were among the top ten songs on NJ local radio station 90.1. In 2007 Luxland released a single “home alone” featuring “freeway” depicting old fashioned monogamous relationships. The debut album, entitled "Soul Mate" was released early 2008 on LRG Entertainment. Songs include the title track "Soul Mate", "Girls Romancing’" featuring Beenie Man. "Home Alone" was aired on several major TV stations like VH1 soul, Trace TV.  "Home alone" is still on most MTV related sites. In October 2011 Luxland released a new single "Girly Girly" which he said is a way to connect with his African roots, a song rich in African melody with an urban feel to it. Girly Girly is generated buzz in his native country Cameroon and U.S lead to a live performances at the 3rd Annual African Diaspora festival in Newark New Jersey and also at the Nollywood critic’s awards in North Carolina.In 2012 Lux was nominated at the Cameroon awards (CEA) held in D.C in the States, he also performed at the award show which spark light and created a link between Luxland and J Martin a nigerian artist. Lux released a remix of "girly girly” with a video ft J Martins . In 2012 Luxland started his own record label call Tajworld, he signed two nigerian artists and song writers  Bscarz and Flameezy. In 2015 Lux featured on Flameezy latest single call “murder she wrote” A song with beautiful melody with an afro urban feel, it has been rated by most critics as superb..

Flameezy’s Bio
Tony Adeyin a.k.a Flameezy is a US based Nigerian Artist, Originally from Edo state, grew
up in Surulere Lagos Nigeria. Flameezy pronounced as "flame easy” is a self-proclaimed
name which he described the meaning in his own words as “ flame comes out easily from my
mouth”, referring to his lyrics. He started rapping and singing at a young age and at the age of
12, recording on laptops with industry beats and playing back the recorded songs to close
friends and relatives to get their Opinions. Tony comes from a middle class family with strong
morals and values whose orientation is education, Just like everybody in his family Tony’s
ambition changed, aiming to become a doctor, he had lost interest in music and took his
studies very seriously, after he graduated high school, Tony migrated to the U.S. where he
attended college and studied Nursing. During his freshman year in college he started writing
songs for some college based African artist, artists in UK and Nigeria, which brought back
memories of his early teens and restored his interest in music. While in the U.S. he decided to
fully pursue a career in music and took his recording to another level. He started recording
and performing within New Jersey, New York, MaryLand and Texas area gradually
establishing himself within the African community, also gaining recognition and followers on
social media. In 2012 Flame linked up with an underground American based Nigerian artist
(Bscarz), signed to an independent Label (Taj World), who introduced Flame to his label and
recommended Flameezy's artistry. Flameezy was invited by Bscarz to be part of the Taj World
crew at the B.E.T fashion week after party event in NY and also performed with the Taj
World crew in Philadephia. In 2015 Flameezy signed with Taj World. Taking his influence
from the likes of 2face, Psquare, Eldee the Don, Ruggedman, wyclef and Nas, he created a
unique style of his own, a combination of Afro pop with western swagger, most of his lyrics
expresses deep-rooted african social culture. Flameezy pour his heart to his craft, his songs
are filled with beautiful melodies, his debut single "Murder she wrote” feat Luxland is a
testament of his humble disposition appealing to females, his love for his girl and the fear of
loosing her, the chorus was extracted from a 90s hit song Murder she wrote by Chaka demus
and pliers.