Ro Ransom Is The Future

Finally we have a new tape from Ro Ransom. RRITF is the result of years of work and perfection. Ransomnia gave Ro some notice and put him on the map but RRITF is going to have him starting to invade other territories. I've been following the Young Coyote for years now and with each release there is tremendous growth in his sound. There are very few rappers (especially one still so young) that can impress me with everything they put out, Ro is one of those guys.

With every song you not only hear, but can feel the emotion in his voice. Most of the music put out today is unfulfilling and basic as hell but this is one of my favorite tapes of the year. When music can make you sing along or bop your head it's catchy, but when you listen to music and it takes you into the mind of the artist that is when you know it's great.

The day that Ro Ransom (a.k.a Nero, Young Coyote) and ILLROOTS teamed up is a day that should go down in history. These two are the main reasons that I really got back into rap and discovering new artists, starting this blog for a class, and wanting to work with artists. Both Ro Ransom and ILLROOTS are changing the rap game in their own way and it's awesome to watch. If I hadn't discovered ILLROOTS and then Ro I can honestly say I don't think my life would be the same.
When I first discovered Ro it was one of the first artists that I could truly connect with hearing the emotions (pain, anger, relief, etc.) in his voice and his rapping about personal problems and issues in his life and how he felt was something that helped me in my life a lot. At the time the main thing rapped about was money and women. Hearing Ro's songs and knowing that even people that talented have issues helped me get through a lot of shit in life. I can only hope that this tape blows up and Ro gets the attention and respect he deserves so he keeps making more music.

Go get the tape here and support Ro Ransom now!

Wish List of Music/ Music Ramble

Well it's been a long time since I last posted, much to long. Getting to share and connect with some of my favorite artists is awesome and I want to get back to that. I've had a great summer but it hasn't been complete. I am always on websites looking for new music from upcoming artists and trying to discover new talents. This summer has been one of my favorites for discovering new music and seeing some of my favorite artists keep getting better.

If Saba's mixtape (which could be an album) ComfortZone is a preview of the type of new music that is coming in the following years, we should all be sitting on the edge of our seats. I have been looking forward to FowL's, Ro Ransom's, and Gio Dee's for months. Working in the music business I understand why they have taken so long to drop but as a fan.. it's hard to wait. These three artists are just the tip of the iceberg of what is coming. Whats even more crazy is these guys are just from America, if I was to include my favorite international artist which are Young Tapz and Mzwétwo the list would get too long. 

Not sure where this post was supposed to go but anyway I hope that the artists that do see it know that they have fans and support and that the hard work will pay off. Don't fucking sell out cause what you do is art, and your influence on people is grater than you think.

-Skogs

ILLROOTS

Where to even begin. ILLROOTS is one of the first blogs I started visiting when I was just realizing my passion for music and discovering new upcoming talent. It was where I first heard some of my favorite artists today. I can still remember listening to Nero (at the time) a.k.a Ro Ransom a.k.a Young Coyote for the first time and being absolutely astonished with the talent that he had. ILLROOTS has become one of the most influential blogs in the music industry. They have started their own clothing line called ILLAMERICA which has become extremely popular. They are also the masterminds behind one of the biggest events at SXSW, this event goes by the name of The ILLMORE and it's a mansion party with some of the biggest names in the music industry performing at night. It's just about the only place you will ever see headlining artists perform at a house party and it makes for quite the experience. I hope to be able to go to SXSW and attend one of these infamous ILLMORE parities sometime in the future and if the opportunity exists I highly recommend you go to. Overall ILLROOTS is much more than just a music blog, it's a lifestyle. From music, clothing, parties, and interviews etc.. they are revolutionizing the music industry. Check out their website and follow them on Twitter. Here's a recap of just some of the awesomnes that happens at The ILLMORE