The Freio Music Podcast
Episode 013 - Snug Boy
FMP 013 – Snug Boy
Mr. RaW
This artist we’re about to profile is a motivated individual, who’s making the necessary moves to prosper in the world of Hip-Hop. A few years ago he packed up shop and moved to LA, where he could further his ambitions as a lyricist and get noticed. Let’s get to know this guy.
Stage Name: Mr.RaW
Birth Name: Taylor Batts
Age: 21
Hometown: Park Hill, Colorado
First instrument: Piano at age 8
Current instrument: Vocals
Genre/style: Hip-Hop
What artists have influenced your sound?
“Artists like 2pac, Rakim, Eminem, Nas, NWA, and Kanye had an impact on me. I don’t really sound like any of these artist but they motivate me to create an original sound just like they did.”
If you could describe your musical style in 3 words, what would you say?
“I wouldn’t need three words, just three letters R a W, it’s all in the name. My goal as an artist is to get better every single day, I’m privileged enough to breath. So I continue to push myself harder and harder to reach my full potential of becoming the RaWest to ever do it. To some it may seem like I am pretty far off, but if they can see where I started and where I am now they would know that goal isn’t to far fetched. My project Rebuild and Recover should help people get more familiar with my passion for music. I do what I do for my city, and I live by the motto that “Rest Is For Billionaires” (Rif.B).”
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01 Insult to Injury [Prod By Rick Jewelz]
02 – Domino Theory ft Chele [Prod By Rick Jewelz]
03 Countin [Prod By Rick Jewelz]
04 Stack K’s [Prod By Rick Jewelz]
05 Presidential ft The Deaux Boyz [Prod By Rick Jewelz]
06 All I KnoW [Prod By Rick Jewelz]
07 Wishful Thinkin [Prod By Tony Unknown]
08 Step Back [Prod By Rick Jewelz]
09 Kevin Durant ft Hammer [Prod By Rick Jewelz]
11 Smokin Gun ft Rick Jewelz [Prod by Rick Jewelz]
12 STD [Prod By Kyle Token Merrill]
Here’s a link to download Rebuild and Recover.
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Social sites where Mr.RaW can be found:
Booking email: ATMMGMT415@gmail.com
MaCaATIC CREW
Colorado Springs, just an hour south of Denver, sees little of the live music that continually funnels its through the mile high city. On Thursday, December 22nd, however, the Springs was rocked by the smooth, slightly pot infused, hip-hop genius that is Devin the Dude. The venue was mellowed out, sipping the extra tall boy PBRs as they waited for the main act. Various artists and groups took the stage, circles of Devin the Dude were fans unimpressed, trying to drink their way to enjoying the music. It wasn’t until a local Colorado Springs group, MaCaATIC Crew, took the stage that the crowd began to move. The energy was immediate.
In fact, the MacAatic Crew, synchronized and energetic, made the floor bounce. They had clearly put in the time & effort to create an entertaining show! With a Masked Madman crawling upside down from the sealing, the crew took the crowd by surprise. A clearly unique approach to the game.
Young Hamm Remix Champion
How to be a Hip Hop Hit!
Gucci Gucci ft Yung Hamm-Mr RaW-Still RaW
Young Hamm = Hip-HoP Hit from the West!
Young Hamm, with some help from Mr. RaW, laid it down smooth with some weezy inspired vocals, sick verses, slick choruses and a swag to match. Their approach, leave the instrumental as is, and follow the structure of the original song. Every chorus is slightly different, which shows an attention to detail, and development throughout the song. The lyrics are energized, driven, and of course creative.
“Lyrically a new drug like crack and Novocain. When I drop you know I came a meateater, but steezer, a beat eater. I merk the track, I guess for me its easier” -Mr. RaW. “Crush’n on Kreayshawn!” -Young Hamm
From a mixing/mastering standpoint, the vocals were nicely placed in the front of the mix with a subtle but helpful reverb + echo. How to be a Hip Hop Hit! To all the musically inspired youth readers out there, take note~ Listen to Young Hamm’s new album. My favorite track: #8 Feel Me
Discover A Rising Artist! Listen to Young Hamm’s new album: Rope-A-Dope
Rope-A-Dope – A term popularized by Muhammad Ali who would let the opponent think they’ve won, and then unexpectedly lash out for the win. Rope-A-Dope.
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Rope-A-Dope by HAMMER AND CHAMPION
Download the Rope-A-Dope album and visit the website for more on Young Hamm & Champion
Young Hamm, a twenty-one year-old with a hold on his dreams and his eyes on the
Billboard charts. Colorado, not known for rap, will be happy to have Young Hamm on the frontline. The Rope-A-Dope album has left CO fans wanting more. Hammer’s ever evolving stash of lyrical goodness doesn’t just sound good to the ears, but gets a message across, forcing listeners to think deeper. Young Hamm speaks for his generation and knows what people want to hear, REAL music. Rap with a purpose.
Collaborations include:
Champion, Mr.RaW, The Offense, K.O., & Rawdy
More Info + Links:
Check out the Facebook Fan Page
Website
Facebook
Twitter: Follow @GoingHamm
SoundcloudContact Hammer at young.hammer@gmail.com
Young Hamm, previously on Freio Music: 1, 2, 3, 4
A Special thanks to Will S, for helping organize, promote, and successfully launch this remix contest! Thanks buddy~
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Meet the Remix Artists:
4ESH! USA- Miami, Florida
Gucci Gucci (4ESH!’s Dubstep FreioRemix)
Names: Alejandro Diaz, Javier Lopez
Style and Influences:
“4ESH! started when myself (Alejandro Diaz “DT0X”) and my long time high school friend (Javier Lopez “Avilo”) decided to collab and create music. I started when I was 17 and now we are 23 and 25. We love creating all genres of electronic music but prefer electro house. We have too many influences both in our genre and outside said genre to name. We have a nice following here in Miami but want to expand our horizon.”
Links: 4ESH On Facebook
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Young Hamm: USA- Denver, Colorado
Gucci Gucci ft Yung Hamm-Mr RaW-Still RaW
Name: Kenneth Henderson
Collaboration with: Mr.RaW
Style and Influences:
“I started writing music at the age of 13 and recorded my first song on my 14th birthday. I remember that day like it was just yesterday, I rapped over Nas, Lil Wayne, and Cassidy instrumentals. Since a young age i had always loved music and had that feeling that not only could i create music, but i could be good if not great at it. If i had to make a Top 5 MC list it would be 2pac,Nas,Andre 3000,Lauryn Hill and Common, No specific order. These are the MC’s who inspired me the most, but i studied so many more if not everyone before me. I love what the young/new up and coming artist are doing for the game (J.Cole, Kendrick Lamar, K.R.I.T.,Curren$y, Wale) and i think that its up to US to bring it back to what people grew to love. With my music i try to be unique and not just chase after the next hit song. I push hard to make music that I want to make first, then make sure it is something real and easy to relate to. I love to make people think and broaden their imagination while listening to my music, rather it be just a lyric that might go over your head or a whole song concept that makes you want to dig deeper. My main goals with my music are just to be heard and make a person feel emotions while listening,even angry. If i know i can make a person upset and piss them off with my music, then i know its possible to make them smile, then laugh, cry then ultimately go out and search for their biological parents or something. The last but first thing that i do it for is my city, DENVER. There is so much unheard talent out here it kills me to listen to ‘local’ artist. I have always said i dont care if im the first through the door, the last, or the most famous. I will be satisfied knowing that i played a role in opening the door for this ‘Denver Renaissance Movement’. I know everyone cant be the star, If im not a Martin Luther King, what’s wrong with being W.E.B. DuBois?
Want to hear more from me, Check out www.hammerandchampion.com or follow me on twitter.com @goinghamm
Dare2Be; different, great, crazy….you name it.
Peace”
Links:
www.hammerandchampion.com
www.twitter.com/goinghamm
soundcloud.com/hammer-and-champion
Previously On FreioMusic: 1, 2, 3
Clodewerks: USA- Portland, Oregon
Gucci Gucci (Clodewerks Meowmix)
Name: Kyle Linneman
Style and Influences:
“I’ve been producing music for about six years, four of which were while studying Music Technology at the University of Oregon. I grew up listening to groups like the Chemical Brothers, Basement Jaxx, Fatboy Slim, and Mr. Oizo, but since school I have found a deep appreciation for people like Stockhausen, Cage, and Applebaum. I mix in all of that together with my trumpet, and that makes Clodewerks.”
Links: www.clodewerks.com
First time on FreioMusic!
PeAnuT: USA- Los Angeles, California
Gucci Gucci (peanut)
Name: Pat Jackman
Style and Influences:
“Pretty Lights, Bassnectar, and Sound Tribe. Started music a year and a half ago, trying to weave mo town/soul to original electronic beats with also every genre having some influence and voice in each song.”
Links: soundcloud.com/peanut-3
Previously featured on FreioMusic: 1, 2, 3
Cloud Crowd: USA- Colorado Springs, Colorado
Crowd Cloud – One big room
Name: Jemar Mitchell
Style and Influences:
“We are a music group consisting of 3 artists and 3 producers/mixing and mastering engineers. we all started together when we were about 14 years old.”
Links: soundcloud.com/cloud-crowd
Previously Featured on F.M. Hear!
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Young Hamm
Rope-A-Dope: A new Album by Young Hamm!
Young Hamm, previously featured as the Hammer in Champion, drops a new solo album, Rope-A-Dope! Why? Because Hamm Can! Young Hamm is improving by the track and perfecting his flow. No one hit wonder, Young Hamm is here to stay. Hammer and Champion reunite on a couple of great tracks, my favorite, #4, “the One”, on the album Rope-A-Dope though in the spotlight tonight, is Young Hamm. This Artist is not done learning, attending college, and is pursuing a Mass Media Arts major. Young
Hamm is quickly making jumps towards the big stage. Together, Hammer and Champion from Denver, Colorado know how to hype up the crowd, and lyrically throw down to match the hype. Hammer & Champion have proven to be rising stars in the hip-hop industry, which will hopefully shine light on the Colorado music scene. Also check out the songs “Feel Me”, “Funny People”, and “Survival”.
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You heard it first hear @FreioMusic
Rope-A-Dope by HAMMER AND CHAMPION
for more info Check out:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hammerandchampion
On Twitter: Hammer and Champion
http://www.hammerandchampion.com/
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