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Exclusive Interview: BlackJacketBoys Delves on His Creative Tastes, His Inspirations & His Single “Vocoder”

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Congratulations on your latest single “Vocoder”, how do you feel about the newfound success and what was the motivation?
Thank you! I hadn’t made music in a while because my laptop had broken, so when I got my desktop recently, I just wanted to make the wackiest and most experimental thing that I’ve ever done. It was fun, and very freeing to be able to just create without worrying about all the ‘guidelines’ of a genre for once, and just having fun.

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Everybody is influenced by somebody else. Who would you consider some of your biggest musical influences and how are they influential?
Avicii and Virtual Riot are my biggest influences. I love the way that Avicii’s music makes you feel, a blend of emotions and sensations, and so I try to communicate emotions and meaning through my music as well. And Virtual Riot is the king of dubstep, and he’s a really cool person too. He’s funny and creative and I just love his melodic yet aggressive style of dubstep and riddim. He really inspires me to try new things, play around with the sound design, and keep moving forward with my music.

What goals have you accomplished? What goals are you still working towards?
Starting out, getting on Spotify and streaming platforms was my biggest goal, and it’s really amazing to see my music being played and added to playlists all over them now. Getting my ‘This is BlackJacketBoys’ playlist from Spotify was a special moment, and Deadly Laser hitting over 2,800 streams is really just amazing! For goals yet completed, I would really like to play some live shows, collaborate with some bigger named artists, and have a song of mine featured on Dubstep Gutter. But even if that never happens, I’ll still make music, and I hope that in some way I’m inspiring others to do the same.

How do you recharge your creative batteries?

Good question! Burnout is easy to obtain, and if you don’t handle it right it can keep you out of the studio for days at a time. How I usually overcome this is by getting my mind off of music by playing or designing video games, watching tv, hanging out with friends, etc. This helps me take a mental break from music so that when I come back I can work with full strength. It’s going to be different for everyone, but that’s what I do and would recommend trying.

Can you see your finished product before you start? Can you talk me through some of the essentials that keep you locked in during a studio session?

If I can’t see how the song is going to go in my head, I usually scrap it. I always like to have some vague idea to run with, even if it is very loose like Vocoder, and that’s how I structure my tracks.

Some of the essentials for me are a good chair, a good set of headphones, food, and a clear mind. You’re going to be sitting mostly during this process, and if sitting is uncomfortable then making music will be too. Good headphones are a must so that you can hear what your track actually sounds like for mastering and review, using bad headphones can distort audio and make you change up your track in ways you wouldn’t if you could hear it clearly. Food is just there to keep energy levels going, just grab your favorite snack and keep it beside you while you’re making music! Lastly, a clear mind. I can never make good music when there’s something really pressing on my mind, or something I’m worried about, etc. It’s distracting, and most likely I should be dealing with that instead of making music haha. I’ve made music while sad or mad or happy before, and that’s fine, but I’d really recommend having nothing that’s really on your mind, other than your track, in the studio.

What’s something most people don’t know about you?

That I am a Christian and that I love God. I don’t talk about it much or include it in my music often, but I’m open about it, and I have no problem at all with people knowing. It’s just a little hard to make a religious EDM song, haha, and even if I could, I don’t want to limit BJB to being a Christian EDM artist, but rather be an EDM artist who is also Christian. But who knows, Biblical Dubstep might be my next great invention.

If you had one message to give your fans, what would it be?

Whatever your dream or ambitions are, pursue them with all you’ve got! And find yourself a good support team to back you up if you’re feeling down or discouraged. However, at the same time, do not let your dreams consume you and take you away from other responsibilities. I’m giving music my all, but I’m also giving school and joining the military my all, it’s a balance that is hard to find, but once you find it you’ll get really good at managing it.

For our final question, is there anything else you would like to add?

Thank you for interviewing me, and thank you to whoever is reading this. I hope this inspires you in some way!

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3B Rich Bring Confidence and Late Night Ambition Into Focus On the Sleek and Hypnotic New Single “Slow Twerking”

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3B Rich Bring Confidence and Late Night Ambition Into Focus On the Sleek and Hypnotic New Single “Slow Twerking”

Afro Brazilian trio 3B Rich keep sharpening their place in contemporary music with the release of their latest single, “Slow Twerking.” Blending modern R&B, hip hop, and pop with an easy sense of control, the song lands as a hypnotic, club minded track full of cinematic detail and an undeniable groove.

Driven by smooth, pulsing production and airy synth work, “Slow Twerking” reaches beyond the usual dancefloor rush. There is a real story inside it. The track sketches the life of a dancer moving through the nightlife world, holding onto her confidence, resilience, and ambition. Through vivid lyrics, 3B Rich present a woman who commands attention while working toward something larger, supporting her child, investing in her education, and building a future for herself on her own terms.

A big part of the song’s appeal comes from the way the group handles its vocals. Brothers Hi-en, Mr. Spotlight, and J-Royal play off one another with the kind of chemistry that makes the track feel loose and precise at the same time. Verses, hooks, and melodies pass naturally between them. Each voice has its own character, but together they create a polished, unified sound. The hook stays with you, long after the song ends.

On the production side, “Slow Twerking” captures what makes 3B Rich stand out. They move between genres with care, never losing the emotional pull or rhythmic focus of the song. The layered arrangement, sharp sense of rhythm, and melodic immediacy make it easy to imagine the track thriving both on streaming platforms and in a live setting.

The single also arrives at an important point for the trio. As attention around “Slow Twerking” continues to build, 3B Rich are wrapping up work on their debut album. The project is expected to push further into the ideas introduced here, with more genre blending, stronger storytelling, and adventurous production choices. It speaks to the group’s drive to test their range while staying grounded in something genuine.

Originally from Los Angeles and now based in Las Vegas, 3B Rich bring a distinct West Coast feel that is shaped by broader global influences. Their music is marked by tight harmonies, a strong stage presence, and a creative vision that connects different sounds and cultural perspectives. As their catalog grows, so does the sense that they are becoming a genuinely forward looking act, one with the potential to leave a real mark on pop and urban music.

With more releases, live shows, and industry partnerships ahead, 3B Rich are moving steadily from rising talent to serious creative contender.

“Slow Twerking” is available now on all major streaming platforms.

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In Sylk McCloud’s Safeword, Bedroom R&B Meets Club Heat as Mr.24 Adds Grit to Bubu’s Midnight Pulse

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In Sylk McCloud’s Safeword, Bedroom R&B Meets Club Heat as Mr.24 Adds Grit to Bubu’s Midnight Pulse

Rising bedroom R&B crooner Sylk McCloud, hailing from SE Washington, DC, turns up the temperature on his latest single, “Safeword.” It’s a slow burner built for the club, where glossy modern R&B melts into a little hip hop swagger. BuBu The Producer keeps the track sleek and plush, while featured rapper and emcee Mr.24 slides in with a verse that sharpens the edge.

Right away, “Safeword” lands in that moody late night pocket. The instrumental is velvet smooth, but it moves with a steady, hypnotic groove that nudges you closer. Sylk sings like he’s speaking directly across a dark room, soft in tone yet sure of himself. That push and pull is the point, a mix of vulnerability and control, desire and hesitation, all held in tension without spilling into melodrama.

The song takes its cues from the “Shades of Grey” film series, leaning into trust, fantasy, and the charged negotiation that comes with intimacy. Sylk makes the hook the centerpiece, letting the melody do the seducing even as the lyrics get bold:

“Tell me you’re sexy, all positions go
Are you ready for submission
Fifty shades is what I’m giving
Satisfaction all positions
Only one thing missing
Tell me your safeword…”

Those lines set the mood with a teasing confidence that never feels rushed. The chorus is restrained and tempting, built to linger rather than hit and disappear. Sylk’s voice floats above the beat with a magnetic ease, so the hook sticks in your head and in your gut.

When Mr.24 arrives, the energy shifts without breaking the spell. His delivery brings a gritty smooth contrast to Sylk’s melodic glide, grounding the fantasy in something a little tougher. It’s a smart pairing. The two artists sound comfortable sharing the same space, which helps “Safeword” work in more than one setting, from a packed dance floor to a late night playlist you keep to yourself.

A lot of the track’s pull comes from the production choices. BuBu The Producer builds a lush, atmospheric soundscape that matches Sylk’s tone, leaving room for breath, for pause, for that moment before the next touch. It feels designed for slow dancing, for cruising through the city after midnight, or for setting the room’s temperature with intention.

With “Safeword,” Sylk McCloud keeps carving out his lane in contemporary R&B, blending emotional weight with sensual confidence. The single plays like a small, cinematic scene, intimate on purpose, polished without feeling distant.

“Safeword” is now available on all major streaming platforms.

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Killem KD Brings Delta Grit to a One Take Freestyle That Sounds Like a Warning and a Promise

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Killem KD Brings Delta Grit to a One Take Freestyle That Sounds Like a Warning and a Promise

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Some artists slide into a scene and hope the room makes space. Killem KD walks in like the room is already hers. Listen.

On her one take freestyle “Trouble Man (One Take),” the Mound Bayou, Mississippi native makes a clean announcement. She is here, she is ready, and she is finished waiting on permission. In about 1 minute and 25 seconds, KD delivers something that feels closer to a notice than a warm introduction, a warning shot aimed at anyone treating her like background noise.

Her intent is obvious in the way she hits each line. When she raps, “said I’m tired of waiting in corners and closets, it’s my time to shine, I can’t be quiet,” it lands like autobiography, not bravado. This is presence music, the kind that changes the temperature of a track. KD performs like she can feel eyes on her, like the tally is being kept, like silence has stopped being an option. Doubt, gatekeepers, anyone trying to flatten her momentum, they all get drowned out by the force in her voice.

The flow is slick and surgical, rooted in the South and proud of it. Every bar locks into the beat with a cadence that sounds fused, not rehearsed. You hear finesse, then grit right behind it, swagger sharpened by hunger. She stays patient. She doesn’t chase the pocket. She lives in it. The whole thing reads like instinct, not homework.

The video sharpens that feeling. Filmed guerrilla-style outside an old hospital building, it strips the moment to essentials: Killem KD, a mic, and whatever the day gives her. No crew lights. No studio polish. No safety net. Just daylight, concrete, and conviction. A dangling silver microphone adds a throwback touch, nodding to a time when you could measure an MC by breath control and bars.

That location matters, too. Hospitals are where people show up broken, hurting, trying to make it through. KD stands just outside that threshold and spits like she’s the diagnosis, unavoidable, contagious, impossible to dismiss. She closes her eyes at points, letting the performance swing between confession and confrontation. The result feels street-level and cinematic at once, early freestyle energy filtered through quiet urban melancholy.

“Trouble Man (One Take)” doesn’t lean on spectacle. It leans on certainty. KD knows what she brings, and she moves like her moment isn’t on the way. It’s here. This puts her in the lane of artists who demand recognition because the work leaves no other option.

Born and raised in the Delta, Killem KD carries southern soul, raw storytelling, and fearless energy into every bar. She’s pushing to put Mississippi on the map, and a clip like this makes that goal feel less like ambition and more like trajectory.

No edits.
No excuses.
No permission needed.
This is Killem KD, trouble in the best way possible.

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