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Exclusive Interview: Ty Bru Delves on His Creative Tastes, His Inspirations & His New Single “A Single Black & Bloody Rose”

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After Ty Bru exceptional single “A Single Black & Bloody Rose” was released, we caught up with an insightful interview with such a talented artist to explore his eidetic experience and what he had to say about his incredible musical journey so far. Read below to learn some interesting details about Ty Bru.

It’s an honor to speak with you today. Why don’t you give us some details about you and your story. How did you get to where you are today?

It started out 1999 at a fraternity function. I was a DJ at the time and then jumped on the microphone over an instrumental one night and the rest was history. I wrote songs before then, but never performed them outside of close friends or family. Since then I’ve performed in a dozen countries and received international awards for my music.

Congratulations on your latest track “A Single Black & Bloody Rose”, how do you feel about the newfound success?

I feel great about it. It was released on June 6, 2021 because it was the year anniversary of The Eastside March in Asheboro, NC. That march really helped bring a ton of light on the social injustices in the world and in turn the ones that are right here in our city.

A SINGLE BLACK AND BLOODY ROSE reveals the reasons why we marched last year and why we still fight and when it comes to music, this single has the potential to reach a much farther reach that what we can do in our community.

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What was the inspiration behind the single?

The hook was written after all charges were dropped in the case of Freddie Gray’s murder. A form of protest and showing respect to him, with him being the symbolic Black and Bloody Rose. While making sure I kept the militant mindset that we all have to make sure we are armed and protect ourselves at all costs, that’s that the second half of the hook means. “Bring down the levels” means it’s time to be quiet, ya know like speak less, act more which leads into “Hand on my metal with my eyes to the devil” meaning that I’ll keep my eyes on “the man” while exercising my right to bear arms.

After writing and recording the hook, the song wasn’t necessarily abandoned, but it was stagnant until three years later when George Floyd was murdered, then I figured it was time to finish the song. So my verse on the record is directly related to that Heinous act.

I felt I needed to have a few other rappers on there so that they could share a common voice but from their perspectives. So I reached out to an old friend, Seven Da Pantha, who is a member of the Black Panther Party in Washington state and has always been at the forefront of battling social injustices since the day I met him well over a decade ago, as you can hear, it was a really good fit.

I then reached out to WuTang affiliate, Judah Priest because I admire his powerful, strong voice and his position in the industry. We met at a show in Greensboro years ago and we had played with the idea of working together, and this was the perfect chance. He’s such a professional, I loved working with him and hope to work again soon.

The fourth artist I reached out to, Shadow from Charlotte has been an extremely active solider in the fights that Charlotte has gone through on the civil rights tip, but COVID19 really threw a wrench in that, so he was unable to be on this single release, but will certainly be on the album edition, his verse is on point and I’m excited to let the world hear this song in it’s entirety, like it was intended to be.

How would you describe your sound to someone who just listened to your music for the first time?

At the core of my lyrics and beats I choose is the authentic boombap hip hop I grew up on in the late 80s and 90s. I do deviate away from that from time to time, experimenting, expanding my sound and style, but for the most part it’s very boombapish. It’s very heartfelt and/or very in your face, blunt and abrasive, grimy at times, elegant at others.

Who has been the earliest influence who inspired you to take the plunge in the music scene?

The older I get and the more aware I get of my past and the road I’ve taken to get here, the clearer my inspirations get. Early in my career, I thought it was certain musicians and artists, but at 40 years old I am here to confidently say that my community, family and friends inspired me the most to plunge into this scene, because all of the aforementioned cherish music so much and music can be so therapeutic, and also it has excellent journalistic qualities as well.

What would your ultimate dream gig be?
When it comes to music, most of my dreams have come true. My bucket list is pretty much been checked off. I’ve performed in stadiums, concert halls and bars all over the world with some of the best artists that have lived. So I guess at this point, just to finish all that I’ve started, and that’s a lot. I’ve got tons of works in progress, it would certainly be an ultimate goal to get those finished before my last day.

What goals have you accomplished? What goals are you still working towards?

In the past year and a half I have become a very active leader and advocate of civil rights in my city and I’ve seen some very positive change and progression as a direct result in my leadership while teaming up with others of my same mindset. I helped co-found THE HOPE OF EASTIDE, which is dedicated to helping the minority youth in our area.

I lived in China for five years and was able to conduct business, teach, share my art and perform my music during that time. I did an extensive tour in Europe in 2005 and also a 20+ venue tour throughout Asia and the USA in 2008. I’ve won an award for Hip Hop Album of the year in 2016 at the Independent Music Awards at the Lincoln Center in New York City, beating out hip hop legend Masta Ace. I’ve won the best of the best award for photographer in my hometown last year and received dozens of awards in the international film festival circuit after picking up videography and directing as part of my profession.

With the second part of that question, the goals I’m still working toward is similar to the last answer, I want to finish everything I’ve started, all those songs, movies, books, etc. I wanna finish them all.

For our final question, what’s next for you?

Releasing this new album, TRIPLE BYPASS: UNDER ANESTHESIA and I am so excited about it. It comes our June 12, 2021 and it’s my best work. I have simultaneously been working on a few other albums, which one of them will include A SINGLE BLACK AND BLOODY ROSE.

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Mr.Reaper turns My Escape into a shadowed search for freedom through fear inner conflict and spiritual clarity

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In an era when plenty of hip hop chases whatever trend is loudest, Mr.Reaper arrives with something darker and more inward looking. “My Escape” is a haunting new single that moves between psychological pressure and spiritual reckoning, turning fear into the starting point for a deeper kind of release.

At 2 minutes and 37 seconds, the track wastes no time building its world. From the opening moments, the atmosphere feels cold, eerie, and cinematic, like a signal coming from somewhere far away. It pulls the listener into a shadowed mental space where reality feels unstable and escape is less certain than it first appears.

That tension comes through clearly in one of the song’s most memorable lines: “We’re in a simulation, I don’t think they understand…”

The line lingers because it feels philosophical without becoming abstract. It speaks directly to the song’s central struggle, the need to break out of unseen mental and emotional traps.

As the production expands, heavy hip hop drums take control. Booming 808s, rumbling bass, and sharp hi hats give the track a tense, cinematic weight. The beat feels alive, built with purpose, and it gives Mr.Reaper the space to step fully into his darker lyrical persona.

Once he enters that space, he owns it.

Mr.Reaper moves across the beat with control and conviction. His voice is deep, steady, and commanding, carrying each line with emotional force. When he delivers:

“I can’t see, I can’t breathe, I’m surrounded by this mystery praying to God…”

“From darkness to light, we must choose what is in the light…”

“Walking to my destiny…”

the words feel like pieces of an inner conversation. They capture the pull between despair and hope, confusion and clarity, pain and transformation.

At its core, “My Escape” is a song about liberation. Not from a place, but from the prisons people carry inside themselves. It explores fear, betrayal, pressure, self doubt, and the identities that can form around pain. The track plays like a psychological and spiritual battle, where the hardest enemy to face is often the one within.

Still, there is awakening inside the darkness.

The title “My Escape” does not feel like a retreat. It feels like recognition. Freedom, in this song, comes from facing what hurts, understanding it, and turning that struggle into strength. The message is rooted in resilience, growth, and self mastery.

The cover art sharpens that idea. Its half human, half skeletal portrait reflects the tension between life and death, identity and shadow, reality and illusion. The skull suggests mortality and inner demons, while the human side points toward consciousness and awareness. Like the song, the image is bold, unsettling, and symbolic enough to stay with you.

With “My Escape,” Mr.Reaper delivers a release that feels deliberate, emotionally charged, and thought provoking. In a crowded musical landscape, his voice cuts through because it sounds committed to something real.

The journey inward may be the darkest path, but Mr.Reaper presents it as the one that leads toward true freedom.

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Eye’z launches Kickstarter campaign to fund debut album and bring fans into the heart of the creative process

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Eye’z launches Kickstarter campaign to fund debut album “…The Album…”

RICHMOND, Calif., May 3, 2026, Pop singer, pianist, actress, and creative artist Eye’z has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund her long awaited debut album, “…The Album…,” a full length project rooted in soul, personal expression, and artistic independence.

The campaign is now live on Kickstarter and has raised US$1,145 toward its US$20,000 goal, with 7 backers and 38 days remaining at the time of this release. The all or nothing campaign must reach its funding goal by Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 9:03 AM UTC+3 in order to receive funding.

Supporters can view and back the campaign here:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dmblk/the-album-0?ref=2rhwlg

For Eye’z, this album represents years of dedication, growth, and determination. After several attempts to record the project, she is turning to listeners, fans, and supporters of independent music to help bring the album to life with the care and quality it deserves.

“I’m Eye’z, a pop artist with my own style that rings through my soul,” says Eye’z. “I don’t like being compared to other artists even when there are similarities because what I create is my own.”

The album is intended to capture Eye’z as she hears herself, with more creativity, freedom, and emotional honesty than she has been able to fully realize before. Her influences include Judy Garland, Aaliyah, Michael Jackson, Fats Waller, Marian Anderson, and Jackie Wilson. While reflecting on the project, Eye’z says she was especially inspired by Jackie Wilson’s album “Beautiful Day.”

“Music isn’t just music from me, it’s artistry. It’s completeness,” she shares through the campaign. “This campaign is to help me finally create my full length album.”

Funds raised through Kickstarter will help cover studio production, recording in a studio with a grand piano, compatible audio engineers, music video production, marketing, promotion, and live performance expenses. Eye’z also plans to celebrate the album’s debut with a special live performance in the Bay Area, bringing together supporters, musicians, and fans for a release event filled with music, energy, and gratitude.

“One of the most exciting parts of this project will be celebrating the album’s debut with a live performance for fans,” says Eye’z. “I plan to organize a special concert in the Bay Area to mark the release, an unforgettable night filled with music, energy, and gratitude.”

The Kickstarter campaign includes several reward tiers for backers. Supporters can pledge US$25 for an early digital listen, US$50 for a sneak peek package, US$275 for exclusive VIP livestream access, US$300 for an album release party invitation, US$750 for limited exclusive merchandise and a personal call, US$1,000 for a personalized album shoutout, and US$10,000 for the opportunity to executive produce the debut album.

Eye’z says she plans to keep backers updated throughout the album making process and views supporters as an essential part of the journey.

“For the most part I plan on diving in and keeping in contact with all backers to update you on the progress of my album,” she says. “BECAUSE YOU ARE THE RECORD LABEL! LOL”

For Eye’z, the campaign is about more than funding an album. It is about creating a meaningful body of work and sharing it with the people who believe in her voice, her artistry, and her story.

“Let’s make some memorable music together,” says Eye’z. “It’s SHOWTIME!”

To support “…The Album…” on Kickstarter, visit:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dmblk/the-album-0?ref=2rhwlg

About Eye’z
Eye’z is a pop singer, pianist, actress, and multifaceted creative artist based in Richmond, California. Her music is shaped by soul, pop, theatrical expression, and classic performance influences. With “…The Album…,” Eye’z is working to complete her debut full length project and share a personal, emotionally honest body of work with listeners around the world.

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Dutch 3Times turns love lust and heartbreak into a neon charged world of melody and temptation

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Let me tell you about Dutch 3Times, a genre-fluid lyricist and melodic craftsman whose music sits somewhere between Southern reflection and Detroit pressure. He has a sharp instinct for rhythm, moving between rap, melody, and tightly cut lyricism with ease. Whether he is working over heavy trap drums or slow, atmospheric production, Dutch 3Times knows how to make a beat feel alive. He does not simply settle into the pocket, he reshapes it. Welcome aboard, ladies and gentlemen.

The independent artist returns with “Distant Lover 4: Love, Lust & Heartbreak,” a bold and intoxicating 9-track project that runs 24 minutes and 14 seconds. It marks another strong chapter in his ambitious six-part “Distant Lover Saga,” a conceptual run built around the emotional extremes of love, lust, longing, and heartbreak. Seductive, reflective, dangerous, and thrilling, this latest release is a genre-bending statement from an artist willing to blur lines, bend sound, and follow feeling wherever it takes him.

Before the music even begins, the cover art sets the mood. Washed in luminous neon green, it feels like a futuristic dreamscape where passion and heartbreak have become their own coded language. Three glowing feminine silhouettes stand at the center, part muse, part memory, part mirage. They suggest desire, mystery, and emotional complication, while streams of digital text form a matrix-like backdrop repeating the album’s core themes, love, lust, heartbreak. The image is sleek, haunting, and cybernetic. In Dutch 3Times’ world, romance feels electric and elusive, deeply felt yet always slightly out of reach.

The music is just as immersive.

The opener, “No Stress” featuring Neisha Neshae, sets the tone with futuristic minimalism that actually works. Over a clean, sharp beat built from rubbery basslines, crisp percussion, and spacious melodic restraint, Dutch 3Times shows one of his strongest gifts, his ability to lock into the production until he feels fused with it. His flow moves with smooth confidence, calm and unbothered, while Neisha Neshae brings a sharper feminine edge that strengthens the chemistry without breaking the track’s hypnotic cool.

Then comes “No Secrets,” an explosive, hook-driven anthem powered by booming 808s and sliding drill basslines that tap into the raw force of UK and New York drill. Its refrain, “Girl you know what I mean, don’t keep no secrets from me,” gives the song instant replay value. Dutch’s commanding cadence and unmistakable voice push it even further, making it one of the project’s clear centerpieces.

“BackStreet Girls PT2” moves into darker territory, a woozy nocturnal trap trip that feels like wandering through a psychedelic after-hours haze. Warped synth textures, rolling low-end, and a slow hypnotic bounce give the track its pull. Dutch 3Times leans into melody here, letting his voice dissolve into the atmosphere until he feels less like a rapper in front of the beat and more like another instrument inside the mix, ghostlike, fluid, and intoxicating.

Tracks like “All Day All Night” bring polished modern rap swagger. Dark atmospheric keys sit against punchy, clean drums, leaving enough space for the bars to breathe. The song’s stripped-back confidence and easy hook give it anthem potential. It is simple, catchy, and hard to ignore.

“Do For Me” is one of the project’s most compelling moments. Cinematic, haunting, and experimental, it carries real danger in its DNA. The production feels deep, drugged, and immersive, covered in shadow and dramatic tension. Its repetitive hook stays with you after the song ends, circling in the mind like a temptation that refuses to fade.

What makes “Distant Lover 4: Love, Lust & Heartbreak” land is its range. Dutch 3Times builds a world where sleek hip-hop minimalism, explosive drill energy, hazy trap psychedelia, polished rap bravado, and cinematic experimentation sit together naturally. There is sensuality here. There is swagger. There is vulnerability. There is edge. More than anything, there is intention.

This is music for late-night drives, smoke-filled thoughts, reckless passion, quiet obsession, and every blurred feeling in between.

With “Distant Lover 4: Love, Lust & Heartbreak,” Dutch 3Times keeps shaping the “Distant Lover Saga” into something bigger than a sequence of releases. It is starting to feel like a living universe of emotion and sound.

There is something here for everyone. Find it now by streaming this project.

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