HQ2 Upcoming Calendar
Oct 27 – Deux Twins
Oct 28 – Morten
Oct 29 – The Halloween Ball – HQ2 Ovation Hall
Oct 29 – James Hype
Nov 4 – Jason Weiss
Nov 5 – Laszewo
Nov 11 – DJ Klutch’s Birthday
Nov 12 – Valentino Khan
Nov 18 – DJ Toro
Nov 19 – Gordo
Nov 25 – Deerock
Nov 26 – Shortkutz, Riz, Big Ben
Dec 3 – Dombresky
Dec 9 – DJ Spider
Dec 10 – Two Friends
Dec 17 – TELYKast
Dec 12 – Rick Wonder
Jan 7 – Sound Factory Marathon
When it comes to guest features, DaBaby doesn’t have a problem paying to secure a fellow rapper on a song. Recently, the North Carolina rapper revealed the prices he paid Lil Baby, Boosie BadAzz and Tory Lanez for feature verse.
In an interview with BigBoyTV, which premiered on YouTube on Thursday (Oct. 27), DaBaby openly disclosed the prices he paid to get a guest feature from Lil Baby, Boosie BadAzz and Tory Lanez early in his career (circa 2018).
According to the 2019 XXL Freshman, he paid Boosie $15,000 for a verse for their first song together. “I definitely paid him $15,000 and [$8,000] more on the second song,” he said.
Read More: DaBaby Reveals Feature Prices for Lil Baby, Boosie and Tory Lanez
Following news that Adidas terminated its partnership with Kanye West, the shoe giant reportedly still plans to continue to sell the controversial rapper’s designs without the name on them.
On Tuesday (Oct. 25), Bloomberg published a report revealing Adidas will be selling previously collaborated products with Ye solely under the Adidas brand starting in 2023, according to analysts at Morgan Stanley and RBC Capital Markets.
Read More: Adidas Plans to Sell Kanye West’s Yeezy Designs Without the Name
Rubi Rose appeared on the Big Facts podcast on Tuesday (April 19) and clarified that her all-red attire and recent use of gang signs doesn’t make her a gang member. She merely threw up blood signs because it looked cool.
“I’m not actually a gang member,” the Kentucky rapper said. “I know that’s kind of like a joke on the internet. I was around gang members and I just like throwing their gang signs up because it’s cute. I love the color red. I’m in no way a gang member, though.” READ MORE HERE
Every 10 years there is a boogeyman in rap – someone that the old heads can moan about in the hopes that the younger generation is discouraged enough to stop making music they deem to not be “hip-hop.” It’s a dirty trick. READ MORE HERE
NEW ONLY FANS series STARRING #HiiTayof #StrictlyBidness – strictly – for the 18 and over crowd <~ as this is going to be a VERY ADULT SERIES not for the weak of heart.
THE THEME: Models fly to Montana and enjoy a complete day of PRODUCTION – including – interviews – and photo shoots – all content will be submitted to a number of well known studios throughout the country – as part of our work with the models who participate in – MOUNTED IN MONTANA.
Emanuel Navarrete and Oscar Valdez are in the process of finalizing a deal for a fight in the first quarter of 2023, sources tell ESPN. It’s expected one of the two 130-pound titles vacated by Shakur Stevenson will be on the line in the Top Rank Boxing on ESPN main event.
There are no signed contracts at this time, sources said, for a matchup that will feature fellow action fighters from Mexico. Top Rank chairman Bob Arum told Fight Hype on Wednesday “that fight, I think, is definitely gonna happen.” READ MORE HERE
Disclaimer: WHILE WE SUPPORT YOUNG ARTIST WHO ARE GETTING TO THE BAG AND PUSHING THEY MUSIC – we don’t support the stuff that go around the Drill Music Culture and encourage our readers to focus on the MUSIC – if they want to support / show love. ANYONE WHO GOT A QUESTION CAN TAP IN WITH DUTCH SCHULTZ
BACK TO THE MUSIC – WHO THE FUCK WANT TO SAY WHAT ABOUT THE BRONX when it come to this music shit? Ice Spice is ringing Bells – Cari B been rocking the mic for some time and we got dope rappers like Kay Flock making NOISE depicting the gritty reality so many urban youth experience on a daily.
This kid out the Bronx is fucking shit up and everyone who see what he do – loven the vibe… he got fans who literally tap in with him on his live – amongst the bullshit – to show him support and tell him to his face – that they love his music.
HOW MUCH FOR A FEATURE – how much for a shout out ? these are the questions kids are asking as they put on for they favorite up and coming rapper out the Bronx – and while many people in his position would seem out of touch – Jay Dot just show love and talk about how much more he wants to do – which is something we can get behind for sure.
We don’t support that wack shit – and Jay Dot Geek prides himself on the fact he mixing Drill shit up to make it different – his stamp – is just like the stamp we used to put on our work – but it’s not a visible stamp – his stamp is his sound and his delivery.
IF YOU TALKING OPTICS – PEEP THE EYES – kid got charisma and know how to work the crowd – if you boring – you might not catch it – but don’t worry – boring people can be fans too.
THE BRONX MENTALITY not going no where – if you don’t like him – SUCK HIS DICK – and if you like him – he probably gonna say SUCK HIS DICK – cause it’s the BRONX BABY – NIGGAS get ROASTED EVERYDAY B…. back to points – he is currently available through his IG for booking <~ and trust – any promoter who book him now – is getting in front of the next big thing out the City… FOR SURE.
We have a lot to unwrap here but let’s be clear – Strictly Bidness Management is about #TeamWork <~ after recently signing – a few dope artist – Dutch Schultz has been working very close with Hii Tay – in scouting talent from all over social media using #MutualSupport as the basis for their relationship.
DURING THIS PROCESS – Hii Tay coordinated the meetings and conversations between Clinical and Jennifer/Liz of Strictly Bidness who finalized the deal on 10/25/2022 – we are happy to announce that OUR PRODUCER will be heading some pretty interesting projects featuring artist from all over the united states – united kingdom and – other countries throughout the world.
WHILE DUTCH prides himself on being a rapper – he also likes to point out – that he works with many artist from many different genres and lifestyles – so it will be easy to get Clinical involved in some pretty interesting things fresh out the gate.
Artist interested in following Clinical to tap in with his beats are welcome to FOLLOW HIM on IG <~ while his prices are still reasonable <~ because there are already plans to get his work placed in movies and television series in addition to getting serious placement with some industry heavy hitters who want to work with quality – producers from all over the world.
Before end of year – if all goes as plans – you will know who Clinical is – so for indie artist – tap into the #Beatstar and make a purchase – show love on the socials and tap in with our #Shows <~
#StrictlyBidness
This is a straight forward JOB – for anyone who has a understanding of what it means to SELL – something – you set your own hours – you produce as you see fit and – we run support to help you close your deals – can’t beat that.
THE PRODUCT – is advertising space <~ and yes – this is a product that is MOVING VERY FAST <~ the target audience: UP AND COMING ARTIST who could benefit from having their music promoted BY some of the top PR agencies in the city – and yes – we have MULTIPLE connections to make anything work FOR ANY BUDGET!
With packages going for as little as $50 – we are well equipped to give – the best quality services – for a fraction of the cost and – we can help artist make the RIGHT CONNECTIONS with the RIGHT PEOPLE – as most major labels are adopting many of the same tactics these underground platforms use to get the attention of indie artist looking for REAL OPPORTUNITIES in the music BUSINESS.
HOW CAN YOU MAKE A REAL IMPRESSION without going viral? It’s simple – CONNECT WITH REAL professionals who are actually connected to major brands like:
MTV – BET – FORBES MAGAZINE – THIS IS 50 – NO JUMPER – and MANY MORE Publications including MAIN STREAM MEDIA OUTLETS SUCH AS THE LA TIMES – just by connecting with Liz and Jennifer from #StrictlyBidnessManagement – your reputation is based on the work you do and your able to generate a solid business around – who you know – and what you do – without worrying about things like your engagement rate etc.
WE TAKE – the new world and bridge the gap – for serious people who want to work – this is PERFECT for indie artist who NEED HELP getting the right attention for their MUSIC.
The services we provide – are so low – a indie artist who is connected to a collective – that pools their money together – could actually – generate a healthy buzz by having their content placed in front of the people – who create the trends we follow / support without thinking twice.
CONNECT WITH #StrictlyBidnessManagement team members: Jennifer and Liz to get involved – especially – if you are looking for a job.
POP IN and meet the team at one of their monthly #NetworkingEvents in #Connecticut
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