CT ARTIST: JayDee ft. Teww Talez "SHOW UP" (AUDIO)

(Write-Up: Courtesy of JayDee)
21 year old Jack La Cilento also known as "JayDee" is a Hip-Hop artist from Enfield, CT. He was raised on rap due to his father being a battle rapper from NY. He has many influences in his life that have created the artist he is today from: Eminem, Biggie Smalls, Jay-Z, Nas, Outkast, Fabolous, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, J. Cole, 50 Cent, The Game, Lil’ Wayne, Kanye West, Justin Timberlake, Craig David, Usher, Frank Ocean, Chris Brown and many more. He wants to make music that is relatable to almost everyone, storytelling is a big portion of his music and is his outlet in life to get things off his chest whether it's a positive or negative time in his life.

TREY TUCK RELEASES EDUCATED IGNORANCE

 

Be sure to check out Trey Tucks latest project "Educated Ignorance"! Trey Tuck stands out as one of the more promising artists in CT with an energetic stage presence mixed with lyrical ability. Be sure to check out this project and share it! Support CT Hip Hop! 

Be on the look out for a banger coming soon called "Never Coming Down", SeeS x Trey Tuck. ITS FIRE!! 

CT LABEL - 3RD AVE RECORDS - STRAIGHT OUTTA POVERTY

CTHipHopBlog is all about showing love to CT artists and putting a spotlight on any movement in CT! I want to salute 3rd Ave Records for pushing their music and doing so professionally. Be sure to check out this project on SoundCloud and show them some love! - CT HIP HOP BLOG

Local CT artist's King Ky and Ka$tr0 teamed up to start a recording label, 3rd Ave Records. Shortly afterwards they started working on their mixtape together "Straight Outta Poverty". The mixtape has 20 tracks on it with features from 4 other local 203 artists

GRIND MODE CYPHER NEW YORK VOL. 5

S/O Grind Mode with another crazy cypher! Be sure to check it out, this whole New York Series is crazy!! D-22 AND SCARZ WENT EXTRA HARD!! Make sure you check out www.grindmodecypher.com for more videos! - CTHipHopBlog

Grind Mode Cypher New York Vol. 5
featuring: Dutty, Scarz, Freak Tha Monsta, Brigante, D-22 & Big G's
produced by SoNick
filmed by Wiseguys Films & Corey Taylor Photography
edited by Wiseguys Films
sponsored by Brawlers Inc. Clothing
filmed at Croton Point Park during the Stress Free Summer Festival

CONN-VICTION TAKEOVER: SPLAT860 "THE CONVICTION"

Splat860 and I collaborated on a track called "The Conviction" for "The Conn-viction Tapes"! Not only did Splat write and perform his vocals but he mixed and engineered the track as well at his own studio, the SplatCave. Splat deserves recognition for being so instrumental to this project. After this track, Oscar Black, Gold, Big Mach, Williano, and Chosen, were also recorded and mixed at the SplatCave! Major Shout Out to NGMC, Splat860, SplatCam and the SplatCave.  

Bio: Splat860

No Gimmicks own Splat860 is a business-minded artist, audio engineer and photographer from East Hartford CT. The rapper known as Splat860, the man behind the SplatCam, and the owner and engineer of the SplatCave! This is an artist to look out for and network with if you have the opportunity. Representing No Gimmick Music Coalition he has collaborated with artists from all over the state. If you never heard of Splat860 you have now and chances are it wont be the last time!
Be sure to check out his latest project "Disobey" on Soundcloud.com/splat860! 






Check out this track produced by Eddie Knucks called "New World Disorder" that Splat860 and I collaborated on. It will become obvious we are on the same page politically...
Check out the official video for Whatchu Really Know ft. Phil Blount and George Yung

CONN-VICTION TAKEOVER: BIG MACH "I WAS COLD"

Big Mach and I collaborated on a track called "I Was Cold" for "The Conn-viction Tapes"! I love this track and how our styles balance each other while both staying on concept. Big Mach takes a clear and personal approach and incorporates the sample to really drive his point across, while I took a metaphorical approach to the same concept through storytelling. It speaks to anyone who came out of adversity and explains the reaction to those who never helped out when "I Was Cold"!

 

Bio: Big Mach

Mach also Known as Fatboy of Fatboy T.v is a CT artist born and raised in Hartford. Mach resides in East Harford and has for the last 15 years. He reps and loves it to the fullest! He's done shows all over CT NY & Mass and is soon to hit Flordia, Cali, and Texas with his full energy appearance. 

Download his Newist mixtape Unfinished Business off of DatPiff.Com. 

If You haven't Seen him Perform yet make sure you get to a live event! Machie is full of life and I promise you will enjoy so Turn UP!!

 

New Mixtapes COMING SOON!  

- Machie on Everybody 
- GetNasty (RNGN) - 
Videos Coming  - DayDreamin , 
Upcoming performances 
- March 25 at "The Conn-viction Tapes" Release Party 
- April 9th at CCSU

Be Sure to check out Big Mach on DatPiff! The following mixtapes are FIRE! Big Mach is one of the most respected artists in CT, if you don't know do yourself a favor and find out!

DIRECT LINK: http://www.datpiff.com/BigMach-HARD-WORK-mixtape.373541.html

DIRECT LINK: http://www.datpiff.com/BIG-MACH-East-Is-Mine-Mixtape.291640.html

CHECK OUT BIG MACH VIDEO "CELEBRATE"

"THE CONN-VICTION TAKEOVER" HAS BEGUN

After 6 months of producing, networking with artists, recording, and promotion the day to begin releasing the project is finally here!!

Until "The Conn-viction Tapes" Friday Nite Spotlite on March 20th we are releasing a new track from the project with a different CT artist every weekday! 

On that day the featured artist will "Takeover" CTHipHopBlog. Only their music will be featured on the site and we will release their track from the project on the blog!

The first track released is the intro to the project, please check it out, tell your friends, and prepare yourself for THE CONN-VICTION TAKEOVER!

Thanks for everyone's support, please subscribe to the blog and follow the project on all social media @sees09!
 

 

WHOS WHO ON THE CONN-VICTION TAPES?

THIS POST IS CREATED TO HELP YOU GET TO KNOW THE ARTISTS FEATURED ON "THE CONN-VICTION TAPES"! CLICK THE LINKS FOR MORE CONTENT, VIDEOS AND SONGS, FROM EACH ARTIST! GET READY FOR "THE CONN-VICTION TAKEOVER"!!!

"Oscar Black"
 
Oscar Black is one of the more established and well known artists in CT so it was only natural to reach out to him to represent CT on this project! 
We Collaborated on a track called "Stopping Time", the release date will be a surprise,  just be sure to stay tuned through-out March. All tracks will be released on CTHIPHOPBLOG.com!


"Theo ManChyld"

Theo is most likely rapping while you are reading this. Non-stop crafting and perfecting his rhymes. We have collaborated on several tracks in the past, including "United State Of Mind", "GraveShift", and "The Industry". 
It was only right for us to team up for "The Conn-viction Tapes", in fact our track was the first one recorded for the project. "Rise and Shine" will be released March 3rd! Check out the promo video for Theo Manchyld!

 "Soldier Picasso"

I saw him rock the stage a few times and he had the crowd going crazy with "Top Back" and "Lean'in"!
After playing him a few beats he knew exactly which he wanted and shortly after had an ill hook and "Put Your Money Up" was created.  Check out the promo video for Soldier Picasso! Song released March 4th!

"Big Mach"

If you don't know who Big Mach is then you do not know the Hartford/East Hartford music scene very well. One of the livest performers you will see. I don't know anybody with more music videos then Big Mach; and they are all dope. Check out some music videos from Big Mach and Fast Food Family!

The track I did with Big Mach for "The Conn-viction Tapes" is titled "I Was Cold" and will be released March 5th!


"Rassko Lean"

Rassko Lean does everything with precision and artistry; rapping, tattooing, video, and cutting hair. You might know him from Rassko's World on YouTube! He has done several dope collaborations with Theo Manchyld as "Tha Dynamic Duo", including "Political Drugs"!
I teamed up with Rassko for a track called "Making Em Nervous". It will be released March 6th with an official music video as well. Check out the promo video for Rassko Lean! 

"Gold"

Gold is making major moves in CT as an artist and a promoter. Has a record playing on major radio right now "Keep It 100" and has opened up for several celebrities including TI and Joe Budden. Our track "Never Know" is dropping March 9th!

"Splat860"

Splat860 is a business-minded artist, who understands the local music scene. As a rapper, photographer and audio engineer, Splat860 contributed to this project in many ways.
We collaborated on a track called "Conviction"which will be released March 10th! Get familiar by checking out the promo video for splat860!

"Deedz"

Deedz and I collaborated for the first time on "The Conn-viction Tapes"but have a few more songs in the works. Deedz is also about to drop his own mixtape in the next few months!
We collaborated for this project on a track called "Jump Back" which will be released March 11th! Check out the promo video for Deedz!

"Arkatex"

Arkatex are among the most professional and hardest working musicians in CT! Be sure to check out their own website www.arkatex.net!
With talents to match their work ethic this was a group I had to get on the project. I played them a few beats and we had half the song written the first night. 
Our track called "Can't Tell Me" will be released on March 12th! Check out the promo video for Arkatex! 

"Williano"

I saw Williano perform and he handed me a CD which I played in my car. I hit him up afterwards and told him we needed to collaborate for this project. 
We put together a track called "Problem" which is one of the highest energy tracks on the entire project! Be on the look out, the track with Williano will be released on March 13th!

 "High Priest"

If you know me, chances are you know High Priest aka Rock! Long time friend, partner and co-founder of CT Corporate Takeover, Rock has helped me build my independent label and was involved with planning "The Conn-viction Tapes"!
We collaborated on a track called "Light It Up" which will be released on March 16th! 
Check out the promo video for High Priest!

"Chosen"

Chosen is not only an artist featured on the project but the head graphic designer of the project as well. Immediately jumping at the opportunity to design "The Conn-viction Tapes" logo Chosen has earned his spot on the project and has played an instrumental role. 
Our track "Out Of Time" will be released on March 17th. Check out the promo video!

"General P"

General P and I teamed up on a track called "Doesn't Matter" and he was the first artist to shoot a full length music video for "The Conn-viction Tapes"!
Our track will be released March 18th along with the video. Check out the promo video for General P!

CT MUSIC VIDEO: TRIPSUP - "STEVIE WONDER"

Tripsup is one of the most talented artists in CT! He has a great and unique delivery, a very creative writer, and someone who shows consistency in his music and live performance. Also shout out to Mike Rawlings on the video, one of the illest video people in the state. Check out the latest video "Stevie Wonder"! 

CT ARTIST: PRIZZY "PARTY WITH MY GOONS"

Shout out to Prizzy! A CT artist who is on a serious grind with the talent and dedication to back it up. Show your support, check out the track below! Leave a comment below to show your support!

(Bio: courtesy of Prizzy)
Prizzy, p.k.a (Travis J. Piskura) has been producing, recording and arranging tracks for about a decade now, fully trained...his abilities "undeniable talent", will take your sound to the next level. Label heads such as Paul Ring (Universal Music Group), “Prizzy is a young prodigy…” “Prizzy is a technichian.” Starting as a singer transforming into a rapper and finally finding his niche as a super producer, He is now composing records for himself and other industry artists. Prizzy has put in work recently with up and coming singer from L.A. Vanessa Marie; producing 2 tracks off her EP “Turn My Lights On” along side with Grammy Award Winning producer, Aphillyated. Also Prizzy has been working along side upcoming rapper/pop superstar iRome, who has the eye of many labels right now and has been credited for writing on Drake’s smash single “Headlines”. Prizzy has had experience in radio already having debuting singles on Hot 93.7 (CBS Affiliate) and satellite radio on Shade45 XM. Look out for this young talent; Prizzy is a certified jack of all trades; from writer, to engineer, producer, graphic designer, and performer. When Prizzy’s debut album drops, it’ll be a whole different ball game; and he won’t stop until he has a Grammy under his belt.

check out the song at these links and show your support on itunes!
Prizzy - Party With My Goons | Listen for free at bop.fm
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/party-with-my-goons-single/id877701131

CTHIPHOPBLOG ADDS CT EVENT CALENDAR!!

INTERESTED IN WHATS GOING ON IN THE CT HIP HOP SCENE?

NOT SURE WHERE TO FIND ALL CT HIP HOP EVENTS IN ONE PLACE?

WANT TO KNOW WHERE YOUR FAVORITE ARTISTS WILL BE PERFORMING?

CT HIP HOP BLOG PRESENTS THE CT EVENTS CALENDAR!!!

IT WILL BE POSTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POSTS ON EVERY PAGE ON THE WEBSITE WWW.CTHIPHOPBLOG.COM! (JUST SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF ANY PAGE)

THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT CT!

- CT HIP HOP BLOG

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BIG MACH!!!!

CT Hip Hop Blog and SeeS would like to wish Big Mach a Happy Birthday on behalf of CT Corporate Takeover and "The Conn-viction Tapes"!! I see you grinding and I am glad to show you the support and the respect you deserve. Keep it up, may this be a great year for you! You have the support of the blog and I look forward to our upcoming collaboration for my project. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MACHIE!!!

ARKATEX WEBSITE LAUNCH PARTY RECAP

ARKATEX LAUNCHES WEBSITE WWW.ARKATEX.NET 

  
On September 20 at the Frosty Mug in New Britain, ARKATEX officially launched their new website www.arkatex.net! This event represents the exact reasons CT is making major moves at the moment. Amazing performances by every artist that performed that night. Its rare to have so much talent in one building, all working together, networking, and of course supporting ARKATEX. Great job guys! Be sure to check out their website, every artist needs a professional one, this is a great example!

Big Shout Outs to Network, AR, TripSup, Splat860, Picasso, DJ DarkSyde, Shay Blayze, and ARKATEX!! Let's keep the momentum working, share this if you wish to support CTHipHopBlog.com and ARKATEX.NET
 

 

SeeS

   

Splat860

 

TripSup

DJ DarkSyde

Picasso

Wanna show your support, leave a comment!

CONN-VICTION PROMO 3: SPLAT860

Be sure to check out the latest promo video for "The Conn-viction Tapes" featuring Splat860! Another behind the scenes look into the way the project is being developed as well as a preview of what to expect. - SeeS


HEAR MORE TRACKS ON SOUNDCLOUD:
SPLAT860 SOUNDCLOUD:
https://soundcloud.com/splat860
SEES SOUNDCLOUD:
https://soundcloud.com/sees09

CT ARTIST: FEENIXXX "BLUNTS AND TATTOOS"

Heads Up! You are about to hear some real shit! A killer beat with a nasty flow. Delivery is on point, lyrics are on point! Well done. I was sent this video, listened to it, and had to bring it back and listen to it a few times loud enough to piss off the neighbors. You got my support any day. CT represent! - SeeS

Be sure to check out Symon Feenixxx at the link below:
http://www.fnxmusic.com/ 

Leave a comment below if you like this track or video!

CT EVENTS: UNSIGNED EXPOSED SHOWCASE

Connecticut, this up coming Tuesday, September 9th, S.M.A Staff & Partners, Presents you the biggest unsigned event to hit Hartford CT this year. Here's your time to shine & take your musical grind serious. A&R Reps will be judging this event and giving feed back to each performer and will pick the number one artist of the night, who will also win a $100 cash prize and a 1-on-1 to discuss your future in this industry. Share, Tag, and support. Slots going fast.

STAY TUNED! SELF MADE CT MUSIC AWARDS!

CT whats up! I know a lot of dope artists that deserve recognition. I would like to support this movement and also acknowledge I see a lot of talent and am continually impressed with the state. Thanks for everyone supporting not just me, but any CT artist, event, or project. - SeeS

CT MUSIC: BERMUDA TRIANGLE - DEEDZ, RAGE, MILLIONZ

Peep the concept..."Bermuda Triangle"

More fire music from CT. DeeDz, RaGe, and Millionz GO IN on this track. Be on the look out for these artists. They are making moves in CT. Today Millionz and DeeDz are shooting a music video, stay tuned, I will post it when it's released. Let's continue to support each other, the music scene in CT is changing for the better, lets remember it's about the music; that's what we do it for. Peace. - SeeS

CT REMIX: TRIPSUP FT. GENERAL P "LIU KANG"

This track is fire and so I had to post the remix. Nice to see so much CT talent working together. Tripsup killed this track, General P killed the remix, and shout out to "Chosen" on the artwork for General P's "Taken II"! I have had the pleasure of working with all these talented artists! Look forward to hearing all of them on "The Conn-viction Tapes"! - SeeS

"The Conn-viction Tapes" Update: July 2014

"The Conn-viction Tapes" continues to blow up as we approach the 2nd month of development. This project is exclusively for CT artists and will be entirely produced by yours truly, SeeS. 

To be clear, there is NO fee to be on the project, but all artists will split the recording costs evenly with me for their respective songs. It's about $50 and in my mind if an artists isn't willing to pay $50 to be on a project that I am allocating near 5K to promote, they don't belong on the project, plain and simple.

I would like to thank all the artists that have already been accepted to the project:
Theo ManChyld
Rassko Lean
Chosen 
Rock
Splat 860
Deedz
Williano
Big Mach
General P
more to be announced soon....

Things already accomplished for "The Conn-viction Tapes":
Artwork √ - Shout out to Chosen "Jeff Michaud" 
Promo Track √ - Check it out below!
T-shirts √ - Getting printed as you read this!
Poster Design √ - Prepare to begin seeing them everywhere!
Artist Contracts √ - Because this is a professional project, artists will be treated as professionals!