MMV Shot - Mike Mendez [Photographer]
Mike Mendez
CEO and photographer at MMV SHOT
He’s been called “the man on the scene”, becoming a real name in the LA music scene.
Mike is a true Angeleno being born and raised in LA, the Vibe, music, and life style runs through his veins. The buzz he has around him when he turns up is beyond the reach of others.
Only 18 years old and on his A game lighting up the streets of LA.
“My inspiration for my photography is being able to capture the moment and the true nature of who ever my lens is pointing at. I enjoy the reactions and positive feedback people give when I show them the finished product.”
- Mike Mendez
Man that’s legit so who have you professionally shot?
“I’ve taken photos for artists like Gucci Mane, Nipsey Hussle, YG, Ty Dolla $ign, DLoc, OT genensis, G Perico, AD, 03 Greedo, RJ, SOBxRBE, NEF the pharaoh, P-Lo, Garren, PNB Rock, Mark Ant etc.”
- Mike Mendez
Real talk bro, that’s impressive. Who would you like to work with next?
“To name a few, I would like to work with Dave East, Problem, Mozzy, ScHoolboy Q, and the Shoreline Mafia.”
- Mike Mendez
Recently MMV shot was personally invited to shoot at the last leg of Dreamville Artist Cozz's 'The Effected Tour' with Garren.
BOOKING DETIALS BELOW
Instagram; @mikemendezv
Email; MMENDEZV9@GMAIL.COM
.@MartyBTakeover - Street Love ft @IamKissieLee
Marty B is bringing back that vintage hip hop. When rappers use to collab with R&B singers. This time Marty B grabs Kissie Lee for this street love ballet. Marty B talks big money and he swags it out. He's one fly guy and he needs a lady that's down. Check out this leak from Marty B he is popping up all around Atlanta.
Bumping @PaperMann_ "Tra3 Day" On Repeat
This record "Tra3 Day" is catching steam. The hook is catchy and it's from an artist from Alabama. He goes by PaperMann and he's focused on winning. He wants to take it to the top. This record is full of energy and can have you rapping the lyrics. This is some from the the durty south for real.
Parc Bo - "Parc Life" [Mixtape]
Compton Native Parc Bo finally released his first full length project 'Parc Life' under his label 'Money Talk Loud'. If you know Parc Bo then you know he's a heavy weight when it comes to his lyrics. Just listening to a few minutes of this project his lyrics cut deep and paint a picture in your mind with every word of his enduring mellow voice and mix of up-tempo and chilled beats has you instantly putting this mixtape on repeat.
You can tell he reps and lives the west coast with every breath, raised in the same neighbour hood that MC Eiht claims.
"I grew up on da west side of Compton it influenced me heavily knowing I was really living da lifestyle that most rappers rap about at an early age"
- Parc Bo
Visuals for the track 'Parc Life' featuring AD has been released and had a positive response from the industry and is raking up the numbers, visuals by YC films. This project is produced by Kenny McCloud.
Parc Bo recruited artists such as AD, Cocc Pistol Cree, Cash Daddy, J Vet, MC Eiht, Tha Chill, Tre Legend and Slim 400.
BOOKING & FEATURES - moneytalkloud59@gmail.com
INSTAGRAM - @mtl_parcbo @mtl.niewmoney @moneytalkloud_
Available on all digital platforms - Tidal, Spotify, ITunes, Google Play & Soundcloud.
Lil One Hunnet - "Grape Walk" [Single]
Drummer gang official Lil One Hunnet recently dropped one the hottest tracks of 2018 'Grape Walk' he hit the ground running doing major number.
'Grape Walk' is the remix to plug walk which had the streets doing the plug walk, but it's all about the Grape Walk in 2018, Lil One hunnet has a way of drawing you in with his lyrics, big beats with that legit grape street influence.
"I'm from grape street ooh, aggression flexing like 03, If a bitch try and stop me, Imma dope dig her early in the morning"
- Lil One Hunnet
He quickly followed up with the visuals due to high demand from his ever growing fan base, filmed by JNB visuals.
"For the people who've been fans from day one can expect growth and the new fans can expect the artistic side of me and the future of my longevity. Grape Walk was just me having fun in the studio for 20 minutes, I got more great music in my soul for the world.
- Lil One Hunnet
His debut ep title 'Purple Smoke' set to be released late April with features from AD, Juice Bentley, Bobby Luv, Pimp Pimp P and more.
Lil One Hunnet can you describe your sound?
"Very neutronic, like ghetto school house music, in a sense of fun where you can grab your back pack, beat on the school tables, a nigga might have on some dirty shoes or something but before somebody can joke on you, you joke on yourself bringin the fun outta the struggle. But also something you can learn from, cuz I speak to the youth and for the youth. Even in my youth I was a teacher of the streets.
- Lil One Hunnet
With fellow Drummer gang artist 03 Greedo recently dropping 'The Wolf Of Grape Street' theses two officially putting Watts, Grapes Street on the map, for the whole world to see.
Booking Details
Email - BOOKING@LILONEHUNNET.COM
Call - (530) - 388 - 5763
Newport - Up and Coming "Rhythm And Clues" [Mixtape]
South Central rapper Newport, has been putting down and really showing out for the Rollin 60's crips. Newport came through back in 2016 with his first full length mixtape 'Local Celebrity' under STU & Playball record labels. Aquairing a global fan base as far as Japan to the U.k. and everywhere inbetween especially the streets of LA. He has really put his mark on the industry with his distinctive sharpe voice, hood sound and lyrics about his street experiences and especially his women.
"Versatile, a new hood sound, for the ladies n the players out here"
- Newport
His debut mixtape titled 'Rhythm and Clues' is set to be released on May 7th under STU entertainment label, pre order link coming soon, so make sure you lock it in. After causing a buzz after dropping a few new tracks 'Trap on boom' and 'Planz' and also releasing the visuals for 'City I Live In' featuring fellow R60's crip Cuzzy Capone of his 'Local Celebrity' project, visuals shot by Play Bacc Films, leaving fans counting down the days until release date.
Newport has features from some of LA's finest for his debut project 'Rhythm and Clues' Artists confirmed are Conradfrmdaaves, Teecee 4800, Rimpau, Pussy Rich, Savauage Rache and Cuzzy Capone.
Instagram @da_famous_newport @conradfrmdaaves @iamcuzzycapone @greg_preece @LaOnLock @e5dzyne
Zach Zoya is Hop-Hop/RnB’s Next Big Thing
The lane of hip-hop and RnB is music is getting more clogged than ever. With countless artists trying their best The Weeknd imitations in efforts to be the next big thing, it’s made it hard for music fans to discover new, authentic artists with talent.
With all that said, there is one name amongst the troves of artist that does stand out above the rest, and his name is Zach Zoya.
While relatively new to the scene, Zoya’s already built a steady amount of hype around himself, showing himself as an artist that delivers quality, relatable bars, as well as smooth singing you’d expect from the new generation of multi-talented artists.
His newest single, “Superficial”, is a perfect example of Zoya being one of the top new artists in the game. With the perfect mix of heartbroken, pain-drenched singing and regretful bars, Zach Zoya puts his emotions on display, allowing listeners to experience what he’s feeling. This genuine approach of Zoya’s works wonders, creating the perfect moody track for any evening of chilling.
You can peep the track below, and check out why Zach Zoya’s about to blow up.
Started From the Bottom
In an era when Soundcloud rappers are finding internet fame everyday, it seems like personality has become the differentiator for new artists all throughout the music industry. Back when Drake released his single “Started From the Bottom”, rap was a whole different game. As Soundcloud launches artists like Lil Pump, Post Malone, and Dom Marcell to fame, fans are deciding which direction the music industry will go in next. Today’s newest artists may not have made it in Nothing Was the Same’s day, but they’re blowing up today’s scene nonetheless.
Seventeen year old Soundcloud rapper Lil Pump is the perfect example of online infamy turned into full celeb-status. When listening to breakout hits like “D Rose” and “Gucci Gang”, it may be hard to believe this Xaned out womanizer was born in the year 2000. What Lil Pump lacks in years, he makes up for in his rhymes. Hailing from the south of Florida, Lil Pump recently moved to LA with Gucci Gang partner Smokepurpp. Their favorite part of living in LA? Being able to smoke weed anywhere. Rather than referring to themselves as Soundcloud rappers, the duo prefer the term “ignorant”. Before starting to record with Smokepurpp, Lil Pump explained that he “never wanted to be a rapper, it just happened. It’s fire though”. Despite being expelled in the ninth grade for explicit threats to his school’s principal Lil Pump has come a long way!
“Rockstar” Post Malone first gained recognition for his 2015 debut “White Iverson”, and recently solidified his place in the industry with his album Stoney. Hailing from Grapevine Texas, Post Malone recorded his first mixtape at age 16 and became a hit in his high school after showing it to his friends; today, at the age of 21, he’s one of the most streamed rappers worldwide. Although he first gained popularity from releasing music on Soundcloud, Post is not your stereotypical Soundcloud rapper. Growing up playing guitar and listening to rock, country, and hip-hop, covering Nirvana, and expressing his desire to work with Metallica’s lead singer, Post Malone stays true to his idea that music shouldn’t be boxed in. Today his music has influences from hip hop, grunge, country, and R&B.
Dom Marcell is an up-and-coming Soundcloud artist (who could not be further from Lil Pump). Dom Marcell is a Wall Street businessman turned R&B artist who found his talent for singing at the age of three. After attending the University of Southern California and then getting his JD and MBA degrees from Northwestern University, Dom realized that his true passion lied in music. After releasing his breakout songs “D.T.K.” and “That’s Whats Up” on Soundcloud, Dom found himself quickly gaining internet attention. To Dom, success is like building a home. After building a solid foundation, he believes that “starting at zero builds tenacity, determination, humility, and perseverance. Once success comes, you can truly appreciate and recognize your blessings because you know what it took to get there”.
As Soundcloud continues to catapult talented new artists to fame, fans have never had more of a say in the next big thing. Labels no longer decide who will get the next big break- today, internet fans choose who will go viral. Thanks to Chance the Rapper stepping up and saving Soundcloud when it was about to shut down due to lack of funding, we can all look forward to the next online sensation.