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THE PLAYGROUND: INDUSTRY NEWS WRAP-UP (May 2021)
Tap in with The Playground for all the latest updates from New York and from around the industry - where we go over everything that went down this week that you need to know about. By Disney Molina
The Playground Meets: Kuttem Reese
The Playground’s Nish Baig sat down with 19-year-old, Orlando artist Kuttem Reese - who has gone viral in under 1 year of making music with hits like, “Madden,” “Boston Celtics” and “No Statements.”
The Playground Meets: Mori Briscoe
Virginia ‘Steph’ Donalds of The Playground recently sat down with rising New York artist Mori Briscoe to talk about his recent project Blixkavelli, the state of the New York drill scene and his big plans for 2021. We also asked him why he’s so amazing.
The Playground Meets: Kerry Blu
Kerry Blu is a budding musical prodigy that is a melting pot of genres. Hailing from North Carolina… By Zahir Byam
The Playground Meets: Pitt Tha Kid
Toronto-based DJ & Multi Platinum Producer Pitt Tha Kid recently released his debut track, “Run” featuring Lil Wayne and Taleban Dooda. Pitt’s new single is sure to be as successful as his previous hits as a producer - and he’s joined us today to fill us in on what he’s been up to.
The Playground Meets: Dayon Greene
Dayon Greene is keeping the funk alive. This triple-threat artist, songwriter, and producer hails from the DMV, which is famous for the original 1970s Go-Go music scene. From as early as two years old, Dayon has been fully immersed in music. Written by Brianna Nestor. The Playground powered by The PressPlay Agency.
The Playground Meets: Tessellated
Jamaican-born artist Tessellated (or Tess as he likes to call himself) is one of the newest voices contributing to an international explosion in music, introducing the world to a flavor that has long been overlooked on a commercial level.
Fresh off the stage of a virtual performance for the widely acclaimed SXSW festival, Tess joined The Playground for an interview via Instagram live where he shared his SXSW experience, his influences, his views on Afrobeats versus Dancehall, and more. Written by Disney Molina. The Playground powered by The Pressplay Agency.
The Playground Meets: SNS
Harlem rapper SNS is everything you love about New York Hip-Hop rolled into one. The persona, the bars, and unmatched ability to make a hit that can blare from the speakers no matter where you go.
He’s made waves all on his own, but also has cosigns from some of the biggest names in the game. From Meek Mill to DJ Khaled, Troy Ave, and Dave East - SNS has been fortunate enough to work with these artists as well as obtain their respect. He has been putting in work in the industry for nearly a decade, slowly rising through the ranks with songs like “Nasty Work” feat. Dave East and “Dougie” feat. Jim Jones and delivering hits every step of the way. Written by Disney Molina. The Playground powered by The PressPlay Agency
The Playground Meets: Symone Royale
Symone Royale is the 26-year-old artist, songwriter, fashion connoisseur, and certified tech expert breaking barriers to join a long line of Houston greats. With almost 4.7k monthly Spotify listeners to date, Symone is promoting a narrative of self-love, confidence, and unwavering ambition through her pop music. Written by Brianna Nestor. The Playground powered by The PressPlay Agency
The Playground Meets: Coi Leray
The Playground caught up with the iconic Coi Leray yesterday to discuss her success and upcoming music. Not only does she have the industry buzzing, she’s been going viral nonstop on TikTok and Instagram thanks to her adoring fans. Coi shares with us her experience working with collaborator Pooh Shiesty on hit record “Big Purr” as well as what it was like to be featured in Mooski’s soon-to-be-legendary Trackstar video. Written By Nish Baig
The Playground Meets: AdELA
AdeLAis the quintessential triple threat. Rapping, singing, writing for some of the biggest names in the industry, and thanks to the pandemic she’s picked up some video directing skills. The sky's the limit for this South African-born beauty.
In honor of women's history month, we asked this exciting new artist about her creative process on her latest hit ‘My Green’. Written by Disney Molina
The Playground Meets: Ray Moon
Queens-bred, Atlanta-based artist Ray Moon sat down with The Playground to talk about her upbringing, her biggest achievements, and her latest music video for “Glowin’”.
-Nish Baig
The Playground Meets: ThatKiddVee
ThatKiddVee is a 17 year old budding singer and rapper with aspirations higher than the boroughs River Park Towers.Vee makes music that touches on numerous topics such as love, heartbreak, and adolescence. However, something that helps him stand out is his interpolations of songs from the 2000’s era. Vee prides himself off of the use of those classic samples as heard on his 2 song EP, Love Nostalgia.
-Zahir Byam
The Playground Meets: Rapta
Ryan Crowley of The Playground recently sat down with Rapta, a rising star out of Massachusetts to talk about his newest album, life in LA and where his sights are set for 2021…
-Ryan Crowley
