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Saeed: The Melodic Maverick Reshaping Hip Hop Culture

Richmond, California’s homegrown talent, Saeed, is rapidly becoming a household name in the hip hop industry. An independent artist, signed to his own label, Saeed embodies the revolutionary spirit and invigorating artistry that Hip Hop culture was built upon. Using his unique blend of East Coast lyricism, Bay Area slanguage, and an inspirational narrative, he’s curating a space for himself in the hearts of his audience. You can catch the rhythm of his art on Spotify, or follow his journey on Instagram.

Saeed – The Melodic Maverick

Saeed’s music is an intricate balance of relatability and uniqueness, a mosaic of his rich lineage and his environment. His sound takes cues from a host of successful figures in his family, as well as Hip Hop’s pioneers like Tupac, E 40, Mac Dre, The Lox, Nipsey Hussle, Messy Marv, The Jacka, Jay Z, Rick Ross, OutKast, and others. He refers to his musical style as “Playa Activism music mixed with a Neo Mob sound,” lacing his tracks with witty wordplay and uncanny lyrics that depict the struggles and solutions of life.

In Saeed’s words, his music is designed to “invite the listener into the story like they are there in real time.” It’s the kind of motivational music that propels you from the couch to the street, pushing you to “stop making excuses and start making it happen.”

Collaborations and Momentous Experiences

Saeed collaborates selectively, prioritizing organic and impactful partnerships over status or follower count. His association with artists and producers is driven by shared artistic visions, an inspiring track, or a beat that sparks an immediate writing urge. And sometimes, these collaborations lead to extraordinary moments that stay etched in the memory.

One such unforgettable experience was Saeed’s participation in Nipsey Hussle’s Mailbox Money Tour. Being the only Bay Area artist on the LA lineup not only boosted his recognition but also inspired him to venture into business. Consequently, he launched his company, Live From Paradise LLC, just four days after the tour ended.

The Empowering Voice of Saeed

Saeed’s music oozes passion, persistence, consistency, resilience, determination, and motivation. His lyrics are a testament to the struggles and victories of the everyday inner-city life, aiming to provide hope and purpose to his listeners. As a devoted student of the game, Saeed’s music is deeply influenced by the hip hop culture, which has continuously pushed him to challenge societal norms and alter the negative stigma attached to it.

Saeed is no stranger to the challenges in the music industry. From dealing with writer’s block to understanding the need for a strategic plan and marketing, his journey has had its fair share of hurdles. However, he believes in the power of consistent content and learning from these experiences.

Upcoming Projects and Future Endeavors

Saeed’s recent projects “Touch Of Sol”, “Consistency”, and the #All4Siah series, a tribute to his late cousin Josiah Shabazz Lightfoot, have significantly boosted his career. These projects are fan favorites, portraying Saeed’s versatility and his commitment to deliver fresh, impactful music.

In the future, Saeed plans to release a full-length album with some significant features and aims to surpass one million streams in a year. He also looks forward to working with international artists, venturing into music business, and making big announcements soon.

Music is Saeed’s sanctuary, his therapy, and his motivator. It’s his passion and drive that make him a standout artist in the hip-hop landscape. As he continues his journey in the music industry, Saeed assures his fans and followers that he will remain consistent in his efforts, setting new milestones and goals, all while moving forward with pure intentions. Stay tuned to see this Melodic Maverick take the hip-hop scene by storm.

Hip-Hop Artist 2K Pounce Juno Spreading Cheer With Carribean Style of Music

Music is a powerful tool. The interwoven structure of sound, style and lyrics effectively conveying deep emotions. Music as a tool for conveying messages and emotions was quite evident in the year 2020 as the eventful year tried the strength and resilience of many. Prominent among the musical artists that make music to help people cope especially during these uncertain times is 2K Ponce Juno who continues to take the world of Hip Hop by storm, changing the status quo as he reaches over the boundaries of music.

Originally from the Staten Island of New York, 2K Ponce Juno is carving out a global niche from himself in the music scenes. He found his passion for music at a tender age influenced heavily by his musically-inclined family. His sister especially played a major role when she introduced him to hip-hop and reggae music and encouraged him to participate in the West Indian tradition of Carnival. In addition, his innate talent for playing musical instruments was influenced by his brother and father. In an interview, he stated “Music is in my blood. This is just what I do.” He is now renowned as an Hip-Hop artist unique for his authentic blend of Caribbean New York influence in his songs. 

Despite his early start in the music industry, success did not come until later, but the 2K Pounce considers the years as a practice which molded him into the artist he is today. As a result of the hard work and dedication, 2K Pounce Juno is now a professional artist of Sony Music Group/The Orchard and High Performance Records. In 2012 alone, he released his first-ever project titled “Chicken Grease ‘N Grits” which was well-received by the audience, and gained more than three thousand hits on Datpiff. His first album launch titled “Concrete” was also well received by fans, the deep lyrics and sound gaining him wide acclaim and catapulted his career. Before the pandemic halted the world, his music could be heard blaring from public spaces as it grew in popularity.

The waves made by 2K Ponce Juno in the music industry did not go unnoticed and his dauntless effort led to the opportunity of him becoming part of Sony/Orchard and Mo Thugs Family’s America’s Most Blunted Tour. However, due to the pandemic the event could not hold. Undeterred, 2K continues to create sweet tunes and recently released his new single titled, “Go Pretty Girl Remix” featuring artists such as Double K and Beenie Man. The song was played repeatedly on mainstream radio stations such as Hot 97.1, Suncity 104.9 FM, Irie FM Ochos Rios Jamaica, and Drtybsmnt Radio. 

Aside from being a successful musician, 2K Pounce Juno is also a professional with the mind of a businessman. He is the owner and founder of Ellipse Group Records Global LLC which is a home for up and coming hip-hop artists. The company has various subsidiaries namely Star Music Group LLC and EGR Global Music Publishing.

To be in the loop about 2K Ponce Juno’s music releases, you may visit his official website.