First of all We would have to credit Griselda for repaving the lane for the emcees from Up North to really bring that grime energy back into hip hop. For a long minute, NY was chasing Atlanta and LA for acceptance and forgot their true identity. The success of Griselda opened up new doors for many acts to come into the lane and not only bring their prospective of street hop to the masses but reclaiming NY’s identity. Here enters “Da Cloth”
Da Cloth which consists of members Mooch, Rigz, Rob Gates , Time Change, Illanoise, Symph and Speed released their debut mixape in 2016 titled “The Fixtape” and later followed with BroadDay Kidnaps a year later. The Group would then release solo projects which were met with critical acclaim and elevated the Rochester’s NY’s group status quo.
Enter Rigz whom been putting in major work with the releases of “The Only Way Out ” and Substance Abuse” He really wanted to show why he’s the next up to take the ring on this project titled Wake Ups” The Opener Coconut Water along with Timbs, and Time’s Change put the masses on notice on what their crew is all about.
What makes Rigz standout is is ablity to craft his gift of gab and articulate it with vivid storytelling. Throw it Away is very introspective as well as thought-provoking which encourages people to waste your talents.
New York City is going through a new era renaissance and if Rigz along with Da Cloth can continue to release persistent projects such as this one, Their gonna be next up in line as the next ones alongside Griselda to be really making noise in the industry. Rigz also showcases more growth and know how to paint vivid pictures of street life that you can close your eyes and visualize. This album is definitely worth purchasing. Support the real!
King Eric is apart of Off The Cuff Radio is a North Carolina based Internet radio show(on blog talk radio) set up to give extra promotion for up and coming artists. Off The Cuff Radio is also a platform for legendary acts whom want to reintroduce themselves and tell their story for a new audience. Off The Cuff Radio has interviewed over 365 artists and counting. Many artists have since acquired new label deals, platforms, and received new found acknowledgement after being apart of the show.
King Eric(Eric Massenburg) is a Radio Host, Reporter, Blogger, Music Curator and writer whom got his head start in hip hop media in 2000. He was inspired by the Source and XXL to pursue writing for the culture and started writing reviews for underground hip hop websites . Eric’s reviews were highly favored, respected, and very honest. He later started his own blog page titled Da Shelter where he uses the platform to write reviews, promote new artists, his videos and content related to his shows.
Eric started to see that the game was changing and wanted to attempt to do radio. King Eric started Off The Cuff Radio in 2014 and wanted to become a radio host. He wanted to take his platform to elevate new talent within his city as well as give a new audience to legends whom paved the way. King Eric also added Ila R Da Sandman(From The Bronx NYC) Candice Cooper from( Houston Texas) and Thomas Mitchell(Nofork Virginia later became a addition to the show which was another way to introduce our show into 5 different markets.
Eric has also been on highly recognized radio platforms such as Die 4 Radio, The Murder Master Music Show, OutLaw Radio live, The Ms Toi Show, The Art of Dialogue and the Unscripted Network to talk about his vision and where he wants to take the Off The Cuff Radio brand.
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