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Hometown	Waukegan, IL
Genres	Urban, R & B
Band Members	Kevin Cassanova; Smoke is Mota; Jon Content; Blake ... » more
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PMV (PROBLEMS MAKE VISIONARIES) is all bout being inspired by the world's and our short comings and turning it into art. We aim to inspire those who cannot see the light in there situation and wake up. We may not do it by ourselves but we will inspire...

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Reached 3rd in Best of Urban chart in 2019. In the top 20 for 13 weeks.

Reached 3rd in Best of Urban chart in 2017. In the top 20 for 10 weeks.

Reached 39th in Best of Urban chart in 2017. In the top 100 for 2 weeks.

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Smoke is Mota by Skilly
Check out the interview with Smoke is Mota exclusively on Skilly Magazine Online. Skilly: Where did this all start? Tell us about your journey in the entertainment business. Smoke is Mota: I’ve been doing music since about 2006. I didn’t really take it serious until about 2011 when me and my brother Cass put out a really dope mixtape called The Massacre. I started off writing music and recording alone. Then as time progressed I met others along the way who shared the same passion as me. We formed a production company named Problems Make Visionaries. What would be your biggest piece of advice for the young kids out there trying to do what you do? Never give up. You will inspire someone along the way. Stay focused, stay hungry. What are some of the hardest challenges and tasks in your position? Operating independently you have to be your own personal assistant, manager, online handler, etc. as well as create dope music; there is always something to do. The hardest challenge, I think, is getting the music out to the masses on a larger scale. We all know the entertainment business is very tough, but what do you find is the best way to promote and advertise your music? Word of mouth. Networking. Actually hitting the streets and getting in tune with the people and of course social media. Tell us about your city. How are the artists and the fans? Chicago. I could talk about that all day. Everyone has their own perception of Chicago, but as far as the music scene the fans are loyal if they like you. The artists are one of two things: they either sound night and day or exactly the same (if that makes sense). At least that’s the case on the underground scene. Where do you see yourself a year from today? Still at it working, creating new stuff. I’ll probably never stop working. There’s always something new to create. Something someone hasn’t tried. Who and what were your biggest inspirations? Who do you look up to in today’s world? I grew up listening to all music. Can’t really say I was inspired by anything. If anything I would say seeing my dad create music is what led me here. I’m not feeling anything right now to the point of being inspired. My squad PMV, I look up to them. A bunch of creative individuals. How do you feel about the music coming out today? Do you like it? The music today is as it’s always been. There was always shitty music and there was always good music. I’m rocking with some of it, not all of it. Where can we contact you and find you online? Twitter: @smoke_is_mota Instagram: @smoke_is_mota

Riches by Reggie VaShaun by JamSphere
Reggie VaShaun was born and raised in Waukegan, Illinois. He began rapping at the age of 16 as a way to express himself and get away from the troubles that surrounded him. The first song he ever wrote was to the “Success” Instrumental off Jay-Z’s American Gangster album. Now at the age of 24 he releases his first EP “Riches”, which features Kevin Cassanona, Jon Content, Eddie Lamont Aka Marcus G.R.A.M, Blake Novia, Shelby Obleton, Brianna Oglesby, Robina Strowder and DJ Ledroc. Producers involve in the project include Kevin Cassanova, Jon Content, Thovo Beats, as well as Reggie himself. Reggie VaShaun Reggie VaShaun Starting off with the woman talking on track one, “Stimulus (Brianna’s Intro)”, I have to confess: this EP caught me by surprise, and then some. “Riches” has a refreshing flow to it that hip hop albums lately have been totally lacking. It exhibits hip hop artists, holding out their notebook and showing you a compass pointing to the true direction of the hip hop culture that most albums fail to point to as of recent years. And it’s not just someone barely mumbling over lyrics with a single distorted drum machine going in the background: it’s drowned in superb instrumentals that leave your head moving while Reggie VaShaun and his featured crew brings their A-game to the mic. “Motivation” shows how cocked, locked, and ready to rock Reggie is. It seems that whenever Hip Hop looks bleak there is a bright light that comes along and gives those of us who have been here from the beginning and knows what Hip Hop is, hope. And it just gets brighter as the EP moves forward, starting with “Serenade Ft. Kevin Cassanova”. Reggie’s appeal comes partly from his novel storytelling and his raw honesty, and there’s no shortage of that on this EP. “Riches” sees a hungry young emcee fighting for his place in hip-hop while simultaneously opening up his stories like a novel listeners can hear told from front to back. Especially interesting are the sermon-styled interludes like “RīCHəs Or Riches (Eddie’s Interlude)”. The production captures a deep, soulful and retrospective mood on “4 U Ft. Robina Strowder, Shelby Obleton, Blake Novia”. “On The Rise Ft. Kevin Cassanova, Blake Novia” is a major standout tune as the rolling bassline and epic keyboards drives the track behind Reggie’s energetic flow. VaShaun demonstrates his strengths on this 8 track effort with no filler and rarely a dull moment. The cover artwork The cover artwork “RīCHəs Ft Kevin Cassanova, DJ Ledroc” sees the crew spitting bars on another dynamic instrumental. Though Reggie has a strong affinity for the ‘pussy’ word, which can be found sprouting out all over the place, there’s enough lyrical depth on this recording to balance things out nicely, between the profound and the profane. The production throughout “Riches”, serves as adequate canvases, avoiding over production. Production is used to set a mood, and create a groove, not to carry a track, which is left for Reggie to do. So while the production is solid, it’s very clear the star of the EP is Reggie VaShaun. What a relief that hip hop is still being created up to this caliber. If you are looking for a modern evolution of hip hop from the late 90s and early 2000s, let Reggie VaShaun take you to his “Riches”.

Lakeside by NikkiSiixx.com
[LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS] The young aspiring artist that can produce a sweet beat Kevin Cassanova. He’s making his debut on NikkiSiixx.com with his latest track LAKESIDE. Kevin Cassanova has always had the attention in making music at an early age. Kevin gets an assist on the track with vocals by @JonContent. LAKESIDE is a single off Kevin Cassanova’s upcoming project. Soon they’ll be more updates on it, stay tuned by following Kevin on all his social media links.

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