Bossip is happy to bring you the first installment of the ‘New Black Kids On The Block” Boombox. It’s a chance for us to introduce you to a couple of new artists who we think… no that we KNOW are pretty dope. So sit back and take notes because we think this group of singers will be making a lot of noise soon.
Hailing from Los Angeles, KING, is an organic trio of young women. Paris, Amber and Anita met by chance in Boston and were destined to make music together. Their debut project is called “The Story” EP and sounds a bit like a modern-day fairytale.
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Check Out More From King and follow them on Twitter @WeAreKingMusic.
Born in Macon, GA, (an hour and a half from Atlanta), the self-proclaimed, ‘Southern Gentleman’, has been cultivating his talent for years. Growing up on, Florida Bass’ & Organized Noise, Jay’s sound fuses Southern swagger with universal perspective. His lyrics are analytical and reflective, sometimes simple, but always personal. Currently, Jay is working on his next project, “500 Days of Summer” with the 1st single set to be released on August 8th.
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Love his sound or just want to know more about him? Follow him at @Jay_Denson on Twitter.
Born in July 1991, A newcomer to the hip hop scene, she began writing at age 11 and the idea that her captions might actually be lyrics only occurred to her somewhat recently, when a friend opened her eyes to the possibility of turning her poems into raps.
When asked her goal as a musician, she confidently replies, “I want to make people feel connected. I want to tell a story – everybody’s story”.
A native of Edmonton, Canada, R&B/pop singer/songwriter Kreesha Turner was born to a Canadian father and Jamaican mother. Growing up, Turner studied dance and listened to a variety of musical artists, including jazz pianist Oscar Peterson, vocalist Erykah Badu, and hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest. At age 15 she spent a year living in Jamaica, where she began singing in a Pentecostal church. The experience deepened her connection to her Jamaican heritage and also inspired her to continue performing. Once back in Canada, Turner got involved with the local hip-hop scene and later began writing and performing her own songs.
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Check out ore Kreesha Turner on her official site or follow her at @KreeshaTurner
New rapper on the scene, Wise makes a splash with his latest mixtape Buzzworthy. We couldn’t find too much on him but we’ll let you decide for yourself if he’s got what it takes to make it.
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Check out his official site or follow him on Twitter @pureWise
