Good Life Campaign: Mixtape

The Beginning is always a great place to start. I say that because many artists feel entitled to certain privileges at their beginnings while not wanting to pay the dues others have to get them. Most are so worried about the finish line that lose focus on the starting blocks. Getting out of the blocks cleanly is just as if not more important than the lean at the end.

One thing is certain about B Jamon's "The Beginning" is that there was more than enough attention payed to getting out of the starting blocks clean. This mixtape was handled with a lot of care and attention to detail. There is something for everyone on this mixtape. Jamon blends Hip Hop with R&B and the transition doesn't seem forced or choppy. I can't really say he is a rapper and I can't say he is a singer, both of which he does extremely well. He is simply an artist. A very versatile artist. He displays his versatility well on Black Rose (Track 4) and Hard for the Money(Track 2).

"It builds character when shit doesn't happen overnight.. " -B Jamon

One of my favorite lines on the entire tape. There are several great punchlines and pictures painted in this mixtape. Some target women(please listen to Number 2 Track 14), men, or the entire community as a whole. If this is "The Beginning", you can be sure that the GoodLifeCampaign will be keeping an eye out for the entire journey. #GLC

Reppin: D.O.M.G (Digital Olds Music Group) Grand Rapids, MI

Good Look B!!

DownLoad The Beginning Here!!!!!!!! Download on DatPiff Right Here!!

Whiteboy Wasted:

Neighborhood Kid and E-Dub

The highest level of being f*cked up and doing anything and everything unimaginable if you were sober... done mostly by white guys with alcohol and/or other drugs. This is the Urban dictionary definition. The City of Grand Rapids offered up its definition Saturday night at Rocky's Bar on Ottawa. Grand Rapids duo Neighborhood Kid and E Dub released their second joint mixtape under the Trump Tight Music Group label aptly named "Still Buzzin...Whiteboy Wasted 2". Every person that came through the door was given a FREE copy of Still Buzzin, and enjoyed a showcase of great homegrown talent.

Neighborhood and DJ Dean Martian

DJ Dean Martian set the vibe for the night, and many from around the city came out in support of the T.T.M.G duo. The night was about releasing the mixtape, getting the first live listen to it's content, and also enjoying some great performances from a loaded roster of performers.

B-Flippa and E Spellz

Buggy Billz and Kwase

The night of performances started with GR rappers E Spellz and B Flippa coming out the gates strong to help get the party hype. E Spellz new mixtape I Do It 4 Hip Hop is available now. Then came another T.T.M.G labelmate Kwase to add more fuel to the fire. Kwase came through and shared a few singles off his next project. Back 40 also represented and made sure the crowd knew what that Loud is about. GoodLifeCampaign's own J Rob also blessed the stage Dolo, Yeah Dolo (Reference: A Leader Chasing A Dream mixtape on Datpiff) and held it down. Grind2$hine came out with the team and shared a few solid singles folks need to be on the lookout for this summer. Then came the Neighborhood Kid and E Dub to put the finishing touches on the night in unmistakeable Whiteboy Wasted fashion.

The mixtape is hype and fun, many songs you can hear played in several different party scenarios. Certainly holds true to the theme of the mixtape. Bottom of My Cup, a crowd favorite, shut down the night of performances making sure everybody left satisfied.

Nych G and Elevate

One other unique thing about tonight was the crowd present. Several other great performers were also in attendance showing support and taking in a night of good entertainment. Nych G of High Rise Records, Elevate of Black Spade Ent., and of course T.T.M.G's own A.N.T all came through to get Whiteboy Wasted.

The entire night lived up to the party name and was great look for the city. Another successful Hip Hop event thrown with nothing but drinks, laughter, and entertainment being the only things folks left for home talking about. Starting to notice more and more that several artists and labels are starting to work with one another, for the sake of bringing quality shows to the people that want them. Time will tell the outcome, but we should be encouraged with the direction. Special thanks to the T.T.M.G camp for putting this event together. #Salute #GLC