Following the release of his last single, "We Love You," Mr. Forge drops another joint with producer Ariano. The latest single "Paper Cuts" features dark cords and heavy bass, bringing out the raspy pain in every verse laid down by Mr. Forge. Despite the sadness and moodiness of the track laid bare in the understanding that while some relationships leave bruises and cuts, there is a hopeful resilience in the knowledge that you can't truly heal without unveiling the wounds.
Right on the heels of their sophomore effort, A Child Trapped in Poems, SoCal hip hop icon Ariano and Portland producer Jade River are back one more time, dropping the first single, “The Breakup,” from the third installment of their collaborative efforts, Fear is a Liar (Rockets). Also: See Ariano Full Profile Jade's dark and intense rock-heavy production underscoring Ariano’s drugged-up like cadence, “The Breakup” metaphorically casts Miss Liberty as your woman, inspiring an America where people fight and die in pursuit of chasing wealth and what they think being an American really is. “The Breakup” is the first taste of Ariano and Jade’s new rock-driven sound on the upcoming album, Fear is a Liar (Rockets).
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Southern California hip hop artist/producer Ariano presents "Do You Know My Name?", the new single from his forthcoming album F--k You, I Love You, Pay Me. The video was directed, edited and animated by Gifted Glitch and cinematography was handled by Jimmy Saras.
With the release of his first single, “First Encounters,” from his debut album, The Current, Josh Dominguez is ready to break through the noise with his musical and lyrical prowess. “First Encounters,” written entirely by Josh, and produced by veteran SoCal hiphop artist and producer, Ariano, takes you on an intoxicating and sensual journey through a true tale of love, lust and longing.
Recorded in Hollywood at Fresh Goods Music studio, Josh’s vocals and Ariano’s production for “First Encounters” are brought to life by the mixing and mastering of LDontheCut, DJ for Sublime with Rome.
On the final single from his upcoming debut studio EP, Together Alone, Atlanta-based rapper T.R.3 drops “Kamakaze” like the anthem it is. He doesn’t shy from the knowledge that he is about to blow up, right in the face of all those who doubt. It’s not cockiness. It’s not narcissism. It’s not arrogance. It’s a confidence that comes from a place deep within his bones, a knowledge that he is about to make it. There is no room for doubt. Produced by Timotheus, T.R.3 delivers “Kamakaze” with a grit and certainty that comes naturally to those with the inner fortitude that youth often provides.
Although the bulk of tracks on Together Alone are part of a true collaborative effort between T.R.3 and veteran West Coast artist and producer, Ariano, the duo were driven to keep a part of the original sound that created the energy and momentum surrounding T.R.3 over the past three years. Recorded at IMG studios in Atlanta, T.R.3’s verses and Timotheus’ production on “Kamakaze” are taken to the next level by the mixing and mastering by LDontheCut (DJ for Sublime with Rome). The accompanying video, directed by Houston-based Quite Frankly, was filmed in Atlanta and morphs the figurative T.R.3 blowup into a literal one.
