Paul Wall News

South Georgia singer songwriter RVSHVD (pronounce RA-SHAD) is set to release The Intro his debut EP on April 19th. “The Intro” validates his contribution within today's country music expansion while featuring rock star collaborators Ice Nine Kills, Asking Alexandria and hip hop icon Paul Wall.

The Bay Area legend's brand of vivid, raw and uncut lyricism, venting on the complexities of street life, has resulted in Gold plaques, soundtrack singles (“Trigga Gots No Heart” from Menace II Society Film), and respect from Hip-Hop's elite; including making classics with Tupac, Too Short, MC Eiht, E-40, Method Man, Ice-T and UGK among others.

The accolade follows a triumphant 2023 season for The Orion, as it hosted 32 concerts and 83 community and cultural events last year, welcoming some of music's biggest names such as Lana Del Rey, Brandi Carlile, Snoop Dogg, James Taylor, Phish, Billy Strings, Widespread Panic, Ja Rule and Ashanti, Turnpike Troubadours, Weezer and many more.

'I Lift Weights' is like a sonic shot of pre-workout that pumps you up and ignites your spirit. This dynamic track, produced by the powerhouse collaboration of Eshu, TKgotdamix, Drum Smoke, and Preach Balfour, featuring a captivating vocal sample from NFL legend Joe Haden, originates from Eshu's unwavering excitement.

Keep Records has announced their forthcoming EP So Indie It Hurts Vol. 3 is due for release on May 20th. The project continues Keep Records' unique recording series in which they choose one location, concurrent with a tour, to create an entire record start to finish.

Keep Records will release their forthcoming EP So Indie It Hurts Vol. 3. The project continues Keep Records’ unique recording series in which they choose one location, concurrent with a tour, to create an entire record start to finish. All eight songs on So Indie It Hurts Vol. 3 were written, produced, and recorded in just four days.

Previously released on his self-titled project Eshu Tune, “Veneers” is reinvented with additional vocals from fellow alternative hip-hop strongholds; Danny Brown offers his signature esoteric bars while Houston rap legend Paul Wall provides the hook. The remix is accompanied by a psychedelic video directed by Kris Merc and edited by Michael Reuter.

Houston-born rapper Yung Pooda sets a sizzling tone for the year with the release of two new tracks “Already Know” featuring A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Angelica Vila and “Did It Again” featuring Fat Joe via It’s A 10 Records. The two Cool & Dre-produced tracks dominate with a buzzworthy appeal that takes Pooda’s Texas-born flare to new heights.

With his new project, Bing Kong, coming tomorrow, NEMS discusses how the “Bing Bong” single and its remix has changed his life and given him an appreciation for all the years of grinding. Bing Kong also features two more remixes, an underground Remix featuring Vado and Shoota93 and an “H-Town” (Remix) featuring Trae Tha Truth and Paul Wall. 

With his newest EP, El Dusty teams up with South Coast Texas legend Lil’ Ro for a banging 3-song EP titled Product Of The Street. Lil’ Ro’s credits stretch from his work with Paul Wall, to Baeza, Big Shasta, ESG & Kap G. The new EP is a hard hitting collection of 3 songs rooted in trap, heavy drops, and overlaid with lyrical southern bars.

Red Bull SoundClash creates a once-in-a-lifetime live music experience, featuring two artists competing across two opposite stages, with the audience deciding the winner. The unparalleled event series will bring audiences the chance to participate in an experience unlike any other. Find out more information on concert dates and tickets now!

ARTIFICATION and WoodGrane Entertainment will present D.WOODS: Live In Brooklyn on October 16th at Brooklyn Music Kitchen. The songstress returns to the New York stage to perform new music, some of her most favored songs, and other audience favorites.

Austin, TX alternative duo MISSIO has dropped their brand-new music video for “Cry Baby (feat. Paul Wall).”

Rittz drops the highly anticipated Put A Crown On It album via his own label, CNT. The 12-track effort includes features from Paul Wall, Jelly Roll, Yelawolf, Twista, Dizzy Wright, Big Hud, Too $hort, and Futuristic. The album title comes from Rittz's dedication to excellence--the phrase “put a crown on it” has become the seal of approval from the Atlanta Rapper as he launches his new imprint, CNT Entertainment. “A lot of us are underdogs and have-nots,” Rittz explains. “So I'm like, 'Forget that. Let's put a crown on everything.' Everything that we do, I want to put a crown on it”

Compton's own Liife releases his latest visual “Friends & Enemies.” The video, directed by APlus Filmz, was premiered by No Jumper on Thursday, November 21. “Friends & Enemies,” follows the Rostrum Records signee's most-recent singles, “Lifestyle,” with over 1.3M views, and “Meet The Parents.” In addition to the records, he's created a vlog series breaking down the meaning and stories behind each single. The “Meet The Parents (The True Story)” vlog details the tragic loss of a close friend and the impacts of that on his community.

The Recording Academy Texas Chapter is proud to announce sponsors and the full talent lineup for their upcoming 25th Anniversary Gala, celebrating 25 years of representing the voices of performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, and all music professionals in Texas, as well as members residing in Oklahoma and Mexico. The event, taking place on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at ACL Live (310 W. Willie Nelson Blvd #1B, Austin, TX 78701), will be made possible by contributions from sponsors including DELOITTE, Markey's Staging & Rental, PeerTracks, NHouse Music and Juice Consulting. The gala will also feature performances by GRAMMY®-winning and GRAMMY-nominated Texas Chapter members, including newly-announced Houston-based rapper Slim Thug. Ticket sales for non-members are on sale through ACL Live and proceeds from the evening will benefit MusiCares, the Recording Academy affiliated charity that aims to help safeguard the health and well-being of all music people.

Bay Area rapper and hip-hop artist Prince Newman announces the upcoming release of his debut album, “Lifestyle,” out in late 2019. Official drop date and release party details are to be announced, and the campaign is starting out with a bang. Newman first came onto the scene after being discovered by legendary industry veteran and Suave House Records Founder and CEO Tony Draper in 2017 who saw unlimited potential in the young artist. Since being signed to a record deal, Newman released the single “Luxury Tax,” featuring rap superstar Rick Ross and has accrued over 450,000 streams across 140 curated playlists and more than 100,000 listeners on Spotify to date. His instant popularity gained him over 90,000 followers on Instagram. Newman also dropped a single and music video for the track “Do It For Free,” featuring Bay Area heavy hitter E-40. 

The Recording Academy Texas Chapter is incredibly proud to celebrate 25 years of representing the voices of performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, and all music professionals in Texas, as well as members residing in Oklahoma and Mexico. On Thursday, July 18, 2019 the Texas Chapter of the organization behind the annual GRAMMY Awards® will host an evening gala that brings together Recording Academy members and leaders, as well as music industry supporters, to recognize its years of service to the music community. The evening includes performances by GRAMMY®-winning and GRAMMY-nominated Texas Chapter members. The gala will take place at ACL Live to honor the longest running music television series, Austin City Limits and the rich history of the Texas music scene. With Recording Academy member-only programming happening earlier in the evening, the venue opens to the public at 8 p.m. for star-studded performances representing a variety of musical genres that have come from the region. Ticket sales for non-members will be announced on Wednesday, June 12 by ACL Live.

Independent R&B artist, Coline Creuzot knows love is not a one-way street in her new video 'Dead End'. The Houston native, who has collaborated with the likes of rapper Paul Wall and written for Kelly Rowland, is found singing on a rooftop against a Los Angeles skyline with a three-piece musical ensemble. The Motown influenced record was written by Coline and produced by Troy 'R8dio' Johnson (Solange, Chris Brown). Frequent collaborators Crime City Films shot the visual for 'Dead End'.

Today, almost two weeks after the Music Modernization Act (MMA) became law, more than 1,500 Recording Academy members from coast to coast will participate in the largest grassroots initiative for music in the nation—District Advocate day. Songwriters, performers, musicians, and producers throughout the music industry will meet with their members of Congress in their home districts, as well as numerous candidates in key districts, to provide insights on upcoming legislative issues and remind legislators that music creators live, work, and vote in their districts.