X10 or Xtenaba (Aba is the African nickname for girls born on Thursdays in Africa) is a twenty-one year old female MC originally from Liberia. She came back and forth to the states until taking permanent residency in Minneapolis, MN in 2003. As a writer of her own music, she also lends a hand to local artists by making track beats.
You can’t wear your Obama gear to the polls, so we have your alternative.
Midwest Leak Magazine and AKOO present….
Free Akoo “Respect My Vote!” shirts while supplies last
What: The “Respect My Vote!” pre-election celebration
When: Monday, November 3, 2008
Where: at ICE Ultra Lounge in downtown Indianapolis
Attire: presidential fresh
Time: 10p-3a
Cost: $10
Midwest Leak’s editor got to take a glimpse into Plies’ world for a little bit. From tattoos to bust it babies, they talked about it all. Read the interview to hear how it all went down…
DerrtyBoi Montana claims the title for STL’s most known unknown artist. His 2006 EP garnered sales from Northern Cali, athroughout the Midwest, and overseas in France and Germany. He recently dropped his “DerrtyBoi Radio vol.1.” The lead single, “Ain’t Worried,” is making noise already.
STL veteran duo EQ has been doing their thing for a while now on the local scene. Back in 2003/04 they had a huge local hit called “Skirt Dubs.”
X10 or Xtenaba (Aba is the African nickname for girls born on Thursdays in Africa) is a twenty-one year old female MC originally from Liberia. She came back and forth to the states until taking permanent residency in Minneapolis, MN in 2003. As a writer of her own music, she also lends a hand to local artists by making track beats.
The Annual Promoter’s Ball is one of the most highly anticipated events in the Twin Cities and is the only of its kind in Minnesota. This year the event will be held on November 8, 2008, and hosted at the historic Zuhrah Shrine Center & Mansion located at 2540 Park Avenue in South Minneapolis. Ticket costs are $15 for advance general admission, $20 at the door, or $30 for VIP. Purchases can be made online at http://www.tcpromotersball.com.
Starting your own label begins with a plan, passion and ambition to bring your music to the masses. Over the last seven years we have seen the market change drastically in regards to sales, marketing and promoting new releases. Most upstart labels must find private funding in order to begin their venture…
“I always connected with artists who really spoke on life in a creative way. People who bring a message. I want people to hear my message.” says Ray Goss.
A couple of months ago I meet this intriguing woman. There is definitely not a shortage
on women so I will admit, I’ve come across many, but something happened to me for the first time in my life when I saw her. I’m not the cliche type so I won’t go so far as to say love at first sight, but it was something close to it…
She’s taken the Cincinnati music scene by storm in the year and a half that she’s been on her grind. The streets of Ohio are buzzing about Khadijah from the way she rips the stage to her mixtape which has produced some singles that have been receiving airplay….
Check out some of your favorite Midwest people nominated for Southern Entertainment Awards. Don’t miss your chance to vote.
“We’re not your average group from Detroit. We have three members and each member is different. But really you have to hear the album and then hear the difference between us and other Detroit rappers.” -The Over-Achievers
