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    Midwest rapper/prodcuer/musician @cornbread217 has been honing his craft for well over 15 years. With a multitude of project releases, stage performances, and collaborations the Illinois stalwart already has a lengthy resumé. The ever-evolving artist continues his growth with the release of   Negro's and Jazz  the full length LP that spawned the single"Fly". "Fly" at it's essence is a song about marijuana but the r&b vibe and trippie video make it more of an experience. Check out the video here and get your head right with one of the Midwest's most well known smokers, @cornbread217. 

  @misterzone4 aka Sensai Doog delivers his latest offering My Name Holds Weight. The Illinois native is known for weaving intricate tales of street life and a life on the grind. Having established himself as a force on the music scene with singles like,"Mula is My Bride" ( The El Chapo Ztory ) and "College Drip" with Benji Vinze ( Zlatt Season ). The new project continues in the same vein with standout singles "Memory Lane" and "Krankin' Fiend" proving that Doogie is only getting better with each project. With upcoming shows and releases from the camp planned the Zu Cru Zillionaires are setting the tone for a major push in 2021.  Check out My Name Holds Weight on all major streaming platforms.  The El Chapo Ztory   is also live everywhere! 

  Midwestern rapper/crooner Jacc Breeze continues his heavy 2020 release schedule. Jacc delivers his heartfelt single  So Numb. Bringing his singing voice to the forefront while giving a glimpse into the troubles he faces Jacc, enlists Twenty One Seven Studios to bring his vision to life. 

Midwest rapper, 2.20 is gearing up for the release of his latest project 2.20 Trial Run . Set to drop at the end of September, the project features the brand new single Hood Quarantine . The street single sports a verse from Shaquan live from the feds, using the tried and true “verse over the phone technique”. Nelle the Composer provides the backdrop for this trap tale. Be on the lookout for 2.20’s rawest whip yet, 2.20 Trial Run . Anthony Smith · Hood Feat. Shquan

Fatherhood is one of the deepest and most complex relationships a man can have. Composition C takes the subject head on in his brand new single, "The Moon". Shedding light on the emotional toll being responsible for another life can take on a person and the effects it has on the spirit, C does his best to be open. With over a decade of crafting music Composition C is ready to bring his brand of creativity to the masses. Catch up with C on all of your favorite social media networks and check out "The Moon" right here. youtube.com/compositionc twitter.com/composition_c soundcloud.com/compositionc instagram.com/ compositioncmusic

@Benjionthebeat brings the world the brand new visuals to his latest single "Fanta". The single and video serve as the first glimpse into his debut full length project "Silky Vibes". With "Fanta" gaining momentum across the internet in the fourth quarter of 2018, 2019 is gearing up to be a big year for the up and coming rap star.

All Good Plug wasn't always all good. The talented emcee takes us on a walk through some of his darker days. Losing loved ones, never being financially stable, and living in a hotel room can have a serious effect on one's psyche, but Plug kept his head up and found a way to make it all good. 

Central Illinois is in the building when Corey Wyatt aka Prince Cash hits the scene. The young rapper holds it down for Jacksonville, IL on his new single "Two". Knowing everything in life comes better in pairs, Cash links with Visual Paradise to give everyone the rundown on how to double up.  Ready to make a major industry move after winning the Midwest Connectz hosted "Where Da Cash At?' event Prince Cash isn't a name to forget.

DJ Juice Ortiz and Uncanny, better known as the Midwest Connectz present the second installment of their "Meet The Connectz" mixtape series. The compilation project sports new material from industry heavies like Scifi (Hunnid), Jarren Benton and Deezy Da Paperboy (Losing Control), plus new heat from up and comers like Brooklyn Queen (Talk is Cheap), Da Bull Will (Hatin On Me), and Pharoah Dinero (Whole). With a variety of artists and sounds from across the country it's no question when it comes to the hottest music, you're either connected or you aren't.

Dirty Da Don is reloaded and back with his brand new mixtape. "Project Legendary Reloaded" finds Dirty delivering 21 tracks of hard hitting material. Legendary, is an understatement as the AMN representative's project boasts posthumous appearances from both Tupac and Pimp C. Handling the bulk of the heavy lifting Dirty still enlists the help of his team the Bad Azz Project Boyz to make this release fully loaded. Catch Da Don on all your favorite social media sites and stream or download "Project Legendary Reloaded" below.

Midwest Hip Hop stalwart, Deezy Da Paperboy is back with his latest album "R.A.P.(Rhythm and Poetry)". Known for his amazing range, and versatility Deezy shows out on the almost exclusively R&B release. With singles like "You Don't" and the "Exist" remix featuring Jayy Wills anchoring the 10 track project Da Paperboy shows his softer side. Keeping the guest list to a minimum allows Deezy to flex his creativity and songwriting ability. "R.A.P" is yet another solid edition to the already outstanding catalog of Da Paperboy. The project is available for purchase on all major digital retailers and streaming now on YouTube.

damidwestconnectz.com featured artist of the week is east coast rapper TTF Fishscale. Fresh off a federally induced hiatus the Dodge City rep is ready to make his mark on the game. Bringing his new singles "Play With Me" featuring relli$h and "Hatin3" featuring Da Bull Will and Bria Lee to the internet, Scale is making the kind of noise needed to push his brand to a higher level. Both tracks feature production from Mally Raw. Check out both singles below and let us know if TTF Fishscale is ready to take the leap.