Yesterday there was a Memorial Service for one of my first loves... The Akai MPC 2000...
All of the beats on beattrunk.com were sequenced and programmed on this beauty... I've spent
many nights working on beats. That 16 bit sound will always remind me of why I fell in love with Hip Hop. I remember the first time I got it. I didn't even know you had to buy sounds for it! 🤣Dang I've come a long way, and still learning... So today I salute the MPC for everything it gave to me and everything it will inspire me to do in the future. I'm not saying I won't ever use it again but it's time for a change...
 @beattrunk @a.r.g.music  #hiphop #mpc #mpc2000 #akai #producer 
​      This is a repost from my Instagram page. Follow me on Instagram:  @jbenson69

   Another dope video from Rocky Montgomery! Love the story concept! It's also from his mixtape "Duplicity". 
​#hiphopspotlight #hiphop #unsigned #indie #mixtape

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Mixtape:
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      Hip Hop Spotlight! Rocky Damon Montgomery keeps bringing that Heat! Here is his latest video "Best Times of My Life"! It's from his mixtape "Duplicity".  
#hiphopspotlight #hiphop #unsigned #indie #mixtape 

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Mixtape:
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       Hip Hop Spotlight! Here's the new video "Ski Mask Way" from Rocky Montgomery, Damon Montgomery formally known as "D-Rock"! I posted on him before. He reps the West to the fullest with an aggressive flow and lyricism that's surely missed in this era of Hip Hop! I like how he comes with that raw energy of an Artist who still has that hunger and drive to compete. From his lyricism, to the beats, to his style, you can't go wrong with Rocky! 
#hiphop #hiphopspotlight #rapper #newartist #newmusic #blog #fire #dope #unsigned 
#independentartist #hiphopmusic #hiphopartist #westcoast #west #mixtape

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       Mixtape:
https://drockmontgomery.bandcamp.com/

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          Hip Hop Spotlight! Marino @315marino just released his new single "New New York". I bought it on Itunes and listened to it yesterday. As usual his bars are dope and swag on point, but the thing that stood out to me was his flow! The flow was so smooth, it sounded like he did it in one take! The way he rode the track you could tell he was comfortable with the beat. I think Artists should always pick beats that they know they'll murder, and not just for a particular sound; that way you know you'll kill it and you get to showcase your skills. I also like how he mentioned performing at SXSW this year. When he told me he was performing, I knew he was serious about his music career. All he gotta do now is keep putting out good music... 
​ @beattrunk @a.r.g.music #music #musicartist #artist #newmusic #fire #dope #bars #lyrics 
#flow #blog #swag #itunes #unsigned #rapper #hiphopspotlight #newyork #indie #hiphop 
​#sxsw
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                    itunes.apple.com/us/album/yesterdays-favorite-tomorrows/id1192148686

​   Today's Hip Hop Spotlight comes from an Artist I spotlighted before. Marino @315marino recently dropped his project Y.F.T.I. 2.0. I bought it on Itunes, but it's also available on Spotify. The cool thing about following an Artist is to hear the growth in their music! He still has swag and dope lyrics, but you can tell he wanted to do even better than his last project! To me that's the mark of a true Artist! One who keeps putting the time in to perfect their craft, and trying to outdo themselves with each new release. "NightTime" has always been a favorite, but he killed it on "Bars of Honor", "Next Level", "Tomorrow's Greatest Music", and "Can You Picture Me"! On this one, he elevated his swag, beats, and rhymes!
@beattrunk @a.r.g.music #music #musicartist #artist #indie #rapper #hiphop 
#hiphopspotlight #blog #fire #dope #elevation #elevate #swag #newyork #ambition 
​#spotify #unsigned ​#canyoupictureme
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      Happy New Year! I wish everyone the best the year can bring, and hope that you accomplish all goals you have! With us coming into a New Year, you have to accept what is, and everything that's brought you to this point, because every decision you've made has brought you here... By accepting what is, you have to let go of what was... It's hard to do, because I find myself thinking about things that happened in the past, but then realize that I can't live in the present if I keep looking back at the past... Instead we should all begin the New Year with a faith and belief in what will be...     
@beattrunk @a.r.g.music #monday #mondaymotivation  #inspiration #life #musicartist 
#artist #rapper #singer #voices #vocalist #blog #music #goals #inspiration #thoughts #life
#accept #newyear #musicartist #artist #indie #dontlookback #faith #believe
   This is a repost from my Instagram page. I got the quote from an app called Acceptance Quote Wallpapers, developed by Wallpaper. You can find it in the Google Play Store.  

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     Here is a link to Count Alonzo's latest project #SirKnoxaLocs! I spotlighted him previously. You can download his latest single here countalonzo.com/track/1155515/g-o-a-t-ft-dionis-prod-by-andreonbeat?autostart=true!  
#hiphopspotlight #hiphop #unsigned #independentartists #musicartists #hiphopmusic
#hiphopartists

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https://www.facebook.com/countalonzo/
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http://countalonzo.com/mess-hall
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