Long Island, NY based Rap juggernaut Shade Valintino is building a huge movement one fan at a time. He raps with purpose and conviction. One listen to his music and it’s evident that this gifted emcee is destined for greatness. His songs are honest and personal and they touch on matters close to the heart. […]

HOUSTON, TX – Alan Ra’Jan has experienced a lot of hardship in his life, all of which has served as the foundation for music that touches the souls of anyone who hears it. He was raised by a single mother who suffered from bi-polar disorder. To cope with his home situation, he would spend his […]

ATLANTA, GA – RFD Pioneer has always had a passion for music. It’s something he inherited from his mother, who used to be a choir director in the church and who pushed her son to be one of the lead singers in the choir. But like many other aspects of his life, he faced tough […]

=”http://www.indiemusicgrind.com/wp-content/uploads/2017 ATLANTA, GA – Like so many other artists before him, the biggest hurdle that MYK-O has to overcome on a daily basis is fear. Fear of failure. Fear of letting other people down. Fear of making a fool of himself. But mostly, fear of not living up to his fullest potential and fulfilling the purpose […]

LOS ANGELES, CA – “Reality Is A Dream Desired and Pursued” This was an important lesson that Matt Grady (M16) learned at age 16 from his mentor Antwoinne McLendon. Prior to that, he’d grown up with a family that was made for music. His mother was a Gospel singer and his father played guitar for bands in Chicago […]