A.A.G. Records and vetted Texas artist/CEO JLC release his new charting single "Illuminate One" available now on all platforms. JLC points out certain decisions artists face regarding the music industry, some that can ultimately change their lives for the good, but at what cost? Which shoulder will they lean towards when it comes to these decisions, a halo-guided one, or one blazing in flames?
These decisions also affect JLC and he shares that throughout the track. Should he change his name and his style? Should he sell his soul and mind for fortune and fame? Any doubts are diminished in the climax when he reminds fans that he steers down his lane of originality and will not break or fall by intimidation. In fact, both his boldness and realness are what keep him winning in life, on and off the mic.
JLC's potent lyricism and raw emotions are underlined by hard bass and dramatic melodies. Stream "Illuminate One" and connect with JLC below.
A.A.G. Records and JLC present his latest, explicit track “No
Walls” available now on digital platforms. The single features Crystal Lalucci
and Dee Stakz.
The cinematic melodies along with striking tones and knocking
bass sets the tone for this exclusive, grown folk’s music. There’re women out here with no walls
slipping and sliding through the streets living a loose lifestyle and both JLC
and Stakz hold no bars calling them out.
However, take heed to Lalucci’s verse as she declares her search for a
man who’s packing and stacking jewels on her wrist.
“No Walls” is sure to create waves of steam adding to summer’s
scorching temperatures. Stream “No Walls” and connect with the artists below on
Instagram.
Texas natives JLC and Judy Drama recruit Melbourne’s Dee
Stakz for new single/video titled “Welcome to Da Jungle.” This fierce trio is
unstoppable and on the move with nothing to lose. They can survive the jungle
in all forms and come out on top of the game. The Cinematic production heightens
the raw and gritty lyrics…Connect the dots while they claim their earned
respect. Watch the video and get the inside scoop on “Welcome to Da Jungle”
below.
MJ:Before we
jump into the video, how did everyone link up, especially with Dee Stakz who
resides in Melbourne?
JLC: It basically started from Instagram with Dee
Stakz showing love and reached out to me with marketing questions. While I was
growing and moving in the scene, I watched him grow as well. I had a track that
I wanted a different sound and knew with his character and talent that it would
be a hit. He came through with a verse, for the video, and the rest is history!
As far as Judy, I kept her hearing her
name in the scene and popping up on social media. I was drawn to her style and
sway and the fact that she was also from Texas. We connected, and again the
rest is history
MJ:What was
the goal with this single/video? Let us in on the process from the creative
spark to the finale. Is it receiving the proper accolades you were expecting it
to?
JLC: The goal was to provide fans with something they
can relate to and show them they can come out as we did and to reach as many as
we can! I came up with the idea as I was riding through my old hood in Fort
Worth and just thinking how bad it was back in the day. I mean you had to
constantly watch your back and watch who you let in your circle and it was
people constantly getting robbed and set up. It's like that now, but back in
the 90's, it was three times as bad. As of now it’s nothing but good reviews and
it’s just been a couple of weeks, as it spreads, we are looking forward to seeing
how different crowds respond.
MJ:Was it difficult
to shoot the video during a heightened period of COVID-19? Why is it
important for you to continue to curate during the pandemic?
JLC: Actually, it was easy. It was kind of an in
and out thing when you shoot so many videos you just do your thing and roll out,
and I think I can speak on behalf of everybody on that note! I believe it was
Dee Stakz’s first video, but you would never know it, he handled business! The
pandemic is an opportunity for more exposure as people are watching more
TV and have more of an online presence.
MJ:Talk about
the chemistry between the three of you and how individual styles complemented
one another.
JLC: Everybody is just down to earth and got jokes so
that really makes it easy when everyone has the same goal in mind and takes
their careers seriously. Our styles in my opinion with each verse is a
different feel and different tone, talking about a different scenario with the
same topic, and it makes it both interesting and captivating.
MJ:Take a
minute to share with fans about upcoming solo or more collaborative projects.
JLC: I can't talk about that…but we have a lot of
people watching us and don't want us, especially me, to go far in the industry.
Our ideas are unique, and we must keep them secured until it’s release time.
MJ:Please
take a moment to share anything else fans should be on the lookout for and how
they can connect with you for updates and new music.
JLC: They can go to Amazon and read my E-Book “Hip
Hop Marketing A Dirty Game” for some tips on marketing. I have some collaborations
in the works and more music endeavors on the way so stay tuned. Follow me on
Instagram @jlcaagrecords, on Twitter @allaroundaag, on Facebook at AAG Records,
and on the web at allaroundaag.com.
