CHRIZZ HOLMES THE G-CHILD

Yo Vega Ink's Own Chrizz Holmes The G-Child @ChrizzHolmez

CHRIZZ HOLMES Chrizz Holmes was born in Louisville, Kentucky, but L-Town raised him; that’s Lawton, Oklahoma. Chrizz had it rough from birth. Growing up without a mother, being raised by his grandmother, and a father who was there but basically non-existent, Chrizz felt his only guidance was the streets. In Junior High School, Chrizz began rapping with some of his best friends, that’s when he realized his love and talent for making music. But temptation got the best of him. He was in and out of trouble and getting into any action he could. By the time he was 16, he was sent off the Little Rock, Arkansas, where he quickly embraced the gang banging lifestyle. He had to get away. He later left and took his journey to Louisiana where he was able to get in touch with the mother he hasn’t known or seen in over 16 years. While on his journey, he got to witness, experience, and embrace many people’s stories which inspired him and made him fall back in love with his true calling; his music. Now residing in Kansas City, Missouri where he reunited with his mother and got to bond with his other side of his family, he also met and formed a great bond with girlfriend and business partner Santina Vega and her brother, Rico Ricardo where they birthed Yo Vega Ink, LLC. His grind has not decreased. He’s done numerous shows and events, opening up for major artists such as: Young Bleed, Lil Flip, Brother Lynch Hung, The Lox, and more. Also, with the help of his extended family Ms. FeFe (N.A.B.), he required a digital distribution deal through Sony Music and Rhino Silver Entertainment and is now being pushed and promoted worldwide. Stay tuned for what’s next from Chrizz Holmes, Yo Vega Ink, and Mixed Understood Muzic. All he knows is how to grind and go get it!  For more info on Chrizz Holmes check out: Twitter: @ChrizzHolmez Facebook: @Chris.Holmes60 Instagram: @Chris.Holmes60 YouTube: Yo Vega Ink T.V

Written by: Ms. FeFe HHH Magazine 2015

Artist Spotlight: Grieves

During my show, The Subterranean, I strive to look for and play artists who deserve it. And every once in while, you find a musician that is over-flowing with a new sound, new flow, and better beats.

Grieves is a Seattle based rapper and hip-hop artist. In 2008, he teamed up with producer Budo to release the next two full-length albums by Grieves. His latest album, Together/Apart was released in 2011 and is currently signed to Rhymesayers Entertainment. Why I'm bringing him up at this time is because he just ended his Back On My Grizzly tour with Sweatshop Union. Even without a new album he's on the grind. He is constantly connected to his fans by updating his blog himself, making video updates, and touring without a new album! As an underground artists connecting with fans is the most important activity you can do (besides releasing great music).

Grieves' music style ranges from sexy and sultry (https://soundcloud.com/rhymesayers/grieves-what-you-need), to nostalgic (Light Speed), to surprisingly real (He Won't Answer). In Together/Apart he explores daily human emotions and how an individual is constantly pushing and pulling to get through life. Themes of addiction, growing up, and fighting for what's right are all embedded in these tracks. Grieves accomplishes something that's crucial as an artist: to make your listeners feel as if they're not alone with their issues.

Here's a live version of the single "Sunny Side of Hell" performed at Seattle based radio station KEXP. In this performance Budo plays guitar live and Grieve's vocal are superb. Give the skinny white kid a listen and I promise you'll be pleasantly surprised.