JACKSONVILLE, FL – When inspiration strikes for Gage Langstaff, it’s almost like his music can write itself. The hook and lyrics come so quick, it’s almost like a shotgun blast. Appropriate, then, that 12Gage – as he’s known in the world of hip-hop – would be ready to release an album of about 12 songs that feature those flashes of inspiration. Called “Dragonfly 44,” the album is filled with songs that 12Gage said he’s kept under lock and key for a long time, but all of which circle around a theme of looking to positivity and hope in the midst of struggle. “The name ‘Dragonfly 44’ is a metaphor for a galaxy that’s basically the same size as our galaxy, but it’s filled with dark matter instead of light,” 12Gage said. “Life is full of dark matter and dark things, but you just have to chase that 1 percent of light. My songs will talk about the ups and downs of life, but they’re all filled with resilience. What might start as depressing at first will eventually lead to resilience and triumph.” The first single from the album, by a title of the same name, has already been released and is available for purchase on all digital download sites, including iTunes, Google Play, Spotify and more. It’s a single that 12Gage said features his unique qualities as a “white rapper who doesn’t fall under the same category or stereotype of what you’d think from someone like that.” “My dad was a poet and he took his ability and ran with it,” 12Gage said. “And he taught me a lot about that. Plus, growing up I used to do impersonations with my uncle a lot and he taught me how to manipulate my voice. Today I can change my voice to pretty much anything. When I first started making music people would tell me that my lyrics were phenomenal and that I should try to add more melodies to my songs. I started testing the waters with that and it came out pretty good.” So good, in fact, that fans have been begging him to release an album and radio stations have been giving his single “Dragonfly 44” plenty of airplay throughout Floriday. 12Gage said he hopes that people not only enjoy the beats and sound of his music, but also appreciate the deeper meaning behind his lyrics. “There’s always a deeper meaning than just the bars I’m putting out,” he said. “I want to be taken seriously. My music definitely means something. I’m not rapping about what most rappers are rapping about today. I hope people see that I’m creating good lyrics with a good vibe to it, and they’ll want to listen to it over and over again.” Fans who want to find out more about 12Gage can check out his website at official12gage.net, or follow him on Facebook or @OfficialXIIGAGE on Twitter. Fans can also check out his music on his Soundcloud page.
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SINGLING SPRING, PA – From the moment his father bought him a Casio keyboard at the age of 3, Alec Appoloni – AKA Kyduh – was hooked on music. By age 5 he was proficient at playing piano. By age 9 he’d taken up the drums and was experimenting with rock legends Led Zeppelin and the Beatles. By his freshman year of high school he’d taught himself the guitar and bass guitar, and it wasn’t long after that when he began to write music. The band he joined in high school began to tour all over the state, and during many of their jam sessions he found himself experimenting with hip-hop. “I’m more of a singer – I usually sing and play guitar – but when I started making my own beats, I just started rapping,” Kyduh said. “That evolved into my own unique style of rapping and singing. A few years back I started applying everything I know about music and instruments into producing, and that’s when I started writing and making my own songs.” Today, Kyduh is one of the hottest rising stars in Rockford, and his new singles “Head First” and “Let Em Talk” are about to hit the country by storm. “Head First” is a song that chronicles his journey as a musician – focusing on the hard work and many hours of dedication it’s taken to get to where he is today. “I made it from nothing, basically,” he said. “It was just a dream. And no matter how many people told me I wouldn’t make it, they can’t kill my vibe. I’m going into it head first and I’m not looking back. I’m going to make it no matter what anyone else tries to do.” The second single, “Let Em Talk,” is a slower song that has more of a ballad feel, he said. It’s a song that he hopes will speak to a generation that wants to heal the divide that’s risen up throughout the country. It’s a song that speaks to race issues and ultimately challenges fans to appreciate love above all and its ability to transcend anything, including racial tensions. “It’s a song about a guy who is white and has a black girlfriend,” Kyduh said. “People are going to have things to say. Parents won’t like it. Friends won’t like it. But none of that matters because they’re in love. So ‘Let ‘em talk.’” Kyduh said he hopes people hear his music and just “get a good vibe” from what they hear. He said he intentionally creates melodies and hooks that have an upbeat feel. Most of his songs also feature a lot of bass because, as he said, ‘I’m obsessed with bass.” Fans who want to check out his music can visit his Soundcloud page. Fans can also find out more about new music releases and live shows by following him on Instagram and Twitter under the handle @kyduhmusic. |
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