Artist Spotlight
Get To Know BBY JOE, A Multi-talented Rapper Who Is On A Steady Rise In Hip-hop
Right out of the suburbs of Chicago, BBY JOE is making statements with his music career. BBY JOE is a multi-talented rapper and songwriter who has been on a steady rise in hip-hop for the past few years. Fun lyrics and hilarious social media antics have made him a fan favorite among all demographics. BBY JOE is known for its unique signature sound pallets that are filled with life. With all of his success and streams, the word of each of his media projects, laced with beautiful introspective music and compiling deep messages, BBY JOE chronicles his current path in life.
Checkout his latest single “What I Need” on Youtube:
Hello there, welcome to HONK! Can you tell our readers about what really inspired you to write music?
BBY JOE – What really inspired me was, Everyone in my town was into rapping and stuff and what inspired me to really start was my first couple of times at a real studio I fell in love with it all! The environment, and the community as a whole. This is what made me start building my brand in the studio and then the wrest is history.
When did you realize you were going to make music professionally?
BBY JOE – I realized I would be doing this professionally when I did my first ever concert. It was a little competition I came in second and the top 5 got studio time so I went and recorded in the studio with a legit setup. After that, I kept laying down tracks and never looked back!
Tell us what is so unique about you and your music?
BBY JOE – What’s unique about my music is I have so many different flows, and I feel like you can vibe with my music and get hype to it as well. I am very picky on what beats I use so I always try to use a beat I can hear myself making a catchy flow on.
Can you tell us about your latest releases and what inspired you to create them?
BBY JOE – My latest release is called “What I Need” and it’s on all streaming platforms. What inspired me to create it was me really just sitting there and thinking about what most people would relate to.
Can you give us a brief insight into your upcoming projects?
BBY JOE – I got a new single coming soon within these next 2 months. Working on what songs I should drop next etc. I got a lot of new songs coming just have to stay in tune with me and enjoy the ride!
What do you wish you were told when you first started making music that you think would help artists just starting out?
BBY JOE – What I wish I was told was too not to be afraid to take chances. What I mean but this is to not be scared to be myself while on camera. People want authenticity and once they see that it’s gold!
What do you do when you don’t do music (creative or otherwise) that you are passionate about?
BBY JOE – I use the rest of my time doing real estate. I want to be able to make money while I sleep at night lol. This is how I invest my money into the music I release. When I blow up off of music I’ll still be doing real estate because it’s something I’ve always wanted to do.
Any last piece of advice for those artists who just started making music?
BBY JOE – The advice I would give to an up-and-coming artist it’s to just keep grinding. Don’t worry about what people gotta say. The only person you have to prove is yourself just make everyday count.
How can our readers follow you online?
BBY JOE – You can follow me on Instagram – @bby_joee_
Artist Spotlight
Lana Crow turns challenges into a celebration with “Laugh With You”
“Laugh With You,” the latest single from Lana Crow, is a sincere rallying cry to embrace life in all its messy, beautiful mess. In the song, indie pop and alt-pop combine to deliver an emotional blow that feels both personal and universal.
“Laugh With You” feels like an instant connection, and Crow is telling you stories of hard times with a cozy, knowing smile. This song is as much about struggle as it is about how strong you are. It serves as a reminder that these struggles are simply what give us the strength to keep going, even when life is tough.
Crow encourages people to welcome them, create happiness in the cracks, and laugh even as the world gets heavy. The result is a song that delicately nudges you to love and embrace yourself. It is an anthem for anyone experiencing tough times who refuses to give up hope. Lana Crow continues to demonstrate her songwriting skills, both musically pleasing and emotionally rich, with “Laugh With You.”
It’s a reminder that it’s how we respond to tough times, rather than how they affect us, that’s key. With this song, not only does Crow provide us with music, but she also lets us know that sometimes a laugh is what we need to remember that there is always something to smile about and that, even when it feels like life has waged war against you, laughter can still be found.
Artist Spotlight
BluntBrad Jr. finds calm ambition in the laid-back shine of “It’s All Good”
BluntBrad Jr.’s new single, “It’s All Good,” sounds like a steady handshake and a deep breath. It’s warm, honest, and not trying to be cool. There isn’t any fancy production hiding behind layers of polish here. Instead, the song is all about being honest. The song is laid-back and offers up the shine of a studio recording for the feeling of a candid introduction, a musical “hello” from someone who wants to be heard for who they are.
“It’s All Good” is a very human way to be hopeful at its core. The feeling is simple and real, like someone who won’t let little things stand in the way of their goals. The words to the song sound like friends talking to each other. They discuss their goals, their drive, and their need for attention in a way that is honest and not needy.
The production backs this up by making sure that everything is open and airy. The instruments are simple and easy to understand, so BluntBrad Jr.’s voice and message come through clearly. The song feels real because it doesn’t have a lot of extra stuff in it. You’re not hearing a heavily constructed persona; you’re hearing someone at the start of a journey, eager to make their mark.
The song’s rough edges make it captivating, which is better than polish, which would have smoothed it out. This way of thinking fits with the theme: hope isn’t naive here; it’s realistic and steady. It speaks to people who like simple songs and value honesty over artifice.
“It’s All Good” is an engaging and approachable phrase that offers context for an artist who is confident and clear about their artistic vision. This is the kind of song you listen to when you need some honest encouragement to remember that just being human can help you move forward. This is only the first chapter of something serious, so expect more from him.
-
Artist Spotlight2 days agoCircleKSK ignites an anime-metal collision on “UnBreakable Turn” ft. Anya J
-
Artist Spotlight2 days agoRecc explores nostalgia and inner freedom in “Where the Wild thYngs Are”
-
Artist Spotlight2 days agoAnnaBelle Swift delivers gentle hope and gratitude with new single “Heaven Sent”
-
Artist Spotlight2 days agoGarth Adam keeps the flame of Journeysong burning with the new single “Three Fires”
-
Artist Spotlight2 days agoChris Pannella honors a classic with his stripped-down take on “The Rain Song”
-
Artist Spotlight1 day agoHope Easton channels tropical mischief and charm in new single “SexyReady”
-
Artist Spotlight1 day agoSweetCandy! declares self-love and defiance on “UGLY”
-
Artist Spotlight1 day agoBluntBrad Jr. finds calm ambition in the laid-back shine of “It’s All Good”