Artist Spotlight
Chocolate Thunger: Hottest Artist On The Radar From Connecticut
Chocolate Thunger: Hottest Artist On The Radar From Connecticut
Chocolate Thunder is a rapper and songwriter from Waterbury, CT. He has a spontaneous attitude toward life & his music shows. Thunder can hit the switch up and deliver an emotional thriller or drop the hammer and bring a hammer to your speaker. He has also started a new positive wave and movement #TGM to the streets of Connecticut.
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We had an opportunity to talk with the fast growing start via Instagram to talk more about his craft and more in the music industry. If you are not familiar with the rapper “Chocolate Thunder” read more.
Honk Magazine: When did you discover your love for your craft and what made you realize
I realized at the age of 18 I had a gift rapping. I went to college for a short stint, but a friend playing beats on his laptop in early2017 is what got the ball rolling. He told me if I pursue the rapping seriously I would definitely be something.
Honk Magazine: Name some of your projects that you really enjoyed working on.
The 2019 TakeOver “a mixtape I’ve just finished working on is one to remember, it’s my debut mixtape & is definitely a classic on the early board of my career
Honk Magazine: What are some of your greatest challenges when making music?
Staying in your lane & staying focused, there’s a lot of people that’s gunna try and tear you down
Honk Magazine: What are your plans for the near future?
I’m dropping a mixtape titled “Love Don’t Cost a Thing“, to all streaming platforms besides that it’s video after video it’s time to put my foot down
Honk Magazine: Is there anyone you’d like to thank?
The Lord, My Mother and loved ones, I wouldn’t have gotten this far without ya
Honk Magazine: What suggestions do you have for other artists like yourself?
Never give up even when times get hard, they’re shaping you to the greatness your about to become
Honk Magazine; How can fans find you?
You can find me on Instagram @ChocoThunder203 or search “Chocolate Thunder“ on YouTube
Album Review
R3b3l I explores self-discovery through sound on “A Different Frequency” album
In a music scene often ruled by lyrics, R3b3l I proves that you can tell a powerful story without a single lyric. “A Different Frequency” is a twelve-track instrumental hip-hop and rap-inspired album inviting you into a deeply personal journey of growth, self-discovery, and purpose, speaking its message purely through mood, rhythm, and expression.
“Dance Before the Throne” opens the album, immediately establishing the tone of reflection and reverence. From here, “Elevate” and “The Wave” continue, adding momentum and a sense of movement and change. Each piece is a chapter in a larger story, allowing you to interpret the music with your own experience.
Songs like “I AM Power,” “Level Up,” and “Awaken” seem to be a big part of the progression of the album. The energy is one of empowerment and inner evolution. “The Jazzy Hop” is a nice change of pace in style, with a smooth, groove-flavored taste that shows R3b3l I’s versatility. Meanwhile, “Carousel,” “Raindrops,” and “Heartbeat” are moments of introspection that balance uplifting themes with emotional depth and openness.
The project wraps up on an emotional high with “Ancestors,” a heartfelt tribute to the forebears and the invisible forces that still influence us on our journeys. It’s a fitting way to close out an album about connection, growth, and purpose. “A Different Frequency” is more than a collection of tracks with carefully constructed instrumentals and thoughtful sequencing, and it’s a rewarding journey for those who want immersive instrumental hip-hop with heart, imagination, and substance.
Artist Spotlight
“Signalling Signatures” finds Mr Pigeons exploring dreams, truth, and hidden meanings
While the first look at an upcoming project usually sets the expectations, Mr Pigeons does something more ambitious with “Signalling Signatures.” With this release, the hip-hop artist opens up a portal into “Shining Arras,” inviting you into a world where dreams, symbols, and hidden meanings collide.
“Signalling Signatures” is an exploration of the thin veil between reality and imagination, based on themes of altered consciousness and shifting perspectives. The song is a mix of mythology, film, and spiritual symbolism and encourages you to look beyond the ordinary and find the messages in everyday life. Mr Pigeons delivers with purpose and swagger, blending introspection with crisp storytelling. He also renders the abstract ideas of the song accessible.
The thing about “Signalling Signatures” that is so compelling is its sheer audacity to challenge you. There are no easy answers in this song, only a quest for truth, perception, and uncertainty. A good opening chapter to “Shining Arras,” and it manages to build up suspense as well as showing Mr Pigeons’ artistic vision. “Signalling Signatures” is a good introduction to what could be an interesting new creative phase for the artist.
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