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Rolling Loud Roll Call: Allan Kingdom

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Allan Kingdom is a name to watch as time progresses. The Canadian-born St. Paul, Minnesota resident has been on a roll, releasing an array of singles, including “Chosen” (featuring Pouya and Bobby Raps) and “Blast” (Produced by Plain Pat-of whom worked with Kid Cudi early on). His sound is highly unique, as he tends to experiment with more uptempo, dance-able beats, and it does not come off as unnatural. Together with internet sensation Spooky Black, Bobby Raps, and Psymun, they are “The Standard” and they are certainly making noise. Allan Kingdom’s 2014 full-length offering entitled Future Memoirs remains his current most acclaimed body of work, however his next album is already on the way. As he prepares for that, he will bless the stage in Miami for the first time at Rolling Loud Festival on February 28th.

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Rolling Loud Roll Call: Young Simmie

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Yung Simmie told XXL Magazine, “I want to be as big as Bob Marley, I want to touch people with my music like he did!”, and the 21-year-old former Raider Klan representative certainly has shown how serious he is at attaining that. His debut album Shut Up & Vibe 2 was released in July of last year via iTunes, and it features Robb Bank$, Denzel Curry, Pouya, Cashy and his former Raider boss SpaceGhostPurrp. Beyond that, he managed to get his name out through his memorable collaborations, including Denzel Curry’s hit single “Threatz”. While Simmie proceeds to give his all, fans can witness the rapper live at Rolling Loud Festival on February 28th.

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Rolling Loud Roll Call: Denzel Curry

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Denzel Curry is undoubtedly the most promising MC out of Miami. The 20-year-old Carol City native produced an enormous amount of buzz and critical acclaim surrounding his 2013 mixtape Nostalgic 64. With his Unkleluc-directed video for his single “Threatz” (featuring Robb Bank$ and Young Simmie) garnering several million views, a handful of insightful and in-depth interviews on top publications, and some serious roadrunning (touring with The Underachievers and Dillon Cooper and with Deniro Farrar), he has been quite the busy young rapper-snapper. And of course he was impossible to miss at Art Basel, as he performed several shows, including one with LA hardcore sensation and Odd Future Records signees Trash Talk. With that being said, him and his team have a strong vision for success, and the execution has been up to par to say the very least. With a double EP called 32 Zel / Planet Shrooms on the way, Denzel’s quest for greatness continues as he will embark on a legendary performance in his backyard of Wynwood at Rolling Loud Festival on February 28th.

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Rolling Loud Roll Call: Nik SB

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One of Miami’s most dynamic-yet-slept-on rappers is surely Nik SB, as he has become a crowd favorite in recent times. Just last year, he shared the stage in Miami not only with Rolling Loud’s headliner Action Bronson, but doing so with a straight jacket on and wearing no shoes (his reasoning is derived from slaves not being able to wear shoes). This is the type of unexpectancy you can expect with a character like Nik. For those unaware of his work, he released his Reparations EP with Miami upcoming super-producer Nuri, of whom is also set to produce his forthcoming Kolored EP. His association with Nuri is though the producer’s local creative collective and production company called Pro Club Ent. Along with that, Nik has managed to make other pivotal career moves. His visuals by Unkleluc, a heavily sought after visual artist and director, have been well-received by fans. As his EP release awaits, a highly memorable performance at Rolling Loud Festival on February 28th is certainly promising.

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Rolling Loud Roll Call: Retch

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For many, the first appearance of Retch (otherwise known as Retchy P) is on Action Bronson’s Blue Chips 2. Hailing from Hackensack, New Jersey, Retch recalls taking regular trips to visit family in Brooklyn. In saying that, Jay-Z being one of his top influences only makes sense. Another major influence of Retch is the Lo Life fashion movement that has been prevalent in New York for several decades, consisting of collecting and sporting rare Ralph Lauren gear. Hence the title of his debut solo effort, Polo Sporting Goods,  produced by Chicago producer-extraordinaire Thelonious Martin. Said project contains verses from the likes of Da$H (his childhood friend and other half of his group HeirGang), Action Bronson, and Ab-Soul. Along with Bronson, Da$H, and many other close associates of his, expect Retch to shut down Miami at Rolling Loud Festival on February 28th.

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Rolling Loud Roll Call: Domo Genesis

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As an original Odd Future member, known particularly for being the stoner of the crew, it does and doesn’t come to a shock that Domo Genesis has kept a relatively low profile. He doesn’t have music videos unless they’re for his group MellowHigh (Domo, Hodgy Beats, and Left Brain), he rarely does any press, and hardly appears on the Odd Future Adult Swim show Loiter Squad. However, to anyone that is familiar with his music, this is the norm. His style is inspired by Prodigy and Nas, of whom also have a tendency to stay under the radar. But like any Odd Future member, he is enterprising and focused, releasing a popular signature clothing series called “high” under the OF brand (as seen below). Beyond his work under MellowHigh, Domo has successfully broken out as a solo artist, releasing impressive bodies of work such as his debut mixtape Rolling Papers, No Idols with The Alchemist, and his Under The Influence mixtape series. Recently visiting Miami for Art Basel this past December for a few pop-up DJ sets, he makes a triumphant return to Vice City for Rolling Loud Festival on February 28th.

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Rolling Loud Roll Call: Prez P

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Miami’s Prez P has come a long way, and he has remained humble in the process. Coming out of the notorious Miami Hip Hop collective known as Da Camp, Prez has had the support of his team to pursue a solo career, and he’s taken full advantage of it, from “305 Live” A3C performances to a great look on MTV Rapfix with Sway, Ab-Soul, and Raekwon. Prez remains loyal to his scene, collaborating heavily with fellow Miami artists Denzel Curry, J NICS, Lil Champ FWAY, Nell, Glocky Davis, and more. Speaking of collabs, Prez P has showcased his production palate by releasing single-producer EP’s such as 305º In The Sunshine with Young McFly and Carrera Music with Nuez. Fans can look forward to a number of projects dropping in 2015, as well as a live set at Rolling Loud Festival on February 28th.

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