Category Archives: Profiles

Rolling Loud Roll Call: Ryshon Jones

February 25, 2015 by Christian.

Philadelphia’s very own Ryshon Jones has been making his fair share of noise in the rap game. The 23-year-old MC first hit the internet in 2011, with several mixtape releases that had production from rising Chicago producer Thelonious Martin (“New Jet City” by Curren$y) and West Palm Beach’s own Danny Dee (“Brad Jordan” by Isaiah Rashad), garnering the attention of bloggers and fans alike. However, it was not until his breakthrough project Hope Is A Dangerous Thing that some major looks would start to come his way, from Vice/Noisey interviews to Complex premieres. Having released such an abstract and artistically mature body of work with critical acclaim, he was able to touch big stages on multiple occasions at events such as SXSW, A3C, CMJ, and recently opening for Big KRIT and Two-9 on their Pay Attention tour. Continuing a streak of career-building performances, the Philly rapper will touch down in Miami and bless the stage on Saturday, February 28th, at Rolling Loud Festival.

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Rolling Loud Roll Call: thirdmind

February 25, 2015 by Citrus.

Hailing from the coast of New Jersey is thirdmind, a collective made up of two rappers, grimBane and deScribe, and producer Alex Trevelyan. They’ve found their stroke early in their burgeoning careers after collaborations with other artists such as fellow Rolling Loud performer Black Kray, Corbin (Spooky Black) and Yung Gleesh. Late last year, the trio dropped two projects, Virtual Afternoon EP and 900 Degreez, one month apart from each other. For the rest of 2015, the New Jersey trio is poised to break out and come to the forefront of the underground this year. See them perform this Saturday on the biggest stage this year in Miami at the first annual Rolling Loud Festival.

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Rolling Loud Artist Roll Call: Pryme Rothstein

February 25, 2015 by CITRUS Staff.

Jamal Williams, best known by his stage name Pryme Rothstein, is on the come up. Looking up to and idolizing the hustlers on the corner while growing up, Pryme wanted the fly whips and chains they had. As a kid, seeing all this planted the seed for desire to want the same things. Living in Nassau Bahamas, he realized it wasn’t exactly the suburban American experience which in turn made him value perseverance and responsibility, as well the desire for a better life. Shortly, he moved to Miami and this is where he really started to take his music career seriously. Though his first move to Miami was rough, he pushed forward past all the distractions and found refuge with music an developing his craft. Rothstein’s exotic punch lines & delayed delivery is what sets him apart from everyone else in the game. Pryme is currently in the studio working on Pryme Example, which is expected to feature QC’s very own, Rich The Kid. You can pick up his debut mixtape, The Effort, and catch him at Rolling Loud Festival in Miami on February 28th.

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Rolling Loud Roll Call: Pat Flood

February 25, 2015 by Citrus.

Pat Flood is a 24-year old upcoming artist, born and raised in Palm Beach County, Florida. For the past five years, he has been building his reputation as an artist and gaining fans by performing at shows all over South Florida. Pat has performed sold out shows at Club Cinema, shut down hotels for spring break, and performed at Miami’s Sun Life Stadium in addition to the numerous clubs he has performed at. His debut mixtape, A Long Start, dropped in April of 2014 and the campaign has been going strong since. With 5,000 hard copies in the streets, he has reached cities outside of Florida such as Los Angeles, New York, and Atlanta with his music. Pat also started his own film company Flood Watch Filmz, and has been directing and editing his own music videos as well as other artist locally. Recently, Pat Flood’s new video “Life Of A Go Getter” has gained a lot of success and has been featured on Vlad TV’s “Next To Blow” section of their homepage as well as being nominated locally for “Best Collaboration” at the 2014 Palm Beach Music And Entertainment Awards. With such a promising beginning, there is no telling whats in store for Pat Flood’s future. See him tear down Rolling Loud Festival this Saturday, February 28th, in Miami.

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Rolling Loud Roll Call: Cashy

February 23, 2015 by Christian.

Miami’s Cashy has taken vintage fashion to a step beyond what others have attempted in rap over the years, turning the flashy, holographic, Clinton-era urban flare into a signature look that is becoming more and more recognizable. He has even coined his clique, the “Vintage Mob.” And media powerhouses like Spin, Vice and Complex have supported his music, adding his name to the list of recognized South Florida acts on the rise. Equipped with No Limit-style artwork, he teamed up with Purpdogg, a NY producer responsible for Drake’s “We Made It”, to release his Platinum Plus EP, which was the beginning of his internet success. Cashy and Purpdogg are due to be dropping their Holographic Art EP this Spring. Until then, he will be hitting the stage, notably in his hometown of Miami at Rolling Loud Festival on February 28th.

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Rolling Loud Roll Call: Gatsby

February 23, 2015 by Citrus.

Gatsby. 25 year-old Tampa bred artist, Gatsby is the undeniable monument of Tampa right now. After releasing his highly acclaimed and widely downloaded tour de force that is StarshipJERICHO, the producer/emcee took home a slew of awards to add to his already extensive list of accolades. The dark and minimalistic sounds met with Gatsby’s brash relatable topics combine to form a hybrid of insightful messages and ignorant anthems that have culminated in hits such as “Testify”, “Crowns” & “Man Of The City” (Heel Turn). Now riding the coattails of a massive year in 2014, Tampa’s own Gatsby plans to dominate again with his spot at this year’s Rolling Loud Festival on February 28th in Miami.

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Rolling Loud Roll Call: Mani Coolin

February 23, 2015 by Citrus.

Los Angeles buzzmaker Mani Coolin’ came on the scene in 2013 with his first mixtape Bad Decisions, Good Intentions. From the release, he gained a lot of recognition for his single “Good Vibes” featuring Pac Div’s own Big Mibbs. Mani performed at the 2013 A3C Festival in Atlanta and multiple showcases through out the country. He was featured in XXL’s “The Break” proclaiming hit to be next up from L.A., but it wasn’t until he released a random single in 2014 entitled “Thanks Mom” that gained over 350,000 plays and the attention he deserved. All of 2014, he planned to release his album Hope4TheYouth, but we can now expect that to drop 2015. Mani released the first single from his album with Complex entitled “Free My Mind” featuring Dreamville’s newest signee Cozz. Catch Mani on his own tour later this year and in Miami at Rolling Loud Festival on February 28th.

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