When I was approached to write an article for Boston Hassle, I was elated! However, in my true ‘Libra fashion’—I then thought to myself, “I can’t decide what I want to write about so let me come up with a way to include several people and things!” Yes, I know. Indecisive. We like options, what can I say? So now we have ‘Red Shaydez Top Local Faves’ that will include some of my local favorites from multiple categories!
2019 has been the best year for music in Boston thus far. So much talent in the city. We’ve made tons of progress. It has not only been amazing to witness, but great to be a part of as well. While narrowing down my most favorite moments were extremely challenging, here’s a look at some of my top local favorites this year:
Top Podcasts
ItsLitBoston *2019 Best Music Podcast at Boston Music Awards*
Top Rising Stars
Top Community Organizers/Organizations
Dorchester Art Project *2019 Best Intimate Live Music Venue at Boston Music Awards*
Lena Park Community Development Corporation
Top Events I’ve Performed at or Attended
The Hip Hop Transformation “The Bigger Picture” End of The Summer Showcase
HipStory Boston Answering at Strand Theatre
Strength & Sensitivity at The Center for Arts at the Armory
HipStory Presents: A HipStoric Night at the MFA
Top Videos
Ice Cream-CakeSwagg Dir. SnapsbyKat
Tia Tamera Remix-Red Shaydez, Brandie Blaze Dir. Jay Hunt
Trying to Find My Next Thrill-Cousin Stizz Dir. Gilad Haas
OK OK – Luke Bar$ feat Jiles Dir. Daymian Mejia
Enerjia-Zaay Dir. Kevin Bernardez
Something About You-Kae Dir. ShotbyTanj
She is Boston by Nancia feat Red Shaydez, Brandie Blaze & Lord Ju Dir. Jay Hunt
Top Producers
Lightfoot
Rilla Force
Seoul
Humbeats
Buddha Beats
MorShabazz
Top Songs
Cleo N ‘Nem -Oompa, Brandie Blaze
Jockey Freestyle-Tashawn Taylor
Top Bops
RIP’d Da Check-Kweeng Doll feat HopeADope
Vintage Like Lee-Vintage Lee feat MadeinTYO
All Of The Homies Need Trophies-Milkshaw Benedict
Thirst Trappin’ – Shellz feat Lord Ju
Top Performances
Billy Dean Thomas
Optic Bloom
Van Buren
SeeFour
Teeluxe
Jefe Replay
Top Projects
‘To See and Hear Hxrself’ by Ava Sophia
‘Excuse My Baggage’ by Miranda Rae
‘The Purple Earth Theory’ by Najee Janey
‘Late Bloomer’ by Brandie Blaze
‘Free’ by Jonn.Beatty
Top Community Supporter
Phree
Jeffrey Allen
Amanda Shea
Jay Gatz
DJ WhySham
Oompa
Top Poets
Jha D
Amanda Shea
D Ruff
Sole
Phree
M’Shairi
Saafyr
Top Journalists
Candace McDuffie
Arielle Gray
Vicki Wasylak
Amelia Mason
Katie Ouellette
Jeneé Osterheldt
Top DJ’s
DJ TROY Frost
DJ WhySham
DJ Slick Vick
DJ No Jokez
DJ Real P
DJ Jeff 2Timez
DJ Dex
DJ Casso
So, there you have it folks! I could’ve done way more but I did my best to keep it to a minimum. All listed were people and places I thoroughly enjoyed this year. I hope you did too!
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Check out Red Shaydez own music and catch her killer live show whenever you can! – DS
i humbly appreciate this mention. it means a lot to me
love,
jonn.beatty
http://www.jonnbeatty.com