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Erica Banks’ New Hit Single “Aint Got Time” is Already Climbing The Charts
Houston, Tx— The 1501 Certified charting artist, Erica Banks, has released her highly anticipated single “Aint Got Time” produced by mega producer Mr. Hankey. This rhythmic single differs from her previous records. “Aint Got Time” is a Hip Hop and R&B record that’s going to be the next hit for summer 2023. Less than 12 hours the single is at #11 on the HipHop/Rap chart and #61 overall on iTunes. “Diary of the Flow Queen allowed me to tap into different sounds that I wanted to try” said Banks, “Ain’t Got Time is a balance of my vocals and rapping abilities.”
The Flow Queen originally teased fans with the single back in November of 2022 with a Triller clip that has since gone viral across social media. Many fans were excited and anticipating the single to be released shortly thereafter. Erica speaks on the motivation behind the single: “At the time, there were a few men trying to pursue me and I wasn’t interested,” said Erica. “ I was invested in trying to elevate my sound. After hearing the beat I felt like it’d be a fun way to give off the message “I ain’t got time”.”
Erica Banks got her big break with her single “Buss it”. The record went #1 on Billboard in a wave of new TikTok and Triller influence during the global pandemic. “Buss it” broke the internet creating a new marketing tactic for many rollouts that we see today. Celebrities such as Gabrielle Union, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Chloe Bailey all posted to the viral #BussItChallenge. Since, the record has gone Platinum.
Banks is a Dallas, Texas native whose musical influence was inspired by superstars such as Nicki Minaj and Missy Elliot. Producing so many freestyles, punchlines, fierceness, cadence, and versatility, Erica is dudded the Flow Queen. Erica signed to 1501 Certified Entertainment in 2020. Banks has viral records with Beat King, Tay Money, Dream Doll, and more. “Ain’t Got Time” is her first solo single with 1501 since ending her contract with Warner in February of this year.
Country-blues troubadour Andy Branton is back with a brand-new single, “Travelin’ Days,” out now on all streaming platforms. The track is a high-octane ode to the road—a foot-stomping celebration of freedom and grit, born from one of the most still moments in recent history.
“Travelin’ Days is the first tune I wrote during the Covid lockdown,” says Branton. “My first real tour had just been canceled. I guess you always want to do what you can’t.”
True to form, Branton took that frustration and turned it into fire. The result is a fast-paced, unapologetic track that captures the spirit of the modern rambling man. Through the voice of a well-worn character—part Branton, part every road-weary musician he’s crossed paths with—the song reckons with the highs and lows of life on the move. Even with all the miles, uncertainty, and solitude, the narrator still finds his peace: “Lord, lord ain’t this life good… living like I should.”
Branton describes “Travelin’ Days” as “an up-tempo, ass kicker about rambling around,” best listened to with the windows down and the highway wide open.
Originally from Alabama, Andy Branton cut his teeth playing guitar in country and rock & roll bands across the West Alabama bar circuit. He made his official debut with the EP 47 Minutes Away, a collection of songs rooted in the southern storytelling tradition. Now based in Louisville, Kentucky, Branton continues to travel, write, and perform across the country, drawing from years of chasing highways and heartache.
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