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Pittsburgh’s Messiah Of Madness returns with new EP!

Published

8 months ago

June 26, 2024

Out of the shadowy recesses of “Steeltown” (aka Pittsburgh, PA) a dark musical force known as The Messiah Of Madness has been crafting some of the most grimey boom-bap around today. His four-track offering, You Already Know (to drop digitally on June 28^th via Dominion Hill Records) is titled such, as the artist relates “if you ever listened to my music, you already know that everything I put out is hard, raw and menacing, this EP is held to the same standard.”

On the mic, The Messiah is gruff, disrespectful and homicidal with his words, his producer alter-ego Tone Fultz (who produces three of the four tracks on this release) is equally adept at creating the type of raucous instrumentals that made Wu-Tang and Mobb Deep touchstones of the 1990’s. The one non Tone Fultz produced track on the release “Crown Royal Bag” is provided by hometown legend Big Jerm, who has also laced tracks for Mac Miller, Wiz Khalifa and Snoop Dogg among others.

Preview the EP here: https://music.apple.com/us/album/you-already-know-ep/1750087586

This is the first new Messiah Of Madness since last year’s Monstrosity LP (Global Sounds/MNRK) but prior to that was a twelve year break between 2011’s The Ordeal LP and Monstrosity. This was mostly due to Tone Fultz keeping busy on the production side. Some of his recent work includes “Get On Your Knees” the new single from Wu-Tang / Theodore Unit affiliate Solomon Childs as well as a forthcoming EP with Kinetic 9 of Killarmy.

More info: https://www.instagram.com/messiah_of_madness/

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Fall in Love with Dmillyyy’s New EP “Cupid Pack”

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2 hours ago

February 22, 2025

Meikhel Philogene

Dmillyyy kicked off the month of love with the lead single, “Balance.” “Balance” was Dmillyyy’s first song of the year. The record served as a teaser for his new EP, Cupid Pack, which was released on Valentine’s Day. Cupid Pack is a five-track EP that dives into the intricacies of love. The EP is an eclectic body of work as it utilizes various genres of music, such as Alternative R&B, Melodic Rap, and Reggaeton.

Cupid Pack starts off with the song, “Thunderstruck.” The track is a record that features a wavy beat and Dmillyyy’s smooth flow. The sound is reminiscent of Jaden. The next track, “Balance,” is a fan favorite and for good reason. “Balance” has a bouncy beat that makes listeners want to groove. The record has a Drake feel to it. The catchy hook reels you in immediately. Dmillyyy cleverly sprinkles in some Spanish lyrics, which are a prelude to the third track on the EP. “Q.M. Interludio” follows “Balance.” The Latin Music interlude showcases the versatility that Dmillyyy possesses. The penultimate track, “WYGD,” is a downtempo, love song that is enchanting. The tune has a sample that blends well with the theme of the song. “WYGD” sets up the EP’s closer as “Madness” is another slow jam. “Madness” is the perfect finale. The sensual track embodies passion and love.

The EP’s introspective/extrospective take on love provides all listeners with songs that resonate with them. Although each song has its own flavor and unique sound, they still connect and carry a cohesive message. “Cupid Pack is an image painted to describe different emotions that may arise for particular love interests.” Dmillyyy continues: “Sometimes it isn’t that serious and just the feeling that you want to cherish. Sometimes the other’s existence makes you want to question everything and reflect back on your own life. Either way, both parties are living in the moment and letting that lead the way.” Cupid Pack is only the beginning as Dmillyyy has much in store for the year. While waiting for his next masterpiece, be sure to show love to the immaculate EP that is Cupid Pack.

Follow Dmillyyy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dmxllyyy.

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