New Joint: "Unhappy" - Local Mu-2 (The 17th, Fokis & Broadway Barrett)

Fokis' bi-coastal crew Local-Mu12 drops their first official single "Unhappy" from the upcoming release of the Local-Mu12 debut album.  Produced by The 17th, "Unhappy" is a fun and entertaining song that everyone at some point in their life can relate to. It deals with the day to day frustrations and struggles that come along with living but does it in a fun way. The song features Local-mu12 members The 17th, Fokis & Broadway Barrett.

Follow On Twitter: @LocalMu12 | @the_17th | @Broadwaybarrett | @Fokeezy

New Joint: "Dream Chasing" - Punchline featuring Niyah, Fokis, The 17th & Asha

Loyalty Digital Corp. is one of the very exceptional "hidden gems" of indie hip hop labels. with an impressive roster of producers, artists and singers, this label has laid the foundations for a very successful future.

The newest single out of Fokis's camp, the Loyalty Digital Corp. comes courtesy of Punchline featuring some dope verses from Fokis, The 17th, Asha and the lovely Niyah on the hook.

Download: "Dream Chasing" - Punchline featuring Niyah, Fokis, The 17th & Asha

Connect: @Punchline_nyc | @Fokeezy | @the_17th | @Loyaltydigital

New Joint: "Bread" - Punchline featuring Tony Ozier (Produced by Norther'n Lights)

Fokis and his Loyalty Digital Corp. label continue to put out impressive music and recruit some serious talent to their roster. To kick off the 2013 year, Loyalty Digital Corp. has just announced that they have added indie hip hop artist/emcee Punchline to their artist roster.

Based out of New York City, Punchline is gearing up to release his newest mixtape in this year's first quarter. The mixtape will serve as a pre-cursor to his upcoming album which will be dropping later in the year.

The first track from Punchline to flow through the Loyalty Digital Corp. pipeline is entitled "Bread" and it features vocals from Tony Ozier over some really dope production from Norther'n Lights.

Download: "Bread" - Punchline feat. Tony Ozier (Produced by Norther'n Lights)

Connect: @Punchline_NYC | @Loyaltydigital 

New Joint: "Organ Donor" - Stryfe featuring Miz Korona & Skorpion

After releasing his "Opening Act" EP earlier this year, Local-Mu12 member Stryfe is back with “Organ Donor" featuring Miz Korona & Skorpion; and its the first official track from Stryfe’s upcoming "The Last Resort" LP, which is produced entirely by Mark Byrd and was created with all live instrumentation.  The Last Resort will be released in early 2013. 

Download: "Organ Donor" - Stryfe featuring Miz Korona & Skorpion

Twitter: @Stryfed | @LoyaltyDigital

New Joint: "Never Gonna Stop" - RP featuring Fokis (Produced by Kajmir Royale)

RP, a member of the Local Mu12, recently dropped his solo project "The Crackpot Diaries". This track is the most recent single "Never Gonna Stop" featuring Fokis and produced by Kajmir Royale. This new joint comes courtesy of the Loyalty Digital Corp.

Recorded and mixed by Fokis at Krystal Clear Recordings, Brooklyn, New York.

Download: "The Crackpot Diaries" - RP

Twitter: @rpeezy1465 | @Fokeezy | @Loyaltydigital

New Video: "I Like It" - Local-Mu12 (Stryfe, RP, Son-Ray, & Fokis (Produced by Real McKoy)

I've been bumping this track in the car all summer long. It's about time they got all the emcee's together for the video (That couldn't have been easy). Here is the official music video for the dope collaboration track "I Like It" from the Local-Mu12 roster of Stryfe, RP, Son-Ray & Fokis.

"I Like It" is the first single from Local-Mu12' upcoming album "LABOR DAY" set for release this Fall. The track is produced by Real McKoy. Video Directed by: Al Tejeda of 99 Ways Entertainment. What, no room for NOM's verse? : (

Twitter: @RealMckoymusic | @stryfed | @Rpeezy1465 | @Sonray1 | @fokeezy | @LoyaltyDigital

New Joint: "Rubbish" - The 17th featuring Fokis & Spoke In Wordz

Here is a brand new track from Local-Mu12 Member THE 17th entitled "Rubbish”, produced by Vanderslice and featuring Spoke In Wordz from Denver, CO and Fokis.

“The 17th is an artist from New London Connecticut, and he and I actually have an entire album sitting in the stash that is crazy. Here is the first single from his upcoming EP, "Free Music", which will be dropping in late August. The 17th is vicious on the mic and his word play is something else" says Fokis.

Download: “Rubbish” The 17th featuring Fokis & Spoke In Wordz

Twitter: @The_17th | @Fokeezy | @LoyaltyDigital

New Joint: "Big Business" - Fokis featuring Brand Nubian

Damn this track is dope! "Big Business" features the legendary Brand Nubian, and is produced by Matt Velez. It is he latest leak from Fokis's upcoming "The Vintage Album" LP which drops on August 28th.

"The Vintage Album" will feature guest appearances from such hip hop icons as; Kurtis Blow, N.O.R.E, DMC, Spoonie Gee, Craig G, Kool G Rap, Brand Nubian, Mic Geronimo, and more. Stay tuned for the official release!

Download: "Big Business" - Fokis featuring Brand Nubian (Produced by Matt Velez)

Link with Fokis on: Bandcamp | Facebook | Twitter

New Joint: "Music Is My Life" - Son-Ray featuring Skyzoo & Babieqirl

Fokis introduces the newest member to his Local-Mu12 Crew, SON-RAY. A lyrical power house from Bedstuy, Brooklyn. With his first single "Music Is My Life" featuring Skyzoo & Babieqirl off his upcoming EP 'FACE VALUE'.

Follow on Twitter: @Sonray1 @LoyaltyDigital
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SonRayMusic

New Joint: "Pass Dat" - Fokis & RP featuring King Sun

“Pass Dat” featuring King Sun is the second official single off of Fokis’ upcoming "Vintage" album, with an old school banger Produced by HipHipHeredia (Fokis' Older Brother).

King Sun was one of the first and most successful Afrocentric hip-hop artists in the early 90's, he was a force on and off the mic. His Gold selling album "Righteous But Ruthless" featured the smash single "Be Black" which solidified his place in Hip-Hop history.

The "Vintage" album is scheduled for release this summer and features Hip-Hop legends Kurtis Blow, DMC, Grandmaster Caz, Brand Nubian, Kool G. Rap, Spoonie Gee, King T, MC Eiht, Mic Geronimo, N.O.R.E. and more.

Created with two purposes in mind, The "Vintage" album was intended not only to salute Hip-Hop’s pioneers but also to re-create the sound and feel of the early 80’s through the mid 90’s. The song has been made available as a pay what you want download via Bandcamp. Pay nothing or pay something, the choice is yours.

Get your copy here.

Connect: @Fokeezy | @Rpeezy1465 | @LoyaltyDigital

New Joint: "I Like It" - Local MU-12 featuring Stryfe, RP, NOM & Fokis

With Sadat X's latest single "We In New York" currently tearing up the internet and radio airwaves (song was played on Hot 97 by DJ KaySlay & "The Morning Show" with Sway on Shade 45) and Stryfe releasing his EP, "The Opening Act", Loyalty Digital Corp is back with another dope song called "I Like It".

“I Like It” is Local MU12's second single which features Stryfe alongside his fellow Union Members RP, NOM & FOKIS.

Produced by Real McKoy, a fellow Local MU12 member.

Download: “I Like It” - Local MU12

Connect: @stryfed | @rpeezy1465 | @Nom_illmatic | @fokeezy | @Realmckoymusic | @loyaltydigital

New Video: "Lyrical Homicide" - Fokis featuring Livin Proof & Sadat X

"Lyrical Homicide" is the 4th video off of Fokis' "A Vintage State Of Mind" mix tape. It features Brooklyn rapper and Roc-A-Fella affiliate Livin Proof (Livin Proof was once signed with Memphis Bleek and was featured on the track "Get Low" from Bleek's "534" LP)

Download: "A Vintage State Of Mind" mix tape by Fokis

Reach out on Twitter: @fokeezy @iamlivinproof @Sadatx

New Joint: "Pay What You Owe" - Local MU12 featuring Stryfe, RP & Fokis

Fresh off of releasing Sadat X's "We In New York" single, Fokis & his Bi Coastal Conglomerate LOCAL MU12 release their debut single, entitled “Pay What You Owe".

With Stryfe having just released his EP, 'The Opening Act', on April 17th, “Pay What You Owe” features him alongside his fellow Local MU12 Union Members RP & FOKIS. "We plan to drop a new record every week leading up to our debut album release Labor Day. This record most definitely fits the #NewGoldenEra format too says Fokis. “Pay What You Owe” is produced by Local MU12 Member 'MoodsandVibrations' (who has previously produced for the likes of Boot Camp Click, Run DMC, Punchline & more).

New Video: Fokis Talks Executive Producing New Album With Sadat X

In his latest interview, Fokis takes time out to touch on a slew of upcoming projects from his Loyalty Digital Corporation label. Of those upcoming releases, Fokis & Sadat X discuss the forthcoming Sadat X solo-project, New York, that Fokis is executive-producing and their mutual respect and budding business relationship.

Fokis also sheds some light on the second single, “Pass Dat,” featuring King Sun from his 'Vintage LP' that will be released in May 2012 and upcoming projects from Stryfe and his new bi-coastal conglomerate Local MU-12.

New Video: "Just Sayin" - Fokis featuring Sadat X

Here is the official music video for "#Justsayin'" from Fokis featuring Sadat X (of the Legendary Brand Nubian Crew) is the second single from Fokis' recently released (2-21-2012) "A Vintage State Of Mind" Mixtape (Hosted By Sadat X & Mixed By DJ Chonz). Scratches performed by DJ Chonz.

Fokis Releases “A Vintage State Of Mind” Mixtape (Hosted By Sadat X & DJ Chonz)

Serving as the official prelude to Fokis’ The Vintage Album, the mixtape features guest appearances from Sadat X, King Tee and more. The mixtape comes with a Graffiti inspired Black book with many legends doing tags, throw ups and pieces.

"For me this mix tape is special because it is my first solo project in a while. It was fun creating this material and I look forward to connecting with my audience." says Fokis

Fokis is also offering some giveaways with the A Vintage State Of Mind mixtape. In the past he has given away a pair of Beats By Dre headphones and a $100.00 gift certificate from Victoria’s Secret.

This time it will include products from GoodWood NYC & more. To qualify for these prizes, you simply need to download the mixtape (here) and follow the instructions that are included in the Digital Black Book.

Twitter: @Fokeezy
Facebook.com/Fokeezy

New Joint: "Lyrical Homicide" - Fokis featuring Livin Proof and Sadat X

For the next leak off of his upcoming mixtape “A Vintage State Of Mind,” (available 2/21/2012) Fokis enlists Sadat X and Livin Proof for an exercise in “Lyrical Homicide”.

Download: http://fokis.bandcamp.com/track/lyrical-homicide-ft-livin-proof-sadat-x

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New Video: "#Salute" (King T) - Fokis

Peep the second video release from Fokis' upcoming mixtape “A Vintage State Of Mind,” dropping February 21st, 2012. Fokis takes time to pay homage to one of the West Coast’s most influential pioneers with #Salute (King Tee) by revisiting King Tee’s classic track “Act A Fool”.

"This is one of my favorite beats of all time" says Fokis, "I had a lot of fun filming this video". King Tee will also featured on Fokis’ upcoming full-length LP “The Vintage Album”.

New Joint: "#JustSayin" - Fokis featuring Sadat X

#Justsayin' Ft. Sadat X (of the legendary Brand Nubian crew) is the second single off Fokis' upcoming "A Vintage State Of Mind" mixtape (Hosted By Sadat X & Mixed By DJ Chonz) which will be available 2/21/12. Scratches on this track are provided by DJ Chonz.

Download: Fokis featuring Sadat X - “#Justsayin”

Links:
Twitter: @Fokeezy @Sadatx @Djchonz
Facebook.com/Fokeezy

Fokis Video Interview With Hip Hop Icon Kurtis Blow (Par 1)

Not long ago we featured this interview with Fokis and legendary musician Olu Dara. Hip hop producer, emcee, executive and all around entrepreneur Fokis had the honor of catching up with the hip hop icon Kurtis Blow for this in depth interview.

In this first part of the interview, Kurtis Blow shares his memories of meeting Russell Simmons, how he got his start in the music business, working with Bob Dylan and much more.