Life is unpredictable. One minute, it is all about rainbows and butterflies, and the next minute, thunderstorms and gloomy skies may appear. Its twists, ups, and downs are always surprising. In Michaell Aalil’s case, life indeed has its mysterious ways. After coming out of prison for an alleged attempted murder case, Michael Aalil turned the whole situation upside-down. He went viral in the music industry, where digital distribution is common and competitions are rampant. Michael’s modern music is dominating the records today, mostly on streaming platforms like YouTube and SoundCloud. 

Michael Aalil, or popularly known as Ceoz Str8 Cash, has always viewed and taken music on a serious note after realizing its worth. Back when Ceoz was on the streets, he counted on music to spare him away from any violent acts that he might commit. In a separate interview, Ceoz revealed that it was 2015 when he first discovered an immense interest in music. It was like a hobby that lured him into becoming a full-blown passion. Ceoz started as a drill rapper. At present, he considers himself an all-song artist. 

In 2017, a twist of events changed his perspectives in life. Ceoz got arrested and spent the entire three-year sentence making original music. Some people might think it was a distraction for Ceoz, but the truth is, it was beyond that. Music changed his life. It gave him direction, and it continues to push him closer to his dreams. 

Despite the violence Ceoz has witnessed in his life, music paved the way for him to focus on the brighter things. At present, Ceoz has already found precise alchemy of formulas for the mixtape he is about to launch. Last July 2020, Ceoz dropped his first single, “Hold on Wait,” followed by “Top Opp” and more. An exciting collaboration with artists like Dizzy Juliano and Omb Jaydee is also happening.

The story of Michael Aalil or Ceoz Str8 Cash is something people would love to look up to. It is a story of inspiration and motivation different from the ones people hear from other artists. Having both his feet on the ground, Ceoz has captured the hearts of his listeners. The same trait has also made Ceoz attract other artists for more collaboration of work. People admire Ceoz’ transparency and the manner he handles issues involving him and his life.

As young as 24 years old, Ceoz has experienced life circumstances not every person can handle. These circumstances reignited his passion for music and led Ceoz to where he is right now. Such a twist in life reveals how powerful music is and how a burning desire calls for instant gratification and leads to a change in life’s direction. For Ceoz, his life is getting better each day, and the motivation he gets from his music remains immeasurable. At present, Ceoz enjoys spending sleepless nights over performance rehearsals, and he would not have it any other way around.

To know more about Michael Aalil or Ceoz Str8 Cash, you may check out his YouTube account. 

For Arianna Marie, music has always been a part of her. For as long as she can remember, she has always been into music, and she grew up singing in her local church. Blessed to be in a community of easily influenced people by the same lifestyle music, Arianna quickly established and cemented her place as one of the community’s rising stars. At just 22, Arianna’s journey from her hometown of New Rochelle, NY, to stardom is just starting.

Arianna’s brother was a music artist, and he showed her the ropes when it came to recording her songs and figuring out her sound. She quickly realized that songwriting was her forte, and the more she wrote the music, the more she noticed what sounds and voices attracted her and were heavily noticeable in her songs. Her musical influences include A-list artists like Etta James, Alicia Keys, H.E.R., and Kehlani. Through their work, she was able to create her type of sound.

Arianna has been hard at work these past few months following her debut single “Ain’t No Way” a few months back. She followed that up by releasing her second single off her upcoming project titled “Like That,” which is accompanied by a music video. According to Arianna, the song “Like That” encourages listeners never to forget their self-worth no matter what their past lovers say of them. In her words, “A lot of the times when you are in love or maybe trust someone enough to tell them your flaws or even opening up, they could potentially take advantage of you whether it was finding your flaws in another woman or using those flaws against you in malicious ways. I used to forget my worth and felt like I had to deal with a lot of crap.” To promote her singles, Arianna released massage oil candles to give her supporters and fans a chance to get the same vibe she received while creating the tracks.

For Arianna, being passionate, driven, motivated, consistent, open-minded, and disciplined will make her successful in many ways. On her motivation, she said, “I always knew I had talent, but I also knew that I needed to perfect my craft as I still am doing until this day.” She has had many naysayers in her life—people telling her that she can’t or shouldn’t go through her musical career. “I was programmed to do disclaimers before I showed someone a track because of everyone else’s opinions. All of those negative opinions fueled my drive to prove that I could be ten times better than what anyone has said about me. So I kept pushing forward,” she says proudly.

On what separates her from her competition, she said, “My consistency. I believe consistency is key when you want something to happen. My motivation and drive go along with that as well. I can’t be consistent without my motivation. If I want to become the star I’ve dreamt of being, I must stay consistent.”

In five years, Arianna sees herself as an established artist within the music industry, selling out shows, having a reliable team around her, and growing her fanbase domestically and internationally. She also has plans to create a mentorship program for younger upcoming artists that need guidance and maybe open up a recording studio of her own. “I know there are certain areas that I’ve struggled with when I first began taking this career seriously, and I needed some guidance, so hopefully I would be able to assist in those areas,” she concludes. 

To learn more about Arianna, follow her on Instagram and Twitter.

Rising music artist and dedicated record producer Lorde Kale is as unstoppable as a shooting star as he develops his music career and personal brand as a record label owner. Focused on expressing his artistry and helping aspiring and gifted artists do the same, he is destined to achieve great feats this 2021. Just last December 2020, he released his album titled Gusto Trooper that contained 11 singles that were warmly received by music fans. 

Born Mi’kale Bradley, Lorde Kale is best known for his dedication as a record producer and his work often highlights his deep respect for the talents of other artists. Additionally, he is very keen about protecting the welfare of his talents, making sure that they understand the business side of launching a music career and what it entails to become a huge success. 

“First thing that sets me apart from others is my global versatility. I’m not a rapper, there is no genre to put me in other than the most versatile artist. I have no fear of anyone standing against me. I will forever focus on levelling myself up. I know my self-worth fully so I’m the artist to show people they don’t need to be anything other than the best version of themselves. I’m not a man to ever belittle anyone especially my fans. Lastly, I can never be a hater of another brother winning, that makes me proud, for real,” the artist explains. 

Lorde Kale was motivated to develop his personal brand and recording company so he can work independently and show people that he has a rare musical gift to share. He has had people in the past tell him that he will not make it, but he is consistently working on proving them wrong. At this point, Lorde Kale simply wants to make a difference and inspire others to never give up on their dreams regardless of what other people have to say. 

Armed with a deep sense of anticipation, excitement, and positivity, Lorde Kale sees a very bright future ahead of him as an artist and record producer. He envisions himself and his record label reaching global success and being recognized for signing phenomenal artists, breaking music records, and producing hit songs. In the next few years, he also looks forward to having new ventures aside from H2O Records. He believes that diversifying will allow him to expand his territory further and stretch his creativity at the same time. 

Ultimately, Lorde Kale desires for nothing more but for his life and his hard work to mean something to countless lives who are looking for inspiration. As he strives to make a mark in the music and business industries, he wishes for his efforts to serve as an example to those who are looking into the possibility of starting their own company. For him, there is no greater legacy than effectively impacting the lives of people and giving them hope that they, too, have the innate ability to make their dreams come true. 

Find out more about Lorde Kale by following him on Instagram and Apple Music. 

The music and entertainment industry is no innocent when it comes to holding their aspirants and established authorities to certain standards. Artists who fit conventional images still manage to trump over those who don’t and countless hopefuls have found themselves unable to translate their personal and professional visions into reality because they do not fit the mold. Rising rapper Cooli Highh hopes to break the norms by establishing himself at the forefront of the music scene even with his flaws and imperfections.

This multifaceted artist from San Diego, California is currently making waves with his distinctive artistry and inspiring story. His tale of survival is one for the books and how he fared afterward would come to serve as the fuel behind his drive to succeed in the highly competitive and selective music scene.

When he was three, Cooli Highh was kidnapped and burned alive. It was a miracle he made it and every day, he is reminded by his fateful win against death because of his scars. Although they are a reminder of a past almost anyone would like to forget, the marks that are present on his skin have become a badge for him. Armed with these scars, he is going head to head against an industry that overemphasizes beauty and aesthetics.

“Nobody is supposed to be flawed like me in music. I want to break that stereotype. It doesn’t matter what you look like or what happened to you. It’s only a part of you and your story,” Cooli Highh shares, delving into the motivation behind the lengths he goes through to make a name for himself. So far, his purpose-driven endeavors, along with his passion for music and genuine love for what he does, have allowed him to create a unique standing in the music scene and he plans to bank on his arsenal of skills to solidify his position in the coming years.  

Drawing influence from Curren$y, ATCQ, Andre 3000, Jay Z, Fab, Juelz Santana, Jimmi Hendrix, The Rap Goats, and more, this go-getter takes pride in his signature sound, which has distinguished him from a plethora of other artists at the get-go. He boasts a discography whose every track speaks of who Cooli Highh is as an artist adamant about letting his individuality and artistry shine. 

Cooli Highh, the creative behind the phenomena track “Road To Fame,” is setting his eyes on reaching greater heights in the industry. In the future, he sees himself evolving into one of the best independent songwriters in the music scene. Moreover, this multi-talented figure also plans to leave a mark as a comedian, scriptwriter, and more. His newest project, “9Hrs Hosted by DJ VIP,” is out now. 

At the core of his music is the desire to stand in support of those who think that they are alone. In line with this, Cooli Highh aims to drive home the point that a person’s past does not make up who they are and cannot dictate the trajectory of their future. With his courage in baring his soul and telling his tale to listeners worldwide, he wishes to be the type of artist that can inspire others to be brave, as well. 

Learn more about Cooli Highh by visiting his Spotify page.