Billboard Charts

"C-Stud Vill" Hits the Billboard Charts on VIP Recordings' Red Devil Compilation

It's an honor to speak with you today. Why don't you give us some details about you and your story. You just hit the Billboard charts with your song “Major Play” on VIP Recordings’ Red Devil Compilation album. How did you get to where you are today? 

In the 90’s, in my neighborhood in the projects New Light Village Known as The UNLV I use to rhyme & battle other rappers around my hood and others and people would tell me i have bars and to stick with it so i saved monies and went to a studio and cut a demo called “Trick Or Treat” and sold Cassette tapes around town got a bigger buzz and an small indie label came calling signed me and repackaged and distributed the single to a larger audience and history was made selling over 25,000 units independently locally throughout Texas.

I'm sure your success has not come easily. What challenges have you had to overcome along the way? 

Due to issues at the label among the CEO and chairman and money the label folded and i was let out my contract i pursued to continue to cut another album “The Unsigned Deal” independently but had problems distributing the album to a larger audience at the time because in the early & late 90’s the internet was not popular for artist to gain national attention with online distribution.

Let's talk about the work you do. What do you specialize in and why should someone work with you over the competition? 

My genre of work would be in gangster rap hardcore / hiphop and due to my success and hard grind over the years i have proven with sales and performances and stayed consistent in this music game building my brand and label and is considered in my city and through out the texas region as one of the best mc’s and a living legend .

What's your best piece of advice for readers who desire to find success in their life? 

Consistency & hard work is the key.  Never give up on your dream / career and always have a plan B for backup because nothing is guaranteed overnight success.

Speaking of success, what does the word mean to you? 

For Me It Means hard Determination til you reach your goal for what you planned and strived on and you never gave up you achieved successfully.

What's next for you? 

to land a record deal / distribution deal with a major push / backing behind me and as long as I have a tongue I will continue to make music and others in this game.

Finally, how can people connect with you if they want to learn more?

They can connect with me through all the main social sites because all my sites i go by the name C Stud Vill or Cstud Villain.

Amada Records Acquires Extensive Catalog of Platinum Selling Recordings

Amada Records has acquired an extensive catalog, containing more than 400 master recordings.  Amada Records’ roster represents multi-platinum certified acts such as Lil Baby, T-Pain, Taurie, Twista, Khao Music, Joyner Lucas, T.I., Chris Brown, Gucci Mane and many more.

Also included in the catalog is the music of Lauryn Hill, the most successful female artist in the USA according to Billboard. The recordings will be available on streaming services soon. To see a sneak peak of their new catalog, visit their website.

A string of the USA’s biggest No.1 smash hits – including Kali Ranks and Lauryn Hill’s A Perfect Match, Khao, T.I., and Joyner Lucas’ Scared of Us, as well as Khao, Gucci Mane and Lil Baby’s Done With Her 2.0 – have been live on digital streaming platforms for a few years.

They are now set to campaign unreleased tracks from other majors that have reportedly given them the rights to distribute.

Stream Amada Records Official Apple Playlist Here.

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Along with the music recordings, Amada Records will also publish high-quality versions of the original music videos.

With four No.1 albums, 100 Billboard plaques, 7 platinum plaques albums and more than 30 million record sales, Amada Records is on the verge to becoming one of the biggest-selling Indie labels in the music industry.

Their record-breaking debut album Tropical House Cruises to Jamaica sat on the Billboard charts for more than 30 weeks after its release, while their acquired catalog was certified platinum.

The label has announced it’s new merch collection. The Mighty A by Amada Records has been picked up by major retailers like Walmart, Sears, K-Mart and local boutiques in the southeastern region. You can shop the collection via their website.

Franchise TYG Talks Surgery, Billboard Charts, and New Deal

A report came in to Mercedes MiLano (The Revolver‘s Chief Editor) this weekend about recording artist, Franchise TYG.  He’s been hospitalized for stomach complications and had to undergo surgery. We spoke with the artist after his recent Billboard success and he sounded fine.  We spoke on his latest release “Ice on Me”, which features former RCA artist Rory Fresco.  The track landed on the Rap and R&B/Hip Hop Digital Song Sales chart on Billboard, October 27th.

What are the Billboard Charts?

The Billboard charts tabulate the relative weekly popularity of songs and albums in the United States and elsewhere. The results are published in Billboard magazine. Billboard biz, the online extension of the Billboard charts, provides additional weekly charts, as well as year-end charts.

Marquise Lightfoot aka Franchise TYG dropped his single “Ice On Me” Remix and has dominated the charts since release. Even though the song was released in 2019, it wasn’t until September and October of 2020 that fans started to obsessively stream and listen to the track non-stop. “Ice On Me” features former RCA Records artist, Rory Fresco and is on the verge to 1 million streams on Spotify. Franchise TYG stated, “I peaked at #19 on iTunes in the Hip-Hop/Rap genre and that’s when I really started to pay attention.”

“I never thought the song would be this much of a hit, but I guess I was wrong. I’ve received nothing but good feedback.” says Franchise TYG.


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“Ice On Me” by Franchise TYG Can Also Be Streamed On Spotify. Definitely add this to your top playlists. Catch up with Franchise TYG on all social media platforms: @FranchiseTYG.

Predicted Platinum Records Announce New Artist Search

Predicted Platinum Studios Now Open

Predicted Platinum Studios Now Open

Predicted Platinum Records is currently searching for new artists for an upcoming project anticipated to hit Top 25 on the charts. Artists and indie labels can sign up here. Predicted Platinum Records has shown success with their past projects, including their Tropical House Cruises To Jamaica collection, and their 50/50 compilation CD which sold out on Walmart.com.

Predicted Platinum has contributed to continued success for stars such as Missy Elliott, Cam’ron, Sean Kingston, Lil Baby, Ed Sheeran, Damian Marley, Sean Paul and many more. The hip hop collective has also shown Top 25 Billboard charting success with their World Hip Hop Compilation series, consisting of World Hip Hop Unleashed Vol. 1 & Vol. 2. The projects featured O.T. Genasis, P-Nice, Three 6 Mafia, Project Pat, Pacman Da Gunman, and more.

Predicted Platinum Compilation CD Dropping Soon

Predicted Platinum Compilation CD Dropping Soon

Who Is The DJ Grid?

The DJ Grid is a label under the Predicted Platinum brand. Driven by a supporting and loyal fan base, The DJ Grid has presented themselves as a mix of influencers, superstar DJs, and music executives all under one rooftop. The DJ Grid utilizes present-day strategies and front line innovation to convey and advance each collection of work they produce. The DJ Grid produces a huge number of impressions from month to month.

Predicted Platinum Street Team Members

Predicted Platinum Street Team Members

The DJ Grid is known for its Tropical House Cruises To Jamaica compilation albums. The three albums within the collection were #1 Billboard albums. The collection included Tropical House Cruises to Jamaica, Tropical House Cruises To Jamaica (Deluxe), and Tropical House Cruises to Jamaica (Reloaded).

Predicted Platinum Merchandise Line 2020

Predicted Platinum Merchandise Line 2020

The 50/50 collection from The DJ Grid brought together artists like Twista, Kali Ranks, Lauryn Hill, C-Murder, Cuttboy G-Dinero, JonBlaze, Chris Brown, Beadz, Quavo, Gunplay, RedrumSociety, Avatar Frost, Sunshine Blues, Flo, KC Da Beatmonster, and other artists. This album is on track to be one of the industry’s most anticipated albums. The 50/50 compilation is available on Walmart’s website, which is distributed by Predicted Platinum Records, a sub-label of Amada Records.

Tropical House Cruises To Jamaica (Reloaded) Hit #6 On The Billboard Charts Today, Aims For #1

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“Tropical House Cruises to Jamaica (Reloaded)” is more than just an album: it’s a true spiritual connection. No wonder that it is already #1 on several charts.  The album debuted at #6 on the Billboard charts this morning. This release will hit you with the melodies of reggae and the energy of dub, going for a timeless, yet modern feel. All the artists involved in the release operate at a high level across the board. Not only is the songwriting on point, but the lyrical flow is also impressive.

Amada Records & Contractor Music Group is proud to announce a fantastic brand new album titled “Tropical House Cruises to Jamaica (Reloaded)”. This release features the best of Jamaican sound, including edgy modern influences and classic tones alike. From Reggae to Dub and everything in between, this release is all about connecting with people. Excellent grooves, direct melodies, and world-class harmonies are some of the most notable ingredients in this spiced up sonic recipe, which will leave you wanting so much more from the moment you press play. These artists showed off what a rich musical language they’ve developed and how fluent they’ve become in it.

This lush and flourishing release is actually the sequel from Tropical House Cruises to Jamaica, which went to number one for a whooping 4 Weeks Straight on the Billboard Charts! This is no small achievement, and on this release, the quality is even at a higher level.

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On The Grind - Panties (feat. The DJ Grid) By Jon Blaze

Artist: Jon Blaze

Track Name: Panties (feat. The DJ Grid)

Album Name: Tropical House Cruises To Jamaica

Jonathan Mercer also known as Jon Blaze was born and raised out Norfolk Virgina. He started writing music when he was 15 but didn’t take it serious til he turned 19. He signed to his first independent record label called 10MillionGang in 2015 and have released 1 single called 'Tick Tock' as well as a mixtape called 'Puzzle Of Life' in 2016. In 2017 he released another mixtape called 'Music Massacre'. His influences are Lil Wayne, Migos and Lil Snupe.

The latest single 'Panties' by Jon Blaze was recently added to the #1 Billboard Charting compilation album 'Tropical House Cruises To Jamaica'. Stream the album exclusively on Billboard.