YDS Upcoming Artists: Meet FlexxHard

Posted By: Tyler B.

As you guy’s may remember we introduced you to Detroit’s own ACE (AceBoo) back in December, But now we’re taking some time out to introduce you to the entire crew “FlexxHard”. To go back and meet ACE (AceBoo) you can click here!

1. How did all of the members in FlexHard meet?
(AceBoo Answer)-We All Are Family I Actually Met Beno Through (Flexxin)Which Is My Cousin Who is Another Member Of The Group.

2. How did you guy’s come up with the name?
(Beno Answer)-We Are A Group Of Young Males Who Has A Passion For Music That Like To Dress To Impress Which Is How We Came Up With The Term FlexxHard.

3. Can you give us some bio / background information on each member?
(AceBoo Answer)-Im 17 Been Rapping Since I Was 13 Years Old I Met Alot Of People As Well As Have Features With Alot Of People Im Well Known For Doing Music For Females But A Turn Around Has Happen For Me To Deliver Content To Both Genders Either Way Ace Is Going To Make A Hit.(Beno Answer)-Im 16 Been Rapping Since I Was 13 Im Diffrent From Alot Of Artist I Like To Put Hard And Dedication In Any Track As Well As AnyThing I Do.Besides Music Im Just A Regular Guy RonnieBeno. (Flexxin Answer)-Im 17 and Grinding Real Hard.FlexxHard Is The Team Im Running With Till We Cross The Finish Line Where All The M’s Are.Only Thing Ive Ever Been Focused On Is Music Money And School

4. What does music mean to you?
(AceBoo Answer)-More Than Life Its Self

5. Where would you like to see this music group 5 years from now?
Honestly Were Making Moves Already So Five Years From Now I Would Expect Us To Be At least Signed To A Well Known Record Label.

6. What musical artist would you like to perform with and why?
(FlexxHard)-BigSean Only Because He’s A Major Detroit Artist Rite Now And I Support Him 100%.
(AceBoo Answer)-Lil Wayne,Young Jeezy,Wale,J-Cole.

7. Why do you love music?
(AceBoo Answer)-I Love Music Personally Because Its In My Soul I Have No Choice But To Love It I Grew Up Listening To BlackMilk And Nametag And My Father BlackBethoven So Music Is In My Soul Forever.(Flexxin Answer)-I Love Music Alot Its Something Ive Always Wanted To Do But Never Had The Equipment So I Just Stayed Writing 24/7.(Beno Answer)-Music Is EveryThing To Me To Be Real,I Have Over 500 Pages Of Raps In My Rap Booklet Its Crazy Cause The Hard Work Paid Off And Still Is.

8. Who are your music inspirations?
We All Have The Same Inspirations Big Sean,Meek Mills,Wala,Lil Wayne,J Cole,And Blade Ice Wood

9. Where can people find you guys online as a group and your individual Facebook / Twitter/ Instagrams? -
Follow Us On Twitter And Instagram @iAmAceBoo @iamflexxin__ @ronniebeno326 Follow Another Member To The Group Nerd @___Nerd As Well As Micah@Swaaggg_Daddy

10. How can people book you guy’s to perform?
Just Shoot Us A Dm On Twitter Or Mention Us Or Just Gmail Us iamaceboo@gmail.com Or Just Text Ace-313-318-2839.

FlexxHard-Tisa-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-j6q1zbjqlQ
FlexxHard-Patience-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSRWPQ7LWhs

On The Come Up Vol1 Coming Soon May-18-2013 Features From Plenty Of Well Known Artist And Group
Special Thanks To A-Wood And Bmw-Trav!

YDS Upcoming Artists: A.C.E.

Alfred Robinson – The ladies know him as ACE Boo and the guys know him as A.C.E. is a 17-year-old from Detroit, Michigan! Ace has been interested in music ever since he was 12-years-old. Ace told us “Watching my father, helped me develop into the person I am today with the music.” A.C.E. describes himself as outgoing, productive, hard work and honest. A.C.E. is currently attending Wayne State University and studying Medical.

When we asked A.C.E. who his musical inspirations were he told us “Eminem, Meek Mills and Big Sean.” Non-music related A.C.E. told us Tyler Perry inspires him. “Tyler Perry inspires me only because he started from the bottom and made it too the top by the grace of God.” When asked who inspires him to continue his music dream as an artist and a producer A.C.E. said “My grandmother inspired me. Music was her heart, she passed away, So I’m going to make it my all to reach success.” A.C.E. also shared with us that his father also inspires him to continue his passion for music because “My father as well as producer Jdilla inspired me because growing up all I knew was the studio, watching them made me want to do it.”

A.C.E.’s favorite thing about music is  “Challenging myself to get a hit song. Honestly, I’m a lyrical rapper. I rap for the ladies on fun time, But to be honest I’m perfect at freestyling, Lyrics on a Meek Mill level but more different.” A.C.E. describes his music as  different. “I’m lyrical with a funny type of flow. It get’s the fans going a sorta kinda way. My music is different because I’m bringing a young attitude as well as a different approach to the music world.”

5-years from now A.C.E. told us “I Would Like To Be Successful Delivering Better Content Than What’s On The Radio, As Well As World Wide.” He describes his song Ace Can Make Her Dance – “Ace Can Make Her Dance Is About A Young Artist Attracting Females Too Dance, Some Of The Content In The Song Was a little Humor,I Created This Song For Female Fan Bases.” He describes his song How to Ball and how he came up with this song – “Actually I was Sitting In The Studio And Heard The Beat It Had A 90′s Groove To It So I Had To Give My All On It.Basically Im Speaking Upon A Guy Who Can Treat A Girl Better Than What Her Ex Treated Her.”

If you can find A.C.E. not busy he’s either listening to Eminem,RoyceDa5’9,BigSean,BlackMilk,FlexxHard or working on his own music career. A.C.E. said he would like to do a collaboration with Detroit’s own Big Sean. Stay tuned because A.C.E. is currently working on dropping a new mixtape with an artist in his crew that goes by the name of Ronnie Beno. A.C.E. shared with us telling us that Ronnie is HIGHLY TALENTED. In the future we can expect better music than what you are hearing currently on the radio (because it’s complete garbage).

A.C.E.’s advice to people out there interested in going into the music industry as a hobby or a career saying “To be honest, I would go to school, Make sure you get your diploma. Than have a choice of Mc’Ing, It’s not easy and it takes hard work and dedication.” A.C.E. wanted to shout out RonnieBeno,BlackBethoven,Flexxin,TeamEastSide,BlackMilk and NameTag.

Be sure to follow A.C.E. on Twitter @iamaceboo and if you are interested in a feature shoot him an email at zanherhoover@gmail.com. Also check out A.C.E.’s Reverbnation account at www.reverbnation.com/artist/1864792. We’ll keep you posted on the latest on A.C.E. here on our website as well! Thank you to A.C.E. for allowing us to feature him on our webshow!

YDS Upcoming Artists: Foreign (A.K.A Brandon Nicholas)

There’s always local rappers, But the fact of the matter is the REAL reason we started this segment on our website is because we feel that local, talented DETROIT artists aren’t getting the respect and showcase they deserve! It’s all about the artists who are famous, signed and have money…Well Detroit and Michigan have very talented artists from all different music genres. In this weekend’s edition of YDS Upcoming Artists we are featuring a very talented teenager from our own backyard. If you haven’t heard Foreign rap yet, you are definitely missing out in my personal opinion. Foreign isn’t your typical, average rapper…He writes about things that mean something to him and he is somebody I know on a personal level and one of my good friends. I wouldn’t take the time to highlight him on this blog if I believed he wasn’t good, he’s got potential and I want everybody to know and have heard of him before he becomes famous and making it big!  When I first heard him rap…I knew he was TALENTED and GIFTED.

Follow Brandon Nicholas also known as “Foreign” on Twitter @GreetTheConnect.

Brandon Nicholas also known as Foregin is not somebody who just says they can rap, or somebody who is a wannabe rapper…Brandon is a very talented 18-year-old from Detroit, Michigan. Brandon has been interested in music ever since 8th grade in middle school when he was only 12-years-old ( 6 years ago). Brandon has been writing his own music ever since 2009 and he still is writing his own songs now! Brandon can be described as a musical, wise, respectful, caring and different type of person, a person that you don’t run in to much often! Brandon plans on attending Ohio State University or Eastern Michigan University and studying

When asked about Brandon’s musical idol, Brandon told us that Tupac was his musical idol. Brandon said Tupac is his musical idol because “Tupac is both of the voices, Tupac spoke on what people were scared to speak of and he didn’t care what people thought about him. Also, He wasn’t just a rapper, he was a poet and not many people know that. Another reason is because he had a lot of money from his highly successful career but he still chose to keep things simple and he didn’t care about money like most artists now a days care about. Tupac wasn’t all about money and I respect that a lot about him.” When asked about who influences him to pursue his dreams, Brandon said “My mom would have to be the  BIGGEST person that has influenced me to pursue my dreams because my mom raised me and without my mom I wouldn’t know what I’d do. I have learned a lot of things that I know today from my mom and I watched her make the most out of what we had and she taught me how to make something out of nothing.”

We asked Brandon Nicholas what his favorite thing about music was and he said “My favorite thing about music is hearing my voice and being able to listen to the stories that people tell and connect and picture how I can relate to other artists songs and how they can connect to my real life experiences. Brandon also shared with us that he describes writing lyrics and recording songs as a passion for him because “It’s a way for me to express my feelings and relieve stress.”

Brandon told us that his favorite Detroit artists would have to be “Eminem, Blade Icewood and Big Herk.”  In his free time Brandon enjoys hanging out with his family and friends and cooking. If Brandon doesn’t go into the music industry as a career in life, he plans on continuing writing songs and may take culinary classes to become a chef! He said that if he could collaborate with any artist he would choose J-Cole because “I like rappers that speak about hard times that I can relate to, we both know the the struggle is. Like for example, How you can go from having nothing or very little and then turning that into something. J-Cole also knows how it feels to be down on your last and ANY rapper who puts all of that onto a track for everybody to hear…That’s brave and he expresses what he’s been tru. Most people think haha it’s funny to be broke but overall you can go from broke to being something and eventually if your dedicated you make it at the end and everything works out for you.”

Stay tuned for Brandon “Foreign” Nicholas’ newest mix-tape “The Introduction” scheduled to be released late January.

Brandon describes his songs and lyrics to others as “Inspirational, Motivating, Relate-able and up-lifting.”
When asked about what we can expect from Brandon in the future he shared with us that his newest mix-tape ”The Introduction” will be dropped late January. The Young Detroit Show will have a follow up interview with Brandon to talk about his mix-tape when it gets closer to the release date. In five years from now Brandon would like to see himself being a world changer and bringing hip hop back…He want’s to be the person that is different and has potential. Brandon also explained to us how he’d prefer to be his own person and be an independent artist. Brandon also said he’d like to give a shout-out and huge thanks to Jesus, his mom, his dad and YDS Host Tyler Beltz for supporting him and helping him  continue to live his dreams. Brandon also is not only a rapper but he also knows how to produce, master and records tracks as well.

We like to thank Brandon for allowing us to interview him for our YDS Upcoming Artists segment and we will continue to provide you follow up interviews and let all of you know what’s going on with Brandon “Foreign” Nicholas. We’d like you guys to also follow Brandon on Twitter @GreetTheConnect to stay connected with him! We’ll have a follow up interview to talk with Brandon about his newest upcoming UNRELEASED mix-tape titled “The Introduction” as well as post some videos of him rapping COMING SOON ON YDS!

YDS Upcoming Artists: Brilliance Live on FOX 2 News

As you guys know the Young Detroit Show and our staff support local, home grown, DETROIT, Michigan talent! We’re always featuring upcoming artists and bands in our blog. But, us being a HUGE fan of Michigan rapper Brilliance…We have to inform you about something cool happening tomorrow morning!

When?: Tuesday, July 3rd
Where?: WJBK Fox 2 News (Detroit) —-> ON TV! OR online at http://www.Myfoxdetroit.com (Where you can watch the newscast  & Brill’s performance and interview LIVE online)
Time?: 9Am / During the 9AM newscast hour!
What?: Brilliance performing his newest single “Where Did I Go?” and doing an exclusive interview with Fox 2 News!

THE YOUNG DETROIT SHOW WILL BE WATCHING….WILL YOU? We Support Brilliance! Contact Brilliance on his social networks below! TWEET, LIKE and follow Brill!  And be sure to check back on our website when we post Brilliance’s music video for “Where Did I Go?” 

Connect with Brilliance:
Facebook – http://www.Facebook.com/IAmBrill     <—– LIKE
Twitter –  @iAmBrilliance
Instagram – iambrilliance
Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/user/BWorldwide    <—– SUBSCRIBE

YDS Upcoming Artists: Dre Cope (A.K.A Damon Compton)

Damon Compton is not your typical, everyday, normal 19-year-old guy….Damon Compton also know as Dre Cope is from Pontiac, Michigan. Damon “Dre Cope” Compton is currently enrolled in Oakland University! Dre says “Grizzly’s baby, stand up! They’ve always been there for me day one, at first it was “don’t put your eggs all in one basket…” now it’s more like “stack that eggs all up in that thing!!” so seeing that change pushes me like no other!”

Damon has been interested in music ever since 6th grade while attending  Brendle Campus in  Grand Blanc Township. But Damon has also found a love for poetry! Damon started becoming interested in poetry around 4th grade when he won a competition and ever since then it’s been a hobby that he can’t seem to loose! Damon says he actually began freestyling with his friends in 6th grade and began writing his own songs around 11th grade for fun and then really buckled down and began to take it seriously by the end of his senior year in high school.

When asked about his musical idol Damon told us “Anyone that knows me, knows that my only idol in music that I have is Tupac Shakur.” He did however tell us that while Tupac may be his one and only idol, Dizzy Wright is catching his interest as well! Damon told us “But as far as influencing me to pursue my dreams; I’ll have to go with everybody in the business… just seeing them have there dream comes true keeps me hungry.”

We asked Damon Compton what his favorite thing about music is and he says “My favorite thing about music is it allows you to have the ability to tell a story in your own way; and it also allows you to have your own sense of creativity.”

My favorite thing about music is you having the ability to tell a story in your own way; and having your own sense of creativity.

When asked about what we can expect in the future Damon left us with this “It’s a SECRET…Let’s just say September.”

Damon’s advice to people interested in writing poetry or writing music as a hobby or a career is “Never stop believing; and just stay true to yourself. And then contact me – I have a lot of followers that could help you a lot with your path to greatness.” When asked what MUSIC MEANS to him – Damon says “Music means everything to me, Point blank, PERIOD.”

You can probably fine Damon listening to R&B, Tupac,  Big Sean or Funk Volume! When asked about who Damon’s favorite Detroit music artists was he told us “Man, it’s too hard to choose honestly… I love everybody’s music here… from Big Sean, to Eminem, to Mike Posner, to Ro Spit… Dusty McFly… man, love em’ all – and wish the best to there careers.” Damon also told us that you can either find him writing music, trying to find new ways to get out there, playing some basketball with his homies or kickin it with his girlfriend!

Upcoming events…Damon “Dre Cope” Compton may be performing soon at the UDetroit Cafe in Downtown Detroit….We’ll keep you posted on when he will be performing! Damon says this on his current goal, “Getting signed to a label that isn’t major… I’d like to get with a team that has potential to be major and grow with them.”

Stay tuned to the Young Detroit Show to find out where Damon gets in the future, where he’ll be performing at next and pretty soon the Young Detroit Show will also be interviewing him!  Damon says he will be back to talk about us about his secret about his upcoming future…It’s got something to do with September. He’ll be back to give us details on that very soon!

Upcoming Artists: Please Help Infinity Hour

To learn more on how you can donate and help Infinity Hour please visit www.kickstarter.com/projects/gbsdetroit/gbs-detroit-presents-infinity-hour

Posted By: Tyler B. (YDS Host)

Infinity Hour is a Rock group from Highland, Michigan! The band includes – Jena Asciutto (Lead Vocals), Katelyn Perrett (Rhythm Guitar/Vocals), Jared Bentley (Lead Guitar), Brad Rude (Bass Guitar), and Dylan Walsh (Drums). I had the opportunity to see Infinity Hour perform LIVE at a local cafe in Downtown Ferndale awhile back and even though it was my first and only time seeing them perform, I can tell you that this group is made up of 5 very talented individuals.

I interviewed the band as a whole for the webshow and each and every member was very friendly and nice! Now I am asking you Young Detroit Show viewers to be generous as you can whether it’s $1 or $40…It can make a difference in these five individuals lives.

Why HELP?:

Infinity Hour is heading to Groovebox Studios on Saturday, July 7th 2012 to record and film a live GBS Detroit EP and video. What make’s GBS Detroit so special is that all of our sessions are recorded LIVE in one room, by one band, in one take. GBS don’t use any studio smoke and mirrors. That means NO over-dubs, NO re-do’s and NO auto-tuned vocals! Plus, the cameras will be rolling the whole time, with the videos being featured on GBS Detroit’s site. This is your chance to experience Infinity Hour the way he were meant to be heard, up-close and personal in Detroit.

Infinity Hour is doing a Kickstarter campaign to raise the $600 needed to make this happen. But they’re  not  just asking for cold hard cash, when you pledge money to this project you’ll get all kinds of great rewards, including the opportunity to be in the studio audience during the session!! For more information and to see Infinity Hour’s video on why you should donate please visit http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gbsdetroit/gbs-detroit-presents-infinity-hour.

How You Can Help:

You can donate a $1 or how ever much you want to donate! Every $1 HELPS! ALL DONATIONS must be donated to the Infinity Hour Kickstarter account before Friday, July 6th at 11:59PM EDT. Below are the different donation levels and what rewards you get when you donate! Thanks for being generous!

$5 or MORE:  LIVE EP – You’ll get the exclusive download of Infinity Hour’s live GBS Detroit EP. Backing this project is the only way to get this EP.

$15 or MORE:  MYSTERY BOX – You’ll get to take home one of five special Mystery Boxes filled with secret goodies and memorabilia from Infinity Hour. We don’t even know what’s in there! Plus, you’ll get the exclusive download of Infinity Hour’s live GBS Detroit EP. Backing this project is the only way to get this EP.

$20 or MORE: BE PART OF IT ALL!!! – You get to come to Groovebox Studios in Detroit on Saturday, July 7th while Infinity Hour records and films their live GBS Detroit EP. Who knows, maybe you’ll even be in the final video!! Plus, you’ll get the exclusive download of Infinity Hour’s live GBS Detroit EP. Backing this project is the only way to get this EP.

$25 or MORE: SIGNED PHOTO – You’ll get a signed, framed photo of Infinity Hour. Plus, you’ll get the exclusive download of Infinity Hour’s live GBS Detroit EP. Backing this project is the only way to get this EP.

$30 or MORE: HANDWRITTEN LYRICS – You’ll get the handwritten lyrics from your favorite Infinity Hour song. Plus, you get to come to Groovebox Studios in Detroit on Saturday, July 7th while Infinity Hour records and films their live GBS Detroit EP. Who knows, maybe you’ll even be in the final video!! Lastly, you’ll get the exclusive download of Infinity Hour’s live GBS Detroit EP. Backing this project is the only way to get this EP.

$40 or MORE: GUITAR LESSON WITH JARED – You’ll get a one hour guitar lesson with Jared. Plus, you get to come to Groovebox Studios in Detroit on Saturday, July 7th while Infinity Hour records and films their live GBS Detroit EP. Who knows, maybe you’ll even be in the final video!! Lastly, you’ll get the exclusive download of Infinity Hour’s live GBS Detroit EP. Backing this project is the only way to get this EP.

$40 or MORE: GUITAR LESSON WITH Katelyn – You’ll get a one hour guitar lesson with Katelyn. Plus, you get to come to Groovebox Studios in Detroit on Saturday, July 7th while Infinity Hour records and films their live GBS Detroit EP. Who knows, maybe you’ll even be in the final video!! Lastly, you’ll get the exclusive download of Infinity Hour’s live GBS Detroit EP. Backing this project is the only way to get this EP.

$40 or MORE: DRUM LESSON WITH Dylan – You’ll get a one hour drum lesson with Dylan. Plus, you get to come to Groovebox Studios in Detroit on Saturday, July 7th while Infinity Hour records and films their live GBS Detroit EP. Who knows, maybe you’ll even be in the final video!! Lastly, you’ll get the exclusive download of Infinity Hour’s live GBS Detroit EP. Backing this project is the only way to get this EP.

$40 or MORE: BASS LESSON WITH BRAD – You’ll get a one hour bass guitar lesson with Brad. Plus, you get to come to Groovebox Studios in Detroit on Saturday, July 7th while Infinity Hour records and films their live GBS Detroit EP. Who knows, maybe you’ll even be in the final video!! Lastly, you’ll get the exclusive download of Infinity Hour’s live GBS Detroit EP. Backing this project is the only way to get this EP.

$50 or MORE: JENA’S HAT FROM “SHE FINALLY KNOW’S WHY” MUSIC VIDEO – Yup, you guessed it. You get the hat Jena wore in the video! Plus, you get to come to Groovebox Studios in Detroit on Saturday, July 7th while Infinity Hour records and films their live GBS Detroit EP. Who knows, maybe you’ll even be in the final video!! Lastly, you’ll get the exclusive download of Infinity Hour’s live GBS Detroit EP. Backing this project is the only way to get this EP.

$50 or MORE: SIGNED DRUMHEAD – You’ll get a drumhead off Dylan’s kit in the studio signed by the band. Plus, you get to come to Groovebox Studios in Detroit on Saturday, July 7th while Infinity Hour records and films their live GBS Detroit EP. Who knows, maybe you’ll even be in the final video!! Lastly, you’ll get the exclusive download of Infinity Hour’s live GBS Detroit EP. Backing this project is the only way to get this EP.

$50 or MORE: YOU CALL THE COVER – Ever think to yourself, “Jena would sound so good singing this song!!!” Well, now’s your chance!!!! Infinity Hour will learn the cover song of your choice and play it live during a very special show later this summer! Plus, you get to come to Groovebox Studios in Detroit on Saturday, July 7th while Infinity Hour records and films their live GBS Detroit EP. Who knows, maybe you’ll even be in the final video!! Lastly, you’ll get the exclusive download of Infinity Hour’s live GBS Detroit EP. Backing this project is the only way to get this EP.

$50 or MORE: DINNER WITH THE BAND – You’ll get to hang out and have dinner with Infinity Hour before a show. (Don’t worry, we’ll pick up the tab). Plus, you get to come to Groovebox Studios in Detroit on Saturday, July 7th while Infinity Hour records and films their live GBS Detroit EP. Who knows, maybe you’ll even be in the final video!! Lastly, you’ll get the exclusive download of Infinity Hour’s live GBS Detroit EP. Backing this project is the only way to get this EP.

$150 or MORE: YOU’RE THE INSPIRATION!!! – Great songs come from all kinds of places, well, this one’s going to come from you! This is the king of all fan experiences. You’ll get to sit down with Infinity Hour for a songwriting brainstorm session. Bring us your stories, life experiences, lost loves, anything you’ve got. Afterword, Infinity Hour will get to work writing the song. Who knows, it could even be their next big hit!!! Plus, you get to come to Groovebox Studios in Detroit on Saturday, July 7th while Infinity Hour records and films their live GBS Detroit EP. Who knows, maybe you’ll even be in the final video!! Lastly, you’ll get the exclusive download of Infinity Hour’s live GBS Detroit EP. Backing this project is the only way to get this EP.

$200 or MORE: HOUSE CONCERT – Infinity Hour will play a concert for you and your friends ANYWHERE!!! House show, barn, backyard, on a boat, whatever. You name the place and they’ll set up and play! A few rules apply, must be with-in 3 hours driving distance of Hartland, Michigan. Any further and the backer must provide transportation costs and if needed, airfare and lodging. Plus, you get to come to Groovebox Studios in Detroit on Saturday, July 7th while Infinity Hour records and films their live GBS Detroit EP. Who knows, maybe you’ll even be in the final video!! Lastly, you’ll get the exclusive download of Infinity Hour’s live GBS Detroit EP. Backing this project is the only way to get this EP.

$250 or MORE: VIP HANGOUT WITH INFINITY HOUR – You and a guest get to come hang out with the band on July 27th when we open for SMASHMOUTH in St. Claire Shores. Plus, you get to come to Groovebox Studios in Detroit on Saturday, July 7th while Infinity Hour records and films their live GBS Detroit EP. Who knows, maybe you’ll even be in the final video!! Lastly, you’ll get the exclusive download of Infinity Hour’s live GBS Detroit EP. Backing this project is the only way to get this EP.

YDS Upcoming Artist: Cody Hughes

Posted By: Tyler B. (YDS Host)

Cody Hughes is a 18-year-old guy from Ferndale, Michigan who, like many – has a passion for music!

Cody has been playing music ever since his Sophomore year in high school.  When asked about his original GOAL Cody said “My goal wasn’t to end up in the music industry at first I was just playing cause I loved the sound of the guitar and when I started to play for people everyone started saying I should go into it.” His number one idol is Joe Bonamassa – “ He’s everything I would hope to become one day.”

Joe Bonamassa oe Bonamassa is an American blues rock guitarist and singer. He began his career playing guitar in the band Bloodline! Cody says “My favorite thing about music is at the end of the day I can take all my emotions and just put them into a song you can call it my way of venting.”

Cody is currently working on his new song called “Excuse Me” and we are being told it should  be finished very SOON!

When asked about whether or not he will be shooting music videos for his songs he said “I actually have a lot of ideas for my music videos cause every song I make there’s kind of a little story going on in my head while I’m making it.”

Cody also  said “When I get older I wanna do something in music. What it is doesn’t really matter to me as long as it’s something with music.”

Cody’s advice for everybody out there who is interested in becoming a singer / artist or anybody who is interested in writing songs “You’ve heard it a thousand times but practice really is key if you wanna be great, I play non-stop and I know I still got a ways to go.”

Hughes told us he’d like to meet David Gilmore, “He’s the best guitarist of all time and I know he could give me so many tips and great advice.”

Tell Us A Little Bit About Your Songs:

 ’If I were The Man’ – Is actually a remix of Beyonce’s song “If I Was a Boy”. I had that song stuck in my head for days so I decided to just make my own version of it.

‘Cut N’ Run’ – Was actually a song I wrote about a former ex of mine. If you look at the title you can basically pan out what exactly happened in that relationship.

In Cody’s free time you can find him being very social and hanging out at parties with his friends, listening to ‘Payphone’ by Maroon 5, ‘Young Wild and Free’ by Wiz Khalifa,’Count On Me’ by Bei Maejor,’Somebody That I Use To Know’ by Gotye, or  ’And Swing Life Away’ by Rise Against.

Stay tuned to the Young Detroit Show for more information on Cody Hughes, including live performances and an exclusive interview with Cody!

YDS Upcoming Artist: Bennie Velez

Photo Courtesy of: Bennie Velez’s Facebook Like Page

 Posted By:  Tyler B. (YDS Host)

Bennie Velez is one of Detroit’s hottest up and coming artist. Bennie was born in Brooklyn, N.Y and now resides in Metro Detroit! Bennie has been involved with music since the age of 7! In recent years he has worked side by side with some of the area’s most well known producers and collaborated with some of it’s verteran artists. Bennie Velez recently finished school at the Recording Institute of Detroit, where some of the finest talent has recorded (Eminem, Run DMC, George Clinton, Busta Rhymes & D-12). Bennie’s new single “Dance With You” ft Drew 32 and can be heard on the weekend mixshows being played by Channel 955 Detroit’s Bombsquad live on-air. You can reach Bennie at B.Gobea@Yahoo.com or feel free to send him a message on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/ItsBennie313 .

Listen to Bennie’s song “Dance With You” featuring Drew 32 ! Click on the link below!
Also stay tuned because your YDS hosts Tyler and Niko are going to be in the music video! Also, be sure to stay tuned to the Young Detroit Show for the official release date of the music video for “Dance With You”.

http://soundcloud.com/tracks/search?q[fulltext]=bennie+velez+ft+drew+32+dance+with+you&q[type]=&q[duration]=

 

YDS Upcoming Artists: Meet Aeris!

Checkout out this article on Aeris - a Local Michigan band!

Meet Aeris! Aeris is a local Post-Hardcore / Alternative Rock band from Oakland County, Michigan!

Aeris is anchored by lead singer Justin Brandt, and features Colin Denton on guitar, Martin (Stoney) Rodgers on guitar, Nick Jordan on bass, and Jake Osborne on drums! These band is the convergence of 5 superb musicians who were drawn together to form a group that defines rock in a new way. Despite living at different points around the fringes of the Motor City, the band members got together to produce the post new hardcore tracks that have become Aeris.

These accomplished musicians have backgrounds & abilities that speak to the bands growing success.

About each Aeris member : 

Originally from Los Angeles, lead singer Justin Brandt is a wide ranging vocalist well suited to the phc genre. He is a creative lyricist, can play guitar and several other instruments. Justin is also an actor who has parts in several movies including the recently released “Scream 4”.

Guitarist Colin Denton is a musician’s musician. The guitar is always in his hands and he’s constantly coming up with new rhythms that become the basis of many Aeris originals. He is also a baseball pitcher who can throw a fastball through a brick wall.

Eccentric guitarist Martin (Stoney) Rodgers is an accomplished classical and jazz guitarist who performs regularly as a member of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra Jazz Ensemble. He handles a guitar with such speed and precision that it will leave you awestruck.

Our bass player Nick Jordan comes to us from Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Formerly with the metal band Light Lies The Crown, he plays both guitar and bass. He brings depth to the music of Aeris with his great perception of where to take a song. Nick’s second passion is visual arts…this guy is deep.

Drummer Jake Osborne is a veteran of several bands ranging across many musical genres. He can be seen in music videos on Youtube and recently performed at the Detroit Music Awards with some of the Detroit areas greatest superstars. Jake’s talent, style, and energy is sure to amaze you.

Aeris is rising!! Come rock out at our next show and escape to the post hardcore world of Aeris!!

We here at the Young Detroit Show definitely recommend you check out one of our favorite local Michigan bands…There next event is at The Crofoot in Pontiac, Michigan and we will be covering this event LIVE on March 25th!!!! Stay tuned to the Young Detroit Show for more coverage on Aeris! Be sure to LIKE Aeris on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/AerisMusicMI?sk=wall