Jon Waltz – Anna [Audio]

Here’s the first single and title-track off of Jon Waltz’s upcoming EP, “Anna”. Says Jon: I think it ‘Anna’was the first time where we got that sound down to where we knew exactly what we wanted and how we were going to make it from this point on,” Waltz told HypeTrak. “I just think it’s the best song to represent what this project sounds like. It’s pop, but it’s not what people would expect from a pop song. It’s very genuine music, and it was just created by internet kids using iPhones to communicate with each other. It’s about moving back and having nothing be the same, but moving on from past relationships and accepting life.”

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Rome Fortune feat. Jon Waltz – It’s Mine [Stream x Download]

As Rodney Hazard gears up for the release of his debut production album “Victim Volunteer” on March 31st, he drops the a track from the project “It’s Mine” by Rome Fortune & Jon Waltz. The album features Boy/Friend, Doley Bernays, Denzil Porter, Ryshon Jones, Dee Goodz, AZ, etc Rome Fortune: “The first time I heard the track, i knew it was a joint I had to say something on.way too well produced of a song.itwas perfect with a message that resonated with people who are trying to accomplish something big but still had that riding music feel. Its all about perspective.” Jon Waltz:”Man when I heard the beat I knew exactly what I wanted to do and how I wanted to do. Rodney and Rome made it easy for me to compliment the vibe that was going on already so everything was very natural.”

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Jon Waltz – Somewhere Else [Audio]

He’s not even 18 years old yet (correction: he recently turned 18), but Memphis rapper Jon Waltz had something special on his hands with “Bang.” It’s the product of one artist who comes from a younger generation more in touch with the present state of rap than the roots of hip-hop, and this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. In fact, it’s probably kids like Jon Waltz who are the future, and while older heads cross their arms and complain about “real” hip-hop not existing anymore, the younger kids are looking forward and making hits. via

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