Euro P. Gold, rising hip-hop artist and Hampton University student, is forcing his way into the music industry with his smooth, but gritty flow, reminiscent of old school cats. This Philly native broke into the hearts of many hip-hop fans back in August with his first mixtape Day After Rehab: The Death Of Willie Minus.
The omnipresent theme of smoking marijuana throughout that ‘tape, alongside flows about the reality of his life at this point, makes listeners tune in attentively. Similar to artists, such as Kid Cudi and Lupe Fiasco, Gold is authentic. There are no songs about the flashiness or gaudiness of the average, overrated rapper. He simply talks about all that encompasses the everyday life of an African-American college student: classes, women, sports, sex and drugs.
For everyone trying to break into the music industry, it’s common knowledge that the business is not for the faint of heart. Many artists and producers spend years perfecting their craft. Through studying their music, creating their own brands, and having a passion for their dreams, Armando Cadogan Jr. and Jamaal Castang are determined to create a name for themselves in the entertainment world.
Armando Cadogan Jr., better known as Hip-Hop recording artist Panama, started his journey in Baltimore, MD. As a theatre major at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, Panama landed a role on HBO’s hit TV series, The Wire. On Season 1, during the third episode, he was cast as a drug dealer. Although the role was brief, Panama was called back for Season 4 as Bubble’s tormentor. While gaining recognition on the award-winning show, Panama was also in several industrial films for companies, such as The American Red Cross and Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.
DMV Rapper Tommy Fly Guy allowed the good guys at The Wall Magazine to join him in a studio session. We met with Tommy in the 757 area while he was recording for a mixtape scheduled to drop in February. Keep your eyes on The Wall for all your Fly Guy exclusives.
