The "ATLAS" of Vikki V.

Vikki V was in the first issue and has been very busy, this bassist turned hip-hop artist has been tearing up the underground scene and is coming into her very own.  She has just released her first full album called "ATLAS" that pushes the limits of hip-hop from a female.  Her sharp to tongue and wit brings her songs to the next level. Her single "Won't See You Again" is one of the best songs on the album and has a video that will blow your mind. A very strong song that has the potential to become a anthem for young people who have ever been through pain emotionally,  it's a great song. Her credentials are pretty good with work done with Gyndhousz (John Legends cousin) and has been topping OurStages and Reverbnation charts along the way. Last year she appeared in "Occupy The Streets District 2" mixture  hosted by Quincy Taylor Big Heff, Founder of The Ohio Hip Hop Awards. Her singles Run It Like A Boss and You Got Me have been on Coast2Coast Top Indie 50. She is becoming a household name in music and breaking all the rules a long the way. You can find Vikki V at www.vikkiv.com as well as her album "Atlas" on iTunes and check her out on Reverbnation as well on Facebook,  Twitter!

The "Dark City" The Destruction of Johnstown Pa!

I grew up in Johnstown Pa I was born in Pittsburgh,  I came to Johnstown via adoption. Johnstown was a great place to grow up, I have made a lot of friends here and great memories.  My family is from here mostly and I have seen a change in our once strong city. I don't know how or when it happened but it happened.  A darkness has clouded our city and it seems that some people stand by and watch it. What can save our city and inspire our youth? You can create programs for youth to intrigue their senses to more artistic tastes, like art. There is one thing that the world has in common and that is everyone loves music. It doesn't matter what kind it is music touches everyone. I believe through music and positive influences it can become a great city once again. Johnstown has a shooting every other week it's getting crazy out there. Through music I think it can get better with the groups that are out there, I would love to see a concert with various types of music come  together.  More opportunities need to be available for our youth to explore and expand their creativity so they can put all their focus and energy on something that helps them not hurts them. Music is what we do that can bring positive vibes what are your talents that you can use? We challenge you to step up and fight take your city back!

The Ladies are taking over oh snap!

We are letting the ladies take over next month in all aspects of the game with music, food, and fitness. Simone Sziksai is coming to the magazine as our fitness professional and bringing her insight to our female readers we can't wait to add this element to our magazine. Crockin Moms CEO Lisa Kozich will be coming to the magazine and will be sitting down with us to talk about food , music, life and did I mention food? She turned a Facebook page into a worldwide phenomenon and is heading straight to the top! Rock heiress Jasmine Cain is coming to the magazine and she is letting loose her band and their music to the world and we can't wait to pick her brain. Vikki V is back and has one of the hottest albums from a female out there right now! With her fan base growing ever day she is a force to be dealt with, with the catchy hooks and strong lyrics she got the music world chomping at the bits. Jasmine Tate is one of the most soulful female artists in her genre right now and we are in love with her music and so is the world and we can't wait to have her in our magazine. Aj Jackson is a female artist with a lot to say and has a great way of getting it out her music is high octane and ready to pop we will be getting in to the world of Aj and what makes her tick!

Jay La'mont is coming!

Rap artist from Johnstown Pa Jay Lamont will be on the page next month! He's been working on new music and music production ass well. He's one of the hardest working young men in the underground rap game right now. So it is our pleasure to have him talk about what he has been up to.

Jetpack Jones

http://soundcloud.com/jetpackjones/places-ft-tone-oliver-prod-by-brock-berrigan Jetpack Jones is coming to the magazine and is one of the up andcoming rap artists you need to look out for.

Pittsburgh Underground Music Awards

We are happy to announce that we will be interviewing the artists for this years Pittsburgh Underground Music Awards. We are very honored to be a part of this years ceremony.

The Return of Chris Deville!

With his new music video and a single dropping this month, we got Chris Deville coming to the fan page. We are going to talk about his latest projects and  up coming shows. Watch his new video "Dream Outrageous" trust me you will love it.

Pass the Dutchie

Royal Dutchie will be in the launch issue of the new website we can"t to have him in the issue!

Vikki V is coming back again!

Vikki V is coming back to The Ground Up Magazine for the launch of our new site and to talk about her new album "ATLAS" which is in stores now! We are very happy that she is coming back and don't forget to check out the album on iTunes, Amazon,  and everywhere music is sold!

All about Yasko!

Yasko is a unique and clever lyricist from Toledo,  Ohio.  She decided to dedicate herself to her craft of rapping five years ago.. She has worked with nationally known artists like J Kwon, Pitbull, Paul Wall,  Chamillionare, and Yak Boy Fresh. Even Jay Leno said he was a fan of her music during a brief meeting the two had. Her popularity increased within the last year,  due partly to the release of her sophomore mixtape Tunnel Vision., as well as numerous(and hilarious) video blogs that kept her growing number of fans updated on her activities and thoughts. In November 2013 she signed with CEO Micheal Jones of Fl@out Productions as a recorfing artist and TV personality,  becoming the company's first female MC and most recognized face in the company. Born Emily Yaskowitz she was inspired by the likes of Eminem, Queen, Jay-Z and many others. Right now she is working on a project called "Flight Risk" about her wanting to get out of her everyday life and just do music! She is picking up pace with record labels calling and the recent MTV Up and Coming Artist signing she's one of the most sought out Female Rap aartist out there. With songs like "When I Get Back" featuring Anna Jackson which is getting played on BBC Radio stations(UK)  international outlet can you blame the industry wanting to snacth her up...... didn't thimk so. Yasko has big plans for 2014 and we're happy that she is bringing us along for the ride!