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Griff Tyler Is a Real Player In The Game In “Played To The Left”
Griff Tyler is a real player in the game. After making a name for himself as one of the premiere singer/songwriters on the west coast over the past 18 months, then onto the silver screen by guest starring on the popular Issa Rae produced HBOMax series Sweet Life: Los Angeles, he is right back to it. While he did all the right things career-wise, the realities of a musician’s life mixed with fame is not the most conducive for a healthy relationship. On his latest project “Played To The Left: A Love Story Continued” the follow up to his 2020 offering “Play Your Cards Right: A Westside Love Story” Griff explores the story of when the roles reverse and a player, gets played himself. On the cover art he appears next to the same car as PYCR’s cover art, but this time solo, without a girl on his arm, symboling the phase of life he’s currently in.
Like the iconic Beyoncé song, Griff proves himself as “Irreplaceable” and opens his project with that same sentiment taunting those who must not know about him. The following track “High Notes”, Griff reflects on the highs and lows of a relationship and lauds the good times while trying to forget the bad. On his 3rd track “Victoria’s Secrets” Griff describes a woman who is intimidatingly independent, who constantly reiterates this to Griff, giving him a sense of insecurity which he is not used to. PTTL gets a bit raunchier on “Weak Moments” as he and fellow LA R&B sensation Kyle Banks sneer verbally about knowing women they were previously dealing with will eventually cave and give into temptation. Runnin’ Game is a more uptempo radio friendly track which features Inglewood staple Rucci which focuses on how a woman gets a kick out of running game on him. “Fired Up” shows Griff being vulnerable on how upset he is about her playing him, and how uncomfortable it is to be on this side of the coin. “Compete” sees Griff connecting with Airplane James once again who helps tell the story of him being mesmerized by a new one woman. “Nobody But Me” is a Keith Sweat inspired all too relatable theme of selfishly wanting ownership over your significant other and not wanting them to be with anyone with you although you’re not fully committed to the person. After 8 tracks filled with a bevy of emotions, “Respect That” displays about the amount of respect he’s gained for this woman for knowing her worth, and standing her ground. The project ends with a somber reflection of how “Once Upon a Time” their love story wasn’t so complicated, a time when they were on the same page and the pages weren’t so tattered.
Griff Tyler born Aarin Griffin is a 27 year old singer, songwriter, and rapper hailing from Inglewood, CA, with influences like Kanye
West, Drake, Tory Lanez and Bryson Tiller. He enjoys exploring melodies and the limitless genres that make up the world of R&B and hip hop. Tyler turned his childhood mischief into his now lifelong passion. Whenever Griff found himself in trouble, his mother would in return have him write standards. Eventually the artist grew to enjoy the repetitious process and began using the time to write stories and poems, and soon enough piece together
complete songs at only the age of 10. In middle school, Griff used his enrichment classes to further explore his writing, which aided his performance in cyphers. By age 16, he began recording with friends and at 20 Griff equipped himself with a team and continued to hone in on his growing passion, creating new music, and accompanying music videos.
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Davido Inks Partnership with UnitedMasters For His Nine+ Records Venture
Making yet another major power move, three-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated Nigerian global superstar and Afrobeats pioneer Davido has inked a deal with UnitedMasters for his recently launched label Nine+ Records.
In this groundbreaking collaboration, Davido will spearhead artist development, A&R, and behind-the-scenes curation, nurturing a pioneering lineup of artists across the continent under Nine+ Records. United by a shared vision, the teams will work together to introduce and foster talent, amplifying Davido’s influence and extending his reach even further. This partnership marks a pivotal moment in shaping the future of African and world music.
Together, the teams will collaborate closely in order to not only introduce, but cultivate career talent. It only expands Davido’s influence and reach.
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Of today’s announcement Davido said, “I couldn’t be more proud to partner with Steve and the team at United Masters, this announcement represents an exciting new chapter for developing and established artists around the world.”
Steve Stoute, Founder and CEO of UnitedMasters states, “Over the last 2 years, we’ve proven our commitment to Africa investing in artists, education, and technology. Today, we are doubling down. With this new venture with Davido & the launch of Nine Plus Records, we reinforce our mission in becoming a bridge for artists on the continent. Together we’ll identify & develop new artists while supporting them with brand and synch opportunities.”
Nine+ Records will be announcing more artists and partners in the future.
Last night, Davido just sold out one of the most iconic venues in the world, headlining Madison Square Garden in New York City. He ignited the stage with what will be remembered as a historic set, bringing Afrobeats to the Big Apple in the biggest way possible. In advance of the show, he extensively spoke to Billboard who praised how “Performing in New York has also become a special ritual” for him.
This news also arrives on the heels of various major company announcements for UnitedMasters. The company locked down a high-profile alliance with SymphonyOS and Groover. Plus, it hosted its annual “A Celebration of Independence” GRAMMY® Concert at the Palladium in Hollywood, CA. The show boasted an all-star lineup, including headliner Davido, Uncle Waffles, Tokischa, Donavan’s Yard, and NLE Choppa. Of the latter, The Source wrote, “This marked the first time UnitedMasters featured international acts, solidifying its impact and representation within the global independent artist movement.”
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