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WATCH: Harris Hills is All About ‘ACTION, MAN’

One of the true gems of the New Year so far belongs to Nashville-based rapper and producer Harris Hills, who combines the soulful sensibilities of Nashvllle with the quick-hitting, grime music influence of his native U.K. on his latest single, “ACTION MAN.”

The well-traveled artist — who also spent his teenage years in Washington state before coming to Music City — pairs slick production with a delivery that moves as swiftly as an independent artist on the rise. A true hustle anthem, “ACTION MAN” adds a fresh voice to Nashville’s already thriving hip hop scene, diversifying Music City’s sonic palette in a way sure to resonate with fans in any location.

The single is accompanied by a video, which features the adventures of Hills and his entourage traveling through many haunts on and around Lower Broadway.

Perhaps these visuals signal what we already know to be true: they’re taking over the city, and it’s only a matter of time.

PHOTOS: Beat Battle XV at Helping Our Music Evolve

On Thursday night, rising music producers from Nashville and beyond came to Helping Our Music Evolve (HOME) to participate in Beat Battle XV, presented by The Beat List.

In the end, it was 15-year-old producer Eye-Q who came away with top honors, outlasting a field of talented beatmakers to take home a $500 prize and one month of free membership at HOME, a music industry incubator nestled in the heart of East Nashville.

The tournament-style competition — judged by Grammy-winning producer Konscience Beatz and local radio host Christine B. — also included a special performance by local hip hop artist Andre Wolfe, and was the latest in a long-running series meant to highlight the hip hop production talent coming out of Music City.

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NashLive! Presents: Khrys Hatch, Lord Goldie, Foundation Mecca, Emory Jaymz, & SeddyMac

We’re coming through The Cobra Nashville with an all-star Nashville hip hop and R&B lineup!

Join us on Saturday, April 1 for a versatile lineup featuring R&B/soul singer and multi-instrumentalist Khrys Hatch; Lord Goldie and Foundation Mecca of the Sunday Funday Crew; Nashville native and lyrical hip hop artist Emory Jaymz; and SeddyMac, whose introspective new EP, L.O.S.T. Lite, is available everywhere now.

This NashLive! Cobra Series show is for fans 21 and older, with $10 advance tickets available here. The night begins at 8 p.m., with music beginning at 8:30 p.m. sharp.

Sunday Funday Xperience Returns to Flash Me Xperience Aug. 7

While you enjoy your Sunday Funday, we turn your attention to next Sunday, August 7.

That’s when the Sunday Funday Crew — that’s Lord Goldie, Foundation Mecca, and ViB — will once again bring their Sunday Funday Xperience to Flash Me Xperience, located at 1048 Jefferson St. in Nashville.

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ON SALE NOW: A Night of Nashville Hip Hop II, May 27 at Cobra

It was only a few weeks ago that we delivered the news of A Night of Nashville Hip Hop II, the sequel to the blockbuster hip hop R&B showcase hosted by NashLive! last October at The Cobra.

Well, we have good news for you early birds: you can get your tickets for this one in advance!

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