Episode 121: King Shampz

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with King Shampz!

Hailing from West Philadelphia, King Shampz is a hip hop artist and CEO of Dead Wrong Records, a label which he started with his brother and producer Azzan.

Since dropping the LP Dawn of the Dead on the Dead Wrong Records imprint in December 2020, King Shampz has dropped numerous singles in preparation for his forthcoming record entitled Rise of Corleone. Those singles include "Like That," which just dropped on November 3rd, and "West Philly 187," which dropped on August 15th. The music video for "West Philly 187" has drummed up a lot of organic attention and anticipation from rap music fans.

In this episode, King Shampz talks with Mike about the success and meaning behind "West Philly 187," shooting the music video for it in West Philadelphia, the making of the Rise of Corleone, using his voice to shine a light on life in the Corleone neighborhood of Philadelphia, and more.

This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features the aforementioned "Like That" from King Shampz, available where you get your music!

Follow King Shampz on Instagram @king_shampz. Watch the music video for "West Philly 187" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vB23RpvnP9Q.

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