“Fresh Clinic Instrumentals Vol I” offers a new sound for the West Coast, combining modern Hip-Hop with vintage sounds on this 11 track album. These instrumentals may be used for artist mixtapes, videos and other promotional projects. For more information on use of instrumentals, to purchase lease rights and to receive a free copy of this album, please contact us at FreshClinic@Live.com.
Fresh Clinic affiliate Show Luciano, upcoming Hip Hop and R&B star, hails from Los Angeles, California. Luciano’s newest single “Vacation” showcases his versatility as an artist. With a guest verse from Kurupt and smooth production by DJ Battlecat, “Vacation” marks the most notable collaboration between these West Coast Legends since “We Can Freak It.” “Vacation” is now available on ITunes, Tidal, Spotify and Pandora.
Introducing The Fresh Clinic Lifestyle. A look into our upcoming One Love and Wonderland Dreams Collections, set to the beautiful sounds of A$AP TyBeats. We worked hard putting together this project. Enjoy watching!
We are working hard to prepare ourselves for our official launch. Along this journey we networked with Hip Hop producer A$AP TyBeats of the infamous A$AP Mob. We are proud that he has enjoyed our brand.
My cuzzin, Show Luciano, recently entered into the 2014 BET Hip Hop Sprite Cypher Audition. He is competing to win that top spot.
Please support him by taking less than 2 minutes out of your day to watch this video on YouTube. He ain’t no busta. He’s already worked with Legends in the rap game, and they respect his talent. Thank You and God Bless!
Rising Hip-Hop Star “Show Luciano” aspires to become a West Coast Legend
(LOS ANGELES, Calif.) The West Coast Hip-Hop scene has risen again, as many talented, young artists make names for themselves. Show Luciano, born Phillip True IV, is on a mission to become the next big Hip-Hop artist from the West Coast.
Show Luciano and brother, early 90’s
The road to Luciano’s career starts with his passion for singing as a child. “I remember singing ‘This Is How We Do It’ in the back of my family’s car. I was only 4 years old and I knew music was my life.” These childhood experiences laid the foundation for his music education in later years, as he developed his musical abilities as a teen. By 8th grade, Luciano was being recruited by The Julliard School for his talent. Luciano later attended William Howard Taft High School, located in the Woodland Hills area of Los Angeles. Taft’s visual and performing arts program allowed Luciano to exercise his love for music. “At Taft I was able to develop more of my music education,” said Luciano. Luciano pursued his passion, until tragedy struck his family.
Luciano stood by his stepmother’s side after she was diagnosed with cancer. When Luciano’s stepmother passed, he was left with the responsibility of caring for his surviving family. “This was the hardest and darkest period in my life,” said Luciano. Even though death surrounded his family, Luciano stayed focused on his music career and education.
After High School graduation, Luciano made music school his next step. Family members suggested that he attend the American Musical and Dramatic Academyfor his music education, but moving to a foreign city was never an option for Luciano. “I wasn’t feeling the thought of moving away from Los Angeles to New York. I didn’t know anybody out there,” said Luciano. Luciano’s plan B was to attend The Musician’s Institute, but problems with registration prevented him from fulfilling his dream. “Every time I tried registering, my financial aid would get pulled, so I wasn’t able to enroll,” said Luciano.
Luciano then decided to attend Pierce Community College after a joke gone wrong. “I went with my friend for moral support because he was registering, and he signed me up as a joke. When the acceptance notices came, I got accepted and my friend didn’t,” said Luciano. It was here that Luciano studied International Business, before he left school to pursue his fulltime career in music.
Regardless of the struggles and misfortune in Luciano’s life, he claims to have no regrets. “My step mother’s death and leaving college were defining moments in steering me in the right direction for my career. Death and loss can be life changing, and make you want to be a better person.”
Show Luciano and Curtis Young
Luciano now works behind the scenes to perfect his craft with Hip-Hop industry veterans, including Dr. Dre’s son, Curtis Young. Luciano’s father worked with Young on several projects, so he suggested that Young take a listen to his son’s rap skills. “When Curtis saw I was serious, he let me go into the studio to learn my way around,” said Luciano.
Luciano feels he has learned some lessons from Young about the music industry. This includes everything from production to the purpose of different music equipment in a studio. “I remember Curtis had some music college interns working with him for a while, and I knew more about the studio than they did. I know Curtis is a great teacher,” said Luciano.
As he worked with Young, Luciano was blessed with another mentor, West Coast Hip-Hop Super Producer DJ Battlecat. Battlecat was originally brought in by Luciano’s Godfather to produce songs for Young’s new album, but Young had trouble relating to the tracks. “My dad paid for the production and Battlecat had these instrumentals, but Curtis didn’t want them. Battlecat was pretty much in debt to my dad. That’s when pops told him about my talent,” said Luciano.
Show Luciano in the studio with DJ Battlecat
Since then, Luciano and Battlecat have worked together to create wonderful music. This relationship has lead Luciano to a collaboration with “Tha Dogg Pound” lyricist Kurupt. “Battlecat and 1500 Or Nothing had originally made the instrumental for Kendrick Lamar, but the track ended up going to Kurupt because he liked it so much. I sang the hook for the song, and I’m looking forward to it being released,” said Luciano.
#Blocxnation, Show Luciano’s Philosophy of Unity
Luciano’s career in the rap industry is more than music, it’s about community. “Blocxnation” is Luciano’s philosophy that he hopes will build a stronger sense of community and unite people around the world. “It’s something that everyone can relate to. Everyone comes from a block, no matter where you’re from or how rich you are. It represents the building blocks that create unity.”
Luciano’s family background will impress any entertainment veteran. His maternal grandfather is the Legendary Soul singer Al Wilson, also known as “Mr. Show and Tell.” It was at Wilson’s funeral that Luciano decided to pursue his career in the music industry. “I remember singing ‘Show and Tell’ at his funeral. People came up to me saying ‘It’s in your blood, you have to do this for your grandfather.’ I chose the name ‘Show’ to pay homage to him. Now I feel I have to be successful in this business to carry on my family’s legacy,” said Luciano.
Show Luciano’s late Grandfather, Al Wilson, a.k.a. “Mr. Show and Tell”
Luciano’s name reveals his dual personality. While “Show” is homage to his grandfather that represents a strong, on-stage presence, his “Luciano” side represents his business mentality and originates from Italian Mob Boss Charlie “Lucky” Luciano. “I like Lucky Luciano because even though he was a criminal, he was educated in how he did business. He wasn’t sloppy, and I respect that about him,” said Luciano.
The release of Luciano’s new mixtape, “R&B: Rap & Business,” showcases his unique rap and singing skills. Luciano works with new and established West Coast producers to create a sound that is a mix between modern and traditional Hip-Hop. “Myself, DJ Battlecat, Michael Ferrucci, Merciless, T. Dash, and other producers worked hard on this mixtape. We hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed making it,” said Luciano.
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“R&B: Rap & Business”, Show Luciano’s new mixtape
Luciano believes he will be able to build his Blocxnation brand into a national and global movement. His goals are to sign to a record label and leave his mark as a mogul in the Hip-Hop industry. “I’m not saying I’m the best in the game. It’ll take time before I’m known around the world. I’m young, and I’m taking steps to win the top spot.”
If you would like to contact Luciano, you can reach him at his email address, ShowLucianoBusiness@Outlook.com. Links to Luciano’s new mixtape and other websites can be found on his Sound Cloud at https://soundcloud.com/show-luciano. Follow Luciano on Instagram @showmethemoney90.
About Show Luciano
Show Luciano (https://soundcloud.com/show-luciano) is an upcoming Hip Hop and R&B star, hailing from Los Angeles, California. His new mixtape, R&B: Rap and Business, is a blend of underground lyricism and soulful 90’s style R&B. Luciano works with a variety of producers, including newcomers Ferrucci, Nat Powers, Merciless and T. Dash, as well as the seasoned veteran DJ Battlecat. Music is in Luciano’s blood, literally. Luciano is the grandson of one of the most successful singers of the Soul Music genre, the legendary Al Wilson. Luciano is destined to carry on his family’s legacy by providing the Hip-Hop community with the best music and entertainment. With the support of Music Legends and Newbies alike, Luciano is on a mission to become the next big artist from the West Coast.
Last night I interviewed my cousin, upcoming West Coast Rapper Show Luciano, as he discussed how he got started in the rap game, who he’s working with and what his plans are for his future in the music industry. He even shared some interesting stories about some of your favorite West Coast Hip Hop Icons. I will bring you this exclusive interview soon.
Looking back at Black Hippy’s career and seeing how much everyone has changed since making this video is astonishing. Kendrick is now the biggest rapper in Hip Hop at the moment, School Boy Q is no longer hella skinny, Ab-Soul is becoming a better rapper everyday and Jay Rock is… well, still a bad mother fucker! I wish nothing but success to the whole TDE Family and I know their new found success is only the tip of the iceberg.
My cousin, Show Luciano, recently released a mixtape entitled “R&B: Rap and Business.” I am so happy that he has finally been able to release a solo effort he can call his own. I’m even happier that his work is quality material, no filler.
Show may be one of the first artists who can both rap and sing extremely well. There are many people in the mainstream who claim to do both, but no one has seemed to be able to master each of these talents simultaneously, until now.
If I had to pick one track that stands out from the rest, it would have to be “Crazy.” This is an amazing show (no pun intended) of my cousin’s rapping and singing skills. He was blessed with some beautiful production from the Legendary DJ Battlecat for this song, which makes the bravado of this track so much greater than most of the crap in the industry.
Other producers who contributed their talents include Ferrucci, Nat Powers, Merciless and T. Dash. All of these artists weave a tapestry of soundscapes that contribute to the overall power of this mixtape, and allow Show to flow comfortably with his rhyme schemes.
This mixtape is pretty damn good for my cousin’s first effort, and I’m excited to see how his talent develops.
GO DOWNLOAD THE TAPE AT THE LINK BELOW, YOU WONT REGRET IT:
Over the past couple years, rappers all over the country have shared one common thread that is still holding strong…a love for the original Cash Money Records Family of the 90’s and early 2000’s.
You see it everywhere from YG naming his mixtape 4 Hunnid Degreez, A$AP Mob playing Juvenile’s “HA” at their performances and Drake rapping over a sampled “Back That Azz Up.” I’ve pondered why this appreciation for Cash Money has been so prominent among today’s new, young rising stars in the Hip-Hop game. I could only come up with one answer: Childhood.
Most of us who were born during the 80’s through the mid 90’s were old enough to remember watching Rap City everyday and seeing the Cash Money crew rap about driving Jaguars and wearing diamond encrusted platinum chains. This served as inspiration for many young people to make it BIG in the rap industry or in any career, and for this we should all be very thankful.
I came across some early interviews with the Cash Money collective. Check out this episode of MTV Cribs, where Birdman and Wayne give us a summary of how they lived a decade ago.
Rap City: The Basement was one of the freshest shows on BET when it was around, and I hated to see it leave. No matter, here is a rad interview with most of Cash Money. I love Ronald “Slim” Williams’ take on business and the music industry. He always seemed to be a man who stressed the importance of ownership and staying connected with the community.
Last but not least, MTV interviewed Cash Money in the late nineties and provides insight into some of the personal troubles members had before climbing to the top of the charts.
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