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GetMusic - Free Bandcamp Codes May 6

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Dutty Devioso - Precipice

"Dutty Devioso's direct style is as heartfelt as it gets and is beaming with raw hip-hop energy."

https://getmusic.fm/l/0A16iy

#rap #hiphop #urban #southernhiphop #substancemusic #heartfeltmusic #music

GetMusic - Free Bandcamp Codes May 2

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Dutty Devioso - Long Time Coming (Feat. John Barnes)

"Dutty Devioso delivers a heart-felt single that showcases his lyrical depth"

https://getmusic.fm/l/lStvyN

#rap #rb #hiphop #urban #southernhiphop #substancemusic #heartfeltmusic #music

DoRaleigh Apr 27

Petey Pablo: Celebrating a North Carolina Icon Who Put Raleigh on the Hip-Hop Map

North Carolina has produced its fair share of influential artists, but few have represented the state as loudly and proudly as Petey Pablo. From club anthems to cultural impact, Petey Pablo didn’t just make music—he created a movement that continues to resonate across Raleigh and the entire Triangle.

Who Is Petey Pablo?

Born Moses Barrett III, Petey Pablo rose to national fame in the early 2000s with a sound that blended Southern hip-hop energy with unmistakable Carolina pride. His breakout hit “Raise Up” quickly became more than a song—it became an anthem for North Carolina.

With its iconic line “North Carolina! Come on and raise up!”, the track turned into a rallying cry heard at sporting events, parties, and community gatherings across Raleigh and beyond.

A Cultural Icon for Raleigh & The Triangle

Petey Pablo’s influence goes far beyond music charts. He helped bring national attention to North Carolina’s hip-hop scene at a time when the South was still fighting for recognition in the industry.

For Raleigh, his impact is deeply personal:

City Pride: “Raise Up” is still played at local events, festivals, and even sporting arenas
Cultural Representation: He put Raleigh and North Carolina on the global hip-hop map
Legacy Moments: From concerts to community shoutouts, his presence elevated the region’s visibility

Whether it’s downtown nightlife, local DJs spinning throwbacks, or community celebrations, his music remains part of the city’s DNA.

Hit Records That Defined an Era

Petey Pablo’s catalog includes several standout tracks that shaped early 2000s hip-hop:

Raise Up
Freek-A-Leek
I Told Y’all
Vibrate

Each record carried high energy, bold personality, and a signature Southern sound that made him instantly recognizable.

Why Petey Pablo Still Matters Today

Even in 2026, Petey Pablo’s legacy continues to thrive:

Timeless Music: His songs still get heavy rotation at parties and events
Local Influence: New artists in Raleigh cite him as inspiration
Cultural Staple: His work represents a defining moment in North Carolina music history

For a city like Raleigh—constantly growing and evolving—Petey Pablo represents a foundational piece of its modern cultural identity.

Petey Pablo & DoRaleigh

At DoRaleigh, we celebrate the people and moments that shape our city—and Petey Pablo is undeniably one of them. His music continues to bring people together, energize crowds, and remind us of where we come from.

Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering his music for the first time, one thing is clear:
Petey Pablo is forever part of Raleigh’s soundtrack.

https://youtu.be/0ss-NI7iUf8?si=o7BTj9SyeIJzmIcN

Final Thoughts

From the clubs to the culture, Petey Pablo’s influence is undeniable. He didn’t just represent North Carolina—he made the world pay attention.

So next time you hear “Raise Up” echo through Raleigh, just know—it’s more than a song. It’s a legacy.

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#DoRaleigh #HipHopLegends #music #NCArtists #News #NorthCarolinaHipHop #PeteyPablo #RaiseUp #raleigh #RaleighEvents #RaleighMusicScene #RaleighNC #SouthernHipHop #TriangleCulture

Mangrove & Tourbière Apr 2

#ThursdayFiveList #AlliterativeTitle

1/ Jeru the Damaja - brooklyn took it (on his masterclass album The Sun Rises in the East album, 1994) : https://soundcloud.com/jeru-the-damaja-official/brooklyn-took-it

2/ cat power - it's all over now, Baby Blue (on Cat Power Sings Dylan (The 1966 Royal Albert Hall Concert), 2023) : https://soundcloud.com/cat-power-official/its-all-over-now-baby-blue

3/ denzel curry - black Flag Freestyle (on the mixtape King Of The Mischievous South Vol. 2, 2024) : https://soundcloud.com/denzelcurryph/denzel-curry-that-mexican-ot

4/ Bix Beiderbecke with frankie trumbauer & orchestra - Trumbology (1927) : https://song.link/i/691271242

5/ Dub Dickerson - Strange Signs (on the album Sad And Lonely - Country Ballads From The Heart, 1962) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8TqEzo_ulY

#JeruTheDamaja #EastCoastRap #Brooklyn #DenzelCurry #Rap #SouthernHipHop #CatPower #Folk #LiveMusic #BixBeiderbecke #Jazz #Cornet #DubDickerson #Rockabilly