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Still Movin & BeatStars recently helped put together a collaborative project called “One Week Notice” with Dizzy Wright , Jarren Benton , Audio Push , Emilio Rojas , Demrick , Reezy , Kato , DJ Hoppa and FanTrax winner Official Empire . All 10 artists and producers were challenged to complete a whole album in Austin, TX in under a week.  Source: BeatStars

For the 4th leak of the #somethingsgottagive series Nappy Roots delivers an introspective banger with the song "Facts" . With production handled by SMKA 's 808 Blake and Kato . ***Thanks to SMKA for sending***

RCA Records/SoSoDef emerging artist, Royce Rizzy debuts the video to his latest single "No Moe" , featuring Sy Ari Da Kid , produced by Kato ! ***Thanks to SMKA for sending*** Directed by Dave Canon & Tim Daust  Listen & Download: https://soundcloud.com/so-so-def/royce-rizzy-ft-sy-ari-da-kid-no-moe

Sy Ari Da Kid , K. Camp finally bring us the official music video to their buzzing single - "Popular" , produced by Kato and directed by Dontell Antonio . ***Thanks to SMKA for sending*** Video is also starring @DCYoungfly @Ellis730Henry @CocoKiss & @MegaMeezy https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/id8... http://www.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/...

Str8OutDaDen sends their latest podcast featuring Kato . The SMKA/Funk Volume producer sat down with us for a dope convo about his journey from Virginia to Atlanta, gifts and curses of the music industry, along with being Asian in hip-hop. While giving us the origin of his name, Kato also spoke on his relationship with XXL Freshman Jarren Benton and signing to Funk Volume .  Stream & Download below!!!

DJ Drama released the Gangsta Grillz: XXL Freshmen Edition , and Jarren Benton spazzed as usual. Check out his track "Pain In My Eyes" produced by Kato .  ***Thanks to SMKA for sending***

SMKA sends the Fuck Culture EP by Goldyard , a 3 part series that consists of Goldyard 's changes throughout the seasons. The EP is produced, writing and performed by Goldyard . Features include Jarren Benton & Cousin Dan . Kato & SMKA produced tracks 5 & 7. Mixed and mastered by Justin Padron .  Check it out below!!!