Bumped up from August 26th*
My buddy Mark Downey hit me  up with this afternoon telling me to check out this youngin’s new mixtape “Good Mornin America” (Click to Download) and I’m so glad he did. This guy deserves the spotlight. Born and raised in Indianapolis, Mark Battles’ success is driven by his desire to represent his hometown.
According to his Facebook page, his influences include artists such as Eminem, Tupac, Jay-Z, Big Pun, DMX, LL Cool J, and Drake. Mark describes his own style as not only “modernized” hip hop, but also “the essence of real hip hop”.

Officially launching his career in 2005, Mark Battles has chosen the route of establishing a new name and face that the hip hop industry will acknowledge. With the pressure of giving Indianapolis a good name, his plan for success in this regime is to expand his brand Fly America and “take it as far as possible.” With this in mind, Mark’s plan to take over the internet consists of media outreach through [hip hop] blog sites, social networking, and by utilizing YouTube.

Here’s where YesGoodMusic and you too, can help him. Stream his songs and if you decide you like him, share him on Facebook! Link this article!

Download:   Good Mornin America