By Bob Makin
originally published: 02/07/2025
The Makin Waves Song of the Week, “Slight Return (Run That Shit Back),” feat. Chill Smith and Izzy Miz, is the first single and video from Chris Rockwell’s forthcoming LP, “Rebel Radio 2.” PHOTO BY AMANDA
On Feb. 16, Jersey Shore rapper Chris Rockwell will drop a sequel album entitled “Rockwell Rebel Radio 2.”
The first single and video, “Slight Return (Run That Shit Back),” is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.
As the Makin Waves Song of the Week, “Slight Return (Run That Shit Back)” also can be heard between 6 and 8 p.m. on Feb. 7 on “Radio Jersey at ThePenguinRocks.com. If you miss it, you can tune in any time in the archives at The Penguin and Mixcloud.
Recorded at Chillville Studio in Ocean County, “Slight Return”showcases the classic production style and artistic collaboration between featured artists Chill Smith and Izzy Miz. Released by Soundsmith Records, the single captures a blend of modern beats and lyrical prowess, delivering a powerful and captivating listening experience.
The album will be launched as part of the SoundSurge Mutual Aid Concert on Feb. 16 at Joe Pop's Shore Bar in Ship Bottom. The highly anticipated event promises an unforgettable night of music and community support that also will feature the release of a new single from singer-songwriter Izzy Miz and the official launch of Soundsmith Records, an Ocean County-based black-owned record label created by educator and recording artist Chill Smith.
The amped-up celebration also will serve as a goods and supply drive, supporting the local community by collecting food and items benefiting local nonprofit Bright Harbor Healthcare’s Street Outreach Services (SOS) program in Ocean County.
Promising to ignite the winter season with a diverse lineup of nonstop performances and an energetic atmosphere, SoundSurge aims to unite music and art lovers from all walks of life. Visual artists and other creatives will be featured in a pop-up vendor market.
“We're psyched to bring SoundSurge to LBI," Chris said. "This event is more than just a concert; it's a night of music, creativity, community, and the power of coming together for a good cause. We want to align this record label with good will in the community from the jump, so that’s what we’re working toward.”
Chill added, “The goal behind Soundsmith is simple: to be a real resource for artists whose voices need to be heard. It’s a place where people can just create without worrying about money, pressure, or being stuck in a toxic studio environment. It’s about building something where everyone involved genuinely wants to succeed.”
For more info, visit soundsmithrecords.com or soupcanmagazine.com.
Bob Makin has produced Makin Waves since 1988. Follow Makin Waves on Facebook and contact Bob at [email protected].
About the author:
New Jersey Stage is proud to be the home of Bob Makin's Makin Waves column since 2017. His Song of the Week column comes out every Friday. He also writes an Album of the Month and Interview of the Month as well.
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