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An inside look at Underdog Music with The Ingenious King Wizard

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King Wizard is a prominent musician, producer/artist and melody maker. Often referred to as a genius by both press and collaborators, he has cheekily adopted this often repeated description by including it in his catchy beat tag ‘The Ingenious King Wizard!’

Alongside his partners Big Papa Harvey and Alderman he launched Underdog Music, a growing production company poised to not only take the industry by storm but also aid independent artists in their journey. Underdog music have been signing new producers and A&Rs as well as working alongside tons of Multi-Platinum producers and artists.

King Wizard draws on many of his talents in his work at Underdog Music. From being a talented producer, working on tracks with major labels, to working with upcoming artists and producers and helping them to develop. King Wizard is doing his part to help shape the future of the music industry. Underdog music recently signed two upcoming producers, Parallax and Southpaw who both came through their producer development programme. Discovering new talent is a major part of the music business, we look forward to seeing what Underdog’s new signings can do.

King Wizard explains the Underdog philosophy well. ‘We really don’t care if a producer has platinum plaques and hundreds of millions of streams, or if they’re working on headphones in their bedroom. All we care about is the music. All the fans care about is the music. It’s the music industry – music first, industry second’.

We love Wizards art-above-business attitude. Has this egalitarian attitude dented Underdog’s bottom line? ‘Not at all’ Wizard deflects, ‘we are more successful than ever. Financially successful, artistically successful, even spiritually successful. There are many ways to measure success, but they all stem from the same thing. If you create something that is of value and improves people’s experience of their lives, then you’re onto a winner. That could be something practical, something fun, or something that gives people’s lives fulfilment and meaning. Music is all three of those things. It’s a practical mood shifting medicine, a feel good fun activity whether listening or creating, and an activity that tends to give more fulfilment than any other pursuit I know.’

We love this analysis and wholeheartedly agree! In the music world, the music should always come first. It’s refreshing to see Wizard succeeding in such spectacular fashion whilst keeping these ‘music first’ values front and centre.
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MiG Arogan: The Haitian Powerhouse Behind the Spiritual Anthem “Moon Under Me”

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MiG Arogan has firmly established himself as a commanding force in the music industry, bringing the weight and depth of Haitian culture and spirituality into the spotlight with his powerful track “Moon Under Me.” This song is not simply a musical creation; it is a bold spiritual declaration and a vivid expression of ancestral strength rooted in Haitian Vodou tradition.

Hailing from Haiti, MiG Arogan combines contemporary rap energy with rich cultural symbolism, carving a unique space where music meets ritual. “Moon Under Me” stands as a testament to this fusion, drawing deeply from the Vodou pantheon of Lwa (spirits) to convey protection, power, and fearlessness.

The song’s hook centers around the presence of Mama performing the sacred work “with the moon under me,” a metaphor for hidden spiritual forces guiding and empowering the artist. Papa Legba, the revered gatekeeper of the spiritual crossroads, “opens doors I don’t see,” symbolizing MiG’s access to realms and protections invisible to others. This connection to Legba asserts a profound control over paths both physical and metaphysical.

Further spiritual guardians emerge in the lyrics: Kalfou, the fierce spirit of crossroads and chaos, “waiting at the edge with heat,” ready to defend or attack; Baron Samedi and Baron Kriminel, powerful death spirits who “laugh when your blood hit street,” representing MiG’s untouchable status backed by forces of life and death. These spirits signal that crossing MiG Arogan or disrespecting his heritage comes with grave consequences.

The song also invokes Erzuli, embodying love, beauty, and pride, along with Simbi, the wise serpent spirit guiding MiG’s style and movement. Ogou, the warrior spirit, tests and arms him, while Damballa offers calm wisdom and balance. The mention of Granne Brigitte, the fierce protector, and the other spirits completes a powerful spiritual armor surrounding the artist.

“Moon Under Me” goes beyond conventional music; MiG Arogan describes himself as “no rapper, I’m a ritual in boots,” emphasizing the song’s ceremonial and mystical weight. The imagery of candles, chants, incense, and spirits evokes authentic Vodou ceremonies that infuse the track with genuine ancestral energy.

By weaving these sacred names and symbols into his lyrics, MiG Arogan not only asserts his own power but elevates Haitian Vodou from misunderstood superstition to a living, respected tradition. His message is clear: “Play with Haitians — that’s the wrong belief.” It’s a warning and a proclamation — the strength of his roots and spiritual backing make him untouchable, commanding respect from all who hear his voice.

With “Moon Under Me,” MiG Arogan asserts a profound cultural and spiritual identity. His music becomes a vessel for ancestral power, a declaration that the Haitian spirit is fierce, unbreakable, and very much alive in him. This song stands as an anthem for strength, heritage, and the unstoppable force that MiG Arogan represents in today’s music and culture landscape.

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