Wednesday, May 24, 2023

BAT LANYARD STOPS BY AND TALKS ABOUT THEIR NEW SELF TITLED ALBUM "BAT LANYARD" PLUS MUCH MORE!

 

Dream Pop Rock Band, Bat Lanyard, Releases Self-titled Album Ripe for New Beginnings

By: Nadia Sobehart

 


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Bat Lanyard—the duo comprised of life-long collaborators Matt Thompson and Nick Davis—releases their long-anticipated self-titled album, Bat Lanyard. The 10-track record is a culmination of years of back-and-forth collaboration across state lines and multiple genres. Featuring “Burned Out Lovers,” “Know Your Name,” and “Yellow Paper,” the debut album is guaranteed to leave listeners with a favorite new song.

 

“Our new album is a journey,” tells Matt Thompson, the engineer and producer behind the album. “It takes you a lot of places.” Nick Davis, sharing the roles of writer, guitarist, vocalist, and keyboardist with Matt, adds, “Our music is dream pop rock.”

 

Bat Lanyard delivers songs that are both reminiscent of music you once loved and refreshing all the same. The musical stylings of the album tiptoe across genres including soft rock, electronica, dream pop, and metal alternative pop. “Indie alternative rock is a bit narrow for the things we like,” shares the band. “Bat Lanyard is melancholy sonic, open-minded frustration, and love.”

 

“Burned Out Lovers,” the second song on the record, is known for its catchiness and soundscape. “It says a lot about what our style is and what we put into music—whether it’s keys or guitar. It’s the perfect combination of our styles blended into one song. It was hard to choose a single because every time we had an idea of what we thought should be the single, we realized that different people like different songs on the album for their own reasons.”

 

“We wanted the album to have a certain flow and a bit of a sonic story written in a particular order that takes you through ups and downs. The album tells a story with different moods and feelings throughout.”

 

In their college days, the duo played together in a variety of cover and original alternative rock bands, playing at local clubs and parties. They also put out a six-song EP, “Big Oak.” After their time in Oklahoma, Matt went on to front the Dallas, Texas-based band, Quickserv Johnny, coming out with two albums on Rainmaker Records and touring the area.

 

Nick and Matt continued collaborating at a distance and occasionally reunited to play local shows with band Fred Scott. They eventually came together as Bat Lanyard and consolidated efforts to create the self-titled album, Bat Lanyard.

 

“We’ve known each other for a while and working together on and off we’ve come to appreciate each other’s musical talents and what we can do. We were in a college band together, but it’s really these last few years collaborating on songs that have solidified our friendship. We have mutual respect for each other’s talents.”

 

It is the merging of unique skillsets that makes Nick and Matt a strong duo. “Matt is a great musician and songwriter yet was able to get into production at a high level and is really good at it. That has allowed us to build.”

 

“Nick writes the majority of the lyrics and has the ability to say something simple with depth and meaning to it that’s really hard to do in songwriting,” shares Matt of their creative process. “There are a ton of songs out there that are none of that. Our music means different things to different people.”

 

Bat Lanyard has been writing music across state lines by collaborating asynchronously. “Our process has evolved and gotten more intensive as we learned things about our song process. We haven’t lived in the same place since college, but thanks to technology, we’ve been able to share tracks virtually.”

 

“I’ll write something and throw it to Matt, and he’ll add a lyric or melody change or cool part. Back and forth, it becomes a song,” explains Nick. The two convene at times at Matt’s studio for a multiple-day recording session, where they agree in advance which songs to knock out during that period. “We build the songs out organically. If a song doesn’t get there during that time, we drop it.”

 

Coming up next for Bat Lanyard is a series of new songs under development, including many that didn’t make it onto the first album. The duo is also planning some live performances later this year.

 

This autumn, Bat Lanyard also looks forward to celebrating the release of their record with a party in Dallas. “We’ve been really happy with the feedback we’ve gotten so far. People are really supportive of our album.”

 

Make sure to stay connected to Bat Lanyard on all platforms for new music, videos, and social posts.

https://www.batlanyard.com/

https://open.spotify.com/album/7xrxdbSAOrD7Ij9FNLNCj7

https://instagram.com/batlanyard

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

GOSPEL SINGER/SONGWRITER "JOYOUS LOLA" STOPS BY AND TALKS ABOUT HER NEW SINGLE 'WE WORSHIP YOU' AND MORE!

Joyous Lola Delivers Inspirational Single, “We Worship You”


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By: Nadia Sobehart

 Gospel singer and songwriter, Joyous Lola, releases “We Worship You,” a song of praise and celebration. The single gives listeners a robust musical experience through thoughtful lyrics, strong vocals, and a live instrumental band.

 

“The song was given to me by God. This song was written to inspire people that God is good, no matter what. Everyone can praise him, no matter what circumstances they live with,” shares Joyous Lola of the meaning behind her recent single. “I want to encourage listeners to praise and worship God. It’s meant to remind us of how good God is.”

 

Joyous Lola looks within when she creates her music. “I have a team I work with for the instrumental side, and, in terms of lyrics, my entire song and lyrics are inspired by the Holy Spirit—they are not just based on my own intellect or experiences. I get my inspiration from the Holy Spirit.”          

 

The music video for “We Worship You” is a captivating performance for listeners of all ages and beliefs. While Joyous Lola’s music falls under Christian music, her songs—particularly this single—are influenced by smooth jazz, R&B, and Gospel. Joyous Lola’s sound is authentic and powerful—and capable of spreading an important message in a handful of minutes and words.

 

While Joyous Lola appears to have been born for the spotlight, her childhood dreams were not of becoming an artist. “I was always in church choirs where I grew up—but I wasn’t looking to be a singer. My singing as an artist comes from my encounters with Jesus and everything I’ve been through—my calling,” shares Joyous Lola. It was through the mercies of God and divine intervention that Joyous Lola found herself singing God’s praises to her listeners. 

 

“I came to America as a teenager—I’m originally Nigerian,” tells the artist. “Now, I sing and I’m also in the medical industry as a registered nurse.” Joyous Lola’s passion for helping and inspiring others goes beyond the medical field and into the realm of music.

 

“We Worship You” comes on the heels of Joyous Lola’s previous single, “Amazing Love,” which is about the love of Jesus. In the coming months, she plans to release more music. Joyous Lola also looks forward to performing to live audiences.

 

Make sure to stay connected to Joyous Lola on all platforms for new music, videos, and social posts.

Gospel singer and songwriter, Joyous Lola, releases “We Worship You,” a song of praise and celebration. The single gives listeners a robust musical experience through thoughtful lyrics, strong vocals, and a live instrumental band.

 

“The song was given to me by God. This song was written to inspire people that God is good, no matter what. Everyone can praise him, no matter what circumstances they live with,” shares Joyous Lola of the meaning behind her recent single. “I want to encourage listeners to praise and worship God. It’s meant to remind us of how good God is.”

 

Joyous Lola looks within when she creates her music. “I have a team I work with for the instrumental side, and, in terms of lyrics, my entire song and lyrics are inspired by the Holy Spirit—they are not just based on my own intellect or experiences. I get my inspiration from the Holy Spirit.”          

 

The music video for “We Worship You” is a captivating performance for listeners of all ages and beliefs. While Joyous Lola’s music falls under Christian music, her songs—particularly this single—are influenced by smooth jazz, R&B, and Gospel. Joyous Lola’s sound is authentic and powerful—and capable of spreading an important message in a handful of minutes and words.

 

While Joyous Lola appears to have been born for the spotlight, her childhood dreams were not of becoming an artist. “I was always in church choirs where I grew up—but I wasn’t looking to be a singer. My singing as an artist comes from my encounters with Jesus and everything I’ve been through—my calling,” shares Joyous Lola. It was through the mercies of God and divine intervention that Joyous Lola found herself singing God’s praises to her listeners. 

 

“I came to America as a teenager—I’m originally Nigerian,” tells the artist. “Now, I sing and I’m also in the medical industry as a registered nurse.” Joyous Lola’s passion for helping and inspiring others goes beyond the medical field and into the realm of music.

 

“We Worship You” comes on the heels of Joyous Lola’s previous single, “Amazing Love,” which is about the love of Jesus. In the coming months, she plans to release more music. Joyous Lola also looks forward to performing to live audiences.

 

Make sure to stay connected to Joyous Lola on all platforms for new music, videos, and social posts. 

https://linktr.ee/Joyouslola

https://open.spotify.com/track/4g4TIMr3fvQyn2eSeeK4bP

https://youtube.com/@classicjoyousmusic

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077422247564&mibextid=ZbWKwL

https://www.instagram.com/joyouslola/

https://twitter.com/Joyouslola

TikTok.com/@joyouslola1

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

HOLLY BRAND FROM "THE VOICE" SEASON 23 RETURNS AND TALKS ABOUT HER FUTURE AFTER THE VOICE AND MORE!

 

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Former Miss Mississippi and semi finalist on "The Voice" season 23, Holly Brand joined me today and talked about her experience on the show, and life beyond.  She's headed to Nashville folks, so hold onto your horses, because new music is coming.  Have a listen to what she had to say.

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THE LAWBREAKERS STOP BY AND TALK ABOUT THEIR NEW PROJECTS "WORLD DOMINATION" AND "GROUND ZERO" AND MORE!

 Law Breakers come back to make a push for their “fundamental,” high-energy style of hip hop

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By Kurt Beyers

After a layoff of around nine years, The Infamous Crackhead, also known as Damian Wheeler, and the revived Law Breakers are back with two albums featuring their unique brand of hip hop.

“Girls Everywhere,” a charged, jazzy hip hop party track about women and Damian’s love and respect for them, is the featured release from World Domination.

“It’s not on the nasty side, where much of music has been going, you know? It’s something that represents the love that I have for women. It’s just an all around, good-feeling vibe,” he said. A video is in the works.

The two albums, Ground Zero is the other, “are an eclectic mix of different vibes,” said Damian.

World Domination has some conscience and some street tracks that have different things. Ground Zero is an album of growth, a mix of stuff that makes you think about things.” The contrast he draws between his music and others is between “fundamental rap” and “destruction rap.”

Ground Zero is basically about different things, different goals and different avenues of people. It can take you on a ride, if you want to be taken on a ride.”

The tracks showcase a group of skilled, talented hip hop artists who clearly enjoy themselves in creating and recording their work. The beats are trippy and fast, the rap clear and forceful. The explicit parts are in some of the words themselves attitudes toward people. Institutions, yes, like governments and war in the track “World Domination.”

The group’s lyrics are full of ideas about people — the way they live, the things they do — love, class, race, space and many other things.

“I’ve never been the type of guy that follows everyday trends and stuff like that. Trends and fads fade away. I try to have fun with the music. I’m not trying to be labeled as something, I want to just be an artist and bring back fun and lyrics, and also bring some realism. Music is universal, something that’s going to get into your soul if you just let it be.”

Damian (The Infamous Crackhead) and The Law Breakers are reconstituted from several earlier versions, beginning almost 20 years ago with a 12-member group called “Speakers of the House.”

He was the DJ and beat maker, and that was where he got the Infamous Crackhead name, not because he did the drug but because he was so hyper on, behind and off stage. He liked it and it stuck. He has been DJing and making music since, though he is only now making a determined push to promote the music of The Law Breakers.

He cites the DJ experience as a big factor in the variety. His work is in the hip hop genre, or alternative hip hop, and hardcore, he says, but “My background is so diverse because I’m a DJ, so when you hear my music, you’re going to hear rock, you’re going to hear jazz, you’re going to hear blues, you're going to hear country, you’re going to hear so many different sounds.”

Life on the streets took its toll, “casualties of war,” says Damian, and most of the early group members are gone now. The current Law Breakers are The Infamous Crackhead; his partners Chronic Kid, Joe Black and brother Joe Slick; his godbrother, The Minister; and a cousin, P Storm.

His nine years away from music was spent mainly caring for his father, who passed away about nine months ago, but he never lost the dream of music. His father’s dying words to him, he said, were, “Don’t give up, Son. Go for it all.”

He credits his parents, Clarence E. Wheeler Jr. and his mother, who is still with him, Jean H. Wheeler, for their encouragement and support.

The tracks on World Domination and Ground Zero are music he has had out for a couple of years, but it is music that he is only now able to promote, with the nine-year layoff and the interruptions of the pandemic years. But he has a wealth of material ready to go.

Lost in the Concrete Jungle, which he plans to drop in June, will be new, unreleased songs. He will release a single from that album, “Rat.” Beyond that, he has enough material for several more albums.

Stay connected to The Law Breakers on all platforms for new music, videos, and social posts as they “go for it all.”


https://youtube.com/@thelawbreakersghettopropsp68


https://youtube.com/@GhettoProps


https://www.facebook.com/ghettoprops?mibextid=LQQJ4d   


https://instagram.com/breakers313?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Monday, May 15, 2023

R&B RECORDING ARTIST 'WILL PRESTON' STOPS BY THE SHOW AND TALKS UP HIS NEW SINGLE "OF COURSE I LIED" PLUS MUCH MORE!

 “Of Course I Lied” is the latest stop on Will Preston’s journey through R&B

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By Kurt Beyers

“Of Course I Lied,” Will Preston’s new R&B single, continues his special brand of R&B storytelling with a soft, soulful story of the end of a love.

“I think love is multifaceted, and people go through painful times,” he said. “Sometimes you’re the one leaving, sometimes you’re the one stuck on the other end.”

“Of Course I Lied” is told by the man, but the lyrics tell of pain on both sides. “Of course I lied” he sings to his lover in the chorus. “I mean for real / Did you think I was just gonna tell you the truth,” and later, the pain is on the other side, “My silent cries, you chose to ignore.”

“When you think about love songs, obviously we think about when it feels good, and when everything is great. But there's a very realistic side of love that exists also.”

One of his gifts, in addition to his voice and his command of it, is his lyrics. His songs tell stories, and the story grows out of the melody.

“One of the things that I focus on when I’m writing is telling a story,” he said. “I really get into melody, but even more for me is the story behind it. I want the people listening to the song to ride with me all through that song.”

He develops his own melodies, and sometimes his songs start there. Sometimes, people submit tracks, and he gets inspired and writes to them. On at least one occasion, both came to him at the same time. The song, “Phone Don’t Ring,” was on his last album, Where Do I Begin, in 2020.

A piano intro bubbles like water in a mountain spring. Then the beat kicks in, and he sings, “Phone don’t ring / Please don’t ring … Every time I look down / My phone starts to ring / But it’s not your name / Coming across my screen.”

“I literally woke up in the middle of the night with that melody and those lyrics. I had to get up to write it all down. That was just one of those times.”

Sometimes, a melody hits him when he’s walking around, triggered by something he saw or heard, and he hums the tune to remember it until he can write it down.

“So, I’m walking and I’m humming, and I’m trying to be quiet enough so that people around me aren’t thinking, ‘What’s going on with that guy?’”

He goes through periods when he doesn’t release any projects. His first album, It’s My Will, was in 2005. Caught in the Act — The LIVE Experience came out in 2007. In 2013, he released #reacquainted, and in 2020 he released Where Do I Begin.

He is an entrepreneur, and he has other things that demand his time and focus, like real estate interests in Atlanta, where he lives. He is also a partner and part owner in a cosmetic arts college.

“All those things pull me in different directions at times, but music is something that I’m always focused on.”

He is constantly looking to broaden his base of listeners. His base grows with each release. “I really enjoy the kind of organic growth I’ve experienced.”

When he connects with people, he often hears, “Wow! Where have you been?” His response is, “Well, it’s the tricks of the big boys at the big stations. They don’t always play us indie artists.”

Another thing he hears is, “R&B is dead. Or dying.”

“And I’m always out there screaming ‘No! No it’s not!’ You just have to look a little harder for us and dig a little deeper.”

“I really want to appeal to those listeners who are craving that good R&B that they feel is missing in today’s music.”

He is working on more songs and plans to release an album around October. He says he has about three things he is working on at any given time. While working on a song, something comes up that he wants to get down so that he doesn’t forget, and, eventually, “It comes together for me.”

He prefers putting out albums to singles.

“I’m more interested in the long-term impact and sustainability of my career,” he said. “I want people to be able to look back and see that I have a catalogue of music that they can listen to and take a nice journey back through my albums.”

To go on the musical journey with him, stay connected to Will Preston on all platforms for new music, videos, and social posts.


http://www.willpreston.com/


https://www.instagram.com/thewillpreston/?hl=en


 https://www.amazon.com/music/player/artists/B001279MTK/will-preston?isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true


https://music.apple.com/us/artist/will-preston/63061971


https://soundcloud.com/whyiswill


https://open.spotify.com/album/1m9TUSRBdM1qNUFT4ivLxe?si=MTkImsbMToacaab8uKN5TQ&n


https://www.tiktok.com/@yepthewillpreston


 https://www.facebook.com/willprestonmusic

Friday, May 12, 2023

HOUSE MUSIC RECORDING ARTIST IRENE MICHAELS STOPS IN AND TALKS ABOUT HER NEW SINGLE "I LIKE RAIN" AND MORE!

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Irene Michaels is a hot new artist on the dance music scene. She is a

Chicago native who is a Renaissance woman. Irene already has

a brand and has one of the most well-known blogs around, “I On The

Scene”. Never a follower, she began working on house music, even

before Beyonce and Drake made the long historic sound trendy. Her

prior work resulted in two international hit singles Hush Money and

Devil in Disguise. Today she unveils her strongest project yet, “I Like

Rain”. The pre-buzz on the song has Hit written all over it! Team Irene

is composed of all the best in the music industry. Legendary status

house music producer Joe Smooth has been on board since the

beginning. World Class songwriter Michael A.Levine who has worked

with stars such as Lorde, Roberta Flack, and also composed scores

for the likes of Hans Zimmer, has dedicated himself to writing songs

with her. Ms. Michaels always has an eye for new fresh, rising star

talent, so DJ Thad X lends his arena concert sound to get the crowd

moving at a fever pitch! Her label is the original home of house music,

TRAX Records, whose legendary history can’t be denied.

Ms. Michael’s house music tour is currently in the works, and you can

expect to find her on stages everywhere soon!

Says TRAX President Rachael Cain, Michaels has a timeless quality

and is absolutely beautiful. She’s set to inspire women

everywhere and change the world's idea of who today's dance pop

star will be. Michaels is 75 years young and shining bright.”


Eddie Gordon: President of Kings of Spins:

Love the sweet vocal, reminiscent of the amazing Jon Anderson from his

halcyon days with YES… I think “I LIKE RAIN” is going to leave golden

pearl drops all around the world, it is such a unique recording.


Wednesday, April 26, 2023

SINGER / SONGWRITER B. ALVEE STOPS BY AND TALKS ABOUT HIS NEW SINGLE "REAL MONEY" AND MUCH MORE!

 

Newcomer B. Alvee Drops Fresh Single Worthy of Center Stage

By: Nadia Sobehart

 


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Up-and-coming musician, B. Alvee, delivers a radio-ready hit with his latest single, “Real Money.” With smooth vocals and ear-catching melodies, it’s hard to believe that B. Alvee is only getting started.

 

“Real Money” is based on real life experiences influenced by money. “This song is about loyalty, experience, and inspiration,” explains B. Alvee. “I want listeners to know that money isn’t always that. Sometimes it turns people.”

 

“I wrote it at a time I was going out places and observing people. Some people only chase money or want to be around it. It’s hard to know what’s real or what’s fake money. Some people show off like they have it but don’t. I also talk about people showing their true colors when they see you doing good.”

 

As for his writing process, B. Alvee tends to lay down the harmonies and melody from a starting beat. “Sometimes I’ll lay the harmonies down, close out a session, move on with my day, and then come back to it. For this single, I came back to it, challenged myself to go out and be observant, then came back and wrote to it.”

 

A first generation American born to a Mexican mother, the young B. Alvee grew up in a single parent household, in Section 8 housing of Kansas City, Missouri. It wasn’t until the fourth grade that his family moved to middle-class suburbs. Throughout his youth, B. Alvee felt like a fish out of water, yet managed to make lifelong friends and play on winning sports teams. Following high school, he joined the Army National Guard as a paralegal specialist. He also attended Missouri State University, graduating in three years with a bachelor’s degree in Economics and a minor in Finance. B. Alvee then spent the next several years pursuing a career in military and law.

 

It wasn’t until the pandemic hit that he found himself at a crossroads. “Since everything was shut down and schools were online, I chose to write my first song and tried recording. This is where I discovered my love for creating music,” shares B. Alvee. In November of 2021, B. Alvee met his audio engineer, Steve, and began recording. “I knew at that point it was something I wanted to do for the rest of my life.”

 

Tragedy has played a large part in B. Alvee's life. He lost a younger cousin in 2015 to murder. In 2018, he lost another cousin, the sister of his previously deceased cousin, to depression and suicide. Many of the difficult moments in B. Alvee's life helped shape who he is today—both as an artist and person. His first single, released in June 2022, was dedicated to his late best friend, Collin Good, who died from an overdose.

 

At the end of the day, B. Alvee wants his listeners to be able to enjoy themselves and find support in the trials of everyday life. “There doesn’t always have to be a message,” says B. Alvee of creating music. “Sometimes it was fun, so we made the song. As long as my listeners are having a good time, that’s what matters.”

 

This year, B. Alvee is excited to share more singles and music videos. After an entire year of building on his sound, he’s finally in the position to share what he’s been working on. “The visuals are great, too,” adds B. Alvee.

 

Make sure to stay connected to B. Alvee on all platforms for new music, videos, and social posts.

https://open.spotify.com/track/56LdWpw8l2yFpBYd0wtnd9?si=c9021af0c2ab4fed

https://instagram.com/b.alvee_?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090320820306

https://www.tiktok.com/@b.alvee?_t=8aVba9eAUsE&_r=1

Monday, April 24, 2023

SINGER/SONGWRITER/PRODUCER SISAUNDRA LEWIS STOPS BY AND TALKS ABOUT HER NEW SINGLE "YES" (YOU'D HEAR MY MOM SAY)AND HER EXPERIENCE ON NBC's "THE VOICE"

 

Sisaundra Lewis is empowering others with new single Yes 

(Youd Hear My Mom Say)

By Jenna Gengler

 


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Sisaundra Lewis is a singer/songwriter and producer who grew up singing in church choirs and developing her skills through that natural progression. It was through this collection of experiences that she was able to become a finalist on NBCs The Voice, and grow through that and into the current phase of her career. With a gorgeously developed sound, she has been able to captivate audiences and empower others to feel emotions such as hope and wonder.

 

Most recently, Lewis has been focusing her energy on her latest single Yes (Youd Hear My Mom Say), a project that pulls a modern Gospel sound together with the nostalgia of an old hymn. Yes (Youd Hear My Mom Say) draws inspiration from a hymn Lewis remembered through her mother. Taking pieces of the older song and building them out to connect to a more contemporary style, she has designed something rare and beautiful.

 

We were able to take this song to the next level, she explained, discussing the tracks origin. When people listen to this song, I want them to be reminded of the power of using the word yes. The song is designed to implore people towards the power that comes from taking a leap of faith and accepting good things when they come into your life.

 

“‘Yes (Youd Hear My Mom Say) has already empowered and provided hope to so many, she said. It has been so powerful to see how it has been able to do that for the people listening to my music.

 

Lewis debuted the song on her nationwide cable television show, The Sisaundra Show, where it proceeded to go viral, raking in over 600,000 views on Tik Tok and Instagram. From there, she was able to fully debut Yes (Youd Hear My Mom Say) and share the whole song  with her attentive audience.

 

Keep an eye out for Sisaundra and her band, For The Culture, on The Sisaundra Show which airs every Monday to Friday at 7PM Nationwide on AFRO TV, Comcast Xfinity channel 1623 and Roku.  The Nielsen rated show features performances by Lewis and her live band, thoughtful discussions.

 

Alongside their regular show, Lewis and her band are looking forward to the launch of their residency show, Gospel Black, a project that describes the evolution of Black Gospel through a collection of hopeful music. This broadway type show as well as the bands upcoming singles are sure to be incredible additions to her career. You certainly will not want to miss out on them.

 

Be sure to stay tuned in to Sisaundra Lewis on various platforms for new music, visuals and social posts.

https://www.instagram.com/sisaundra/

https://www.facebook.com/sisaundra

https://www.youtube.com/@SisaundraLewis

https://www.tiktok.com/@sisaundra

https://twitter.com/Sisaundra

website - https://www.sisaundra.live https://www.afrotainment.us/the-sisaundra-show

Friday, April 21, 2023

R&B SINGER SONGWRITER 'SMAILO ONE' TALKS NEW SINGLE "DANCE WITH ME" AND MORE!

 

Smailo one comes to America with a dream and a plan, and they begin in “Dance With Me”



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By Kurt Beyers

 

Around ten months ago, the artist known as Smailo one left his native Morocco and moved to the United States to find musical stardom.

 

He has a plan, and the first step in that plan is “Dance With Me,” releasing officially on April 11.

 

I’m starting now with ‘Dance With Me,’ and then every month, approximately, a new song will be released.” In about a year, he will have released the 12 tracks that will be his first album, My Universe.

 

Dance With Me” is a pop/R&B song. Smailo’s (pronounced like “smile” with an “oh” on the end) voice is soulful and expressive on this dreamy, slow-dance number.

 

He created it from samples of “Careless Whisper,” an ’80s George Michael tune. He reworked the chords, added guitars and bass and made his own melodies and lyrics.

 

“‘Dance With Me’ gives me many feelings and sensations of love, in various places,” he said, “on the beach, in the pool, an apartment.”

 

It was just about four years ago that he decided to make a career out of music. Until his move to the United States last year, he devoted himself to learning.

 

I was just working by myself at home, in how to sing, how to learn English, how to write and everything.”

 

Then,” said the 21-year-old immigrant, “I took the plane here to America, this without nobody. I just took the plane, and I started to work and make music in America and try to find how to promote it.”

 

In conversation, he still has a noticeable accent, but there is hardly any trace of it in his singing.

 

He says his plan has overall goals and themes, like My Universe, next year’s album, but each song is different.

 

I have many topics,” he said. “Every song has it’s own meaning.”

 

He is also not limited to R&B.

 

Yes, I’m an R&B artist, but I can do any style.” I don’t have any problem with that,” he said. “I can do any style, because when I feel a song, and I like another song, I can sample it and do my version of it.”

 

His creation process is to set himself up with a sample, which he describes as more like an idea based on the sample’s chords. The music that comes to him then gives him the ideas for the lyrics.

 

So, how I make my songs. I take any song I like and I — with my guitar — I take the chords and start to create a melody first of all. When I have the melody, I put lyrics on it, and then I think about the instrumentals. For example, a song like Michael Jackson and ‘Beat It,’ I'm gonna take the various instrumentals and sample that and add many steps on it. The most important thing is the personality — who I am in the song.”

 

He doesn’t divulge many details about the coming releases. That is part of his plan, too. In order to build suspense, he will reveal details slowly, with and through his music.

 

He has his day job here while he works his plan to achieve his dream of music. The plan, his talent, creativity and dedication are most of what he brought with him from Morocco. They illustrate one of the things he cited as making him stand out from other artists.

 

I don’t give up,” he said. “Stay until you make it, you know, like, motivation. Don’t be a loser. But I explain that more in my music.”

 

To see Smailo one carry out his plan, follow him on these platforms for new music, videos, and social posts:

https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/smailoone/dance-with-me

https://soundcloud.com/smailo-one/smailo-dance-with-me-master-441k-24bit/s-VieXJXtXSZ2si=c8578f754abe4fd48e4547e0d3605765&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

https://youtu.be/o0N2h3VdbQg

https://www.facebook.com/Smailoone1?mibextid=ZbWKwL

https://Instagram.com/smailoone1/

  https://twitter.com/smailoone1

Monday, April 17, 2023

PUNK RAPPER RECORDING ARTIST "DEAD HENDRIX" RETURNS TO TALK ABOUT HIS NEW PROJECT 'MUSTANG' AND MUCH MORE!

Dead Hendrix packs punk and rap, vibe and attitude into breakout single “Mustang”


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By Kurt Beyers


At the intersection of punk rock and rap, Canadian Dead Hendrix, driving “Mustang,” is banging into the mainstream of North American music.


The single will be released on March 31.


“For me, ‘Mustang’ is my come-out song,” said Hendi. “I’ve been grinding, trying to raise my success level through different songs and collaborations, and ‘Mustang’ is the song where I go out there and say, ‘I'm here.’ It’s aggressive, it's a vibe, and it’s something that says ‘Dead Hendrix.’”


In his fusion of punk and rap, he said, he aims to “make that perfect blend of styles,” and his music is always going to cross boundaries and have an attitude.


“My music’s always going to be different, and I’m always going to talk about real things, real problems in my life, whether it’s loss of friends, drug abuse, trauma, all those bad thoughts. But I’m also going to be making music that people can bump their heads to.”


His own favorite lines from “Mustang” reflect this:

Came a long way from welfare and shelters

Ay, I learned how to deal with depression

When I leave, leave a lasting impression


His featured artist on “Mustang,” Yungcudii, is, like Hendi, from Ottawa, Canada. He has the middle part of the song, and in the Dead Hendrix blend of styles, “Yungcudii’s part perfectly adds to that.”


He enthuses over his favorite lines from Yungcudii’s verse, from the middle of his verse:

Mustang I’m rolling  

I told Hendrix we living lavish like we rockstars  

Bust down my Rollie

Me and bro we be twin like we Zack and Cody  

Born for this glory


“And it’s got this really cool switch in the flow, and it just sounds really sick,” said Hendi.


Yungcudii has found a lot of success in street rap and R&B. Hendi said he has loved Yungcudii’s music for a long time. They knew each other in high school, recorded in the same studio.


“We weren’t very close or anything, but we were around each other. He exploded into success very quickly, and I really like how we were around each other making music in the high school days, and now that I’ve started creating a name for myself, it’s come full circle to us working together on this song.”


Dead Hendrix has been very active in addition to creating music. He and Levi Zadoff, with whom he released an album last year, Dead Summer, are in the middle of a slow-motion tour of the United States, one a month or so, “however long it takes to create a good show and promote it well.”


So far, they have done Los Angeles and San Francisco, and plans are for a couple of shows in Arizona.


“Dead Summer is a great project,” he said. “I love it, but it swung a little more to the side of alt rock or pop punk. Now I’m trying to get back to my roots of what I’m trying to do with punk and rap. I don’t know anyone else from my city who tries to bring that punk aspect into the rap.”


In June, he will be on another album called OttawaXToronto, like in math, Ottawa times Toronto. It will be a collaboration of upcoming artists from those two cities. Hendi will be in a song with Toronto rap artist 3MFrench.


“That’s a really big thing for people who know about Toronto music. People such as Casper TNG, Lil Berete, Duvy, they’re all going to be on the project.”


He has a lot of music coming out in the next months, including his first solo album. It is yet untitled, but “Mustang” will be the lead single on it. He expects to finish the album and release it by the end of the year.


“It’s going to be that piece of work that shows who Dead Hendrix is, like an introduction to everybody who hasn’t seen me before. I’m going from my core fan base, who I love so much, and coming out onto a bigger stage saying, ‘This is Dead Hendrix.’”


Follow Dead Hendrix on all platforms for new music, videos, and social posts.





Wednesday, April 12, 2023

HIP HOP RECORDING ARTIST 'DREW THE DREAM' TALKS ABOUT HIS NEW SINGLE TITLED "LAID BACK" AND MUCH MORE!

 

Drew The Dream is a unique force coming to the Rap Scene

By Jenna Gengler

 


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Drew The Dream began to explore the world of music when he was only in high school. Influenced by some of his favorite rappers and friends who were also pursuing music, he quickly fell in love with it. From there he began recording music on his own. Now he is excited to release his latest single, a project titled “Laid Back”.

 

“Laid Back” is a project that truly describes the attitude Drew The Dream takes when it comes to life. “I am a really laid back person,” he explained. “This song is to show people that part of me.” The song, true to its name, has a fun casual vibe to it, making you feel as if you are just as happy to be hanging out as he is.

 

Something that truly makes Drew The Dream a unique musician is the way he records his music. “All of the music I make comes from my phone,” he explained. “It doesn’t come from a studio, but it is the same quality as studio recorded music.” The way in which he records his music is one of many ways he pursues music as an independent artist on a budget.

 

Following the release of “Laid Back”, Drew The Dream is also looking forward to the release of his next single, “You and I” which is set to release at the end of the month. “I am really speaking to the audience in this track,” Drew explained. “It’s a way of connecting with them.”

 

As he continues to grow as an artist, Drew The Dream is focused on consistency and building his community. He is looking forward to building his community and connecting with fans as he builds his career and discography. There is so much to come from this artist and you won’t want to miss out on it.

 

Be sure to stay tuned in to Drew The Dream on various platforms for new music, visuals and social posts.

 Youtube: https://youtu.be/h_sgv-Kscpw

Instagram:@_drewthedream

Twitter:@_DrewTheDream

Facebook:@DrewGnsl


AFRO - FUSION SINGER-SONGWRITER 'B- Tone' TALKS NEW EP DEBUT AND MORE!

 

Afro-fusion singer-songwriter B-Tone bares all in debut EP




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Afro-fusion singer-songwriter B-Tone bares all in debut EP

By John Hacker

LAGOS, Nigeria — Some people hear B-Tone’s music and they hear gospel; others think it is R&B, still others hear reggae.

When you ask the new Nigerian Afropop singer-songwriter to define his sound, he hears all of those and more and he displays most of his extensive repertoire in his debut EP called “Nudes.”

‘Thank God’ is a song I dropped years ago,” B-Tone said. “I dropped it in 2019 and it went viral in this part of the world, it went very, very viral and it’s part of the reason I named the project ‘Nudes.’ There were many people who started thinking that I was a gospel artist and that kind of restricted my sound. So I didn’t want to be boxed or caged in anymore so I had to express myself and say this is the nude me, this is me.”

The EP, which was released on streaming platforms last year, features seven singles which come from show B-Tone’s heart and bears it for all to see — hence the name “Nudes.”

“I was basically inspired by the state of mind I was in at that particular time. I was going through a phase in my life, I was discovering myself and different parts of my sound,” B-Tone said. “That was why I called it ‘Nudes’ because I wanted it to be a reflection of how I was feeling at that particular time. I wanted the sound and lyrics and everything to be true and for it to be enjoyable to the listeners. Basically it was just me expressing myself the best way I knew how to.

“The EP has seven songs and they all have different messages. The first song, ‘Holy Water,’ is a love song talking about my insecurities and my relationship and stuff. ‘Tension,’ I don’t want tension, it’s literally talking about what it says. It’s very plain. It’s a rollercoaster of emotions, of good vibes, love, good energy. I just compiled the whole project that way.”

B-Tone was born and grew up in the Kogi State of north-central Nigeria, a rural area far from the opportunities provided in the large cities.

He said he started his music at a very early age, with great influence from friends and his surrounding.

“It’s very, very difficult place to grow up, nobody is going to rescue you, no body is going to help you,” B-Tone said. “Basically you have to do everything yourself. I felt like I needed to say something but I couldn't say it and I needed to find a way to talk or get ahead. So I started making music, and growing up where I came from, it’s very very difficult because not so many people make it out of that place. We don’t have many, I can count on one hand how many superstars we have from there.”

B-Tone said he wrote poems for girls just for fun, then in 2012 he started taking his music seriously.

“In 2014 I recorded my first song ever,” he said. “Since then the response from it was mind-blowing. Since then I got good feedback and I thought maybe I should do this for real. I started posting freestyles in Instagram and that’s how I met my now recording label and boss, Royalty Records. They saw my freestyles on Instagram and they reached out to me and I was still in school. They reached out and said, hey, come to Lagos.”

B-Tone said he wants to make a deeper connection with his listeners and fans with his music.

“I really want the listener to not just listen and nod their heads,” he said. “I want them to connect to the words and try to feel what I'm saying, try to connect with the words and feel me and try to connect to me, the artist and the state of mind I was in when I was creating the whole project.

“I just want you to know that, ok, this is where I'm at and I'm using this to tell you my story and I want you to feel it too and feel connected too. It’s just me using it to get closer to my fans and people who love my music.”

Fans and listeners can connect with B-Tone and his new EP through on these social media and streaming platforms:


https://youtu.be/H2ZlKWkbXQM


https://instagram.com/royaltyrecordsofficial?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=


https://instagram.com/btone_worldwide?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=


https://open.spotify.com/album/4PdveXYJUfc5HizB0Y2Nz1


https://music.apple.com/us/artist/b-tone/1352798673


https://music.amazon.com/artists/B001D9YD7S/b-tone


https://www.facebook.com/BtoneWorldwide/



BAT LANYARD STOPS BY AND TALKS ABOUT THEIR NEW SELF TITLED ALBUM "BAT LANYARD" PLUS MUCH MORE!

  Dream Pop Rock Band, Bat Lanyard, Releases Self-titled Album Ripe for New Beginnings By: Nadia Sobehart   LISTEN TO THE PODCAST BELOW!...