MJ Ultra - Paradise
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BOUT MJ: MJ Ultra got his first taste of the limelight when we wrote and recorded a hip-hop remix of "New York, New York" for the Justin Timberlake blockbuster Friends with Benefits. The track would go on to be featured twice on ABC's Dancing With The Stars and NBC's America's Got Talent. He'd follow that up with a remix to Neil Diamond's "Holy Holly" for the Kevin James comedy, Here Comes the Boom. He has written and performed with industry vets including Thirty Seconds to Mars (on The Ellen DeGenerous Show), El DeBarge, Chali 2na, Eddie Griffin and Ruben Studdard, and recently headlined the Boogaloo Music Festival in Cali.
Madeleine Mayi - Strawberry Hair
Super fun surfy vibe. Enjoy while driving especially. Perfect for summer. :)
ROCHESTER CONTINUES WITH WAVE OF RELEASES; LAUNCHES NEW ‘BLACK DON’T CRACK’ SINGLE
Toronto-based rapper ROCHESTER continues his wave of new releases for 2017 with the launch of his new single, ‘Black Don’t Crack.’
The single delivers an empowering and motivational message and captures ROCHESTER’s personal signal of support to his generation dealing with challenges of race, injustice, inequity, and identity.
His message is simple: "don't crack under pressure." ROCHESTER kicked-off his wave of new music launches last December with his EP Cowabunga and has several new singles planned for the rest of 2017 – keep up-to-date by following him at:
facebook.com/rochesterakajuice | instagram.com/rochesterjuice | twitter.com/ROCHESTERJUICE
The new single can be purchased, streamed, and downloaded at: Spotify: goo.gl/oFExFM Apple Music: itun.es/ca/JVjfjb
Kendl - For Her
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Donny - Too Crazy To Love You
This song is about needing to go off on your own because you realize you're not doing good for your significant other. 'You might be in pain for losing me, but you don't want someone as crazy as I am to love you.' - Donny
Captivating listeners with a glorifying dark, alternative-pop flavor on singles like “Growing Pains” and “The Way I Am,” (600k plays on Spotify alone) Donny has steadily been gaining an avid fan base over the past few months. The Israeli producer and singer/song-writer returns today with “Too Crazy To Love You,” via Majestic Casual Records, bringing us another reminiscent love song to calm your sorrows. Passionate vocals, smooth instrumentals, and soulful melodies with hints of R&B and inspiration from old-soul artists like Sting, Amy Winehouse, and Macy Gray take us to a nostalgic place that we’ve come to embrace with each passing single, as Donny delves into his “Sad Reggae” sound.
Fans can look forward to a string of new releases coming from Donny over the next few months.
Noetic - "Back There"
Noetic - or referred to as Poetic Noetic - blends the line of lyrical hip hop with danceable rhythms and sounds that make fans want to get up and move. Not many artists can blur the lines between poetry and fun, but that’s where Noetic shines.
His debut project, Split Decision, is slated for release later this year.
THRILLERS - Slow Motion Replay
"Slow Motion Replay" is about the recreation of the past in your head when you run into an old fling. It's a complicated experience - so much goes through your head in an instant. You remember what attracted you to them in the first place. It's fun, but complicated at the same time. The past and present mix together in a kind of hypnotic way.
O.J.Hodding - Naturally Pt. II
O.J.Hodding is a London based artist blending elements of Golden-Age Hip-Hop with modern influences. Producing all his own material, he frequently collaborates with other artists, as well as being one half of Hip-Hop duo Soul Purpose.
'Naturally Pt. II' is a collaboration with Soul/Gospel singer Shaé.
Pool Cosby - Blind Gold (feat. Raekwon)
Consisting of producer Jacuzzi Jefferson, violinist Kevin Kuh, and drummer Otto Botté, Sample-based electronic band Pool Cosby first demonstrated their versatility and strength as a trio through singles like “Little Do They Know” and “Lookin’ Up,” tastefully merging the worlds of hip-hop and electronic through dreamy builds, luscious synths, and soulful choruses. Staying true to their roots, their journey led them to a collaboration with legendary rapper Raekwon of Wu-Tang Clan on “A Poem Is A Hustle,” at the end of the 2016 and to their biggest achievement yet, their debut album ‘Blind Gold,’ out today.
Prefacing the rest of the album is an introduction from Brian Jackson, whose music has been sampled by many artists including 2Pac, Kanye West, and Kendrick Lamar. Many musical treats await listeners throughout the 13-track album, including the luscious single “Touch” from South Korean singer/song-writer DUVV, which showcases a delightful piano-led melody and glittering synths, and collaborations with Mr. Muthafuckin' eXquire, who Rolling Stone praised single “The Last Huzzah” featured El-P, Kool A.D., Heems, Danny Brown, and Despot.
“A Poem Is A Hustle” is the 6th single on the album, which in addition to Raekwon’s edgy, lyrical style features siblings Elena and Samora Pinderhughes, who has made a real name for himself in the jazz world, recently having performed with Common, Bilal and Robert Glasper for NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Concert at the White House. Further delving into their verse driven beats is a collaboration with Das Racist’s Kool A.D. on “Where Do We Go From Here” and on “Please.” Ending the album on a soulful note, “Lanikai” will leave you floating on a cloud with charming vocal chops and softly plucking instrumentals.
Delightful to the ears and calming for the soul, ‘Blind Gold’ showcases the chill and alternative Pool Cosby sound that leaves you with a yearning sense of nostalgia and happy memories.
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Yank$ - Right Now
Following the very positive release of, "Good" we see California-born but SUNY Purchase groomed recording artist Yank$ going big places, to follow up on his last release we get to see his jiggy side with his new release, "Right Now." The bouncy production could have anyone moving their body with Yank$ as he shows off his catchy verses on this colorful banger.
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Yank$ Socials:
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tw: twitter.com/papiyanks
sc: soundcloud.com/papiyanks
Jafaris - If You Love Me
Velvet Cake EP
21.4.17
Available on all digital platforms
jafarismusic.com
Young Artist from Dublin who goes by the name Jafaris. Focused mainly on Hip Hop and Poetry but is diverse and can branch out to any genre. He is also a young actor who is in the Irish Feature Film Sing Street recently nominated for Golden Globe Award. Last year, he joined creative collective Diffusion Lab, who has the likes of Hare Squead and Soulé in their ranks. After his latest single '' Love Dies'’- Jafaris returns with EP ‘’Velvet Cake’’.
Velvet Cake EP
The hotly-tipped rapper is quickly making a name for himself on the circuit, following the release of his brilliant new single Love Dies. His Velvet Cake Ep is guaranteed to take you on journey through love,life and all its tribulations. Just like a cake life has many layers and flavours. So sit back and and take a bite out of his new venture.
Music production – Diffusion Lab
Tigers Are Bad For Horses - Helium
Tigers Are Bad For Horses is an Indie electronic duo that blends lilting vocals with jazz influenced, multi-textured piano and production. Comprised of Mary Ellen Funke and Lyell Roeder, they hail originally from Washington, DC, but are now based in LA. We are releasing "Helium" via Proper Vibes , a DC based artist collective that we are a part of.
“Helium” is a song written about feeling weak. It’s about the realization that no matter how high your dreams may lift you, reality has a tendency to keep you feeling tied to the ground. But that realization can provide such relief because sometimes feeling grounded is needed, especially in a time that feels so lost in flux.
We wrote this during a heavily transient time in both of our lives and we think the music reflects that. Initially drawing from artists like FKJ and Lianne La Havas, “Helium” is an attempt to capture the essence of the instability that accompanies the change we all experience at some point. It’s meant to inspire, but also to remind us of our realities, which are often far from perfect."
Crystal Monee Hall - If You Breathe
“If You Breathe” and the title track of my was the first song I wrote with producer Andrew Horowitz (Jidenna, John Legend). Just before we started writing, we listened to a mix of my classic and neo soul heroes. We’d just met that day, but the vibe was right. Knocking out the entire tune in two hours. We used my voice not only as backgrounds, but to infuse new sonic elements into the song. That set the tone for the EP, developing a sound with complex melodies and vocal layers.
“This project is my soul record. Every Sunday before church, my mom would tell me ‘When you sing, if you don’t feel it from all the way down in your toes, then why sing at all?’ To her, that didn’t mean the loudest, biggest or highest note, but that your voice emanated from your soul. With that message echoing in my mind, truthful singing and songwriting was the focus of the project from the very beginning. From unconditional love (“If You Breathe”), healing ("Just Like Water"), desperation (“Who Will Witness”) and rage ("Lost Boys"), I wrote these songs in the hopes that they would heal someone like they have me.”
Stream & Purchase
Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/0euZBPSPnPo9LjeuqcKorP
iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/album/if-you-breathe-ep/id1222684291
Youtube: youtube.com/watch?v=hiyUD35CsYs
Band Bio
Crystal Monee Hall’s varied career has included roles on Broadway (“RENT”), sold-out tours with acclaimed musicians Mickey Hart (Grateful Dead) and Dave Schools (Widespread Panic), and three albums (one solo as well as two with Hart). Her recent appearances include performing alongside Kanye West and Chance The Rapper during their debut performance of "Ultralight Beam" on Saturday Night Live, appearing on and arranging vocals for Craig David's "All We Needed," ( the official song of the BBC's 2016 Children In Need campaign), and providing vocals for John Legend's single "In America."
Her solo work has been called 'riveting' by Billboard Magazine as well as featured in Rolling Stone and Playbill. However, Crystal considers the upcoming release of “If You Breathe” to be her proper debut.
“This project is my soul record. Every Sunday before church, my mom would tell me ‘When you sing, if you don’t feel it from all the way down in your toes, then why sing at all?’ To her, that didn’t mean the loudest, biggest or highest note, but that your voice emanated from your soul. With that message echoing in my mind, truthful singing and songwriting was the focus of the project from the very beginning. From unconditional love (“If You Breathe”), healing ("Just Like Water"), desperation (“Who Will Witness”) and rage ("Lost Boys"), I wrote these songs in the hopes that they would heal someone like they have me.”
Produced and co-written with Andrew Horowitz (Jidenna, John Legend) and Dan Edinberg (Nick Jones), Hall’s pair of forthcoming EPs seamlessly blend her love for world, blues, jazz, soul and contemporary R&B, and showcase her talent as a songwriter, while highlighting a voice that has captivated audiences worldwide.
“If You Breathe” is set for release on Monday, April 17th.
- Socials & Website:
- WEBSITE: crystalmoneehall.com
- YOUTUBE: youtube.com/channel/UCgORMHUGo-XEikxXByz7hoA
- FACEBOOK: facebook.com/crystalmoneehall
- INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/crystalmonee
- TWITTER: twitter.com/crystalmonee
- SOUNDCLOUD: soundcloud.com/crystalmoneehall
Nelly Bando - Upgrade Season
Los Angles Rapper Nelly Bando is dropping the first record of his upcoming EP titled 'UPGRADE SEASON' on April 18th. Shot in London UK, The song is inspired by recently 'upgrading' and moving into a new condo in LA & the purchase of a new car. This is the song you turn up when you just copped the shoes you wanted, that new watch, bag etc when you are just feeling yourself.
👇🏼See video link below👇🏼
youtube.com/watch?v=rD4R477jIcs
To push the inspiration forward he has launched a $5000 contest and has encouraged fans to make there own 'upgrade season' video clip boasting any new purchases they are proud of or how they have levelled up for a chance to win $5000!
CONTEST VIDEO - youtu.be/7UEMuCpwaJ0
THE $5,000 UPGRADE SEASON CHALLENGE (Apr 18th - May 7th)
Rules are as follows (Also explained in contest video below);
1️⃣Post a video with Nelly Bando's new single "Upgrade Season" on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook doing anything that gives off the impression that you've upgraded/are upgrading with the song playing in the background, for example walking out the Apple Store with the new iPhone, opening a new box of Jordan's, etc
2️⃣Tag @nellybandoofficial & 3 friends of yours
3️⃣#UPGRADESEASONCHALLENGE and you stand a chance of winning $5000 based on posting the dopest upgrade video.
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