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Once in a while, something new and cutting edge comes along, something which defies tradition and stands up in defiance against the mundane. The much anticipated release of Dabster Gentlemen's second album, Answers, is a refreshing breath of fresh air. Answers remains true to the genre defying style fans fell in love with in Death or Life , this time, adding a little electric into the mix. Uber talented master composer Myles Barfield creates a spirited musical experience, combined with the distinct vocals and lyrical profundity of the legendary Dale Thompson. Added to the mix is new comer Skipp Phipps, adding his talents to this already extraordinary collaboration. From the first track - Take Me To The River, the listener is immersed in a fun, nostalgic, romp imbued with the innocence of the Jesus movement of the early 1970's. A wise choice for an opener as it immediately catches the listener's attention. The most single worthy song on the album sets the pace for what is to come and what follows does not disappoint. First Breath Today, the second track has a definite southern rock/mountain music vibe. This fun rocker demonstrates the versatility in Barfield's compositional prowess. Next up, Strange Fire is rollicking fun, and a bit tongue in cheek, lyrically reminiscent of Thompson's solo work with the Kentucky Cadillacs. Dabster slows down and gets serious for a moment with Miracle which is a bit darker and contemplative. Single worthy in it's own right, Miracle demonstrates the depth and strength of the bands talent. Hallowed Be Thy Name is two parts sacred hymn one part praise and worship and evokes a style reminiscent of early Native American musical traditions. Definitely a top prospect for second single. Three Don'ts gets a little Calypso. A rollicking reminder of our standing in Jesus Christ. Jesus Knows Where We Are is a nod to Dale Thompson's roots as a rock and roll superstar, recounting a show so loud, the police came and shut it down. This track sports a funky groove reminiscent of Bob Dylan's 115 Dream. More Like Jesus is a veritable poetry slam set to a most fitting musical background. Straight Is The Gate is an easy flowing jazzy piece reminiscent of Henry Mancini's Pink Panther work. Of Halloween has an 80's pop rocker sound and takes a bold stand on a sometimes controversial subject. This track musically captures a fun, eerie tone, evoking childhood memories of Disney's Haunted Mansion. Answers will appeal to the casual listener as well as the most discerning connoisseur. Compositionally eclectic, Dabster Gentlemen daringly blends styles most would never deign attempt and they pull it off. Combining the, decidedly not hard rock, compositions with the raspy powerfully high range vocals of Dale Thompson produces a fun yet musically mature experience no one could have predicted.
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New Zealand Artists Iveta & Simone Announce Upcoming Single, “Psycho Baby” New song will be available on all major streaming platforms AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, MARCH 12, 2020 - Auckland, New Zealand, power duo Iveta & Simone are thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of their highly anticipated new single, entitled “Psycho Baby”. Iveta & Simone are the edgy female vocalists behind tracks including “Sunshine”, “More Than A Man”, and “L.O.V.E”. Their music is upbeat and thought provoking, often centering around relationships and the challenges that come along with them. Their music is best described as a fusion of contemporary, alternative rock, and new age and offers an eclectic sound that is loved by their many fans, to whom the duo serves as inspirational role models. They cite influences such as Madonna, Shakira, Celine Dion, and Fergie but have crafted a sound that is entirely unique to their music. “Psycho Baby” is no exception, with its mellow yet striking rhythm and sound that capture the attention of listeners right away. The track will be available on all major streaming platforms beginning when it officially debuts on April 3, 2020. The two are currently touring, with upcoming shows slated for Takapuna Bar, Kalah Bar, Cambridge Cosmopolitan Club Inc., and Hamilton Workingmen’s Club Inc., and “Psycho Baby” is being implemented into Iveta & Simone’s latest shows, giving audiences a first glimpse at their newest track. Iveta & Simone are excited to offer their newest track for their many loyal fans. More information, including touring dates and times, can be found at https://www.ivetasimonemusic.com. About Iveta & Simone Iveta & Simone are New Zealand’s edgy female vocal duo taking the region by storm with tracks such as “Sunshine”, “More Than A Man”, and the newly released “L.O.V.E”. Tonee Marino is an independent singer/rapper/songwriter from Long Island, New York focusing on Pop music/R & B/Hip Hop/Rap in his songs. His current views total over 8,000,000 and current followers over 320,000 across all social media platforms. Tonee has had many interviews throughout his career, his first major ones being with Buzzfeed and The Hype Magazine. Currently Tonee's song Juice has over 1 million views on youtube and he just dropped an new song on March 24th called "Ladies Man" that is also climbing the charts. Tonee Marino is an up and coming 16 year old independent singer/rapper/songwriter from Long Island, New York focusing on Pop music/R & B/Hip Hop/Rap in his songs. He started his singing career in 2015 , and released his first single in July of 2016. His career has been steadily growing with current views totaling over 8,000,000 and current followers over 320,000 across all social media platforms. At 15 years old, he has done live performances in 2019 at venues such as The Legendary S.O.B.'s and Citifield Stadium, which were great successes. After his 16th birthday, he’s performed at the Living To Inspire Festival at the Knockdown Center and created a theme song for the brand, as well as York College alongside artists Jay Critch and Lougotcash. He’s also done shows in various schools with the Youth Empowerment Show throughout the boroughs of New York City. Tonee has had many interviews throughout his career, his first major ones being with Buzzfeed and The Hype Magazine in 2018. He began writing his own lyrics and co-producing his tracks in 2018 and has been more consistent with releasing music ever since. His music is available on 37 different digital stores including: iTunes,Spotify, Apple Music, Shazam, etc. He currently has 18 singles out, as well as an EP. Tonee's philosophy is to "Follow your dreams and never give up!"
Walter Hansen is an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Tampa, Florida. Hansen was born in 1968 to a Norwegian father and an Italian mother. His first instrument was the accordion and he was trained by Irene Adams who had great success in the New York music scene in the 1930s and 1940s. After winning countless awards by playing the accordion, Hansen's talents led him to meet Myron Floren who he cites as an early influence on his music. After mastering the saxophone, Hansen landed a scholarship to the Florida State School of Music and recorded a song with Ben Tankard for a Billboard song contest, but ended up losing to Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds. Hansen would go on to join a jazz-pop vocal ensemble where he honed his songwriting skills while still attending college. "If first, you don't succeed, try again." After auditioning for the US Navy band, he was accepted and stationed in Italy which brought him back to his Italian roots. While performing with the US Navy band, Hansen performed with many great musicians which included Jim Nesbit, Tommy Loyola, Steve Wilson, and many more. After a brief hiatus, Hansen returned to the music scene and started working with Lewis Martinee who is known for working with Bernard Jackson and the Phonic Gurus. After working with Martinee with artist and development, Hansen released two songs under the name, "Dremr." He then started releasing music under what he currently goes by, Walter Hansen. He released his first single Breath, which was followed by Magic, Friday's Here, and She's On Fire. His debut EP is entitled "The Perspective" EP and was followed up with his second EP, I Came To Win. Hansen's newest single, "The Gift of Music" was released in the Spring of 2019 which will be followed by a few more releases which are also slated for a 2019 release.
Mot & Krid is a pop/electronica artist, songwriter, remixer and producer whose releases have been radio playlisted on Spotify, KissFM/UK, SiriusXM/BPM, Pandora, KissFM/Germany, Gaydio/UK, have charted #1 on Beatport, #5 UK Music Week Charts twice and have been supported by DJs such as Andi Durrant, Judge Jules, StoneBridge, Jes and Danny Lee.
Songs are also featured on Pretty Little Liars (ABC), The Vampire Diaries (CW), CSI New York, NY INK, Abercrombie, & Fitch, MTV, Dance Nation/UK amongst others. Other projects included remixing Katy Perry’s single “Waking up in Vegas” for Capitol Records, collaborations with Stonebridge, Moto Blanco, The Soul Seekerz, Buzz Junkies, Cindy Gomez (Universal), Valora (Hollywood Records) and 7 time Grammy winner Glen Ballard. "Since I was a kid, Sam Cooke was a big influence on me. I thought it would be a nice tribute to cover one of his classic songs and arrange it in my style. I also think it's important to reintroduce some of the great soul music of the past to today's audience" CHRIS JASPER was a member and the primary songwriter for the ISLEY BROTHERS from 1973 through 1983 and ISLEY-JASPER-ISLEY from 1984 through 1987. In 1988, Chris Jasper went solo and has since released 15 self-contained, self-produced albums with the same soulful R&B and Funk sound he created for the Isleys. "Nothing Can Change This Love" ... a soulful rendition of the Sam Cooke classic ... is the new single from Chris Jasper's forthcoming album "For The Love Of You"…his 16th solo album! "Chris interprets the song as a slow dancing love ballad -- the kind where you want to hold someone tight on the dance floor." Chris Rizik, Soultracks Chris has just released "a rather special version of Sam Cooke's 'Nothing Can Change This Love' ...Wisely Chris doesn't try to mimic the wonderful original, rather he gives it his very own unique treatment but at the same time manages to retain the simple, soulful beauty of Sam's version. It's rather special..." Bill Buckley, Soul and Jazz and Funk CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE WORLD PREMIERE OF "NOTHING CAN CHANGE THIS LOVE ON SOULTRACKS" DOWNLOAD "NOTHING CAN CHANGE THIS LOVE" BY CHRIS JASPER ON CDBABY In his soon-to-be released album, "For The Love Of You," Chris goes back into his catalogue of songs and puts a new spin on some of the biggest hits Chris wrote for the Isley Brothers. The new album also includes soulful arrangements of some R&B and Pop classics, includng Marvin Gaye's "God Is Love" and Van Morrison's "Have I Told You Lately." "For The Love Of You" is scheduled for a late April release date. Chris Jasper's arrangements and instrumentation as a classically-trained musician, and his expertise on the keyboards and synthesizers, have been called the foundation of the legendary "Isley Brothers Sound." Chris demonstrates how he put together some of the most famous Isley Brothers music: CLICK HERE to watch "An Afternoon With Chris Jasper In the Sony Music Legacy Lounge" AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award BET Lifetime Achievement Award. German Record Critics Lifetime Achievement Award National R&B Society Lifetime Achievement Award. Songwriter's Hall of Fame. MORE CHRIS JASPER MUSIC at CDBaby.com, Apple Music, iTunes, Amazon Music, ChrisJasper.com and more! FOR MORE INFORMATION: Chris Jasper Website Chris Jasper on Facebook Chris Jasper Artist Page Chris Jasper YouTube Channel Twitter: @RealChrisJasper Kashaka & Sauda Olukayode, the husband & wife duo singing teem, started entertaining in the early 1970's, with a group called "The Kendells," which was backed by the "Sound Trqck" band, alsofeaturedwas Olatungi Mwamba . In 1978 Sauda attended acting school at the Theatre Project in Baltimore City . In 1983 Kashaka & Saudaformed a band called "Classic Revue," which opened upfor Joslyn Brown, The Manhattans, & Regina Bell at the Famous Ballroom, the group alsofeatured Kashakab cousin, "Glenn Bydume" . In 1986 Sauda won the "Randy Dennis Best Fest," which included super star "Toni Braxton," that win earned her a trip to perform as special quest at the worldfamous "Apollo Theatre" in New York city, the event was hosted by radio personalityfor "Magic 95.9 Randy Dennis" o In 1987 Sauda wonfirst place in the 96fm l400am WWIN radio station talent contest, hosted by radio personality & program director for "Magic 95.9 Tim Watts" o In 1988, in a show sponsored by V-103 radio station and Budyveiser, Kashaka's & Saudab band "Classic Revue", won the Budweiser Showdown, edging out one of Baltimore's top bands "Pename", the contest had over twenty-five hundred entries, Kashaka & Sauda wrote the winning song entitled, "Dont Stop Knocking On That Door", thet song won them a "certificate of achievement", from Billboord magazine . Winning the Budweiser Showdown earned them a opportunity to open up for "Peabo Bryson, & the Four Tbps" at the Baltimore Arena . In 1990-91 Sauda was semi-finalist in the "Billie Holiday", vocel . In 2000 Kashaka & sauda r"rffff';'J"Jr", of their cD entitted "Good Ole Days", included on the CD were, producer & musician "Moe Daniels", jezz musician Kim Waters, & songwriter & producer James"Rasheed" Certer . The husband & *rf, team justfinished their latest song entitled "Believe in Yourself', recorded at "Hot Traclcs Studio" in Baltimore, Maryland . Currently the couple run a Karaoke & D.J company called "K-Jam Productions, which have provided services for "Harbor Cruises, World Trade Center, Martin West, Timonium Fair Afram, Knights of Columbus, Adult Day Care Centers, Reisterstown Rd. Plaza, & VFW Post
John Jay, The R&B Musician with the Smooth Voice Announces the Release of another Soulful Music Album - Emergency Exit.
April 23, 2020: John Jay, an R&B singer is set to release a new album on 24th April 2020, titled Emergency Exit. This is where soul-refreshing music and clarity of purpose meet, the 11 track lists album is a collection of soul uplifting songs with a clear message; to be a source of light, a beacon on the mountain amid these trying times. In correspondence with John, he shares his vision and mission behind the album, in his words, “The Album, Emergency Exit, is a collection of personal stories about my past relationships that I set to music. I know many people will relate to the drama, quirky tales, and catchy lyrics’. He is a virtuoso with numerous recordings across the board, John recorded his debut album 2011 titled “The Secret of Life” thrusting him into limelight, with nominations for several awards. He was once awarded a Gospel Blue Mic Award and Three times Gospel Rhythm Awards. John is known for his charismatic and lively performance on stage, for him, music is like a food of the soul, and he is passionate about bridging the gap and producing faith lifting sounds to the soul. . About John Jay An R&B singer with long years of experience in the music industry, He has spent over a decade singing, writing songs, doing live performances for the Gospel music genre. He has spent a significant part of his life working with the finest artiste on the east coast. John's music style is; music for the soul and spirit. TBDT's sound is a tapestry of Rock, Dark Folk, Grunge, Southern Gothic, Rockabilly, and Punk. Their songs wind through stories both true and imagined, placing frighteningly powerful images in your mind's eye with catchy chords and blended harmonies. The Belladonna Treatment is:
Joe Cichy (Lead Vocals/Guitar) Greg Berg (Lead Guitar) Justin Boston (Bass) Kevin Weir (Drums/Vocals) Hailing from Los Angeles, TBDT's sound is a tapestry of Rock, Dark Folk, Grunge, Southern Gothic, Rockabilly, and Punk. Their songs wind through stories both true and imagined, placing frighteningly powerful images in your mind's eye with catchy chords and blended harmonies. The band has landed in LA Weekly and ranked in the top 100 bands on both Bandzoogle and ReverbNation. The 'Treatment has graced stages from the legendary Whiskey and The Viper Room to Craft Hill and Universal. About "Lucky"
“Lucky” is an anthem for anyone who has ever had a dream that seemed too impossible to believe in - that one dream that you’ll do anything to achieve. People are quick to say, “gosh, you’re so lucky to do what you do,” when all they can see is the end and not the journey. So, for all those countless hours, days, maybe years worked that no one but you can feel and see, and for all the success you reap as a reward - may we all be so lucky. About GREYE Introducing GREYE - the Progressively Independent band from Daytona Beach, Florida. Breaking all of the so-called industry rules of musical "conformity" and cookie cutter cloning;" GREYE combines the best musical energy and style available anywhere today. Hannah Summer and GREYE deliver song after powerful song; single handedly blazing a trail into the future of music. Their newest release "Lucky" is off to an explosive start. “Lucky” is the highly anticipated follow up single to Greye’s critically acclaimed fifth album Under The Weather, which was recorded at the legendary FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama and mixed by multi-platinum engineer Brian Reeves, who has worked similar magic for everyone from Billy Idol and U2 to Elton John and Miley Cyrus. The album has been in heavy rotation on multiple indie, internet and Top 40 terrestrial radio stations across the U.S. and overseas; its single “What If I” charted on the Netherlands Top 40, hit #4 after eight weeks and has been on the Euro Indie charts for seven months. Reeves is currently mixing tracks for Greye’s upcoming album, which is due to drop later in 2020. Don't worry about trying to pigeon hole this band into a specific genre, just give GREYE one listen or attend one live show - that's all you'll need, and you'll be on the GREYE-Train; Promise! "Under The Weather is going to rock you, move you, surprise you,and leave you wanting to 1) see the band live and 2) grab a copy of this album. From soaring guitars to soul-screaming organ solos and everything in between, this album is packed with pristinely produced recordings which contribute to the refined and more polished sound of this record." https://www.midtnmusic.com/greye-under-the-weather/ Website: https://www.greyemusic.com Lucky (Music Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7faxZ8zcxo Lucky (Live Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wX2teCJHOM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greyemusic Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/greyemusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greyemusic |
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