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Former Isley Brother CHRIS JASPER goes back to the catalogue of music he wrote for the Isley Brothers during 1973-1983 to cover some of the group's biggest hits as well as new renditions of some R&B and Pop Classics by Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye and More! 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. 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." For his 16th solo album, "FOR THE LOVE OF YOU," Chris goes back to the catalogue of songs he wrote for the Isleys to put a new spin on some of the group's biggest hits during this gold and platinum period, including "I Once Had Your Love," "Go For What You Know," and the title track "For the Love of You." CHRIS JASPER also lends his unique sound to soulful renditions of other R&B and Pop classics, including Sam Cooke's "Nothing Can Change This Love," Marvin Gaye's "God Is Love," Van Morrison's "Have I Told You Lately," Billy Preston's "You Are So Beautiful," and Diane Warren's "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing," a song made famous by Aerosmith in the film Armageddon. SAMPLE THE NEW CD HERE "FOR THE LOVE OF YOU" is now available on Chris Jasper's Gold City Website where you can sample all of Chris's music and enjoy FREE standard domestic shipping with a BONUS....an Autographed Photo With Every Order! LISTEN AND PURCHASE HERE: CHRIS JASPER'S GOLD CITY MUSIC WEBSITE CHECK OUT CHRIS JASPER discussing his musical career with the Isley Brothers in "An Afternoon With Chris Jasper in the Sony Music Legacy Lounge." In this video, Chris talks about his musical background, his unique sound, and demonstrates how he created music for The Isley Brothers, Isley-Jasper-Isley, and his own solo music. WATCH AN AFTERNOON WITH CHRIS JASPER HERE 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 DOWNLOAD Chris Jasper's music at Apple Music, iTunes, Amazon Music and more! FOR MORE INFORMATION: Chris Jasper Website Chris Jasper on Facebook Chris Jasper Artist Page Chris Jasper YouTube Channel Chris Jasper on Spotify Chris Jasper Wikipedia Twitter: @RealChrisJasper
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“If You Let Me” is the first single from beautiful songstress and multi-genre vocalist, Aya, where she shows the world an amazing blend of creativity, ingenuity, and versatility. Released by SmashTown Records, the new amazing rendition announces Aya to the music scene and the world of entertainment in the grandest of styles, further reestablishing her position as a name to watch out for in the nearest future. The entertainment world remains one of the most dynamic and highly competitive industries over the years. The music scene has particularly evolved, with artists, producers, entertainment outfits, and other stakeholders contributing to meet the diverse needs of fans worldwide. More than entertaining listeners and lovers, music has been discovered to also possess therapeutic features. Unfortunately, there seems to be a shift from the true essence of making music as many of the available content seemingly lacks any message. This is where Darnell Johnson and the team at SmashTown Records are looking to make a difference by promoting talented acts like Aya Ito. The Blazian Sensation “Aya Ito” is an amazing blend of beauty and talent as the striking songstress offers music lovers an incredibly amazing sound. In “If You Let Me,” Aya pours her heart out to the world about how she feels after losing her ex. The new single gives music lovers a beautiful display of Aya’s raw talent and matchless gift, with her amazing wordplay and thought-provoking lyrics taking listeners on an emotional journey of self-discovery and love. The twenty-four-year-old Japanese and African American soloist has already established herself as a force of nature, touring the country and thrilling her fans with her energetic performance, unique vocals, and astounding dynamism. Over the years, she has wowed crowds with her spirited performances and eccentric sound. The bold and beautiful native of Tokyo, Japan can sing in English, Spanish, and Japanese, a feature that stands her out from the pack and sets her on the path to greatness. No stranger to the spotlight, she has been interviewed on several media outlets and has been lauded for her absolute beauty and undeniable talent. “If You Let Me” is currently available across all digital streaming platforms for lovers of good music worldwide. You can find it on https://fanlink.to/IfYouLetMe Christian Hip Hop’s newest artist D’Vo, is from Houston Texas. He has always had a huge infatuation with music. He comes from a musically inclined family. Growing up with a recording studio in his home, D’Vo has always had musical passion; but now he is harnessing this passion to serve for God. He considers himself a connoisseur when it comes to music. He enjoys everything from mainstream music like Post Malone and Drake to legendary classics like Anita Baker and Michael Jackson. He would often go back and recapture the work from Tupac Shakur and Maxwell, he cites as his all-time favorite artists. Of course, growing up in Houston Texas, the entire culture within the city molded him as well. When he was younger, he would often listen to jazz stations and let the music carry him to another place while filling in the words in his mind with graceful lyrics. His basis for everything in his music is for the sole purpose of showing the world that God is the answer to all things. D’Vo is an independent artist that is currently working under his own label, Element 11. We look forward to seeing his growth in the Christian Hip Hop community. 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. 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 |
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