Given what Chance the Rapper has done for being independent and abundantly fresh in the hip-hop community, it would make sense that there are others out there who are just as talented if not more than the recent Grammy winner. FreshfromDE is a great example of that, as he showcases his incredible talents on the 2nd single off his upcoming album “The Ritual” called “High on Myself”, which was released today. [Read more…] about FreshfromDE Releases Single “High on Myself” off of “The Ritual”
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Pepsi & Kola House Celebrates Jidenna’s New Album ‘The Chief’
Live music, you just have to love it. What could possibly be better than watching the sweat drip off the guitar players face as he vibes out with the crowd. There is a sense of authenticity that comes with a intimate live performance that you don’t get at something much larger like a concert. [Read more…] about Pepsi & Kola House Celebrates Jidenna’s New Album ‘The Chief’
Our Exclusive with The UK’s Soulful & Funky Uncle Frank!
Uncle Frank is not only your fun and crazy relative who you see during the holidays, but is also a super awesome funky & soulful band straight out of the UK! This band has worked with the likes of everyone from UB40 to Sinead O’Connor, and now they have a brand new album coming out to showcase their immense talents to the city of Manhattan and beyond! [Read more…] about Our Exclusive with The UK’s Soulful & Funky Uncle Frank!
Multi-Talented Group Find Me On The Cloud Releases “Set it Off”
I have had the utmost pleasure of knowing dynamic artist, music impresario and all around good guy DiMi Marc. Hailing from my area of Long Island right outside Manhattan, this super talented guy has grown consistently through his lyricism and sound that has created quite the career for him. Now he plans on having his own Drake/Beyonce type moment in 2017, with an epic month of new music releases, all culminating with the release of his new album, “Overzealous” on March 16th. Today he premieres his new video called “Set It Off”, with his group called Find Me On The Cloud. [Read more…] about Multi-Talented Group Find Me On The Cloud Releases “Set it Off”
One on One with Talented & Rising Music Star Jesse Eplan
When you are like Jesse Eplan and realize your talent and dream at a young age, it can definitely help mold you into the person you want to be. For Jesse, it is all about music and what he has been able to accomplish still being so young. Hailing from Long Island, he not only sings but plays a bunch of instruments, furthering what a “triple threat” can really be. Now, with a new single out, he is planning on taking the music world by storm in a big way. [Read more…] about One on One with Talented & Rising Music Star Jesse Eplan
The Johnny Mac Band Finds a Sweet Spot for Reggae & Blues
Certain music genres in today’s music sculpture aren’t as appreciated as they should be. Blues and Reggae happen to be two of them, and The Johnny Mac Band plans on negating that concept with their awesome and amazing blend of both that they showcase in the studio and on stage. Hailing from my hood in Long Island, New York, The Johnny Mac Band’s eclectic mix of both genres of music has them set for some pretty big things in 2017, from shows to challenges, and everything in between. [Read more…] about The Johnny Mac Band Finds a Sweet Spot for Reggae & Blues
Ja Rule Spotted at Flatiron Hotspot Shay & Ivy This Week
How amazing is it when your restaurant is still in its infancy stages and a major music superstar shows up to dine and enjoy themselves with the crowd? This is what happened earlier this week when one of the newest additions to the Flatiron district, Shay & Ivy, welcomed hip-hop legend Ja Rule to its location. Here’s what happened. [Read more…] about Ja Rule Spotted at Flatiron Hotspot Shay & Ivy This Week
New York’s Sky Katz- From “America’s Got Talent” to Superstardom
It is rare to find someone of the millennial generation whose musical influences are 90’s hip-hop, especially when they haven’t even started high school yet! Sky Katz happens to be one of them. At only 11 years old, Sky made a huge impression recently with her rapping abilities on NBC’s monster hit show “America’s Got Talent”. Now she plans on tackling the music industry in a big way with two hit new singles that will hopefully open the doors for her in the hip hop world. [Read more…] about New York’s Sky Katz- From “America’s Got Talent” to Superstardom
Music Review: Essential Voices USA’s “Season of Light”
Few recordings have the capacity to transcend cultural and religious traditions- yet conductor Judith Clurman and her angelic chorus Essential Voices USA have accomplished such a feat with the release of their album Season of Light: Songs of Thanksgiving, Christmas, Chanukah, New Year. With our country now wearing the unfortunate banner of what many media pundits have dubbed, “the Divided States of America” and global evidence of increasing violence and bloodshed, this collection promotes a spirit of gratitude, calm, peace that could not have arrived at a better time. [Read more…] about Music Review: Essential Voices USA’s “Season of Light”
One on One With Rising Music Star Merideth Puckett
Getting discovered to be the next big talent sure has taken some different directions as the internet has evolved. Merideth Puckett is a true testament to that as her rise to fame was simply by a friend recording her singing Adele, and the rest is history. Last year, a video of Merideth singing Adele’s massive hit “Rolling In The Deep” went completely viral, garnering close to 20 million views internationally. With her viral fame behind her, Merideth is focusing on becoming a big star in the music world and being known for her own music moving forward. [Read more…] about One on One With Rising Music Star Merideth Puckett