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Tasman Keith’s Rise is not Only Inevitable But Necessary

Obvious Magazine — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 01:56:33 +0000

Tasman Keith’s music is impossible to categorize; with nods to greats like Kendrick, Isaiah Rashad, Outkast, and more, it’s easy to see how he’s become a formidable voice in the new era of Australian Hip-Hop. As a person of color in a predominantly white hip hop scene in his home country of Australia, his rise is nothing if not wholly significant; necessary. The Australian rapper’s trajectory from the local hip-hop scene to the world’s stage is something not to be […]

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Malcolm Nuna, Ghanaian Recording Artist: Music/Dream Collabs

Nii Clottey — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 21:16:39 +0000

Malcolm Nunana Hehetror, who goes by the stage name Malcolm Nuna, is a young and vibrant Ghanaian music artist on the rise in Ghana’s music scene. Nuna was a final year student in Ghana National College, a senior high school, when he released his successful 2019 hit singles “Staircase,” “Here to Stay,” and “Make Up Your Mind.” The following year, he released three more singles, “Man like Nuna,” “Que Sera Sera,” “Small Circle,” and a freestyle track called “Music Heist,” […]

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The Willie Jones Renaissance – Rise of a Country Music Star

Sharíck LaMay — Fri, 28 May 2021 17:06:14 +0000

As Willie Jones continues to trailblaze through his genre-crossing career in Country music, one thing that’s remained the same for him is that he hasn’t lost the essence of who he truly is. All of Willie’s endeavors have been executed almost seamlessly and at a pretty quick pace – His career path thus far is a testament to the fact that real talent and true authenticity can go a long way. Willie chatted with us about his recent accolades, social […]

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Introducing Latinx Queens, Bella Dose

Joshua J. Pinkay — Tue, 25 May 2021 16:36:15 +0000

Seen as the world’s first mainstream Latin bilingual girl group, Bella Dose has come to the music scene in a way that shows they didn’t come to play but instead take on the industry as a focused and united front. Made up of Jenni Hernadez, Melany Rivera, Thais Rodriguez, & Brianna Leah, the girls want the world to know that they’re here to stay and want to make audiences from their countries of origin proud. The combined representation of Columbia, […]

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The A-List: 15 Music Artists to Watch in 2021

Dennis Richardson — Tue, 25 May 2021 15:10:41 +0000

Music has always been a lifeline — whether getting us through heartbreaks, arousing the butterflies induced by love, or accommodating a milestone celebration. Music has been there for us during the most memorable and challenging times. As we move through 2021 and think back to (or even try to forget) 2020, there was a group of musical ‘heroes’ who stuck by our sides and continue to help us move forward. Many of those artists are larger than life with a clear influence on the world. […]

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8 Classic Albums to Uplift You and in Aid Your Self-Care

J. Anthony Grigger — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:25:43 +0000

2020 is over; however, listening to these curated go-to self-care albums may help you keep your mental health in check. Self-care is a vital activity to do every day. Doing so will lead toward a better balance among your wellness dimensions and improve overall health & wellness. Life is precious and meant for us to enjoy it. Sometimes we want to talk to people who are often too busy to listen. Self-care music is therapeutic. It allows you to be […]

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DanteWuzHere: A Candid Conversation About Life and Music

Christopher Marrs — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 02:11:10 +0000

DanteWuzHere talks about Indie artist challenges, the importance of mental health awareness, and using his gifts. He’s direct, and passionate as he goes in-depth about the state of the music industry, his intentional mindset, and new music. Can you recall the moment you knew music was your gift and intended journey? DanteWuzHere: My earliest memory of falling in love with music was around seven years old, but I must say I didn’t realize it was my intended journey until I was […]

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‘Words Fall Short’: OnlyBenton talks love, EP and R&B

Jerris Madison — Sun, 02 Aug 2020 00:37:22 +0000

OnlyBenton used the experiences in his life to cultivating an R&B EP that’s uplifting and memorable. It was an honor to interview my friend about his project and sacrifice to find true love. R&B is not dead. It is very much alive! – ONLYBENTON Your EP is real R&B! Tell us about your creative process when preparing for your latest project? When preparing for this project, I dove into old school R&B. I fired up a Bleezy and started doing […]

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COR.ECE: Everything You Ever Need to Know About ‘HIM’

Jerris Madison — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 18:53:20 +0000

COR.ECE talks about his latest album 'HIM', Top 5 go-to albums, focusing on healthy mental health and how his upbringing shapes his creative expression.

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SELLAH Used Willpower For EP ‘Every Dream Has Nightmares’

Alec Brynard — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 01:17:14 +0000

Hip-Hop and R&B performer SELLAH is tough to pin down bouncing from Asia, USA & Europe, obtaining industry connections before finding himself in Cape Town.

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Exclusive Interview! Dancer/Rapper SEVNDEEP

Vincent Marc — Fri, 27 Dec 2019 19:39:29 +0000

Dancer/Rapper, Darell Turner, aka SEVNDEEP, talks forthcoming EP, music influences, and transiting from D.C. to LA on impulse to expand his career.

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Music Artist of the Week: Aina Brei’Yon

Jerris Madison — Wed, 09 Jan 2019 05:12:47 +0000

Aina Brei'Yon current album "The Black Lion" is raw and personal. This openly gay Hip-Hop artist can hold her own and has the flow to back it up.

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