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Rachelle Farrell
She is the one, who has kind of, flown under the radar. If you don't already know to search for Her, then you would probably never experience Her. Funny that same thing can be said for acquiring inspiration.
(Catzisms) Cat Collier ScottPublished 3 years ago in BeatWe all are born naked, the rest is Drag
Music shapes our lives. Whether we liked it or not, it does. That’s why every sport club have songs, every politician use uplifting songs before a rally or every single product advertised on TV have a jingle song. It sends a subliminal message, and those messages will eventually push us to buy the product. So, when it comes to music, there’s always songs and musicians that shape our lives. A song can encourage you to do that little project you have been leaving for later, or make you say yes to that guy that have been calling you for weeks asking for a date, if you are a romantic like I am.
Sammi GarciaPublished 3 years ago in BeatSuperwoman
A Woman’s Worth Commencement of the twenty first century. Alicia was sitting by her Baldwin piano – inherited after her classical background – and pounding on the keys from A minor scale. All crucial instruments and equipment were already assembled at the avenue and halt in handy help to support the artist. But the artist, even though seemed so sincere, young, and unexperienced, possessed superpowers. After rejection of her lyrics and music for her debut album and unmoral propositions from the major Columbia Records, she strongly stated that she has to do it on her own. Ah, not quite alone. With the help of the Brothers. That was the reason of all those unfamiliar to her equipment, apart from the piano, gathered in a small apartment and in waiting to contribute one-of-a-kind part to her first release to the world.
Mescaline BrissetPublished 3 years ago in BeatShake Your Thang
The word kismet in Turkish means fate and sometimes it means chance. The only word to describe Salt ‘N’ Pepa’s breakout success, ‘Push It’, is kismet. That does not mean they were lucky, fate involves a lot of hard work and determination. It involves vision and the ability to take control and the ability to see what you want and grab it. There is definitely an element of all the right pieces coming together at exactly the right time.
The Formidable Eartha Kitt
Like many people, I got introduced to Eartha Kitt a few years back, when a video clip of her was making rounds on Instagram.
Punk Rock & BIPOC Representation
Like most people, my teenage years were drowned in broken hearts, lost friendships, and fashion trends that changed quicker than the seasons. Whenever I play my "feeling nostalgic" Spotify playlist, a playlist consisting of bands such as Sugarcult, Motion City Soundtrack, and Fall Out Boy (the early work), I get transported back to my jelly bracelet wearing days of scribbled notebook covers and home haircuts.
Bold-faced Caribbean Women in Music
Recent generations of Caribbean women have been raised with a blazing spirit to match the heat of the tropics. We're hot and we know it, and our music reflects that. Feminist Anthems from sexually charged and in-control powerhouses like Lady Saw, Patra and Calypso Rose paved the way for the unapologetic boss-ness and savagery that come from Rihanna and Nicki Minaj. Soca, Dancehall and Reggae mavens like Koffee, Shensea and Nailah Blackman are rarely caught singing sad, longing love songs. Instead they sing about being confident, blessed and strong. To be raised on these icons has been a golden opportunity. Young women see themselves as the stars of their own show, not background dancers shaking it for attention. They understand from early on that a woman is to be respected and honored.
Stephanie RamloganPublished 3 years ago in BeatThe Queen of Rap
1. “Beauty might bring happiness, but happiness always brings beauty.” - I take this as a piece of empowerment. A reminder that beauty exists and that beauty can be created more and more as there are no limits to it.
Keanna BarryPublished 3 years ago in BeatBlack Girl Magic
I first heard of Janelle Monáe after shazaming her song "Yoga" in 2016 at a restaurant and then recognised her playing Mary Jackson, NASA's first black female engineer in the film Hidden Figures. I later went on to see her in concert in Manchester in July 2019 after the real of her latest album "Dirty Computer". My only regret, is that I didn't know about her earlier.
Lauryn Hill
Sister Act II Lauryn Hill, born May 26, 1975 in Newark New Jersey, is a musical pioneer, setting the stage for not only African American artists, but all musical artists. She innovates her unmatched lyricism through rap and intertwines her melodic soulful singing. She is producer, actress, songwriter, rapper, singer, and has broken many records and barriers in the industry. She made her debut at the Apollo Theater as a child not fairing too well but came back and touched the hearts of movie watchers in her role as Rita Watson in the 1993 film, Sister Act II: Back in the Habit, with Whoopi Goldberg. Hill wowed the audience with her ability to offer soulful riffs and a powerful vocal range.
Kanisha MoyePublished 3 years ago in BeatMahalia Jackson is a music legend who stayed in her lane
When you hear the name Mahalia Jackson, there is one train of thought regarding her career. She was a powerful singer of gospel music, a legend in her own time who received many accolades. She also left an important legacy that some artists today should consider. During her heyday there used to be a line of thinking that singers should stay in their lane and not try anything different. The old adage of "If it ain't broke don't fix it" seemed to be the order of the day. In our modern society within the music realm, there seems to be an anything-goes attitude, and for some, but not all, it works.
Cheryl E PrestonPublished 3 years ago in BeatH.E.R. is the B.E.S.T.
As of 2021, my favorite R&B artist is Gabriella Wilson, also known as H.E.R. As a guy who likes to wear dark sunglasses during all times of the day, I naturally gravitated towards her mysterious persona. As an artist, H.E.R. is inspirational because she has mastered her craft, and she makes sure the focus is on her music. She is a breath of fresh air in the music industry. At 23 years, H.E.R. has already left her mark. She has done everything from winning top music awards to creating powerful songs on the Black Lives Matter movement. Wilson's love for music should be a source of inspiration for all of her fans; she pursued her wildest dreams and succeeded.
Justin AmeyPublished 3 years ago in Beat