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J-Zo Is Becoming More Known More And More As A Musician
J-Zo — born Sidney Clayton Jr, was raised in Albuquerque New Mexico in CYFD Custody. Taken away at 5 years old due to domestic violence, he learned to be independent as a child. Art was a gift that J-Zo embraced to express himself, through all the turmoil and chaos going on in his life. Finding his music talent at age 14, he joined a Christian rap group with fellow foster siblings called “(BTL) Bigger Than Life” and released his first professionally recorded album titled “Prime Time For the kids”. This album focused solely on influencing kids to get good grades, obey their parents, stay away from drugs, and staying in school.
Honk MagazinePublished 3 years ago in BeatViva Forever cover Shannon King
LYRICS Do you still remember how we used to be? Feeling together, believing whatever My love has said to me Both of us were dreamers
Shannon KingPublished 3 years ago in BeatBunker Rock Reviews: Ashes Fly Like Memories
Release Date: December 21st 2020 We're going to do something a bit different today on BRR. Up until now, our reviews have been about big names like Smashing Pumpkins and Run The Jewels, whom as much as we love 'em—aren't really wanting for such attention. Instead, Obsidian Eagle is determined to go full indie by reviewing a recent EP from fellow 'chordist' and recording artist, Drew Haze. OE thinks you’ll find as he has that this demo disc deserves some serious consideration.
Obsidian EaglePublished 3 years ago in BeatThe 12 Songs that Made My 2020.
Consistent is probably the last word I'd use to describe 2020 - well, except for the music I listened too. With more time than ever before to explore new genres, artists and songs, 2020 has proved to be the best year for expanding my music catalogue yet. A small feat to some but for an avid music lover like me, this simple fact has proven to be an ever-present light in the dark of 2020.
Ciarán ColemanPublished 3 years ago in BeatThe Coffee House is Home for Artists and Art Lovers in Peekskill
If it's Sunday, it's Meet the Press, and while that is certainly true in my case, the sabbath really means my weekly trip to Peekskill, New York. There, with the Hudson River in close proximity, I settle into the blue couch at the Peekskill Coffee House, where my writing acumen is engulfed in a sea of inspiring sights, sounds and smells.
Rich MonettiPublished 3 years ago in BeatPlaylist of 2020
Over the course of a year, I have realized that many things can change. I developed a playlist that really helped motivate me through my hardest moments. My top 2020 playlist on Spotify is the definition of my growth and discovery all in one. It displays the people I met. The different experiences that I went through. How my emotions were released from the safe. Most importantly, how I am dealing with these new emotions.
UnravelivonnePublished 3 years ago in BeatQuarantunes: A 2020 Playlist
Okay so aside from the amazing music that came out of 2020, there are also some songs that actually just remind me of the vibes throughout this year. There's no particular order when it comes to these songs, but I'm sure as someone who is well aware of the events of this year you can relate or understand why these songs are a good representation. Although the songs may home an actual meaning unrelated to this year's events, at the least the song titles will have some sort of connection in my mind.
expositiffsPublished 3 years ago in BeatEpisode 52 - Justine Blazer
Hey guys, welcome back to the Tee Party podcast. It's a podcast where you find new friends and new music. And this week I'm joined by a Nashville do it yourselfer who you might recognize from the TV show American supergroup or maybe you've come across one of her seven independent chart number ones, please welcome to the show. Justine blazer How the heck are you?
Tyler PisaniPublished 3 years ago in Beat2020 Albums That Got Me Through The Year
For those who have been lucky enough to be home, it could mean that you had even more time to listen to your favorite tunes. I might just be referring to my own experience, but seriously, this year's releases were especially needed.
expositiffsPublished 3 years ago in BeatMy (Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad) Year in (Amazing, Wonderful, Really Good and Not At All Bad) Music
At the end of every December, Spotify comes out with a fun "Year in Review" curated playlist for each member based on the songs they streamed the most. I'm sure many, if not most, of you have seen people (myself included) sharing their results across Instagram and displaying their niche genres and superfan badges with pride (I'm in the top 0.01% of Charli XCX's listeners. Beat that!).
Rebecca JoyPublished 3 years ago in Beat2020: The Soundtrack
The year 2020 is coming to a close, and naturally it's only right for us to reflect on what we've done this year. For a lot of us, we've not done much! 2020 hasn't been the year we expected it to be (throwback to New Years: WELCOME TO A NEW DECADE IT'S GOING TO BE GREAT AND - oh, what was that? 2020 is cancelled?!)
Leigh HooperPublished 3 years ago in BeatReview of 'McCartney III'
I was never one to look for differences between the Beatles on their individual own and when they were The Beatles. To my ear and soul, Paul, John, George, and Ringo on their own sounded far more like The Beatles, captured and continued their extraordinary essence far better than any other artist. Sure, some solo numbers sounded more like The Beatles than others. I heard "Ticket to Ride" in Paul's "My Brave Face," and when someone told me it evoked "Things We Said Today," I could immediately hear it.
Paul LevinsonPublished 3 years ago in Beat