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April’s Anthems—The Best of Last Month’s Music
In many ways, April was the first month that felt inspired when it comes to music in 2019. Until now, the year has felt like it’s had patches of brilliance, but nothing to truly write home about. However, after the fourth month on the calendar, it feels like we’re truly underway when it comes to fantastic releases.
Nathan SartainPublished 5 years ago in BeatMy Top 20 Essential Albums (Pt. 2)
This is the second part to my top 20 essential albums and I'm making this because I really just couldn't fit all my favourites into the first part. If you haven't read Part One, then you can read it here. It may help when it comes to understanding this second part.
Annie KapurPublished 5 years ago in BeatIn Defense of Modern Music
Sometimes, I imagine myself in another era, in some parallel universe where my birth certificate says "1975" instead of "2000." I see myself in a baggy green flannel shirt and jeans I ripped myself, doing the rounds of my local record shop. I imagine turning over the vinyls in my hands, talking to the person behind the counter, finding music through word of mouth and through music channels instead of on Spotify. I imagine a life where I see Kurt Cobain live on TV as a tangible, living, breathing person instead of a memory immortalised in a music video. It was a great time, so I'm told. The stars were daring, rebellious, and uncensored. They had integrity and originality. Sometimes this nostalgia is followed by some nose-wrinkling, some sighing, and comments along the lines of, "Shame it's not like that anymore. It all sounds the same nowadays. It's all so... safe."
E.W HemmingsPublished 5 years ago in BeatMusic and The Enlightenment
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines The Enlightenment as “a philosophical movement of the 18th century marked by a rejection of traditional social, religious, and political ideas and an emphasis on rationalism”. The Enlightenment was a time of change, of development as a society. The effect of shunning the old ways and moving forward from the ties of tradition. The Enlightenment changed every aspect of society, including music. During the Enlightenment, changes in thinking and seeing the world had an impact on how music was written and distributed.
Beverly S. YoungPublished 5 years ago in BeatHRDRV: A New Label for the DIY Artists
As we now know, we’ve entered a new era for independent artists. An era where you no longer need anyone else but yourself and your creativity.
MC Britney, Brazil's Funk Queen
"We are the voice of many women. We are independent and secure women who run after our goals and dreams. Showing that we can get out of the ghetto with music and win the world with our funk music." - MC Britney
Winners OnlyPublished 5 years ago in BeatGetting Paid as a Musician
There are a lot of ways to get paid from your art. Most times, people think that it's just a hobby that regular people couldn't possibly make into a full-time job. But as we all know, that couldn't be further from the truth.
Joseph SimpsonPublished 5 years ago in BeatMy 20 Essential Albums
I have a number of favourite albums, and admittedly, it took me a while to put this together, because I knew I had to have one thing my music taste sometimes lacks: variety. If you already know me, then you know I'm a big 40s, 50s, and 60s fan–but this isn't really about me personally. This is more about which albums I think have been put together with real precision, and real thought. If you want to check out my personal tastes then I suggest you take a look at my lists on my "Essential Songs" by various artists including: Bob Dylan, Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and many, many more.
Annie KapurPublished 5 years ago in BeatTop 10 Best Tony Award Performances of All Time
If you can’t afford to catch your favorite musicals live on Broadway, don’t worry, the Tony’s have got you covered! Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’ll be counting down our picks for the "Top 10 Best Tony Award Performances of All Time."
Reason First: Is Common Courageous for Spilling his Secret?
From rapping on beats to appearing in film and television roles, Academy Award-winning hip hop artist and actor, Common, has revealed that he became a victim of molestation as a child. This revelation came to the light while the “Be” rapper rehearsed on the set of the 2018 film, The Tale. What is most enlightening about Common’s announcement is the fact that he did not shy away from the details.
Skyler SaundersPublished 5 years ago in BeatHow Do I Build a Fanbase?
I hear a lot of artists say, “I want to build a fan base,” but the real question is, do you really know what a fanbase is? Because you can’t build one until you comprehend what that means.
Joseph SimpsonPublished 5 years ago in BeatBryan Joon Releases Heartfelt New Music Video
We had the pleasure of speaking one on one with R&B/Soul artist Bryan Joon about his new music video for his hit single "Nowhere," which released last week. His debut self-titled album, Bryan Joon, consists of a total of 10 tracks ranging from different stages of love. Check out our exclusive interview with Bryan below to get to know more about him!