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1st Base Runner Releases Haunting New Single, Teams Up With Legendary Director Matt Mahurin for “Break Even” Music Video
Austin, TX-based Singer Songwriter 1st Base Runner continues his flurry of new releases with new single “Break Even” on July 9, the 3rd track to be released from forthcoming album ‘Seven Years of Silence’ (due July 30). A music video by Matt Mahurin (Tom Waits, Peter Gabriel, Alice in Chains) was premiered at Folk n’ Rock.1st Base Runner‘s outsider artistic vision is colored liberally with the melancholy, gothic and avant-garde. Tim Husmann works with the meticulousness of a Trent Reznor or slow play masters Godspeed You! Black Emperor, wrapping each of his astral post-punk pieces in airy layers of cosmic synthesis.
By Independent Music Promotions3 years ago in Beat
Nomadic Soul, An Ode.
I first discovered desert blues when I'd stumbled across an old YouTube video of Ravid Kahalani, the lead singer of the band Yemen Blues, singing Jat Mahibathi at what appeared to be a café in East Jerusalem. The Arab residents in and around the narrow street began to fill the room almost immediately. I can only imagine their shock as they witnessed Kahalani, a Jewish man, paying homage to his Yeminite heritage with a beautiful melodic hymn sung in their native Arabic. There they stood watching, clapping, and cheering on as he sang the number. It was a beautiful sight to see. Not a scent of lingering dissident in the air. No stern looks between cousins. Just people enjoying good music in quaint café in the Holy City.
By Zephyr Yibir3 years ago in Beat
Deep Sea Diving: A Spotlight on Frank Ocean
He doesn’t speak often, but when he does, he tugs at our heart strings. Hailed by some as the “savior of R&B”, Frank Ocean mixes a soothing berceuse with experimental production to create some of the staples of modern R&B music. Who is this recluse and when will we hear more?
By Josh Herring3 years ago in Beat
Battle Rap Artist Lu Castro Debut New Visuals "My Day"
Lu Castro is a rap battler's nightmare and Hip Hop Star's dream that was raised in the Bronx, NY. Despite a tumultuous childhood, Lu's parents maintained a collective effort to raise their son the best way they knew how. Money was tight and it resulted in moving around. Music was his only consistent friend and the words of 50 Cent, Chris Brown, and Kanye helped to ease the stress. They inspired him to keep going. By the time Lu was 13, he was convinced he could be a rapper simply because he knew he couldn't sing. That same confidence would channel when he made it into the URL years later.
By Tammy Reese3 years ago in Beat
Who Is Samira Randolph?
Through the midst of a turbulent upbringing, Samira Randolph has managed to keep her head above waters remaining God-fearing, and humble. At a young age, she experienced molestation and abuse at the hands of her own father. This was the turning point in her life and the tip of the iceberg for future traumas to come. With a heart etched in steel, she fought her way through foster care, drug-addicted parents, teen pregnancy, single parenthood, and the foster care system. Through it all, she remained focused and ever more determined to accomplish her life’s dreams, which were to sing, act and write. Her first debut album “My Journey My Story” is soon to be released this summer and will feature hits such as Hallelujah and They Don’t Love You Like I Do.
By Tammy Reese3 years ago in Beat
Music Senstation: Najj TheGreatt
Emerging R&B and Rap Artist, Najee Miller, a 24-year-old Detroit native is taking the music industry by the horns. Destined to make a stamp in the music industry, Najj TheGreatt eats, sleeps, and breathes music. As an adolescent, she was a skilled violinist and pianist, engulfed in creating beautiful melodies. Following the legendary Detroit Artist Aaliyah’s footsteps, Najj TheGreatt also attended Detroit School of the Fine and Performing Arts (DSA). Aaliyah, alongside Micheal Jackson, The Weekend, and Tory Lanez are some of her biggest influences.
By Tammy Reese3 years ago in Beat
Young Prodigy On The Rise In The Music Industry
Path of Music The hip-hop industry has evolved over the years, inspiring generations to create and express. Some start their musical journey at an extremely young age, some start when they are old. Prada J is a young producer who is going to be a name to look out for in this industry. At 16 years old and producing for only a year, he has grown tremendously and hit the ground running. He started off watching genius deconstructed videos, and saw himself pursuing a dream of being an industry standard producer. He does not see it any other way, manifesting the path that he wants to take. Some of his inspirations consist of producers and artists that are on top at the moment. Artists like Lil Peep, Snot, and Polo G, played a part in the growth and development of this producer. Famous producer Nick Mira, led the way and paved this path for this young producer to push limits and make new sounds to show the world. He aspires to work with artists like Snot, Polo G, Wifisfuneral, Lil Skies, and Machine Gun Kelly. Artists like these have opened his mind to new horizons and gave him the ability to create and innovate the sounds he does. He is leading the youth into a revolution of fresh music.
By Kelly Wright3 years ago in Beat