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Catching up with UnknownWriter 21
I first interviewed UnknownWriter 21 just about a year ago when he released Okay Okay. He was very sincere, open and honest with his answers. Someone I would have liked to really sit and chat with, face to face, for quite some time. I was thrilled to have yet another opportunity to discover what he has been doing since. UnknownWriter 21 is from the Philly area. Immensely talented... he sings, he writes, he raps, plays the piano, and is a music engineer. He has worked with Disney’s Corbin Bleu from High School Musical and has performed as a hype man for an artist opening for DMX. He also had a successful debut hit, Can’t Breathe Without U, featuring R&B superstar Ne-Yo. Unknownwriter 21's sound is a mixture of R&B and Hip Hop with an emotional depth of mystery leaving you with a harmonic chill that winds through the soul but gives you a vision of a greater sight farther than what your eyes can attain in the moment. [spotify bio]
By mysoundMusic4 years ago in Beat
Groovin’ to the Music ep.6
The idea of music is to liberate the listener and lead him to a frame where he feels he is elevated. - A. R. Rahman .... check out the artist we have ‘our ear on ‘. Consider supporting them with a listen, a like, and/or a share. In no special order ... because they all deserve top spot.
By mysoundMusic4 years ago in Beat
Polymathic Actor, Recording Artist, and Filmmaker Amir Royale Releases New Single “Phonics” (feat. Sydney Palmer and Declan Sheehy-Moss)
From Amir Royale I don't think I've ever really felt well-understood by my peers or mentors. Most my life I was outcasted for my passionate and exuberant outlook. "Phonics" was a way for me to define what that felt like — but, furthermore — showcase to others how to combat it. I've had this song sitting in a vault since before the pandemic. Thus, I recruited some of my favorite people in this whole wide world to share the stage for one of my last few "harder" stories to tell. Or, well — at least I think so. Declan Sheehy-Moss (a good friend of the next J. Dilla and Robert Glasper - Cisco Swank); as well as Sydney Kate Palmer (an NYU student of mine) both bring this so beautifully to life — and, I don't know — I just hope you finally get it one day. Maybe, just maybe — I even pray I'll still be here on Earth to know finally what it feels like. That's if God decides I'm lucky enough. I love and miss you all, always. Walk good, take care. 🌺❤️‍🩹🌺
By StageScene Magazine4 years ago in Beat
EP.4 | Queue the Music. Hit Play.
Without music, life would be a blank to me.” ― Jane Austen, Emma Take a few minutes ... scroll, stop & listen. Allow the artists in our spotlight to color your world ...
By Toneman Productions4 years ago in Beat
Coke Studio Pakistan: A Decade of Music, Fusion, and Inspiration
As I sit down to write about Coke Studio Pakistan, it’s hard to overstate the impact that this groundbreaking music show has had on the Pakistani music industry. For over a decade, Coke Studio Pakistan has consistently pushed the boundaries of what is possible in music, bringing together artists from all corners of the country and across a wide range of genres and styles. From its humble beginnings as a small-scale project, Coke Studio Pakistan has grown into a cultural phenomenon that has attracted a global following and garnered widespread critical acclaim. In this article, I’ll delve into the history, music, and cultural significance of Coke Studio Pakistan, and explore how it has re-defined music in Pakistan and beyond.
By Zohaib Sunesara4 years ago in Beat
Dennis East a South African Music Legend
In this first segment of "He/She Worked with Little Sister” I want to pay tribute to a multi-talented musician - Dennis East.
By Rick Henry Christopher 4 years ago in Beat
Lost Country Music Hits (1975-1982)
The following is a list of lesser-known country music hits from the 1970s and 80s. "Dance the Two Step" by Susie Allanson (1980)
By Rick Henry Christopher 4 years ago in Beat
The Incomparable Leonard Cohen
“You look around and you see a world that cannot be made sense of. You either raise your fist, or you say Hallelujah!” -- Leonard Cohen
By Linda Rivenbark4 years ago in Beat
Some Kind of Monster (2004)
Thrash metal was a short-lived subgenre of heavy metal that was popular during the Reagan Era. It mixed the technical complexity of heavy metal arrangements with the speed and aggression of hardcore punk, which was the OTHER form of extreme music popular at the time. Most of the countless bands--Mortal Sin, Powermad, Exodus, and on and on--have long since faded into the oblivion of yesteryear, but FOUR of them went on to succeed beyond their wildest dreams: Slayer, Anthrax, Megadeth (a band created by ex-Metallica guitarist Dave Mustaine), and the El Numero Uno, all-time champion bestsellers of the heavy metal genre, the rock icon behemoth known as METALLICA. A band that I grew up listening to from the first audiocassette tape I bought back in the Good Year 1989.
By Tom Baker4 years ago in Beat
Ghanaians insult Meek Mill Because of His Poor English How Ironic
Meek Mill met with the president of Ghana Akufo-Addo, the video was shared on UTV News Ghana's public Facebook page. During the video which at one moment gained over 600 comments, Ghanians posted insulting comments.
By IwriteMywrongs4 years ago in Beat
A "Conspiracy" worth listening to.
September 2022, Mons Records released a new album from multi-award-winning saxophonist, composer, and arranger Tobias Hoffmann titled "Conspiracy." Under the motto, things just keep getting bigger, this recording follows his 2019 release “Retrospective” recorded with a nine piece band and this time features a full big band.Tobias stated that throughout his journey in music “… there have been two hearts beating in my chest: on the one hand that of the saxophone player and on the other that of the composer and arranger.” When you first listen to this recording it becomes clear that on “Conspiracy” Tobias has been able to merge these two hearts into one. (press release) "Conspiracy" has recently been named in Jack Bowers' Best Jazz Albums of 2022 (allaboutjazz.com)
By mysoundMusic4 years ago in Beat
Racecars is a true blue collar heavy rock band.
Racecars is a true blue collar heavy rock band, influenced by the emo and alt rock of the 90s and the hardcore of today. We got somethin for everybody.Racecars is Tanner Hearren on vocals/guitar/lyrics. Jake Martino on drums. Andrew Pinson on guitar. Jonny Lumsden on bass. Racecars has been a band since April of 2022 and playing their first show ever this past May (2022)!
By mysoundMusic4 years ago in Beat