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I have spent too much time looking at my guitars over the past year. Jeff Beck passed away and I gave my Fender Stratocaster a workout. David Crosby passed and I had my acoustic ready and going through my fingers with my memories and skills. And then, after a day where I planned lessons, had online interviews for online material in my courses, found myself returning to a festival to celebrate its final day as a volunteer, I looked at my cellphone.
Kendall DefoePublished 8 months ago in BeatGrowing Up as a Nigerian Teenager: Navigating Identity, Challenges, and Aspirations
Adolescence is a universal journey of self-discovery, transformation, and growth. However, growing up as a Nigerian teenager comes with its own unique set of experiences, challenges, and opportunities that shape an individual's identity and outlook on life. From navigating cultural diversity to facing economic and social hurdles, Nigerian teenagers embark on a remarkable journey that shapes their character and aspirations.
Fayokunmi AkinlofaPublished 8 months ago in BeatKPOP: The Global Fever
Whether you are a fan of it or not, you have definetely saw the huge explosion of this particular genre of music all over the world those past few years. At some point, you would wonder how do Kpop get to make all those people addicted. Although, one can argue that every generation has something they all go crazy for. Few decades ago, it was The Beattles or Michael Jackson. Then we had Beyoncé, Rihanna, Ed Sheeran, The Weeknd and many others for the past few years. But it was always western music. So how did Kpop become the new challenger?
Schimène D.Published 8 months ago in BeatFast Rising Hannah Ellis Has The Country Song Of The Summer In "Wine Country"
No doubt about it, rising Country Artist Hannah Ellis is having a great year so far. The tastemakers at CMT have named her a 2023 “Listen Up” artist and Rolling Stone Country has tagged her as an “Artist to Watch” for good reasons: She has the pipes, the looks, the charisma and the talent to stand out in the highly competitive environment of Nashville. We submit Exhibit A – her fun new single “Wine Country”, available to stream everywhere now. Ellis has been making an impact with “Wine Country” at the notoriously tough-to-penetrate Country Radio format: It was most added right out of the gate. And the song is all over key playlists at Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and Pandora.
RockNRollBuddhaPublished 8 months ago in BeatThe Story Of The Great Tupac Shakur
Tupac Shakur, a legendary figure in the world of hip-hop, rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most influential and celebrated artists in history. Born on June 16, 1971, in East Harlem, New York City, Tupac's early life was shaped by his family's ties to the Black Panther Party and a passion for the arts. As he honed his skills in acting and poetry, he discovered his love for hip-hop, and his talent as an MC quickly garnered attention.
Nicholas MosesPublished 8 months ago in BeatThe Rise And Death Of A legend| The Juice Wrld Documentary
Jarad Anthony Higgins, known by his stage name Juice WRLD, was a rising star in the world of hip-hop and rap music, captivating millions of fans worldwide with his unique blend of emotional lyrics and melodic delivery. Born on December 2, 1998, in Chicago, Illinois, Juice WRLD's passion for music began early in life, drawing inspiration from icons like Eminem and Kid Cudi.
Nicholas MosesPublished 8 months ago in BeatBarbie Unboxed
Embrace Your Dreams Fearlessly Barbie’s journey from a simple fashion doll to an empowering figure teaches us the importance of dreaming big and pursuing our aspirations without fear. Barbie is an example of constant reinvention and demonstrates that we can evolve, learn, and adapt to any challenge to achieve our goals.
August is Live Music Fans Appreciation Month
Access Granted officially declares August as Live Music Fans appreciation month. And to commemorate this milestone, the company’s new Go Ticketless model™ is offering a one year free trial to millions of live music fans.
Napoleon BrewerPublished 8 months ago in BeatLizzo: The Unstoppable Force of Self-love
In a world often plagued by body shaming and unrealistic beauty standards, Lizzo stands tall as a beacon of self-love and empowerment.
Ariful Islam MollaPublished 8 months ago in Beat"Good over Evil. Fight the REAL Thing." ~Sinead O' Connor
On July 26, 2023, Irish outspoken singer Sinead O'Connor passed away at the age of 56 just nearly one year after her son's death. Her death was announced by her family. The cause and date of her death were not made public.
Gladys W. MuturiPublished 8 months ago in BeatSinéad O'Connor With Friends And Admirers
Introduction We lost Sinéad O'Connor last week. She was ten years younger than me and she was an amazing artist. We have one Vocal Top Story tribute to remember her by here from Rachel Robbins:
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 8 months ago in BeatBTS Jin ''Elite Warrior''
On July 9, Jin showed up via web-based entertainment following an extended nonattendance, and he had an unexpected declaration to share. In his typical carefree way, Jin uncovered that he had accomplished the position of Corporal in the tactical significantly sooner than planned.
Almira MomogPublished 8 months ago in Beat