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Moose Biggz still hustling hard and smart with new hip-hop single “Hustle Harder” and its EP
With “Hustle Harder, Pt. 2,” and its EP, Lucid Dreams, Texas hip-hop artist Moose Biggz is making a statement and at the same time opening the “latest chapter” in his music career.
The single, its video and the album drop on August 16.
It is a song first released on his EP Love Ballads 4 a G, but in this remix, it is expanded with features by artists S.U.C. Captain, LGND, Don Ke, Neka Nesha and Maine 1.
“‘Hustle Harder’ is kind of self-explanatory,” said Moose, citing a couple lines from the chorus.
Hustle harder, hustle little smarterMe and my niggas that was starvin’Trying to get this money every dayMomma raised me off fixed income
“It talks about the struggles of traditional urban youth, sometimes coming from broken homes, broken families, doing what they have to do to survive, be it legal or illegal.”
Raised up food stamps, raised in the hoodGot me up to no good
“As the saying goes, ‘It ain’t what you do, it’s how you do it.’ You can still do things with dignity, even sometimes if you’re not standing correct morally. Obviously, you want to be in alignment with both, but, yeah, hustle harder, hustle a little smarter.”
“Hustle Harder, Pt. 2” is a hip-hop anthem, with the rap backgrounded by melodies and beats that are, by turns, militaristic, R&B and hip-hop.
Moose’s smarter hustle included a degree from the C.T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston, an hour’s drive from Bryan-College Station, where he was born and raised.
He describes an upbringing in an underprivileged, under-financed household in the ’hood, where lighting was sometimes candles, water for baths was heated on the kitchen stove and, when the gas was off, cooking food over a lantern.
“We lived in a shotgun house at one point in time. When it rains the roof caves in on you — literally, the insulation and the sheet rock is falling on you. You’re enmeshed in poverty.”
And sometimes, he said, that upbringing leads desperate people to selling drugs and committing violence, and sometimes it leads people to say, “I want to do my best and be an honor roll student and get out of here.”
Hustle harder, hustle a little smarter.
“That was my story right there. I was an honor roll student, but I did hustle and did what I had to do. So, I was a little bit of all, you know?”
He was in corporate for a while out of college, went to the oilfield for several years, where he lost his taste for 9-to-5 office work, now has a day career that is two weeks on, two weeks off.
“Sometimes,” he said “people aren’t as fortunate as I was. I was lucky. Grace, you know, with God’s grace and mercy, I didn’t ever do any significant jail time, or penitentiary time, but everybody isn’t as fortunate. Some of them get numbers that ruin their lives — 15, 20, 30 years — that’s 16-17-year-old kids who just really were trying to, out of ignorance, make a better life for themselves.”
That’s in the song, too, with a play on words to indicate the difference: momma praying for Jesus’ peace, others spraying a piece.
Though he calls himself fortunate, his college career was not easy. “‘Hustle Harder’ is this,” he said, and told his story:
One day, as he was leaving for work in Houston, a police officer met him at the door with an eviction notice. His roommate had the lease, and he paid her his share of the rent, but she neglected to tell him that she was not paying the landlord.
He lost most everything in the eviction. The officer let him take his work backpack, his bags, a pair of pants, one pair of underwear, one shirt, and he went to work.
They lived on borrowed floor space for weeks.
“The whole time, I had to compartmentalize all of that anger and frustration and still go to work, be able to provide because my kids were still dependent on me, and I still needed to finish school, because that was the purpose of coming down here.”
He continued, “So, I couldn’t just drop out and work full time, because that would have been failure. Like, what was the point of coming to Houston? I lost everything and didn’t even accomplish the goal of what I left for — to get a degree to better your circumstance. So, I finished seeing the course through until I got my degree, but there was some trials and tribulations along the way.”
“That,” he concluded, “was hustle harder, hustle smarter. I was not, at this point in my life, going to take a chance of selling some drugs or something like that, like I had in my youth. I was hustle harder, hustle smarter.”
Lucid Dreams has six tracks in addition to Hustle Harder: “Tonite,” featuring KG; “L’s,” featuring LB; “Persecuted by Pain”; “Making the Bandz”; and “Top of the World.”
“Lucid dreams, you know, are the more vivid, explicit type dreams that simulate reality, where you can remember everything perfectly, every detail, where you can see every definition, every pixel. Sometimes life happens to us like that.”
And sometimes songs.
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Anabel Itoha to Release “My Baby,” a passionate new track
Anabel Itoha, originally from Barcelona, takes a courageous leap to relocate from Spain to NYC to pursue her music career. She mentions, “everybody kept telling me I was crazy, but when people tell you that, it’s probably because you’re really up to something.” She describes the depth of sacrifice you have to make to pursue your passion, but “if you really want something, you should just go for it.”At an early age, Anabel’s primary school teacher noticed her powerful singing voice and pointed it out to her mother. Anabel shares that her family helped cultivate a path for her to explore her musical talents through concerts and performances throughout childhood. It wasn't until later when Anabel was fully invested in her dream, and the weight and reality of telling her mother, "No, Mom, I'm not gonna be a doctor; I'm gonna be a singer," truly sank in.When reality hit, it took her family some time to accept her decision. Although they initially joined the chorus of “you’re crazy for moving out of the country—and to NYC, no less,” they still show their support. Moving to the U.S. was no easy feat, which involves more than just cultural adjustment. Despite visa challenges and navigating how to work legitimately on her music and with management teams, Anabel remained undeterred and kept pushing forward.When asked to elaborate further on the challenges of breaking into the NYC music scene, she mentions having to create a name for yourself. It wasn’t just about adapting to a new culture; it was also trying to to keep up with the fast-pace lifestyle of New York City. With everything moving so quickly, you have to figure out your impact in a city full of hustle. Part of making her mark in NYC involved collaborating with artists like Bronx rapper Capella Gray, which gave her a platform to blend R&B, Hip Hop, and Afrobeat influences with her Spanish lyrics. This fusion of genres, driven by her cultural and musical background, creates a truly distinct sound. She also shared the realization of feeling like she was in it and really forging a path when she collaborated with Quimico Ultra Mega, a well-known Dominican rapper. Much of the collaborative and nomadic artistry of her pathway has helped propel her creations and develop the uniqueness of her sound.As she continues to explore her sound and open her heart, you can expect to hear the tenderness and fierceness of her love in her upcoming single "My Baby.”“Through thick and thin, you’re always gonna be my baby,” she shares about the message behind the track. While the song focuses on the good times and reveling in the best parts of being in love, it also casts the importance of being truly in it with someone, no matter the trials and tribulations. Love can be complicated, but it's worth the twists, turns, and growth. The upbeat nature of the song and pop influences make it perfect music to celebrate the sweetness of being in love.When asked what her favorite part of making this track was, she mentioned the opportunity for her to step out of her comfort zone and hit a new range of notes. She joked, “I will be the one to complain about something, while I’m doing it, but I’m still getting it done even though it’s hard.” She described the moment of realization— “Oh, I got this” when listening back over her recording and feeling the triumph of accomplishing something challenging and new.
Between catchy and heart-stirring melodies, a new range of notes, and a fresh take on love, you can expect to hear “My Baby” on September 13th on all streaming platforms. Stay tuned on Anabel’s socials for the upcoming “My Baby” music video, and for more updates on upcoming releases!
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Born in Washington DC, raised in the DMV, JJ Sam is finding his way through the music industry. From his music debut in 2011, his last EP “Aloof” JJ has been perusing through genres within his wide discography of two albums and now two EPs. While he consistently includes in depth lyricism in his music, his sound coasts through boom bap, jazz, abstract, and recently more storytelling and poetry. He additionally keeps a strong cinematic presence at his core, most notably influenced by hip hop legends like Nas, tupac, Eminem, biggie, Big L, and more recently Kendrick Lamar and j.cole. His style of music traps the consumers into his music resembling a good movie or a good tv show from his great storytelling.
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Filmmaker Meosha Bean interviews Jensen Atwood plays- hakeem baylor FBI detective who has been around and seen a lot of things happen even to his own family. Bio Historically, Atwood played Wade Robinson in LOGOs cable series Noah's ARC.
Steven RHO plays - Daniel Montrose booksmart Guy, who is learning the ropes of fieldwork under agent. Baylor, very observant and his keen sense is what guides him
Bronsonn Taylor plays -Booda the muscle for Ramirez Ponce they grew up together, has always been by Rez side, but his mama’s voice keeps playing in his headm
Vanessa Tamayo plays Valentina ponce, the wife of the bad guy Ramirez Ponce. She has an affinity for finer things, including art, but also very deep and does not like when others are in pain.
Bio Vanessa Tamayo - Colombo-Brazilian actress and producer. Grew up in theatre as part of the cast of Cenicienta (Cinderella) in Colombia, Marat Sade in Canada, and Shakespeare is a White Supremacist in Miami among others. Vanessa has also been part of different Netflix productions such as Sin Senos Si Hay Paraiso, Ingobernable, Lady La Vendedora de Rosas, and Cien Días para Enamorarnos. Vanessa's big screen debut was in the film Out of the Dark working alongside Julia Stiles and Scott Speedman. Her most recent work can be seen starring in The Attack of the Meth Gator (Prime Video) and Monster Grizzly (Tubi). And also looking forward to the release of the Tubi series Spilled Paint, and the films View From the Edge and A Time to Dance.
About show : A sinister figure in the underground art world forces talented artists to paint fakes and passes them off to influential players to make him rich, then kills them until a famed artist, thought dead, resurfaces.
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There aren’t many people who can point to a career full of success as a performer, teacher, storyteller, entrepreneur, and expert. But Michelle Danner can. The legendary acting teacher and founder of the Creative Center for the Arts and the Los Angeles Acting Conservatory, Danner is also now well-established as a successful film director. Her last film,“Miranda’s Victim,” stars Abigail Breslin, Luke Wilson, Ryan Phillippe, Emily VanCamp, Mireille Enos, Enrique Murciano, Brent Sexton, Josh Bowman, Sebastian Quinn, Taryn Manning, Nolan Gould, Dan Lauria, Kyle MacLachlan, Andy Garcia and Donald Sutherland. The film tells the true story of Trish Weir (Breslin) who was kidnapped and brutally raped by Ernesto Miranda. The subsequent trials went all the way to the Supreme Court and led to creation of the Miranda Rights. Up next for Danner is the comedy romance film “The Italians,” which stars Matthew Daddario (Shadowhunters), Rob Estes (Silk Stalkings), Perrey Reeves (Entourage), David DeLuise (Wizards of Waverly Place), Olivia Luccardi (It Follows), Lainie Kazan (My Big Fat Greek Wedding), and Abigail Breslin (Zombieland, Little Miss Sunshine). The film is currently playing at festivals around the country. A dedicated mom of two (one is an aspiring filmmaker), Danner still has her “day job” – overseeing the faculty of the Los Angeles Acting Conservatory, and conducting her weekly acting class. Michelle has worked privately with Christian Slater, Salma Hayek, Gerard Butler, Seth MacFarlane, Penelope Cruz, Chris Rock, Gabrielle Union, Zooey Deschanel, Henry Cavill, Isla Fisher and James Franco. A longtime student of legendary acting teachers like Stella Adler and Uta Hagen, Danner’s eclectic approach (which she calls “The Golden Box”) allows actors the freedom to employ a wide variety of techniques. Raised in a show business family and with a deep appreciation for all of the performing arts, Danner also continues to run the boutique “Cinema at the Edge” film festival and is currently preparing to direct a new one-person play, Bonnie Culver’s “Norris,” starring Anne Archer, based on the memoirs of the widow of writer Norman Mailer. Simply put, there’s almost no one in the business who knows as much about acting and success as Michelle Danner – and her continued success in multiple creative fields makes her one of the most successful women working in the industry today. Meosha Bean Films on Plex https://watch.plex.tv/person/meosha-bean Shout out ATL link -https://shoutoutatlanta.com/meet-meos... Listen To Creator to Creators Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Watch Meosha films on Tubi -- https://tubitv.com/person/b00c45/meos... Rate comment subscribe hit notification bell for all new videos
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Regal Rapstar creates the ‘stream vaccine’ with “F the Coronavirus”: the song, album and music
video
By Bobby Martin
Regal Rapstar simply had enough of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the Pasadena based Latino-
American rapper/producer released a song with a title that says it all: “F the Coronavirus.”
This is a hard hitting track aimed at the culprit that put the whole world on hold, with plenty of
cool word play and a solid, original beat. It comes from the four track, self-titled EP that was
released in March, and is intended on being a “stream vaccine” that everyone should go get a
dose of.
“I want listeners to remember this song, and be like, this is a guy who covered a topic that
affected us all,” Regal Rapstar said. “This isn’t just like a regular rap song. It’s like a missile.
This isn’t like throwing a firecracker. It’s like a serious potion. That’s for real.”
The track starts with an ominous sounding intro and Regal Rapstar saying, “For those who don’t
know, corona means crown in Spanish. The crown virus.”
“I’ve got the touch like Midas
It’s Regal Rapstar minus the coronavirus.”
It continues: “You got the whole world going berserk, that’s why I want to see coronavirus dead
in a hearse.”
The beat for “F the Coronavirus” is all his, Regal Rapstar explained, but originally it was
supposed to be a sample of “New York, New York” by the Dogg Pound. Being a producer, he’s
got beats for days, and can pull them out of his back pocket like a magician. Instead of diving
into established old school tracks to pull from, he went for it with his own beat. Regal Rapstar
couldn’t be more pleased with his decision.
“I said to myself, why am I going to sample an old beat? Why don’t I go with a crispy new beat
instead of an old vintage hook? That was what’s up.”
Regal Rapstar was influenced by hip-hop in his late teens while living in Pasadena, California.
He was listening to West Coast rap to start, but what really hit him was the Wu-Tang Clan.
At first rapping was just an illusion, he said, and mostly involved just playing around and
practicing. Once he hit his early 20s, he realized that he needed proper production quality. This
slowed down his career like a brick wall at first, but also led to him learning how to produce. He
never gave up, and once he was able to “put it all together like a sandwich,” that’s when he
began recording and started his label Regal Records.
“I was really good at it, and I knew I was really good at it,” he said. “Listening to a lot of albums
and material gave me more insight than the average person. I had all this data in my brain from
other artists, but I could mix it up and make my own thing. That’s what gave me that edge.”
The music video for “F the Coronavirus” is on Youtube, and one that Regal Rapstar says is
much more than just a video with some words and music.
“It’s artistic with good quality production,” he said. “Every musician has it in their heart, and to be
honest with you, videos are either hard to make or expensive. This one is real, and well done.”
Regal Rapstar said this covers an important topic that affected the whole world, and now there
are even songs to celebrate the overcoming of what occurred on such a grand scale.
Be sure to check out “F the Coronavirus” and the self titled EP, available on all platforms.
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Dynamic rock artist Ja’son Manwill advances to the quarter-finals of America’s Next Top
Hitmaker competition, placing him among the top 1% of entrants. This impressive feat
highlights his growing influence in the music industry. With a sharp focus and
unwavering determination, Ja’son aims to win the grand prize: a feature in Rolling Stone
Magazine, a spot on Rolling Stone’s Future of Music lineup at SXSW in 2025, and
$10,000.
When the opportunity arose, Ja’son jumped at the chance to showcase his distinctive
take on rock music. His sound merges classic rock elements with a modern twist,
setting him apart in today’s music scene. As a versatile artist, Ja’son combines
captivating songwriting with his talent for producing vibrant, innovative tracks. This
unique blend has earned him a place among the competition’s elite.
Ja’son’s journey to this point has been fraught with challenges. After a severe traumatic
brain injury in 2016, which left him debilitated, he faced a long road to recovery. Despite
the setback, he remained determined, focusing on regaining his ability to walk and
relearning to play instruments, including his specialty, the piano. During this difficult
period, he strategically planned his musical comeback. His perseverance paid off when
his single “Despair,” echoing influences like Blink-182 and Green Day with vocals
reminiscent of the Sex Pistols, earned him a Grammy nomination six years later.
Ja’son embodies the belief that with enough dedication, any goal is achievable. He
embraces his second chance with enthusiasm, driven by a profound desire to succeed.
“I am stronger today than I’ve ever been. Like, I have a hunger and drive with tenacity
and desire to take everything,” he says. “I’m not saying it’s to be superficial. I’m saying I
want it. I want it more than anybody else wants it because getting back to that point and
taking the Rolling Stone Magazine [feature] would be huge in itself. And then taking the
future of music showcase just shows that if I can do it, you can do it.”
Ja’son’s top finish in the group rounds and his place in the quarter-finals show his
potential to secure the Rolling Stone Magazine feature and the $10,000 prize. Fans can
help the promising artist bring home the gold by voting for him for free by
https://tophitmaker.org/2024/ja-39-son-manwill.
A Grammy-nominated artist and multi-talented professional, Ja’son is making significant
strides in the industry. His music blends influences from legends like Elton John,
Aerosmith, Guns N’ Roses, and Metallica, creating a diverse and dynamic sound.
Whether delivering electrifying tracks or heartfelt ballads, Ja’son’s evolving musical style
keeps audiences engaged and eager for what’s next.
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With bass, bongo, snare and guitar, indie pop singer-songwriter Mia Rago pulls you into
her trippy, boppin’ little alt-pop love-gone-wrong song “The Shower.”
And, it has a touch of the operatic, as Mia plays with her classically trained voice and
invites the listener to come play with her in the debris left from a breakup.
“The Shower” releases on August 9.
“It is playful,” she said. “Lyrically, it feels like one big run-on sentence, just the thoughts
going through your head, like, ‘What happened? What did I do? What did he do? What
did they do wrong?’ All this stuff that makes you feel absolutely crazy with a breakup.”
From the start of this affair we were 25 years young
And now I’m starting to regret what I said when I thought
You’re the one who always called
The only man of the hour
And I still just can’t believe I think about you
It will be the second song to be released from her upcoming album — her debut —
Wishing We Could Dream. More singles from the album are coming. The finished
project, with 11 tracks, will drop early next year.
The music video for “The Shower” will be released August 19.
“I had some fun with the music video, too, like, stuff you do post breakup. You know,
eating ice cream. Or just crying. But making it kind of fun instead of depressing and sad.
I wanted it to be upbeat, musically, and I feel like we did, me and my producer, Megan
McCormick.”
With the two singles from the album out this year, she is resuming a career path she
started with the release of a five-track EP, A Sea of Darkness, in 2020. The pandemic
and completing her degree in music interrupted.
“The pandemic did hit right as I was releasing my EP, and then I was in school up until
2022 getting my bachelor’s in music for vocal performance. That was my degree for
opera.”
Her post-college work as an operatic soprano includes performances of Puccini and
Verdi in Italy and singing in master classes and coaching work. She has sung baroque-,
classical-, romantic- and modern-era roles.
But her road to 2024 and the beginnings of a serious music career began with a
diagnosis of scoliosis at age 9 and surgery to correct it at 10. The titanium rods
permanently in her back and a long, painful recovery ruled out the sports and physical
activity she had loved.
Music became, as she says in her bio, the only thing she could rely on.
And, in another twist, she grew up in the funeral home owned by her parents, who also
owned a cemetery.
“Although some people might think it’s very depressing to grow up around that, I feel
like I have tried to appreciate life because I understand how short life is. And although I
do like the darkness of some of my songs, I try to highlight a lightness or a playfulness,
like in ‘The Shower.’”
Then there is the fact that, around the house, Papa sang Frank Sinatra and Mama loved
Elvis.
“I think of myself as an old soul,” she said. “I really love the older music, and I try to
incorporate some of that stuff and some of that writing into my songs.”
If some darkness is inevitable in her music, it comes in music that is beautiful and
versatile. The five songs on her EP, for instance, have country, “Rose,” a song with an
orchestral vibe, “Tension,” a rockish entry in “Alive,” and the very slow, moody,
contemplative “Serendipity.”
“Gone” is an upbeat tempo track that tells a story that is mysterious, ambiguous and
chilling. Did she disappear or was she disappeared?
All are beautiful listening. Mia Rago has a gorgeous voice, which she knows how to use
and clearly loves to play with.
The first track she released this year, “All of My Scars,” a song about her scoliosis, is an
alt-pop ballad of catharsis.
All of my scars, all of my tears
Gave me my pain and brought me here
The stronger my spine, my body and soul
Made up of bones with metal I’m whole
“I think ‘All of My Scars’ was very therapeutic for me,” she said. “I got diagnosed with
scoliosis at the age of 9, and to try to process that as a 9-year-old and then having the
surgery when I was 10 — it was not really possible for me to do, and I ended up
processing it years later.”
The years since A Sea of Darkness has been like a period of “research and
development.”
Going forward, she wants to develop — as long as I can — both her career in opera and
in alt-pop.
“My ultimate goal is to bridge the gap between my more indie-pop, alternative stuff and
opera. They’re more closely related than we think. I incorporate opera in some of my
performances, and I feel that, especially on ‘The Shower,’ in the chorus, I was able to
highlight some of my vocal training.”
Still, she says “indie music is a lot more freeing than classical.”
“There’s more rules in classical, and it’s more of a challenge, which is what I like about
it, but it is fun to be able to experiment.”
Fans can only benefit from following her as she creates her bridge.
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Themes of spiritual transcendence and mental dysfunction aren’t usual subjects for popular music, unless you are Boston’s Sam Welch and you put them into the kind of techno music he is known for, or the pop of his new album, The Republic.
The combination pop/alternative pop instrumentation and playful lyrics full of quirky rhymes makes even a song with a title like “My Darling Human Condition,” or “The Tenuous Affair,” a song about the philosophy of Thomas Hobbes, not only interesting but fun.
“I had a lot of fun creating it this year,” said Sam, who since 2017 has put out an album a year, mostly in a style he calls “transcendental techno vox.”
The vox is still there in The Republic, in his play with harmonizing vocals, but this year he did something different.
“I wanted to take as organic an approach as possible, trying to create some original instrumentation, combining different instruments and creating a different motif than I’ve done in the past.”
“Linear,” for instance, a song about transcendence, a poppy tune with a swinging, rocking kind of beat with organ, brass, keyboards and something like a marimba or xylophone.
I’m gonna take out a policyGonna sail on that shining sea, take out a policyAin’t nothing ever free, take out a policyThe wind is blowing to the lee, don’t worry about realityFour o’clock and it’s time for teaTake out a policy
“‘Linear’ is a metaphorical thing about transcendence, basically saying that, when you think about death and stuff, it doesn’t make any sense. It’s not a linear progression.”
Or, speaking of death, “My Room,” which he almost titled “The Mausoleum,” since the nominal subject is the decay of the grave. Soft, melodic bass and crooning vocalization turn the lyrics into something to think about rather than a horror movie.
My room is filled with colored lightFor this I can’t give up the fightMustiness breathes with an ugly snoreThere’s more of life lying in store
“I was originally going to call that one ‘The Mausoleum.’ It’s basically about physical decomposition. I figured ‘My Room’ would be a more upbeat title.”
Hobbes, the 17th-century English philosopher whose formulation of life as “nasty, brutish and short,” is the subject of “The Tenuous Affair.”
Old Hobbes was speaking his mindBut he might have been unkindPardon me sir, pardon me sirYour words are making me blind
The intro is a kind of high-church vocalization, as might have been heard in the England of his time, with a swinging piano beat, tambourines and bongos and, lightly, the high notes of an organ, Hobbes’ ghost, perhaps, lurking in the background.
“It feeds into the transcendence thing,” he said. “I’m advocating faith in positive things as opposed to sort of the stuff that Hobbes used to write about.”
“That Cat,” on the other hand, is the psychological side.
“It’s about what it means to have a nervous breakdown, and how there’s really no definition of, or way to categorize a nervous breakdown,” he said. He himself had what was called a nervous breakdown when he was 19 and now works as a psych counselor.
Death in the valley, screaming down the alleyThis just ain’t no birth, but it also ain’t no finaleThat cat had a nervous breakdown
Set to keyboards and flute to a bump-bounce beat.
“That song is basically about just using that term to label any type of problem whatsoever.”
“It’s a very untechno album,” he said, but it still has his vocal harmonization and themes rooted in what he calls the “Venn diagram of spirituality and mental dysfunction.” He has relied on the spirituality and experienced the dysfunction. They inform his music.
The Republic is his experiment in pop, and he says that he probably won’t return to it. His next album will be on the rock end of the spectrum.
“I want to get back to more of an organic rock sound. I want to write more songs that I can perform live and get to a good, solid rock beat. That’s the goal for the next album.”
Live performances are another area in which Sam is advancing his music. He has performed live weekly for about 10 months. He is performing at the Club Passim in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on July 23, at the Otter River Pub in Baldwinville on July 31, the Harvard General Store in Harvard on August 9.
His other scheduled appearances are on his website (link below).
Another song on The Republic, the upbeat “Still Singing,” with piano, sax and Latin-vibe brass, expresses the transcendence of hope.
And my ears are ringingBut I’m still singingTo all of my hopesI’m so desperately clinging
“It’s an important song because it’s about maintaining hope about the future and life and maintaining a positive attitude.”
His philosophy of music includes the idea of growth and positivity, and that includes growing from his audience.
“I’d like more people to listen to my music and give me feedback. I have a website where people can email me, and I’d love to get some criticism, so I can work on my next album and try to create something new down the line.”
Transcend with Sam Welch — Sam Welch from Boston — and connect with him on all platforms for new music, videos, and social posts.
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Filmmaker Meosha Bean interviews artist Har'Monique
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With a power voice that goes as deep and hot as magma, or high, hard and cold as nails, delivered smooth, soft and dreamy or with a hacksaw edge, Har’Monique is launching her career with “One In a Million.” The song drops July 12, the video a couple weeks after that. Except for the overt but not explicit sexuality, the melody and vocals are classic R&B, set over a bell-like hip-hop beat. “I’m not really an R&B artist, so, I feel like whenever I do dabble in R&B sounds, it has to have some sort of hip-hop flair to it,” she said. When she first heard the music that became this song, what immediately popped into her mind was the Aaliyah song by the same name. “When I heard the sounds, I definitely heard Aaliyah’s ‘One In a Million.’ Her song had a lot of depth to it, soulful but real deep in her voice, and I thought, ‘That’s so cool! I love it!’ So, when I heard these sounds, I was like, ‘Oh, my God! That can have the same kind of undertone and depth to it.’ I wanted to take the title and make it my own.” The sound, she said, was sexy, and she knew right off that she had to write something sexy to the music. Cuz what I want want want want Is what you want want want Tonight That’s why I’m saying Make me your one in a million That process is in the nature of her creativity. “I don’t ever go in with a subject matter in mind. The song is always what the beat and the sound tell me it needs to be, and it basically writes itself.” The real joy of music, for her, is in the creation. Despite a voice that could have been designed specifically for R&B, and with the control that lets her use it however she wants, which, after this song, will be mainly pop, she says, “If I wasn’t writing my own music, I wouldn’t be singing.” This, and her fierce desire to be independent, tell the story of why six albums worth of her songs are “in the vault under my bed.” She is working on the seventh now. It will drop sometime early next year with 23 tracks. She wrote “One In a Million” in 2017 for the fourth album. It will be the third song she has released, the first this year. The other two were in 2021. Her story goes like this: She had a boyfriend in college who was going to school for audio engineering. Har’Monique has always sung, always had a voice for singing, and had been singing since she was a child, but “My goal in life was never to be a singer. I wanted to be a writer and write novels.” One day the ex said to her, “You can lay down some vocals.” This was when she was 21 or so, a little more than a decade ago. “So, I told him that I wasn’t getting into anybody’s studio to do cover songs. If I had to sing songs, I was going to have to write my own. And that’s when I fell in love with writing music.”
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Nikena, a pop and R&B artist, has infused her Jamaican heritage and passion for
singing into a vibrant track titled "Hold Me," accompanied by a lively music video
depicting a thrilling night at the club.
“I wanted to create a song about two people who makes eye contact at the club and
then end up dancing together before the end of the night” Nikena said.
Making a music video is another way for her to explore her creativity further, especially
in contributing to the vision for the music video.
“I enjoy seeing my vision come to life,” she said.
Creating “Hold Me” was a process that started with an entirely different beat altogether
than what was on the finished copy.
“Usually, my songs begin with a certain direction, but as I delve more into the creative
process, they take on new melodies and sounds, sometimes moving from my initial
vision. I never truly know where they’ll end up and I enjoy that mystery.”
With “Hold Me,” Nikena is most proud of her ability to step out of her comfort zone.
“I let the song unfold naturally. I allowed myself to have fun and release my
expectations, even though I’m often very critical of my work. I’m constantly challenging
myself.”
Nikena’s musical story starts in her native country of Jamaica at the age of 11. One day
she was sitting in her classroom and the newspaper was delivered, and in one section
there was a photograph of Aaliyah with some of her song lyrics.
“I thought she was so beautiful,” Nikena said. “This was my first time being exposed to
an R&B singer and music. I thought, one day I want to have a song and do something
like her.”
Soon after, she moved to Brooklyn where her love for music continued to blossom. She
participated in talent shows and singing in choirs as she grew up. For fun, she would
just go to the library on the weekends and print out lyrics to music from artists like
Brandy, Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera to practice.
Nikena became a nurse after college, but her desire to make music was unwavering. At
this point she was writing and singing constantly, and this when inspiration hit.
“One day, I wrote a song outside a laundromat,” she explained. “It was a hot summer
day and having just ended a relationship, I wanted to escape the sadness I felt at the
time. I began to think of what I could do to get out of the mindset I was in. I decided to
write a song, not about how I was feeling in the moment, but the complete opposite. So
I started to imagine a romantic escape with a future partner by waterfalls in Jamaica. A
melody came to mind and that’s how ‘Water’ the first song I ever released came to be.”
Shortly after “Water” was written, she had a realization that music was a direction that
she needed to take. She had an epiphany that was reinforced during an encounter with
a woman she was introducing herself to at work. The woman complimented Nikena on
her great speaking voice and asked if she was a singer. Nikena mentioned her song
“Water,” and the woman encouraged her to go and record it.
This was 2019 and Nikena has been in the studio ever since. Nikena loves the process
and everything involved, from recording to doing open mics and shows.
Since she started she has recorded eight songs and released six, but she has plenty
more to go.
Nikena is inspired by life experiences and says she 'loves everything about love.' She
enjoys writing about love and even heartbreak. Whenever she faces a situation, she
turns it into a song.
She is also influenced by her Jamaican culture, infusing Caribbean rhythm into her
sounds. Nikena added that the music video also displayed her culture through the
dancing and attire.
“I try to incorporate my culture into my work, even in the smallest ways,” she said.
Nikena mentioned that her goal is for people around the world to hear her music. "I
want people to enjoy my music as much as I do and for them to join me on my journey.”
Be sure to check out “Hold Me” and the music of Nikena, available on all platforms.
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Lionel is a film producer, actor and screenwriter.
Hes been passionate about theater and cinema since he was a child. The most important projects are my short film The Ring, released at the end of 2022, which was screened at several international and American festivals
Thanks to the success of this
I was able to participate in my first real film.
At the end of 2023, I was associate producer on my first film, Allan Quatemain the spears of destiny, which is available on Amazon prime and was in theaters in the Uk. here's what I doi've also acted in a number of films and series, including Cadre Noir and Hannah Walti's Perfect Day to Look Okay.
which was available in Utah in 2020
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With summer season coming on, the hip-hop/R&B duo KingJu1c3 and AcWolf have
crafted a chill, laid-back hip-hop track called “What You Came For” to get people up for
the season’s fun.
KingJu1c3 says the idea behind it is “like a trip to Vegas.”
AcWolf takes a more metaphysical view. The song, he says, “dives into a state of
heightened self-awareness.”
So "What You Came For" is already available, released on June 13th.
“Say you go to Vegas for a weekend to have fun, or go on a bender,” said KingJu1c3,
“and then you go home and what happened in Vegas stayed in Vegas. That’s what the
song is about.”
“The protagonist observes the inauthenticity of social interactions, their mind a
kaleidoscope of thoughts as they navigate these superficial exchanges,” said AcWolf.
Sometimes I fly like just want to vibe out
Let go
Wave
Grab another cup pour me something cuz I’m fly
I been sitting wit my day ones
Its how we ride by
The melodies are soft and dreamy, the beat quiet but insistent, driving the lyrics along.
“When you’re there, it’s crazy,” said KingJu1c3. “But when you come back home, it’s
like, ‘All right. We’re cool. Back to business.’”
“Despite the facade,” said AcWolf, “a sense of knowing cuts through, unveiling the
hidden motives of those around them. The song then takes a turn towards euphoria as
the protagonist finds their crew, reveling in the authenticity and shared excitement of
being ‘all up’ together.”
I know I know
Said I'm lit tho
I know I know
I said we Up!
KingJu1c3 and AcWolf, long-time friends, also released “Massi” last year.
KingJu1c3, a combat veteran of the U.S. armed forces, has been singing, writing and
making music since age 14 or 15. In high school, he says, music was something “on the
side.”
After high school, he joined the military, came back, earned a master’s degree and then,
just about the time he was starting to take music seriously, the pandemic happened. His
music career, like so much else around the world, was interrupted.
“Basically, I took a break, and now I’m starting back up and getting back into music,” he
said.
Now 35, Ju1c3 said, “If I were to condense it to how long I’ve been doing music
nonstop, I would say about five years.”
He is from Bellflower, California, one of the suburbs of Los Angeles. In his bio, he says
that his music explores “the paradoxes and complexities of the human experience,” and
he puts into his rhymes “the pain and struggles of war, navigating life after service, and
the resilience of the human spirit.”
AcWolf is from Inglewood, a few miles west and closer to the coast. He says he infuses
his music with spirituality, “challenging listeners to rise to higher vibrations.” His life has
been marked by the challenges of adversity and gang life, bringing him to a
determination “to lead and guide others toward a knowledge of God” and help them in
their search for inspiration and growth.
“The wave of life is our own creation, a ride shaped by our choices,” he said. “Embrace
it all, the crests and the crashes, for it’s how we carve our own journey. “
Ju1c3’s underground hip-hop is based in what he calls the “raw emotion of ’90s R&B
and the gritty beats of early 2000s hip hop.” His music invites listeners to “step into the
shadows and face the darkness and the light.”
His earlier work was more focused on the R&B spectrum of his vocal work — singing
instead of rapping. He is turning now more toward hip-hop.
Ideally, he said, he and AcWolf want to perform more and get a record deal and
professional management. “What You Came For” is the introduction.
“We think it can be one of those summer jams that can be one of the two or three songs
that are always playing on the radio, that people are like, ‘You can’t get enough of it,’
which is why it ends on a cliffhanger that makes you want to play it again.”
Connect to KingJu1c3 and AcWolf on all platforms for new music, videos, and social
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My Wish: https://youtu.be/kFQGsRaXqpQ?si=55GY2ObEGMY29J1a
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Jimii N°1, is a multi-talented creative, as well as a man on a mission to spread love and hope in
this world. Through a long and bountiful career, he has been able to touch the hearts and minds
of many. Whether it was on the production team of The Oprah Show, one of his many roles in
the theatrical world, or a new song of his own creation, he always finds a way to share his
message.
In his most recent endeavor to remind people that their lives matter, Jimii has released the song
“My Wish” alongside a powerful music video. It was the last song added to the collection and
according to Jimii, might be the most important.
“My Wish” was inspired by the struggle of a young person seeking to “come out” and needing
guidance, hoping for parental acceptance of their sexuality. “Understanding that this world often
oppresses, and constantly challenges everyone and everything, I wanted to support her and tell
her that,” he said. “Whatever happens, she needs to be grounded in her own feelings, and to let
“Love” be her guide.”
The song, though inspired by a single person’s experience, is meant to remind anyone,
especially those struggling to come out or finding themselves not being accepted for their race,
gender, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, religion or otherwise, that there is LOVE in the
World. “Love is Unconditional.”
The video of this song features a collection of imagery from Jimii’s personal life and journeys, as
well as his long standing project of photographing Pride Festivals for more than 20 years.
“The imagery in this video goes hand in hand with what drove me to put together this song, and
the album as a whole. These are the images that spoke to me and my heart.”
From a playful group photo, taken of children hanging out in the park by the parade, to a
powerful image of Jesus, standing defiantly amongst a protesting crowd and many more.
These photos show a world filled with hope, love, possibility and positivity.
“It’s a shame,” said Jimii. “No one should have to live their life, feeling hate and challenges that
accompany it. I hope my music can show the positive impact that we can have on the people
who need us the most.
“You are loved,” Jimii states. “There are many who are praying for you, and doing what they can
to make things better.” God's Love is Unconditional. Man’s should be too.
Following the release of “My Wish” and its beautiful music video, JImii hopes to continue
spreading a message of acceptance and love with everyone that he can.
“I am currently working on a play and recording a few more songs,” he explained. “I hope my
work can bring healing to anyone who needs it.” Jimii N°1 hopes the rest of his year will bring
more spaces for him to perform, as he shares the message of love, acceptance and harmony.
Be sure to stay tuned in to Jimii N°1 on various platforms for new music, visuals and social
posts.
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Shedric “Slap” Carthern
Shedric “Slap” Carthern, born in June 1986, in Atlanta Georgia, is a dynamic and multi-faceted filmmaker whose journey to becoming the owner of FearOwl Films is as compelling as the movies he creates.
With an artist name that reflects his impact – Slap - Carthern has etched his mark on the industry through sheer determination and an unwavering passion for storytelling in the horror genre.
Cathern’s early years were spent in the small town of Lake Park, Georgia. Despite a turbulent youth marked by anger issues and a period of incarceration at the age of 21, Carthern’s resilience saw him through remarkable transformation and redirecting his energies towards constructive pursuits.
His formative experiences instilled in him a profound understanding of human frailties and the dark complexities of the human psyche, elements that vividly permeate his cinematic works.
Education played a pivotal role in Carthern’s life. He attended Bethany College and Livingstone College. He not only excelled academically, but also, showcased his athletic prowess as a college football player.
This period of personal growth was crucial in shaping his disciplined approach to his diverse interests, which include Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a discipline in which he won several tournaments, highlights his relentless drive and competitive spirit.
Professionally, Carthern initially served as police officer, a role that exposed him to the gritty realities of life and father fueled his desire to depict authentic and raw human emotions in his films.
However, the political intricacies and high-stress situation of law enforcement led him to pivot towards a career that allowed him to balance his professional ambitions with his commitment to being a devoted father and husband.
This career shift culminated on the founding of FearOwl Films, production company dedicated to creating evocative horror films and animations.
Carthern is deeply inspired by renowned director Christopher Nolan, whose intricate storytelling and complex character development resonate in Carthern’s own projects.
His commitment to horror genre is fueled by a desire to captivate and terrify audiences, all while exploring the deeper fears and anxieties that lie within the human soul.
Family remains at the heart of Carthern’s motivations. He married to Jessica Carthern, enters Gabriella Carthern, and Shedric Carthern III – the light and joy of his life.
With this ambition, another ambition runs parallel – to bring financial stability for his family and secure future.
Beyond filmmaking, Carthern’s hobbies include martial arts, writing, weightlifting, traveling, and art. These diverse interests not only enrich his personal life, but also inspire his creative endeavors, allowing him to bring unique and complex perspective to his films.
His dedication to horror genre is further reflected in his passion for creating horror animations, an innovative endeavor that combines his love for art and storytelling.
Carthern’s journey is a testament of power of transformation, passion, and resilience. From overcoming the challenges of troubled youth and the pressure of law enforcement to creating a film production company – it amalgamates into an inspiring story in itself.
Intense, passionate and unafraid, Shedric “Slap” Carthern stands as a beacon of dedication and loyalty in the film industry. His work not only entertains but also challenges his audience to confront their deep dark secrets, and fears.
As he continues to carve his niche, Carthern’s future in the industry looks promising, with each project further solidifying his reputation as a formidable story teller and visionary director.
You can follow all his work shenanigans, and progresses in character developments on social media. Follow @FearOwlFilms and @Slap_FearOwlFilms on Instagram, and his website www.fearowlfilms.com for updates.
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by the Great Virus, endless civil war and a collapse of the global order called the Breakdown. She’s forced by circumstances to ally with a nomadic photographer. His gentle decency moves her to the core, but her mission leads her away from the man she’s falling in love with and toward a confrontation with the people who hold her sister. To defeat them, she’ll need the help of the powerful Nations, a league of indigenous tribes. But there’s a problem. The Nations consider Deirdre a deadly enemy. They've even given her a nickname that signifies their grudging respect for this ferocious adversary: Crazy Hawk. “America at times feels like it is at a breaking point, or at least at a moment where it is divided and tested,” notes Stewart. “I address those fears and passions when drawing the world in this book. The future is not yet determined, but for some, it can seem a dark, violent place.”
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For over two decades, The Mellow Mac has written and produced a large body of work,
from R&B rap—hip-hop, pop, reggaeton, EDM, neo soul, country and more—for various
artists and labels. One Way Ticket,” single released July 2024, features The Mellow Mac on an R&B love
song, with harmonic vocals telling his love interest he’s ready to go to the next level if
she is.“Yeah, yeah. I wanted that sensual kind of feel, where I only use a kick drum, snare &
hat. I played all the instruments like butter, with a tempo at 70 bpm”.
I need to know if you’re ready?
Should I get a one-way ticket now?
A round trip if you’re not down
“Grown folks' music,” he said. “That’s really what it is—classic R&B with a little taste of a
“Silk Sonic” kind of vibe, with a the fast, syncopated vocal cadence and saucy
harmonies.”
I need to know if your cup runs over
will you want it again?
want it again, want it again now
He is a co-founder and producer for the band L.A. CounyLine, which has released a few
singles, EPs and albums and performs in the Los Angeles region. They co-wrote songs
for GaimChng3R Entertainment and partners Bungalo/Universal Music. Mellow Mac
produced, engineered and played multiple instruments on several songs for this group
He has worked for many years in artist development, polishing various artist’s skills. His
work ethic keeps him working constantly at several recording studios including his
studio in La Habra, CA. Kram Pro Studios, established in 2003. As an engineer,
musician, producer and many more hats are worn by The Mellow Mac.
“I don’t want to sit on some of these songs anymore. I constantly write and collaborate,
adding to my catalog songs. I thought ‘Okay, I just want to do something for myself, for
me,’ and that’s why I decided to release my own album.”
The songs are his babies, after all, and he wants to send them out into the world and
see them make good. “One Way Ticket” will also be the title of the album in 2025.
“The album has a lot of different flavors,” he said. “I have some rap/hip/hop a mixture,
but it’s mostly R&B.”
“One Way Ticket” is the second of his babies that he has released this year. The first,
“Me and My Boo,” is a fast, fun, Pop/R&B number that features Jacob G. on lead
vocals, who is the other co-founder of the band L.A. CounyLine, which they formed in
2018.
“Making music is not work to me, it’s therapy. I play and record music to relax my hyper
mental energy and music comes easy to me. I’m all over the place musically speaking,
which can be difficult to market. Growing up listening to different music genres made me
kind of like a music gypsy and definitely a free spirit when it comes to music. I have an
appreciation for all forms of good music”
Make sure to stay connected to Mellow Mac on all platforms for new music, videos, and
social posts.
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In a song that he calls “tough love,” S7GMA (sigma) has created a hip-hop/rap track
with a lot of anger, regret and loss carried in its driving beats. The melodies and
instrumentation make it a hauntingly beautiful listen.
“Sorry” drops on July 6. The music video has already been released.
“When I wrote this song,” said S7GMA, “I had just lost my father. Then a month after, I
lost my manager. He was killed. In that very same day, I found out that my friend’s
newborn baby had passed away.”
Never thought I’d have these thoughts now they want me on them pills,
My dad just passed away my head just spinning like a wheel,
Then my homie lost his daughter man I know this can’t be real,
It is, in one way, the most defiant, in-your-face eulogy you’ll ever hear. In another, it is a
good-bye to all his friends, and in another it is a message to himself.
An Asian singing bowl resonates in the background, and a soft, slow chiming bell sets
the beat and the mood in the intro before drums take over the beat and slashed strings
introduce the theme:
World turned us cold and all we know is get it,
We ain’t never ask for this life, but it is the life we living,
Telling us the best to do, but is that the right decision?
“‘Sorry’ is basically all tough love, because somebody like me had to go through my
obstacles, obviously, to get to where I had to be. So, it’s a message to myself, ‘Stop
feeling sorry for yourself.’ At the same time, I’m sorry you had to go through everything
that you had to go through to be where you are today.”
He calls his new music — the music he began creating this year with “Now” —
“conscious hip-hop.” It has a much more serious attitude than the upbeat, poppy hip-
hop of previous years.
In 2023, he said, his attitude was “You know what? I’m just gonna give people what
they want. I’m just, you know, playful and commercial.”
But by the end of the year, his reasoning changed.
“It was like, this isn’t working, and if I can’t please people doing what they want, making
sounds that they want to hear, then I’m just going to go ahead and do me. I locked
myself in my room for the first three months of the year and did nothing but S7GMA,
S7GMA, S7GMA. S7GMA, S7GMA, S7GMA, all day every day.”
Conscious hip-hop.
“It is music with a message but it’s more conscious of myself, of the moves I make,
because I do have mental depression, and I’m a deep thinker. I like to dig deep into
things. I like being self-aware.”
“Sorry,” with its anger and loss, is also a song of regret, of missed opportunities to learn
from people now gone, of the inability to help.
He wasn’t in real contact with his father until he was 20 and his father had been
diagnosed with the brain tumor that eventually killed him.
“Every time I spoke to him, he always told me, ‘Just don’t stress.’ Literally, just black and
white, ‘Don’t stress,’ and that’s an anomaly to me, because, like I said, I like to break
things down.”
“And then my manager,” he said, the manager who texted him “23 minutes before he
passed.”
“He was three hours away, and he needed me to come and pick him up. It only took 23
minutes for somebody else to take his life. So, I do feel guilty, one, that I never paid
attention to my father and two, I’m not Superman and I couldn’t make a three-hour trip.”
S7GMA self-produces all his music. His YouTube channel is named prodS7GMA. The
sound of “Now” and “Sorry,” he said, will now be a “staple” with him, “somber, tough, low
sounding, and that aggression that you hear in ‘Sorry” is also something I do.”
“Sorry” and “Now” will be part of a seven-track EP, Mind of Me, he will release in
November. Another single that will go on the EP, “Welcome,” drops on July 19. Beyond
that, he has a whole year’s program of music planned for the rest of this year and into
2025. Meanwhile, we have “Sorry,” with music and lyrics well-worth listening to. S7GMA’s
voice itself has a resonating quality much like the singing bowl in the intro, which adds
to the music and makes the message almost impossible to miss.
“‘Sorry,’” he said, returning to the message, “I’ll say is something for people to listen to.
You can be sorry, but don’t feel sorry for yourself.”
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