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Renatasya – If Only

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Seattle crooner showcases soulful vocals with smooth summer single ‘If Only’ 

SEATTLE, WA – The soulful sounds of the hot new single from Seattle’s Renatasya creates the perfect song for the summer. One part R&B, one part Jazz, and all parts Swag, “If Only” is the perfect display of Renatasya’s beautiful vocals – the kind of signature sound that pierces through the crowded world of today’s music industry. From the opening bars of the synthesizer – which takes the listener into an almost movie-soundtrack-type vibe to the final chords of her last notes – Renatasya takes fans on a journey that inspires others to leave behind hardships and start anew. 

“It’s a song about leaving behind a toxic relationship and turning over a new leaf,” she said. “I’m sharing my story of past loves, dreams and passion for music. But more than anything, it’s about being in a toxic relationship and having the courage to leave and move on. It’s relatable to everyone because we all go through ups and downs when it comes to romantic relationships. Sometimes we’re blinded by what we want and we don’t try very hard to overcome those hard relationships. I’ve been able to find my own closure from an upset relationship, and my music helped me to do that. It’s not bittersweet – I can enjoy it and enjoy this new path.” 

The upbeat single from this fast-rising West Coast artist is the kind of debut that makes people all over the world sit up and pay attention. Having been a songwriter based in Seattle for the past few years, Renatasya has put together quite a resume of collaborations and performances. Her music can be described as a combination of Soul, R&B, Jazz and modern Pop. And with her background of playing with bands and jazz musicians, she’s primed to make a big push into the industry with her original music.  

“I don’t say no to any opportunities and I love to explore new sounds and vibes,” she said. “I like the 80s in particular, especially the disco kind of vibes of that time period. But I’m also into contemporary Pop and R&B, and most people would describe my vocals as Neo-Soul. I’m very soulful and I love to mix all those things together while bringing in some Jazz. At the end of the day, I want to be known not just as an artist but as someone who is appreciated for my boldness in exploring different sounds. My music is an extension of who I am. I’m an underdog – a person who has dealt with low self-esteem and self-doubt, but who is using her love for music to connect with people. So I hope people appreciate me for who I am and see the light I’m trying to bring to the world.” 

“If Only” is currently available across all streaming platforms. It features Seattle artist David Heavens as well as producer Juhan Ongbrian. 

To listen to Renatasya’s music or to follow her on social media, please visit: 

https://www.instagram.com/renatasyajonap/ 

https://twitter.com/renajonap 

“If Only” 

https://ffm.to/if-only 

https://open.spotify.com/track/5x8gKgmrLaTUTTANsb0qwm?si=QVvZieZpR3qbFgQiDw-wow

Defoe – Black Metal Romance

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 Defoe captures naïve spirit of young love with captivating single ‘Black Metal Romance’ 

LOS ANGELES, CA – Anyone who listens to the new single “Black Metal Romance” – with its sweeping Spaghetti Western guitars and horns accompanied by soaring vocals from West Coast artist Defoe – will want to know who this bold, strong and empowered woman is. Her sultry, wispy vocals are inviting and tell a story in intriguing and engaging ways that are impossible to stop listening to. Pairing throwback vibes that are immediately reminiscent of the late Ennio Merricone with slow jazzy vocals, Defoe has created a song that is equal parts timeless and modern.  

Coming off the heels of another successful release – “Something’s Happening” which currently has more than 1 million views – Defoe is a new voice in the industry who demands attention. She’s been a producer and engineer for more than a decade and has only recently ventured out as a solo artist. Wife of The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus’ front man Ronnie Winter, Defoe has navigated her way through a male-dominated landscape to make a name for herself not only as a sought-after vocalist but also as a prolific songwriter and one of the best producers and engineers in the business. She was the lead vocal engineer on The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus’ album “4” and she was hired by independent film director Dylan Reynolds to score his motion picture “420 Massacre” which was released in 2018. That same year, she co-produced The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus’ “The Awakening” with her husband, which was critically acclaimed. Furthermore, the single “On Becoming Willing” spent 12 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Christian Rock Radio charts.  

In July of 2019, Defoe released her album “Too Soon to Cry” which is an amalgamation of all her life stories espoused from the perspective of a woman who has made her way and succeeded in the field of studio engineering and recording. “Black Metal Romance” is one of the standout singles from that project, and Defoe said the upcoming music video release for the song is something long-anticipated by her fans. 

“Every girl and boy go through a space where they’re hopeless romantics, and that’s what this song is about,” she said. “I wanted it to sound innocent and pure and super romantic. When you’re in that kind of a place in your life, you make some stupid decisions. You might date a boy who isn’t totally into you and then get hurt. I really wanted to capture that naïve spirit – that love is blind and you go for it and do anything for a person. In some ways I’m mocking that because I put that part of me to rest a long time ago. But it’s something we all have to go through – that first big heartbreak after being young and naïve and in love and totally misguided while you’re on that little cloud. This song captures what that cloud feels like, as if the person singing it is swept away and not grounded in reality at all.” 

Defoe worked closely with her husband to create the video and then turned to up-and-coming videographer Joey Danger to direct the project. They’ve spent the past six months working in the project, creating a story of love told through the eyes of a female robot created by a man in the future. Something happens to the wiring when she’s first created – an anomaly – and she begins to experience love when none of the other robots do. She falls in love with her maker and daydreams of being swept away together. Her naivete is broken when he starts putting her in a box alongside the hundreds of other robots, and she realizes she’s nothing special. As he walks away, the black romance is realized with her devastated face alongside all of these other robots who are clueless.  

Defoe said the video is compelling and progressive and perfectly captures who she is as an artist. She said she’s proud to be a Filipino-American musician who is breaking ground in the industry while paying homage to the greats who have come before her. She’ll continue that journey with new music releases over the course of the rest of the year as she works on a new album to be released in early 2021.  

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To listen to Defoe’s music or to follow her on social media, please visit: 

www.whatisdefoe.com
https://www.facebook.com/whatisdefoe
https://www.instagram.com/whatisdefoe/
https://twitter.com/WhatIsDefoe
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyMKfUAlDlwteTybdmJCDVQ/featured 

“Something’s Happening” 

https://youtu.be/GNl4H-Qg0gc 

Alto – All Over You

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Powerful performer captures energy from stage, 
infuses it into House Pop track ‘All Over You’ 

LONDON, ENGLAND – One of the most exciting things about the music landscape today is the number of new artists who are fusing together multiple genres to create original new sounds. Chris “Alto” Daniels is one such artist whose Jazz training as an alto sax player pairs in unexpectedly amazing ways with his journey as a House musician over the past few years. The result is three new singles that are guaranteed to be immediate staples in clubs and parties all over the world. 

Alto’s sound is like none other. At once familiar with its energetic rhythms and upbeat vibes that demand listeners to dance, it’s also nuanced with its catchy saxophone hooks and soaring tenor vocals. With silky smooth vocals soaring over those dance-heavy tracks in ways that pair perfectly with his mastery of the saxophone. It’s a sound he described as House Pop, with the hook of the sax making it truly standout from anything else out there today. 

“It’s directed more to the party side of things,” he said. “I’ve been playing sax over every type of music for a while now. I do about 200 gigs a year. I also studied Jazz in college and I love all sorts of genres. One of my greatest loves is being on a stage and hitting those high notes on a sax. It gives me goosebumps, and everybody else, too. I love that feeling when you’re elevating an audience. That’s what these songs will be – songs for parties and making everyone happy.” 

The first of the three singles to be released over the next few months is a song called “All Over You.” It’s the first tune Alto ever wrote, and in the months since the pandemic hit, he said he’s found it a blessing to be able to be home and pour his attention into perfecting this single before distributing it to the world. It’s a song about a boy meeting a girl and getting attached to that person.  

“Once you meet that person, you can’t live without them,” he said. “I’m in night clubs all the time and I have seen that scenario time after time when someone meets someone else and they connect immediately. But it’s an idea that can fit into all kinds of other situations. It’s one of those summer tracks – just happy, upbeat stuff. I want to eventually be able to play it in summer venues and daytime events like festivals and parties. I’ve done some festivals in Brazil and the Dominican Republic, and I love the energy and the stuff that happens at those kinds of events. I try to recreate in my music what happens on the stage, and I think people will see with each new song I release that I bring more and more energy and it just builds.” 

Ultimately, Alto said he hopes to become an artist who is known for bringing attention back to the music. Some of his favorite artists are legends like Pink Floyd and Queen who could make people pay attention to a single song for 10-to-12 minutes, or longer. So much of today’s music is less than three minutes long, and he said his goal is to build an audience that will follow him on a journey that integrates longer “epic sax solos” across Pop House songs that could keep them dancing for hours on end. 

To listen to Alto’s music or to follow him on social media, please visit: 

https://www.instagram.com/alto.live/ 

https://www.instagram.com/saxbycsharp/ 

“All Over You”  

https://spoti.fi/2OVNJN7

[Single] BallStar – Real Over Rich

Music

BallStar grew up in Arlington, Texas minutes away from the famous Cowboys stadium. He began recording at the age of 13 when his brother persuaded him to get in the booth. Growing up BallStar was inspired by musicians like Jay- Z and Pimp C. Other artists he’d consider successful are Nipsey Hussle, Yo Gotti, and Rocko. BallStar’s strong points as an artist include the authenticity of his lyrics and the overall vibe given off by his energetic demeanor. He describes his music as “motivation for money motivated people.”

His first single quickly generated over 13K streams. Through music BallStar aims to inspire listeners who come from low income communities to feel good about themselves regardless of their past life experiences and current living situations. Week by week, BallStar continues to increase the potential of his record label by educating himself on the business side of the music industry. His end goal is to own a successful label inorder to help other musicians in Arlington achieve their music dreams as opposed to losing them to the streets.

His new project, “$oul Not 4 $ale” tells the story of BallStar’s life while highlighting his take on certain street codes. He expresses the importance of staying true to yourself and not letting your surroundings change you.

Stream BallStar’s single “Real Over Rich” which can be heard on all digital streaming platforms & follow him on social media!

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Uc4CHFbAIgLovSEwXk8ib?si=wbXHifCdSCaNvwOkeW3Otw

AppleMusic:
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/ballstar/947876592

YouTube:
https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCr-Io3MdZU9YNOUppjRmupQ

Contact info
Email: [email protected]
Cell #: (214) 468-1673

Star Money – Fix It

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 Versatile Rapper, Star Money Delivers Music And More Despite Adversity 

 JOLIET, IL – Songwriter, rapper and entrepreneur, Star Money brings his savage style of Rap straight out of the trenches. His listeners experience genuine testimony about where Star Money comes from. The rhyme, rhythm and chemistry of his flow connect with listeners as he speaks about the struggle. 

Chosen from a field of 19 competitors judged off stage performance, crowd reaction and social media response, Star Money signed with Ice Wata Records in April of 2019. He had started out on his own independent label, Star Money Gang Entertainment, but with Ice Wata now working with Empire Records, Star Money is enjoying a two for one! 

The first single of this new distribution deal is called “Fix It” (featuring Mud Dollaz). Released in mid June, the track talks about bouncing back, readjusting and rebuilding from life’s challenges.  

Star Money’s songs relate to one another, but each has its own unique feel. “Stick Out,” another song released recently, features Chicago rapper Memo 600. Doing well, they rap about watching out for and defending themselves against the opposition. 

A prolific creator, Star Money has dropped several other singles this year, including “Bando” which talks about staying focused and hustling to make money from nothing, and “Cash.” Starting fresh after his release from prison, Star Money was not looking for handouts, and “Cash” talks about getting the money he needed through his own efforts. 

Although he didn’t get serious about his music career until he was 18, Star Money has been rapping since he was 10 or 11 years old. At that time, an older man (Reggie Loc) from his neighborhood put out an album and became Star Money’s role model. A major influence on Star Money’s career, Reggie passed away in 2015. 

Star Money is strategizing globally through a number of enterprises. Besides having his own record label, he has a successful jewelry business, Star Money Diamonds x Grills. Featuring custom chains, grills, rings, watches and bracelets that are a popular aspect of Hip Hop culture, Star Money also initiates music collaborations through this business. “What I’m trying to do,” Star Money said, “is show the world that, no matter what you’re going through, if you keep focused on your dreams, you can make it.” 

He has personally kept going after tragedy and personal loss. His mother, Tamala Clayton who passed away last year, was the inspiration for his next independent project, “Tammy World.” Star Money also plans to shoot music videos for “Fix It” and “Stick Out” in the coming weeks. He is also working on an Ice Wata Compilation album titled “Ice Wata Army Front Line.” Slated to drop on August 15, this will be the first album released by Empire Records under the Ice Wata Records label. Be sure to check out Star Money’s music, available now on all major digital platforms. 

To listen to Star Money’s music, view his jewelry selection or to follow him on social media, please visit: 

https://open.spotify.com/artist/1FvgOlhTtCWMDDGn5ROejR 

https://www.instagram.com/starmoneyyyyy/ 

https://twitter.com/starmoneyshine 

“Fix It” 

https://empire.ffm.to/fixit 

Star Money Diamonds x Grills  

https://www.instagram.com/sm_diamonds_jewelry/

Spaceballz – Uber Everywhere

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Southern Trap Artist brings joy to the world with new sound of Hip Hop

DALLAS, TX – Inspiration can strike from pretty much anywhere for young up-and-coming artist Dylan Robison, better known by his stage name SpaceBallz. Take his latest single “Uber Everywhere” for instance. Inspiration for the song struck one day while sitting in class at high school. He was a senior and hated school – so much so that while sitting in class that day he decided he was done. He stood up, said goodbye to his teacher and classmates and left. He went home and wrote the song “Uber Everywhere” in five minutes and in less than three months, he had tens of thousands of streams online and a budding new music career.  

That’s the way SpaceBallz lives his life and his music is a reflection of that organic reaction to the world around him. Raised on the West Coast and a child of the foster care system, SpaceBallz saw his fair share of hard times. He and his fiancé even spent about eight months living homeless in their car before his music began to take off. Now at only age 21, he has moved to Texas and he and his fiancé have a son. And he’s making major strides in the music industry. His unique blend of Trap and Pop culture make him a voice for his generation with a sound that’s equal parts progressive and relevant. 

“I’m a trap artist and I talk about things I do in my music,” he said. “Real stuff, not things I don’t do or haven’t experienced. I write all my own music because I’m real, not fake. I don’t care about social media or anything that requires you to put on a façade. All I care about is making good music. This single is a great example of that. When I wrote it, I didn’t care about anything anymore and I knew that one day I was going to get famous and make money off my music. I put that in my head and I haven’t stopped.” 

SpaceBallz said that like many other successful artists, music saved him during his turbulent youth. Foster care left its share of scars on his life, and music – everything from Bob Dylan to Slipknot – helped him overcome those hardships by way of providing an escape. He went through shelters and homes for five years during which time he taught himself to play the piano, clarinet and saxophone. He’s worked hard to develop his own unique sound and style, and he hopes that his music will become inspirational for other people in similar ways that music was inspirational to him. 

“I just want to bring joy,” he said. “So many people are angry these days, and if they can hear my music and laugh and get out of that mood then that’s what I want. There needs to be more love in the world than hate, and too many people are showing hate these days. I want my music to help people feel a sense of joy and feel that it’s OK.” 

To listen to SpaceBallz’s music or to follow him on social media, please visit: 

https://twitter.com/_spaceballz_ 

Lay Luscious gives it to you raw with new single “9 Lives”

Music

In an environment where the streets will test you, its survival of the fittest and nothing should get in the way of becoming successful. From a female view this can mean many things, but regardless nothing will stop her.

Lay Luscious is a female artist from San Francisco, CA now residing in Atlanta, GA who is focused on her goals. She knows that many obstacles will come her way in different forms and stay focus is the key to her success.

Teaming up with producer Whomadeit. they put together single “9 Live$” which talks about not being provoked, keep it 100 and surviving by any means necessary while keeping it sexy all at the same time. To understand Lay Luscious, you must see the dopeness for yourself.

“9 LIVE$” now available on all digital platforms alongside the official video on YouTube

Twitter @layluscious
Instagram @layluscious__

Website URL
https://layluscious.myshopify.com/

GameBr8ker – Put In Wrk

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Gamebr8ker Releases New Single ‘Put in Wrk‘  

BAILEYS CROSSROADS, VA— Rising Rapper and Producer, Marcus Wade, AKA Gamebr8ker releases his newest single “Put in Wrk” and is already receiving incredible feedback. After dropping his first album “Inspired By You” earlier this year and reaching thousands of streams on Spotify with tracks such as “Moonwalk” and “Adventure”, “Put in Wrk” switches up from his normal love and R&B sound to tell a story of pushing others to get past transgressions and hard times, to stay focused, and be reminded that you will succeed. This beat encompasses influences of a street hustle vibe, and with that, Gamebr8ker’s flow is incredibly straightforward and motivating. “I want to remind people to go get it. If you don’t put in the work, you ain’t getting the return,” he says.  

Gamebr8ker’s story is an inspirational one to say the least. “I’ve had my share of hardships,” he says when referring to the loss of three siblings and experiencing a house fire, “But that doesn’t mean that you need to stay down forever. You have to focus and put in the work needed to rise. Don’t let the world get you down.”  

Until venues reopen again, Gamebr8ker is broadcasting live sets on IG Live and competing in Rap competitions on the Mico app. He’s spending as much time as he can on social media connecting with his fans.  

Check out the full music video and lyrics video for “Put in Wrk” releasing on July 24th. 

http://www.instagram.com/gamebr8ker 

http://www.facebook.com/dabr8ker 

http://www.twitter.com//gamebr8ker_gb 

http://www.soundcloud.com/gambr8ker 

http://www.youtube.com/c/GameBr8kerBaby 

http://www.snapchat.com/add/gamebr8kerbaby 

“Put In Wrk” 

https://soundcloud.com/gamebr8ker/put-in-wrk/s-8qyxw3J1NkX  

https://music.apple.com/us/album/put-in-wrk-single/1518712679 

https://open.spotify.com/track/49OkLGyjzyZCRAaVKDuU5n?si=e1F6PpTOSR2APp2bVBGcog 

 

[New Music] Foreign Skrilla – Play Around & Die Like That

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Foreign Skrilla is a American rapper from Los Angeles, with a passion and love for music that puts her above her competition. She’s got a handful of upcoming projects and is releasing new music this Summer. “Play Around” her most recent music video is capturing her fans attention along with her recently dropped single: “Die Like That” features major artists, Xian Bell and Siya.  Be on the lookout for Foreign Skrilla and expect to see her name in mainstream media!


Stream ‘Die Like That’
https://songwhip.com/foreign-skrilla/die-like-that

  Follow Foreign Skrilla on all of her social media platforms to be updated on her new releases.  
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Loyalty Bynum expresses is life lessons in “Trial & Error” | @LoyaltyBynum

Music

When life tries to teach you a lesson, one of the ways it guides you through is “Trial & Error”. When you apply that logic to the streets you see things and the people around you differently.

Loyalty Bynum is an artist who is a hustler true to the heart. He understands that the process can more often bring you the struggle then success. His logic behind this is staying down and keeping his feet firm. Learning that even the closest may not help you succeed which also teaches you “Trial & Error”.

This single comes at a time where everyone needs to relate to a message and where people no longer feel they are struggling alone. With lyrics like “On them raining days I had to wait till the sun comes, on them rainy days I had to hustle til sun up” you felt the pain and related to the pressures of survival.

Loyalty Bynum is on his way and with “Trial & Error” he can touch many souls. Make sure to stream this single on all available platforms and get the full experience by streaming the official video on YouTube now.

Twitter & Instagram: @LoyaltyBynum

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/album/7K1iDLHcfuNgrK0CSpmEcp?si=tsHGsFKaQy-gMLqF2QAMFA