Boorook – Freedom to the People

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International artist Boorook connects cultures with new album ‘Positive Change’ 

VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA – In the region of southwest Victoria, Australia, Aboriginal families like the Kirrae Whurrung keep traditional culture strong through song, their ancient crafts and song healing methods are as strong today and truly connect in the challenges we all face in a more hectic world. 

Brett Clarke is a descendent of and brings song ‘in his soul’ from Kirrae Whurrung Tradition  He opens a door for the listener to enjoy and share how they want. This is an infusion and style of international music – a sound that takes center stage on his new album “Positive Change,” which is currently available across all streaming platforms. Local community calls out to Boorook “Deadly Vibes Brother!” 

With an ethereal vibe that mixes Hip Hop beats and Classic Rock licks, “Positive Change” showcases Clarke’s vocals over a kind of World Music sound that offers a different approach with a fusion of multiple genres. Boorook – a traditional name derived from the land in which his people live, his ‘Mother’ Country, brings this international feel good vibe. His words come straight from the heart, and generally come from an angle of forward thinking positive change, which, of course, is where the name of the album gets its inspiration. 

“In these strange days we’re living in, ‘Positive Change” is the type of album that can give people hope and send them some healing through music,” Boorook said. “Music is the universal language that brings people together. The overall tone is light and joyful. There are some earth world songs, some with Classic Rock vibes, soulfully blended to heal and connect us all back to Country”. 

The opening track from the album is a perfect example of the kind of connecting out to World Music Boorook is going for. “Mother Earth” smoothly pairs a mid-tempo Hip Hop beat with well crafted electric guitar riffs for a bouncy feel that’s a good foil for Boorook’s ethereal vocals. This sets the tone for the rest of the album, which explores more of those sounds and delivers a truly feel good vibe. Along the way, Boorook aims to educate listeners about his heritage, integrating some language from his tribe into many of the songs. 

“Dreaming” is a single that’s upbeat and has a chorus that uses words from that culture. It’s a song about walking and talking with respect – something that he said people should appreciate more. 

“Coming from one of the oldest song nations in the world, it’s important to continue our dreaming stories and our culture,” he said. “Music is a good vehicle and tool to educate people on indigenous topics and issues. Ultimately, I want my music to be known for sharing a good message of hope. I want it to be something that gives a good message while sharing that cultural knowledge and encouraging people to care for country and for the land and for other people.” 

Following the release of the album, Boorook said he has some exciting projects and collaborations soon to be announced. 

To listen to Boorook’s music or to follow him on social media please visit 

https://www.instagram.com/boorook90/
https://twitter.com/Boorook3
https://www.facebook.com/gunditj 

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSE4kFjj/ 

https://tuuranndesigns.wixsite.com/boorook 

https://boorook.bandcamp.com/
https://soundcloud.com/boorook-music
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5EUMJiwAoKYtXZRHVfgdUA
https://www.deezer.com/us/artist/76825882
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvGadioECwK8j2qPj46ZqEw
https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/boorook/1484362321 

Star 2 Releases New Single ” If U Want 2″ @Star2official

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Star 2 is back to start the year off right with his first debut music video for his new song “If U Want 2” This is his third release off his Shooting Stars album scheduled to release later this year. The project features amazing collaborations with YSN Flow, Neisha Neshae, and Luh Kel. Star 2 continues to show why he is the next artist out of San Diego to make a name for himself. With his catchy hooks and lyrics about love, heartbreak, and life that everyone can relate to, Star 2 has something that everyone can vibe to. Follow Star 2 on Instagram and Tik Tok at @Star2official.

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/track/1KA4esW1nJ4cYd2grkBs1t

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-Yb-hGFxiM

Haze OPC presents: Hot New Trilogy

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Haze OPC is starting off the year dropping off a trilogy of singles. He’s shining more light and adding depth to his story, by taking the fans deeper into his mind and heart picking up from last years hit singles, while bearing it all showing his ability to reach different people. With the first single Light On Me (Conversations With The Father), he’s telling his struggles of fighting to overcome different obstacles that could set him back and how the story unfolded into a testimony. There comes a time during life when we’ve come to a crossroad or become awaken/aware and have to acknowledge certain things. That’s where the single Protect Me, Lead Me, Hold Me, Guide Me comes from knowing you’re fighting a battle beyond your understanding, needing help and guidance from GOD along the way. Quick Escape has a catchy hook and it’s one of the songs that’s different from what listeners are used to hearing from International Haze lately. Frustrations from day to day obstacles, rather it be from relationships, work, home or just wanting some alone time to get back focused and relieve some stress built up from the world. We all feel like we need a quick escape at times from something rather it’s a person, place or thing. Once again Haze OPC delivers on time records for times such as this.

https://open.spotify.com/album/5cK4yn7u4I06Z1u0OTECqb#context

https://open.spotify.com/album/19ZVwZfzwUkwmgWNK8vP0a#context

https://open.spotify.com/album/4lIjRQtn5iMGGiUeZCLhRO

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Chicago Artist Vi City Delivers A Visual For Rising Single “On GOD”

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Chicago Artist Vi City Delivers A Visual For Rising Single “On GOD”

One of Chicago’s very own, Vi City, originally from the ‘Wild Hundreds’ area of the southside. He’s back on the music scene with a brand new visual for “On GOD” tune in!!

One of Chicago’s very own, Vi City, originally from the Wild Hundreds, is back on the music scene. Crafting a sound that captures the pain and hope of a youth striving to make a better way, combined with the ambition and skills to actually have made it out, the celebratory tones reign supreme on this wave of sound for the veteran rapper, songwriter and producer.

Vi’s introduction to the game came via working with Mathaus Ent. & Chilly of the 1st & 15th label in conjunction with Lupe Fiasco. Shortly after, he connected with DJ Skee to release a mixtape under Skee’s Skeeter’s TV label. His next stint came working with St. Louis’ own, Nelly, co – penning the hit Country N**** Fly (CNF). In the midst of acquiring a deal with Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), Vi wrote and featured on “Some Ish” by Sir Michael Rocks ft. Twista off of his #1 debut solo album “Banco.” Along the way, he also has done some work with the iconic producer duo Da Interz (Tuo Clark & Kosine).

Prior to deciding to drop new music of his own, Vi founded and branded Hundreds Entertainment, a music and film production firm of which he signed talented artist, Phoînix Keyz out of St. Louis, MO and has started crafting Phoînix’ debut project around each of the 6 instruments he plays.

Vi’s new album “S7V3N” is set to release early 2021.

Follow Vi City:
Instagram: @IamViCity​
Twitter: @IamViCity​
FB: @IamViCity
TikTok: @ViCity​
SoundCloud: @IamViCity​

Redlite – Reddy or Not

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New York entertainer Redlite offers introspect reflection on the previous year with fifth album in ‘2020 Vision’ installment 

WHITE PLAINS, NY – Everyone has a gift. When you find that gift, you either use it or you don’t. Joe Young has a gift of music and at age 37, he’s finally found a way to use it to entertain the world as the artist known as Redlite. Over the course of 2020, he released five albums called “2020 Vision,” the most recent of which was dropped on Christmas day. It’s a project that he calls the culmination of a lot of hard work over the past three years since he chose to pursue music as a full-time career. It’s also a project that reflects on one of the hardest years in recent memory, with stories and introspective looks at some of the situations Americans found themselves in at various times during the year.  

“My music is very diverse,” Redlite said. “I have such a variety of songs that make me a unique artist. I have street songs with street bars. I have relationships songs. I have breakup songs. I have venting-about-my-life songs. I have sex songs. I have tough songs and softer songs for the ladies. Every album I do is just a bag of mixed nuts because I don’t ever want to be so repetitive that every song starts to feel the same. That’s a little boring. This album is no different – it’s a variety of different things that I think will keep people interested.” 

Redlite said he’s become known over the past three years as an artist who is all about lyrics and punchlines. Growing up with 90s Hip Hop and R&B, as well as the “New York hard lyricism,” Redlite said he quickly learned how to fuse different genres. He might take a bedroom song and turn it into a Rap or a hardcore street vibe and give it an R&B edge. He’s also an imposing physical feature – 6-feet-4-inches tall and heavily muscled (he used to be a bouncer). Taking all those things combined, it’s apparent that he has a unique look and a unique sound.  

That signature sound is put on full display with the debut single from his most recent album, “Reddy or Not” It’s a song that features female vocalist Tyka who brings a vibe that’s reminiscent of Lauryn Hill and The FugeesRedlite calls the song a “little more hood – almost like drive-by music.” 

“It’s pretty catchy,” he said. “People listen to it and say it’s pretty good. It’s definitely a little more gangster, but ultimately it’s about bringing my whole light to life. I’ve been wasting my talent for so many years and hadn’t been in the studio for a long time. Now is my time. I’m ready. And I think I’ve had more and more growth as time has gone on. This is what I feel like I’m born to do. With this diverse music I put out, if something connects more with people then I’ll make more of that. I want to give the listeners what they want to hear.” 

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

https://www.instagram.com/redlitemusic/ 

Na’Shon – G.O.A.T. Season

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Na’Shon serves up message for the masses with new single ‘G.O.A.T. Season 

CLEVELAND, OH – Nahshon Brown is a musician who serves as a voice for the people. Operating under the stage name Na’Shon (pronounced “nation”), this young artist from the Midwest has a modern-day sound with deeply profound lyrics that serve as an anthem for an international audience. His latest single, “GOAT Season” is a song that caters to anyone who has a dream and is willing to put in the work to achieve those goals. Currently available across all streaming platforms, “GOAT Season” is just the latest in a large archive of music from this fast-rising young talent. 

“With this single, I’m basically letting everybody know I’m here to stay and to work,” Na’Shon said. “It’s all about the grind and consistency. I was once overlooked, but that’s no more. This is my mid-tempo statement piece that shows that I try to be a voice for my people. I’m talking about all of us, as a whole, who are going through crazy stuff. Na’Shon stands for all of us.” 

Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Na’Shon was captivated by the music industry at a young age and eventually went to school to become a sound engineer. While studying at the Conservatory of the Recording Arts and Sciences in Arizona, he learned that he had a passion for all aspects of the entertainment industry and soon began laying the groundwork to start his own business. He created Ournashonisme Entertainment LLC and began to expand his horizons to offer other artists opportunities to succeed.  

Over the years, Na’Shon has had the opportunity to work with many artists, and has engineered at Wildfire Studios in Mesa, Arizona. He has also hosted events in Arizona and performed at major clubs such as Wild Willys. He has traveled many places to perfect his craft and said he has a sound that is original and unlike anything else out there today. 

“My style is different than what you’re hearing right now,” he said. “The way I approach today’s modern sound is a little different. I do all the recording, mixing and mastering myself. I write about my life and the things I’ve been through, or things I’ve seen other people go through. I talk about the current times a lot – things that are going on right now – and I try to create lyrics that give other people empowerment over their situations. I always put that into my music. I believe you can be anything you want to be with belief in yourself and hard work. Keep going and grind. Don’t ever stop.” 

As an engineer, artist, songwriter, performer and producer, Na’Shon hopes to take his music talents to the next level, creating a label and platform for independent artists like himself. He’s also planning on releasing quite a bit more music this year, starting with two new singles called “Whole Lot” and “Put In Dat Work” which are currently available across all streaming platforms. 

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

https://www.instagram.com/snow_nashon_onim/ 

https://www.facebook.com/nahshon.brown.37
https://twitter.com/nashon216
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3c3b4aT2faykG01leqI1ys?si=qNzgoWxQTzGK2R7pal7rKw
https://tidal.com/artist/7593469
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/nashon/1082742110 

Check Out The New Project From Lil Ackson Titled “Lil Ackson Vs The World”

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Jackson Israel Montero (born July 21, 2001), known professionally as Lil Ackson is an American Rapper, singer, and songwriter from Harrison, New Jersey. He is best known for his songs “Ups & Downs” & “Respect” featuring MoshDied. His single “Respect” is considered Lil Ackson’s breakout, which garnered even further attention after the rapper was charged with 2 counts of unlawful possession of a weapon. He released his debut album, Songs About You, on March 1, 2019.

In March 2019, he was arrested and charged with two counts of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and faced 10-15 years in prison. He was also a suspect in a 2020 Felony Assault & Battery Penalty to a civilian in Kearny, New Jersey. In March 2019, Montero pleaded not guilty to the gun charges and had trial July 2019.

Early Life:

Lil Ackson was born on July 21, 2001, in Newark, New Jersey to father Victor Montero and mother Lupita Cortez. He is the 3rd child out of 3. Montero was raised by his single mother. He grew up listening to Lil Wayne and Akon. Montero later began listening to Wiz Khalifa and Sean Kingston, who he says inspired him to flow with love trap songs.

Montero Attended Harrison High School (New Jersey). He loved to play soccer and played for his high school until his junior year. Senior year came along and he decided to quit and focus on his future.

Montero stated he fell in love at the perfect moment because the situation that led to his heartbreak, made him start creating music. In an interview Montero said “One of my exes is the reason I started making music, she motivated me to do a song and it worked. It was a couple of songs that flopped but I made it work into my success.” Montero also stated that once he had his first real heartbreak, it provoked him to take his rap career seriously.

Career: 

2018-21: Early Career and debut project:

Montero adopted his stage name Lil Ackson in 2018. He stated he originally was suppose to go with “JM The Woodz” but decided to change it just a week before he released his first songs. In late 2018, Montero released his first ever project, an EP (music) called “F*ck Love”. It contained 5 songs which he later deleted off his SoundCloud. In 2019, he released the singles “Ups & Downs“, ” Wish U Well“, “Lmao I Made This Song in 20 Minutes“. Other singles include “5212 Slime“.”Misunderstood“.” and “Brother Luv” . The respective singles have amassed over 700 thousand views on SoundCloud, as of January 2021. May 2020, Lil Ackson released album “Lil Ackson vs. The World” with features including Mbm Franko, Lil Reed, and Danny Ocean. 

Legal issues:

Since 2014, Lil Ackson has been charged with several minor offenses such as shoplifting and assault. Many of those charges were later dropped.

On March 25, 2019, Montero and a second defendant were arrested and charged with unlawful possession of weapon in relation to an incident in Harrison, New Jersey. In July 2019, the chargers for Montero were downgraded to No Indictment Found. He took a Plea deal that also allowed him to avoid prison time in exchange for a Probation sentence. Montero has maintained his innocence, claiming it never happened. 

Stay in touch with Lil Ackson online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xolilackson/

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/lilackson

Twitter: https://twitter.com/xolilackson

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5fQdmr3-2PZiMEdqNs_lcw

Rev KJ Blane – This Time

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Rev. KJ Blane offers soul-stirring songs on new album ‘Lyrical Faith

Newport News, VA – Touching souls and changing lives… That’s the passion behind the music from Christian rapper Rev. KJ Blane. And his new album “Lyrical Faith,” which is available across all streaming platforms, does exactly that. Taking the approach of a preacher using music to pass along God’s message, Blane brings the thunder with insights into God’s Words and inspirational licks that are sure to motivate people all over the world.

“You don’t have to put on a suit and tie to dress the part with this album,” Blane said. “You can keep your street clothes on and ride in your car and let the Word marinate in your soul. This is a project that will inspire people that no matter what they are going through, it can and will get better. It’s songs to get you through anything, and uplifting songs, because God is the one who uplifts our souls.”

Since its release on Nov. 27, 2020 – the birthday of his late brother, Daniel Blane Jr. who died from cancer early last year – the album has received some high praise — cracking the Top 100 on iTunes in his genre, and going as high as #2 on Amazon’s Digital Charts for Contemporary Christian new albums. Austin Radio DJ White Brutha (Todd Engle, owner of Insanely Gifted Radio) called the album a “marathon of all (Blane’s) sermons combined.”

“If you don’t get inspiration from listening to these songs, then something is wrong with you,” White Brutha said. “The quality of this album exceeds most of the albums that have been released (in 2020). This is a solid listening opportunity to expand your taste and get familiar with the Christian outlet from an authentic lyrical artist who sets the tone effectively throughout the project. Impressive. I almost wished there were more tracks to listen to. Even if the ‘message’ is overlooked, the music and the vibe will keep your attention just as well.”

That’s high praise for a debut album from an artist launching his first project in his mid-30s. Rev. KJ Blane has been in the Army for the past 10 years and is currently working on his master’s degree with intentions to become an Army Chaplain. Originally from Bartlett, Texas, he is the son of Pastor Daniel Blane who has been preaching at Mt. Ararat Missionary Baptist Church for more than 25 years. Church life has always been a part of Rev. Blane’s life, and he recalls playing the drums and singing in his father’s church from a young age. He began to rap in high school as a fun outlet with friends but soon discovered that he had a natural talent for it. He dropped his first mixtape, “It’s My Turn,” in 2011, one year after enlisting in the Army, but music took a back seat to his career and his family, and it wasn’t until he lost his brother at the age of 35 on July 21st, 2020 that he returned to music as an outlet for his emotions.

“Music has always been a way to vent and I know I can use music to reach larger crowds to get God’s Word across,” Blane said. “When my brother died, I went to a dark place. What got me through that was picking up the notepad and starting to write. The first single and video that released was “This Time”. Blane takes us into that one on one conversation with God asking Him to show up in his time of need. The opening track on the album, ‘Devotion’ opens like a church service. I utilize my preaching, Scripture, and prayer, along with my lyrics at the start and I close the same way. It’s like you’ve literally come to a Rev. KJ Blane’s church service. When you hear a song from me, you’re going to actually get Scripture or at least a breakdown. You might call me up afterward and say that felt like Bible study, which is great because I want my music to use those Bible verses and help you understand it through song. Bible verses are what got me through dark times, and they can for you, too. At the end of the day, it’s songs to get you through anything.”

To listen to Rev. KJ Blane’s music or to follow him on social media, please visit:

https://linktr.ee/RevKJBlane
youtube.com/RevKJBlane

facebook.com/RevKJBlane
instagram.com/RevKJBlane

https://open.spotify.com/album/4m05hrRCcZ4XpXGaaW8iLd?si=fFaA0ovJRZCBPaUVfla_uQ
https://music.apple.com/us/album/lyrical-faith/1541166321?ls
https://www.amazon.com/Lyrical-Faith-Rev-KJ-Blane/dp/B08NXBF14S/ref=zg_bsnr_195246011_74?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=YGHHCKKDQGG9Z4ZHFQES

 

Tony Beyond – Light Em Up

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Midwest artist Tony Beyond offers versatile mix of sounds on new album A Spark In The Dark 

CLEVELAND, OH – Tony Beyond is an artist who blurs the line between good and bad. Embracing the power of theology, numerology and astrology, this young artist from the Midwest offers a unique brand of music that deals with depression, chaos and dysfunction while also mixing in ideas of happiness, peace and love. Those ideas come to play across the songs on his new LP A Spark in the Dark,” which is slated to drop across all streaming platforms on February 6. 

This is a project that represents the culmination of everything Ive been working on the last couple of years,” he said. It incorporates the different elements I want – duality and shedding light on situations and elements of my life. I think of it as offering pillars that help others see what direction they want to go in. Thats why I touch on a lot of different topics, from having a sense of identity to finding love that isnt immediately reciprocated, to having things you want that you know are going to take a long time to pay off. Theres a little bit of softness with roughness around the edges, which captures this sense of duality. In some ways, its about focusing on a specific turning point in your life and that waiting period when youre looking for something to change. You want the process to keep going where youre improving and have things come full circle, and this project represents that time when you feel alone and start looking deep within yourself.” 

Tony said his signature style is one that he brought to the music industry long before any other artists were mixing Soul with Hip Hop. Though todays brand of Hip Hop has more Soul and mixes singing with rapping, Tony was one to explore that style in the early 2000s. In the years since, hes been able to perfect that style, and the blend of soulful, traditional Hip Hop, with bits of R&B thrown in, is something truly original. 

Born and raised in Cleveland, Tony found out very early on that both sides of his family were musically inclined. He started off freestyling on any request whenever he would hang out with his father, especially when his friends were around. By middle school, he was writing his own verses and hooks, and started a binder filled with song ideas and lyrics. In high school, he developed a reputation as the rapper” and would often get caught writing lyrics in class instead of taking notes. But as he graduated from high school and tried to balance his creativity with a life lived on the street, he often found himself living the very yin-and-yang lifestyle that he now sings about in his music.  

Ultimately, I want my music to be known for versatility,” he said. You can get every kind of vibe from it. I enjoy making romantic love songs but I also like to go with traditional hard core Hip Hop. I want to be the type of artist who any other artist making music will recognize as being good at his craft and a good person to collaborate with. I can delve into any topic or jump on any type of vibe. I also want to be known as someone who is a lyrical, melodic storyteller. I like to set scenes and paint a picture for you. I want to send you down a journey to see things for yourself. I like to be the person who brings a picture to the forefront and gives you something to visualize as youre listening to the music.” 

To listen to Tony Beyonds music or to follow him on social media, please visit: 

https://soundbirth.lnk.to/TonyBeyond 

https://www.instagram.com/tonybforever/ 

https://twitter.com/TonyBForever 

‘A Spark In The Dark’ 

https://unitedmasters.com/m/asparkinthedark