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

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_ 

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 

 

Audio Soothe – Doubt

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Seattle’s Newest R&B Singer Audio Soothe Drops His Debut Single ‘Doubt’  

SEATTLE, WA — Seattle native and advancing artist Darvell McMillian, AKA Audio Soothe, is bringing a new R&B sound to the Emerald City. With his soft harmonies and passionate riffs, his sound is beautifully unique for the R&B scene in general, but also brings light to the genre in Seattle. On top of that, it’s worth knowing that Audio Soothe is an actor who went to Seattle Talent. 

“I write about what’s happening in my life but I also write so that others can relate. I meditate on my words.” says McMillian, “I know it’s hard out there for artists to make it. There’s a lot of doubt that people have when you put yourself out there and that’s what this song’s about.”  

With major influences in his music from artists such as Chris Brown and John Legend, Audio Soothe has a trained pitch and an incredible range, giving a soothing and easy-listening vibe with notes of a softer tone that when you listen to his range it takes you on a journey throughout his song.  

Few R&B artists have come from Seattle and Audio Soothe raises the bar. Currently as he’s unable to perform live shows due to COVID-19, he’s connecting with his fans through his social media.  

 

 

Please visit the links below to follow Audio Soothe. 

https://www.instagram.com/audiosoothe/ 

https://soundcloud.com/audio-soothe 

https://www.twitter.com/audiosooth 

theRunawayKiiing – Slow Mo

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Seasoned artist, theRunawayKiiing launches three-part “RKadia” album with release of “Pt. 1: Pain” 

OCEANSIDE, CA – Guitarist, singer, songwriter, and production engineer Daniel Mayer is no newcomer to the music industry. He has been singing and playing the guitar since he was 7 years old. His latest Indie-Trap project, “RKadia” by theRunawayKiiing, boasts Alternative Music and his distinct alternative singing style in a collection of tracks which expertly showcase this subgenre of Hip Hop. 

For Mayer, who is one and a half years sober, recovery from drugs and alcohol had been a big part of his life, and the new project takes listeners through his emotional journey. By releasing the “RKadia” album in three parts, the artist maximizes his audience’s attention span. Released on July 1st, the first installment, titled “Pt. 1: Pain” lays the foundation to communicate and bring out different emotions.  

“Pt. 1: Pain,” telling the story of where Mayer has been, leads off with the banging Florida Trap sounding track, “Slow Mo.” Written while the artist was angry and processing his feelings about being used in a relationship, the fun and catchy song also includes humor and angst. It’s an empowering track that people can also dance to. The other two tracks titled “Come Back” and “The Moment,” are more thoughtful and emotional journeys. 

Nearly ready for release, the follow up, “Pt. 2: Power” will be aggressive and invigorating. Telling how he got through his challenges, this release will have a really strong, almost mosh pit vibe with more Rap. Talking about how he is living life after overcoming difficulties, the final chapter, “Pt. 3: Pleasure” verges more on a fun, Pop sound, emitting optimism in a relatable fashion. Speaking about the project as a whole, Mayer said “It’s my way of communicating to people where they are, and then bringing them through the whole process and journey.” 

A diverse set of experiences has made Mayer very good at a variety of skills which he has put to use in a number of different settings. Originally from the Rocky Mountains and raised in Los Angeles, Mayer has worked as an engineer/producer with leading professionals in New York City, Washington D.C., and Tampa. He has also played nearly every type of music imaginable, including Hip Hop, Reggae Dub, Psychedelic Rock and Screamo Metal in cities across the country. He moved to San Diego for artistic inspiration where he writes and performs his own music as well as collaborates with other producers. Mayer has the background and talent to sit down, make a beat, write and record a song quickly and professionally from scratch while fusing together the best of what he likes about different genres. “In each one of my songs,” Mayer said, “somebody hears something different that they like.” 

Reminiscent of a Utopian society, the “RKadia” project portrays the light and dark of a runaway kingdom in three unique parts, each promising to evoke powerful emotions while entertaining listeners. Articulate and creative, Mayer writes lyrics that are meaningful and relevant to modern human challenges and the triumph over difficult obstacles, turning temporary weaknesses and bitter darkness into eternal strengths. 

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

https://soundcloud.com/therunawaykiiing 

https://www.instagram.com/therunawaykiiing/ 

https://www.facebook.com/therunawaykiiing/ 

https://open.spotify.com/artist/00jNLz4gckhvv9vErIcB08 

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/therunawaykiiing/1509587983 

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0LYL4L1VVtJ2Gy296zUPO5tat93okZ7r

Nawf Slim Presents: 4030 In The Dirty Dirty Hosted by Dj Smoke

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Stream The Brand New Compilation Project From Nawf Slim “4030 In The Dirty Dirty”

Nawf Slim links up with Dj Smoke to host and release his latest mixtape “4030 In The Dirty Dirty”. This compilation features new music from Trxp Svul Dior, Pinche Muse, 380 Supreme, NiqueRichAzz, Pook, with a total of 20 dope artists on this project!

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Twitter: @nawfslim

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Snoop Dogg vs DMX Verzuz (Full Battle)

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#snoopdogg #dmx #verzuz
Tune in if you missed it or to watch it again!! Snoop Dogg vs DMX Verzuz (Full Battle) with HD sound!
 

Nellagy – Girl From Philly

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 East Coast crooner shows off smooth swag with anthemic single ‘Girl from Philly’ 

NEWARK, DE – Smooth swag takes center stage on the new single from Philly born singer/rapper Nellagy. Titled “Girl from Philly,” the song is equal parts Hip Hop and R&B but done so in a unique way that turns a sultry song into an anthem for the people of Philadelphia. Though written as a love song to a girl he met in his hometown, the hook begs listeners to embrace the anthemic chant while the verses show off Nellagy’s amazing voice and catchy flow. It’s bouncy but in a smooth way, and his layered harmonies create little nuggets of sonic joy in the midst of a beat that makes you want to move your feet.  

Currently available across all streaming platforms, “Girl from Philly” is the perfect example of the kind of “mood music” that this young up-and-coming artist aims to create. Raised by a father who had a career in the music industry and educated in the professional studio of his father as wellNellagy has a leg up on many other artists in the industry today. That added advantage shows in the quality of sound of his production and the skill that he brings to both writing and rapping. 

“When I create a song, I put my own feelings and emotions and anecdotes from my life into the music,” he said. “I want to capture the essence of a feeling and make people feel the same emotion. It’s not just about creating a catchy song but making the audience feel an experience with every song every time. Basically, I try to make music that makes people feel things. For me, music is a bit therapeutic – I listen and it helps get me through something or to be able to release some kind of emotion. I want my music to do the same thing for other people – to help them express themselves or show individuality or be uninhibited.” 

Since Nellagy has dedicated himself to the pursuit of a music career, he has seen a steady growth of success. He left his job as a systems engineer to become a full-time artist. Along the way, he’s developed into a seasoned performer touching stages from Philadelphia to New York, while dropping singles such as “Shameless” which has seen a couple thousand streams since its release.  

Nellagy works closely with his father as his main producer despite the fact that growing up Nellagy thought he’d never want to be involved with the music industry. He saw how difficult it was for his father to struggle and make ends meet. But as he grew older, he realized how much he loved those times with his father in the studio and how badly he wanted to be an artist himself. Over the past few years, their father-son collaboration has led to some amazing beats and new singles. Nellagy said he has so much music that he could drop a full album but instead, he wants to take the rest of 2020 to release a few singles to help build a fanbase and give audiences all over the world a diverse taste of the different types of sounds and styles he can create. 

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

Nellagy.com
https://www.instagram.com/nellagy/
https://twitter.com/nellagenius
https://www.facebook.com/Nellagy/
https://soundcloud.com/nellagenius