Thug Misses – 99 U Ain’t 1

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Thug Misses pops off like a little gun while rapping on hot new single ’99 U Ain’t 1’ 

VALLEJO, CA – As a half-Black, half-Latina female artist trying to make her way in the music industry, Camille “Thug Misses” Carlos has faced her fair share of challenges. Like a lot of other women in the industry – especially those within the hip-hop genre – she feels like she hasn’t always gotten the credit she deserves. That’s not to say she’s proud or even bitter about some of the things she’s missed out on throughout her career – in fact, she’s quite humbled by the opportunities she’s been given. But to say that it’s been effortless and without challenge is inaccurate. She’s overcome a lot of adversity as a woman in the industry, which she chronicles on her latest hit single “99 U Ain’t 1.” 

Inspired by the hit Jay-Z single “99 Problems,” the Thug Misses single features fellow artists Hitta Slim and Mistah F.A.B. It’s a contemporary rock meets hip-hop kind of East Coast old-school vibe. Thug Misses takes it back to the basics of the genre by spitting some solid bars on top of a drum-heavy beat enhanced by live instrumentation. She raps about how it feels to be a woman in the industry, how there seems to be a problem around every corner, and how she doesn’t have time for any new issues new people might bring to the table. 

“One of the key things that makes me different as a female artist in hip-hop is that I’m not talking about sex, sex, sex,” she said. “The majority of the Top 10 female recording artists on major labels are heavily promoting sex. That’s just not my style. I’m actually writing about something – like back in the day when Tupac and Biggie used to write. But I’m not sounding outdated. I’m still touching on key subjects that are relevant and refreshing for today’s culture. I put a dope beat to it and I’m really saying something important.” 

Some of her other recent songs have tackled issues of African American and Asian American injustices in this country. Others uplift women and praise men for what they’re doing to promote feminism. She even gets transparent and attempts to motivate others out of personal struggles by inspiring them to overcome challenges in life 

Known as a woman who “really gasses” on the mic, Thug Misses has been in the industry for a minute. She started when she was younger after being discovered right out of high school by Shawn “C-Bo” Thomas of the West Coast Mafia Gang. She was with that label for about 10 years – writing and recording and earning her reputation as a aggressive and hard-hitting rapper. It was C-Bo who christened her with her stage name after telling her one day that “when you rap you pop off like a little gun.” She also loves to embrace the duality of her hair-braided-and-tatted-up exterior that sometimes she likes to dress up with makeup and high fashion. At the end of the day she said she hopes to mostly be known for her quality as a writer and rapper.  

“I can really write,” she said. “I can be prolific. When you think of Tupac, people are still playing his music today. What he had to say never goes out of style. That’s what I want my music to be – never outdated. You can hear it today or 20 years from now and enjoy it.” 

Thug Misses said she has more music that she’s creating with her business partners Jason Gilbert and Julius “LJ” Jackson of Eargazm Music Group, and encourages fans to keep an eye out for more singles this summer. 

To listen to Thug Misses’ music, or to follow her on social media, please visit the following links: 

Instagram – @dathugmisses  

www.Facebook.com/thugmisses707  

www.TheRealThugMisses.com 

www.YouTube.com/c/thugmisses  

https://open.spotify.com/artist/1YKAeco0oHmIz4JTHCFio3?si=zJln2SMgQiOipS1NWAMd6g

Brian McKnight Jr. – Sprung

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Brian McKnight Jr. bring Prince Charming back to music with new R&B-centered Pop song ‘Sprung’ 

LOS ANGELES, CA – Brian McKnigt Jr. is a well-known name in the music industry. Best recognized as legendary R&B and Soul artist Brian McKnight’s son, Brian Jr. has left his own indelible mark in music with hit singles and roles in films over the past decade-and-a-half. He’s had a lot of ups-and-downs in his life, but through it all he has maintained an inner drive to spread love and joy to the world through his artistic expression. 

His latest single “Sprung” is another R&B-centered Pop track that continues that mission of inspiring others to love. It’s an R&B song with some bounce to it, inviting listeners to bop their heads while enjoying the sultry sounds of this amazing vocalist. Inspired by his girlfriend Adina, the song is about falling in love and recognizing how lucky you are when you find the perfect person for you. 

“My brother (and producer) Duke was sending me beats and rhythms for this new project, and I was getting them right as I met the girl I’m with now,” Brian Jr. said. “All of the songs on this new album will be around the theme of falling in love, and this particular song is inspired by her. Once I met her, that was it. And because of her the whole theme of the album is going to be warm and happy and giving people something to dance to again and fall in love to. I want to bring Prince Charming back into the business. I would love for everyone to be butt naked by the third song.” 

Though the album isn’t slated to be released until late summer, this first single is available across all streaming platforms. It not only sets up audiences for what’s to come, but also showcases the unique vulnerability Brian Jr. brings to the table. As a veteran of the game who also brings an education of the industry most other artists could only dream of, Brian Jr. has mastered the art of mixing genres and creating unique sounds and styles that help him to stand head and shoulders above other R&B and Pop artists out there. Add to that the voice, which has been undeniable from the beginning, and Brian Jr. is destined to leave as big of a mark – if not greater – than his father.  

“Not too many artists get an in-depth look at the industry like I have,” he said. “This is literally what I was born into, and this project will showcase every single thing I can do. It’s packaged in a Pop way so that everyone in the household can listen to it. I think after this year everyone will finally realize I was born for this. It’s what I believe in my heart and soul that I was put here to do. I want people to feel something and take whatever they want from it. If the music can be as healing for the people who listen to it as it is for me to make it, then I’ve accomplished my goal.” 

A music video for “Sprung” is also available for fans to enjoy, and Brian Jr. said he may release another single during the early part of the summer before launching the full album in late August or early September.  

To listen to Brian McKnight Jr.’s music, or to follow him on social media, please visit the following links: 

https://www.instagram.com/brianmcknightjr/?hl=en 

https://www.facebook.com/BrianMcKnightJr/ 

https://promo.theorchard.com/cxQWsb1E3ScVH1osgONw 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gxdky2dGMoU  

East Mane – Right Mind

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Windy City Collaboration Between Three Rising Artists Produces sure-to-be Hit ‘Right Mind’ 

CHICAGO, IL – Daniel Vilardo and Jeremy Vasquez, known professionally as East Mane, are a lo-fi hip-hop duo from Chicago, Illinois, that is eliciting a lot of buzz throughout the international music market. Their latest single, “Right Mind,” features their signature ambient/electronic style paired with the more grimy Drill brought forward by featured artist Naike. The song also features vocalist KiraJanel, who’s smooth, melodic vocals bring a softer and more distinctive tone to the track. Set to drop on May 7 across all streaming platforms, it’s a song that is sure to be one of the summer’s hottest hits. 

“Our original intention was to create something with Naike that would blend both of our unique styles,” said Vilardo, producer of East Mane. “He wanted to use this collaboration as an opportunity to push himself outside his comfort zone and do something more experimental.” 

“The process for us is all about storytelling,” added Vasquez, who is the rapper and lyricist of East Mane. “Everything I write has to do with experiences from our past. Daniel and I met in our early teenage years at a time when we were struggling to fit in, and bonded over music as a way to escape. Meeting Naike, we were immediately drawn to his style and message as an artist, as we felt it resonated with East Mane’s.” 

Altogether, the sound that these three artists have created on this single is truly original and destined to stand out in the midst of a crowded music market. This song is yet another hit from East Mane, whose production mixes elements from modern electronic production acts such as Kaytranada and FKJ, while also featuring lyrics drawn from influences such as rappers like Kota The Friend and Mac Miller.  

“We always strive to be original,” Vilardo said. “In the end, it’s about connecting with our listeners. Jeremy and I have known each other pretty much all our lives and each one of our songs is a window into our life experiences.” 

To listen to East Mane’s music, or to follow them on social media, please visit the following links: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E08wrxhy1I8 

www.instagram.com/east_mane_music/ 

www.facebook.com/eastmanemusic/ 

www.tiktok.com/@eastmanemusic 

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Playa Fly – Don’t Know Me

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 Living legend Playa Fly comes out of the shadows to showcase his standout style with new single ‘Don’t Know Me’ 

MEMPHIS, TN – As the South continues to enjoy unparalleled success in hip-hop, it would be a major crime not to acknowledge and recognize the shear genius of the Memphis TN Legend” of rap Playa Fly. He is the underground king personified and deserves his place on the Memphis Mt. Rushmore of iconic emcees. Yet many fans of hip-hop haven’t had the privilege of knowing his name. He’s flown under the radar, so to speak, despite being one of the most well-known artists among industry insiders.  

His latest single “Don’t Know Me” is about to change everything. Produced in conjunction with notorious Zaytoven – who has produced with Gucci Mane, among others – the song is not only an amazing example of high-class entertainment and Playa Fly’s amazing flow, but it’s also a statement piece that will let the world know just what they’ve been missing all these years. 

“A lot of people consider me to have a legendary career, but I’ve never had the major publicity that a lot of others in my peer group have had,” Playa Fly said. “Even though I have a great career, you probably don’t know me. You’re unfamiliar with who I am. So this song is kind of a shoutout to the world that I have connections in the industry and I make great music and I’ve been doing this at a high level for many years.” 

Born and raised in Memphis’ notorious South Parkway Street neighborhood, Playa Fly grew up in an environment where drug dealing, gang banging, prostitution, carjacking and murder was a daily norm. This had a lasting effect on young Playa Fly, who fell victim to the lure of fast money. As a bona-fide hustler, Playa Fly became a certified hood celebrity before he was 21, mostly due to a reputation that stretched from one end of the city to the other for being a straight-up G when it comes to getting big money or handling those who opposed him.  

But though his street savvy is what he became known for when he was young, it’s his natural talent as a rapper and musician that has stayed with him throughout his entire life. At a time when many rappers are known for not living up to or being the extra gangster that emcees claim to be on wax, Playa Fly is a rapper who only raps about real-life experiences. He’s inspired by legends like Tupac, Marvin Gaye, Rakim, and his father, the late great Bill Chill who is featured on his most popular songs such as Gettin It On,” “Crownin Me,” and “Nobody Needs Nobody.” He has taken those inspirations to create his own signature style that he hopes will connect with fans far and wide all around the world. 

“I come from an era where music mattered,” he said. “I come from a time where basslines and production mattered. I come from a time where you have to do mixing and mastering and really put the work into making something sound great. I want people to remember that’s what music really is. Production and quality matters. Saying the truth in everything you do matters. I still try to tell the truth in every single line, because I create real music. And it’s timeless. It doesn’t fade away. Now that I’m introducing new fans to that music, it’s just gonna grow and grow.” 

In addition to “Don’t Know Me,” Playa Fly is set to release another single called “I Met A Girl” later this summer, which he created in collaboration with Atlanta producer and Memphis Native Drumma Boy. To listen to Playa Fly’s music, or to follow him on social media, please visit the following links: 

https://youtu.be/6X4vxYrZwqo 

https://m.soundcloud.com/user-127918775/dont-know-me/s-yOLxS2REWCQ 

https://instagram.com/playaflym3?igshid=s0af7hrftx3k 

https://twitter.com/playaflym3?s=21 

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1m-faw-w-vhsEieUb–0rdHfeO_zea0zK 

Ryan Willis – Old Friend

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Ryan Willis embraces happiness and heartbreak with emotion-filled music 

LAKESIDE, CA – Ryan Willis is an emerging multi-genre artist, singer, producer and songwriter from San Diego whose new single “Old Friend” is the kind of relevant and soul-stirring song that is sure to connect with audiences all over the world. This talented musician is poised to make waves with his storytelling style and infectious sound. Through his emotion-filled vocal performances, Willis radiates raw emotion through ear-gracing instrumentation. Inspired by his life experiences, Willis paints a blank canvas with lyricism rooted in happiness and heartbreak. This California-bred artists strives to push the envelope with his sound to make a well-rounded, dynamic style that fuses an alternative style with a modern pop vibe. 

“Old Friend” is a song that he said many people in the world will be able to relate to, as it explores a situation that is unfortunately all too familiar for a lot of people. It’s about a friendship that has soured after the realization that there was a long history of betrayal and toxic interactions. 

“It’s about being stabbed in the back by the one person you trusted the most,” Willis said. “I was lied to, manipulated and talked badly about behind my back. I blocked them completely out of my life, and I knew deep inside they weren’t a real or best friend at all. I remember the day I had that realization so clearly – I was so hurt and angry and disappointed. I wanted to vent about it, but there was nobody around to vent to. I didn’t have a car and my phone was dead, so I grabbed a pencil and notebook and the end result was this song. I know that a lot of people can relate to it because we’ve all had that person in our lives. But hopefully this song will provide some measure of comfort for people.” 

Willis seeks to connect intimately through his music with listeners to help them heal through whatever life obstacles they’re facing. He’s the kind of artist who has listeners engulfed in the musical world he creates with his real-ness and lyrical rawness. He’s definitely an artist to watch, as he is set to cement himself in the music industry for years to come. 

“If I can heal one person, I’m happy,” he said. “Making other people happy makes me happy. In fact, it’s the No. 1 source of my happiness. Sometimes I struggle with depression, and the one thing that’s guaranteed to make me happy if I’m depressed is making someone else’s day. That’s the best feeling in the world. And that’s what I bring with my music.” 

In addition to “Old Friend,” Willis is set to drop a four-song EP in coming weeks called “Broken and Alone.” To listen to his music, or to follow him on social media, please visit the following links: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w735j_vFGwg&ab_channel=RyanWillis 

https://open.spotify.com/track/1L8ThcMuwBYJ5EcMiLrBF7?si=c515541d86744503 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanwillisofficial/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryanwillisofficial
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ryan____willis
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9rQPydyFb_fKoVfsKxnJVA 

JPG – It’s a Wrap (Certified)

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New single from East Coast rapper JPG gets audiences turnt up 

YEMASSEE, SC – A new turn-up song just in time for the summer is making its way along the East Coast from South Carolina rapper JPG. The single is “It’s A Wrap,” and not only does it showcase this young artists unique flow and stand-out style, but it also features a bouncy beat that is ready-made to get people up on their feet and dancing. Telling the story of JPG’s rise from rags-to-riches, and his dreams of making it into super-stardom someday as an internationally known artist, this single is one that is already connecting with a wide fanbase.  

“I try to stand out how I rap lyrically,” JPG said. “I know a lot of people don’t rap the way I rap. I’m rapping for people who grew up the way I grew up. I’m talking about where I cam from and how I grew up. I came from the trenches and made it out, and I’m trying to relate to people like that.” 

Born in San Diego, but raised in Yemassee, South Carolina, this up-and-coming young musician has been rapping since middle school. It was something he just did on a whim one day for the fun of it, but when people heard him they immediately recognized his natural skill. The encouragement he received pushed him to stick with it, and for the past few years he’s continued to hone his craft. About six months ago he recorded his first song “Made It Out,” and the response has been exceptional.  

As a father of two young children, JPG said his goal in this endeavor to pursue a full-time career in music is to take care of his family. Not only did he struggle growing up, but he and the family have struggled in recent years through hard times.  

“I became who I became without my mother, who left me when I was young,” JPG said. “I express that in my music. What I create is about where I come from, where I want to go, and how far I’ve come. Sometimes I also rap about past relationships, because I’ve had a hard time with those, as well.” 

JPG said his all-time favorite rapper is Lil Wayne because of his metaphors and amazing bars. He also loves more modern-day artists like Gucci Mane and No Cap. He said he hopes to one day create a body of work that put his name in the same conversation as those legends. He’ll continue to build that legacy with another single called “Lifetime,” which should drop later this summer. 

To listen to JPG’s music, or to follow him on social media, please visit the following links: 

YouTube link: https://youtu.be/sNBkQdlNHhI 

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/its-a-wrap-certified/1546801938?i=1546801940 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0bLHoxmDotpIfYmAr1WDML?si=aP-1e66LQRSLP2mtGKy7lg

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

Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/jpg_superman 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JPG-100731188600897/

Seletute – Lean

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“Lean” Into The Light With Seletute Katalina 

Seletute (“Tootie”) Katalina has seen her world come apart. And not just her own world. The world. Our world. Tootie saw relationships hewn in half. Witnessed loved ones perish. Dreams dashed on rocks. What’s more, Tootie knows that you have seen those things too. With her new single, “Lean,” Tootie brings a votive of hope into the swirling storm around us.  

“I connected with [‘Lean’] because I found that the ultimate message of it was a healing that people need to hear,” said Tootie. “There are plenty of songs that talk about division or what experience you’ve been through.” Tootie continued, “I wanted to put out a word of healing and unity. It’s a hopeful song. We are going through a difficult time, but there is hope at the end.”  

Tootie’s manager, Lilo, fell in love with the song’s ability to provide meaning to the anguish of anyone who heard it. “[‘Lean’} speaks directly to the sufferer,” said Lilo. “It’s a message for the person who is suffering. It says, ‘I see you. I hear you. I feel what you’re feeling.’” Suffering remains a common lot for all of humanity. “Lean” tells us that suffering unites us. With that knowledge, we can bolster one another. “We wanted someone to apply ‘Lean’ as though it was written just for them,” Lilo said. “But it isn’t just to the one sufferer. It’s a song that speaks to the masses.” 

“Lean” both mourns and celebrates the lives of departed loved ones. In the regal music video for “Lean,” viewers notice the hashtags #moose, #davi, #vai, and #ray. “Moose was my uncle,” said Tootie. “But he was much more like a brother. I basically raised his kids. He passed away last year at the prime of his health. It was an unexpected heart attack.” “Lean” grieves not only individual losses, but communal losses as well. Explaining the other 3 hashtags, Tootie said, “Here in the Utah Polynesian community, many young mothers became widows. Ray, Vai and Davi were all young fathers who lost their lives. They left behind widows with children all under 10.”  

Production for the “Lean” music video demanded ardor and faith. Lilo recounted the tenacity of those who helped make the video a reality. “Our resilient ballerina is the only African-American ballerina dancing at Ballet West in Salt Lake City, Utah,” Lilo said. “She was dancing outside in zero degree weather. Bingham High school took 1st place in their home state. We had 4 of their best dancers in the video. It was hours and hours of reshoots, rerecordings. Making sure the location was right. It was a lot of sacrifice from everybody.” 

“Lean” proclaims that it’s time for kings and queens to rise up. To carry one another’s burdens. Just like Simon of Cyrene helped carry the burden of a Nazarene carpenter. Seletute Katalina will release more singles during the summer months. Look for tour dates to be released around the same time.  

“For fans old and new,” said Seletute Katalina, “be more cautious and courteous to one another. Allow others to lean on you. And, have the courage to lean when you are in need. There could be no better time to be a part of the human race. Everybody truly does have the power to make a difference to just one soul. Even if that soul is your own. Honey, lean.” 

Watch the music video for Seletute Katalina’s “Lean,” and follow her on all social media channels, via the links below.  

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MOpkfk9eq7Q 

https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?ref=bookmarks 

https://www.instagram.com/tootzkinikini/ 

https://youtube.com/channel/UCrOYFj8GGqBXUuwkRBwABRA

Yung Yaro – Illiterate

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Find What “Lies” Beneath Deceit With Yung Yaro 

Yung Yaro isn’t who you think she is. She defies any and all expectations. She rejects your labels and dissolves your preconceptions. “I like to read poetry,” said Yung Yaro. “That’s how I started writing music in the first place.” Yung Yaro has sharpened both her intellect and her songwriting prowess. “The last year has been horrible,” Yung Yaro admitted. “But before, I wasn’t as tuned in as I am now.”  

Yung Yaro’s song “Illiterate” beseeches a person to view the plank in their own eye before pointing out the speck in another’s eye. “It comes from the way people perceive me,” said Yung Yaro. “They think that you’re behind where they are. They feel like you don’t have a strong vocabulary.” She elaborated, “I know that you feel I’m this person. Realize that my eyes are open. I don’t speak on everything that comes my way. But my tongue is very strong. When I speak, it comes on strong. I know y’all think that I’m clueless. But I see what you’re doing.”  

“Fair Enough” represents Yung Yaro’s acceptance of the often crippling unfairness and injustice of reality. “Either we’re inside a grave or your mama making visits. Suicide on my mind,” recites Yung Yaro. She delved deeper into the song’s subject matter, explaining, “After I came home from prison, it was an oversight of everything that was going on. Those 3 years became so many years of my life. It was a hard time.”  

The music video for “Lies” shows Yung Yaro trekking through the graveyard of her own thoughts. She directed the video herself, using dark hues of blue and green to bring her anguish to life. “It’s supposed to be based on living within my mind,” said Yung Yaro. “Everything has to be dark. It’s supposed to be a fabricated story. The fabrication comes from you. You believe the storyline is a lie, but you’re actually living inside my mind.”  

“Lies” offers listeners an intimate peek into how deceit causes genuine, enduring pain. “When I visited the graveyard and the bathroom,” said Yung Yaro. “Those are my places. Those are either places I’ve been trapped or fallen off of. That’s where it starts. hTat’s where I am the most dead and alive. At the same time, in my dreams. But I want to allow people to come up with their own perspective of it.” 

For the foreseeable future, Yung Yaro has many upcoming projects. “We’re looking at a 90s EP. A different flavor, for me at least. I’m gonna try SWV and Boyz II Men. To reach back and bring those flavors back,” she said. Yung Yaro also plans on finishing an upcoming novel. “I’m working on rewriting my book, Betrayal Lives In All Corners (BLAC). It’s the first in a series and will be self-published. Beyond that, I’m looking at launching a clothing line.”  

Stream the music video for Yung Yaro’s “Lies” and follow her on all social media channels via the links below.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8-uoSZ4Gzc 

https://www.instagram.com/__yungyaro/ 

https://www.facebook.com/yung.yaro.9  

https://youtube.com/channel/UCM1g3HUR-whI7KE1KL4fjuA  

https://twitter.com/__yungyaro

Chlz – Simple

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Angelic voice of Toronto’s Chlz soars with sultry lo-fi sounds on debut self-titled album 

TORONTO, CANADA – It’s not often that a classically trained, triple-threat performer like Toronto’s Chlz enters the scene with all of the elements needed to create a musical hit. But now that she has it’s time to sit up and pay attention.  

Originally from British Columbia, Chlz marries classic R&B, Jazz and Soul vibes with her signature cosmic and sultry lo-fi sounds. She cleverly does this in a way that makes you feel like you’re in a deep, claw-foot-tub with a glass of wine and feeling good about life.  

Chlz will “take you to church” and then some, with lyrics and catchy hooks that are sure to pioneer a new sub-genre for a new era of music. Her deep connection to natural mysticism drives her music to empower and shine a light on the divine feminine within each of her listeners. She does this while also exploring and navigating the real-world ebb and flow of every-changing relationships. These elements came together while Chlz took advantage of the focused time she had during the COVID quarantine of 2020. The end result is her self-titled EP, which she is excited to share with the world. 

“I was fortunate enough to find a space in which to create,” Chlz said. “The EP was born from a time of isolation while navigating various relationships, which were all forced into social-distancing statuses. It’s the kind of territory that no relationship of our time has ever faced. Everything is new, uncharted and difficult. Some of the songs on this EP deal with heartaches and heartbreaks, while adjusting to the changing times. It’s a modern and musical unrequited love sort of thing.” 

Circumstantially, things are different and the pandemic has magnified our attachments, Chlz said. However, a listen through the EP reveals that the whole project is ultimately about a journey back to oneself – making “Simple” one of the most important songs on the project. 

“While sitting in isolation, we can replay the relationships we had with people – how we sometimes over-complicate things and what it’s like to now be without them,” Chlz said. “It also forces you to realize that at the end of the day all you have is you.” 

For many listeners, “Simple” is one of the catchiest songs on the EP. It acts as a sort of personal mantra that plays over and over again in the listener’s head, even long after the song has ended.  

“It’s a musical reflection on how we tend to overcomplicate things in our mind’s eye,” she said. “Sometimes insecurities and traumas can create barriers that keep people from moving forward as their authentic selves, and instead we repeat negative messages to ourselves … which hold us back. It’s easier to deflect and look outward to others and judge their efforts while just sitting there and doing nothing. This project helped me to solidify my understanding that if something is going against the grain, or if you’re trying to force something to flow that’s not right for you, it will magnify chaos to show you that you are not in alignment with something you need to let go of. I was reflecting on how we hesitate to let things go, even when it hurts us. We hide behind beautiful lies because they create a façade of safety to avoid facing ugly truths. So, we overcomplicate things to delay that pain, and only make things worse. 

“Simple” is fun, catchy and deep, but not preachy. Chlz has managed to create a song that is relevant for the current times because it was inspired by true personal reflection. 

“As much as it’s a message for my listeners, when I wrote it there was a reminder to myself – as someone who has a busy mind – to just keep things simple,” she said. “I didn’t want all of my songs to be about romantic relationships. ‘Simple’ is a song about the relationship within myself.” 

The full EP will drop wide across all streaming platforms on April 30. Fans can also check out all of Chlz’s previously released singles on all streaming platforms. Chlz said she hopes people will appreciate the amount of work that went into creating such a high-quality “mystical, ethereal, lo-fi” yet soulful sound. 

“I’m very passionate about creating a sacred space where my fans feel comfortable enough to let their guards down,” she said. “I want to create that feeling of being in a bathtub drinking wine and just being relaxed.” 

To listen to Chlz’s music, or to follow her on social media, please visit the following links: 

TIKTOK: @chlz._ 

INSTAGRAM: @chlz._ 

TWITTER: @chlz_lee 

YOUTUBE: 
https://youtube.com/channel/UC6TKrtIgCVD6P5PKghcHg6g 

https://soundcloud.com/chelsea-lee-norgren/real-ft-macaano 

https://soundcloud.com/chelsea-lee-norgren/unravelled-chlz 

Dezvelkito – Voodoo Woman

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Creative scientist Dezvelkito heals the world through singing with new single ‘Voodoo Woman’ 

NEW JERSEY – A fiery new drum-seduced track that allows your senses to escape into the jungle with blissful happiness is making its way to the masses from spiritual guru and international artist Dezvelkito. “Voodoo Woman” is an upbeat dance track that highlights the kind of women who entrance men and end up changing their lives. It’s one of many new tracks from this artist, who spends his days developing and building organic health spas that he plans to share with the world as part of his mission to offer spiritual and physical healing to the citizens of the earth. 

“The song is about a woman who has everything so good about her that men are obsessed and cant get away from her,” Dezvelkito said. “A lot of men out there are possessed by a voodoo woman … but these men love it! There are women out there who literally possess a man’s soul with their loving.” 

“Voodoo Woman” is just one of many singles that Dezvelkito said he plans to release this year, all as a way to help draw attention to his greater ambition, which is to bring healing to the world through a variety of different endeavors. When it comes to life, Dezvelkito lives it as a prism. He is truly an international man of mystery. He’s a filmmaker, writer, singer, biochemist, spiritual healer, spa developer and entrepreneur. He said he sings to “create a healthier world” – an idea born from a personal journey that includes the deep love for music he has had his entire life. 

But singing wasn’t originally part of the plan for this multi-talented man. In fact, it took a push from notorious producer Dany “Mozart” L’Aporte to really get Dezvelkito to take the leap and put his own voice to the tracks he was producing. He and Mozart were working together on some beats at the studio when Mozart encouraged him to put his own voice on the track. At first Dezvelkito was dismissive of the idea, but then Mozart said something that changed his life. 

“He told me that if he was on a plane and we were gonna crash, he knew I was the type of guy who would get in the cockpit and try to save us,” Dezvelkito said. “I was exhausted from all the work I had been doing and with trying to get this spa built, and when he said that, it changed everything. It put some life into me. I was challenged, and I decided to step up and get behind the mic. I started to record in Creole – which is my native language from Haiti. It just felt right. Next thing you know we put out that first record and we’re getting a lot of great compliments. Before you know it, I have eight records done. Now I’m planning on recording at least 100 records in the next three years. I never thought he’d push me to sing – I was just thinking of making music for the love and scoring tracks for film and tv projects I have coming down the line. But when he challenged me, I realized it was like God talking to me. And I think the reason God wants me to sing is because he/she knows how much work I’ve put in over the past years to develop these systems and help people health-wise. By singing, I can bring attention to this work and help a lot more people than I even anticipated.”  

“Voodoo Woman” is currently available across all streaming platforms. He also has another song worth mentioning called “Woman” an Afrobeat and R&B sensation that brings awareness on how men should properly serve women for a better life on earth. 

To listen to Dezvelkito’s music, or to follow him on social media, please visit the following links:

Link to “voodoo woman” 

Https://open.spotify.com/track/1dNHe26lXaMJtQHQrvlgRq?si=1uuLTKC9TmeF9pFQOJjKgA 

Link to “woman” 

https://open.spotify.com/track/0xiWI2Px3Q9tfKu7GjhIkh?si=Xzw5ZHc2SR-v1b3Y2mypAQ 

Instagram.com/dezvelkito_music.

Youtube.com/dezvelkito 

Facebook.com/Dezvelkito