After going viral multiple times, trending new artist ‘Vlad HQ’ is back with dope new single ‘Tonight (feat. Rahli)’. Based in St. Louis, ‘Vlad HQ’ drops an infectious, dark, entrancing new style and fusion of Trap, Grime, Rap and Hip-Hop vibes. Building with an eastern world flavoured mysterious guitar atmosphere, over dope phat thick claps and isolated pumped up mellow dark Trap beats. Vlad HQ collaborates with Rahli on this raw, real and street track to deliver a dark vibed and mysterious sound, that keeps you addicted and infected over solid big wall of sound beats. vlad hq · Tonight (feat. Rahli) This is not just another Trap track, but an open ticket and invitation into experiencing a taste of the mysterious and wild Rap and Grime lifestyle of the sometimes controversial and globally trending new dark kid of Trap ‘Vlad HQ’. ‘Vlad HQ’ is followed globally by fanatics and follows in the footsteps of artists like ‘Keak Da Sneak’ and ‘Dax’ using dark beats and wild, whispery, distinctive spits that always lead to ‘Midas Touch’ catchy hooks, melodies and upfront, explicit, real life rhymes. Going viral again and with global followers, Vlad HQ is on a world domination mission […]
MUZICMIRROR BEST NEW LOCKDOWN RAP TRAP BOOM BAP DROPS OF 2020: ‘Grimey Hussein’ shoots straight outta the New Jersey Rap scene going lockdown Trap Rap Global with dope new drop ‘Pandemic’ Ft. Gmvcc Bandz
Hailing from Plainfield , New Jersey, Grimey Hussein is starting to make an impact in The New Jersey rap scene. Grimey Hussein has released several singles that can be found on All platforms. Grimey Hussein has a list of videos that you can also view on YouTube. Grimey Hussein’s music is a mix of 90’s hip hop, Chicago and London drill, Atlanta’s trap music, and east coast boom bap rap. Grimey Hussein is a very versatile artist. Growing up in the streets of Plainfield, Grimey Hussein has faced a lot of obstacles and you will hear it in his music. His unique style and voice will soon be a force to be reckoned with. ONLINE: You can follow Grimey Hussein on Instagram @kokanekodakz
‘NatStar’ releases a slow and soulful grime Trap cut with heavenly strings and emotion as he spits the truth on the phenomenal BLACKFIST out now.
NatStar is music personified. A musician, producer, songwriter, and performer packaged into one artist. Describing his sound as a mix of Hip-Hop, R&B, & Soul, he’s a triple threat; as he sings, raps and produces for a diverse mix of genres. Bringing his life experiences, thoughts, emotions and feelings into every song he creates, he paints something new on his musical canvas every time. NatStar · BLACK FIST ‘NatStar’ releases a slow and soulful grime Trap cut with heavenly strings and emotion as he spits the truth on the phenomenal BLACKFIST out now. – Muzicmirror RAP Making it personal yet still something fans can relate to. Having worked with the likes of Ski Beatz, Brandy, Camp Lo, Loon, Polish Pop Singer Gosia Andrzejewicz & more, NatStar’s musical resume continues to grow. Expanding beyond the US, NatStar has gained fans overseas in Singapore after a 6 month tour, Poland, Switzerland as well as Senegal, Africa after headlining the Dakar Hip-Hop Festival. NatStar has amassed over 3,000,000+ streams on Spotify, matched by the 2,000,000+ views he has accumulated on his Youtube channel and it’s continuing to grow daily. ONLINE: https://www.instagram.com/natsocold/ Soundcloud
MUZICMIRROR RAP ARRIVALS OF 2020: Sex and falsetto induced and full of fast, efficient rhymes that stick in your head, over sleek beats and sexy synths, ‘KidPrinc3’ has the world in his hands with ‘Riders’
KidPrinc3 releases new single ‘Riders’. Bronx artist Kidprinc3 has released his single ‘Riders’ produced by CashmoneyAp. Written by Kidprinc3, “Riders” is a trap influenced song with witty lyrics talking about women, his crew and having a good time. Using his rap abilities he also uses melodic elements to ride the beat. MUZICMIRROR RAP ARRIVALS OF 2020: Sex and falsetto induced and full of fast, efficient rhymes that stick in your head, over sleek beats and sexy synths, ‘KidPrinc3’ has the world in his hands with ‘Riders’ – Muzicmirror UK I wanted to create an experience for the listener that also contained melodic vibes to entice the listener Kidprinc3 says. Today, Kidprinc3 is in the studio working on what we can expect to be his debut EP “Pick your poison”. “Riders ” is just a teaser of what multi-talented Kidprinc3 has to offer. ONLINE: https://open.spotify.com/track/247s22p7W3EJSpd9tdpwAx?si=vCOdzoDjR3Gahv5msg6Ukg Instagram Twitter
MUZICMIRROR DOPE NEW HIP-HOP MASTERS OF 2020: ‘Brve’ unleashes an epic, majestic, end of days hip-hop odyssey with his vast EP ‘1971’
In the vast arena of hip hop musical domain, countless talented musicians have secured their place presenting their remarkable talent and amazing artistry. Promising artist Brve has recently released an EP 1971 consisting of five incredible soundtracks ‘Paradise’ produced by Savaane, ‘Pain’ produced by Martianz, ‘Good Luck’ produced by Vitals, ‘Tell Me’ produced by Sharra, and ‘333’. The songs are opulent with powerful rhythmic cadence balancing through the syncopated harmonic progression and the colourful groovy beats. Armed with a blissfully robust natural voice, the gifted artist breathes life into the compositions amplifying their sensual lyrical impact that reflects upon his vivid creativity projecting his individual perspective of the world. MUZICMIRROR DOPE NEW HIP-HOP MASTERS OF 2020: ‘Brve’ unleashes an epic, majestic, end of days hip-hop odyssey with his vast EP ‘1971’ – Muzicmirror UK The astonishing rap flow of the songs brings out his top-notch rhyming scheme that enhances the beauty of each of his performances with utmost vigor and raw passion, generating powerful emotions in the hearts of the listeners. ONLINE: Apple Music Spotify Tidal
With a dreamy, melodic, world Trap meets Hip-Hop vibe, Chicago’s extraordinary ‘I Passed Away’ unleashes a series of collaborations and new cuts for 2020
I Passed Away has already gained global attention from world famous names in the industry, working alongside Charlie Shuffler who was with Lil Peep and soon to be released songs made by 16yrold and CashMoneyAP. He also works with The Hot Topic Foundation where he has decided to donate most proceeds to help their cause of mental health awareness. With a dreamy, melodic, world Trap meets Hip-Hop vibe, Chicago’s extraordinary ‘I Passed Away’ unleashes a series of collaborations and new cuts for 2020 – Muzicmirror UK They had a great shows at Reggies Rock Club Chicago in last winter and raised a lot of money for charity. I Passed Away inspires the affected youth and locked down bedroom sinners, with a real life melodic spit that creates an Emo-Trap and Hip-Hop vibe and genre, full of infectious melodies and twisted love stories with melodic emotion and spacey Trap beats. This is Radical – Discover RAP I Passed Away started creating and pushing his music seriously during the summer of 2018, while hanging out with the executive producer of the Red Roses EP, AkZeNT – a close friend of his. This happened to be a stressful period for I Passed Away, […]
“I guess I’m broken up now” spits ‘Legend Blu’ as he unleashes the epic, dreamy, beat-laced hip-hop single ‘Feel’
‘Legend Blu’ is a globally rising rapper based in the San Francisco Bay area. The up and coming hip-hop rapper ‘Legend Blu ‘ has been spitting to fans for years and now drops his latest single ‘Feel’. Legend Blu is committed to giving further access to his creative style and bases his music on the vibrations of the new hip-hop school. Legend Blu loves hip-hop and everything that has to do with it, and he fully proves it with his latest single Feel. The new single ‘Feel’ from Legend Blu showcases a cross-section of his overall creative vision. With a radical but dreamy hip-hop vibe, Legend Blu’ spits efficient bars and rhymes with a dark edge that touches on real life issues. The beat driven single ‘Feel’ is “pungent in the highs, and vehemently fat in the low range” say global press as ‘Legend Blu’ sets up a mix of rhymes, repetitive cycles and lead vocals with a subdued aesthetic, perfectly underlining the theme of the song, clearly suggested by the title itself. “I guess I’m broken up now” spits ‘Legend Blu’ as he unleashes the epic, dreamy, beat-laced hip-hop single ‘Feel’ – Muzicmirror UK Rap staff picks. Here he […]
‘Indian Trap’ sends out an infectious and banging vibe with hot new Latin UK Trap lockdown hit ‘Cuarentena (Na Na Na)’
Indian Trap is excited to reveal his latest hit banger “Cuarentena (Na Na Na)”! The track features hard hitting Spanish rap vocals by Colombia’s rising newcomer Max Cortés. The single is an amalgamation of diverse musical influences and draws inspiration from Reggaeton, Denbow, Latin Trap, Hip Hop, Trap & Traditional Indian sounds. In a most recent statement, Indian Trap explained: “I got so bored at home during this lockdown that I wanted to create something where everyone could have there own ‘quarantine’ party at home, so I got with Max and came up with ‘Cuarentena (Na Na Na)’. I’m excited to see how everyone reacts to the single”. Jay Singh, also known as J2 the hit record producer and composer, is the man behind ‘Indian Trap’. ‘Indian Trap’ sends out an infectious and banging vibe with hot new Latin UK Trap hit ‘Cuarentena (Na Na Na)’ – Muzicmirror UK Coming from a musical family, Jay AKA Indian Trap was first introduced to music at the age of seven. His father was one of the first pioneers of Bhangra music in the United Kingdom where his grandfather and great-grandfather were celebrated Tabla players. Indian Trap · Cuarentena (Na Na Na) – […]
MUZICMIRROR RADICAL HIP-HIP IN 2020: Shooting up fast in the Hip-Hop world, Australia’s ‘Romeo Harris’ spits some real bars on the dope drop ‘Activate’
Romeo Harris is a Perth based Australian Hip-Hop recording artist. Romeo Harris is beginning to get international recognition, with a global wave of interest in his new single “Activate”, which he recently released a music video for. The single ‘Activate’ started making noise on Spotify, SoundCloud and has now officially dropped on YouTube with it’s visuals. https://youtu.be/PUzn7rM7HcE Stay connected and tuned with Romeo Harris social media’s as he rises up in the world of Hip-Hop, Rap, Trap and Grime. MUZICMIRROR RADICAL HIP-HIP IN 2020: Shooting up fast in the Hip-Hop world, Australia’s ‘Romeo Harris’ spits some real bars on the dope drop ‘Activate’ – Muzicmirror UK ONLINE: Romeo Harris Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/romeoharris_ Romeo Harris YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/romeoharris Romeo Harris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/romeoharrisofficial Romeo Harris Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/romeoharrisepr
MUZICMIRROR RAP AND HIP-HOP INTERVIEWS: ‘Vic Shadez’ and ‘Soulution’ reveal some facts about their revolutionary album ‘Zenith’
How and why did you guys first start making music? We both felt in love with hiphop at an early age and knew that’s what we wanted to do, from listening to some iconic artists back then. Where are you from? Hudson county new Jersey Where are you now? Hudson county new Jersey What’s the best compliment you’ve ever received about your music? It’s better than mainstream music and authentic What’s the coolest, most important show you’ve played to date (the kind of show you’d like to play more of)? Opening for funk master flex at the china club. Vic Shadez and Soulution drop their radical, inventive and dope ‘Zenith’ album, proving that Hip Hop is alive and well, as it’s heart beats stronger everyday. Thanks to artists such as VIC SHADEZ and SOULUTION, who along with GO-ILLA are the life blood of this thing we call hip hop. The under current, the subconscious energy that is the driving force. ‘Zenith’ is not just an album, but an epic and cinematic journey into sound, experimentation and hip-hop roots. The production is mammoth and dreamy and meanders and changes under an efficient and direct rap and spit. Is this Cinematic Trap […]
Inspired in the Valley of the Gods, ‘Santo and the People’ takes us on a brand ‘New Ride’
A new ride is a new way. When your heart feels pulled in every direction, looking in + making new choices. A new ride is changing what you can + letting go of what you can’t. A new ride is being better to yourself + (thus!) to others. New Ride is an old beat I found on my computer that turned into a spontaneous collaboration with my brother, Julian. A new ride is shining your(!) light + loving all this precious time we have together. Every day. Make your way. In the Valley of the Gods, Utah, SANTO was born. 25-year-old songwriter, producer, artist Jacob Klein rambled from one side of the United States to the other and back again on a journey of self-discovery. While driving back, 200 miles into the Utah-desert, Jacob pulled over to set up camp in the Valley of the Gods. That night, with midnight-howling-winds and stars piercing the sky, risen from the ashes, Jacob died and SANTO emerged. In his various projects, Jacob had performed with the likes of Maroon 5 and Selena Gomez, worked with Elliot Smith-producer Larry Crane, received guidance from Kanye West and Beyonce-collaborator Malik Yusef, and mentored in song writing […]
FR3SHGANG let loose the up-tempo, vibrant, twerking smash hit ‘Tori Don Change’
FR3SHGANG let loose the up-tempo, vibrant, twerking smash hit ‘Tori Don Change’ – Muzicmirror FR3SHGANG is an original music group based in Cameroon. They have a focus on blurring the lines between a wide range of musical style and creative ideas. Their songs are rooted in genres as diverse as Afro-beat, Hip-Hop and even Afro-Trap, going for a very innovative feel. They often combine different languages in their songs as well, showcasing lyrics in French and English, and giving their songs an even broader appeal, setting the bar higher and reaching out to a worldwide audience. With such a fresh combination of influences, it is not at all surprising to see that FR3SHGANG is quickly building a strong audience for themselves, and they are quickly becoming rising stars on the international music scene. One of the first things that you will notice when listening to the group’s music is definitely the high quality of the production in their songs. It is not always easy to blend a wide variety of musical styles together so successfully, but it is really a seamless process for FR3SHGANG. https://www.facebook.com/Fr3shgang237/videos/206395643769671/ Their tracks are particularly notable for the intricacy and punch of their beats. On one […]
‘Presto X’ knows how to produce a catchy smooth pop hit as he releases ‘My Way’
”Presto X’ knows how to produce a catchy smooth pop hit as he releases ‘My Way” – Muzicmirror UK What do Political Science and Music have in common? Bet you didn’t see that one coming, but I promise you it’s an exciting answer. Can’t guess it? That’s alright. It’s Presto X. That’s right, Presto X, also known as Prince Young, is an up-and-coming young musician, hailing from the very heart of the wonderfully musical city of Chicago, and he’s coming at us with his latest pop track, “My Way”. Twenty-two-year-old Presto’s excitement and passion for making quality music can be heard in every beat of the song. With its’ catchy nature and its’ smooth, simplistic lyrics, “My Way” is the sort of track that just gets stuck in your head that goes heavy on the auto-tune. And while for some songs, that can mean instant failure, for Presto’s recent hit, it works wonders, complimenting his flowing, melodic voice and the repetitive nature of the song itself. “My Way” makes you think of the sound of waves breaking on the shore, and like the waves of the sea or the ocean, it manages to put you at ease, and helps you […]
‘Wrista’ drops a dreamy and beautiful vocal led Trip-Hop ballad with the emotional and stylish ‘Stay Please’
“Wrista’ drops a dreamy and beautiful vocal led Trip-Hop ballad with the emotional and stylish ‘Stay Please” – Muzicmiror UK Wrista, a Hip Hop artist from a small Island called Bahrain, located in the Middle East, releases a beautiful, picturesque track that will literally gravitate and transcend you into a different dimension. ‘Stay Please’ is built upon broken affection, misplaced love and human tendencies to seek affection even if it can be damaging and painful. Piano based hip hop beats and velvety female vocals on the song lay the groundwork, only to be accompanied and followed by Wrista’s deep vocals that truly provide that rugged, yet smooth flare to the song. Inspired by hurt, Wrista takes elements from his life and incorporates it into a musical masterpiece. A call & response outlook is the theme of the song, by which the female expresses her strength as a woman and her ability to be independent, whilst still clinging on to her broken relationship, seeking the flame to be rekindled yet again. Stay Please, the second official track from Wrista’s upcoming album ‘Diverse Thoughts’ is only one of the fine pieces of work Wrista has released as a music video. The visual […]
Head of Defamo.Ent, ‘Deno Devon’ speaks openly about his life and inspiration as he continues to drop dope tracks! and branches out into supporting other artists
Hip-Hop and rap artist ‘Devon Elmore’ a.k.a DENO DEVON was born and raised in Lowereastside NY. Deno Devon turned to music as a substitute to his problems and said “Besides, my father is a funk artist and my mother a poet”. Deno Devon continues “I wasn’t trinna do music”, but there was a calling and besides “Trinna b a big drug dealer”, Deno Devon knew that wasn’t a certified way out the ghetto. Deno Devon was raised by his father, a funk artist, Not having much money or equipment, Devon started hustling at 13 to fulfil his dreams of being a rapper. Gradually his father assisted with producing and recording, but then before you know it his father leaves him again, to start his own life over. Devon was homeless again… Is this where his prolific spit and real life rhymes come from ? Deno Devon decided to join a local rap group that he grew up with to start his career as a recording artist. Life circumstances have come into play, but Deno Devon hit the studio in 2010 and after some unlawful activities, he instead sets his vision on rap music and world domination achieving a higher path […]
Jersey Rapper ‘MoonChildJohnny’ humbly spits “I’m just that kid that loves the moon” as he drops the radical E.P ‘Anxiety EP’
MoonChildJohnny is a rising Hip-Hop artist, producer, rapper and You Tuber from Jersey, United States. Jersey borders the north and east by the state of New York and has delivered many R&B, Rap and Urban global music legends like Lauryn Hill, Akon, Outlawz, The Sugarhill Gang and more. MoonChildJohnny drops a radical new E.P entitled ‘Anxiety’ on Past12Productions. When asked about the motivation and inspiration behind the release and his intergalactic musical vision, MoonChildJohnny said “I’m just that kid that loves the moon”. As well as producing hot music, MoonChildJohnny is also a You Tuber with his interstellar and far reaching #MoonSquad Recently commenting on his creative process, MoonChildJohnny said “I want to have fun creating and expressing who I really am to others through what I love. The moon and people around me inspire me to share my stories”. The ‘Anxiety EP’ from MoonChildJohnny features 4 dope tracks: Anxiety (feat. Ashlei Watson), Purpose, cherry blossoms (桜の花) and Circles (feat. Daman((I))) This E.P has an overall dreamy, majestic, epic, well produced and inventive feel. MoonChildJohnny spits efficient and distinctive bars with attitude that tell a true story over an experimental and creative backdrop. https://youtu.be/VIyJHItNjGg The large dreamy and well produced […]
HIP-HOP REVIEW: SHADNR spits tight bars in his own fashion and after a few beats the tune sticks in your head as he lets loose ‘925 Freestyle’
Tight snappy snares and claps over pumping deep bass and a slight ‘world music’ earthy vibration, this song takes you on a journey you can relate to covering real life issues this is dope – MuzicMirror RAP 2020 LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS RISING HIP-HOP ARTIST The brand new drop ‘925 Freestyle’ from rising rapper and hip-hop artist SHADNR showcases his distinctive style, unique character and captivating flow. With the new explosion of hip hop, grime and trap in full force, SHADNR leads the flow and delivers a stylish, well produced, dreamy and infectious sound. SHADNR spits tight bars in his own fashion and after a few beats the tune sticks in your head, while the true real to life message is delivered. This single and video release ‘925 Freestyle’ from SHADNR effectively utilizes the strengths of the hip-hop genre, mixing classic old school authenticity with a bang up to date, contemporary and uplifting tone. SHADNR recently declared that “This track tackles the genuine story of me as an artist, my life, in an unapologetic and ultimately real manner”. SHADNR spits quick rhymes and compelling rhythms make for a stylish, ever-evolving vocal line, which reflects on modern life, hard work, the […]
‘Dylan Cunniffe’ has worked with Grammy and Emmy nominated producers on his worldwide streaming hits
Dylan Cunniffe is a recording artist from the Bay Area, raising in a small town called Fairfax, Ca. Surrounded by an artistic family and a plethora of instruments growing up, Dylan developed a passion for music at a young age. His first official release for a song online however, was in November of 2015 when “Sunday Morning” was published off an iphone 4 onto Soundcloud. To Dylans surprise, the song did surprisingly well and has over 1.3 Million streams today. Fast forward to April of 2018 Dylan releases another single “Lovely” recorded at Hidden City Studios in Santa Barbara mixed and engineered by Grammy and Emmy nominated producer Elliot Lanam. This song currently has over 400,000 streams. This was the first song Dylan recorded in a studio that was posted online. Later that year Dylan released one more song titled “cafe in paris” which collected over 425,000 streams as well. One year later in 2019 Dylan released his first EP “4 in the morning EP” consisting of 4 songs, “last dance”, “snow”, “summer time loving” and “beverly hills” which can all be streamed on Soundcloud. This EP covers all types of feels and moods as it fuses the likes of […]
‘Pac Marly’ produces a vibrant combination of hip-hop and reggae, drawing upon his background and Gambian roots with new single ‘Really Involved’
Pac Marly is a musician and recording artist based out of the DMV area on the east coast of the United States. Originally from Gambia, Pac moved to the DMV area at a young age. He has been involved with music since he was a kid, spending time within recording studio settings, and was majorly influenced by his father and uncle, both of whom were musicians. His work can be described as a combination of hip-hop and reggae, drawing upon his background and Gambian roots. He has a unique voice, and a styling that is unlike any other. Currently signed with StrTeam Entertainment/Spinnup, which is a subsidiary of Universal Music Group, thus far he has performed in large concerts in Gambia, Africa, as well as in showcases, clubs, and private events within the Virginia, Maryland, D.C. area as well as nation-wide, and his energetic stage presence allows him to have memorable connections no matter the setting. Pac Marly’s lyricism and voice that connect him to his audience, and through his work he continues to grow his fan base. Music is a true passion project for Pac, and is something which he views as his calling and lifetime career. Consistency, hard […]
Trazmo sends good vibes to his fans with new drop ‘Celebrate Our Lives’
Trazmo is back with his brand new hit, “Celebrate Our Lives.” The seasoned producer has been holding on to the single for over a year and hopes to celebrate happiness by encouraging listeners to dance and enjoy the moment. The motivated up-and-comer accumulated over half of a million streams on his last release and continues his upwards rise with his addictive new hit. Born in Lyon, France, in 1989, Amaury Lacroix A.K.A Trazmo is a talented artist. He started music very young by attending Conservatory. At the age of 9 he followed his family to Asia and only got back into music at the age of 15. As a child he was influenced by the music his parents listened to. He later showed a lot of interest in HipHop and Electronic music. He started creating his own music in 2009. He overcame a serious accident at the age of 18 and his relationship with music began to grow into something mystical. For over 10 years, music was the only way he could express his feelings. This being the only way for him to really communicate with the world, it sparked an ever-growing desire for creation. Trazmo has explored other musical […]
Dejwe Ft TG score a UK hit with ‘Edgy’
BREAKING CHART NEWS The fantastic brand new single’ ‘Edgy’ has hit the Top 30 of the official U.K Music Week Commercial Club Pop Chart at No 29. after receiving nationwide Club and venue spins across the U.K. WHO ARE DEJWE ? Dejwe a.k.a Yvenson Bernard is an alternative rap, hip hop and pop artist who collaborates with Tiffany Bernard a.k.a TG. on vocals. Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Yvenson Bernard, also known as Dejwe (pronounced Day-j-way), moved to the United States at the age of 6. Growing up in Tampa, FL he learned about American culture and was particularly infatuated with the music. The hypnotic sounds of Hip-hop and R&B were vastly different from Haitian Kompa and Zouk that he grew up with in Haiti. He says “Even though my parents consistently played Haitian inspired music, I became influenced by local USA artists and as a teenager this led me to become interested in writing and expressing myself through music and lyrics”. Dejwe is influenced by artists like Trick Daddy, Pastor Troy, Tupac and Nas. Dejwe’s taste in music progressed to other genres such as Alternative, Folk and Country. He began experimenting with his own techniques and with his wide range of […]
Music Mirror reflects on Rene Byrd’s Never Never Never featuring John Holt
Rene Byrd started her musical career as a singer songwriter by participating in numerous talent contests inter-college competition based in London, which nurtured stars including Daniel and Natasha Bedingfield. Then, aged 14, she joined a band as a backup vocalist. Rene is third generation West Indian and she comes from a religious and musical background. Her father was a music producer and her uncle is a Gospel singer known as Bishop John Francis who had a gospel TV show broadcasted on Channel 4 called People Get Ready. Francis’ choir sang once for Queen Elizabeth at the Royal Variety Show. Rene recalls: ‘it was a regular occurrence to see my uncle on TV and he inspired me to sing. His voice is amazing!’ Her most vivid memory as a young child was being side-stage at an open-air concert in London watching Sade, Sting and Tracey Chapman perform which blew her away. So inspired was Rene that she ran on stage, grabbed the mic and spoke to the crowd. Rene has performed at Elstree Film Studios, at a TG Foundation’s charity event featuring Lady Gaga’s designer Vera Thordardottir, at Paris Fashion Week and on Live at The Forge, Delancey Street in Camden, […]
Music Mirror reflects on preview of Saika’s upcoming single Chemical Ex
Saika is a 24-year-old first generation Haitian-American female singer-songwriter, who conveys the humility of her Haitian roots with the street savvy from her childhood in Brooklyn, New York. Saika now lives in Atlanta, Georgia in the USA. In 2010, Saika says she wanted to learn how to, “express myself after having all these feelings bottled up inside me,” and recorded her first single in a studio, falling in love with the process. Saika went to high school with her keyboard player Jonathan Williams who is also her manager. By watching Beyoncé and Michael Jackson she saw how live instrumentation brought songs to life and played live regularly with Jonathan at venues including Brooklyn College. With siblings called Steven and Alexis, Saika didn’t like her unusual given name until she discovered Saika means a colourful flower. Then, she says, “I just grew into it.” Saika’s latest single Chemical eX was inspired by an embarrassing moment when she saw an ex-boyfriend at a party a year after splitting up, drank too much and vomited on the dance floor. Influenced by Disney, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson and she particularly admires Beyoncé. Saika says “I aspire to be an entertainer like […]
Music Mirror UK on Manchester 7-piece band Family Ranks’ upcoming EP release
Family Ranks is a 7-piece soul, hip-hop, electronica and reggae collective creating lush expansive arrangements, deep grooves and euphoric festival anthems. To form Family Ranks in 2014, Manchester’s leading songwriters Ruby-Ann Patterson and James Gill joined session musicians in House of Lords, previously the house band for award winning live event All About Good Music, which showcases the UK’s upcoming urban talent. Through frequent live video releases and stage performances, Family Ranks has become established on the Manchester scene and is attracting the attention of promoters for major live events and venues. The Family Ranks line-up is Ruby-Ann Patterson and James Gill providing vocals with Tom Barber-Redmore on vocals and acoustic guitar, Liam Morson playing keyboard and synth, Jake Stentiford on electric guitar, Ben Whitfield on bass and Laurie Agnew on Drums. On how the band met at All About Good Music events, guitarist Jake Stentiford says: “The aim of the night was to provide a platform for soul, R&B and hip hop artists to perform a selection of their music with a live band. It ran for several years and featured a few artists who have since gone on to big things such as Daley and Shakka. Through this […]
Music Mirror reflects on latest hip hop single and video In Love With Life by Vocaliz
An artist, poet, musician and international soul-traveller called Vocaliz releases his latest single In Love With Life. Born in Cameroon and based in Brooklyn, New York, Vocaliz uses Hip Hop to deliver his message about finding positives and revealing hidden truths. Vocaliz has been song-writing since his early teens and says: “My voice is the only instrument that I have been using since I started writing songs,” therefore his name comes from the word ‘vocal’. Vocaliz is solo but collaborates with many different artists such as Ghanain producer Afana, with whom he released an album called The Painful Healing in 2009. The album’s lead single Under The Sun received substantial airplay in Cyprus. Vocaliz began his performance career in Cyprus, working his way from underground clubs to beach festivals. He then worked with multi-platinum producer Rheji Burrell who has produced P.Diddy, Heavy D, Krs-One and Total among others. The pursuit of happiness is the inspiration for Vocaliz’s music as he believes this is how humans can learn to experience joy in life. He says: “The older we get the more we realize that we want something that will make us fulfill every single day and make us feel at the […]
Music Mirror reflects on Francis Groove’s “Alright (Take My Hand)”
DJ-producer Francis Groove was born and raised in Brussels, Belgium. Francis Groove started out mixing vinyl on turntables, fusing rare groove and RnB with hip-hop and breakbeats. After inspiration from a trip to the U.S. aged 19, which introduced him to house on the New York club scene, he moved towards electro dance music and became a regular at the celebrated club The Sound Factory. Francis Groove regularly tours Europe while producing and writing his music. His latest musical project is called Real Life, which delivers a blend of pop sounds or, as he says, “a breeze of the real groove”. The new single Alright (Take my Hand) is written by Francis Groove and U.K songwriter Sandra Bryan. They enlisted vocals from Tony G in Spain and they mixed the track back in Belgium. Of this moving around to record, Francis says, “this triangle way of working has given the song a special touch”. When not on tour, Francis Groove moves between his homeland of Belgium and Hungary. His influences stem from 80’s acts such as Kraftwerk, Soulsonic Force and Nelle Hooper as well as current producer Calvin Harris. The new single Alright (Take my Hand) was produced by Francis […]
Music Mirror reflects on New Chick video by S.O.S
Dubai Hip Hop Group S.O.S Release The Hook Driven Single and Music Video For ‘New Chick’ S.O.S (Secrecy Over Supremacy) is a collective of four unique artists based in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. The group was originally founded by the late, Tyler Fray who died in 2013. Nigerian rapper Tyler Fray was educated in Dubai and his ethos was ‘working in silence and letting success talk’. SOS came together to keep Fray’s legacy and ethos alive. The group’s four members share a passion for Hip-Hop and have a powerful respect and admiration for each other’s skills and talents which is apparent in the cohesion of their music. Individually, the group consists of Nicholas Peter John Allison II who is known for his music as N2. Known for his versatile melodies and hard hitting lyrics, N2 is a South African rapper and co-founded S.O.S with Tyler from Johannesburg, South Africa. Secondly, Elliot Brown, who uses the stage name Mista Brown, is a UK native from Manchester who has worked with the likes of Gyptian and has a strong track record in the genre of grime. Performing artist and producer Nseh Ayuk is known as the artist T. Jones and […]
Music Mirror reflects on Aleisha Lee’s latest musical offerings
A new singer-songwriter with a gritty and soulful hip-hop edge has sprung up from London’s East End in the form of Aleisha Lee, or A.L. Last year, Aleisha’s releases won national and regional radio play and a decent amount of other press coverage. Her latest single TBYB was premiered by Ace on BBC 1XTra on 30th April 2015. Having worked with artists such as Ghetts, Lethal B and Scratcha DVA, Aleisha has earned peer respect as well a growing legion of fans. Performed Aleisha has performed at The Royal Albert Hall, Wembley Arena and The Jazz Cafe and also in Austria, Istanbul and Barcelona. American singer-songwriter, dancer and actor Ginuwine, plus Calvin Richardson and Jesse Boykins III are among current top acts who have enjoyed Aleisha’s support in recordings and live performances. Fans anywhere can expect Aleisha’s confident, charismatic and outgoing style coupled with her energetic and enchanting performances. Infuse After the success of the release of A.L vs J. Dilla – The LB EP, Aleisha has released her latest body of work titled ‘Two 0 1 5’, which will infuse energy into UK sound and place Aleisha amongst the UK’s leading female artists. ‘Two 0 1 5’ is an […]
Wiz Khalifa – You and Your Friends ft. Ty Dolla Sign & Snoop Dogg
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Ex-break dancer has music break as personal trainer to big names
Allen Kerr shows how once you have a foot in the door, hard work and ability to get your musical career the exposure it needs. This story first appeared on 2014-03-26 15:02:30 on PR-Inside.com Starting out in a break dancing troupe, Allen Kerr toured the UK performing in nightclubs, at parties, at Pineapple Studios and was asked to dance in various pop promos. Meanwhile, Allen Kerr started singing and writing his own songs and had his break 15 years later after getting himself work as personal trainer to likes of singer David Gray, broadcaster Lisa Burke and investigative journalist Donal Macintyre amongst many others. As he improved his vocals and song-writing, Allen Kerr soon started to get offers from independent artists and record labels and has worked with X factor finalist Andy Abrahams. His first album “A Part Of Me”- out later this year – was drawn from his experiences over the last 15 years while involved in music and dance. Mix of R&B Allen Kerr delivers an eclectic mix of R&B, soul, pop and country, which he heard his father sing and listen to. His musical influences include Luther Vandross, Babyface and other 80’s soul, rap, dance and electro. […]
What do you know about American Authors?
Best Day of My Life, American Authors: In 2013 they won the following competition with Believer. Songwriters invited to enter this competition, with free CD gift for first 1,000 entries in March. Songwriters may now enter the 19th Annual USA Song-writing Competition. Win a top prize of $50,000 worth of cash and merchandise such as cool gear from Gibson Guitars, Sony, D’Addario Strings, PreSonus, Audio-Technica and more. Also, have your winning songs played on radio. Entries welcomed in Pop, Rock/Alt, Folk, R&B, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Instrumental, ie any arrangement or genre. USA Song-writing Competition has been honouring song-writers from all over the world. Winners came from Australia, Japan, Canada, UK, Germany, Brazil, South Africa, USA, etc. Past winners have acquired recording contracts, getting their songs on film, TV as well as getting cuts with major artists. The 2013 Top winner hit #35 on the Billboard Hot 100 Charts! The 2007 winner hit Top 10 on the Billboard charts with his winning song. The 2005 Winner of the Country category had his winning song cut by Country Superstar Faith Hill. The 2005 winner of the Pop category was signed by Interscope Records. Our 2008 winner appeared on David Letterman TV show and got signed […]
Swiss Nightlife Award DJ releases second single
Pop facts: Johnny Roxx Johnny Roxx’s single Just Wanna Dance features Jessie James who put vocals over a beat Roxx had created in under two hours. The production, mastering and video shoot for Just Wanna Dance was finished in two weeks while James was on a tour of Switzerland. Johnny Roxx started out in 1989 as hip-hop DJ Slice before he moved on to mixing rock with house or hip hop to create the tropical sound he is known for today. Already this year, Roxx has been nominated for the Swiss Nightlife Award 2014. The biggest dancehall producers in Switzerland, Weedy G Soundforce introduced the Johnny Roxx beat to Jessie James. The first hit single by Johnny Roxx was 2013’s Big Booty Gal. Roxx produces his music with a great vocal, such as vocal sample by a Jamaican artist, to which he’ll drop the track to create his tropical feel. Johnny’s own listening and inspiration include Iron Maiden, Bob Marley and the stylings of Diplo. Just Wanna Dance features four mixes, including house from Handbandits and a mix by Doobious. Roxx’s second single release is out on 17 February.