In the realm of hip-hop, seldom does an album emerge as evocatively captivating as the collaborative alchemy of Mike Flips, Nord1kone & Seize‘s “Life Cycles.” Imagine a tapestry of sounds woven with threads of profound storytelling, both intimate and grandeur, grounded yet transcending. It is a symphonic odyssey that gracefully dances between the intricate labyrinths of existence, harmoniously cradled by a rhythmic heartbeat echoing both the timeless echo of yesteryears and the invigorating whispers of tomorrow. As you commence this musical journey, you’re serenely beckoned into the philosophical embrace of “The Business of Life”. The ethereal introduction with the tuning antenna stands as a testament to pure artistry, setting the stage for an unparalleled auditory voyage. The voice that emerges resonates deep within, echoing the ceaseless hum of our bustling universe. The blend of mellifluous jazzy chords paints a golden twilight over the vast canvas of hip-hop, radiating a serene luminescence. “Lows and Highs” transforms this luminous warmth into an incandescent blaze of retro hip-hop fervor. It’s an echo of legends, yet distinctly original, akin to a new star born in a familiar constellation. The vigor is brilliantly revisited in “Better Days,” where El Da Sensei‘s artistry elegantly intertwines with […]
With an smooth funky sleek R&B sound reflecting relationships and unrequited love, Check out ‘Byron Major’
Byron Major is Back with a brand new E.P entitled ‘Finding The Light’ featuring the incredibly touching piano ballad ‘Finding The Light’ and brand new tracks. Putting Singer-Songwriter-Producer Byron Major’s music into a box is not going to work. Byron says that “genres in music is like racism in society – not applicable”. While his style is certainly influenced by his early classical music training, Byron’s music takes on elements from Motown to Alternative R&B, Soul and traditional South African rhythm. You can also definitely hear the influences of Stevie Wonder, Prince and John Lennon in his soulful R&B vocals and piano arrangements and performance. The brand new single from ‘Byron Major’ is the title track to his latest E.P ‘Finding The Light’. ‘Finding The Light’ is a touching and shiver inducing accomplished piano ballad of ‘Stevie Wonder’ and ‘John Legend’ proportions. ‘Byron Major’ sings his very heart out and delivers a performance capable of bringing a listener to tears, on this heart wrenching, emotional, God filled, warm and classic piano ballad. South Africa’s ‘Byron Major’ is ‘Finding the Light’ with International success as he releases a tearjerking, heart wrenching classic piano ballad of ‘Stevie Wonder’ and ‘John Legend’ Proportions. […]
California rocks again with a new Kinda ‘Ron Wright’ Cryptocurrency
Monterey, California guitarist, lead vocalist and professional recording artist ‘Ron Wright’ is back with a fresh new solo performance release entitled ‘Cryptocurrency‘. ‘Ron Wright’ is currently riding high in the rock world with some of rocks legendary players and musicians on the incredible ‘Ron Wright & Special Guests‘. Ron Wright talks about new release ‘Cryptocurrency‘ saying “I performed the vocals, guitar, bass, and programmed live stems drum tracks. I composed, produced, recorded, mixed & mastered “Cryptocurrency” just a few months ago“. Ron Wright is also the guitarist for Monterey, California band Chile Colorado who are Monterey’s “Big Electric Band”. His recent release ‘Ron Wright & Special Guests‘ features many of rock’s legendary players like Bobby Kimball – TOTO, Valerie Carter – Michael Jackson, Davey Pattison – Robin Trower, Janet Planet – Van Morrison, Richard Bryant- Little River Band, Tiran Porter – Doobie Brothers and Chris Minto who engineered for KISS. Ron Wright’s music has elements of Jimi Hendrix Experience, ZZ Top, Mountain, Cream, Thin Lizzy, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Black Sabbath and Eddie Van Halen. Ron Wright was born in Montana and received his musical education from ASU. An experienced studio musician with a strong track record as a performer, […]
MM INTERVIEWS: Who are rising London Trappers ‘OCR’ ? and what’s in their ‘Sprite’
Tell us about your background getting to where you are today? We both grew up in South East London, Thamesmead to be exact. We met each other in school and we’ve been best mates since year 7, grew together over the past ten years, being in the same group of boys etc. Where are you from? South East London, Thamesmead When did you start music? We Started music in January/February 2020 early on in the year. We were writing a lot before releasing our first song and then we started properly posting ourselves out on socials in June 2020. How did you get into music? It was at the beginning of the year, DBE had dropped three tapes in 2019, M Huncho had also just dropped another tape, Nafe was also getting more recognition and we looked at each other and thought, why not? We both love music, love the sound they create, we’d rather be making music than doing a job for the rest of our lives we don’t enjoy, so what do we have to lose? We’ve both loved music for a long time, in particular rap/trap wave. What is the most challenging thing you have overcome in […]
‘Lord Itill’ Drops a Long collection of fantastically produced Hip Hop tunes on BLM
BLM The Album is the exciting new release from producer and label owner, Lord Itill. This new Hip Hop / R&B album will be a breath of fresh air for anyone hardcore hip hop fans out there! Hailing from the Bronx in New York, Lord Itill has been interested in music and Djing since the 1980s. Lord Itill has worked with a variety of artists and producers over the years, one, in particular, being the L.I.B.B. (Lord Itill / Big Bear) productions which is still seeing many successes within Hip Hop now. This variety and diversity of artists are clearly evident in the new release BLM The Album. Opening this large collection of works is the song, Never Left. Never Left is reminiscent of the old school Hip Hop days and features up and coming artists, J’Biggets and Chosan. The infectious backbeat on this particular piece is perfect in setting the scene of what’s to come in this long collection of fantastically produced Hip Hop tunes. Another significant piece featuring the artist Dice is Not An Option. The lyricism in this song in particular displays the unique and creative songwriting that has been put into this album. If you are […]
With an efficient Lyrical prowess and flow, Katrina Kusa is back with her latest single, “Two Times”
Multitalented artist Katrina Kusa is back with her latest single, “Two Times”. Produced by Nick Mair and executive produced by mega producer J2. “Two Times” is an infectious record that showcases Katrina’s playful tone atop a current production with a Pop/Hip-Hop fusion. Katrina, who is an award winning author, actress, songwriter, and recording artist, lends her lyrically prowess and flow to the empowering record. She shares, “I want listeners to feel empowered by the message of the lyrics. I want people to follow their passions and realize that if someone tells you that you can’t do something, ignore it because you won’t get to repeat your fate ‘Two Times.” Fresh off her last collaboration with Indian Trap, Ta$te It, Katrina is hoping her new single will have the same impact as her last. Ta$te It debuted to high streaming numbers for a debut release, with over half a million streams across platforms. In addition, Ta$te It has received Radio support from The Heat 100.9, where it is currently spinning daily. Two Times is available on all streaming platforms. ONLINE: Stream All Instagram
‘Gloww’ unleashes a smooth Symphony of atmospheric unique EDM on ‘Reinvent The Love’
“Reinvent The Love” is the second single from the album “Metamorphoses” by Gloww. From its first moments, the composition reveals slowly and steady. Here is an atmospheric story in pop-noir style about the lonely soul which finally finds what it’s been looking for, the reason why it’s filled with the light and everything makes sense. The song leaves a mystic aftertaste and continues the story painted in “My League”. The compositions of the new album, which is currently being worked on, are distinguished by their unique style and deep relevant sound. GLOWW also produces his own music thus bringing a special atmosphere and unusual beauty to his tracks and experimenting with the vocal and sound nuances. GLOWW is a new name in music environment. It is a certain atmosphere and various aspects of perception of the whole world. Sometimes naive and sometimes frightening but definitely filled with depth and sincerity. These are the moments of life captured in musical stories. Each song is a particular experience into which the artist invites you. GLOWW creates his music by himself manifesting it through the sensual, like height, depth, bond, feelings and emotions that do exist in everyone of us. The artist prefers […]
With a firm grasp on electronic music, Mr. 1up Lets Loose “Dap!”
Following two other major EP releases this year, Mr. 1up allows his creativity to shine through for “Dap!” Roudy Richardson, better known as Mr. 1up, boldly shares his brand new “Dap!” EP with fans across the globe. The four-track collection features various renditions of “Dap!” in addition to a unique track titled “Akuma.” Exploring elements of electronic music, including groovy rhythms and bass-infused melodies, “Dap!” represents Mr. 1up’s vast production capabilities. Mr. 1up’s EP features the title track, “Dap!”, “Dap! (Instrumental)”, and Dap! (Remix), offering several takes on one inspiring single. To round off the series is “Akuma,” further solidifying Mr. 1up’s firm grasp on electronic music. Each of the four tracks offers an intricate yet smooth soundscape, effortlessly drawing listeners in. The entire EP boasts an infectious beat that audiences will enjoy both on and off the dancefloor for years to come. “Dap!” marks Mr. 1up’s third EP, following the release of his “Nobody” and “Open” EPs, which were both introduced this year. All of Mr. 1up’s music is self-released and indicative of his broad knowledge across numerous electronic genres. His style is influenced by house, bounce, trance, techno, and bass, to name a few. However, “Dap!” brings listeners […]
MM Spotlight: Artist Interview with ‘Smash’
How did you get to where you are today ? I have a degree in animation but then I discovered music production and audio engineering and gravitated towards it in my mid twenties. My journey has taken me to living and training in the Caribbean, starting off as a studio assistant and then working up to being a producer and engineer. After 4 years abroad, I’m no residing back in the UK running a studio and also Lecturing at the Academy of Contemporary Music teaching music production and audio engineering. Where do you originate from? I was born in England, my mother is from Trinidad and my dad is from Mauritius. When did you start a career music? I have always been into music, that transformed into DJ-ing in my teens, but it was just a hobby. After obtaining my BA in Animation thats when I started to get into music production and I started taking it seriously. How did you first get into music ? After graduating with my degree in animation I was doing a freelance Job in Brixton. It was in a complex that housed many offices and studio spaces. A lot of then were occupied by […]
MM R&B 2020: ‘O a k $’ unleashes a smooth, entrancing and epic R&B single with ‘Smoke and Harmony’
O a k $ is a recording artist hailing from Ontario, Canada who delivers distinct, fresh R&B music for the soul. His versatility is one of his biggest strengths as he is able to shift from Contemporary R&B and Indie R&B, to Dancehall and Hip-Hop. O a k $ spent most of his early life in his birthplace of Lagos, Nigeria the home of Afrobeats and later relocating to Ontario. Here, he fell in love with Hip-Hop and R&B music from the likes of Chris Brown, T-Pain, Justin Timberlake, Drake, Lil Wayne, Akon, and many more. O a k $ has always had a passion for music since a child, his father loved all kinds of music from R&B to Latin and had a plethora of different CDs in his music collection. It wasn’t until late 2018, when O a k $ finally took his passion seriously and dropped his first track ‘Vices‘ with another local artist named pablo. The song surpassed 30,000 streams with no promo. O a k $ went on to drop some more singles that saw a decent amount of success and ended up on multiple Spotify editorial playlists such as ‘New Music Friday‘ and ‘Just […]
MM BEST NEW RAP: Original, versatile and full of attitude and melody, ‘J Da Proph3t’ unleashes the real ‘Sky Walking’
Fan favourite “Sky Walking” creates a deep connection between J Da Proph3t and fans. “Sky Walking” is transfixing and packed with emotion. Phrases like “High, walking on the sky, Shoe soles way above”, allow J Da Proph3t to utilizes imagination, one of many skills that contribute to his creation of music. Versatility and creativity are a duo J Da Proph3t is well acquainted with. J Da Proph3t continues to break barriers for rappers. Adaptable and diverse, are one of many things that distinguish J Da Proph3t as not only an entertainer, but a rap lyricist as well. Magnificent and engaging J Da Proph3t uses “Sky Walking” to create a story of love, pain, and overcoming. “Sky Walking” is filled with rhythm and words that allow fans to vibe, while overcoming the heartbreak. ONLINE: Check out “Sky Walking” on J Da Proph3t’s new EP “Prøphici3s of a R3alist”, now available on all streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, Google Play, and more. https://open.spotify.com/track/19nxVUBKp61o3HdWiSdgiy
Alexander James Rodriguez gets raising funds for UNICEF
Actor and recording artist Alexander James Rodriguez is releasing his latest song ‘Holiday in L.A’ on all digital platforms in support of UNICEF, the world’s largest children’s humanitarian organization working to provide children with safe, clean drinking water, health care, education, emergency relief and more.* The thirteen-year-old, who was first introduced to the original Band of Merrymakers song during his 5th grade Holiday Show performance, has launched a fundraiser on the charity’s GoFundMe, to raise vital funds for children worldwide. The upbeat and exciting charity Christmas song was recorded in North Hollywood, where the tween corralled his closest friends to sing on the chorus and backing vocals. Spotify Pre-Save & Add to Your Christmas Playlist: https://ffm.to/qb5dm8y.opr Alexander’s charity song ‘Holiday in L.A’ will release November 6 on all digital streaming platforms including Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Pandora, Tidal and DEEZER. To learn more or donate visit UNICEF: https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/alexander-james-rodriguez About Alexander James Rodriguez Alexander is best known for his British voice-over work on the popular animated series Bee and Puppycat as Cardamon. Other acting credits include the 2020 Golden-Globe winner and Academy-nominee Missing Link, Lance Kinsey’s feature-film All-Stars, and Flock of Four, directed by Greg Caruso. The tween […]
With a prolific flair for producing big tracks with exquisite arrangements, ‘Dar.ra’ gets the tropical brass going on vibrant new single ‘Rise Like The Sun’
While we as a world speed forward on an uncharted flight to an unknowable destination, predictions and hearsay is all you hear in the backseats on this excursion into a strange new Paradigm. One prediction that has come to play out is Dar.Ra whose album New Kinda Normal released in 2019 told of tales of future society changes, while the front cover art showed a couple walking down and empty high street in a bubble. Did he know something we didn’t at the time and was anyone paying attention to the fine lines of that release. Since we have seen massive changes and other artists not releasing any new material, we have seen more out put from Dar.Ra rather than less. The EP ‘Stand Up For The Heroes’ was an honourable attempt to give the Keyworkers and Frontline Heroes of the Pandemic something more than just a round of applause, something that people could sing and show their Love, with proceeds given to Frontline worker charities. The ‘Whisky n Honey’ EP featured a great Bowie style track with sublime subplot of a Love given up on for a pursuit of fast love and neon highs only to end up empty […]
‘Marz’ blasts off with a classy RnB Rap and Hip-Hop fusion on new drop ‘Marz on Earth’
You’re looking for a quality tune or two to pass the summer and help you get over the heat. Who isn’t? But we’ve got excellent news for you, because if you’re here for that, then we’ve got just the thing. We were lucky enough to hit upon an artist that will appeal to listeners of any genre through his smooth, melodic voice and his chill rhythm. The man we’re talking about here is The Real King Marz, out of Logan, West Virginia. This American singer and songwriter has been on the rapping scene for a few years now, and in that time, he’s really affirmed himself as one of the guys you want to watch. Over the last four years, he’s consistently brought out quality music, and none more so than his latest offering, the album “Marz on Earth”. As the name tells us, this brand new album deals with anything and everything to do with Earth and humanity, which is why we’re so convinced you’ll like it. You’re human, aren’t you? The other reason why you’ll like tracks like “Application”, “Shade” or “What It Look Like” is Marz’s unique style and voice. His voice is thrilling, with just the […]
MM NEW ROCK GEMS: From the land of U2, The Pogues, Prefab Sprout, The Cranberries and Rory Gallagher comes guitarist ‘Joe Hodgson’ who tells a story of hardship and triumph with his fingers only on ‘The One that Got Away’
Joe Hodgson is a talented guitarist and musician from Northern Ireland. He grew up there at the height of The Troubles, a time of systemic violence and huge political and social unrest, eventually finding an escape from it all via music. Joe honed his craft for several years as a band member in local groups before he finally moved to London to take his passion for music to the next level. After dedicating over two decades of his life to writing, recording, touring, and serving as a lead guitarist for various bands, Joe finally decided to launch a career as a solo guitarist. Joe recently released his debut solo single, “The One that Got Away”, on August 28, 2020. Based on the concept of ‘change is the only constant’, it is an instrumental track written in the aftermath of the break-up of a long term relationship, and it explores the gut-wrenching, visceral effect that this had on him. MM NEW ROCK GEMS: From the land of U2, The Pogues, Prefab Sprout, The Cranberries and Rory Gallagher comes guitarist ‘Joe Hodgson’ who tells a story of hardship and triumph with his fingers only on ‘The One that Got Away’ – Muzicmirror […]
MM SIZZLING NEW RAP: 100 dances on Tik Tok and 30k Streams is just the start for ‘Katrina Kusa’ Ft. Indian Trap’ as she rises in the Trap world with delicious new single ‘Ta$te It’
American author, actress, songwriter and singer Katrina Kusa is making waves with her debut single ‘Ta$te It’ Prod. By Indian Trap. The single ‘Ta$te It’ continues to grow with having over 30K streams on Spotify and a now trending remix with over 100 dances on TikTok. ‘Ta$te It’ is an infectious hip-hop song that features Katrina Kusa’s confident, yet playful tone atop Indian Trap’s signature ground-breaking production. Katrina calls out her haters in the song with a catchy hook that you will not be able to get out of your head. Produced by Indian Trap, the production features traditional Indian sounds combined with modern day trap and hip-hop elements creating a soundscape like no other. MM SIZZLING NEW RAP: 100 dances on Tik Tok and 30k Streams is just the start for ‘Katrina Kusa’ Ft. Indian Trap’ as she rises in the Trap world with delicious new single ‘Ta$te It’ – MuzicMirror Rapping comes naturally to Katrina Kusa, who has always had a way with words. The 16-year-old artist is most famous for her award-winning novel, The Kingdom of the Lizards, which was released in 2014. In 2019, Katrina had the opportunity to work on a music project in Los […]
MUZICMIRROR POP SCENE 2020: ‘Max M’ produces a sure-fire summer dance pop hit with his rising new single ‘Imaginary Problems’
The emerging legacy of artist, deejay, and producer Max M has captured the attention of music lovers from around the world. Max M’s passion for DJing and music production began during his teen years. He would later begin a successful career in Computer Science and gain renown as an IT expert before returning to the music world a few months ago. Max M’s heralded return was marked by the release of two singles Under Water and Never Wanna Leave, which were ranked first and fifth on the American DJ site Digital DJ Pool. MUZICMIRROR POP SCENE 2020: ‘Max M’ produces a sure-fire summer dance pop hit with his rising new single ‘Imaginary Problems’ – Muzicmirror POP Max M continues to expand his musical catalogue with his new track Imaginary Problems. This pop-imbued dance groove is an exceptional display of Max M’s creative guise. Imaginary Problems possesses a soulful vibe from its warm measures of synth and driving drum sounds. The production is further enhanced by a riveting vocal performance. Like its theme of challenging romanticism, Imaginary Problems is a vigorous track that compellingly melts its circuitry onto our hard drives for an unforgettable experience. ONLINE: Follow Max M Facebook Instagram […]
MUZICMIRROR BEST NEW RAP: ‘D.D OREYO is an inventor of new sounds and beats as he unleashes the cool, distinctive, mesmerising special spit of ‘Take me to the cleaners’
How long have you been waiting for a killer tune to just listen to on repeat? I know that for me, it’s been a while. All through quarantine, I’ve been scouring the Internet in search for good new artists. See, I like seeking out lesser known artists, because I know that’s where the next big hit’s gonna come from. Not from the over-saturated “big names” we already know. And in my search, I came across one particular artist, who, I can safely say, is among the next big stars of our generation. Douglas Smith, better known by his stage name D.D. Oreyo, is a compelling new rapper out of Lexington, Kentucky. His sound has a unique dimension to it that skillfully combines elements of the golden age of rap (think 80s and 90s rap scene), but also takes aspects of the modern world, and weaves them through, creating a highly enviable sound that will no doubt appeal to the music listeners of today. D.D. Oreyo is a rapper for the new world. He’s ushering in a new golden age of rap, something you can clearly see in his latest hit single, “Take You to The Cleaners”. At its core, “Take […]
COVER STAR: The cool ‘J. Maurice’ has a new track out with the upfront and instant banger ‘Favors’
J. Maurice has a new track out, and it’s a banger. It has heavy auto-tune on the hook, backed up by classic trap style beat. Oh yeah, the song has a clear and distinct message. J. Maurice spits with attitude and a strong and melodic flow stating “I’m through doing favors”. And we don’t blame him. I’m sure we can all relate to the concept that J. Maurice is rapping about. The only difference is he’s really good about putting it into words, and even further more, a rhyme pattern. Have you ever looked out for someone, But when you needed help they just turn the other cheek. What about people who only remember what you didn’t do for them, as opposed to what you did do for them? You know, the type that’s always praying on your downfall. If this scenario sounds familiar to you, then make sure to give this track a listen. You are not alone. Complete with Stellar artwork, J. Maurice track “Favors” is definitely going to be one of those real life songs that you can bump to put everything in perspective. ONLINE: Follow J.Maurice on Social Media at https://snd.click/7z5h Now Streaming on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/3iz9mZFP5Pm0MJ18790aEw?si=2uqeExoAQn6cCVlt-go3vQ […]
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Nigerian Artist Ray D to Launch Peace and Unity to World
Chukwuba Raymond Nnamdi is known for his music as Ray D. He grew up in Nigeria with his widowed father and one of his sisters. Ray D started in music by joining the church choir at the age of 12. In November 2013 he released his first single London Girl, recorded with Imo State producer Freelance, and the song took Ray D to musical prominence in the eastern part of Nigeria. Ray D was named Artist of the Year 2014 for Dancehall at the E-sure Celebrity Awards, which celebrates talent in the Nigerian entertainment industry, with Freelance scooping the next best producer award in 2013. Overseas He releases his first international single Peace & Unity with Vintess Innovation Entertainment (Glints Label France). The song has already had radio play in the UK and overseas. True to the message in his new single, Ray D spends time as a peace Ambassador at Vintess Innovation Organization in France. The song promotes peace and unity amongst the youth in Africa and everywhere else. He is working towards a much more compassionate world through his music. His philosophy is to work hard or, as he says, ‘big dream today, reality tomorrow.’ Opportunities Ray D […]