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 […]
Mercedez Marie is back as she drops new project ‘The Butterfly Effect’
After taking over our ear canal with “Frozen.” Mercedez Marie is back with the release of her new project entitled “The Butterfly Effect.” As an artist, Mercedez Marie has allowed her listeners to be part of her journey. Using her Instagram as direct access for her fans, the viewer is along for the ride in the studio, for sound checks, and even for a few inside meetings with the team. Watching the development of this project and being able to give feedback along the way has opened the opportunity for the base to feel vested in this project. When asked what this project means to her, Mercedez Marie has this to say: “This project is the beginning of my growth as a person and as an artist. I want you guys to go on this journey with me and fly high. “ Released today, “The Butterfly Effect” is 29 minutes of fun, life, truth, and pure eargasmic pleasure delivered via 9 undeniable tracks. As you press play, you can prepare features from some of your other favs such as Emdubai, Sire, and J. Young to name a few. As you vibe to each track you find yourself engrossed in the […]