Author: MIConnected

Shawn Connor Debuts New Album “Champion”

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Shawn Connor is a multi-genre urban pop/rap artist from South Carolina making serious waves with his new album, “Champion”. The triumphant and epic-sounding 13-song solo album was released via BAC Monopoly. “Champion” features the soon to be hit singles “Sonny Genovese & Ain’t Too Friendly”. South Carolina boasts a long list of artists born in the Palmetto State. The list includes musical stars like James Brown, Darius Rucker, Teddy Pendergrass, Young Jeezy, Toro y Moi, and more. However, Shawn is aiming to be the first to put his town on…

Reo Cragun and Kid Ink New Video “Light Show”

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Washington-born artist, producer and multi-instrumentalist Reo Cragun teams up with Kid Ink for a music video to their song “Light Show,” from Cragun’s Diary of A Loner album available now at all DSPs and streaming services. Co-produced by Reo Cragun and Clear Eyes [Jeremy Lloyd of Marian Hill], the two artists team up over an energetic space-age blend of hip-hop and electro-pop. This marks their second music collaboration following Kid Ink’s 2019 song “Ride Like A Pro” that has racked up over 8 million streams on Spotify. “I made the majority of…

Rap and R&B Artist Dorzell Hopes to Inspire with New Track

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Driven to become the next biggest name in Hip Hop and R&B, Dorzell is winning hearts and minds with his catchy new track, “Alternative”. Blending a number of enriching and memorable lyrics and beats, the new track is putting Dorzell on the Hip Hop map, and introducing him to the world as a multi-genre talent that means business. Dorzell’s new release features the artist traversing a unique mix of styles and rhythms and touching upon stunning themes through his powerful vocals. “Alternative” is set to become a hit track that will uplift…

Ceasar Christian Creates the “Booty Phone” Challenge

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Florida’s Ceasar Christian wrapped his latest release party in Atlanta last week (with Trap Beckham and Renny) and wasted no time getting to his next trendsetting moment: the booty phone challenge! Ceasar Christian’s party at Black Ink Atlanta celebrated the release of his “Like” mini-movie starring Renny and his upcoming single drop “2Real” featuring Trap Beckham. Taking place inside the swaggy Black Ink Atlanta shop, the drinks were flowing and vibes were on 10. Fans got to experience a Q&A with the artists, a premiere showing of the mini-movie and more.

Black Militia Bring Louisiana Flavor in “For a Bag”

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Black Militia have been adding their own flavor to the Louisiana music scene that bred Cash Money, No Limit, and Boosie, among others.  Comprised of founder XO, his younger cousin Ace Luciano, and Yung CEO, Black Militia is becoming known for their intelligent street music. “Our music is street, but it’s from a more intelligent, boss perspective, an upper echelon, get money perspective,” explains XO. “But at the same time, we still throw the gutter in there to let people know where we come from.” The group founder XO was…

Darrell Kelley Debuts “Insane In The Ukraine”

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Darrell Kelley sounds the battle cry against Vladimir Putin and Russia’s decision to invade the Ukraine region. “Insane In The Ukraine” harks back upon the iconic Cypress Hill title of their hit, “Insane In The Membrane”. Calling out the country, and the man who leads it, for the horrendous war crimes currently being committed on a daily basis inside the former Soviet Union satellite country, he pulls no punches. And this activist artist is not alone. Through several passages in the piece, the American president, Joseph Biden, whose voice is…

Face D’Ville Teams with DJ Burn One for “Creep Slow”

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Creep Slow’ is Face D’Ville’s first installation of a series that is guaranteed to be an instant classic. Produced by Face D’Ville, Hosted by Dj Burn One and engineered by the legendary Avery Johnson. The best description of Creep Slow is Introspective Smoke n Ride music. The entire mixtape is intended to be one cohesive vibe. Click the link to Stream/Download “Creep Slow”: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/facedville/creep-slow-vol-1Follow Face D’Ville on Instagram @dville_music Check out the great review by Dancing About Architecture.

Gabriele Kysel Releases New Single “Home”

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Pop singer-songwriter, Gabriele Kysel, has released her latest single, “Home.”  The track was written by Gabriele Kysel, produced by Gabriele Kysel and Jean-Luc McMurtry, mixed by Jean-Luc McMurtry, and mastered by JD Moon. “Home” explores Gabriele’s journey and how she has come home to music once more, and features her lush vocals accompanied by a clean pop production. “I wrote ‘Home’ after I took my hiatus from music. I remember the moment I wrote it, it was just me and my piano,” says Gabriele. “My mind was completely still. I…

Jarvis Church Reimagines Bill Withers Classics With A Modern Twist

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Tuning into The Soul Station, Jarvis Church’s inimitable ear for inventive tributes to his favourite soul singers continues to soar, this time with Vol 3: A Tribute to Bill Withers and Beyond — available now!  Paying fitting homage to the late legend, while remaining unique all on its own, the new release is the latest in Church’s ongoing series, The Soul Station.  “This time, however, there’s a twist,” Jarvis reveals of the new offering that features four inventive and contemporary reimaginings of Withers’ hits. “I decided to lose the retro…