Author: MIConnected

Bond-themed soul from Espinosa van Doornum

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With a VIP’s taste for gin martini, Espinosa van Doornum align themselves with the cufflinked cool of Daniel Craig while proffering ‘The People’s Theme (No Time To Die)’. Featuring Cory D Gibson on vocals – sophisticatedly world-weary, bow tie loosened as he lounges against the mic stand – and introduced by the unmistakable point-and-shoot strings synonymous with Her Majesty’s finest, ‘The People’s Theme’ is rich and smoky, big band soul and funk, as much about classic Blaxploitation style as it is about the era of Connery and Moore. As it purrs with the luxurious charm of our silver screen action hero (a suave…

Blind Indigenous Canadian Pop-Trap Artist MATTMAC Continues To Inspire With “Status”

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2021 has been a busy year for up-and-coming pop-trap artist Mattmac so far. After tucking an Album Of The Year Award into his belt from the Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Awards, he’s also received an Indigenous Artist of the Year nomination at this year’s BreakOut West Festival’s Western Canadian Music Awards. Among it all, Mattmac has debuted this, his latest single, “Status” to his dedicated and expanding cluster of listeners. Something that makes Mattmac’s music so unique is his ability to incorporate other genres into his pop music productions. While…

AJ Chaka – “Trill as it Gets”

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AJ Chaka, Texas-based emcee/songwriter recently released his new album titled ‘Trill As It Gets.’ The 9-track project featuring Jacquin, John Jigg$, and Nicole Mariee was named album of the week by Billboard HipHop. The young artist has a mastered knack for blending old school and new school flows. The captivating blend entices his audience in for an authentic experience. In the words of AJ Chaka, this is not an album it’s something out of nothing…Listeners will hear infectious rhymes and influential wordplay that paint a canvas of Chaka’s personal come up.…

Detroit Artist Krishaun Fritz Releases “D-Boy Block”

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Born and raised In Detroit, Michigan Krishaun Fritz has been making music since middle school. Inspired by stars like Jeezy he’d met backstage at shows, he’ now brings his own flavor to the industry. He’s been growing a following on social media,. Krishaun has been paying dues to make it in the rap and R&B game with his debut releases. Check out “D-Boy Block” out now on all major platforms worldwide.

Darrell Kelley Pleads “Take Your Knees Off Our Necks!!!”

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Viral Records has announced the release of both a DVD collection of music videos as well as an audio album from R&B artist Darrell Kelley. The two share the same title of “Take Your Knees Off Our Necks!!!”. “Take Your Knees Off Our Necks!!!” has been the cry echoed in urban streets, as sadly, the long list of names from the African-American community and the economically suppressed who were killed by the law enforcement officers continues to grow. Hardly a week goes in the American news cycle that does not…

London Rapper Cherryibee Celebrates Resilience in Debut “Did Me So Rotten”

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UK recording artist Cherryibee (pronounced “Cherry-bee”) released her debut single “Did Me So Rotten”. The single shares her experiences of navigating success through jealousy and being held back by the ones who should be supportive. Cherryibee first began her career as a child by writing songs and eventually gained attention by performing at school assemblies and wherever she could. She found her voice combining styles of influential artists like Lil Kim, Movado, and Gucci Mane with the wide variety of music she grew up on from country to soul, and…

Franki Shares Love for Toronto’s Asian Culture in “Spadina”

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Franki is a Canadian artist releasing her fifth single. Given the circumstances of the world, driving around the city one can only feel like the baddest bitch. With events on pause, this is her way to party it up in her car. “Spadina” is a hip-hop song displaying love for Asian culture in Toronto and around the world. Franki speaks of some of her favorite artists, toys, cuisine, and more. Stream/Download the single here and watch the video below.

Drew Lines Debuts New Single “RISE” for Stryker Records

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While confined to a boy’s prison, Drew Lines wrote over 500 poems as a manner of self-expression. This drew the attention of The International Poets Society and led to the publication of his written work. Now, Drew Lines is the newest added member to the Stryker Records family and is wrapping up work on a soon-to-be-released debut album in conjunction with multi-platinum producer Malcolm Springer and Award-winning producer Scott Wilson at the House of Blues Studio in Nashville. Currently the single, “Rise”, featuring Clio Cadence, has been impacting radio charts…