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AJ Chaka Drops “Mic Check” featuring John Jigg$

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“Mic Check”, is the official traditional Hip-Hop summer anthem of 2021! Whether it was the flow or bars of AJ Chaka & John Jigg$, the inspiring production of Marcus Boyd Beats, or the catchy chorus; that is guaranteed to leave any live crowd begging for an encore! “Mic Check” is a ‘Passing the Torch’ record for today’s Hip-Hop/Rap landscape. As, AJ Chaka showed why he’s here to stay for many years, by holding his own on the track with well known Long Island emcee the rising John Jigg$.

Doja Cat releases “Ain’t Shit” Vevo Official Live Performance

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Vevo, the world’s leading music video network, announces the release of Doja Cat’s Official Live Performance of “Ain’t Shit” from her new album Planet Her, out now via Kemosabe/RCA Records. Vevo’s Official Live Performances are the result of close creative collaboration with artists and their teams, resulting in a series of very special exclusive performances.  “It was such a privilege to be able to capture this new creative with Doja Cat after working with her on her Vevo LIFT campaign last year,” says JP Evangelista, Vevo’s SVP of Content, Programming & Marketing. “We…

Minna Ora Releases New Song ‘Fire’

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Minna Ora is brave with her new song, ‘Fire,’ which deviates from her usual sound and ventures into uncharted territory. Minna also transports us away from the madness of daily life to a realm of reflection. ‘Fire’ begins as it intends to continue, with a theatrical performance that grips with a chilling effect. Minna’s energy rises to the top right away, and many similar compositions do the same thing, starting with a softer beginning and then unleashing everything in the chorus. However, this track accomplishes it uniquely, and I enjoy…

“Escape” With Pop Singer Songwriter Dolleesi

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Los Angeles based pop singer/songwriter Dolleesi has just dropped her new single, “Escape”. The breezy pop track centers on the theme of escaping in the metaphorical way, to an island in a sea. “The song describes desire emotions, love and passion in their limits,” explains Dolleesi, “Lyrics sprout from a lover’s heart are motivational and optimistic, combined with the impulse of youth makes the song a real escape when listening.” The track, produced by Camilo Velez, mixed by Andrés González Cardona and mastered by Camilo Silva, was inspired by Dolleesi’s childhood…

Amanda Marie Wilkinson Returns With ‘Taking My Time’

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Amanda Marie Wilkinson opens up a new door and brings a new edge to the pop party. Furthermore, the singer who resides in New York switches up her sound somewhat and heads down a novel path ditching the electronic dance vibe we heard in her last release, ‘Spiritual Level’. A prominent piano arrangement opens the new tune ‘Taking My Time’, leaving an unforgettable impression. Its texture is harrowing, and it points the path forward. Amanda’s vocal is subsequently accompanied by a synth hook, adding dimension to the already full-sounding composition.…

Joyner Lucas Releases New Video Featuring Rick Ross

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Following the recent release of his hit collaboration with Lil Baby as well as the “Zim Zimma” video featuring special guest appearances from Diddy, George Lopez, and Lucas’s fellow Massachusetts native, Mark Wahlberg, 2x GRAMMY® Award-nominated rapper Joyner Lucas unveils a new video for the song, “Legend (feat. Rick Ross).”  “Legend (feat. Rick Ross)” is among the many highlights of Lucas’s acclaimed recently released album, EVOLUTION, available now at all DSPs and streaming services via the Worcester, MA-based artist’s own Twenty Nine Music Group label.The album also includes such powerful tracks as “Like A River (Feat. Elijah James),”…

VEVO and Ariana Grande Release Exclusive Performance of “POV”

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Vevo, the world’s leading music video network, announces the release of Ariana Grande’s Official Live Performance of “pov” from her album Positions. Vevo’s Official Live Performances are the result of close creative collaboration with artists and their teams, resulting in a series of very special exclusive performances. “We are so excited to release these exclusive video performances to Ariana’s fans” says JP Evangelista, SVP, Content, Programming & Marketing. “We’ve loved Ariana’s music for years, and it’s been such a privilege to watch her artistry grow and evolve. An immensely creative and collaborative artist is…

Heemchaseband$ – Your Love ft Chow Mane

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Bay area artist Heemchaseband$ drops off the new single and music video for “Your Love,” featuring Chow Mane now available on Youtube, Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal, and more.  Representing San Jose, CA – Heemchaseband$ comes through with a radio-ready anthem, speaking on his love and the heartbreaks along the way. Slapping 808’s and a smooth guitar melody lead the way for Heemchaseband$ to exercise his flow and catchy hook writing abilities on his latest release. With just a touch of auto-tune Heem flexes his vocals on “Your Love” giving the song…

Film Fest Pick “19Seventy Free” Juneteenth Screening

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This January, producer and songwriter Darien Dorsey released an EP titled 19Seventy Free, an experimental R&B journey-through-time that earned accolades from musical legends Raphael Saadiq, Ali Shaheed-Muhamad and Adrian Younge. The ethereal sounds of this project soon inspired a short film by the same name, a visual story narrated by the music itself, about Black love, revolution, and the timelessness that artistic expression can evoke. Now an official selection at the Tribeca Film Festival and a featured short in their “Art and Soul” program tomorrow, Saturday June 19th, “19Seventy Free” the film echoes the resistance of 2020 and…