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Aloe Blacc releases live-performance video for Artists Den digital series

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Artists Den has announced the second episode of their all-new digital series, Live From My Den, featuring GRAMMY® Award-nominee, soul singer, producer and activist Aloe Blacc, who is fresh off of the release of his “beautiful, uplifting” (NPR Music) new album All Love Everything. The all-new digital series showcases today’s most extraordinary artists performing live from the creative spaces of their homes, studios and cities most meaningful to them. Aloe Blacc’s episodes of Live From My Den will air Friday, October 23 exclusively via Variety.com. To herald the announcement, Artists Den and Aloe Blacc have shared a live…

Sahtyre Drops New Album “The Roaring”

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Somewhere someone once said: “The universe remains undefeated.” You can’t predict the bobs and weaves of inspiration, nor the impact of globally-interconnected art. All you can do is let your heart flow as mightily as your skill set and watch the cosmos carry the rest. In that vein, the spirit of Sahtyre‘s commanding release, “The Roaring“, feels heaven sent. Before the COVID-19; before the uprisings reshaping America, the Los Angeles-native conceptualized a project spotlighting all of the world’s ills in an emotionally gripping, yet hyper-tangible fashion. “Early this year, pre-pandemic, I…

Justina Valentine Drops Steamy Single + Video Titled “Only Fans”

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Rapper songwriter Justina Valentine releases a brand new single and video titled “Only Fans.” This past week, Justina Valentine took to her Instagram, where she has 3.5 million followers, with a photo captioned “I gave in… Only Fans link in bio.” With that, “Only Fans” is on its way to racking up a million views.  Valentine’s style of rapping has always been pristine—mastering humor and storytelling into her songs. On the latest tune, “Only Fans,” this style is evident as she details her experience on the app, with her bold personality and her usual humor-infused delivery.  Also, it’s coming at a…

Flames OhGod Drops New Video “Psychic”

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Akron, OH emcee, Flames OhGod is back with his newest video “Psychic”. The video is a trippy, nighttime themed ride with Flames by videographer Mack Lawrence. Flames comes with his trademark lyrical bounce flow and adds a new element experimenting with a new style called “switch music” on the catchy and melodic hook where he manipulates the tone and cadence of his voice creating a truly epic sound thats for sure will start a new trend. Psychic is the first single under his new label HURRY Productions. Mack Lawrence (Columbus,…

Lan Markeith – “Through It All”

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Delandrious Stevenson known professionally as Lan Markeith is an american rapper songwriter and record producer, Born March 8,1990 in Decatur Alabama raised by his mother and grandmother Lan began his music career in high school in 2007 his style of rap was about real life experiences. Lan was inspired by rap legend Gucci Mane, Lan’s cousin in Louisville KY teamed up with Louisville music guru and started a music management company and label called 3110 music. Lan recorded his debut hit single through it all. The label forecasted the song…

James Tillman Shares “Night Fire” From Sophomore Album

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Brooklyn-based alt R&B artist, James Tillman shares new single, “Night Fire,” from his upcoming, sophomore album, Modern Desires, which arrives on October 9, 2020. Gearing up for the release next Friday, James Tillman will be going live on Instagram at midnight EST on release day (Thursday the 8th going into Friday the 9th) and will be playing the album in-full for his fans to celebrate. The newly released track is the fourth single from the new project, following singles “Things To Say,” that will make listeners levitate with it’s psychedelic and pensive futurist 1970s inspired Brazilian…

Reggae sensation RedLyte releases riveting new single “Hold On My People”

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During these dark days of social unrest, blatant police brutality, overt racism and mass protests, reggae singer/rapper RedLyte delivers a socially conscious single that reflects the dire signs of our trying times with “Hold On My People.” Over a melodic, mid-tempo riddim accented by a thick and lumbering bassline, heavy drums and off-beat staccato guitar riffs, he provides much-needed strength and rays of hope. In his brazen baritone, RedLyte sends a powerful message to: “Hold on my people/ Got to live life right/ Stay away from evil/ Me move like…

Conkarah Surpasses 1 Billion Global Streams

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S-Curve/BMG Records is excited to announce that Island-Pop star Conkarah’s hit songs ““Banana (feat. Shaggy),” produced by Shaggy, including the DJ Fle – Minisiren Remix],” have surpassed 1 billion global streams. “Banana (feat. Shaggy) [DJ Fle – Minisiren Remix]” is also now confirmed to be platinum in Brazil and Gold in Canada, India, Mexico, The Netherlands and Norway. Conkarah will be announcing the release of a new song soon. Summer 2020 also saw the release of a remix EP featuring inventive flips of “Banana” by an array of international superstar DJs including Dave Audé, Dinaire+Bissen, Faustix, Lady Bee,…

Eric Bellinger’s Love Story with FLOTUS

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Grammy-winning songwriter and R&B artist Eric Bellinger releases a feel-good love song entitled “FLOTUS” from his upcoming album Eric B for President: Term 3 releasing via YFS Music/EMPIRE on October 30. Produced by Coolights, Bellinger’s 3rd catchy single continues the storyline from “Godly” and “Solo’n” as “FLOTUS” is inspired by his real life love story with wife LaMyia Good-Bellinger who also stars in the music video. Between her glamorous photoshoots, LaMyia displays the true beauty of a confidant, independent woman that Bellinger finds incredibly attractive and irresistible. Bellinger explains, “I…