Category: music

Bishop Jerry & Lady Cherry Givens Release “We’ve Got It All”

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Jerry Lynn Givens Sr. and Cherrylean Givens are a husband-and-wife team whose 51-year journey of love, faith, friendship, and commitment has become an inspiring message for couples and families everywhere. Married on June 21, 1975, in Saginaw, Michigan, Jerry and Cherrylean have built their life together through seasons of joy, growth, challenges, and triumphs. Their story is not based on a perfect journey, it is based on perseverance, forgiveness, faith, and the daily decision to continue choosing each other. After more than five decades together, Jerry and Cherrylean turned their…

Who Is Blake Symphony? The Producer Behind nomad 2: Megajet

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Blake Symphony has spent much of his creative life thinking about how to build worlds through sound. Now, with the release of nomad 2: Megajet, the St. Louis-born music producer is bringing that philosophy into focus through a project inspired by travel, work, culture, and the idea that nowhere has to be a permanent home. Blake Symphony began making music at 16 after hearing Timbaland’s production on Aaliyah’s “Are You That Somebody.” The experience activated what he describes as his “beat brain,” and receiving FL Studio, then known as Fruityloops,…

Marsha Swanson’s New Single “Something Real” Marks the Launch of TroubleChutes

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Marsha Swanson has released her new single “Something Real,” and with it comes something bigger than a song. The track launches TroubleChutes, a project built from years of Swanson’s work helping children make sense of what they feel. The idea grew out of therapeutic and educational settings, where Swanson spent years working alongside children and families. TroubleChutes brings together original music, lyrics, illustration and storytelling, all pointed at the same emotional target, so a child struggling with a feeling has more than one way in. A song might land where…

Julia Thomsen Releases New Song ‘Meet You In Nottinghill”

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Julia Thomsen almost didn’t play piano on this one. That’s the detail that stuck with me after hearing “Meet You In Nottinghill,” because once you know it, you start listening for the moment she steps in, and it changes how the whole thing lands. Raphael Beaudon carries the first stretch alone, and his playing has this unfinished quality, like he’s still deciding where the melody wants to go. No rush toward a hook, no obvious build. Just a man and a piano working something out. When Thomsen’s strings finally enter,…

Nao Yoshioka Finds Her Voice on Deeply Personal Album self

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Japanese R&B and soul artist Nao Yoshioka steps into a new chapter with the release of her latest album self, a 12-track project that captures her most honest and introspective work to date. Known for her rich vocal tone and global approach to soul music, Yoshioka uses this album to explore identity, acceptance, and emotional clarity in a way that feels both personal and universal. At its core, self is a reflection of growth. Across the album, Yoshioka confronts both her strengths and her vulnerabilities, translating those experiences into a…

Trexyn Channels Faith and Individuality on “Astronomical”

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Christian hip hop artist Trexyn continues to define his own creative space with “Astronomical,” an atmospheric and experimental release that examines identity, isolation, and faith. Built around cinematic production and a striking beat switch, the track reflects the tension between individuality and a culture that often rewards conformity. “Astronomical” leans into introspection, turning the experience of feeling out of place into something meaningful. Rather than framing isolation as a weakness, Trexyn presents it as an opportunity for self-discovery. The layered production and unconventional structure mirror that message, creating a sound…

Darrell Kelley’s “Mother Africa” Is a Warm Tribute Rooted in Heritage and Purpose

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Darrell Kelley’s new single, “Mother Africa,” is less a conventional pop release than a devotional statement: a love song to a continent, a lineage, and a spiritual idea of home. Released through Viral Records, the track continues Kelley’s pattern of making music with a social and emotional message at its center, this time shifting from protest and public accountability toward gratitude, ancestry, and humanitarian concern. Publicly presented as an R&B/Soul single, “Mother Africa” also sits comfortably within Kelley’s broader mix of gospel, hip-hop, and message-driven soul. The song’s lyrics are…

Slovenian Neo-Soul Band SATORI Share “Walking”

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“Walking” makes a strong first impression. Built on a groove that mirrors the pulse of city life, the song turns everyday movement into choreography, with the urban landscape treated like an instrument in its own right. The lyric frames streets, cars, and power lines as part of a living score: “Streets keep dancing all around / In the rhythm of a concrete sound / Cars invite them to a waltz / Fast and faster, what it costs? / Power lines provide the staff / Beat’s four-four, well, that’s enough.” The…

Legendary Kinsman Dazz Band Release “Soul Jam” Remix

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covrer art for the single "Soul Jam" by Kinsman Dazz Band and Michael J Calhoun

“Soul Jam” is making its rounds again with an exciting new release with the Kinsman Dazz Band. Michael J Calhoun of the legendary, Grammy-winning funk/soul group the Dazz Band is back with a re-release of the recent hit “Soul Jam”. The release comes as part of a new deal with World Movement Records. The “Soul Jam” [single] released in late 2019 had its promotion and distribution halted because of Covid 19 as it was climbing the Billboard and DRT charts. It needed a second chance with the same lead vocals…

Darrell Kelley Releases “How Dare You Ignore Their Cries?”

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Known for using his music to confront injustice and promote unity, Kelley blends hip-hop and conscious soul on this track, channeling the spirit of socially aware artists like Marvin Gaye and Curtis Mayfield. Built on soulful vocals and a message-forward approach, “How Dare You Ignore Their Cries?” addresses ongoing public outrage surrounding the Epstein Files and the belief that accountability has not matched the scale of harm done to victims. The single centers survivor advocacy and calls attention to the importance of transparency, justice, and institutional responsibility. Instagram – Spotify…