# Music
Florida Rap Duo JASMINEGOLD Unveil Latest Single "Broadcast"
JASMINEGOLD are an alternative hip-hop duo from North Florida formed by David Nights and KJ. Despite only bursting on the scene last year, they have been gaining traction quickly with over 200,000 views on TikTok and a great reception on Spotify for their first two singles, “Crisis” and “Conscious”. And they look set to keep the momentum rolling with the release of their new single, “Broadcast”.
Georgia Residents, Here is Your Chance to Win a National Recording Contract
Photo Courtesy of Will Francis/UnsplashWill Francis. Tyscot Records is looking to award one talented artist or group with a national recording contract. Founder of Tyscot Records Bishop Leonard Scott has launched a national singing competition. Bishop Scott is currently serving as Chairman of the oldest Black-owned record label in the United States. In honor of his latest project “Keep Hymns Alive”, Tyscot Records is looking for artists, gospel groups, and choirs to participate in The Keep Hymns Alive National Competition. Bishop Scott is planning on touring the country in 2022. The regional competition could come to your city if there are enough submissions in North Carolina.
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A Conversation with Hip-Pop Artist Obeeyay
With his single, “Hard,” out now, we took some time to hear more from Obeeyay. Read below to learn more about Obeeyay, the story behind his single, and what’s to come. Hi Obeeyay! Let’s start with how did you get your artist name?
Meet French Singer-Songwriter Rose Thorn
Rose Thorn is a singer-songwriter who wishes to spread understanding and love to all the complex characters out there. Her belief in humanity is strong, something she describes as the natural gift of empathy and respect towards others. Her music praises the complexity of humanity through a bluesy, dark atmosphere, a rocky inspiration, and a 70s feel to it, and hopes to spread tolerance and understanding through the works of contrast. Rose Thorn is inspired by Beth Hart, and is similar to Adele, Lissie and Benjamin Clementine in the storytelling and melody making. The aim of her music is transparency about what she perceives, so that anybody can relate to some aspects of her approach to life so as to find peace and comfort within that.
American Wild Ensemble to perform free concert in Prospect Park
(BROOKLYN, N.Y.) The Prospect Park Alliance and the NYC Parks Arts, Culture and Fun division are hosting a free concert on Saturday by American Wild Ensemble, a septet of winds, strings and percussion, to commemorate the bicentennial of the birth of Fredrick Law Olmsted.
Rising Brooklyn Rapper Tireek Returns With New Release “BYE BYE / BALBOA”
Brooklyn, New York rapper Tireek flaunts a dynamic flow with vulnerable and honest lyrics, examining relationships, personal struggles and inspiring those going through hard times. The rising rapper has been making noise on the underground hip-hop scene over the last few years and has already accumulated hundreds of thousands of streams on Spotify alone as an independent artist, and he looks set to add further to this tally with new release “BYE BYE / BALBOA”.
North Carolina Residents, Are You Ready to Compete For a National Recording Contract?
Photo Courtesy of Will Francis/UnsplashWill Francis. A major record label is looking to award one talented artist or group with a national recording contract. Founder of Tyscot Records Bishop Leonard Scott has launched a national singing competition. Bishop Scott is currently serving as Chairman of the oldest Black-owned record label in the United States. In honor of his latest project “Keep Hymns Alive”, Tyscot Records is looking for artists, gospel groups, and choirs to participate in The Keep Hymns Alive National Competition. Bishop Scott is planning on touring the country in 2022. The regional competition could come to your city if there are enough submissions in North Carolina.
Fun in FoCo: music and May Day celebration among the top things to do this weekend
Kurt Lee Wheeler performs this weekend.(Photo/West Milford Farms) (Forsyth County, GA) There’s plenty of music to get you movin’ around Forsyth County this weekend. Plus lots to do outdoors with the entire family. Here’s this week’s Fun in FoCo roundup:
Leo Sayer on His 'Restless Years' With Hendrix, McCartney and Daltrey
A recent interview with Leo Sayer focused on his new album, Northern Songs, a collection of Beatles tunes creatively interpreted by Sayer. The release has prompted fans to take a closer look at the singer's catalog of hits.
A Conversation with Singer-Songwriter Katie Belle
Katie Belle is an American singer-songwriter that works with Track Star Entertainment and Worldwide Music Consultants. Her team is excited to announce 2022’s first release, “Now That I Know." The tune is sassy and confident, the lyrics keep the tempo going and the fingers snapping. “Now That I Know” kicks up the beat and follows nicely behind Katie Belle’s single, “Daughter,” which was a touching song about heartbreak, solace, and salvation. 2022 will find Katie Belle focused on finishing up tracks written throughout the past year. Katie Belle, an avid songwriter along with her producer Josquin Des Pres (Jason Mraz, Bernie Taupin, Gipsy Kings, et.al.) and Utonium Songwriting Team ( Jason Mraz) are pulling together tunes to engage Katie Belle’s growing fan base with fresh sounds and spunk.
New era, new music and an interview with R & B artist Marcus Allen
After losing his brother, almost losing his own life, and having to take a break from the spotlight, R & B artist Marcus Allen decided to return this year with some hot hits. Check out this recent interview and learn about his new music releases that will make your heart melt while your feet dance to the beat.
Multicultural Music Group brings Latin jazz to Washington Heights through 'Borders Series'
(Lorenzo Spoleti/Unsplash) (NEW YORK) The Multicultural Music Group will present the 2022 edition of the Multicultural Music Encounters "Borders Series" this Sunday in the Washington Heights section of Manhattan.
How the Art of Music all started!
Music is the art of arranging sounds in time through the elements of melody, harmony, rhythm, and timbre. It is one of the universal cultural aspects of all human societies. General definitions of music include common elements such as pitch (which governs melody and harmony), rhythm (and its associated concepts tempo, meter, and articulation), dynamics (loudness and softness), and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture (which are sometimes termed the "color" of a musical sound).
Hollywood Pompeii: From The Streets To The Industry
Joshua Bermudez, who was born in Coney Island in Brooklyn, is frequently referred to as "Hollywood Pompeii." Because D. Chambers and Nems FYL all grew up in Coney Island, Pompeii is conveniently located near them. It was his mother who gave him the CD "The Score" by The Fugees, which was the first time he heard rap music and the song that made him fall in love with the genre. After that, he became interested in rap music.
Ashlee Keyton Discusses Letting Go Of Painful Situations On New Single "I Won't Ever Call You"
Ashlee Keyton has unveiled his stunning new single, “I Won’t Ever Call You”. The rising artist from Atlanta has been dazzling us for a few years now with a series of impressive releases, and this latest release is no different. Arriving alongside a cinematic self-directed music video, the track is Ashlee’s second release of 2022 following “Please Believe Me”, and it looks set to continue his rise in the music scene as it becomes increasingly clear with each release that he is one to watch and has a huge future ahead.
Leo Sayer Gets Back With New Album of Reinvented Beatles Songs
The 2021 documentary The Beatles: Get Back could not have come at a better time for Leo Sayer. The singer-songwriter often crossed paths with the group as a young performer in London, managed by singer Adam Faith. Sayer's relationship with Faith went sour when Sayer discovered he'd been ripped off of millions of dollars. Faith died in 2003.
Kendrick Lamar announces Detroit concert after dropping first album in five years
Kendrick Lamar will play the Little Caesars Arena on Aug. 14.Live Nation Entertainment. Hours after releasing his hotly anticipated new album “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers,” rapper Kendrick Lamar announced he will perform in Detroit this summer.