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“Neoclassical solo playing from the hands of Dan Schrage. An interesting piece for piano lovers, made with craft and special attention between transitions. Clear intro, main part and outro, all balanced in harmony.”
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Solo piano with interesting interplay between right hand and left after a short intro.
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“Balancing between Instrumental and Hip-Hop, "Ogi Feel the Beat" delivers a slow bpm piece. Steady beat and percussion loops standing with delicate effects and melodic samples. When such an experienced artist makes music, we shouldn't miss it.”
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“What do you usually expect from a new release? “OYLS” have not only made a nice song, but also an interesting clip to watch. Based on its electronic sound style and funny lyrics, it can truly attract everyone’s interest.”
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LA based electronic duo OYLS are releasing the music video for their song “Netflix (Your Product Is Too Good)” directed by Nicole Lipp. Both the third single off their most recent album OYLS (For Your Consideration), as well as the third episode in a series of seamless videos dubbed as a visual ‘Pop Opera,’ the video stars legendary actor and Los Angeles local Danny Trejo (Machete, Spy Kids) in a very humanizing role: a lost soul binging Netflix late at night in a motel – with snacks, naturally.
With the hopes to destigmatize mental illness, the band shares, “The song is really about how we cope with our negative feelings, whether they stem from the stress of our daily lives, mental illness, or uncertainty about the world.” OYLS explains, “To have someone of Danny’s stature willing to portray a vulnerable character struggling with his own mind is invaluable to normalizing our conversations about mental health. It really is a huge honor to have him involved.”
“Netflix (Your Product Is Too Good)” takes a minimalistic stance sonically, crafted with an array of electronic warmth. With pulsing, throbbing synths, punctual pronunciation, rich in character and snappy tones softened by the echoing flares, the catchy hook and lyrics are dusted in a lighthearted gleam while holding a colder, more relatable theme. The song has moments of robotic, electro style harmonies adding a haunting effect and samples that add a witty sound but a harsh message, replicating that inner voice we all know.
Reflecting the addiction to the easily supplied, numb living of the modern world, the video shows Danny Trejo unknowingly glued to his screen with an endless supply of munchies, binging his life away. OYLS share, “We explore some of the conflicted relationships we have with pervasive technology and late-stage capitalism. Unlimited content at our fingertips is both a remarkable tool and a powerfully addictive escape.”
Prior to the release of OYLS (For Your Consideration), the duo sold space on their album cover for anyone to purchase, with proceeds going to MusiCares, a non-profit that assists musicians struggling with mental illness. Proceeds from this music video will also go to MusiCares and they have made it possible to donate directly to the cause through their Spotify page.
“We hope to impact the discourse surrounding mental illness. It’s such a stigmatized topic but so many sufler on a daily basis that it really shouldn’t be. Hopefully we can help make that change.”
“Netflix (Your Product Is Too Good)” will be followed by five more episodes slated for later this year, released via Handwritten Records.
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“Fascinating new single from "K.Y.T" and "fae" with your favourite Afrobeats style. Uplifting feeling, friendly sound approach and unique combination of two voices singing at the same time. Catchy overall work for sure!”
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“Adibanti delivers your favourite drum & bass sound with fast bpm ideal for energy restoration. In this single he has geniusly added some soft lyrics to slow down speed. Prototypic work with personal touch just for "You"!”
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London born producer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter Adibanti (aka Rory J Nelson) is set to release his first single of 2021 with the deconstructed Drum & Bass meets soul ballad entitled “You”. The forward-thinking single showcases Adibanti’s penchant for precise genre-bending and utilizes his smooth vocals over the layered & scattered percussion to confess his devotion to an anonymous paramour.
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“As I am a massive DnB lover, I am really excited to release a tune that shows this. I listen to so much music and write in so many different styles that it doesn’t make sense for me to stick to a single genre. ‘You’ is an incredibly emotional tune for me and isn’t what you would traditionally call Drum & Bass but in the not so distant future I have some proper Liquid to release that I am even more excited about!” - Adibanti
“Selected Hip-Hop candy with the signature of three artists. Slow bpm with simple and cool sound pallet in connection with vocals that can reach your heart, mind, body and soul!”
-Nagamag.com
https://www.matthewcuban.com
Matthew ‘Cuban’ Hernandez is a poet, emcee, speaker, and performance coach from Jacksonville, Florida. He has toured as far as Abu Dhabi and nearly every major city in the United States and Europe, performing, teaching and coaching poetry. A teaching artist for nearly ten years, Matthew has spent the last six years working in youth detention centers across Los Angeles County, currently serving as the Director of Camp Programming for Street Poets, Inc. In addition, he is a current Lead Teacher and Co-Founder of Spoken Literature Art Movement. Cuban has opened for artists such as Wu-Tang, performed for platforms such as BuzzFeed and NPR and even appeared on the award-winning television show, Better Things. Matthew is also a three time Southern Fried poetry slam champion and an award-winning poetry coach. Cuban’s favorite activity is making people feel great; sometimes he does this through hip hop and poetry.
“A song that captures the uncertainty of a rapidly changing world. A record of what once was before the inevitable shift towards life in lockdown and fear of the unknown In essence, a cleanly picked acoustic guitar and melancholic male vocal, supported by a trumpet and trombone that represents male and female human interaction. A thought provoking, well performed ballad.”
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Artist shared few words behind his inspiration on this song:
” The arrangement for the song is based on an arguing couple I passed on the street while riding my bike in the first month of the pandemiic; the trumpet is the woman’s voice and the trombone is the man’s. In the context of the unfolding catastrophe, even their fighting sounded beautiful because it was human and since it felt like everything was slipping away from us, I wanted to record every bit of humanity that I could before it disappeared, taking snapshots in my mind of these beautiful people on the streets.
At the same time as these daily bike rides, I started painting portraits to get by, since my furloughed pay wasn’t enough to pay the bills. This daily process of portrait painting also echoed that feeling of wanting to record some last impressions of humankind before it faded away. ” – Jon Campbell
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“Have you ever had the need for some silence but also for the suitable rhythm to guide you through? We now have the best choice. "BLBODES" new release sounds like a song with no singing! You can imagine your own lyrics following this stimulating sound pallet, characterized by a taste of Hip-Hip. Very innovative overall work.”
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Dusty saturated keys swell into existence and breath life into “Hide Away”, the first single from BLBODES upcoming “Saturday Night Insight” EP. As the keys elegantly collide with a subtly swinging break we are filled with nostalgia and a sound reminiscent of the 90’s, yet BLBODES brings that nostalgia front and centre into 2021 with his own unique style and technique. Layers upon layers of precisely swung and saturated sounds bring this track to its pinnacle - an instant classic.
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“Easy going love song in Afro-pop mood. The best way to reveal your true feelings for the other half, or just listen and relax after a long working day. "Ivory Blue" knows very well how to make us happy.”
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So Undercover Lover is a song I wrote on Valentine's day, I was a little bit in my feelings for a crush of mine. But was having issues transferring those emotions to her. So I wrote it to my songbook and decided I'll profess my feelings to her through a way I know best to share thoughts...my music. I hope this song sparks some fires in peoples love life and make them channel their love energy to the interests.
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“Three artists join up for this excellent single. They go one step beyond the basics of Hip-Hip by adding some chilling loops in their dynamic lyrics! The result is a contrast, which keeps the balance between words of power and soft synth waves.”
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Breathe is a track about success and the struggle to get there. These three provide a talented roster with smooth vocals with a commercial sound. A great track to vibe to and perfect for a chill style playlist.
https://www.instagram.com/JBlade_music/
Born in Port Huron, MI out here trying to make a name for myself. Have two lil girls that mean the world to me and are daddys biggest fans. I also, do a lot of charity work and stay active in my community working with kids to keep them off the streets.
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