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All Nagamag’s online magazine music articles in one place. Here you will find our latest posts and whole back catalog of articles.
OFILI – Jump On It
“The music of "OFILI" always maintained its own, exclusive elements. Feel the positive vibration of Afrobeats, the melodic bassline and high-quality of sound, which -like a wave of caffeine- will run through the body and instantly invigorate you!”
“Каким бы экспериментам не поддавался -OFILI-, его музыка всегда оставались в каком-то своём, исключительном ключе. Почувствуйте позитивную вибрацию afrobeats, мелодичную линию баса и качественное звучание, которое словно волной кофеина пробежится по вашему телу и моментально взбодрит!”
-Nagamag.com
https://www.instagram.com/ofili_official/
Bckgmn – BCKGMN
“We offer a taste of selected Hip-Hop music from the upcoming "Bckgmn". The promising duo have already proved their talent and their personal creativity is clearly noticed in this catchy vibe. Open your ears and listen on repeat!”
-Nagamag.com
Bckgmn (Be Confident Keep Grinding Make Noise) is a Florida hip-hop duo that has made an impact with their different style, versatility, and inspiring music.
They released their first album "Boarding Pass" on 3/1/22 and it debuted #6 on the iTunes Hip-Hop Charts
The duo performed at SunFest 2019, Florida’s largest waterfront music and art festival. Artists included Ludacris, Keith Urban and Diplo. “SunFest” attracts more than 130,000 visitors annually.
Not one day goes by where the talented artists don't invest their time and energy improving their craft. Synonymous with carpe diem, Bckgmn aim to seize every opportunity for their music every day.
With their work ethic, talent, and spirit expect a bright future from this rap duo
Matt Zaddy – A Dear Friend
“Good mood and elegant concept, coming from the simplicity of sound and the artist's vocal performance. Also combined with a deep, but at the same time light, philosophical tone. Ideal choice to start your day, maintain strength and energy!”
“Очень доброе настроение и изящная концепция, в которой заключены простота подачи и исполнения вокалиста вкупе с глубоким, но при этом лёгким, философским подтекстом. Идеальный вариант для начала любого дня и поддержания силы и бодрости духа!”
-Nagamag.com
Artist said about this song:
"I wrote this song thinking about my friends I don't see as often as I used to. I have tunnel vision, and I find I sometimes forget to look up from what I'm working on. This song for me is both an affirmation and a reminder for me to make time for the people that I care about. In a pandemic world, this is even more important."
http://www.mattzaddy.com/
http://www.instagram.co/mattzaddy
Lu Ziano – Improvement
“From the very beginning you can feel the power and energy of bass and drums, setting the right pace and mood. High-quality pruduction in the Cloud Hop genre, with the vocals of "Lu Ziano". Everything you need for a hit is already in this track! ”
“С самого начала ощущается вся мощь и энергия баса и бочки, которые задают нужный темп и настроение. Качественная, бодрая аранжировка в жанре cloud hop, текст песни с лирической составляющей и вокал -Lu Ziano-. Всё, что нужно для хита, уже есть в этом треке!”
-Nagamag.com
Bent Joshua – Own Drum
“That chilled out Jazzy Hip Hop will always have a spot in the game. Its easy in just the right way. The beat on this one is really dope, top notch quality sampled just so right. The lyricist is on point and as crustal clear as they come. ”
-Nagamag.com
https://www.instagram.com/bentjoshuamusic/
Adem Dalipi – Circles
“So comfortable and pleasant sound that you immediately pay attention to the distinctive feature of this track - it haunts your mind, even after repeated listening. The radical character of the sound, the beautiful R & B vocal -adem Dalipi- and just a magnificent guitar solo! ”
“Настолько комфортный и приятный звук, что сразу же обращаешь внимание на отличительную черту этого трека — его невозможно выкинуть из головы даже после неоднократного прослушивания. Радикальный характер звучания, прекрасный R&B вокал -Adem Dalipi- и просто великолепное соло гитары!”
-Nagamag.com
Today American Idol alum and Chicago local Adem Dalipi has released his eagerly anticipated EP: After the Party. In addition to Dalipi’s recent works “Empty Promises,” “Nothing I Wouldn’t Do,” and “Call You Mine,” the talented young popstar adds two new tracks - “Circles” and title-song “After the Party” to his sophomore release. In After the Party, Dalipi is delivering to the world a heartfelt toast to the mantra he lives by “when words fail, music speaks.” These songs for a soul lost to love are now available to listen across streaming platforms everywhere.
https://www.instagram.com/ademdalipi
Adem Dalipi’s After the Party EP puts on display the wide range of musical ability that old fans and new can expect out of the young singer-songwriter and producer. Through Dalipi’s mellow melodies, listeners can experience the highs and lows of love lyrically and sonically. Between “Nothing I Wouldn’t Do”’s take on jazz-pop and “Circles” taste of RnB, the young artist has crafted an album with the mindset of the unsettled inner emotions after a ‘party.’
https://www.facebook.com/DalipiAdem/
As a songwriter, Dalipi is constantly reviewing and reconstructing, pushing himself towards growth. The blues undertones heard throughout the five pieces in the After the Party EP can be attributed to Dalipi’s self-taught musicianship. About pushing himself and creating this EP experience Dalipi states:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjqPau20BcELXg1Y9YSwuGw
“‘After the Party' is an EP that collects the 3 songs I've released over the past year, along with two other singles "Circles" and "After the Party". This EP has been a long process to get out with COVID changing up the game of the industry, but that allowed me to go back to the drawing board and restrategize the release, and I'm really excited to drop the full project.” - Adem Dalipi
https://ademdalipi.com/
Adem Dalipi is a blues-influenced Pop/RnB artist and producer, in the style of John Mayer, Charlie Puth, and Shawn Mendes, and recently became a Yamaha Guitar Ambassador. After attending the 2015 Chicago Blues Fest, Dalipi became enthralled with the blues and was particularly moved by Buddy Guy’s rain-soaked yet blistering performance. After the set, Dalipi took it upon himself to study the blues genre and some of the greats.
In 2019, he caught the attention of a producer from American Idol and was invited to audition for the long-running television series. Dalipi impressed the judges throughout the audition process and was even awarded the Golden Ticket to Hollywood week, where he met other artists and performed in front of Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan and Katy Perry.
Dalipi’s talent and vision have landed him features on Cleveland.com, the Daily Herald, Good Day Stateline, Chicago SoundCheck, and was even a Featured Artist on the Chicago Music Guide, just to name a few. More recently, his song “Sixth St.” was spun on WCGO radio 95.9, and his music has received airplay on Chicago’s Radio Station WLUW 88.7 and Rockfords “#1 Hit Music Station” 97ZOK.
The After the Party EP is now available on all digital streaming platforms.
NOBLE JACKS – Last Of The Wild
“Impeccable lyrics, verified pace, very high-quality sound as a whole, which instantly bribes and clings. The author tells an amazing story in which the Depth of the material is available and understandable to everyone. Country in its best manifestation like a sip of fresh air! ”
“Безупречная лирика, выверенный темп, очень качественное звучание в целом, что мгновенно подкупает и цепляет. Автор повествует удивительную историю, в которой подача материала доступна и понятна каждому. Кантри в своём лучшем проявлении, как глоток свежего воздуха!”
-Nagamag.com
Last Of The Wild by Noble Jacks is British Americana at its finest. This outlandish, fiddle-driven song tells a story of a projected future of ‘man’ living on the brink of human extinction, caused by their predecessors’ recklessness towards their natural planet. Their past is dark and dangerous, but they search for answers & new horizons as they harness all power they possess to turn the tide in restoring a natural balance. They allow nature to reclaim the land and seas without borders, and quickly observe plants and animals growing over industrial urban wastelands. They are the Last of the Wild.
Produced by Dave Izumi at Echo Zoo Studios (James Bay, Bombay Bicycle Club, Jarrod Dickenson), Last Of The Wild by Noble Jacks is British Americana at its finest. Gritty fiddle playing from award nominated Will Page (AMAUK Awards) leads the charge on this outlandish ballad. The song encapsulates layers of storytelling vocals, rootsy guitars and foot stomping rhythms plus addition of warm pedal steel played by award winning Chris (CJ) Hillman giving the track an expansive & cinematic soundscape. The track was mastered in-session at Abbey Road Studios to deliver a quality punch to hits listeners.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
https://www.noblejacks.com/
https://www.facebook.com/noblejacksofficial
https://www.instagram.com/noblejacksmusic/
https://twitter.com/noble_jacks
https://www.youtube.com/noblejacksofficial
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6KH18vStDnAgPzN8goRmCR
James Everett – Can’t Take The World
“The well-known James Everett has followed a different path with this production, leaving back the Cinematic sound in which we were used to. Balanced Chamber Pop, packed with strong feelings and the artist's personal touch. Thumbs up for the heartwarming vocals and artistic clip too.”
-Nagamag.com
https://www.instagram.com/james.everett_music
https://www.jameseverettmusic.com/
James is a composer, producer, and writer of scores and music for film and TV. His first feature "Bad Day For The Cut", Directed by Chris Baugh, was a highlight at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival and well received. He then went on to score "The Dig" (Directed by Ryan and Andy Tohill) which premiered at The 2018 Galway Film Fleadh and won best film. Since then he has scored much more including the documentary "The Dakota Entrapment Tapes" by award-winning Director Trevor Birney and the BBC drama "Counsel". James' most recent score for the film "Back Medicine" (Directed by Colum Eastwood)was released in 2021.
Before becoming a film composer James wrote and produced EDM and commercial club music. He has remixed and produced artists P!nk, Flo-Rida, Samantha Mumba, Cascada and worked with a number of DJs and Producers. He produced and co-wrote the 2006 Hit "Dancing In The Dark" performed by Jessy De Smet. He was one half of the Hard Trance act 'Electroheadz', whose singles were played by world-renowned DJs worldwide. Their biggest single "No Sleep", sampled The Beastie Boys track "No Sleep Till Brooklyn".
In 2011 James took the music career change to bring him where he is today... his passion for film. He scored his first short "Mr Happy" in 2013 and from there scored numerous short films and adverts before his first feature in 2016.
James plays a variety of instruments on his scores including the piano, guitar, clarinet, and electric cello.
In 2022 James will release his first non Film/Tv related single, "Can't Take The World" featuring local artist Ryan Simpson.
Throughout 2022 James plans on working with multiple artists on original songs!
Innocenzo Genna – The Chatelain Nocturne
“Never underestimate the influencive power of Classical sound. It can create images inside the mind and alter our emotions. This time, Innocenzo Genna takes us to a specific place through his magical melodic piano improvisation. Take a deep breath and follow...”
-Nagamag.com
Artist said about this song:
"This is one of the first pieces I composed in Brussels, after a long artistic break. This is why it is dedicated to Châtelain, the inspiring residential area of Brussels where I settled in 2011 and where I got my creative motivation back. Nevertheless, the creation of this piece was long and complicated: it was not a linear composition, rather a puzzle of a different musical intuitions merging and diverging without a clear scope. Thus, it took almost 8 months to conceive the final version. I added, deleted and modified various parts of the music, I have been struggling to find a satisfactory version. Thus, the initial part of the play was created during a single night in Châtelain, while the second part was composed in Italy during a Christmas trip. The final completion took place in January 2012."
https://www.facebook.com/InnocenzoGenna
https://www.instagram.com/innocenzo.genna
Numbrs Game – Rather
“There is just something cool about mellowed out techno, it’s like we grew up and saw a new phase in front of us. Especially when it offers a well-balanced colorful palette of creative rhythm. We enjoy the crisp vocal additions and the story the artist is trying to tell. ”
-Nagamag.com
https://www.instagram.com/numbrsgame/
Bringing forward his deep and intricate sound with layered pads, melodic synths, sequenced progressions and a fine driving groove, Numbrs Game gives this track a beautiful & dreamy yet moving journey.
The sugarcoating sees all time master vocalist from South Africa, Lazarusman to complement the beats. With his unique style & voice, brings forward a deep meaningful message.
Rather is the perfect opening track for your atmospheric deep house set. Summer feeling pure.