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WILLOW unveils a performance video for her “t r a n s p a r e n t s o u l” single featuring Travis Barker
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WILLOW is a 20-year-old double-platinum singer-songwriter, musician, and actor. Not too long ago, she released an appealing performance video for her “t r a n s p a r e n t s o u l” single featuring pop-punk hero, Travis Barker (of Blink-182).
“I am so grateful for this tune because it was created in such an introspective time. It was the song that proved to me that I needed to let go of the insecurities I had about making a project of this genre.” – WILLOW explained
WILLOW’s “t r a n s p a r e n t s o u l” is a love letter to her constant evolution. She sees the single as a testimony to her desire to be the highest version of herself. Something that she connects well with the angsty, pining feeling of the genres she explores. The songwriter rarely makes videos. But she felt so inspired by “t r a n s p a r e n t s o u l” that she decided to create one. She hopes the visual opens up new meanings for the listeners.
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Ayzha Nyree releases an appealing audiovisual for her “Noya” single
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Ayzha Nyree is an LA-based singer-songwriter from Fredericksburg, Virginia. Not too long ago, she released an appealing audiovisual for her “Noya” single, which tells an intriguing tale about a young woman who knows her self-worth and demands respect. Apparently, she was once associated with a lame dude who did her wrong. Since then, she vowed to never let him back into her life. Later, she admits that she was sprung on his love until the day she packed her bags and left him in the past. Furthermore, to keep him gone, she hits ignore whenever he calls her phone.
“I always say music is a universal language, full of vibration and energy. I want my music to make people feel happy, confident, and self-aware.” – Ayzha Nyree explained
The music video finds Ayzha Nyree wearing a couture black gown with wings as she performs above two rows of violinists. Also, the video reflects her larger-than-life leveled-up energy while the clip intercuts tripped-out otherworldly vignettes.
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Morray releases a music video for his “Trenches” single
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Morray is a rising rapper-singer from Fayetteville, North Carolina. Not too long ago, he released a music video for his “Trenches” single, produced by KC Supreme and The Beat Menace.
“Everybody see the ghetto as being a bad place. Where people run a muck, ni^^as stuck in a sad state. They don’t see the good times that outweigh the bad days. In the hood, we still smile to lighten up them dark caves. Have a cookout, make the kids dance, then we share a couple of laughs. Pop a bottle, share it with my homies, ni^^a f*** a glass. ‘Bouta roll up, tell ‘em hold up, pass the blunt before I spazz. ‘Cause it’s five ni^^as smoking on a dime bag of gas.” – lyrics
‘Trenches’ finds Morray showing massive love to the ghetto, and its inhabitants who are turning bad into good. The artist-to-watch reveals a positive side of the ‘hood that’s not normally reported on television. He highlights productive fathers, caring mothers, over-protective brothers, and responsible sisters. Even though there’s a lot of obstacles to overcome, Morray encourages listeners that they will one day find a way out of their difficulty.
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OSKA releases an appealing music video for her “Lousy T-Shirt” single
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OSKA is a talented Vienna-based singer-songwriter from a small village in Lower Austria. Not too long ago, she released an appealing music video for her “Lousy T-Shirt” single, which tells a heartfelt tale about a young woman who recently broke up with her significant other. Apparently, she knows her former lover well enough to assume that he’s probably sleeping with someone new. Later, she admits that she lost all respect for him, and her past regrets are things she has to live with.
“‘Lousy T-Shirt’ was written on a hot summer day last year in the aftermath of a break-up. It’s about what’s left behind after an experience like that and how the relationship itself doesn’t feel real to you at all anymore. When you look back, it feels more like you’re watching a movie and not like you actually lived it. Sometimes you might also feel like the other person is getting over everything much more easily, and that all that’s left is a t-shirt – a statement from my ex-boyfriend. It’s a very personal song that I wrote at a stage when I was really angry. After writing it, I wasn’t [angry] anymore. That’s the beauty of songwriting – you have such joy with the new track that you forget everything else. Sometimes that is what’s left after a relationship too: a lousy t-shirt and a song.” – OSKA explained
‘Lousy T-Shirt’ contains a breakup narrative, ear-pleasing vocalization, and sad melodies that will resonate well with fans of SHY Martin, Elina, and Rosie Darling. The unhappy tune serves as an early taste of what’s to come from OSKA’s upcoming full-length debut album.
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mags releases a lovely performance video for her “I can’t get over you” single
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mags is a is 25-year-old singer-songwriter and producer from Copenhagen, Denmark. Not too long ago, she released a lovely performance video for her “I can’t get over you” single, which tells a heartfelt tale about a young woman who struggles to get over her ex-partner. Apparently, she cried the last time they spoke, and ever since then, she’s been trying her best to move on. Unfortunately for her, she can’t move on because she still cares about her former companion. Later, she admits that it would be great to know that her ex is still thinking about her.
“I want to release music that has evolved with me. Both the lyrics and the vibe represent exactly where I feel I am right now. Just like everyone else, I’ve used what feels like every single hour of the day in my apartment during the past year. Unconsciously, that state of mind has made me create music that is uplifting and fun. And hopefully, ‘I can’t get over you’ will make everyone else jump up and down, dancing in their lockdown homes, just like I have, listening to the song.” – mags explained
‘I can’t get over you’ contains a post-relationship-based narrative, ear-pleasing vocalization, and tuneful melodies that will resonate well with fans of Sigrid, Dagny, and Astrid S. The likable tune follows mildly on the heels of mags’s debut album, featuring the standout single, “your girlfriend’s in the bathroom, i’m trying to kiss you.”
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Shantaia unveils an appealing audiovisual for her “Had a Good Weekend” single
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Shantaia is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter from Canada. Not too long ago, she released an appealing audiovisual for her “Had a Good Weekend” single, which contains a fun narrative, ear-pleasing vocalization, and tuneful melodies that will resonate well with fans of Nicole Sumerlyn, Caitlin Quisenberry, Christina Taylor, and Taylor Red. The likable tune serves as a tasty appetizer to what listeners can expect to hear from Shantaia in the near future.
“This music video was a blast to shoot! I worked with a fellow Canadian in Nashville, Ryan Nolan, who really brought my vision to life and cranked it up to 11! What I love most about it is how all my friends showed up for the party and knocked it out of the park performing in the video. The song itself is already three and a half minutes; ‘forget about the world’ kind of song. But the video is on a whole other level of forgetting about the last year and a bit, even if it’s just momentarily. It is entertaining front to back, and I’m sure you’ll have a laugh with us throughout the entire video.” – Shantaia explained
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Ella Collier and ill Nicky releases a sassy urban-pop tune, entitled, “Like That”
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Ella Collier is a singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles, California. ill Nicky is a Bay Area rapper and Twitch streamer. Not too long ago, they released a sassy urban-pop tune, entitled, “Like That,” which tells an honest tale about a young woman who recently started dating a new guy in her life. Apparently, while she falls deeper in love with him, another girl is calling his phone. Therefore, she doesn’t trust him wholeheartedly because he lies to her all the time. Later, she reveals that she wants her partner to treat her with respect.
“I wrote ‘Like That’ in the studio with ill Nicky in a matter of 15 minutes. Most of the song was freestyle and that’s what makes it so perfect because it was truly how I felt at the time.” – Ella Collier stated
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Daisy Clark releases an appealing music video for her “Front Row” single
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Daisy Clark is an award-winning singer-songwriter from Newquay, Cornwall (UK). Not too long ago, she released an appealing audiovisual for her “Front Row” single, about the intimacy and joy of playing gigs. However, the song has since taken on even more meaning. As an unsigned, independent musician herself, Daisy knows first-hand how reliant artists are on touring and the live music industry. It connects artists with new and existing fans in the most unique way and creates some of our best memories with our nearest and dearest.
“I wrote ‘Front Row’ before the pandemic. But I feel like it’s even more powerful now given we have all missed being together at live gigs this past year. It’s been incredibly hard taking this long away from the stage, away from my fans, and potential new fans as well. I know I speak for so many other musicians when I say how essential touring is to our livelihoods. It’s just a real added bonus that it’s an absolute joy to perform. It will mean more than I could have ever imagined being able to see a live audience again. I can’t wait to sing along to this song with you all so soon.” – Daisy Clark explained
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Alyria releases an enchanting audiovisual for her “Moment” single
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Alyria is an up-and-coming singer-songwriter from Iceland. Not too long ago, she released an enchanting audiovisual for her “Moment” single, which tells a lovely tale about a woman who shares a blissful moment in time with her significant other. Apparently, her lover provides everything she needs and wants including satisfying her bedroom desires. Also, his gentle touches and kisses on her body make her feel special and wanted. Therefore, there isn’t a place in the world where she would rather be than being with her partner.
‘Moment’ contains a relationship-based narrative, dreamy vocalization, and tuneful melodies. The sensual tune possesses laid-back instrumentation flavored with indie-R&B and urban-pop elements. Furthermore, “Moment” follows mildly on the heels of Alyria’s previously released love duets (with Bixxi), entitled, “Out Of My Way” and “Flame.” Plus the song serves as a tasty appetizer to what listeners can expect to hear from Alyria in the near future.
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"Thomson's ear for street-slang vernacular is effective in bringing his characters to life and creates a chillingly real backdrop." - Kirkus Discoveries Review |
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“Three Black Boys: Tomorrow After Supper” by Zangba Thomson
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The location is South-side Jamaica, a rough and tough neighborhood in Queens, New York, and home to Babita Harris, an uninsured single parent who falls ill after returning home from vacation. She is taken to a hospital, where Salome McBryant diagnoses her with having black fever disease, which has done a significant amount of damage to her liver. With a couple of months to live, Babita's only hope of survival is a costly liver transplant. But with no health insurance, the chance of surgery is slim. What she needs is a quarter of a million dollars in cash. And that's when Barnes, her only son, along with his best friends, Demus and Baker, spring into dangerous action to get the money. Though their road is paved with good intentions, the brothers in arms are in for a few surprises and a whole lot of heat in this supernatural thriller which tells two remarkable tales of crime and redemption.
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"'Three Black Boys: The Hotep Brother Manuscript' has elements that reminded me of the movie, 'The Mummy Returns." - Night Reader Reviews |
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"Three Black Boys: The Hotep Brother Manuscript" by Zangba Thomson
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Barnes, Demus, and Baker are back with another actioned-packed adventure. This time, they travel to Monomotapa, Alkebulan, where the king and queen were recently slain by Ego, a familiar nemesis whom the three Black boys thought they had destroyed in the afterlife. But they were deeply mistaken. Now, Ego has in his possession The Hotep Brother Manuscript, a sacred book filled with spiritual laws and enchanting spells, which he uses to turn the Monomotapan military into Egomaniacs. By his side is Deadra, a divine entity, and their goal is to rule Monomotapa and discontinue all shipments of gold to Planet Black, the home of the deities. Currently, the black planet is vulnerable, protected by a thin layer of gold that is quickly depleting. With the threat of an incoming meteoroid shower looming, there’s no telling what might happen to Planet Black if a large shipment of gold doesn’t arrive there soon.
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