Hey all you social media, music lovers, and video pros this is for you! R&B sensation, Ledisi just launched her Youtube video contest for her upcoming video “Stay Together” featuring Jahiem. To further promote her debuted album Pieces of Me, she is giving two lucky fans the opportunity to enter to win the ultimate Ledisi Experience. It includes a trip to see Ledisi live, Round trip air fare for two, two night hotel stay, and VIP passes for her meet and greet.
All you have to do is create your own video of “Stay Together” and upload it to her youtube to channel to enter. I think this a great for both her audience to interact with her music and also a great way to continue her foundation through social media and as a recording artist. If you are feeling creative and would like to enter to win here are the details for you —> Click here
Need more inspiration? Check out her latest video for “So Into You” here and good luck!
You may remember him from my post on the band ERIMAJ “Conflict of a Man” or even seen him sing on tour with Bilal, However I like to follow his musical journey so check out his cover for the classic Sly & The Stone “If You Want Me To Stay”. I absolutely love his voice and it sounds even more fresh when he slips in a little Musiq Soulchild “Just Friends” (one of my favorite songs) …Enjoy!
I haven’t been the only one patiently waiting his return and maybe, just maybe he’s Baaaaaack! …. A new Justin Timberlake song “Words To Say” hits the internet and his pop fans are loving it. Take a listen for yourself!
Check out new music from Journalist, poet, and emecee TheSeKondElement also known as KAMMZ theACE. Her song entitled, “What Would You Be Like?” derived from a tumblr post where he friend reference the popular book Eat. Pray. Love. Here’s an excerpt:
“Your problem is you don’t understand what that word means. People think a soul mate is your perfect fit, and that’s what everyone wants. But a true soul mate is a mirror, the person who shows you everything that’s holding you back, the person who brings you to your own attention so you can change your life. A true soul mate is probably the most important person you’ll ever meet, because they tear down your walls and smack you awake. But to live with a soul mate forever? Nah. Too painful. Soul mates, they come into your life just to reveal another layer of yourself to you, and then they leave. And thank God for it.”
Take a listen to “What Would You Be Like?” and share your thoughts in the comment box below!
For more on TheSeKondElement, her radio show and more music visit www.Team2e.com
Last week, R&B singer Musiq Soulchild was announced the newest embassador for the Susan G. Komen Foundation, Cure® Circle of Promise. The movement is designed to help black women from around the world fight breast cancer. Featured is his official video for “Yes” off his latest album MUSIQINTHEMAGIQ, where he tells a story about a man support his girlfriend as she fights breast cancer. If you have a soft heart like me you will literally shed a tear watching this video. I appreciate Musiq’s activism on fighting for breast cancer and all the outreach and support will definitely change lives.
For more information on Cure® Circle of Promise and how you get involved visit here.
What do you get when you mix the Good and the Bad? A dope artist by the name of “The Good Sin”, who knows how to put life experiences, dreams, and his evolving career into great music. Born Kellen Herndon from Seattle, Washington, He began pursuing his career as an artist at the age of 18, where he’s created his debut “Read or Not” Mixtape, and his latest project “Late” which was released in February of this year. The production of this 9-Track album is very unique and shows the difference aspects hip hop. I was immediately drawn into the jazz, spoken word vibe making his lyrics clear and precise. It’s always refreshing to understand the artist’s direction and as I writer I could follow his theme. I had a chance to ask him a few questions so in his own words. . .
What is your inspiration behind your latest project “Late.” ? How did you come up with the concept/songs? Is there a theme?
Late was me and my producer 10.4 Rog’s first all original project. We wanted to create a project that took a feeling and stretched it out thru all the other emotions that initial feeling had me going thru. Late was that feeling. In life people will always say you’re Late at this or that. But in all reality you are where you are at that moment because that’s where you’re suppose to be and that’s where God has you. The theme is basically about “doing you”. There will always be outside influences to the way we operate but in all that we’re still individuals who have to stand on our own within Gods time for us.
Who are your favorite artists/producers that you look up to? Gain musical inspiration from?
I grew up off of Scarface, Jay-z, Outkast, J Dilla, Eminem, Kanye, Vitamin D, Dj Premier, Nas, NottZ, Busta Rhymes. A lot of people. Bilal, Common, d’angelo, Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu. There are too many to name. O yea. Tribe too.
What advice do you have for aspiring artists trying to pursue their careers?
Stay true to your story. Make what is relevant to you. Create your own lane. Follow your heart and don’t be driven by money but by your vision.
You can listen to the full length album here and if you like, download it on the link below =)
It’s finally here. The kick off for the “Sundays in the Redwoods” Concert series in Oakland, California where people from all over the bay area gathered the Woodminster Amphitheater to celebrate different genres of music each weekend. Hosted by the Oakland’s office of Parks & Recreation, the community is given different series of concerts for the fall; World Music Day (Sept 18th), Soul Symphony (Sept. 25th, The Rythmn Section(Oct. 2nd), and Talking All That Jazz (Oct. 9th). The artists headlining the upcoming series will be recording artist Chrisette Michele, The Whispers, Shiela E, Silk E., Latoya London, The Oakland Symphony, and Dos Four. This year I plan to attend at least one of the series and report back to you guys! Get your tickets now because it is sure to sell out FAST!
Tickets are a $10 general adminssion $125 VIP tables, Gates open at 1 pm and starts at 2pm every Sunday.
My best friend are always listening to world music so when she came across the original song that J. Cole used on his latest single “Can’t Get Enough” it was only right to share. I like when artists step outside their studio box and get musical inspiration from back in the day and even different cultures. Shows true artistry and craft. What do you guys think?
Check out the visuals for the hot new single “Play” by Oakland’s own Goapele. I love how she puts play into perspective using simple visuals that compliment her subtle voice. Enjoy!
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