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Interviews with top Beat music advocates celebrities, musicians, artists, and icons about their current and past music projects.
The Seasons of Franklin Stone
"Franklin Stone is a rapper, singer/songwriter, and producer based out of Maryland. He was also born in Maryland, but soon moved to South Carolina to be closer to his grandmother. Growing up relatively poor, Stone spent days on a farm as well as working hard in school and learning to play the saxophone and drums, cultivating his musical talent in church. After moving back to Maryland in 2007, Stone began recording music in high school, but it was not until after college that he began releasing his music. His first release was the Swirl Pack, a two song single boasting 21 and Fruit of my Labor in 2019. As the Covid-19 pandemic forced a worldwide quarantine, Stone ramped up his production, releasing To Be Frank, Lenses, Rain Transition as singles in 2021 from his debut EP Seasons on October 8th." (stonedproduce.art/franklinstone)
By mysoundMusic4 years ago in Beat
X.Guardians delivers the music
Since he burst onto the scene with his first solo EP, ATLANTIS, at the beginning of 2021, the whirlwind journey of French producer and DJ X.Guardians, on the dance music scene, has been simply exponential. Blossoming in a Trance register, as well as in a Melodic and Deep techno style, his discography, more and more provided, with titles, become classics, as “Beyond the Dream”, “Tantra”, or still “Neptunia” allowed him to be spotted by labels as Alveda Music, PR Records or Bewild Records. At the heart of X.Guardians’ rise is his fanbase, a loyal and dedicated circle of growing followers. As a DJ, X.Guardians made his debut in 2018, first performing at several swanky establishments in the city of Perpignan, and then performing on the Twitch platform during the 2020 lockdown. His fans have a lot to look forward to this year, and in those to come, as X.Guardians will be releasing a dozen new tracks, as well as a new EP at the end of the year under the international label Alveda Music. He continues to regale listeners with his distinct blend of bass grooves, light melodies wrapped in sweet strands, and catchy synths. Constantly growing, he looks forward to leaving his mark and sensibility on the dance music landscape.
By mysoundMusic4 years ago in Beat
Crown Vic
Based out of Atlanta, Georgia, Rapper/Actor/COO/Executive Producer/Business Mogul Victor Brunson known As Crown Vic Of the 3-time platinum-selling group D4L Label. Victor Had his first Single "Yeah Chick It's Crown Vic", "Patiently Waiting" and "Make Me Wanna" Ft D4L Stuntman And Multi-Platinum Producer K-Rab. Victor Became COO of D4L And Worked Directly with the late Great Shawty Lo with day-to-day Operations. Even though Victor Had rapping under his belt his passion for it just wasn't there so he turned to Acting. With his non-speaking role on Tyler Perry's "If Loving You Is Wrong" on Oprah Winfrey Network, he was very featured which allowed him to progress further. Victor also played in "In The MeanTime" On Uplifting Entertainment and Tyler Perry's "Love Thy Neighbor" as an Extra. Victor's passion for success grew with him having his own tv show "Riding Private With Vic" on TikTok and Youtube which stemmed from his Own Limousine/Shuttle/Touring company "Vic's All Purpose LLC". Victor has worked with many people like DcYoung Fly, Young Ma, Dj Scream, Robbii World, 24 Heavy of QC, Flau'jae, WickerTwinz, GloTwinz Etc. Victor also has a verified Amazon Influencer E-Commerce Store. Victor is definitely no stranger to the public and you will definitely see more of him in his highly anticipated tv show and carpool karaoke services.
By Tammy Reese4 years ago in Beat
One Lost Moment
Coming from a small town, called Husum, in the far North of Germany all the way to Los Angeles in California, I was given the amazing opportunity to collaborate with world-renowned musicians, producers, and record in iconic studios, being in one room with Grammy nominees to make music together…musicians and studios who left their marks in history and are part of platinum, gold, and Grammy-winning records and we were making music together: the songs that I have written on my dad’s old guitar. I was stoked out of my mind and truly felt like a kid again. The world of recording studios was my playground. Beyond that, throughout this incredible journey, I’ve had the pleasure and privilege to collaborate with people who made the music I listened to while I was growing up — the creative minds who inspired me to make music with my family and friends when I was young. Their music was the soundtrack to my youth. Having this opportunity is the story I fell in love with. It just blew my mind. I am deeply grateful for this experience and the moments we shared. Gjova
By mysoundMusic4 years ago in Beat
Trips for Piano
Martin Graff is a composer-pianist in Arlington, Virginia. At four, his family inherited an old, anonymous piano, and Martin surged with an uncontainable energy to climb onto the bench and dig his hands into those eight-eight bits of clay, instinctually molding them into little aural landscapes. Crude and square at first; at last, faceted gems after a lifetime of practice, polish, and love. Trips for Piano is the resulting musical vision.
By Toneman Productions4 years ago in Beat
Get Up and Dance
ZARBO is an artist and producer, with a recent focus on creating catchy electronic dance music amongst other new genres that didn't exist at the outset of his career. He was the founding member, frontman, and bassist of the Canadian power-pop-rock trio Zarbo that formed in the 1980's. In 2020 he remastered and remixed his 1985 8-song LP "A-Z Collection", releasing modern EDM and hip-hop remixes of four original Zarbo songs. Since reviving the Zarbo brand full force, his electro remixes "Get Up and Dance" and "Correction In Direction" hit the #1 position on both iTunes Canada and South Africa in the Electronic category. Both songs hit the #1 position on the Euro Indie Music Charts (EIMC) for a combined total of 8 weeks and remained in the Top100 charts for 23 weeks setting an all-time record. Get Up and Dance passed 1 million streams in the first 6 months on Spotify and is currently sitting at half a million views on the combined ZarboVEVO and Zarboofficial YouTube channels.
By mysoundMusic4 years ago in Beat
Vocal Spotlight: Benji DaRula
Michael Benji DaRula Smalls considers himself to be a multi-faceted, multi-dimensional being. He participated in several performing arts programs from elementary school throughout college. From Student Body President, Honors String/Electric Bass Player, Drama/Theater, and school/community pageants, he was destined to be an entertainer. Sophomore year in high school, he moved to Jamaica Queens, New York to be better acquainted with his father’s side of the family. He was selected out of 200 students to be a part of the 1st graduating class at Frank Sinatra School of The Arts in Long Island City, New York. He participated in the Drama/Theatre & Instrumental Music Programs. His father soon passed and he moved back to his roots in South Carolina.
By Tammy Reese4 years ago in Beat
Edison is Becoming One of the Elites in R&B Music and Its Future
What’s your name and where are you from? My name is Edison Salvador. My artist name is Edison and I am from Los Angeles, CA. I am originally from Modesto, California, but I currently reside in Southern California.
By Jason James 4 years ago in Beat
Kwame Prince Kese
Kwame Prince Kese is a professional. multi-instrumentalist who writes his own music. HipHopMomma recently added songs from Kwame Prince Kese latest album, Family Matters, to two of our playlist R&B, Soul, Jazz from Around the World and Just Jazzin’. Kwame Prince Kese took the time to tell us a little about his music.
By Toneman Productions4 years ago in Beat
'For You' ... from Tye Cee
From a very young age, Tye Cee was always surrounded by music at home. The record player was constantly playing sounds of extraordinary singers and composers of Soul, Funk, Disco, Pop, Caribbean, Folk, Bossa Nova or even Opera. Through these different currents, Tye Cee could find some relief and escape the difficult moments. This fusion of influences and meanings gave birth to his passion for singing, performing and composing his own nostalgic fusion of neo-soul songs. Through music, Tye Cee wanted to give back some entertainment, peace and relief to everyone who listens to his music – so they can see that they are not being left behind. Tye Cee knows what it’s like to feel that way. For You has been released this past August (2021) on all digital music platforms; Tye Cee wanted to do something different for his new single, For You. With this song, he wanted to have fun travelling to the dance floor vibes of the 80s. Tye Cee wanted something fresh, up-tempo with bass and funky beats to contrast with the lyrics which may sound a bit nostalgic but with inches of hope. Tye Cee hopes you enjoy it as much as he enjoyed composing and writing it.
By mysoundMusic5 years ago in Beat
Introducing a Q&A with America’s International Music Unicorn
A cross between the musical likeness of WILLOW SMITH, not to mention an uncanny resemblance, and your favorite Afrobeats artist, she’s on the precipice of superstardom and gushes over being told she resembles both WILLOW and Chloe (Chloe x Hailey). Kamari Deni is a veteran musician and model at the tender age of 21. She’s no stranger to music, though, her newest single, Put In Work may have you thinking she’s a newbie — she’s not. However, she is the ‘first to ever do it’ like she’s doing it. Born in Florida, raised in Atlanta, Georgia, and lived in Puerto Rico for a year, she’s International!
By Tamika Morrison Okeleke5 years ago in Beat
