Jamey Arent ft. Raquel Rodriguez - "How Far We've Come" [Music Premier]

“A stunning player, straddling blues, jazz and rock.”

— Guitar Player Magazine

“Oh yeah, feel that funk in the bass line. But get ready for the smooth vocals that are coming until they give away to pure energy and soul around the 1:45 mark. And that guitar a short time later. This single connects all of the dots between a classic sound, and a soulful, contemporary hit. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Jamey Arent

BIOGRAPHY

What does it mean to be a virtuoso? Is it the mastery of one’s craft? Being a veteran in a particular art form? Showing prodigious characteristics early on in one’s career?

If these are the benchmarks of talent, then Los Angeles-based guitarist and songwriter Jamey Arent checks every box.

Born in Denver, Jamey picked up the guitar at the age of 12 and by 18 he was studying under legends Robin Eubanks and Bob Ferrazza, cutting his teeth and honing in his chops at Oberlin Conservatory. It was here that Jamey began to carry the torch of modern day blues, jazz and rock guitar stylings.

In the years since his completing his training at Oberlin and earning his masters degree at USC's Thornton School of Music, Jamey Arent has built up an extensive resume touring with a variety of notable acts such as Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons (which included a PBS Capitol Fourth live TV special with Jamey on lead guitar), Glee’s Matthew Morrison, Spencer Day, and Grammy-nominated singer B. Slade. His guitar playing can be heard on Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, Ed Helm's Ted Nelms, the Netflix Original series Special, and backing artists like Smokey Robinson and Trombone Shorty on the soundtrack to the Netflix series Motown Magic. For the last eight years, Jamey has been touring and recording with indie R&B/Soul artist Raquel Rodriguez.

Through all of this, Jamey has learned not only the art of guitar but also the art of songwriting. Drawing from fellow contemporary guitar masters like Derek Trucks and Joe Bonamassa, as well as legends like B.B. King and Stevie Ray Vaughan, his debut EP, ‘The Back Burner,’ sees Jamey step out from the sides of the curtain and take center stage.

For his debut, Jamey recruited esteemed producer/guitarist Josh Smith. The two of them worked side-by-side to make this dynamic project come to life. Also featured are Nigel Hall (Lettuce, Soulive), Charles Jones (Raphael Saadiq, Andra Day, Vulfpeck), Amber Navran (Moonchild), Spencer Day and Jamey's collaborator and friend Raquel Rodriguez.

Together with the help of his friends, Jamey Arent has crafted a record only a lifelong virtuoso could create, bringing blues & jazz-funk fusion into the modern world.

'The Back Burner' is out everywhere July 19, 2019.

Lion Sphere - "Alice at Once"

With 'Alice at Once‘ we want to convey the ease and euphoria from a lush summer that you know is going to be archived in your memory as some of the 'good days' of youth and friendship.

The audible lightness interplaying with groove is the result of the synergy we achieved during our writing camp in Spain last year, where we spent 10 days playing under the open sky.

We had the luxury of time and allowed ourselves to be experimental and playful. The sheer amount of playing meant our happy accidents and spontaneous moves could become organically honed. Lyrically the song is a testament to taking chances, and not being held back by outside influences. This song is very much like a soundtrack for a day from this summer with Lion Sphere.

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Saint Cassius ft. OTC & Omari Hardwick - "Analog Dreams"

Born in Hip Hop's birthplace and raised in the capital of the Dirty South, Saint Cassius is an artist that lives in the paradox of northern rap's lyricism and the cadence and emotion of southern hip hop.

Saint Cassius was born in Bronx, New York and soon following the death of his mother at 8 months moved to Atlanta, Georgia. Throughout his life, Cassius found himself between the two cities that hip hop calls home and would shape his unique musical point of view and style.

Influenced by the lyrics of Nas, the artistry of Andre 3000, and the business acumen of Jay-Z - Saint Cassius brings a fresh perspective to subject matters affecting urban life in America. He currently owns Leila’s Jukebox, a New York based studio two blocks from Madison Square Garden that has become the hotbed for the cities biggest artists & most influential tastemakers.

His debut project ANALOG is a contemporary ode to the classic hip hop era and showcases his ever evolving musicianship. He shows off his appreciation for women on smooth Ro James collaboration “Hey Beautiful Girl” and the jazz infused “Analog Dreams” touches subjects including the value of trap music, net neutrality and features actor/artist Omari Hardwick. The project is led by the production of legendary hitmaker DJ Toomp and also features tracks from JF Clay as well.

ANALOG is available on all music platforms March 2nd.

Isabelle Brown - "Pot of Gold" (ft. Injury Reserve)

Isabelle Brown premieres 'Pot Of Gold' (ft. Injury Reserve)
Debut track available now

"Channelling Winehouse, nostalgic and fresh at the same time...this British teenager's soulful voice will blow you away" The Fader

'Pot of Gold' is the stunningly assured debut track from Isabelle Brown, which features Injury Reserve and is available today.

Isabelle Brown is an old soul trapped in the body of a fearless fourteen year-old; as inspired by the rich emotions of Nina Simone or the force-of-nature energy of Tina Turner as that blend of old-school R&B, jazz and hip-hop influences found in A Tribe Called Quest. Isabelle's curious, contemporary twist on these classic sounds gets its first glimpse today on 'Pot Of Gold', a track effectively about fulfilling your potential and doing everything you can to the best of your ability. Premiering on The Fader, the refreshing, immediately-infectious results suggest a songwriter and vocalist of incredible promise, so much so that an ambitious email intro via a friend to Injury Reserve led to the quickly-rising Arizona rap trio jumping on the track too.

Isabelle Brown's story thus far is not that of your typical, potentially-precocious teen star-in-waiting: hard graft, grit and vulnerability, those core values of true Soul music, underpin even her most powerhouse vocals. Born and raised in Brighton, she wrote her first love song at the age of seven ("which when you think back," she says now, "is an absolute laugh, as I'd never even kissed a boy but thought I was the number one romance guru"). Brought up between two creative, unconventional households - her parents separated around the same time - Brown's irrepressible voice slowly began to draw on experiences of her own. She has spent the last couple of years singing, writing, performing or recording every weekend or school-holiday, with a close-knit circle of friends, collaborators and family protecting her (largely from her own furious ambition to "get on with it") every step of the way. A debut project, assimilating these early recordings, is expected early next year.

Balancing youthful, restless innocence with innate musical maturity, 'Pot Of Gold' suggests Isabelle Brown is quite simply born to do it.

Jairus "J-Mo" Mozee feat. Brooke Jean - "Mid Night Blue"

Smooth track produced by 2x Grammy Nominated Producer / Songwriter Jairus "J-Mo" Mozee.

Triple O Eight - "One Day"

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TQ - "Oldie Love"

Produced by The Almighty EA-SKI. Written by Terrance Quaites for Strictly TQ Music (ASCAP). Official single and video releases Friday, September 1st. Video directed by Trisha LaCoste.

Stabby Organs - "Carpe Diem"

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Pink Flamingo Rhythm Revue - "Something Special"

Khalil Madovi - Royalty // Mother of Mankind

Rising star Khalil Madovi is building up a huge following with his brand of Future Soul Fusion. He fuses a J-Dilla-esque 90s hiphop/soul vibe with a new millenial wave. Witty wordplay interchanges with smooth soulful vocals to deliver a very well crafted project.

Khalil writes and produces all of his own music. The music on the link below is quite beat driven, but he also has acoustic and alternative versions.  If you would like to hear those, I would be more than happy to send them through (I just didn't want to clog up your inbox).  He also has some great re-workings of Kanye West and Frank Ocean classics if you scroll to the bottom of the page at this link:  https://soundcloud.com/khalilmadovi/tracks

undrgrndman - Long Way Away (1984)

long way away (1984) is trying to remember something you forgot... 

• ● The Story: The main character is stuck in a mundane existence, and enveloped in a cloud of oppressive pessimism (expressed musically as much as lyrically). Yet he’s struggling with a vague remembrance of better days (of blue skies)...
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• ● Politically, the song is a critique of tactics used to obscure the past (to cloud our remembrance of better times) -- to limit expectations, and diminish hope. 
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• ● “1984” simultaneously references the better days of past, and the dystopia described in Orwell’s “1984”, which suddenly feels all too familiar...
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lyric excerpt:

grey skies above me again.
has it ever been different than it is right now?
and the wind is not a friend.
does it ever end? will it ever slow down?

about undrgrndman:

undrgrndman is a genre-bending storyteller & multi-instrumentalist musician based in Los Angeles.

● Rather than align to a specific musical genre, undrgrndman strives to tell a story with each song -- fusing traditional songwriting and dance music.

● undrgrndman records all of his music entirely on his own, playing every instrument (keys, bass, guitar, and drums) and singing every vocal line.

● undrgrndman’s roots are those of a live musician — he toured internationally as the synth player for p-funk (parliament funkadelic). He brings the spontaneity of live instrumentation (no pre-programming, no step sequencing on the keys) to all of his songs, whether electronic or otherwise.

Benny Cassette - Maxine

Having recently released a Latin-inspired ode to his grandmother called "Sunrise Sunset" from his upcoming debut album, Broken Hearts and Dollar Signs, Benny Cassette is back with "Maxine".

Due out on Friday, "Maxine" features a strong, pounding beat, trumpet interludes, and lyrics based on a letter written to a childhood girlfriend. Through words reflecting personal memories and soundscapes that capture the essence of his experiences, Benny has once again brought to life a resonant story.

After some time away from music to take care of his grandmother, Benny returned with work bearing messages that are close to his heart. A mutual acquaintance sent his beats to Kanye West, which garnered him an invitation to Paris to produce for Yeezus. Benny earned several production credits on Kanye's groundbreaking album, and has since gone on to work with John Legend, Miguel, and many others.

While Benny lays his heart bare with his upcoming release of "Maxine", it takes shape as a hopeful dance groove with the message found in the music: Any of us are able to change our lives if we want to. None of us are stuck. When we lay our hearts bare, amazing things can happen and dreams can come true.