“I wrote this song about whether pursuing my dream of music is really worth it. I love writing, performing, and making music, but something the pursuit of this dream can be overwhelming and scary. Don’t Matter is examine my pursuit of following my dream.”
emmit is a very young la-based musician/producer/pianist/vocalist on a musical trip and already released a track with yuna for instance.
here is a digital experience emmitfenn.com where you can hear + experience his songs so far. here on spotify (a track over 13 million, 2 others over 3 million for instance) open.spotify.com/artist/3VVLqeEqQQqTgT8YhfY9Z6
True talent lies in the ability to trigger a range of emotions within listeners. Xavier White represents New York City through the organic timbre of his sound. Harnessing the innovation of modern productions, as well as emotional rawness found in older R&B sounds, Xavier White definitely is an underrated talent sure to break out into the mainstream. His Cancer vs. Gemini EP was released early 2016. Working alongside producer and song-writer Paul Couture, the two exhibited excellent song-writing skills depicting solid narratives through White's sultry chops.
Fast forward to 2017 and the duo once again linked up with a House infused track perfect for summer pool and rooftop parties. Despite the pleasant sonic cocktail of Paul Couture's production, what shines through most on “A Wonder” is Xavier's secret weapon—the purity of his voice. The track tells the narrative of his ex-girlfriend coming back into his life out of the blue, however the way he delivers it is intoxicating and endlessly repeatable. This track has a central hook that will be swirling around your mind all day. "Every night's a wonder, a wonder with you…"
Band/Artist: Danii Roundtree
Location: Atlanta, GA
Styles: Jazz, Pop, Soul, Funk
Similar to/RIYL: Amy Whinehouse, Erykah Badu, Billie Holiday, Janelle Monae, Andra Day
CD: Memoirs
Release date: TBA Summer 2017
Accolades:
Jazz Festival Debut at the 40th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival (120k attendees) May 28, 2017 @ 2:30pm on the Next Generation Stage
Miss New York USA 2008. Competed at 2008 Miss USA Pageant
100 semi-finalists on Fox's American Idol during its Eighth Season.
Broadway's *Rising Stars 2, (Broadway's premier summer concert series)
Education:
Dillard Center for the Performing Arts High School
Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA
The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in conjunction with the New School's
Credits: Motown The Musical, Shakin the Mess Outta Misery, Aint' Misbehavin, Porgy & Bess, Lucky Stiff, Smokey Joe's Cafe, Purlie, The Laramie Project, RAGTIME. (To Name a Few.)
Members/ Instruments: Danii Roundtree
Band: The Retro Rebels
Background Vocalists: The Coco Puffs
Bio:
Hailing from the cityscapes of Atlanta, R&B/Jazz and Soul/Pop Recording Artist, Danii Roundtree, hit the ground running with her music career in 2009 and since that time has acquired a devoted fan base, made a name for herself throughout the music scene, and performed live at many different venues, festivals, and other music events.
She began finding her love for music at age 11 when she started taking up singing and performing on stage as a child prodigy. Fast-forwarding to her adulthood years as a professional musician, her fans see so much more manifesting since her young, kid prodigy days.
Known for her charisma, powerful vocal range, and dynamic signature sound, Danii has been turning many heads in the music industry with her unforgettable live show performances and the unmistakable passion she exhibits onstage and on record.
Currently, her recent single "Crave" is receiving critical acclaims and positive reception; creating a major street buzz. Her debut album "Memoirs" is slated for a Summer 2017 release date.
In Roundtree's words, "Memoirs is an album written from true life events. We all have that one love story that ends before it starts. And I just so happen to be a singer/ songwriter who documents through song. This album is literally a collection of my memoirs. All the records are personal. The sound has a throwback feel that is Jazz-oriented with Funk and Soul elements; cleverly coined as 'Retro'. I hope to one-day transition into acting, so I wrote the album as though it was a never-ending Retro movie soundtrack. Ultimately, with the end goal of its contents being put in television, film, commercials, and one day becoming its own short film."
Danii Roundtree will also be gracing the stage on May 28th to perform at the 40th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival. And is also going to performing at many lucrative shows this year as well in support of "Memoirs" official release.
In the meantime, while Danii is writing, recording, and honing her craft in the studio, be sure to connect with her on all Social Media platforms and Music Streaming sites to keep up with everything she has planned in the shortcoming and beyond.
This Track features world renowned drummer Vinnie Colaiuta, and Abe Laboriel Sr. on bass. It was an honor to record this song with two of the greatest musicians in the world!
Brand new heavy hitting R&B single from Ammar Sharif just in time for Summer featuring Compton native AD. Beat produced by Steve Keys & the song written by Brian Bellow & Ammar himself.
For all the ladies who think the guys can't tell when they're ready to take things to the next level, take a listen to this.
Brought to you by GMG & RichOffBeats. This is a LA On Lock Exclusive.
Before Breakfast is the playful follow-up single from my debut album, Love in All Aspects. The wonky, unexpected beat from my late friend and producer, Samantha Purple, and my own flippant lyric and rich vocal texture are well-melded, making it one of my favorites from the project.
Social Media Links:
Twitter - twitter.com/1siobhanheard
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Next Performance:
May 29th - Hunnypot Live @ The Mint LA
Velvet Cake EP
21.4.17
Available on all digital platforms
jafarismusic.com
Young Artist from Dublin who goes by the name Jafaris. Focused mainly on Hip Hop and Poetry but is diverse and can branch out to any genre. He is also a young actor who is in the Irish Feature Film Sing Street recently nominated for Golden Globe Award. Last year, he joined creative collective Diffusion Lab, who has the likes of Hare Squead and Soulé in their ranks. After his latest single '' Love Dies'’- Jafaris returns with EP ‘’Velvet Cake’’.
Velvet Cake EP
The hotly-tipped rapper is quickly making a name for himself on the circuit, following the release of his brilliant new single Love Dies. His Velvet Cake Ep is guaranteed to take you on journey through love,life and all its tribulations. Just like a cake life has many layers and flavours. So sit back and and take a bite out of his new venture.
Music production – Diffusion Lab
“If You Breathe” and the title track of my was the first song I wrote with producer Andrew Horowitz (Jidenna, John Legend). Just before we started writing, we listened to a mix of my classic and neo soul heroes. We’d just met that day, but the vibe was right. Knocking out the entire tune in two hours. We used my voice not only as backgrounds, but to infuse new sonic elements into the song. That set the tone for the EP, developing a sound with complex melodies and vocal layers.
“This project is my soul record. Every Sunday before church, my mom would tell me ‘When you sing, if you don’t feel it from all the way down in your toes, then why sing at all?’ To her, that didn’t mean the loudest, biggest or highest note, but that your voice emanated from your soul. With that message echoing in my mind, truthful singing and songwriting was the focus of the project from the very beginning. From unconditional love (“If You Breathe”), healing ("Just Like Water"), desperation (“Who Will Witness”) and rage ("Lost Boys"), I wrote these songs in the hopes that they would heal someone like they have me.”
Stream & Purchase
Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/0euZBPSPnPo9LjeuqcKorP
iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/album/if-you-breathe-ep/id1222684291
Youtube: youtube.com/watch?v=hiyUD35CsYs
Band Bio
Crystal Monee Hall’s varied career has included roles on Broadway (“RENT”), sold-out tours with acclaimed musicians Mickey Hart (Grateful Dead) and Dave Schools (Widespread Panic), and three albums (one solo as well as two with Hart). Her recent appearances include performing alongside Kanye West and Chance The Rapper during their debut performance of "Ultralight Beam" on Saturday Night Live, appearing on and arranging vocals for Craig David's "All We Needed," ( the official song of the BBC's 2016 Children In Need campaign), and providing vocals for John Legend's single "In America."
Her solo work has been called 'riveting' by Billboard Magazine as well as featured in Rolling Stone and Playbill. However, Crystal considers the upcoming release of “If You Breathe” to be her proper debut.
“This project is my soul record. Every Sunday before church, my mom would tell me ‘When you sing, if you don’t feel it from all the way down in your toes, then why sing at all?’ To her, that didn’t mean the loudest, biggest or highest note, but that your voice emanated from your soul. With that message echoing in my mind, truthful singing and songwriting was the focus of the project from the very beginning. From unconditional love (“If You Breathe”), healing ("Just Like Water"), desperation (“Who Will Witness”) and rage ("Lost Boys"), I wrote these songs in the hopes that they would heal someone like they have me.”
Produced and co-written with Andrew Horowitz (Jidenna, John Legend) and Dan Edinberg (Nick Jones), Hall’s pair of forthcoming EPs seamlessly blend her love for world, blues, jazz, soul and contemporary R&B, and showcase her talent as a songwriter, while highlighting a voice that has captivated audiences worldwide.
“If You Breathe” is set for release on Monday, April 17th.
Lydia Jane is a 20 year old singer from New York.
Written and produced by Liselotte Östblom.
Mixed and mastered by Dave Darlington, Bass Hit Studios, New York.
"TO SAY THAT LISELOTTE ÖSTBLOM IS A TALENTED VOCALIST WOULD BE AN UNDERSTATEMENT."
- Scandinavian soul blog, 02/23/2017
CREDITS:
Liselotte Östblom lead vocals, backing vocals, production
Felix Tvedegaard Heim drums
Tom Olovsson electric bass
William Benckert keyboards
Benjamin Koverman guitar
Recorded by: Erik Metall at KMH Stockholm, Pål Svenre at Unit7.
Ⓟ © 2017 STBLM Records. All rights reserved.
“I love making sweet music so here it is: my very first single with a timeless, classic feel that will get you vibing. Just the beginning and excited to continue putting out more music in the near future. Enjoy!”
I Bet is a song from Leandra McNair's second EP Lucky. I Bet was recorded live in Paris France in a beautiful studio called the Canopy.
Bio:
Leandra McNair is an American Soul singer from New York. Leandra’s music has been described as contemporary alternative soul with strong hip hop influences and a distinct jazz background. Leandra McNair’s voice has been describd as unique and incredibly effortless. Leandra released her first EP titled ‘Allura Luna’ in 2013.
The way Leandra creates and interprets music is incredibly unique from other artists who are in the same genre. Leandra writes all her songs using the ukelele. Her biggest inspirations come from Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Jhene Aiko, Joey Badass, Swing out Sister and Lauryn Hill.
it was during the crucial, formative years of Ric Rufio’s youth that he discovered his love of RnB. Drawn to the sentimentality and the earnestness of 90’s acts like Boyz II Men, Terence Trent D’arby and Sade, or the understated genius of greats like Donny Hathaway, Ric had found a sound that resonated within. It’s only natural then that it was this sound that would eventually draw him to start creating his own music.
Having landed roles as a backing vocalist and musician, performing with the likes of Adele, Nick Murphy, Daniel Johns and Kirin J Callinan, Ric began writing his own music, experimenting with sounds and discovering the natural ease he felt writing RnB.
The result, his debut EP, 'Rewind'. Channeling the sounds of his formative years, Ric Rufio takes the familiar and twists it to create something fresh and exciting. The first taste of 'Rewind' is the lead single, 'So Wonderful'. Assuming a minimalist's approach to the production, 'So Wonderful' sees Ric Rufio experimenting with modern electronics and classic RnB vocals, creating a debut release that’s intimate, dynamic and most importantly, catchy as hell.
This is just the beginning, but if 'So Wonderful' is any indication, 2017 is the year in which Ric Rufio makes his mark.
New Zealand born future-soul singer Wallace is back with her first offering for 2017, "Diaspora". A collaboration with Sydney producer and vocalist Crooked Letter , "Diaspora" is created on a beat that samples Nigerian funk. Stemming from an exploration of his parents homeland, Jerry Agbinya aka Crooked Letter delves deep into African inspired sounds as Wallace sings of her own diasporic experience, with her Scottish father living in New Zealand.
"I wanted to highlight the connection that we both feel towards places where we didn't grow up", says Wallace on the track. "We bonded over the idea that looking back at our roots gave us a sense of affirmation and appreciation for what makes us who we are".
"My Granny Gollan has always joked that if my dad was any further away he'd be on his way back. Back being Dundee, Scotland, which he left when he was in his early twenties. So excited to have his beautiful voice make a sneaky cameo on the track."
Wallace is a refreshing talent, whose music is a mosaic of jazz, blues, hip-hop and soul. Her trademark jazz-influenced, soulful vocal and magnetic presence are a marker of a dynamic artist who vibrantly creates music which showcases her absorbing vocals and clever songwriting.
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Upcoming Live Dates
THU 6 APR – NEWTOWN SOCIAL CLUB / Sydney [SOLD OUT] w/ THE KITE STRING TRIANGLE
SAT 8 APR – NORTHCOTE SOCIAL CLUB / Melbourne [SOLD OUT] w/ THE KITE STRING TRIANGLE
THU 13 APR – THE FOUNDRY / Brisbane w/ THE KITE STRING TRIANGLE
SAT 13 MAY – THE PENNY BLACK / Melbourne
FRI 19 MAY – BRIGHTON UP BAR / Sydney
SAT 20 MAY – MILK FACTORY / Brisbane
FRI 2 JUNE - NORTHCOTE SOCIAL CLUB / Melbourne
SUN 11 JUN – Wellington Jazz Festival Presents MEOW / Wellington, NZ
THURS 22 JUN – OXFORD ART FACTORY w. Winston Surfshirt / Sydney
This song was featured on Soulection Radio and is now signed officailly to Fete Records. Artwork by Elyn Kazarian.
"Candy" written and produced by Cadillac Freeze
