“Lyrical truth is a powerful thing and this track rings true not only in content, but also in the delivery.
Rudeboy Tha Shottah makes me feel his emotions with an honest straightforward delivery that is the musical equivalent of unflinchingly staring someone in the eye while they speak from the heart. ”
“Bluesy and moody, this track conjures emotion and imagery before the vocals ever hit. The attitude continues in both the performance and lyrical content. ”
“Calling out every MF’er, ‘EMF’ is Big Shug laying it out in his no frill fashion.
This is the track to play when you too are pissed off and fed up with with the doubters, naysayers, and haters. Straight-up lyrics dropped over the top of a straight-up beat. Nothing fancy, but effectual. ”
“Vocals that feel raw and vulnerable highlight the impact of the well-written lyrics on this track. But do not dismiss the dark humor of the video which makes its point visually as well. ”
“Dear God we shall no longer question you but believe in your power. Dax tells the story of the pain, the goals, and the dreams as well as God’s journey.”
“A slow building track that offers a look at the generational gaps that exist in attitudes, goals, and ideas. The track brings a fun energy for such a protest song, but perhaps that will make more people pause and listen and truly think about the message.
The video incorporates the family aspect of the band’s fan base by inviting them them for the filming in a message of inclusion.”
“Relationships are rarely ‘Easy’ and this track captures the hopes, fears, ups, downs and insecurities of that dynamic in Electro Pop glory. A fun track with true depth as well.”
“Spot on writing delivered with a direct and honest flow.
The song builds via emotional attachment. Like listening to a good friend speak their mind about hopes, dreams and even frustrations.”
“I have a soft spot in my writer’s soul for character songs, and that is exactly what this single is at its heart. John Steven’s paints a vivid picture that stirs emotional attachment with a lively track about a woman chasing her Hollywood dreams. ”
“Packing complex emotions and themes into her writing, Evie Irie’s songwriting is far beyond her actual age. Actually, her songwriting shines for a any age so that comment is unfair to say. Though it is a fact that she is only sixteen, so be aware of this rising star, because the vocals are just as intriguing as the writing.
The video is well down as well and helps bring ‘The Optimist’ to life.”
“In your face confidence — delivered in pop diva fashion from Emma Kern!
Expect to hear groups of girls and women belting this one out in unison. Think of it like Pumpkin Spice for your ears.”
“Devon Braxton has answer the question every shy or introverted person gets sick of answering ... ‘Why You So Quiet?’
And Braxton has done it in glorious pop magic. Spot on vocals and an undeniable rhythm bring life to this track that will be stuck in your head for days! ”
“Lights camera and Shaylen in her new lyrical visual as she tells how she is sick of saying sorry.”
“This song and video are both as smooth as falling in love.
’Cali’ is a single that just feels right and natural.
Reva Devito delivers a soulful performance in this easy going ode to spending a day with the one you love.”
“They dont have shxt to prove but this song is “Smoove” AF and the black and white visual sets it off. ”
“A fun little song and video that brings a Rockabilly kind of vibe. Sure this one is perhaps a bit slow for a jitterbug, but this soulful throwback soulful sound would nonetheless be fun a fun one to hit the dance floor hand in hand with your ‘True True Love.’”
“EMS brings some international flavor with this video and hard-hitting set of lyrics.
’Rapscallions’ takes that Beastie vibe, and builds a thumping sound full of nods to the past, without sounding like a copy of anything.
Fresh and real and solidly worth your time! ”
“Dealing with grief and loss in the midst of emotional anxiety, Standing Like Statues deliver a powerful Alternative Rock piece with ‘Hollow.’
The music would be impactful on its own, but in tandem with this outstanding video, the audio and visual package truly hits home.”
“Truth. Passion. Confidence.
These qualities define both people and music and when you possess all three, you are bound to agitate those who either fear or envy you. This track by J4 Da Dawg is such a song. There will be haters, because there always are, but anyone that says J4 ain’t bringing it today with, ‘Until Tomorrow’ is flat-out fooling themselves. ”
“A song and set of visuals that bring home the point that life is to be lived. and lived in the moment. Dwelling in the past while playing a case of the what-ifs is a recipe for sadness and this track really explores what it means to bury those ideas as well as any and every unfortunate event you encounter.
With a surprising epic Rock sound, ‘Buried My Love’ is an emotional journey through time, space, and emotions. ”