The teaser was a huge hit and was named Video of the Week by NEW LEASE MUSIC…now here’s your chance to watch the full version of GENA PERALA‘s visual to single, ‘Hip-Hop & Cartoons.’
Appropriately released on Valentine’s Day, the Vancouver singer/songwriter shows love for the brilliance and power of hip-hop and cartoons in the two-and-a-half production, referring to the two mediums as her church song.
The video was launched in conjunction with a Crowdfunding campaign to support her upcoming downtempo/electro synth album…look out for that!
For now, check out the video for ‘Hip-Hop & Cartoons.’
Hey guys, I’ve found another slammer entitled ‘Black and White’ by Louisiana upcoming wordsmith Emmanuel Gwan, otherwise known as !NDI G – go check it and grab your copy for FREE!
Today’s song is ‘Shredded Jeans’ from Belgian singer/songwriter MARK L. OAKES, taken from his debut album, ‘Call Me The Moon’.
With the acoustic guitar and woeful violin taking centre stage and existing in sweet harmony, the nine track production is certainly worthy of the description as the ‘ideal soundtrack for a karmic road trip’.
After much deliberation, ‘Shredded Jeans’ made it to the hotspot for its heartfelt and subtle influences of folk/rock heavyweights, Neil Young, Tom Petty…oh this is too good to miss; have a listen.
Come and meet BROOKLYN – a newcomer who’s tearing up the underground pop music scene with her out-of-sight track, ‘Cupid’. It’s only right to invite the eccentric songstress into the interview seat…so come on and get the lowdown on a star-on-the-rise.
NLM: First of all, thank you for agreeing to do an interview with NEW LEASE MUSIC.
B:It’s my pleasure, thank you for having me !
NLM: you your single ‘Cupid’ came out late last year. What’s the story behind the single and what’s the public’s reception since its release?
B: So basically the story behind it is that my best friend got cheated on by her boyfriend at the time, with one of the girls that were in our circle so it was kinda deep ! The reception has been more than I could have ever asked, the support and love for it is just crazy and I’m so grateful!
NLM: How would you describe your sound/signature to potential fans? Would you compare yourself to any of your music influences of today?
B:I don’t like to compare myself to other artists cos we’re all doing our own thing u know.. but my sound is very mixed.. the core is very R&B but then definitely has influences of Grime, Hip Hop, etc..
NLM: What mainstream (or even indie) artists you’re into at the moment?
B: Angel – I’m still hooked on his ‘Her’ EP, Yxng Bane aka captain wave lol, Nadia Rose is a boss, Big Tobz I’ve really followed his journey, oh there’s an Afro Beat act I’ve just discovered called Yemi Alade she is awesome!! JA=KI Wolfe ‘the wizard’, Lady Leshurr, Stefflon don, obvs Stormzy too many to mention the UK scene is really producing some great music right now! NLM: If you had a choice to collaborate with just ONE mainstream artist, who would it be and why?
B: Chris breeeezy.. I’ve been a fan since day I just love his music, his voice just does summmmmin to me, I could literally marry his voice
NLM: If you were granted three wishes to change the music industry today, what would they be?
B: I’d probably not change anything as whatever negative issues exist contribute indirectly to the organic creation of great music anyway. Sometimes politics lead people to go above and beyond and think outside the box
NLM: So what are your plans for 2017? Any coming gigs?
B: Yessss, I got some festivals lined up which I’m super excited about I love the vibes at festivals and the vodka tonics certainly go down well.
NLM: How can potential fans make contact with you?
B:They can @ me directly on Twitter @artistbrooklyn the same for Instagram and my website is artistbrooklyn.com you’ll find all my socials on there :)
NLM: Finally, any shout outs?
My family, my team Actually Music, Tenletter and seriously EVERYONE supporting big up!
ONV Records recruit NICK BLACKOS has dropped a seven-track project, entitled ‘07946’ released last month.
Your speakers will sure get a good workout through the introductory track, boasting a dub-style bass which seamlessly reverberates and rips through the grittiest fusion of grime and hip-hop. ‘07946’ will also take you by complete surprise by taking a detour into the contrasting arrangements of bar-lounging, Slum Village-esque hip-hop.
The old speakers will (as Jane Fonda would say) ‘feel the burn’ one more time as East London spitter’s latest set concludes with the return of that hefty drive.
This one’s a cheeky number – why not check it out!
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