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MICHELE WARD delivers an anthemic retro dance track, ‘Love To Dance, released last Friday (8th November), on various music platforms. The feel-good offering features Ciclismo, who is the creation of Ed Rome as a pseudonym for his extensive ambient, electronica and new age conceptual works.
‘Love to Dance’ is an uplifting anthem with a big chorus vocal and harmonies to dance you into the Universe. The video is of a spaceman, travelling the universe alone. He’s happy. He loves his music, which keeps him company. Floating in space he dances in his mind.
Michelle Ward is an Essex based singer, songwriter who blends soulful vocals with dance, pop, reggae and indie inspired tunes. Her distinctive voice can be heard on many tracks for other artists work. Besides music, Michelle is a Radio Presenter on Phoenix FM (Eat my Brunch Radio Show), showcasing many independent artists.
‘Love to Dance’ was released via FiloFX Records last Friday, 8th November 2024. Why not check out the video below…
Rapper/spoken word artist NATTY BOI ZOE is ready to open up his world with album, ‘I Am Who I Am 2’, out now across various music platforms.
The New Yorker tells of his trials and tribulations of being a black man in today’s world, finding his place as an underground rapper and entrepreneur, the betrayal he has experience from co-called close friends and the painful loss of a close friend and his mother.
The 14 track project includes previously released track, ‘Do Y’all’ which features fellow rapper and long-time collaborator, Dice Cannon. The 90’s inspired track was once named the blog’s Song of the Week over on Instagram back in April.
‘I Am Who I Am’ is now available across various music platforms. Why not check it out below…
If you were going to ask what songwriting team have individually toured the world performing, written for The Korgis, Cliff Richard, Slash, Meatloaf, had their songs played on BBC Radio 2, supported Celine Dion, played Jesus on the West End stage, performed sell out shows in theatres around the UK, have won some of the most prestigious songwriting awards in the world and now are writing a song about feeling 17 again! There would only be one name on that list… THE GRAND CRU!
International songwriting team The Grand Cru (comprising of Welsh and American talent) have a brand new single waiting to be embraced by the listeners entitled ’17’ (featuring The Grand Cru member Darren Parry on lead vocal duties) which comes from their 8 track album… ‘September 11 – Music To Heal Your Soul’.
This catchy, memorable, upbeat, Country/Americana influenced track was co-written between three well known Welsh male singer/songwriters and a sassy, female US (Floridian) songwriter.
The Grand Cru includes ex Jesus Christ Superstar lead, Steve Balsamo (who’s written for Slash, Meatloaf, Cliff Richard) and ex member of The Story’s and Balsamo/Deighton. Also on ‘The Cru’ is multi-award winning Welsh singer/songwriter Darren Parry, who’s a former UK Songwriting Contest winner, Billboard, Unisong, ISSA and USA Song Of The Year award winner (who has co-written with The Korgis, Dan and Laura Curtis and others). The third Welshman is Rhondda’s multi-talented Lee Gilbert who is an acclaimed singer /actor. His 25 year career has spanned from theatre, radio and TV work which runs alongside his very busy music career.
The fourth member and brainchild of ‘The Cru’ is Florida based Bonnie Skop, whose family has a long history in music; including her Dad managing Ted Nugent and Bob Seger in their early days! The Grand Cru get their name from the French words… meaning “a wine of the most superior grade”. These songwriters are certainly that!
Darren says of the latest offering: “Steve, Lee, Bonnie and I wrote “17” predominantly on Zoom over the last 6 months or so, we wanted it to have an all American kinda feel to it”. Darren continues: ”We wanted to write something that encapsulated the excitement and emotion of falling in love as a teenager, reminiscing about a time gone by when love captured your heart and the emotions of youth”.
’17’ is the second single from their album following on from single, ‘I Was There’, which was shown on the big screen for the National Guard (EANGUS) 9/11 Remembrance Gala at The One World Trade Centre building in New York on 11th Sept this year for a star – studded event, hosted by Kelsey Grammer (Frasier).
’17’ is was released today (8th November) on all good music platforms. Have a listen below…
UK upcoming producer CHRISTOF JENNINGS‘ brand new single, ‘Prayer before Birth’ – released last Friday (1st November) – brings a powerful sense of hope, delivered perfectly with Irish Playwright Louis MacNeice’s poem. The stunning classical piece is slow in pace, with sweeping strings and horns performing contra melodies and a bold presence of the Timpani to express poignant moments, all led by the gleeful Cello.
Championed by BBC West Midlands ahead of its release date, ‘Prayer before Birth’ was produced in collaboration with Louis MacNeice Society, a non-profit organisation that brings authors, scholars, writers and fans of MacNeice together.
Christof says of his latest offering: “If you told me a year ago that I’d create such a wonderful piece of music I’d probably tell you: ‘you got the wrong guy, I’m R&B’! This opportunity has broadened my scope in the sense that I no longer believe that I have to stick to a particular genre of music, that I can experiment and feel comfortable in doing so.”
‘Prayer before Birth’ was released last Friday (1st November). Why not Have a listen below…
Afrobeats artist/Producer 705 returns, this time partnering up with the the lyrical genius CBLVCK to bring on some serious heat…
‘FilmTrick’ blends infectious beats, rich cultural elements, and powerful lyrics that reflect 705 & C Blvck’s unique style and vision. The vibrant track showcases the artists dynamic fusion of traditional African rhythms and contemporary hip-hop influences, creating a sound that is both fresh and rooted in heritage. The song captures themes of empowerment and self believe making it relatable to listeners across the globe.
“I wanted to create something that resonates with my roots while also appealing to a diverse audience,” said 705. “This song is a celebration of culture, and I hope it inspires others to embrace their own stories.”
Released last Friday (1st November), ‘FilmTrick’ follows 705’s singles, ‘Too Cool’ featuring MillyLee, ‘Sauce’ featuring R15k, and BBC Introducing/BBC1xtra-approved banger, ‘Good Feeling’ featuring DJ Skid and DorDor.
Well it’s time to get turnt up and press play on ‘FilmTrick’ below…
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