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Song of the Day: God Is There – Michael Upshaw (ft. Raquel Britton)

‘God Is There’, the latest single from MICHAEL UPSHAW, featuring Raquel Britton, serves as a comforting reminder to all believers that, regardless of the challenges we encounter—be they positive or negative—He is consistently present, aware of every circumstance. He stands alone as the one who can aid and guide us through the obstacles, trials, and situations we may face in life.

Michael pulls together yet another top-notch line up who brought the single to life. With long term collaborator Mark A. Walker on bass guitar, Rakim Harris on Drums and Austin Woodlin on Keyboards and String arrangements, ‘God Is There’ blooms with breath-taking soothing soulful textures that’s soothing and comforting to the soul. Backing vocalists Gabrielle Jackson (Soprano), Gwen Jackson (Soprano), Brittany Pleasant (Soprano), Juanita Harvey (Alto), Tashanna Logan-Garrett (Alto), Janay Wilson (Alto), Jenée Shawnice Batts (Tenor), CJ Price and (Tenor), Christopher Paul Freeman (Tenor) adds emotional depth to the offering, reinvigorating for anyone in a place of darkness.

Born into a family with a rich heritage and legacy of singing and preaching the Gospel, Raquel began singing in church at the tender age of two; leading and singing solos regularly. Raquel went on to become the director of the youth choir at The Galilee Baptist Church – at the impressive age of 12. Under her leadership, the choir grew to over fifty members. Showing such achievements in her formative years, it was clear that the future was very bright for Raquel…

A firm pillar in the church community across several US states, Raquel also has a fruitful singing career. Releasing her 2018 debut single ‘I Do Worship’, Raquel has been a backing vocalist for gospel greats including Vickie Winans, Vanessa Bell Armstrong and Charles Butler. Her sweet, harmonic vocals are also a firm fixture across TV and theatre:  Raquel has sung in Broadway play Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat and provided background vocals for Tyler Perry’s I Don’t Want to Do Wrong. She also guest starred in his movie, Love Thy Neighborhood.

Michael Upshaw has an extensive career as a singer/songwriter and producer. As a featured artist, Michael soulful baritone vocals could be heard on more than 60 recording projects internationally. 

In 2012, Michael started his record label MiParis Music, which covers Smooth Jazz and Inspirational music. With regular collaborations with multi-Grammy Nominated musicians, saxophonist Gerald Albright and Producer Chris “Big Dog” Davis, the Philadelphia-based label has produced a number of well-received singles, including Mark A Walker’s instrumental ‘Duke’s Walk,’ featuring multi-Grammy award–winning trumpeter/arranger Paul Lassiter and, ‘I Love Me Too’, featuring acclaimed soul songstress Carol Roddick. A smooth jazz instrumental dedicated to the legendary George Duke, ‘Duke’s Stroll’ topped the CHBN Radio’s Playlist chart for four consecutive weeks. ‘I Love Me Too’ was met with acclaim from soul and jazz stations across the globe. For more information, please MiParis Music.

Now Michael Upshaw join forces Raquel Britton to offer solace in difficult times with ‘God Is There’, out now Apple Music and Spotify.

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OUT TODAY: Dexter Moore shows love for Afrobeats and World Music in ‘Feel The Rhythm’.

Keyboardist/artist DEXTER MOORE’s new single, ‘Feel The Rhythm’ is an immediately feel-good anthem. Out today (3rd July) across various music platforms, the funk-infused instrumental arrives in time for Independence Day; a time to have pure unadulterated fun with family and friends.

With Afrobeats taking the world by storm over the recent years, Dexter wanted to pay homage to his African/African-American roots and show his love for the genre with ‘Feel The Rhythm’, by incorporating the rhythmic beats of the Motherland, with playful elements of Contemporary Jazz and World Music.

‘Feel The Rhythm’ follows, Dexter‘s 2022 single ‘Daydreaming’, which received firm support from various jazz, soul and even pop stations across the globe. The gleeful jazz instrumental was often used as background music for many radio station’s weather and travel bulletins! ‘Daydreaming’ was #1 for six consecutive weeks on CHBN Radio’s Playlist Chart in the UK and earned a spot at #14 on their Top 20 Songs of 2023.

Dexter has toured in Europe as well as throughout the USA and has been privileged to play behind some of the heavyweights in Gospel and secular music; including Yolanda Adams, Bebe Winans, CeCe Winans, Jill Scott, Mary J. Blige, Miles Jaye and Teddy Pendergrass. With over 30 years’ experience performing with other artists as a sideman and accompanist, Dexter now wants to share his keyboard talents to the world as an artist. To date, Dexter has released two albums and five singles to date and has amassed close to 2,000,000 streams worldwide. 

Aside from making music in his studio or performing live onstage with the biggest stars, Dexter is first and foremost a family man, loves to do crossword puzzles and is a huge Philadelphia Eagles fan.  Dexter also serves as a minister of music at his church.

Now it time to ‘Feel The Rhythm’ with Dexter Moore’s new offering, coming out from 3rd July across all good music platforms.

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MiParis Music presents single, ‘I Love Me Too’ (Smooth Jazz Remix) ft. Carl Cox.

Philadelphia’s label MIPARIS MUSIC delivers a soothing treat for devout jazz lovers, which forms latest single, ‘I Love Me Too (Smooth Jazz Remix)’, out now across various music platforms. The heavenly instrumental features the internationally renowned saxophonist and artist CARL COX.

The single was originally performed by neo soul singer Carol Roddick in 2023, which received attention from soul and smooth jazz radio stations across the globe. Now it’s Carl Cox’s turn to take centre stage with the breath-taking slow jam. So here’s your to close your eyes, unwind, and immerse yourself in the soothing melodies of his saxophone. Let him to guide you on a journey of self-discovery and love after enduring the pain of a breakup or the loss of someone dear. It’s all about forgiveness, healing and finding freedom.

Recorded at MorningStar Studios, remixed by Glenn Barratt, ‘I Love Me Too (Smooth Jazz Remix)’, was produced by Dexter T. Moore and Michael Upshaw. The single features a stellar lineup of musicians, which includes Mark A. Walker on bass guitar, Bart French on acoustic guitar, Dexter T. Moore on keyboard and drums, with Michael Upshaw and Carol Roddick as backing vocallists.

With an impressive career, spanning over 20 years, Carl Cox is undisputedly one of most celebrated saxophonists in modern times and has performed alongside some of the biggest music icons, including Smokey Robinson, Maysa, Incognito and Gerald Veasley. His mesmeric performances with the saxophone have been featured on a variety of major Grammy award-winning recordings, live performances and features on national radios. As a solo artist, Carl’s singles have earned numerous top spots on Billboard chart over the years. He is currently teaching high school music and sharing his passion of performance to his younger students in his hometown, New Jersey.

Founded by singer Michael Upshaw in 2012, MiParis Music is an independent record label, which explores a diverse array of genres, including inspirational, smooth jazz, R&B, and progressive styles. The label has featured notable musicians such as world-renowned bassist Gerald Veasley, Grammy-winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum, bassist Mark A. Walker, guitarists Jonathan DuBose Jr., David P. Stevens and Blake Aaron, along with Carl Cox in the MiParis Smooth Jazz Volume 1 project. MiParis Music also featured a line-up of incredibly talented artists which includes R&B, jazz, and Neo-Soul vocalist Carol Riddick and gospel and inspirational singer LeJuene Thompson on various projects.

MiParis Music has received widespread acclaim from jazz and soul radio stations across the globe with singles, ‘I Love Me Too’ (2023) featuring Carol Roddick and ‘Duke’s Stroll’ (2023) by Mark A. Walker. Paying homage to the late great George Duke, the gleeful instrumental features Grammy-nominated producer and keyboardist Chris “Big Dog” Davis and Philip Lassiter, a former section leader and arranger for Prince & the New Power Generation and an 11-time Grammy-certified horn and string arranger. ‘Duke Stroll’ spent four consecutive weeks at #1 on CHBN Playlist Chart in the UK. ‘I Love Me Too’ spent over four weeks in the top 20 of Soul Good Radio Charts.

As a recording artist, Michael Upshaw had the honour of re-recording the song ‘My Soul Has Been Anchored in The Lord’ by the late gospel artist Douglas Miller, featuring Grammy-nominated saxophonist Gerald Albright. Alongside running MiParis Music, Michael also collaborates with keyboardist and producer Dexter T. Moore, in performing, co-writing, and co-producing various projects under their production company, 1VisionMusic Productions.

Stay tuned for exciting new releases from the MiParis Music Record Label…for now, why not lose yourself to single, ‘I Love Me Too (Smooth Jazz Remix)’ featuring Carl Cox, out now on all good music platforms.

Listen to ‘I Love Me Too (Smooth Jazz Remix)’ below…

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Rapper V of 40M’s pays tribute to Martin Luther King in a live performance video

Shot by KB4L, Curtis D. Hines. V OF40M, the architect of revolutionary rap, is at it again with a live performance, which serves as the warm-up to V’s upcoming music video release for ‘Martin Luther,’ dropping tomorrow (1st July)

If you are ready to hear music that really matters then this is the one! V, a revolutionist and “artivist,” is fresh off the release of his biggest single to date – ‘The Score.’ ‘The Score’ along with ‘Martin Luther’ are available on all platforms now.

Philadelphia built, Carolina made revolutionist V of 40M has been setting the culture ablaze since his world introduction a little more than two summers ago. He is the frontman of 40M, also referred to as Forty Million Strong, a black Independence people’s movement geared towards self-sufficiency, self-determination and autonomy for Melanites or “Blacks.” Staying true to the mission, V has implemented the movement into every aspect of his music and has also brought his fellow “M’s” with him.

Though the movement is his focus, the music has become an important piece in connecting the “M’s” with the people on a large scale. As he explains in multiple interviews, the purpose of the V of 40M art is to inspire, inform, motivate and mobilize the masses and from music, he can reach those who may be currently unreachable in speech.

From his debut release, ‘No Church on Sunday,’ until his latest ‘The Score,’ V has yet to stray. Fast forward a couple million streams and countless co-signs and features later, it’s safe to say that the 40M movement is here to say.

Check out the live from the block performance video below…

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Song of the Day: In His Eyes – Praaaise Nda Pocket

Musical duo from Philadelphia Pennsylvania, PRAAAISE NDA POCKET lures us into the immediately infectious deep soulful grooves with single, ‘In His Eyes’ which is out now across various music platforms.

Although it’s so easy to lose yourself to the spine-tinglingly arrangements, ‘In His Eyes’ expresses an important reminder that God looks out for each and every one of us. Whether we make good or bad choices, he doesn’t judge as he forgives us and he provides guidance and bless us on the path we deserve.

‘In His Eyes’ is taken from Praaaise Nda Pocket’s second EP What’s His Name, available now across various music platforms. All songs are written, arranged and produced by the pair themselves.

Praaaise Nda Pocket comprises of husband and wife Pete Phatdaddy Rudd Jr and Adrienne Aje’, whose on the quest to reach as many people as possible through the uplifting message in their music  – whether  it’s through smooth easy listening vibes or funk-induced instrumentals that will get you up your feet and just praise good music.

Noted for his for his lock it in the pocket style of playing drums, making the most-sampled drummer in hip-hop today, multi-instrumentalist PETE “Phatdaddy” RUDD is also one of the most celebrated and sought after musicians amongst some of the music greats in soul and jazz. He has performed and toured with the likes of Patti Labelle, Kool and the Gang, Chaka Kahn, Miles Davis, George Benson, Natalie Cole, Luther Vandross, Teddy Pendergrass, Pointer Sisters, Barry White, Donna Summers, plus so many others.

After rubbing shoulders with numerous prominent figures in music, Pete has decided to step out into his own lane to create his debut album titled ‘New Thing’, released in March 2023. Written, arranged and produced by the man himself, ‘New Thing’ represents the different styles and expressions of music that he has performed throughout his career, which spans over five decades.

Singing from the tender age of three in the church’s youth choir, Adrienne Aje’ Rudd went on to become a background vocalist for many artists, such as Diana Ross, and played keyboard, and percussion with many bands. She also toured in top concert venues throughout the US, Brazil, Canada, and Central America with such celebrities as Billy Paul, Tramaine Hawkins, Jean Carn, and Breakwater. She now performs with Praise and worship teams, choirs, and church plays.

With esteemed music careers behind them, Praaaise Nda Pocket are more than ready to step further into the limelight as independent musicians with ‘In His Eyes’ is available now across various music platforms. Have a listen below…

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