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Ross Flora shares ‘Cornerstone’ – a song displaying power of faith, community, and the unwavering love

From an early age, ROSS FLORA showed strong signs of becoming a musical prodigy. His father cultivated his musical journey when he overheard Ross – who was just 12 at the time – performing along a Van Halen CD— he signed Ross up for guitar lessons that very day! Throughout his teenage years, Ross went on to perform at various venues and festivals. At 19, he joined The Kings on tour in Roanoke, Virginia, as a guitarist and vocalist.

The big decision of moving from his hometown Virginia to Nashville to take his music career to another level, had paid off fruitfully For Ross. His gutsy soulful fusion of Country and Folk along with compelling storytelling has earned him a dedicated following. Ross’ debut single ‘Cannonball’, released in 2002, was met with glowing reviews with fans hailing him ‘The Golden Age of Rock ’n’ Roll with a Southern Flare’. He followed up with his first EP, ‘Shoulders of Giants’, in July the same year, which landed him a feature in the Roanoke Times alongside fellow Virginian Morgan Wade as an emerging Nashville talent.

Despite his burgeoning music career, Ross felt he was at a crossroad. His latest single, ‘Cornerstone’ is a touching invitation into Ross’s life, where he felt spiritually stagnant. However with the unflappable love and firm support from the right people, Ross was able to rebuild his life. Woven in a blissful fusion of Americana, Country and Folk, ‘Cornerstone’ sees Ross cleverly utilising metaphors for building one’s life on a firm foundation amidst life’s trials and tribulations and paints a vivid picture of transformation, moving from a place of despair to rediscovering faith and stability.

Through its touching message, Ross hopes that ‘Cornerstone’ offers some comfort to anyone who suffered the same fate. More importantly, ‘Cornerstone’ is a reminder to appreciate the community of people who offered that helping hand, in order to be the best version of ourselves. After all, it was this type of support that saved Ross from a dark hole.

‘Cornerstone’ is now available across various music platforms. Why not listen to his heartfelt offering below…

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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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Boston’s hip-hop collective, Bean$tock are back with ‘MumM-rA Th3 3ver Living’ album

Boston crew, BEAN$TOCK, is thrilled to announce that our brand new album, ‘MumM-rA Th3 3ver Living’, out now across various music platforms.

The guys have poured their hearts and souls into this project, crafting a sound that’s uniquely Bean$tock – raw, authentic, and straight from the streets of Boston. Once you hit play on the album, you’re gonna feel the energy and the grind in every track.

You can stream ‘MumM-rA Th3 3ver Living’ right now on all your favorite digital streaming services. Click the links below to dive in: Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music andAmazon Music

Must Listens: Motivation, Slap, Rush’n Attack, Pink Himalayan Salt, Ma.Tric.U.Late

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Natty Boi Zoe drops two track project, ‘Black Renaissance’

New York’s street Poet NATTY BOI ZOE returns with mini project titled ‘Black Renaissance’, out now for your pleasure across various music platforms.

His latest offering features smooth spoken-word cuts, title track ‘Black Renaissance’ and ‘Memory Lane’. The music video for the title track claimed the blog’s Music Video of the Month back in April.

‘Black Renaissance’ follows Natty Boi Zoe’s 2024 album, ‘I Am Who I Am 2’. Why not check out the conscious EP below…

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Producer Jason Griff returns with rapper Alaska for Gerasco EP

Following up on the wildly popular 2021 LP, Human Zoo and 2023 EP Pop Songs for the Apocalypse, JASON GRIFF and ALASKA have teamed up again, with five-song EP, ‘Gerasco’, out now across various music platforms.

The album title, Gerasco is a Greek word, meaning “to age or get old.” Rather than run from it, Alaska and Griff embrace the progression of time with open arms, sharing wisdom and lessons learned over the years in the form of banging beats and slick rhymes.

The EP features guest appearances from Alex Ludovico and Seth Bohn, as well as additional vocal contributions from Akrobatik, Zilla Rocca, Jesse the Tree and Nicey Most.

Why not check it out below…

Follow the guys via Insubordinate Records:
IG: @Insubordinateinc
X: @INSRecords

Must Listens: Lean in to the Curve, Loose Threads

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