Celebrating his finest collection to date, renowned producer DJ SOLO brings the clarity, creativity and confidence to modern music, with the infectiously energizing PROJECT BUSTDOWN 5.
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“When it comes to lyrics, I try not to force them out. I’d rather distract myself while listening to the instrumental and let the lyrics and vocal melodies come to me. If the ideas are really good, then I won’t forget them.”
Stacked high on a slick beat, heavy bass and smart wordplay – Rolondo Rich brings the swagger and sharp wit back to modern Hip Hop, with the smooth bars and bravado of BAC 2 MY CHANGE.
In terms of the industry’s changing tides, classic RnB somewhat maintains its place within the musical landscape, the professionalism and soulful vocal threads give it a timeless quality. However, given the genre-fusing mainstream of today, and the versatility and artistic freedom required to hit with impact, a little twist on the familiar format is always worthy of a listen.
Armed with the brand new album Breakout II, genre-fusing songwriter, artist and Christian Deejay Wells kindly took part in an interview. We talk creativity, vocal strength and training, inspiration and intentions, plus much more. Here’s the conversation in full. Hey Deejay – great to chat, thanks for the opportunity. For those new to your music … Continued
“The thing I love about rock music is that it’s just raw & full-on, in a way I don’t experience from other genres. There’s a primality to it.”
“I pay attention to the mainstream, I even listen to underground. I pay attention to all kinds of genres of music for I am an avid listener and learner of the game.”
Translating to Mother of Mankind, or Garden of Eden, ALKEBULAN is thought to be the ancient and indigenous name of Africa prior to its colonization. This album celebrates homecoming and ancestral connection.
Baltimore rapper and artist Big Beanie loads up on nostalgia and contemporary images, noting a handful of projects to his name and a smoothly rising reputation.
Sublime Deep House and soulful melodic stylings unite with a powerful euphoric build up – Felix Nova brings character and emotion to modern dance, for Out Of Love.
Producer and MC duo Shaun Harris and LUGO deliver a smooth-soul and funk backdrop to a mellow, characterful rap outpouring, for the self-reflective and storytelling Swan Shaun.
Inspired by legendary performers and songwriters from Led Zeppelin to Fleetwood Mac, Eddie & The Wolves deliver a naturally intoxicating devotion to the sheer passion, precision and power of rock and roll.