“As a kid, many times I would have friends tell me horrible things about Mexicans and I would be like … whoa… I’m Mexican, and they would say that’s okay you look white. That really bothered me and my self esteem.”
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Taking listeners down a smooth and soulfully nostalgic pathway, songwriter and performer Cocoa delivers a heartbreaking yet enchanting single, for Broken Inside.
The song explores the story of a brief romance that appeared with the promise of longevity and depth, before being snatched away by an unexpected change of heart.
Based out of Seattle, WA, Ryan Graves has been an active Christian Rock and Pop Singer, Performer and Actor since 1993, with seven official CD releases to his name, including the 2023 album ‘Legacy’.
“The titular track Human from my new album doesn’t even rhyme. It doesn’t have to. What has to happen is the story has to be told.”
Encapsulating the purpose of the album as an art-form, Stokerstl presents a cinematic and intricate journey, disguised as a fine collection of indie-pop songs both organic and catchy, for the naturally memorable, thought-provoking Programmed to Exist.
Something distinctly different and creatively unconfined, to stir and unsettle even the most adventurous of listeners.
“This project was inspired by our perspective of the ‘American dream’ – the reason why I am here today and the reason why I keep on going.”
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.
“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.”
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.
Always one worth pausing the day for, LAZORE unites songwriting strength and identity consistently, whilst mixing things up on the style and genre front. Enter the new single On My Own – a reggae rhythm and brighter rock melody elevating the unmistakable voice at the forefront. Meanwhile we delve in with fearless honesty, following these … Continued