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Review- 'Black Panther Soundtrack' Kendrick Lamar
The album for the highly anticipated Black Panther movie is here and it's good... Period... That's it. But seriously, this is a unique album for what I hope is a unique movie. Initially, you get a different vibe from this because it's not credited to "various artists," it's credited to Kendrick. So coming in you know this isn't going to be some weird mash-up of songs that don't really make an album, like a majority of soundtracks.
By Calder Amos-Wood8 years ago in Beat
Soundcloud Artists You Should Check Out...
I spend a lot of my time going through my Soundcloud stream and discover sections. I find so much new music and new artists this way it is insane. If you are not on Soundcloud and you LOVE music, I recommend getting an account simply just to discover all these hidden gems that we don’t hear on the radio or on TV. I download most things that are free and I buy anything that I love, that isn’t available for free download. I am a firm believer in paying for my music. As a musician myself along with my partner, I see how the music industry is damaged by the high levels of music piracy. These days musicians find other ways of making money from their music, and that includes streams, gaining more followers so they are more likely to book shows, and generally doing the social media thing that we all wish we didn’t have to do to keep our creative asses working.
By Samantha Bentley8 years ago in Beat
The 'List: Best of R&B Vol. 1 (?)
Hello, one and all. This new 'list is a labor of love for the both of us; me and my buddy Calvin (Wilford Brimley loves to eat Oates) Cherry have an affinity for R&B music and this may be the first in a series of 'lists that will highlight the best of the genre. First, a small lesson about the first tentative volume of this 'list.
By Carlos Gonzalez8 years ago in Beat
How To Be a Self-Taught Musician
So you want to learn an instrument but don't know where to start? Maybe for Christmas you got a guitar, but personal lessons are too expensive and all the articles you've read aren't "beginner friendly" or use terms you've never heard of. Maybe it's been a whole month and you still don't sound like your favorite YouTube guitarist and you've decided to give up. Don't worry, I'll do my best to get you started here.
By Israel Pike8 years ago in Beat
The Next Big American Media Company
Formerly known as CXSHXNLY, 88 rising is an American multimedia company who has had increased brand recognition in the last year due to their booming record label. The brand has a very Eastern Influence which has helped them differentiate from their peers. The founder, Sean Miyashiro, has said that though music has made them very popular they are "really a media/video content focused company at heart."
By Calder Amos-Wood8 years ago in Beat
51 Songs to Add to Your 'Feels' Playlist
Some days just get us down in the dumps. Music has always been my remedy to get me through a rough day. I do not have a specific playlist that I go to when I am sad, I usually just search for a song in my songs list that matches my mood. I decided to go through my songs and take as many as I could to compile a large list of the feels music. Take what you want from the songs and listen to as any as you please. I promise they will not disappoint you.
By Mackenzie Coberley8 years ago in Beat
Shawn Mendes
At just 19 years old, Shawn Mendes is on top of the world. He is releasing one hit after the other, plucking at the heart strings of fans worldwide, and the question on everyone's lips is: How does he do it? Hard work, of course, and then talent in its purest form.
By Christian Skye8 years ago in Beat
