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Interviews with top Beat music advocates celebrities, musicians, artists, and icons about their current and past music projects.
R&B Singer-Songwriter, Aretha Henry, Pours Heart and Soul into Fourth Studio Album
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI—Aretha Henry, the soulful southern belle who hails from the “Magnolia State,” is one artist who isn’t afraid to speak her truth. On her latest album, Mrs. Jones, Henry gets up close and personal, pouring her raw emotion into every single track.
By Nikki Gaskins Campbell7 years ago in Beat
WISDUMB, All Your Favorite Music in One
Wisdumb is an indie rap group headed by Giovanni Quattrochi. Gio grew up on the Upper West Side of Manhattan and attended Eleanor Roosevelt High School, and was a Posse Scholar at Trinity College ‘12-‘16. Gio started Wisdumb with his childhood friend, Tom, when the two of them started competing in slam poetry competitions around NYC. Gio's introduction to hip-hop began when he was 4 years old, and listened to the soundtrack to Eminem’s 8-Mile on his walkman. Wisdumb takes influence from Eminem, and other rappers like MF DOOM, who perform under the pretense of a fictional persona. The biggest influence for Wisdumb is Kanye West, specifically his ability to juxtapose complex, sensitive subject matter with popular music and culture. Kanye started by doing this with "Jesus Walks", and continues to do it today with the topic of mental health. Wisdumb takes his experiences with mental health, and other obstacles he has faced, and puts it in the creative aspect of his music.
By Amanda Gabrielle7 years ago in Beat
From Wherever You Are in the World, This Is Your New Favorite Artist
MEÏA is a singer-songwriter from Barcelona who recently relocated to New York City. She won over hearts by singing in her own unique way. Her music explores love, dreams, and social issues embracing both an introspective and an electric performance. Her songs have high poetic flavor. She has won multiple awards: “Best Piece of Music” by Aphrodite Film Awards in New York City (July 2018) for her song “Be Gentle my Love"; "Best Original Score," “Best Screenplay,” and “Best Music Video” by Pinnacle Film Awards (Hollywood Hills, California) (November 2018) for her song “Beyond the Angle of Horror”; and recently an "Honorable Mention Award" by Independent Shorts Awards in L.A (January 2019) and “Best Music Video Award” by Los Ángeles Motion Picture Film Festival in Malibu (California) for her last music video "Under the Sky of Your Tough Love." There is absolutely no stopping her, and everyone is so excited to see what comes next!
By Amanda Gabrielle7 years ago in Beat
Laela Giovanna, the Newest Addition to Your Playlist
Every single day, music listeners are looking for that new artist who they can become obsessed with. Well, look no further. Laela Giovanna has been giving people exactly what they asked for. Relatable, catchy music that is often hard to come by these days.
By Amanda Gabrielle7 years ago in Beat
From The Brooklyn Stoop to Miami Beaches: Meet King Soloman
Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY... then moving all the way to Miami, Sean Levine, also known as King Soloman, has gone through multiple changes and has had a long journey thus far. From using music as a creative outlet, to now having an audience who can relate to the struggles of overcoming many obstacles, Levine has left an outstanding impact on the music scene. He isn't just a regular music artist with the intent to sing about subjects that aren't relatable. King Soloman has shown acts of triumph, strength, and perseverance. He writes about defying the odds and rising against challenges. Real and relatable lyrics that you all need to hear.
By Amanda Gabrielle7 years ago in Beat
Welcome Back to Your Emo Days, Meet This Year's Comeback
To all the emo kids who are now grown up and looking to relive their youth, look no further! This Year's Comeback has given listeners their teenage years back. Crank up their tunes on the way to your 9-5 and start to reminisce on simpler times.
By Amanda Gabrielle7 years ago in Beat
Showing Love to a New Artist, Kathana. Top Story - February 2019.
There has been a wave of new artists lately, but one in particular who has been making quite an impression on music lovers is Kathana. The duo of Katie who is the singer/songwriter and Chris who is the producer behind the tunes has left an impressive mark on the industry so far with their newest release "Show Me Love." This is the catchiest song that will definitely leave you in your feels. In this interview, we talk to Kathana about what it's like being an artist and so much more!
By Amanda Gabrielle7 years ago in Beat
