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Brooklyn Songstress Melody Soars Above the Competition with “Why?” And “Life is Good”

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In music, if everyone is going in one direction, sometimes it’s wise to go in the opposite direction or attempt to create a whole new path. And that’s exactly what Brooklyn, NY based R&B/Pop artist Melody is doing. She crafts rhythmic and alluring songs with a Hip Hop and DanceHall vibe. She elegantly unites the retro sound of classic R&B and Pop with the innovative sounds of today’s musical landscape. And the end result is phenomenal.

Music is an outburst of the soul. Music is what “Feelings” sound like. Music has the ability to convey that which cannot be expressed. Melody creates musical murals with her songs. She approaches every note with fearless class. Her voice is pure and authentic. With a dynamic vocal style and a no-nonsense approach, the singer/songwriter is definitely on the rise. Her musical sound is both fun and upbeat.

Moreover, Melody has a work ethic that is unmatched, and she has built a loyal fan base in her hometown of Brooklyn and beyond. Combining an immense amount of raw talent and amazing showmanship, she is known for noteworthy performances. She has opened for such acts as R&B artist Tink. Additionally, Melody has done in depth interviews with DJ EmEZ from Power 105.1 and with the world-famous DJ Epps. Also, her music has been featured on Yahoo News, The Source, Billboard Hip Hop and more.

Melody’s music is colossal and cinematic permeated with heartfelt content. She is on a mission to create songs that stand the test of time. Standing out in an ever changing music industry is no easy task. But Melody and her team have mapped out a recipe for success. Her intense energy and undeniable flair capture her listeners. The multi-talented songstress is on the fast-track to becoming an unstoppable force in the world of entertainment. This young music phenom is being showered with praises, and admiration for her diverse style and captivating image. Melody is currently heating up the charts with a string of new records such as “Life is Good,” “Why?” and “O.L.T.”

Follow Melody on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/yourstrulymelody_/

TyStringz’s Upbeat Afro-Pop Brings Rapid Success

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DALLAS, TX – The polyrhythmic influence of Afrobeat music shows itself in Roy Ayers’ Everybody Loves the Sunshine to the instrumentals on Talking Heads’ “Born Under Punches,”  mixing jazz, funk, and indigenous West African roots, popularized by Fela Kuti. 

Decades of inspiration later, and that sound continues to travel into U.S. pop and hip-hop radio on hit Wizkid’s “Essence,” and now musician TyStringz’s “Shy.”

Behind the computer, TyStringz is a cloud software engineer for Microsoft, receiving his masters in computer science at 22. While it pays the bills, music is where the singer finds passion and solace. Knowing six instruments, some of which he implements into his music, and writing the lyrics, melody, and beats himself. The Afrobeat legacy continues, but the singer owns his self-proclaimed “sunshine melody”—keeping his sound upbeat and fresh, while pooling from a mix of genres.

“For me, what’s important for me is my lyrics, my melody, and my rhythm. I put out my music last year and I listened to what is going out there, you know, there’s few, very few artists that have that expressiveness,” says TyStringz. “I wanted to put my style into the picture, which is very distinct because it’s just how I really express my music. So, for me, I’m kind of drawing inspiration from different places.” 

“Shalaye” was TyStringz’s debut release in 2021 and the first he’d ever written in his life. Meaning “I can’t say it,” in Yoruba, and filled with bright percussion, the song resonated a large response and had listeners telling TyStringz how it evoked hope and happiness. It soon hit number 2 on the iTunes worldwide songs chart. 

“I could write sad music, whatever piano you have, and make minor notes. But most Afro-beat music sounds very happy. That’s probably the number one genre right now. So it’s a reason for the combination of sound because of the happiness and this will make you want to dance and be happy,” he says. “For me, I believe melody is the soul of everything in music. And if you play instruments, you’ll understand that more because every melody can change your emotions. And if what is going on right now in the world right now, you know, people want something they can be happy about.”

On his latest track “Shy” featuring fellow Nigerian artist L.A.X., he takes that confidence and exuberance to the next level, talking to his listeners about breaking one’s shell and while emulating the feeling of metaphorically stepping onto a dance floor and overcoming timidness.

“People should be free, not be insecure about how they feel inside. The layers make a song start and you feel like a level of goosebumps your body like you know, and that’s kind of like that connection, like you feel like this is music,” he explains. “With what I’m trying to do I’m very intentional about every song that I write, every instrument;  the tempo is using everything that we’re trying to drive. That’s kind of how my writing process is.” 

TyStringz has over 30 unreleased songs ready, the next being “RoRa,” on July 22nd and described as a blend of African and Latin essence. The singer’s rapid popularity comes from the sound of his roots, but the character that TyStringz provides as a writer and composer makes his hits just as amicable and dance-floor-worthy.

“RoRa” is out July 22nd. Stay connected to TyStringz below.

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Acclaimed Emcees Bullet Brak and Taki Tsan Team Up on “Colder Than Ice” Produced by Gus

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“Colder Than Ice” is a re-release of one of the top picks from Bullet’s collaboration with Gus, “The Connection.” This record features Taki Tsan, who is one of Greece’s best-known MCs teamed with Bullet over a timeless Gus production. Bullet’s verse is in English, and Taki’s verse is in Greek, but the music is universal. We hope you enjoy this re-release of a great international record, or as they say in Greek, Yamas!

Spotify Link:
Spotify: album:09DAQPR6F9aMZqsNjHFoap

Title: Colder Than Ice
Artist: Bullet Brak (@bulletbrak)
Featuring: Taki Tsan (@takitsan)
Produced By: Gus (@gusonthebeat)
Artwork by: FourTen Designs (@fourtendesignsgrfx)

MA BARKER GIVE US THE RUNDOWN

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Ma Barker is a legend in the music industry. Formerly known as Shaqueen have a gold record. She recorded with great such as Jadakiss, Big Daddy Kane and the Gerald LeVert. Now Ma Barker is back with her new single The Rundown. Barker spits hard lyrics over the street gritty beat. Ma Barker haven’t missed a beat. If you a fan of real street hip hop, let Ma Barker give you the “Rundown”

Pittsburgh Artist Messiah of Madness Talks Venues Banning Him and New Single “30 Round Clip” 

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“Messiah of Madness is Back with New Music After “Trick NI##az” Sparked Controversy In Pittsburgh Venues and Radio Station”. 

The single hit the Pittsburgh Hip Hop scene hard after radio personality BLAKK STEEL broke the record on WAMO 106.7. But some listeners took the lyrics personal which led to co-host DJ Cruz requesting the record be pulled from rotation. 

“Funny story, promoters at Shadow Lounge booked me to perform the single live. Halfway into the record I seen a big group push their way to the front of the stage and they were talking sh#t. They were really taking the lyrics personal. I got a call from the promoters saying no club wants to book you bro you gonna cause a riot” Messiah of Madness 

In a recent interview The Aliquippa, PA rapper / producer said, “I’m not changing my style or lyrics for nobody”. If I can’t be me and perform the content, I want then don’t book me”. Messiah of Madness was recently invited to perform at the Deutschtown Music Festival in Pittsburgh July 23rd and closed the show for Wu-Tang affiliate group Killarmy in Orlando, Florida. 

Stream the new single “30 Round Clip” available now on Spotify and Apple Music. 

https://music.apple.com/us/album/30-round-clip/1632475181?i=1632475183

*New APP Launch* VenueGPS will Revolutionize Your Entertainment Experience!

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This summer the world’s next pivotal app, VenueGPS will surface to revolutionize today’s demand by personalizing all entertainment experiences. Have you ever been asked or asked yourself, “what’s going on tonight” or mindlessly wandering on social media hoping to find information or a notification on something you would like to attend? Are you new to an area and want to know what is the best cuisine, or favorite “Hang-outs” nearby? Founder and CEO Conn Morey has created a one stop shop for Entertainers, Business Owners and people like YOU to seamlessly interact while on the go or planning life’s pleasures.
 
How VenueGPS Works for General Users: 
 
Let’s start by creating a FREE ACCOUNT with a 30 Day Trial to build the ultimate personalized experience. Simply selecting a quantity of your favorite venue types, music genres, food cuisines, amenities and those must-see entertainers permits the application to auto-promote your preferences for you. Once your profile is completed, easily turn on and control the notification feature for each followed business profile. You will also have access to the directory of over 100,000 verified businesses of nightlife, venues, artists, entertainers, annual and community events to ensure you will always be in the know of everything you enjoy not just in your hometown but any city in the US and soon the world! Finally, you don’t have to say, “I wish I would have known” …Now you will have details of the date, time, directions, ticket cost, as well as live RSVPs on how many people are at the location, health restrictions and so much more.
 
How VenueGPS Works for Business Accounts:
 
Only VenueGPS allows its business profile owners to put the power back into their own hands. Every business account will have their own commercialized page allowing the options and controls to be regulated by staging recurrent auto-posts, which can be days or months out to upcoming events of special guests to after parties. The business profile owners will have options to update amenities, list all social media, parking information, business hours to third party applications of ticket sales, food delivery, food menus or table reservations. This will give your current and future customers up-to-date detailed information on your business and provide the consumer a piece of mind. The comfort of knowing they have all the information needed from a reputable validated source is an essential feature when using VenueGPS.

How VenueGPS Works for Entertainers:
 
VenueGPS will enable validated entertainers, artists and emerging personalities to create a FREE account allowing your fanbase to know when and where you will be performing or appearing within the VenueGPS categories of Nightlife, Entertainment, National, Festivals, Vehicle Communities, Sports or Media. As an entertainer you have the power to update all of your music media applications, your merch releases, share your tour or event calendar, list all of your social media links with your existing fanbase, as well as give you the ability to enter a digital marketplace where you would like to boost your local visibility, build more social awareness as well as 
business income.
 
 
Ultimately, VenueGPS has done all the work for you, scouring the internet, contacting both reputable companies and entertainers to ensure your entertainment experience is both safe and enjoyable. You can finally have everything you need to know wherever you go in the palm of your hand. 
 
** Every city, venue, brand, entertainer and businesses are Validated**
 
Click the link below for a quick tutorial from Founder CEO Conn Morey on how Venuegps works:
 

https://youtu.be/-MRIIRW7bP0


 
In the event you are Entertainer, Business, Annual Event Owner, DJ, Entertainment Team, Record Label, Promoter, Comedian, Media Professional and beyond and have not been contacted please reach out to [email protected] or for immediate needs contact the CEO directly at instagram.com/VenueGPS

Courtesy of 11:22 MMG

DETROIT’S KING DIF RELEASE DEBUT SINGLE “LATE NIGHT “

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As you know , we love presenting new artists that’s passionate grinding for success. Consistently dropping a high quality of music in 2022, Detroit’s King a Dif is continuing the summer vibes with his 4th project of 2022 “The Foundation” self produced he pushes the importance of being independent, owning your music, and relating to the listeners and new listeners from living every day life and staying down. The 1st single he dropped is “Late Nites” which gives a dope laidback riding in the night time feel.

https://smarturl.it/kingdiffoundation/

Artist of The Month:  R&B Sensations J3X Impact the Independent Charts With “Outside” Feat LightSkinKeisha

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The hottest girl group on the rise J3X debuts their summer hit single/video “Outside” featuring ATL’s LightSkinKeisha. Currently charting #56 on the Top 200 Global Chart and #5 on the Top Independent Chart, the sister girl group is buzzing through the headlines as the next TLC or SWV.
In the video J3X show off their boss moves, boldness, and dominance as they proclaim what they will and won’t stand for. Focused on becoming the next R&B sensation to take over, the girls have zero time or energy for heartbreak, their mama taught them better than that. “Outside” comes just in time to steam up the summer. Watch the video and tap in with J3X on Instagram @j3xofficial and @dogfacerecords.

Spotlight On Female Artist Lucy Lu

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Maurica Newby-Ferguson was born Jan 11th 1992 in Rockford, Ill. Maurica, better known by her stage name Lucy Lu grew up on 106th N Mill Rd in Milwaukee, Wi. Lucy Lu started writing music with her childhood friends at the age of 16. After high school Lucy Lu moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan where she released her first mixtape in 2012, called “My Name Ring Bells”. In 2016 she released a second tape called, “The Female Mentality of Lucy Lu”. Throughout the early stages of her career, Lucy Lu appeared on the 52nd W Clyde Park tv show in Grand Rapids. She has also performed in many other cities & states around the U.S Lucy Lu has recorded shows and performances in Atlanta, Ga, Detroit Mi, Louisville Kentucky, Chicago I’ll, Green Bay Wi, her home town Milwaukee, Wi and the list goes on. Lucy Lu has won awards such as, Milwaukee vs Chicago (Best R&B Artist & Hip-Hop Artist) and (Best Female song writer). Lucy Lu is humbly inspired by many different artist of all different genres, and even musical movies like The Temptations, The Five Heartbeats, Get Rich or Die Trying, TLC (Crazy, Sexy, Cool) and Notorious. Lucy Lu enjoys listening to artist such as, Derez Deshon, Chris Brown, Yella Beezy, Pnb Rock, Yung Bleu, and a few hometown artist as well. Lucy Lu music style is diverse and different yet original. She has a mixture of grown & sexy yet authentic and motivating. throughout life’s lessons and determination, Lucy Lu is more focused than ever. In 2018 she released her latest mixtape “Lucy Lu Back In Mode” after taking some time to work with other artist and focus on getting her name out there as an independent artist. Lucy Lu considers herself to be a singer & song writer with rap skills. She looks to write for other artist in the near future, and work with some of the major artist in today’s industry. It has been a long time coming, but Lucy Lu is excited to keep working and see what the future holds for her.

Social Media Pages

Facebook: LucyLu

Instagram: LucyLu

Twitter: WhoIsLucyLu


It’s SLAY MAYAS “MY TIME’ DOCUMENTARY TRAILER

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Queens native Slay Mayas “My Time” documentary was released June 24th on all platforms . The multi talented artist invites us into her world. Definitely a great watch. https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/slaymayas/its-my-time-feat-9doe

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