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/

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.

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

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

BOWIE, MD–Focusing on the hardships of loss, love, and cultural identity that singer Cadáze experienced growing up, the DC-metropolitan-based artist is honoring both sides of her upbringing on her upcoming EP SKIN. The EP’s title track is an ode to her mother and grandmother–showing that Cadáze can write an afro-pop hit that can energize a crowd, but that also sings her story. 

“For ‘SKIN,’ one of my greatest losses was my father at a very young age. And one of my biggest inspirations in life is my mom. And it’s because of how she had to raise me and my family through all kinds of cultural difficulties or financial difficulties,” explains Cadáze. “She really stood up for me and it’s similar to my grandmother. And when I was looking in terms of my whole entire life, many families don’t have to lose a parent to realize how strong their mothers are. I’ve seen a lot of women having to really bend their backs for their kids just to make ends meet. I really want to respect that and I want to respect that in my work.”

Cadáze grew up in the northwest region of Cameroon in Batibo and as a child was surrounded by music in her community’s church. When her family migrated to the United States, she began focusing on other goals, receiving a bachelor’s degree from University of Maryland Baltimore County and her master’s degree from George Washington University, and it wasn’t until mid-pandemic that she decided to get back into writing. 

Two years later, the singer has released 7 singles and has received attention from singer/song-writer Ne-Yo on her single “For You,” who recorded a guest intro for the single.”Easy Love,” featuring singer Rhamani, is the first release of SKIN. Cadáze explains the single is the intro track and represents the eclectic range of sound listeners will hear on the EP. 

“I do have a strong Cameroonian background, but most of my life has been in the United States and so I want to create music that anybody can listen to, anybody can enjoy and anybody can relate to and in a room, in the realms of hip-hop and afro-beat,” says Cadáze.

SKIN is set to be released some time this year, but Cadáze is anticipating producing more music and seeing where her listeners take her. She’s optimistic about her music career and those ambitions, work ethic, and her life building up to its release can be heard in those songs.

“Music is art and art allows me to be able to kind of express myself, my emotions, and it’s a lot of fun. So I like to see what I’m capable of and I like to create something and share it with people. That brings me a lot of joy.”

Throughout the second half of 2022, the hard rock band Blurred Vizion will be releasing a series of singles on the 6^th of every month, leading up to the release of their EP My Guardian Demon.

The band is composed of three members: Joe Enlow, Brandon Olbeter, and Eli Olbeter. Brandon and Eli navigate the aftermath of a disease called retinitis pigmentosa, which had caused them both to go blind over the course of their lives. 

Together with their longtime friend Joe, the two brothers have formed a band which delves into the difficult emotions of disability. The three seek to use rock to not only help others navigate their emotional troubles, but also to inspire others – disabled or not – to realize their life’s potential.

Growing up, Brandon and Eli found themselves drawn to the heavier sounds of rock. Inspired by Metallica, Black Sabbath, and Iron Maiden, the two developed an affinity for the openly loud and emotive sounds of heavy metal, developing their own musical styles around it.

Eli plays the drums and Brandon plays guitar and bass. Both are self-taught, each having to invent ways to play their instruments without seeing. They became rock musicians by ear, originally mimicking the sound of their favorite bands before learning how to compose.

Eli says, “It was a whole process not being able to see and still being able to play the drums. But I heard my brother Brandon playing the guitar and got really into what he did. When I got a drum set, we started jamming together and we’ve been playing hard rock ever since.”

The two brothers both became members of another band, who had hired their close friend Joe as part of their road crew. 

Joe had helped the band over the years while maintaining a separate presence as a rap-rock artist, influenced by Linkin Park, Rage Against the Machine, and Limp Bizkit. 

As the three worked together, they formed the group Blurred Vizion with Joe as the front man on vocals.

Joe says, “We try to express the kind of darker emotions and anger that comes from struggling. Even though I’m not disabled, I can relate to the emotions the two brothers feel. We’d like to help spread awareness to not just the blindness, but the mental health issues people with disabilities face in general.”

On June 6^th, the band released their first single “Torture”, expressing the self-doubt and anxiety people face while lost in navigating life.

“Torture” explores the mental health aspects of blindness, serving as an open outlet for the three to voice the harsh feelings they have faced in their lives.

The single’s harsh sound presents with intensity the trying struggles disabled people face. It can be difficult to find value in oneself when one comes to define themselves in terms of what they can and cannot do.

But here, the band voices their feelings to give people a way out. There are other forms of potential aside from ability. 

Brandon says, “We want to show the real side of things in our music and art, and kind of speak a truth to the emotions people are facing right now.” 

Eli expands, “Yeah, because our lives are not easy. The day to day is hard. But we want to show that to people. That we don’t let our disability knock us down. And you know, with hard work, motivation, and the right mindset and attitude, you can do anything whether you’re disabled or not. We try to inspire people to not let disabilities, or anything for that matter, definite how you live your life.”

Upcoming, the band will release the singles “Hate Me” on July 6^th and “Tethered Noose” on August 6^th. 

More singles will come monthly every 6^th, leading up to the last single “666” on November 6^th. November 6^th is also the release date for the EP My Guardian Demon.

The singles “Torture”, “Tethered Noose”, and “666” will be accompanied with music videos, featuring the stories of the three, and the emotions each member faces.

Eli says, “Each track highlights a different emotion. I’m really excited for it all to be out there.”

Brandon, Eli, and Joe are also active with the organization Foundation Fighting Blindness. The foundation seeks to find a cure for retinitis pigmentosa and other eye diseases and raises awareness for issues affecting blind people.

Brandon says, “Yeah, we’ve been working with the foundation for a number of years now, helping with their studies and bringing awareness for what they do. One of the biggest things for me and Eli is to try to find a cure for this disease and put an end to it.”

The band is currently taking orders for merchandise to help the foundation. They are selling shirts and keychains featuring the band’s logo for $30, or keychains alone for $10. Proceeds will be split 50/50 between the band and the charity. The band will be taking orders directly over social media or via Shopify at blurredvizion21.myshopify.com

Lastly, the three wish to share the belief that anything is possible. 

Eli says, “The goal is to make an impact on the world, for people to see our story. We’re good people trying to do good things here. We try to bring awareness towards good causes, but most of all, we also try to inspire people that you can do whatever you put yourself to.”

He continues, “We do that by showing the real side of things. The things that aren’t pretty with what people feel. Because people need to hear those things to realize that they aren’t alone.”

Be sure to stay connected with Blurred Vizion on all platforms for new music, videos, and social posts.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3GP6F0UiEb8Ucf08Sz9Gaf  

YouTube: https://youtube.com/shorts/IQvRDEDyyJ8?feature=share  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Blurred-Vizion-109740658089580/  

Instagram: https://instagram.com/blurredvizion21?r=nametag  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/blurredvizion21?s=21  

TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM879QkAJ/  

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/AX85CzfkM8X7WtQt5 

Merchandise: https://blurredvizion21.myshopify.com/