Lydia is a classically trained pianist and accomplished musician, Lydia René’s sound is best described as smooth out-of-the box soul. Puckered with sonic surprises, it is infused with jazz riffs and alternative stylings that help take the listener to a higher musical plateau than that of the norm. Lydia René’s eclectic influences and free spirited musicianship culminated in her first release My Love IS My Life, recorded live. As a new artist, it didn’t take very long for people to take note of her musical star power.
Also check out Lydia Rene’ singing “That Song”, live.
December 22, 2011 (New York, NY) – Today, N.A.R.S. Records / Mercury Records / Island Def Jam recording artist Luke James releases his pre-album, #LUKE for FREE exclusively on DatPiff.com. The highly anticipated debut solo work from one of today’s most talked about artists who has yet to release an album is sure not to disappoint fans and critics alike. Today’s FREE pre-album release of#LUKE will be followed by the full-length release of Luke James’ debut solo album, Made to Love, in 2012.
Packed with interesting breaks and tempo shifts, lead single, “I Want You,” beautifully showcases Luke James’ pure, arresting falsetto. But it is tracks like the haunting “Signs of Rain,” dance influenced “Powerless,” and vocally-layered “Made To Love” on #LUKE that truly illustrate hisdiversity and mastery of the R&B genre. #LUKE pulsates with infectious, hip-hop-influenced beats that perfectly complement Luke James’ outstanding R&B-grounded vocals, and it is this foundation in technique, creativity and God-given talent that is poised to situate this rising star as the one to watch on the R&B /Pop scene.
Having already charmed critics from coast to coast, like being named Hip Hollywood’s October 2011 “Artist of the Month,” one of AOL’s The Boombox’s “Top 15 Artists to Watch” and being asked to headline Give Back Hollywood / VH1 Save The Music Foundation’s Pre MTV VMA benefit, Luke James will wrap his multi-city opening gig on Robin Thicke’s “Love After War” tour in Philadelphia on December 29, 2011. Luke James’ growing celebrity fan base includes Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, Estelle and none other than Beyoncé, who selected him for a featured role in her “Run the World” video, and Melanie Fiona, who featured him as her boyfriend in her “4 A.M.” music video. Luke James is also the co-writer of Chris Brown’s “Crawl” and has penned songs for Justin Bieber (“That Should Be Me”), Michael Bolton, and Britney Spears (“Kill The Lights”), among others.
From the Music Addikts & Harmony In Life’s “1st Hit Listening Lounge” series, we had the pleasure to “meet & greet” the talented and incredible singer, songwriter Ms. Lalah Hathaway. If you missed this great event at Moods Music, here’s are a few pictorial highlights from the event. (more…)
Hosted by The Soul of Jazz’s Mr. Jamal Ahmad of WCLK 91.9, this week’s guest was Mr. Khari Cabral Simmons with special guest Chantae Cann at Moods Music for the Music Addikts & Harmony In Life 1st Hit Listening Lounge! If you missed it, here are the pics and videos from that great night. Enjoy! (more…)
Singer, songwriter, pianist and producer Jaiden has been making a name for himself in the industry as a background vocalist on tour for Alicia Keys, Lauryn Hill, Jay-Z, John Legend, Chris Brown and other artists. But, when the legendary Quincy Jones dubbed Jaiden “The Cure”, after he performed for Mr. Jones at his home, well that’s a moniker that is priceless and invaluable.
Jaiden “The Cure” is currently featured on BET Music Matters, where he talks about his music and cites D’Angelo, Prince, R. Kelly and Sarah Vaughan as influences. Jaiden debuted the video for his new single, “Ain’t Enough” on 106 & Park, and just released a new 15-track mixtape: Shades Of Grey: The Cure Suite II The first track, “Illusion”, is lyrically and melodically refreshing.
Look for Jaiden “The Cure” as he is working on his album as well as projects with Diggy Simmons and Jill Scott. Perhaps Quincy Jones, like so many music lovers, is so unimpressed with the artists of today and so impressed with Jaiden that he feels he is “The Cure” for what is sorely missing in music: talent. Jaiden has the songwriting ability and certainly the vocal chops. Hopefully he will live up to his name and not only remedy the ills of today’s music scene; but change the landscape entirely.
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Download the Shades of Grey: The Cure Suite II mixtape and the single, “Ain’t Enough”
Zo! was in the building at Moods Music on August 7 for the Music Addikts and Harmony In Life’s 1st Hit Listening Lounge. Host Jodine Dorce of Jodine’s Corner and Zo! chop it up in an intimate, “Inside the Actors Studio” fashion about his background and passion before music, how some of his hottest collaboration tracks came to fruition, who his musical inspirations are and even why he gives away some of his music for free! It was a great time as in-store fans and fans via Twitter alike got the chance to interact and vibe with Zo! Watch the videos and pics here: (more…)
From his work as musical director for artists such as Maroon 5, Eminem, Jay-Z, Janet Jackson, Drake, Mary J. Blige and Kanye West, and many others, Adam Blackstone is truly a musical force to be reckoned with and what’s just as amazing as the list of acts he’s worked with is the fact that Adam has done what would seem like several lifetimes of playing and producing at age 30. (more…)
Originally published on May 24th 2010… JD Green is definitely an artist you want to be on the lookout for in 2011.
In this new series we get up close and personal with budding independent soul artist JD Green. JD, a native of Detroit who now makes her homeabase in Louisville, Kentucky is receiving some very well deserved buzz in the Louisville area for the lead single “Make It New” from the forthcoming album diurnal: movements(more…)
