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Interview: Kendyle Paige tells us more about Mom life and her new single Ladybird

Posted on 23 April 2023

With her first child on the way and creating music melodies to keep anyone smiling, Kendyle Paige guides us through the sounds of the 70s and tempts us with a delicious iced vanilla Matcha. Blessing us with valuable insight, we find out more about how to keep creative no matter what the climate.

Hello there. We appreciate your time and for joining us. First, what do you have for breakfast usually and where are you currently based?

Thank you so much for having me! My usual breakfast is a bagel with cream cheese and bacon (don’t knock it till you try it), and it’s always accompanied by an iced vanilla Matcha. I’m currently based in New York.

How did you first get into music and do you recall your first time on stage and what it felt like?

I’ve always loved music. Growing up I was very much surrounded by the sounds of the 70s due to my parents. Around nine years old, I remember my mom hearing me sing, and telling me it was good (i had no clue), it was 2006 so the movie, ‘Dreamgirls’ had just come out and she had me sing along to ‘Listen’ by Beyonce in our living room everyday for months straight. Eventually, I went on to perform at school talent shows and local events until 2015 when I began gigging anywhere that would have me. One of the first major New York venues being, ‘The Bitter End’. I remember riding that high for weeks. It definitely solidified my desire to pursue music.

Ladybird. Please tell us all about your new release and what it means to you.

Ladybird has been in the making for quite some time. After my last album in 2018, I knew I wanted to create something with more live instruments. My songs just always feel better to me when we play them live. I wrote the entirety of the songs during the pandemic in LA, and when I moved back to New York in 2021 my producer Brandon and I got to recording. Ladybird is an album about my experience with love in all forms. Each song is a bite-sized topic revolving around romance and connection. It covers themes like ambivalence; the complexity and dichotomy of human emotions, and the pain of feeling two ways.

What else interests you besides music?

Besides music, I’m really into fashion, creative directing, and traveling. I love putting together treatments for my music videos, and creating moments with visuals to accompany music. That, along with putting together a dope outfit, and traveling to a new city are some of my favorite things right now.

Do you feel any pressure music-wise coming from a Grammy-winning family?

Honestly, never. If anything, just inspired. My uncle, Dave Valentin won a Grammy for best Latin jazz album in 2003. He was incredibly talented, and I’m thankful for the experience and knowledge he shared with me in regards to the industry.

What is your favourite music venue in the world to play live at?

Favorite venue, probably Rockwood Music Hall. Dream venue to play Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

Last, what goals do you have for the rest of the year?

I’m currently pregnant with my first child, so just getting to know her and this new chapter in life, and promoting my new music. I’m hoping to drop some visuals and play a couple live shows as well so look out for that. Thank you so much for having me.

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Listen up on Spotify.

Interview by Llewelyn Screen

Los Angeles artist Ralphy Ice keeps things reenergized and loaded with that ultimate ‘Fashion’

Posted on 30 April 2022

Dropped from his 5-track release from 2021 that got some love from the underground, Ralphy Ice sees the fly ladies really enjoying his style as he pulls out the raps to soothe the souls of those who need it most on, ‘Fashion‘.

Ralphy Ice is a 22-year-old Los Angeles, California-based indie Hip hop artist who makes a melodic blend of likeable music that is easy to relate to and vibe with.

”Ralphy Ice creates music in a carefree way that everyone can connect with.” ~ Ralphy Ice

Keeping things honest and with a real edgy technique that has your ears totally intrigued, Ralphy Ice shows us where his mind is at and keeps things refreshingly trendy with a sizzling song that will get that buzz flowing and into the party.

‘Fashion‘ from Los Angeles, California-based indie Hip hop artist Ralphy Ice is a new single that will have you nodding your head and getting dressed up to go out for a wild night of exploration. There is a catchy ambience here that takes you into the back of the car where the reception begins, as eyes widen and the chatter begins with the crew who are ready for anything. With vocals that are fresh and a beat that sends your heart beating with anticipation, this is a single that is perfect to get the night alive with no expectations dragging you down.

Hear this new single on Spotify and see the IG page for more news.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

London’s Harun Rune shows us those winning moves on new single ‘Start With This’

Posted on 13 March 2022

After keeping it smooth with the superb ‘Moschino’ from August 2021, Harun Rune is on absolute fire with his smoothly-sipped new track all about laying down those actions for us to learn from with ‘Start With This‘.

Harun Rune is a fashionable indie Hip hop artist from London in the UK who has Nigerian and Brazilian heritage. This is the type of artist that the whole world needs to shower with respect from the rooftops, as he makes a sterling mix of aware music that is always filled with a genuine coolness.

Opening the door and leading us into the kind of harmony that needs to be heard far and wide due to its easy-to-hear quality, Harun Rune is one of the best Hip hop artists around and he shows us why on ‘Start With This‘. There is no fake hype here or unbelievably unlikely stories on offer, only facts that have been written by an underground King who has not been crowned yet.

‘Start With This‘ from London, England-based indie Hip hop artist and fashion-savvy Harun Rune, is a single that takes you into the mind of someone who has tasted success and is never going back to anything but the top. On a calm beat that is perfect for this type of ambience, we are blessed by the sublime visuals and the immaculate flows of an outstanding lyricist who is only getting better through time, just like that top-shelf vintage wine.

Check out this new video on Vimeo and see more news on the IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

I Can Hear The Sadness: Brookyn’s Cassidy Haley urges us to look further than the lies on ‘White Noise’

Posted on 25 November 2021
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After being well-loved in the performance art arena for many years after making his well-respected name in music almost 10 years ago, Cassidy Haley sings with such caring intensity to help us to see more than what is been told in this strangled-for-truth world on ‘White Noise‘.

Cassidy Haley is a Brooklyn, New York-based multi-skilled creative, fashion model, stage performer, and solo indie-pop artist.

”Interdisciplinary artist pursuing emotive expression and global transformation through all mediums from music to fashion to film.” ~ Cassidy Haley

With a marvellous artistic video that has your entire heart bouncing with enjoyment, Cassidy Haley shows his hunger for helping to educate and galvanize the world to join hands and solve all these issues we have currently. The message is one of doubt that the powers in charge can actually look at anything despite profit, as he sings with a steel-like strength that has to surely inspire many.

‘White Noise‘ from the highly talented Brooklyn, New York-based multi-skilled creative, fashion model and solo indie-pop artist Cassidy Haley, is such an affectionate effort from a true artist who sees more than most. He wants the world to do better, be more truthful and make sure that we don’t damage this planet any further with our misdeeds. With a cinematic feel and an optimistic soundtrack, this is a song to really take note of for its straightforward message.

Keeping the world alive for those who have not been born yet, should be the mission of us all.

See the new music video via YouTube and find out more on the IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

That Fashionable Essence: London’s Harun Rune keeps it smooth on ‘Moschino’

Posted on 5 August 2021

Produced by Sekko and taken off his debut ‘Gold‘ project, Harun Rune shows us that music and fashion mixes so well when you have your loyal crew with you and the champagne on ice with ‘Moschino’.

Harun Rune is a fashion-fueled indie hip-hop artist from London, England. He fuses a blend of stylish bars that features a jazzy flavoring of introspection for us to enjoy.

This is the story of blending your passions all together and eating tasty servings that you can’t pronounce, as you care less about that, and more about how good it feels in your hungry palate. His melodic rhythms which also never forget his street-mentality – has you in awe with a track which certainly changes the usual script we have grown tired of – displaying his ever-evolving philosophy, to being at the front of the pack when the tide changes.

‘Moschino’ from the London, England-based rapper Harun Rune, is a style-laced track which has him on top form here with his signature smooth charm and simmering bars. He has us bouncing our heads around on this quick-fire freestyle type listen, which is a song to chill with late at night. Hip-hop is a genre that is re-inventing itself underground currently after being copied so much, as the freshness here has you thinking of new ways to do things your way.

Purposeful originality is always key to unlocking that classy opportunity you really want after all.

See this new fully flowed music video on YouTube and check out his IG to see how his career unfolds.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Money Coming Fast: OTB Lucciii is all about that cash action on ‘Fashion’

Posted on 28 March 2021

With him and his crew drippin’ with enthusiasm, OTB Lucciii is back with a bouncy new intent-filled rap attack single called ‘Fashion‘.

New Orleans, Louisiana-based rapper OTB Lucciii is a confident hip-hop artist, who drops bars real hard about life as he sees it, his rhymes are laced with that street edge that lets you know that he is for real and incredibly hungry to succeed.

This is the story about that real life business moves that keeps you ahead where he is from, as the road can turn in an instant so you need to be sharp and have a few sources of income scurrying in, otherwise the twists dry up and no one wants that.

With a determination in his voice, his flow heavy and with that Southern drawl that is so popular in this genre these days. The self-assurance is highly noticeable as he brings the whole squad with him, to show the other crews that they need to be respected.

‘Fashion‘ from New Orleans, Louisiana hip-hop artist OTB Lucciii, is a flashy track full of news that they are taking over for a while and if you get left behind, its over for you.

See the video here and see his style on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen