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Future-proof The Youth: Erik “Blu2th” Griggs rises up outstandingly on the vitally important revolutionary anthem ‘IS IT THE END OR THE BEGINNING’ (feat. Hopsin)

Posted on 5 July 2021

Recorded at the legendary Dr Dre’s house and featuring one the rawest emcees in the game, Erik “Blu2th” Griggs shows the world that he can do it the indie way on his massively impressive debut single that will have you turning the volume up to the max called ‘IS IT THE END OR THE BEGINNING‘ (feat. Hopsin).

Erik “Blu2th” Griggs is a world class American multi-instrumentalist, renowned music producer, and prolific songwriter. He was born in Ohio, raised in St. Louis, Missouri, and is currently living in busy Los Angeles, California.

”He is best known for his involvement in the song ‘No Air‘, with Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown. On No Air, he’s the principle writer and co-producer with The Underdogs. He has written with the likes of The Underdogs, Tim & Bob, and Babyface to name a few. In his first three years in the industry, his work earned him a People’s Choice award, a BMI Song of the Year award, and a Grammy nomination.” – Erik “Blu2th” Griggs

The absorbing vocals are top quality here with a smooth beat that is haunting and has your attention totally locked in. The raps are raw and emotionally charged, as the lyrics combine to tell a story that seems to be so common in the USA right now. Things need to change as quick as possible before the rocks fall apart even further to cause a landslide like none other – with so many leaving Los Angeles already – to avoid the absolute mess that seems to be spilling all over messily like an overturned oil tanker.

‘IS IT THE END OR THE BEGINNING’ (feat. Hopsin) from Erik “Blu2th” Griggs, captures 2021 perfectly and has us invited into the stressful world that so many men and women of color see and face in America currently. Things are an absolute shambles currently with way too many dying for no reason, prisons full of people who shouldn’t be there, and a huge distrust with the law who should be there to help its citizens. This is a tremendous track that will strike heavily into your heart, as you wonder what and where the solutions will come from, before total carnage destroys even more innocent lives.

This might be one of the most criminally underrated and vitally important messages of 2021 already. Its up to us to open up our eyes and choose who to support. True peace needs to prevail, not unnecessarily profitable war. Black Lives Matter.

See this excellent music video on YouTube and follow his incredibly inspiring journey via IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Struck A Nerve: Los Angeles underground rapper Jozondi shows his massive frustration with life in America on ‘Joker’

Posted on 3 July 2021

As he raps with such a meaningful barrage of mass disbelief with the police situation in the USA as it stands today, Jozondi pleads for the racial discrimination to end immediately on the power-punched new single named ‘Joker‘.

Jozondi is a self-aware Corona, California-born, Los Angeles-based indie rapper and screenwriter. He brings us heartbeat-raising conscious music that is real and to the point, never adding fluff and always keeping it truthful.

“There are some people who live in a dream world, and there are some who face reality, and then there are those who turn one into the other.” – Douglas Everett

His eyes have seen so much and he knows that it makes a difference what color you are on the street to the blue lights. He acknowledges that there are indeed good people interwoven into the brigade too, but there aren’t enough right now to make things better short-term. He flows with a such knowledge of the current situation and you have to admire his bravery in telling it how it is, despite him now being possibly targeted by those who will think he is too extreme.

‘Joker‘ from the courageous Corona, California-born indie rapper Jozondi, shows us an artist on a mission to get his message across. He believes -with millions around the world nodding their head in agreement –  that things needs to change soon, before more lives are either lost or destroyed, from a force that needs to clean up quickly. Injustice must be eliminated and fairness needs to be the norm, not the opposite.

Stream this new track all about the struggles in the USA on YouTube and see more on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Feels Right With You: Taylor Briggs cherishes each moment together on ‘Don’t Let Go’ (feat. V. Valiant)

Posted on 1 July 2021

As he captures the moment so that it can never slip his mind in his vision camera, Taylor Briggs shows his love for the person who he can’t imagine being without on his top new single called ‘Don’t Let Go‘ (feat. V. Valiant).

Jon Taylor Briggs aka Taylor Briggs, is a proud Cali-kid and emerging indie-pop artist from Los Angeles. He is dutifully studying a Bachelors in Music in Contemporary Writing/Production (CWP) plus a minor in Video Game Scoring at Berklee College of Music. His style is a combination of reaching for his dreams and speaking about everyday life that he sees around him, whilst never giving up on his lofty goals.

Inspired by hip hop, RnB, and alt-pop, you feel his grounded aura shining through like a bright light through the cold darkness, as he sings with such flourishing optimism, as each word is meant to guide him into her arms again organically.

‘Don’t Let Go‘ (feat. V. Valiant) from the talented Los Angeles, California-based indie-pop artist Taylor Briggs, grabs you by the flowing hair and brushes it for you, with some tender loving care. This is a catchy new single that shows you a man who totally appreciates the center of his world – as he shows them so much love – with a sterling effort here that will sit in your mind memorably. It just feels so right.

Hear this new single on Spotify and see more on his IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

I Loved You: Californian musician Romeo Dale Ross sings passionately about the ultimate heartbreak on ‘Where Were You’

Posted on 27 June 2021

Inspired by his well-respected musician father Ray Ross, Romeo Dale Ross has created his own legacy with a wonderfully soulful new single which shows his heartfelt love for the RnB sound of the 80’s and 90’s called ‘Where Were You‘.

Romeo Dale Ross is a peaceful indie RnB/soul artist, mix engineer and pianist, based in Los Angeles, California. He shows us his appreciation for the legends and tends to avoids the fake flash – as he prefers to put his head down and make that classy raw sound – which is so appreciated in this hollow world that we seem to live in.

This is the sad story about how she didn’t try when he needed her most, his heart is torn and he misses her terribly. All he wanted was for them to be together and be happy, no matter what came in the way of their true love. He is now reminiscing about what could of been, throughout all of the pain that still haunts him badly.

‘Where Were You‘ from the calming LA-based indie RnB act, composer, writer and mix engineer Romeo Dale Ross, shows us his true love for music. He is clearly inspired by all types of genres and with such a promising voice – his loving energy transmits all over the speakers – and shows us what its all about after all. That real music vibration is the best way to share your emotions to the world after all.

Hear this audio on YouTube and check out his IG music page for further news.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Patience is Wearing Thin: LA artist Rehd seeks inner calm during stormy days on ‘Chill Out’

Posted on 27 June 2021

The proud son of the legendary musician Anthony Hamilton, Rehd carries on creating his own lane of success and impresses highly on the new single that will have you taking a deep breath called ‘Chill Out‘.

Rehd aka Young Prince Love, is a massively talented Charlotte, North Carolina-born, Los Angeles, California-based indie goodie rap singer-songwriter. He makes a style of music that is rather sparkling, as his imaginative soundscape is quite breathtaking at times due to its unique bounce.

”I wrote this song to keep myself under control when my emotions run too wild.” – Rehd

This is the story about taking a step back after someone really got under your skin – as you want to sort them out by showing force – but know that ultimately it really isn’t worth it. You rather take this moment and capture it, with a song that shows your intentions if they push you any further, towards doing something you don’t want to.

‘Chill Out‘ from the fantastically free-spirited goodie rap singer-songwriter based now in LA named Rehd, mellows the vibe out real cool to keep the emotions in check, as things could get heated and out of control real quick. He shows us his vibrantly exciting style which showcases his bursting energy in full effect. Its all about using your brain when things get heated after all.

See this new music video on YouTube and see more stories on the IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Playing With My Heart: LA-based Chris Benis feels incredible when he is ‘Behind The Bleachers’

Posted on 16 June 2021

With his mind on other things as he wishes school was finally over for the day, Chris Benis wants her to meet him ‘Behind The Bleachers’ so they can sneak away from the teachers.

Chris Benis is an exciting Issaquah, Washington-born, Los Angeles, California-based pianist/guitarist and indie singer-songwriter. He makes that soulful blend of catchy pop music that has you enthralled and wishing for those holidays again.

”When he lost his grandfather to pancreatic cancer in August 2017, he vowed to deliver his dying wish: to share the family’s love of music with the world, and represent his heritage in popular culture.” – Chris Benis

His voice is a fun listen and you feel his vibrant enthusiasm on each note, his passion for making the audience happy is so evident. His riffs are so positive and full of authentic vibes only, as his vest for life pops open like a can of Pringles.

‘Behind The Bleachers‘ from the emerging Los Angeles, California-based indie pop musician Chris Benis, is the story of daydreaming about meeting that girl who you really care about and want to see all day. School is a drag and you aren’t sure if you are cut out for it, as you just feel like being with her and making music all day.

Hear this epic new single on Spotify and check out the IG page for more news.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Forgot My Skin: Dirtycakes dig away to the promised land ‘In The Garden’ (Whisper Version)

Posted on 7 June 2021

Featuring heart-boosting solos that breaks away the flimsy fence so you can sneakily climb into their quickening wheelbarrow, Dirtycakes mess up the flowers and don’t really care at all with their terrific new track called ‘In The Garden‘ (Whisper Version).

Dirtycakes is a formidable DIY Los Angeles, California-based, indie rock/punk band. Their lyrics include stories about drugs politics, challenges and emotional turmoil, whilst encouraging different views so that they may always be evolving.

”Excitement & Raw Energy, Rock and Roll is everything we want to be. Unifying, empowering, exciting, dangerous, honest and a release. DirtyCakes is first of all equality for all.” – DirtyCakes

Each riff is so fluently played and filled to the brim with shocking sounds to wake up the pesky neighbors next door, as the talented band keep it simple and just rock it all out. Just the way music should be after all this and is so far from the formula that so many follow. This is that unique rock music that really stuns and has you feeling alive inside.

‘In The Garden‘ (Whisper Version) from the fiery DIY LA act Dirtycakes, dusts away the prints unannounced and hides the evidence on a real gem of a new single. This is that storming sound that has the thunder in your fragile mind crackling alive with bolts of electric lights and bright ambient illusions. They drop it all on the road with a marvelous track which will open your mind again to what is possible, when you aren’t caged inside.

Hear this awesome new single on Spotify and see more news via the IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

I Put My Trust In You: Barbara Teresa takes us by the hand on ‘Just This One Time’

Posted on 2 June 2021

After taking a gap year during this horrible pandemic to refine and explore her excellently crafted music creations during 2020, Barbara Teresa is quite stupendously wonderful and shows us her heartfelt music enlightenment on her 3rd single called ‘Just This One Time‘.

Barbara Teresa is a delightful eighteen year-old Caracas, Venezuela-born, Los Angeles, California-based indie pop/folk singer-songwriter, pianist, dog lover, romance novel fan, and Duke University student. She makes that deeply important music about teenage struggles and sings about love, in this crazy world that can easily lead you astray.

With a softly-spoken voice that is full of such caring vocals and sweet lyrics that have you thinking you are in a movie, you feel her love so vibrantly, as she locks hands with that person who truly understands her. The romance is so classy and has your heart warming like a pizza oven inside – as you close your eyes and imagine the perfect place where things are so simple – just the way the world should be.

‘Just This One Time‘ from the entrancing LA-based Barbara Teresa, is a stunning listen and has your body in happy shivers, as you remember that person who could keep a secret, hold you close, and be there for you, when you needed them most. This is a superb young talent who sings with such pure intentions and has an innocently romantic outlook on life, that the world certainly needs much more of.

Stream this stunning new single on Spotify and see more on her IG music account.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Move To The Beat: Assal Cobra grooves our imagination together just perfectly on ‘Wine Pon’ (ft. Village Boy Prince)

Posted on 26 May 2021
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Bringing us one of the most peaceful and well-made tracks of the year so far, Assal Cobra brings the enjoyable rhythm to our willing bodies on the superb music video ‘Wine Pon‘ (ft. Village Boy Prince).

Assal Cobra is an excellent German-born, LA-based DJ, musician, vocalist, producer and creative director. She is joined by fellow fast-rising LA-based artist Village Boy Prince on this catchy new single.

With a tasty Caribbean steel drum to start us off and then some sweetly mixed organic percussion gets us into the mood quickly. We are introduced to some calming raps and combined with luscious vocals, we are in for a lunch box treat here on this shake-your-body track to remember.

This is the story of working together and showing love to those who you respect and love working with. We are placed into a song with a real true authenticity and style — as that is such a pleasure on the hungry earlobes — that hungrily lap up each second of this quality release.

‘Wine Pon‘ (ft. Village Boy Prince) from Assal Cobra, is full of spectacular visuals and is a true feel-good track. With a world class beat and stunning vocals that has you moving and grooving all day, this is a summer track to play real loud. The message at the end of us being one human race no matter what we look like, is also highly welcomed. Appreciation and love is what we definitely need more of.

Watch this vibrant single on YouTube and see more news on Assal’s IG and Village Boy’s IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Fading My Creations: Determined LA feminist band Agender things to another level with ‘Astro Tarot’

Posted on 24 May 2021

Returning to our anxious minds with their 2nd shuddering single off their upcoming ‘No Nostalgia‘ album that is set for fall 2021 release, Agender strongly barrage our battered souls with a twitchy new single that will have you looking around quickly called ‘Astro Tarot‘.

Agender is a uniquely ferocious Los Angeles, California-based four-piece indie post-punk/synth band. They make that earth-shattering music that easily breaks the fragile windows down — on small-minded people who just don’t get it — and is packed full of biting symbolism, that causes your blood-filled heart to suddenly beat much faster than before.

”The song is an ode to Tarot and Astrology and the role they play in diffusing the anxiety of the unknown, and in navigating an ever disorienting world. It’s a reminder that ultimately intuition and free will prevail, as does the punk spirit.” – Agender

The gritty vocals slice a claw into your mind — as you sit back and imagine how electrifying they are live with such a buzz about them — with a vibe that sends your mind into a spin, as you remember that this is what real music is all about. The grind to get to where you need to be, no what what or who is standing selfishly in your way, is the only path to where you need to be at.

‘Astro Tarot’ from the new-age LA post-punk act Agender, confidently leads us into a new world that is hard to fathom, as the twists and turns can possibly knot you up quick like playing twister after a few glasses of wine.

Their music is angry, edgy and full of fight — as these are hungry women that are on the prowl and will take their prey — no matter what, as they growl with mighty delight as their street-smarts wins the day again.

Check out the Spotify link and see more of their journey via IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen