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Missing You: New York rapper Jon Harris wonders if she feels the same on ‘Think of Me’ (Lyric Video)

Posted on 26 May 2021

With a frustrated demeanor as he wishes that things could of been vastly different, Jon Harris thinks back to the memory of when they were together with some regret on ‘Think of Me’ (Lyric Video).

Jon Harris is an underground New York City-based hip-hop artist, college graduate and music producer. He makes that true life experience sound about the dream of finding that true human connection, goals he has set for himself and about finding that true love.

Influenced heavily by elite hip-hop legends such as Eminem, Kanye West, Jay-Z, Tupac, B.I.G and J Cole, this is a young artist on a mission to show the world his poetically stimulating lyrics, and to separate himself from the rest of the hungry pack.

He raps with so much vigor and gritty energy — which has you feeling his shred like a grater slicing through cheese — as he brings us that real flow, during a song that has so much honesty and is clearly a personal track.

‘Think of Me’ (Lyric Video) from New York-based producer-hip-hop artist Jon Harris, has you thinking about that moment when you miss them so much and need to express it instantly. He has a way of gripping your attention like tight hands on a steering wheel — and takes us for a reflective ride — with no happy ending.

See this new music lyric video on YouTube and check out more on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

This Is Your Home: Zachary James takes a chance to ‘Seize The Day’ on another planet

Posted on 29 April 2021

With his voice picture perfect as he lights up the sky above with his new home, Zachary James is in the mood to ‘Seize The Day‘ as he wants to make sure that none of his superior talent is ever wasted in slumber.

Providence, Rhode Island-born, Spring Hill, Florida-raised, New York City-based acclaimed Broadway/TV actor, show host, drummer/percussionist and opera singer Zachary James, makes those wildly entertaining creations, that has you in utter disbelief as this incredible talent only seems to get better through time.

Taken off his latest seven-track album called ‘Exordium‘, this is a sweetly performed song which defies all expectations as he swirls in with calming vocals, in a UFO-inspired song that calls him out to go with them. He sings with such grace and mystique on a track that hears his glorious echos throughout this intriguing experience.

‘Seize The Day‘ from the multi-talented Zachary James, is that exciting single you have been waiting for as the current world is so strange and only starting to heal now. He performs with such confidence and you can see why he is held in such high esteem. Always press 7 and take your moment when given the opportunity.

Hear this striking song on Spotify and see more news on his IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Not Looking Back: Brooklyn rapper Lil Dame sends respect to his real friends as he moves forward with ‘The Dream’

Posted on 27 April 2021

As he broadly opens up his mind to the things that really matter in life, that is far away from the pettiness he sees each day on the harsh streets, Lil Dame projects his energies towards ‘The Dream’.

Lil Dame is a conscious Nigerian-American rapper who is from the legendary streets of Queens, New York City. He forges a quality sound together as one, that flows into your heart confidently, however with only humble intentions that is born from hard work.

This is the important message of living for what is right and never forgetting the people that helped you get places, whilst doing it in a genuine way. He raps with such meaning — his mind is in-tune to what he needs to do — as he breezes past the negative fields, that can hold you in and bury you in a hole downwards, that you will battle to get out of.

‘The Dream‘ from Queens emcee Lil Dame, shows us into his mind as he has thrown away the futile memories of the past and is only interested in packaging the future, with the real crew who have supported him through thick and thin. Onward and upwards is the thing that he is focusing on and this is a terrific mindset to hold onto.

When you have those big dreams, anything is possible if you believe in yourself enough and put in the hard yards when others are sleeping.

Stream this real new track on Soundcloud and see more on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Find The Light: New York’s GHOSTE urges us to have faith in our path and ‘Hold On’

Posted on 19 April 2021

As she brings forth a stunning glow to rise above all doubts around in this confusing world, that can easily suck you deeply into its undesirable sewers of gloom, GHOSTE carefully shows us how to believe again with the outstanding new single off her latest ten-track album called ‘Hold On‘.

Jenny Bruce aka GHOSTE is an angelic New York City-based indie electro-pop singer-songwriter and loving mother of two. She has recently recreated herself and leads us into the pureness of music, with a sound that has you absolutely astounded by the beauty intertwined inside each verse.

This is the true story about following your dreams and never giving up, despite what obstacles and rocks may be thrown your way. Believing in positive thoughts and keeping those dreams burning bright is incredibly, the way to true self-enlightenment after all.

She sings with such class and grace, her life hasn’t been easy but she stays true to her beliefs with a stunning array of vocal ability that has you closing your eyes, smiling, tearing softly, but ultimately feeling empowered through her sumptuous vocals that shows you where the door to happiness really is.

‘Hold On‘ from the wonderfully self-aware New York-based electro-pop artist GHOSTE, is a glorious escape from the rigors of the world through a crisply created sound that brings peace, where there was once noise and bad energy. Per aspera ad astra indeed.

Stream her new single on Spotify and see more from this magnetic talent on her IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

The True Performer: NYC’s Bobby Páraknight announces his arrival with debut track ‘The Prelude’

Posted on 11 April 2021

With an intricately crafted voice that artistically pulsates through the willing speakers, Bobby Páraknight brings us a debut single that shows us the promise that is on its way with ‘The Prelude‘.

Bobby Páraknight is an emerging New York City-based indie pop/rock singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actor and dancer, who performs that music which has been born from his love for all things creative and being the best at what he does.

This is the story about how she though the world was going to end, as they were together but then things ended quickly much to his sadness. Sometimes the moments feel like they are going to last forever – as then they end quickly and have you wondering about all the kind things you did for them – without receiving much back in return but heartbreak.

He sings with such grace and flamboyance, with the catchy beat keeping your mind locked into each word that he sings. This is an artistic experience that feels so unique and with so much more to come.

‘The Prelude‘ from New York’s multi-talented musician Bobby Páraknight, is a start of a journey that he has wanted for so long, his voice is young and confident, with so much imagination, and you sense that his foray into music and dance will be rather successful. We are listening to a winner.

Stream this new single on Spotify and check out the IG for more.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Out The Loop: New York’s Lady J Musiq throws out cheating ex lover on excellent debut solo track ‘Heartbreak’

Posted on 31 March 2021

Showing her utter disdain for a weak man who she once cared deeply about, Lady J Musiq rips the mic off the stand with a ferocious delivery up there with the best in the game on ‘Heartbreak‘.

Jalissa Troy aka Lady J Musiq is a sensational New York City-based emcee, who makes that real music about knowing your self-worth and teaches us vivid stories of life growing up in her wild city, which either makes you go up, or breaks you down to dust.

Her flow is so alluring and raspy, you feel her captivating voice deep inside your beating heart as you connect with her pain of being betrayed, her electric attitude is contagious in a good way, as he throws out the rubbish to start fresh again. The beat captures the moment just right, as she drives away from the past so she can ride fresh into a new place, away from a person who turned out to be a slithering snake.

‘Heartbreak‘ from the exhilarating talent of New York hip-hop artist Lady J Musiq, is a thrilling rap track about a former lover who showed his true colors when you needed him to be loyal. The wandering eye was a dumb mistake from him that can’t ever be accepted, so you packed his bags and ended things before more drama came into the door.

Her straight up attitude shines through and we are witnessing the start of a special journey from a supremely skilled musician, who has that extra bit of quality that you just can’t teach.

See this striking music video on YouTube and wisely follow her IG for more news.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Only Upwards: NYC’s Lou Quattro takes it up a notch with ‘Love Phases’

Posted on 30 March 2021

With a silky smooth delivery that breathes new life into a stagnated genre, Lou Quattro drips in clean with a fresh bounce on his latest new nine-track album called ‘Love Phases’.

New York City-based Lou Quattro is the type of self-motivated trap emcee/producer and engineer, that likes to do things right, as he flows in with this new release that has so much potential. He raps with that confident drama-free energy that is all about showing that he is ready for his time to shine, away from all the cloudy skies and small-minded talk, that can tire out even the most relaxed.

Particular highlights have to be the bangers ‘Never Going Back, ‘On Read‘ (ft. La’Shai) and ‘Strange Love‘. His stories of love lost, love gained, money made and getting stronger, reign above all, as he strides in with ice to spare and truth stories to lay bare.

‘Love Phases‘ from New York trap artist Lou Quattro, is the story of how love can change each day, as he finds his place in this wild world and searches for his true Queen, all while the jealous cash-grabbers look on in jealousy.

Hear this brand new album on Spotify and see the IG for more news.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Boyz II Men remix: Black Camaileon drops soulful tribute to ‘It’s Not Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday’

Posted on 26 February 2021

With a stirring message that is so relevant in these troubled times, Black Camaileon is back with the remix to the classic ‘It’s Not Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday‘.

Black Camaileon is a New York-based producer and indie r&b influenced singer-songwriter who sadly lost his loving wife recently to cancer, and makes music to courageously honor her name.

With stunning vocals that flow out of his soul from his rough life growing up, he had a successful career before taking a long hiatus, as money and fame was never the pursuit, only making music and inspiring those who choose to listen to it.

He sings with love on this conscious classic that speaks on important issues that are still facing many today and with vocals that strike your heart and make you feel warm inside, he is an underground legend that is back in the game after many years away. You can feel his passion as he remembers the incredible 90’s, each word is sung with such precision and meaning to heat your senses and help you forget the worries of modern times.

‘It’s Not Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday‘ from New York’s indie r&b singer Black Camaileon, is a stirring rendition of a track that is one of the top songs of its generation and is sung so gloriously here. A fitting tribute indeed. that helps us realize that we can be so much more if we work together and plan for a better day tomorrow, as one team.

See this terrific remix here on YouTube and find out more on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Trying to get home: Lu Carter is stunningly stupendous on her self-reflective single about a childhood memory while listening to ‘Weird Al Yankovic’

Posted on 19 February 2021

Taken off her latest astounding five-track EP that wasn’t supposed to happen called ‘Girl of Little Words‘, Lu Carter sends the anxious world a peaceful melody to remember fondly called ‘Weird Al Yankovic‘.

Michaela Carter aka Lu Carter, is a resilient Salem, Oregon-born, Brooklyn, New York City-based, experimental indie-folk singer songwriter and barista, who beautifully makes that old school nostalgic gems from the untouched forest, that carefully float into your curious brain and soothes your beating heart, like a cuppa hot chocolate on a cold winters day.

She peruses the thoughts of childhood and aging gracefully in her music and fills each listener with a genuine sense that you have heard a truly kind and authentic artist-who formulates ear-bending soundscapes-to give us hope and feel loved again.

This is the fascinating story of not being quite where you thought you would be in life and perhaps, being a bit hard on yourself at times. Her carefully crafted lyrics take you places on the clouds above and this poem is much more than that, as you close your ears, a small tear drips quietly down your cheek, as you imagine her stuck in traffic with her sibling beside her, stuck in traffic and all she wants to do is go home.

You get lost sometimes when you listen to Lu as she is a mood shapeshifter-her voice is so enchanting and real-going quiet sometimes mysteriously while she whispers tenderly and then you hear her clearly again, she catches your attention and your breath away, the angel sent to help us understand our childhood is here already.

‘Weird Al Yankovic‘ from the soothingly organic NYC singer-songwriter and sweet soul Lu Carter, is an absolute masterpiece from a caring musician who is making her way in this world and sharing her most vulnerable memories with us so eloquently. Her vivid storytelling is so majestic as her honesty overrides all and you feel at peace with yourself and the world.

The feeling of being sad and happy at the same time is something that was unfathomable before. This is the power of music and how some artists can enter your heart to help you deal with pain, is quite incredible.

Hear this lovely new single on her Spotify and see more via the IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Shedding the pain away forever: eJH drops inspirational new single ‘Shed (F.T.P.H.)’

Posted on 23 January 2021

eJH is back with more realness on his spectacular new single that goes beyond music via ‘Shed (F.T.P.H.)’.

Enrique Jesus Hernandez III aka eJH, is an indie-electronic artist from Spanish Harlem in New York. He has had an ear for music since an early age- thanks to the patient guidance of his single mother- and this passion for creating, has only intensified as he has grown older.

After speaking up about violent domestic abuse and what him and his mother went through on his previous release ‘Hunger‘, this courageous stance has opened his eyes up to so much more than what he first imagined. After bravely sharing his story with the world, he has found an outlet to talk about the pain and others have also spoken up about these traumatic issues with him. Through hurt you find peace and although the scars are there and extremely deep, it feels like a huge weight has been lifted off his shoulders and he is ready for the next step: To help others and join forces with the needy out there that are still dealing with this horrific issue that plagues society.

This is all about letting go of the past and finding a new door to walk through that is healthy for your soul and sets you free. He sings with incredible passion that digs deep within and the story of shedding the unhealthy skin of past issues; is an example to anyone that is struggling with these demons.

‘Shed (F.T.P.H.)’ from New York’s eJH is the true story of letting the past be the path and to start fresh with a new mindset that won’t bog you down and define you forever.

Through music, we can begin to vent our frustrations that manifests into personal growth so you can move on and help others to be pain-free too. Freedom is what we ultimately want and need, to be truly happy inside.

Stream this excellent single via Spotify and see the story on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen