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The sun will come tomorrow: Jacob’s Blue is truly magnificent on ‘Two Yellow Birds’

Posted on 4 February 2021

Taken off his debut seven-track album ‘Born in the Sunset: Thoughts to Oasis‘, ‘Two Yellow Birds‘, is the introspective new single about getting better each day after a tough breakup from Jacob’s Blue.

Flushing, New York native and humble indie-folk/lo-fi soul singer-songwriter Jacob’s Blue makes such remarkable music, that is truly meaningful and his overriding goal is to inspire his listeners with a genuine sound- that lathers our anxious hearts with true goodness.

This is the memorable story of how a breakup is so intensely hard on the very fabric of your inner soul. It feels like you have just been slapped in the face by wayward umbrella on a rainy day while out walking in the city to clear your head, Then right after that, a speeding car drives past, splashing you with a mist of water from the passing puddle. You feel like things can’t get much worse and you question everything, Your lover doesn’t care about you like they used to or did they ever truly really love you anyway. So many thoughts come crashing in your mind and you need to find perspective. Luckily, music heals all.

His passionate voice echoes so sweetly over the lovely lo-fi energy force field that readily transmits a special frequency that is quite electric and you sit back to take it all in. This is an artist who paints his picture through soundscapes in our mind- his storytelling is simple, honest yet deeply enchanting to the curious ear. You feel his pain and wonder what really happened on that fateful day and why this all transpired.

‘Two Yellow Birds‘ from the mysteriously brilliant indie-folk/lo-fi singer-songwriter Jacob’s Blue is a fascinating journey through the realization that life isn’t fair sometimes but tomorrow will be a better day.

The birds will be in the trees tomorrow chirping away and ultimately, its our choice to either be positive or be down in the dumps. This is a quality musician who chooses to make truly inspirational music that is absolutely authentic and pure. Mama taught him well.

Stream this wonderful song on Soundcloud and see his journey on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Striving for greatness: The WiZdom G.O.A.T spreads positive energy to all on ‘More Questions for The WiZ’

Posted on 4 February 2021

The WiZdom G.O.A.T demonstrates more of his growing greatness, on the thoughtfully real new single called ‘More Questions for The WiZ‘.

Syracuse, New York-born, Yonkers, New York-based hip-hop emcee The WiZdom G.O.A.T, formulates that raw edgy sound that spits true-life stories about growing up and living in one of the most diverse cities in the world. He effortlessly encapsulates all that is good in this often bloated genre that tells so many stories, its often hard to know which ones are true and which ones are from fortune cookie packets.

This is the story of manifesting greatness out to the universe and never looking back. He flows bars of strength and possesses that inner agility, to overcome any issues and to spread his message to all is paramount. This is a true music lover who lives for this and flexes his lyrical muscles to laid-back levels of true quality.

His rhymes are easy going but he shows toughness on this edgy effort that flows through like a cool breeze on a hot summers day and gives you a good feeling about his potential. The self-awareness is highly apparent and you get the feeling that he is only going to improve and get that worldwide artist attention, he hungrily craves.

‘More Questions for The WiZ‘ from Yonkers emcee The WiZdom G.O.A.T, is that perfect street-hop bounce that you play on loud when you are cruising around with the crew and are looking for a chilled but insightful vibe.

Check him out on YouTube and see more from his life on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

 

A celebration of the female form: Alaina Kai Chester sings with such class on ‘Body Worthy (Amen)’

Posted on 1 February 2021
https://soundcloud.com/alaina-kai/body-worthy-amen

Alaina Kai Chester sings so gloriously and with such elegance on the wonderful new single that celebrates who you are and that you are indeed ‘Body Worthy (Amen)’.

The Cincinnati, Ohio-born, New York-based actor, singer-songwriter and digital creative Alaina Kai Chester sings with an aura of a woman who knows who she is deep inside and her astonishing voice is an incredible listen. Each sentence is crystal clear and the way she holds her tone is an example to singers all over the world.

Her sweet fusion of r&b, pop and soul is a massive hug to our scared hearts, as she takes us on a loving journey of self-discovery and learning to love yourself.

Taken off her debut five-track EP called ‘First Comes Love, Then Comes Liberty‘, this is a self-aware creative who sings with a real stylish nature that shows her grace and faith are strong and genuine.

‘Body Worthy (Amen)’ from Alaina Kai Chester is a song that celebrates the female body and how glorious it really is. She shows that it is possible to be classy and make quality music at the same time; without going over the top and comprising your core values.

Appreciation is what its all about and doing it in a way that makes you a true model for the young females in the world. If only more musicians would follow Alaina Kai Chester’s lead and be the guiding light, in this often dark world.

Stream this soulful single on her Soundcloud and see more on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Sending a message: Phil is in no mood for fools on catchy new single ‘Goofy’

Posted on 1 February 2021

Taken off his absorbing 11-track debut EP called ‘Different Cities‘, the mesmerizing talent of Phil brings us his terrific new track named ‘Goofy‘.

Phil is a supremely self-motivated and highly-gifted Charlotte-born, New York-based singer-songwriter, trained dancer and successful actor, with acclaimed stints on Chicago PD, Proven Innocent, The Other Two, horror film Haunt and the new Apple TV+ show called Little Voice.

With a confident style that seems effortless, he sings with such immense skill and swag that uplifts your mood instantly. He is an artist that performs with that extra passion formed from the deepest part of his soul and he tells it how it is.

This is the story about how some other dudes are so goofy and don’t do things properly. They are all about the flash quick cash vibe that has no foresight and you are going for the smart long-term game. When you are a deep soul like this, you see things differently and some people just don’t get it.

With a catchy vibe and a singer who performs with that extra hungry edge, he shows that you can achieve your goals if you actually work hard and put in the effort. This is a sensational single from a man that has had a tough upbringing and brings us a track that has your whole body grooving in delight.

‘Goofy‘ from New York-based actor/dancer/singer-songwriter Phil is a quality new single from a multi-talented artist, who has so much potential that they better make room for him at the top. When you believe in yourself, the sky is the limit to what you can achieve.

Stream this hot new track on Spotify and see more visuals on his IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

What do they know anyway: Kritters send out strong message about small-mindedness on outstanding ‘Strangers’

Posted on 29 January 2021

Kritters are back with the 3rd single off their debut album ‘Go to School‘ ‘and this honest new track is named ‘Strangers‘.

Kirini O.K. and Rob Steadman formed the fascinatingly creative South Bronx/London-based art/electro-pop and DIY act Kritters together and they are partners in life and music. Both of these wonderful talents are classically trained and you can feel the extra quality in their incredible atheistic soundscapes- throughout this new song.

Kirini O.K is an established visual artist, poet, violinist, punk lover and singer, who was born in New York and moved to the UK to study.. Rob Steadman is a South African-born drummer, former member of Stornoway and prolific producer who is also UK and New York-based.

This is the true story about how most strangers don’t have a clue what the real story is- but love to add their two cents unnecessary advice. When you don’t know the full picture, its not wise and shows zero self-awareness too.

The feeling of a cinematic experience is first on the mind here, as these two talented musicians fuse their lovely vocals together as the energy changes suddenly. The chorus features an array of electronic variety that makes you turn up the volume as you close your eyes and immerse yourself in this world class song.

‘Strangers‘ from Kritters is a bitingly sarcastic track at times as the frustration floats to the top, influenced by the crazy year of 2020 and also by not being where they both thought they would be in lives as we speak. Their honesty and incredible creative minds are mind-blowing on the ear as you admire their class and technical ability.

Keeping your cool is extremely hard when small-minded people speak up over something that have no part in. Smiling and having a chuckle inside, is the only way to go and makes these moments seem comedic- rather than unnecessarily annoying.

Hear this illuminating single on Soundcloud and see their story on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Life at the moment: Chachee is honest and reflective on new single ‘Sad Day’

Posted on 27 January 2021
Dark Light by Chachee

Taken off his upcoming thirteen-track album ‘Dark Light‘, that is due for release on the 5th February 2021, Chachee shows us into his mind on the introspective ‘Sad Day‘.

Brooklyn, New York-based 90s lo-fi punk and indie rock artist/drummer Chachee, is a supremely creative musician who makes that nostalgic music that ebbs and flows at reality, while taking you to a thoughtful place that enables you to look deep inside yourself.

This is an artist who plays music to learn about himself and to ask questions about life that can’t be answered yet. A truly deep soul who is a refreshingly honest man in these times of flashy posers ,who get way too much attention for doing very little.

The quirky mixture of acoustic and digital sonic layers fuses with his sense of humor to life right, is a unique outlook that brings so much value to this song for us to hear with a reflective glance, as we know the feeling all too well.

‘Sad Day‘ from Brooklyn’s self-taught soulful indie artist Chachee, is the intriguing tale of how we are feeling as humanity right now, as each day seems longer than the last with relief still far off. He sings with such a reflective tone that is so rare in music these days. Each day has been a challenge and the hope for a brighter path might still be far down the road, with many detours ahead.

Feeling down is completely natural at the moment, as we grapple with habits that have perhaps defined us, as we realize who we actually aren’t really friends with after all. Sometimes its okay to have a sad day and be off. Tomorrow is going to be a brighter day after all.

Stream this vivid daydream on Bandcamp.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Letting your soul decide: New York’s Complexion of Sound help us forget our worries on ‘Lose Control’ (ft. Ximone & Alpha Moses)

Posted on 27 January 2021

Complexion of Sound bring that electric energy to our hungry ears with unmistakable joy, on the brand new dance explosion for us to immerse our whole bodies in called ‘Lose Control‘ (ft. Ximone & Alpha Moses).

A New York-based artist project lead by CoS, who works with the most innovative East Coast producers, engineers, vocalists, songwriters, graphic designers and videographers in the game. This is that spectacular music to feel uplifted again and to dance all night with the volume on maximum.

With a wondrous fusion of dance-pop, hip hop, house and electronic sonic soundscapes that make you blush with excitement, this is a flourishing mixture of the purest form that dazzles your heart and fills the soul with some much-needed goodness after a rough twelve months.

This is the exuberant story of wanting to be connected with that special person so much as you ask them to come with you on a star-gazing journey to getting that spark back into your life, after this long and stressful lockdown. You see it in their eyes that they want to give you their soul and you are just waiting for the words to come out of their mouth. The fire is there and you just want to them to spark the light, so you can both be brightly woven together forever.

‘Lose Control‘ (ft. Ximone & Alpha Moses) formulates all that is good with music into one tasty treat for you to snack on with eager enthusiasm. This is a fusion of sounds that are a pleasure on the palate, that has been starved of good music. You imagine listening to this electric music live and swaying into the crowds alignment with like-minded fans, as you dance your worries away.

To let go and love is one thing but you also need that reciprocal energy to transform into your soulmate so that you can both be at one with what you want out of each other. Only then can you be truly happy-as if its only one of you who is fully invested-there are bound to be issues later on.

Stream this electric wonderland on Spotify and see more on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Remembering simpler times: Long Island’s Memory Set sends us back the the 80’s on the spectacular ‘Swimming’

Posted on 22 January 2021

Memory Set glides effortlessly into the crystal clean pool, with the lead single from his upcoming EP called ‘As The Tides‘. and helps us put behind the darkness of 2020 on ‘Swimming‘.

Formerly known as Zephyr, Long Island, New York writer, producer, mixing/mastering engineer extraordinaire Jacob Eifert aka Memory Set, flows through the water of life and ends up floating high above the water, with his head held up high.

That 80’s feel is in such happy abundance at the start and you feel like letting your hair down and getting onto that dance floor in your kitchen, swinging your partner around and being free.

The satisfying beat gets you to smile again and think that this is going to be your year, no matter what the news or anyone says. With a slower beat in the middle to tease us tightly and plenty of sensational saxophone simmering, this is a track that only improves throughout.

‘Swimming‘ is the type of song you put on and place on repeat. The pureness is heavenly and you feel like reminiscing and only good memories come out. Being in the pool with friends and splashing about, going underwater and feeling so free inside your heart, like there were no worries in the world.

Long Island producer Memory Set clearly has that special soul inside of him and sends a reminder that life can be simple and pure, just like it was intended. Through his stunning music, it lives on.

Stream this wonderful new single that will have your body is raptures via Spotify and check out the visuals on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Having a night to remember: Jah Nino leads the way on the catchy new Hip Hop single ‘Partygirl’

Posted on 10 January 2021

Jah Nino slams his foot down and tells us what’s up on his exuberant new single that lights the fire called ‘Partygirl‘.

“Yung Steppa” aka Jah Nino is a young singer-emcee who is from the busy streets of Brooklyn, New York. He is making his mark real quick on the US scene with his thrilling style and top notch vocal ability.

Taken off the new eight-track album ‘Step With Me, Vol. 1′, we are introduced to a fresh face and sound in a diluted genre that needs new heroes to inspire us during this horrific pandemic.

The striking beat sparks your interest right away and we are soon into the party mode with an emcee on a mission for a good time. He leads us through the door into the VIP section of the club, with his stylish style and quick-fire delivery that is faster than DHL. He is all about the party and showing us how she operates. For tonight, this is going to be a wild night with tomorrow, a distant memory very far away.

‘Partygirl‘ from the exhilarating talent Jah Nino is a fun song that keeps it real all the way. He takes us on a party ride that leaves our body full fulfilled and with a funky beat, this is a sweaty song that keeps you in the booth the whole song and you won’t want to leave until the sun is up again outside.

This might be an artist who goes all the way if he can keep his team tight and when covid passes, a few festival appearance will surely see his name on the bright lights.

Stream this new single via Soundcloud and check out more of his style on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Desiring that real love: New Orleans singer/business owner L.E drops hot single ‘Want’

Posted on 4 January 2021

L.E is back with her phenomenally crisp vocal delivery that will have you listening and again on her single ‘Want‘.

With a loving memory of her late grandmother firmly entrenched in the deepest parts of her heart, L.E (Ellie) is a spectacular American singer-songwriter who has a rare ability to somehow fuse classical, gospel, RnB, and jazz all into one incredibly inspiring sound. With this loving memory with her each day, she has blossomed into a musician and also thriving business owner who teaches private vocal coaching at summer camp and at her Beyond the Stage LLC studio in New Orleans.

After learning her trade and excelling at The New Orleans Center for Creative Arts and Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York, this talented and inspirational creative has made it her mission to help her communities musicians to follow their dreams, showing that it is possible no matter what obstacles come your way in life.

You get the feeling that you are listening to a truly remarkable woman who makes music to love with. Her voice transcends traditional genres and pre-conceived notions and is like a fresh breeze blowing in after a hot and steamy day; her coolness and calming voice heals all sunburn from this wild world of scorching energies.

”Love me analogue not digital.”-L.E

Her Southern charm is such a pleasure on the soul as her voice blends so sweetly with the sensual but classy beat. She sings about wanting that real love and nothing more or less. The story of wanting to be with that special person so that you can love so deeply and with no doubts. This is a visually-pleasurable journey that takes us into this loving woman’s eyes who is looking for something real, far away from the quick-click dms’s that ultimately are a waste of time and effort.

‘Want‘ from the lovable L.E is a statement of intent from a successful woman who is done messing around and wants that real love that should exist more in the world. With a fabulous vocal delivery and real lyrics, this is a stunning song that is best played late at night with the bubble bath ready, cold beverage chilled and candles lit brightly.

Hear this voice you will never forget on her Spotify and see more on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen