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Trusting You: Houston’s Bill Grippin is making moves ‘On Me’

Posted on 9 April 2021

With the Marlboro Red lit up and burning strong as he ponders his next mission, Bill Grippin shows us that he truly gets what he needs to do in order to succeed, on this quick-fire single called ‘On Me‘.

Powered by his label Another Level Music, Bill Grippin is a Houston, Texas-based hip-hop artist/music producer, with a unique blend of skills that are raw and rapped with such witty bars, that he has you bobbing your head around and feeling his groove.

Full of straight up rhymes that has you listening intently as you turn him up to the max, he leads us into his mind with an impressive array of smartly lipped lyrics, that has you respecting his street flow.

‘On Me‘ from Houston rapper Bill Grippin rips into your mind as a soundtrack to show us that you need to put things on yourself and not rely on anyone else. Whilst some others are making excuses for the lack of opportunities during these times, the only way is to open your own doors is to make it happen no matter what.

Check out the track audio on YouTube and see his IG for more news and tracks.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Hate This Feeling: Trevor DeBenon evokes emotional flashbacks with the excellent debut ‘Don’t Wanna Feel Anymore’

Posted on 8 April 2021

With a fresh look and tasty beats, Trevor DeBenon leads us into that time she didn’t feel the same way you did on ‘Don’t Wanna Feel Anymore‘.

Trevor DeBenon is a youthfully exuberant Houston, Texas-based producer, who truly loves what he does and has made his much-anticipated debut song, that comes from the deepest part of his heart.

The vocals shine a bright light on the fire within, as he looks determinedly for the new path after this road has been blocked by someone else. The beat is crisp and has you listening intently, the catchy nature has you moving your body slowly, albeit with that feeling that you remember all too well. The world can be a harsh place if you don’t have thick skin, those thorns can slice you open quickly, unless you learn to bandage yourself up quickly, as you know better days are around the corner.

‘Don’t Wanna Feel Anymore‘ from the talented young producer Trevor DeBenon, is a track all about those strong feeling you had that unfortunately weren’t reciprocated, as you wonder about what could of been and seeing her moving on so quickly on the same night hurts really bad. The true lesson digs deep, but will forever make you stronger and help you learn to only give your heart to those who deserve it.

Stream this breakup single on Spotify and follow him on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Never Slow Down: Texas emcee B Tha One shows us how to ‘Let It Go’

Posted on 29 March 2021

Taken off B Tha One’s debut ten-track hip hop album called ‘Two Sides to My Story‘, ‘Let It Go‘ sees him eagerly shedding off that last remaining self-doubt to fully flourish and be at one with himself in the world, with an entertaining effort of top quality.

B Tha One is a talented Austin, Texas indie rapper who imperviously flows with a consciously enlightened style that captures the real picture of life, with no unnecessary flash or fake energy in sight.

This is the story about hurting hard from being back-stabbed and lied to, it stings hard like a bee’s furious bite at first, however over time you heal up and learn to grow that vital thick skin, that is absolutely impenetrable.

He raps with a true sense of what is going on in reality and sweeps your mind into another place, the stories of avoiding temptation in this easy-to-lose-it type of world shows you the way forward, as you build a metal fort around your own demons, so that they never escape again.

‘Let It Go‘ from the B Tha One, is that call to take time to search for yourself, as you replenish your soul after much stress and dealing with undesirable drama. His haunting flow washes all over your bodies hard-to-reach toxins, as he brings us a track to feel a bit sad and inspired with.

Stream this powerfully portrayed single on Spotify and see more on his IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Fly Away: Reezan hits the skies with the slider ride in the sky new single ‘Barcelona’ (ft. Maahir)

Posted on 29 March 2021

Taken off his five-track album named ‘Hop On A Beat‘, Europe-chasing Reezan shows his ever-increasing wordplay with the jet-hopping new track about getting away from it all and having new adventures on ‘Barcelona‘ (ft. Maahir).

Reezan is the Dallas, Texas-born, final year Electrical Engineering student at UCLA, who hops into our speakers to fly out of current times, so he can feel alive again and replenish the soul in warmer climates, after a wild twelve months on planet Earth.

With a confident flow, these two rap with conviction and self-assurance, their bars aid the plane to fly higher and with grace, each flow streams in to ultimate altitude, as the beats wraps your mind to remember those days of easy travel and partying without fuss.

‘Barcelona‘ (ft. Maahir) from the indie Texas rapper Reezan, is the story of cruising with that fresh feel as you get out of stagnation, to fly free and land happy in a new country away from all the pettiness from small-minded folks, who just don’t get it.

Hear this track on Spotify and see his IG for more.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

I Fight It: Houston RnB singer Melo Bermon deals with mixed feelings from former lover on ‘Might Need You’

Posted on 26 March 2021
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Opening up his heart for us to see all as he fights the pain, Melo Bermon tells us the story of a girl he loves deeply, even though he knew she wasn’t the right one for him on ‘Might Need You‘.

Melo Bermon is a smoothly-voiced Houston, Texas-based RnB singer-songwriter, who performs from his deepest soul, each word sung means something personal to him, as he sings about love lost and learning about himself through adversity.

His sensual voice opens the door to where they were together when things were so beautiful and loving, you thought that this would last forever with the kisses and long nights in each others arms. Then things changed quickly and you feel the emotion spill on the table, his heart is broken and he is in a state of confusion, as to why he let her in so close.

This is the tale of love gone wrong and learning to only open your world to someone who you feel a mind connection with, not just body lust, as that can lead you astray, despite the short term benefits that feel so good.

‘Might Need You‘ from the heart-broken RnB artist Melo Bermon, is the story about how you need to trust your instincts that come to you early on, otherwise you will paying with a broken heart that will take long to heal, but eventually will repair itself when you leave her memory behind and start again, to find someone who has your best interests at heart.

Check out this video on YouTube and see his career rise on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Time To Move On: Chanel Young ends the games played on her with ‘Better Than Me’

Posted on 23 March 2021

As her sweet soul starts to heal from the narcissistic energies that have flooded her heart from a previously toxic relationship, Chanel Young releases all of the tension built up with ‘Better Than Me‘.

Chanel Young is an emerging Houston, Texas-based neo-soul/indie pop singer-songwriter, with an effortless vocal gift that simmers into your consciousness, with an uplifting but thoughtful feel of wondrous beauty.

”From early on, she has had quite a diverse-centric background between the back and forth of living in both Houston and Montreal and coming from two culturally different environments, so she was always exposed to various musical stylings both from her parents, and her surroundings.”- Chanel Young

Her voice brings you into her eyes, as she feels that they have taken too much without adding value into your life. With a stunning pitch, you feel warm but sad all at the same time – as she moves the table around to suit herself – realizing that they don’t actually deserve her kindness.

‘Better Than Me‘ from the deeply thoughtful Texas-based singer-songwriter Chanel Young, is a lesson to us all who are in or have experienced those harsh relationships where one person uses you, to get what they want when they are lonely. The heart will soon start to feel weak if you are exposed to this for too long, so moving on and flying free again, is the only way to fulfill your true romantic desires.

Stream this fine new single on Spotify and head through to IG to get more news.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Push yourself forward: Buenos Diaz aims make amends through heartbreaking loss on ‘Beautiful’

Posted on 21 March 2021

His passion evident on this personal single about losing a friend recently to horrifying heroin addiction, the incredibly talented Buenos Diaz sends out a ‘Beautiful‘ tribute on this deep new single, which is taken off the new five-track EP called ‘Remember‘.

Buenos Diaz is a seven-piece team that is lead by self-taught Austin, Texas-based indie lofi-pop/blues singer-songwriter Nick Diaz and Grammy Award winning producer Beto Martinez, who somehow make that personal story type of music that fills your heart with sadness, love and thoughtfulness all at the same.

This is a fascinating mixture of wondrous sounds that perfectly encapsulates modern day society. The unimaginable story that you thought couldn’t happen but actually did. He sings with all the experience gained from being in various bands and genres all over the USA, his life as a travelling musician is a movie-like experience that needs to be shown on the big screen for all to learn.

‘Beautiful‘ from the Texas alt-pop wonder Buenos Diaz, is a special story about making sure that you look after your sobriety, as you want to live a better life and not go down that dark road. He sings with such passion and deep reasoning, each word and story meaning something special for us to embrace.

This is a truly remarkable single that will have your mind a trance for a while, as you gaze outside and wonder where you will end up in this crazy world.

Hear this stunning tribute on Spotify and see his future travels on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

 

Stand for something: MDG4EVA sparks the passion inside your soul with ‘Shiny Man’ (Ft. J. Harvey)

Posted on 12 March 2021

Bringing the heat with a catchy track to beat the blues, MDG4EVA is back with the smoothly ear-blessing ‘Shiny Man‘ (Ft. J. Harvey).

Marcus Gilmore aka MDG4EVA, is an American producer, engineer and musician from Dallas in Texas, who illuminates positive energy through his music, to inspire and teach us that you can do anything you set your mind to.

This is the soulfully enhanced story about not selling your soul to get to where you need to go in life. You will meet some fake people from time to time who want you to lose, but if you stay strong and brush that off, you can really shine so bright if you want it enough.

Their raps are flamboyant and stunningly energetic, the magnetically positive nature illuminates up your speakers as you are filled with a new sense of purpose, on this wonderful hip-hop track that has that special conscious feel attached.

‘Shiny Man‘ (Ft. J. Harvey) from Texas emcee MDG4EVA, gives you hope during this dark time to follow you plan with real humans and to not deviate due to current fads of undesirables, who put you off your rhythm due to their own selfish plans.

Life is all about being happy and creatively stimulating after all.

Stream this top track on Spotify and follow his IG to hear more releases.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Wanting so much more: Upper Reality is soulfully advanced on ‘You Don’t Trust Me’ (ft. Mother Wata)

Posted on 23 February 2021

Taken off her latest six-track EP called ‘Body Hi’, Upper Reality (ft. Mother Wata) returns to make us reflect about love with a stunning new single, that will have you gazing outside the window on ‘You Don’t Trust Me‘.

Upper Reality is an enchanting electro-soul producer, singer and multi-instrumentalist from Dallas, Texas, who now resides in sunny Los Angeles, California. She makes that sensually awakening type of engrossing music that makes your body shiver with electric energy and you know you have just listened to a special talent.

We are breezed into a true story about how some people just don’t trust you, even if you are so close and mentally intimate with them. The years of mistrust have broken down their soul and no matter how much you try and replenish their spirit with your plentiful energy, all you are doing is sapping your own glorious glow and ultimately wasting your time- as they are beyond broken. For a short time however when you are together, everything is good but long-term, this just won’t work.

With a skillful execution of her dazzling production techniques and smooth samples, that you makes you move your whole body and truly appreciate her captivating style, this is a track to embrace as it hits home with so much truth. Relationships are so complex sometimes and it can be frustrating to say the least.

You can feel her neo-soul influences and mixed with some house-jazz from her time in Cape Town, South Africa, plus her current LA-fusion, this is a truly original artist that blends all her travels and love for classic genres, into one big pot of glorious goodness.

‘You Don’t Trust Me‘ from LA’s indie-electro/soul creative Upper Reality (ft. Mother Wata), is a supremely gifted track with so much tender care taken, lovingly illuminate our inner senses. Her sensually classy vocals are a breath of fresh air, as you close your tired eyes and wonder how she sounds live and in you face.

The summer breeze is so sweet when things are going well but in the end, true trust is the main core element to any relationship that is going to help you grow and blossom into that pureness that eventually fulfills every part of you mind, body and soul.

Hear this wonderfully deep single on Spotify and see more on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Find that genuine love: Gavin Graye sends a ‘Real Stuff’ message that needs to be heard

Posted on 9 February 2021

Gavin Graye sends the world a truthful gem that is all about that ‘Real Stuff‘ that we need to aim for, instead of focusing on those meaningless crushes that won’t ever properly warm your heart.

Seventeen year old Texas Hill Country alt-indie singer-songwriter/writer/producer Gavin Graye, has an uplifting voice that sends through a soothing energy blanket, to a world that needs lots of hugs and good vibes. He is a young musician that only has big goals in mind and sings with a freedom that elevates his soundscapes to bring us all some peace and inspiration, to our battered souls.

When you are truly fascinated by the intricate details that most people in the world would never even think of, you can hear this inner-skill in his voice as he layers the design of the track in a way that formulates a song to remember. He feels like a quick learner who is only going to grow into an artist that will be successful at anything he sets his mind to. With a humble nature, this makes him someone you want to succeed.

”I was inspired to create this song because so many people seek out shallow relationships, but should be seeking out authentic love instead.”-Gavin Graye

With influences intertwined into his music such as electronic, pop, punk, alternative and R&B, he sings with an element of heartbreak as it feels like he has dealt with losing a true love who was in his arms before. His voice has so much variety and makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. The melodies here grab your attention and the stories of wanting that real feeling is such a marvelous message that seems to be forgotten sometimes.

‘Real Stuff‘ from the youthful Texas singer-songwriter Gavin Graye is a mature song that teaches us to avoid shallowness that has no real meaning. In a world full of quick-swipe and forget-fast moments, this is an absolute gem of a song that young and old need to listen to and take action on. After all, that real love is so good for the soul.

Hear this energetic single on Spotify and see his IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen