Category Archive: Music

The New Otis of Soul

One good thing about music, is when it hits you feel no pain,  according to Bob Marley  in “Trenchtown Rocks.” But, boy was he right! When a song is carefully created and beautifully produced, it has the power to actually move souls, and there’s nothing painful about it. 

R&B has always taken soulful songs and combined them with sultry voices to create its one-of-a-kind sound. But R&B has made many turns over the years. From Whitney Houston and Mary J. Blige to Marvin Gaye to Usher Raymond, the genre has always had a wide array of artists. And lately, new artists have proven that the classic sound has many more curbs to turn.

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Symba: Rise and Grind

Conquering the hip-hop music world has never been an easy feat. However, hip-hop has come a long way from the days when Kurtis Blow became the first rapper to sign a deal with a major record label. Since its 1970s New York roots, hip-hop has gone on a worldwide journey, leaving its undeniable stamp in regions across the globe. From the west coast, we know Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre’s Death Row slang when we hear it. Down south, Outkast and Goodie MOB’s Dungeon Family twang is unmistakable. 

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Chloe Flower: A Symphony of Flower Power

Her hair is as black as the keys on which her elegant fingers produce masterpieces. Her facial expression means charisma, expressiveness and willpower. She confidently poses herself in extraordinary fashion styles, wherever you see her, she is bubbling with enthusiasm. Chloe Flower has brought to life the connection between classical music and rap music from artists like Cardi B with her independently created music genre Popsical. 

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The Voice of a Saint

When people talk about  the vocal greats of our time , you’re likely to hear Whitney Houston, Adele, and Beyonce among those named. These artists are known to be a powerhouse in their field. Aspects like, pitch, range, and control come natural to these women. And very few others can say they have what it takes to produce such a strong sound.

In the very recent past, an up and coming singer/songwriter has entered the scene and wowed listeners with some spot on renditions of these same 3 female artists’ biggest hits, shocking the world with not her, but HIS musical abilities. Hailing from the UK is the Southampton born Saint Harison. The oldest of three boys, Harison fell in love with music at a young age and this can be seen in the way he emotes when performing.

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