Category Archive: Music

Skilla Baby: The Coldest

Blending hard-hitting beats with introspective lyricism, Skilla Baby has brought a refreshing energy to the Hip-Hop landscape.

The Detroit, Michigan native’s career started during his teenage years, where he would spend his time after work trying to get stage time. He started going to the showcase put on by Hot 107.5’s DJ BJ and spent his paychecks to buy a spot on the showcase. After a year of doing this, Skilla caught the attention of Detroit rapper Sada Baby, who quickly took him under his wing.

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Spiders From Uranus: Blow it Out!

Seattle based band Spiders From Uranus might be new to the rock scene, but they are certainly well acquainted with the world of music, rock ‘nroll, and infectious storytelling that encaptures audiences. The band, which just released their first full-length album “Blow it Out!” incorporates upbeat tempos, heavy guitar and electric harmonies. 

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Sam Smith: Vocals All Day

For all of you fan girls that swoon for rich, luscious vocals, have I got the man for you. As for you music aficionados that scan the internet for upcoming artists with “real” talent, look no further. Vocalist Sam Smith has won the hearts (and ears) of American listeners with his recent debut album “In the Lonely Hour.” He began his career in the U.K., and his musical collaborations are what put him on the map. However, since he completed his first album in December 2013, critics and listeners alike have been raving over his gentle yet striking vocals. 

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Machine Gun Kelly:  Access Denied

From wild outbursts in an Atlanta mall Microsoft Store to being pleasured on stage by a porn star during a concert in Dallas, Texas; self proclaimed “Wild Boy,” Machine Gun Kelly has definitely had his share of negative press.  Machine Gun Kelly, also known as Richard Colson Baker, was born to missionary parents and lived in a dozen places before claiming his official residence in Cleveland, Ohio. Machine Gun Kelly, or MGK as his fans know him, has become a symbol of perseverance in an industry that has repeatedly denied him access to a seat at the big kids table. 

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Teddy Swims: Everything But Therapy

For the last three months, you’ve probably seen videos of a tattooed man busking in the streets of New York or performing with strangers in malls and subway stations. He sings with deep, passionate emotion and his voice sends chills down listeners’ spines, especially when he hits the powerful riff that he has become known for. That herculean riff belongs to the voice of  Teddy Swims.

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