Isa Shares New Heartfelt Single "Take It Slow" On SoulBounce

Leave it to the great singers and songwriters of our day to express heartache, life transitions, and growth in the most poignant fashion. Classically trained, Bronx-born and bred singer/songwriter Isa takes a page from two of her biggest musical inspirations Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston in her brand new, beautifully heartfelt ballad "Take It Slow."

Showcasing Isa's overpowering vocal ability, the song serves as the lead single for her forthcoming sophomore EP Mirrors Volume 1. 

“Take it Slow’ was a song that I literally wrote and arranged within the matter of an hour. I was going through a separation from someone I was truly in love with, and the day I wrote ‘Take it Slow’ was the first day I had some time off to be home with myself to digest the situation and being left for someone else. There is no resolution by the end of [the song]. It’s literally a song about being still. There is no right or wrong move, there’s nothing really to do but let life flow naturally no matter how painful it may feel to not have a solid ‘yes’ or ‘no’ at the time.”
— Isa

Listen to "Take It Slow" on SoundCloud

Premiere of "Take It Slow" on SoulBounce

The Elixir Media Group's 'Uptown Soul Lounge' Music Showcase Returns March 25th With Reesa Renee, Sharina Marisela and Tracey Phipps

On Friday, March 25, 2016, The Elixir Media Group's 'Uptown Soul Lounge' music showcase series returns to Gin Fizz Harlem. Hosted by Afrobeat musician, poet, and emcee Ayoinmotion, the show will feature special live performances by the multifarious DC soul queen Reesa Renee, sultry Panamanian singer/songwriter/producer Sharina Marisela, and R&B/Latin Soul singer Tracey Phipps.

Serving Harlem's exciting new platform for the best emerging talent in soul music, 'Uptown Soul Lounge' is a monthly music showcase happening the last Friday of every month. With the live soulful vibes from carefully curated talent, set to the intimate, speakeasy setting of Gin Fizz, 'Uptown Soul Lounge' is, at once, the revival of Harlem's old jazz/soul ethos and the birth of a new musical frontier.

The show on Friday, March 25 will begin at 8PM. RSVP here for $5 admission. Tickets are $10 at the door without RSVP. Gin Fizz is located at 308 Malcolm X Boulevard, New York, NY 10027.

Isaac Castor Shares New Single "Hole In One" Via The Boombox

The chemistry between young Michigan spitter Isaac Castor (fka Gameboi), and producer Arjun Singh is undeniable. Proven on their collaborative project High Art, the two rekindle flames with the brand new menacing single "Hole In One."

Stream "Hole In One" on SoundCloud

Premiere of "Hole In One" on The Boombox

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Curtis Casanova Shares New Flashy Music Video For The Sensual "Midnight On Collins" Via JackThriller.com

Blessed Boy Entertainment Curtis Casanova "Midnight On Collins" available now iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/midnight-on-collins-single/id1068283176 Amazon: http://www.amazon.es/Midnight-on-Collins-Explicit/dp/B019EPHLBM Cd Universe: http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=10116250 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/curtiscasanova Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curtiscasanova/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Casanovocaine Snapchat: SouthBeachCurt

Fresh off the release of the new music video for his Tory Lanez-assisted banger "IDK Why," Atlanta-based rapper/producer Curtis Casanova returns with flashy visuals for the sensual "Midnight On Collins."  

Shot in Miami, Florida and directed by both Casanova and the incomparable Dwight Smart, the video tells a story of Casanova cheating on his girlfriend with another woman in a hotel room, only to discover his mistress is two-timing him as well. The whole scenario blows up in Casanova's face when he's kicked out of the hotel room to find his girlfriend at the hotel room door waiting for him.

"Midnight on Collins" was produced by Casanova and Hakeem Sisney and features singing vocals by Casanova.

 

Watch "Midnight on Collins" on YouTube

Premiere of "Midnight on Collins" on JackThriller.com

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RAHBI Shares New Stop-Motion Music Video For "Blush" Via Earmilk

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/goldenchild-trimester-3-hello/id1038618003 GooglePlay: https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Rahbi_Goldenchild_Trimester_3_Hello_World?id=Bbhiv7fbkss3q246gep4woxxbw4&hl=en "BLUSH" is the lead single from RAHBI's New EP GoldenChild: Trimester 3... "HELLO WORLD" (Available Everywhere Online!!) Produced by: Charles Edward Brief Synopsis: Blush tells a whimsical story of The GoldenChild's birth. Knowing he's been sent to inspire masses, Nurse Daisy helps baby RAHBI escape from the hospital & immediately start living his purpose.

Merging the styles of Morris Day and the Time, Prince, Grace Jones, Lady Gaga, and Rick James, RAHBI is an artist that defies convention. His extravagant, over-the-top showmanship, and idiosyncratic presentation have earned him the respect and admiration of his hometown of Atlanta, as well as superstars such as Janelle Monae and Erykah Badu.

His latest EP 'Golden Child: Trimester 3...'HELLO WORLD' is, quite fittingly, all about embracing one's unique identity and living with purpose. The EP's lead single, "Blush," features Shanell (of Young Money) and is a symbol of everyone's own inner-greatness. Inspired by Dr. Sharrell Luckett's studies in theater adn performance as it relates to identity and self-image, the eye-catching, stop-motion video for "Blush" is a dramatized re-imagining of RAHBI's origin story, starring Nurse Daisy (Shanell) and The 'Golden Child' (RAHBI). 

“Blush’ tells a magical and exciting story of The GoldenChild’s birth. Knowing he’s been sent to inspire masses, Nurse Daisy views it as her duty to help baby RAHBI escape from the hospital and immediately start living his purpose. He’s the cutest thing she’s ever seen and can’t help but blush during the entire escapade.”
— RAHBI

Watch "Blush" on YouTube

Premiere of "Blush" on Earmilk

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New Documentary Film 'The BlackBoard' Challenges Status Quo Of Black America, Trailer Featuring Pro Black Skaters Released

Skateboarding among African-Americans has only in recent years become socially acceptable, popularized by the likes of Lupe Fiasco and Pharrell Williams. 

"The BlackBoard" documentary film aims to challenge what it means to be black in America by examining the issue of acceptance within the black community through the lens of the age-old culture of skateboarding.

Produced and directed by attorney/indie filmmaker (and former skater, B-boy, and emcee/producer) Marquis Bradshaw, the film stars prominent black pro skaters Jabari Pendleton, Karl Watson, and Ron Allen (one of the first black pro skaters and one of the first skaters to ever receive a major corporate sponsorship).

“I directed the blackboard in a manner to allow the skaters tell their own story without any filter but their own; I purposefully shied away from using a narrator or leading the skaters into eliciting certain answers to fit a specific agenda. I wanted the film to be as objective as humanly possible.”
— Marquis Bradshaw

"The BlackBoard" is Bradshaw's debut film under his Another Kind of Son Rises Entertainment imprint and is tentatively set for a Spring 2016 release.

Watch 'The BlackBoard' Movie Trailer On Vimeo

Thank you to EBONY.com for the premiere of  'The BlackBoard' Trailer. 

More Info:  www.theblackboardfilm.com 

Knafo Shares New Electro-Pop Short Film 'Change To Last' via Okayfuture, Donates Album Proceeds To Charity

Knafo is an extraordinary one-man creative house. The Montreal-based multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter takes charge of every aspect of his creative output. He now introduces the world to his arsenal of visual effects and film editing skills in his brand new short film "Change To Last." The rich, nearly fifteen minute long film is the visual companion to his album of the same name, which was released late last year via Pronto Musique.

A story of heartache and personal growth, there is something for everyone to relate to in "Change To Last."  

“The concept of the film is based on the theme of the album. A very real and intimate story, since the album was written over a difficult two year period in my life. A lot of different emotions, a lot of personal growth, all found in the lyrics and different moods on the album. This became the basis for the idea I wanted to explore in the film. The goal was to make it feel real, and have people connect with the story emotionall. ”
— Knafo

Premiere of "Change To Last" Short Film On Okayfuture

Director: Cedric Conti
Production House: FH Studio
Director of Photography: Olivier (Twist) Laberge
Starring: Helene Robbie & Knafo
Music: Knafo

Songs from "Change To Last" LP As They Appear In The Film:

  • Lies Ahead
  • Words
  • Escaping
  • I Can’t Wait
  • Downtown
  • Love a Lot
  • Reflections of You
  • Change To Last

All of the Change To Last album sales are being donated to Rainbows For All Children Canada for their annual 'Nation Children's Grief Awareness Day' campaign.

Purchase Change To Last album on iTunes.

Stream Change To Last on Spotify.

The Elixir Media Group To Launch 'Uptown Soul Lounge' Music Showcase In NYC Friday, February 26

New York, NY (1/26/2016) -- On Friday, February 26, 2016, The Elixir Media Group will launch its 'Uptown Soul Lounge' music showcase series at Gin Fizz in Harlem. The inaugural event will feature performances by Brooklyn chanteuse Amma Whatt, Soho native and recent graduate of The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music Léla Sophia, and Harlem soulstress Carla G. Serving as Harlem's exciting new platform for the best rising talent in soul music, 'Uptown Soul Lounge' will be a monthly music showcase event with live soulful vibes, set to the intimate, speakeasy ambiance of Gin Fizz.

The first show on Friday, February 26 will begin at 8PM. RSVP here for $5 admission. Tickets are $10 without RSVP.

Gin Fizz is located at 308 Malcolm X Boulevard, New York, NY 10027.

Obie Iyoha (of The Black Opera) Releases Debut Solo Album, "Midnight Run"

Artwork by Obie Iyoha

Artwork by Obie Iyoha

As the youngest member of the hip hop collective known as The Black Opera, Obie Iyoha has shown much promise over the years. First introduced in 2013 on TBO's 80z Babiez To The 2Gz mixtape ("The Hiatus," "The Goods," etc.), then appearing on its lauded The Great Year LP in 2014, and again on the group's latest Protect The Code compilation, the 25 year-old emcee/producer has now stepped into the spotlight with his debut solo album, Midnight Run, out today!

The son of Nigerian immigrants, Obie has crafted an opus that paints a sonic portrait chock-full of vivid imagery set to bass-heavy trap, upbeat boom-bap, and even four-on-the-floor dance music.

Purchase Midnight Run on iTunes: https://itun.es/us/gsIx_

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Midnight Run is a journey through the murky-water trenches of southeast Michigan, otherwise known as 'Trippyville,' confronting the vices that the night has to offer. The album is laved with live instrumentation over a vibey production, taking listeners on a late night excursion through the inner city. Obie Iyoha may be a new name to some, but his vivid stories immerse you in his world and make you feel like it's your own.

“Across the world, people put on the mask to reveal their faces. We are The Black Opera.”
— #SpreadTheWarning #ProtectTheCode

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Curtis Casanova Shares New Music Video For "IDK Why" (Featuring Tory Lanez) via Music Times

When Atlanta-based rapper/producer Curtis Casanova first linked with Toronto superstar, Tory Lanez, in 2014 for the club banger "IDK Why," it electrified a fervent regional following that Curtis had steadily built over the years. He's been silently plotting his come-up ever since. No less than two weeks into the new year, Curtis finally relinquishes the official music video for the song, asserting his ascension to the top.

Directed by Curtis and the incomparable Dwight Smart, the video was shot in Miami. "IDK Why" was produced by Sneak, Curtis Casanova, and Tony Castillo.

Watch "IDK Why" up top.  Thank you to our friends at Music Times for the world premiere of the video. Purchase the song on iTunes here.

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