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Slumerican Symphony: Yelawolf, Redemption, and the New Southern Outlaws
Part I: The Architect - Michael "Yelawolf" Atha Gadsden to Antioch - Forging an Identity The artistic identity of Michael Wayne Atha, professionally known as Yelawolf, is not a constructed persona but the direct, almost inevitable, result of a life defined by instability and cultural collision. His biography is the foundational mythos of the Slumerican movement, and to understand the latter, one must first deconstruct the former. Born in Gadsden, Alabama, to a mother who was only 16, with a father who "was nowhere to be found," Atha's childhood was a crucible of constant motion. The family roamed so frequently that by the time he left high school, he had attended 15 different schools, a nomadic existence that instilled in him a relentless forward momentum, a "shark-like quality — to swim is to breathe".
By Sunshine Firecracker7 months ago in Beat
Progressively Covered
Introduction I wanted to do a playlist of progressive music that was maybe a littel different, and then remembered that Yes had covered Simon and Garfunkel's "America", and thought what about some unexpected covers of songs by artists that could be classed in the Progressive Universe, and four immediately came to mind.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 7 months ago in Beat
Shaynah Brings The Essence of Soul With Her Single "DONE"
Who is Shaynah? Shaynah was born into music, her parents, both professional musicians, have inspired her and instilled in her a love for music. This talented soul has supported Sabrina Starke on her “Dreamer’s Tour”, performed on the Codarts/Keymusic talent stage of the North Sea Jazz Festival, and is currently working with HAYP (Ladies of Soul), Anan den Boer (Alain Clark) and Nosa Apolo (Craig David). Her undeniable talent, dedication and hard work were rewarded in December 2014 when she received the “Music Matters Award”. As a result, she proudly released her first EP “DARE” in June 2015, featuring the popular single “Werk It”, which earned her the title of “Radio 6 Soul & Jazz Talent”. In 2018 she came back with newly gained inspiration and a fresh new sound, which translated into the song “Over”, the first single from her most personal album: “Chapter 22”. Her story, wrapped in an emotional musical masterpiece, consists of three EP’s; PUZZLED, WASTED & NAKED”. With her heart on her sleeve and her hurt exposed, she tells the relatable stories of a young human getting to know herself. Recently she has released her lastest single entitled "DONE" which offers a soulful mid tempo vibe referencing being done with intolerable things from a partner.
By Shay McNaire 7 months ago in Beat
Songs that get stuck in your head (earworms)
It's 3 AM, and you're lying in bed trying to fall asleep when suddenly, without warning, your mind begins to play the opening bars of "Don't Stop Believin'" for what feels like the thousandth time today. You didn't choose this musical moment—it simply appeared, uninvited, like an overly enthusiastic house guest who refuses to leave. Welcome to the fascinating, sometimes maddening world of earworms.
By Muhammad Sabeel8 months ago in Beat
