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Artist Spotlight: PR!NCESS
Emerging from Germany’s diverse and innovative music scene, PR!NCESS returns with her latest release, Blue Sky. A refreshing blend of chillout, lounge, and easy listening elements, the track perfectly captures the spirit of a carefree summer day.
By mysoundMusic7 months ago in Beat
Sydney’s Samuel Muir Unveils His Latest Single, "Pester in the Long Way"
Sydney-based artist and producer Samuel Muir has just released his much-anticipated new track, Pester in the Long Way—and it’s everything we didn’t know we needed this summer. The single, which dropped on June 4, 2025, is available in both its radio edit and an extended version, giving listeners two distinct ways to experience this atmospheric yet bold sonic journey.
By mysoundMusic7 months ago in Beat
Rate-O-Rama #35: Mama Said Knock You Out
Hello Vocalites!!! Are you ready to have fun, let’s play Rate-O-Rama! 🚀🎸🎹🥁🎺🎼 If you’d like to receive a notification when the next Rate-O-Rama post is published, let me know in the comments.
By Rick Henry Christopher 7 months ago in Beat
Why Self-Love Felt Fake (Until I Stopped Doing It "Right")
**Why Self-Love Feels Fake (And How I Finally Made It Real)** Let’s be real for a second. There was a time when I stood in front of the mirror, looked myself dead in the eyes, and whispered, *“I love you.”*
By Mralex8 months ago in Beat
The Culture Chair: What Chelsey Green’s New Role Means for the Future of the Recording Academy
The Culture Chair: Dr. Chelsey Green Is Rewriting the Recording Academy Playbook By NWO Sparrow When Dr. Chelsey Green stepped into the role of Chair of the Recording Academy® Board of Trustees, she didn’t just take a seat at the table — she brought a whole new set of blueprints. A classically trained violinist, a Billboard-charting artist, and an educator with global impact, Dr. Green just made double history: becoming both the first Black woman and the youngest person ever to hold the position in the Academy’s 68-year legacy. But this isn’t just about representation. It’s about transformation.
By NWO SPARROW8 months ago in Beat
NLE Choppa Doesn’t Care What You Think—And That’s Exactly Why He’s Winning
Why New Artists Should Follow NLE Choppa’s Success Blueprint In an era where hip-hop artists often follow the same tired formula—drop a few singles, chase viral moments, hop on trending collaborations, and maybe venture into fashion—NLE Choppa stands out as a rare example of an artist who truly gets it. While many of his peers remain stuck in the cycle of predictability, Choppa has managed to stay consistent, daring, and universally appealing without sacrificing his authenticity. His approach to branding, music, and cultural engagement is a masterclass in how to thrive in today’s oversaturated industry. If more new artists studied his blueprint, they’d realize that longevity isn’t just about talent—it’s about strategy.
By NWO SPARROW8 months ago in Beat
Better Than a Freestyle: How Spill It’s Cypher Series Became the Ultimate Theatric Showcase for New Talen
The Hidden Genius of Spill It’s ‘Class Is In Session’ Cypher: Lyricism as Theater The moment the camera pans across a dimly lit classroom setup, chalkboards scrawled with hip-hop messaging, vintage desks arranged like pews in a music room , it’s clear Spill It Entertainment’s Sweet 16: Cypher Sessionz isn’t just another rap showcase. The Class Is In Session episode, one of four in this visually stunning series, reimagines the cypher as performance art, where Spill It turns the cypher into a classroom where bars become the assigment and the mic transforms into a graduation cap. This is hip-hop with honors. Featuring rising indie talents like Nikko Tesla, Kony Brooks, Johnnie Floss and Durgaveli, this isn’t merely about spitting bars; it’s about platform building through rhyme, where the set design, fashion, and cadences collectively resurrect the golden era of hip-hop while utilizing today’s rap landscape on a curve.
By NWO SPARROW8 months ago in Beat
Cosmic Jazz Rising
Berlin has long been a crucible of musical innovation—from electronic experimentation in warehouse clubs to classical roots echoing in historic concert halls. But amid the city’s ever-evolving sonic landscape, a new voice is emerging in the world of modern jazz: Yamirah’s Solar Explorers, a trio pushing boundaries while staying grounded in soulful tradition.
By mysoundMusic8 months ago in Beat
Fabian Starr Ignites the Dance Floor with “Electric Hearts”
In a world where dance music is constantly evolving, Fabian Starr has emerged as a bold and brilliant force, pushing sonic boundaries and energizing listeners with every beat.
By mysoundMusic8 months ago in Beat
Pulitzer Prize Nominated Lauren Coyle Rosen Releases New Album, Covers and Veils in Blue
WASHINGTON, DC — Covers and Veils in Blue, the second indie and chamber pop album from Philadelphia and DC-based writer and artist, Lauren Coyle Rosen, is set to release August 29, 2025.
By Nikki Gaskins Campbell8 months ago in Beat
Rate-O-Rama #34: When the Saints Go Marching In
Are you ready to have fun? Let’s play Rate-O-Rama! 🚀🎸🎹🥁🎺🎼 Check out the disco-thumpin' funked out Rate-O-Rama theme song here!!!
By Rick Henry Christopher 8 months ago in Beat
The Best Way to Promote Your Music Online
In today’s digital-first world, the promotion of your songs online is crucial to making the music career, earning the fan base, getting viewership, and sustaining. The internet offers about every possible tool for an independent musician to work with, but the key lies in using these promotionally in the best possible way. The best way to promote your music online is by being consistent with your branding, creating content developed for the specific platform, and engaging with the audience. Here's how to go about it.
By Rap9ja8 months ago in Beat