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Interviews with top Beat music advocates celebrities, musicians, artists, and icons about their current and past music projects.
Citilimitz Talks New Dual Singles, Tour Life, and R&B Evolution
Citilimitz is an R&B trio making waves with their unique blend of soulful harmonies and fresh, Gen-Z R&B sounds. With their new singles, "The Most" and "If They Only Knew", dropping on January 31, we sat down with the trio — twins Marion and A.T. and their cousin Dre — to talk about their latest release, their experiences on the It’s Complicated U.S. tour, and how they’re reshaping the R&B game for the next generation.
By Crystal Willis12 months ago in Beat
A Billionaire Model: How Jay-Z’s Blueprint Inspired Artist in the Modern Music Industry
Photo Credit: Getty Images Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter is much more than a rapper. He’s a global icon, a savvy businessman, and an inspiration for those who grew up in communities like the one he came from in Brooklyn’s Marcy Projects. Over the years, Jay-Z has transitioned from hustling in the streets to becoming a billionaire, cementing himself as a pioneer and role model for aspiring artists and entrepreneurs alike. His journey exemplifies resilience, vision, and the power of reinvention in building a legacy.
By Endeavor Digital12 months ago in Beat
‘This Is Not An Exit’: The Debut Entrance of The Backfires
Originally featured in UnCL Magazine Last October, we sat down and spoke to British-American indie rock band, The Backfires, who are on the cusp of releasing their debut album ‘This Is Not An Exit’ in January 2025 (out now). The band, who met at UCL (lead singer, Alex Gomes, even had his own show on RARE FM!), discussed the process of producing and releasing their long-awaited debut album, previous musical inspirations and their favourite touring memories.
By Allegra Cuomo12 months ago in Beat
Songwriter Joe Pug
By Brian D'Ambrosio Joe Pug appreciates it when you listen – really listen – to his music. Pug is a singer-songwriter who is genuinely interested in your attention. And some of his recordings beckon it. Body language, word choice, tone of voice – you’ll be impressed at what you may have been missing. Indeed, seizing notice is one of the singer-songwriter's most challenging tasks – the interest of recording labels, new fans, or general curiosity in a cluttered genre. It requires a dizzying array of cleverness, strong lyrical content, and passion.
By Brian D'Ambrosio 12 months ago in Beat
Satsang's Drew McManus
By Brian D’Ambrosio Music put Drew McManus on the threshold of a changed life. Montana secured him there. Founder of the spiritual roots group Satsang, McManus once plummeted hard and deep into the dark pits of substance abuse. Luckily, he was able to discover those things that would help redirect his life from blight to bright.
By Brian D'Ambrosio 12 months ago in Beat
