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Interviews with top Beat music advocates celebrities, musicians, artists, and icons about their current and past music projects.

Vocal Spotlight: Benji DaRula
Michael Benji DaRula Smalls considers himself to be a multi-faceted, multi-dimensional being. He participated in several performing arts programs from elementary school throughout college. From Student Body President, Honors String/Electric Bass Player, Drama/Theater, and school/community pageants, he was destined to be an entertainer. Sophomore year in high school, he moved to Jamaica Queens, New York to be better acquainted with his father’s side of the family. He was selected out of 200 students to be a part of the 1st graduating class at Frank Sinatra School of The Arts in Long Island City, New York. He participated in the Drama/Theatre & Instrumental Music Programs. His father soon passed and he moved back to his roots in South Carolina.
By Tammy Reese4 years ago in Beat
Showcasing Lulahh
As the west coast reassembles it’s entertainment right for producing acts in the business it’s the music scene that has become a bit scarce in recent years not spawning enough musical big numbers as the east coast rises to that title. In light side of this tragedy we take the time to find the little stars in the empty sky. One star who is shining bright and learning through the process of it all is Lulahh a young and rather influential Soul Singer from Northern California.
By Teal4 years ago in Beat
Edison is Becoming One of the Elites in R&B Music and Its Future
What’s your name and where are you from? My name is Edison Salvador. My artist name is Edison and I am from Los Angeles, CA. I am originally from Modesto, California, but I currently reside in Southern California.
By Jason James 4 years ago in Beat
Kwame Prince Kese
Kwame Prince Kese is a professional. multi-instrumentalist who writes his own music. HipHopMomma recently added songs from Kwame Prince Kese latest album, Family Matters, to two of our playlist R&B, Soul, Jazz from Around the World and Just Jazzin’. Kwame Prince Kese took the time to tell us a little about his music.
By Toneman Productions4 years ago in Beat
'For You' ... from Tye Cee
From a very young age, Tye Cee was always surrounded by music at home. The record player was constantly playing sounds of extraordinary singers and composers of Soul, Funk, Disco, Pop, Caribbean, Folk, Bossa Nova or even Opera. Through these different currents, Tye Cee could find some relief and escape the difficult moments. This fusion of influences and meanings gave birth to his passion for singing, performing and composing his own nostalgic fusion of neo-soul songs. Through music, Tye Cee wanted to give back some entertainment, peace and relief to everyone who listens to his music – so they can see that they are not being left behind. Tye Cee knows what it’s like to feel that way. For You has been released this past August (2021) on all digital music platforms; Tye Cee wanted to do something different for his new single, For You. With this song, he wanted to have fun travelling to the dance floor vibes of the 80s. Tye Cee wanted something fresh, up-tempo with bass and funky beats to contrast with the lyrics which may sound a bit nostalgic but with inches of hope. Tye Cee hopes you enjoy it as much as he enjoyed composing and writing it.
By mysoundMusic4 years ago in Beat
Introducing a Q&A with America’s International Music Unicorn
A cross between the musical likeness of WILLOW SMITH, not to mention an uncanny resemblance, and your favorite Afrobeats artist, she’s on the precipice of superstardom and gushes over being told she resembles both WILLOW and Chloe (Chloe x Hailey). Kamari Deni is a veteran musician and model at the tender age of 21. She’s no stranger to music, though, her newest single, Put In Work may have you thinking she’s a newbie — she’s not. However, she is the ‘first to ever do it’ like she’s doing it. Born in Florida, raised in Atlanta, Georgia, and lived in Puerto Rico for a year, she’s International!
By Tamika Morrison Okeleke4 years ago in Beat
Showcasing Natalîe
As if Music for the next generation has not become an road block for aspiring musicians, we certainly have seen a spike in young talent over the course in the digital era. For some hidden gems we rarely come across those who are willing to educate themselves in the business and take their own shares of experience to their adavantge and flip themselves in multiple threats in the industry.
By Teal4 years ago in Beat
LoveMez—Mississippi’s Next Star?
Jamaz Mains, famously known as LoveMez, is an American professional musical artist and songwriter from from a very small town in Eupora Mississippi. He began to take music seriously in 2017 alongside of being kicked out of school and going in and out of jail due to bad decisions of breaking the law. LoveMez recently caught a buzz with his music in a small town im Georgia, called McDonough. LoveMez Once stated that what makes him different as a person and artist is “Nothing I shall be the same in any shape or form. I’m always 100% with myself and others around me and for that reason that’s what makes me different and I really, for the most part, receive the same respect that I give so I feel like that’s what makes me difficult. I don’t live double lives in this music industry”. Second of all love also says that the “Only Thing I really want to accomplish in life is to actually be something and somebody. He says he wants to be the first public figure in his family because it will help create generational wealth for them. He feels there’s a lot of room for him to improve his life and his musical craft. He also feels that he has the weight of the world on his back with the responsibility to take care of his family. He doesn’t want to let anyone down.
By Jason James 4 years ago in Beat
Casshyvee — Harlem’s New Star?
Kovey Wesley, famously known as Casshyvee, as an American musical artist and songwriter born and raised in the heart of Harlem, New York.
By Jason James 4 years ago in Beat
Joyce Ln ... not just 'Static'
Joyce Ln is an Indie Rock band from Chicago, Illinois. Starting as a group of high school friends learning to play instruments and a shared love for bands like Catfish and the Bottlemen, The Strokes, and the Arctic Monkeys, Joyce Ln spent a summer learning covers and playing for friends. Shortly after, Joyce Ln began writing original songs and playing shows, eventually winning a battle of the bands to play a music festival alongside Rock n’ Roll legend Steven Tyler. After going to different colleges, the band didn’t have much time together, but made the most of school breaks to continue their passion. During the Covid pandemic, the band used their free time to focus on music again and write their latest single, Static. The song was recorded and produced by the legendary Gravity Studios. Static was inspired by the purchase of a new fuzz guitar pedal, which in extremely rare situations can capture and output radio station audio through a guitar amp. The day Static was first written, British radio signals were suddenly blasted out of the lead guitarist’s amp.
By mysoundMusic4 years ago in Beat
How This Gospel-Music Hitmaker Uses Social Media to Propel New Stars to Greatness
Kerry Douglas has quite the list of accolades from his 25+ years of experience working in the gospel music industry. Artists signed with his label, Black Smoke Music Worldwide, have gone on to win awards, top charts, and make a name for themselves on the big and small screens. Douglas’s business savvy has earned him numerous accolades and honors – most recently an induction into the Stellar Awards Hall of Fame.
By Edmund Morgan4 years ago in Beat
Jenny Dolly - Alone in my shoes
Jenny Dolly has recently released her 1st original song. In Jenny's own words .... "Alone in my shoes is my first brushstroke on the canvas, the first footprint on an unknown planet, where I have never set foot and where I found myself alone with my shoes."
By mysoundMusic4 years ago in Beat