Saturday, December 24, 2016

Toronto's K-Slick Realeases New Music Video

Hailing from Toronto, the rising rapper K-Slick releases a video to his new single "Stones". Combining catchy flows and complex syllables with modern hard hitting production, makes this song a must listen. The video is filmed in Toronto and displays a more real and grimy environment than that of the usual portrayal of the city. This video is the first of K-Slicks new releases.

K-Slick - Stones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HZ1KqfM2p0

K-Slicks story of his trials and tribulations is a unique one which has been well documented thorough his career. This single is him at his new level, breaking out from the underground scene and mixing his raw lyrics with the modern catchy production.

K-Slicks has headlined tours in USA, Canada and Peru and done songs with Tony Yayo, Joell Ortiz and Saigon. In addition he has a large growing fan-base online and on the street as he has opened for Canibus, Joe Budden, Killah Priest, Jadakiss, Ghostface Killa & more

K-Slick Social Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealkslick
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/therealkslick
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/therealkslick
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kslick
Website: http://kslick.com
Music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HZ1KqfM2p0

Friday, December 23, 2016

"THE AYE" Choreographed By Sifiso Kweyama Celebrated The "Leah Tutu Unsung Heroes Awards" In South Africa

THE LEAH TUTU UNSUNG HEROES AWARD is an award given to a South African individual who has made a significant contribution to the community through their acts of favour, their dedication to a cause, their spirit of Ubuntu, and their excellent character. The 2016 recipient of the award was Mrs Gawa Sayed a 62-year-old Cape Town lady and key member of Gift of the Givers, a Non-Governmental Organization in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, injecting indefatigable efforts to beautify the lives of underprivileged and insolvent people.
 
Reverend Mpho Tutu Van Furth opened the High Tea event. Tutu Van Furth is Desmond Tutu's, daughter a Christian leader who boldly resisted apartheid in South Africa. She's married to Dr. Marceline van Furth, an atheist professor from Amsterdam.

"Unsung Heroes" was a matchless opportunity to honour Tutu's legacy with "THE AYE", a dance theatre rendition portraying a ravishing love story between a lemur the Aye Aye and a white lion, Fedor. Both defines the term "opposites attract" in a chimerical creation called the Musical Forest. "The Aye" is inspired from "The Extraordinary Love Story of Aye Aye and Fedor" a children book written by Animal Biologist, writer/poet, music producer Dr. Ana Isabel Ordonez.

"THE AYE" was choreographed by Mr. Sifiso Kweyama, Artistic Director of The JazzArt Theater in Cape Town, accompanied by Averil Barry-Hughes, Nosinathi Sangweni and the company dancers Adam Malebo Tracey September, who were joined by Abdul-Aaghier Isaacs, Amber Jodie Andrews, Darion Adams, Gabriella Dirkse, Ilze Williams, Keenun Wales, Luyanda Mdingi, Lynette du Plessis, Mandisi Ngcwayi, Paxton-Alice Simons, Siphosethu Gojo, Tanzley Jooste, Thandiwe Mqokeli and Vuyolwethu Nompetsheni from the JazzArt troupe; this in collaboration with Dr. Ana Isabel of Ruby Flower and Mr. Dean Jacobs of Desmond of Leah Tutu Foundation. Masks of the dancers were created by Carla Engenbraat of La Carla Mask in Cape Town. The performance combined grace, talent and technical mastery and the music was composed by Dutch pianist Michiel Braam.

Mr. Sifiso Kweyama feeds on the movements he enriches with the aid of melodies captured during his journey throughout the world and in his native South Africa. By creating a choreography based on Contemporary rhythms and Jazz he borrows one of the oldest traditions of music born in the soul of slaves. Mr. Kweyama arranged the play with amazing ability to transcend musical and choreographic boundaries. The event was hosted at the De Grendel Wine a winery located in Cape Town.

With "THE AYE", Mr Kweyama and Dr Ana Isabel detach themselves by offering this beautiful homage to the people who are rewarded for their spirit of Ubuntu. Desmond and Leah Tutu gave their lives to testify that we are united by the same Humanity thus what happens to us happens to others.

Aye Aye and Fedor love story helps both make essential revelations and casts them on a quest to situations they never thought they would live. The performance was breathtaking as JazzArt with Sifiso, Nkosinathi, Averil and their team as well as Dr Ana Isabel and Mr. Dean Jacobs are imbued with a great passion, talent and professionalism. The whole team and "The Aye" still marking many spirits!

Website: http://jazzart.co.za
Music: http://rubypress.pr.co/videos/22460

Thursday, December 22, 2016

VersusMedia Launches New Website For Its Film Music Service

For 15 years, VersusMedia has made a significant impact on the independent film industry by connecting talented filmmakers with musicians seeking new marketing channels for their music. Now, a new dedicated website for VersusMedia's Film Music Agent service is being launched at http://www.filmmusicagent.com. This site will make networking between independent filmmakers and musicians easier than ever before.

The Film Music Agent website will initially be available in seven languages (English, Spanish, Chinese, French, German, Hindi, and Khmer), reflecting the global nature of the independent market. Additional languages are likely to follow suit in the coming months, with the membership-based service delivering a unique solution that meets the needs of both filmmakers and musicians.

Ryan Vinson, the founder of VersusMedia and the brain-child behind the Film Music Agent concept, is excited about the updated website because it provides the aesthetics, functionality, and easy navigation expected from a modern website with the unique networking platform that VersusMedia has been praised for throughout the independent film industry. Promising musicians often struggle to get enough exposure for their music, and independent filmmakers face issues in finding talented artists that don't charge exorbitant fees. This website will help to eliminate these issues for both parties.

"The new site sticks to the same general principle as the old one, but we needed an upgrade to make it even easier for filmmakers and musicians to directly communicate. I wanted to create an improved website that meets the requirements of both mobile and traditional web browsers. Filmmakers can post about projects that they need music for, and musicians can directly respond to these listings. The idea is that both parties can work out a suitable agreement between themselves and move forward. This means less time wasted by filmmakers trawling the web for talented musicians, and more time spent creating and innovating."

The new website is part of a broader strategy by VersusMedia that provides support for artists behind-the-scenes, while also helping to promote their material to a wider audience. The Film Music Agent website achieves the former aim, while VersusMedia's cord cutting channels, which were launched earlier this year, help to achieve the latter aim. The on-demand channels are available on Roku, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Xiaomi Mi Box, and they feature a plethora of music videos and movies produced by independent artists.

VersusMedia's networking service has been praised by filmmakers who are active in major festival markets and beyond in countries including India, New Zealand, Australia, Sweden, England, and Mexico. The launch of the new site will cater to a global market, with the company listing projects including high-budget independent feature films and smaller student movies.

About VersusMedia
VersusMedia has been helping independent filmmakers work with musicians since 2001. To check out the new website, visit http://www.filmmusicagent.com. If you'd like to find out more about the cord cutting channels, go to http://www.versusmedia.tv

Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Give Heartfelt, Meaningful Gifts For A Song

At Christmastime by Kieswetter~Rice: new, sweet-hot, Broadjam Top Ten out-the-gate global release for Christmas 2016, queued for airplay on WOS Radio December 13. But that's not all! This pretty package contains a wealth of everlasting gifts in song. Gift these Christmas treasures, and also give the equally everlasting gift singing your own version with any one of several karaoke tracks to fit your key and genre.

Whether you'll be home for Christmas... or not, what a heartfelt surprise homecoming gift it makes for the price of a song... or two... and heart-healing consolation if you're not.

Get the Music Box version free, as well as the free YouTube videos, At Christmastime Lyric Version or BG Only Version, to use as your backdrop if you like. Free lyric sheet, with sheet music also available, all instantly download-ready.

Also find accompanying extra-special collectible remembrances in commemoration of the occasion to top off your debut. Or just enjoy the original soothing, relaxing version to smooth out your holidays as it fills your heart and home with many blessings. Be sure to see the comments under the YouTube videos for the full gist. Find it all easily at the landing page:

http://www.atchristmastime.tarajories.com

Or direct:

Music: http://www.broadjam.com/atchristmastime
Free YouTubes:
Lyric Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRAH491IOG0
BG Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zsWEadO-sM
Sheet Music: http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/gregor-rice-publishing/5694
Free Lyric Sheet: http://www.atchristmastime.tarajories.com/AC%20Lyric%20Border.pdf
Accompanying Collectibles: http://www.zazzle.com/atchristmastime Get the brownies!

About the artists: Mark Kieswetter and Gregor Rice have been writing beautiful, highly acclaimed music since 1980. This is just one of them, finally recorded 2016.

Give Heartfelt, Meaningful Gifts For A Song

At Christmastime by Kieswetter~Rice: new, sweet-hot, Broadjam Top Ten out-the-gate global release for Christmas 2016, queued for airplay on WOS Radio December 13. But that's not all! This pretty package contains a wealth of everlasting gifts in song. Gift these Christmas treasures, and also give the equally everlasting gift singing your own version with any one of several karaoke tracks to fit your key and genre.

Whether you'll be home for Christmas... or not, what a heartfelt surprise homecoming gift it makes for the price of a song... or two... and heart-healing consolation if you're not.

Get the Music Box version free, as well as the free YouTube videos, At Christmastime Lyric Version or BG Only Version, to use as your backdrop if you like. Free lyric sheet, with sheet music also available, all instantly download-ready.

Also find accompanying extra-special collectible remembrances in commemoration of the occasion to top off your debut. Or just enjoy the original soothing, relaxing version to smooth out your holidays as it fills your heart and home with many blessings. Be sure to see the comments under the YouTube videos for the full gist. Find it all easily at the landing page:

http://www.atchristmastime.tarajories.com

Or direct:

Music: http://www.broadjam.com/atchristmastime
Free YouTubes:
Lyric Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRAH491IOG0
BG Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zsWEadO-sM
Sheet Music: http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/gregor-rice-publishing/5694
Free Lyric Sheet: http://www.atchristmastime.tarajories.com/AC%20Lyric%20Border.pdf
Accompanying Collectibles: http://www.zazzle.com/atchristmastime Get the brownies!

About the artists: Mark Kieswetter and Gregor Rice have been writing beautiful, highly acclaimed music since 1980. This is just one of them, finally recorded 2016.

Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Lets Have A Rockin Christmas, The Holiday Compilation Album CD By Various Artists On Bongo Boy Records WorldWide

Bongo Boy Records released a full length Christmas album for this upcoming Holiday season with music from International award winning artists. The album is available Worldwide with over 15,000 record stores. Also available via digital download at iTunes, Amazon, KKBox Worldwide. In Asia with Bongo Boy Records Asia Kanjian, Omusic, Mymusic and other online retailers in The Far East.

Meet The Artists:
From Parker, Colorado "Say You Love Me For Christmas" by Les Fradkin. This track is a succinct 2 minutes 47 seconds of really happy Christmas music that just makes the listener smile. The music is, well, pretty and Les has a good voice. Bongo Boy Recording artist Les Fradkin's music can also be find on the surf compilations and a new album release is on the schedule for 2017. Artist Web Site: http://www.lesfradkin.com

From Quebec, Canada "Jingle Jangle" by Walter Rossi and written by Walter Rossi and Kyla Vezina. Walter came to the world of pop music at a time when a major shift was taking place on the Canadian scene. It is his hope, that in sharing his full bio about his beginning experiences, he will bring you another perspective of its evolution. Furthermore, he hopes it will underscore (once more) that there is no manual or starter kit when it comes to making a career out of a passion. Artist Web Site: http://www.walterrossi.net

From California, "Frosty The Snowman" by The Forty Nineteens written by Steve Nelson, Walter Jack in the 50's. John, Chuck, and Nick have been wanting to do a fun Christmas song for some time now. They asked one another what was the funniest song to sing as kids. Easily it was "Frosty The Snowman". The Forty Nineteens other garage rock song "I'm Free" will be released on Bongo Boy Records Out Of The Garage Volume Three in 2017. Artist Web Site: http://www.thefortynineteens.com/

From Allentown, PA Rev. Peter Unger "Christmas Cards". When Peter was growing up Christmas time was a magical time in his a small town in Vermont. Living on the side of mountain three miles up a dirt road their home was a beautifully renovated farm house from the 1700s. On a clear winter's day a forty mile vista of snow blanketed fields and mountains could be seen. Peter's father, an emigrant from the Netherlands, brought Dutch Christmas customs into their home. It was all the cherished memories that came to mind when Peter wrote "Christmas Cards". Artist Web Site: https://www.reverbnation.com/revpeterunger

From New Jersey, 3 members of the garage rock band The Doughboys came together to record their Christmas Garage Rock song "Let's Have A Rockin Christmas" written by Gar Francis. Under the name Jackie Kringle & the Elves which includes Myke Scavone Lead Vocals and Harp, Mike Caruso on Bass and Gar Francis on Guitar and everything else you hear. Check it out, feel the groove (and the humor) - then sit back and listen to some righteous harp. Artist Web Site: https://bongoboyrecords.com/jackiekringle/
Album Teaser Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8N27oUoBvnU

From Plainfield, New Jersey, Wayne Olivieri and DJ Chris Ibe remixed of Wayne's Christmas song "I Love Christmas Time". Simply put this is one very enthusiastic dance track. You will find yourself nodding your head as Wayne shouts out "I LOVE Christmas time!". His enthusiasm is infectious to say the least, but that is Wayne. Artist Web Site: https://www.facebook.com/pg/WayneO-Weegee-972747572756943

From Randolph, New Jersey "I Wonder Where You Are This Christmas" by Bob Shaw. Bob has succeeded in a blending of Bob Dylan and Bruce Spingsteen and this track is haunting. There is no question; the raw emotion that is laid bare in this song. This song can be summed up in one word: intense.
Artist Web Site: https://www.reverbnation.com/bobshaw

From South River, New Jersey Dennis Sy "Christmas Morning". Dennis Sy is an active Grammy® member. His Christmas song "Christmas Morning" has his own sound and is a well recorded. Dennis is a well establish recording artist and another by this talent titled "Shine On" can be found on Bongo Boy Records Volume X an open genre compilation. Artist Web Site: http://www.dsymusic.com

From Sweden "The Angel Gabriel" by Deborah Henriksson. Get ready to be blown away by this not rock and roll song. It does however massively rock! How can that be you wonder? Listen to the song. Deborah has a great voice! You will find yourself listening to this track over and over simply because of the things she can do vocally. Deborah is an international recording artist and her music can be found on other compilation releases by Bongo Boy Records.
Artist Web Site: http://www.deborahhenriksson.com/

From the Heartland of America Bongo Boy Records artist Inches From Sin brings us "Jingle Jangle Jingle" includes massively cool guitar in combination with the funk voice of both Karen Holloway Brewer and Robert is just so perfect. Inches From Sin are one of the hard working duo. Inches From Sin's music can be found on other Bongo Boy Records compilation releases and their album "Bridgewater Triangle" was released earlier this year by Bongo Boy Records worldwide. They are working on a new album for 2017. Artist Web Site: http://www.inchesfromsin.com/

From Greenbelt, Maryland STEEL "Have A Gigolo XMAS" ft. Bubu The Producer. A cool Rap Christmas song that just oozes cool and the nod to Louis Prima is appropriate. Artist Web Site: http://www.ellorenzrecords.com/

From Montego Bay, Jamaica, Tammi T and Keith Hines Production "Go Wish" this is extremely enthusiastic track with a message of HOPE. Tammi T vocals sound good as the listener is reminded that the true meaning of Christmas has nothing to do with a particular day on the calendar, but is something we should try to keep throughout the year. Another great song "Dance With A Stranger" by Tammi T and Keith Hines Production was released on Bongo Boy Records Volume Nine in ASIA. Artist Web Site: http://www.keithhinesproduction.com/

From The UK, YSANNE "Christmas In The Sun" ft. ZanZclan a Reggae inspired track that will place a smile on your face. With children's vocals being spliced into a song that works very well here. YSANNE other song "The Golfers Rap" is featured on Bongo Boy Records Volume X. YSANNE's official music videos are seen on National Television in the USA. Artist Web Site: https://www.facebook.com/YSANNE10

From to the beautiful twin island republic of Trinidad & Tobago, the home of Calypso and Soca music, steel pan, and the greatest international Carnival in de' world comes Cousins STEEL & Cortez "1,2,3". The abundance of joy projected by the band is sure to infuse you will a sense of lightheartedness. As this song starts, they wrote it not only as a holiday song, but as a happy, positive song for year round enjoyment, and for all ages! Happy Holidays! and like their song says, it's like 1, 2, 3, live safe free and be happy, always! Artist Web Site: http://www.ellorenzrecords.com/

From Chicago, Illinois, Sarantos "It's Christmas Time" the song is a welcomed throwback to old school television Christmas specials. Sarantos is a well-established recording artist and his music is featured on Bongo Boy Records other open genre compilations as well as the 80's Awesome Big Hair Bands Volume One. Sarantos music video can also been seen on national television via Bongo Boy TV NCBUniversal Comcast and other cable companies. Artist Web Site: https://www.melogia.com

From Randolph, New Jersey, Bob Shaw is back with "Don't Forget The Christ in Christmas" A little Christmas Americana foot-stamping music with great lyrics that are sung really well and will make you smile.

Bob Shaw also bring us "The Sleigh Ride" (Comedy Sketch). This is Bob recorded this Sketch in his parent old Cadillac and created and performed all the characters in the sketch. Artist Web Site: https://www.reverbnation.com/bobshaw

The album can be purchased direct at Bongo Boy Records. Email info@bongoboyrecords.com
Download link: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/letshavearockinchristmas
Official Website: https://bongoboyrecords.com/lets-have-a-rockin-christmas/

Monday, December 19, 2016

Singer/Songwriter Katie Garibaldi Original Christmas Song Out Now!

Ethereal Americana and folk-esque singer/songwriter Katie Garibaldi has released a brand new original Christmas song today, November 25, 2016. The new single, "Tomorrow is Christmas Morning" a ballad about the traditional holiday-time melancholy blues of yearning to make it back home in time for Christmas, features a classical string section that has now become a staple in Garibaldi's signature sound, and Christmas music production essentials such as sleigh bells and chimes. This is Garibaldi's first holiday single and also serves as a preview for a full-length Christmas album, which the prolific songstress hints will be in the works for a Fall 2017 release.

With songs often based on real experiences, folk-country singer/songwriter and guitar player Katie Garibaldi sings with an emotional immediacy captured in her confessional lyrics, catchy melodies and expressive vocals. Garibaldi recently released her 5-song EP Rooted Clarity, a collection of folk‐driven songs that focus on self‐discovery and faith and has earned nominations and wins in numerous awards, including the Hollywood Music In Media Awards for her song "Delightful."

Hear the new single "Tomorrow is Christmas Morning" on Bandcamp, iTunes, Spotify, CD Baby, and more. All links and info at http://www.katiegaribaldi.com. Find Katie Garibaldi's full music discography as well as merchandise at http://www.katiegaribaldi.bandcamp.com.

Anthony Caceres Releases Smooth Jazz Single "A Very Special Christmas"

"A Very Special Christmas" distinguishes itself from the deluge of holiday music by taking a personal approach to season's greetings; it is basically a love letter wrapped with a bow." No Depression Online Magazine

"The track's laid-back melodies are relaxing yet upbeat as Greg Petito's deliciously tuneful guitar and Caceres' throbbing bass propel the rhythm section forward." JazzCorner.com

Jazz Crooner Anthony Caceres announced the release of a very special Yuletide tune for the Holidays. Inspired by such singers as Chet Baker, Johnny Hartman, Harry Connick Jr. and Jamie Cullum, Anthony unleashes his velvety and soulful vocals to delivers a smooth jazz original that cuts through the clutter of stereotypical holiday songs with a tune of romance and discovering love that could best be called a Valentine for Christmas. "A Very Special Christmas" is available online at major online outlets such as iTunes, CDBaby, Amazon and Google Play Music.

Anthony comes from a family of jazz royalty. His grandfather Emilio Caceres was a major swing violinist who worked with Harry James and Jack Teagarden in addition to leading his own Latin orchestra, while his great uncle Ernie Caceres played solos on baritone sax and clarinet with the freewheeling groups of Eddie Condon and original Glenn Miller Orchestra. Right after college, Caceres had his own chance to follow his great uncle's footprints as a sideman for the Glenn Miller Orchestra for two years. Anthony would also tour with the off-Broadway musical production of Miss Saigon and performed with the Four Aces, Freddie Jones, Ed Soph, Marvin Stamm, Bill Mays, Greg Abate and the late Carl Fontana.

But it is his dream of combining bass playing and singing that brought him to form his own group and record his debut six-song EP "Don't Call It Love" where he would first showcase his skills as a modern-day crooner. Having recently played as a sideman with pianist Pamela York and drummer Sebastian Whittaker, Anthony's trio with (with pianist Richard Saldivar & drummer Robert Aguliar) regularly performs at Eddie Vs, Kirby's Prime Steakhouse and other venues in the Houston area. He has also completed a new album titled "Crooner" set for release in 2017.

"A Very Special Christmas" is available at the following outlets:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/very-special-christmas-single/id1063395563
https://www.amazon.com/A-Very-Special-Christmas/dp/B0192O7VUQ
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/anthonycaceres3

Follow Anthony Caceres career:
http://www.anthonycaceres.com
http://www.facebook.com/anthonycaceresmusic
http://www.twitter.com/anthony_caceres

Atlanta-based Rapper Chris Jamez New Single "Street Soldiers"

Atlanta-based rapper Chris Jamez announced the release of "Street Soldiers", the first single off his upcoming second album release "No Urban Legend." Set for release on January 7, 2017, the album will be available on the label site Outcasticent.com as well as all major streaming services, including iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music and Bandcamp.

In talking about his music with Skilly Magazine, Chris Jamez remarks that "music here in the A is mostly club catchy type music. It's cool sometimes, but we need balance. That’s why people are surprised with my music because it isn’t what people normally do down here." And much needed balance he does bring with this new track. Focused on the state-of-affairs evoked in Ferguson and Baltimore and more generally by BlackLivesMatter, "Street Soldiers" turns to real lyricism that has characterized some of the best Hip Hop of the ages to evoke the social issues confronting today's America.

His new album reflects his belief that the future of music is "slowly but surely it’s going to come back to lyricism." It is a belief that he has put in practice ever since he began his love for Hip Hop in his youth, rapping in his high school lunchrooms where he realized his talent was larger than a hobby.

Produced by Veteran Beatz, the album is the debut release under Outcastic ENT and goes in depth about the rappers trials and tribulations of his journey in the music industry. He began freestyling, sharpening his skills around the neighborhood when he connected with Koulie, formerly known as YT, with whom he would form the group Rasta G and record their first single, Soul Riser in 2012. He then went on to work on his solo project "Hits of an Outcast", produced by KL Static and recorded with Emerj Ent. which released the single "On the Edge" in 2013. Three years later after leaving leaving Emerj Ent., he is back with a vengance on a new label and with a new album that will bring listeners on an in depth journey of the trials and tribulations of his journey in the music industry.

Follow Chris Jamez…
http://www.outcasticent.com
http://www.facebook.com/chrisjamez4
Twitter: @chrisjamezmuzik
Instagram: @chrisjamezmuzik

Website: http://www.outcasticent.com
Music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iocNegZPHM