Showing posts with label dance music. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dance music. Show all posts

In Hip Hop, the cypher ain't complete without the female emcee. Thanks to the success of Hip Hop Queen Nicki Minaj and now with Cardi B driving the bus, we have seen a re-emergence of female rap artists. Reppin' Houston, TX, Risse Cakes is an rap beauty looking to take the game to the next level. The New York born talent comes from a musical background, as her father was a Reggae DJ. Also, being the cousin of Rap Legend Busta Rhymes doesn't hurt either. Ms. Cakes is back with her new summer smash '12 Inches or Better'. If you couldn't guess what the song was about from the title, let's take a closer look. Listen as Risse rides the catchy club rhythm with a full explanation of what kind of man she is looking for and what he needs to do to satisfy her. I have a feeling this won't be the last we hear from Risse Cakes. With her skills and star appeal, we may soon be talking about the lane she has created for the next female emcees to follow.


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With each and every passing year, Canada proves itself as a force to be reckoned with. It has birthed some of the most prolific and talented mainstream artists, whose crossover has dominated American airways. Singer/rapper, Grand Fisher, is no exception to this paradigm; and with his debut EP, “Real Friends”, he proves just how poised he is to take every dancefloor on the continent by storm. 

The production on this album is grandiose and electric; surging with techno-like basslines and vibrant, pop synths. Coupled with the groove of their pounding, syncopated percussion, even the slightest shuffle to these beats becomes eerily irresistible. Your hips will get away from you; and if you were not at a rave or nightclub already, this chromatic, EDM instrumentation will make you wish you had been. Instead of upstaging his production with brash, overbearing vocals, Fisher bounces beautifully between the foreground and background of the music. When the Ontario artist sings and harmonizes on tracks such as “Better As Friends”, “Boy Bye” and “Ghosted”, his voice, dripping with autotune, is pushed to the zenith of the mix; where it is most powerful and reviving. When he raps on those same tracks, his voice blends flawlessly into his production, and he himself becomes an extension of the very music he's flowing on. All in all, this project is a creative, club-ready debut; and if artists like Drake. Justin Bieber and The Weekend have opened the door for potential Canadian popstars, Grand Fisher will most certainly be stepping through.



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"She Knows What" is a single put forward by a new rap sensation... Ephect!!! The song produced by Nick J brings a flavor of sexual sensation and seductive feeling. It plays on a club-feel and upbeat bounce that will be perfect for any private and sexual-oriented romance party. The artiste, Ephect is an American born singer, songwriter, producer and entrepreneur who is passionate about music mostly within the experimental, hip hop and rap genres. His latest single details his attention towards a girl whom he is desirous about and knowing her overall appearance and actions are seductive enough to wanting him to get connected to her. He also details through this single her tempting presence and him focusing his attention on her and not minding what anyone may say. This song has already captured the heart of those who have listened as it resonates a feeling of realistic emotions and desires for wanting to feel romance. Ephect is among the set of artistes who is destined to take the music industry by storm and make a positive change and difference.

"SHE KNOWS WHAT" is a single from the upcoming album from Ephect titled "the Nphection" LP scheduled to be released end of July 2018.


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I haven't heard anything this silky smooth since classic R&B hits like, Al Green's "Lay It Down" or Luther's "Take You Out Tonight". Iconic soul singer, Lenny Williams, releases a stepper's cut titled "She Said Ooh". This is an up-tempo party anthem where Lenny vividly walks you through a evening of dancing, drinks, and ultimate excitement! Ride the deep baseline as Lenny Williams sings his heart out in the name of love. Tonight anything goes! He lures listeners in as he wines and dines his young lady. Lenny has the entire night planned out for you. It is Friday night and he is fresh off from work. He picks up his outfit from the dry cleaners, grabs a dozen of her favorite roses, and now its time to tear up the dance floor! Download the new song, "She Said Ooh" today on iTunes and read more about the man, Lenny Williams, himself below.
"She Said Ooh" on iTunes
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/she-said-oh-single/id1198273524




Bio:

Ultimate soul crooner and Oakland native, Lenny Williams, possesses one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary music. With his rich, passionate vocal style, he is rightfully regarded as one of R&B’s most influential soul men. 

Williams began his musical career making records that have become R&B and Pop classics (e.g. “Cause I Love You” (recorded on his solo album) and “So Very Hard To Go”, which he recorded as the lead singer of Tower of Power). Lenny Williams’ style has transcended into the new millennium, influencing many of today’s most popular R&B and Hip Hop artists. 

Lenny sounds better than ever as he continues to keep the focus on love. “Love is what has gotten me through all of these years. I look for love and I surround myself with it”, Lenny says. When it comes to singing love songs, one must “go there to know there” and Lenny never left. He is able to take the listener to the heart of love with such soulful aplomb because love will never go out of style and no one does it better.
Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, Lenny moved to Oakland at a very young age. Learning to play the trumpet in elementary school fueled his interest in music. Lenny’s skills as a vocalist were first nurtured by singing in gospel choirs and groups around the Bay Area, where he was in good company working alongside up and coming artist Sly Stone, Andre Crouch, Billy Preston and members of the Hawkins family – Edwin, Walter and Tramaine.
After winning several local talent contests, Williams signed his first record deal with Fantasy Records. He recorded two singles for the label, including “Lisa’s Gone” [now regarded as an R&B classic among British soul music lovers] and “Feelin Blue”, written by John Fogerty of Credence Clearwater Revival. Lenny then spent a brief time with Atlantic Records before deciding to put his solo career on hold when he joined the emerging funk band Tower of Power in 1972. A string of hits ensued, including “So Very Hard To Go” and “Don’t Change Horses (In the Middle of the Stream)” [written by Lenny Williams and Johnny “Guitar” Watson]. During his two years with the group, Lenny participated in three milestone albums with them – [the gold LP] Tower Of Power, Back To Oakland, and Urban Renewal, while touring nonstop throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. 

At the end of 1975, Lenny returned to his solo projects. Initially signing with Motown in 1972, he later moved to ABC Records in 1977 (which was then purchased by MCA Records in 1979). Over the next four years, Lenny scored ten charted hits, including “Shoo Doo Fu Fu Ooh”, “Choosing You”, “You Got Me Running”, “Love Hurt Me Love Healed Me” and “Midnight Girl”. Lenny recorded four more albums from 1977 – 1980, Choosing You (his first gold LP), Spark of Love, Love Current and Let’s Do It Today. These albums established a solid and loyal following for Lenny. The impact of his music can still be felt today, particularly the mega hit “Cause I Love You” [Spark of Love]. This song crosses generational boundaries and has frequently been used on old school and slow jam compilations throughout the years.
In 1986, Lenny was invited to sing vocals on “Don’t Make Me Wait For Love”, a song from superstar sax man Kenny G’s multi-platinum selling album Duo Tones. When released as a single in 1987, the song became a Top 20 Pop and R&B hit. 

Over the past few years, Lenny has continued his solo career, touring the U.S., Europe and South Africa. In 2004 and 2005, Lenny and Kanye West were honored recipients of the BMI Songwriter’s Award for the song “Over Night Celebrity”, recorded by rapper Twista. He has recently shared stages with Aretha Franklin, Alicia Keys, K-Jon, Anthony Hamilton, The Whispers, Rick James, Boney James, Bobby Womack, The Ohio Players, Al Green, Usher and Frankie Beverly & Maze. Lenny has also expanded his multi-dimensional career to include acting, starring in several popular stage plays. As an icon of the past and present, Lenny Williams continues to expand his musical prowess and flex his newfound acting skills. He’ll surely continue to wow his fans in the United States and beyond for decades to come. 

“I’m going to continue to evolve and grow as I learn and experiment lyrically and musically. I’ve been doing this for a long time now and I’ve been watching all of the changes going on in the music business. I have my own label now (LenTom Entertainment). Let me do my thing”, Lenny says. Yes, indeed, music lovers everywhere want him to do those things of which he is the musical master. Like a flowering perennial, prolific soul man Lenny Williams is always prepared for the spotlight in which he belongs.

 

Yaysh shows off her versatility! She has a voice of an angel, but her raps are ferocious! She just released a cross-over Hip-Pop hit titled "Wild One". The 1st half of the song is all flowers and waterfalls as she sings so gracefully over an amazing mid-tempo beat. During the break-down, this smooth jam transforms into a snap and extra dope baseline. She transforms from that innocent angel into an erotic vixen as she lures listeners in with a very descriptive rap verse! "Wild One" is an amazing experience that flows so well due to the execution by Yaysh, as well as the top notch production and mixing. See the video and download the song below.