Showing posts with label jazz. Show all posts
Showing posts with label jazz. Show all posts


Daniel Cronson and Kehinde have given us something undeniably magical. Whilst embracing the power of Blues, Hip-Hop, and Jazz that flows through their luminous city of Chicago, they have conjured the mighty “Grand Visions”. The track is three and a half minutes of smooth, summery blues; guided by heartfelt, northside vocals and piercing, southside rhymes. Daniel works much of Grand Visions’s foundation; driving it with a few lovable chords from his guitar, backing keys, ambiance, and a slow-burning drum loop. The essence of John Mayer seems to possess much of his performance, as he glides soulfully across this production with “Continuum”-esque immaculacy. However, as brilliant as this single is with Daniel Cronson alone, it would be imperfect without Kehinde’s breathtaking bars. Lyrically, he reincarnates Daniel’s breakdown of the trials one faces in pursuing their dreams, by giving his own, in-depth take on the topic. What results is a magnetizing, new record for Chicago’s summer. One that will have you ready to fire up the grill out back, as easily as it fires up your soul.

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New song "Turn It Up" is an explosion of hiphop dance music. Multi-genre Rochester MC and singer, Redbeard Samurai, has something for everyone on his latest video. Listen as he spits an animated boombap rhyme while dancing to an infectious groove, before lighting the fire with his sizzling R&B melodies. The video is nothing short of a work of art, packed with colorful design elements, visually pleasing choreography, and top notch production all geared to get your bones moving! Read more about Redbeard Samurai's new hit and join the growing movement below. 





Rochester hip-hop artist, Redbeard Samurai, released his debut music video “Turn it Up” today in preparation for his upcoming album, entitled: ​Second. This first single is a party anthem, complete with Redbeard Samurai’s infectious brand of Soul-Hop. The video was recorded at Arbor Venues by local videographer Josiah X and features comic book like visual effects paired with dancers in a variety of styles; from hip-hop, to swing, to just plain novice, this video stands to say, “it doesn’t matter how you cut loose, it matters ​that you cut loose.”

 This first single is a teaser of what’s to come on Redbeard Samurai’s debut album: ​Second. This 17 track concept album, complete with skits and interludes, shows a wide breadth of influences. Free jazz, hip-hop, and loungy B-sides are just a few of the things you can expect to hear from this diversified artist. Featuring visuals by Mexican artists Raul Urias and Moises Cordova, Redbeard Samurai intends to present a product that is refined and unique.




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Florida has been a hot bed for hip hop talent recently, led by Kodak Black and XXXTentacíon.  Since, we've seen a number of new artists emerge out of south Florida and may be looking at the next phenomenon.  KV Infinity, sliding onto the music scene out of Hallandale, Fla. is a six member group(LimboKV, LunaryKV, ManiiKV, NintiKV, VozziKV, and YoungkikeKV) looking to take the game by storm with their new single "Candy." The song has a nice jazzy groove, but still knocks coming through your speakers that will have your head bobbing uncontrollably. The track, which was produced by the groups own ManiiKV also has a catchy hook that you'll find yourself singing hours after the is over.  KV Infinity's unity and crew love for one another puts me in the mind of other mega groups like ASAP Mob and Odd Future.  "Candy" is the first single off of their upcoming mixtape, INFINITY and if it is any indication of what we can expect from  this squad, I'd imagine they will develop a cult core like the aforementioned groups in no time. 



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What hits you right away with LaLa's new album "JazZy LaLa" is everything! The overall theme of the project is definitely smooth and flows thoughout. All the instruments sound so amazing. The marriage of jazz, hiphop, and poetry is very strong here. LaLa's writing and delivery is refreshing as he effortlessly flips from rapping and singing. 

The content that flows out of LaLa's mind are creative, original and very personal. On gem "Forever" he relives the endlessness of college life and wonders if he would've done it all over again or not. "SOS" speaks on the state of the artists of today and what sets him apart from the pack. "I Need Dollahs" sounds like a hiphop remix of a ragtime story about the struggle to elevate. He switches it up on new age banger, "Blood On The Leaves" where he recalls lost love. 




Shawn Ayala, aka LaLa, is a 26 year old multi-genre rapper, vocalist, song-writer and musician. His unique style of combining different worlds of music together to create a new, intriguing sound has been attracting local and national interest as he continues to push the limit of what we currently refer to as "genres."
After being noticed from one of his songs he uploaded to youtube in 2009, LaLa started working under Dahn Jackson's management. He quickly rose up the performance latter after his first all-age show at a small local restaurant. With over 60+ performances ranging from local downtown restaurants to opening up for major mainstream artists, LaLa takes the most pride in his headlining shows, in which is HIS shows, HIS fans. Some major artists LaLa has performed with are; Messy Marv, Jeremiah, Bobby Brackins, Too Short, and Curren$y.
After his 3rd mixtape "LaLa & The Homies" caught some buzz in 2014, LaLa signed his first distribution deal and is currently signed with Worldwide Music Group/Universal Music Group Distribution. LaLa currently has 4 singles available on Itunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal and 200+ online retailers.
LaLa's musical influences are Lil Wayne, Kayne West, Kendrick Lamar, Big Sean, J. Cole, Tupac, Mac Dre, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dog just to name a few hip-hop artists. Other musical influences include Michael Jackson, Chris Brown, The Temptations, Frank Sinatra, Jack Johnson & J. Boog.
As the industry twists and turns, LaLa strives to revive the love and art of music, one way or another.