Ever since the review, I know a lot of you have been saying, “…damn, WestStyle when the hell are we gonna get a chance to see the video from ATL Live?!? We’ve been waiting forever!!” To our audience, I do apologize for the wait. We had some issues we had to tweak in order and promise to get better in serving you. So without further ado, let’s roll the tape…… Read the rest of this entry »
Ok, I finally got a chance to check out this video with Aaron Hall. Now he talks a lot about real R&B, Trey Songz having R. Kelly in a head lock and kindly says that singer/songwriter, The Dream is a great writer. However the situation gets a little sticky when he later mentions that The Dream needs to lose weight. Now how can you make a comment like dat and yo’ bottom tooth is doing a whole other interview while you’re talking? Now let me say this, I love Aaron Hall!!! His album “The Truth” was exactly that……..the truth! The baby population probably went double platinum due to the “Don’t Be Afraid” (Sex You Down Some Mo’) version alone! But Aaron, you hurting me dude!!! I don’t wanna see you like this!! Don’t you ever, ever, ever let your tooth do a bigger interview than you, you hear me!! The next time I see you, I wanna see “Mr Nasty Man” at his best, ok?!? And by the way, the next time you do an interview, you need to hit us up. We’re good at making “you” and yo’ tooth look good. 
Great new mixtape from Aion Clarke and Bryan-Michael Cox featuring the production talents of Noah “40″ Shebib, Dru, Soe and Wyldcard. You can download a copy here.
My mom hip me to this Michael Jackson Tribute a few weeks back. This is a very nice Smooth Jazz instrumental project dedicated to the King of Pop.
Directed and edited by Ghostpost, album in stores September 14th. [Explicit Language] Download the first single, “Welcome (Gotta Go)” on Fat Beats/Decon.
Tuesday morning as I was getting dress for the “9 2 5″, my wife had the televison (or tell-lie-vision) on Good Day Atlanta. As I awaken Mike Phillips was the special guest previewing his 3rd CD released on Hidden Beach titled “M.P.3″. “M.P.3″ features the legendary Stevie Wonder and others, from the sound of the sampler it appears to be a good look.
Fay Ola a jazzy, neo-soul singer was born and raised in Trinidad, W.I.. She began discovering her singing talents at the young age of 7, where she would put on her own shows on the steps of her home to her much appreciative yet imagined audience. She then went on to write her first original calypso song at the age of 10 for her elementary school, influenced in part by her older brother, a singer/songwriter in his own rights. Having witnessed his success in later years, she began to cultivate a love for music and entertain thoughts of following in his footsteps.
Then, in high school, she played in her school steelband and since migrating to the U.S., has continued the annual tradition of participating in New York’s Labor Day celebrations, specifically competing in Brooklyn’s steelband competition. During this time she also pursued her college degree in Teacher Education but switched to Literary Studies in a move that decisively afforded her the opportunity to develop her writing skills and thereby develop in her, a notable songwriter. Here in New York, Fay Ola also passionately furthered her calling for music by joining the Imani Singers, the honors choir of Medgar Evers College. It was here that she began training in diverse genres of music such as the renowned classics, southern spirituals and contemporary gospel; she performed such repertoires while touring the southern states with Imani for more than 6 years. It was during this learning period that her love of music grew into an ardor that pushed her towards her destined career in singing and songwriting.
Aside from her college choir, she acknowledges such inspirations as pioneering Neo-soul artists D’Angelo, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Bilal, in addition to, soul divas Anita Baker and Regina Belle among several others in helping to create in her, the unique fusion that she entitles, jazzy-neosoul. Fay Ola is currently working on her new debut album with Indiggo Child Records and producer Joe wize. She has and uncanny ability to ‘switch’ her styles accordingly, she has performed in such places as Brooklyn’s Five Spot, Lower Manhattan’s Bowery Poetry Club and West Village’s Club Groove to name a few.
Fay Ola’s aim is to reach audiences far and wide, from youngsters to mature individuals through her meaningful lyrics and soulful music; through this medium, she desires to bring her communiqué across to people that they may not only embrace and appreciate them but most of all, act. This sultry, soulful young lady is working hard to be one of the most noteworthy artists in the music industry and only time will tell.
Another great episode in the Efficacy series brought to you by Fiona Bloom from thebloomeffect.com In this episode we hear from newcomer Melanie Charles who recently wrapped up touring several Cities around the world with Laura Izibor as well as graduating last Spring from the New School in Jazz Studies(yay!). Her debut album is available now called ‘Introducing Melanie Charles and The Journey’.
Also, GFM fam in the NYC are we wanted to make you aware of a great event that is being hosted by Melanie Charles and The Journey this Monday August 2nd, from 8pm-12am @Nublu. Check out the flyer below for more info.
