GFM NYC Fam make sure to be in the place on Friday April 26th at Billie’s Black: 271 West 119th Street for Soul In A Pen Harlem featuring Chicago’s own Na’Cir Jahmill. The show starts at 9pm with $10 for admission and you want to make sure you’re in the place for this special evening of music.
Whether it’s our “Cover Me” series or any of the numerous spins and discussions we do over on our Facebook Page, you know that here at GFM the song is valued. In an era where throw away lyrics and repetitive melodies accompany the track musician ML Caldwell puts the song first and foremost in the new project Souls In Rotation .
ML describes the project as such “… [Souls In Rotation] was actually recorded to sound like a record or old cassette. Bucking conventionalism, this project was recorded using analog equipment. We essentially placed microphones in a room, played the songs, and chose the best take; but the quality of the songwriting has garnered much appreciation among our fans and friends.”
You can add this listener as one who appreciates the craftsmanship contained herein. To preview the project go here. To purchase a copy of Souls In Rotation go here.
Checkout the single that leads of the set below…
Two things immediately sprang into my mind when I saw the headline flash where The Dream was stating in this interview that his take from the Rihanna track “Umbrella” was $15 million. My first reaction was really? Followed closely by a really?
Listen, the money in the music has always been with the writers and publishers contrary to what some idiot posted in the you tube comment section where he or she so eloquently stated that the performers of music have always made more than the writers. Not on this planet. I’m not privy to any information regarding The Dream’s publishing deal whether he’s self-published, co-publishes, has an admin deal or what. But what I do know is that he isn’t the only writer on the track. Now again without knowing the details of what the splits are between the co-writers I still can’t really say how much went where to whom etc., etc., (more…)
Grown Folks recently had the opportunity to sit down and chat with writer/producer Marshall Leathers. Marshall is up for his second Grammy nomination for his work with India.Arie on the song “Therapy”.
Marshall Leathers Interview by GrownFolksMusic
A few tracks from Marshall’s selected discography.
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