Influenced by the soul of Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder and Elton John and the sensitive storytelling of artists like James Taylor and Carole King, MATIA was captivated by music at the age of six. By 14 she was gigging on a professional level, appearing in such prestigious places such as the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C.,. Then, serious illness led her down a different road and a long detour away from her music. Voiceless and challenged with a severe condition, Matia struggled for her life but grew stronger, deeper and wiser in the process.
After healing herself through education and hard work, and dedicating many years to educating and healing others, she has re emerged as a serious singer/songwriter, sharing her musical gifts with the help of veteran composer/guitarist/producer, Kenny Mazur, who played and recorded with such diverse artists as Robert Palmer ,Tina Turner., the O Jays and the Paul Winter Consort and has been composing for television for many years.
Blind, Matia's debut album, merged the heart of blues with the wordsmith ways of Country, and the soul of gospel in a purely American style. The result is an album that forges its own genre. Blind takes the listener on a musical excursion of colorful and connected sounds.
A video of the song When I Can't Speak was released with this album..
MATIA and Mazur launched their live band in the Summer of 2016, bringing the songs of Blind to the stage of Brittfest 2016. The following year, they appeared at Country Crossings while working on a second album back in LA . Her exciting second album, There Is Love has just been released and her band is now gigging throughout SOCAL at clubs like the House of Blues, the Peppermint and the Study.
A second video featuring There Is Love, Was released April 22, 2019.
Although a new artist on the scene, her fascinating life story, her songwriting, her voice and her powerhouse band , combine to make MATIA an artist that should not be missed.
Artist Name: V Squad
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Full Bio/Press Release: Born and raised in Houston, Tx, "V Squad" grew up in the Acres Homes Community on the North side and demonstrated an appreciation for quality music at an early age. He would often dig in the crates and listen to vinyl recordings of legendary artists and groups such as Prince, Earth Wind & Fire, Stevie Ray Vaughn, The Isley Brothers, Anita Baker, War etc. As the hip hop revolution began to rise to prominence in the late 80s and early to mid-90s, V Squad would often sneak albums home to listen to the latest offerings from Jay-Z, Nas, AZ, The Roots, Outkast, Pac, Biggie, Common and H-Town legend Scarface, due to his parents forbidding him to listen to vulgar and explicit music.
Inspired by what he describes as an intense love and passion for music, V Squad began to develop and hone his emcee skills by writing lyrics to instrumentals produced by the likes of heavyweight producers Timbaland, The Neptunes, Dr. Dre, Dj Premier, and Dilla to name a few. While perfecting his craft, V Squad has been fortunate to collaborate with a number of artists and producers, including Houston rapper NuWine (aka Wine-O), and Jay Z’s RocNation producer Lab Ox. As a testament to his clever lyrical skills, fluid delivery, and commanding stage presence, he has been afforded opportunities to open up for rap stars Royce Da 5’9, J. Cole, Common, Bun B, and Redman, just to name a few. His performance list includes BET's 106 & Park Freestyle Friday, Hotzone Media Concert Series, Hush Nightclub, Warehouse Music Live and several venues in Texas. V Squad is on a continuous process to develop a catalog of music with content and a message that displays the heart, creativity, and conviction.
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Name: Kenn O’bé (last name pronounced obey)
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Kenn O'bé is a rapper out of N Florida, Jacksonville. Born in Tifton Ga (Tift County), April 21, 1986, and raised by Joesph N. and Ida L. Troupe. The youngest of 5 siblings (2 sisters, 3 brothers). Originally started recording and performing music at the age of 14; helped form a hip hip trio called "High-Bred Breeze" and was known as "Ber-Zerc." At 18, the group started performing in local clubs; music was put in rotation at clubs as far north as Tennessee. In '05, the group went separate ways. O'bé's new style is somewhat gangsta rap/poetic like Wale; with snappy verses and the ability to depict such vivid imagery, O'bé material connects with audiences on a more common ground/perspective.
He speaks on topical issues, mainly life, the progress and the maintaining of his current position. O'bé envisions his career as prosperous and entertaining; some particular artist whom influence his music/style are Freddie Gibbs, Kevin Gates, Spodee, Young Dro, Yo Gotti, 8ball and MJG and Eminem. Freddie Gibbs' versatility and lyrics influence the music if O'bé; same with Kevin Gates, which versatility and erratic style encourages his means of being different. Spodee's cool demeanor and flow are what influence O'bés persona. O'bé's music, craft, is different from others; he brings a more old school vibe to the present world.
The Atlanta based artist is set to create amazing performances that grabs attention in moments the audience cannot comprehend, giving them a euphoric feeling that keeps them asking for more. Greatly inspired by the likes of Babyface, James Brown and Micheal Bolton, The Real J Israel is ready to show the world his infusion of R&B, soul music. His sonorous voice perfectly blended with flexibility and quick transition of incredible notes that will leave you stunned every time.
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Columbus, Ga.— Hip-hop artist JawGa Boi has announced the release of his highly anticipated EP. “Eminence” was released Friday, November 29 and reached Itunes Charts #17 for Hip Hop/Rap Albums is available for streaming and download via digital music outlets. The EP is distributed by Lil Boyz Entertainment/Empire.
“Eminence” is a follow up to JawGa Boi’s debut album, “Cut from a Different Cloth,” released in October 2018. The EP is 5-tracks and shows true artist versatility. JawGa Boi says Eminence is also more of a personal project. “It’s titled ‘Eminence’” to reflect my growth as a person and as an artist,” he said. The EP includes features from Streetcode Cape, Gizrok, Al Reese, and more. From classic rap, trap, and even R&B, “Eminence” is a project that diverse music lovers can enjoy. JawGa Boi is also a Brand Ambassador for ONE ROQ Vodka.
For more information, promo requests, or to arrange an interview, contact Terrance Little at lilboyzentertainmentllc@gmail.com or 706-530-6244. To keep up JawGa Boi’s latest news and events, follow him on Facebook or Instagram@iamjawgaboi also featured on Foxie 105, Hot100, 98.3 The Beat and WLTZ with Nicole Jones, RESPECT Magazine(https://respect-mag.com/2019/07/respect-interview-get-familiar-with-jawga-boi/ ), Urban Magazine, Triple HQ Magazine(https://triplehq.com/jawga-boi-releases-new-video-power-iamjawgaboi/ ).
Tower Building – Skyscraper tower Design game is the ultimate time killer to slay your boredom by making skyscraper towers. Place blocks in such a way that do not lose equilibrium. This tower building game is very addicting and HD graphics tower block stacking game. Point system is very easy because as much higher you can construct your building, the higher your score. Tower Builder is the mixture of arcade and puzzle game. Do not drop the block until you are on the correct position and by this way, building your construction seems easy, but it takes some practice and perfect timing to build the tallest skyscraper in town. You will need good hand-eye coordination to defeat your friend’s high scores. Tower Builder is perfect to kill some time when you are bored at school, while traveling or sitting behind your desk at the office. You will love this game for it.
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Tower Building – Skyscraper tower Design game is the best mind challenging game where you need to stay focus on very drop of block to build the sky tower. You can build the highest tower of blocks in this funny stack game. In this Sky tower, building block game it is seems easy to build construction of rising tower but it takes some skills, balance games and best timing for build the highest skyscraper from stacking blocks. It is okay if the tower falls, you can enjoy the view of the falling tower blocks. For fans of building games, it is an entertaining city building games free. Just start construction and build the tallest tower to get the highest score. You can improve your construction skills and strategy for putting a building block. Like casual town games for everybody, it is easy to play city simulation game for all ages. Build a city town, learn about materials, resources, and labor for city simulator. As a builder, manage transportation and vehicles to build large buildings. Gameplay is no rocket science but it will test your aim and speed. It is a sky scrapper game and playing it is simple.
Tower Building – Skyscraper tower Design will make you nostalgic of the childhood memories when you use to play with block to make a tower building. The game lets you relive that moment. Build tall buildings to make the city look like a metropolitan. It is all about the hand and mind coordination. Let us test your motor skills with this hyperactive causal game. You might find it hard in the start. Practice is what makes you a pro in this game. Try it right and enjoy the most amazing game of building a tower with falling blocks.
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Gabriel K is a Ugandan Singer and Musician who fuses Soul Into African Pop based in East Africa and With his debut album “done waiting” he opened up listeners to a unique blend of african rhythms blended with western pop/soul with a 90s tinge written all over it. The 16 track album continues to spike in listens. Currently he is working on a second album slated for release in December 2019. One of the best songs is "We Just Want Love" sung by Gabriel K with a very beautiful and steady
He has been in the entertainment industry for some time. He also doubles as a businessman with the advertising firm Brand Active being on of his business entities. Other business interests include NMA Media, City Elevators and Travel Active. Music is a passion that he does as a means to fulfil a God given talent. This comes through with the attention to detail that he uses to express the production element of the songs.
See on this link for more information about Gabriel Kakuru : http://www.gabrielkmusic.com
UziMatic is an independent rapper coming from the Caribbean. UziMatic name comes from the ability to shoot and record fast in the studio and wasting no time. He is not a machine gun but a rap machine hence the name UziMatic. Born March 1st 1989 in Curaçao, UziMatic is a product of his environment and even though he is from a small island his big dream is worldwide success with music.”
UziMatic just released a new music video called Family from his EP 5Triple9. The track Family is a track close to his heart as he speaks about the love he has for his Family.
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Over the generations, the San Francisco Bay Area has been breeding grounds for some of the most revolutionary music to ever be released. Dating way back to the futuristic funk of Sly & the Family Stoneall the way up to Too $hort, E-40 and Mack Dre, that cool Northern California flavor has consistently created the newest innovations in urban music.
Keeping true to the tradition of making classic material, Bay Area native son Jonah Melvon is initiating the most cutting-edge musical movement to emerge from the region in decades. With his spanking new album Rain Water Project and a whopping three new singles “What’s Good for You,” “1099” and “Thinkin of You,” this multi-talented rapper/singer/songwriter is rapidly rising to the top of the charts.
“My music is raw. It’s lyrical; it’s socially conscious. If I’m rhyming or singing, it has a lot of depth in it. It has some level of healing, some level of consciousness,” he explains. “My music is the Bay. The Bay lives in my music.”
Born in San Francisco to a mother who migrated from New Orleans and father from Chicago, Jonah moved to North Oakland with his family before he could barely walk and raised in a quiet, middle-class area known as Lake Merritt. And while his two-parent home was stable, the same couldn’t be said when he ventured away from home.
“I played sports, and sports took me everywhere. I was playing ball in places like East Oakland, and it was very scary,” he laughs. “A part of that was this area we used to call The Village, where I played baseball in a neighborhood that had crack houses behind me. So I’m 12 years old in left field, nervous if something was going to go down.”
He continued to play baseball and football all through high school and even played a season at a local junior college. He would not delve into music, however, until his sister and cousin convinced him. His sister Adesha was an aspiring singer who had made quite a name for herself locally and needed someone to produce some music for her.
So Jonah and his cousin lent her a hand and started producing tracks for her. He wouldn’t start making his own music, however, until a few years later when he was attending San Jose State University. He met a couple of guys who believed in his music and suggested he record his own sounds. Jonah took them up on the offer, and before he knew it, he had cultivated a local following. Before it was all said and done, Jonah had recorded eight demo CDs and made a hefty profit selling them hand to hand.
“My dreams were cultivated in Oakland. My discipline was cultivated in San Jose,” he reflects.
Riding the momentum of his popularity, he released his first full-album in 2009 called This Is the Year. To promote his music while earning some steady income, Jonah assembled a live band called So Timeless. And over the few years, they paid the bills by playing at local clubs, weddings, parties and anywhere else that would book them.
They played with the likes of R&B star Miguel, Goapele, Ledisi, T.I., EPMD, Black Eyed Peas and Heiro, just to name a few.
“You can make a living playing seven nights a week in the Bay,” says Jonah. “We got hired a lot, so we got lost in making money, which is a good problem to have. But I knew that I couldn’t continue doing cover tunes of other people’s music if I wanted to concentrate on my own branding.”
So Jonah stepped down from the band, started another company Left University and landed a job as a songwriter for a music label. But when he wrote a song that charted on Billboard, Jonah came to the boss and asked for either his publishing rights from his music or a bigger check upfront. When the boss declined his offer, Jonah jumped ship.
“Most people don’t want you to have equity in business,” he divulges. “Once I started asking about equity, there was a problem. Everybody was making money off me but me.”
Now with all of that behind him, Jonah Melvon can finally concentrate on building his own brand. With a charisma that cannot be defined, old school soul and a message mixed in with his mesmerizing melodies, his music draws people to him with a familiar flare that makes people fall in love with his smooth swag. And he puts his talents on full display with the recent release of full-length album Rain Water Project and three lead singles “What’s Good for You,” “1099”and “Thinkin of You.”
“I knew I had to do my own music when so many people kept coming up to me and asking, if I had any of my own original work,” Jonah explains. “This is what the people have asked for, which makes this process even more special.”
