Thanks for stopping by and Happy Holidays in advance. Folks have been grindin this summer for sure! Vids, mix-tapes, live-shows galore! So, now it's time for us to enjoy the fruits of their labor. Let's just say that I'll have some very happy eyes and ears this winter :) Keep making the music and living your dreams! Peace.Read more about me »
January 28th, 2011 by Daé Lovely received 1 Comment »
So, I kinda, sorta, want to re-design The Blow Cafe. I think that would help inspire me to get back on my “unknown, yet, dope, watch out world” music game.
Really. I can’t tell you the last time I saw a show. Lately, it’s been either spoken-word events or random cafe’s that play random songs that the hostess’ and waitress’ don’t know. They just stare at me like a deer in the headlights. I have to reassure them that it’s not a pop-quiz and it likely won’t affect their tip. But, wtf is that about about? I think every staff member should be required to know the soundtrack to the restaurant! It could help their tips. Just sayin…
So, anyway… Thinkin about re-designing this thing. Then perhaps, re-designing my musical wardrobe. Finally, re-designing my life.. HAHAHAHA
December 3rd, 2010 by Daé Lovely received No Comments »
i am really happy to make this post! i’ve been peepin Domonique Jordan’s career for a little over 5 years. she has been grindin non-stop! i really like the fact that this track not only celebrates being bad in the looks department, but Domo also lays it out that a bad female doesn’t bounce checks! word son! p.s. she’s a cali girl so i def rock with her! i hope you enjoy it
“SHE WANNA GO is one of the few videos to be filmed from his upcoming mixtape effort, entitled “PRESSURE”. The video was shot by THE LIGHTHOUSE who happens to be the A&R and Executive Producer of M.G.’s mixtape. The video features the Beautiful Danielle Amaris and M.G. Arch’Type Music Group Recording Artist.
The song conveys the sentiment of those who seek escapism in others when they have a hard time dealing with the dynamics of their own relationship. A situation that’s very common in today’s society.
Make sure you stay intuned and look out for the PRESSURE mixtape. Follow M.G. on Twitter @MGonDaBEAT ”
August 11th, 2010 by Daé Lovely received No Comments »
Green Street is a hip-hop/jazz group originally from Boston and now residing in Brooklyn, NY. Consisting of emcees A-live and Soupa, and producer Renaissance, Green Street looks to bring back the sound from the Native Tongues era, while keeping it fresh and relevant for today’s audience. “Crossroads” is a unique, personal project which fuses experiences from the lives of three twenty-somethings with progressive hip-hop beats. Features include Oddisee, The Black Sunn, 810, Nieve and more.
01 Then I Rose (Intro)
02 International Geographic (ft. Nieve)
03 The Come Up
04 Up To You (ft. The Black Sunn & 810)
05 Moonlight Groove
06 Trail Blazin’ (Ft. Tanya Lam)
07 Spread Love (Ft. Ken Ross)
08 All I See (Ft. Oddisee)
09 Build A Dream
July 23rd, 2010 by Daé Lovely received 1 Comment »
GENESIS BE is “tired of people not treating each other right.” her new single ‘Precious Beyond Measure’ reminds us that women and men are infinitely valuable. this song reminds me of Eve’s ‘Love is Blind’ except that it touches on women, men, and children being abused in some form. i think more and more ‘younger’ artist like G.Be should continue on this path of reflective music. it’s definitely a switch up. folks want to get popular off of bragging about shit they don’t have rather than the things that are real and things that continue to paralyze our image and well-being. powerful, uplifting. listen to the song below and download it for free here: http://www.genesisbe.bandcamp.com/
March 19th, 2010 by Daé Lovely received 1 Comment »
sup, comrades? check out Matt Sesoo’s SpaceMix over Drake/Timbaland “Say Something” track. Sesoo is dropping a mix-tape some time this year and i will keep you posted on that. in the meantime, check out his bio and the mix below:
SpaceMan Music flagship artist Matt Sesoo is a Washington DC based
rapper/singer/song writer. After some time co-writing with
RnB/Alternative/Pop and hiphop artists, Matt Sesoo decided to commence work
on his debut mixtape “The Endless Cool” which is expected to drop before
summer 2010. A versatile artist with a penchant for experimentation, his
early influences growing up in Abuja, Nigeria include Fela Kuti, Bob Marley,
Michael Jackson and Tupac Shakur.
Matt’s music is influenced by his experience of life and his perceptions of
other people’s experiences. A very politically concious mind, he is never
one to shy away from controversial material. Industry insiders bill Matt
Sesoo to be a force to reckon with soon; his ability to weave seamlessly
through different spheres of sound makes him quite unique. To quote him; “it
doesn’t have to explicitly ask you to dance before you dance, good music
can’t be denied.”
March 10th, 2010 by Daé Lovely received 2 Comments »
Two years after watching and listening to her music on YouTube, I finally got to see Mishal live! Already running late (no thanks to the M train) I ended up in the wrong show room -The Living Room to be exact. Shortly, I found her upstairs in Googies Lounge covering Gnarls Barkley’s “Crazy” in acoustic. The vibe was smooth and mellow. While Mishal closed-out with the song “Heart on My Sleeve”, I worked hard not to let her lyrics stir up emotions of failed romances (I’m sensitive lol). Being that I was tardy, I felt a bit tight at the fact that I may have missed her perform a favorite of mine: “Make-Up Sex.” But, I didn’t miss a thing because she didn’t sing it all! No worries , the songstress reassured me that she’ll perform the song with a live band during her show on March 24th @ the Delancey Lounge here in NYC. Click here to visit MISHAL on youtube and to get more info on performances and where to buy her songs. Peep the Q&A below:
1. Mishal, your voice is sooo beautiful. You truly are a songbird and I’m always curious to know how one comes to discover that they are a songbird. So, how old were you/where were you when you realized that you had this voice?
I was 12. I was in my bedroom singing MJ’s “Will You Be There” at the top of my lungs and my mom walked in with her mouth open. She was a bit surprised because I was the dancer in the family, my sister was known for her singing.
2. Is singing your full-time job?
Well, I don’t like to call what I do a job, but yes. I haven’t had a 9-5 in 6 years.
3. Ever had an odd job?
No, not that I can think of. I had my own theater company (Bookshelves & Stereos Inc.). I used to coach, direct and write plays but I plan on going back to that in a few years. I worked at elementary school’s teaching drama. I was a vocal coach for a few years…but before then I DID work at a coffee shop..lol..but that’s not odd.
4. If you didn’t sing, what would you be doing?
Hands down, I’d go back to school to get my Masters and Ph.d to become a professor of theater and voice.
5. I just listened to Saturday Morning and wow! Who’s that about? LOL ok, well, what inspired that song?
I’m lucky to have important people in my life that support and encourage me no matter what. I write songs about it
6. I remember you telling me that you signed to an independent label because you have the freedom to call most of your own shots more or less (or just eliminate all the politics, like needing permission to be featured on my blog). Did you always want to go the independent route or was there something that just turned you off from pursuing a major label?
I never planned to sign with anyone. My goal was just to stay true to myself, my music and whoever wanted to support what I did and come along for the ride, were welcome to. Signing with Ill Friction was a perfect fit for me. I can still sign with a major if I choose to but they’d have to come to me. I’ve been at this for 8 years, I’m 28 and don’t have time to be anyone’s puppet. I don’t think major labels are bad. I think it’s the artist’s responsibility to do their research. Do things for themselves on their own, that’s the only way to discover what YOU want. All the info is out there, I did it, anyone could do it. I just think most people are lazy and want everyone else to do the work for them. In those cases, those type of artists do it for fame NOT love. ALL artists should know their craft AND the business. Period.
7. Some artists have this dream like performing at MSG or winning 5 Grammy’s in one night. What is your musical goal?
Hmmm…I know it may sound strange, but I feel like I’ve already reached my ultimate goal. I have been recognized and acknowledged as an artist WITHOUT boundaries by my peers and supporters. I’m excited to share my art with the rest of the world, so they too can know the power of NEVER judging a book by it’s cover…
January 31st, 2010 by Daé Lovely received 5 Comments »
sup, comrades? take a peek at nyc vocal artist CHARLEY PAIGE on MTV tomorrow. the network will be featuring CHARLEY along with other up and coming talent as part of their SUBWAY® FRESH BUZZ series. be sure to watch for it. in the meantime, check her out on the FRESH BUZZ website here
here’s an excerpt from her bio:
Charley Paige is a fast-rising, beautiful young singer-songwriter, making her name in the clubs of New York City. Her acoustic R&B soul-pop is influenced by Ella Fitzgerald, Lauryn Hill, Mariah Carey and Tracy Chapman.
“I am inspired by everything I can see, hear, smell, touch, taste and feel. I want to be honest and real and I am constantly trying to learn, grow and evolve into a better version of myself,” says Charley.
