Welcome to the Month of MAY!
May 2012 Edition. Vol. 61
The New Voices of Today
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Welcome
to our page dedicated to the independent music maker & the up &
coming sound shaker! Every month, we devote some time in sharing with
our community of readers & listeners, alike, what & who to look
out for in the groove of either Jazz, Gospel or R&B/Soul music.
Cheers!
While we are getting ready to show our MARCH 'New Voices', Check out our previous artists!
February Edition!
Bobby DeBarge Jr.
Bobby DeBarge Jr. represents the next generation of many talented individuals representing the “DeBarge Music Legacy”. For those who do not know, Bobby DeBarge Jr. is the son of the late Robert Louis "Bobby" DeBarge Jr. (lead singer of the 1970s group Switch) and just like his talented Father, he too has an amazing voice and sound far beyond his years. Although he has covered songs from Switch and DeBarge, Bobby DeBarge Jr. is capturing the attention of the world because of his unique mix of the old with the new.
Although he comes from a very talented family, he is also a perfectionist and he works hard to let his music define him and not just his name. After listening to his music you begin to realize he is a very versatile singer, but his passion is R&B, soul, and hip-hop. It takes true talent and an ear for music to acquire such ability, but Bobby DeBarge Jr.'s music encompasses just that. His supporters are eager to support him every step of the way. If you ever see Bobby DeBarge Jr.'s videos or hear his songs you will begin to understand it when he says "DeBarge is Back!"
Check out music video, "There'll Never Be" by Bobby Debarge Jr.!
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Kay Tunes
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God's Gurls
God's Gurls have received wide praise for their single "Let Everything Breathing"
which shares the albums title. The song is receiving airplay on local, independent, and
national stations and they are gathering support locally as well as throughout the southeast region and the U.K. These gifted young ladies have shared the stage with artists such as Earnest Pugh, VaShawn Mitchell, Dottie Peoples, and Chantae Cann.
The debut album features a broad spectrum of contemporary sounds, gospel rooted
melodies, and upbeat catchy melody lines that will have you singing along.
The band is made up of all females; Trunae Lands (MD, Lead Guitar and Vocals), Trulyse
Lands (Bass, Lead Vocals), Consuelo Brown (Lead Vocals, Keys), Monae Reed (Keys),
Shakiera Brooks and Rev. Brittany Powell (Vocals).
Their EP “Let Everything Breathing” is available now on
Reverbnation.com/Godsgurls, CD Baby, iTunes, and Amazon.
Check out music video, "Let Everything Breathing" by Gods Gurls!
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Brittany Barber
Writer. Singer. Performer. These are the three words that come to mind when you mention Brittany Barber's name. Brittany Barber is a gifted singer and songwriter in true form. Her fans have compared her vocally to Jazmine Sullivan and Monica, stylistically to Brandy and Rihanna, and have said that her ambiance is much like that of Jill Scott and Gwen Stefani because of her crowd presence and high energy performances. She credits much of her musical influence to more traditional jazz and soul acts such as Ella FitzGerald and Etta James.
Currently based out of Hollywood, CA, Brittany’s schedule includes monthly shows at some of the hottest venues in Hollywood and Los Angeles, and all over the U.S. as well as working in the studio with some of the music industries rising stars and hit makers. Brittany's music has continually been noted for its lyrical depth, thoughts on love, and has been said to have introspective lyrics and great vocal hooks.
www.twitter.com/brittanyb_music
www.wix.com/brittanyb_music/brittanybmusic
www.wix.com/brittanyb_music/listen
Check out music video, "Say My Name" by Brittany Barber!
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Kirby Lauryen
Memphis bred Soul Singer Songwriter Kirby Lauryen has committed to writing a new song each day. She wrote #Day18 for us to pass on to you! Would you do her the honor of listening, and telling your friends? Watch out for this enormous talent to spread her wings!
Check out "Day 18" by Kirby Lauryen!!
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Here's Our Recent January Edition for 2012!!
February Edition!
Bobby DeBarge Jr.
Bobby DeBarge Jr. represents the next generation of many talented individuals representing the “DeBarge Music Legacy”. For those who do not know, Bobby DeBarge Jr. is the son of the late Robert Louis "Bobby" DeBarge Jr. (lead singer of the 1970s group Switch) and just like his talented Father, he too has an amazing voice and sound far beyond his years. Although he has covered songs from Switch and DeBarge, Bobby DeBarge Jr. is capturing the attention of the world because of his unique mix of the old with the new.
Although he comes from a very talented family, he is also a perfectionist and he works hard to let his music define him and not just his name. After listening to his music you begin to realize he is a very versatile singer, but his passion is R&B, soul, and hip-hop. It takes true talent and an ear for music to acquire such ability, but Bobby DeBarge Jr.'s music encompasses just that. His supporters are eager to support him every step of the way. If you ever see Bobby DeBarge Jr.'s videos or hear his songs you will begin to understand it when he says "DeBarge is Back!"
Check out music video, "There'll Never Be" by Bobby Debarge Jr.!
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Kay Tunes
The Soulful Voice of Kay.Tunes New Single MOVE ON produced by Grammy
Winning Producer Rio Bridges (@riotheyneedahit) of SavantSoundzllc w/
The world renowned Dammo Farmer of Good People Club on the Bassline.
Kay Tunes has opened for Grammy Winning Artist Erykah Badu & Marsha
Ambrosius and performed at the World Famous S.O.B's NYC
Check out Kay.Tunes
Check out music video, "Move On" by Kay. Tunes!---------------------------------------------
God's Gurls
God's Gurls have received wide praise for their single "Let Everything Breathing"
which shares the albums title. The song is receiving airplay on local, independent, and
national stations and they are gathering support locally as well as throughout the southeast region and the U.K. These gifted young ladies have shared the stage with artists such as Earnest Pugh, VaShawn Mitchell, Dottie Peoples, and Chantae Cann.
The debut album features a broad spectrum of contemporary sounds, gospel rooted
melodies, and upbeat catchy melody lines that will have you singing along.
The band is made up of all females; Trunae Lands (MD, Lead Guitar and Vocals), Trulyse
Lands (Bass, Lead Vocals), Consuelo Brown (Lead Vocals, Keys), Monae Reed (Keys),
Shakiera Brooks and Rev. Brittany Powell (Vocals).
Their EP “Let Everything Breathing” is available now on
Reverbnation.com/Godsgurls, CD Baby, iTunes, and Amazon.
Check out music video, "Let Everything Breathing" by Gods Gurls!
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Brittany Barber
Writer. Singer. Performer. These are the three words that come to mind when you mention Brittany Barber's name. Brittany Barber is a gifted singer and songwriter in true form. Her fans have compared her vocally to Jazmine Sullivan and Monica, stylistically to Brandy and Rihanna, and have said that her ambiance is much like that of Jill Scott and Gwen Stefani because of her crowd presence and high energy performances. She credits much of her musical influence to more traditional jazz and soul acts such as Ella FitzGerald and Etta James.
Currently based out of Hollywood, CA, Brittany’s schedule includes monthly shows at some of the hottest venues in Hollywood and Los Angeles, and all over the U.S. as well as working in the studio with some of the music industries rising stars and hit makers. Brittany's music has continually been noted for its lyrical depth, thoughts on love, and has been said to have introspective lyrics and great vocal hooks.
www.twitter.com/brittanyb_music
www.wix.com/brittanyb_music/brittanybmusic
www.wix.com/brittanyb_music/listen
Check out music video, "Say My Name" by Brittany Barber!
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Kirby Lauryen
Memphis bred Soul Singer Songwriter Kirby Lauryen has committed to writing a new song each day. She wrote #Day18 for us to pass on to you! Would you do her the honor of listening, and telling your friends? Watch out for this enormous talent to spread her wings!
Check out "Day 18" by Kirby Lauryen!!
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Here's Our Recent January Edition for 2012!!
Curtis Fields
Introducing Curtis Fields
by Mario Jackson
Who is Curtis Fields? Curtis Fields is an eccentric, emerging singer/songwriter and multi-instrumental musician with a beautiful blend of sounds influenced from the soul-stirring melodies of the late Donny Hathaway to the new age rock of top 40 favorite, Maroon 5. Those common life experiences that connect us all inspired Curtis to write and produce his own music that comes from a deep, spiritual
understanding of human life, love and suffrage. Always different, Curtis began to distinguish himself from other singers by mastering the technique of playing the guitar on his cellular phone.
At an early age, Curtis honed his performance skills from singing gospel during his father’s national traveling ministry. In 2006, Curtis entered in Fisk University in Nashville, TN. Here, Curtis developed an even greater love for music as he trained and
traveled with the college’s internationally prestigious Jubilee Singers. While at Fisk, Curtis became a member of the first Greek organization for African Americans, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, joining the ranks of such greats as Martin Luther King, Jr. and Fredrick Douglass. On week prior to his commencement from Fisk College, the 22 year old released his first compilation, The Climb. The album represented Curtis desire to put genuine music back into the masses despite the insurmountable obstacles that pitted up against “his climb.” Curtis graduate from Fisk and a month later married his college sweet heart Dakinni fields and expecting their first child later this year. Curtis continues to wow crowds with his five octave voice, sharing the stage for Neo-Soul’s budding star, Eric Robinson, 5 time Grammy award winning artist John Legend and opening up in Nashville and Birmingham for the historical UniverSoul Circus and beating out hundreds of hopefuls with his win in Nashville’s 92.1 (92Q) city-wide online talent competition.
Website: Curtis Fields
ReverbNation: Curtis Fields
Check out music video, "Black Cherry" by Curtis Fields!
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Scott Taylor
Scott Taylor is an American Soul, Blues and Gospel singer.
Scott Taylor started out in gospel music. He began singing dance music in the late 1980s. He had a number 1 record on the British dance chart with the release of "Not So Far Away" (1991) and recorded a British underground classic called "Don't Turn Your Back" produced by Deep Dish(1993), both from Back Beat Records, In 1997, he began to concentrate solely on Soul and Blues music.
In recent times, Taylor has become the lead singer with the blues group, Electrofied.
Check out Mr. Taylor's new single, "(That's How) I Get Down"!
Website: Scott Taylor
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Jahah
Independent Singer/Songwriter Jahah bursts out onto the scene with a new single for the Neo-Soul crowd entitled, "Bare My Heart". The new track is coming from his debut CD, 'Nostalgia BLACK'. Stop by Jahah's website for bio information, new music updates and much more. Below is the music video!
Website: Jahah
Facebook: Jahah
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Jade Alston
Up coming singer Jade Alston continues to beat the pavement with provocative, new R&B music to further enhance the growth of her career with the release of EP, "Single on a Saturday Night".
'Single on a Saturday Night' tells a story about a newly-single woman on a Saturday night. Each track plays like a journal entry into Jade’s personal diary. Grammy-Nominated songwriter Claude Kelly co-penned the lead single, 'Missing You Lately', while Grammy-Winning producer Chuck Harmony re-produced Etta James’ 'Sunday Kinda Love'. All original tracks were produced by MPIII Productions.
Facebook: Jade Alston
Website: Jade Alston
Listen to "Love of My Life" from the new EP by Jade Alston!
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Mio Soul
Wrapping up a busy year of artist collaborations, charity work, gospel practice & performances (in Harlem), and obtaining props from Vibe Magazine as “Vixen of the Day", R&B newcomer Mio Soul released her debut EP "In My Skin" on November 1, 2011. Mio Soul is our very own singer/songwriter who recently moved from Japan to NYC in an effort to fully express herself via fashion, pop music, r&b and more.
Facebook: Mio Soul
Website: Mio Soul
Listen to "PRAY" by Mio Soul!
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Sofailla
Introduction:
"Sofailla, a Guadeloupe original author and her band is trying to explore through her music, the alliance between Caribbean sounds, jazz and soul. Born in the French West Indies (guadeloupe) in 1983, she arrived in paris at her 18 for her scientifics studies. She’s been singing since her early age, listening to whitney houston’s songs and the motown classic's, but she never tried to sing in front of public, afraid of their reaction.
In April 2011, she started to take some singing lessons and and to do small concerts and open mic in bars in Paris. Now she and her band are doing quite famous stages still in Paris. They try to offer dancing tunes, catchy while soothing."
Myspace: Sofailla
Listen to "Fever" from Sofailla!
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Also, CHECK OUT A COMPLETE LISTING OF NEW ARTISTS THAT HAS PASSED BY THE URBAN MUSIC SCENE.COM!!! Below is a link to our catalog of New Artists and musicians that has visited us with their music, bio, tour dates and much more!!
Click HERE to see prior "New Voices of Today" participants!!
Click HERE to see prior "New Voices of Today" participants!!
