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True Vibe Records Affiliated Artists - Christmas Cheer Is Here Again Soul, Latin Jazz, Funk, Conscious Hip Hop, Spoken Word Florida, United States Overall Impression: True Vibe Records transform the holiday season into a funky good time, with their release of "Christmas Cheer Is Here Again." This festive release from the Northern California label showcases a diverse collection of some of the finest musicians and singers the Bay Area has to offer, working in collaboration to bring you this contemporary yuletide soul anthem. Sleigh bells ring, organs wail and saxophones moan on this track that features an eclectic arrangement steeped in both hypnotic psych-funk and cool Latin jazz, the latter being highlighted by a brief but exciting Afro-Cuban bridge section that will knock your stockings right off the mantle. Various vocalists deliver a bevy of Christmas themed hooks and phrases, each promising to imbue a bit of holiday magic into the hearts and souls o...

Morris Moon Taylor - Take a Wrong and make a Right (Long Version) Rock, Jazz, Funk Texas, United States Overall Impression: Morris Moon Taylor throws back to the coolest days of Rock with his tune Take a Wrong and Make a Right. Guitar-forward and grooving slowly, Take a Wrong and Make a Right instantly casts a cool, easygoing mood tinted with a bit of Psychedelic smoke. Taylor is laid-back behind the mic and sings with a deep voice that wavers and floats above the music. The guitar tone in Take a Wrong and Make a Right is rich and snappy with a good deal of spank. It reminds listeners of that classic 60's single-coil sound found in Soul, Funk, and Rock. The tune seems to wander through a kaleidoscope, but is tethered to reality by Taylor's guitar. Overall, Take a Wrong and Make a Right (Long Version) is a trippy Psychedelic Rock tune that takes listeners on a cool journey and lets them find their own way back home. Strongest Point(s): The running ti...

Laranah Phipps Ray - Jazz Crimes Jazz, Funk New Jersey, United States Overall Impression: Now I've heard plenty of scat singing in my time but I can wholeheartedly say that this turns things way up to 11 for sure. Originally Written by Joshua Redman, this version of "Jazz Crimes" features the utterly dazzling vocal talents of Laranaha Phipps Ray and virtuosic magic of accomplished trumpeter Arnetta Johnson, "Jazz Crimes" is a truly sensational jazz/funk-fusion extravaganza that is steeped in both style and flair. Featuring mind-blowing technique and fantastical melodic maturity, "Jazz Crimes" is an inspiring piece of songwriting that will leave listeners' jaws dropped and reaching for the nearest instrument to join in on the jam. Strongest Point(s): Laranah Phipps Ray gives a truly outstanding vocal performance that serves as a spectacular display of impeccable phrasing, astounding dynamic control, and tonal precision. T...

Dylan Patin - No Strings Hip Hop/Rap, Pop, Funk, Soul, Reggae, Rock Texas, United States For Fans Of: Drake, Kanye West, Russ, Bazzi, Smino, Louyah, Wale, Frank Ocean, Jack Johnson, Big Sean, DJ Khaled, J. Cole, Tyler, The Creator, Post Malone, Bas, Mac Miller, Kid Cudi, Childish Gambino, Travi$ Scott, Kendrick Lamar, Chance The Rapper & Isaiah Rashad Interested in being a New Music post? Head to your RadioAirplay.com dash and click Free Song Contest under your Special Offers menu on the RadioAirplay.com dashboard! #hiphop #rap #pop #popmusic #soul #funk #music #rapper #trap #beats #hiphopmusic #newmusic #producer #artist #love #dance #rapmusic #rnb #dj #art #hiphopculture #explorepage #soundcloud #spotify #rappers #musicproducer #freestyle #youtube #beatmaker #bhfyp #instagood #s #musician #follow

Die Wohngemeinschaft - Mighty Night Knight Pop, Alternative, Funk Prutz, Austria Overall Impression: Solid performances, creative writing, and a definite sense of style really help to elevate "Mighty Knight Night" to marvelously funky heights, and the song's undeniably strong sense of character really gives listeners plenty to connect with. Die Wohngemeinschaft, comprised of dynamic creative duo Mirjam and Sascha Pedrazzoli, have done a superb job of creating a thoroughly fun and musically exciting listening experience that's filled with an abundance of melodic and rhythmic variety, genre-bending stylistic elements, and a quirky sense of humor that hits the funky spot just right. Strongest Point(s): Where to begin?! How about the performances, both Mirjam and Sascha are clearly exceptional writers and performers and cleverly draw their inspiration from a wide range of styles, as a result, the music feels both wonderfully alive and spirited...

New Suede - Soulshine Rock, Funk, Blues Nashville, United States For Fans Of: Daughtry, Weezer, Kings of Leon, Nickelback, The Killers, U2, Paramore, Green Day, AC/DC, Linkin Park, Dave Matthews Band, The Beatles, The Black Crowes, 3 Doors Down, Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers Interested in being a New Music post? Head to your RadioAirplay.com dash and click Free Song Contest under your Special Offers menu on the RadioAirplay.com dashboard! #rock #music #metal #guitar #s #rocknroll #musica #rockmusic #pop #hardrock #punk #heavymetal #band #love #musician #guitarist #rockandroll #livemusic #singer #live #art #alternative #blues #concert #rockband #drums #photography #metalhead #bass #bhfyp

Oldome - Streets of Brass Dance/Electronica, Funk, Trip Hop Toronto, Canada Overall Impression: Tremendously creative and managing to effortlessly blend together a number of diverse styles together with the utmost of confidence, "Streets of Brass" is a dazzling display of hip-hop-infused rhythms, jazzy brass showcases, and funk injected electronica. Oldome shows great promise as an upcoming artist and producer and having only just over a year of producing experience to his name, "Streets of Brass" is an incredibly strong example of just how far this artist has clearly come in such a short amount of time. Excitingly arranged, very well performed, and highly inventive in regards to its melodic and rhythmic ideas, this is certainly a track that is an absolute joy to get lost in. Strongest Point(s): "Streets of Brass" is a marvelous example of the power of mixing diverse styles together, elements of jazz, funk, hip-hop, and dance a...

Conceptpool BVBA Dirk Cassiers - Written in the Stars Soul, Funk, EDM Schoten, Belgium Overall Impression: Managing to effortlessly blend elements of soul, jazz, and funk together with striking success, "Written in the Stars" is a wonderful throwback to the classic eras it so perfectly embodies. Written with great flair and genre awareness, this is a tune that is a pleasure to get wrapped up in, and Conceptpool BVBA Dirk Cassiers has done a sterling job of capturing the spirit of each one of the genres it so maturely fuses together to present a sonically rich and fantastically performed piece of inspired songwriting that feels both super stylish in its execution and marvelously accomplished. Strongest Point(s): Led by incredibly expressive and refined lead vocal performances, this is a track that oozes both sophistication and maturity from start to finish. From the jazzy funk-infused harmony that underlays the track to the highly engaging soul-tinte...

Intermezzo - Urban Destruction Chazz Jazz, Funk, Vocal Stuttgart, Germany Overall Impression: "Urban Destruction Chazz" is an eclectic and exciting new release from the international jazz fusion group, Intermezzo. Moving effortlessly between styles and genres, this track blends jazz-funk, bebop, and world music to forge a truly unique sound, one that's distinctively Intermezzo. The main theme features funky clavichord, retro synth leads and percussive bass played over a driving four-on-the-floor rhythm with fluid modality and harmonic shifts. Keyboardist/producer Thommy Bauer breaks up the arrangement, first using a softer passage with contributions from vocalists Tamara Banez and Iris Chango Hertogs, followed up by a hard bop piano trio section that really swings, before bringing it back around to the initial theme and climactic finale. Jazz heads who are looking for something intriguing and fresh absolutely need to check out Intermezzo's ...

CASS - In he Middle of the Night (Radio Edit) Soul, Funk, EDM Schoten, Belgium Overall Impression: "In the Middle of the Night" is a soulful new EDM release from international recording artist Dirk "CASS" Cassiers. Done in a nu-disco style, this track features an infectious four-on-the-floor groove that's punctuated by phased out guitars and house organs, colored by classic retro synths, and held down by a percussive funk bass line that's sure to fill up the dance floor. The real highlight however, is Cassier's abundantly expressive vocal performance as he explores themes of inclusivity and equality, all the while maintaining a lively festive atmosphere. His extraordinary talents are on full display here, enhanced by modern production techniques and exquisite vocal layering that gives this track a brilliant sheen. Dirk Cassiers' "In the Middle of the Night" should certainly have widespread appeal among fans of funky...

Darren Scharneck - Fronting Pop, Funk Johannesburg, South Africa For Fans Of: Rob Thomas, Black Eyed Peas, Justin Bieber, P!nk, John Mayer, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Madonna, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, Beyonce, Ariana Grande, Jennifer Lopez, Rita Ora Interested in being a New Music post? Head to your RadioAirplay.com dash and click Free Song Contest under your Special Offers menu on the RadioAirplay.com dashboard! #pop #music #rock #love #hiphop #singer #s #rap #song #musica #rnb #popmusic #instagood #art #musician #artist #instamusic #dance #newmusic #funkopop #songs #beats #funko #guitar #indie #spotify #m #instagram #live #bhfyp

Jatayu - Restless World, Jazz Funk, Chennai, India Overall Impression: Every now and again, you come across a piece of music that isn't easily labeled, a song that can't be pigeonholed into any one genre or style, a tune that transcends the typical genre staples we have become so accustomed to as listeners, "Restless" is one such song, and what an experience it is! Jatayu has conjured up a positively mesmerizing musical journey into a world of quirky yet mature melodic outbursts, brilliantly off-kilter rhythms, and tantalizing soundscapes that whisk the listener up in a rich and densely woven blanket of experimental themes and sonic intrigue. Strongest Point(s): Where to begin?! How about the utterly captivating way a broad range of diverse styles has been carefully melded together. Jazz, rock, alternative, world, prog, it's all here and more, Jatayu clearly has a wide and rich source of inspiration they cultivate from, all the while man...

Cleve-L - Call Me R&B, Funk, Rock New York, United States Overall Impression: Cleve-L combines old school instrumental vibes with timeless vocal tones to create the all-original Psychedelic R&B experience, "Call Me"! Retro synth tones and rich bass lines support Cleve-L's smoky vocals as "Call Me" draws listeners into a spacious and seductive soundscape. Strongest Point(s): There's a lot that works in this track! The low-fidelity synth sounds feel like something straight out of the eighties, and infuse the song's atmosphere with a strong sense of nostalgia. Nice, full bass bass grooves keep things moving well and offset the mechanical drums brilliantly, and Cleve-L's vocal approach suits the overall sound perfectly! Great feel and a cohesive overall effect! Target Audience Appeal: Fans of old school R&B, modern recreations of that sound and the resultant Psychedelic feel that accompanies it will find ...

Vax'O - Nadir's Theme (Studio 54 Tribute) Blues, Funk, Fusion Viadana, Italy Overall Impression: A great amount of melodic variety and blistering performances help give "Nadir's Theme" its clear edge, and Vax'O has done a brilliant job of blending an eclectic mix of styles such as blues, funk, and jazz to create a brilliant fusion of genres that are seamlessly interwoven together to create a vividly distinct and highly energetic instrumental that's full of catchy hooks and a great sense of flair. Strongest Point(s): The performances are certainly strong and are one of the track's standout highlights. The marvelous funk fusion guitar and groove-laden bass combine with fantastically jazzy brass and superb drum work to create an outstanding display of musicianship. There is a feeling of looseness to the track which makes the performances feel both organic and naturally smooth in quality, it gives the song an almost improvised fe...

The Gravy Train Trio - Thicken Up Jazz, Soul, Funk Cambridge, United Kingdom For Fans Of: Soulive, The New Mastersounds, The Brand New Heavies, The James Taylor Quartet, John Scofield, Grant Green, George Benson, Jimmy Smith, The Sound Stylistics, Speedometer, Melvin Sparks, Brian Auger & The Trinity, Brian Auger's Oblivion express, Maceo Parker, Maceo & The Macks, Medeski Martin and Wood, Pat Martino, Miles Davis, Wes Montgomery, The Greyboy Allstars, Lettuce, Jimmy McGriff, Kenny Burrell, Reuben Wilson, Lou Donaldson, Stanley Turrentine, Jack McDuff, Freddie Hubbard & Jackie McLean Interested in being a New Music post? Head to your RadioAirplay.com dash and click Free Song Contest under your Special Offers menu on the RadioAirplay.com dashboard! #jazzmusic #jazz #music #musician #jazzmusician #livemusic #piano #saxophone #jazzguitar #jazzmusicians #jazzpiano #guitar #musica #jazzsinger #jazzy #jazzlover #soulmusic #blues #drums #singer #trump...

H Factor - Out Of The Blue Jazz, Funk, Sound Track Texas, United States Overall Impression: H Factor delivers a deeply driving dose of electronically engaging danceability, "Out Of The Blue"! A rich breakbeat groove mingles with ominous chimes, ethereal harp and vibrant vocal samples to set the foundation for H Factor's melodic musings - drawing listeners ever deeper into the soundscape and "Out Of The Blue". Strongest Point(s): The foundational beat for "Out Of The Blue" is brilliant, maintaining a tireless momentum and keeping listeners bobbing along all the while! Beginning with the bare beat and growing from there, the track's arrangement gently lifts listeners into new realms of melodic and harmonic context while maintaining a rather heroic feel throughout. The instrumental tones employed in "Out Of The Blue" are playful and powerful all the same, making for a dynamic and memorable listening experience! ...