Trap | Clinton Sparks Crushes Jidenna’s “Classic Man” Record

Posted by on June 30, 2015


Back from Hiatus (Oh me, oh me, oh my) Clinton Sparks has a knack for remixing songs that are future hits. Case and point: Nigerian born Jidenna’s Roman GianArthur’s assisted “Classic Man” record signed to Janelle Monae’s “Wondaland” imprint on Epic Records that’s heating up on national radio. With no class lost, Clinton Sparks takes “Classic Man” into 2015, transforming the synthy Roman GianArthur production into a vibey remix with the help of melodic chords, an all new club-ready build, and a special Clinton Sparks beatbox that aims to find its way into your essential summer playlist.

Albums | Timeflies Tuesday – All About That Bass

Posted by on September 2, 2014

I’m not going to lie, the original by Meghan Trainor freaked me out a little.  Nicki Minaj and Adele had a child and she grew up to be Meghan Trainor.  Don’t get me wrong, the girl has talent, but all the pink, the children’s doll houses, and the Israel Kamakawiwo?ole look alike doing a split turned me off.  With that being said, Cal and Rez have brought this back for me in this weeks installment of TFT. Take away all the things I mentioned, and beef up the production, you’ve got a hit.

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Hip-Hop, Pop | Kat Dahlia – Gangsta

Posted by on May 23, 2013

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Ex FNT blogstar, SeñorScoop, pushed this track in front of me a couple weeks ago.  He said dude, “Listen to this chick.  She’s the next Rihanna.” I took it with a grain of salt (as I usually do) and gave it a listen.  Decent, good at tops.  I was wrong – this song is magical.  The 22-year old Cuban-American boasts vocals equivalent to Rihanna’s deeper notes, continuously delivering honest, edgy lyrics over a slow piano driven production.  This is quickly becoming one of my favorite songs.  Oh, and if it’s any indication that she’s destined for success, Sylvia Rhone (arguably one of the most powerful women in the music industry) was the one who gave her a platform and eventually signed her to a new division of Epic Records, Vested in Culture.

As a bonus, check out two additional tracks below!

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Cover, Pop, Videos | Sebastian Mikael – Chasing Pavements [Music Video]

Posted by on January 10, 2013

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The soulful young star, Sebastian Mikael recently released his rendition of Adele’s “Chasing Pavements”, once again proving his versatile skill set.  From a more pop driven record such as “Take Me Higher” to a very powerful vocal track in “Chasing Pavements”, it’s evident this young Epic signee is on the verge of crushing the charts.  The track’s video was shot during a recording session in Miami and features very authentic scenes of Sebastian questioning life’s crossroads.  Stay up with this pop star on the come up by following him, socially.

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Pop | Sebastian Mikael – Take Me Higher (Prod. by LU Balz)

Posted by on December 20, 2012

Remember when I told you in my last post that Sebastian Mikael (formerly, De-Lor) was only a few short weeks away from delivering some serious heat?  While many of you may associate Sebastian’s music with a more acoustic, mellow sound, “Take Me Higher” marks the first public tasting of Sebastian’s upbeat, pop side.  Effortlessly reaching the high notes over the piano tap production from LU Balz, Sebastian exposes his innate ability to tackle various genre’s, which is why many of us are confident we are witnessing the birth of a star.

If you’re in or around CT, don’t miss out on seeing Sebastian perform alongside The White Panda at Showcase (28th) & Toads Place(29th).

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Pop, RnB, Videos | Sebastian Mikael – “Gonna Be Real” & “What’s Going On” [Live Acoustic Performance]

Posted by on November 28, 2012

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Remember that incredibly talented singer/songwriter/musician who attended Berklee College of Music and went by the name “De-Lor“? Well that young star has gone through a few small transformations in the past several months, including a brand repositioning move, now performing under his birth name, Sebastian Mikael. More significantly, Sebastian has found himself in the spotlight after inking a deal with Slip-N-Slide Records, an imprint of Sony’s Epic Records. Prepping for his 2013 full length studio debut, the Swedish sensation provides an acoustic treatment for “Gonna Be Real” and “What’s Going On” live at Brooklyn’s Converse Rubber Tracks Studios. Both yet to be released, “Gonna Be Real” is an original track, produced by the Grammy Award Winner, Jim Jonsin, who I hear has been cooking up some heat with Sebastian and the second track is a soulful cover of Stevie Wonder’s “What’s Going On”. In addition to working with Jim Jonsin, Sebastian has been rumored to be in sessions with Rico Love and other notable producers, artists, and songwriters.

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Sebastian has the ability to break into various genre’s, but for me, his impassioned sound is what makes these acoustic performances so captivating. With that being said, I can GUARANTEE he has a variety of HEAT coming very soon.

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Hip-Hop | Astro – Deadbeat (Come Bad Boy)

Posted by on October 31, 2012

At a young 16 years, Brooklyn born rapper, Astro aka Astronomical Kid, has certainly built up quite a resume.   He is a true student of the game, crediting the early legends as his inspiration, despite the fact he and Tupac shared the same air for a mere 18 days.  Since notching a 7th place finish on season one of The X-Factor, Astro found himself on the single version of Cher Lloyd’s worldwide hit, “Want U Back”, made his TV debut on CBS’ “Person of Interest”, and most significantly signed a record deal with L.A. Reid’s Epic Records.  Since inking his deal he has released one mixtape, Løser, close to a year ago, but since has been rather quiet.  His newest release, and first single off his upcoming mixtape, Dead Beats & Lazy Lyrics, stems from a tough childhood relationship with his father.  Produced and written by Astro, lyrics and a raw, authentic hip-hop sound are two things you can continually expect from the young MC.

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