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It was over 25 years ago when Rance Allen was driving home and saw a State Farm Insurance billboard away in the distance. “It said like a good neighbor, State Farm is there and I instantly began to sing, ` like a good neighbor, Jesus is there,’” the 68 year old Grammy ® Award nominated music legend recalls. He wrote “Like A Good Neighbor” that day and released it on the Rance Allen Group’s  1991 album, “Phenomenon,” which hit no. 1 on Billboard’s Gospel Albums sales chart that year. However, Allen felt the timing was right to dust it off and include it on the group’s 25^th album, “Live From San Francisco” (Tyscot Records),” which recently debuted at No. 7 on Billboard Magazine’s Gospel Albums sales chart.

The music artist of hip hop and dancehall music known as Malik has released his latest official single, “Bad Mammi.” The track has been proudly published on the Eternal March Craft Records music label without the involvement of the corporate music industry. Sexy, classy, and thumping with an unstoppable back beat, “Bad Mammi” is evidence that Malik is one of the most likeable hip-hop/dancehall crossover artists to date.

The artists and producers of contemporary pop music known as The Kollektiv have released their debut single, "Harder," feat. G. Curtis. The track has been proudly published on the Heart Attack Music independent record label without the involvement of the corporate music industry. Slick, exciting, and fun for fans of pop, funk-pop, and contemporary pop music alike, "Harder" feat. G. Curtis is the latest track from the popular music group from Sweden, written and produced by Mani & Siie

The guitarist and songwriter t known as Eric Slater has released his latest collaboration pop/EDM single, “Ride the Night” with Brian Graye. The track is a collaboration between Eric Slater, DJ Brian Graye, and producer Cory “Cnote” Yothers (Snoop Dogg, Nikki Flores, Christoper Breaux/Frank Ocean). It has been proudly published on the Harvest Product independent record label. Energetic, upbeat, and exploding with the spirit of good times, “Ride the Night” by Eric Slater & Brian Graye is one of the easiest dance tracks of 2017 to recommend so far.

John Dole's eclectic sound is a blend of old school sample based Hip-Hop and modern electronic production.  Heavily influenced by RJD2, Aesop Rock and Outkast as well as the social commentary of The Streets intertwined with smooth soulful vibes drawn from D'Angelo. Juxtaposing off-kilter beats, smooth instrumentals and funky synths, John Dole is an authentic voice within North Eastern Hip-Hop. An accomplished percussionist and guitarist, performing in various Hardcore and Math bands before finding his niche within the Hip-Hop and Electronic scene. His love of music began early in his life, while digging through his parents CD and vinyl collection as a child; he became fascinated that these discs held sounds.

Austin, Texas’ Justice Cammack looks to take “Rhythm Rock” to high levels and share it with the world.

Anyone who has doubted DeeWain in the past is made to apologise by his new mixtape ‘Sense of Entitlement #SoE’. DeeWain believes that everyone is entitled to be successful in life. His mixtape encourages people to realise their own potential by focusing on their goals instead of negative, often unsolicited input from others. It encourages continued enjoyment of life in defiance of these opinions. This message is conveyed through a mixture of party hip-hop and smooth RnB, on 10 tracks which are about to move to the top of your favourite club’s playlist.

The rapper known internationally as yA (Yeshua Alexander) has released a historic eight LP records at the same time. This is the first time in known music history that an artist has released as much music virtually overnight. The records have all been proudly published on his own yA Music Group LLC independent record label without the involvement of the corporate music industry. Packed with more lines and rhymes, tunes and beats than a typical music fan can even listen to in a single day, yA's new collection for 2017 is a true moment in independent rap music history.

The artist and producer of hip hop known as Ace Freez has released his latest full-length album, “The Red Print.” The record contains 15 original Freez tracks plus an intro and closing for a total listening time of nearly an hour. It has been proudly published on the Strickly Digitz Entertainment independent music label. Aggressive, cleanly produced and highly narrative, “The Red Print” is the best work of urban poetry from Ace Freez yet.

Dog Kiss Records have introduced a number of GS Band T-Shirts, on sale at their website (http://www.dogkissrecords.com/). The special edition shirts feature a quality treble clef logo design, along with ‘GS Band’ text.

Sweetmates breathe some fresh air into the industry with their new EP ‘Disco Turd.’ When they started creating music, Dec and Sam were inspired by genres as far apart as EDM, indie and rock which they mixed with soulful pop vibes to create a truly unique sound. This sound developed into ‘Disco Turd.’ The resulting EP is original, extremely enjoyable and unlike anything you’ve ever heard before.  As off-the-wall as it is catchy, this four-track EP is addictive and will become the soundtrack to your spring.

The singer and songwriter of modern folk music known as Jeff Livingstone has released his anxiously awaited EP record, “A Matter of Time.” The album contains seven original Livingstone tracks for an approximate total listening time of 23 minutes. It has been proudly published on his own Livingstone Productions independent record label without the involvement of the corporate music industry. Heartfelt, sonorous and bursting with sonic poetry, “A Matter of Time” by Jeff Livingstone paints a comprehensive portrait of this talented multi-instrumentalist from Long Beach, CA.

The singer and songwriter of house music and electronica known internationally as Troy Fernandes has released his latest dance single, “Take Me Away.” The track has been proudly published on the All In Entertainment independent record label without the involvement of the corporate music industry. “Take Me Away” by Troy Fernandes has been made available in both radio-edit and extended versions. Sharply produced by Gabriel Robella and energetically performed by Troy Fernandes, “Take Me Away” is a track certain to find its way on playlists from Ibeza, Spain to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, a track dancers and house fans alike are sure to enjoy.

The multi-cultural spirit which defines New York is encapsulated in this versatile project which combines hip-hop, RnB and house to create a compelling album. Never Yet Contested (N.Y.C.), one of the most lyrically versatile upcoming hip-hop artists in New York combines with veteran DJ and Producer, Morsy to create a truly unique album.

The songwriter and performer of hip hop known as Lord Olo has released his latest LP album, “Super Pisces Robot Kingdom.” The full-length record contains 12 original tracks for an approximate total listening time of half an hour. It has been proudly published as an independent release without the involvement of the corporate music industry. Varied, colorful, stylish and aggressive, “Super Pisces Robot Kingdom” is easily one of the most inventive and entertaining hip hop records of 2017 so far.