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ION INDIE MAGAZINE Review of Bob Crawford—RMCO MUSIC (Reprint)

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Nigerian born rapper NazB tributes God in his latest single ‘Thank You God.’ With a feel-good sound, you’ll find yourself bobbing your head to the beat. A modern track and catchy lyrics, you’ll definitely be singing along in no time.

Review of Bob Crawford—RMCO MUSIC, ALADAY LLC…Business 101…Today We Talk Jingles

From Maximum Musician’s Magazine Review by Marcel Pyron February 20, 2015

Bob Crawford—The Instrumental Giant

DETROIT: The return of thirteen time Detroit Music Award winners SWEET CRYSTAL with their latest release “QUAD” finds the band sounding larger and more powerful than ever, thanks to the collaboration with award-winning mixer/engineer Chuck Alkazian (Christina Aguilera, R Kelly, Mitch Ryder, Pop Evil) and Pearl Sound Studios, Canton, MI.

Vocalist, Flip Damon of the popular songwriting duo, Damon & Matthews will be releasing a solo album in early summer, 2015. The album is a culmination of songs written by the boys, focusing on a pop/vocal approach.

Sixteen-year-old Heather Faulkner has been asked to perform at the prestigious “A Tennessee Waltz,” the annual fundraising event for the Tennessee State Museum. The black tie event will take place on Saturday, April 18^th at the Hermitage Hotel and the Tennessee State Capitol. 

Social media has been reacting loudly the last few days over the cringe-worthy moment when 56 year old Madonna strutted on stage at Coachella while 28 year old Drake was performing and proceeded to give him a very lengthy kiss.

Nelly has been arrested on drug related charges.

The rapper was in Tennessee when the smell of marijuana was recognised as coming from his bus. It was pulled over and searched and "a plastic bag that contained five rocks that tested positive for methamphetamine, as well as a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia" was found on board.

Jenifer Brening, the little girl with the big voice, releases her first self written song and wants to fully take off with „ASAP“. The only 18-year old pop singer can already look back on an impressive career. The vocal talent became known to an audience of millions through her successful participation in the music show „The Winner is“(SAT1) where she reached the finals. In 2014 she was honored with the EMMAwards as best newcomer, which led to the release of her song „ Not That Guy “ in an by Eike Lüchow (formerly Stanfour) arranged power ballads version through Universal Music. 

A great discord is running through the music industry at the moment. Sales of albums are way down which means that revenue is at an all time low and this is panicking many of the big wigs who would like to protect their best interests.

The rapper and songwriter from the Bay Area known as Kee Beez has released his latest hip-hop single, “Lace Tracks.” The official Kee Beez single has been proudly published on the Da Kee Records independent music label without the involvement of the mainstream corporate music industry. Boasting rhymes and lines that cut sharper than a razor and bass-filled back beats that thump harder than a pile driver, the “Lace Tracks” single proves that Kee Beez is more than simply ready for the big time – he's an example of the very best hip hop that the West Coast has to offer.

The singer and songwriter known as AC De Bee has released his latest pop single, “Never Complain.” The track has been proudly published on the AC De Bee independent music label without the financial or managerial support of the corporate music industry. It is the most widely distributed and prominent single from AC De Bee ever and stands to place him at the forefront of the indie pop scene in his home city of Effurun, Nigeria. Upbeat, uplifting, colorful, celebratory and big-hearted, “Never Complain” by AC De Bee is a pop single with a reggae twist that will get fans of all music dancing.

The singer and songwriter of electronica music known as Aria Sappho has released her highly awaited full-length debut album, “Protagonist.” The record has been published on the Sapphic Records independent music label outside the reach of the corporate music industry. In turns both shadowy and beautiful, forceful and delicate, frost-flecked and warm with life at once, the “Protagonist” LP is an arresting and elegant reminder of the sheer power of electronica when wielded by a vocalist and composer of Aria Sappho's high, high caliber.

Earlier this month Arman Cekin and PLS&TY shared an enticing new remix of Baby Bash’s 2003 hit single 'Suga Suga'.

Once a pop group has had its heyday, can things ever really be the same? Can reunions work and help groups relive their glory days or are they just a shameless way of milking more money out of their waning popularity?

The composer and performer of music known as Stephen Lantz has released his second official single for 2015, “Chasin' the Sunbeams.” The single comes on the heels of his popular, upbeat rock track, “High Sonority,” which introduced audiophiles around the world to this masterful virtuoso of instrumental music. Warm, invigorating, and easily accessible to listeners of all ages and genres, “Chasin' the Sunbeams” is a jubilant instrumental track that makes daylight seem all the brighter.

This week confirmed rumours that Ian C Bouras was releasing a new album named 'Pieces of the Past'. Already causing a buzz online, the New York City musician, producer and guitarist has put together some of his best pieces of the past. This marks the name perfectly for this compilation album.

Kanye West is not the most modest of people and a new product created by three brothers will certainly serve to inflate his ego. The Book of Yeezus was created initially as a joke by a group of brothers hoping to make an ironic comment on modern society the superstars it champions.

The rock group from Colorado known as Kleen Respect have released their newest LP album, “Swt Prinsus.” The LP has proudly been published as an independent release outside of the influence and control of the corporate music industry. “Swt Prinsus” contains 11 original tracks from Kleen Respect over an approximate total listening time of nearly one hour, making for a comprehensive introduction to this soulful crew for music fans not yet acquainted with their material. Written and performed with heartfelt intensity and a genuine love for the American rock spirit, “Swt Prinsus” is merely the latest from one of CO's most prolific music teams.