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The singer, rapper and songwriter known as Sefu Kafele has released his latest official single, “Mad.” The track is the flagship single from his new LP record album, “Just Know How to Fight,” which comprises 10 original Sefu Kafele songs and features the additional talents of Papa Brittish and Rachel Burrell. Both the new single, “Mad,” and the full-length record, “Just Know How to Fight,” have been proudly published on the 4MC independent music label without managerial or financial support from the corporate music industry. Gritty, aggressive, alive with rhythm and thumping with bass, “Mad” from Sefu Kafele is a refreshingly unique hip-hop serving for fans of any genre.

The songwriter and music producer known internationally as Chawn Martin is releasing his latest single, “Smartphone Party.” The track has been proudly published on the Code 69 Records independent music label entirely without the influence or support of the mainstream corporate music industry. A radio-ready, rhythm-packed, electrifying single perfect for packing dance floors and night spots anywhere in the world, “Smartphone Party” is a signal to the music underground that Chawn Martin and Code 69 Records are back in action and here to stay.

The rapper and songwriter known as Drunken Monk has released his latest single, “Look at Me Now.” The track is the most prominent official single to be dropped from Drunken Monk since his “DMT Flows and Cadillac Doze” EP which appeared on digital shelves around the world in January of 2015. Both the “DMT Flows...” EP and his new “Look at Me Now” single have been proudly published on the New Age Lions Music LLC independent record label. True lines, thumping back beats, creative rhythms and an inimitable vocal delivery make “Look at Me Now” by Drunken Monk a loud example of why independent hip hop is overtaking the mainstream in waves.

AfroDreamFest is an annual touring concert that celebrates and promotes neo Afro-fusion genres of music from the African continent and in the diaspora to celebrate African Liberation Day (May 25) ! Previous ones were held in Atlanta and Houston and they were an awesome experience for both the artists and the afromusic loving audience!!! We are coming to NYC this year.

The rock crew known as the Wrong Windows have released their highly awaited debut LP, “Days of Yore.” The full-length album has been proudly published on the Quagmire (Sparky) Productions, Inc. independent music label. It comprises seven original tracks and a cover of the Divinyls' “I Touch Myself” for an approximate total listening time of 40 minutes. Evocative, groovy, occasionally sentimental and often full of sonic optimism, “Days of Yore” from the Wrong Windows is an alternative-rock record with a ton of character and all the heart and soul in the world.

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

Review by Kiki Plesha

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. 

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'.

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.