@AbigailWyles – Mantra (Video)

August 24, 2013 JUKEBOXDC Staff Videos No Comments  

Abigail Wyles is a new, unquestionably talented female artist. A London based singer-songwriter with natural musicality and an intuitive sense of melody from a very early age. ‘Mantra’ is her debut release on MTA Records this summer.

Along with her long time cohort, production partner and instrumentalist Holly Simpson, Abigail is crafting something very special indeed; a self-crafted sound that takes influence from singer songwriters whom she wholeheartedly admires – Marvin Gaye and Kate Bush to name a couple. With some honest, powerful music from the likes of Nina Simone, Fleetwood Mac and The Eurhythmics thrown into the mix, what the pair create for 2013 and beyond, is original, modern pop music — a sound that’s both dynamic and haunting in equal measure.
Holly and Abigail’s production develops around piano based melodies, crafting a unique soundscape, layering harmonies and live instrumentation with Abigail’s enigmatic voice leading the way. Indicative of their production style is ‘Mantra’ — a beautiful song that gently draws you in and swirls around your head and heart until it encapsulates you entirely.

If the debut offering is anything to go by, Abigail Wyles is 100% a name to watch in the coming months.

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UPDATE: Miley Cyrus Announces New Album Title, Release Date

August 24, 2013 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments  

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UPDATE: Her release date is October 8th, as revealed through her Twitter.

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BANGERZ. From MTV (where you can read even more):

Nearly one month ago, Cyrus — inspired by Jay-Z’s epic Twitter Q&A — promised followers that when she hit 13 million followers (her lucky digits) she would reveal the title of her Can’t Be Tamed followup. After weeks and weeks of amassing followers, that day has come.

BANGERZ has yet to get a release date, but Cyrus has said she’s so pumped about the record, she’s considered leaking it online. “I scare my label all the time, because I just want my whole record out right now. I’m ready for people to hear it,” she told 4Music.

Shortly following Cyrus’ album reveal, the title track of the album, “Bangerz” allegedly leaked, reportedly featuring none other than Britney Spears. In the nine-second snippet a male voice repeats, “Strut that stuff” while Cyrus chimes in saying “F*** Bangerz” over an up-tempo-heavy beat.

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@JustPUK – Change of Scenery (Video)

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London based Hip Hop artist, Just P, has released the official music video to his latest track, Change of Scenery. The track features a soft, key based instrumental which, was produced by talented producer Smiley Smuggler, and P uses to make a track about going on holiday to escape his stresses. The cinematic video was directed by talented UK emcee Ruthless and was partly shot by P in Stuttgart, Germany.

The song has been taken from Just P’s impending release, Try And Stop Me, which features a host of talented UK producers and a wide variation in tracks.

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Rap-A-Lot Signs Distribution Deal With RED; New Bun B Album Coming This October

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Rap-A-Lot Records has signed a multi-year agreement with SONY Red for physical.digital distribution in the U.S.and Canada.

The house that James Prince built and the Geto Boys helped usher into national acclaim has been in existence since 1986. Prince views the deal as progression for a label that has experienced financial woes for years:

“It’s an honor to be in business with RED Distribution. I’m looking forward to working with Bob Morelli and Alan Becker and merging the experienced staffs to create a lot more success in the industry.”

Rap-A-Lot Records artist and hip hop legend Bun B will release the first Rap-A-Lot project with SONY Red in October. His upcoming album is reportedly called Trill 4 Life and features guest appearances from Rick Ross and 2 Chainz.

RED President Bob Morelli spoke on the deal:

“James Prince and Rap-A-Lot have made a mark as one of the most significant imprints in the history of rap music. With the incredible catalog and new Bun B album coming in October, we are well positioned for a great new chapter in the Rap-A-Lot story.”

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