Tag: POP

The world of music has always been spiced up when exceptional artists come along and surprise us. Once again, the world of music has been blessed by Hello Fiasco. Hello Fiasco is a fire-brand Pop Rock group of five that comes from both Canada and the USA. They are on the rise and without flattering them too much, Hello Fiasco is great! Their tracks have tons of lyrical quality and their overall sound is epic. Apart from the uniqueness that can be found in their tone, you might think they are Cold Play.

Their debut album titled “Find the Shoreline” is an absolute worldie and so is the first single from the album: “Hold me Close.” “Hold me Close” is not just a hit song in my opinion; it goes beyond that. It is a banger and a mix of indescribable artistic beauty all at once. The highly-rated and emerging band were fortunate enough to have worked with some of the best of producers and sound engineers in the music business, and the result is songs like “Hold Me Close.” Much to the delight of fans, topafricmusicvideo did an interview with Hello Fiasco, and this is what they had to say about themselves:

Q & A

Q: Can you please tell our readers your real name as well as your stage name?
We are a 5-piece Pop Rock band named Hello Fiasco from both Canada and the US.

Q: At What age did you start making music?
There are five of us so all different ages.

Q: what genre would you consider yourself?
We are definitely a Pop Rock Band.

Q: Tell us about your latest track or Video ( what is it all about)–Please explain the concept or message
We just released a song called “Hold Me Close” in May. It’s the lead-off single from our debut album and we are super excited that the song already hit 300,000 streams on Spotify and 100,000 views on YouTube, before we even release the album. The album itself, titled “Find The Shoreline, is officially released on August 4 but it has already had 1,000,000 plays on Spotify and been added to over 2,000 playlists there as well.

Q: Who wrote it and what was the inspiration behind it
The track was written by all 5 band members and our producer John Paul Peters. He writes and produces everything with us.

Q: If you were given a chance, which Artist would you love to perform with?
Well, that is a tough one, but there are a few of us in the band that would for sure like do a show with either The Killers, Muse, Pearl Jam, The Arkells or Cold Play.

Q: Where can fans find you? List all your social media links
SPOTIFY
APPLE
WEBSITE
YOUTUBE
LINKTREE
TIKTOK
INSTAGRAM
FB
TWITTER

The Track: Hold Me Close

Since the track was released early to Spotify on the 5th of May, Hold Me Close has been streamed over three hundred thousand times of major streaming platforms. The album itself, “Find The Shoreline” now has 1,200,000 plays, even though it is only set to be released worldwide on August 4.

The song “Hold Me Close” is flavored with rhythmic synth beats, well timed rimshots and drum kicks, beautiful piano syncopation and a powerful but sonorous voice to match it all. At first, the song starts with a syncopation of synth beats as the voice of Hello Fiasco emerges into the background.

Fast forward to the end of the first verse, there is a moment of beauty, as the song explodes and spirals into the chorus. The sudden wave of sound hits differently and sends you straight to cloud 9. Click the link below to stream the track.
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Hold Me Close Lyrics

Lyrically, “Hold me close” is a masterpiece and can be found on Hello Fiasco’s official website. Overall, the hook of the song “We do the things that we’ve done over and over before, a new experience is all that I’m asking you for” paints the perfect picture of the what the song is trying to say. After all, we all remember that feeling of being locked inside with our partners during COVID, and we also remember how the whole experience of COVID caused strain on our personal relationships. Even more so, we also remember that feeling of wanting to escape and do something outside. This video is a beatiful representation of that sentiment.

Below is the lyric of the song

[verse 1]

Why don’t we step outside -Take a car ride

Why don’t we catch a flick – Maybe we will click

Like we used to way back when we were new

We do the things that we’ve done over and over before

A new experience is all that I’m asking you for

[chorus]

Hold me close and help me remember

Can you hold me close like there’s no other

I wish you would hold me close like there’s nothing else

[​verse 2]

Should I have shared the shame

Have I been wrong to blame

My courage it comes in waves

And then it pulls away

I never say a thing – I never say a thing

​We do the things that we’ve done over and over before

A new experience is all that I’m asking you for

​[Chorus]

Can you hold me close and help me remember

Can you hold me close like there’s no other

I wish you would hold me close like there’s nothing else

Can you hold me close and help me remember

Can you hold me close like there’s no other

I wish you

I wish you would hold me close like there’s nothing else

Like there’s nothing else

Hold Me Close Video​

On YouTube, the official video of Hold Me Close has recorded over one hundred thousand views since it premiered in May. The video has also received a lot of positive reviews from fans and music lovers alike. Visuals of the hit track involve alternating scenes of a couple who are struggling, but eventually they find their way to happiness. It’s great that you get to see the band performing the song in different scenes. All of this was somehow crammed into 3 minutes and 42 seconds of absolute delight.

Here is the video below

About the Artist

Prior to 2021, ex-members of The Mailman’s Children collaborated with other Canadian musicians to record 23 original songs. The freshly formed Pop Rock band, Hello Fiasco, made their public debut at the beginning of 2021. Hello Fiasco is primarily Canadian, but the music band is also referred to as a “North American” band  because their lead singer Eric LaBossiere was born in Canada and now resides in the US. The rest of the crew including Joel Couture on bass, Joel Perreault on lead guitars and supporting vocals, Ivan Burke on drums and backing vocals, and Guy Abraham on keys and Ableton all reside in Canada.

On August 4, “Find The Shoreline,” the group’s debut album, will be made accessible globally (2022). John Paul Peters, a renowned Canadian producer, and frontman Eric LaBossiere collaborated on its co-production.

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Dr. Alban releases the single ”CHANGE (I Have a Dream)” that addresses the current state of the world with a message that freedom is a human right, not a privilege, and that you should raise your voice against injustice and oppression. The lyrics for the song is inspired by one of his personal heroes, Martin Luther King. The single also features the GRAMMY-award winning artist/songwriter Whitney Peyton. With over 16 million sold albums that includes hits like ”It’s my life”,” Hello Africa and “Sing Hallelujah”, Dr. Alban continues his mission to spread the word about unity, that is beautifully manifested in the lyrics; ” We’re one people, one nation, one world”. 

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By CW Ross March 12, 2021

For as long as they can remember twin sisters, Sephora and Senora Bateman have always enjoyed music. That’s resulted in them forming their group Echo Mirror. They choose that name based on being twin sisters and being each other’s echo and mirror. The group’s tagline, “When my melody meets her harmony, we get a perfect symphony,” also shows the tight musical connection that comes from them being twins.

I like that they are open to learning and growing in their musical craft with this invitation for comments that is found on their website’s front page, “Welcome any comments! While the negative ones will refine you, the positive ones will strengthen you.” Too often I’ve found young artists are closed off to any criticism, even if meant positively and thus aren’t able to grow and get better.

Even though the Bateman sisters had a love for music and performed in several groups while growing up it wasn’t until after graduating from high school that their education first family gave their blessing to start recording music. Over those years of waiting the sisters honed their musical talents learning how to play several instruments and writing songs.

While Echo Mirror’s music is built on a straight-up pop sound you can also hear their other musical influences that include, Taylor Swift and Enrique Iglesias to Sega from islands in the Indian Ocean.

The twin sisters have a noble cause that they hope their music will achieve, “We hope we have a chance to keep sharing our music with the world through these tough times and after. We want to be composing, performing, and singing together across the world and bring the world together in unity.”

The Bateman sisters produced and wrote all of the songs found on their first album, ‘Break Out,’ which is now out. 

I got to listen to several of Echo Mirror’s songs and found them to be well done and will act as a solid base to build on with future projects.

You can learn more about Echo Mirror at their website, https://echomirrormusic.com/. There you will also be able to find links to their, Facebook and Twitter sites along with their YouTube channel.

Pop Singer/Songwriter Chesney Claire was born July 10, 2001. She graduated from Bell City High School in Bell City, Louisiana in 2019. Right after graduation, Chesney moved to Branson, Missouri to work and ultimately begin her music career.

With the help of Music Producer Rich Brown and Atlantis Recording, Chesney would successfully record and release 6 cover singles. While in Branson, Chesney’s talents caught the eye (and ears) of several Las Vegas producers and songwriters. In March of 2020, Chesney and her “Momager” Kim Hebert found themselves moving across the country to “Sin City”, (Las Vegas) in order to be closer to more industry professionals. Immediately upon moving to Vegas, Chesney provided vocals for two original songs that were recorded and released. Mid 2020 (amongst COVID) proved to be the perfect opportunity to write music. With 47 original songs under her belt, she flew to Orlando, FL with a local Vegas producer and had her 1st original single, “15 Candles” perfected by Producer Tim Coons (Pres. of Cheiron Music Group/Original Producer of The Backstreet Boys). “15 Candles” was released June 12, 2020.

Soon after “15 Candles” was released, Chesney began working on her next release, “Moving On”.
By September of 2020 Chesney started making preparations to release “Moving On”, but Industry Awards poured in and demanded her attention. In 2020 alone, Chesney was nominated for an Independent Music Award for her Michael Jackson cover of “BAD”. She was also nominated for Best Upcoming Artist at the Las Vegas Music Awards, and she won Female Artist of The Year at Indie Star Radio in Hollywood, California.

Fast forward to December 18, 2020…. Chesney released “Moving On”.
Chesney’s single “Hours” was released February 1, 2021 and “Come Alive” was properly released right after the pandemic (May 14th 2021). Chesney released “Distracted” in 2021. Chesney started 2022 out right by the release of a song she wrote herself, produced herself, and directed her Official Music Video, “Not In The Mood”.
She continues to write music to add to her “Magic Book of Spells” (as she calls it).
You can be expecting MORE NEW ORIGINAL RELEASES in the very near future. As of December 2021, Chesney was nominated for (25) music Industry awards and has become a TOP 5 charting artist with thousands and thousands of FM radio spins! 2021 has brought many surprises. (3) WORLD-WIDE songwriting awards, a coveted Josie Award nomination and a 2021 ISSA GOLD WIN for Female Vocalist of the Year! In 2021 Chesney was a prestigious nominee for the 2021 Hollywood Music in Media Awards as an Independent Musician along side huge names  associated with Sony Pictures, Walt Disney and others and continues her quest for music placement in feature films, documentaries, and other media sources. She is currently working with Asia Brands for sync placement in a New York City Hulu series and Mac N Me- a Las Vegas Comedy Sitcom. Most recently Chesney ,(at the age of 20), has just purchased Zeiss Records (an independent record label producing charting hits such as “Come Alive”- 2021 and “Distracted”- 2021).

Chesney considers her music her business. She owns her own Publishing Company (CC Publishing), and is a BMI Publisher who works hard every day making new contacts and fostering new business relationships. Chesney is working with other artist/producers daily and still writing!  Chesney ‘s last tour in October 2021 was with the “Break The Silence Extravaganza” featuring actor Danny Glover, The Amazing Howard Hewett, JonJon from Troop, Juanita Wynn, Rodney Allen Rippy and more. Chesney continues touring with the Break The Silence Extravaganza in Stockton, California in 2022.  Chesney is also a Judge for the 2022 International Singer Songwriter’s Association Awards and will be a Presenter at the annual red carpet event to be held in Atlanta, Georgia. 

Chesney has worked with NPA Management, Limited in the UK. She has worked with Producer Tim Coons (Backstreet Boys, N’Sync, JoJo, etc), Producer Rich Brown, Producer Luis “The LP” Pacheo (Jason Derulo, 50 Cent, Alicia Keys, Five Finger Death Punch, Lady GaGa), David Davidian (Tour Manager for Alice Cooper and The Hollywood Vampires), Nashville Producer Ryan Lau, Award-winning songwriter Keegan Bost, Producer Mikheil Rusishvili (the Country Georgia), and Lawton “Agent” Bouhairie.

Chesney is getting some major attention from major record labels and has several upcoming meetings scheduled in the next few months and is looking to be signed to a Major in 2022. 

Artist website : https://www.chesneyclaire.com/

Emerging Rapper Princess Rock Debuts First Single, “Doo Wop”

Philadelphia born and raised rapper seamlessly delivers a fresh, modern, yet classic rap sound

PHILADELPHIA, PA – When it comes to balancing classic rap with contemporary musicality, not many rappers today can do the job, but one on-the-rise rapper named Princess Rock has already done it. The release of her first single, “Doo Wop”, is demonstrating her flawless rapping abilities which go far beyond mere vocals; she is a songwriter in her own right.

What’s perhaps surprising to many who hear her music for the first time is that Princess Rock is still a teen. She might only be fifteen years old, but Princess Rock is etching her own place in rap royalty. Citing influences such as Drake, Teyana Taylor, and Big Sean, Princess Rock wants to in particular inspire young girls with her unique musicality. In person, Princess Rock has a big personality to match her sound, and being a Philadelphia native, she has been steeped in authentic rap in a tradition that began as a child.

The daughter of two musically inclined and talented parents, Princess Rock quickly grew her raw talents into a force to be reckoned with.

Princess Rock is part of the Global Excalibur Music Group Family, an independent record label and multimedia entertainment company whose lineup includes some of the most sought after aspiring artists on the scene today such as Shawa, Queen Victoria, and Byzantine. According to a spokesperson for Princess Rock, “She writes most of her music so she hopes the music connects, resonates, and inspires others through the power of the pen.”

“Doo Wop” perfectly encompasses Princess Rock’s energy, style, and talent in one irresistible single. With sharp lyrics and sound, Princess Rock leaves it all on the table in the song’s 3 minute and 26 second runtime, and it will leave listeners pressing play again and again.

It would seem that Princess Rock is just laying the foundation for a long career in rap. In her own words: “Music is what I love. I’ve been around it my whole life. I wanted to make music that uplifted girls and empowers all of us to never give up on our dreams.”

“Doo Wop” is now available for streaming and download at major services such as Spotify, and the new single is already seeing a rapid spike in plays as Princess Rock begins to cultivate a following of her own.

Details on Global Excalibur Music Group can be found at www.globalexcalibur.com and https://www.instagram.com/gxmusicgroup.

More on Princess Rock is available at https://www.instagram.com/princessrock_gx.

Draaco Aventura is an American, Pop and Latin Artist. He writes, and performs songs in both English and Spanish in various Latin, EDM, Pop tracks infused with R&B and Hip-hop vocal styles. He is a talented Latin Dancer and a trained Mixed Martial Artist who specializes in Brazilian Ju-Jitsu and Muay Thai Kick Boxing. He is a U.S. Army Veteran and former Intelligence Specialist. Draaco Aventura is an emerging social media influencer with several channels and web series in development. He is also an accomplished actor having stared in several Feature Films, with appearances in BET TV Series “Criminals at Work” and Award-Winning Netflix TV Show Giant “House of Cards”. He enjoys comedic acting and reactions which he produces on his social media channels. Draaco Aventura is Afro-Latino, and was born in Valdosta Georgia where he started his music/entertainment career doing show choir and theatre. He led a men’s quartet that competed in the regional literary competition for arts. He is a Tenor 1, and enjoys singing Bachata and R&B. His favourite dance styles are Salsa, Merengue, and Bachata.

About the song. The song is about being honest with yourself and living your life as you are without lying or pretending. It’s a chill pop with a bit of Latin vibes.

website:https://shadows-of-earth.com/pictures

      Katie Belle is an American singer – songwriter.  Working with Track Star Entertainment and Worldwide Music Consultants her team is excited to announce her newest release “Daughter” 11/19/21. A touching song about heartbreak, solace and salvation.

  2021 has seen Katie focused on finishing up tracks written throughout 2020. Katie and her producer Josquin Des Pres (California) are pulling together tunes which highlight Katie’s raspy vocals. Now in the mixing/mastering stage the tunes are supported by pop beats, a little bit of trap-(honing to her southern roots,) and a little bit of that!  Katie is an avid songwriter and several of the tracks are her originals. The summer started off with the July 11^th release of “Back To California” which features Rapper Corleone. Followed by her newest release in early September, the much anticipated “Latin/Dance Mix of Back To California”  A real take on west coast vibes filled with energy and the silvery vocals Katie is known for.

     Katie released 2 originals during 2020.  Her first single release of the year was in March, “Love Someone” (songwriters: Katie Belle & Kipp Williams). Love Someone is an endearing song about the back and forth of relationships.  She followed up with a fall release, “Carrousel” (songwriters: Katie Belle & Nathan Levingston).  “Carrousel” is a dreamy track with haunting vocals and a calming, mesmerizing melody.  Both singles have performed well digitally solidifying a strong and growing fan base. When Katie is not song writing or doing studio work she is busy as Lead Female Vocalist for “Color the Night”. The Band plays college campuses, Black Tie Events and Corporate Parties.

     If Katie’s name sounds familiar think back to American Idol S16.  2019 started off with a “gold ticket” to Hollywood for S16 American Idol. Katie received her pass to Hollywood with her rendition of Jennifer Hudson’s version of “Golden Slumber”.  Luke Bryan literally fell out of his chair as the three judges gave Katie her pass to Hollywood week!

      Katie got her first thrill of the spotlight in her 3^rd grade school choir and by the time she was in 4^th grade she was performing solo’s in school plays and church. At the age of 12 she wrote her first song penned on a hotel napkin titled “Born For This”.  Spending time crafting her songwriting style first with country influences and transitioning to a more pop sound of late, Katie is influenced by contemporary pop artists, classic rock, and classic country. Katie released, “American Wild” in 2017 to date accumulative streams and music video views exceed 550k. 2018-2019 saw a sequence of releases “Promises”, a chill R&B release, “Down For You”. “WAS” and “Out Tonight”, an electro pop bop tune. “Out Tonight” has hit a new milestone for Katie with over 780K digital streams to date. She is continually busy in songwriting sessions in her hometown of Atlanta, LA and her favorite studio RxSongs in Nashville. Look for more tunes coming throughout the year.

     Katie has been encouraged to utilize her talents in singing, songwriting, modeling and acting. Her motto can be summarized as “being in the entertainment industry is a multi-tasking journey, modeling acting, live performances work hand in hand to challenge her and mature her talents.  She recently landed a featured article in Modern Luxury’s Jezebel April/May edition, the article titled “Double Duty” explores Katie’s singing and modeling career.  She has had editorials in Voyage Magazine, Teen Fashion Magazine and Embrace Beauty Magazine. A Barbizon Graduate Katie is a spokesperson for the brand and enjoys mentoring young talent. She has graced the runways of NYFW, NOFW, Miami Beach week and more. Look for Katie in the MORPHE cosmetics campaign for “Fluidity” foundation and commercial print work for the 52 store boutique Fab’rik. Katie will tell you she is open to all opportunities in the entertainment industry! Luke Bryan quoted during her American Idol gold ticket audition she was the… “Gisele of Georgia”.  Her modeling and singing parallel one another and provide continual inspiration for her music!   Katie’s favorite social media is Instagram, you will find her on all the popular sites where she is very active posting and chatting with fans.

Press release:

SAN DIEGO, November 19, 2021 (Newswire.com) – WorldWide Entertainment Consultants is excited to announce that Singer-songwriter Katie Belle has released her latest single, “Daughter,” on Nov. 19, 2021.

Belle is an American pop artist and musician who appeared on the 17th season of American Idol. Her striking, breathy vocals and undeniable stage presence caught the attention of notable artists, including Katy Perry and Luke Bryan.

Since American Idol, Belle’s career has progressed with a series of single releases. Her music, which can be described as upbeat, nostalgic and rejuvenating, has won the hearts of audiences, fans and critics. She has a strong presence on streaming services both in the U.S. and international markets.

Taken from a true life heartbreak, “Daughter” is presented with a vocally captivating production backed by melodic instrumentation. The track begins quietly, gently pulling the listener into the song. Within the first verse as the tempo rises, the listener joins Belle on a powerful, emotional journey. The metaphorical lyrics are a time capsule for salvation, solace and redemption of a broken heart. Enhanced by Belle’s expressive vocals, it’s a song we can all relate to, in our own way.

Belle is incredibly excited to be the recording artist on this latest single, “Daughter.” The song was penned by an exemplary song writing team which included: Jacqueline Miskanic (JAX), Michael Natter, Nancy Natter, Josquin Des Pres and Fabien Renoult. The song was produced by Josquin Des Pres and Fabien Renoult at Track Star Studios, San Diego, California. Katie is managed by Roxanne Stone of WorldWide Entertainment Consultants.

Belle has previously received great praise from the likes of Ark of Music Blog, who describes her music as “quintessential, catchy, modern pop music at its finest, showcasing what is becoming trademark Katie Belle; simplicity alongside a well-crafted song and perfectly matched production….”

As seen in the summer issue of Rolling Stone magazine, Belle has been named a Top 50 Independent Artist Watchlist for 2021 by Tunecore. “Daughter” has already received positive reviews from listeners on Reverbnation Crowd Review. The reviewers commented that Katie’s lyrics and vocals are delivered with depth, meaning and are further elevated by the track’s inspiring production.

Marking the next stage in her blossoming career, Belle is excited about her new single “Daughter” and comments, “I have been song writing from the age of 12, and most of my releases have always been songs I am a writer on. I was introduced last fall to Josquin des Pres and we ended up selecting some compositions that I fell in love with; ‘Daughter’ was one of them! The first time I heard the track it gave me chill bumps. I hope my listeners will hear and feel this same emotion.”

Website: https://officialkatiebelle.com

For bookings: Manager Roxanne Stone, roxannestone@consultant.com  of Worldwide Entertainment Consultants & TrackStarEntertainment Independent Lable Group