NEW YORK, NY – Don’t try to paint BJ Hyde and Peter Parker into a specific genre when it comes to their music. Don’t try to label them or define them with some anecdote that has been associated with other musicians of the past. Those who tried to do so have found that the duo who make up the group HIghChairs don’t care one iota about labels and descriptions. They don’t care about genres or critiques or even moving a lot of units of their music. What they care about is the art, and that at the end of the day people who listen to their songs recognize the artistry and dedication that has gone into making something original. “At the end of the day we want people to say, ‘Damn, these guys are really fucking good,” Hyde said. “We’re not trying to make you better your neighborhood or some shit. Our music is our expression of ourselves, but at the end of the day we just want you to say it was good music.” “That’s right,” Parker said. “It’s a direct approach. Don’t get too twisted with what we’re trying to do here. We’re into making a new sound and making new art. We’re influenced by a lot of other art forms, and we hope that the collective that makes up HIghChairs will expand to do things like art shows and fashion and a lot of other things. Music is the entry point to all those things.” Originally from Brooklyn and Queens, respectively, the two say they met randomly and found themselves vibing out in the studio coincidentally on the same day. They clicked immediately, and used their good chemistry to form the group. Today they offer collaboration with anyone who has the same chemistry to join the collective. “It happens organically,” Parker said. “If you vibe with us and make music in the studio with us, we’ll stamp it with the WTFisHIghChairs LLC. We are our own lane of music. We even make our own videos and produce our own stuff.” To date they’re seen modest success with their first single, “Holidays, which they launched with a music video on YouTube. It’s a single that they describe as a metaphor for drug addicts. It features a range of music from different genres – but labeling those genres and using those labels to define the single is something they’re vehemently against. “Music needs to be open to interpretation,” Hyde said. “The song came out of battling addiction and it explores the idea of people who are leaching on you, or the people who are trying to help you when you’re recovering from addiction. But that’s how it started for us – that doesn’t mean it has the same meaning for people who listen to it.” Fans can interpret the music how they will by sampling HIghChairs’ music on their YouTube page. Fans can also follow them on Twitter and Instagram to find out more about upcoming music releases – such as the new single and music video “They Are Me,” which is also available on YouTube.
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ROSELLE, N.J. – Growing up on the streets in one of the poorer areas of Roselle, New Jersey, Jon – AKA King Salomon – was constantly surrounded by hip-hop. His entire family loved that genre of music. His father would often play it on the radio, and his older sisters started to rap when he was very little. It was an influence on him from a very young age, and as soon as he could learn to write he was experimenting with poetry of his own. By high school he was writing his own raps, and today he is one of the hottest up-and-coming artists coming out of New Jersey. His new EP, “The Book of Salomon Chap. 1,” is set to be released later this month and will introduce the world to his unique sound and relevant lyrics. He considers the project to have a storyteller type of vibe and many of the songs pull from personal experiences in ways that he hopes others will be able to relate to and enjoy. “It’s a bookmark – a tale of the journey to where I am today,” he said of the EP. “There’s barely any singing; just mostly rapping. It has a hard-core kind of feel. But it tells the whole journey of how I got to where I am today – being raised in a religious household and figuring out that I wanted to make music. Hopefully it will give people a different perspective on life and offer up different ways of thinking.” There are two singles off the EP that he’s already released, both of which are seeing modest success with plays online. The first is the intro track on the album. It’s called “Glory,” and he describes it simply as the song that showcases his rapping ability and songwriting ability. “It will get people excited for the rest of the EP.” The second single is called “Don’t Worry,” and it’s the only party record on the EP, he said. “It’s a party record, but at the same time it’s about expressing who I am to other people,” he said. “All the time and money some people put into trying to make it famous is ridiculous and stupid. For me it comes down to the music. It’s not even about the art anymore, it’s about sounding good. I want it to not only sound good, but to say something. I think that separates me from a lot of people – that I’m actually saying something. This EP will showcase some fun shit and some harder shit. It’s really raw, but that’s because I want people to feel something when they hear my music. I don’t want to characterize what they feel, as long as they have some kind of feeling – whether that’s feeling empowered or happy or whatever. My music gives people a good energy. I know people will enjoy it, they just have to give it a listen.” Fans who want to sample some of King Salomon’s music can do so by visiting his Soundcloud page. Fans can also follow him on social media @kingsalomon_ on Instagram and Twitter, or on Facebook, to find out more about upcoming music releases or live performances.
NEWPORT NEWS, VA – When Dallas, TX native LaGary Lee Sr. returned home from serving four and a half years in the Navy – including a tour in the Persian Gulf on board the USS Theodore Roosevelt – there was one single driving factor in his decision to pursue music full-time. “I didn’t want to go back to work,” he said. “I mean, I really didn’t want to do just some random job to make money. So I figured I’d work on my hobby full-time, and that’s making music.” That hobby is something he’s played with for many years. And though he did release a single while serving in the Navy, it wasn’t something he pushed or marketed, and he had never really pursued music as a career until recently. His new single, “G-Lee Intro” – which he’s releasing under the stage name Mr. G-Lee – is a more serious and mature sound that he hopes will introduce him to the hip-hop world in a way that will make fans’ ears perk up. He describes himself as raw – a throwback, if you will, to the sounds of hard-core gangster rappers from the 80s and 90s. And though that’s not necessarily a sound well represented in today’s hip-hop world, he still believes there’s a niche for the type of music he’s bringing to the table. “Raw, hard-core-rapping gangsters making reality music is kind of a dying breed,” he said. “There’s not a lot of aggressive content out there – just a lot of dancing and hollering. I bring that old-school lyricism back. I’m a lyrical person. I like when I can actually hear what the person is saying and can get into it and relate some of it to my own life. Usually for me it starts with a good beat, or if I hear another good song that could serve as inspiration to make one of my own. Either way, once I’m in the zone I can roll, and I just want people to like it and get some enjoyment out of it.” Mr. G-Lee said he first started rapping when he was young for a very simple reason: people would dig it. He still loves to perform to this day, in fact, for much the same reason. “I love performing live because you’re doing something good that a crowd can vibe to and it’s intoxicating,” he said. “Last year I did a live show in my home town in Dallas, and it was that live show and the feeling that I got from it that gave me the confidence to know that I can do this full time. And I’m anxious to see how far I can go with it.” Fans who want to sample some of his music can check out the music video for the single “G-Lee Intro” on his YouTube page. Fans can also follow him on social media for more information about upcoming music releases or live shows on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 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IG ©2017 TEAM BIGGA RANKIN | Jacksonville | Florida New York, NY – Alabama native Emprss the Artist is – in a word – eclectic. Her music career had humble southern beginnings, performing at open mics in Alabama and honing in on her craft. Not surprisingly, her talents won her the attention of professionals in the music industry and her unique style and sound turned the right heads. After moving to New York City to jumpstart her career, the young artist is ready to make a name for herself. With influences like Lauren Hill and Missy Elliot, Emprss took note of how they were able to create powerful music without confining themselves to any particular genre or style. Eager to have a sound that is entirely her own, Emprss has done much of the same. She explains her music, “You can’t pinpoint it, it’s not rap or hip hop, or pop- it’s in its own lane.” Emprss has made a very conscious effort not to be typecast into a certain role by the commercial nature of the industry, and like her music, she is multifaceted. “I believe that we are complex individuals, and that will be embraced in every project I complete. I will not be defined by one facet of music.” Later this January, the world will be gifted the opportunity to hear Emprss’ latest singles, “Got Nobody” and “Selfish.” An anthem for singles, “Got Nobody” is a track you and your friends can vibe to in the car or dance to in the club. It’s a testimony of lonesomeness, but in a way that makes it fun and upbeat. Emprss manages to make the business of single life fun and exciting, while sympathizing with the feeling of being alone. Her other release, “Selfish,” is – as she describes it – “raw and hot.” She explains, “After a couple drinks at the club, you’ll understand the objectivity. It’ll enhance your feeling of selfishness and hotness.” Her eclectic sound and charming personality will draw you in, and keep you wanting more. One thing is certain: Emprss the Artist will not be placed in a box. Follow along on Instagram and Twitter Snapchat: emprsstheartist Listen on SoundCloud ATLANTA, GA – When Jamaris “Jaymar” Jackson isn’t feeling straight and can’t seem to motivate himself to do something, listening to music almost always changes his mood. More often than not he’ll listen to some of the old-school greats – such as Luther Vandross or Smokey Robinson. He’s also fond of Usher and female artists like Anita Baker and Beyonce. Over the years their music has served as inspiration to him, so that today this up-and-coming musician from Atlanta is ready to bring his own unique sound of R&B and Soul to the table. His first EP, “The Ride Home,” is the perfect demonstration of that unique sound. It’s a project that includes six songs that display, as he says, “The way my mind works.” “I tend to wonder from one thing to another, and this EP is kind of like that in that it explores a lot of different elements,” Jaymar said. “It talks about heartache and love and making love and just various elements that came together. Ultimately it’s an album that’s a tribute to the way music touched me. And I hope my music in some way can touch others in the same way.” The first single off the EP is called “Another Lie.” It’s a song about being cheated on, and he knows that most people who hear it will be able to empathize with the lyrics in some way or another. “I’ve been writing that song for the longest time,” he said. “I’ve been writing it for the people who have been in situations like that. It started when I was dating someone and found out a lie about them, and ultimately that experience was my motivation to get back into the studio and write. I needed to release some energy instead of just sit around and mope, so I reached out to some producers in Atlanta and got in the studio and let that energy flow.” Jaymar first realized he could sing at the age of when he participated in a school talent show. It wasn’t until age 15 that he started to write his own music. He said he can still remember the first song he ever wrote, called “Slow Ride,” because of how funny it was. From that day forward, music has been a part of his life. And though today he spends his days working in Information Technology to make ends meet, it’s not his ultimate dream. “I can have a career in IT, but I really want to do something for me – something that gets me out of bed in the morning and allows me to leave my mark on the world,” he said. “Music is it. And my voice is different … in a good way. When you combine everything – the lyrics and melodies and beats and extras that I put into it – I think you’ll be intrigued and take interest in it. You’ll see what I mean when I say it’s a different sound, and you’ll like it.” Fans who want to sample Jaymar’s music can do so by searching jaymar_music on Soundcloud. Fans can also follow him on Twitter and Instagram @thatsJaymar. TAMPA, FL – During the day he’s known as Dr. Brandon Mack, one of the top young dentists in the Tampa, Florida area helping an aging population with general and cosmetic dentistry. At night he’s Max Spacey, one of the hottest up-and-coming musicians to come out of Florida. His new album, “Pressure,” is a trippy, hypnotic fusion of rock, hip-hop, EDM and rap that is so engaging, fans will be hitting repeat again and again. It’s produced by Grammy award winner Cliff Brown, four-time Grammy winner Gary Noble and executive producer Monica Delgado. “When you hear ‘Pressure,’ you’ll know what makes me different,” he said. “You’ve never heard anything like this. No matter who you are or what place you’re at in life, you can listen to this album and enjoy it. Only a few people have heard it so far, but all of the feedback has been positive and almost all of them have said they’ve never heard anything like it. I’ve been working five years on this, trying to find the perfect voice and paying attention to all the little details. I’ve studied the best-mixing engineers in the game and when you hear this project you’ll hear that high quality.” The high quality is indeed evident – from the opening chords of the title song “Pressure,” to the haunting harmonies of the single “Heaven,” which features vocals from Delgado and some amazing guitar licks from Cliff Brown. His guitar riffs blend perfectly with the mild EDM elements of the album and create a sound reminiscent of Carlos Santana, though with a haunting quality that makes them uniquely Max Spacey – ultimately culminating in a sound that he describes as “ambient.” Ultimately, Spacey said the album is about making the most of opportunities when they present themselves. As a child who eventually made his way out of the trailer park by way of a college education at Xavier, Spacey had to work hard for any opportunities he might get. Though he’d been playing drums since age 5 and learned a handful of other instruments over the years, it was eventually dentistry that he connected with in college and which became the career that would support him. But when you love music as much as he does, it’s almost a necessity to switch hats from dentist to musician once the work day is over. “I got in a bad motorcycle accident in 2012 and broke a ton of bones and at the time I had to take some time off of dental school,” he said. “That’s what I really got serious about messing with music. Toward the end of that time I went into the recording studio and put a song down that got some good response. When you’re ADD and extremely motivated with the right amount of bipolar disorder, you can pretty much accomplish whatever you want. I fell in love with making music. I realized I loved it just as much, if not more, than doing cosmetic implants and veneers. I love taking elements of rock and roll and jazz and hip-hop and electronic music and creating something that I enjoy listening to. With ‘Pressure’ I blended something I wanted to hear myself and made an album that combines a lot of digital sound with live instrumentation. It gives you a nice ambiance. It’s something I’m proud of because it expresses my artistry. I’m an artist with the dentistry, and music is the same way. In the same ways I can impact people as a dentist, I get to really impact people with my art. I get to capture those moments that everyone experiences in a different lens and a different way and make them feel good. There’s nothing better than that.” Fans who want to find out more about Max Spacey can visit MaxSpaceyMusic.com, or check out some of his music on Soundcloud. Fans can also follow him on social media on Facebook or @maxspaceymusic on Instagram. Asheville, NC – Known to fans as “C.R.E,” Chris Roland has traveled the world and brings to his music a worldly perspective. A self-proclaimed Army brat, the artist began spilling out rhymes at the mere age of seven. At nine, he made his first song with his little sister. Born to a musical family, his musical roots run deep and it seems as though music was always his true destiny. “I cannot credit my decision to pursue music as a career to anyone person,” says the artist, “What I can tell you is that I had a great of support from my family and friends who saw my talent evolve and always encouraged me to use this gift and if I did, make sure that I took it seriously.” His stage name (C.R.E) is an acronym that stands for “Creative Refined Excellence,” which is what fans can expect to get from Roland’s music. While C.R.E’s first love of rap came from the classic superstar, Biggie (which was Roland’s first beloved mixtape), he draws inspiration from a variety of genres and sounds – from funk, to classical and hip-hop. Above all else, C.R.E is an original: “ I’m not like anybody else, and I pride myself on that. I don’t want to be another rapper who tries to ride someone else’s wave.” He brings his originality and perspective to his newest project, a mixtape entitled Oh You Ain’t Herd. The mixtape is a follow-up to his last project, which was released in August. The mixtape is up-tempo and and it’s what the artist deems a “presentation” of himself. What is most notable about Oh You Ain’t Herd is the growth in the production quality. “I had to go back to the drawing board and focus on my sound and the production, the lyrics have always been on point, the progression in the music but the production is key.” Ultimately, C.R.E’s focus is the growth of his brand, Family Ties Management, a company he and his manager have spearheaded since its inception. “We took an idea, and we grew it. It was a seed in the ground. Me with the music, and him with the business savvy.” Unafraid of taking chances, Roland explains that taking risk is vital to success. “Don’t be afraid to take risk – put yourself in uncertain situations,” he advises. With that mindset and his quick-witted lyrics, C.R.E is quickly rising to the top. Follow C.R.E and Family Ties on Twitter Like Family Ties Management on Facebook Follow on Instagram |
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