The singer and songwriter of
contemporary rhythm 'n' blues known as Soundwave has released his
latest single track, “9 Lives.” The song has been proudly
published on the Emmaculate Entertainment independent music label
without interference or financial support from the corporate music
industry. Slick, smooth, and endlessly stylish, “9 Lives” stands
as proof that Soundwave has a niche carved out for him in today's
thriving R-'n'-B underground music scene.
Soundwave cites as main artistic
influences such staple legends of the genre as Michael Jackson, Boyz
II Men, Usher, and K-Ci and JoJo. Outside the R-'n'-B category, he
makes mention of Common, the Roots, Flyleaf, Childish Gambino,
Blackstar, Switchfoot, and Linkin Park.
From this varied list of favorites,
Soundwave's music is most similar to the songwriting of Boyz II Men
and K-Ci and JoJo, yet still his own style and tone are too fresh and
new for such comparisons to be significant. His vocals on '9 Lives'
are the main attraction, though clever lyrics and an unstoppably
classy keyboard accompaniment round out the song's mood, the entire
track being founded on a heart-thumping back beat which provides deep
and satisfying groove.
Speaking of his start in music,
Soundwave writes, “Growing up, church was every Sunday and
Wednesday night for me. I was naturally drawn to the choir. It was to
hard to sit and watch. In high school I was in choir, and after
graduation everything changed when I was introduced to music by
Blackstar. My friends and I really got into beats and the culture.
I've been lost in hip-hop ever since and don't plan on finding a way
out anytime soon.”
Soundwave's aforementioned lyrical
prowess means that his songs are infused with urban poetry. Each line
is deliberate and finely crafted.
Asked to comment on the themes explored
in “9 Lives,” Soundwave writes, “Mostly I want people to
understand who I am and where I've been. This song and the others on
the EP 'Exist 60' deal with separation from love, finding the
strength to move on, and also embracing your past.”
“9 Lives” by Soundwave is available
online worldwide.
-S. McCauley
Lead Press Release Writer
www.MondoTunes.com
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