QueenLEFT releases new EP album 'Queenz Reign'

The songwriter and producer of hip hop known as QueenLEFT has released her latest official EP album, “Queenz Reign.” The EP album contains five original QueenLEFT tracks for an approximate total listening time of 20 mins. It has been proudly published as an independent release without the involvement of the corporate music industry. Direct, heavy-hitting, and one-hundred-percent genuine, “Queenz Reign” showcases QueenLEFT as one of the most intriguing hip-hop artists of the year so far and promises that she has plenty more where that came from.

Rochester, NY's QueenLEFT cites as main artistic influences Erykah Badu, Michael and Janet Jackson, but mostly Tupac Shakur and Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes (TLC). QueenLEFT's own sound takes elements from each of these and adds something fresh and unique for a result unlike anything today's music fans have heard before. With an emphasis on gritty storytelling, old-school styled back beats, and seemingly unlimited amounts of personality, “Queenz Reign” by QueenLEFT has a little something for every fan of rap and hip hop.

QueenLEFT has been described as “an artist who not only wants to change the music scene with her authenticity but also change the game by bringing value and purpose in her craft of rap and singing.”

Asked to describe the overall meaning of “Queenz Reign,” QueenLEFT writes that it is “To recognize your power and stand in it confidently.”

The music of QueenLEFT is particularly rooted in a blend of the visions of Tupac Shakur and TLC's Left Eye.

“She'd seen not only could she relate to these two musical geniuses on a personal level,” says a QueenLEFT representative, “but also the subject matter and socially conscious vision they held in their music and spoke publicly of. Being engaged in that, queen realized her purpose in life was not just to emulate the music of her idols but to also incorporate her own style, innovative lyrics and music.”

“Queenz Reign” is produced by Troy "GhostWridah" Jeffery of Rebellion Records and executive produced by Troy "GhostWridah" Jeffery of Rebellion Records and Charles Kendrick of Slant Entertainment LLC.

“Queenz Reign” by QueenLEFT is available from over 600 quality digital music stores online worldwide now. Get in early, hip hop fans.

-S. McCauley

Lead Press Release Writer

www.Octiive.com

“Queenz Reign” by QueenLEFT –

https://www.amazon.com/Queenz-Reign-Explicit-QueenLEFT/dp/B07T5XZHXJ/

QueenLEFT Official Website –

https://www.queenleftmusic.com/

Dojo Man releases new single 'Listen'

The songwriter and producer of ambient chillout music known as Dojo Man has released his latest official single, “Listen.” The single has been proudly published as an independent release on the Black Santa Records music label. Smooth, futuristic, and palpably atmospheric, “Listen” showcases Dojo Man as one of the most intriguing ambient chillout artists of the year so far and promises that he has plenty more where that came from.

Asked to comment on his main artistic influences, London's Dojo Man (often stylized 'dōjō man') writes, “I've always had a thing for ambient chillout, especially after a trip to Ibiza, to the old Cafe del Mar. The whole sunset vibe really got to me. They're great sounds for the day after a rave! When I make a track, I always put myself back in that position.”

Dojo Man's sound marries these experiences – 1am at a roaring dance party, 1pm on the following day, the soothing colors of sunup and sundown at the beach – for a result unlike anything today's music fans have heard before. With an emphasis on silkily blended tones, variously textured chord progressions and a conjured nexus of well-being, “Listen” by Dojo Man has a little something for everybody.

Asked to describe the overall theme of “Listen,” Dojo Man writes: “Who is the voice, is it a robot? A supernatural being? I don't know, but these are the sounds it's making. Let it mesmerize you. Clear your thoughts. Listen!”

Dojo Man has performed as a DJ for more than 15 years in the UK underground at famous (now sadly defunct) clubs such as Turnmills, SE1, and Canvas. He has residencies at popular events including the Back of Beyond festival and The Doghouse alongside artists such as Groove Armada, Jonathan Ulysses and 2 Bad Mice. When not creating chilled ambient as Dojo Man, he composes techno as Fresh by 6. Dojo Man/Fresh by 6 also has previous official releases under the BYBL Records and Dance Concept Recordings music labels.

“Listen” by Dojo Man on the Black Santa Records label is available from over 600 quality digital music stores online worldwide now. Get in early, ambient soundscape fans.

-S. McCauley

Lead Press Release Writer

www.Octiive.com

“Listen” by Dojo Man –

https://www.amazon.com/Listen-Dojo-Man/dp/B07V3HKYGY/

Official Website –

http://blacksantarecords.uk

Young Trap releases new album 'Hustle and Glow' feat. Boosie Badazz and Too $hort.

The songwriter and producer of hip hop known as Young Trap has released his latest official album, “Hustle and Glow” feat. Boosie Badazz and Too $hort. The album contains 11 original Young Trap tracks for an approximate total listening time of 35 minutes. It has been proudly published as an independent release without the involvement of the corporate music industry on the Debonaire Music Group record label. Smooth, smart, and bearing the unmistakable cadence of the Dirty South sound, “Hustle and Glow” showcases Young Trap as a creative and aggressively ambitious hip hop artist.

In addition to the considerable talents of Young Trap, himself, “Hustle and Glow” also features performances by Mizta CEO, J. Simon, Boneyafterparty, Kyree Sterling, and titans Boosie Badazz and Too $hort.

Memphis, TN's Young Trap cites as main artistic influences Tupac Shakur, Nas, T.I., Jeezy, Playa Fly, and Three 6 Mafia. Young Trap's own sound takes elements from each of these and adds his laid-back, yet assertive personality to the mix for a result likely to appeal to fans of modern rap everywhere. “Hustle and Glow” has also been compared to NBA Youngboy, Moneybagg Yo, NLE Choppa, Lil Baby, and Lil Nas X. With an emphasis on rolling grooves, rumbling bass lines and a metric ton of clever rhymes and lines, “Hustle and Glow” by Young Trap has something for every fan of the sound.

Asked to describe the overall meaning of his new record, Young Trap writes, “'Hustle & Glow' lets you into the life of a hustler. Growing up in the streets of Memphis, TN, you had to have the gift of gab. I talk about getting money and what I spend the money on in this album. The 'Hustle' is how you get it and the 'Glow' is what you got from it!”

Young Trap has been dropping official tracks since high school. His first works involved Grammy award-winning Memphis producer, Drumma Boy, in two installments from their project, Da Ridaz. Resulting success took him to Atlanta where he worked on his debut LP album, “Money Talk” (2010). He soon launched his Debonaire Music Group label on which he dropped a three-part mixtape series, “Debonaire Music.” Since that time, recent Young Trap projects such as “The Cover Up” and “I Killed Yo Sh-t” have garnered thousands of streams on hip-hop mixtape sites. Young Trap has also crossed over with a dancehall mixtape, “Dance With You.”

“Hustle and Glow” by Young Trap on the Debonaire Music Group label is available from over 600 quality digital music stores online worldwide now. Get in early, hip-hop fans.

-S. McCauley

Lead Press Release Writer

www.Octiive.com

“Hustle and Glow” by Young Trap –

https://open.spotify.com/album/4i4C97IhgEaI5jZNyzwwI3

https://music.apple.com/us/album/hustle-glow/1471558514

Young Trap Official Instagram –

http://www.instagram.com/youngtrapmuzic

Echo Hill Band releases new EP album 'Some New Story'

The indie folk group known as the Echo Hill Band have released their latest official EP album, “Some New Story.” The EP album contains five original Echo Hill Band tracks for an approximate total listening time of 25 minutes. It has been proudly published as an independent release without the involvement of the corporate music industry. Narrative, soothing and sonorous, the“Some New Story” EP showcases Echo Hill Band as a satisfying and beautiful modern folk band and suggests many great releases to come.

Orange County, Calif.'s Echo Hill Band cite as main artistic influences the Avett Brothers, The Eagles, Edith Piaf, Brandi Carlile, and The Beatles. Echo Hill Band's own sound takes elements from each of these and adds a smooth, crystalline delivery for a result somewhere between the solo work of John Doe (X) and the Cowboy Junkies. With an emphasis on roll more than rock, low-key jazz guitaring and undeniably pretty vocals, “Some New Story” by Echo Hill Band has a little something for music fans who've ever dipped their feet in modern folk, Americana, or classic country-western music.

Asked to describe the overall meaning of “Some New Story,” Echo Hill Band writes, “Woven into the history of our lives these songs are monuments of our struggles and triumphs. Together, we write some new story.”

Echo Hill's own bio describes them: “From the ashes of Chris Dyer's Bless My Stars, mixed with Liz and Oliver McTan's folk duo Flowers for June, arose something no one expected. The storytelling tradition of folk, pop sensibility, the soul of rhythm & blues, some country twang, and the dust of the great "Tin Pan Alley" era of songwriting tradition all woven together make the sound we have come to love and know as – Americana.”

“Some New Story” by Echo Hill Band is available from over 600 quality digital music stores online worldwide now. Get in early, modern folk fans.

-S. McCauley

Lead Press Release Writer

www.Octiive.com “Some New Story” by Echo Hill Band – https://www.amazon.com/Some-Story-Echo-Hill-Band/dp/B07SZKNXGF/

Official Website –

https://echohillband.com/

Icelandic film composer Biggi Hilmars releases new EP album 'Ephemeral Dream'

The songwriter and producer of composers known as Biggi Hilmars has released his latest official EP album, “Ephemeral Dream.” The EP album contains 4 original Biggi Hilmars tracks for an approximate total listening time of 15 minutes. It has been proudly published as an independent release without the involvement of the corporate music industry. Soaring, sweeping, and stretching out in all directions like a great, rolling sea, “Ephemeral Dream” showcases Biggi Hilmars as one of today's most evocative film composers and encapsulates his contemporary work in a way fans will not have heard before.

Iceland's Biggi Hilmars cites as main artistic influences Pink Floyd, Philip Glass, Sonic Youth, David Bowie, Brian Eno, The Beatles, and Radiohead. Hilmars's own sound takes elements from each of these and adds something fresh and unique for a result unlike anything today's music fans have heard before. With an emphasis on rising builds, big deliveries, and intrigue around every corner, “Ephemeral Dream” by Biggi Hilmars has a little something for everybody.

Asked to describe the overall meaning of “Ephemeral Dream,” Biggi Hilmars writes, “It's a combination of film-score pieces that I have created and collected in the past two years or so. They all have in common the sense of power, explosion, hope and fear.”

Far from being more of the same from Hilmars, however, this particular clutch of recent material has a place close to the composer's heart. Hilmars explains that this inspired the release of these tracks as a standalone EP record.

“I feel there is a new tone and depth in my music on these, so I really wanted to share them with my fans and the world as a short album. On every song I am hoping to take you on a journey, whether intense, exciting, hopeful or melancholic. I hope you enjoy.”

Film director Cecilie Mosli writes of the new EP album, “The music Biggi Hilmars is making on Ephemeral Dream is so powerful and emotional and sensitive. It inspires and gives me peace at the same time.”

“Biggi Hilmars’ new EP feels like the soundtrack of winter finally giving way to spring,” writes Rudy Chung of Pusher Music, Los Angeles. “It is an exhilarating listening experience, immaculately crafted.”

Music Supervisor of “The Theory of Everything,” Sarah Bridge, writes, “Icelandic composers & musicians have mastered the fusion of classical & popular music & Biggi Hilmars is no exception. His music retains the unique beauty & cinematic soundscape that encompasses my love for the sound of Iceland.”

Hilmars has composed original scores for BBC 2 and National Geographic, and for shows such as Channel 4's “Grenfell Our Home,” Norway's “20/20,” and “Beeba Boys” by Academy Award Nominee Deepa Mehta, as well as for official movie trailers for films such as “I Smile Back” with Sarah Silverman and “Far from the Madding Crowd” with Carey Mulligan. Hilmars has also composed for acclaimed director Ridley Scott, recorded with the London Chamber Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios, and for companies including Apple, Skoda, IBM, Chevrolet, and Mercedes Benz.

“Ephemeral Dream” by Biggi Hilmars is available from over 600 quality digital music stores online worldwide now. Get in early, film-score fans.

-S. McCauley

Lead Press Release Writer

www.MondoTunes.com

“Ephemeral Dream” by Biggi Hilmars –

https://www.amazon.com/Ephemeral-Dream-Biggi-Hilmars/dp/B07TYTTTP1/

Biggi Hilmars Official Website –

http://www.biggihilmars.com/

Jonas Hayes releases new single 'Walk in the Woods'

The songwriter and producer of hip hop known as Jonas Hayes has released his latest official single, “Walk in the Woods.” The single is a bundle of two original Jonas Hayes tracks, “The Festivities” and its B-side, “Big Things,” for an approximate total listening time of six minutes. It has been proudly published as an independent release without the involvement of the corporate music industry. Boasting inescapably catchy back beats, crystal-pure studio production, and refreshingly unique writing and performances, “Walk in the Woods” showcases Jonas Hayes as one of the most intriguing hip-hop artists of summer 2019 so far and promises that he has plenty more where that came from.

In addition to the considerable talents of Jonas Hayes, himself, “Walk in the Woods” features the skills of Tony Dean and 2QtheHollow.

Los Angeles' Jonas Hayes cites as main artistic influences Clams Casino, Shlohmo, Danger Incorporated, Flea, and Flying Lotus. Hayes's own sound takes elements from each of these and adds something fresh and unique for a result unlike anything today's music fans have heard before. With an emphasis on earnest storytelling, bold sentimentality, and plenty of verbal gymnastics, “Walk in the Woods” by Jonas Hayes has a little something for everybody.

Asked to describe the overall meaning of “Walk in the Woods,” Jonas Hayes writes, “Walk in the Woods speaks about the triumphant phenomenon of getting outside of your comfort zone and realizing that you were never meant to be there in the first place. I made this album in hopes to inspire the listeners to search for new paths when they become stuck in the old ones.”

“Walk in the Woods” by Jonas Hayes is available from over 600 quality digital music stores online worldwide now. Get in early, hip hop fans.

-S. McCauley
Lead Press Release Writer
www.Octiive.com


“Walk in the Woods” by Jonas Hayes –

https://www.amazon.com/Woods-Explicit-Jonas-Hayes-feat/dp/B07S6ZHVKV/

Justified and Fathers In Hip Hop release new single 'Jehovah'

The songwriters and producers of hip hop known as Justified and Fathers In Hip Hop have released their latest official single, “Jehovah.” The single has been proudly published as an independent release without the involvement of the corporate music industry. Uplifting, empowering, and specifically written to encourage the millions of struggling people today, Justified's “Jehovah” comes out of the gate as one of the most important hip-hop singles of 2019 so far and promises that Justified is just getting started.

The California High Desert's Justified Smith cites as main artistic influences two of the most legendary rap artists of the 1990s, Tupac Shakur and NWA's Ice Cube. Justified's own sound takes elements from both of these and adds his own pertinent message with an aggressively intelligent style for a result unlike anything today's music fans have heard before.

Speaking of that message, Justified writes, “This single expresses thanks and gives praise to Jehovah for bringing us through all our trials and tribulations, and the power of when Test Became Testimony.”

With an emphasis on social awareness, clever lines and rhymes, and unstoppable back beats, “Jehovah” by Justified has a little something for everybody.

Justified Smith has been long known in the High Desert as a popular recording artist and community “raptivist.” Today, his most prominent work is in the area of parental encouragement, particularly in the case of young fathers. Joining him on this song is Rhyme Rocca Recording Artist Nephew Michael from Lynwood who performs with Justified and Fathers In Hip Hop often. Together, they write, record and perform as Fathers In Hip Hop.

The current official bio of Fathers In Hip Hop describes them as taking “an intimate and up-close look into the testimony of various influential hip-hop artists with regards to their experiences and definitions of fatherhood.”

“Too often,” writes Justified, “these types of artists are categorized as dead-beat dads and judged by their genre of music instead of who they are as fathers. FIHH covers testimonies of men discussing fatherhood from a variety of angles, exploring resources and introducing tips to better aid men in raising their children.”

These resources and tips include financial planning, such as how to obtain affordable life insurance, as well as other means of providing security for their children’s future.

“FIHH brings awareness to the importance of being an active father in a child’s life regardless of the circumstances,” Justified says. “FIHH will expose the effects that carry over into adulthood stemming from the absence of a father figure. Fathers In Hip Hop is impacting fatherhood engagement around the world!”

“Jehovah” by Justified is available from over 600 quality digital music stores online worldwide now. Get in early, hip-hop fans.

-S. McCauley

Lead Press Release Writer

www.MondoTunes.com

“Jehovah” by Justified –

https://www.amazon.com/Jehovah-JUSTIFIED-feat-NEPHEW-MICHAEL/dp/B07QCDJWQR/

Official Website –

http://fathersinhiphop.com

Stephen James Country releases new single 'No Gas Needed'

The songwriter and producer of rock and country music known as Stephen James Country has released his latest official single, “No Gas Needed.” The AC/DC-inspired single has been proudly published as an independent release without the involvement of the corporate music industry. Classic, yet futuristic, and absolutely 100% charged, “No Gas Needed” showcases Stephen James Country as one of the most intriguing rock and country music artists of the year so far and promises that he has plenty more where that came from.

Stephen James Country cites as main artistic influences Boston, Journey, Foreigner, Blake Shelton, Alan Jackson, and of course, AC/DC. Stephen James Country's own sound takes elements from each of these and adds contemporary Nashville octane for a result which is both danceable and driveable. With an emphasis on gnarled vocals, blues-rock riffs and modern country-music power, “No Gas Needed” by Stephen James Country has a little something for every fan of rock, country, or even just Tesla engineering.

Speaking of the overall meaning of “No Gas Needed,” Stephen James Country writes, “The song was inspired after my fiancé and I both purchased Tesla Model-S vehicles. The enjoyment from driving the Model S has been unparalleled from past driving experiences. The acceleration and quick response times of the Tesla are like a carnival ride of fun. If you are a Tesla owner or are going to be, you need to listen to this song.”

As might be gleaned from his stage name, Stephen James Country only infrequently records rock music like “No Gas Needed.” Sussing out the source of his desire to make a rock homage isn't all that hard, though.

“My Tesla inspired me to write 'No Gas Needed' in a rock style,” says Country. “The band AC/DC not only fit the look and feeling one gets from driving a Tesla, but it’s also apropos for the charging and discharging of the Tesla’s power transfer systems.”

Also notable is Country's goals for the track. He aims high, but at the top of the corporate ladder rather than at the top of the chart.

“My hopes for this song is that it will be heard and embraced by Elon Musk himself, so I can thank him personally for the sacrifice and endurance he exhibited to get this type of vehicle into the hands of the public. Thank you, Elon, for inspiring the whole world to dream big and use renewable energy. Tweet me anytime @CountryStephen. Cheers.”

Stephen Easterly (AKA Stephen James Country) has been playing and writing music since 1983. His most recent country album, "Inspired," was released in 2018. Stephen prefers to stay at home rather than tour and writes music at his home in the Bay Area of California. He records in Nashville, TN while visiting his sons, Chad and Chase Easterly, who live nearby.

“No Gas Needed” by Stephen James Country is available from over 600 quality digital music stores online worldwide now. Get in early, rock and country music fans.

-S. McCauley

Lead Press Release Writer

www.Octiive.com

“No Gas Needed” by Stephen James Country –

https://www.amazon.com/Gas-Needed-Stephen-James-Country/dp/B07TSGSYJ8/

Official Website –

http://www.stephenjamesonline.com

Bernie Leroux releases new album 'Empty Sounds'

The songwriter and producer of modern folk and blues music known as Bernie Leroux has released his latest official album, “Empty Sounds.” The album contains 10 original Bernie Leroux tracks for an approximate total listening time of 35 minutes. It has been proudly published as an independent release without the involvement of the corporate music industry. A little pop, a little rock, and bearing trappings of folk, country and adult contemporary music, “Empty Sounds” showcases Bernie Leroux as a moving, narrative rock musician and promises that he has plenty more where that came from.

Newfoundland, Canada's Bernie Leroux cites as main artistic influences John Prine, Kris Kristoffersen, Carlos Santana, and Pink Floyd's David Gilmour. Leroux's own sound takes elements from each of these and adds a strong undercurrent of intimacy and earnestness for a rare and moving result. With an emphasis on groove, narration and a natural, unassuming poetry, “Empty Sounds” by Bernie Leroux brings a variety of qualities to the ear.

Asked to describe the overall meaning of “Empty Sounds,” Bernie Leroux writes to listeners directly, saying, “This album is a collection of real-life experiences put to music I hope everyone can appreciate. I really do hope that listeners will pay attention to the meaning of the lyrics and get something from them. I am quite sure most of us can relate to what I am expressing in these songs. Please enjoy.”

Leroux's themes on “Empty Sounds” are anything but. They include personal tracks such as one dedicated to his mother and father, and one about surviving a black period in his life which ultimately reinforces his songwriting craft. More frequently his songs turn outward to themes of nature and the struggles of others. These include a track about ecology and climate change, the devastating burning of Fort McMurray in Alberta, and the title track, which is about one of Canada's First Nations.

“The title track, 'Empty Sounds,'” writes Bernie Leroux, “is about the native Miꞌkmaq peoples of Newfoundland who were ignored in the Canadian Constitution. Hence, 'empty sounds,' the silent whispers of the people, people talking without anyone hearing a word. It painted faces in my mind.”

In addition to the considerable skills of Leroux, himself, “Empty Sounds” also bears the talents of Randy Lewis, Christian Andersen, and Brandon Hopkins of High Point Audio studios.

“Empty Sounds” by Bernie Leroux is available from over 600 quality digital music stores online worldwide now. Get in early, indie music fans.

-S. McCauley

Lead Press Release Writer

www.Octiive.com

“Empty Sounds” by Bernie Leroux –

https://www.amazon.com/Empty-Sounds-Bernie-Leroux/dp/B07T6L24SZ/

Ivan Enriquez releases new video single 'Perdona'

The songwriter and producer of Latin pop known as Ivan Enriquez Pons has released his latest official video single, “Perdona.” The single has been proudly published as an independent release without the involvement of the corporate music industry on the Mosa Records record label. Warm, fun, exotic and danceable, “Perdona” showcases Ivan Enriquez as one of the most intriguing Latin pop artists of the year so far and promises that he has plenty more where that came from.

Cuba's Ivan Enriquez cites as main artistic influences Mana, Daddy Yankee,Carlos Santana, Ricky Martin, Marc Anthony. Ivan Enriquez's own sound takes elements from each of these and adds something fresh and unique for a result unlike anything today's music fans have heard before. With an emphasis on groove, passion and the ritmo Latino, “Perdona” by Ivan Enriquez has a little something for every pop music fan.

Asked to describe the overall meaning of “Perdona,” Ivan Enriquez describes it as “The love of living.”

Ivan Enriquez Pons was the singer and creator of Cuba's first rock band, Rhodas. In 1993 he became widely known as the Mark Bolan (T-Rex) of Cuba with hit video singles such as “Donde Tu Estas” and “Es Amor,” winner of Video of the Year. To achieve musical freedom, Ivan Enriquez moved to the isle of Gran Canarias off the coast of Spain in 1998, where he formed the Sweet Pepper Band.

After the success and dispersal of the Sweet Pepper Band, Enriquez moved to Alicante where he coninued to collaborate with fellow Sweet Pepper alumna Joy Gomez. Inspired by the classic Walter Scott novel, Ivanhoe, they combined their names and called their duo IvanJoy. IvanJoy enjoyed popular success with their prominent LP album release, “Dedication,” in 2003, also on the Mosa Records label. IvanJoy also found themselves featured on prime time Spanish network television to an audience of over 15 million people.

Today, Ivan Enriquez Pons continues to write, record and perform original music to the clamor of a loyal fanbase across many nations. He still plays under the Mosa Records indie label.

“Perdona” by Ivan Enriquez from Mosa Records is available from over 600 quality digital music stores online worldwide now. Get in early, Latin pop fans.

-S. McCauley

Lead Press Release Writer

www.MondoTunes.com

“Perdona” by Ivan Enriquez Pons –

https://www.amazon.com/Perdona-Ivan-Enriquez-Pons/dp/B07RQNCC4C/

Official Video –

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yD8-_Fb2nI

Official Website –

http://www.mosarecords.com