Facebook and YouTube together have changed the way we interact and share information with each other. On a daily basis links are shared of new music, excited moving trailers, or even funny antics. YouTube as become the key outlet for up and coming artists to get there music out. Used in the right way, YouTube and other social media networks can be a key tool in an artist’s career.
Peter Baldwin’s smooth electrifying voice and captivating lyircs are bound to hypnotize any ears that take a listen. His tone is a melting pot of Jazz, Pop, Blues, and R&B into what Peter labels as Alternative Soul. After the released of his 2008 unplugged album I Was Here, Peter created a buzz opening for such greats as Earth, Wind, & Fire, Joss Stone, Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings, and Aloe Blacc. Peter recently released his self produced and arranged album Peter Baldwin In Vodville, and spoke exclusively to JohnSimonDaily.
Last night, Beyonce, Michelle Williams, Estelle, Rapper Big Sean, Tika Sumpter, Maxwell, and Adrienne Ballon, were among the VIP guests that attend the Moet Rose Lounge during the launch celebration for Kelly Rowland’s new album “Here I Am” at the Top of The Standard Hotel. Team JSD was also there and we had the pleasure of speaking with Kelly Rowland about Destiny’s Child, Beyonce, X-Factor, and of course the new album…
When you are named after The Beatle’s album Abby Road and have a lineage of classically trained pianists, music is bound to be your destiny. Such is the case of young singer/songwriter Abby Bernstein. Abby grew up surrounded by music from Blues and Folk to Soul and Rock ‘N Roll. From a very young age, Abby trained under and performed with renowned artists in Jazz such as the late great pianist Billy Taylor and vocal coach Tiana Travers. In addition, Abby has also received accolades for her writing, winning New Writer award from The Songwriter’s Hall of Fame.
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The Suburbs, Arcarde Fire
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Need You Now, Lady Antebellum
When I first heard Catch Me If You Can by Shawn Chrystopher, I was so impressed, that I had to crank it up for my neighbors to have the same experience. So who is Shawn Chrystopher?
Bilal is on my very short list of artists who are underrated. Bilal sprung on to the music scene in 2001with his Neosoul debut album 1st Born Second and its smooth and sultry first single Soul Sista. The Philly native, who was a jazz and opera trained singer/songwriter, was working with everyone from Common to Erykah Badu. Fans couldn’t get enough of Bilal and wanted more. In 2006, Bilal was set to release his second album, Love for Sale, but the project’s release date was pushed back and later shelved due to the project being leaked entirely online.
“Come on, can I dream for one day?
There’s nothing that can’t be done
But how long should it take somebody
Before they can be someone
‘Cause I know there’s got to be another level
Somewhere closer to the other side
And I’m feelin’ like it’s now or never
Can I break the spell of the typical?”
–Mute Math (Typical, 2006)
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