Tuesday, January 11, 2011

JOMO - What I Want

JOMO’s hip hop track “What I Want” isn’t your average hip hop song. Featuring clever lyrics that are backed up by a strong beat and a nice hook, including horns that come in and really put the funk in it, “What I Want” packs a lyrical punch and is actually reminiscent of 2Pac’s sound. There’s nothing to guess about here – just JOMO letting you know: “What I Want, Son is to get my cash/What I Want, Money, is not to live in the past/What I want, Cousin, is to rule the world/What I want, for once, is to trust my girl/”. The video is simple, deferring to the power of the lyrics and beat. The track “What I Want” has been licensed for the video game TECK DECK LIVE, FRONTLIER FILMS, ON THE THROTTLE TV, LG PICTURES, and the independent film, “800 Pound Gorilla” (a John Paxton Film), and other productions.

http://www.Myspace.com/JomoKeys



Watch the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqYWY2i3EeY

Monday, December 27, 2010

Ferris Wheel - Michael Sarver - Official Music Video






Michael Sarver was the Top 10 Contestant on Season 8 of American Idol. His new CD has been released at the end of July, 2010.

http://www.michaelsarversite.com

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

African Flava - Denise Gordon - The Best of African Music (One World - One Love edition)




The track “African Flava” by artist Denise Gordon from the album The Best of African Music (One World One Love Edition) is a world music lovers dream. With an upbeat tempo that has an African rhythm infused with a bit of a reggae sound, it’s a feel good song that makes you want to celebrate the motherland by getting up and dancing. Singer Denise Gordon who normally records in the R&B genre, shows that she can hang with the best of them in the world music arena with this video which is fun and colorful, displaying African art and symbolism throughout.


The tracks of the album "The Best of African Music (One World - One Love edition), have been carefully selected and compiled by Didier Kussu, based on the following
criteria:

- Each track must contain some typical African music elements

- Songs with lyrics must be positive and uplifting

The outcome is the best Christmas gift of 20 lovely songs for true music lovers.


Featured artists are Akon, Keri Hilson, Nneka, Paul Play Dairo, NAS, Damian Marley, Ed Jatto, Obiora Obiwon, Tate Simms, Adonye Green, Blackface Naija, Seun Kuti, TEA, Shaman's Dream,
Jason Farnham, Cesar Funck, Proofsound, Denise Gordon, Miss Maawa, Sunburn In Cyprus, Afrotech Project, Basiru Suso, Eddie "SEA" Caldwell, Gene Katsuro among others.


For more info: http://www.thebestofafricanmusic.com

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

"I'm So Afraid" - A Duet By Diane Marino And Robert Lauri

The very talented ne Marino and Robert Lauri combine their musical worlds in an "international" duet of harmony and synergy in a French recording entitled "J'Ai Si Peur" (I'm So Afraid). The arrangements were done by Robert Lauri, who also composed the music along with Danielle Bennaim, with lyrics by Claudine Marousek-Dornhakl. The Marino-Lauri duet is unquestionably successful: Diane's voice complements Robert's beautifully, and the performance by both artists releases a magical harmony that tells the story of a couple who has been through the ups and downs of life and seen bad times, but who finally has found a love so strong and pure that they are finally no longer afraid anymore. Romantic to the core, whether you parlez vous Francais or not, you will enjoy this emotional and heart wrenching performance.


Website: http://www.robert-lauri.com/dianemarino/



"I'm So Afraid" - Video Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FuhYqg8LO8


Lyrics: J'Ai Si Peur (I'm so Afraid)





I'm so afraid to see happiness vanishing


I know that trembling does not help


But how can we sleep quietly telling ourselves that nothing


Can take this away, not tomorrow, not ever


I'm so afraid that everything will break and die


In less than a day, in less than an hour


Quicker than we see flowers wither





I'm so afraid to see pain come,


To see misfortune invade our happy home


But how can we protect ourselves from torment, from the wind,


from the rain and anger and the demons of the earth


Oh, I'm so afraid that everything will break and die


In less than a day, in less than an hour


Despite myself, I'm so afraid



To be afraid cannot it harm happiness, our happiness


I fear it; however we owe him well


To have put a large blue sky in our life, our life


Beautiful words of love which shine upon all our days


Oh Now that far from us are the torments


Far from us all bad winds


The rains which wet springs


Don't be afraid don't be afraid of our hearts


Nothing can change the mood


To make evil with our happiness


Do not say any more I'm so afraid

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

"Don't Know Me" by Nenna Yvonne

"Don't Know Me" by Nenna Yvonne is an up tempo dance track, with an Electro/Techno beat to it. Her vocals are similar to a Britney Spears dance song with synthesized background vocals. It's a great song to get the dance floor packed and ideal for a nightclub. The video showcases Nenna singing and dancing in various scenes, attire and lighting with special affects as she gets the message across to her man that she's doing okay, she's not complicated, and he doesn't know her as well as he thinks he does. She's spunky and funky delivering the news with impact and style. If you don't know her, you'll want to by the video's end.


Website: http://www.nennayvonne.com



Watch the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g93ceNdnrmU

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Mister Jack - Pretty-Damn-Cool




Pretty-Damn-Cool, by the U.K.'s pop/punk/ska/reggae master Mister Jack, is a high energy video. A muted guitar gets the band rolling on this song, and the drums soon follow this 80's style feel. The band all jumps in with a bass and guitar playing the same melody in tandem, utilizing a broken ascending diminished scale. Building up the energy for the vocals that follow the breakdown, Mister Jack comes in talking about a girl on his street that's pretty sweet. The humor kicks in as he continues to describe her. He sings the hook with sing along overdubs, "I don't know what it is about you". After the hook, the band responds with the same unison pattern and Mister Jack continues to narrate more of the song. It's fun, it's funny, and it's pretty damn cool.

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Jessica Sierra - Enough!

Everyone knows just how difficult life can be, but when you add the eyes of the unforgiving media and paparazzi to that, it can be a recipe for disaster. Yes, fame does come at a price and Jessica Sierra addresses that issue with passion in her new video "Enough". Sierra conveys a strong message to people about the struggles she has endured trying to regain control of her life in the midst of American Idol recognition gone too far. The video begins with the sound of a rock guitar at the beginning, quickly followed by drums. Using tight shots and close-ups of Sierra bound and struggling to free herself from ropes which secure her wrists, the message is clear that she is continuing to fight against the ties that have been placed upon her, and she emphasizes her desire to be free to live her life in happiness.

The impact of the video relies heavily on the track and a Queen-ish "We Will Rock You" stadium style beat along with her facial expressions which aptly show both annoyance and tenacity, while she twists and turns to free herself, both physically and emotionally. During the hook, strings come in to sweeten the mix and the breakdown has a nice distorted guitar section, then breaks back down to Jessica's next verse. The video ends with her breaking free of her ties and proclaiming "Enough!"
www.jessicasierra.com


Jessica Sierra - Enough! : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNWepN02IL0