SDCXPRESS RADIO ONE: September 2017

Sunday, September 24, 2017

Adam Idris: “Count On Me”

Adam Idris: “Count On Me” – rich with influences and thoughts

Formerly known as Adamjlss, Adam Idris is musician and composer based in the United Kingdom. Almost a freshman to the scene, Idris started recording and making music seriously in 2016. Entrenched in the urban genres and blending R&B, Pop and Dance elements, the artist has a host of singles in circulation, including “Count on me”, “I’m incarcerated” and Power hungry”.

The songs are by turn oblique, smolderingly direct, forlorn, funny, sad and gorgeous: a vertiginous marvel of digital-age urban pop. On the lead single, “Count On Me” Adam wraps his voice in woozy emotion and pivots in the space of just a few lines between lover-man braggadocios to caring mournfulness.

To release singles as spacious as these by Adam Idris takes confidence, and yet the deeper these tracks explored, the more it seems to be an acceptance of fragility. Adam trades the accessibility of his previous conventionalism for the accessibility of purified emotion.

The tracks are rich with influences and thoughts, and shaving them into cohesive entities has been well done. As filtered through emotion as it is, the slow-burning “Count On Me” feels thoroughly human, Adam’s voice driving a nail between eeriness and romance.

There’s a focus on the vibe of lo-fi confessionalism on “I’m Incarcerated”, though the production is undoubtedly hi-fi. The song rings with a singular voice, as Adam gets more personal than ever without connecting all the dots.

It’s a track of synthesized interests without sampling, without stealing, without influence-as-copyright. He absorbs his influences, pours them through a strainer, and then filters that product once again. Adam Idris is more than his voice, and this track sees him illustrate all the ways in which he’s a true artist.

Adam’s melodies are more attuned to specific states of mind rather than grand pop gestures. The words are a constant swirl of observation that he conveys in a variety of ways, from bursts of confident hip-hop cadence to classic R&B belting and wandering introspection.

On “Power Hungry” he makes yet another powerful social statement. He is storytelling and constructing a world of events around the theme of being power hungry. The textures are so dense and frequently fascinating that the song scans as meticulously constructed.

What’s refreshing about these songs isn’t just how much ground it covers but the open heart and questioning it carries in doing so. In the drift of the music, from song to song, the only thing to hold on to is Adam Idris vocals, which can’t go unsung anymore. His high-pitched voice is the connective tissue between the projects – emotive, it surprises over and over in its versatility.

A Bit More is a song that will make you want to dance and fall in love again. As it starts with a beat that is simple and catchy. The lyrics are amazing, easy to understand and feel connected to it because it tells the story we are all living through it.

Music video 1 https://youtu.be/a-QtzhGmdX0
Music video 2 https://youtu.be/kz3snN6f0dA
Music video 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QLvDttEJIs

Website http://adamidris.com/
spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/6gN7bmpa6HHhECzyN69Y9S
Twitter https://twitter.com/Adamidrismusic
Facebook https://facebook.com/Adamidrismusician

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Friday, September 15, 2017

Wreckshop Nation Releases Big Moe 4 Ever

Wreckshop Nation Releases Big Moe 4 Ever, A Tribute Documentary To A Legendary Southern Hip Hop Artist

Website: http://www.bigmoe4ever.com
Wreckshop Nation, known at the time of Big Moe's breakthrough as "Wreckshop Records," has compiled footage that provides insight into the life of one of the biggest names in southern hip hop. The documentary includes appearances by famous hip hop artists, along with friends and family of Big Moe, whose real name is Kenneth Doniell Moore.

Even those who have not been exposed to Big Moe's music have more than likely heard his influence on the hip hop community through songs from other artists. Rappers like A$AP Rocky, Drake, and Young Thug have all drawn influence from the lyrical themes that Big Moe incorporated in many of his tracks. Big Moe is famously one who coined the term "rap-singing," a unique way of delivery that was essentially half rap and half singing.

Before receiving national acclaim for his breakthrough singles Mann! and Barre Baby, Big Moe was well-known as a prominent member of the Screwed Up Click, a Houston-based rap collective led by the famed DJ Screw. DJ Screw would take existing tracks and drastically lower the pitch and tempo. The end result was an ambient, chilled-out song that members of the Screwed Up Click would rap over. Big Moe was particularly well-known for improvising soulful hooks and melodies.

Special guests who appear in the documentary include Paul Wall, Tight Eyez, Lil Keke, and Chamillionaire among many others. Big Moe's friends and family also recount what he was like growing up, his rise to fame, and the impact he had on Houston's community.

The documentary serves not only as a memorial for one of the most driving forces in the history of Houston hip hop, but also displays the positive impact that he provided to those around him.

For more information or for media and press inquiries, please contact media relations liaison Dana Blickensderfer at Connect@hBossDigital.com

About Wreckshop Nation
Wreckshop Nation is an independently owned entertainment company focused on promoting and producing digital content, products, and services for artists while simultaneously embracing the southern hip hop culture that developed in Houston during the late 1990's

To learn more about Wreckshop Nation, visit: http://wreckshopnation.com/

About hBoss Digital
Based in Houston, Texas, hBoss Digital is a full-service digital marketing agency that specializes in premier digital media solutions that connect musicians with their intended audience. The expert team at hBoss Digital offers innovative, effective, and insightful online marketing methods to increase the artist's online presence, further establish their personal brand, and foster long-term success. hBoss Digital offers digital media marketing solutions for artists in the music industry. With a diligent team of talented professionals, hBoss ensures that online endeavors can be utilized to their full potential to deliver real, tangible results.

To learn more about hBoss Digital and the client services they offer, visit:
http://hbossdigital.com/ Source: Wreckshop Nation

Roger D'arcy Release 'Ordinary Man' As The First Track

Roger D'arcy Release 'Ordinary Man' As The First Track From His New Album The House Of Heads On August 24

Email: Kevin@Mojoworkingusa.com
Music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Yj9B4sRMxo
Folk singer/songwriter Roger D'Arcy releases ORDINARY MAN on August 24th 2017 - the first track from his sophomore album - HOUSE OF HEADS - and a personal tribute to his hero, legendary Canadian singer/songwriter, Gordon Lightfoot.

Featuring the acapella bass talents of Pieter Snapper and produced by Peter Snapper and Mirko Ettore D'Agostino 'Ordinary Man' is released alongside a video recorded at Babajim Studios in Istanbul, Turkey where the entire HOUSE OF HEADS album was recorded during the Spring of 2017

HOUSE OF HEADS is due for release worldwide on September 8th and is already getting a big response from radio stations around the world.

Praising not only the thought-evoking collection of original songs (plus Ordinary Man) but also the superb production quality of HOUSE OF HEADS, radio stations in Australia, Denmark, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain and the UK are not only adding tracks from the album to their playlists but are also lining up promotional activities with Roger D'Arcy, including on-air interviews and promotions.

Check out limited tracks at:

http://tinyurl.com/ybjhle6n

For full album access plus more information and interview opportunities please contact:

Kevin Fetterplace at Mojo Working

Kevin@MojoworkingUSA.com

Bio:

Roger D'Arcy's music career started at the tail end of university when he formed the label Longsongs Music which went on to sign other artists and received some critical acclaim for bands The 6ix - Radio 1 Best New Band of the Year, The Gift ("It'll end in tears" and "Crashing down") - John Peel, BBC Radio 1 airplay and local TV and radio exposure for Go!"

He later went on to form the world renowned Recording Architecture which saw Roger design and build recording studios for the likes of The Kinks, Ronnie Wood, Sade, Annie Lennox, The Waterboys, The Cure, UB40 and literally hundreds of the world's finest studios.

He now returns to his first love: Making music

Mia A. Irizarry Launches TrendCulprit's "Music As A Business Telesummit"

Music Entrepreneur Mia A. Irizarry Launches TrendCulprit's "Music As A Business Telesummit" Featuring Renowned Industry Specialists

Email: jazzmynepr@gmail.com
Website: http://trendculprit.com/telesummit/
Los Angeles - Mia A. Irizarry, a successful music entrepreneur and the CEO of TrendCulprit, an online music business and support portal for independent artists, has gathered some of the industry's most brilliant minds to discuss their views, techniques and secrets to the business. Their insightful presentations will be revealed September 5 through September 25 as TrendCulprit hosts the innovative "Music as a Business Telesummit." The telesummit will release a new online interview daily for 21 days from top music industry professionals, including producers, publishers, agents and artists. All aspects of the music business, from songwriting to publishing to distribution and marketing will be covered. The free interview series is available by signing up at http://trendculprit.com/telesummit/.

The panel of experts will include among many, Ritch Esra, former Director of West Coast A&R for Arista Records; Foster V. Corder, former Director of Music Video Production for Capital Records; Eric De Fontenay, international music promoter and founder of Music Dish; Alonzo Williams, the "Godfather of West Coast Hip Hop" recently seen on HBO's "The Defiant Ones" series; and Alexia Erlichman, co-founder of Music Gorilla.

"TrendCulprit recognizes the ongoing needs of bands and performing artists as they navigate their careers, so we are beyond excited to offer this free "Music as a Business Telesummit" to indie artists!" cites Irizarry. "It is a valuable platform for not only information but also serves as a beneficial resource for services and service providers. The specialists who participated in the summit are veterans who share insights that can alter the course of an artist's musical journey. This telesummit will be a game changer for artists and performers."

Mia A. Irizarry is a Puerto Rican certified global business practitioner, a music and apparel entrepreneur, a front-end web developer and a renown international dancer living in Los Angeles' Venice Beach. In 2012, Mia founded Trend Culprit, a digital music marketing agency, providing musicians around the world with innovative music marketing, promotion and exposure. She is supported by a team of pioneering global thinkers. Mia has over 19 years of experience in the performing business, touring yearly, around the world with established dance companies.

For the full listing and itinerary of speakers for TrendCulprit's "Music as a Business Telesummit" go to http://trendculprit.com/telesummit/. For more information on TrendCulprit, go to http://trendculprit.com/ .

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Spotify is coming to South Africa

By Music In Africa

The “Spotify is not currently available in your country” browser message may soon be a thing of the past in South Africa. This after the streaming service posted an ad for a ‘Senior Editor/Music Programmer – South Africa’, effectively letting the cat out of the bag regarding the company’s plans for the continent.

Spotify co-founder and CEO Daniel Ek. Photo: Toru Yamanaka

It’s no speculation that Spotify’s entry into the South African market would be the company’s first foray towards a potentially lucrative expansion drive into Africa’s other big music markets – in particular Nigeria and Kenya. There was, however, no confirmation about the exact launch date when Music In Africa contacted Spotify to elaborate past the job posting, although insiders believe the service will open its doors to users in South Africa “in the next few months”.
Spotify’s arrival in South Africa follows music streaming services such as Deezer, Google Play and Apple Music, who have already made a notable footprint on the country's market. Last month, South African telecoms provider Telkom announced a no-data deal for its FreeMe clients, which sees users streaming music and video for free when using services such as Google Play, Apple Music, Simfy Africa, Showmax, Netflix and YouTube.
Spotify is entering the market at a time when music streaming revenue is on the rise. Earlier this year a report by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) said total South African streaming revenue increased from $1 877 000 in 2015 to $8 150 000 in 2016, which constitutes a massive growth of 334.2% in just one year. This bodes well for new players looking to claim a piece of the music streaming pie in Africa’s most developed economy.
The Spotify ad says the new recruit will join the company’s Shows and Editorial team, responsible for South Africa, in London or Dubai. It said the editor would “play a senior editorial role in the daily programming for South Africa and curate a large number of varied playlists”.
Spotify, which was developed by startup Spotify AB in Stockholm, Sweden, in late 2008, is a freemium service available in most of Europe, the Americas, Australia, New Zealand and parts of Asia. It boasts a catalogue of more than 30 million songs, roughly the same number as its biggest competitor, Apple Music.