Jennings In the Doorway...

Mary Jennings aka Jennings is a Pop Independent artist; she draws inspiration from artist such as Imogen Heap, Tori Amos, Sarah McLachlan, Michael Jackson, Cold play, & Moby. She is one of the most descriptive, poetic, intelligent lyricist I have heard this year; Chris Watson couldn’t have said it better, "If Moby and Alicia Keys had a child, I believe it would be you [Jennings].”

“I believe that the difference between an artist and the average person is a fearless and relentless willingness to expose their quarks, oddities, secrets, and passions for all of the world to see and hear.” said Jennings. The sudden death of her mother would be the start of her musical journey, “This tragedy rocked me to the core, but there is so much beauty in what it allowed me to do,” she says. “All of my emotions came pouring out in the form of melody.”

Jennings is another “Rising Star Artist" brought to you by the Music Maven;  her single “Doorway” is a haunting yet catchy song that will get stuck in your head. You should also check out her cover of Rihanna’s “Umbrella” on her MySpace music page. I didn’t realize the song until I heard the chorus- Jennings really made this her own. Check out “The Doorway” Video on YouTube or under this post. It includes commentary from Jennings about the new "Storybook” EP.

Jennings is a talent that can’t be denied; she may only stand at 5ft1, but she is a magnetic and powerful vocalist. I wish this artist all the best in 2010!

Find Jennings on your social network, Buzz this artist:

http://www.jennings-music.com/
http://www.myspace.com/jenningsmusic
http://twitter.com/jenningsmusic
http://www.facebook.com/jenningsfemtastic
http://www.youtube.com/user/JenningsFemtastic


Enjoy the Music!
Peace and Blessings
MIks

Photo URL: 
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=29505030&albumID=841543&imageID=1944187

Damn! You gotta Hear Gidgets Ga Ga

This high energy, Rock, Pop, Chicago–based trio will have you ‘shakin it’ like nobodies business. Their Album “The Big Bong Fiasco” is another sound I’ve enjoyed this year. Gidgets Ga Ga caught my attention on the Music Maven’s “Rising Star” website; I fell in love with the group immediately. So don’t let this short blog entry fool you- big things come in small packages.

I don’t have a video for you tonight, but I do want to encourage you to check out their Myspace page:  
 http://www.myspace.com/gidgetsgaga

My favorite song is called, “Damn”. If you’ve ever had a moment where you really didn’t give a crap- I know I have- you’re really going to enjoy this; it’s a fast pace grungy, and catchy song. You can find “Damn” at the bottom of their Myspace music player. There is a lot going on the page, but just stay at the top people!

I hope everyone who watched the AMA’s enjoyed it. I’m so proud of Whitney and Micheal for their wins. After you check out Gidgets Ga Ga, tell me what you thought about the award show.

Have a wonderful week people

Peace and Blessings,

MIks

PHOTO URL: 

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=5565834&albumID=2560344&imageID=58367684

It's the Weekend!!!! (Well it was the weekend, but here is something to help you reflect)

If you’re in college and enjoy Beer Pong, Toga Parties, or any party for that matter- Boy, do I have an EP for you! Red Arlington’s “Long Weekend” is the soundtrack for good times, and college life. If it were up to me, I would call this album- “MIks, You Should Have Gone to a University Vol. 1”. Seriously, I’m kind of jealous! This guy is clearly having more fun than me, but it’s cool, I still have great memories of my community college vacations: Shout out to all my Jamaicans, and Manchester, Mandeville family!

Now back to my thoughts on Red Arlington:

These songs will get stuck in your head; one of my favorite tracks and Red’s first single, “Textually Frustrated” will have you laughing and dancing all at once. Red decided to make an album around these common things: pouring drinks, meeting girls, and yes partying. His goal was to deliver genre less music that could be played all around the country.

You must be wondering what my all time favorite song is on the album, and Why? Well, “It’s the Weekend” is the track I’m just dying to let you hear. This song reminds me of all the times I got “stupid drunk”; the chorus pretty much narrates all the moments I spent at the bar, and the craziness afterwards.

On my 21st birthday, my good friend and I went to a bar and got so wasted. I thought I wouldn’t be able to walk to the car, but all of a sudden she started vomiting on my shoes- I sobered up quickly to help my friend in need, and it pretty much killed the mood ( Hey Girl!). I’m so glad I stopped drinking, but I wish this song was out around that time, it would have made the night more memorable.


So guys, this song is dedicated to all you party animals! Go ahead, push the play button on this YouTube video, I’m sure you’ll love it. When you get a chance go to iTunes and support this artist; play the EP at your next gathering, and stay up till 6 a.m. - I hope you’ll wake up in your bed the next day.



Peace and blessing
MIks

Red Arlington’s “It’s the Weekend”

I Like Dat!

 Profanity is the easy way out for this rapper- that’s why he prefers not to use it. This Flint Michigan Hip- Hop artist decided to turn to spirituality and add “Minister” next to his hustler name “Kaine”. Minister Kaine was using & selling drugs at an early age, he even participated in gang activities, but one day things changed. He was advised by the manager of “Tribe Called Quest” to pursue music- and he did just that.

This energetic performer has traveled through the East &West Coast with other artist such as The Ghetto Boys, Scarface, 8Ball & MJG, A Tribe Called Quest, McEhit, and the Late Great Tupac Shakur; he has also enjoyed television placements on MTV’s Laguna Beach, My Super Sweet 16, and MTV Cribs. MK has released his fourth album “The Dead Hood Scrolls” which include Real Out Here (featuring a verse from The Game) and my personal favorite Shawty Like That. This is an Official Club Banger! It’s one of those songs you can drop it low too and have fun with. The hook is very catchy, and this rapper has a wicked (meaning GREAT) lyrical flow- no wonder it’s rapidly getting air play around the country. 

Now, if you see me riding around Florida & my car is vibrating, just know I have Shawy Like That on heavy rotation. I’m usually not a big fan of something like this- most rap artist use degrading and disgusting words towards women- this song has none of that. The song does contain adult content but don’t worry, there are no “F Bombs”, the horrid “B word”, or Sugar Honey Ice Tea’s here. So Enjoy!

Peace and Blessings

MIks

Here is the website: 

http://www.sonicbids.com/epk/epk.aspx?epk_id=12867

 feel free to listen to the album, but Shawty Like Dat is the 7th track (under Can't Let You Go)

for more on this artist go to:
http://www.risingstarartists.com/index.php/default/artist_details/minister_kaine/