Hey Everyone! Meet Mark U....

There's no fancy way to say it, so here it is: I really love music- especially the positive stuff! I may not blog the way I use too, but great songs are like great boyfriends- they inspire the hell out of me. Recently, I've been greatly inspired by three artist, but due to a medical issues I had to put my interest in them on hold. I feel great now, but most importantly I'm ready  to tell you about one of these guys. I've known this young man for quite sometime and not only does he make great music, he has a great message too. This Brooklyn native is sure to create a buzz not just for his originality, but his ability to entertain and enlighten as well. He's what the music world needs! Once you take a listen you'll be glad to take a break from commercial radio: Everyone, meet Mark U! A talented singer/song writer  on a mission to raise your level of consciousness and keep your heads moving all at the same time.

His upcoming project "Soul Odyssey: The Raw Demo Sessions" is at its core a mixture of reggae and hip hop- with a splash of other genres. The first single from Soul Odyssey is called Humble in Her Days, Mark wrote it when he was just 19 years old and now, at age 23, he's ready for the world to hear it, "  ...its about a conglomerate of women that have made an indelible impact on my life and my visions of my ideal woman... I pray it resonates..."  Humble in Her Days is sure to be a hit- even with the ladies.


You can Download Humble in Her Days at BandCAMP.com and Find Mark U on Facebook


MUCH SUCCESS TO THIS ARTIST!!!!!


SONGLOVE GIVE MARK U ***** 5 STARS


Peace and Blessings
MIKS


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                                   Humble in Her Days by Mark U via YouTube

                             

Good Ol Chuck- Apollo

               So Apollo is a good friend of my cousin Chrys ( Roses International Stand Up!!!!), and we met when he came to visit Hollywood, Fl . I think I may have even shared a Black and Mild with this man, but I had no idea he was so talented.  I shouldn't have been surprised though, I mean he is a member of Def Team: Hear Us Out and he's my cousin's friend (ROSES!)- they are all talented.

On a personal level, Apollo is a great person and very down to earth.  His mix tape, Good Ol Chuck is on tweetmysong.com and I highly recommend it. I have never put a wack artist on this blog, and I never will- Apollo is Song Love tested and ADWM approved. My favorite songs on the mix tape are Royal Flush,  Wack Rapper Genocide,  Carolina Bluz- I like ALL THE SONGS ON THERE.  


               I can't compare him to anyone. He doesn't sound like Drake, or Weezy- but with a name like APOLLO you have to be an original. After all, Apollo is the god of music; so if  he decided that he wanted to be a young evolving rapper between the ages of 18-25 he'd choose to be this native of WINSTON-SALEM , North Carolina. The name fits the man. 

Watch this video of Apollo and click the link below to listen.

                                            
    
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I give this artist 5 out of 5 stars.

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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

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LC Groove With Carl Lester-EL

I love Jazz (acid jazz especially) so I was really glad to come across this Rising Star Artist Carl Lester-El. He is an impressive bassist, drummer, percussionist and guitarist. Carl studied at Virginia Union University in Richmond Virginia. He’s the founder of a contemporary jazz band called F.R.E.N.S.; the band has shared the stage with Chaka Chan, Syro, and Doc Powell to name a few. In 1994, Carl was also the studio bassist for the television sitcom “Living Single”, and played bass & drums for CBS recording artist Regina Belle.

Check out the track  L C Groove on Carl’s MySpace page. It’s a very silky, sensual, sound- something you can listen to while you clean the house and burn incense, or sending time with that special someone.  Enjoy the smooth sounds of Carl Lester-El!

Peace and Blessings

MIks

L C Groove- Track two

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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

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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/

Hey Guys! Hear a Snip from Paker's "Love Myself"

Hey Guys! Check out Parker's song "Love Myself". The song was featured on a Global television sitcom called “The Jane Show”. The chorus of the song sounds like the anthem to all my breaks up, but I don't want to joke about a song that could mean much more. Unfortunately, I was not able to hear the entire song but I heard enough to like it, and write about it. The artist bio gives a great description of the CD:

"... [The CD] examines the point in our lives where we reach moments of personal crisis and how close we come to destruction in our everyday existence."

The Band has built a strong following and shared stages with The Bare Naked Ladies, Finger Eleven, and The Lowest of the Low just to name a few.

Click on this Rising Star Artist link to hear for yourself
Peace and Blessings
MIks