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What Anderson Paak Can Teach Us About Identity & Branding

Hip-hop, soul artist, Anderson Paak has taken the music world by storm. His road to fame while seeming like an overnight success was a long, hard one. With the lyrical skills of a top-notch rapper, along with the soulful vocals reminiscent of a 60's legend, Anderson Paak is unlike any other. He's risky, dazzling and inventive persona teaches us a few things about standing on your own a part from outside opinions. His actions are a recipe for branding greatness. Here's what we learned: 1. Don۪t play it safe. In a hip-hop world full of duplicates and redundant trap and...

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Cooper Phillip, The Rising Soul/Pop Songstress Who Keeps It Anything But "Low Key"

Cooper Phillip, The Rising Soul/Pop Songstress Who Keeps It Anything But "Low Key"

Cooper Phillip, the Russian born, Los Angeles based singer has been consistently captivating the music world for the past few years. Her meteoric rise in popularity and notoriety is astonishing and yet is so deserved. Standing in a league of her own, the singer pours sultry, soulful vocals on top of pop, infectious beats that hypnotizes her listeners and keeps them wanting more. "Low Key" her latest release is quite frankly a 'must-hear.' The production on the track is refreshing - featuring a blend of electronic dance drums and an urban vibe complete with a compelling kick drum that pushes...

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R&B Sensation Eileen Shows Us Why We'll Be Her '#1 Fan'

R&B Sensation Eileen Shows Us Why We'll Be Her '#1 Fan'

: #1 Fan: EileenOverall Grade/Rating: 8.6/10Production: 8.5/10Lyrics: 8/10Melody: 9/10Execution: 9/10Subject Matter: 8/10Replay Value: 9/10Originality: 9/10Skip or Spin: Spin Raw vocals, passionate lyrics, beautiful harmonies, and hypnotizing production are the first things that come to mind when you first hear '#1 Fan' from rising R&B songstress, Eileen. Nostalgia seeps in and #1 Fan makes you reminiscent of the 90s, the glory days of R&B, when the genre felt authentic and pure. Throughout#1 Fan, Eileen explores the spectrum of vocal range and stylistic techniques that make the emotions captured in the song ring out. Her sensual yet equally punchy delivery flows smoothly...

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Melissa Harrison, The Pianist Turning Classical Music Into Something We've Never Heard Before

Melissa Harrison, The Pianist Turning Classical Music Into Something We've Never Heard Before

Edge, newness, pizzazz are all words to describe how Melissa Harrison transforms the classical piano into a force of beauty and vivacity in this music world that desperately needs it. In a music industry, that lacks artistic integrity, skill and musicianship, Harrison is a breath of fresh air. Her stage aura is one that captivates and puts you in a stupor as she strikes each key and plays each chord with a confidence that mesmerizes. She illuminates on camera, playing with dramatic flair, sparking viewers interest while tempting them to learn: Just who is this extraordinary pianist? View this post...

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Single Review: BeFlow Proves He Deserves His Chance at "Stardom"

Single Review: BeFlow Proves He Deserves His Chance at "Stardom"

: Stardom: BeFlowOverall Grade/Rating: 8.4/10Production: 8.5/10Lyrics: 8.5/10Melody: 7/10Execution: 9/10Subject Matter: 8/10Replay Value: 9/10Originality: 9/10Skip or Spin: Spin A rapper, lyricist, and vocalist, the Chicago native BeFlow puts all of his diverse talents to work on his single, "Stardom" that is a bold, influential artistic statement. Immediately upon turning "Stardom" on, you are hit with a certain suspense. The dramatic opening of cackling sounds in front of the eerie echo, smoothly leads you to the hard-hitting beat drop for a perfect introduction. The mellow feel of the track is contrasted by the depth of his impactful lyrics speaking on the issues...

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