J. Nolan proves why he deserves to be called one of the nicest emcees in the Hip-Hop arena. He is definitely pushing lyrical weight as he delivers the ‘platinum flow’ that any Hip-Hop enthusiast can appreciate. If I had to compare; J. Nolan has a similar flow of Diggy Simmons with a hint of Nas and Lupe Fiasco seeping through.
J.Nolan, born Jamar Nolan is a 22-year-old Hip-Hop artist in Atlanta, GA. He is originally from New Haven, CT and spent a brief part of his childhood in the Bay Area of California. Although currently unsigned, Nolan is becoming one of the south-east region’s premier lyricists on the rise with his penchant for mixing fluid wordplay with metaphors and also showing ability to venture into storytelling concepts while maintaining his signature smooth delivery, no matter the subject. Influences consist of Nas, Outkast, Goodie Mob, Lupe Fiasco, The Roots, and many others.
Nolan cites his first rhyme as being written before 4th grade when his older brother encouraged him to try it out. He quit, and picked the pen back up in 7th grade for a brief stint before quitting once again. In his freshman year of High School, and after breaking his leg in an accident while playing basketball, he began writing again. In 2005, Nolan formed a group with his best friend Osiris The Prophet and cousin Yung B Da Producer. The trio was called Manifest. In 2007, they disbanded as solo artists in a crew known as The Manifest Movement. J.Nolan uses this imprint to release his independent mixtapes and free albums.
In May 2009, J.Nolan released his first official mixtape, “Chasing Cool.” It was sponsored by VIMBY.com’s now defunct music blog UponThingz.com. His follow up project, “Resilience” was released in October of 2009. He shot and released a video for his single “Going In” featuring up and coming singer, Zayani Rose. In August 2010, J.Nolan released a free album entitled “Broken Dreams” in conjunction with a team called the Connoisseurs of Culture. This would prove to be his most widely accepted musical offering.
Nolan has recently released the mixtape, “The Loose Files” and followed up with his latest album “Chaos Theory.” As 2011 looks to be a promising year for J.Nolan, fans of the authentic sound of Hip-Hop should be on the lookout for what’s to come.
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Immediately upon hearing her music, I was drawn to Shena’s sound and her vocal ability. She displays stardom in her delivery and proves another great asset to the industry as a singer and songwriter. I am looking forward to hearing more from this London lady!
Born in Nottingham, Shena, now a Harrow local, was exposed to music from an early age. Growing up to the sounds and lyrics of Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston and Santana to name a few, her musical knowledge evolved and she became accustomed to a number of genres including Pop, Classical and Underground. Raised within a musical family, Shena’s father, a Hindi singer, ignited her passion for Hindi music, allowing her to appreciate music from both the east and west.
Shortly after turning 18, Shena and her family moved to Leicester where she then pursued a career in music.
For the last 3 years, Shena has been focusing on mastering her sound and working on her vocals. Working with music producer, Ramzi, has allowed Shena the opportunity to groom her vocal skills and become a serious contender within the industry. Having had the chance to experiment with different genres, Shena brings a unique approach to the music industry with a collection of genre-defying songs. With the release of her debut single, Stuck in the Middle, Shena explains how the song explores the emotions of loving two people and dealing with the dilemma of fighting between these two different types of love.
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Her voice captured my attention immediately as she soars through her songs. Gina Zavalis sings with grace, and the warmth of her tones resonates character that leaves the listener feeling her message.
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A lifelong passion for music and years of singing in a variety of musical styles are behind the success of Gina Zavalis and the recent release of her debut single “In Your Eyes.”
Nashville’s Beth Schackne of Schack Attack Songs says, “Beautiful melody, nice strong chorus. Gina obviously has a good grasp of the craft; very impressive for a beginning songwriter.”
Though Zavalis has been performing for over two decades she is just unveiling her song writing ability and the response is overwhelmingly positive. The LA Guitar Academy says, “In her new song, In Your Eyes, Gina Zavalis’ warm tones invite listeners to travel with her on the journey from despair to forgiveness. Her voice, plaintive at first, soars to brilliance as she captures the moment of transformation–a moment of pure freedom. Introspective, brutally honest, Gina conveys a very human moment: the desire for unconditional love, even amid one’s flaws.”
As Gina Zavalis’ artistic credit continues to climb, she has already garnered the respect of some of the industry’s most acclaimed talents. “Gina can wrap herself around a song, and in so doing, turns an ordinary POPsicle into a downright CREAMsicle!” Sass Jordan, Juno Award winning artist and former Canadian Idol host, remarked when asked about Gina’s singing.
Zavalis is working between New York City and Nashville recording a number of new songs with her producer, Doug Beiden, and management through the Lowry Agency based in Nashville. Together they are creating an image that fits Gina’s three octave range, capitalize on placing her alongside contemporary female singers that have come before her such as Sarah Brightman, Celine Dion, and Barbra Streisand.
For booking and media inquiries:
The Lowry Agency
2726 Old Elm Hill Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
615-618-6906
www.thelowryagency.com
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Nongoma, a name with a prophetic meaning, “Mother of song” (in Zulu). She was named after “KwaNongoma College of Music”, the first music college for Africans in Southern Africa situated in Bulawayo, and also named after “Nongoma”, the royal City of Zululand.
Her introduction to the world of music was in her mother’s womb. Jabu Zikalala, a singer from eMgungundlovu Pietermaritzburg sang and performed in Nongoma’s father’s band “Children of Nandi”, in Hamburg, Germany, where Nongoma was born. At the age of four, Nongoma wrote her first song fiddling with her father’s bass guitar. From such a young age, one could tell that music was her destiny.
In 2000, at the age of 11, Nongoma extended her singing talents to the Warner Music production of a Swiss Hip-Hop group “Doppelgaenger.” A year later, together with her two young sisters and childhood friends, she started a girl-band “Day By Day”, in the Zurich suburb of Wollishofen.
With her ability to lead this young band at the age of 12, while writing all the music, arranging the harmonies as well as provided training, Nongoma set high standards from the beginning. The band was later signed to Tonquelle Music, an independent Swiss record label.
At 14, Nongoma sang lead with “Wollishofen”, a renowned Swiss gospel choir. In 2005, she moved back to her roots in South Africa for schooling. She subsequently completed high school at the National School of the Arts in Johannesburg in 2007.
As a singer, songwriter, producer, arranger and with Gospel, R&B, Soul, and South African traditional music being her life, Nongoma is striving to make a mark in the music industry. “My influences span from a wide range of musicians, singers and producers of diverse genres which include my parents and my grandmothers. Everyday I ask God to use me and make me an instrument of His peace… conveying a message of hope to the people through song”, says Nongoma.
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SoulBounce Presents: Men Love Mary: A Tribute To ‘My Life’
Fifteen years ago Mary J. Blige released My Life, a breakthrough album chronicling her inner struggles while catapulting her to superstardom as the Queen of Hip Hop Soul.
In celebration of this milestone, we gathered nine dynamic male artists to record re-imaginings of their favorite My Life songs for Men Love Mary: A Tribute to My Life, a digital EP presented by SoulBounce. The EP is hosted by one of Bad Boy’s legendary “Hitmen,” Chucky Thompson, who was a key producer on the My Life album.
My Life was a pivotal point in Mary’s career where her voice shined as a beacon of hope and understanding to men and women all over the world. Men Love Mary: A Tribute to My Life offers a fresh perspective from Eric Roberson, Jesse Boykins III, Slakah the Beatchild, Nino Moschella, Bradd Marquis, TL Cross, Darien, D Maurice, Fave and Siik–a new generation of artists inspired by her sincerity, longevity and artistry.
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My Life was about Mary’s relationship with one man, and now many men have reinterpreted these songs in an effort to pay tribute to an artist who has given us so much of herself.
The free download includes a digital booklet with artist information, production credits and graphics.
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