Gabrielle Laviolette's Posts - Hood Illustrated2024-03-28T09:49:26ZGabrielle Laviolettehttp://hoodillustrated.ning.com/profile/GabrielleLaviolette583http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8911855089?profile=RESIZE_180x180&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1http://hoodillustrated.ning.com/profiles/blog/feed?user=2ry0u6085pst7&xn_auth=noShades Lawrence shares new single "I Do"tag:hoodillustrated.ning.com,2022-02-16:3435403:BlogPost:2519582022-02-16T14:30:00.000ZGabrielle Laviolettehttp://hoodillustrated.ning.com/profile/GabrielleLaviolette583
<p><b>Shades Lawrence</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">is a Montreal-born alternative hip-hop artist of mixed British, Jamaican, Irish and Scottish descent. Honouring a tradition of spoken word, she is</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">a pure lyricist; her words uplift, while keeping environmental justice at the forefront. </span></p>
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<p><b>Shades Lawrence</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">is a Montreal-born alternative hip-hop artist of mixed British, Jamaican, Irish and Scottish descent. Honouring a tradition of spoken word, she is</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">a pure lyricist; her words uplift, while keeping environmental justice at the forefront. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">She collaborated with a medley of producers</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">—</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">THAIBEATS, Yonas-K Beatz, Syndrome, DJ Pain 1, Rob Kelly, Mantra, SPECDRXM, SHRN</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">—</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">on new album, "Trust Takes Time,"</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> out February 11th. Speaking from her heart, the LP has one clear message: love endures. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shades’ inspiration was born from “a desire to say ‘thank you’ to someone who helped me during a challenging time in my life.” Some of those significant reflections can be heard on the sincere track</span> <b>“I Do”. </b></p>
<p><b>Check out the track below and follow Shades Lawrence on:</b></p>
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</p>Nue Drops New Track "Demon Child"tag:hoodillustrated.ning.com,2022-02-10:3435403:BlogPost:2517022022-02-10T13:57:20.000ZGabrielle Laviolettehttp://hoodillustrated.ning.com/profile/GabrielleLaviolette583
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The title of Toronto based rapper and singer</span> <b>Nue</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">’s latest single, “</span><b>Demon Child</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">,” is self explanatory. “Born to be misunderstood, born to be bad,” says the artist. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“It's not the ‘Devil’...it's just the shit that people are scared of. People are always intimidated by what they don’t understand or have never seen…</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The title of Toronto based rapper and singer</span> <b>Nue</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">’s latest single, “</span><b>Demon Child</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">,” is self explanatory. “Born to be misunderstood, born to be bad,” says the artist. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“It's not the ‘Devil’...it's just the shit that people are scared of. People are always intimidated by what they don’t understand or have never seen before.” </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This driving emo rap track lets a flood of complex emotions out, providing the listener comfort through Nue’s unfiltered self deprecation.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“I don’t want to be the one to change, outcasted - I want you to just accept me,” Nue sings, letting go of constantly conforming in pursuit of others’ happiness.</span></p>
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</p>Watch the visuals for Human Kebab's new track "Pencil Embezzle"tag:hoodillustrated.ning.com,2021-11-18:3435403:BlogPost:2496552021-11-18T21:36:55.000ZGabrielle Laviolettehttp://hoodillustrated.ning.com/profile/GabrielleLaviolette583
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As one half of Toronto, ON’s alternative duo, USS,</span> <b>Human Kebab</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">’s DJ career has taken him across the world over the past decade. When he's not scratching records while standing on his head on a stage,</span> <b>Human Kebab</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">can be found scouring the world for the best rock and alternative remixes and blending them into his weekly smashup…</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As one half of Toronto, ON’s alternative duo, USS,</span> <b>Human Kebab</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">’s DJ career has taken him across the world over the past decade. When he's not scratching records while standing on his head on a stage,</span> <b>Human Kebab</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">can be found scouring the world for the best rock and alternative remixes and blending them into his weekly smashup</span> <i><span style="font-weight: 400;">SuperSonic</span></i> <span style="font-weight: 400;">on Mixcloud.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">After sitting on the lyrics to “</span><b>Pencil Embezzle</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">,” the latest single from</span> <b>Human Kebab</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">’s <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/5VwwE5M00Z0bZtb1g3pdVA?si=p7HmkgF8TTevv5-juutfyg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Slap That Ask EP</a></span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> for well over a decade, inspiration was found in a track by DJ Croker who gave his seal of approval for</span> <b>Human Kebab</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">to rap over the track. Fellow collaborator Vice Locker got a hold of our tune and added parts, arranged and mixed it to bring the song over the top.</span></p>
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<p>Follow Human Kebab on socials: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HumanKebab/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/HUMANKEBAB" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a>| <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humankebab/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a></p>Ceesar shares new track Speechless (Afrobeats remix)tag:hoodillustrated.ning.com,2021-11-11:3435403:BlogPost:2495952021-11-11T17:47:15.000ZGabrielle Laviolettehttp://hoodillustrated.ning.com/profile/GabrielleLaviolette583
<p><b>Ceesar</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">is the alias of Canadian born recording artist, Nelson Silva. Specializing in a moody, melodic fusion of pop and R&B, Nelson started making music in 2019.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Following the release of his debut 2020 EP,</span> <i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Hustle & Passion</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">,</span> <b>Ceesar</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">is preparing to share the…</span></p>
<p><b>Ceesar</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">is the alias of Canadian born recording artist, Nelson Silva. Specializing in a moody, melodic fusion of pop and R&B, Nelson started making music in 2019.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Following the release of his debut 2020 EP,</span> <i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Hustle & Passion</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">,</span> <b>Ceesar</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">is preparing to share the</span> <b>Afrobeats remix</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">of his track, “</span><b>Speechless</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">,” about that overwhelming feeling of being at a loss for words due to that special someone in your life.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Taste of your lips got me plugged in, feel rich.” A dreamy feel-good R&B track with distinct percussion, this song captures the chemistry that can be felt from that first kiss.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Check out the video and follow Ceesar on socials!<br/><a href="https://twitter.com/ceesarmusic" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CeesarMusic" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ceesarmusic/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a></span></p>
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</span></p>Toronto's Reph drops debut single "Blackout"tag:hoodillustrated.ning.com,2021-10-14:3435403:BlogPost:2483892021-10-14T15:27:56.000ZGabrielle Laviolettehttp://hoodillustrated.ning.com/profile/GabrielleLaviolette583
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Reph's had his hands on music since before he even knew it was his passion. Inspired by his mother, a Hindu artist performing live throughout his childhood, and with musical influences Drake and The Weeknd, he realized his love for performing and song writing, cultivating a musical style that he describes as “a soulful trap vibe.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Though he is inspired by some of the biggest names in Toronto music, it has always…</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Reph's had his hands on music since before he even knew it was his passion. Inspired by his mother, a Hindu artist performing live throughout his childhood, and with musical influences Drake and The Weeknd, he realized his love for performing and song writing, cultivating a musical style that he describes as “a soulful trap vibe.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Though he is inspired by some of the biggest names in Toronto music, it has always been very important to him to keep the tone of his work original, and away from the sound that has come to characterize his city. He hopes to bring all of that together with this first single, “Blackout.”</span></p>
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<p></p>Ekelle shares 80's inspired track "Slide"tag:hoodillustrated.ning.com,2021-08-31:3435403:BlogPost:2472802021-08-31T15:27:33.000ZGabrielle Laviolettehttp://hoodillustrated.ning.com/profile/GabrielleLaviolette583
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<p><b>Ekelle</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">is a multi-genre artist and songwriter from Toronto who rhymes about what she knows best: her real-life experience. Money, sex, drama and identity stir together to create a style that she calls Hood Pop – popular music with a street edge that combines</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">elements…</span></p>
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<p><b>Ekelle</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">is a multi-genre artist and songwriter from Toronto who rhymes about what she knows best: her real-life experience. Money, sex, drama and identity stir together to create a style that she calls Hood Pop – popular music with a street edge that combines</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">elements of hip hop, pop music and R&B.</span></p>
<p><br/><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sexy ‘80s inspired single “</span><b>Slide</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">”</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">brings back the fun of looking forward to getting together with someone you desire. This is the push to slide into those DMs, send that text, and make your move.</span></p>
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</p>Ekelle Shares New Single "Why"tag:hoodillustrated.ning.com,2020-11-24:3435403:BlogPost:1717542020-11-24T20:48:12.000ZGabrielle Laviolettehttp://hoodillustrated.ning.com/profile/GabrielleLaviolette583
<p><b>Ekelle</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">is a multi-genre artist and songwriter from Toronto who rhymes about what she knows best: her real-life experience. Money, sex, drama and identity stir together to create a style that she calls Hood Pop – popular music with a street edge. Combining elements of hip hop, pop and R&B,</span> <b>Ekelle</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">hopes that the honesty in her music will motivate others to share their stories too and to never give…</span></p>
<p><b>Ekelle</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">is a multi-genre artist and songwriter from Toronto who rhymes about what she knows best: her real-life experience. Money, sex, drama and identity stir together to create a style that she calls Hood Pop – popular music with a street edge. Combining elements of hip hop, pop and R&B,</span> <b>Ekelle</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">hopes that the honesty in her music will motivate others to share their stories too and to never give up.</span></p>
<p><br/><span style="font-weight: 400;">New single, “</span><b>Why</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">,” is a breakup song, but not the kind where you stay down forever. It’s about knowing that you deserve better and moving on. Some people like to say forgive and forget, but</span> <b>Ekelle</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">doesn’t believe in that. If someone was awful to you, you should forgive yourself and treat the experience as a lesson. It’s okay and necessary to kick shitty people out of your life.</span></p>
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<p><b>Afta Hill</b>'<span style="font-weight: 400;">s songwriting follows traditional pop music, with catchy hooks and melodies to infiltrate the listeners psyche, while also displaying laser focus in his verses.</span> <b><i>Tehranto</i></b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, his forthcoming new record, tackles life's extremes as an early 20-year-old in the 2010s. Themes of self-identity, mental illness, isolation, love, lust, perseverance, and pride are explored in…</span></p>
<p><b>Afta Hill</b>'<span style="font-weight: 400;">s songwriting follows traditional pop music, with catchy hooks and melodies to infiltrate the listeners psyche, while also displaying laser focus in his verses.</span> <b><i>Tehranto</i></b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, his forthcoming new record, tackles life's extremes as an early 20-year-old in the 2010s. Themes of self-identity, mental illness, isolation, love, lust, perseverance, and pride are explored in depth.</span></p>
<p><br/><strong>Vibin</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">," the first single to be shared from</span> <b><i>Tehranto</i></b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, is about not letting 2020 beat you up. With everything that’s happened, the priorities of young people have shifted drastically.</span> <b>Afta Hill</b>'<span style="font-weight: 400;">s verses represent that change in mindset.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Originally hailing from Connecticut,</span> <b>Madelline</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">is an artist based out of Montreal. Ahead of her upcoming EP,</span> <i><span style="font-weight: 400;">NOISE COMPLAINT</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">, Madelline has shared a new single about deserving more than the minimum effort from someone. "</span><b>late night text</b>"<span style="font-weight: 400;"> starts out somber and builds to a catchy…</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Originally hailing from Connecticut,</span> <b>Madelline</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">is an artist based out of Montreal. Ahead of her upcoming EP,</span> <i><span style="font-weight: 400;">NOISE COMPLAINT</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">, Madelline has shared a new single about deserving more than the minimum effort from someone. "</span><b>late night text</b>"<span style="font-weight: 400;"> starts out somber and builds to a catchy electro-pop bop about not waiting around for a late night text.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Two childhood friends that have been playing music together for as long as they can remember,</span> <b>Silk Tonic</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">is an indie-pop band from the outskirts of Montreal composed of multi-instrumentalists Matthew Brouillet (vocals/drums) and Mark Hodges (guitar/bass). Their purpose is to share their love for music in the hopes that it will bring to others the same joy it brings them. …</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Two childhood friends that have been playing music together for as long as they can remember,</span> <b>Silk Tonic</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">is an indie-pop band from the outskirts of Montreal composed of multi-instrumentalists Matthew Brouillet (vocals/drums) and Mark Hodges (guitar/bass). Their purpose is to share their love for music in the hopes that it will bring to others the same joy it brings them. </span></p>
<p><br/> <span style="font-weight: 400;">During harder times, we always need something or someone to hold on to.</span> <b>Silk Tonic</b>'<span style="font-weight: 400;">s new single, "</span><b>Things You Said</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">," follows the progression of the inner feelings that we have when facing adversity; helpless and alone at first, but with time, you start to notice everything and everyone around you.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Originally from Colorado, <strong>Merōn</strong> has been gaining a reputation as a songwriter in LA writing songs for artists such as The Chainsmokers, Galantis, Kaskade, Steve Aoki, and more. Now stepping into the spotlight as an artist, Merōn's debut single "Thru The Phone," an interpolation of Soulja Boy's "Kiss Me Thru The Phone," is officially available on all streaming platforms now.…</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Originally from Colorado, <strong>Merōn</strong> has been gaining a reputation as a songwriter in LA writing songs for artists such as The Chainsmokers, Galantis, Kaskade, Steve Aoki, and more. Now stepping into the spotlight as an artist, Merōn's debut single "Thru The Phone," an interpolation of Soulja Boy's "Kiss Me Thru The Phone," is officially available on all streaming platforms now.</span></p>
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<div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc; line-break: anywhere; word-break: normal; overflow: hidden; white-space: nowrap; text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/meroniam" title="Merōn" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener">Merōn</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/meroniam/thru-the-phone" title="Thru The Phone" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener">Thru The Phone</a></div>Joey Stylez Teams Up With Northern Cree on "You Driving Me Crazy (Indian Girl)"tag:hoodillustrated.ning.com,2020-06-30:3435403:BlogPost:1238582020-06-30T17:30:00.000ZGabrielle Laviolettehttp://hoodillustrated.ning.com/profile/GabrielleLaviolette583
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ever since <strong>Joey Stylez</strong> crossed paths with the legendary pow wow drum group,</span> <b>Northern Cree</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, he wanted to collaborate with them. They are the very best of the best when it comes to traditional drum groups.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On the new single, "</span><b>You Driving Me Crazy (Indian Girl)</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">," they wanted to make something that could mend…</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ever since <strong>Joey Stylez</strong> crossed paths with the legendary pow wow drum group,</span> <b>Northern Cree</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, he wanted to collaborate with them. They are the very best of the best when it comes to traditional drum groups.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On the new single, "</span><b>You Driving Me Crazy (Indian Girl)</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">," they wanted to make something that could mend new school and old school together to satisfy everyone's tastes. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Celebrate the spirit of the drum as you listen. The drumming and singing of</span> <b>Northern Cree</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">sounds like thunder or a herd of wild buffalo. When you see them perform, the music shakes the room, leaving everybody’s jaws on the floor.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Toronto-based rising star <strong>Langston Francis</strong> has released his new single, "<strong>Waste My Time</strong>," off his forthcoming sophomore EP</span> <i><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Self-Titled</strong>,</span></i> <span style="font-weight: 400;">set for release later this year.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The infectious lead single was written by Langston with multi-platinum selling songwriter Neil Ormandy (James…</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Toronto-based rising star <strong>Langston Francis</strong> has released his new single, "<strong>Waste My Time</strong>," off his forthcoming sophomore EP</span> <i><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Self-Titled</strong>,</span></i> <span style="font-weight: 400;">set for release later this year.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The infectious lead single was written by Langston with multi-platinum selling songwriter Neil Ormandy (James Arthur “Say You Won’t Let Go,” Bebe Rexha, Liam Payne) and producer and multi-instrumentalist Martin Wave (Chloe Lilac).</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">"<strong>Waste My Time</strong>" is about that carefree moment when you're going out to the party, before you do the thing you'll regret the next day.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The upcoming sophomore EP follows Langston’s debut EP, <i>roaming,</i> which featured the singles "Fall From Grace," "These Nights," "FCKD IT UP" and has accumulated nearly 10 million combined worldwide streams to date.</span></p>
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</span></p>Anjulie Shares "FUYL" Off Forthcoming Albumtag:hoodillustrated.ning.com,2020-05-29:3435403:BlogPost:1226022020-05-29T20:33:41.000ZGabrielle Laviolettehttp://hoodillustrated.ning.com/profile/GabrielleLaviolette583
<p><b>Anjulie</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">is an Indo Guyanese platinum selling Juno-Award winning recording artist from Toronto, ON, who has penned songs for</span> <b>Kelly Clarkson</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">and</span> <b>Nicki Minaj</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">and collaborated with artists like</span> <b>KSHMR</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">and</span> <b>Natalia Lafourcade</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">. She's written for…</span></p>
<p><b>Anjulie</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">is an Indo Guyanese platinum selling Juno-Award winning recording artist from Toronto, ON, who has penned songs for</span> <b>Kelly Clarkson</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">and</span> <b>Nicki Minaj</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">and collaborated with artists like</span> <b>KSHMR</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">and</span> <b>Natalia Lafourcade</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">. She's written for</span> <i><span style="font-weight: 400;">VICE</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">, the</span> <i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Canadian Women's Foundation</span></i> <span style="font-weight: 400;">and</span> <i><span style="font-weight: 400;">UN Women</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">. Her cross-platform streams are in the hundreds of millions with collabs and in the tens of millions for her independent singles.</span></p>
<p><br/><span style="font-weight: 400;">“</span><b>FUYL</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">” is the first single</span> <b>Anjulie</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">is sharing off</span> <b><i>Loveless Metropolis</i></b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, her forthcoming new album about modern love and relationships vs. autonomy and independence.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Produced with <b>French Braids</b> and <b>Peter Fenn</b>, “<b>FUYL</b>” weaves a tale of meeting someone great after being in a string of horrible relationships, but quickly realizing that you're no good for them and could seriously <i>fuck up their life</i>.</span></p>
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</span></p>Watch Rushden & Diamonds' Animated Visuals for "Who's Best" (ft. Rozz Dyliams)tag:hoodillustrated.ning.com,2020-05-26:3435403:BlogPost:1223972020-05-26T14:51:52.000ZGabrielle Laviolettehttp://hoodillustrated.ning.com/profile/GabrielleLaviolette583
<p><b>Rushden & Diamonds</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">first got their start writing rhymes and making beats while digging in the crates of 1980’s r&b and royal orchestral music.</span> <b><i>2020 (Redux)</i></b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">is a fully remixed / remastered official sequel to the duo’s critically acclaimed conceptual hip-hop album</span> <i><span style="font-weight: 400;">2010</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">. Featured artists on</span> <b><i>2020…</i></b></p>
<p><b>Rushden & Diamonds</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">first got their start writing rhymes and making beats while digging in the crates of 1980’s r&b and royal orchestral music.</span> <b><i>2020 (Redux)</i></b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">is a fully remixed / remastered official sequel to the duo’s critically acclaimed conceptual hip-hop album</span> <i><span style="font-weight: 400;">2010</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">. Featured artists on</span> <b><i>2020 (Redux)</i></b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">include the likes of Kool Keith, Kutmasta Kurt, Moka Only, Dylan Ross (Rozz Dyliams), Mega Ran, Naoto Tanaka (composer of Capcom's Mega Man X series) and more.</span></p>
<p><br/><span style="font-weight: 400;">“</span><b>Who’s Best</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">” is</span> <b>Rushden & Diamonds</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">and Rozz Dyliams own rendition of sappy 80’s smooth jazz and r&b cuts. With a few subtle laughs tucked in the mix, “</span><b>Who’s Best</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">” is smooth, slick, mature, and confident.</span></p>
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</span></p>Mikoh Basks in the "Afterglow" on New Singletag:hoodillustrated.ning.com,2020-05-10:3435403:BlogPost:1217692020-05-10T22:30:00.000ZGabrielle Laviolettehttp://hoodillustrated.ning.com/profile/GabrielleLaviolette583
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<p><b>Mikoh</b><span> is Gabrielle Larocque, a French-Canadian singer, songwriter and producer. Inspired by acts that vary from Grimes, The Weeknd, and Linkin Park, she creates hypnotizing sonic textures shaped by a lifelong classical training in music. Her arrangements are evocative, hypnagogic and reflective, springing forth from her mind in the wake of a tumultuous…</span></p>
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<p><b>Mikoh</b><span> is Gabrielle Larocque, a French-Canadian singer, songwriter and producer. Inspired by acts that vary from Grimes, The Weeknd, and Linkin Park, she creates hypnotizing sonic textures shaped by a lifelong classical training in music. Her arrangements are evocative, hypnagogic and reflective, springing forth from her mind in the wake of a tumultuous coming-of-age.</span><br/> <br/> <span>"</span><b>Afterglow</b><span>," </span><b>Mikoh</b><span>’s second single, is nostalgic and sentimental. Taking cues from her inner monologue in the wake of a past relationship, "</span><b>Afterglow</b><span>" touches on notes that are equal parts bittersweet and reflective.</span></p>
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</p>Hear Rozette's Hot New Track "Bite"tag:hoodillustrated.ning.com,2020-04-29:3435403:BlogPost:1212912020-04-29T18:15:10.000ZGabrielle Laviolettehttp://hoodillustrated.ning.com/profile/GabrielleLaviolette583
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Rozette</strong> has been sharing her big, powerful and technically masterful voice across North America for the past decade. <strong>Rozette</strong>’s upcoming EP combines and unleashes her #sorrynotsorry, empowering, feminist spirit like none of her previous work. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Rozette's new single, "<strong>Bite</strong>," is an empowering, quirky pop track highlighting her soulful…</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Rozette</strong> has been sharing her big, powerful and technically masterful voice across North America for the past decade. <strong>Rozette</strong>’s upcoming EP combines and unleashes her #sorrynotsorry, empowering, feminist spirit like none of her previous work. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Rozette's new single, "<strong>Bite</strong>," is an empowering, quirky pop track highlighting her soulful vocals.</span></p>
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