#MusicMonday An Experiment in Song

Been sitting on so much music that I've been itching to share. Working on this new album has been so inspiring in countless ways. Though I'm still a distance from being done, I'm getting there. In the #musicmonday spirit, I'm throwing this track out there. It's called Whoa. It was the first experiment I played with for my new album. Basically, I took one simple lick and used it as a song writing and vocal exercise to spark me for the project. I wanted to create something that required a lot of vocal dexterity, but stayed true to heart of a folk song. It's super simple, but in the best ways. Very tender. This is one of the late night home recordings that I'm so endeared to. Reminds me of a time and space I was in. 

Though this won't be on the album, it definitely gets at the spirit of the project. I thought it was time to share a bit of that. I hope you enjoy! I'd love to hear your thoughts. 

#MUSICMONDAY

CLOSING OUT #COLLABWEEK

Closing #COLLABWEEK with a s/o to Mr. Jay Wirth. He's young lyrical MC out of PA, but based in Brooklyn. We've been working on a great tune coming your way shortly. When I went to record with Jay, we had a great vibe and he is serious about his music and his artistry. It was refreshing! There's a finesse to his delivery, the feels rooted in someone who really appreciates hip-hop. He's had a great year opening for some hot NY MC's like CJ Fly and ASAP Nast. 

Below is one of my favorites of his. Give it a listen and keep an eye out for our collab coming soon! 

Finally, thanks for following this week and I hope you've encountered some new artists to follow and support. We are all independent, working toward something special in our own right, so the ability to get to shine a light on each other's work feels great. 

I have lots of good news coming next week, so as always - stay tuned 

#COLLABWEEK

#COLLABWEEK #TBT EDITION

Late last year Jeary Sylves, dcsoulplusmind andI jumped on a track and killed. This came about so naturally and smoothly. No egos, just everyone bringing their craft and making a dope love song. S/o to both of these gents for their talent! 

Check out the live performance of Never Go below at Rockwood Music Hall! 

Find more of Jeary's music here & more of DC's music here

#COLLABWEEK

#COLLABWEEK Part III

Alright, alright, alright... (Matthew McConaughey voice)! 

For the next #collabweek installment, gotta shout out the incomparable Danse of Bklyn Stickup. Danse is a Brooklyn MC who is carving out a lane for himself with intense and skillful songs. He has the flavor of New York in all the best ways and on top of all that, he's just a down right cool/hilarious person. Danse and I crossed paths through Mr. Busy Rivera and Ms. Karlie Hustle (the now infamous duo) earlier this year and started working together right away.

I had the privilege of sitting in on a couple great shows of his (had a blast) and I am now going to be featured on an upcoming track called HOWL. Super excited about this! 

Just off an amazing performance in Italy this summer, this guys is doing some really exciting things and has certainly earned his success. Please take some time and check out his music

#COLLABWEEK