Love for Music and Comic Books: Exclusive Interview – RnB Artist, Jermaine Riley @supersays

November 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment

                                                                                                                                                           Jermaine Riley, UK’s RnB Indie Artist, is back for an exclusive interview on his pre-album mix tape entitled “Nine Ten Eleven” and his most recent FREE album “Hello Earth”. To date, there has been rave online reviews for; “Then & Now”, “Headlines”, “Kryptonite”, “Missing You Too” & “Not Giving Up” by a number of blogs including, Soulcultures, Yin & Yang, Stuff People Like, Barrel House Brooklyn, Inspire Magazine, Street Radio Mag and many others, who had over 150,000 accumulative downloads.

Q: How is your style of music different from other artists in your genre?

A: One thing I realised after I did “Then And Now” with Chipmunk for his Transition album is how signature my voice and writing style is. It doesn’t say “featuring Jermaine Riley” on the back, but I got calls from everyone saying “That’s you on that Chipmunk song right?!!”. I was really surprised at how many people knew it was me regardless. So I’d say my tone and style of singing/writing helps me to stand out. Hopefully that continues to shine through.

Q: If you had to choose to work with anyone in the music industry, who may that be?

A: Right now, I’m a huge fan of Ed Sheeran’s work. I’m loving his album and the way he writes. He makes you believe he’s lived every lyric and his melodies are amazing. I think we’d come up with some great stuff if we worked together.

Q: What is the inspiration behind your most recent album?

A: The inspiration behind ‘Hello Earth’ is simply my love for both music and comic books, Superman in particular. I really tried to give the best of me on this project and let the world know what I have to offer, creatively and vocally, as well as salute all my influences over the years; Michael Jackson, Usher, Mary J. Blige, Brandy, Boyz II Men, Drake and more.

Q: What type of message do you speak through your music?

A: That every artist should stay true to who they are and never give up. The journey’s never gonna be easy but true talent and passion will always prevail. Show the world that passion with every song, with everything you do.

Jermaine Riley’s Social Media Profiles:

Jermaine Riley on Twitter @supersays

Jermaine Riley on Facebook

Jermaine Riley on YouTube

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RnB Husband & Wife Duo [ISH] Promotes Love, Marriage and Positivity @musISHan0711

November 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Husband and wife duo, Caleb and Andriea Ishman, writes music that serve the purpose of promoting love, marriage, education, and positivity. Summer 2011, ISH released the album EP Pineapple Tuesday. Currently, ISH’s single “The Vows” is in rotation on international radio stations, and Chicago-based internet radio/talk channel. Pineapple Tuesday is available on iTunes, Amazon, Rhapsody, and Napster.

Caleb & Andriea Ishman’s “The Vows”

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Street Radio: How is your style of music different from other artists in your genre?

ISH: Our music is a mix of influences from gospel, jazz, funk, and R&B, coupled with soulful lyrics. We write and sing from our souls, and we have an irreplaceable lineup. Being married is a difference within itself. We have a bond that makes the music we create together a powerful force.

Street Radio: What challenges do you face as indie artists?

ISH: Trying to buck the trend of mainstream artists that downplay traditional values like marriage and black love is a challenge. We pride ourselves on the fact that we promote those things. As an independent band we have to do a lot of the leg work, as far as networking, promoting, researching, and footing the bill for all expenses as well. This is good though, because when great things come of it, we appreciate it more, and we know what it took to get to that point.

Street Radio: What is the inspiration behind your most recent album?

ISH: We named the album Pineapple Tuesday, because we both love pineapples and because they’re an aphrodisiac. Pineapple Tuesday is just warming up our audience for something amazing. Using the pineapples as an aphrodisiac, one random Tuesday night, led to Pineapple Tuesday becoming a brand of its own. It is a drink. It’s a lifestyle.

Street Radio: What type of message do you speak through your music?

ISH: ISH’s message emphasizes education, love, and positivity. We live as positive people who love and respect others. We don’t take life too seriously. It’s important to have fun. We mentor and educate daily, showing kids from the hood what love looks like.

Caleb & Andriea Ishman’s  Social Media Profiles:

Caleb & Andriea’s Official Website

Caleb & Andriea’s  Twitter

Caleb & Andriea’s Facebook

Caleb & Andriea’s YouTube

Caleb & Andriea’s Soundcloud

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Dani Clay – She Knows (UK Singer and Songwriter)

October 18, 2011 By 1 Comment

Dani Clay started out pursuing her singing and songwriting career when she was 17 years old. Starting out in a girl R/n/B group and signed to an independent UK label that was in partnership with DeathRow Records. Recorded with Jasper Cameron of D.A.R.P studios in Atlanta and performed at Wembley Arena in London UK, has given Dani Clay plenty of experience and plenty of skills. Dani Clay found the Dani Clay band via Gumtree, where she successfully pulled together a number of professional, skilled and trained musicians. Was introduced to Bruno Tilley (Island Records) who recorded the Showcase video’s.

Along side this, Dani Clay has worked with UK Songwriter and Producer Duvall (Sony)on her original material. Her soulful tingling vocals also remixed on Dance/Club tracks and original Dance/House tracks for Duvall and his partner Kool. Dani Clay has featured on many Kool and Duvall tracks that have been promoted on the number one UK dance album Hed Kandi and Ministry of Sound including the track “My House” signed to the famous UK DJ Pete Tongs label FastTrack. This hardworking affair also included working closely with well known UK Producers AGENT X for the Garage Anthem Remix, “Never Gonna Let You Go”, originally created by Tina Moore.

Dani Clay is currently writing more material and gigging with her band. Previously working with Yoga Guru Neil Patel, who has previously worked with Dani and successfully helped support her with promotional and publicity work via BBC Radio, London Yoga show at London Olympia, brings them back once again for Black History LIVE 2011 at Wembley Stadium. Dani is also an X Factor 2011 Bootcamp contestant and is also supporting the charitable fund raising movement OXJAM Festival in aid for Africa’s Food Crisis, this October.

Listen to Dani Clay track “She Knows”

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Dani Clay Social Media Profiles:

Dani Clay on Reverbnation

Dani Clay on Facebook

Dani Clay on Myspace

Dani Clay on Twitter

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Trinidadians Twins (Innocent) Deput Album Impossible is Nothing @Innocent_Storm @Innocent_Smooth

September 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Daryl Francis Gibson & Darren Elliot Gibson aka Innocent, also known as The twins Smooth(Daryl) & Quiet Storm(Darren), made their debut performance of their Youtube known single “Take It Slow” on May 2008 making history as the first Trinidadians (Trinis for short) to win BET’s 106&Park W.O.W(Wild Out Wednesday) R&B competition at the age 20. When it comes to music though, the twins are no stranger to it since they have been writing and performing since the age of 9. After moving from Trinidad,to West Palm Beach Florida,Jacksonville Florida, Auburn Alabama and now currently residing in ATL they have gained many musical tastes. Their versatility can range from Pop or Hip-Hop and before you know it some Reggae,Soca and maybe even Reggae-ton Ya Tu Sabes! The dexterity of their music has of caught the attention of many prominent producers in the U.S,West Indies and Overseas which include: Jedez (Germany), Slaughter(Trinidad), DRUMCC(Hawaii) and Maestro(U.S/Lil Wayne’s producer and the grammy award winning producer of The Carter III). So keep your ears and eyes for their MIX-TAPE: Innocent-Impossible Is Nothing at Hontnewhiphop.com. Innocent are also in the works of launching their incredible anticipated debut album also entitled. Impossible is nothing!

“Self Control”

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Innocent Social Media Profiles:

BlacKryptonite Official Website

Innocent on Facebook (BlacKryptonite Music Productions)

Innocent on Soundcloud

Innocent Smooth on Twitter

Innocent Storm on Twitter

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Caribbean Beauty @PatriceForde Creates Buzz for the R&B Scene

September 27, 2011 By 3 Comments

While working on her first solo album, Patrice aggressively hit the music scene, and performed at nearly 100 venues in 2009, in Chicago and Indiana to gain exposure and establish a network to promote her music through. On June 3rd, 2009, Patrice competed at the legendary Apollo’s Amateur Night in NYC, where she took home 4th place. Then on June 5th 2010, Patrice took home the title of Chi-Town Idol 2010, which won her a spot to perform at the Chicago Music Awards 2011. Her success so far has begun to cause quite a buzz in the Chicago-land area and in her homeland Antigua. Patrice has also been featured on Chicago’s 107.5 WGCI, Chicago’s 89.3 WKKC, Gary’s “My People” Online Radio, NuHitz Radio (San Diego, CA), Antigua’s local newspaper (The Daily Observer), and her music has been in rotation at two of Antigua’s most popular radio stations (Liberty ZDK’s Sun Radio & Vybz FM).

Since the release of her steamy single “Speed Dial” in May 2011, available on itunes worldwide, Patrice has continued to create a buzz for herself both online and throughout the Chicago area. Now under new management (Tack Entertainment), Patrice is currently working with a production company in LA on yet another single which will be sure to burn up the airwaves in the UK and the US.  Be sure to join the mailing list on her official website at www.patricenow.com to stay updated on this Caribbean Beauty’s journey.

Patrice Forde “So Right”

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Patrice’s Social Media Profiles:

Patrice’s Official Website

Patrice on Facebook

Follow Patrice on Twitter @PatriceForde

Speed Dial single on iTunes

Patrice Forde’s YouTube Channel

Patrice Forde on Myspace

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“Kryptonite” – @Supersays British-bred Singer/Song Writer – Jermaine Riley

September 14, 2011 By 1 Comment

British-bred singer/song writer (and 1/3 of UK R&B group FDM), Jermaine Riley has been looking up to many a hero of R&B/pop culture for quite some time now. Michael Jackson being the first, as Jermaine spent hours in front of the TV as a child, emulating the icon. “I wouldn’t go anywhere without my white socks and black plimsolls, it didn’t matter what I was wearing.” he says. “I wanted to be him.”

Not only an adept dancer and entertainer, Jermaine’s song writing and unique tone have garnered the acclaim of fans, artists and producers far and wide. Most recently, such noteworthy talent skipped managers and publishers but landed him on platinum UK rapper Chipmunk’s new album Transition, as the voice behind the emotive autobiographical track “Then And Now”.

On the verge of releasing “HELLO EARTH” his free album, Riley drops “KRYPTONITE” a refix of Diggy Simmons “COPY PASTE” produced by Andrew “Pop” Wansel, Warren “Oak” Fielder. Using KRYPTONITE as a metaphor, Riley tells the story of a woman who is weakness. Fans of Riley eagerly await HELLO EARTH following the release of “THEN AND NOW” and “THE HOMELESS HERO” if KRYPTONITE is anything to go by they are in for a treat!

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KRYPTONITE is available as a FREE download from:
http://jermaineriley.bandcamp.com/track/kryptonite

Jermaine Riley’s Social Media Profiles:

Jermaine Riley on Twitter @supersays

Jermaine Riley on Facebook

Jermaine Riley on YouTube

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“Headlines” @Supersays (Drake Refix) – [Video]

September 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment

On the night of the LONDON RIOTS, Riley and brother Shaun were home recording and were appalled to see his home town in flames and places he frequented with friends completely vandalized. The senseless destruction compelled Riley to air his thoughts on the situation through his music and penned a refix of Drake’s appropriately named track “HEADLINES”.

“HEADLINES” is available as a FREE download from:
http://soundcloud.com/superpen/jermaine-riley-headlines-drake

Social Media Profiles:

Jermaine Riley on Twitter @supersays

Jermaine Riley on Facebook

Jermaine Riley on YouTube

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