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Music celebrities in the growing entertainment industry.
GOLDEN G
GOLDEN G, real name Gerome Nash, is an up and coming Hip-Hop artist from Toronto, Ontario (GTA). The artist has studied in-depth lyricism, flow structure, and melody for years, and you can hear it in the music. He tends to incorporate a variety of elements from different styles of hip-hop, creating a sound that truly can’t be replicated. Music was originally an escape for the artist, but with the time spent and practice put in over the years, it’s become apparent that it is changing his life entirely. G has written over 250 songs/remixes in his years honing the craft since the age of 17, and now at 27, has put in over 10,000 plus hours into the artform that blatantly show in his content. In his first-ever professional studio-recorded album entitled “What If It’s Me?”, he shares his stories of being the person in the room with potential people never expected and are unaware of. The album served as a motivational piece, encouraging those with gifts to use them, and to not sell themselves short. Using the brand acronym “WIIM” (What If It’s Me”), the artist markets himself with these notions. Gerome moved to Canada very young and was raised in Canada's Ontario GTA by parents who are both of British/Jamaican descent. he has been writing published works since the age of 8 years old and as previously mentioned, began writing/recording music in his teens. The debut album "What If it’s Me" took 2 years to write while the artist was in University and consists of 17 tracks available on Spotify, Tidal, Apple Music, and many other platforms. The project comes correct, delving into the world of a once shy teen becoming a confident man both within himself and as an artist. The album's message is that anything can be obtained through hard work and dedication. Someone who is driven on being exceptional, always striving to be something more, G’s second released project “The Story is Documented”, follows similar ideologies, targeting radio listeners & hip hop fans alike. 8 songs in length, the album is filled with callbacks to G’s past and his ambitions of making music. Documenting main life events, he states that "The Story Is Documented", recording his story through his music before the pinnacle of his success. With 2 albums, and a hefty amount of marketable singles, GOLDEN G’s sound as a whole presents a new take on the often discussed, “Toronto sound” in terms of production and it’s Hip-Hop, R&B, and Pop elements. Musically, his biggest influences include Drake, Jay Z, Earl Sweatshirt, and Eminem. He credits his study to Eminem's lyricism and flow, and learning a lot from the cadence and melodies of Canadian sensation Drake. With a degree in English Language and Literature from Western University, it becomes extremely noticeable that the rappers writing abilities are undeniable very early upon listening to his work. G has had music produced by Peter Vickers (Zlender) on his catalog, who has engineering credits on Drakes Grammy Winning "Hotline Bling". His homage to “Weston Road Flows”, “Weston Road Ripple” was produced by the childhood friend of Drizzy himself, Renny (Snaz). GOLDEN G’s record “Zendaya” about the actress quickly went viral on twitter after his catchy punchline “ #tomhollandbetterprayup ” began trending worldwide on the platform earlier in the year. There is something special about how the up and coming Canadian constructs his music. Unique in its execution, the sound is one of what Hip Hop used to be, in a combination of what it has become in the modern-day era. By respecting the origins of the craft, yet not being blinded by only the past, and armed with the mastery of Hip Hop’s core credentials, GOLDEN G is truly an up and coming force to be reckoned with.
By Jason James 6 years ago in Beat
Has Bryan Adams Gone Batty?
As Canadians, we are generally believed to be unfailingly polite, and our good humor and manners are often the stuff of both jokes and legend. That may have now changed thanks to Canadian icon #BryanAdams, who was to have begun a three-night stint at London, England's #RoyalAlbertHall on May 11, 2020.
By Christina St-Jean6 years ago in Beat
Ziggy Marley
ZIGGY MARLEY is a man on a mission, and for one so softly spoken, his words are strong. ‘I encourage humanity to rise up and do something about the problems of our planet,’ he says. ‘We are out of balance. Our environment is being destroyed and the people in charge don’t care. They’d sacrifice everything to economics. It’s down to music to spread the word.’
By Phil Cartwright6 years ago in Beat
Country Singer Reminds Us We are One
Jim Payetta, a musician, songwriter, marketer, and co-owner of the Barrie Colts, an Ontario Hockey League team, found himself at home, facing a different pace of life because of the public health directives. When Jim was enjoying his morning coffee during his second week of isolation, he decided to poke around online. Look at all these various artists, from Keith Urban to John Legend, doing concerts from their homes for their fans, he mused.
By Heather Down6 years ago in Beat
ISABELL SLIM— Things About Isabell Slim You Should Know
Over the years, Hip-Hop has changed the world and culture with trending sounds and tons of sub-genres. With millions of new artists appearing on the scene, one emerging artist from Louisiana is set to change the wave of Hip-Hop, and he goes by the name of “Isabell Slim”.
By Jason James 6 years ago in Beat
Rock 'N' Roll Legend Little Richard Dead At 87
#LittleRichard, the man behind such hits as "Good Golly, Miss Molly!" and "Long Tall Sally," has died at the age of 87. He was perhaps the pioneer behind the androgynous rock star image later popularized by the likes of David Bowie and Prince, frequently coming out in impressive pompadour hairstyles, clothes that glittered under the spotlight, and wearing colors that were a significant departure for other rockers of his generation. Gone were the muted tones that many of Little Richard's contemporaries wore; when Little Richard came on stage, he was wearing androgynous makeup (usually some sort of eyeliner, at the very least), and he would be wearing clothes that, if not brightly colored, were festooned in crystals or sequins. In later years, he would hit the stage in shoes with a slight heel, shoulder length curls and the same bright colors.
By Christina St-Jean6 years ago in Beat
Tree - 'A Perfect Circle' Releases Debut Single on 1st May
Tree is a Belfast born Artist, Songwriter, & Session Musician based in Leeds. Her genre revolves around the fusion of Alternative Rock with Pop, Folk & Country elements. Her music forms a cinematic soundscape as a bed for raw story-telling. Blending warm and emotive harmonies, you can hear her influences ranging from Kate Bush & Bjork in the vocals, and Avenged Sevenfold for slide guitar sections and stunning fingerpicked guitar melodies.
By Theresa Terzonie6 years ago in Beat
2020 Hip Hop Survival Kit (COVID-19 ERA)
The weather is good around the Bay lately and I’ve been itching to get back to my routine making my rounds. However these are dark days we are experiencing currently with this Covid-19 pandemic and there is no question that all industries are affected. That includes the rap game and so I’ve been thinking about the things I did to get in the game, and how now I can’t even do some of those things. Now it is more evident then ever that times have changed, and we all need to re-evaluate our game. Right now I can’t hit up the club with my squad and get my singles played, can’t even hit the mall to promote and sell cd’s in the parking lot. I was working on touring this Spring and now thats all off the table. After a recent meeting with 106.1 KMEL about my single getting aired, and talks with BET about getting the video in rotation, things have stalled. I’ve been getting the run around about how this virus has shut down a lot of offices, and pushed back certain things. So now I’m looking at 2020 like, how can switch up the plan and still thrive in this downward spiral we’re going through. So I put together this 2020 Rapper Survival Kit to use as a guideline, and help other artists who may need direction.
By Renz Julian6 years ago in Beat
SUPERPOWERS INSPIRED by a DIVA
I have to make this very clear that I have not met this woman personally, she could be a stick in the mud. She could even be extra petty with sugar on top. Her quirks could be unreasonable and embarrassing. This woman could be so shy and socially awkward, she is barely able to leave her home.
By Quaneisha Collins6 years ago in Beat
