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Dina Renée Shares New Dance-Pop Record "Heartbreak Saved My Life"
Singer, songwriter, and actress Dina Renée kicked off the summer with her much-acclaimed single, "Glow Up." The Knoxville-bred, Los Angeles-based songstress now closes out the year with a new record, "Heartbreak Saved My Life," released via AWAL/The Orchard. The song embodies Dina Renée's distinctive Empowerment Pop sound, but adds an Electronic flair; thus, demonstrating the versatility and range that the budding songbird possesses. The Dance-Pop, Electropop track has an energetic, euphoric soundscape that is infectious to listeners.
By Meikhel Philogene2 months ago in Beat
10 Forgotten Rock Records From the 2000s
Now that we've uncovered the world of obscure 90s albums, it's time to spring forward a decade with near-forgotten 2000s records. These rock, punk and emo bands are available on Spotify, but unlike some of their contemporaries, they haven't experienced a sudden TikTok revival. Let's change that with this list of ten records that quietly influenced the scene.
By Kaitlin Shanks3 months ago in Beat
Eddie Murphy's Music Career
He may be a comedian but he has great voice. Though Comedian Eddie Murphy has string of comedy specials and films, Murphy had a string of a somewhat music career. Over the years, he released both comedy albums (with songs) and more serious musical albums, mostly in the R&B / funk / pop / reggae genres. Some he lend his singing vocals in films he starred in. However, music critics weren't fond of Murphy's tune and he should stick with his comedy career.
By Gladys W. Muturi3 months ago in Beat
10 Songs That Capture That Night Feeling
Sometimes, when I'm alone at night, I'll get this thoughtful, melancholy feeling that makes me nostalgic for a place I've never been. The feeling tends to strike when I'm driving around or walking through a city street with streetlights shining overhead. I thought it was just me, but when I discovered that the so-called "night feeling" has an entire subreddit dedicated to it, I realized that people all over the world can relate.
By Kaitlin Shanks3 months ago in Beat
Just Focus
Introduction Yesterday, in Wings and Beer in Cannon Street, Preston (an excellent eatery recommended by Harry, Nicola mentioned that she had been to see Focus. She told us, and I was unaware of this, that when they toured the UK during the power strikes in the seventies, they took their own generator on the road to ensure they could always play.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 months ago in Beat
Too Bad: Not Regret, But Recognition. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Too Bad: Not Regret, But Recognition When I first heard Too Bad by King Princess, it didn’t just sound like a breakup song—it sounded like someone narrating the inside of my brain. Not the polished version of myself I try to present to the world, but the real version. The one living with bipolar disorder. The one who feels everything at full volume. The one who swings between wanting to hold someone close and wanting to disappear into the next room, the next idea, the next mood.
By Jessica Higginbotham3 months ago in Beat
Zipho Memela and Ethnomusicology in Modern Film Scores. Content Warning.
Zipho Memela, the South African creative polymath whose journey from hip-hop prodigy to classical innovator has captured global attention, embodies a profound truth about music: its inseparable link to culture and narrative. While Memela’s projects span the worlds of composition and entrepreneurship, his artistic trajectory offers a masterclass in the principles of ethnomusicology—the study of music within its social and cultural context. In the realm of modern film, this approach has become an indispensable tool for crafting authentic and emotionally resonant scores.
By Kin Mancook3 months ago in Beat
