If you’ve been riding the “Janelle Monáe & Prince” train lately you don’t wanna miss out on this extremely talented musical gem RIMIDI and her latest album release, THE DOPAMINE COLLECTION VOL. 1. Electronic splashes of psychedelic alternative soul take you on a roll in a creation created and based upon the chemical that inspires usContinue reading “RIMIDI : THE DOPAMINE COLLECTION VOL. 1”
Author Archives: Words Create Awareness
HIP HOP: A BATTLE OF THE ELEMENTS
[W][C][A], Words Create Awareness is proud to present our first event in NEW YORK, HIP HOP: A BATTLE OF THE ELEMENTS, on 9/26 @ FREE CANDY. With a line-up featuring some of New York’s finest local EMCEES, RAPPERS, DANCERS, PRODUCERS and all-around HIP HOPPERS, HIP HOP: A BATTLE OF THE ELEMENTS promises to be anContinue reading “HIP HOP: A BATTLE OF THE ELEMENTS”
HEAR : SEE
When we said Brooklyn artist Ngozi-Y’ilesse was on the scene making moves (click HERE for proof + videos) we weren’t kidding! Teaming up with The Last Poets‘ Abiodun Oyewole and a team of visuals artists, Ngozi brings together local tastes to present a blend of Brooklyn’s finest in HEAR : SEE , A Musical & Visual Arts Experience. Ngozi-Y’ilesse is a dynamic diva. AsideContinue reading “HEAR : SEE”
FINESSE’ STRIKES A CHORD W/ STYLIN’
It’s not everyday that you come across a 16yr old rapper and when you do, you can’t help but expect for their tracks to imitate the rhetoric and tunage that over-saturates our radio-waves today – phat catchy beats with tasteless lyrics governed by materialism, sex and violence. Now turn all that around, remove all stereotypes, keep theContinue reading “FINESSE’ STRIKES A CHORD W/ STYLIN’”
TREMAINE MAURICE “I WANT YOU TO BE”
Tremaine Maurice is a soul of many sounds and this tune is clear evidence of that fact. “I Want You To Be” features poetic lyricism and memorable melodies – The song is 9.02 minutes long but don’t let that stop you from pressing play – we promise you’ll get lost in the trance-like nature of Tre’s voiceContinue reading “TREMAINE MAURICE “I WANT YOU TO BE””
MELISSA LAVEAUX SHARES “POSTMAN”
“In losing the cheque that would pay for her piano courses, a 6 year old Mélissa Laveaux forged herself quite the destiny. She eventually became a self-taught musician, by ear and through books. Thankfully, her mother has a liking for French singer-songwriters and Haitian big band jazz during long sessions of hair braiding. While her father,Continue reading “MELISSA LAVEAUX SHARES “POSTMAN””
SECRET ROCK PROJECT : BODHIZAFA
Joe Marson is a soulful singer/songwriter who combines wisdom and wit with lyrical guitar playing. Following a six-year, soul-searching journey across the United States (playing hip hop in Oregon, jazz in Boston, folk songs in Arizona, and blues-rock in Austin, Texas), Marson now lives in beautiful Brooklyn. After creating a loud buzz around the city, Joe MarsonContinue reading “SECRET ROCK PROJECT : BODHIZAFA”
NGOZI Y’ILESSE DROPS “NOTHING TO GIVE”
Ngozi Y’ilesse is a black queen with creative genes. On the Brooklyn scene making moves, you can expect to hear original material coming out soon. Check out this raw indie-video for “Nothing To Give” a track mixed with the mind-trippin’ tune “Karmacoma” by trip-hop masters Massive Attack. Click image to watch the “Nothing To Give” video by Ngozi Y’ilesseContinue reading “NGOZI Y’ILESSE DROPS “NOTHING TO GIVE””
JOE MARSON & THE SATISFIED MIND “SOMEDAY SOON”
Joe Marson is a soulful singer/songwriter who combines wisdom and wit with lyrical guitar playing. What you have before you is a true labor of love, sweat, and soul. Check out the official music video by his latest outfit known as Joe Marson & The Satisfied Mind performing “Someday Soon” from the Someday Soon EP. BuyContinue reading “JOE MARSON & THE SATISFIED MIND “SOMEDAY SOON””