Friday, November 18, 2011

Indie Review welcomes Keli Nicole !


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Keli Nicole


Keli Nicole is described as an incredibly well-rounded singer/songwriter, with a musician’s ear. She has been privileged to work with and learn from some of the music industry’s greatest producers and writers of our time. Her phenomenal range of capabilities can take her into every genre of music, ranging from Gospel and R&B, to Country and Rock. Although goals have been reached, there is still much more to accomplish. Born and raised in Virginia Beach, Virginia and being mentored and later working with the likes of Missy Elliott and Timbaland, Keli Nicole, born Keli Nicole Price, was bound for number one status. With the perfect blend of vocals and penmanship Keli is growing into her destiny. In 1998, she co-wrote on Lil Mo’s first single entitled "5 Minutes". That same year, she wrote and sang on albums with Total (Kima, Keisha and Pam), Timbaland (Tim's Bio), Missy Elliott (Supa Dupa Fly), and Nicole Wray (Make It Hot). In addition, she wrote for the movie soundtrack Why Do Fools Fall In Love. She took a few years to better learn the business and to work on two projects of her own: her adorable children, Christopher and Shari. In 2002 she began commuting between Atlanta and Los Angeles and digging deeper into her craft. She returned with a vengeance, notably with songs arranged, produced and written by her on the 30 Years To Life movie soundtrack (2003), My Baby's Daddy movie soundtrack (I Give-2004), Angie Stones album, Stone Love ("You're Gonna Get It" -2004), Will Smiths album Lost and Found ("Loretta"-2005), the self-entitled project by B5 ("Let It Be"- 2005; Radio Disney Jungle Jams "Someday At Christmas" - 2005), the Disney animated movie Kronk's New Groove ("Let's Groove Tonight" -2005) and began the year 2006 with Joy Enriquez gospel release (Atmosphere of Heaven). In 2006, Beyonce released her first single from her second album B-Day, entitled "Deja Vu". The song was co-written by Keli Nicole and rose to the 1 spot on the Billboard charts. In November 2006, Tamia's album (Between Friends) was released in the United States, being first released in Africa. Keli has co-written two songs on this album, "The Way I Love You" and Tamia's 1st single "Can't get enough". In early 2007, Paris Bennett recorded and released her hit single “Ordinary Love” written by Keli Nicole and newcomer Boo Britt, produced by her great friend Jon Jon, who was also co-producer of DeJa Vu.  Feb 2007 brought on 3 Grammy Nominations for Ms. Price a win for Best Contemporary Album. The title of actress can also be added to the multi talented Keli Nicole. In March 2007, she completed filming her first major role in the indie film “Who Killed Bishop Brown” as Mother Mable.  She wrapped up 2007 and 2008 with projects that allowed her to fulfill a few dreams; 2 lullaby albums under the Music World Ent. label titled Baby Jamz, a children's album exec. produced by Solange and Matthew Knowles (available in Walmart Stores and www.babyjamz.com). She has also completed work on High School Jamz, The Best Of The Best, www.highschooljamz.com: an album that builds the esteem of youth and involves them in the creative process by allowing them to display their vocal abilities on every song. The end of 2008 and beginning of 2009 were met with family tragedy and personal triumph. Maggie Price and Barbara Pierce, both Keli’s grandmothers, passed within 30 days of each other from Colon and Stomach Cancer. Keli Nicole then decided to devote herself to not only educating others about awareness but also promoting change and purpose. She went back to college the day after her maternal grandmother died and is working on her Bachelors in Education, while simultaneously writing and recording her first solo studio album "Breakup Radio" (now available on all major online music retailers, iTunes, Amazon, etc.), as well as launching the “ Let’s B.E. Aware” campaign in early 2010. All this while being a very present, dedicated and loving single parent to her amazing children. Keli is currently working on major artists albums to be released in spring 2012. She's also working with David E. Talbert, on his next stage play, promoting her Let's B.E. Aware campaign and working on her next album, Live Free, slated for spring 2012 release. The single “Pushing” will be released winter 2011. 


Friday, November 11, 2011

Indie Review Welcomes Rosalind !


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Rosalind

For many Jersey girls, the stigma of being a Garden State native can be overwhelming. The good news is that you can’t believe everything you see on television, and there are modern-day women in New Jersey who are breaking the current stereotype of big hair and leopard print accessories. Enter Rosalind, a young songwriter and entertainer who is carrying on the musical tradition of Jersey-born multi-talents like Lauryn Hill, Akon, Queen Latifah and Whitney Houston. A native of Essex County, New Jersey, Rosalind realized her talents when she wrote her first song at just 9-years-old. Her father was a club promoter who also sold and used drugs, and her mother was a Ford model-turned-mom who raised her children with as much structure and faith as she could. Throughout her childhood, Rosalind honed her vocals in church, recorded and performed at various venues in the Northeast region. At 16, Rosalind performed at the famed Apollo Theater in Harlem, and went on to get a full scholarship at Berklee College of Music in Boston. Rosalind acquired a great amount of knowledge from Berklee, and later moved back to New Jersey to begin creating her own musical empire. In 2008, she worked with director and graphics specialist Roc Davis on her first music videos “Myspace” and “Rydah,” which were featured on Rosalind’s first digital album Ready. In 2010, Rosalind teamed with Design Digital Films for her “Hustler” video, which featured rapper French Montana. She feels confident that her passion to create has grown immensely in the past three years, and draws from a variety of influences in her songwriting, including Mariah Carey, Erykah Badu, Death Cab For Cutie, Ne-Yo, Frank Ocean, Alanis Morissette, Missy Elliot, Drake and Kendrick Lamar. “My music brings vulnerability to music lovers,” explains Rosalind. “I feel that a lot of artists are extremely scared to be vulnerable, like they are unbreakable. I try to give the listener a cinematic experience through my writing. Rosalind enjoys repping New Jersey in a positive way, and feels that there is always room for more talent to grow in the area. “I’m from the same area that Queen Latifah, Whitney Houston and Faith Evans are from – Essex County,” says Rosalind. “My father played basketball with Whitney Houston’s brothers. This area is very small and everyone knows everyone. Despite all of the amazing talent here, we seem to be overlooked, and I’d like to be a part of bringing people worldwide more of what we’ve got out here.” As she moves forward in her career, Rosalind knows there is potential for growth in everything she does. Despite a tough upbringing, she’s managed to maintain a positive outlook on life and music. Her once drug-addicted father is now a minister, inspiring others to get their lives together. Now Rosalind hopes that others will draw inspiration from her movement in music. “Through all of my experiences, I have become a well-rounded writer,” she asserts. “No matter how different each song may be from the other, they all come from my heart. I’ve invested in and managed my career thus far, and I’ve had computer hackers take away everything I worked for. Through it all, I am strong, and I’ve been humbled. I thank God, because I’ve finally found myself, and I’m still hungry and eager to learn.”


Saturday, November 5, 2011

Raheem Devaughn Freedom Fighters



 With his new mixtape Freedom Fighter, grammy-kid Raheem DeVaughn is officially here to #OccupyY’allStreet (poor man’s copyright!). Crooning lines like: “It’s hard to watch the throne/ when I got to watch the clock / I got a vest at home / and a loaded Glock,” and incorporating the words of Malcolm X, MLK, Jr. and Cornell West,  seems like this is RD’s “What’s Going On?” With appearances from Damian Marley, Bun B, Jill Scott, Bilal, Anthony Hamilton, Algebra, Chrisette Michele, Ledisi, Citizen Cope, Dwele, Chico DeBarge and Rudy Currence, this one will definitely make you want to holler on multiple levels. (Okayplayer)

Here is the link for a the free download
http://368musicgroup.bandcamp.com/album/freedom-fighter 

Friday, November 4, 2011

Indie Review welcomes Tim Terry experience !



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Tim Terry

If Soul is dead, then the solution is Tim Terry. A native of Memphis, Tennessee, whose musical influences were Rhythm and Blues' disciples of Soul, Donny Hathaway, Marvin Gaye, Willie Hutch, Al Green and Isaac Hayes. Their spirits led a young Tim Terry into the river's bank to be baptized in funk and chosen to spread the gospel of soul revival. In an industry where talent is not appreciated or respected, Tim Terry is determined to bring the honesty and purity of music back from the dead. "Music can be political and moving without celebrating hate." His music transcends musical boundaries and ethic regions and does not forget to honor love. When you think about the evolution of Memphis’s soulful sound, think of The Tim Terry Experience. An astounding singer, songwriter and producer, Tim Terry tiptoes the fine line of preserving tradition and enhancing it to reach far into the future. With the newly-released sophomore album, “Born II Live,” Terry harkens the funk of bands like the BarKays, the blues of Beale Street and the soul of the city. After having his 2005 debut album, “The Tim Terry Experience” reach No. 2 on the Soul charts in the UK, Terry is poised for worldwide recognition. The rhythm & soul album is overflowing with authentic life lessons, wrapped in a soulfully funky and romantic package sure to make you move and groove with a purpose. Co-produced by Terry and Jonathan Richmond (Angie Stone, Lalah Hathaway), Terry meticulously wrote and arranged every song on Born II Live. Terry states that the album’s sound is “stripped down to its bare essence” so fans can focus more on the message each song conveys. More than just music, Terry takes you on a journey with words and sound, with layers of instrumentation and vocal harmonies, leveled by his signature voice – an undeniable combination known as The Tim Terry Experience.