Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Lili K. & Peter Cottontale Drop EP "Metal Petals"




A couple of our favorites on the show; Songstress Lili K and producer Peter Cottontale deliver their new EP, Metal Petals. We've been spinning some of these tunes on the show regularly already. 
The EP features seven new tracks, including two remixes. Chance The Rapper, The GTW and Sulaiman show up to assist. Enjoy !





Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Indie Review Radio playlist - 10/27/12



Indie Review Radio – Hosted by Raychelle & C.Truth
12 pm to 1:30 pm
Twitter: @IndieRevue

SONG ARTIST
Shoulda loved me Tamika Love Jones
Material star Collette, Akil Dasan
Hurts like hell Angela Johnson
Come close Ishe, Daru Jones
Your love Krissy Krissy
Meet me in brazil Maimouna Youssef
Waiting for you Chris Rob
I would die for you SOUL
War Yewande
Relativity Paola Jean

Friday, October 26, 2012

Indie Review welcomes SOUL !


Set your reminders and tune in!  See ya Saturday :)
Indie Review Radio – Hosted by Raychelle & C.Truth
12 pm to 1:30 pm
Call-in Number: (646) 478-5123
Tweet: @IndieRevue

SOUL

Born Malik Boyd, into a musical family nestled in the outskirts of Philadelphia, Soul was on a mission from the very start. As a young boy, Soul would sneak downstairs in the middle of the night to listen to his father’s 12” records. Although knowing this was forbidden by his mother, Soul spent countless nights soaking in the musical styles of Mandrill, WAR, Marvin Gaye, and Issac Hayes. Although these aural lessons did not immediate manifest anything in his life, it would become part of the foundation for his destiny. A small, family oriented church is where Soul would begin his journey. Soul got his music feet wet, singing on just about every choir his church had.  However, the church was very strict, opting not to use any other instruments than a piano and organ. But every Sunday, Soul could hear the beat... hear the bass line... hear the guitar... no matter how fundamental the structure, he could see the musical picture. And this would be the driving force for many of his encounters with music. High school years seemed to turn the tide, as Soul, going by his birth name at the time, was forced to use sports as a proving ground. However, there were glimpses of what was to become, as teachers and counselors, pushed and prodded for more, encouraging him to seek the next level. College began no different. But as the first semester passed, Soul felt something changing in his life. “I woke up one day, and realized that no sport compared to what I felt when I listened to or sang music”, says Soul. “It over took me in ways I couldn’t imagine. And I spent my days... every waking moment... in the rehearsal rooms with the piano, writing and creating.” The choice to listen to this inner voice would drive Soul from college, up to New York, with very little money and a quest to complete the dream of becoming a singer. Job after job, opportunity and opportunity, label meeting after label meeting... the quest showed signs of promise, but ultimately would lead to disappointment. One day... that luck changed. Soul met Kool (of Kool and the Gang fame), and after that meeting, Soul walked out with a new manager and a new vision. He began working with Kool and recording in the studio. While this union was short lived, it catapulted Soul into working and recording with some of the music industry’s top producers. Soul also started an open mic venue aptly named “Philly Unplugged”, which ran weekly for 7 years. That single vision gave way to opportunities that allowed unsigned artists to perform on the same stage as artists like Floetry, Jeff Bradshaw, and Teddy Riley, while creating a buzz that would allow Soul to perform on various stages across the country. Soul moved to LA to record with producers like Kenny & Charlie Bereal (Jamie Foxx, Mary Mary, Tweet). Through this pairing, records like “Choose Life”, The Morning After”, and “Jonz 4 U” were created. Soul began to hear more songs in his head. A notepad by his bed left him full of ideas and melodies. Not waiting to describe his visions to another, he went out and built a studio in his home. A quick study, Soul learned how to produce records and translate those melodies into song. With this studying, he not only fell back in love with playing the keys, but also learned the bass. From this, “Rollacoaster”, A Word From You”, “Never be That Way”, and “Toy Story” were created. Politically active, Soul was the first music artist to ever make a transition to become President of the Philadelphia Young Democrats, and lead youth in community service, advocacy, and quality of life issues…some of the very same things he writes about in his music.


Thursday, October 25, 2012

Indie Review Radio Playlist - 10/20/2012



Indie Review Radio – Hosted by Raychelle & C.Truth
12 pm to 1:30 pm
Twitter: @IndieRevue

SONG ARTIST
Shoulda loved me Tamika Love Jones
Love me Teri Tobin
Curtain call Lili K
Master plan 2012 Jamal Batiste
Dream Krissy Krissy
Tales of a soulstress   Summer Williams
Back for more Ayah
Lovin you better Tanek Montgomery
Feel like I do Waterseed
War Yewande
Releasing DJ Kemit, Choklate
Light me up KeKe Wyatt
Your love is enough for me Jillian Walker
Relativity Paola Jean

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Indie Review welcomes Tamika Love Jones !



Set your reminders and tune in!  See ya Saturday :)
Indie Review Radio – Hosted by Raychelle & C.Truth
12 pm to 1:30 pm
Call-in Number: (646) 478-5123
Tweet: @IndieRevue

TAMIKA LOVE JONES

Born and raised in Washington, DC, the singer/songwriter Tamika Jones has finally come into her own. Growing up in poverty, Tamika turned to music as an escape from the harsh realities of drugs and violence that those around her so easily succumbed to. A young and timid Tamika, at the age of 11, was discovered when a classmate heard her singing a song so beautifully and ahead of her age and outed her to her teacher and classmates, who let her know that she could no longer keep her voice hidden. From then on, Miss Jones began singing everywhere she went. Singing in various gospel and jazz choirs in school and around the city and even directing her very own gospel ensemble at School Without Walls High School. Eventually, Tamika caught the attention of Grammy nominated producer and Bad Boy Hit Man Chucky Thompson, also a DC native. Chucky worked with Tamika for several years mentoring her on songwriting, recording and the music business, inviting her to work on projects with acclaimed artists like Faith Evans, Mya, Lil’ Kim, Tanya Blount, and Grammy winner, songwriter Denise Rich. Surrounded by so many successful artists, Tamika began searching for her own sound and place in the industry. With other musical influences such as Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Rachelle Farrell, Nina Simone, Sade, Karen Clark Sheard, and Jill Scott, she found that she was most at home with Jazz and Gospel. Also, her love affair with hip hop is what she found connected her to her peers and younger kids who she wanted her positive messages to reach and also gave her that street edge that is intrinsic of a girl surrounded by the ghetto. With one look into the eyes of Tamika Jones, you can see the love and passion she has for music and her people, and in her songs you can hear the pain, struggles and triumph that makes Tamika stand out like a rose emerging from the concrete. Finally, she is ready to walk her own path, as she shares her life, love, and passions in the only way she sees fit, through heart wrenching lyrics delivered in the most enchanting of melodic tones.


 

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Indie Review Radio Playlist - 10/6/2012



Indie Review Radio – Hosted by Raychelle & C.Truth
12 pm to 1:30 pm
Twitter: @IndieRevue

SONG ARTIST
Today Candice Anitra
Let's  just stay in Nina Vidal
Let me know Lili K
Gone Range Da Messenga
Black gold Esperanza Spalding, Algebra
Tales of a soulstress   Summer Williams
Fresh magnificent Waterseed
Luck Day Jarrard Anthony
Feel like I do Waterseed
Sun's out Choklate
I was I am DJ Kemit

Friday, October 5, 2012

Indie Review welcomes WATERSEED !


Set your reminders and tune in!  See ya Saturday :)
Indie Review Radio – Hosted by Raychelle & C.Truth
12 pm to 1:30 pm
Call-in Number: (646) 478-5123
Tweet: @IndieRevue

WATERSEED

Brought up on the roots and traditions of the musical city of New Orleans, Water Seed has become one of the undergrounds best kept secrets. Crossing genres, social status, and age lines, Water Seed continues to reach fans of every demographic. Made of up of Grammy winners, Major Label side players and accomplished composers, Water Seed presents musicianship at it's finest. Starting with a tight grooving bottom, surrounded by stylish harmony and depth, and topped with a bold horn and vocal presence Water Seed is built like the perfect woman. They hit the stage with a sassy grace and easily commands any crowded room. Known for their amazing live show and stellar sound, Water Seed has funked out just about every type of stage and venues. Be it their 3 appearance at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival or the far off stages of Russia, the Water Seed legacy and second to none. Water Seed has just finished their latest cd and is preparing to hit the road. While preparing for the road Water Seed released a number of singles with some of the independent scene's most influential performers to keep their fans grooving. Water Seed is now poised to capture the music scene like that of legendary acts. They possess the perfect ingredients to create a superstar gumbo.