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Voices In My Head: Yasmine Gill is quite exceptional as she looks for that light again on ‘Feel’

Posted on 15 January 2022

Carefully encapsulating our frigid consciousness with something warm and genuine, Yasmine Gill leads us into the first of her new singles taken from her upcoming 4-track EP with a story that will strike home to many with ‘Feel‘.

Yasmine Gill is a sensationally gifted Italian-Canadian soul/jazz solo artist and pianist based in thriving London who sings with a rare quality that you will find incomprehensible to ever forget.

”’Feel’ is about losing the senses, such as touch, sight, and sound, at a very low point in life. A place that can often seem insurmountable.” ~ Yasmine Gill

Vocally and lyrically, there is so much to love about Yasmine Gill as her sensually classy air of innocence takes your tired mind away from all worries. This is an anthem that so many of us can truly relate to, as she shows us how it’s so easy to lose yourself in this overly-stimulated universe.

‘Feel‘ from the superb London, UK-based Italian-Canadian soul/jazz singer-songwriter and pianist Yasmine Gill is one of the best tracks yet of 2022. This is an artist who was previously on the floor as the world weighed her down so much it felt like a mountain was pushing her towards defeat. After looking deeper within herself and gritting her teeth to stand up tall again, she sings her way out of the previous world and into a brighter day with endless possibilities.

When you feel like everything is lost, music heals you into that path you want to be on after all.

Listen in as she shakes your soul awake on Spotify and gain a sense of her mesmerizing energy via IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

What They See: Moves Johnson brings us a groovy gem to learn from with ‘Everybody Knows’

Posted on 22 December 2021

Self-produced at the SAE studios in Berlin, Moves Johnson reminds us that it’s downright pointless to try and disguise what you are doing as ‘Everybody Knows‘.

Moves Johnson is a Canadian-born, Berlin, Germany-based indie-rock solo artist, teacher, record producer, and sound engineer who is a well-established figure and known worldwide.

”Moves is the narrator and protagonist for the 2021 documentary “Finding Myself”, a short film about the realities of life as a full-time musician. He is also the co-host of the podcast Artists Under Construction, a YouTube-based series offering techniques and strategies for aspiring artists to improve their own careers.” ~ Moves Johnson

Featuring a well-liked natural ambience that has you completely uplifted and ready for more knowledge, Moves Johnson sends us a candid message of life that most people haven’t even comprehended behind their blinkers. He performs like someone who has really lived and is straight to the point without being overbearing, on a funky track that will have your smile beaming brightly.

‘Everybody Knows‘ from the multi-talented Canadian-born, Berlin, Germany-based indie-rock solo artist and record producer Moves Johnson is a superb song with a really tasty bounce that keeps you utterly captivated the entire way through. This is the story about keeping things chilled and avoiding being paranoid in those big moments – as there are so many people with sharp eagle eyes – who know what you are getting up to behind the curtain anyways.

Listen to this new single on Spotify and see more movements on his IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Respect The Game: Legendary Canadian emcee Sikadime expertly shows us the all-important ‘Good Intentions’

Posted on 16 November 2021

After more than 20 years in the music game, the underground legend Sikadime reminds us that he is one of the most skilled emcees’s ever with ‘Good Intentions‘.

Sikadime is a highly revered retired Canadian award-winning hip-hop musician, music producer, radio host and published author.

Taken off his final release, the well-received and commercially successful ‘Losers, Rejects and Renegades‘, this is an earn-your-stripes-first reminder to all the young cats out there that it actually takes time to really make it. With so many corny wannabee’s speaking up when they should be listening and learning, he takes us to an old school message that should be heard far and wide.

”After a couple more releases and the passing of his father, Sikadime announced his retirement following the release of his 50th album, 2020’s award-winning “Losers, Rejects & Renegades.” “Pops was my biggest fan. He got to travel the world in the navy and I got to travel it as a musician. He had his regrets of missing moments in my life and since now I’m a family man, he would say to stay rooted.” ~ Sikadime

‘Good Intentions‘ from the former radio host, music producer and sadly-now retired Canadian hip-hop artist Sikadime, is that reminder that he is surely one of the most respected artists that ever spit on the mic. You feel that this is a track that he meant to leave towards the end of his highly acclaimed career, to teach the youngsters how it should be done for that long-lasting success.

Respect from the true hip-hop fans, is ultimately what sets everyone apart on that all-time list after all.

Hear this fine new single on Spotify and see more via the IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Hopefully By Then: Justin Shalitis lets the stars above guide his path on ‘I’ll See You In A Million Years’

Posted on 1 November 2021

With a super mellow vibe that has you feeling his eloquent energy fields wrap all over your soul and featuring kind vocals that make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up, Justin Shalitis tells us the story of knowing where you need to be with his latest peacefully transfixing single named ‘I’ll See You In A Million Years‘.

Justin Shalitis is a thoughtful Canadian solo artist and music producer who proficiently blends in triphop, ambient, psychedelia and folk music into his tremendous soundscape, that is inspiringly clear from any social media distractions.

‘‘I’m inspired by the likes of Nick Cave, Neil Young, Leonard Cohen, Talking Heads, Can, Radiohead, The National, Massive Attack and Elliott Smith.” ~ Justin Shalitis

He sings with such a pacifying soul-healing style that takes you places you know are obstainable if you search hard enough. The beat is so gentle and sooths all previous worries away, as you start to imagine getting away from it all to find yourself again.

‘I’ll See You In A Million Years‘ from the Canadian indie solo artist and music producer Justin Shalitis, is a super chilled story about just letting everything you do be totally natural. In a world that is so full of that hustle and bustle which can quite easily burn out your precious soul into smithereens on the sun-drenched floor, this is a much-needed reminder to stay rooted where you belong in nature. As he deleted social media to regain his highly important mental health from the clutches of an endless pit which never stops, you might feel inspired to do the same too.

Hear this fresh new single on Spotify.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

I Know What You Need: Canadian rapper RICHIE $TACK$ finds his secret lover on ‘Deep End’

Posted on 1 November 2021

As he puts on his snorkel and goes diving into those wildly intoxicating waters, RICHIE $TACK$ has a feeling that he has a girl that might be fine with keeping their liason on the heavy DL with the bass-slappin’ new single in the ‘Deep End‘.

RICHIE $TACK$ aka Rinchen Tharchen, is a multi-skilled Tibetan/Canadian Hip-Hip artist and music composer who is based in thriving Toronto, Ontario.

We slide into the backseat and see a smooth-on-the-pen rapper who is telling her what he thinks she wants to know, as they look into each others eyes and can’t help but smile cheekily. The energy is lit up beyond previously thought of comprehension, with a catchy cool beat that gobbles you up like a fishing line that has found that tasty meal.

‘Deep End‘ from the top notch Tibetan/Canadian Hip-Hop artist and music composer RICHIE $TACK$, is that sensual story all about giving thanks to that girl who keeps his delighted face beaming so bright. With a hot flow that might have many a window steaming up – this is that late-night escapade to put on loud when the time is right – to head home with someone who has your eyes sparked up like a Snoop Dog blunt.

Hear this charged up new single on Spotify and see more of the story via IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Feel It In My Bones: Char Elizabeth knows what she wants on the sensually stimulating ‘Rock With Me’

Posted on 13 October 2021

Taken off her latest six-track EP that is filled with so much love, the wonderful Char Elizabeth dances until sunrise on her new kiss-soaked single all about reaching heights unheard of before on ‘Rock With Me‘.

Char Elizabeth is a well-traveled Canadian-born, Galveston, Texas-raised, and New York City/Houston-based RnB singer-and acclaimed songwriter.

”She would be introduced to the late great Jason Mizell-aka Jam Master Jay, and signed as an artist and writer on his label, JMJ records.” ~ Char Elizabeth

There are so many candles on this track that you might need to get some extra matches delivered to keep up, as the flame strikes real hot and has your heightened imagination in a real tight twist of romance. Char is a truly elegant performer with so much class on each note – as she naughtily turns the bright lights off – so that our curious bodies may join together as one.

‘Rock With Me‘ from the world class Houston/New York-based indie RnB singer and award winning songwriter Char Elizabeth, is a late-night love track that has the night feeling real slow as you get closer to your ecstatic lover. Showing us her clear vocals which are so crisp and beautiful on your intrigued ears, this is a steamy new single that will have you blushing for hours. Just like she intended.

Hear this fine new release from a truly skilled musician on her Spotify and see more stories via IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Madness Has Me Trapped: Soulfully sweet Evok drop memorable debut single ‘Save Me’

Posted on 24 June 2021

Blending splendidly into our lucky speakers from their upcoming ‘Cards On The Table’ album, Evok look keenly for that elusive royal flush on their wonderfully authentic debut single called ‘Save Me‘.

Evok is an ear-pleasing soul/jazz/synth-pop duo formed by songwriter and production duo Vinzenz Benjamin and Ella Jean. They warmly make the type of ravishing music that is such a lovely blend of modern and 80’s, as they take us for a vintage ride with the top down.

”Austrian born bass player, producer and composer Vinzenz Benjamin, first met Canadian born vocalist Ella Jean, when they shared the stage doing gigs around the London club scene. At the start of the first 2020 lockdown they started collaborating
remotely, creating a collection of refreshingly different, ear-catching original songs.” – Evok

This is the endearing story that has your happy heart bouncing inside with so much delight, as nothing in this world is a given and you need that special person to help you through it all. The exciting night is still young and you need their hand to guide you though it all, as you think about them constantly and wish that you could be together always.

‘Save Me‘ from the stunningly creative and new soul/jazz/synth-pop duo Evok, shows us an engaging journey that has your curious ears perked up as you think about that sweet love. Your stomach knots up and you feel a bit sick inside, but also feel so happy somehow at the same time, as you gaze lovingly into their shining eyes. This is that catchy single that is perfect for those late-night house party vibes when its time to get groovy.

We are blessed to have a perfect summer track like this – to lift the mood as its introduced into our awaiting bodies – that just want to dance again. When the world is burning, music helps water out all fires that need extinguishing.

Stream this funky and fresh new track on Spotify and see more on their IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Canadian Psychedelic rockers The Space Wizards beam through with ”On the Loose”

Posted on 13 June 2020
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There’s a breath-taking start and the drummer is in full flow. There is no stopping him on this track and he fires through with unlimited energy. From there it’s a raw vocal and guitar lesson on how to entertain the crowd. One of Canada’s best are here and they are born to entertain.

The Space Wizards are a 3 piece outfit from the mean streets of Montreal that have been jamming together since 2017. They impress mightily with ”On The Loose”. This is good old fashioned rock and roll that is designed to make us dance. The band must be going nuts without live gigs as they seem like a proper act. Not concerned with fame, these guys just want to do what good bands do- rock out hard on stage and let it all hang out. That is exactly what the song is about. Keeping things real and letting bygones be bygones with small things. Life is too short for unnecessary issues. This single is taken off their successful ”Adding Color” album from 2019 with this song being one of their last single releases as new music is surely on the way in 2020.

Get some more of the Montreal band with old school rock skills right here on Spotify.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Canadian Rocker ZAYD shares personal pain about domestic violence with ‘’Father’’

Posted on 29 May 2020

‘’Father is a song based on a true personal story. It represents one of the most untold stories. Domestic violence is often labeled as a problem coming from broken families or those with lower social status.’’

‘ZAYD’ reveals part of his own story in the song as he is left to grapple with the aftermath. ‘’Father’’ is a song that describes the long lasting effects of the rage, the hurt, and the depression that a person can be left feeling for years after. It can cause a person to feel hopeless, lost and unworthy.

Through his music, ‘ZAYD’ aims to help those who have undergone similar situations. His goal is to help individuals along the path of healing by providing an outlet in his songs as well as the knowledge that there are others out there that have and are still fighting the same battle. It’s about replacing the negative feelings with the positive feelings of hope, love and a brighter future ahead. This song is about raising awareness of mental health and your voice, to protect children and other victims of abuse.

I really admire ‘ZAYD’ for coming out with this song. It’s deeply personal, hard hitting and you can hear the hurt & pain in his voice. This is a guy I will personally support and I hope his message inspires even one person. I’m sure it will. Music does indeed heal all.

Support this fantastic artist with his hard-hitting music on SoundCloud.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Kid Riz drops his new single ‘Lola’

Posted on 2 May 2020

Canadian artist Kid Riz drops his new single ‘Lola’, a fresh boogie hit that will surprise you with its authenticity.

‘Lola’ stands from the very first playthrough as a dance-y tune filled with Latin sounds very unlike the typical summer Raggaeton one-hit wonders. It showcases an original feel in its sparkling and captivating loops, indulging you to “shake it” to the upbeat tempo.

Inspired by the likes of Drake, Bruno Mars and, in some bits, Kanye West, Kid Riz manages to “latinize” Hip Hop fundamentals with a tenacious RnB spirit – all building up to a Pop outcome that lives up to the Top50’s mainstream charts.

Being only 19 years old, Kid Riz has youth on his side and a long way ahead to explore and experiment.

Check out ‘Lola’ on Spotify.

Review by Jim Esposito.