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He blew away all 4 judges with his blind audition, getting a 4 chair turn, and now he's earned himself a spot on the LIVE shows. A win in his battle round, followed by another win in his knockout round, Ralph Edwards heads towards the LIVE shows.

Check out what he had to say about his experience on the show thus far, including his thoughts on working with SNOOP. He had a lot to say in this exclusive Brad Cooney Podcast. 

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Ryan Mitchell's blind audition with "The Voice" was a really good one. In my 20 seasons podcasting "The Voice" singers, I was never as stumped when no judges turned for him. Michael Buble' admitted that for some reason he, "chickened out" and more than likely the other judges already had full teams and were looking for a specific kind of singer.

All of that turned around when Carson Daly used the show's new "Carson Call Back" option. The rule is that he can only do this ONE TIME, so the fact that he chose Ryan so early in the round is telling. Carson knew, and many of the viewers knew that Ryan deserved chair turns. 

Ryan made the most of the second chance when he stepped up to the plate for the second time. Country icon Reba McEntire turned her chair, and the rest is history.

Ryan would move on to the Battle Rounds, where he would found more success and now moves on to the Knockout rounds. Tune in and listen to the details and MORE. 

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She's been compared to Carrie Underwood by Niall Horan and Reba McEntire both. Kayleigh Clark, from Sumrall, Mississippi wow'd all 4 judges with her amazing blind audition on NBC's "The Voice". She picked legend Niall Horan to be her coach and mentor.

Clark then advanced to the Battle Rounds and defeated a very good singer in Camille Tredoux. Tune in as we go in depth on her journey on the show thus far.

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Sadie Dahl quickly got the judges attention within seconds. She sang the song "Colors" a song that she selected because of her diverse musical background which includes the Violin, and a love for Jazz music.

The judges knew very quickly that they better turn their chairs in order to get their shot at working with her. Niall Horan made his move first and blocked Michael Buble' because he knew he'd rather avoid going up against him during the pitching process.

All 4 judges turned and the battle of the judges was afoot. Reba, the queen of country music legend pulled no punches and told Sadie, "You can definitely win this thing". Buble' was blocked so Niall pitched and Snoop did his pitch as well. 

When it was all said and done, Sadie picked SNOOP to be her coach and mentor. 

In this Podcast have a listen to what Sadie had to say about her early days in music all the way up to her 4 chair performance!

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Aiden Ross sent a message to the rest of the field on Monday night, he will be a force in this season of "The Voice" season 28. He sang Adele's "Love in the Dark" and had all 4 of the judges spinning their chairs in record time. 

Aiden had all of the judges standing and the pitching began. After some bigtime pitches from all of the judges, Aiden selected Niall Horan to be his coach and mentor. 

In this Podcast, Aiden talks about the journey from his youth, to high school, to current day. Music has been his life. Now he gets this amazing opportunity to show the world what he can do.

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Ralph Edwards tried to make the show 11 times and didn't make it. The 12th time would be the charm. Edwards walked out onto the stage and delivered a masterpiece performance. 

He sang Journey's "Lights" which is no small task for anyone. Within seconds all 4 judges immediately hit their buttons and the chairs started spinning. Edwards didn't miss a step. He completed the song and stuck the landing like a Gold Medalist would in the Olympics.

All of the judges pitched hard proven by this statement by the iconic Michael Buble', "Whoever picks you will win the voice," a statement that according to Edwards was surreal to hear. 

Music icon SNOOP DOG pitched even harder. He brought out several members of his musical team, including some former "The Voice" contestants, as well as some writers and producers that work for him. He showed Edwards what it would be like working with him on the show, meaning that win, lose, or draw, there's a future with SNOOP. 

Have a listen to what Ralph had to say in this fun Podcast. He's going to be a force in the competition. 

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The former Vixen bassist and harmony vocalist, Share Ross stopped by and talked about her legendary rock career. We went back in time and talked about her early days, and how, and when her journey in music all began.

Share also talked about how she ended up in the very successful all female rock band, Vixen. She talks about the triumphs and the challenges! Additionally, she shared her thoughts about the recent passing of rock icon Ozzy Osbourne. Vixen went on a world tour with Ozzy and Share talked about the memories knowing Ozzy personally. 

Lastly, we discussed America under the Trump administration. Share talks about things that can be done for those who disagree with Trump's policies. It's a great discussion. 

I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did conducting it. Share is a class act. 

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Singing sensation "Divighn" from season 27 of "The Voice" stopped by the show and talked about his amazing blind audition, and his battle round victory against Dimitrius Graham.

Divighn picked icon Michael Buble' to be his coach. In this podcast he shares his thoughts on the blind audition experience and his amazing battle round victory, and much more!

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The kid who used to freestyle on the bus going to elementary school is 30 now. APtheG doesn’t freestyle anymore. He writes and produces his songs, and with more than 30 songs out, now he’s taking his shot at the music place.

He’s coming out with “762,” a hard-charging hip-hop ode to a gun, his history and his ambition. Like most of his music, the song is a story with bits and pieces of his life in it.

 “It was a lot of people talking about different guns. Other people were talking about the switches for the Glocks, and I was like, ‘I can’t get my hands on those because it’s illegal.’”

The switches allow a handgun to become fully automatic. But APtheG had a Draco, a semi-auto that fires the AK 47’s 7.62x39 mm cartridge. Hence, the name of the song, “762.”

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Jessica Tarlov joined the show and shared her thoughts on the current situation in American politics. Topics included, DOGE, Trump overreach, tariffs, constitutional issues, and much more. Have a listen!

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The Vice Chair of the Mississippi Democrat Party talks about both local and national politics. Topic range from local state (Mississippi) elections and ideas, fundraising, and also national politics. 

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Lyrical Chris, the creator of the groundbreaking 5D Rap genre, has just released "Level 5," a track brimming with positivity and high vibrations. The song introduces listeners to a mental and emotional state of being designed to empower and uplift.

When asked about the inspiration for “Level 5,” Lyrical Chris explained, "The idea for the five... it came from my new genre, 5D Rap. It's about being in the fifth dimension, a space of peace and good vibes, where you affirm to yourself that 'I'm never tired. I'm loving the times.' I wanted to create a song that connects people to that heavenly feeling right here on Earth. It’s a song for everyone, no matter who you are, that helps you connect to a higher frequency.”

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Flow $tro’s tracks usually have something to talk about, and the subject of his newest song, “Steppin,” featuring Skooly from Rich Kidz, is about the beauty of a woman.

“It’s basically about a female, like I liked the way a female dresses, or like the way she carries herself, the way she puts her clothes on, wearing heels, or switching up out of the heels — steppin’ like that.”

The beat in “Steppin” is slow and dreamy, the melody soft, the vibe like a ballad, even where the lyrics get explicit.

Girl you like this liquor got me on you bad
You know how good you look but you never brag
She ain’t got no make up on
Baby girl don’t need a mask

$tro listened to Skooly’s music when he was first starting out.

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Britton Moore got a 4 chair turn for his performance on "The Voice" season 27. He sang Coldplay's, "Yellow" which had the chairs spinning quickly. Moore joined the show and talked about his performance, and the thinking behind picking rock legend Adam Levine to be his mentor and coach. Have a listen!

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Guitarist Al Anderson has recorded and toured with Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and also performed with Bunny Wailer.

“That’s what makes us different from the tribute bands and imitators,” said Al.

Al and band performed an eight-song, Unplugged Concert for the Sugarshack Music Channel on YouTube - the improvisational acoustic version of the songs from legendary catalog, including newly recorded material from The Original Wailers feat. Al Anderson.

The band’s rendition of Bob Marley and The Wailers “Redemption Song,” is the first video to be released from the concert on the Sugarshack Music Channel.

“There is something special about “Redemption Song,’” Al said.

The version performed by The Original Wailers is more than seven minutes, beginning with almost a minute of solo guitar intro played by Al.

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They say that if you get knocked down in life, get up, brush yourself off, and try again. This is exactly what Iris Herrera did. Last season on "The Voice" she didn't get the result that she was hoping for when no chairs turned for her for her blind audition. She didn't let that deter her, so she went back home and she worked really hard, using the advice and tips that the judges gave to her.

Here comes season 27, and Iris is back. This time she came prepared, and like a well oiled machine she hit the ground running and stuck the landing. Iris sang "You Are My Sunshine" a classic song, but she slowed down the tempo and using the advice of the coached from last season, she made the song her own, which turned out to be a powerful and extremely impressive performance. 

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South Florida-based singer-songwriter Leah Dibut begins 2025 with a powerful new chapter in her career, releasing her latest single, “Thank You.” Blending her signature mix of pop and R&B with raw emotion and storytelling, Dibut’s new track delivers an empowering message of resilience and self-love.

“‘Thank You’ came from a very personal place,” Leah shared. “I went through a moment in my life where I felt impacted by someone in a way that shook me, and I knew I needed to write this song for myself. That purpose really comes through in the lyrics.”

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“I Know U Know” is a wonderful listening experience simply for the rich, beautiful, agile voice of ECHASL, a young woman from China, and the music. 

The track is at once a debut for her, a tease for the album, Little Black Sheep, and an intro to her wonderfully exotic mix of musical cultures and instruments.

“I Know U Know” is also a protest song.

“It’s against all types of discrimination, like sexism and racism. It’s based on a real historical story,” she said. The story is about the first Chinese woman recorded as having landed in the United states.

“But she was tricked, and she was sold to a circus in the United States, and, just like all the other animals, she was a show there. People would pay 10 cents for a ticket to see this yellow-skinned girl. This is the story that inspired me to write this song.”

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The Reckless is excited to share their newest EP, Who Are You, after a string of singles over the past few years. The titular track “Who Are You” is a powerhouse debut of their evolved sound and welcomes listeners to a new era of The Reckless.

Since its debut, the band has undergone a complete sound evolution. The Reckless began during the pandemic as a one-man show by frontman Fritz Fayman. Joined by talented musicians who shared his vision, Fayman soon welcomed bassist Michael Kennedy, who would become a mainstay member. During this period, the band released one EP, The Get in a Fight EP, while trying to strike harmony with fleeting band members. Soon after, they encountered Riku Myllykoski, who joined the group on drums. Within months, John Kelly joined on guitar to complete the group.

“Our sound has become more advanced with our current crew,” shares Fritz Fayman. “Everyone is doing more to the song—it’s not just me writing everything. Everyone is doing their parts, which allows for a blending of our styles. There is a level of humility amongst all our band members. We’re each figuring out what we’re good at and combining influences and sounds to reach our potential and continued potential.” 

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“We Were Golden,” written and recorded this year, is classic, as-good-as-it-gets 1960s California beach rock. It is many other things, also, including a yet-to-be golden oldie.

It is oldie gold alright, but melted down, re-refined and crafted into something brand new. Mike Mahoney, a California native, lived that time and, with his co-writer and producer David Blackburn, wrote it into the song. 

The track was released under Mike’s band name, Mikey’s In The Mustang. 

“I wanted to write a tribute song to Brian Wilson for all the inspiration gave us,” he said. “Not so much the cars and the surf songs but for the romanticism of being young – the true ‘California Sound.’”

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International R&B artist Will Preston invites listeners to explore a deeper facet of love in his latest single, “Merry Go Round.” With 20 years of singing and performing under his belt, Will welcomes fans all over the world to a new chapter of his career.

2024 is the year of Will Preston. From launching his first clothing label, My Best Interest Apparel, to releasing his new single, Will has taken personal setbacks as an opportunity to work even harder this year. At the beginning of 2024, Will unexpectedly lost his father, who was a devoted supporter of Will’s career. “It was ammunition to keep me going. My father would’ve been proud of what I’ve accomplished this year,” shares Will Preston. Now, approaching the tail-end of 2024, Will is excited to share his latest release, the single “Merry Go Round.”

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No More Lonely Christmas, the new album from ALYA, which was just dropped, is a fulfilment of the artist’s Christmas wish, embodied in the track that provides the name for the album.

The eight tracks feature ALYA’s versions of three classics, including a collaboration with Eric Clapton on “Silent Night,” and five original songs, including the title track, a fast, fun, hand-clapping, jazzy, pop love song.

“We wanted to create something that would be an updated version of Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You,’ which is a song I really love, a Christmas classic, but we felt like it’s time for something new, fresh, cool, and ‘No More Lonely Christmas’ is the song that came out of the thought.”

Where Mariah’s song is a wish for a certain someone, ALYA’s song is the wish come true: 

I waited since forever
and now that we’re together
I feel the holiday cheer
Cuz I’ll never be alone on Christmas

“It was very fun to record,” she said. “There is a lot going on in the track.”

Piano, horns, clapping, drums all combine in a happy, joyful celebration of love and the season.

“It’s just a very, very good feeling song. I had so much fun recording it, and I really hope that everybody else will feel the joy, feel the love that I put in the song. I really believe that it has all the chances of becoming a new Christmas classic.”

The song is a perfect namesake for an album that carries the artist’s Christmas hopes.

“I wanted to put over so much love, so much good emotion, so much good energy that when you listen to the record you will feel like, no matter where you are, you are surrounded by your loved ones.”

“Little Drummer Boy” and “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” along with “Silent Night,” are the album’s three classics. Together, they constituted the EP she put out last year, Home for Christmas.

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SHYE, THE RUNNER UP 2ND PLACE WINNER OF SEASON 26 OF "THE VOICE" RETURNS TO THE BRAD COONEY PODCAST SHOW AND TALKS ABOUT HER AMAZING JOURNEY, FUTURE PLANS AND MORE!

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Portland, Oregon – Loraine, the multifaceted singer-songwriter originally from the Netherlands and raised in Belgium, is set to captivate audiences with her enchanting new single, "Magic Man," available now. The track is a potent preview of her upcoming EP, Power From Love, slated for release on January 3rd, 2025. Known for her unique blend of soulful electronic pop, Loraine’s latest release offers a magical journey into the power of creation and self-transformation.
"Magic Man" is a reflection of Loraine’s deep belief in the power to manifest and create one’s own reality. "It's about magic," she shares. "We can create our own life. We can create our own world. We have the power to do that." The song was born out of inspiration from Loraine's time as a nanny for four young girls who loved fairies and magical worlds, combining this with her musical influences at the time. The result is an uplifting track that blends fantasy with a grounded yet whimsical message. Jokingly, she adds that her husband now is convinced the song is about him, which adds a fun extra layer of interpretation to the song…

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Electro, like a lot of music, can make you want to sing along, or play the steering-wheel drum, or get a body part moving, but it generally works by first taking over your head and holding it still for the coming bombardment of sound.

So it is with “Culmination,” the sixth track this year, releasing on November 24, from Mundane Miracle.

“Listening to electronic music is like an explosion in your brain, with all these crazy things going on,” he said. “It just really sets your brain off.”

“I think, with all my songs, it’s kind of like a flow of consciousness,” he said. “It is trying to put out different sounds, and once I have a little base, then I try out different elements, listening repetitively to the song trying different elements.”

Mundane Miracle, is starting to put out the music that he has wanted to make since 2010, when he first heard Matthew Dear’s “I Can’t Feel.”

“Culmination” is somewhat different from the five other songs he has put out so far.

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Kelsey Dodd, at just 17, is no newcomer to music. Since age five, Kelsey has been on a steady journey fueled by her passion for singing and the performing arts. From vocal lessons across genres and styles, to musical theater, and training on piano, ukulele, and (a recent dabble in) guitar, she’s set to release her debut EP, “Forever Evergreen.” Originally planned as a holiday project of reimagined Christmas classics, Kelsey shares that during the process of selecting songs, she became inspired to create an original track that captures her deep, imaginative connection to the colors, emotions, and memories of the holidays and family. 

Based in Saratoga, New York, Kelsey brings a vibrant blend of musical influences to her work, from contemporary pop, soul, jazz, and classical sounds. She’s drawn inspiration from greats like Barbara Streisand and Ella Fitzgerald to contemporary artists like Adele and Kelly Clarkson, for her ability to sing powerfully, and convey deep emotion through her voice. Kelsey shares that her style has also been shaped by her background in musical theater, where she’s learned to give each performance its own narrative. She really commits to delivering the story behind each song—something you’ll experience when you listen to “Forever Evergreen.”

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When Bay Area electronic outfit Blast Havers sits down to make new music, they do so with the dance floor and the people on it in mind. 

But that’s not all––after all, the group is isolated and often seated at a desk when a new tune comes to life. And so Blast Havers aims to make music with more than just danceable beats in mind, and the group’s quirky sound design and witty lyricism are meant for a wider audience. 

“The audience has to be expanded to people who want to be on the dance floor at the moment but aren’t,” the group says. “We’re listening to it in the car, at a desk, and we’re imagining where we want to be at that moment, having fun. We’re bringing a different angle to it where it’s not just on the dance floor and losing your mind to the music, but maybe there’s something else that hooks you.”

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Rose Prince is an artist who thrives on the emotional authenticity of his music. And, through his own emotional authenticity, he hopes to find relatability with his listeners. His new single “Freak” is one that compiles a series of late night adventures he's had in his life. He hopes it reminds people of their own exciting nights out. 

“I’m picking up diamonds and curating certain experiences from my life. I want to say it's like a dark dream…somewhere between fantasy and reality. It’s not like my life is like this every day…but I wrote this song because I’ve been there.”

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On the surface, “Dreams,” the latest single by Burt Bankkz, is a righteous hip-hop ballad about going after dreams, in his case, music as a way out of the hardship of growing up on the streets of a hard section of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

“I made the song based on the past struggles that I’ve been going through with life, growing up as a kid in a poor community and stuff.”

The guitar and the beat gently rock through his story of escape. Burt delivers the lyrics at speed but in waves set to the slower pace of the melody, telling a story of dreams, not just in life and livelihood, but also in music.

The song is based on his life, but it is also about what he wants to do with his music.

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Former Heavyweight contender and US Olympian Jason Estrada and his dad, boxing trainer and founder of "Bix Six Boxing Academy" talk about their journey up the ranks of boxing, from the early amateur days, to the Olympics, and ultimately the professional ranks.

Both men also chime in on the upcoming Mike Tyson, Vs. Jake Paul boxing match. They talk about the strategy that both men would put forth from the Tyson perspective, and the Jake Paul perspective. 

Have a listen! 

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With a message of brotherhood, sisterhood and faith — gospel delivered at high speed in a joyful fusion of pop, funk, R&B, Motown and dance — The Stewarts, brothers Del and Garry K., are back with “Stand.”

Joy is a hallmark of all their music.

“‘Stand’ is a good-message song for the world, for brothers and sisters to come together, to show love to one another,” said Garry. “No more hatred. Show love. Pick up your brothers and sisters when they fall down. Pick them up.”

“In my personal opinion,” said Del, “‘Stand’ will generate hopefully more conversation about coming together, about treating people fairly, standing up for each other — brothers and sisters coming together.”

“And stand up for your faith,” added Garry.

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“We just tried to write a good, old fashioned rock and roll song,” said Jimmy, “where the listeners would wonder what happened to their socks: well, they got rocked off by The Jimmy Dixon Group! So, we wrote a little rock and roll tune for our vintage electric guitars and plugged ’em into an amp.”

Mission accomplished.

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With a ditty-bopping, hand-clapping dance beat and playful lyrics, Australian artist James Atlas makes fun of and celebrates a kind of mall and shopping culture in his latest synth-pop release “Retail Therapy.”

“It’s about my own shopping addiction, and it’s about me kind of laughing at that while also reveling in it,” he said.

In fact, the inspiration came from one of the world’s most famous malls.

“When I listened to the arrangement for that one, I was walking around Dubai. I’d just been to the Dubai Mall, and the track took my mind straight to what I had just been doing at the mall. They were so closely related in style that I thought it would be funny to do a song about shopping addiction.”

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Indie-pop rock artist SUNSCREEN’s tag line is “SUNSCREEN is a feeling.” A good feeling. If his latest release, “MOVE WITH ME,” doesn’t make you feel good, or at least better, watch the video on his YouTube channel.

If that doesn’t do the trick, wait five minutes, play it again. If you’re still unmoved, see a doctor.

“At the end of the day,” he said, “my songs elicit feelings. ‘MOVE WITH ME’ is meant to be a wedding playlist, dance floor song.”

The song starts off fast and kicks into high gear after the intro, which is intended to get people excited and in position to dance “at a wedding or a party or any sort of social gathering.”

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Season 26 of NBC's "The Voice" has delivered some of the best singers in the country, and one of them is a young lady named Shye! She wow'd the judges with her rendition of "Superman" which netted her a 4 chair turn!

Shye had all of the judges making STRONG pitches trying to get her to select them to be her coach. Gwen Stefani seemed visibly touched by Shye's performance and pitched very hard to get her. Shye went with singing legend Michael Buble' 

In this Podcast Shye talks about her journey and working with Buble' , as well as life since the blind auditions. Have a listen!

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J PAUL, FROM SEASON 26 OF "THE VOICE" JOINED THE SHOW AND TALKED ABOUT HIS AMAZING BLIND AUDITION. HE GOT A 3 CHAIR TURN AND WENT ON TO PICK SINGING LEGEND MICHAEL BUBLE' TO BE HIS COACH.  HAVE A LISTEN TO WHAT HE SAID ABOUT HIS JOURNEY TO THE SHOW! 

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For listeners who have not yet been introduced to the pulse-inspiring vibe in the Afrobeat fusion of Nigerian American artist E’MAJOR, his new release “Bolo” will dance his music into their consciousness.

“Bolo,” dropping September 20, is an upbeat track with a low-key, repetitive keyboard melody behind forceful, changeable beats carried by a variety of instruments. It can make you dance in your chair.

“‘Bolo’ is danceable music that just gets you to — you know — just dance,” he said. “It gets you to the right mood, it gets into your head.”

That is exactly what it’s intended to do, what it does, which is get into your head. The title, “Bolo,” is Nigerian slang for the brain.

“In this case, it’s talking about a girl who pleases you, makes you feel good. It’s really sweet words, telling someone that you love — your wife, your girl — that whatever she’s doing, how she’s looking or how sexy, she’s making your head go crazy.”

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Lemoyne Alexander is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with a love for all things music. With experience in the rap, R&B and rock world, music has always been a part of his life but now he’s making what he wants how he wants. Playing and creating it brings him joy and the only thing that brings him more joy is sharing the music with others. On his new single “Insecurity” he talks about some personal things he dealt with and hopes it inspires others to deal with their own situations too. He plays every instrument on this track, making it truly his vision both sonically and conceptually.

The song “Insecurity” is an alternative rock pop song or as Lemoyne calls it and his other solo music “Alternative comprehensive rock.” Originally, he had no intentions to flesh it out to a full song but as time went on it all just came together cohesively. Self doubt is the throughline of the song and he hopes by expressing his own, others will be able to get through theirs.

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Jake Tankersley from NBC's "The Voice" season 26 stopped by the show and talked about his amazing 4 chair turn blind audition. Jake blew away all 4 judges and would end picking the legendary Snoop Dog to be his mentor / coach.

Jake talks about his background in music before "The Voice" and leads us up to his current appearance and more.  Have a listen! 

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From NBC's "The Voice" Season 26 - Jake Tankersley stops by the show and talks about his amazing 4 chair turn blind audition. 

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He's a potential winner. Sofronio Vasquez has the potential to win season 26 of NBC's "The Voice" competition. With a 4 chair turn for his blind audition, and comments like "That was a Grammy performance" from legend Gwen Stefani, Sofronio has already gotten the attention of the millions of fans who watched. 

Sofronio joined the Brad Cooney Podcast show and talked about his experience from his life in The Philippines all the way to America, and now before millions of fans on THE VOICE.

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Emerging Christian rap artist Eden Hill intentionally chose Friday, the 13th to debut his new single “Afraid,” a powerful track featuring orchestral elements, gritty trap beats, and a deep spiritual message. “It felt right to drop a song about letting go of fear and overcoming darkness in this season,” he shares on the decision on the release date. “I’m a big fan of irony. I thought it would be really ironic to drop a Christian rap song that’s about letting go of fear on a day that represents evil. I thought it would contrast what that day represents—and, therefore, bring light into a dark space.” 

“Afraid” came together quickly—with Eden Hill finishing the beat a few days before recording the lyrics and completing the whole track within days. Lyrically, “Afraid” follows a journey from fear to faith with Eden Hill, whose name offers a reminder that “Paradise is on the horizon,” touching on personal struggles and transformation. “It’s about where I was before God met me and pulled me out of the darkness,” he explains. 

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Anabel Itoha, originally from Barcelona, takes a courageous leap to relocate from Spain to NYC to pursue her music career. She mentions, “everybody kept telling me I was crazy, but when people tell you that, it’s probably because you’re really up to something.” She describes the depth of sacrifice you have to make to pursue your passion, but “if you really want something, you should just go for it.”

At an early age, Anabel’s primary school teacher noticed her powerful singing voice and pointed it out to her mother. Anabel shares that her family helped cultivate a path for her to explore her musical talents through concerts and performances throughout childhood. It wasn't until later when Anabel was fully invested in her dream, and the weight and reality of telling her mother, "No, Mom, I'm not gonna be a doctor; I'm gonna be a singer," truly sank in.

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In the first song of his new album, Highly Sensitive Person, Lamar Woods introduces the theme in the first line of his rap: “I had my first panic attack at 35. I thought I was gonna die.”

Looks dire, right? But listen to the intro about holding the world together with love, followed by a chiming, R&Bish, slightly funky build up, then get the finish to the line about dying, which is, “like Ryan at the end of Drive,” and you don’t know what’s coming next but you know it ain’t gonna be dire.

Lamar, who has had a successful career in television and movies, has continued his return to music with this fun, funny, hugely diverse, 19-track hip-hop exploration of panic and anxiety.

His album is all about mental health, but he does it in style, and many musical styles, and with humor, including three hilarious skits.

The single released to tease the album, “Don’t Give Up On Me,” featured one aspect of high sensitivity: relationship avoidance.

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Regal Rapstar simply had enough of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the Pasadena based Latino-American rapper/producer released a song with a title that says it all: “F the Coronavirus.”

This is a hard hitting track aimed at the culprit that put the whole world on hold, with plenty of cool word play and a solid, original beat. It comes from the four track, self-titled EP that was released in March, and is intended on being a “stream vaccine” that everyone should go get a dose of.

“I want listeners to remember this song, and be like, this is a guy who covered a topic that affected us all,” Regal Rapstar said. “This isn’t just like a regular rap song. It’s like a missile. This isn’t like throwing a firecracker. It’s like a serious potion. That’s for real.”

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Dynamic rock artist Ja’son Manwill advances to the quarter-finals of America’s Next Top Hitmaker competition, placing him among the top 1% of entrants. This impressive feat highlights his growing influence in the music industry. With a sharp focus and unwavering determination, Ja’son aims to win the grand prize: a feature in Rolling Stone Magazine, a spot on Rolling Stone’s Future of Music lineup at SXSW in 2025, and $10,000.

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“The Shower” releases on August 9.

“It is playful,” she said. “Lyrically, it feels like one big run-on sentence, just the thoughts going through your head, like, ‘What happened? What did I do? What did they do? What did they do wrong?’ All this stuff that makes you feel absolutely crazy with a breakup.”

From the start of this affair we were 25 years young 
And now I’m starting to regret what I said when I thought 
You’re the one who always called
The only man of the hour
And I still just can’t believe I think about you

It will be the second song to be released from her upcoming album — her debut — Wishing We Could Dream. More singles from the album are coming. The finished project, with 11 tracks, will drop early next year.

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