Philippines and Singapore’s Gail Belmonte releases ‘Tonight’ via Umami Records

https://www.facebook.com/belmontegail/photos/p.2864845990231971/2864845990231971/?type=1&theater R&B/soul singer-songwriter Gail Belmonte has released her debut single "Tonight" via Singapore-based indie label Umami Records. A chill track with that feel-good fairy dust sprinkled on top, the song is about enjoying the night, slowing down and taking the time to soak in its magical beauty. “I’m quite the night owl and work best … Continue reading Philippines and Singapore’s Gail Belmonte releases ‘Tonight’ via Umami Records

Vanilla Ice biography: 13 things about ‘Ice Ice Baby’ rapper

Professionally known as Vanilla Ice, Robert Matthew Van Winkle is the rapper behind the song "Ice Ice Baby." He is also an actor, a television host and a construction contractor. Ice grew up in Texas, United States and South Florida, USA. He is the son of Camilla Beth Dickerson, who was born in Lamar, Aransas … Continue reading Vanilla Ice biography: 13 things about ‘Ice Ice Baby’ rapper

PhilPop goes global with #MusicBreakingBorders

PhilPop has always been a reliable and trusted platform in fostering appreciation for quality and original compositions that reflect Filipino culture, experience and identity. In 2020, the Philippines' premier songwriting competition plans to continue its mission of promoting homegrown music on a scale that has never been done before by going global and forging regional … Continue reading PhilPop goes global with #MusicBreakingBorders

Zimbabwe’s Sha Sha is 2020 BET Awards’ Best New International Act

Charmaine Mapimbiro, who is professionally Sha Sha, was one of the winners at the 20th Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards on June 28, 2020. The Best New International Act award was given to the songstress from Mutare, Zimbabwe. Including Sha Sha, the only BET Awards 2020 nominee from Zimbabwe, there were two artists from Africa nominated … Continue reading Zimbabwe’s Sha Sha is 2020 BET Awards’ Best New International Act

The Steve McQueens releases ‘Firefly’ via Umami Records

The Steve McQueens has dropped its long-awaited brand new single "Firefly" via Singapore-based indie label Umami Records. It is the Singapore nu-jazz band's first release in 143 weeks following its acclaimed full-length album "TERRAЯIUM" in 2017. "Firefly" comes fresh off The Steve McQueens’ "Nerd Lounge" tour at the start of 2020. The band played shows … Continue reading The Steve McQueens releases ‘Firefly’ via Umami Records

J Balvin biography: 13 things about Colombian singer from Medellín

José Álvaro Osorio Balvín, who is professionally known as J Balvin, was born in Medellín, Colombia. In 2001, he moved to the United States to learn English and lived in Oklahoma and in New York. J Balvin performed at clubs in Medellín when he returned to the city from the U.S. Here are 13 more fact about … Continue reading J Balvin biography: 13 things about Colombian singer from Medellín

Ansel Elgort biography: 13 things about Arthur Elgort, Grethe Barrett Holby’s son

Ansel Elgort is not just an actor, a singer and a dancer. He is also a disc jockey under the name Ansølo. Elgort was born in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States on March 14, 1994. His father Arthur Elgort is a fashion photographer of Russian Jewish descent while his mother Grethe Barrett … Continue reading Ansel Elgort biography: 13 things about Arthur Elgort, Grethe Barrett Holby’s son

Noname biography: 13 things about rapper, poet from Bronzeville, Chicago, Illinois

Professionally known as Noname, Fatimah Nyeema Warner is an African-American rapper, poet and record producer. She hails from Bronzeville, Chicago, Illinois, United States. As a writer, Noname considers author Toni Morrison and poet Patricia Smith as her influences. Among the Bronzeville native's influences in terms of music are Avril Lavigne, Missy Elliott, Nina Simone, André 3000 … Continue reading Noname biography: 13 things about rapper, poet from Bronzeville, Chicago, Illinois

6cyclemind’s ‘I’ remake by Twenty-Nine Eleven released by Sony Music Philippines

Filipino pop-rock outfit Twenty-Nine Eleven has finally released its remake of the 6cyclemind song “I.” The song is off the upcoming online compilation called the "Sige I-Cover Mo Lang Project." "I" serves as the second single of the online compilation, which is released by Sony Music Philippines and produced by 6cyclemind and its management Soupstar … Continue reading 6cyclemind’s ‘I’ remake by Twenty-Nine Eleven released by Sony Music Philippines

John Legend dedicates ‘Bigger Love’ to Chrissy Teigen, black music’s rich tradition

John Legend, 41, will drop his sixth studio album "Bigger Love" via Columbia Records on June 19, 2020. On June 14, 2020, he took to Instagram to talk about the upcoming album, which was written and produced before the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the recent Black Lives Matter protests. According to Legend, "Bigger Love" … Continue reading John Legend dedicates ‘Bigger Love’ to Chrissy Teigen, black music’s rich tradition