ONE TO WATCH
Brevi (www.myspace.com/brevi) is an L.A.-based singer/songwriter/rapper whose music is an experience that defies categorization. Whatever genre she inhabits out from song to song, listeners seem to enjoy it; they can feel Brevi's unique style and her ability to paint reality into timeless artistic pieces. Growing up in
ON DECK
The Hammerheads (www.myspace.com/thehammerheadshollywood): This new punk rock band out of
Acafool (www.myspace.com/acafoolinc): His buzz is stretching across the country following his first breakout hit “Hatablockas,” which has received over 5000 spins on 40+ powerhouse stations, while his follow-up “Ride” is making an impact with N.Y. DJs and industry tastemakers alike. Most recently, this bangin’ club track was featured in Fast & Furious: New Model, Original Parts, and Acafool has been featured in XXL twice now. He’s garnering interest for his daring and fresh perspective, and for bringing beats that you just can’t get out of your head. He’s currently putting the finishing touches on his upcoming mixtape release, Fastlane. Don’t be an airhead—get on this now.
BAND/ARTIST UPDATES:
Static Summer (www.myspace.com/staticsummermusic): Sources tell us that the weasels will be out in full force for this band as they showcase their talents for a group of industry heavyweights next month. The show is invite-only; so don’t try to squeeze your way in. You’ll just have to wait ‘til the announcement and tour.
PRINCE, FIVE YEARS GONE: SOME PURPLE MUSINGS
His death continues to reverberate. (4/22a)
NMAAM TO HONOR SMOKEY, QUINCY, LIONEL DURING BLACK MUSIC MONTH
A fitting lead-in to Black Music Month (4/22a)
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RHYTHM, BLUES AND THE FUTURE
The musical tapestry we know as R&B.
WHO'S NEXT?
Predicting the next big catalog deal.
JUST THE VAX, MA'AM
Once we all get vaccinated, how long before we can party?
WORLDWIDE GROOVE
How is globalization bringing far-flung territories into the musical mainstream?
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