June 13, 2021 - Music Observer

Seymour Stein Bags 2020 A2IM Lifetime Achievement Award

Music Observer Staff on June 13, 2021

2020 A2IM Lifetime Achievement Award was given to Seymour Stein and he was recently virtually awarded for his unwavering efforts on co-founding of Sire Records, where he signed notable music icons like the Ramones, the Pretenders, Madonna and Ice-T.

Before he got it big, he humbly worked at indie labels as Syd Nathan’s King Records, which catered and produced songs of Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller and George Goldner’s Red Bird Records, which brought the world the Shangri-Las and James Brown.

A video was presented before he was rewarded, Richard Gottehrer Sire co-founder cited Stein as bridging the “music industry that grew up in the 40’s all the way to today,” while Talking Heads drummer Chris Franz said the band signed with Sire because Stein understood had nurtured them into a better musician.

The late Tommy Erdelyi of the Ramones said, “one of the things that made Sire great was they knew when they had something good and tried very hard not to mess with it.” In another clip, Ice-T talked expressed his gratitude, and said, ‘Sire “lets you be the artist.”

Madonna’s manager, Guy Oseary, said the queen of pop is so thankful with him. Oseary also mentioned Stein also signed two of his favorite bands, the Smiths and Depeche Mode. Likewise marveling at Stein’s A&R acumen, Ice-T asks, “How do you A&R Ice-T, then the Ramones, then Ministry, then the Talking Heads,” he asked. “How do you do it?”

The award was presented by the head of music at YouTube, Lyor Cohen, Stein with the Lifetime Achievement Award, declaring “aside from being my friend, Seymour Stein is one of the most important music people that ever did this. Not only does he understand songs and artists, but he is the one who goes to the shows. He is the most curious music man I have ever met. He has spent more miles on a plane than all of us put together. He is thirsty to find the next most important act.”

“[Stein] is humble and I so appreciate what you have done for this industry,” Cohen continued. “I wanted to say thank you for trailblazing for us and showing us the way; for staying curious; and believing in the possibilities of our artist. Thank you so much.”

Read Stein’s full speech below:

I was a sickly child, born in Brooklyn with a hole in my heart on April 18, 1942 — the day General Doolittle bombed Tokyo in retaliation for Pearl Harbor months earlier.

I couldn’t play sports, but fortunately got hooked on music early on, listening to my elder sister Ann’s radio in the bedroom we shared.

Among the early records I heard and enjoyed were “Rose, Rose I Love You” by Yah Lee in Chinese and “Aufweidersehn Sweetheart” a German tune sung by English songstress Vera Lynn in English.

It made me believe that great pop music could come from anywhere, something I never forgot.

As I got healthier and went to public school, I saved all my money to buy records. All of my favorite records and artists were on indie labels, like Fats Domino and Smiley Lewis on Imperial, Little Richard and Larry Williams on Specialty, Clyde McPhatter & the Drifters, Joe Turner, Ray Charles, LaVerne Baker on Atlantic, Jerry Butler, Dee Clark on Vee Jay, James Brown, Hank Ballard, and Little Willie John on King and many other great indie artists.

Elvis was my favorite artist on a major, RCA Victor, but it must be remembered that Elvis’ first six singles were on Sam Phillip’s Sun label in Memphis and also home to Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Roy Orbison.

It is my strong belief that these and other great indie labels should be honored by A2IM, for their pioneering efforts that blazed the trail for all of us.

Atlantic is the last of these labels and one of the two or three most successful in today’s market. I’m sure the Craig Kallman who started there at a very young age, learned much from Ahmet Ertegun and Jerry Wexler.

When I was 15, I went up to the Billboard offices to do some research on the music business in the 1930’s and ‘40’s. Billboard chart manager Tom Noonan was very kind and supplied me with a desk and access to the bound volumes that they still have. I made many notes. I also met Paul Ackerman, the music editor, and reporter, Bob Rolantz, a former A&R man at RCA’s Groove label. Paul and Bob invited me to attend the weekly meetings where the reporters would choose the Spotlight records of the week. Other reporters included Ren Grevatt and June Bundy, whose husband Charlie Grean was one of the most powerful music execs at the time. The panel often gave me the opportunity to voice my opinion.

I noted that almost all the guests at this event were indie label execs, including Ahmet Ertegun and Jerry Wexler at Atlantic, Leonard Chess, George Goldner at Gone/End, Jerry Blaine at Jubilee, Herman Lubinsky at Savoy and many others, but most important to my future, Syd Nathan at King Records.

When I graduated high school, Tom Noonan offered me a full time job at Billboard as his assistant in the chart department. I helped him put together his idea to start a Top 100 singles chart, since renamed the Hot 100, which was of great service to music dealers and radio stations.

One day, Syd Nathan asked me, if I wanted to be a journalist or a record man and invited me to move to Cincinnati and be his assistant. I jumped at the opportunity and stayed at King for several years. But I missed New York and eventually moved back. Soon after that, George Goldner reached out to me. He informed me that he had just started Red Bird Records with Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller in the Brill Building. Once again I jumped at the opportunity. In the Brill Building, I met Richard Gottehrer, whose office was also there. We became friends and decided to work together.

When I started Sire with Richard Gottehrer, most of our early signings came from CBGB’s on the Bowery, including Ramones, Talking Heads, Richard Hell & the Voidoids, Tom Tom Club, Dead Boys and the Paley Brothers.

I never lost my belief that great music could come from anywhere in the world and headed for London. I eventually bought a flat to work and live from and was offered the opportunity to buy 50% interest in Blue Horizon Records by ace producer Mike Vernon. The label boasted the talents of Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac and Chicken Shack, featuring Christine Perfect, who later married John McVie and joined Fleetwood Mac, and several other blues acts.

It was quite easy traveling to Europe, where I signed Dutch band Focus, whose album Moving Waves sold over 650,000 in the U.S. and contained the single, “Hocus Pocus,” which sold well over 1,000,000 in the U.S. We had world rights everywhere except Benelux and the album did well all over the world.

With the success of Focus, we were able to buy two connecting brownstones on West 74th Street and hire a good staff. Sire’s first office was in a brownstone at 146 West 54th Street, Syd Nathan rented the floor for $325.00 a month.

With a much larger office and a really good staff, we were able to build a studio with air conditioning. I took advantage of this by spending much more time in UK and Europe.

I had already signed the Pretenders and Climax Blues Band. Among the other UK bands signed to Sire were the Smiths, Depeche Mode, the Cure, Erasure, Echo & the Bunnymen, Soft Cell, the Cult, Spacehog, Yaz(oo), Mark-Almond, Ride, Rezillos, the Farm, Everything But the Girl, Modern English, Morcheeba, Aphex Twin, Ride, the Undertones, James. Hopefully, I got them all.

As previously mentioned Focus from Holland, the Undertones from Ireland, HIM from Finland, Plastic Bertrand from Belgium, Ofra Haza from Israel, k.d. lang and Barenaked Ladies from Canada, David Rudder from Trinidad and The Saints and Radio Birdman, the first two bands to be inducted to Australia’s Rock Hall of Fame.

Back in the USA, I signed two longtime friends Cyndi Lauper and Debbie Harry, who had gone solo. Also, Andy Paley produced a great album by Jerry Lee Lewis.

On a hunch, I journeyed to LA and San Francisco, since all of the hot rappers thus far had come from the East Coast or Midwest. I discovered Ice-T and his brilliant young manager, Jorge Hinojosa. I signed Ice, who became the first successful rapper for Warner Bros., Sire’s distributor. Back in the States, I also signed the Replacements in Minneapolis. Also, Ministry in Chicago and Dinosaur Jr. in Massachusetts.

I was perhaps most proud then for the opportunity to sign Lou Reed back then. We released the amazing New York album, a world-wide hit — platinum in USA and gold in France, UK, and I believe Canada, as well.

I am currently unemployed, having left Sire and Warner’s behind two years ago. At present I am reactivating Blue Horizon with the help and support of Matthew Johnson at Fat Possum. He’s someone you should really consider for A2IM induction. He’s an indie all the way and a great one.

If I have any regrets and I do, it’s that I did not have enough time to spend with my daughter, Samantha, who sadly passed away; and Mandy. Hopefully, when Mandy and my three granddaughters hear this, they will understand me better and forgive me.

Again, many, many thanks for the award. I have been inducted in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of Fame and in 2018 was presented with a special, Lifetime Achievement Grammy. That said, this A2IM award strikes closer to home. Many thanks!!

Also very special thanks to Lyor Cohen. I could not think of anyone better and more special to induct me!!!

Music Icons Respond to Black Live Matters

Music Observer Staff on June 13, 2021

Black Live Matters – Protests have erupted and gather around themselves in New York, Minneapolis, Louisville, Denver, Memphis Phoenix and Columbus and other cities—as demonstrators demand arrest of the four officers allegedly involved in the death of George Floyd with unfair and unjust charges. To add the fire, the controversial statement of the President has caused outraged from the netizens.

With the injustice and untimely death of George’s Floyd, the celebrities including Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Justin Bieber, Cardi B, and more have express their stance against the violence towards black community.

Pop superstar Taylor Swift bravely mentioned President Trump on her tweet: “After stoking the fires of white supremacy and racism your entire presidency, you have the nerve to feign moral superiority before threatening violence? ‘When the looting starts the shooting starts’??? We will vote you out in November. @realdonaldtrump.”

59^th Grammy Award big winner pop Singer- Bilie Eilish also tweeted towards the injustices. But in a fiery Instagram post, she clarified the generational stakes for her fellow white people — listen, learn, support, but don’t make any of this about you.

“If I hear one more white person say ‘All Lives Matter’ one more f— time I’m gonna lose my f— mind,” she wrote. “Will you shut the f— up? No one is saying your life doesn’t matter. No one is saying your life is not hard. No one is saying literally anything at all about you…… All you mfs do is find a way to make everything about yourself. This is not about you. Stop making everything about you. You are not in need. You are not in danger.”

Ariana Grande addressed her 74 million followers, saying “text FLOYD to 55156 @colorofchange to put pressure on DA Mike Freeman to charge and arrest these officers call 612-348-5550,” adding, “and please sign the @change petition.”

Cardi B on Instagram wrote, “Enough is enough! What will it take? A civil war? A new president? Violent riots? It’s tired! I’m tired! The country is tired! You don’t put fear in people when you do this you just show how coward YOU ARE ! And how America is really not the land of the free! ”

Music icon Beyoncé postedd on an Instagram strongly invoked that the police officers involved in Floyd’s killing should be charged (Dennis Chauvin, the officer who knelt on Floyd’s neck, was charged Friday with third-degree manslaughter and murder): “We all witnessed his murder in broad daylight. We’re broken and we’re disgusted. We cannot normalize this pain. I’m not only speaking to people of color. If you’re white, black, brown, or anything in between, I’m sure you feel hopeless about the racism going on in America right now. No more senseless killings of human beings. No more seeing people of color as less than human. We can no longer look away.”

LeBron James Instagramed a picture captioned “this is why” to his nearly 63 million followers of an officer kneeling on Floyd’s neck beside a picture of former NFL athlete Colin Kaepernick kneeling during the national anthem (Jamie Foxx and others shared this photo, too).

Justin Bieber, though, posted an image of a man (likely him) atop a graffitied building looking out at the horizon, captioned “No lives matter until black lives matter” — but the graffiti is a Russian expletive that translates to derogatory slur in English.

Madonna grooved with Michael Jackson’s hit “They Don’t Care About Us” in their kitchen, which has gathered negative connotations from people like former NBA player Rex Chapman who replied: “Maybe the worst tweet of all time. ‘come dance in the kitchen for racism’ is a weird take. To Michael Jackson? And other things.”

Killer Mike, also tweeted. “I’m mad as hell. I woke up wanting to see the world burn yesterday, because I’m tired of seeing black men die … So that’s why children are burning it to the ground. They don’t know what else to do. And it is the responsibility of us to make this better right now. We don’t want to see one officer charged, we want to see four officers prosecuted and sentenced. We don’t want to see Targets burning, we want to see the system that sets up for systemic racism burnt to the ground.”

Mick Jagger Remembers His Late Good Friend and Film Producer Steve Bing

Music Observer Staff on June 13, 2021

The icon Mick Jagger reminisce the good memories he had with the movie producer Steve Bing has died at the age of 55.

Bing had joined the creator last Monday at his home in the Century City section of Los Angeles, According to the Los Angeles County coroner and the cause of death is still pending. And the Fire Department said it responded to a report of a 55-year-old man jumping from a building at the same time and place also last Monday.

Bing co-wrote the 2003 comedy Kangaroo Jack, a film starring Anthony Anderson and Jerry O’Connell that was savaged by critics but made nearly $90 million at the box office and had produced the 2000 Sylvester Stallone film Get Carter, and worked with Mick Jagger and produced the director Martin Scorsese’s 2008 Rolling Stones documentary, Shine a Light.

“It’s so sad to hear of Steve Bing’s passing,” Jagger said on social media. “He was such a kind and generous friend and supported so many good and just causes. I will miss him very much.”

It’s so sad to hear of Steve Bing’s passing. He was such a kind and generous friend and supported so many good and just causes. I will miss him very much. MJ

A post shared by Mick Jagger (@mickjagger) on Jun 23, 2020 at 5:45am PDT

Steven Bing was a son of a doctor and philanthropist who spent most of his time in advocating public health and the grandson of a New York real estate developer who inherited him a hundred of millions of dollars when he was in legal age.

In the 1980s, Steve Bing dropped out at Stanford University, where the elder Bing had donated $50 million, for a career in Hollywood. He got early credits as a co-writer for the 1984 Chuck Norris Vietnam vet movie “Missing in Action” and its two sequels. He wrote an episode of the sitcom “Married… with Children” and in 1994 wrote and directed his own small film starring Judd Nelson, “Every Breath.” And also he donated millions for expenditures and campaign materials to the Democratic Party and its candidates, including, John Kerry, Hillary Clinton and Nancy Pelosi, to various foundation, and to campaigns for liberal-leaning ballot initiatives in California and other states that are governed with Democrats.

President Bill Clinton tweeted. “I loved Steve Bing very much, he had a big heart, and he was willing to do anything he could for the people and causes he believed in. I will miss him and his enthusiasm more than I can say, and I hope he’s finally found peace.”

Bing was known for being a L.A. socialite who had dated a lot of pretty girls and brought them to red carpets, at big-dollar benefits and courtside at Lakers games.

When he was at his 30’s, he was unexpectedly became part of high-profile lawsuits centering on his possible paternity of children that brought him media attention on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. A 2002 DNA test required by a British court showed that he was the father of the infant son of model and actress Elizabeth Hurley, whom he had dated.

The same year he sued movie mogul Kirk Krekorian, alleging Krekorian had hired a private detective to go through Bing’s trash to obtain DNA for another paternity test, this one to determine whether Bing was the father of the daughter born to Krekorian’s then-wife, tennis player Lisa Bonder. That lawsuit was settled out of court.

The two children, Damian Hurley and Kira Kerkorian, have been named in recent court fights over whether they will be heirs in the trust set up by Bing’s father.

Music Producer Andres Markmann Reveals How to Form a Band in a Pandemic

Music Observer Staff on June 13, 2021

The distance consolidation of collaborative projects along with new ways of creating content is one of the many outcomes of the “new normal” the pandemic has set for us, even when referring to music. This is how, towards the end of 2019, DPM Band was born and grew throughout the COVID-19 quarantine.

DPM Band is an electronic duo that consists of Andres Markman, composer and music producer, and singer and also composer Diego Poupin. They studied together at a music academy when they were 12 years old in their home country of Chile but later grew apart. Three decades later, Andres from New York and Diego from London met again and merged into this project that overcame distance and united talent by being carried out entirely in a remote setting.

Andres is a well-known music producer with more than 15 years of experience in the music industry. He has participated in popular commercial jingles, film soundtracks, and has produced important musicalization of events and television programs. For this and many other reasons, he belongs to the artist catalog of Onmi Music Publishing and EMI Music.

Reflecting on his success with DPM Band, Andres says, “Music is networking, perseverance, and networking.” Under this premise, Andres and Diego have decided to venture with the development of this electronic music project with the combination of many rhythms such as progressive electronic rock, minimal, and dubstep, where they collaborate and produce new music trends. Due to the success and positive impact, they are already preparing a short film to explain in detail how to form a band during a pandemic, overcoming obstacles, and making meaningful contributions to achieve recognition in the world of music. “Where the Angels Speak” is this band’s recent release and shared with the public on the Music DPM website.

Heartbeat Lyfe Founder Shows How Passion, Tenacity, and Dedication Can Lead Enterprises Towards Greatness

Music Observer Staff on June 13, 2021

Passion has its way of driving people towards the summits of success. It fuels them, enabling them to transform clear-cut visions into full-throttled actions. However, passion alone is not enough. Countless established authorities and industry powerhouses have emphasized that passion is rendered useless if a person does not take action on his goals. Dreams are best translated into reality once perseverance and determination come into play. As someone who has worked hard enough to fulfill his dreams, Richard Holzhauer, an esteemed DJ and entrepreneur best known by his stage name, Rico, demonstrates how the power of passion, tenacity, and dedication can lead a person towards the pinnacles of greatness.

Rico is a changemaker by passion and profession. While many DJs have gone to great lengths in order to secure reputable positions in the realms of music and entertainment, this emerging power player transcends limitations and breaks barriers by introducing groundbreaking initiatives and innovative breakthroughs. His passion for creating music and better experiences has massively helped him build a trailblazing empire of his own, propelling his name towards the industry’s summits. Today, he stands at the forefront of his booming enterprise set to revolutionize the overall music festival experience—Heartbeat Lyfe.

Heartbeat Lyfe is a trailblazing firm that is currently making waves in the music and entertainment scene with its unique ideas and state-of-the-art approach. It aims to elevate the festival experience by introducing hemp extract products while enabling individuals to create memories that last forever. More impressively, it seeks to build a community of festival enthusiasts and music lovers across the world.

The establishment of Heartbeat Lyfe lies in the founder’s passion and dedication to elevating the music festival experience up a notch by mashing melodies with hemp extracts. Richard previously worked for A-trak’s record label Fool’s Gold Records and is now working for Tommies Sunshine’s Record Label Brooklyn Fire Records.. As a person who has spent his career as a DJ, music producer, and label manager from New York City, Rico immediately realized that festivals fall short of soulful and memorable experiences.

For this reason, he went the extra mile and founded Heartbeat Lyfe, together with a long-time friend and CBD entrepreneur who is equally passionate and motivated about music and hemp.

Created for ravers and by ravers, Heartbeat Lyfe is committed to providing an experience like no other. Thus, it has created products that are made with natural ingredients, allowing people to appreciate music and hemp in their most glorious form. More impressively, this go-getting enterprise takes it upon itself to guarantee accessibility and affordability in its products.

Over the years, Heartbeat Lyfe has created a buzz across the realms of music and entertainment with its wide variety of hemp extract products under its arsenal. From CBD gummies and brownies to oils, lotions, and cooling gels, Heartbeat Lyfe has consistently provided innovative breakthroughs, improving the festival experience one product at a time. Their signature Cooling Gel and Lotion is a staple perfect for festival shufflers and head bangers.

With no intentions of slowing down any time soon, Heartbeat Lyfe is expected to stretch its horizons, creating more groundbreaking initiatives that further improve the festival experience and create long-lasting experiences. With passion, perseverance, and determination under its founder’s belt, this company is bound to take the industry by storm.

To know more about Rico and Heartbeat Lyfe, you may visit their website.

Emoedagreat Ramps up the Anticipation for His Upcoming Album Bugatti Truck Music

Music Observer Staff on June 13, 2021

Eric Lattimore, also known as Emoedagreat, is banking everything in his career on his upcoming album Bugatti Truck, which he has tagged the best album ever. He recently released the single “No Kap” to keep the anticipation high. The South Carolina-born musician says he’s ready for all that 2021 has to offer, and in his words, “I’m going to shock the world with this album. It will be the best.” Emoedagreat thrives on his versatile style that enables him to create hip-hop, R&B, and pop music. One of his goals is to set a record of having a number one hit across each of those genres as an independent artist.

Emoedagreat has lofty dreams and a powerful drive that make him a worthy artist to watch. Beyond just creating music, he has invested himself into learning the business side of music and successfully juggles both by himself. He also has his sights set on acting with his TikTok videos, short films, skits, and sketches. He hopes to land a movie role soon and prove himself as a versatile entertainer. He does not only set out to entertain, but he’s also passionate about education as he takes his time to create videos that teach other aspiring entrepreneurs and independent musicians some of the lessons that can help them on their journeys.

With a tagline that reads “Become the Greater You,” Emoedagreat aims to create a brand that rewards passion. “The Emoedagreat family brings everyone inspiration, laughter, and love,” he noted. He has plans underway to launch a record label called Carolina Plug Music Group and build his film company, AsianRican Films, with producer Yvng Ari. He also has a clothing line and an e-commerce website where everything Emoedagreat music and merchandise is sold. Beyond all these, he’s a six-figure earner as a Facebook gaming creator, where he helps big companies promote their products to his large audience.

His upcoming album is his way of stamping his foot strongly in the music scene and showing the world the things he’s capable of as an entertainer. He’s pushing the boundaries in music, comedy, movies, gaming, and video production. “Most people find a niche and stay in their lanes. I don’t have a lane, and it’s working for me. My content creation and music are one of a kind. My personality is one of a kind. I make my own image of what I want to be, and I don’t let anybody control that. I have creative control. Most people in the Industry don’t control who they can be,” he said.

The Emoedagreat brand came to life from a strong desire to be heard. According to Eric, he was overlooked many times even though he had what it takes to be a star. Rather than wait to be picked up, he picked himself up and began self-promotion; that has made his brand into what it is today. He is laser-focused on creating a life he never had for himself and his unborn generations by being successful financially and as an entertainer. His five-year goals include featuring in some of the biggest movies, making it to Billboard’s top 100, and becoming a major source of influence to many young people and aspiring entertainers.

Learn more about Emoedagreat on his official website and follow him on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.

Leash DA BEAAST Plotting Her Climb to Stardom through Music

Music Observer Staff on June 13, 2021

Looking back at her background, Leash DA BEAAST, also known as Shalisse Townes, has an insatiable desire for success. Growing up in a family of rappers and singers propped her up to pursue a career in music. She has put all the experience she has gathered over the years together to advance her music career. Leash DA BEAAST started music production at the age of fourteen, and by 2012, she delved into video directing. She understood the fundamentals of music production and the artistic aspects of creating videos. These gave her a jumpstart in the field, and today, she has a strong grasp of all it takes to become successful in the music industry.

The Brooklyn, New York-born musician is a talented instrumentalist and producer whose skills have helped her create some of the highest quality and relatable music for her fans. She has relentlessly pursued her music dreams at every stage of her life, and now it’s all taking shape. Her goal is to become more known in the music industry while giving her audience a story to draw inspiration from. Her young audience is impressionable, and she strives to create music that they understand and can resonate with.

Despite her music background, Leash Da BEAAST understands how much of a work in progress she is with her brand. She wants to be the music brand that Gen Z and millennials want to listen to so she can inspire them and show them that it is okay to dream. With a penchant for being in the studio and working on new materials, Leash Da BEAAST is always ready to release new music for her audience to unwind, enjoy and let off steam. Beyond building her career, she also has some up-and-coming artists signed to her record label, BEAAST Recordings, She does not only dream of becoming a successful musician; she also dreams of becoming a successful label executive running a successful music business.

Leash DA BEAAST is building an empire, trying to do things differently from her family that focused only on the music rather than the business side.

“It is important to change the narrative. I am doing this to put my name on the map and uplift my entire family. My daughter motivates me every day, and I want to make sure she gets a good life better than what I had. The generation coming after us should inherit a strong legacy, and I will do my best to put that in place,” Leash DA BEAAST explained.

Her five-year goal is to get herself and the artists signed to her label in the limelight and sign more artists. Leash DA BEAAST believes there is an abundance of talents who all deserve to be heard, and her goal is to give as many of them as possible a platform to thrive. Her journey is one of tenacity, focus, and determination. She wants her music out there to give people hope, sanity, inspiration, and motivation to pursue their dreams.

Learn more about Leash DA BEAAST on her official website.

“Reoccur “Cutthroat Mode Releases “Believe” “Guidance,” Always Us and “Fallen”

Music Observer Staff on June 13, 2021

After a decade of putting out music, it has been a major accomplishment to continue to strive for greatness. After the music industry took a big hit pandemic-style, this left the hip-hop lane completely open for artists to release as much music the consumers can gain from. Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, and Amazon is where you can find the latest releases from Cutthroat Mode. Releasing 100 songs in 100 days has been their biggest position as a group. Typically, every month on the twenty-third, Cutthroat Mode releases either a single, an album, or an EP.

Let’s take it to the latest release, which is Cutthroat Mode and Nams’s “Believe.” The song itself is smooth, chill, and has a much laid-back vibe. The lyrics start off with “Yeah, top of the morning/Let’s get it going/I’m fully focused/I’m in motion/I know I’m chosen.”

Nams, who continues to represent despite the passing of Juice Bio, has also been putting out music like “No More” and “Focused.” Nams’s lyrics, flow, and the real words are quoted on every record and continues to keep the listeners motivated.

“Guidance” was also one of the latest releases from Cutthroat Mode. The record starts off with a slow melody that brings us to a level of solidarity. The lyricist for this track starts off “This sh*t keep hating me/The voices in my head keep targeting me.” This song reflects everyone’s daily experiences and is just a real-life record.

The album Always Us was a thriller with tracks like “Activated” featuring RBO Stunna and Nams’s “Lemon” and “Risk It All” feauring. Phat Boyy and Young Go.

The song “Fallen” has listeners in a different mood from “Always Us.” Musik took his grind to a whole other level with this one. This tempo, soul, and melody reguaranteed us back to the essence of dope music. The Lyrics start with “I’m all out got no more I’m falling softly need something to believe.”

As we continue to receive music content from the group, we will continue to tap in every month on the twenty-third for a new release.

Take a listen to “Fallen” on Apple Music. Follow Cutthroat Mode on Twitter for more updates on their music. Download and purchase the album “Believe Me” on Songwhip. Watch “Guidance” the video on YouTube.

Singer-Songwriter Jared Harper Takes the Industry by Storm with His Electric New Single, “All for Me”

Music Observer Staff on June 13, 2021

In an industry fueled by creativity and talent, only those who embrace their uniqueness can leave a legacy that will live on for years on end. Such is the case with Jared Harper, a singer and songwriter whose career has revolutionized the music scene in ways no one could have ever imagined. With an old soul and a remarkable talent, the artist brings the pop/rock genre to a whole new level.

Although he has already established a reputable standing in the music scene with his solo debut in 2018, Jared Harper has once again taken center stage with his amazing cover of “Dynamite” by BTS. Despite having a reputation for gravitating towards older songs, the artist gave the internet a pleasant surprise with a BTS cover that showcases his jazzy and funky groove. Sure enough, this rising star knows how to keep his fans up on their toes.

Born and raised in San Francisco, California, Jared Harper is best known for earning over 650,000 views on YouTube for his blind audition of The Voice Season 18. In the said performance, he took everyone’s breath away with his rendition of “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” by The Rolling Stones, where he performed his unique acoustic version of the classic hit.

Since dipping his toes into the industry, Jared Harper has garnered over 45,000 streams on his standout single “About You,” released in February 2021. Most recently, on May 14, 2021, he was able to unleash the ultimate party-rock earworm in his alt-indie-rock anthem, “All for Me,” which highlighted vintage Strokes-inspired bouncing guitars and built a tension that cut right through the song’s verses. The said song was created in collaboration with Josh Tyrrell, who recorded the instrumentals as well as mixed and mastered the single in Telstar Studios (London).

According to the singer and songwriter, “All for Me” was written as a thunder-cracking form of encouragement to never miss out on the good times nor to let others miss out on all the fun. On a mission to boost everyone’s mood in 2021, Jared Harper continues to breathe life into the song.

“It resonates today more than it did back then. I am hoping that ‘All for Me’ will inspire people to loosen up and allow themselves to break out of the moments they are stuck in,” Jared Harper explained. “I wanted an upbeat, passionate, and energetic song that anyone can rock out to. Thus, I created ‘All for Me.’ I can’t wait to get back out on the scene, perform live, and interact with a crowd,” the artist added.

Immensely fueled by his desire to merge the music of the 50s, 60s, and 70s into modern sound, Jared Harper separates himself from a sea of artists in the industry. As a matter of fact, his single, “If I Can’t Have You,” speaks volumes about his character as an artist and has created a buzz in the international music and radio scene.

As can be gleaned from his flourishing career, Jared Harper has a penchant for capturing his audience almost instantaneously with his catchy rhythms and melodies. With music that transcends diverse age groups and meaningful lyrics that are also relatable, he appeals to listeners of all ages and walks of life.

Above anything else, Jared Harper is hailed for being charming and witty on stage when performing in front of his fans. Without a doubt, it is only a matter of time before this must-watch artist becomes a household name.

Learn more about Jared Harper on his website. You may also follow him on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Photo by Justine Willard.

Joshua Scott: A Country Artist Who Emerged Victorious After Struggling With Drug Addiction

Music Observer Staff on June 13, 2021

For many individuals, they consider their setbacks as barriers to success. However, these people do not realize the power that comes when rising after a great fall. Countless established authorities owe much of their accomplishments to the insurmountable challenges they have faced and conquered in the past. To them, they wear their failures as badges of honor, pushing them to thrive and go for gold while slowly solidifying a reputable stance across a variety of highly competitive industries. These exceptional powerhouses continue to rise above, proving that failures are effective tools for learning, growth, and personal and professional development.

One such power player who treats success as a motivation source is Joshua Scott. While many aspirants give up at first sight of defeat, this courageous go-getter exceeded expectations and continued to thrive despite the innumerable challenges being thrown against him. Today, he stands at the forefront of the music industry, transforming his vision into reality and carving success-enabling paths for hopefuls and aspiring artists across the realms of music and entertainment.

Joshua Scott is a multi-talented artist and emerging powerhouse who has impressed a number of industry leaders and authorities with his unparalleled talents and exceptional knack for music. His diligent efforts of shaping his career to fit into the molds of success have earned praises from a wide variety of professionals, powerhouses, peers, and listeners, cementing his reputation in the music industry. However, this rapidly rising singer and songwriter is more than what meets the eye.

Although Joshua Scott has managed to rise through the ranks at a young age, this Arizonian artist has had his fair share of ups and downs before elevating himself to a position at the industry’s summits. For ten years, his music career came to a halt as he struggled with drug addiction and some personal issues. This ultimately stunted his growth in the industry, but Joshua was determined to rise above his setbacks. Armed with passion, precision, and dedication, this multifaceted personality kicked back and began his musical journey anew.

Throughout his blooming career, Joshua Scott has been making waves across the industry, creating masterful sheets of music that touches lives and captures the hearts of many listeners worldwide. His unique approach of introducing traditional country music to modern-day radio is designed to spark a renewed perspective towards the genre, inviting young listeners and enthusiasts to appreciate the craft. With his passion-driven spirit and talents, Joshua was able to release a single entitled “This Time,” along with three other songs. This impeccable tracklist has garnered half a million streams over time.

In the coming years, Joshua Scott is expected to expand his horizons and transform a number of his visions into reality. He is also determined to become a successful recording artist, touring around the world and spreading the goodness of country music.

As a passion-driven artist who has had his fair share of trials and tribulations, Joshua Scott serves as a genuine attestation that failures can be a motivational force. With the milestones he has achieved over the years, this multifaceted personality plans to share his stories of failures and triumphs in the hopes of inspiring others to thrive and get ahead.

To know more about Joshua Scott, you may visit his website.