Coming Soon: New Single by R&B/Jazz Songstress AYSHA! Look out for “Release Me” on January 17th, 2012!! A shining star since day one, sultry independent R&B/Jazz vocalist AYSHA comes back to the scene with a brand new single, coming to all music lovers on January 17th, 2012 entitled, “Release Me”. …
Introducing our January Edition of “The New Voices of Today”!! Good Morning and Afternoon to our special guests and readers from around the globe! Welcome back to another week on TheUrbanMusicScene.com We have a new list of singers, songwriters and talent to introduce to you this month on our popular …
Miss Aganaba’s long awaited EP has finally been released on bandcamp. Premiered to the world for the first time to take in, listen and enjoy. This 4 track blend is defiantly something for the people of today, smooth, soulful, electrifying brilliance.
Words from Tonye Aganaba:
I have always had a real fascination with the stars and the study of ancient worlds, and a recent foray into the world of the ancient mayans, led me to the happy faced White Wizard emblem seen on my album cover. This sign is that of White Wizard, a person believed to be a shaman, guiding others to light by empowering and enchanting them with their gifts. This sign represents my birth-date and as such has turned into a talisman of sorts, representing my belief in the magic of life, and the power of positivity. To continue, please click “MORE”!
Melanie Amaro, Winner of “The X Factor” $5 Million Sony Music Recording Deal, is Signed By Epic Records Largest Prize in Television History
Amaro to Star in Iconic Pepsi Commercial to Air During Super Bowl XLVI on NBC
NEW YORK, Jan. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Announced today, Epic Records signs Melanie Amaro to a recording contract following her triumphant win on season one of “The X Factor.” Her new home with Epic Records places her under the leadership of legendary music executive, Epic Records Chairman/CEO and The X Factor judge, Mr. Antonio “L.A.” Reid. As part of holding the coveted title, Amaro wins $5 million, the largest prize in television history, and is set to star in an iconic Pepsi commercial. To continue, please click “MORE”!
Weight Watchers UK has joined forces with Alesha Dixon to create a pop anthem which puts members’ weight loss success centre stage.
The song, which plays out for the duration of the three minute TV ad, marries members’ weight loss insights, all of whom have successfully lost weight on the Weight Watchers ProPoints® plan and is performed by Alesha Dixon to create an uplifting anthem of confidence and self expression.
One hundred and eighty Weight Watchers members feature in the pop video style ad, in which Alesha plays a cameo role. Alesha Dixon says: “These women and men are the real stars of the show. To continue, please click “MORE”!
Troy is currently finishing up his highly anticipated R&B album “Alter Ego” which will be released soon so 2012 looks to be a breakthrough year for this budding triple threat superstar.
(Free-Press-Release.com) January 3, 2012 —
Troy Bell, the professional basketball player who’s played for the NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies as well as numerous professional teams in Europe, is focused on breaking into the music, acting and modeling scene and has signed with World Entertainment Agency to manage his entertainment career. With the smash hit song “Cry for You” making waves, Troy is generating alot of buzz on the music scene. To continue, please click “MORE”!
Sultry Soul-Jazz Singer Annette Harris Debuts New Disc, “When We Dance” | Available NOW! The most influential person in Annette’s life was her mother who cultivated and encouraged her artistic expression through music. As her talent developed, she fell in love with the melodies, lyrics and freedom of jazz. Annette …
Look out for the new Charles Hammond Jr. Release – “Hello, My Name Is…” (EP)
Scheduled for release in the first quarter of 2012, the debut EP from singer/songwriter Charles Hammond Jr. simply titled, “Hello, My Name Is…”
will serve as a musically diverse, yet cohesive introduction to an
artist who is just beginning to spread his wings both musically and
personally. Since early childhood, Charles has known that music would
always play a major part in his life. It is because of this awareness,
hard work, perseverance, and faith in God, that he has been afforded a
variety of professional opportunities, a list that continues to grow
each year.
He
has been a featured artist and has served as a backup vocalist on
several recording projects for a variety of local (Midwest) and
nationally renowned artists within the musical genres of jazz, hip-hop,
soul/r&b, pop, gospel, classical, and more. To continue, please click “MORE”!
Santana Trumpeter Bill Ortiz Readies New Hip-Hop EP “Winter in America” Featuring Many Special Guests
A follow up to his debut solo album From Where I Stand, the new project features conscious emcees such as The Grouch, Zumbi (of Zion I) and K-Maxx, as well as fellow Santana member (and 11 time Grammy Award Winner) Tony Lindsey, and iconic poet/vocalist Linda Tillery, featured with a spoken word performance of Dr. Martin Luther King’s Nobel Peace Prize speech.
Jazz Artist Paul Whitley Releases “Versatility” | Available Now!
About Paul Whitley…
“Versatility”… is more than just the title of his album. An extremely versatile musician, Paul Whitley is fluent in many different styles of music. Ranging from the sounds of Gospel, Neo Soul, R&B, Soft Rock, Contemporary music, to the groove of Jazz. Paul’s humble beginnings started at the age of 8 when he started playing drums. By the time he hit 16 he was playing piano after his father prayed for his hands.
He has performed with a diverse range of artists such as Marvin Sapp, John P. Kee, Byron Cage, Donnie McClurklin, Dorina Clarke-Cole, Maurette Brown-Clark, Jonathan Butler, Wes Morgan, and William Becton, Jazz artist- Steve Cole, Joey Sommerville, Elan Trotman, Lin Roundtree and Walter Beasley. To continue, please click “MORE”!