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Netflix To Produce Wyclef Jean CG Animated Musical

October 27, 2018

Greg Silverman’s Stampede to Produce Alongside Wyclef Jean and Justin Marks to Write Feature Script. Netflix announced yesterday that they are working with musical…

Tris McCall – ‘Conspiracy Theory’

October 26, 2018

Tris McCall isn’t just a musician, he’s also a journalist, having worked for Jersey Beat, NJArts, The Newark Star Ledger, NJ.com and many others. As a musician therefore his music is somewhat on the cerebral side, and as if to prove it, he’s also written an essay to go alongside his latest single, ‘Conspiracy Theory’.

The Vice Rags – ‘Jersey Boy’

September 13, 2018

A true Jersey Boy has a certain swagger, and isn’t impressed by awards or accomplishments, reputation or bankroll, but rather judges people by the way they act. A Jersey Boy looks with disdain at all the social climbing that goes on in Brooklyn and Manhattan. Jersey Boys don’t whine, but instead, puts their case forward in plain language.

Exclusive Video Premiere! ’10 Feet’ By Eliza Arnone

September 5, 2018

Earlier this year we introduced readers to Eliza Arnone, an up and coming musical talent from New Jersey, with her debut release, the eight track album, ‘Red Coat’. Now she’s back with her latest single, ’10 Feet’, which comes complete with a music video. We’re proud to exclusively premiere it here on Essentially Pop!

Video Premiere: Alexis Keegan, ‘Gospel’ (Live)

August 24, 2018

RnB-pop fusion singer Alexis Keegan returns with ‘Gospel’, a high energy track that is guaranteed to get you dancing. Hailing from the streets of New Jersey, Alexis learnt very quickly that music was something that she wanted to pursue fulltime. She was 12 years old when her father was diagnosed with cancer and she decided to record Mariah Carey’s ‘Butterfly’ as a tribute. It was after this incredibly hard and sad period that Alexis realised her life ambition – to bring joy and relief to those in pain with her music.

Kristy Chmura – ‘Abandoned House’

August 2, 2018

New Jersey singer songwriter Kristy Chmura shot the video for her latest single, ‘Abandoned House’, in a friend’s beautiful Victorian home, situated in Bloomfield, New Jersey. She makes a commanding presence at her harp, playing with complete authority.

Myles Marcus – ‘Nightmare’

July 21, 2018

Myles Marcus’ latest single, ‘Nightmare’, is a darkly anthemic pop track. His vocals are strong and sweet, and hold well to the slow tempo of the instrumentation.

Demetrius – ‘Jersey’

July 20, 2018

We’ve talked about Demetrius N Vince before, but here’s Demetrius by himself, singing a song about New Jersey.

Eryn – ‘Hallelujah You’re Gone’

June 18, 2018

One woman powerhouse Eryn knows how to turn a negative situation into a positive one. Inspired by the great soul and R&B artists, she has adopted a sound that is a mix of country and jazz while dressed like a pinup girl.

MAAD – ‘New Religion’

June 15, 2018

Originally from New Jersey but now based in LA, MAAD has established herself as a singer/songwriter, DJ, and fashion model. Her single ’90s Love’, released in 2016 from her EP, ‘Lé Funk’, saw that she was a formidable singer of state of the art R&B. Now she’s back, with her new track, ‘New Religion’.

Justina Valentine – ‘JUST’

May 25, 2018

Justina Valentine is back, with her new single, ‘Just’, as well as the accompanying video. The track sees Justina sharing her story on how she deals with hardships and overcoming adversity.

Your Persona – ‘Hate Is A Strong Word’

May 23, 2018

New Jersey natives Your Persona are a post-hardcore quartet, comprising friends who got together as a bit of fun, back in 2008. The group released their first official tracks between 2013 and 2015, the EPs ‘So Easy’, and ‘Metatastic’. Life seemed to be going only up, when lead singer and main songwriter Matt Campione was diagnosed with cancer. Fighting the illness for two years, he finally won the battle, and the band returned to the scene with their third EP, ‘When In Limbo’, in 2016.