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Author: Lisa Hafey

Lisa has been writing for over 20 years, starting as the entertainment editor on her university newspaper. Since then she's written for Popwrapped, Maximum Pop, Celebmix, and ListenOnRepeat. Lisa loves all good music, with particular fondness for Jedward and David Bowie. She's interviewed Edward Grimes (Jedward), Kevin Godley, Trevor Horn, Paul Young, Peter Cox (Go West), Brendan B Brown (Wheatus), Bruce Foxton (The Jam), among many many more. Lisa is also available for freelance writing - please email lisa@essentiallypop.com

Six Quick Questions For Matteo Sedazzari

December 27, 2016

We’ve caught up with Matteo Sedazzari, author of ‘A Crafty Cigarette: Tales Of A Teenage Mod’ and asked him six quick questions.

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New Single Is No ‘Low’ From Hip Hop Group Solid 806 and J’DaSupa

December 22, 2016

Two hip hop artists from East London, Solid 806 & J’DaSupa, have combined forces to release the brand new single, ‘Low’. The track is out through Union Black Records.

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Tough Choices To Be Made In Light Of 2017 Grammy Award Nominations

December 21, 2016

The nominations for the 59th Annual Grammy Awards were revealed earlier this month, with some old faithfuls, and a few new surprises among the nods for the music industry’s most sought after gongs.

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David Arn Releases ‘Power Line’ Ahead Of Larger 2017 Project

December 21, 2016

‘Power Line’, the latest single from Americana folk singer songwriter David Arn, is the first track from a larger project by the artist, set for release in 2017.

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TruVez ft Akevius – ‘Amerika’s NightMare’

December 19, 2016

TruVez’s latest track, ‘Amerika’s NightMare’ features Akevius, and blends deep southern roots with up-north wordplay. The song has seen support from DJs in clubs all over the east coast of the US, from Miami as far north as New York City.

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Hip-Hop Artists QueenCity Generals Release New Track ‘So Brand New’

December 19, 2016

With clever wordplay layered over complex beats and horn rhythms, The QueenCity Generals’ new track, ‘So Brand New’ as written with the core belief that everyone has the potential to “be a boss”.

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Hip-Hop Artist Yung Bleu Announces Release of Debut Album ‘Investments 3’ Accompanied by a 7-date Tour

December 19, 2016

Jeremy Biddle, performing as Yung Bleu, is a rapper from Mobile, Alabama. His album, ‘Investments 3’, features melodic rapping, layered over heavy beats, and is characterised by his rich baritone voice.

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Camden Born Rapper Jay Solstice Releases Brand New Single ‘Changing’

December 18, 2016

From Camden, New Jersey, comes Jay Solstice, a twenty three year old rapper on a mission. His new single, ‘Changing’, is set to be the first of many releases from the talented lyricist in 2017.

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Pop Singer ‘Adam Fuller’ Releases Brand New Single ‘Ready To Win’

December 18, 2016

In 2010 Seattle Washington pop artist Adam Fuller moved to Nashville, and for many years contributed to the vibrant songwriting scene in that city. Now Adam is ‘Ready To Win’ with his brand new single, which also features Fervent Dreams and is produced by OTUS.ALI.

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‘Too Far To Let Go’ – RK Jackson Featuring Brandon Michael

December 11, 2016

Brandon Michael, from Boston, joined forces with producer RK Jackson and songwriter Jimmie Alston to create his debut album, ‘Timeless’. The new single from the 23 year old’s album, ‘Too Far To Let Go’, comes with an action-packed video showing just how far Brandon is willing to go to save everything that is dear to him.

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Kenney Polson “Babydoll”

December 11, 2016

Kenney Polson has pretty much played saxophone all his life, having started while still at public school in California, and performing professionally at a very early age. Kenney’s latest release, ‘Babydoll’, is a smooth tune which will have you hitting replay over and over.

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May Fall “Same Code”

December 11, 2016

May Fall, from Israel, isn’t content to be a nameless face in the crowd. Rather he has turned to music as his way of relieving his uneasiness with the presumptive patterns and expectations of society.

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