Tag: Miami

HIT ALERT: Dici – ‘Day Dream’

April 20, 2023

With the last few days of overstayed lingering winter, blue skies and blooming cherry blossom trees are putting a smile on our faces. Days are getting longer, and spontaneous outings are back on. Daydreaming and making up scenarios come hand in hand with Spring’s awakening. 

Miriam Weinkle Releases Historic Recording Of ‘Bewitched, Bothered, And Bewildered’

September 14, 2022

Don’t let Miriam Weinkle’s age fool you: while she’s now a 94 year old retiree, living in Florida, she had aspirations in her younger years to be a singer. Back in the 1960s she recorded some tracks, and the first of these, ‘Bewitched, Bothered, And Bewildered’ is out now.

Raul Malo, Lead Singer Of World Famous The Mavericks, Talks To Essentially Pop About ‘En Español’, The UK Tour And The Incredible Christmas Single ‘Happy Holidays’

December 21, 2020

The Mavericks, the Miami band famous for being able to cross so many boundaries between Americana, Country and Rock’n’Roll have this year added a new string to their multiple CMA and Grammy award winning bow. They have released a record entirely in Spanish. ‘En Español’ is quite simply The Mavericks in Spanish and is such a tour de force that it landed at #22 in the UK indie chart, #6 in the UK Americana chart as well as topping Billboard’s Latin Pop Album Chart. This incredible album is produced by the irrepressible lead singer Raul Malo with long time collaborator Niko Bolas, who has produced such greats as Neil Young, Prince and Sheryl Crow.

Iris Stryx Drops Latest Single, ‘7 Years’

November 23, 2020

Set for release on 27 November, ‘7 Years’ is the new single from Bahamian artist, Iris Stryx. A track which combines elements of both pop and hip hop music, Iris recorded the single at the world famous Hit Factory Criteria, in Miami, Florida. ‘7 Years’ is from her upcoming four track EP, ‘Rebirth’.

Ancient Whales – ‘Giving’

April 20, 2020

Ancient Whales have a compelling sound – garage rock that contains more than a hint of punk – that works well with their equally intriguing name. In fact, the band name is matched by that of the members themselves, Enoch Bledsoe, Natalie Bledsoe, and Oakley Munson. Not to be outdone is the title of their latest album, ‘Vestiges Of Tails Appear In All Of Us’, set for release on April 24 via Owlphabet Records, which sounds like it’s been lifted from ‘On The Origin Of Species’. First single from the album is the more simply named, ‘Giving’, and that’s where the simplicity ends.

It’s All ‘Dolla Signs’ For Miami’s Teenear

March 29, 2020

Miami native Teenear is the latest signing to Slip-N-Slide Records, and the RnB natural has wasted no time in releasing her new single, ‘Dolla Signs’, the follow up to her previous releases – girl-power anthem ‘Friday Night’, featuring Sage The Gemini, ‘I Like That’, featuring Lil’ Baby, and 2018’s ‘Need Your Love’.

Chelzzz – ‘Somewhere In Miami’

February 18, 2020

Described by Elevator Magazine as “The white female Lil Wayne & Eminem mashed with the sex appeal of Rihanna”, Chelzzz is a lesbian rapper and a significant supporter of the LGBT community. Her latest single, ‘Somewhere In Miami’, is accompanied by the perfect video clip, which showcases picturesque blue skies, pretty girls and bold colours, emphasising the culture, attitiude, and grit that Miami has to offer.

Miami’s Stokoff Injects Fiery South American Passion Into Modern Country Song ‘Embrujo’

November 6, 2019

Stokoff’s writing and singing are filled with a contagious emotion; carving for himself a unique niche in the country music genre. Singing in Spanish, he makes it seem as though it was designed for American Country, just like the lovers in his single, ‘Embrujo’.

Teenear Sees ‘Dolla Signs’ feat. Aliya Janell & Tallie Dance

November 5, 2019

Now signed to Slip-N-Slide Records, Miami’s Teenear has been honing her craft since the age of 3, when she started participating in pageants, talent shows, and singing in Church. She started uploading covers to YouTube at the age of 15, and she released her debut single, ‘Friday Night’, featuring rapper Sage The Gemini, in 2015. She’s kept up the rhythm with more singles since then, and with trailblazers like Mariah Carey, Brandy, Aaliyah, and Beyoncé as influences, there’s no doubt this star is shooting for the moon.

Judah Holiday – ‘All That I Got Tonight’

September 17, 2019

Judah Holiday’s new single, ‘All That I Got Tonight’ is a perfect example of his honest, life-affirming lyrics, with the verses a showcase of his sentimental heartfelt songwriting style, and the chorus a testimony to the influence of the Miami dance beats.

Grimass – ‘In Silence’

August 23, 2019

Grimass’ new single, ‘In Silence’, featuring Shifta, is the epitome of what rap fans are looking for in the southern scene. The Miami-based vocalist has a style whose vocals virtually hit the listener across the face; ‘In Silence’ is aggressive, confronting, and yet at the same time, worthy of icon status.

Mike Smiff – ‘My First Hunnid’ (feat. Gank Gaank)

July 16, 2019

Florida rappers Mike Smiff and Gank Gaank know what it’s like to be deprived, and equally the joy of that comes with the power to purchase.