Afrobeats meets Calypso, Pop, R&B and Hip-Hop in the genre blurring I Say One, the lead single for Singer/Rapper Darquise's his EP "A Date With Lucy"

The love song, transverses a desperate need for a lovers commitment, finally saying goodbye, searching for new love, expression of the failures of the relationship and reconciliation.

Produce by Flashbeats(Alex Isaak), whose credits include Trey Song and Chris Brown, I Say One, is heavily influenced by an afro-carribean theme but the Singer/Rapper mixes it up with light pop vocals, R&B harmonies and a comparable rap.
Website: www.facebook.com/darquise
Music: audiomack.com/song/darquis/i-say-one-1

"It gives me the strength to say... what do you know about it anyway" -­‐Rick Vines, "Secrets"

Songwriter Rick Vines strives for energy. He lives for the energy of the song, evoked by its meaning and its story. He cherishes the undefined, unpredictable beauty when people join together to create a moment, timeless in sound. And with his debut record So Happy, he realizes into tangible form his own energy poured forth into a
selection of ten songs that speak the truth.

He set out to make a record with wide appeal, not necessarily demanding of the listener's full attention. But should one choose to tune in and listen closely, one would find meaning and significance in the melody and lyrics. In this respect, So Happy succeeds.Website: www.heymanrecords.com
Music: bit.ly/2n2VwuE

Balladeer, songwriter, producer and musician, Melvin Riley will mark his success with a celebration around the world that will mark his era as a legend within the entertainment industry and being one of the most influential songwriters of our time for Multi-Platinum Ready For The World. Riley Co-founded the Flint, MI band in 1982. Melvin was honored when the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame requested personal memorabilia to be showcased in their artist showcase.
Website: www.melvinriley.net

Cinq Music, the data-driven indie record label and global distribution company, has appointed Marcus Spence as Senior VP of A&R at the company. The announcement was made by Cinq co-founder and President Barry Daffurn. Spence has been a key individual behind a number of notable projects in the entertainment industry, having worked with artists Timbaland, Keri Hilson, Nelly Furtado, OneRepublic, Tink and soul singer V Bozeman.

"Marcus brings a ton of creativity and fits our unique approach to the music business," says Daffurn. "Our priority right now is growth, and we will be developing new talent, and adding to our roster of iconic artists. With his amazing track record of developing so many commercially successful artists, we are very excited to have him."

www.cinqmusic.com

After releasing a string of buzzing tracks on Soundcloud with over 25.000 plays in a short period of time, Orlando based rapper Etoc dropped his brand new song " Cloud Walk Kids" via his indie label Music of Etoc.

"I wrote the song 'Cloud Walk Kids' while riding shotgun in my buddies car. This song embodies a night whipping through the city having a good and fun time. I believe it's my best record so far so make sure to check it out," Etoc proudly explained.

Known for his incredible microphone skills and catchy songs, the talented Florida rhymespitter is on the rise of becoming a household name in the rap game. He is confident, bold, artistic and creative. His clever lyricism, magnetic delivery and efficient wordplay has earned him acclaim among many Hip-Hop aficionados from around the world.
Support real Hip-Hop, support Etoc!

Website: www.yo-pr.com
Music: soundcloud.com/etocmusic/cloud-walk-kids

You don't have to go the ocean to hear the best songs this summer. BWH Music Group's 'That Summer, Vol. 1, by Various Artists' features 15 songs by award-winning and internationally acclaimed independent artists in multiple genres that fans of independent music will love.

Big-league indie artists on the album include: Skinny Fresh, Coastal Club, C.K. & The Rising Tide, Frank Migliorelli and The Dirt Nappers, Ed Roman, Jeremy Parsons, Cole, Nina Amelio, Jenny Vinatieri, Erick Blu, 0 hype feat. Chris Chand, AntoineRNB, Natalie Jean and Levi Moore, Luna Keller, and The BeeKeepers.
About BWH Music Group:
BWH Music Group is an Independent, Collaborative Record Label where the label and artists work together to achieve common goals in recording, record releases and promotion.

Website: www.bwhmusicgroup.com/releases

On June 20th, Hybrid Studios in Santa Ana hosted a group of high school students through Vital Link team and Santiago Canyon College to discuss careers in the world of audio and video production. After being given a tour of the facility's recording studios and soundstage, students spoke with Craig "Burnie" Burns of Applebox Network and Burnie's Grip and Lighting about different career paths within the industry. They were also brought onto one of Burnie's profession grip trucks and given a recording demo in Hybrid's Studio A. Following the demo, students took part in a Q&A with Hybrid's Lead Engineer, Josh Brooks.

For more information on Hybrid Studios, please visit www.hybridstudiosca.com/

Grammy award-winning Australian DJ duo NERVO have teamed up with The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) ahead of the launch of a new global competition, the Volleyball Nations League (VNL), which will see them reaching a worldwide audience with new material and performances.

This collaboration demonstrates the FIVB's commitment to showcasing world class entertainment and putting music at the centre of the fan experience.

NERVO have recorded an exclusive track entitled ‘Worlds Collide,' which will be the official anthem of the competition and will perform to capacity crowds at both the men's and women's VNL finals, starting with the women's in Nanjing on 27th June and then at the men's final in Lille on July 8th.

The new partnership was unveiled last night (Sunday June 10th) at the Ottawa leg of the VNL tour when NERVO performed ‘Worlds Collide' for the first time during the competition.

The Sunday June 24 Concert at THE MINT Spotlights the 'VOCAL QUEENS & KINGS' of Urban Music & Celebrates a BET AWARDS AfterParty with a Robust Line-Up & Special Guests

Los Angeles CA - The acclaimed new music compilation series 'GOT SOUL!' celebrates the release of Volume 2 with a Special BET AWARDS Weekend AfterParty & Concert event at THE MINT entitled 'CELEBRATE THE BEST - CALI GOT SOUL!' The soulful line-up is headed by vocal 'queen' ERIN STEVENSON, a singers' singer, who has been the main backing vocalist for some of the biggest Superstars in the business for years and is passionate about her own solo career. The MINT is located at 6010 W.Pico Blvd., L.A CA 90035 - Doors open at 7 for the show.
For more information go to www.NewSoulPower.com & email: connect@NewSoulPower.com

Music Resource Group (MRG) announced Erik Scott as one of the "Best Producer" Nominees in the 16th Annual Independent Music Awards (IMAs), for his album In The Company of Clouds. Culled from thousands of submissions worldwide, the nominees were chosen by both fans and industry panelists. The year's best self-released and indie label projects will be announced next Saturday March 31, 2018; Scott plans to attend the event at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City.

Scott is a multi-faceted Artist/Composer/Producer who has been a force in Contemporary Instrumental Music since the 2008 release of his solo debut, Other Planets. His nominated album, In the Company of Clouds, has been called "transcendental" and already won both Album of the Year and Best Contemporary Instrumental Album honors at the Zone Music Awards.
For more about Erik Scott, please visit:
Website: www.erikscottbass.com