Neo-blues singer CeCe Teneal is slated to release her debut album “Train from Osteen” on October 18th, 2011. Although this is her first official release, CeCe is by no means a stranger to music. With a passionate, soulful voice inherited from her mother, CeCe began to express her talent at church and in her home…
Month: November 2011
PIA DEAN RELEASES DEBUT SINGLE “MAYBE”
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Pia has been writing songs since the age of 15. Her musical influences cross various genres and include Amy Winehouse, James Morrison, U2, Stevie Wonder and Bob Marley. Pia’s debut single ‘Maybe’ feat. Caroline Langford on vocals was released on 3rd October and is available for download on iTunes and Amazon. ‘Maybe’ is the first…
Renée Wahl, Cumberland Moonshine
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Every once in awhile it seems out of no where an artist comes along and unexpectedly knocks you right out of your boots. Renée Wahl is that performer, with her latest release, “Cumberland Moonshine”. She has made a home in numerous places and finally landed in Nashville, TN where she is giving all the talent…
KHALID RIVERA UNLEASHES “ENOUGH IS ENOUGH” IN NYC IN 3 DAYS
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As many of you know, I love when we have repeat guests here on Skoped Out. It means that we are covering artists that understand that to make it you must have hard work, patience, and perseverance. My next artists defines this and his music just makes you want to dance. Please welcome back NYC…
BOSTON BALLET’S THE NUTCRACKER TAKES THE STAGE FOR ONE FINAL SEASON
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Boston Ballet presents Mikko Nissinen’s The Nutcracker, voted in 2009 as ‘The Best-Loved Nutcracker in the U.S.’, November 25 — December 31, 2011. State Street is the presenting sponsor of the 2011 production of The Nutcracker. All 40 performances take place at The Boston Opera House, 539 Washington Street, Boston. Boston Ballet and The Nutcracker…
BOSTON BRED YOUNG DAPPER’S NEW MUSIC VIDEO “MOOD FOR LOVE”
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A true child prodigy, Young Dapper is an accomplished rapper, actor, singer, model and athlete. Talented well beyond his 12 years of age, the clean-cut young man is a modern marvel who began rapping and singing at the tender age of 3 and did his first recording at 9 years old.
4COUNT AND THEIR DEBUT VIDEO “GOOD TO BE BAD”
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Their debut single, “Good to be Bad” is an infectious, slow-burner with slick wordplay and swagger. Watch 4Count break it down in the official video, directed by Nick Cannon himself.
ELECTRIC SUN ANNOUNCE THE RELEASE OF DEBUT EP
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New York City rock band, Electric Sun, announce the digital release of their debut EP The Gilded Cage out 11/15. The 5 song EP, co-produced by lead singer Vlad Holiday and Dean Baltulonis (The Hold Steady, Brand New, The Gay Blades, Lissy Trullie), was recorded in Queens, NY. With soaring rock anthems and…
INXS DEBUT FIRST SHOW WITH NEW FRONTMAN IN SOUTH AMERICA
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Legendary rock band INXS performed a stunning debut show last night with their new lead singer Ciaran Gribbin at Jardin de la Cerveza in Arequipa, Peru on Nov. 3, 2011, to kick off their South American tour. “I had the best night of my life singing with INXS in Peru. The band was on…
LIL PLAYY NEW VIDEO “PROBLEM”
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Grammy nominated and ASCAP Award winning songwriter, Lil Playy will be on tour this fall as a part of the BET Black College Tour to help promote his new single, “Birthday Dress.” Lil Playy, who wrote the hook for Ludacris’ hit song, “My Chick Bad,” is the first rap artist signed by entertainment executives, Suzanne…
TENNMAN RECORDS AND INTERSCOPE RECORDS INTRODUCE FREESOL
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Having already drawn attention to their progressive blend of hip-hop, rock, and soul with their debut single “Hoodies On Hats Low” and latest track “Role Model”, Memphis-based quintet FreeSol are now gearing up for the release of their brand new single “Fascinated” ft. Justin Timberlake and Timbaland. Produced by Timbaland and Jerome…
GANGRENE (THE ALCHEMIST + OH NO) ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM
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Decon announced today on their site the release of Gangrene’s newest effort, Vodka & Ayahuasca. Sauced on exotic inebriates, the West Coast producer/emcees The Alchemist and Oh No will release their second grimy Gangrene collaboration on January 24th. The new dose, Vodka & Ayahausca, is a follow-up to last year’s gritty debut Gutter Water. Both…
PRINCE ROYCE’S DEBUT ALBUM CERTIFIED TRIPLE PLATINUM
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Prince Royce’s self-titled debut album has been certified Triple Platinum in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, making the 22 year old the only Latin music artist who has achieved triple platinum status this year. “I feel blessed and I am extremely grateful to my fans because without them this would not be possible; Top Stop…
RHYTHM OF MARS OFFER “MOONLITE BLISS” MP3 OFF NEW ALBUM
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Patti Unruh, Aaron Straub, and Mike Bailey make up the new Power Instrumental Trio, RHYTHM OF MARS from Fayetteville, AR. Patti and Aaron began composing together in September of 2010, and knew from the start they had a special music connection. Patti is a life-time classical pianist who studied on scholarship at both the University…
Rhett May, Calcutta Boy
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Rhett May grew up in Calcutta, India. Having traveled in India myself I have a good idea of the hustle and bustle of being surrounded by the city’s busy streets. For those who do not know India it is a culture unlike anything else in the world. Rhett’s latest CD, “Calcutta Boy” is an incredible…
The Rockdoves, From The Birds
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Coming off a children’s album I recently reviewed, I am given ‘From The Birds’ by the Rockdoves. Just as before I notice right away that the material is not cheeseballish or lame by any means but actually has solid substance for the entire family. The Rockdoves mix together rock, blues and folk to…
GREEDHEAD MUSIC TO RELEASE KEEPAWAY’S ALBUM
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Brooklyn-based trio Keepaway have announced their signing to Greedhead Music, the label formed by Das Racist’s Himanshu Suri, for their debut album, Black Flute, set to be released digitally on January 10th 2012. The 10 tracks offered on Black Flute incorporate instinctual pop music, post-hip-hop experimentation, and everywhere between. Fascinated by the fact that…
WHITE DENIM JOIN WILCO ON TOUR THIS WINTER
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White Denim is excited to announce a new string of US tour dates this winter, opening for Grammy Award-winning band, Wilco. The tour kicks off on January 19th in Denver at the Filmore, before winding through the West Coast. Jeff Tweedy of Wilco recently heralded White Denim’s fourth LP – aptly titled D –…
JESSICA REEDY “DOCTOR LOVE” FEATURING FAITH EVANS
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Channeling 70’s girl group First Choice, gospel artist and BET’s “Sunday Best” runner-up Jessica Reedy teamed up with R&B diva Faith Evans to remake the classic dance anthem “Doctor Love” for her debut solo album, From The Heart. By adding her contemporary gospel flare to the disco-era track, Reedy has been able to resurrect…
MICHAEL ADDISON SCORES WITH “ALWAYS YOU” MUSIC VIDEO
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Michael Addison… say it out loud and get use to hearing it. His epic music is the combination of today’s high-energy pop and heart felt acoustic story telling. With contributions from Ryan Hoyle (Collective Soul) and Christine Wu (Usher/Justin Timberlake), Michael Addison has created an original sound for all to enjoy. So join this the…
KEATON SIMONS SONG ON ABC’S PRIVATE PRACTICE
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A new song by Keaton Simons was featured on last night’s episode of Private Practice on ABC. The track, “If I Hadn’t Forgotten,” had a rather large role. The show began with the main character Addison (played by Kate Walsh) in a session with her therapist where she attempts to sing the lyrics of…
BIG POOH NEW VIDEO “THEY SAY”
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Dirty Pretty Things, Big Pooh’s long-awaited sophomore solo album is now available for sale through Big Pooh’s For Members Only label, and for fans who purchase the album through iTunes, a handful of additional bonus tracks are included, as well as a special, deluxe edition digital booklet. To celebrate, Big Pooh is equally excited to…
HIGH PLACES NEW VIDEO
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High Places has a killer (literally) new video for the song “Sonora”, directed by Keith Musil, and featuring a cameo by Angus Andrew (Liars), and a whole lot of blood. High Places is also touring starting this weekend in LA, heading to the eastern US, Canada and then off to Europe (tour dates are below).…
NIKE SUPPORTS INDEPENDENT HIP HOP W/ SUGAR TONGUE SLIM
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For their latest installment of their series ‘The Ones’, Nike chooses to put their Philadelphia spotlight on none other than STS. [youtube 376mnvE0KOk nolink] “The Ones,” an original web series presented by Nike Air Force One, profiles creative individuals who are revolutionizing their respective fields and explores what makes them special. The latest video focuses…
NEW ALBUM BY GEORGIA ANNE MULDROW
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Funk and soul visionary Georgia Anne Muldrow is back with a brand new album, Owed To Mama Rickie, available everywhere today via animatedcartunes. Georgia Anne Muldrow is hardly new to the music scene, having worked with the likes of Erykah Badu, Mos Def, and Madlib. Her newest project, Owed To Mama Rickie, pays tribute to…
SKOPE IS ADDICTED TO GINA SICILIA
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Gina Sicilia is a blues singer out of Philadelphia, PA. She hit the scene in 2007 with her debut release, Allow Me to Confess. Not very long after her first release she was nominated as best new artist at the Memphis Blues Awards. She claimed that was the catalyst that put her on the musical…
SAXOPHONIST CANDY DULFER GOES CRAZY ON NEW CD
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When saxophonist Candy Dulfer steps onto the stage or into the studio, everything is immediately up for grabs and anything can happen. This sexy, high-energy vibe – seemingly out-of-control, yet always carefully calculated – is a direct result of her consistently hot and sweet confection of jazz, funk, R&B, soul, pop, techno and more. It’s…
MICHAEL JACKSON DEBUT TRACK POSTED
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On November 21st IMMORTAL — the new Michael Jackson album will be released! Below is a link and an embed code for the stunning debut track, “Immortal Megamix” which is a unique mix consisting of four of Michael’s greatest hits, “Can You Feel It,” “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough,” “Billie Jean,” and “Black Or…
THE SING-OFF HITS #1 ON iTUNES SOUNDTRACK SONGS CHARTS
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“The Sing-Off,” the NBC all vocal competition series, impacted the iTunes Soundtrack charts yet again with Dartmouth Aires’ medley of classic songs from the legendary artist Queen taking the number one spot on the Soundtrack Songs chart and the most recent weekly album from “The Sing-Off” taking one of the top three spots on the…
SKOPE NAMED INDUSTRY PARTNER FOR ISC 2011
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The deadline to enter your songs is approaching soon on November 1, so you still have time to enter your songs. Enter now for a chance to share $150,000 in cash and prizes, including an overall Grand Prize of $25,000 (US) cash and $20,000 in prizes. SKOPE IT HERE! http://songwritingcompetition.com/submit
INDIGO GIRLS UNVEIL NEW VIDEO FOR “MAKING PROMISES”
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Grammy-winning folk-rock duo Indigo Girls have released a new video for “Making Promises,” the first single from their new album, Beauty Queen Sister. The video, directed by Julie Best, is a trip down memory lane featuring home movie footage of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers over the years, from childhood to their college years to…
DIRTY, Sangria and Potpourri
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Dirty a.k.a DI is a Dallas born rapper who has traveled a lot, learned more through those travels and is now here with his new CD, “Sangria and Potpourri”. Here I am not a huge fan of rap or hip hop, so I’m thinking, bad luck for this guy. But let me make the most…
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO PREMIERE: V V BROWN DEBUTS “CHILDREN”
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British songstress V V Brown’s second full length album, LOLLIPOPS & POLITICS is set for release on February 7, 2012 on Capitol/EMI. Check out the brand new video for her first single “Children” (featuring Chiddy of Chiddy Bang), which premieres today on VEVO at: SKOPE IT HERE! http://vvbrown.com
RISE AGAINST DEBUTS VIDEO FOR “SATELLITE” EXCLUSIVELY ON FACEBOOK
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A message from Rise Against: “We finished our new video for the song “Satellite” and can’t wait to share with you because, well, it’s about you, our incredible fans! As soon as we started playing this song live this year, it was amazing to see the audience react, come alive, and go nuts. So…
ROGER WATERS MAKES HIS TRIUMPHANT RETURN TO NORTH AMERICA IN 2012
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Roger Waters, the co-founder and principal songwriter of the archetypal progressive band Pink Floyd, has announced the return of the historic production of “The Wall” to North America in 2012. His aural and visual masterpiece of alienation and transformation will be performed in-its-entirety featuring a full band and state-of-the-art production. “The Wall” live has played…
SKOPE / WORLD WAR III TICKET GIVEAWAY
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Hollywood Undead and Asking Alexandria kick off their co-headlining “World War III” tour with support from We Came As Romans, Borgore, and D.R.U.G.S. In celebration of the tour, the bands are giving away a pair of tickets to one lucky winner for each date of the tour AND a huge Grand Prize at tour’s end…
CAROLE KING DEBUTS “NEW YEAR’S DAY” VIDEO
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Carole King unveiled the video for “New Year’s Day”–the closing track from her first-ever holiday album, ‘A Holiday Carole’ (Hear Music/Concord Music Group)–today on AARP.com. The deeply moving song was co-written by King’s daughter, Louise Goffin, and renowned songsmith Guy Chambers. Watch King’s solo piano performance here: http://bcove.me/zoe6eu6j King has confirmed several holiday appearances this…
FOKIS & RP VIDEO “FLY BOYZ”
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After releasing the 1st single “Show ‘Em How To MC” Ft. Grandmaster Caz off the upcoming “VINTAGE ALBUM”, Fokis & RP are at it again. “FLY BOYZ” is the 1st single off Fokis’ upcoming Mix Tape titled “A VINTAGE STATE OF MIND” which will be available November 29, 2011. The video was directed by Eye…
COLDPLAY IS NO. 1
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Coldplay’s Mylo Xyloto (Capitol Records) enters The Billboard 200 at No. 1, becoming the band’s third consecutive studio album to debut atop both The Billboard 200 and the U.K. album chart as No. 1 rankings continue to come in from around the globe. Mylo Xyloto has also set the record for the highest first week…
RAPSCALLIONS RELEASE THEIR DEBUT VIDEO FOR “CALIFORNIA BRAINâ€
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The accompanying video for “California Brain,” directed and edited by Matt Silver and produced by RapScallions bassist Chris Clemence, is hilarious and is sure to be a viral favorite. “The video pokes fun at ‘American Idol’ and is about the ‘California Dream’ of people coming to Hollywood to make it big,” Clemence explains. “RapScallions play…
