@skopemag news for november 16, 2018 @ 9 am est

Gerald Toto | new video

French-Antillean Gérald Toto has released a new video for ‘Away Alive’ the latest BBC 6Music and Worldwide FM-supported single lifted from his new album ‘Sway’, out now via Nø Førmat) and written, performed and produced single-handedly by Gérald. Watch here.

One of ‘Sway’’s most languid, transportive moments (with lyrics written by Jules Japhet), ‘Away Alive’ is now accompanied by a suitably surreal video, shot Tunisia’s endless Tozeur Desert. Captured by directors R&D and Paris-based production company La Sucrerie, the clip intersects with the track’s ideas of identity and freedom. Speaking about the making of the video, Toto says; “The desert is an allegorical dream. An inner space where one seems initially lost, without reference or bearings, before finding, within, an anchor point from which to walk. With a heart open to all encounters.”

wifisfuneral Chills with the Bride of Chucky in the Disorienting “Been 2 Hell & Back” Video

With an appealingly dark aesthetic and a refined sense of lyricism, wifisfuneral is one of the most complete artists to emerge from the bustling South Florida rap scene. Inviting us for a glimpse into his turbulent mental state, wifisfuneral shares “Been 2 Hell & Back,” his latest video. Holing up in his apartment with only a frightening looking, bridal gown-clad doll to keep him company, wifisfuneral wilds out in his new video, energetically bouncing to the music as his eyes glow with purple flame. “Been 2 Hell & Back” is a highlight from Ethernet Vol. 1, wifi’s June mixtape, which has over 43 million streams on Spotify. Certain lyrics from “Been 2 Hell & Back” found their way into wifi’s XXL Freshman Freestyle, which reached #1 on YouTube’s trending chart over the summer.

Ginesse Issues New Retrospective Breakup Tune “Bedford”

Multi-dimensional artist Ginesse (Cait Fairbanks) has already made quite a name for herself in the acting realm with her Emmy-nominated performance on The Young and the Restless. Today, Ginesse makes her debuts with nostalgic breakup song, “Bedford.”

Loop Pedal/Pop Artist Sydney Wright Survives Hit and Run, Releases NEW Album

Between her latest releases, Wright endured a harrowing experience on June 30, 2018: a hit and run accident in downtown Austin. Surviving several severe injuries and surgeries. including four rods in her right leg, screws in her ankle, a wrist splint, a compound ankle fracture, broken tibia, multiple wrist and lumbar fractures, Wright is still pressing on and releasing music throughout the Fall.

INSTAGRAM SENSATION AND YOUTUBE “ARTIST ON THE RISE” DANILEIGH PREMIERES NEW SONG – LISTEN TO “BLUE CHIPS” NOW!

The recent remix of her smash hit “Lil Bebe” featuring Lil Baby, is currently at 1.4 million global streams with the original music video at over 2 million views.

BA The Great Engineers a Prison Break in the “Bus Patna” Video

Bursting onto the scene with a gruff and lyrical strain of trap music, ATL’s BA The Great has some of the biggest names in the city excited. Declaring his loyalty to a day one, a bond that even crosses gang ties, BA The Great shares “Bus Patna,” a towering new video single. Produced by Few Beats, who crafts a dramatic backing track out of sliding synths and orchestral hits, “Bus Patna” stresses the importance of staying close to the few people he can trust. To BA, the struggle out of the mud is sacrosanct, and the bonds formed are unbreakable: “If I call you my brother, n**** you my brother, we down for each other/N**** we brothers of the struggle, n**** we come from the gutter.” In the video, BA rides a prison bus, overcoming the guards and mobbing with his fellow inmates. Premiered by HipHopDX, “Bus Patna” is the latest video from Cross Town, BA The Great’s upcoming mixtape.

Frances Luke Accord – New Single “Honeyguide”

The EP’s first single, “Honeyguide,” is available everywhere now. Part romance, part nature documentary, “Honeyguide” was inspired by the story of the eponymous tropical bird, and features another bird, Minneapolis singer-songwriter Siri Undlin, better known as Humbird.

FARM SHARE TO PROVIDE FOOD TO HUNGRY FLORIDIANS IN DUVAL COUNTY

The table and pantries of hundreds of families in Duval County will not be empty this Thanksgiving. With the table being set by Farm Share, a local non-profit charitable packinghouse whose mission is to feed Florida’s families, those in need will receive fruit, vegetables, meats, canned goods and sundries through a local distribution at Florida State College of Jacksonville on Saturday, November 17th from 9AM until noon.

“Givin’ Up” video from Emarosa

Of the band’s new direction, Bradley Walden stated “We’re at that point where we’ve realized that there’s no consequences for making whatever record we want to make. We started writing, and it felt like the book was being thrown out the window. There are no rules.”. “Givin’ Up” makes it perfectly clear where Emarosa is headed. With Peach Club, they’ll head down the path Pale Waves, Fickle Friends and Betty Who have travelled, channelling the influence of Paula Abdul, Prince and Michael Jackson to create a new and modern sound from their lasting 1980s legacies.

Comcast Announces Agreements With Two New African American Majority Owned Independent Networks

Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) today announced it has selected two new African American majority owned independent networks to be broadly distributed on Comcast Cable systems beginning in January 2019. After a thorough evaluation of dozens of proposals, Comcast selected AFRO and CLEO TV, both of which will provide quality entertainment that highlights and features TV and movie content about African American and black communities.

“The offerings from both AFRO and CLEO TV serve as an excellent complement to the growing catalog of programming choices we offer about global black communities,” said Keesha Boyd, Executive Director, Multicultural Products at Comcast Cable. “We remain committed to delivering a wide array of programming by partnering with independent networks, such as the two we’re announcing today, to better serve our increasingly diverse customer base.”

Ayla Reveals Candid New Single ‘Small Talk’

Ayla’s storytelling prowess takes pride of place on Small Talk’s rumination of sad goodbyes. Highlighted by minimal production featuring solemn drums and guitar; her yearning voice showcases her incredible vocal capabilities.

MAHALIA UNVEILS ‘ONE NIGHT ONLY VIDEO’

British singer/songwriter Mahalia unveiled the video to accompany her latest offering, ‘One Night Only’ Ft. Kojey Radical. The singer also topped YouTube UK Music’s first ever Ones To Watch list for 2019.

Mahalia unveils ‘One Night Only’ music video

Brooding, dystopian return, riddled with taut paranoia and synthetic beats – The Desert New Single

Having shared the highly acclaimed single ‘Gone’ earlier last month, Bristol-based quartet The Desert now continue the support for their forthcoming EP with the unveiling of their latest cut ‘Distract Me’.

The Money War released a dreamy music video for ‘Hey Now’

“HEY NOW” the latest single taken from The Money War’s forthcoming album is released following successful gigs in the USA and widespread radio coverage throughout the States.

Brother Brad ‘Get Around’ EP

Following months of serving delicious, horn-filled groove throughout the city, Sydney Soul Pop outfit Brother Brad are holding high their single My Girl. After releasing their 6-track debut EP Get Around in May 2018 at The Lansdowne to more than 250 punters, Brother Brad have since taken their horn-filled affair on a regional tour playing shows in Canberra, Wagga, Bathurst, Dubbo and Goulburn, before returning to Sydney for a sold-out homecoming show at Lazybones.

The Swedish-Australian band LULA returns from Germany with their new video Under The Sun!

HER SONGS – New Track ‘Just A Phase’ From Intl Female Songwriter Collective

HER SONGS is a worldwide collective of female songwriters, who after meeting on social media as fans of each other’s work, came together in Los Angeles for seven days in August this year to create one shared, finished product.

New Release – Gabriel Gassi – “Rosebud”

‘Rosebud’ explores a seductive mix of minimalism, feel-good frequencies, hooky, monotone vocals and wistful lyrics. On the release, Gassi reflects “I wrote this song during a time when I didn’t have a lot of money. I escaped into the world of video games, finding cheat codes to at least make my virtual life more extra.” With his armour of strong songs, production and live stage skillset, Gabriel Gassi is set to make waves on a whole new level over the coming 12 months.

HYBRID RELEASES MAKE A MOVE

From performing in school to entering talent shows, Hybrid received outstanding feedback from judges, that was when he started taking music seriously and took influence from the likes of Michael Jackson, Usher and Craig David. He started catching the eye of industry professionals and headed to London to start working on carving a career in the music industry by signing with Nexar Music. Since then he has collaborated with creatives and producers who have worked with a number of top artists including: French Montana, LSD, Labrinth, Plan B, Kanye West and Jason Derulo.

Introducing: Girl Crush

Girl Crush are a Swedish/British duo with a penchant for lost youth, heartbreak and a future that never came. New single Radio Silence is a meditative take exploring the demanding nature of communications in 2018. As vocalist Ottilia Kjulsten explains: