Livestream Preview: José James and Taali @ Noon Chorus, 8/13/20

Posted on 08/12/2020 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged hip hop, jazz, Jose James, Levon Helm Studios, livestream, neo-soul, Noon Chorus, Taali.

José James (Photo by Janette Beckman)

Rainbow Blonde Records presents a special livestream with José James and Taali from the legendary Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock, New York via NoonChorus on Thursday, Aug. 13.

Live performances include José’s future soul album No Beginning No End 2 (which features Aloe Blacc, Ledisi & Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, Lizz Wright, Erik Truffaz, Hindi Zahra, Taali & more) and Taali’s Were You Busy Writing Your Heart Out? EP — both released earlier this year on Rainbow Blonde Records.

Song of the Day: “Motivation” by Priest Da Nomad

Posted on 08/07/2020 by Parklifer in Local Spotlight, Preview and tagged DC, hip hop, Priest Da Nomad, rap, Song of the Day, soul.

Priest Da Nomad (Photo still courtesy ADST Media)

Priest Da Nomad releases his new single and video “Motivation,” from his current album The Manhood Project, which reminds us that human beings all over the world are embracing the concept of caring for one another through everyday acts of kindness, and providing inspiration in so many ways!

Song of the Day: “Pac-Man” by Gorillaz featuring ScHoolboy Q

Posted on 07/27/2020 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged downtempo, England, Gorillaz, hip hop, Manchester, rap, ScHoolboy Q.

Gorillaz with ScHoolBoy Q (Art courtesy Nasty Little Man)

It’s no secret by now that Gorillaz are making some of the most alluring music of the pandemic. With the animated band’s Song Machine project, 2-D, Murdoc, Noodle, and Russel are turning out banger after banger with special guest stars.

Gorillaz’s latest is no exception as the band team with American rapper ScHoolboy Q for “Pac-Man.”

Around Town: Congrats to the 2020 Wammie Award Winners

Posted on 07/21/2020 by Parklifer in Around Town, Local Spotlight and tagged awards program, best of the year, bluegrass, blues, folk, gogo, hip hop, Pie Shop, punk, soul, The Musicianship, Wammie Awards, Wammies.

Elizabeth II won the 2020 Wammie Award for Best Rock Song with “Lonely.” (Photo by Mark Caicedo)

The MusicianShip recognized winners of the 2020 Washington Area Music Awards, or Wammies, in a series of virtual announcements with Events DC last week.

Parklife DC salutes the 2020 Wammie Award winners!

Live Review: Eze Jackson @ Creative Alliance Sidewalk Serenades — 7/4/20

Posted on 07/09/2020 by David LaMason in Live Review and tagged Baltimore, Creative Alliance, Eze Jackson, hip hop, Maryland, Sidewalk Serenades, soul, Soul Cannon.

Eze Jackson performs as part of the Creative Alliance’s Sidewalk Serenades on July 4, 2020. (Photo by David LaMason)

On a hot afternoon recently, right outside of my house in East Baltimore, the amazing Eze Jackson gave a spirited Sidewalk Serenade.

Sidewalk Serenades is a program through the Creative Alliance in Baltimore that helps local musicians provide socially distanced performances as a way to provide a vital line from artists to audience in the age of COVID-19. But it has the added benefit of highlighting the best musical artistry in and around Baltimore. And Eze Jackson is certainly one of the best.

Song of the Day: “The Road” by YungManny

Posted on 07/09/2020 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged hip hop, Maryland, rap, Song of the Day, YungManny.

YungManny (Photo courtesy Audible Treats)

A prodigious talent with charisma to spare, YungManny switches between off-beat flows and candy-coated melodies with ease. Flashing his million-watt smile as he causes havoc in his town, Manny shares “The Road,” his latest video.

Song of the Day: “State of the Union (STFU)” by Public Enemy

Posted on 06/19/2020 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged hip hop, New York City, Public Enemy, Song of the Day.

Public Enemy (Photo by Eitan Miskevich)

Public Enemy is back with a new song and video, “State of the Union (STFU),” a fiery return to the frontlines as they take on Donald Trump. PE is giving away the track to fans for free starting today. It is also available to stream on all major DSPs worldwide. “State of the Union (STFU)” was produced by DJ Premier.

Preview: SNRG @ Jammin’ Java, 6/19/20

Posted on 06/17/2020 by Parklifer in Local Spotlight, Preview and tagged DC, hip hop, Jammin' Java, SNRG.

SNRG SNGR (Photo courtesy Jammin’ Java)

Jammin’ Java launches its Summerfest Outdoor Series of concerts starting with SNRG in a show that supports the American Civil Liberties Union on Friday, June 19.

The performance is by suggested donation, each benefiting a different cause chosen by the artist.

Livestream Preview: Melo Relo @ Instagram, 5/14/20

Posted on 05/12/2020 by Parklifer in Local Spotlight, Preview and tagged hip hop, livestream, Maryland, Melo Relo, R&B, Rockville, Songbyrd Music House.

Melo Relo (Photo courtesy RXNIN)

Melo Relo is a hip hop and R&B producer and songwriter from Rockville, Maryland, and he’s appearing on Songbyrd Music House’s Caged Byrd livestream series via Instagram on Thursday, May 14.

Interview: iNTeLL (of GFTD and 2nd Generation Wu)

Posted on 05/12/2020 by Will Colbert in Interview and tagged 2nd Generation Wu, GFTD, hip hop, Intell, Interview, New York City, Staten Island.

GFTD during a pre-pandemic performance (from left, iNTeLL, PXWER)

“My seeds grow with his seeds, marry his seeds/ That’s how we keep Wu-Tang money all up in the family,” Ghostface Killah rhymed on “Glaciers of Ice,” off Raekwon’s classic solo album Only Built for Cuban Linx. That was in 1995. Twenty-five years later, the words from the Wu-Tang Clan rapper has proven prophetic.

Will Colbert of Parklife DC recently spoke with iNTeLL, who is the son of Wu-Tang Clan member U-God, and one of half of the group GFTD. His partner in rhyme is PXWER, a fellow Staten Islander and son of Method Man. The pair are part of the 2nd Generation Wu rap collective whose members include Sun God (son of Ghostface Killah) and YDB (son of the late ODB).

The progeny of hip hop royalty constitutes the new Tao of Wu. Enter the next chamber!

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Livestream Preview: José James and Taali @ Noon Chorus, 8/13/20

Song of the Day: “Motivation” by Priest Da Nomad

Song of the Day: “Pac-Man” by Gorillaz featuring ScHoolboy Q

Around Town: Congrats to the 2020 Wammie Award Winners

Live Review: Eze Jackson @ Creative Alliance Sidewalk Serenades — 7/4/20

Song of the Day: “The Road” by YungManny

Song of the Day: “State of the Union (STFU)” by Public Enemy

Preview: SNRG @ Jammin’ Java, 6/19/20

Livestream Preview: Melo Relo @ Instagram, 5/14/20

Interview: iNTeLL (of GFTD and 2nd Generation Wu)

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