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Blissful RnB from Brooklyn. - Alex Mali: Obviously (official music video)
Blissful RnB from Brooklyn. - Alex Mali: Obviously (official music video)

This unforgettable mixture of rhythmic feels and soul-inspired authenticity is just what you needed to shut out the world for a few blissful minutes.

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In Search of Organic Discovery. - Bringing Listeners Together with Music that Moves Them.
In Search of Organic Discovery. - Bringing Listeners Together with Music that Moves Them.

If you want to hand-off the process of marketing yourself because it feels like a hard problem to solve - not because you have too much success, but too little - then you are guaranteeing yourself a bunch of bad choices.

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Innovative Hip Hop from London. - Prime Sinister: Prime Time [Prod. Muckaniks] (music video)
Innovative Hip Hop from London. - Prime Sinister: Prime Time [Prod. Muckaniks] (music video)

Prime Sinister crafts songs in which words, lines, and verses are not only interconnected - but for the first time - symmetrical.

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Effervescent Pop-House from Australia & Samoa. - Korky Buchek x Rellyman: Could Be U
Effervescent Pop-House from Australia & Samoa. - Korky Buchek x Rellyman: Could Be U

Exposes that moment of instant attraction between strangers, and the effervescent hope of a night to remember - the mystery itself is part of the pleasure.

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Country Anthem to Self Acceptance. - Ron Pope: Habits
Country Anthem to Self Acceptance. - Ron Pope: Habits

The sooner we get to figuring out who we are, and the sooner we can move beyond expectations and anxiety into a world of self-acceptance, the happier we are likely to be.

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Dub Styled Trip Hop from France. - Chinese Man: The Drop (music video)
Dub Styled Trip Hop from France. - Chinese Man: The Drop (music video)

Régis Truch internalizes the complexity of this song with body language that is equal parts Monty Python silly-walk and improvised jazz-dance.

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Aggressive Indie Pop from Brisbane FFO Robyn. - Neverkid: When It Comes To You (music video)
Aggressive Indie Pop from Brisbane FFO Robyn. - Neverkid: When It Comes To You (music video)

A raw and personal vision of aggressive, rhythmic indie pop, perfect for fans of Robyn.

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Rap as a Force for Cultural Transformation. - Otis Mensah: Ted Talks (music video)
Rap as a Force for Cultural Transformation. - Otis Mensah: Ted Talks (music video)

Sheds light on existential truths that all humans share: the need for artistic expression, the emotional space between vulnerability and aggression, and the quest for spiritual self-determination.

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Lemony Rug - Uppercut

Lemony Rug - Uppercut

Offers a message of resilience in the face of the kind of circumstances that keep knocking you down.

LOV - Mama

LOV - Mama

The vibe is classic cool while a killer drum track elevates the impressive range and performance from this young vocal talent.

The Parachute Testers - Don't Want to Know

The Parachute Testers - Don't Want to Know

Features a nice mix of organic and electronic elements with a gorgeous and expansive lead vocal performance.

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A Quick Guide to Self Distribution

A Quick Guide to Self Distribution

What is the simplest and most effective way to get my songs distributed to the streaming platforms?

The Unbearable Lightness of Tech Support

The Unbearable Lightness of Tech Support

If you have any more questions, just pick up the phone and call me right back

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Some of my favorite backgrounds

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Lemony Rug - Uppercut

Lemony Rug - Uppercut

Offers a message of resilience in the face of the kind of circumstances that keep knocking you down.

LOV - Mama

LOV - Mama

The vibe is classic cool while a killer drum track elevates the impressive range and performance from this young vocal talent.

The Parachute Testers - Don't Want to Know

The Parachute Testers - Don't Want to Know

Features a nice mix of organic and electronic elements with a gorgeous and expansive lead vocal performance.

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