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Independent Artists – TheUrbanMusicScene.com | Music Reviews! https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com Sat, 26 Mar 2022 13:39:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/TUMS-Icon-150x150.jpg Independent Artists – TheUrbanMusicScene.com | Music Reviews! https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com 32 32 Cashma | Purple Apartment https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2022/03/cashma-purple-apartment-album-review/ https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2022/03/cashma-purple-apartment-album-review/#respond Sat, 26 Mar 2022 13:32:36 +0000 https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/?p=5661

Contemporary R&B singer/songwriter Cashma moves into her Purple Apartment, the final installment of the ‘Purple Series’ There are advantages for an artist in living as an introvert, to a point that they can release all those thoughts that have pressed them forever and a day. With a trilogy of her innermost journals dealing with the trials of family life, R&B singer/songwriter Cashma frees her mind of any emotion possible.]]> Contemporary R&B singer/songwriter Cashma moves into her Purple Apartment, the final installment of the ‘Purple Series’ There are advantages for an artist in living as an introvert, to a point that they can release all those thoughts that have pressed them forever and a day. With a trilogy of her innermost journals dealing with the trials of family life, R&B singer/songwriter Cashma frees her…

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]]> https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2022/03/cashma-purple-apartment-album-review/feed/ 0 Sophisticated Soul Singer Will Downing Salutes Baritone Vocal Classics On Romantique Part 2 https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2020/02/will-downing-salutes-baritone-vocal-classics-on-romantique-part-2/ https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2020/02/will-downing-salutes-baritone-vocal-classics-on-romantique-part-2/#comments Fri, 28 Feb 2020 18:29:02 +0000 https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/?p=5399

Will Downing Romantique: Part 2 (EP) (Sophisticated Soul) A Record Reflection by A. Scott Galloway Marking his awe-inspiring 22nd release since he began recording as a solo artist back in 1988, Will Downing focuses his attention on favorite songs originated by baritone vocalists such as Larry Graham and Barry White along with two original compositions to comprise his latest 6-song EP, Romantique Part 2.]]> Will Downing Romantique: Part 2 (EP) (Sophisticated Soul) A Record Reflection by A. Scott Galloway Marking his awe-inspiring 22nd release since he began recording as a solo artist back in 1988, Will Downing focuses his attention on favorite songs originated by baritone vocalists such as Larry Graham and Barry White along with two original compositions to comprise his latest 6-song EP…

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]]> https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2020/02/will-downing-salutes-baritone-vocal-classics-on-romantique-part-2/feed/ 1 Jéssica Pina | Essência https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2019/07/jessica-pina-essencia-album-review/ https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2019/07/jessica-pina-essencia-album-review/#respond Mon, 22 Jul 2019 14:16:54 +0000 https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/?p=5331

An already established international jazz talent, trumpeter/songwriter/vocalist Jéssica Pina is now being introduced to North America with Essência Amongst the countless independent musicians that are waiting in the wings, it is refreshing for new blood in offering their special artistry to the contemporary jazz landscape. Portuguese trumpeter Jéssica Pina, born of African descent, blends her roots with various urban flavors from U.K. soul/jazz, R&B and funk.]]> An already established international jazz talent, trumpeter/songwriter/vocalist Jéssica Pina is now being introduced to North America with Essência Amongst the countless independent musicians that are waiting in the wings, it is refreshing for new blood in offering their special artistry to the contemporary jazz landscape. Portuguese trumpeter Jéssica Pina, born of African descent…

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]]> https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2019/07/jessica-pina-essencia-album-review/feed/ 0 Rhythm Tribe Introduces New Style, Acid Latin, With Return Single “You Can’t Take Me Down” https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2018/09/rhythm-tribe-you-cant-take-me-down-single-review/ https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2018/09/rhythm-tribe-you-cant-take-me-down-single-review/#respond Sat, 22 Sep 2018 17:35:03 +0000 https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/?p=5133

Rhythm Tribe “You Can’t Take Me Down” (DanceMaster.com) A Record Reflection by A. Scott Galloway Back in the `80s when I was playing drums in a couple of local L.A. bands, I ran into a group called Chain Reaction that had a unique approach to Dance Music as it stemmed from a fusion of R&B and Latin elements.]]> Rhythm Tribe “You Can’t Take Me Down” (DanceMaster.com) A Record Reflection by A. Scott Galloway Back in the `80s when I was playing drums in a couple of local L.A. bands, I ran into a group called Chain Reaction that had a unique approach to Dance Music as it stemmed from a fusion of R&B and Latin elements. I forged a friendship with the band’s leader, Thomas Guzman-Sanchez…

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]]> https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2018/09/rhythm-tribe-you-cant-take-me-down-single-review/feed/ 0 Sy Smith | Sometimes a Rose Will Grow in Concrete https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2018/01/sy-smith-sometimes-a-rose-will-grow-in-concrete-album-review/ https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2018/01/sy-smith-sometimes-a-rose-will-grow-in-concrete-album-review/#respond Sat, 20 Jan 2018 12:16:29 +0000 https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/?p=5010

Sy Smith Blossoms into Full Singer/Songwriter Bloom on “Sometimes a Rose…” A Record Reflection by A. Scott Galloway Sy Smith has been a work in progress as a most valuable session and touring singer for others, and a developing artist in her own right with four acclaimed albums behind her. Her latest, Sometimes a Rose Will Grow in Concrete, is her first since 2012, its title foreshadowing that a sister has been through some things but come out the other side steeped in artistry, ancestry and ‘Les Fleur de la Corazon.’]]> Sy Smith Blossoms into Full Singer/Songwriter Bloom on “Sometimes a Rose…” A Record Reflection by A. Scott Galloway Sy Smith has been a work in progress as a most valuable session and touring singer for others, and a developing artist in her own right with four acclaimed albums behind her. Her latest, Sometimes a Rose Will Grow in Concrete, is her first since 2012, its title foreshadowing that…

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]]> https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2018/01/sy-smith-sometimes-a-rose-will-grow-in-concrete-album-review/feed/ 0 Darien Dean | Departures https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2017/05/darien-dean-departures-album-review/ https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2017/05/darien-dean-departures-album-review/#respond Thu, 18 May 2017 21:20:15 +0000 https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/?p=4888

Darien Dean | Departures by Brent Faulkner Soul music is alive and well – don’t let anyone tell you any different. Darien Dean proves this on his latest project, Departures. Dean isn’t a household name by any means. One reason is because Departures represents the artist’s first project released through notable music platforms.]]> Darien Dean | Departures by Brent Faulkner Soul music is alive and well – don’t let anyone tell you any different. Darien Dean proves this on his latest project, Departures. Dean isn’t a household name by any means. One reason is because Departures represents the artist’s first project released through notable music platforms. Even so, Dean released an album back in 2009 via Band Camp entitled…

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]]> https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2017/05/darien-dean-departures-album-review/feed/ 0 Singer Jacnique Nina Swoons of Sensual Gratitude on “Invincible” https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2016/09/jacnique-nina-invincible-review/ https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2016/09/jacnique-nina-invincible-review/#respond Wed, 21 Sep 2016 15:44:42 +0000 https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/?p=4656

Jacnique Nina “Invincible” (Siren Fire Music Works) A Song reflection by A. Scott Galloway Los Angeles’ siren of sultry Miz Jacnique (pronounced “zha-NEEK) Nina kittenishly crawls back into your eardrums with a flutter she calls “Invincible,” a self-penned song about all the sexy ways she plans to show her gratitude for getting a second chance to love someone from whom she hastily walked away.]]> Jacnique Nina “Invincible” (Siren Fire Music Works) A Song reflection by A. Scott Galloway Los Angeles’ siren of sultry Miz Jacnique (pronounced “zha-NEEK) Nina kittenishly crawls back into your eardrums with a flutter she calls “Invincible,” a self-penned song about all the sexy ways she plans to show her gratitude for getting a second chance to love someone from whom she hastily walked…

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]]> https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2016/09/jacnique-nina-invincible-review/feed/ 0 L.A. Soul Music Festival Boasts Victorious First Year https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2016/07/l-a-soul-music-festival-review/ https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2016/07/l-a-soul-music-festival-review/#respond Thu, 28 Jul 2016 19:06:09 +0000 https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/?p=4590 Inaugural L.A. Soul Music Festival Provides Top Talent In A Casual Outdoor Atmosphere Concert Reflections and Photographs by A. Scott Galloway Southern California inaugurated another 3-Day outdoor summer music weekend event with “The L.A. Soul Music Festival” last week – a program targeting grown folks that love their soul music on the smooth, sexy and contemporary side. It took place on an under-utilized area of Griffith Park near the Gene Autry Western Museum, conveniently just off the 5 Freeway with plenty of blessedly free parking. Reasonably priced and punctually executed, each day of the festival from Friday to Sunday delivered 5 name acts between 6pm and 11pm with a DJ and emcee between each act keeping things lively and flowing.

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]]> https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2016/07/l-a-soul-music-festival-review/feed/ 0 Near-Perfect Playboy Jazz Festival Sunday Covers The Full Spectrum https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2016/06/38th-playboy-jazz-festival-sunday-review/ https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2016/06/38th-playboy-jazz-festival-sunday-review/#comments Fri, 17 Jun 2016 15:01:57 +0000 https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/?p=4509 38th Playboy Jazz Festival Hollywood Bowl Sunday June 12, 2016 Festival Reflections by A. Scott Galloway Day 2 of the 38th “Playboy Jazz Festival” at the Hollywood Bowl was by far the more star-studded and highly anticipated of the weekend. Not only that, the cross section of artists provided a near-perfect representation of all the music that appropriately falls under the cornucopia of the art form – from New Orleans roots, Blues and Big Band to Latin, Funk-Rock, Contemporary and Ancient-Future takes.

George Lopez (Photo: Matthew Imaging)]]> 38th Playboy Jazz Festival Hollywood Bowl Sunday June 12, 2016 Festival Reflections by A. Scott Galloway Day 2 of the 38th “Playboy Jazz Festival” at the Hollywood Bowl was by far the more star-studded and highly anticipated of the weekend. Not only that, the cross section of artists provided a near-perfect representation of all the music that appropriately falls under the cornucopia of the…

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]]> https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2016/06/38th-playboy-jazz-festival-sunday-review/feed/ 1 12 year-old Joey Alexander Steals Day 1 of Playboy Jazz Festival https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2016/06/38th-playboy-jazz-festival-saturday-review/ https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2016/06/38th-playboy-jazz-festival-saturday-review/#respond Thu, 16 Jun 2016 14:25:13 +0000 https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/?p=4492 38th Playboy Jazz Festival Hollywood Bowl Saturday June 11, 2016 Festival Reflections by A. Scott Galloway Photography by Matthew Imaging (except one)

George Lopez Though big names were lacking, big fun was in full regalia for the opening day of this year’s Playboy Jazz Festival, due in part to amiable host George Lopez. Mist in the midday and a light sprinkling of pre-summer rain baptized the early acts and audience. Poetically speaking, it gave the high-achieving students of the Beyond the Bell All-City Jazz Band of an early taste of dues they have to pay on their way to the top.]]> 38th Playboy Jazz Festival Hollywood Bowl Saturday June 11, 2016 Festival Reflections by A. Scott Galloway Photography by Matthew Imaging (except one) George Lopez Though big names were lacking, big fun was in full regalia for the opening day of this year’s Playboy Jazz Festival, due in part to amiable host George Lopez. Mist in the midday and a light sprinkling of pre-summer rain…

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