Artist of the Week: ROXINY

Artist of the Week: ROXINY

ROXINY

2NDSTREET: Tell us about you. Where are you from? Where are you now?

ROXINY: My name is Roxiny. I am a singer/songwriter/producer based out of NYC. I was born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Spain, Italy, & Panama primarily. I moved to NYC after being signed to Sony a few years ago. Right now I'm doing everything independently through my own label, Revoluna. It's been an incredible experience doing everything from the ground up as a solo artist with a collective of incredibly talented and creative people I love.

2NDSTREET: In one word, describe your music.

ROXINY: Fearless

2NDSTREET: What inspires you?

ROXINY: I'm inspired by my senses, the energy surrounding me, love, magic, nature, my experiences, intuition, symbols, signs, the visuals and messages that come from my dreams, feelings, my connection to the universe, mysticism, and spiritualism. When I write, I'm a lot more effective when I let the visuals rule my imagination. If I can see the song playing out in my head, I know I can find a way to describe what I am seeing. Writing music is my form of magic and invocation.

2NDSTREET: Who is your favorite musician living or passed on? Why?

ROXINY: I have many favorites...living favorite I would have to say Karin Dreijer Andersson of Fever Ray. I love her lyrical approach and femininity.
Dead- Bob Marley for his positive impact on humanity. This was tough....I can think of an entire list of favorites.

2ND STREET: Name a song you wish you’d written.

ROXINY: "I'm Not Done" by Fever Ray

2ND STREET:  Complete this sentence: The best album I've ever heard, hands down is ________________.

ROXINY: - Violator

2ND STREET: Tell us about your current projects. 

ROXINY: I just released my first single, Belong, which was the first song I ever produced. "Belong" marked the beginning of a new creative cycle for me. I started really experimenting with palo beats native to my country, and really listening to the sounds that make me. I'm loving every single moment of it. We are releasing my first EP, Qoya in the spring. It's a collection of songs that followed Belong...all recorded during the 9 of Cups Sessions in my home studio with my co-producers, Shan Nicholson and Lawrence Gordon. Each one is very personal to me. "Belong" speaks to the idea of possession, wants & desires, how we evolve, and my own personal journey. My next single- "Cheree" is a love song and an ode to NYC. I love this city...I'm feeling my dreams into existence daily within it. "Cheree" tells the story of one of the best nights of my life, the song that made the night, and the love that followed.

2ND STREET: How can you be contacted?

ROXINY: FACEBOOK: /RoxinyUniverse

TWITTER: www.Twitter.com/Roxiny

WEBSITE: www.Roxiny.com

YOUTUBE: www.YouTube.com/Roxiny23

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Indie Artist of the Week - ChillFeel

Indie Artist of the Week - ChillFeel

ChillFeel

2ND STREET: Tell us about you. Where are you from? Where are you now?

CHILLFEEL: We are from Jerusalem, Israel.

2ND STREET: In one word, describe your music.

CHILLFEEL: Undefined : )

2ND STREET: What inspires you?
CHILLFEEL: Many artists inspire us, each band member likes different kinds of music and together its a combination of a lot of bands including : Coldplay, The XX, Kings of Leon,The Apache Relay, and many more.

2ND STREET: Who is your favorite musician living or passed on? Why?
CHILLFEEL: It's like asking who do you like more, your mom or your dad.

2ND STREET: Name a song you wish you’d written.
CHILLFEEL: "Hollow Talk" by Choir of Young Believers.

2ND STREET: Complete this sentence: The best album I’ve ever heard, hands down is __________________.

CHILLFEEL: The best album I’ve ever heard, hands down is Bon iver, Bon iver.

2ND STREET: Tell us about your current projects. 

CHILLFEEL: We have just finished recording 3 singles.  2 of them are published on YouTube (one video clip). And also last week we finished writing a new song called "Going Down". Now we plan to perform at some local pubs in Israel, and other places around this small country.

2NDSTREET:How can you be contacted?
CHILLFEEL: Well contacting us is very easy, there is our Email - Chillfeelband@gmail.com
Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/chillfeelband?ref=hl
Youtube chanel- https://www.youtube.com/user/ChillFeelofficial?feature=mhee
Bandcamp page- http://chillfeel.bandcamp.com/track/revolution

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This is...Miss Cee Cee

This is...Miss Cee Cee

2ND STREET: Tell us about you. Where are you from? Where are you now?
MISS CEECEE:  Born Courtney Powell, On August 28th 1987 in Tuskegee, Alabama, Miss. CeeCee is the only and oldest child living of two. Courtney is a very talented young, African American woman from the Eastern part of Macon County, Alabama. She's had a strong interest and passion for music since the tender age of 5 years old.


2ND STREET: In one word, describe your music.
MISS CEECEE:  My music in one word is unorthodox.


2ND STREET: What inspires you?
MISS CEECEE: I am inspired by life, my parents and I inspire myself.


2ND STREET: Who is your favorite singer living or passed on? Why?
MISS CEECEE: My favorite singer is Whitney Houston because she reminds me of myself from growing up singing in the church choir and then venturing out into secular music.

2ND STREET: What's your favorite song? Why?
MISS CEECEE: My favorite song is the gospel song Im Still Holding On because it's my testimony.


2ND STREET: I can't sing without __________________.
MISS CEECEE: I can't sing without Jesus.


2ND STREET: What's the best advice anyone has ever given you?
MISS CEECEE: The best advice given is to keep God 1st in everything that you do.


2ND STREET: Tell us about your current projects. 
MISS CEECEE: My current projects include my new mixtape "This is Me" I am promoting it on different free mixtape sites. I am undecided if I will drop another mixtape or a album next.


2ND STREET: How can you be contacted?
MISS CEECEE: 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tneofficialmissceeceethaegopage
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/MisCeeCeeThaEgo

Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/missceeceethaego

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/missceeceethaego
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/miss-cee-cee-thaego

Introducing...Ladii Coakaleaf

This week's Artist of the Week is...

 Ladii Coakaleaf

2ND STREET: Tell us about you. Where are you from? Where are you now?

LADII DOAKALEAF My name is Lajonica ShaunQuilla Grady better known as Ladii Coakaleaf. I am originally from Opelika, Alabama but I now reside in Waverly, Alabama.


2ND STREET: In one word, describe your music.
LADII COAKALEAF: One word: Art


2ND STREET: What inspires you?
LADII COAKALEAF: I am inspired by my childhood dream of becoming a rap artist, my family, and life experiences.


2ND STREET: Who is your favorite musician living or passed on? Why?
LADII COAKALEAF Tupac Shakur is my favorite hands down because I think he was a very inspirational artist who wrote from real life experiences a lot like me.

LADII COAKALEAF

2ND STREET: Name a song you wish you’d written.
LADII COAKALEAF:  I wish I had written "I Still Haven't Forgave Myself" by T.I.


2ND STREET: Complete this sentence: The best album I’ve ever heard, hands down is __________________.
LADII COAKALEAF: The best album I've ever heard, hands down is Tupac's "Me Against the World"


2ND STREET: Tell us about your current projects.
LADII COAKALEAF: I am currently working on a mixtape "Coak Str8 Drop" scheduled to be released 1/19/13. I will be busy promoting that mixtape through shows, video shoots, and social media promotion. I will then decide if I want to drop another mixtape or an album.


2ND STREET: How can you be contacted?
LADII COAKALEAF: 

I can be contacted via Facebook: Ladii Coakaleaf. 
I am @Ladii Coakaleaf on Twitter
LadiiCoakaleafTV1 on YouTube,
Reverbnation: http://www.reverbnation.com/LadiiCoakaleaf
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/LadiiCoakaleaf

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Meet Blackshire

The Artist of the Week for the first week of the new year is the group, Blackshire! Check them out...

2ND STREET: Tell us about you. Where are you from? Where are you now? 

BLACKSHIRE: We are originally from Pine Bluff, Arkansas and now residing in Atlanta, Ga. and Nyack, NY.

2ND STREET:  In one word, describe your music. 

BLACKSHIRE: BROAD

2ND STREET: What inspires you? 

BLACKSHIRE: The Love for Humanity

2ND STREET:  Who is your favorite musician living or passed on? Why?

BLACKSHIRE:  We have lots of favorite artists but if we had to choose 1, collectively it would be Michael Jackson. Because of his ability to articulate his message of song musically and visually to a diverse audience.

2ND STREET:  Name a song you wish you’d written.

BLACKSHIRE:  "We Are The Champions" by Queen

2ND STREET:  Complete this sentence: The best album I’ve ever heard, hands down is ____________.

BLACKSHIRE: "Another Level" by BLACKSTREET.

2ND STREET: Tell us about your current projects.

BLACKSHIRE: We are wrapping up our first major album as of right now. Promoting should be in motion within the next cpl of months. This will be very innovative because of the creative process. In a brief way, we'd like to say it's controversy, drama, humor and #love all in one entertaining fashion. The rest is a secret YOU hear it! Lol

2ND STREET:  How can you be contacted? 

BLACKSHIRE: Last Move Production mngmt 678-499-2425 
Our website is not complete yet, but until then, join our Facebook page for updates @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/blackshiremusic/