Arnel Pineda - "This Christmas"

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Check out Arnel Pineda's new Christmas song -- Enjoy!!

Kerry Thomas - "Say Yeah" (Video)

Check out Kerry Thomas's new video for his beautiful song, "Say Yeah"

Hottttt new music from Blackshire!!!!

Check out this HOT new song from Blackshire!!!

Artist of the Week - Purpose

Purpose

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

PURPOSE: Well, I was born in New Jersey, but I was raised in Atlanta, Georgia.

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

PURPOSE: Energetic :)

2ND STREET: What inspires you?

PURPOSE: Just the experiences I've been through. For almost every song I've written, There's a story behind it. 

2ND STREET: Complete this sentence: Everyone says I sound like ________.

PURPOSE: Everyone says I sound like Alicia Keys.

2ND STREET: What's your favorite song? Why?

PURPOSE: My favorite song is "Apologize" by One Republic . I love that song just because you can really tell where the artist is coming from and you can feel their pain through the song.

2ND STREET: What would you name the soundtrack of your life?

PURPOSE: "In My Lane, Keeping Strong"

2ND STREET: What's the best advice anyone has ever given you?

PURPOSE: If a man doesn't respect the things he has, he won't respect you.

2ND STREET: Tell us about your current projects. (be as brief or as lengthy as you’d like)

PURPOSE:  Well, what I'm doing right now is just working on getting my songs recorded and on youtube. I also want to get them onto iTunes.

2ND STREET: How can you be contacted?

PURPOSE: 

ibookpurpose@gmail.com for bookings or just contact me on Twitter or Facebook. :)

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Purpose_Always 

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/PurposeAlways

Instagram: @purpose_always 

Artist of the Week - Elite Noel

Elite Noel

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

ELITE NOEL: Born and Raised in Oakland Ca, currently in Atlanta GA 

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

ELITE NOEL:  FuturisticSoul

2ND STREET: What inspires you?

ELITE NOEL: My Family, those Who Support My Movement and Music! I'm Inspired by these individuals.

2ND STREET: Complete this sentence: Everyone says I sound like ________.

ELITE NOEL: Everyone says I sound like a bit of Jasmine Sullivan wit a touch of Old School Keyshia Cole.

2ND STREET: What's your favorite song? Why?

ELITE NOEL:  "He Wants It All today" by Forever Jones! I love Gospel music...It keeps my Spirit Peaceful.

2ND STREETl What would you name the soundtrack of your life?

ELITE NOEL: Story of My Life! 

2ND STREET: What's the best advice anyone has ever given you?

ELITE NOEL:.Never allow people to shoot your vision or dreams down! Do what you love! Love what you do!

2ND STREET: Tell us about your current projects. 

ELITE NOEL: new single and video dropping IN February and EP on the way! And more Reality TV of course.

2ND STREET: How can you be contacted?

ELITE NOEL:

Website: http://www.futuristic-soul.com/ 

Twitter @Elite_Noel

YouTube: EliteNoel1

Reverbnation: http://www.reverbnation.com/elitenoel

Instagram iEliteNoel

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Artist of the Week - Kerry Thomas

Kerry Thomas

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

KERRY THOMAS: I'm Kerry Thomas. Singer. Songwriter. Guitarist. Born in Baton Rouge, LA. I've moved around a lot though, hard to pinpoint my hometown lol. I currently reside in Jackson, MS. I've been here for a while. The South has always been my home.

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

KERRY THOMAS: Real.

2ND STREET: What inspires you?

KERRY THOMAS: I'm inspired by the people around me. The different situations we go through, especially on the topic of Love and Relationships. I love to write about those things. I'm also inspired by other artists in music. I love listening to others to see where their stories lead them as well as the techniques they use vocally to achieve the execution of their message through the music.

2ND STREET: Complete this sentence: Everyone says I sound like ________.

KERRY THOMAS: Musiq Soulchild. I want them to say, "Kerry, you sound like Kerry." lol

2ND STREET: What's your favorite song? Why?

KERRY THOMAS: This is the hardest question EVER. So many to name. ONE of my favorite songs right now is "Do You" by Miguel. The lead guitar is sick. Just an amazing song.  

2ND STREET: What would you name the soundtrack of your life?

KERRY THOMAS: The Eye of the Storm. Most definitely.

2ND STREET: What's the best advice anyone has ever given you?

KERRY THOMAS: A wise man once told me to never pass up a good thing. I keep that in my mind everyday.

2ND STREET: Tell us about your current projects. 

KERRY THOMAS: My debut album, Eye of the Storm, is available now on iTunes and Amazon. I have free music available at www.soundcloud.com/kerrythomasmusic. I'm currently writing and collaborating with producers to work on my next project. I also travel and perform with a band!

2ND STREET: How can you be contacted?

KERRY THOMAS: 

kerrythomasmusic@gmail.com
www.twitter.com/RealKerryThomas           
www.facebook.com/kerrythomasmusic
www.KerryThomasMusic.com
www.youtube.com/kerrythomas07
www.soundcloud.com/kerrythomasmusic 
Instagram: KerryThomas07

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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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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/