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

If you are interested in being featured on the 2nd Street blog, contact us at: 2ndstreetmag@gmail.com

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

Are you an independent artist who'd like to be featured on the 2nd Street Blog? If so, contact us at: 2ndstreetmag@gmail.com

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/

The Soulful Art of AmW - Artist Interview

This week's Artist of the Week is the soulful, AmW of Estetika Exposure!! Check her out!!

AmW

"I've managed to shock myself."

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

AmW : Born and raised in New England, artist AmW (born Alicia M. Walter) began her journey in Springfield Massachusetts. It was in 2001, at the age of 22, when Artist AmW gave her first try at being an artist. However, lacking the confidence she needed within herself, AmW walked away from her art. It wasn’t until 2011, with the support of her husband, family and small circle of close friends that she picked up a paint brush and was able to give her craft another try.

Now residing in Upstate New York, AmW started her business, Estetika Exposure: Art by AmW. The business name was inspired by one of her close friends. 

Estetika means ‘beautiful’ in the Indonesian language, as well as in the Latin language. Estetika Exposure: Art by AmW. “Exposing you to beautiful art, one canvas at a time. “

Dad's Leo Collage

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

AmW: One word to describe my art would be, soulful.

2ND STREET: What inspires you?

AmW: For me inspiration comes from many places ranging from music, nature, conversation, certain scents, and even the works of other artists. I feel that I am in sync with nature and my surroundings. At times I can be inspired off of the environment that I am in. For example, my husband, Kareem, took me on a hike at Buttermilk Falls in New York. The crisp clean air, powdered blue sky with the rays of the sun reflecting on the waterfall along the trail, was absolutely amazing. Upon returning from our trip, I was inspired to paint and I did! When listening to music for inspiration, I don’t generally listen to mainstream music and actually prefer the music of upcoming artists such as the Soft Spoken Prophet in Massachusetts music group Zection 8 in MA-FL-PA, and even special music mixes by DJ Gains Bond in Connecticut.

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

AmW: I’m not too familiar with the names of other artists, but I do admire the works of local artists in my hometown such as Marlon Seymour and Zeph Farmby. I also admire the works of artist, Dominic Brown of Mayluna.com in the Netherlands, Kenyan artist, Wangechi Mutu, Brazilian artist, Julian Gasllasch, and Cory Pane of Hartford Connecticut.

2ND STREET: Do you ever get “Artist’s block”? If so, how do you get over it?

AmW:  absolutely had periods of times where I haven’t been inspired to paint or create graphics. In my opinion, creativity cannot be rushed. I’ll step away for a few hours and even sometimes days or weeks until the inspiration comes to me. And when it does, it’s nothing less than amazing and such a blessing.

2ND STREET: How long does it take for you to complete a piece?

AmW: I generally do not time myself when I’m creating. I focus so much on the piece that I’m creating that time seems not to exist. However, most recently I did a painting for my father’s Christmas gift and that took about an hour. And the results would seem as if I spent days or weeks on it. I've managed to shock myself.

2ND STREET: Tell us about your current projects.

AmW: Thankfully, keeping busy has not been a problem for me thus far and I owe God all the thanks and praise for my success and the people He has placed in my life.

Currently, I am planning two art exhibits scheduled for April and March 2013. I am also working on a painting that is being donated to The Purple Society to be auctioned off in January 2013. The Purple Society is a cancer foundation supporting the youth and their families. I have other great things planned for 2013 that I can’t wait for the world to see, so stay tuned!

The Dance

2ND STREET: How can you be contacted?

AmW: 

• Estetika Exposure (347) 868-5696 
• Email: Estetikaartbyamw@gmail.com
• Or the contact form on my website: www.estetikaexposure.com
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Estetika-Exposure-Art-by-AmW/236208533118404
• Twitter: @PassionWithMe or @EstetikaExposr

Who is Repunza?

Hello, all! I've decided to revamp this lovely blog and dedicate it to all things indie! Features will include "Artist of the Week". More features may follow as my brain thinks of them. 

This week's Artist of the Week, is a great friend and homegirl of mine as well as an incredible singer. Introducing, Repunza...

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

REPUNZA: I am a singer songwriter,an indie artist originally from Pine Bluff AR, currently been Living in Athens. GA going on 11 years!!


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

REPUNZA: Soulful


2ND STREET:  Who’s your favorite artist living or passed on? What is it that you love about him/her?

REPUNZA: SADE...I love her smooth lyrics, and her delivery of song, and I have just always been captivated by her sound!


2ND STREET:  Tell us about your current project.

REPUNZA: I am currently working on a EP for 2013, it has been in the making for a while, I think my fans will see a lot of growth from me in this new project!!


2ND STREET:  What is your favorite song of your own?

REPUNZA: "Suddenly I'm In Love"

2ND STREET: Do you have anything you’d like to say to your fans/supporters?

REPUNZA: I would just really Thank my fans from the bottom of my heart, because my fans are so loyal to me, even though I have not made it mainstream, they make me feel like I have already made it!! I am so grateful for them!! 


2ND STREET:  How can you be contacted?

REPUNZA: My personal email is: punnie3@yahoo.com 

To learn more about Repunza, check out her website: www.repunza.com

Check out Repunza on Reverbnation! www.reverbnation.com/repunza

Check out Repunza on youtube! www.youtube.com/repunza

Follow her on Twitter! https://twitter.com/Repunza

Like her on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/repunza4U?fref=ts

 

Exquisite and FREE!!

Singer Chrisette Michele has released a new mixtape and I must say that it is awesome! This woman has an amazing vocal instrument and her talent shines brightly throughout this project. I give this project an enthusiastic 5 stars!

 Click here to download your copy today!!