Category: Music Break

Houston native and U.S. Army Veteran Joseph Washington is a multitalented crooner, songwriter, music producer and screenwriter who is gaining traction in the music industry with original works showcasing exceptional vocal prowess, accompanied by high-level, self-produced videography. Joseph Washington’s latest single and music video, “My Vow” is sure to become a wedding classic. It is due for release on November 1, 2021. Official Web Site: www.mbue.com Stream on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/54CGdSgIH7KxTfgzS9pJWm?si=Lv2J-4t3TfCOEsd5arSgRw Stream on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/za/artist/joseph-washington/78709081

Pre-order of Three-O. You get 1 track now (streaming via the free Bandcamp app and also available as a high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more), plus the complete album the moment it’s released. Shaun Martin – Artist, producer, songwriter, performer and multiple GRAMMY® Award winner . . . Shaun Martin is carving his space in the annals of musical history . . . Widely known for his work with Kirk Franklin, and Snarky Puppy, his creative stamp can be heard on projects with musical legends Chaka Khan, Erykah Badu, Fred Hammond, Tamela Mann, Kim Burrell, and God’s Property just to name a few. Most recently, Shaun unveiled his genius to us all in his first solo projects – Seven Summers and Focus. Now he presents his third solo effort alongside friends and bandmates Mike Mitchell on drums and Matt Ramsey on bass. The album is titled Three-O. “Three-O is an album unlike the others as it stretches more to the synthesized, creative side, but still keeps the fundamentals of the traditional trio with thumping bass lines and powerful drumming to compliment”, says Martin. A native of Dallas, Texas, Shaun’s prodigious gifting noticed and nurtured at an early age led him to begin playing the drums and piano at four years old and his mother placing him under the tutelage of Carolyn Campbell, who taught him to read and write music. At age five he was already playing the piano and organ at church. Later, he learned to play trumpet, trombone, tuba, French horn and flute. As a music major at the University of North Texas, he joined fellow student musicians, Snarky Puppy, an award-winning, chart-topping jazz fusion band and hopes to create a fine arts academy to teach others and give back. Shaun is currently working with various artists and music producers on a plethora of projects, and is the owner of Shaun Martin Music, LLC all while living his creativity.  credits releases November 13, 2020 Executive Producer: Shaun MartinAll songs written, arranged and produced by Shaun Martin exceptNaima – John ColtraneAfro Blue – Mongo SantamariaWhat Lies Beneath – Shaun Martin & Matthew Ramsey Keys – Shaun MartinProgramming – Shaun MartinVocals – Shaun MartinBass – Matthew RamseyDrums – Michael “Blaque Dynamite” MitchellPercussion – Frank MokaCries – Harlem Martin Vocals recorded by Nathan Forsbach at Studios at 2909Music recorded by Michael “Blendz” Havens at Uncle Jesse’s KitchenMixed by Michael “Blendz” Havens at Uncle Jesse’s KitchenMastered by Dave McNair at Dave McNair MasteringArtwork by Jack Akana Jr. | reflectionshd.com

Retro lo-fi hip hop, meets futuristic G-Funk. One kickback and a whole vibe later, you’ve been introduced to the melodic and melinated lyricism that is Roderick Vonn. Reemerging to music in a new dimension, artist/producer, Roderick Vonn presents his unique brand of soul and rap, while offering his ode to the throwback with his signature talkbox.  Originating from the city that birthed purple soul and G-funk, multi-dimensional singer/songwriter and producer, Roderick Vonn introduces a synthesis of eclectic sounds cerebrally balanced with head-bobbing 808s and fluid lyricism to hip-hop. With an undeniable track record of captivating audiences from Houston to Los Angeles, his music a sensational blend of R&B, soul and trap with a surprising element of futuristic funk moves the room. Arriving to the music scene in 2007, Vonn proved to be a crowd-pleaser, offering home-crafted original beats, musicality and a caliber of work likened to the abstract soul of The Native Tongues and Andre 3000. Collaborating with successful acts such as Lizzo in production and performance, Vonn’s stage presence pulsates. As a producer, his beats impressed the ears of Snoop Dogg, Will I.Am as well as Chris Brown to name a notable few. Sought after and a favorite for adiverse breadth of local talent, his production quality has garnered acclaim from seasoned acts, including Devin the Dude and Scarface. Vonn reemerges with his latest project, offering massive appeal and access to what is in trinsically him. #SweaterGodd WOKE by RoderickVonn