"It's to bridge the gap
between saved and unsaved," said Bishop Jason Nelson about his latest album "Close"
(Jaelyn Song Music/Tyscot/Fairtrade). "A lot of my music is geared towards the church, this is to everybody.
To introduce God or bolster about God." "Close" is Nelson's sixth full project; his first
studio album; his first release on his Jaelyn Song Music label; offers 12 selections, and features R&B's Chrisette Michele,
Jazz bass player John Patitucci, and worship leader Osby Berry. "I've been pasturing for 15 years,"
said the Baltimore native about overseeing The Tabernacle at Greater Bethlehem Temple aka The Tab. "When my pen is activated,
it's time. My writing has come in seasons. I call my producer and say, ‘It's time.'" The first
single from the "Close" project was "Residue," which has accumulated millions in streams and garnered
a spot on Billboard's "Gospel Airplay" Chart. The second single release is... Read the full column @ September 17, 2021>
The Pulse of Entertainment: Blues
Guitarist Jules Leyhe Releases ‘Your First Rodeo' Project
"This is my eight album,"
said Blues Guitarist Jules Leyhe about his new project "Your First Rodeo" (Monkey
Finger Records) - out September 17, 2021. "I love blues music. I'm rooted as a Blues musician...introducing you to Jazz/Soul." The "Your First Rodeo" is a melting pot of genres with a cover that is influenced by "one of
my favorite Beatles records," Jules told me. "Sgt. Pepper: Lonely Hearts Club Band' (Beatles 8th studio
album)...the Beatles...they didn't care about who said what, it was about being creative. This is my 8th album...so it's a
little joke. The cover makes you wonder what this is about." "Your First Rodeo" features
assistance from Ian McArdle (keyboardist), Nancy Wright (sax), Murph Murphy (bass), Isaac Schwartz (drums), and Shane Cox
(trumpet). "Everyone in the band improvises, playing off each other. Free spirited... like... Read the full column at September 14, 2021>
NEWS
Nelly To Receive The "I Am Hop-Hop" Award at the 2021
BET 'Hip Hop Awards'
(Los Angeles, Ca) - Double Diamond selling Nelly to become a "BET Hip-Hop Awards"
recipient of the 2021 "I Am Hip-Hop" Award. From chart-topping hits that include "Hot in Herre,"
"Dilemma" (featuring Kelly Rowland), "Country Grammar," "Ride Wit Me," and "Cruise"
(with Florida Georgia Line), to his popular fashion line Apple Bottoms, to starring in the hit series "Real Husbands
of Hollywood," and his own reality show "Nellyville," the charismatic, multi-platinum music icon will be celebrated
for his massive contributions to music and the culture at large. The "BET Hip Hop Awards" premieres Tuesday, October
5, 2021, at 9:00 PM ET/PT.
Revamped Young Money Records Signs Mellow Rackz
(New York, NY) - Young Money Records, one of the most successful
labels in Hip-Hop history announced its newest signee - breakout rapper Mellow Rackz. The 20-year-old South
Florida native is the first act to be added to the star-studded label roster as Young Money Records revamps. She started growing
a fan base when she dropped the hard-hitting, female empowering track and music video "Diamonds". To celebrate the
signing, Young Money founder Lil Wayne hosted a big party at LIV Miami over the weekend, where he officially knighted Mellow
Rackz with a Young Money chain. She also delivered a show-stopping performance at the club.
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"THE SHINDELLAS"
(New York,NY) - The rhythms, the sound, and the emotions that it brings,
everything that is great about Soul music, is what you will get from The Shindellas' debut album "Hits
That Stick Like Grits," dropping on September 12, 2021 (Weirdo Workshop/The Orchard). The brainchild of Chuck
and Claude, who handpicked members Kasi Jones, Stacy Johnson, and Tamara Chauniece under the belief that when women come together,
powerful change can happen. Written and produced by these hitmakers, this 14-track album showcases each voice and how well
they blend to sound like one voice. The album's lead single "Money" has become a fan favorite, with the video garnering
over 2.3M views on YouTube. Other releases featured on the album include "Fear Has No Place," "Volcano Love,"
and "When You Are Lonely."
Soul Music, by definition, incorporates elements of rhythm and blues and Gospel
music, popularized by African-Americans. And let's face it, Soul music has been the base for telling the stories of Black
lives forever. Today's times require a fresh modern feel or "New American Soul," coined by multi-Grammy-nominated
songwriting-production duo Chuck Harmony and Claude Kelly, a.k.a. Louis York (the masterminds behind some of the most popular
and liberating hits for artists like Rihanna, Jennifer Hudson, Whitney Houston, Miley Cyrus, Fantasia, Jazmine Sullivan).
The Shindellas recently made history as the first R&B band to perform at the 2021
CMT Awards. Since hitting the scene back
in 2017, the Nashville-based band has been on a mission to make an impact in music with their unique sound and style. The
Shindellas will resonate with listeners as their sound is very familiar and will draw a comparison to acts like The Supremes,
The Clark Sisters, The Jones Girls, and The Pointer Sister, as well as the ladies bring a new fresh take with an effervescence
of vibrant vocals and passion.
To find out more about The Shindellas,
log onto www.https://weirdoworkshop.com/the-shindellas.
