As Far As I Can See (Start Again) Performed by: Hopkinson #Pop 2023

 

You'll find Hopkinson's beautifully crafted songs at home on playlists beside the likes of Taylor Swift, OneRepublic, ColdPlay, and London Grammar. Think "Cinematic Pop Mix", "Work From Home", or "Soothing Mix". He was recently supported by the New York Times being added to The Morning Spring 2023 playlist.
World class collaborators George Merrill (BoyMeetsGirl/Whitney Houston) and Steve Wilmot (OneRepublic/U2/Peter Gabriel) bring his melodic storytelling music to life.
Classically trained in Sydney, Australia from the age of 10, he found his way into bands and songwriting in the late 90's recording his first solo album 'Class Clown' with piano genius and producer Rick Melick and members of The Angels in 2001.
Securing management with Graham Fear and Mark O'Donnell (Faith No More/Rage Against The Machine) and production opportunities in Los Angeles he moved there to live and work. Over several years he and George Merrill carved out 'Strangers To Ourselves' which was released in 2009 and won the DIY Album of the Year in Hollywood.
Hopkinson became a regular at Sunset Strip venues like The Hotel Cafe, Genghis Cohen, and the Viper Room. He ran a song circle for Australian Songwriters called Oz City and became well respected in the music community for providing a platform of opportunity for artists outside of his own career. In 2011, he moved back home. This time, settling in Melbourne to start a tech company and raise a family.

Press Release - Can I Flip You Upside Down? Mr No Weapon #BMI #SingerSongwriter #RnB #Soul #Louisiana #LA #PressRelease

 

Mr No Weapon-The Prince of the Talk box  Is Back, and he is bolder than ever especially with his "Can I Flip You Upside Down?". He brought the song to LIFE with the visual on YouTube and I can tell you now both females and males will love watching the video. WARNING - You will not be able to just watch it once!

"Can I Flip You Upside Down?" has the same melody as "It Seems Like You're Ready" by R. Kelly and also has some similarity to "Computer Love" by Zapp & Roger as Mr No Weapon used a talk box in this music release.

The Host of LHMPR Radio Podcast's overall opinion is this: If there were a merger between "It Seems Like You're Ready" and "Computer Love" the new product would produce "Can I Flip You Upside Down?" by Mr No Weapon.

When the Host of LHMPR Radio Podcast asked Mr No Weapon what influenced the creation of "Can I Flip You Upside Down?" Here is Mr No Weapon's exact response  "I'm 6' 3", a woman approached me while walking in Walmart and she was shorter than myself, she looked me up and down as if to undress me with her eyes and said, "I bet I flip you upside down!" I laughed as I kept walking but months later, I wrote a song about it encounter but changed to the situation to a man's point of view and titled it "Can I Flip You Upside Down".

Can I Flip You Upside Down? Mr No Weapon SONG ∙ R&B/SOUL #RnB #Soul #Louisiana #LA

 

Mr No Weapon-The Prince of the Talkbox  Is Back and he is bolder than ever especially with his "Can I Flip You Upside Down?" Single. He brought the audio version of the song to LIFE with the Visual on YouTube and I can tell you now, both females and males will love watching the video. WARNING - You will not be able to just watch it once!

Knowledge Wisdom by Iz and Rachel #ASCAP #Jamaica #NY #RnB #HipHop

 

Dive into the dynamic and mesmerizing world of contemporary R&B Hip-Hop with "Iz And Rachel's" latest single, "Knowledge Wisdom." This track is a harmonious fusion of soulful R&B melodies and the infectious energy of hip-hop beats, creating an unforgettable sonic experience that transcends boundaries.
"Knowledge Wisdom" is not just a song – it's an exploration of life's profound lessons and the pursuit of enlightenment. The lyrics are woven with thought-provoking insights, showcasing the artist's lyrical prowess and ability to deliver a powerful message. The chorus is catchy and instantly memorable, inviting listeners to sing along while absorbing the song's deeper meaning.
With smooth vocals that effortlessly navigate between velvety R&B crooning and rapid-fire hip-hop verses, Rachel Burrell & Iz Watt display an exceptional range that keeps listeners engaged from start to finish. The production is a masterful blend of contemporary R&B's sensuality and hip-hop's pulsating energy, resulting in a track that is perfect for both chill sessions and dance floors.
"Knowledge Wisdom" stands out not only for its musical brilliance but also for its authenticity. The song radiates a genuine passion for self-discovery and growth, encouraging listeners to reflect on their own journeys. Whether you're a fan of R&B, hip-hop, or simply great music with a meaningful narrative, this single caters to a diverse audience.
As the music industry craves innovation, "Rachel Burrell & Iz Watt]" delivers just that with "Knowledge Wisdom." It's a song that pushes boundaries, blurring the lines between genres and inviting listeners to immerse themselves in a fresh, groundbreaking sound.
Prepare to be captivated, inspired, and thoroughly entertained by "Rachel Burrell & Iz Watt's" "Knowledge Wisdom." Keep an ear out for its release on August 21st, across all major streaming platforms. This is a track that will undoubtedly leave an indelible mark on the R&B and Hip-Hop scene, solidifying Rachel Burrell & Iz Watt as visionary artists to watch.
Stay connected with Rachel Burrell & Iz Watt on social media to catch exclusive updates and behind-the-scenes content. Get ready to embark on a musical journey that combines the best of R&B and Hip-Hop – "Knowledge Wisdom" awaits your eager ears! 

A Penguin Song from Whispering Shadows Album by Chance Motta #BMI #Indie #Rock #IndieRock #Alternative #Unsigned

 

Chance Motta was born in Seattle, WA in 1988 and began playing any instrument he could find at the age of 13. Starting off with a taste for heavy and fast music such as bands like Greenday, Rancid, Anti-Flag, and other rock bands Chance saved up for a guitar and jammed with friends in a punk band teaching himself to play guitar, bass, drums and keyboard. Through the computer he began messing around with home recording learning to layer instruments together for different sounds making some industrial songs for fun and over time through life change he grew a love for the acoustic guitar, it's feeling of freedom and independence of not needing a full band to sound complete.
Chance Motta began writing some acoustic songs and eventually playing them at a local coffee house at the age of 16 and continued playing for fun for the next two years. After some life changes and moving around the country in 2007 Chance started to play a lot of online shows on second life gaining a small fan base and drive to do more with music. In December of 2008 Chance Motta flew to Greensville, Il to record his first fully produced album "Whispering Shadows" that combines his wide mix of influences and a creative production style. Through the years his influences have grown to include bands in genres of punk, metal, goth, classic rock, emo, and even some country. As well as being a musician Chance spends his spare time writing poetry and stories publishing his first poetry book in 12th grade. He believes music should be a passion and evoke an emotion causing the audience to feel something, writing songs from his own pain and joy with a sometimes dark lyrical style.
In 2011 Chance enrolled in school for music production at Full Sail University, where he will obtain a bachelor's in music production. Upon graduation he plans to finish his next album and begin heavy touring. You can find out more by visiting his website www.chancemotta.com

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Halloween Party Tonight by Conglomerati #Dance #ASCAP #LosAngeles #CA #Halloween #Party

 

If all you think about is putting on your Halloween costume and dancing the night away, then this is the song that's required. An up-tempo dance track with a driving back beat.

It Started With A Kiss by Chris Jasper Released: 2023 #Pop #Funk #Gospel #RnB (R&B) (ASCAP)

THE INTRODUCTION

If you are familiar with THE ISLEY BROTHERS, then you know Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, CHRIS JASPER, an integral member of THE ISLEY BROTHERS during the 1970s and 1980s—their gold and platinum years—from the 3+3 (1973) to Between the Sheets (1983) albums. These were the years when THE ISLEY BROTHERS were a self-produced, self-contained group.

If you are familiar with THE ISLEY BROTHERS, then you have heard the music of CHRIS JASPER, who was primarily responsible for writing, arranging and producing all of THE ISLEY BROTHERS music during this time, including such beautiful love songs as “For The Love of You” and “Between the Sheets” and uptempo funk such as “Fight the Power.” His arrangements and instrumentation as a classically-trained musician, and his expertise on the keyboards and synthesizers, are the foundation of the legendary “Isley Brothers Sound.” When the six members of THE ISLEY BROTHERS disbanded (1984), Marvin and Ernie Isley joined CHRIS JASPER and formed ISLEY-JASPER-ISLEY. Without this crucial musical component, THE ISLEY BROTHERS were no longer a self-produced, self-contained group.

CHRIS JASPER brought his “unique sound” and musical talents to ISLEY-JASPER-ISLEY, and topped the charts singing lead vocals on “Caravan of Love” (1985), a song that was covered by English recording group, the Housemartins, an international #1 pop hit. “Caravan” was also used in commercials as part of a Dodge Caravan advertising campaign. He was also awarded a CEBA Award For Excellence for a Miller Brewing Company commercial. The music for that commercial formed the basis for “Brother to Brother” from the “Different Drummer” album, which supported the anti-apartheid struggle going on in South Africa at that time. His music has also been used in radio and television commercials, including “Who’s That Lady” (Swiffer) and “Between The Sheets” (L’Oreal).

When ISLEY-JASPER-ISLEY disbanded (1987), CHRIS JASPER brought his “unique sound” to his own solo projects, topping the charts with “SuperBad,” a song promoting the value of education.  CHRIS JASPER has continued to write songs and produce his own R&B and Gospel music, as well as other artists, for his independent record label, Gold City Records.

CHRIS JASPER’s music has been covered and sampled by hundreds of new and established recording artists, including Whitney Houston, Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, Gwen Stefani, Fantasia, Will Smith, Alliyah, Queen Latifah, Notorious B.I.G., Tupac, Natalie Cole, Jaheim, Kendrick Lamar, and the list goes on and on.  His music has also been used in many movie and television soundtracks.

In 1992, CHRIS JASPER, along with the other members of THE ISLEY BROTHERS, was inducted into the ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME and in 2014, received a GRAMMY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD. In 2015, CHRIS JASPER received the German Record Critics Lifetime Achievement Award ("Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik"). In 2016, Chris was awarded the National R&B Society Lifetime Achievement Award. Chris also received the BET Lifetime Achievement Award and numerous ASCAP awards. In 2020, Chris was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. In 2021, Chris received the Soultracks.com Lifetime Achievement Award.

BACKGROUND AND EDUCATION

Chris Jasper was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 30, 1951, the youngest of seven siblings. While growing up in Cincinnati, Chris studied classical piano starting at the age of 7 years old. After graduating from high school in Cincinnati, he moved to New York to study music composition at the Juilliard School of Music.

Chris received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in music composition from C.W. Post College in New York, where he studied under noted jazz pianist and composer, Dr. Billy Taylor. He subsequently received a Juris Doctorate degree from Concord University School of Law.

THE JASPER/ISLEY CONNECTION

The Jasper and Isley families lived in the same apartment complex in Cincinnati, Ohio. Chris’s older sister, Elaine, married Rudolph Isley. The three older Isley brothers, Rudolph, O’Kelly and Ronald, formed a vocal trio (“The Isley Brothers”) and relocated to Teaneck, New Jersey.

While temporarily living in New Jersey as a teenager, Chris and the two younger Isley brothers, Marvin and Ernie, formed a band, “The Jazzmen Trio”, that played locally in New Jersey. Chris played keyboards, Ernie played drums and Marvin played the bass. Along with Chris, Ernie and Marvin also attended C.W. Post College in New York. While in college, Chris, Marvin and Ernie played on the older Isley Brothers recordings, including “It’s Your Thing”.

THE ISLEY BROTHERS YEARS

In 1973, Chris, Marvin and Ernie brought the songwriting and musical component to the older brothers vocal trio, making The Isley Brothers, a self-produced, self-contained six-member group. Their debut release as a 6-member band on their CBS-associated label was the 3+3 album.

Chris was the primary songwriter/musician, producer and arranger of The Isley Brothers music from 1973 (“3+3”) through 1983 (“Between the Sheets”), with contributions by younger members Ernie and Marvin Isley. Chris’s arrangements and instrumentation as a classically-trained musician, and his expertise on the keyboards, synthesizers and other instruments, have been credited as the foundation of the legendary “Isley Brothers Sound.” In 1984, the 6-member group disbanded due to internal problems.

ISLEY-JASPER-ISLEY

In 1984, Chris, Marvin and Ernie formed Isley-Jasper-Isley, a self-produced, self-contained trio, with Chris as the lead singer of the group, continuing his role as the primary songwriter/musician, producer and arranger. Isley-Jasper-Isley recorded 3 albums on their CBS-associated label, and earned recognition with their #1 hit, “Caravan of Love”. “Caravan” was covered by English recording group, the Housemartins, who made the song an international #1 hit.

SOLO CAREER

In 1987, Isley-Jasper-Isley disbanded and Chris embarked on a solo career. Chris formed his record label, Gold City Records, and released two albums as a CBS-associated label. His debut single, “Superbad” reached #1 on the R&B charts. Chris has continued to write songs and has released a total of 16 solo albums to date, including 4 urban contemporary gospel CDs, and has produced other artists for his Gold City label. Chris also wrote and produced a track for Chaka Khan’s “CK” album (Make It Last) and produced and arranged a cover of “Harvest For The World” for the Average White Band. Chris is also currently working with his 29-year-old son, Michael, on music scores for original screenplays written by Michael, a writer/musician and attorney. 

In 2019, Chris released his 16th self-contained solo album “For The Love Of You”—a mixture of new renditions of some of the songs that he wrote for the Isley Brothers, and his take on some soul and pop classics. Chris continues to bring that “Isley Brothers sound” he created to music lovers everywhere. His newest release for 2022 is a soulful midtempo R&B ballad “I Promise,” from his forthcoming album “Raise The Bar” due out summer 2022.

Chris and his wife of 40 years, Margie, a New York-based attorney and author, live in New York and continue to operate their independent record company, Gold City Records.

DISCOGRAPHY

ISLEY BROTHERS YEARS

3+3 (CBS) 1973

Live It Up (CBS) 1974

The Heat Is On (CBS) 1975

Harvest For The World (CBS) 1976

Go For Your Guns (CBS) 1977

Showdown (CBS) 1978

Winner Takes All (CBS) 1979

Go All The Way (CBS) 1980

Grand Slam (CBS) 1981

Inside You (CBS) 1981

The Real Deal (CBS) 1982

Between The Sheets (CBS) 1983

ISLEY-JASPER-ISLEY YEARS

Broadway’s Closer to Sunset Boulevard (CBS) 1984

Caravan of Love (CBS) 1985

Different Drummer (CBS) 1986

SOLO ALBUMS

Superbad (Gold City/CBS Associated) 1988

Time Bomb (Gold City/CBS Associated) 1989

Praise the Eternal (Gold City) 1992

Deep Inside (Gold City) 1994

Faithful & True (Gold City) 2002

Best of Chris Jasper…With Love (Gold City) 2003

Amazing Love (Gold City) 2005

Invincible (Gold City) 2007

Everything I Do (Gold City) 2010

Inspired (Gold City) 2013

Thank You Jesus (Gold City) 2014

The One (Gold City) 2014

The Essential Chris Jasper (Gold City/Sony Legacy) 2015

Share With Me (Gold City) 2016

Dance With You (Gold City) 2018

For The Love Of You (Gold City) 2020

Raise The Bar (Gold City) 2022

It Started With A Kiss (Gold City) 2023

PRODUCTION

Title/Artist/Label

Vicious & Fresh (Liz Hogue) (Gold City/CBS) 1989

Out Front (Out Front) (Gold City) 1995

Brotha 2 Brotha (Brothaz By Choice) (Gold City) 1998

Make It Last (Chaka Khan “CK” album) (WB) 1989

Addictive (Michael Jasper) (Gold City) 2010

Harvest For The World (Average White Band) (Average Enterprises) (2017)

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