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Jensen McRae
Jensen McRae (born 1997) is an American singer-songwriter and poet. She gained prominence for her debut singles "White Boy" (2019) and "Wolves"(2020). Her music has been recommended by ''Rolling Stone'', Vulture, ''Nylon'', ''NPR'', and ''The Fader''. Her debut EP ''Who Hurt You?'' was released on June 25, 2021, followed by her debut studio album ''Are You Happy Now?'', which was released on March 22, 2022. Early life and education McRae was born in Santa Monica, California and raised in the Woodland Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles. She is of Black and white Jewish descent. She has been singing since childhood and began to study piano at age 7. Her early music influences were Carole King, James Taylor, Stevie Wonder, and Alicia Keys. She attended a summer program, Grammy Camp, during high school, which helped her decide to pursue music as a career path. McRae received a bachelor’s degree in popular music performance from USC Thornton School of Music on a full-ride scholarsh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santa Monica
Santa Monica (; Spanish: ''Santa Mónica'') is a city in Los Angeles County, situated along Santa Monica Bay on California's South Coast. Santa Monica's 2020 U.S. Census population was 93,076. Santa Monica is a popular resort town, owing to its climate, beaches, and hospitality industry. It has a diverse economy, hosting headquarters of companies such as Hulu, Universal Music Group, Lionsgate Films, and The Recording Academy. Santa Monica traces its history to Rancho San Vicente y Santa Monica, granted in 1839 to the Sepúlveda family of California. The rancho was later sold to John P. Jones and Robert Baker, who in 1875, along with his Californio heiress wife Arcadia Bandini de Stearns Baker, founded Santa Monica, which incorporated as a city in 1886. The city developed into a seaside resort during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with the creation of tourist attractions such as Palisades Park, the Santa Monica Pier, Ocean Park, and the Hotel Casa del Mar. Hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
USC Thornton School Of Music
The USC Thornton School of Music is a private music school in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1884 only four years after the University of Southern California, the Thornton School is the oldest continually operating arts institution in Los Angeles. The school is located on the USC University Park Campus, south of Downtown Los Angeles. The Thornton School is noted for blending the rigors of a traditional conservatory-style education with a forward-looking approach to training the next generation of musicians. Highly regarded internationally, the school is widely ranked as one of the top 10 schools of music in the United States. History The USC Thornton School of Music was founded in 1884 and dedicated in 1999. It was named in honor of philanthropist Flora L. Thornton following a $25 million gift from her foundation. At the time, this was the largest donation to a school of music in the United States. In 2006, she donated an additional $5 million to support the facility need ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
KCRW
KCRW (89.9 MHz FM) is a National Public Radio member station broadcasting from the campus of Santa Monica College in Santa Monica, California, where the station is licensed. KCRW airs original news and music programming in addition to programming from NPR and other affiliates. A network of repeaters and broadcast translators, as well as internet radio, allows the station to serve the Greater Los Angeles area and other communities in Southern California. The station's main transmitter is located in Los Angeles's Laurel Canyon district and broadcasts in the HD radio format. It is one of two full NPR members in the Los Angeles area; Pasadena-based KPCC is the other. History KCRW was founded in 1945 to train servicemen returning from World War II in the then-new technology, FM broadcasting—hence its call letters, which stand for College Radio Workshop. It was a charter member of NPR in 1970, making Santa Monica College the second community college to own a public radio or telev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Complex Networks
Complex Networks is an American media and entertainment company for youth culture, based in New York City. It was founded as a bi-monthly magazine, ''Complex'', by fashion designer Marc (Ecko) Milecofsky. Complex Networks reports on popular and emerging trends in style, sneakers, food, music, sports and pop culture. Complex Networks reached over 90 million unique users per month in 2013 across its owned and operated and partner sites, socials and YouTube channels. The print magazine ceased publication with the December 2016/January 2017 issue. Complex currently has 4.55 million subscribers and 1.3 billion total views on YouTube. As of 2019, the company's yearly revenue was estimated to be US$200 million, 15% of which came from commerce. Complex Networks has been named by ''Business Insider'' as one of the Most Valuable Startups in New York, and Most Valuable Private Companies in the World. Complex Networks CEO Rich Antoniello was named among the Silicon Alley 100. In 2012, th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In Defense Of My Own Happiness
''In Defense of My Own Happiness'' (stylized in all lowercase) is the third studio album and major label debut by American singer-songwriter Joy Oladokun. It was released on June 4, 2021, by Amigo Records, Verve Forecast Records, and Republic Records and serves as the sequel to her second studio album ''In Defense of My Own Happiness (The Beginnings)'' (2020). It was promoted by eight singles released throughout 2020 and 2021, and includes two previous singles from ''The Beginnings'', "Sunday" and "Breathe Again". The album features guest appearances from Jensen McRae, Maren Morris, and Penny & Sparrow. On July 30, 2021, a "complete edition" was released featuring all the songs from both albums, as well as two new songs. ''In Defense of My Own Happiness'' was listed as one of the best albums of 2021 by '' American Songwriter'' and ''Billboard'', the sixth best folk album of the year by ''PopMatters'', and among the best albums of the first half of 2021 by ''Rolling Stone''. The alb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chiiild
Chiiild (pronounced "child") is a Canadian experimental soul artist, led by Yonatan "xSDTRK" Ayal signed to Avant Garden Records * and 4th & Broadway (Def Jam Recordings). The Montréal-based artist formed in 2017 and released their debut EP, ''Synthetic Soul'', in 2020. Musical style and influences With a creative process rooted in collaborative experimentation, Chiiild's work has been universally described as "genre-bending." Various styles the band has drawn from include soul, r&b, psychedelia, jazz, indie, and pop. The band have dubbed this wide-ranging textural sound as “synthetic soul”. The band has cited D'Angelo, Tame Impala, Pink Floyd, Marvin Gaye, The Notorious B.I.G., Brandy, Wu-Tang Clan, Fleetwood Mac and Moby as influences. Band members Current members * Yonatan Ayal – producer, lead vocals, bass guitar, sampler Supporting members * Pierre-Luc Rioux – guitar, producer * Lauren "LYON" Malyon – violin, keyboards, tambourine, backing vo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
X Ambassadors
X Ambassadors (also stylized XA) are an American pop rock band from Ithaca, New York. Its members currently include lead vocalist Sam Harris, keyboardist Casey Harris, and drummer Adam Levin. Russ Flynn is a touring member that plays guitar and bass. Their most notable songs include "Jungle", " Renegades", and " Unsteady". The band's debut full-length album, '' VHS'', was released on June 30, 2015. Their second album, '' Orion'', was released on June 14, 2019. Their third album, ''The Beautiful Liar'', was released on September 24, 2021. History 2009–12: ''Ambassadors'' and ''Litost'' X Ambassadors began as a band titled Ambassadors, touring with artists such as LIGHTS. During this time, they self-released their debut EP, ''Ambassadors EP'', creating a music video for its lead single, "Tropisms", shot and directed by Rodrigo Zedillo. Shortly after, the band self-released its debut LP, ''Litost'', which included the song "Litost", which would later be used on the soundtrack for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Strange Fruit
"Strange Fruit" is a song written and composed by Abel Meeropol (under his pseudonym Lewis Allan) and recorded by Billie Holiday in 1939. The lyrics were drawn from a poem by Meeropol published in 1937. The song protests the lynching of Black Americans with lyrics that compare the victims to the fruit of trees. Such lynchings had reached a peak in the Southern United States at the turn of the 20th century and the great majority of victims were black.Gunnar Myrdal, An American Dilemma (New York, 1944), page 561. The song has been called "a declaration" and "the beginning of the civil rights movement". Meeropol set his lyrics to music with his wife and the singer Laura Duncan and performed it as a protest song in New York City venues in the late 1930s, including Madison Square Garden. Holiday's version was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1978. It was also included in the "Songs of the Century" list of the Recording Industry of America and the National Endowment for the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uproxx
''Uproxx'' (stylized in all caps) is an entertainment and popular culture news website. It was founded in 2008 by Jarret Myer and Brian Brater, and acquired by Woven Digital (later renamed Uproxx Media Group) in 2014. The site's target audience is men aged 18–34. It was acquired by Warner Music Group in August 2018, with Myer and CEO Benjamin Blank remaining in control of the company's operations. History Uproxx was founded in 2008 by Jarret Myer and Brian Brater. The two also founded hip hop label Rawkus Records in 1996 and YouTube media company Big Frame in 2011. Uproxx was initially a network of blogs and formed when the founders partnered with the owners of other blogs, including acquiring With Leather and FilmDrunk from Fat Penguin Media founder Ryan Perry, who later signed on as creative director. Uproxx was acquired by Woven Digital in April 2014. Myer joined Woven as general manager of publishing. In December 2014, Woven raised US$18 million in Series A funding. A p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joy Oladokun
Joy Oladokun (born April 6, 1992) is an American singer-songwriter. Oladokun's music spans the genres of folk, R&B, rock, and pop and is influenced by her identity as a queer woman of color. She has released three studio albums: ''Carry'' (2016), ''In Defense of My Own Happiness (The Beginnings)'' (2020), and ''In Defense of My Own Happiness'' (2021). Early life Oladokun grew up in Casa Grande, Arizona, listening to country and folk music, as well as Bob Marley and Lauryn Hill. Both of her parents are Nigerian immigrants to the United States. Her family regularly attended a Christian church, where Oladokun was chosen to lead worship. Later, Oladokun left the church because it limited her creativity. When Oladokun was 10, a video of Tracy Chapman inspired her to learn guitar. After college, at a friend's suggestion, Oladokun moved to Los Angeles to pursue her music career. She later moved to East Nashville, where she signed with Prescription Songs. Career In 2015, Joy Ol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rahki
Columbus Smith III, better known by his stage name Rahki (sometimes Rahki Beats), is a Grammy Award-winning American record producer and songwriter from Los Angeles, California. He is known for his work with mentor DJ Khalil and acts such as Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Currensy, Evidence, Schoolboy Q, 50 Cent, Domo Genesis, Lecrae, Aloe Blacc, and more. In 2018, Rahki was the executive producer on Rejjie Snow's album titled, Dear Annie. Rahki was also responsible for the cover artwork for the album, and his son contributed vocals to the opening song "Hello". Songwriting and Production credits Accolades ;Grammy Awards , - , rowspan="2", 2011 , ''Recovery'' (Writer, Programming & Keyboards) , Best Rap Album , , - , "Recovery" (Writer, Programming & Keyboards) , Album of the Year , , - , , 2013 , ''Gravity'' (Drums) , Best Gospel Album , , - , rowspan="2", 2014 , "Good Kid, M.A.A.D City" (as producer) , Album of the Year , , - , "Good Kid, M.A.A.D City" (as producer) , Best Rap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phoebe Bridgers
Phoebe Lucille Bridgers (born August 17, 1994) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer. She has released two solo albums, ''Stranger in the Alps'' (2017) and ''Punisher'' (2020), both of which received critical acclaim. She is also a member of Boygenius, with whom she has released one self-titled EP, and Better Oblivion Community Center, with whom she has released one self-titled album. She has received four Grammy Award nominations, including Best New Artist. Early life Phoebe Lucille Bridgers was born in Pasadena, California, on August 17, 1994. Her mother, Jamie, held various jobs such as a receptionist and executive assistant, while her father was a film and television set builder. She has a younger brother named Jackson. Her parents divorced when she was 19 years old. She was raised in Pasadena, but also spent some of her childhood in Ukiah, California. As a child, she made extra money by busking at the Pasadena Farmers Market, and started pla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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