Category: Hiphop

Artist spotlight miraage and new album review

1/15/2020

MIRAAGE, Kentucky Hip Hop wordssmith

About MIRAAGE:
Lexington, KY native, lyricist, and Hip-Hop mogul MIRAAGE; originally came onto the scene with his 2014 release “Donuts & Coffee”, which was an album celebrating the life and work of legendary producer J-Dilla. The project was well received by the Hip-Hop community and was highly acclaimed by Dillas’ mother “Ma Dukes”. Born Ian Rosser, MIRAAGE combines Nas-Like storytelling and witty metaphors similar to Kendrick Lamar and Lupe Fiasco to form his intricate delivery.

Radio Host Arlis Ann Review of MIRAAGE's New Album "ODD".

"This album is a fresh and different kind of hip-hop with lots of interesting layers. There are several beats reminiscent of R&B. Miraage takes his listeners into a world of story telling if you’re wanting more than just dope music."

IG: @iammiraage
Twitter: @iammiraage
FB: @iammiraage
Website: www.iammiraage.com

Quote: "ODD is about embracing being different. It's a colorful journey that a lot of people take. Now people can take mine."

Listen to select songs from MIRAAGEs latest release "ODD".

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Deeper Than Music Reviews Aday's Subrosa album

3/3/2019

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Deeper Than Music REviews aday's "SubRosa" Album

Aday is one of those artists who paint a vivid picture of himself good or bad allowing himself to be vulnerable in his music. His wordplay is very sharp, if you appreciate lyrics and wordplay you will appreciate his pen game. Aday has a gift of creating vivid visualization through his words, easily bringing you into his world. Aday touches on heavy topics as well, main themes of this album are struggles Aday faces and how drinking helps him cope. Track “Poison” is a standout track that speaks to this. Most of the album mid-tempo and the cadence for the most part remain constant. The album is very reflective and introspective where Aday gives you a representation of himself good and bad.

The Production isn’t cookie cutter and displays variety. The album’s production has elements of country, funk, rock, lounge and hip hop. This album reminds me of Kid Cuddi’s first album “Man On The Moon” and Aday starts out the album with two standout songs to set the tone.

Revolver – wild west vibe. Nice wordplay Clever analogy of a revolver and taking six shots. Good opening song to the album.

Potrait – Mid-Tempo song where Aday paints a portrait of himself.

If you appreciate wordplay, and music from an artist bearing his soul SubRosa is a stand out album with promise for 2019. A must peep!!!!

"My motivation was continuing my roses legacy.
The roses are symbolic of my addictions and faults and the things I love in life" - Aday

Listen to "SubRosa" on Spotify by clicking here..

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Most People will not understand your vision, hold steady your dream and nurture it.

9/8/2016

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Today I am sitting on a bunch of opportunities that it is scary. My passions for aviation, music now the visual arts all have created opportunities and opened doors. I am a firm believer in going after your dreams. I was thinking back when I decided I wanted to do my own music and for the most part people laughed and discouraged my dream. I've always been a talented writer but for me to learn music theory and do it on my own was outlandish. After being signed to a label that caught the attention of Jive Records and for it to later fall apart was something at the time my 19 year old ego had to deal with and it motivated me to start my own movement.   I eventually met some like minded spirits and we started a label called "Secrets Of Society Records", like me my counterparts dreamed big and were in the Navy stationed on a boat. When all was said and done we created a movement, we landed a distribution deal in the UK (which I managed to secure while being out to sea lol), and performed shows in places all over southern California, Cabo San Lucas, New Mexico. We managed all while serving onboard the USS Bonhomme-Richard (LHD-6). Had I given up on my dream I wouldn't have experienced going on tours, living in New England signing with Silver Tongue-Entertainment under my big sis Jeannette Elgner and meeting life long friends and fans. I would have never connected my brother from another mother Gary Devon Dotson CEO of NVE Records who has opened doors of having my music licensed to networks such as TLC, A&E, MTV, and Fuse Network and providing songwriting opportunities with established artists. Had I let people discourage me I wouldn't be where I am now.

Over a month ago my cousin noticed I was learning photography and asked me to do some shoots for his portfolio.   Little did I know my cousin was motivated like me, something I am very appreciative of.   Upon gearing up for our photography shoot I learned he wanted to be a fitness model and was working on getting his "Stand Out Fitness" company off the ground that let me know that he was serious about his business and I ensured him I would do my best to make sure he looked outstanding in his shots. I was glad he trusted my limited photography skills and I didn't know what was going to come out of our first session. The results were amazing and I discovered this guy is three times as motivated as I am. The day after our shoot my instagram starts blowing up left and right and I am getting all types of likes on my pictures and I get contacted by a photographer who wanted to mentor me and saw potential in my pictures.

My cousin and I ended up doing a second session this time with better camera's and with more research under our belt. A few days after our shoot I get a call from my cousin who is upset because he receives negative feedback and criticism for going after his dream. I had to let him know that taking the road less traveled is going to be met by resistance and not everyone is going to understand his vision and to keep moving forward. I am happy to say he now has an agency interested in representing him and photography business is starting to thrive as well.

An important take away from my story is to nurture your dream and resistance will be met.   We get comfortable in our situations and when you dare to dream an impossible dream there will be doubt and doubters. Stay true to your passion (with work of course) and move forward. Had I not followed my passions I would not be where I am now. Had my cousin decided to let the criticism discourage him and give up, his vision of being a fitness model would not be thriving.

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Listen to Deeper Than Music Radio Show With Guests "We Are Band Nerds"

8/21/2016

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We are Band Nerds" represent the essence of music and the universal language - diversity. They transcend race, music genres and they know no boundaries. Today In a world that is so black and white, right and left, and so fractured to see a band like "We are Band Nerds" is very much needed and refreshing. The band is a much needed reboot to the Hip Hop/Rock genre and challenge the genre as a whole musically and lyrically. You would be sadly mistaken if you quickly put them in a box with Limp Biscuit, Rage Against The Machine, or Lincoln Park. In their music you can hear multiple influences from Kendrick Lamar, Andre 3000 lyrically, as well as Rage Against The Machine, Hard Rock, Grunge, elements of world music, jazz, blues all fusioned in their music (which is a perfect representation of the members of the band). Below is the audio of the interview with these guys.....if you weren't fans before this interview I guarantee you will afterwards.

Markivus "Furyus" Nious

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Artist spotlight miraage and new album review

Deeper Than Music Reviews Aday's Subrosa album

Deeper Than Music REviews aday's "SubRosa" Album

Most People will not understand your vision, hold steady your dream and nurture it.

Listen to Deeper Than Music Radio Show With Guests "We Are Band Nerds"

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