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Canadian based HottaFire Lava is an MC with a mission. He describes his unique sound as being motivational and uplifting with words of purification, words of righteousness and realness.

The punk trio from Sydney, Australia known as the Escapes have released their second official album, “Blur.” The album has been proudly published on the Mahooney independent record label without the support or direction of the corporate music industry. Driving, aggressive, and full of the original hardcore spirit, “Blur” by the Escapes demands that fans of rock music everywhere stand up and take notice.

The composer and producer of back beats known as OJ's Beat Factory has released his latest LP album, “The Original Beat Collection, Vol. 2.” The LP contains no fewer than 14 original OJ's Beat Factory tracks for an approximate total listening time of 120 minutes. Like the rest of the ever-expanding OJBF repertoire, it has been proudly published on the Yea Boi Productions independent record label without the direction of the corporate music industry. Varied, ingenious, and bringing the old-school sound into the 21^st century with unique, cutting-edge innovations, “The Original Beat Collection, Vol. 2” is the newest reason for fans of hip hop to pay attention to this beat alchemist from Chicago.

Latest class of honorees in the 6 major categories - as voted on by a world-wide panel of music, art and marketing experts in the area of album cover art & packaging - represents the "who's who" of creative and production talent, with many recognized names from the fine art and design world.

The director and music artist known as Kaiju the Unconquerable has released his new video and short film, “Cyberpunk 2050.” The video has been proudly published on the AllUnsigned independent label without the control of the corporate music or film industries. It is the sixth installment in a series of official releases. Sleek, bleak, and as futuristic as a hacker with a jet pack, “Cyberpunk 2050” stands as evidence that Kaiju the Unconquerable isn't just a talented rap producer performer, but a skilled cinematic storyteller, besides.

The R&B and nu-soul artist known as Ray Harry has released his latest single, “Close Your Eyes to See.” It is the most recent official release from Ray Harry since his popular August 2016 single, “I Want to Give Thanks.” These and others from Ray Harry have been proudly published on the Lighthouse Music & Media independent record label without the direction of the corporate music industry. Soulful, sonorous, and bringing that unmistakable East Coast groove into the 21^st century, “I Want to Give Thanks” stands as evidence that Ray Harry has a place in music collections everywhere.

Singer-Songwriter, Sankarshan Das, who began his songwriting career in the late 60's during the legendary love and peace revolution era days in San Francisco's Haight Ashbury district, has a written a song called "The Peace Formula," which was very much appreciated by former US President Obama when he was in the White House. It has now been released on the Turn-On- the-World-Records label. (http://www.turnontheworld.com/)

The New Age indie duo known as The Sophisticated Psychos have released their debut official album, “Take Us Home.” The record has been proudly published on the K111 independent music label without the direction of the corporate music industry. Combining entertaining hooks with razor-sharp production and a compelling message of empowerment, “Take Us Home” is the record to put The Sophisticated Psychos on the map for 2017 and beyond.

The singer and songwriter of Latin reggaeton and hip hop known as JBarrera has released his latest official single, “Seduceme.” The track has been proudly published as an independent release without the direction of the corporate music industry. Mellow, grooving, and coasting on an urban reggaeton beat that will make fans of listeners everywhere, “Seduceme” proves JBarrera can dish fresh jams with the best of them.

Hit Songs Deconstructed (www.HitSongsDeconstructed.com) released its Q3-2017 Trend Brief. This 100+ page report details the compositional and industry trends for the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10.

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New York City's one-stop-shop creative audio agency known as Audio UX have released their latest EP album, “Ethona.” The record has been proudly published on the Audio User Experience LLC independent music label without the direction of the corporate music industry. Danceable, accessible, and both futuristic and contemporary at once, “Ethona” showcases Audio UX as a music group for the new millennium.

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Having made over 16 albums during his 35-year career in Jazz, Pablo Embon shows all of his experience in his masterful new album ‘What Comes Into Play.’ On each and every of the 13 tracks which make up this project, listeners are able to luxuriate over the rich instrumental notes which strike deep at the core of Pablo’s riffs. They are able to transport themselves to different places, different moods, and immerse themselves in a wonderful jazz experience. 

The artist and producer of hip hop known as D'Amor has released his latest EP album, “Gabian Ziwo.” The EP contains six original D'Amor hip hop tracks for an approximate total listening time of 25 minutes. It has been proudly published as an independent music release without the direction of the corporate music industry. Seamlessly blending elements of hip hop and R 'n' B for a mellow groove and a solid back beat, “Gabian Ziwo” makes a fine introduction to this intriguing artist from Orlando, Florida.

The producer of goth-toned electronica known as Viii has released his most recent pair of singles, “Threadfear / Ask Me to Stay.” The twin release has been proudly published on the Voodoo Creation Records independent music label without the direction of the corporate music industry. Pensive, brooding and thrumming with dark energy, “Threadfear / Ask Me to Stay” is the newest reason for fans of electronica to take note of this ever-rising artist from New Zealand.

Audials AG has released on Audials.com the new 2018 generation of its world-renowned and highly-acclaimed Audials Windows software. With a worldwide innovation and a large number of new features and improvements, it has never been possible to record and collect music, movies and series this easily and quickly and in such high quality.

The composer of atmospheric instrumental music known as Gustavo de Beauville has released his second full-length album, “Volume 2.” The record contains no fewer than 20 original tracks for an approximate listening total of one hour. It has been proudly published as an independent release without the direction of the corporate music industry. Epic in scope, emotionally sweeping, and capable of painting vivid soundscapes for cinema, video games, or rapt, personal listening, “Volume 2” solidifies Gustavo de Beauville as one of the scene's most accomplished new composers.

The producer of electro house known internationally as Mindset has released his debut EP, "The Mindset EP." The record contains four original Mindset songs, including the "The Disturbed" for an approximate total listening time of 15 minutes. The album has been proudly published on the NuClear Music Group (NCMG) independent record label. "The Mindset EP" introduces this intriguing artist from South London as an innovative digital composer for the new millennium.