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The singer and songwriter of contemporary Christian music known internationally as Jokia has released her debut EP record, “Not Forgotten.” The album contains six original Jokia tracks for an approximate total listening time of 25 minutes. It has been proudly published as an independent music release without direction from the corporate music industry. Uplifting, inspirational and founded soundly on the Christian Bible, “Not Forgotten” shows Jokia to be a woman of Christ and a clarion voice for the Christian music scene in the 21^st century.

The performers and producers of hip hop known as Southern Music Group have released their debut LP album, “This Is What We Stand On.” The LP has been proudly published on the Southern Music Group independent label without the direction of the corporate music industry. Bringing 12 original SMG tracks for an approximate total listening time of over 40 minutes, “This Is What We Stand On” is evidence that these hip hop titans from Texas are a crew deserving of attention.

The Midwest hip hop artist known as Pedezi has released his latest official single, “We Winnin.” It has been released in both explicit and radio-ready versions. Both tracks have been proudly published on the Haterproof Entertainment independent music label without the direction of the corporate music industry.

The singer and songwriter of country and rock music known as BluesRock & Country Inc. has released his fourth LP album, “Rock'n Roll Heart.” The full-length record contains 10 original tracks for an approximate total listening time of 35 minutes. Like previous releases from BluesRock, it has been proudly published as an independent record without the direction of the corporate music industry. Built on deep grooves, twanging guitar strings and raw, warm vocals, “Rock'n Roll Heart” makes a strong argument that BluesRock & Country Inc. may be Southwest Africa's most genuine rock export.

Meet Cherish Lee. She is quickly becoming known as country music’s “rebel with a heart of gold”! She’s not only an artist, but an honest to God, down and dirty servant to all those that are beat down and in need of love. Whether animal or person, Cherish has always had a heart to help them. To all those she helps, she’s a tattooed princess, but she’s not all angel! Cherish Lee refuses to play by some of the country music industry’s biggest rules! In Lee’s own words, “I refuse to pay money to make it on the ‘music charts!’ I want it to happen, because I worked my ass off, and people actually want to hear my songs! What happened to passion, story telling, rebels with a cause, and music that had its merits in how DAMN good it was, and how it made you feel? Our forefathers in music would be ashamed of us.” Lee’s album cost less than $1,500 to record, reminiscent of Nirvana’s first album, “Bleach”, which cost $600.

The artist of electronica known as Vire (often stylized VIRE) has released his latest EP album, “No Screens.” The extended-play record contains five original tracks for an approximate total listening time of 20 minutes. It has been proudly published on the VIREmusic independent record label without the direction of the corporate music industry. Ambient, pulsing, and somehow retro and futuristic at the same time, “No Screens” by Vire gives a fitting voice to the 21^st century.

The producer of hip hop instrumentals known as Mo Beatz has released his latest LP album, “Mo Better Beatz Than Blues.” The album contains 14 original tracks for an approximate total listening time of 50 minutes. It has been proudly published on the Mo Better Beatz independent record label without the direction of the corporate music industry. A cutting edge hip hop record packed with instrumental grooves, “Mo Better Beatz Than Blues” from Mo Beatz is a study in hip-hop music making.

The performer and producer of hip hop and pop music known as JasiCaesar has released his latest official single, “Wake.” The track has been dropped with an official lyric video freely available for listening and viewing online (link provided below). Both have been proudly published as independent releases without the direction of the corporate music industry. Rattling, bumping, full of melody and groove, “Wake” proves that JasiCaesar is a name to watch in 2017 and beyond.

The Swedish punk rock crew called Our Untold Story have released their latest official video, “Calm Seas Don't Make Good Sailors.” Like the rest of the OUS catalog, the video has been proudly published on the Cuprite Productions independent record label without the involvement of the corporate music industry. Driving, upbeat, minimalist and thrumming with energy, “Calm Seas Don't Make Good Sailors” is the most significant official video from Our Untold Story to date.

The singer-songwriter of contemporary folk known as Paula Punch has released her latest official single, “Steer My Boat.” The track has been proudly published on the Punch Park independent music label without the direction of the corporate music industry. Mellow, melodic and uplifting, “Steer My Boat” is the latest reason for fans of contemporary folk music to take notice of this creative and unique voice from Australia.

The singer and producer of rock music known as Robin Roelofs has released his latest official LP album, “Row Your Boat.” The LP record contains 16 alternative rock originals for an approximate total listening time of one hour. It has been proudly published on the Land of Words Productions independent music label without the direction of the corporate music industry. Raw, varied, and bearing the power and confidence that made rock music a staple around the globe, “Row Your Boat” stands as evidence that Robin Roelofs knows a solid jam when he plays one.

Having performed to crowds stretching from the USA to Wales, Hughie Mac will have your speakers breaking out into a jive with his latest album of bassy gems, ‘Hughie Mac Sings Classic Irish and Classic Irish American Songs’.  Hughie breathes new life into classic anthems throughout the album, rejuvenating staples of classic Irish and Irish American music, with his unique Philly bop. Despite only beginning his music career four years ago, the Philadelphia-based former teacher has made up for lost time, by delivering the accomplished vocal performances usually expected from veteran musicians on his latest 16-track project. Influences ranging from Mozart, to Michael Buble, through Frank Sinatra were channelled by Hughie in the creation of his unique, ostentatious sound.

Having previously received national radio airplay and written and produced music for some of the biggest acts in the UK, such as BBK and Melissa Steel, Novokane knows exactly how to make tunes which make people feel a certain type of way in the clubs. His latest tune is no exception. As soon as DJs drop ‘FXXX,’ the entire club will break-out into the duttiest of wines.

The Canadian-Brazilian singer of pop music known as Nova has released her debut single, "Secret Love." The track has been proudly published on the Independent indie music label without the direction of the corporate music industry. Pulsing with an ultra-modern house music style and thumping with a back beat that will fill dance floors anywhere it goes, "Secret Love" is a fitting pop track for any DJs play list.

The rapper, song-writer, and composer of hip hop known as Treythelegend has released his latest official single, "Struggle." The track has been proudly published on the rapper's own Struggle independent record label without the direction of the corporate music industry. Boasting catchy, melodious chords and heartfelt urban poetry from this veteran of the 21st century sound, "Struggle" is evidence that Treythelegend is a name to watch in 2017 and beyond.

The popular busker from California's Bay Area known as Little Happy has released her debut official EP album, “Hi People.” The album contains three integral Little Happy singles, “Jealous,” “If This Really Is Goodbye,” and “Little Happy” for an approximate total listening time of 10 minutes. Raw, unadulterated and overflowing with heart and soul, “Hi People” may very well be the most genuine pop-punk record of 2017.

The Norwegian electronica artists known as Raffolade have released their latest official single, “The Giraffe.” The track has been proudly published on the Killerbörd Productions independent record label without the direction of the corporate music industry. An upbeat, sparkling, and kaleidoscopic shower of rhythmic notes, “The Giraffe” is the latest reason for fans of electronic music to take note of these creative composers from Norway.

Maggie Bushiri is a Congolese born American Rapper, songwriter and Actress based in Los Angeles, CA. She gathered a nice social media following after being cast in a bullying commercial that went viral on Facebook. In early 2015, Maggie discovered her love for rap and started to write and produce songs. She earned public attention after releasing her first single "Fly Like That" in late 2016 to her Soundcloud account. She released her second single "Swing Your Body" off of her 4 songs EP on June 30th, 2017. It was written by Maggie and produced by Matt Margallo & Shaun Day. The track, which has an awesome beat that further complements Maggie's incredible flow, was mastered by Sage Audio.

The fusion of hip hop and rap music results in beautiful and edgy music. Fans are of the opinion that hip hop and rap is a vibrant music genre. It’s been decades that hip hop has been able to create a niche for itself while pulling musicians towards it. In Soundcloud, there are several musicians that are creating great hip hop music and amongst them Bones QG Laylow offers the perfect musical presentation. His latest song – “Got No Freestyle” has the most colorful sounds with carefree music from various contemporary instruments. If you want to enjoy more hip hop and rap songs, listen to all songs comprised by Bones Laylow.

Moscow based Nigerian singer Audira Nelson, brings you an eclectic mix of soul, dancehall and afropop in his smash new single ‘Calling for Love.’ Audira has been working countless hours in the studio to perfectly mix the cornucopia of sounds which influenced him, to create a song which both represents him as an individual but also provides DJs around the world with a go-to floor filling anthem. From Lagos to Moscow to London, this track will have everyone feeling a certain type of way on the dancefloor.