Kinney – SHM

Published

4 years ago

September 28, 2020

Kinney displays intriguing Darkroom R&B sound
on new EP ‘Where I Was’

RICHMOND, VA – John Kinney is the kind of R&B artist you don’t see coming. His sound is unlike anything currently heard in the R&B world – a deeper, darker more ambient sound that pairs the sultry smooth vocals of a true R&B artist with the dark tones of Hip Hop. He calls the sound Darkroom R&B and he puts it on full display on his new EP “Where I Was.”

Currently available across all streaming platforms, “Where I Was” features six songs that tell a story of a breakup but in a unique way – backwards to forwards. The first song of the EP is Kinney telling his girlfriend that he cheated on a girl, while the last song on the project is the story of his fist encounter with the girl that he cheated with.

“Everything connects,” Kinney said of the EP. “It’s kind of a cool way to tell a story of a breakup and the typical stuff that comes with that. This is a bad breakup because a guy gets caught cheating and everything plays out after that. It’s real ambient with that Darkroom R&B. I make music that’s out of the box. I’m very versatile between singing and rapping and I switch through genres but at the end, it’s all original. I typically genre-bend every song and try to find different sounding beats than what’s in the mainstream. But my beats are darker and more ambient, kind of like The WKND uses.”

The debut single from the EP is the second song on the project called “SHM”. Kinney said those are the initials of his ex-girlfriend. He also said the song is probably the darkest-toned one on the EP and goes into some dark places lyrically as he tries to explain himself and why he is the way he is.

“I try to do a story on every album,” he said. “I write a lot of albums even though I don’t put everything out. I just like to do something different and see if people pick up on it. Sonically, this project goes upwards from dark to light, and ‘SHM’ is probably the darkest. Story-wise, the EP also goes from dark to light.”

Kinney said he first got into music when he was young, listening to legends like Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder and Luther Vandross. As he grew older, he began to be influenced by Hip Hop artists like Drake and Kendrick Lamar. He’s used those influences to hone his signature sound, combining his natural ability as a vocalist with his skills of flow.

“I actually started off rapping and found out I could really sing,” he said. “I’ve always written deeper songs that on the surface might sound like bubblegum but when you really pay attention you realize how deep they are. At the end of the day, I want my music to touch people and make them feel stuff. I want to be one of the greatest, if not the greatest.”

Kinney said in addition to “Where I Was,” he’s also got another EP and some music videos set to drop later this year, as well as a mixtape that could drop in early 2021.

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To listen to Kinney’s music or to follow him on social media, please visit:

https://twitter.com/johnkinney16

https://www.instagram.com/kinney_wonder/

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(Video) Bathgate – Honestly Speaking Produced by Str8Bangaz @IAMBATHGATE

Published

2 weeks ago

August 28, 2024

Welsh

Harlem’s own Bathgate returns with a captivating new visual for his single “Honestly Speaking,” a standout track from his latest project, “Celebrated Failures 2” EP. Produced by Str8Bangaz, “Honestly Speaking” is a raw, unfiltered reflection of Bathgate’s journey, filled with sharp lyricism and gritty storytelling that resonates with both longtime fans and new listeners alike.

The music video elevates the track’s message, blending Bathgate’s commanding presence with striking visuals that bring his words to life. The visual experience mirrors the authenticity and depth found in his music, solidifying Bathgate’s place in the hip hop landscape as a voice that demands to be heard.

Celebrated Failures 2 is available now, and “Honestly Speaking” is the perfect introduction to the project, showcasing Bathgate’s ability to turn personal trials into powerful art. You can stream the EP directly via Bandcamp.
Stay connected with Bathgate on social media:

Instagram: @THEREALBATHGATE
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Don’t miss out on this visual and the entire EP, which continues to solidify Bathgate’s legacy in Harlem and beyond

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(Video) HoodTrophy Bino – “By Your Side” @binngobino

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2 weeks ago

August 28, 2024

Welsh

Hoodtrophy Bino just dropped a heart melting new video for “By Your Side” from his new album HoodTrophy. This emotional track serves as a love letter to his daughter Milliani and his family, showcasing the artist’s personal journey and deep family connections as he embarks on a new chapter in his career and life.

The music video for “By Your Side” was filmed in Chicago where Bino received the Community Awareness Award at the Tylerman Social Awareness Film Festival – one of the 61 awards that his documentary HoodTrophy Bino: Breaking the Generational Curse, has received so far in the festival circuit. Even the video shoot became a family affair, with Bino’s extended family in attendance including his 86-year-old grandmother, a former Black Panther member, whose presence added a powerful generational dimension to the project.

“By Your Side” stands as a testament to the enduring power of family bonds and the resilience of the human spirit. Through his music and visual storytelling, HoodTrophy Bino continues to bridge personal narrative with broader themes of social justice, creating work that is both intimately touching and universally relevant. In a separate but related achievement, Bino’s documentary won Best Short Documentary at the Black August Film Festival. This annual event, which began as a prison-based observance, commemorates Black freedom fighters and political prisoners while highlighting Black resistance against racial oppression. The festival’s origins can be traced back to 1979 when it was initiated by the Black Guerilla Family in San Quentin State Prison – the same institution where Bino’s father is currently serving a life sentence.

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(Video) Bugsy Da God – “Dropping Hammers”

Published

3 weeks ago

August 19, 2024

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Napalm Recordings artist Bugsy Da God has just unleashed the highly anticipated visual for the single, “Dropping Hammers.” produced by platinum Wu-Tang producer True Master, this the lead single from Bugsy’s new album Global Advocation.

This 🔥 visual is Directed by the legendary Dom Pachino, the video captures the raw and gritty essence of true hip-hop, with a cinematic flair that showcases the intense energy Bugsy Da God is known for, this visual pays powerful homage to the streets that shaped them, delivering a visual and sonic experience that’s both authentic and hard-hitting.

For fans of Wu-Tang and real hip-hop, this is a visual you don’t want to miss.

Tap in with Bugsy on Instagram @Officialbugsydagod and Facebook.com/franky.bugziano.5
to stay updated on his latest moves.

Don’t forget to grab your copy of Global Advocation on CD at Napalm Music.