Seletute – Lean

Published

3 years ago

May 4, 2021

“Lean” Into The Light With Seletute Katalina

Seletute (“Tootie”) Katalina has seen her world come apart. And not just her own world. The world. Our world. Tootie saw relationships hewn in half. Witnessed loved ones perish. Dreams dashed on rocks. What’s more, Tootie knows that you have seen those things too. With her new single, “Lean,” Tootie brings a votive of hope into the swirling storm around us.

“I connected with [‘Lean’] because I found that the ultimate message of it was a healing that people need to hear,” said Tootie. “There are plenty of songs that talk about division or what experience you’ve been through.” Tootie continued, “I wanted to put out a word of healing and unity. It’s a hopeful song. We are going through a difficult time, but there is hope at the end.”

Tootie’s manager, Lilo, fell in love with the song’s ability to provide meaning to the anguish of anyone who heard it. “[‘Lean’} speaks directly to the sufferer,” said Lilo. “It’s a message for the person who is suffering. It says, ‘I see you. I hear you. I feel what you’re feeling.’” Suffering remains a common lot for all of humanity. “Lean” tells us that suffering unites us. With that knowledge, we can bolster one another. “We wanted someone to apply ‘Lean’ as though it was written just for them,” Lilo said. “But it isn’t just to the one sufferer. It’s a song that speaks to the masses.”

“Lean” both mourns and celebrates the lives of departed loved ones. In the regal music video for “Lean,” viewers notice the hashtags #moose, #davi, #vai, and #ray. “Moose was my uncle,” said Tootie. “But he was much more like a brother. I basically raised his kids. He passed away last year at the prime of his health. It was an unexpected heart attack.” “Lean” grieves not only individual losses, but communal losses as well. Explaining the other 3 hashtags, Tootie said, “Here in the Utah Polynesian community, many young mothers became widows. Ray, Vai and Davi were all young fathers who lost their lives. They left behind widows with children all under 10.”

Production for the “Lean” music video demanded ardor and faith. Lilo recounted the tenacity of those who helped make the video a reality. “Our resilient ballerina is the only African-American ballerina dancing at Ballet West in Salt Lake City, Utah,” Lilo said. “She was dancing outside in zero degree weather. Bingham High school took 1st place in their home state. We had 4 of their best dancers in the video. It was hours and hours of reshoots, rerecordings. Making sure the location was right. It was a lot of sacrifice from everybody.”

“Lean” proclaims that it’s time for kings and queens to rise up. To carry one another’s burdens. Just like Simon of Cyrene helped carry the burden of a Nazarene carpenter. Seletute Katalina will release more singles during the summer months. Look for tour dates to be released around the same time.

“For fans old and new,” said Seletute Katalina, “be more cautious and courteous to one another. Allow others to lean on you. And, have the courage to lean when you are in need. There could be no better time to be a part of the human race. Everybody truly does have the power to make a difference to just one soul. Even if that soul is your own. Honey, lean.”

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOpkfk9eq7Q]

Watch the music video for Seletute Katalina’s “Lean,” and follow her on all social media channels, via the links below.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MOpkfk9eq7Q

https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?ref=bookmarks

https://www.instagram.com/tootzkinikini/

https://youtube.com/channel/UCrOYFj8GGqBXUuwkRBwABRA

audio

(Audio) Jasmin Cadavid – “I Need Love” @Jasmincadavid

Published

1 day ago

September 9, 2024

Welsh

Fresh off her single “Make Noise” debuting on movie soundtrack Assassin. Female musical artist Jasmin Cadavid releases her new single “I Need Love” for movie soundtrack Gunner. She is coming back with a vengeance and not here to play games. Independent artist Jasmin Cadavid has a point to prove and is coming with heat. Jasmin Cadavid is multi-faceted, and a force to be reckoned with. I wouldn’t be surprised if “I Need Love” becomes a FM radio hit. Keep an eye on this up, and coming star. Checkout the movies Gunner starring Morgan Freeman and Luke Hemsworth in Gunner (2024). Follows Ray Miller as he tries to save his sons, Luke and Travis, from a dangerous drug gang, and Assassin is a 2023 American science fiction action film starring Nomzamo Mbatha, Dominic Purcell and Bruce Willis in his final film role (to date) before his retirement due to aphasia. Stream “I Need Love” now on all digital platforms.

Music

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

Music

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

Published

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.

Hoodtropy Bino is gearing up to release his second full-length and is currently on a North American tour with Bravo the Bagchaser followed by 19 tour dates with Soulja Boy.