SPEKTIV – Brighter Day
Cross country relocation leads to new perspective
from fast rising artist Spektiv
SAN DIEGO, CA – Perspective is power. That’s not only the outlook on life that San Diego-based artist Spektiv lives by, it’s also the foundation for his musical point of view. For the New Jersey-raised artist, perspective is everything. His music flirts between the boundaries of moody and uplifting and his new album, “Vuja De”, functions as a dream journal to express what is essentially a brutally honest account of the trials and tribulations of modern life.
Nothing short of introspective, Spektiv’s new album circulates around the theme of perspective vs. familiarity. From the soulful, jazzed up stylings of “Brighter Day” to the infectiously playful anthem “Sadderday,” “Vuja De” is an ode to those seeking a second chance in life.
“‘Vuja De’ is the surreal experience of revisiting the familiar but with newfound rigor that allows us to unlock doors that may not have been present before,” Spektiv said. “Simply put, it’s about growth, development and rising up. That’s my story so far.”
After 29 years of living in New Jersey, Spektiv uprooted his family and headed as far west as he could go, literally seeking a new perspective on life. He needed something new and fresh, and an entirely different weather, climate, landscape and people-group. This helped him discover new sides of himself that he never knew existed. In the first six months of living in San Diego, he created his new album, writing 10 songs in no time because of the inspiration that came from his new experiences in California.
“I literally wrote the new album in about four weeks,” he said. “I’m super proud of it. It’s a rebranding for me – not just with my music but with my whole life. It’s a project that examines the different struggles and feelings that we all deal with on a day-to-day basis, but in way that makes you feel it throughout every single track. It’s very moody but you can also feel the energy and passion and that different perspective. What makes it stand out from anything else out there is my ability to deliver perspective and help whoever is listening to make a change in their life one way or another.”
Two singles from the project are already gaining Spektiv some major attention. The first is “Legendary,” which is a pop single that features New Jersey artist Terrado. Described as a club banger, the song talks about fake friends and breaking through different barriers to get to where you want to go.
The other single is “Brighter Day,” which is a more hip-hop forward track with a nostalgic mid-90s vibe. Spektiv said it’s significant because of how it encourages the listener to change their mindset and readjust internally so that they can find a brighter day.
“You have to examine internally and be willing to act on that,” he said. “In the video for the song, you see a kid who plays me when I was younger, and he’s sitting on the beach and he’s visibly distraught. He finds a note that says ‘Brighter days are ahead.’ The song goes on to explore this idea of keeping your head up and re-examining yourself. You’re responsible for you. Once you take accountability on what you’re doing from day-to-day and hour-to-hour, the results are astronomical.”
To listen to Spektiv’s music, or to follow him on social media, please visit:
www.spektivmusic.com
https://www.instagram.com/spektivmusic/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgboS4lvARvmYfFRIfZWXUw
“Vuja De”
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/vuja-de/1460517837
https://open.spotify.com/album/092WJa9XgZBOLDJidLZyf3?si=5g1VKdV-RIemSBL5Bp-sag
Music
(Video) KING FAME – Goin thru it
Buffalo’s own rising star, King Fame, sets the music scene ablaze once again with the release of his latest visual spectacle, “Goin Thru It.” Shot on location in the heart of Buffalo.
With his signature blend of his raw delivery and poetic lyricism, King Fame invites listeners to join him on a journey of his pathway.
Turn the volume up as ” King Fame 👑delivers powerful bars like this one, “The ones that wish you blessings, be the ones that curse you,” viewers are captivated by the raw honesty and lyricism.
Tap in with King 👑 Fame via
Facebook : Stmb Fame
&
Instagram @Stmb_kingfame
Music
(Video) MUMU FRESH – “MY WHY” @maimounayoussef
Grammy-nominated Washington, D.C.-based singer/songwriter/emcee Mumu Fresh presents her new single “My Why”. Produced by Carvin Haggins and Johhny Smith, “My Why” will appear on The Healing, Mumu’s forthcoming album which will also feature contributions from DJ Jazzy Jeff, Nile Hargrove, 14KT, Daniel Crawford, Vidal Davis, DJ Dummy and more. Mumu has collaborated with Lil Wayne & Tech N9ne (stream “Too Good”), Busta Rhymes, Salaam Remi & Black Thought of The Roots (watch the music video for “No Peace”) and Common (watch Mumu Fresh and Common perform “I Used To Love H.E.R.” live) and Tobi Nwigwe (watch the music video for “Tundah Fiyah”). Mumu has performed on two separate NPR Tiny Desk concerts (watch Mumu Fresh featuring Black Thought of The Roots & DJ Dummy on NPR’s Tiny Desk) and has performed worldwide at events like the Essence Music Festival, Montreux Switzerland’s Jazz Festival and Dubai’s Sole Fest DBX. “State of Emergency” marks another chapter in a career of self-described “art activism” for the Baltimore native who has performed and given lectures within the US prison system, The Congressional Black Caucus, I.M.A.N. Central in Chicago & Atlanta, The W. K. Kellogg Foundation, Ford Foundation and The Indigenous People’s Movement. Mumu is co-creator of the Recording Academy’s “Best Song For Social Change” trustee award which went live in 2023 at the 66th GRAMMY awards show and was presented by The First Lady, Jill Biden. The winner of Indigenous Music, Washington Area Music (WAMMIE) and Urban World Music Video awards, Mumu has served as Musical and Cultural Ambassador for the US State Department, Ambassador of The Black Music Collective and is a former elected governor of the DC chapter of The Recording Academy. Mumu describes “My Why” as “a tribute to that person(s), place, or thing in your life that is your “WHY”. Your reason not to give up. Your reason to keep trying and to push a little harder than you thought you could. You why reminds you of what you’re made of and brings out the best in you.” The Healing drops April 19.
Music
Santa Sallet X Nemizzo (MSP) – “Big Hands”
DMV-based rapper/producer Santa Sallet and France-based producer Nemizzo are MSP, presenting their new single “Big Hands”. Sallet has been busy showcasing his brand of East Coast braggadocious rap across a slew of recent singles like “Camouflage” (watch on Youtube), “I Get Money” (watch on Youtube), “Championship Ring” (watch on Youtube) and “Chinese Funk” (watch on Youtube) in preparation for the release of Plutography, Sallet’s forthcoming album which blends salsa beats, southern trap, and eastern jazz with classic and conventional rap samples, reflecting Sallet’s international upbringing across South Africa, Dominica and the US. Sallet is planning a series of full-length releases, among them C.R.E.A.M. which recounts his journey from broke to financially free, and Women and R.A.P. which describe his pursuit of success in relationships and the music industry respectively. “This is the song that really started MSP Tunes,” Santa says. “Nemizzo had laid down his verse and I was like, let me try something on this and I just talked about what I knew. What I think is funny, the outro is actually me recording a bunch of potential beat tags. There was a miscommunication and Nemizzo extended the beat and made it the outro. I like it though lol.” Check out Santa Sallet merch here.
*
-
Music1 month ago
(Video) MaDrique – A FEW GRAND @madriquesanders
-
EP1 month ago
(EP) 38 Hauncho – “First 38”
-
Music1 month ago
(Video) HoodTrophy Bino ft. Kalan.FRFR – “I Want Her”
-
Music7 days ago
Santa Sallet X Nemizzo (MSP) – “Big Hands”
-
Music7 days ago
(Video) MUMU FRESH – “MY WHY” @maimounayoussef
-
Music1 day ago
(Video) KING FAME – Goin thru it