Jules Walcott – Deja Vu

Published

5 years ago

April 2, 2019

Jules Walcott’s new single ‘Déjà vu’ serves as
the perfect statement piece for a confident new sound

LONG ISLAND, NY – Having already made a name for herself along the East Coast for her raw, silky and sincere vocals, New York native Jules Walcott is now ready to make a big splash on the music industry with her new sound of alternative dark pop.

Her new single, “Déjà vu,” is the perfect showcase for her original sound and style. It combines all the classical training she’s had through the years with her experience as the frontwoman of a Long Island-based hard rock band. It’s a song that talks about the progression of going through a relationship – from starting as friends, to first dates, to fighting and eventually the break-up … and then doing it all over again with another person.

“I wanted to play on that feeling of getting in a relationship and breaking up and having that experience of being single again,” Walcott said. “I think it’s a song that’s really relatable to this generation. We’ve grown up with social media, where you can hit up somebody new every day or even every hour. It’s a cycle of going through relationships and not working out and feeling like, ‘Ugh! I’m single again.’”

Walcott describes the vibe of the song as “chill and mellow with a rock edge.” She said the initial pass at the song started out more upbeat and fast, but the lyrics eventually dictated a moodier vibe that needed to be slower. Through collaboration with her producer, she developed the single into a catchy slow song that is sure to get stuck in the listener’s head.

Making catchy songs with substance is what Walcott said she wants her career to be about. She said her “dark alternative pop” is still a sound that’s mainstream pop, though with an edgy feel to it. But she’s not just stuck to that one lane. She can do mainstream pop, or Latin-infused sounds, or even hard core rock. She’s done all kinds of music throughout her young career – including opera and classical singing at one point. Finding her unique sound has been a journey that she’s proud of, she said, and one which has helped her become more confident as an artist and as a woman.

“When people hear my name or listen to my music, I want them to see a confident female who is powerful and strong within herself,” Walcott said. “For so long, when I was younger, I wanted to have a singing career and be a strong, independent woman. I didn’t know how I would get there, and I looked up to my future self – this woman I saw as someone who wouldn’t be afraid to speak her mind and do what she wants for the world. Now I feel like I’m closer to being that woman, and I want younger girls to look up to that and be able to say, ‘Although I’m young, I can still be a strong girl.’”

That confidence is demonstrated not only through her one-of-a-kind sound, but also through a signature look that includes bright pink hair and a fashion style that is simultaneously progressive and respectable. The pink hair with a black stripe is something she considers to be a metaphor for her career.

“The black represents all the bad things in my life,” she said. “I keep it with me and I use it, but I remember that the pink stuff – the good stuff – always outweighs the negative. That’s what was going through my head as I was dying my hair the first time, and that’s what I continue to try to represent with my life and my music.”

To listen to Jules Walcott’s music or to follow her on social media, please visit:

https://www.instagram.com/juleswalcott/
https://twitter.com/JulesWalcott
“Deja Vu” (Official Music Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqMaAGPMncI

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

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1 week 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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1 week 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”

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3 weeks ago

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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.