Emmy Award-Winning Violinist, Songwriter, And Performer, DAMIEN ESCOBAR Releases New Single, "TABOO", In Anticipation of Upcoming Album…

Emmy Award-Winning Violinist, songwriter, musician and performer, DAMIEN ESCOBAR, has delivered some heat in the form of his new single, “TABOO”…

"TABOO" is the latest release from Emmy Award-Winning Violin Crooner, DAMIEN ESCOBAR. The beautifully played and composed song, serves as the lead single from Damien's upcoming album, to be released later this summer. "Liberation, freedom of expression. Taboo means something that is forbidden, but the word forbidden is based on someone else's standard of living. So everything that someone thinks is "taboo" that you do. This song is your anthem," shares Damien Escobar.

"TABOO" is globally available now on all streaming and download platforms, via the SRG-ILS Group label imprint. Escobar is letting it be known that his reign as the King of Strings will not cease.

(AUDIO LINK) "TABOO" by DAMIEN ESCOBAR

MP3 Format "TABOO" by DAMIEN ESCOBAR (Available Upon Request)

DAMIEN ESCOBAR IS COMING TO A CITY NEAR YOU:

* 5.6 Grand Prairie, TX

* 5.7 New Orleans, LA

* 7.7 Newport Beach, CA

* 7.15 Winter Park, CO

* 7.19 Vienna, VA

* 7.20 Cleveland Heights, Oh

* 7.21 Hammond, IN

* 7.22 Detroit, MI

* 7.23 Kettering, OH

* 11.19 Hampton, VA

(AUDIO LINK) "TABOO" by DAMIEN ESCOBAR

ABOUT DAMIEN ESCOBAR
Hailed as one of the most influential and impactful violinists in modern history—two-time Emmy award-winning artist, Damien Escobar, has spent nearly two decades cementing his legacy as the “King of Strings”. He’s inspired listeners, broke barriers, and created a blueprint for other contemporary violinists who aspire to top the charts and make their way onto main stages around the world.

And his work is just getting started.

The Jamaica, Queens native who is known for his charisma, sincere humility, and undeniable talent— has always believed the key to his success is rooted in his humble beginnings. It is the main source that keeps him connected to his fans, and cultivates his unending love for performing. And if you’ve heard his story you know that Escobar’s journey after Juilliard (from which he graduated at the age of (12) wasn’t easy! But his passion and vision took him from playing for
straphangers on NYC subways to serenading everyone from Oprah to the Obamas while achieving several lifetime goals in between— including an NAACP award nomination, billboard chart topping album releases, and sold out tours around the world. In 2022 Escobar introduced his “Life Out Loud” tour — an inspiring experience intended to affirm audiences to live authentically and unapologetically.

With an upcoming album slated to release later this summer, Escobar is on a mission to prove there’s astonishing power in instrumental music and his intention is to motivate listeners and make an impact on mainstream music like never before.

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Multi-Award Winning Singer-Songwriter And Contemporary Gospel Superstar, CHARLES JENKINS Releases His Anticipated New EP, "GOSPEL MUSIC CHANGED MY LIFE" (Available NOW)

CHARLES JENKINS, is a celebrated hitmaker, label-head, and indie-music mogul with hundreds of millions of streams and views combined. He proudly releases his much anticipated new body of work, "GOSPEL MUSIC CHANGED MY LIFE". "Gospel Music Changed My Life," was introduced to fans across the world with the release of the lead single, "God Be Praised," followed by the new fan-favorite inspirational song, "The Soul of A Woman". The EP is globally available now on all streaming and digital platforms, via his Inspire People record label imprint.

(MUSIC VIDEO) "GOD BE PRAISED" by CHARLES JENKIINS

(MUSIC VIDEO) "THE SOUL OF A WOMAN" by CHARLES JENKINS

"GOSPEL MUSIC CHANGED MY LIFE," is produced by Grammy Award winning producer Warryn Campbell and Grammy nominated producer Marcus Hodge. The EP flashes back to the 70’s and 80’s with a range of soulful emotions laced with hip-hop inflections. This EP represents the story of a misguided teen who was put in gospel choir for punishment as a 9th grader. Crystallized as one of Gospel Music’s leading artists, Charles intends to use this EP and his story to reach at-risk inner city youth with events, music camps, and concerts around the world.

It opens with happy overtones with the inspirational cut “Sweet Sunny Day” which promises to be a timeless classic. The EP moves to a jovial in-memoriam song “Someday” that is so uplifting and bright you would never know it was celebrating a loved one who has departed this world. “The Grace of God” harkens back to the soul stirring sounds of the Iconic James Cleveland with a dose of modern urban flair, promising to grab the heart of the listener. Charles’ remake of the legendary Andre Crouch’s“We Are Not Ashamed” is an offering of passionate crowd singing, and musical enjoyment simultaneously. The song invokes everyone to sing and offers a touch of “current, providing room for the listener to be contemplative, bob their head and bounce. The EP closes with the southern, hand clapping, foot stomping “God Be Praised.” “I listen to God Be Praised every morning, and then 3 times a day after that,” says Louis Carr, President of Media Sales for BET Networks.

He has earned a combined (18) Billboard #1’s, (9) Stellar Awards, Grammy recognition, a Soul Train Music Award nomination, (7) Dove Music Award nominations, (9) BMI Top Songwriter Award and closed 2022 with the Billboard #1 Song of the year for Gospel Airplay.

3x Grammy Nominated and Stellar Award-Winning Gospel Group, THE WALLS GROUP Release New Single "CRAZY" In Anticipation of Upcoming New Album

Saturday, May 21, 2022 - ATLANTA, GA … 3x Grammy Nominated and Stellar Award-Winning Gospel Group, "THE WALLS GROUP", is baaaack, and they’ve got new music in the bag! The gospel fan-favorite has released their new single, "CRAZY", and it’s available on all streaming platforms now via the My Block Inc./SRG-ILS Group label imprint.

"CRAZY" was written by Eric Dawkins, Darrel Walls, Alic Walls, Ahjah Walls and Rhea Wallsand produced by Warryn Campbell and Justin Lyons. "CRAZY, came from finite beings not having the vocabulary to accurately describe an infinite and extraordinary being. What else could you call a move of God? He leaves us completely floored most times. He’ll tell you to go where no one else can or will. He’ll tell you to say something that may seem out of order, or do something that nobody, including you, will understand at the time. All for his intended purpose and design, and it always works out for the good of them who love God and are called according to His purpose. That’s "crazy"!," mentions The Walls Group.

"CRAZY." is the lead single lifted from THE WALLS GROUP upcoming album, due August 26th, 2022.

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R&B KING ‘RAHEEM DEVAUGHN’ IS BACK WITH NEW SINGLE….

R&B singer, songwriter, producer, and music executive Raheem DeVaughn is back with a new single, and new album for the masses!

"IF I DON'T" is the latest single release from the upcoming album, "RAHEEM DEVAUGHN PRESENTS FROM LUST TILL DAWN", releasing globally on May 6th, via the New Era Soul/SRG-ILS Group label imprint. The album is available for pre-orders now via "Raheem DeVaughn Presents From Lust Till Dawn".

"IF I DON'T" was written by Raheem DeVaughn and produced by Tim Kelley. "The inspiration behind the song came after having numerous conversations with Black women and I realized that they want to be recognized for how they show up in relationships," mentions Raheem. "If I Don't is an introspective record that speaks for women in the third person regarding how they want to be recognized and appreciated by the man in their life," he adds.

“I want to be known and have a name for being a contributor to the culture of R&B and soul music,” flatly states R&B lovers’ very own “the Love King,” while clarifying the inspiration behind his soon-to-be-released, stylistically diverse, multi-artist Raheem DeVaughn Presents From Lust Till Dawn set, “not just though my music but it could be through my penmanship, through songs that I write or artists I’ve discovered…not only in the D.C. area, but artists from different parts of the country and the world.” Dependably a “man of his word” often known to practice what he preaches, Raheem’s musically rich “R&B radio show-meets-summer-cookout-mixtape”-themed LP does just that, featuring collaborating artists from his own music tribe (jazz-hop poet/vocalist Wes Felton, R&B-jazz-hip-hop producer/musician Bee Boy$oul, DeVaughn’s tour band Attinshun, alternative soul-rock stylist YahZarah), two promising discoveries encountered via social media (Houston-bred vocalist Brendalynn McKinney, newcomer/Atlanta siren Kristina Ray), a returning 90s song stylist on the comeback (sultry neo-soulstress Grenique) and up-and-coming recording artists Raheem genuinely came across as a music lover himself (singer-rapper 704 Bravo; song stylist Georgia Reign).

“A few of the artists are people I met through social media and became a fan of what they do,” divulges Raheem of the eclectic mix of music artists featured on Raheem DeVaughn Presents From Lust Till Dawn. “I [technically] met Brendalynn McKninney through Instagram. I met [704] Bravo in Charlotte at a rehearsal space when I was preparing to go out on tour with Ledisi and Leela James. Attinshun is a group that is actually my band. Georgia Reign’s `Wait On Me’ has been out for a little bit; I feel like it deserved attention. I just want to share my platform for those people who develop soul and R&B…artists and voices that I’m fond of that are new. Or maybe they’re voices that you haven’t heard in a minute. I [just] always wanted to be able to do that.”

Of course, you know we’ve got the new single below for your listening pleasure! Check it out!

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Meet Cleveland’s ‘Material Girl’… Mariah!

Yes! You heard it right! Rising singer & songwriter MARIAH is that girl, and she’s on fire with her new banger, ‘Material Girl’…

"MATERIAL GIRL" was written by Mariah D. Hester and produced by Tony Nicholas. "Material Girl is written from the viewpoint of a woman at a crossroads. Should she remain in a relationship that caters to the material and superficial while neglecting what is truly important? In the process of finding herself again, she outlines what is missing: Loyalty. Time. Love. Patience. Teamwork. The things that money cannot buy," mentions Mariah. "I refused to let my voice be muffled by gifts or material things. Flowers, bags, and clothes can’t fill cracks and holes created by words and actions. Once I realized this, I found my strength. I found myself again," she adds.

Click HERE to check out the new single…

…and stay tuned! We’ll have an artist page up soon here at UGD for even more content from Mariah!

Multi-Award Winning Singer-Songwriter Kenny Lattimore Readies The Release of Upcoming "HERE TO STAY" Album and Releases New Single, "Lose You"

As Kenny Lattimore prepares the release of his new effort, Here To Stay”, the album’s second single, “Lose You” has hit streaming sites today!

"LOSE YOU" was written by Drak-Kar Wesley, Aaron W. Lindsey, Kennedy A. Lindsey, Juan Najera and Ivan Lattimoreand produced by Drak-Kar "Madicin" Wesley, Aaron W. Lindsey, Kennedy A. Lindsey and Natural. "This song stretched me as an artist to perform in a contemporary style that I had not before," mentions Kenny. "I am very proud of the outcome," he adds.

”Here To Stay” is available for presages NOW, and will be available globally December 3, 2021

AUDIO: NAS featuring MS. LAURYN HILL

Rapper NAS has dropped his thirteenth studio titled, a follow-up to last year’s King’s Disease, titled King’s Disease II.

Among the many featured guests throughout the new LP, Ms. Lauryn Hill appears on the track, “Nobody”. Take a listen to the banger below…

Be sure to grab your copy of King’s Disease II, now available with ALL music streaming services.