In The Spotlight

Jordan Feliz – “Changed”

Born in Clovis, California, this Christian singer and songwriter started his music career with the rock band A Current Affair in 2006 and kicked off his solo career in 2015 with his album “Beloved”. Now Nashville-based, he’s released three charting albums to date and won the GMA Dove Award for New Artist Of The Year in 2016. His sound is a standout blend of Folk, Soul and Christian Pop.

Making Christian music universally accessible to both believers and non-believers alike is no simple task, but his latest single makes it sound easy. An exhilarating beat accompanied by lively handclaps draws you in and leads to an energetic chorus with a funky bounce. With his soulful, happiness-inducing vocals dancing over the jumping tune, you don’t want to change this catchy gem.

Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website | iTunes

In The Spotlight

Judy Cheeks – “Crying In The Rain”

Being the daughter of gospel singer Rev. Julius Cheeks and the goddaughter of Sam Cooke, this Texan musical legend was born with music in her heart. At 19 she had her first recording produced by Ike & Tina Turner and she’s been releasing hits ever since, from “Mellow Lovin'” in the 70s to dance hit “Reach” in the 90s.  Exploring her faith, she also embraces her gospel heritage as a singer and as an author.

Only released as a single, this anthemic track is a musical amalgamation of her rich, decade-spanning career. Driven by a 90s bangin’ club beat, an invigorating 70s-style disco melody emerges and serves as a stage for her incredible vocals, which range from silky smooth soul to power-house disco with ease. This perky floor-filler celebrates all the musical goodness of the decades in one glorious jam.

Twitter | Facebook | Website | iTunes

In The Spotlight

Half.Alive – “Still Feel.”

This Long Beach-based trio seemed to splash onto the music scene out of nowhere, when they released their debut EP “3” in 2017. In reality the band developed from a 50 song project front-man Josh Taylor had challenged himself to in 2015, hoping to improve his songwriting skills. Joined by Brett Kramer and James Krausse, they embelllished an Indie-Pop sound with contrasting genres.

Their latest single was number 11 of the 50 song challenge and thus had three years to ripen. Giving the 70s an indie-pop make-over, it has a lively discolicious rhythm delivering a rising, energetic bounce. It evolves effortlessly into an electro-heavy drum ‘n’ bass style chorus with multi-layered vocals, making it  both a retro as a modern groove which will surely make you feel alive.

Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website | iTunes

In The Spotlight

Nesmith. – “Reach”

Jason Nesmith is a young R&B/soul singer and songwriter, who still doubles up his time studying English at George Mason University. He kicked off his musical endeavors co-founding indie-pop duo The Local Pyramid in 2015, which performed a mixed bag of genres, but it was the voice of Sammy Davis Jr. and the lyrical ingenuity of Al Jarreau which lit the way to his own musical poetry and passion.

He certainly knows how to make an entrance with a debut single which is a mesmerizing and buttery smooth groove. The mellow beat and mild guitar strums give it a contemporary, summery R&B vibe, while his suave, soul-dripping vocals and some slick horns add a jazzy touch to the romantic, dreamlike ambiance, which makes you want to curl up with your loved one and just reach for the stars.

Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website | iTunes

In The Spotlight

Kandace Springs – “Don’t Need The Real Thing”

This Nashville-native singer, songwriter and keyboardist grew up as the daughter of soul singer Scat Springs. Initially fascinated by cars (which she still is), it was the arrival of a piano when she was 10 that changed the course of her life. Now signed with Blue Note Records, she released her debut in 2014. Inspired by Billie Holiday and Lauryn Hill, she blends classic soul/jazz with modern R&B.

The first taster of her upcoming album “Indigo”, which will drop on September 7th, is a moorish morsel indeed. The guitar has a mellow, summery vibe with a slightly retro feel. A tribalistic rhythm adds another layer to this multi-faceted track, as do her enchanting, soulful vocals with a contemporary R&B edge. This song delivers on every level and shows that this songstress truly is the real thing.

Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website | iTunes

In The Spotlight

Breakbot ft. Ruckazoid – “Another You”

After graduating from art school with a degree in 3D Animation, French producer Thibaut Berland used his spare time to create some remixes, like “Let There Be Light” by Justice, which made it to the duo’s album. He signed his own deal in 2009 and released his debut single “Baby I’m Yours” in 2010. Blending analogue and digital instruments, he makes retro disco and funk sound neoteric and fresh.

Joining forces with Ruckazoid on his latest single, they apparently merge into Breakazoid, a cosmic pimp who spreads love by taking humans across the galaxy. Musically, however, this is a funkadelic gem of galactic proportions. With a catchy retro rhythm, soaring synths and smooth, vintage-dipped vocals creating a discolicious groove, this jam is the final frontier of pure futuristic funk.

Breakbot: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | iTunes
Ruckazoid: Twitter | Instagram