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fijo
Eastern Nigeria born Fijo is a singer songwriter whose musical stylings range from his very melodic ballads with touches of falsettos to dance/pop with soulful flare. Primarily inspired by life experiences, his favorite artists include Beyonce, Adele, Sam Smith, Emeli Sande, Billie Eilish, Justin Bieber, and Kanye West. He works nights, writing his personal stories and recording and creating music.
He started singing at the tender age of 7 years old, but his love affair with music really blossomed when he attended Eastern Mediterranean University.
Through the years he's continued writing and shaping his music. Music industry veteran Chris Anokute gave public praise which led to a collaboration with LA producer Osinachi Nwaneri. He has performed at various venues throughout Nigeria. In March 2020 he had his first release - "Get Over" - with Grammy award winning producer David Bottrill in Toronto. He's presently working on his yet untitled debut EP with award-winning producer Gary Devon Dotson in Los Angeles which appears to be very promising.
He started singing at the tender age of 7 years old, but his love affair with music really blossomed when he attended Eastern Mediterranean University.
Through the years he's continued writing and shaping his music. Music industry veteran Chris Anokute gave public praise which led to a collaboration with LA producer Osinachi Nwaneri. He has performed at various venues throughout Nigeria. In March 2020 he had his first release - "Get Over" - with Grammy award winning producer David Bottrill in Toronto. He's presently working on his yet untitled debut EP with award-winning producer Gary Devon Dotson in Los Angeles which appears to be very promising.
clotilde
R&B/Pop Singer Clotilde is an Italian artist based in London and is currently studying professional musicianship at BIMM university.
Music has always been a big part of Clotilde's life with a passion for songwriting blossoming just a couple of years ago.
She counts Whitney Houston, Alicia Keyes, Daniel Caesar and Stevie Wonder as her greatest inspirations.
Music will always be with Clotilde, no matter what.
fel sharleen
In the quiet city of Surabaya, Indonesia, we crossed paths with Fel Sharleen. This Asian songstress has been blessing audiences with her deep, emotional singing voice from the time she learned to talk.
Fel knew instantly how much music and singing meant to her. She found that music captures the essence of being human and of the things we dont see but feel and experience.
Even if the odds were stacked against her, she would find ways to keep going and share her talent. Be it a wedding singer, a promotional performer, in a church choir or doing tons of covers in her own bedroom despite limited resources, Fel wouldn't ever feel discouraged. She will grab any opportunity and even strive to learn a foreign language just to share her artistry and to be on the music limelight.
If she's not preoccupied with things a young adult normally does, you would find Fel deep in thought while she spends hours listening to her favorite songs and learning about new, upcoming tracks and artists. She appreciates and takes influence from a wide array of genres from Pop, EDM, Dubstep, Ballads, R&B and Blues. Fel has recently been handpicked by none other than NVE Records CEO, Gary Devon Dotson. They share a strong enthusiasm for defying the odds and a deep love for music making . Fel is more than happy and capable to take on the challenge of rising above a sea of sopranos. She represents a wonderful, somber tenderness only found in a contralto performer.
Fel knew instantly how much music and singing meant to her. She found that music captures the essence of being human and of the things we dont see but feel and experience.
Even if the odds were stacked against her, she would find ways to keep going and share her talent. Be it a wedding singer, a promotional performer, in a church choir or doing tons of covers in her own bedroom despite limited resources, Fel wouldn't ever feel discouraged. She will grab any opportunity and even strive to learn a foreign language just to share her artistry and to be on the music limelight.
If she's not preoccupied with things a young adult normally does, you would find Fel deep in thought while she spends hours listening to her favorite songs and learning about new, upcoming tracks and artists. She appreciates and takes influence from a wide array of genres from Pop, EDM, Dubstep, Ballads, R&B and Blues. Fel has recently been handpicked by none other than NVE Records CEO, Gary Devon Dotson. They share a strong enthusiasm for defying the odds and a deep love for music making . Fel is more than happy and capable to take on the challenge of rising above a sea of sopranos. She represents a wonderful, somber tenderness only found in a contralto performer.
RYAN (VERNAC) TAYLOR
rYan represents the essence of Hip-Hop and it's progression.
The essence of Hip-Hop is exemplified with rYan's improvisational freestyle ability and it's progression is illustrated with his compelling and thoughtful lyrics. The acronym rYan stands for reach. your. aspirations. now. and defines his name and purpose. rYan is an aspiring yet inspiring recording artist, songwriter, performer and audio engineer whom started his musical journey at the age of 9 building an ever-growing infatuation with songwriting.
Many years of practice in a room by himself with only a notebook, pen and karaoke machine strengthened his musical development. This development continued through adolescence, high school and subsequently in the U.S. Navy. rYan would write songs in Boot Camp, and during naval deployments. The hard work and preparation garnered many opportunities to manifest his talent and ideas. rYan's performances have been viewed by some of the world's most reputable record labels in some of the most recognizable entertainment venues such as The Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas and The House of Blues in San Diego. He has competed in competitions, and even competed/collaborated with underground rap sensation, Hopsin.
rYan is an artist and ambassador of the eclectic independent record label Nite Vision Entertainment Records and currently has a catalog of television song placements which include Kingin' Wit Tyga (MTV), Breaking Amish (TLC), and many more through his affiliation with NVE Records and ASCAP Publishing. rYan continued to expand as a musical force and completed his Bachelor's Degree in Audio Engineering at The International Academy of Design and Technology and has since been awarded as the Season 6 winner of ArtistProlist.com's talent competition which was judged by Vocal Performance, Originality and Fan Votes and was a previous winner of The Def Jam A&R/King Ryan Talent Showcase.
rYan continues to reach his aspiration and music remain's to be the passion within his grasp.
The essence of Hip-Hop is exemplified with rYan's improvisational freestyle ability and it's progression is illustrated with his compelling and thoughtful lyrics. The acronym rYan stands for reach. your. aspirations. now. and defines his name and purpose. rYan is an aspiring yet inspiring recording artist, songwriter, performer and audio engineer whom started his musical journey at the age of 9 building an ever-growing infatuation with songwriting.
Many years of practice in a room by himself with only a notebook, pen and karaoke machine strengthened his musical development. This development continued through adolescence, high school and subsequently in the U.S. Navy. rYan would write songs in Boot Camp, and during naval deployments. The hard work and preparation garnered many opportunities to manifest his talent and ideas. rYan's performances have been viewed by some of the world's most reputable record labels in some of the most recognizable entertainment venues such as The Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas and The House of Blues in San Diego. He has competed in competitions, and even competed/collaborated with underground rap sensation, Hopsin.
rYan is an artist and ambassador of the eclectic independent record label Nite Vision Entertainment Records and currently has a catalog of television song placements which include Kingin' Wit Tyga (MTV), Breaking Amish (TLC), and many more through his affiliation with NVE Records and ASCAP Publishing. rYan continued to expand as a musical force and completed his Bachelor's Degree in Audio Engineering at The International Academy of Design and Technology and has since been awarded as the Season 6 winner of ArtistProlist.com's talent competition which was judged by Vocal Performance, Originality and Fan Votes and was a previous winner of The Def Jam A&R/King Ryan Talent Showcase.
rYan continues to reach his aspiration and music remain's to be the passion within his grasp.
atrika
Born Rebecca Olsen, AtriKa’s journey started at the tender age of ten as she sat at her family’s vintage piano. By the age of eleven, music had become her first love, and she enrolled in a creative arts school and picking up her first violin. Her teen years brought her to groups that shared her passions, further fueling her musical love, driving her to explore both the fragility and power of the human voice.
2001 brought together the pairing of Olsen and TG Management’s John Aagaard which led to her joining a musical duo group and honing her skills as a singer. In addition, she also sang backup and played violin for Danish folk artists, giving her a background that would give her future sound something fresh and different.
Fast forward to 2015, where she met with American music producer/songwriter and NVE Records label owner Gary Devon Dotson during a TG writing camp in Denmark. With a musical connection that was instantaneous, the pair knew their chemistry, style and growth would inspire fans in both Europe and the Americas.
AtriKa signed with NVE/Universal in 2016 and puts forth a sound that is the perfect recipe for timeless music. Her mix of pop, r&b, retro, blues and soul is a sound that will leave you wanting more.
2001 brought together the pairing of Olsen and TG Management’s John Aagaard which led to her joining a musical duo group and honing her skills as a singer. In addition, she also sang backup and played violin for Danish folk artists, giving her a background that would give her future sound something fresh and different.
Fast forward to 2015, where she met with American music producer/songwriter and NVE Records label owner Gary Devon Dotson during a TG writing camp in Denmark. With a musical connection that was instantaneous, the pair knew their chemistry, style and growth would inspire fans in both Europe and the Americas.
AtriKa signed with NVE/Universal in 2016 and puts forth a sound that is the perfect recipe for timeless music. Her mix of pop, r&b, retro, blues and soul is a sound that will leave you wanting more.
rebecca king
Rebecca King is a singer/songwriter originally from London now living in Nottingham. She has been singing since the very young age of three but has been perfecting her craft for the past few years working on finding her own unique sound.
King gets inspiration for her music from from Neo-Soul and R&B acts such as Janelle Monae, Musiq Soulchild, Erykah Badu and many more. Clearly fond of smooth, sultry vocals, something she embodies thoroughly as her pitch perfect tones are simultaneously uplifting yet still blues laden.
"Rebecca may be small, but she's got a big voice. She can compete with the best of them with her vocal versatility and control. She's a great new asset to NVE Records."
Ms. King wants to use her words and voice to share insights at every opportunity, even if writing is a very new craft to her. Overcoming personal struggles over the past few years, King now has all the material she needs to get started, having had an appropriate time to heal and learn so she can share her wisdom. Translating her pain into positivity and inspiration ensures she can build rapport with women and girls around the world.
"It doesn’t matter to me whether I’m a global artist selling out tours or just playing intimate gigs at the Jazz Cafe, if people are coming because they like my music and can find something to relate to I’ll be the happiest girl in the world."
King gets inspiration for her music from from Neo-Soul and R&B acts such as Janelle Monae, Musiq Soulchild, Erykah Badu and many more. Clearly fond of smooth, sultry vocals, something she embodies thoroughly as her pitch perfect tones are simultaneously uplifting yet still blues laden.
"Rebecca may be small, but she's got a big voice. She can compete with the best of them with her vocal versatility and control. She's a great new asset to NVE Records."
Ms. King wants to use her words and voice to share insights at every opportunity, even if writing is a very new craft to her. Overcoming personal struggles over the past few years, King now has all the material she needs to get started, having had an appropriate time to heal and learn so she can share her wisdom. Translating her pain into positivity and inspiration ensures she can build rapport with women and girls around the world.
"It doesn’t matter to me whether I’m a global artist selling out tours or just playing intimate gigs at the Jazz Cafe, if people are coming because they like my music and can find something to relate to I’ll be the happiest girl in the world."
