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Miriam (Mimi) Nissan, professionally known as Mimi Pretend, is an American singer-songwriter born in the mountains of Colorado and currently residing in Los Angeles. Her music has a wandering pop sensibility that is hazy, ethereal, sweet and subtle. Inspired by the everyday, heartbreak and the uncanny, her music has often been mentioned along side the likes of Mazzy Star and David Lynch - all influencing the cinematic quality to her music.  WHAT THEY ARE SAYING. . . “She writes music that the girls of Twin Peaks break hearts to” (Kim Phat). Hazy, almost angelic, sweet and subtle, it’s Mimi Pretend’s new single ‘I Still Wear Your Ring’. The single is an almost heart-wrenching telling about love lost and the first taken release from her upcoming EP. The song is a wandering pop track with sweet vocals drenched in honey with a sour meaning. Mimi Pretend has created a unique blend that takes inspiration from 90’s grunge, goth and trip-hop all the while being moody yet comforting and rat...

The single is impacting radio now and will be available on all digital music platforms on April 22. Charlotte, NC --  Too many people have had to endure the incredibly faith-shaking emotions  from a life-threatening diagnosis or injury.  For songwriter and singer  Ken Gober , music powered by the word of God is a weapon to fight with and bring peace to emotionally charged situations.  His new single,  "Either Way"  is a wonderfully written and  emphatic glimpse into the very heart of these emotions. "A year ago, a good friend of mine was given a short time to live," Ken explains.  "But his faith in God was so strong.  I wrote this song in honor of his strong conviction and faith in our loving God who stood by him even in his worst hour." Ken Gober's vocals on "Either Way" beautifully and articulately give voice to the internal journey of prayer, petition, fear, and faith that his friend went through.   As the refrain states, "I...

Nashville, TN (January 31, 2020)  –  RCA Inspiration  has partnered with acclaimed three-time GRAMMY ®  nominated artist, songwriter, and producer  Mali Music  and will be releasing new music in 2020 starting with the single  “Let Go.”  In partnership with RCA Inspiration and Mali’s imprint,  K Approved Enterprises , “ Let Go” is available today on all digital music providers. Mali Music also released a new lyric visual for “Let Go” via his YouTube channel. Written by Mali Music and produced by  David “D1” Grant, Jr ., “Let Go” showcases the distinctive blend of contemporary soulful R&B, hip-hop and inspirational conscious lyricism that have garnered Mali critical and widespread acclaim as one of the music industry’s most compelling creators, with Mali speaking on common temptations we face in life and being strong in spirit facing God. Reaching fans across R&B, hip-hop, gospel, and urban contemporary genres, Mali...

NASHVILLE, TN (September 20, 2019) – RCA Inspiration launches the first new collection of music from Melvin Crispell, III – who won Season 9 of BET’s “Sunday Best” this year – with the release of the EP album Prologue III . Following his win and receiving a recording contract with RCA Inspiration, Melvin Crispell, III’s Prologue III is now available, featuring the lead single “Not the End of Your Story,” as well as three newly-recorded songs “Without You,” “My Favorite Gift” featuring his fellow “Sunday Best” finalist Joshua Copeland, and “He Can.” “Without You” is also being released to Gospel radio as his latest single.       Crispell first introduced his new journey on stage in the new song “Not the End of Your Story,” which was penned by multi-GRAMMY ® nominated hit maker Makeba Riddick-Woods (Rihanna, Beyoncé, Tamar Braxton, Koryn Hawthorne) and six-time GRAMMY ® winning dynamo producer/songwriter Aaron Lindsey (Israel Houghton, Ma...

buzzz worthy. . . The follow-up to his hit single “Rejoice with Me” featuring Faith Evans, which stayed atop the Billboard charts for 41 weeks straight , Bobby Jones is back  with a hot new churchy track  “Right Now Praise” featuring the incomparable Tommye Young West. Featured on the #1 Kirk Franklin smash “I Smile ” and renown for stellar performances with Bishop T.D. Jakes & The Potter’s House Mass Choir (“A Path in the Sea”) and Georgia Mass (“He’s My All and All”), Tommye Young West is a music veteran who began her career as a successful R&B artist in the 1980s before returning to her gospel roots.  Born and raised COGIC,  check out why choirs everywhere are churching every Sunday to this hot pentecostal jam “Right Now Praise”  with Bobby Jones featuring Tommye Young West!

buzzz worthy. . . Tatyana Ali says "Hello" Fifteen years after her debut album, Tatyana Ali is back on the music scene with a new EP entitled HELLO. Six new songs written and produced by Ali showcase the more grown-up and sexy side of the talented actress, who just released a short film to introduce her fans to the album. Hello, the short film can be viewed here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eADCJDF3pQI&feature=youtu.be Recently nominated for a 2014 NAACP Image Award for her role as Roxanne on The Young & The Restless, on January 21st, Tatyana will be the featured Artist on SPOTIFY, where fans can exclusively purchase the album before it's available on ITunes.

buzzz worthy. . . LOS ANGELES (April 2, 2013) --  This is an exciting time for recording artist  JAVEN  with his recent signing at Tysot Records and also the debut of his new radio single  "Worshiper In Me,"  which officially released everywhere today,  Tuesday, April 2nd .   "Worshiper In Me"  is a great lead single for his upcoming live album release,  "Worship In The Now,"  which he describes as more than a project, but a movement. Penned by  JAVEN  and  Jonathan Nelson ,  "Worshiper In Me"  is a transparent worship song which lyrically and musically grabs your attention with its authenticity.   It's lyrics speak directly to the open, willing and submitted heart to come forth as a true worshiper of Christ.   As a singer, songwriter and worship leader,  JAVEN  through his own heart of submission, calls the worshiper to come forth through the lyrics,  "With everything I...

buzzz worthy. . .   Single Available on iTunes Today, February 14 Chaka Releases The iKhan Project: Commemorative Limited Edition on April 30 Billboard Magazine’s Stars Tribute Issue Featuring Chaka Hits Newsstands on March 16 to Coincide with her 60 th Birthday Celebration (Los Angeles, CA – February 14, 2013) –Ten-time GRAMMY ® Award winner Chaka Khan announces today the release of two versions of her first single, “It’s Not Over,” featuring GRAMMY ® Award-winning recording artist LeCrae, available on iTunes today, February 14 with all other digital retailers to follow. Produced by Theron “Neffu” Feemster, “It’s Not Over” includes an urban version and the Papercha$er pop dance remix. Both versions of “It’s Not Over” will be included on The iKhan Project: Commemorative Limited Edition , which will be available in stores on April 30, 2013. This CD is the first installment of Chaka’s iKhan Project series. This...