Florida-based artist BankrollShell stands out amongst a new generation of artists with recent release  Born in Sasebo, Japan, raised in Jacksonville, Florida, Shelton R. Jackson III, aka BankrollSHELL stands out amongst a new generation of artists. Displaying his creative ability as early on as eight years old, the artist found comfort and solace in expressing himself through writing. His writing led to the pathway and birth of his debut single “Cross Roads,” released on January 20th, 2019. The single connected with an instantaneous fanbase recognizing the artist's incredible writing ability articulated in clever and at times soulful lyrics. Following up on the successful release of “Cross Roads,” the artist released the singles “My Turn,” on February 1st, 2020, and “Smoke,” on May 1st, 2020. A music video was released for the single “My Turn,” to YouTube on March 8th, 2020. Both singles were released in advance to the anticipation of the E.P “Blitz’d Emotions,” released on Ju...

1. What would you like to accomplish in 2019? A. At least 3 important goals 1-becoming financially stable, 2 getting my music on the right track and in right hands 3. Getting things in place for my vision for 2020. 2 What is your take on politics? A.  To be honest I’d say after Obama left the office I try not to get involved with that subject. 3. Where did you get your artist name from? My real name is “Jefferia” I got my real name from my twin brother Jeffery. I’m a very little “Lul “ person so instead of my rap name being "Jefferia" I call my self Lul Feria “Feria” is my everyday nickname. 4. Growing up, how important has music been in your life? Can you recall the moment when you decided that you wanted to be a musician? Was it an easy or difficult choice to make? A. It is very important and music is my life. When I was 8 years old I always use to dance and perform other artists songs like Michael Jackson in front of my mom. As I got older and going to sc...

1. Where are we talking from today? This week I'm talking out of NJ. 2. How did you get involved in music? I got involved in music when I was a BMX athlete picking songs that I would perform to my style and creating BMX videos. This lead to finding the right song for djing underground raves and eventually making my own songs. I would challenge myself like I did in BMX. Wherein BMX every event someone made history to where I try to in music, with every show I try to make history. 3. Can you describe your music? My music is like that kid you see doing action sports, doing something that people said couldn't be done. 4. Music wise, what are you working on? I'm working on doing a new EDM sub-genre, new tracks that may turn into an E.P. 5. What would you like to say to your fans and the world? I love all my fans. I'm very grateful for the fans I have, without you I cannot and would not be here. https://www.codenycmag.com/gr3g-hunt https://soundcloud.c...

1. Where are we talking from today? A. I am talking about being heard and living out my goal. 2. How is 2018 treating you so far? A. 2018 is treating me not so good losing a lot of family members and friends, but also gaining fans. 3. How did you get involved in music? A. My brother Musa Major and My brother Taimer Singleton push me to express my talent with my lyrical skills. 4. When did you make music a priority? A.  I made music priority when I start really believing in myself that I really have a gift and the world need to know. 5. What inspires you daily to write & record music? A. What inspires me to make music is Life every day is different and I just express it in songs to touch people with my words 6. Name 1-2 highly influential musicians that you listen to & respect? A. Jadakiss and J Cole 7.  When it comes to how the music enthusiast listens to your album do you prefer they buy or stream and why? A. I feel they should do both because with stre...

ASAP Rocky was finally released from jail in Sweden. He won't have to do anymore jail time thankfully. He missed out on performing several concerts during his incarceration, which essentially means he missed out on several pay days. I question like many others, why he was arrested in the first place; being that he was followed and harassed by a fan. From the video clips I've seen it seems as though the fan instigated the entire altercation. At any rate I'm glad he's out of lock up and back to work and back to life. Crunch is a LA based hip hop/rap artist who blogs weekly for EPR Music Blog and for his own blog  http://www.itscrunch.com/category/blog/

1. Where are we talking from today?  A. Atlanta Georgia. 2. What would you like to accomplish in 2019? A. I would like to get an opportunity to perform with a full slated band, presented to an audience that just loves being entertained. 3. What is your take on politics?  A. The World is a Stage! 4. Growing up, how important has music been in your life? Can you recall the moment when you decided that you wanted to be a musician? Was it an easy or difficult choice to make?  Music is something that is grown within you, how important it becomes is up to you the individual.  A. I became addicted to music when I was about 8 or nine years of age, my brothers and cousins were my inspiration. Getting in the music business wasn’t a choice or a decision, it was in my DNA. 5. Was there ever a time when you thought about doing something else? If you weren’t a musician today, what could you see yourself doing?  A. Well, actually, I love a lot of different...

Chicago, IL August 8th, 2019 - r&b and soul singer Brandon James has released his new music video for the single "So Emotional." To view the video please visit - https://youtu.be/i9IzxZyPbhU "So Emotional" is a vocally driven, captivating song where Brandon James sings with absolute passion. His vocals are only complemented by the songs instrumentation, providing a minimalist background mix that gives the song an emotive, lounge atmosphere. Combined with the videos jazz like/live performance fill "So Emotional" as a song and a music video sets the tone for the r&b/soul singer. "So Emotional" was released to all major streaming platforms for download and purchase on April 26th, 2019.  Chicago native Brandon James was born "Brandon James Foster". He states that he "started doing music as an outlet for depression early in life. I wasn't very popular in school and I was considered a latchkey kid due to my mother's...

Joe The Bluesman lives out his convictions and lays out his soul in his music. You can hear in the way he sings and you can feel it in the way he plays the guitar. The new king of blues, Joe is on a mission to bring blues back to the forefront of the music scene. "I feel that a lot of the quality has left the music these days," Joe The Bluesman says. "I want to make great quality music that moves people, and that will be the driving force behind the music's success." Joe recently released the music video for his upcoming single "One," on YouTube on July 13th, 2019. For the single Joe curated a masterful recording, working with some of the best musicians blues has to offer to give the song new life. "One," is a cover of U2's song of the same name released on their 1991 album Achtung Baby. The song was a commercial success for U2. Joe states that he chose to cover the song because "this is a powerful song that moved people whe...

1.  How did you hear about the EPR Music Blog? A. I reached out via email as Val Vicious inquiring about the opportunity. 2. What would you like to accomplish in 2019? A. My goals are to finally drop my mixtape "Vicious Cycle" & to brush up on my production skills as I barely got into beat making.  Also, I want to enter freestyle competitions since that's 2nd nature to me and a good way to practice my punch lines and wordplay on the fly. 3. What is your take on politics? A. Not too political. Both sides always have the same agenda. 4. Where did you get your artist name from? A. My first name is Val & I threw in the Vicious because of my delivery. Over the years I've had many names but this one is most fitting and I am glad to incorporate my real name in the process. 5. Growing up, how important has music been in your life? Can you recall the moment when you decided that you wanted to be a musician? Was it an easy or difficult choice to make...

1. Where are we talking from today? A. South Lake Tahoe, CA. 2. Where did you get your artist name from? A. I do not know, just came out to me like that. 3. Music-wise what are you working on right now? Are you currently promoting a single or album? A. I am doing all pre-production demos for my next album in my home studio with my buddies Greg and Matt from LA when they are not on the road with Ringo or Elton John... 4. Who or what were the most significant influences on your musical life and career? A. I started playing at 5 years old, professionally at 13, touring at 16, I never really stopped but slowed down to work on my music. I had the opportunity to meet a lot of really famous people, engaged with them at different levels, but by far, Steve Lukather is my main influence, as well as George Lynch and some other ones. My favorite band has been and remains Toto (met those guys, they're great people). 5. Who are your favorite musicians? A. Favorite musicians...

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1. Where are we talking from today? A. Las Vegas 2. Where did you get your artist name from? A. My artist name is Authentic. 3. Music-wise what are you working on right now? Are you currently promoting a single or album? A. I am currently promoting my single “Bet on Me” (off of Dedication) that was released June 24th and My E.P “Dedication” that was released on July 9th. Dedication did over 20k listener on Sound Cloud within 48 hours after the release of the project. 4. Who or what were the most significant influences on your musical life and career? A. My mother and self-belief have been the most significant influence on my music life. My mother has always been my number 1 supporter and told me that if I manifest and work toward my goals, I will achieve them. 5. What have been the greatest challenges/frustrations of your career so far? A. Some of the greatest challenges for me has been reaching over 30 k on “Mirror” video and over 20 k listeners within 48 hours f...

1. Where are we talking from today? A. I am speaking from my musical haven so to say- GrindCity Studios, located 25- 30 minutes outside of Atlanta, Georgia. 2. What would you like to accomplish in 2019? A. My original goal for 2019 was to release an album every quarter. However, various circumstances did not allow for me to release an album for the first quarter, so I amended my goal to just releasing great music that connects to the movements of today. Music that speaks to both political and social actions; socioeconomics; freedom and justice 3. What is your take on politics? A. Politics are the main resources and tools that people have readily  accessible. There is a dire need for more children to be aware and groomed indefinitely to speak, on their right(s) and use of their right in the political shaping of this country- the world. Many little ones want to grow up to be the next great rapper or ballplayer and don’t get me wrong these are great aspirations as well,...

1. Where are we talking from today? A. My Room. 2. Where did you get your artist name from? A. It was the best band name I could come up with. 3. Music-wise what are you working on right now? Are you currently promoting a single or album? A. I just recorded 5 songs that I'm somewhat promoting.  I have a couple of good song ideas as well at the moment. 4. Who or what were the most significant influences on your musical life and career? A. Probably the Beatles.  I was pretty much raised on them. 5. Who are your favorite musicians? A. The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jeff Beck, The Doors, Cream, Bob Marley.  Too many to list really. 6. What have been the greatest challenges/frustrations of your career so far? A. Probably putting a large amount of effort into the music and not having it go anywhere.  But you gotta make it cause you love it. 7. As a musician, what is your definition of success? A. Playing music that make...

1. Where are we talking from today? A. Southern California 2. What would you like to accomplish in 2019? A. 2019 is already half over now, and I feel I have accomplished a great deal thus far. The most exciting of which was signing my exclusive management deal with Liner Entertainment Group. It’s a whole different ball game working with a team, especially one as amazing as Liner. Other than that, songwriting is truly my passion. So as far as goals go, I just want to keep writing and connecting with different audiences in different ways. I’ve started branching out of SoCal and playing some gigs out of the area and I’m excited about that. But the whole thing is a process, so I’m excited for whatever comes next. 3. What is your take on politics? A. Regardless of opinion, children should not be locked up in cages. Other than that I stay open-minded to new ideas for old unresolved problems. 4. Where did you get your artist name from? A. My mother and father gave it...

1. Where are we talking from today? A. Today I am talking from Canada. 2. What would you like to accomplish in 2019? A. I would like to accomplish the highest heights in my musical career for 2019. 3. What is your take on politics? A. As for politics, I have various viewpoints on different political situations. I do recognize that two things that are debated and sometimes argued about are politics and religion. Some politicians do incredible, positive things, and others are very cancerous. 4. Where did you get your artist name from? A. I received my artist name from my three names of birth. 5. Growing up, how important has music been in your life? Can you recall the moment when you decided that you wanted to be a musician? Was it an easy or difficult choice to make? A. Music has been my life forever. I always loved creating it, singing and playing the drums. Since I was three years old. A Very easy decision, as I think it chose me. 6. Was there ever a time when you thought about d...

1. Where are we talking from today? A: Nashville, TN 2. Where did you get your artist name from? A: When I was in middle school I was sitting in the back seat of my friend's parents car, and we were coming back from Warped Tour. His Dad said something along the lines of, "What's that band we saw, oh the name is on the tip of my tongue. Hey someone should name their band that." So I did. 3. Music-wise what are you working on right now? Are you currently promoting a single or album? A: On August 23rd our E.P Sad Songs About Girls, will see its release. After that, we'll be back in the studio preparing for next year's release, our debut album, Serial Romantic. 4. Who or what were the most significant influences on your musical life and career? A: Matt (lead singer and guitarist): Bob Dylan, MF DOOM, The Smiths, Weezer, and my choir teacher, Mr. Warren, who has always pushed me to be my best. Micah (bassist): My fourth-grade music teacher who got me into music...

1. Where are we talking from today? A. We are talking from my job. I'm at my day job while doing this interview. 2. What would you like to accomplish in 2019? A. I would like to get some buzz and start making money off my music, so like doing shows and earning royalties is my biggest goal. And then I want to drop at least two projects within the year. 3. What is your take on politics? A. My take on politics, honestly, I believe the people who are in the government are out for their own personal interests. And it's most evident with our president. He just passed some sort of bill that was really outrageous, and he's been doing that. So I believe the government and everything "political " is not what we need. 4. Where did you get your artist name from? A. My artist name, Rosary, comes from my last name Rosario. In Spanish rosary is Rosario, so I keep the connection personal and interesting. 5. Growing up, how important has music been in your li...