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My Majic 102.3 is embracing local talent and so every Monday, Mymajicdc.com will prominently feature a local artist on the site.

One Monday out of the month, My Majic 102.3 will host a New Music Monday listening party that will feature an artist that has been featured online and has received the most votes.

If you would like to be featured on My Majic’s New Music Monday please send your song in an MP3 format, your photo, your bio, contact information and a link to your music artist page to Ksmith@radio-one.com with ‘New Music Monday’ in the subject line.

This week’s featured artist is Tre Thomas.

Artist Bio:

TRÉ THOMAS has launched a music movement that will further break down the walls separating gospel and secular music. He infuses his fresh R&B sensibilities with messages that reaffirm the fact that God cares, understands and loves us all unconditionally–with a love that the walls of the “church” cannot confine.

Building on the success of his grassroot efforts, Tré Thomas released his debut, full-length project, “A Natural Contrast,” Fall 2008, and is set to release his sophomore album early 2012.

Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Tré realized his passion for music at a very early age. Although he grew up in church, R&B has always been his musical frame of reference. It’s his desire to stay true to what he knows artistically without overshadowing the message in his music. Tré attended the prestigious Howard University, where he was a member of the Howard Gospel Choir, and has been afforded the opportunity to sing background for Gospel staples Maurette Brown-Clark, Ted & Sheri, DeWayne Woods, Tye Tribbett and J. Moss.

Tré counts among his greatest musical mentors the world-renowned Richard Smallwood, and was featured on his 2007 project,”Journey-Live in New York,” which debuted at no. 1 on Billboard’s Gospel chart. Tré has most recently been featured on the 30th Anniversary season of BET’s “Bobby Jones Gospel,” performed LIVE at DC’s historic Blues Alley, been awarded “Best Upcoming Male Artist” at the 2011 Love From the Sound Stage Awards and hosts his popular internet radio show “LoveLudes” on the award-winning Bonnerfide Radio. He exudes a minimalist style, and his honest, warm vocal tones pay a befitting homage to his myriad musical influences—Donny Hathaway, Luther Vandross, Brandy, Carl Thomas, Tweet and Donald Lawrence.

Through his movement, Tré conveys that it is okay to be current, relevant and different without compromising loving God and having an effective message to share with the WORLD.

According to The Press Association:

Her posthumous collection Lioness: Hidden Treasures, which features original tracks and covers, was released yesterday.

Amy’s father Mitch tweeted: “Just been told. Amy at Number One… My heart is sad but bursting with pride. Mitch.”

Some of the proceeds from the album, put together after the 27-year-old singer was found dead in bed in her Camden flat, will go to the Amy Winehouse Foundation, set up in the star’s name.

Mitch tweeted: “140,000 sold = £140,000 to foundation in one day. Well done baby.”

Via TLF

From Amy Winehouse’s posthumous album Lioness: Hidden Treasures out next week… here is “Halftime.”

Listen here

Mary J. Blige’s released a new song featuring rapper Drake recently.  Thoughts?

Hear it here

Via BlackAmericaWeb.com

Feast your eyes on Rihanna’s new album cover for Talk That Talk featuring the single “We Found Love.” The album is set for a November release.  Thoughts??

Via Thelifefiles.com

My Majic 102.3 is embracing local talent and so every Monday, Mymajicdc.com will prominently feature a local artist on the site.

One Monday out of the month, My Majic 102.3 will host a New Music Monday listening party that will feature an artist that has been featured online and has received the most votes.

If you would like to be featured on My Majic’s New Music Monday please send your song in an MP3 format, your photo, your bio, contact information and a link to your music artist page to Ksmith@radio-one.com with ‘New Music Monday’ in the subject line.

This week’s featured artist is Jason Blake.

Bio:

Jason Blake is a vibrant singer/songwriter looking to cross the boundaries of music genres. Infusing the sounds of POP and R&B rhythms with interesting and authentic lyrics, you will always be sure to hear some type of positive and/or messages of encouragement. Jason has a flavor for high spirits and an attitude of fun as he engages the audience to participate in his performances. With his recent single release of an original song written and co-produced by Jason along with Phantom Boyz, “PERFECT LOVE” which will be on his up coming sophomore project Produced by Jeff Pitzer for Sound Vision Productions. Perfect Love is a single from Jason Blake’s upcoming project; ft. rapper, Reel Life. This mainstream song infuses a great Pop sound with R&B rhythms. This song is guaranteed to make you dance, even when you’re seated. Stay tuned, cause there will be more.

Check out his music below.

My Majic 102.3 is embracing local talent and so every Monday, Mymajicdc.com will prominently feature a local artist on the site.

One Monday out of the month, My Majic 102.3 will host a New Music Monday listening party that will feature an artist that has been featured online and has received the most votes.

If you would like to be featured on My Majic’s New Music Monday please send your song in an MP3 format, your photo, your bio, contact information and a link to your music artist page to Ksmith@radio-one.com with ‘New Music Monday’ in the subject line.

This week’s featured artist is NexXzit.

Bio:

NexXzit, (pronounced next exit) is Margo, Ge’down, Rio, and many friends. We are Producers, Musicians, Songwriters, and Performers. Our originality stems from each one of our talents, versatile and creative musical styles that combine many genres. NexXzit’s goal is to create songs that will appeal to all music lovers. Check us out, have a good time listening and thanks for your continued support.

NexXzit’s music is born from an era when musicians recorded and performed “live”. Described by fans as being positive – creative and fresh, NexXzit’s music displays heartfelt and meaningful lyrics along with some of the hottest new music. Club owner Zachoor of Seeds of Light said; “NexXzit has brought back the realism of yesterday’s music incorporated with a style for today’s audience”.

Margo “The Melody”-Gedown “The Groove” and Rio “The Funk”.
Margo sings lead and background vocals, produces, composes, plays keyboards, is an accomplished lyricist, songwriter, and vocal arranger. Rio plays drums, percussions, keyboards, produces, composes, and arranges. Ge’down plays lead, rhythm and bass guitars, keyboards, produces, engineers, composes, programs, arranges and sings lead and background vocals.

Musicians are Adrian “Egg” Norton (courtesy of Phaze II) on bass guitar, Arvell “Cloudy” McCloud (courtesy of Soundproof Studio), Anthony “Tom-Tom” Talley, Norris “Marky” Owens, and Shawn Broadnax on keyboards and Ron “Rockin-Ron” Butler on percussions.
Rappers on D.C. Girlz are Jett Black (courtesy of Shayvon Studios) and Jazlyn “Jazper” Gauntt. Background vocals on D.C. Girlz are by Paula Clinton.

“What lies behind us and before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”

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My Majic 102.3 is embracing local talent and so every Monday, Mymajicdc.com will prominately feature a local artist on the site.

One Monday out of the month, My Majic 102.3 will host a New Music Monday listening party that will feature an artist that has been featured online and has received the most votes.

If you would like to be featured on My Majic’s New Music Monday please send your song in an MP3 format, your photo, your bio, contact information and a link to your music artist page to Ksmith@radio-one.com with ‘New Music Monday’ in the subject line.

This week’s featured artist is Charles “Big Daddy” Stallings.

Bio:

Charles “Big Daddy” Stallings really knows the essence of the Blues. Born in Columbia, S.C. and raised on a farm in Hobbsville, N.C. with ten brothers and sisters he lived the Blues everyday. Music became his escape and the first song he learned to play was “Big Boss Man” by Jimmy Reed. After migrating to Baltimore, MD. “Big Daddy” continued to develop as a musician performing in local R&B and Jazz bands all the while dreaming of recording his own Blues project.

His Debut CD “One Night Lover” Reached #1 at XM Radio (Bluesville) and also Peaked at #1 on Midnite Special Blues Radio
in Paris, France and continues to Generate Worldwide Sales and Airplay. The Single “4×4 Woman” also Received An Honorable Mention Distinction in The 16th Annual Billboard World Song
Contest from over 1500 entries.

His Second CD “Blues Evolution” Received National Attention with Reviews in Living Blues, Blues Review and Downbeat Magazines while also Reaching The Living Blues and Roots Music Radio Charts.

“Big Daddy” has shared the stage with The Holmes Bros., Magic Slim, Hubert Sumlin, Michael Burks, Marva Wright, Mark Hummel and Candye Kane and “Mesmerized” the crowd with his Powerful Downhome Performance on the Main Stage at Artscape’s 25th Anniversary in 2006 and again in 2008.

His music can be Heard Globally in The U.K., Belgium, New Zealand, Italy, Spain and Australia and “Big Daddy” has Represented both The Baltimore and D.C. Blues Societies at The International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN.

His current CD “Blues Party” Continues to Expand Musical Boundaries and Spread his Message of “Good Time Blues With A Twist” to music lovers everywhere.

Listen to his music below.

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