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8EEZ Playlist: Tina Turner
Hello there! This is a special 'list by me and my buddy Oates. It spotlights a trailblazing woman who started as one-half of one of the most famous husband/wife duos in rock 'n' roll. After their tumultuous marriage turned to a messy (and public) divorce, this woman, who could've been washed up after her 40s, was given a second chance. Best part? A 1993 biographical film was made about her, starring Angela Bassett and Laurence Fishburne — and while she was still alive.
By Carlos Gonzalez8 years ago in Beat
Best Music Festivals in the US
Music festivals are now one of the hottest summer, fall, and spring activities you can choose. They are more than just multi-day concerts. They are celebrations of music, art, and culture — and many of them also happen to be full communities inside themselves.
By Skunk Uzeki8 years ago in Beat
8EEZ Playlist: Hits of 1987 (30 Years Ago)
Hello and howdy do! So, I've given my buddy Oates a vacay on this 'list as it's actually a reminiscence piece/playlist for me as I go back in my mental time machine and take you all back to when I was a mere boy of 15; a skinny, hairy, gawky and shy kid with acne, Elton John-style glasses and going to the "Fame" high school in New York City. No, I didn't dance up the street, nor did I get that stirring Debbie Allan speech, but it being my sophomore year, all I remember was being quite the wallflower and learning all too fast what anything that was considered hip and cool — wasn't me.
By Carlos Gonzalez8 years ago in Beat
Paid to Perform: How Easy is it?
Are you that person who sits in their bedroom on a screen, learning their favourite song on guitar while shyfully mumbling the lyrics? Or maybe, you record your own original music in your room, write a ton of lyrics but never have any opportunities to show the world, other than a cheeky 10 second post to social media? A musician is someone who plays an instrument; But a performer, is someone who performs their talent. In this article, I will show you how you can be fairly paid for your hobby, and make it your sideline job.
By Holly Morwenna8 years ago in Beat
8EEZ Playlist: INXS
G'day mates! Gone Australian with this 'list and it's a request from my good buddy Calvin "Oates" Cherry who admitted to me that it's one of his favorite rock group. INXS (pronounced In-excess) was a band formed in Sydney composed of three brothers (Farriss), two band members, and a smoking hot lead singer who had a hot, sexual mystique to rival Jim Morrison of The Doors.
By Carlos Gonzalez8 years ago in Beat
Taylor Swift, from 16-Year-Old Breakout Star to Now
Taylor Swift, love her or hate her, she just broke a world record. Her new music video, “Look What You Made Me Do” is now the record holder for most views in 24 hours. The previous record was 27.7 million views set by Adele’s song “Hello.” Now one article on EnGadget speculates that it may be because if fans play the music video more than once, they get a better chance of getting tickets for Taylor’s new tour. For those who don’t know, as of August 29, 2017 Miss Swift is not outright selling tickets, instead you can earn points by purchasing certain merchandise and get a better chance of being able to buy a ticket.
By Eadlyen Greenwood8 years ago in Beat
Lil Uzi Vert - Luv Is Rage 2
Will his new release solidify his place in Hip-Hop? How did we get here? Since bursting onto the scene in 2015 with Luv is Rage, Lil Uzi Vert has been a magnet. He has managed to keep polar opposites talking about him—both his haters and his fans. After several mixtapes, a feature on “Bad and Boujee,” and the success of “XO Tour Life,” his career has skyrocketed to new heights.
By Rap Disciple8 years ago in Beat
8EEZ Playlist: Eurythmics
Hellooooooo out there! This is the second 'list spotlighting an artist or group from the UK who were part of the burgeoning 80s British invasion. A Scottish woman and an English man who were the rarest breed of group; a male/female duo made up of two different people (NOT a brother/sister/family act).
By Carlos Gonzalez8 years ago in Beat
Interview with Dutch Singer-Songwriter Alice France
Alice France is one of the newest girls to infiltrate the R&B and pop music scenes — and has since only continued to impress. She’s the kind of music artist that really puts herself into her music, and it’s clear as day when you hear her tracks. Perhaps that’s why everyone who hears her music wants to listen to it again and again.
By Beat Staff8 years ago in Beat
