#ArtistTalk Archives - The Urban Twist

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#ArtistTalk: Seven Spies ‘Chameleon’ is a Song That Adapts to its Listeners

With the hope that their music may connect with listeners, allowing them to make their own relationship and associations, regardless of the intention or creation, Seven Spies are unleashing their explosive sound.

byChristina Jeter

May 21, 2020

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Rapper Anthony Kannon Opens Up About Quarantine Struggles, His Motivation to Pull Through & His New ‘Spring Cleaning’ Series

As we now move towards the spring and summer months where festivals, concerts and all-round performances find their…

byDomingorich

May 6, 2020

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#ArtistTalk: Samuel Jack’s Album of Reflection Deals with Adventure, Loss, Heartbreak, and Mental Health

Samuel Jack brings a fresh and distinct sound through his passionate, storytelling lyrics and velvet vocals, resulting in a completely compelling delivery.

byChristina Jeter

May 1, 2020

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Tiki’s Geckos Actively Educate About Reptiles & Bring Them to Your Home: ‘Everyday We Wake Up, This Is What We Want to Do’

Ever since childhood, David ‘Tiki’ Utrera (left) and Manny Durand (right) were fascinated by animals and made a…

byDomingorich

April 23, 2020

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#ArtistTalk: Tafari Anthony’s ‘Centerfold’ is the Ultimate Middle Fingers Up to an Ex-Lover

Tafari’s music often details love, relationships, life’s hardships, and finding self identity and worth in a world where most people feel they need to blend in to be happy.

byChristina Jeter

April 8, 2020

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#ArttistTalk: Alternative Rock Group Cavey is ‘About to Start’

“The sounds might be vintage, but we aren't trying to recreate anything."

byChristina Jeter

November 7, 2018

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#ArtistTalk: Going ‘Str8 Forward’ with Phaeva Phawty

You can think of him like as a young "Meek Mill from Philadelphia,” but I wanted to know what inspired Phaeva Phawty to follow his passion, turn his writing into music, and create a ‘Str8 Forward Album’.

byChristina Jeter

October 22, 2018

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#ArtistTalk: Q&A interview with Rockit Gaming founders

Rockit Gaming is changing the music and gaming industry in a way that has never been done before.

byChristina Jeter

June 9, 2018

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Artist Talk: Nick de la Hoyde ‘Love Takes Time’

The passionate reason why 'Love Takes Time' and how Nick de la Hoyde knows what he's singing about.

byChristina Jeter

December 22, 2017

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#ArtistTalk: Sunny Mac Music Will Brighten Your Day

Sunny Mac debut EP "Celestial Swing" shines a light on this bright talent as to what he brings to the music business.

byChristina Jeter

December 12, 2017

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#ArtistTalk: Don’t Blink On Eyelid Kid

See why you should never sleep on this artist.

byChristina Jeter

October 4, 2017

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#ArtistTalk: Darnell ‘Showcase’ Taylor is a Man of Many Talents

Musician Darnell Taylor gives us some of the many reasons why his nickname is "Showcase," and the future looks bright for this talented artist.

byBrennen Jones

August 11, 2017

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#ArtistTalk: JC Triple Threat Shows Why He’s a Threat to Heat up the Airwaves

JC Triple Threat's style is different and he knows it. He embraces it and uses that vibe to help fuel his growth as an artist.

byBrennen Jones

July 5, 2017

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#ArtistTalk: Quantum Split’s Law of Music Will Certainly Leave You Wanting More

Social media brought this group together, and through their music, they're hoping to bring the world together.

byBrennen Jones

June 28, 2017

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#ArtistTalk: Michael O. Stands Out From the Pack

As Michael O.'s star continue to rise, he'll stay hungry, and is always looking for ways to make better music for the people.

byBrennen Jones

June 21, 2017

5 minute read

#ArtistTalk: Luke Faas is Norway’s R&B Secret

When you think of “Norway,” you think of skiing, you think of it being cold, but there is also a thriving music scene with Luke Faas hoping to be at the forefront of their R&B/Soul movement.

byBrennen Jones

June 14, 2017

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#ArtistTalk: It’s All Good With This “Sisterhood” as Cast Members of Reality Show Breaks Down What’s Next For Them

The lovely ladies of Oxygen's reality show "Sisterhood of Hip Hop" answer a few questions about their upcoming season and shed some light on what they're planning to do next in their musical careers.

byChristina Jeter

July 19, 2016

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#ArtistTalk: New Orleans Singer CASME Shows Us Her NOLA Step

New Orleans singer CASME breaks down the reasons for why she performs and what led her to creating her infamous NOLA step dance.

byChristina Jeter

May 11, 2016

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#ArtistTalk: Grammy Award-Winning Composer Laura Karpman on Her Upcoming Television Series ‘Underground’

Grammy Award-winning composer Laura Karpman sheds a little light on what it takes to compose music for film and television.

byChristina Jeter

March 4, 2016

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#ArtistTalk: Dish Nation’s and Bodega Brovas’ Member Headkrack Cracks Knowledge

Dish Nation and Bodega Brovas' Headkrack gives us a little insight into what makes his music rock.

byChristina Jeter

March 1, 2016

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#ArtistTalk: Regina Bonelli Sings the Blues

Singer Regina Bonelli breaks down what makes her sing the blues.

byBrennen Jones

February 10, 2016

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#ArtistTalk: When Bounce Meets R&B, You Get Raqi Lily

Raqi Lily is an R&B singer that doesn't necessarily want to be defined by that label. She is her own genre of music.

byBrennen Jones

January 26, 2016

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#ArtistTalk: Archaelogist Helen McCreary Dug Deep and Found Her Love and Inspiration to Make Music

Digging for artifacts help led Helen McCreary to discover her true passion in making music.

byBrennen Jones

January 15, 2016

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#ArtistTalk: Maurico Wants Your City to ‘Come Alive’ to His Music

Maurico is a rapper from Nashville who has embraced his city and what his city represents, trying to make the "music" in "music city" mean something more than just country music.

byBrennen Jones

January 4, 2016

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#Artist Talk: Laura Reed’s Music Wakes You Up to Her True Talent

Laura Reed is an R&B/Neo Soul singer and songwriter who has captivated audiences around the world with her vocal prowess and energetic performances.

byCaitlyn Brown

December 21, 2015

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#ArtistTalk: The Streets Are Calling Out For Bumpy103

Bumpy103 is hoping to take the streets by storm in 2016.

byTriston

December 12, 2015

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#ArtistTalk: Du Ya Dee Brings Multicultural Influences to Musical Realm

Du Ya Dee multicultural roots really show through her music.

byTriston

December 7, 2015

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#ArtistTalk: Tasha McIntosh Was ‘Chosen’ to Sing Out Her Purpose

The lovely and multi-talented, Gospel recording artist, Tasha McIntosh, has been singing and writing songs virtually her entire life. It’s as if she was called to sing from birth.

byAmy Wesley

November 27, 2015

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#ArtistTalk: DeAndre Brackensick – American Idol Alum is All Grown Up Now With His Music

DeAndre Brackensick is far from your average 18 year old. Just out of high school, DeAndre already has his calendar full with the promotion of his new youthful single, "Her Crazy". Not to mention his already established group of fans called the "Dre Dreamers". Humble and well mannered, DeAndre took a moment to talk to The Urban Twist about how it is to be so young in the music biz, and how his life has changed since American Idol.

byCierra Realer

July 9, 2013