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Joshua Bassett Releases Self-titled Debut EP and Music Video For New Single “Telling Myself”

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Joshua Bassett Releases Self-titled Debut EP and Music Video For New Single “Telling Myself”

After building feverish anticipation and emerging as one of 2021’s most exciting artists to watch, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and actor Joshua Bassett releases his anxiously awaited self-titled debut EP. To celebrate the release, he just shared the music video for new single “Telling Myself”.

In addition to releasing the EP this week, Joshua will make an appearance at the 2021 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards tomorrow, March 13th, where he is nominated for Favorite Male TV Star. Joshua will also perform a song from his EP on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on March 24th. Furthermore, Joshua will treat fans to his first ever virtual show, “A Night With Joshua Bassett: A One Night Only Virtual Concert Experience,” on April 16th at 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT. Performing his songs for the first time with a band, Joshua will showcase his multi-instrumentalist and songwriting prowess. Tickets are on sale now at joshuabassettmerch.com.

About the EP, Joshua said, “My debut EP is a rollercoaster of stories and emotions. It was written over the span of two years, so every song represents a different chapter of my life recently. It’s all about the messiness of relationships, the back and forth of falling into and falling out of love, and how those stories somehow come together into a cohesive chaos.

The EP opens on the dreamy piano of “Sorry” as twinkling keys give way to his show-stopping delivery. Bass-y piano shuffles underneath the chantable hook, “She said, ‘You’ll be sorry when you left me, cause I’m the best thing that you aren’t ever gonna get again’.” Elsewhere, delicate fingerpicking carries the tender ballad “Do It All Again.” It culminates on the gorgeous “Heaven Is You” where he ignites one last uplifting refrain.

Joshua paved the way for the EP with “Lie Lie Lie” and “Only A Matter of Time” which received wide acclaim and established him as a breakthrough star. Teen Vogue raved, “‘Lie Lie Lie’ has a 2000s boy band feel in the best way – fun, acoustic, guitar-driven pop,” Elite Daily dubbed it “a total #mood,” and Billboard praised his “pop-rock talent, and ability not to mince words in his music.” The New York Times touted it on “The Playlist,” and Pop Sugar captured the excitement best with the admission, “I can’t wait to hear what other pop hits he has in store for his upcoming EP.”

Taking a moment to give back in a big way, Joshua recently pledged 100% of the proceeds from his merch store to the charity of the buyer’s choosing. Fans who pick up merchandise may pick one of five charities for their money to go to, all of which focus on youth-led movements or organizations led by next generation leaders, including A Long Walk Home, Jack, Teen Line, The Sunrise Movement, and The Young Feminist. Joshua is also donating 100% of the proceeds of sales of his “Franklin” Build-A-Bear furry friend available at his online merch store to CASA of Los Angeles (CASA/LA). CASA mobilizes community volunteers to advocate for children and youth who have experienced abuse and neglect. You can learn more about CASA/LA at casala.org.

Joshua Bassett may sing, write, act, and play multiple instruments, but he humbly identifies himself as “just a kid from San Diego who loves music.” Long before starring in the Disney+ original series High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, generating millions of streams, and garnering widespread acclaim, he grew up surrounded by music in the suburb of Oceanside, CA. Described by many as an “old soul,” he played drums in church, taught himself ukulele, guitar, and piano, and wrote his first song for his homecoming date at 15. In addition to being homeschooled alongside his five sisters, he was able to strengthen his voice as a singer and actor in local theater productions. After various television parts on Dirty John, Grey’s Anatomy and more, he landed the lead role of Ricky in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series which premiered in November 2019. Simultaneously, he feverishly wrote music. Inking a deal with Warner Records, he unveiled his solo debut “Common Sense” and follow-up “Anyone Else” in 2020, laying the foundation for his debut EP out now.

TRACKLISTING
1. Sorry
2. Do It All Again
3. Lie Lie Lie
4. Only A Matter of Time
5. Telling Myself
6. Heaven Is You

How Listening to Music Can Help You Learn a New Language

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By Merissa Moore

Music is one of the most wonderful forms of art and artistic impressions known to humans. Unlike visual arts, music can only be perceived and appreciated in time, not just space. Also, playing and even listening to music stimulates many sections of the human brain. By just listening to the musical piece, we manage to perceive the texture of the sound, rhythm (which involves the motor function of the brain), and various creative patterns used by the composer. And if the music contains lyrics, it can also help us learn the language it’s written in.

Music and Our Brain

There have been lots of studies talking about the strong influence that music has on our brain. Long story short, music initiates some real fireworks in our brain. We catch the rhythm, tone, pitch, and even words and pronunciation as we listen to the music, let alone when we play it. In this case, our memory works too, activating our brain almost entirely and making it work at its full potential.

All the processes described above often highly stimulate us, largely increasing our learning capabilities for some time. That’s why listening to songs in another language is so useful as you learn this language. If it doesn’t help, you can always find here the best online translation services to take care of language problems in your life. In most cases, however, music and lyrics do help you learn new languages, and here are only a few quick facts as to how they do it.

  • By stimulating our brain. As it was said before, only by listening to music, we activate many parts of our brains responsible for physical movement, thinking, perception, and learning. The main trick here is in the interconnectedness of the brain neurons that become even more flexible and connected by the electric impulses that our brain creates when it enjoys music. Thus, our learning capabilities increase, and we can learn a new grammar rule or some words (or anything else, essentially) much faster.
  • By exposing us to pronunciation. In most cases, when singers perform songs, they don’t simulate any particular pronunciation and use their native one even in the studio. This is unlike the news announcers or voice artists that undergo special training that allows them to read the text using a pronunciation understood by many people. This is very hard to perform while singing, so you’ll often hear performers using a more natural way to pronounce the words.
  • By exposing us to informal language. The songs are very rarely written in a formal, academic, or otherwise professional style. And when they are, it’s usually made for a comedic effect. Lyricists typically write the way they feel, often using slang and colloquial language, sometimes even disregarding the grammar rules. This way, you’ll learn not only what’s written in textbooks and learning materials but also the way people speak.
  • By creating patterns. The lines of lyrics often rhyme using particular words. Simultaneously, they are sung in a certain rhythm, tempo, and with a certain feel. All of these opens a vast space for associating and memorizing the words in the lyrics faster.
  • By letting us have fun. Listening, playing, or singing along to the music is an enjoyable activity. And just as it’s delightful, it’s also extremely engaging. There are lots of games that you can play with music as you learn a new language. And just like in the point described above, this allows you to create connections between the activity and learned material, thus, increasing your learning capabilities by a mile.

Music to Your Ears

 

Learning can sometimes be challenging. But this can be easily solved by adding some fun to the process. And there’s barely anything else that’s as fun as music, and for a good reason. With its ability to immediately activate nearly all parts of our brains at once, music can become a universal and the most effective assistant for language teachers. And if you’re learning the language on your own, music can be even of greater use, allowing you to learn more at a much faster pace.

 

BIO:

 

Merissa Moore has traveled and worked enough to be 100 percent sure in her writings. At the same time, she doesn’t seem to have had enough. Merissa continues to travel and learn new things every day to share all those experiences with you.

Eric Alper PR roster gets 9 JUNO Award noms: Bruce Cockburn, Andy Milne, Crystal Shawanda, Mazacote, Kirk Diamond + More!

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Eric Alper PR roster gets 9 JUNO Award noms: Bruce Cockburn, Andy Milne, Crystal Shawanda, Mazacote, Kirk Diamond + More!

The highly anticipated JUNO Award nominations list signals the country’s best of the best, and this year is no different from the roster of Eric Alper Public Relations. Amongst our clients and extended family of talented Canadian nominees this year, here are those absolutely worth checking out:

Vocal Jazz Album of the Year: Sammy Jackson, With You
Sammy Jackson is an emerging Canadian singer-songwriter recognized for her distinct sound, fusing elements of Jazz, R&B and Pop. Growing up, she regularly found opportunities to perform and develop as a musician, which led her to pursue a Bachelor of Music in Performance specializing in Jazz Voice from the University of Toronto. During her education, she studied with accomplished vocalists including Alex Samaras, Christine Duncan and Sienna Dahlen.

As a rising presence in Toronto and Niagara, Sammy has performed at notable venues and events such as Jazz.FM91’s One-Stop Jazz Safari, The Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar, Luminato, and TIFF Bell Lightbox to name a few. In addition to performing and leading her own band, Sammy has shared the stage with renowned musicians such as Barbra Lica, Robi Botos, Rich Brown, and Larnell Lewis.

Sammy Jackson’s latest project, entitled “With You”, was graciously funded by the Ontario Arts Council and FACTOR. “With You” is a five-track EP featuring original compositions in collaboration with vocalist and songwriter Jacqueline Teh. This project showcases music that is honest and relatable while exploring themes of vulnerability, broken relationships, and love. Sammy’s distinct approach to songwriting captivates a diverse audience through her blend of various elements of Jazz, R&B, and Pop. Additionally, “With You” features some of Canada’s most outstanding musicians, including Thomas Fleming (guitar), Chris Pruden (piano), Mark Godfrey (bass) and Ian Wright (drums).

Jazz Album of the Year, Group: Andy Milne and Unison, The reMission
For over 25 years, JUNO Award winning pianist/composer Andy Milne has demonstrated boundless versatility, collaborating with dancers, visual artists, poets and musicians spanning jazz, classical, pop, folk, and world music. A former student of Oscar Peterson, Milne has performed with a range of artists including Cassandra Wilson, Ralph Alessi, and Bruce Cockburn, and has composed, performed and produced scores for seven films by acclaimed actor/director William Shatner.

With UNISON, enriched with creative insights from all his projects, Milne explores the intimacy of the piano trio. The synchronistic relationship Milne has enjoyed with bassist John Hébert since 2010 is matchlessly rounded out with drummer Clarence Penn, who represents complimentary threads within the fabric of Milne’s piano trio philosophy — the intersection of texture and groove. A recipient of numerous awards, Milne has twice received CMA’s New Jazz Works and is a full-time professor at The University of Michigan.

Reggae Recording of the Year, Group: Kirk Diamond, Let It Be Done

“‘Let It Be Done’ was written in light of the political climate and social unrest that has affected so many worldwide, myself included,” Kirk Diamond shares. “That’s directly, indirectly, or psychologically.”

The video was filmed in Uganda, a directive reflective of his creative works influenced by the philosophies of Haile Selassie and Marcus Garvey. “As a student of Garveyism, believing in the unification and empowerment of African-American men, women, and children under the banner of their collective African descent — and the repatriation of African slave descendants and profits to the African continent — I felt it was befitting to take it back to the motherland for the video.

Jazz Album of the Year, Group: Brandi Disterheft Trio with George Coleman, Surfboard
Bassist, singer, composer, Brandi Disterheft, relocated to NYC from Vancouver to begin an apprenticeship of Miles Davis’ bassist, Ron Carter. It’s not only her fiery bass playing that make audiences stand-up and holler, but also her innovative live shows as she sings in both English and French. Winning a JUNO for her “Debut” album, Brandi had the honor of recording with the legendary Hank Jones & Oliver Jones on the album “Pleased to Meet You” and has since performed at some of the world’s most prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall and the Vienna Opera House.

Brandi’s fifth album, Surfboard (Justin Time), is her most accomplished yet. Featuring the legendary saxophonist George Coleman, “Surfboard” is a Brazilian Jazz album showcasing Brandi’s inventive writing, power-socket bass playing, and sweet ethereal vocals. With Portinho on drums who is now in his eighties having performed with Tania Maria, Airto Moreira, Herbie Mann, Charlie Rouse, Nancy Wilson, Harry Belafonte, Paquito De Rivera to name a few, and the pearly genius of pianist Klaus Mueller, this trio shines with slick vignette arrangements paying homage to composers from Carlos Jobim to bassist Sam Jones.

Instrumental Album of the Year: Bruce Cockburn, Crowing Ignites
One of Canada’s finest artists, Bruce Cockburn has enjoyed an illustrious career shaped by politics, spirituality, and musical diversity. His remarkable journey has seen him embrace folk, jazz, rock, and worldbeat styles while travelling to such far-flung places as Guatemala, Mali, Mozambique, and Nepal, and writing memorable songs about his ever-expanding world of wonders.

For his many achievements, the Ottawa-born artist has been honoured with 13 JUNO Awards, an induction into both the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, as well as the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award, and has been made an Officer of the Order of Canada.

His commitment to growth has made Bruce Cockburn both an exemplary citizen and a legendary artist whose prized songbook will be celebrated for many years to come. In 2020 Cockburn celebrated his 50 year anniversary as a recording artist, alongside his long-time label True North Records, with the release of a vinyl box set.

Reggae Recording of the Year: Kirk Diamond, Let It Be Done
JUNO Award Winner Kirk Diamond is singer, songwriter, producer and social activist in his own right. Diamond has proven that there are no limits when high expectations of oneself and ones goals are achieved. Spreading musical messages of unity, inclusion, and love for all walks of life, The Movement Of Ahryel joins Kirk Diamond in delivering his greatness to reggae & dancehall lovers. Diamond was featured on CBC Music’s 10 Canadian Reggae Artists You Need To Hear and nominated for a JUNO Award for Best Reggae Recording for his single Love Inna We Heart produced by France-based Galang Records in 2015. The nostalgic ode to the 90’s has become a worldwide success steadily climbing various international charts such as the popular Canadian Reggae Chart heard on Rebel Vibez where it held the #1 spot and charted for over 19 weeks. In the Spring of 2017, Kirk released his debut EP Greater, “a story of my musical journey to this point with an optimistic look on what’s next to come,” said Diamond of the project. The EP’s eponymous song hit the #1 spot by the Fall, running 6 weeks consecutive with a total of 42 weeks on the chart. Greater would gift Diamond with his second JUNO award nomination and his first JUNO Award win for Reggae Recording of the Year in 2018.

Indigenous Artist or Group of the Year: Crystal Shawanda, Church House Blues
Crystal Shawanda is an Indigenous musician, who grew up on the Wikwemikong reserve on an island in Ontario, Canada. Her parents taught her to sing and play guitar and encouraged her to play country songs, but she grew up in a home filled with the music her oldest brother loved most: the blues.

She was signed as a country artist to RCA Records in 2007 producing a Top 20 hit on country radio, sold over 50,000 copies in the US, went Top 20 on Billboard’s Country Albums chart, but left Crystal feeling like a fish out of water. While on the road promoting the album, visiting radio stations she wrote “The Whole World’s Got the Blues,” inspired by the music she loved to overhear in her youth. Now signed to True North Records, Church House Blues is Crystal’s fourth blues album.

Crystal has performed for the Obamas in the 2013 Inauguration and she has served as a board of directors for Nike 7 for the past 11 years. She is a world-class motivational speaker and speaks regularly to colleges, communities and reserves, delivering her thoughts on never giving up and truly believing in yourself. Crystal delivers that message in everything she does. “When It Comes To Love” went to #1 on the Indigenous Countdown, and the album was Top 10 on the Living Blues Radio Chart in the United States.

Blues Album of the Year: Crystal Shawanda, Church House Blues
or her second album on True North Records, Nashville-based singer Crystal Shawanda has channeled the spirit and strength of blues greats such as Etta James and Koko Taylor, paired with a contemporary delivery that makes the 10 tracks on Church House Blues a rousing testament to her powerful vocal and songwriting abilities.

Recorded at several Nashville area studios, Crystal Shawanda says that the recording sessions for Church House Blues allowed her to express herself without feeling like anyone was looking over her shoulder. “This is the most I’ve ever loved an album out of everything I’ve ever done,” she offers. “This is really who I am. It’s my most definitive album yet. All these songs reflect different aspects of who I am. It’s putting a finger on that definitively. I’m not trying to prove anything. I’m just being me. I’m done with trying to fit in.”

World Music Album of the Year: Mazacote, Patria
MAZACOTE is a hard-hitting world Latin party band playing brass-soaked tropical dance beats. Inspired by the sounds of Colombia, Mozambique and Nicaragua, they weave driving rhythms and heavy groove with a socially conscious message. The band released their 3rd album Patria on Justin Time Records in October 2019.

Performing together since 2009, Mazacote features the captivating voice of Nicaraguan singer/songwriter David Lopez and a groove-heavy rhythm section with Frankie Hidalgo on Bass, Chris Couto on Timbales, Robin Layne on Congas, Japanese pianist Niho Takase and jazz trumpeter Malcolm Aiken. Mazacote performs across the globe at music festivals and dance clubs, bringing their world dance party vibes to audiences of all ages! Recent highlights include headlining the Vancouver International Salsa Festival with New York Latin jazz trombone legend Jimmy Bosch, as well as mainstage appearances at the Harmony Arts Festival, Townsite Jazz Festival, Carnaval del Sol, the Vancouver International Jazz Festival, the Winterruption Arts and Culture Festival and the Global Music Festival.

Recording Engineer of the Year: John ‘Beetle’ Bailey, “The End of a Love Affair” VEGAS BREEZE – Micah Barnes, REFUGE – Sultans Of String
Recording Engineer / Producer John “Beetle” Bailey is the owner-operator of The Drive Shed Recording Studios in Ontario, Canada. Since graduating from the Music Industry Arts program at Fanshawe College in 1990, he has enjoyed a diverse career spanning work in almost every genre.

From his early Rock & Roll days working with Triumph, Voivod, & Tom Cochrane, to his many years recording and mixing albums with Ian Thomas, The Rankins, Hilario Durán, Matt Dusk, Harry Manx, Olivia Newton-John, Joey DeFrancesco… John’s been busy at The Drive Shed working on recent and upcoming releases from Alex Cuba, Sultans of String, Micah Barnes, Mike Janzen, Dayna Manning and many more!!

In April of 2007, John earned the “Recording Engineer Of The Year” JUNO award, for “Rain” performed by Molly Johnson, and “The Sisters Of Mercy” performed by Serena Ryder. John received JUNO nominations in 2008, 2009 and 2010 and again in 2015. He’s nominated for a Latin Grammy this year for Best Engineered Album, for Alex Cuba’s “Sublime” LP.

Paul Stanley’s Soul Station Releases “I, Oh I,” First Original Track From Forthcoming Album ‘Now And Then’

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Paul Stanley’s Soul Station Releases “I, Oh I,” First Original Track From Forthcoming Album ‘Now And Then’

KISS co-founder & frontman, best-selling author and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer PAUL STANLEY’s Soul Station released their brand-new track “I, Oh I” – Listen HERE. Written, arranged and orchestrated by Paul Stanley, “I, Oh I” is the first original song to be released from the band’s forthcoming album Now and Then, out on March 19 via UMe, available for pre-order HERE. A collection of nine classic soul covers and five original tracks, Now and Then will also feature the band’s acclaimed version of Five Stairsteps’ “O-O-H Child” as well as their take on The Spinners, “Could It Be I’m Falling In Love.”

https://open.spotify.com/album/0TnVuyMAW6j9hBzkTBvggk

“As much as Soul Station is rooted in the past, I wanted our music to also live in the present,” said Stanley. ““I, Oh I” shows what can grow from those deep roots. With love and respect, we’re proud of where we come from and where we’re going. Check out the first of 5 originals from the album!”

Set for release on March 19, Now and Then is the first-ever full-length album from Soul Station: A band gathering some of today’s leading musicians to pay tribute to the greatest artists and songs from the R&B and soul catalog to keep this vital music current. While a surprise to many, Stanley’s early pivotal roots in this music has quietly turned this passion into a celebrated touring and recording band. Stanley’s 15-piece ensemble group has toured the U.S. and Japan, but it wasn’t until recently that they were able to get in the studio together and record Now and Then.

Stanley’s legendary band members include: Rafael “Hoffa” Moreira (guitar & backing vocals), Sean Hurley (bass), Alex Alessandroni (Musical Director, keyboards), Ely Rise (keyboards), Eric Singer (drums & backing vocals), RayYslas (percussion), Gavyn Rhone (backing vocals), Crystal Starr (backing vocals) and Laurhan Beato (backing vocals) and Jon Pappenbrook (lead trumpet).

The band is augmented by three string players and two horn players of the same stature enabling Soul Station’s wall of sound to be firmly rooted in the past while staking claim to both the present and future.

MusiCounts Announces Gary Slaight As The 2021 MusiCounts Inspired Minds Ambassador Award

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MusiCounts Announces Gary Slaight As The 2021 MusiCounts Inspired Minds Ambassador Award

Today, MusiCounts announced Gary Slaight, President and CEO of The Slaight Family Foundation, as the 2021 recipient of the MusiCounts Inspired Minds Ambassador Award, presented by The Canadian Scholarship Trust (CST) Foundation. Gary is being recognized for the extraordinary philanthropic contributions he has made to music education in Canada. To amplify Gary’s efforts, $30,000 worth of MusiCounts Band Aid Program instrument grants will be awarded to three Canadian schools in his name.

“Our family has always been involved and supported the creative arts and believe music education in schools is as essential to the healthy development of kids as fresh air and water. MusiCounts does a fantastic job in providing the tools to help and develop these impressionable minds through music,” said Gary Slaight. “Playing an instrument and bonding with other kids of a similar age helps build character and nurture creativity. Now with issues around the covid-19 pandemic and learning from home, music is more valuable and provides the kids an outlet to express themselves and connect beyond the virtual world.”

Over the past 10 years, Gary Slaight and the Slaight Family Foundation have donated over $750,000 to MusiCounts to support over 55 schools in the Greater Toronto Area and First Nations communities. Through the Slaight Family Foundation, he has supported a variety of humanitarian and cultural causes, and continues to invest in media and entertainment ventures, through both Slaight Communications and Slaight Music, a division launched in 2009 with a mandate to invest, nurture, and develop Canadian artists.

“MusiCounts is honoured to recognize Gary Slaight’s tremendous impact on music education in Canada with this award,” said Kristy Fletcher, Executive Director of MusiCounts. “The Slaight name is virtually synonymous with support for young Canadian musicians, and MusiCounts is grateful to be trusted to enact this philanthropic mission in partnership with the Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation.”

“We are excited to present this award alongside MusiCounts to Gary Slaight. He has shown a tremendous commitment to giving back to the community and providing access to education,” said Peter Lewis, Vice President of CST Foundation. “For 60 years, the Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation has focused on helping to make education possible. We are pleased to acknowledge Gary’s advocacy, which empowers and encourages young Canadians to believe in their dreams.”

The MusiCounts Inspired Minds Ambassador Award recognizes an individual who has had an extraordinary impact on education and the charity over the course of its history. Each Award Recipient receives a JUNO statuette.

Jhené Aiko Celebrates 10 Years Of ‘Sailing Soul(s)’ With Re-Release Of Her Legendary First Mixtape

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Jhené Aiko Celebrates 10 Years Of ‘Sailing Soul(s)’ With Re-Release Of Her Legendary First Mixtape

Six-time Grammy-nominated multi-platinum singer/songwriter Jhené Aiko celebrates her birthday and the anniversary of her certified platinum ‘Album Of The Year’ nominee Chilombo with a ‘thank you’ to her loyal fans for an amazing journey: the commercial debut of her legendary first mixtape, Sailing Soul(s).

On its tenth anniversary, Sailing Soul(s) will be available on DSPs for the very first time ever on March 12, 2021.

Self-released on March 16, 2011, Sailing Soul(s) marked Jhené’s arrival on LA’s burgeoning music scene and led to national recognition, massive buzz among press and fans alike, and a major label signing.

Fast-forward ten years and millions of records sold, and Jhené Aiko has crowned a breakthrough year with three Grammy® Award nominations, with Chilombo earning nods as Album Of The Year and Best Progressive R&B Album; and “Lightning & Thunder” featuring John Legend nominated for Best R&B Performance. Jhené was recently announced as host of the 63rd annual Grammy® Awards Premiere Ceremony, to be livestreamed via Grammy.com on Sunday, March 14.

In addition to its Grammy recognition, Chilombo also generated nominations for an American Music Award (for Best Soul/R&B Female), two Soul Train Awards (including Album Of the Year), and three NAACP Image Awards (including Outstanding Album, and Outstanding Soul/R&B Song plus Outstanding Duo, Group Or Collaboration (Contemporary) both for “B.S.” featuring H.E.R.).

The one-year-old Chilombo, originally released on March 6, 2020, made chart history as the biggest Billboard R&B debut from a female artist since Beyonce’s Lemonade in 2016. Chilombo topped the Billboard R&B chart at #1 not once but twice in 2020, and has garnered over 2 billion streams worldwide.

Chilombo has spun off five gold and platinum singles: “Triggered (freestyle),” “None Of Your Concern” featuring Big Sean, “P’$$Y Fairy (OTW)”, “Happiness Over Everything (H.O.E.)” featuring Miguel & Future, “B.S.” featuring H.E.R., and the most recent “Born Tired”. “B.S.” went to #1 at both urban and rhythm radio, and Jhené currently dominates those formats with guest appearances on recent singles from Big Sean, Ty Dolla $ign, and Saweetie.

Reba McEntire Set To Release “All The Women I Am” Concert Special Exclusively On YouTube

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Reba McEntire Set To Release “All The Women I Am” Concert Special Exclusively On YouTube

Country icon Reba McEntire is set to premiere her All The Women I Am concert special exclusively on YouTube this Friday, March 12, marking the first time the concert has been available digitally and in its entirety, including her signature “Fancy” encore. Filmed in 2011 at the Cajundome in Layfayette, LA, the recording features performances of Reba’s greatest hits including “Is There Life Out There,” “Turn On The Radio” and more. The special will premiere at 7:30pm CT and Reba will celebrate with fans through a chat on her YouTube channel HERE.

“2011 was the last time we got to go out and play a big arena tour, and I’m so glad we captured this show on film. I know it’s not the same as being there in person, but I hope this gives my fans something to enjoy until we can get back out there on the road safely,” shares Reba.

Recently, Reba returned to CBS’ breakout hit “Young Sheldon” as the fiery character June, Dale’s ex-wife. She will make her third guest appearance on the sitcom this Thursday, March 11 at 7pm CT in an episode title “A Pager, a Club and a Cranky Bag of Wrinkles.”

Last year, Reba released two additional concert specials with YouTube, 1990’s Reba In Concert and 1994’s Reba: Live. The specials were a massive success with over 100,000 fans watching in just the first three days. The Country Music Hall of Fame member also re-released her legendary album, Rumor Has It, last year in celebration of the 30th Anniversary.

Multi-media entertainment mogul Reba McEntire has become a household name through a successful career that spans across music, television, film, theater and retail. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Hollywood Bowl member has won 16 ACM Awards, 15 American Music Awards, 9 People’s Choice Awards, 6 CMA Awards, 3 GRAMMY® Awards, a GMA Dove Award and was a 2018 Kennedy Center Honors recipient, in addition to multiple philanthropic and leadership honors. Reba has celebrated unprecedented success including 35 career No.1 singles and selling over 56 million albums worldwide. Earlier this month, Reba received her 51st CMA nomination as well as her 60th Top 10 hit on the Billboard chart extending her record for the most among female artists. Reba has now collected Top 10 hits in five straight decades and is the fourth artist to achieve the feat alongside George Jones, Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton. The Oklahoma native and Golden Globe® nominated actress has 11 movie credits to her name, a lead role on Broadway in Irving Berlin’s Annie Get Your Gun and starred in the six-season television sitcom Reba. Her brand partnerships include Dillard’s, REBA by Justin™ and she was named the first female and musician to portray KFC’s iconic founder Colonel Harland Sanders in their celebrity colonel campaign. Reba just launched her very first Spotify original podcast, Living & Learning with Reba McEntire, with her former Reba TV show co-star Melissa Peterman. Together with their guests including Dolly Parton, Leslie Jordan, Kristin Chenoweth and more they explore a variety of topics including aging, cancel culture, dating and more.

The 2021 JUNO Awards Nominations: The Weeknd Gets 6; Jessie Reyez, JP Saxe and Justin Bieber Gets 5

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The 2021 JUNO Awards Nominations: The Weeknd Gets 6; Jessie Reyez, JP Saxe and Justin Bieber Gets 5

The nominees for The 50th Annual JUNO Awards were announced today by The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) during a virtual presentation streamed live via CBCMusic.ca/junos. Following an unprecedented year, the JUNO Awards will serve as a beacon of hope for Canada and the music industry at large. The 2021 JUNO Awards will be broadcast nationwide Sunday, May 16  at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBC TV, CBC Gem, CBC Radio One, CBC Music and globally on CBCMusic.ca/junos.

In celebration of Canada’s rich and diverse music history, the JUNO Awards will take place at several of the most iconic musical landmarks from across the country, including Budweiser Stage in Toronto. A full list of other locations will be released ahead of The JUNO Awards Broadcast, which will be presented to an at-home only audience.

This year’s 225 nominations are led by one of the most compelling and globally successful artists of the 21st century, The Weeknd, who has six nominations including: JUNO Fan Choice, Single of the Year, Album of the Year, Artist of the Year, Songwriter of the Year and Contemporary R&B Recording of the Year. Artists who received five nominations this year include rising global star, Jessie Reyez, for Artist of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Contemporary R&B Recording of the Year and has two nominations in Music Video of the Year; R&B-influenced pop performer JP Saxe, for JUNO Fan Choice, Single of the Year, Breakthrough Artist of the Year*, Songwriter of the Year* and Pop Album of the Year; and Canadian superstar Justin Bieber, for JUNO Fan Choice, Single of the Year, Album of the Year, Artist of the Year and Pop Album of the Year.

Artists with three nominations include Ali Gatie for JUNO Fan Choice, Album of the Year and Artist of the Year; Céline Dion for Album of the Year, Artist of the Year and Adult Contemporary Album of the Year; Curtis Waters for JUNO Fan Choice, Breakthrough Artist of the Year and Alternative Album of the Year; and Lennon Stella for JUNO Fan ChoiceJessie Reyez, JP Saxe and Justin Bieber, Single of the Year and Pop Album of the Year.

For a complete list and biographies of all nominees and more information on the 2021 JUNO Awards, please visit junoawards.ca. Rewatch the full JUNO nominee press conference at CBCMusic.ca/junos.

The JUNO Awards is honoured to induct Jann Arden into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. This inductee award presentation is presented, for the first time, by TD Bank Group, and will be celebrated at this year’s JUNO Awards from her hometown at Calgary’s Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre. This year’s Humanitarian Award Presented by Music Canada will be presented to The Tragically Hip during The JUNO Awards Broadcast. The legendary Pegi Cecconi will be honoured with the Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award for her role in the development and success of many artists, including Rush. This special award, along with 37 additional JUNO statuettes, will be handed out at the JUNO Opening Night Awards on Friday, May 14, 2021. Gary Slaight will receive the 2021 MusiCounts Inspired Minds Ambassador Award, presented by the Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation, to recognize his philanthropic impact on music education in Canada.  MusiCounts will also recognize an inspirational and passionate Canadian music educator’s impact not only on students, but on their community and the music education field, through the MusiCounts Teacher of the Year Award, presented by the Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation. The 2021 nominees are Bruce Millerd (Carleton Village Sports & Wellness Academy, Toronto, ON), Mary Piercey-Lewis (Inuksuk High School, Iqaluit, NU), Nicholas Pettipas (Bicentennial School, Dartmouth, NS),  Sophie Jalbert (École Roy et Joly, Rivière-du-Loup, QC), and Stephen Richardson (École St. Joseph, Yellowknife, NT).

The JUNO Awards will return to Toronto after a decade, marking the 26th time that the city will host Canada’s most iconic celebration of music. Toronto is known for its vibrant and ever-evolving music scene and has produced some of Canada’s most iconic and best-selling artists in the world, including 2021 JUNO Awards nominees Alessia Cara, Ali Gatie, Jessie Reyez, JP Saxe, Lennon Stella, NAV, Shawn Mendes and The Weeknd.

3d Puzzles: the best way to spend time with children

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Are you looking for exciting entertainment for the whole family? There is a great variant, which allures adults and children. The choice of 3d puzzles from UGears gives a unique opportunity to involve your relatives in the interesting pastime and receive a memory of a pleasant evening. You can decorate your home or office with UGears 3d puzzles, which will remind of funny moments and cheer you up.

UGears Mechanical Models for Everyone 

UGears (https://ugearsmodels.us) provides wooden puzzles of various designs and kits. Therefore, it is possible to purchase 3d wooden puzzles for adults, teenagers, preteens, and kids.

UGears wooden model kits for adults have the most difficult level of assembly. Usually, 3d puzzles for adults include a large number of details; so, they require from 9 to 16 hours for the construction process.

UGears mechanical models for kids, preteens, and teenagers have different difficulty levels, including Easy, Intermediate, and Hard. The construction of kids’ models is easier, and it does not require a lot of time (assembly takes a couple of hours). It is convenient because children lose concentration quite quickly. Parents can offer a mechanical puzzle like a toy to their children as soon as they are 5 years old. With 3d puzzles, you have a chance to show your kids how different mechanisms work and encourage them to engineering and building.

 

A Great Collection of UGears 3d Puzzles  

Wooden mechanical models are suitable not only for all ages but for diverse preferences and interests as well. UGears offers a wide range of options:

  •  Transport (Mars Buggy, Locomotive, Tanker, UGM 11 Truck, Fire Truck with Ladder, etc.)
  •  Buildings (Robot Factory, Railway Station, Theater, etc.)
  •  Animals (Horse, Butterfly, etc.)
  •  Accessories (Hurdy-Gurdy, Carousel, Treasure Box, Foldable Phone Holder, etc.)

All models are made of quality materials, namely, wood and plywood. So, all patterns from the UGears collection are eco-friendly and safe for your health.

The Best Music for Studying: What Scientists Said

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By Joshua Robinson

A study by Stanford University found that music does aid your memory and help it to pay attention and recall things. Science has also found that different music genres impact men and women differently. For instance, men are more likely to focus more on classical music and lose concentration when listening to rock music.

This is clear proof that music can be subjective to any human being’s concentration. Here is a list of the best music playlist that can make a perfect companion for online studies. Almost all the recommended music types are instrumental, so you will not have to worry about the lyrics distracting your studies.

Ambient music

Ambient music is gentle and tone-based; it utilizes ambient sounds like the buzz of TV static, the hum of an air conditioner, among others. It often lacks true lyrics or beats and ends up with the existing background noise, so ambient sounds act as sleep aids for some people.

Science has found that white noise can help people with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder perform given tasks with more efficiency. People with ADHD often have trouble focusing on a single task for a long time, so music is necessary to concentrate on tasks like online classes.

Classical music

Even with the Mozart Effect that comes with classical music, science suggests that classical music can help students learn and focus more during studies. ScienceDirect conducted a study that involved college students who listened to classical music during lecture, and the findings were as follows. Students who listened to Classical Music during lectures learned more than those who attended the same class without classical music.

However, several studies have found that classical music is most appropriate when performing a simple task rather than complex ones. Therefore, you should spare classical music for easy online courses when your mind is in relaxation mode.

Best plagiarism checker for students

Although music helps a lot to keep you focused, there are times when you are not able to write well. Music fails to work for you, and you end up with shoddy work. In such a case, it’s recommended that you use a good assignment plagiarism checker. That way, you will always impress the teachers with unique work. With a good plagiarism checker by your side, you can be sure of quality writing and studying while enjoying your favourite music.

There are numerous plagiarism checkers available for college students but only a few stand out as credible and rated highly by academicians and students alike. The assignment plagiarism checker by AssignmentBro is a popular choice for almost every student owing to its great results. The website is also known for its high-quality academic writing that covers term papers, homework, thesis, dissertation and essays. A tool from such a well-known site is really worth trying.

Instrumental rock

Another great study choice is Instrumental Rock. Famous brands such as Polyphia and Sky have proven that catchy riffs can help you focus more without a singer. Instrumental rock builds soundscapes around non-traditional songs and often begin their songs with slow builds and then rise to a crescendo.

Studies have found that popular rock bands like Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin help students concentrate more during an online class. Such music is appropriate when studying a music course or any other simple course.

Nature sounds

You already know that spending is not only good for your physical health but also for memory nourishment. Science has found that listening to nature sounds in class or office can boost your mood and promote deep focus. Research conducted at Rensselaer Polytechnic, New York, found that nature sounds such as Rainfall can mask intrusive sounds that can help students stay focused throughout their lessons.

When trapped in a room alone for an online class, you can make use of nature sounds to help you stay focused throughout your lesson. The fact that the Nature Sounds playlist has one million monthly listeners on Spotify is an indication that it works for relaxation, focus and sleep for some people.

Conclusion 

Music is universal; however, taste and preference change from one person to another. That which soothes one person can be irritating to another, and irritating can be soothing to another. It’s therefore not a secret that whatever works for me during class will not necessarily work for you. As you look at the outside for what suits you, make use of our suggested list of genres to make your choice.

Author’s Bio:

Joshua Robinson works for an online news outlet as a senior writer, editor and also runs his own website in the lifestyle niche. He is a good academic writer as well and freelances for a leading thesis and essay writing service. In his free time, he reviews local food, watches anime and goes out with his friends to the beach.

 

 

 

 

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Eric Alper is a 6-time nominee for Publicist of the Year during Canadian Music Week and has overseen the publicity campaigns for over 183 JUNO Award-nominated albums (and 16 in 2025), 45 Grammy-nominated albums, including 47 JUNO Award, 58 Canadian Folk Music Award, 126 Maple Blues Award-winning albums and is also truly honoured to work with some of the biggest and most important artists of our time.

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