Introducing Lilman Lentz

Wanna Be Free - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihcrIYryg_Q&feature=c4-overview-vl&list=PLbl7z1u3-GwjEuUQ8b1-TD-00rxuUxumU

Lilman Lentz is a 22 year old UK Based Rapper/Trapper, he has a strong vocal range and is also a lyrical wizard, plus his use constant use of the piano brings a different vibe to his music.

Wanna Be Free is a lyrically powerful tune and is accompanied by a brilliant instrumental arrangement and Anna Leiya's sweet vocals compliment Lilman Lentz perfectly.

His Cold As Ice mixtape was released at the end of March and features 16 powerful tracks.

http://www.mixtapepage.com/downloads.php?id=30100

No competition features a catchy instrumental intro and some snappy and socially relevant lyrics.

Man Wanna Dun me is a vocally powerful song with a smooth melodic arrangement, especially the piano.

Grey Sky has appealing backing vocals and a tune that's guaranteed to get your head bopping.

Let It Go features emotional lyrics and the guest vocalist has a unique vocal style.

Dreams is more like a poem then an actual song, but its still well worth the listen.

Bail is a appealing tune with its pleasant choice of instruments and thought provoking lyrics.

Bang Bang Bang features a backing track you would expect to come across from an orchestral performance.

I love the use of sax on Realist.

Lilman Lentz's sampling and reinterpretation of M.O.P's Cold as Ice is an inspired idea.

The mix tape features an assortment of tracks with powerful lyrics that make you think and are accompanied by first class production values and a great choice of instruments.

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/L.M1991?fref=ts
Twitter - https://twitter.com/lilman_lentz

Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/user/LentzTV


Post By - Boulent Mustafa

Twitter - @OBsMusicUk
Blog - http://oceanicblueuk.blogspot.co.uk

All Round Entertainment at Holborn's Guanabara

On the 19th of August, with doors opening at 7 and the event starting at 8 pm, one of London's exclusive entertainment venues Guanabara, Holborn ( @thisisguanabara ) will host Spotlight.

This is the third event of its kind and the two previous Spotlight events sold out with more than 800 in attendance. Spotlight presents, live music, comedy and poetry all under one roof. 

Tickets retail for £5 for advanced tickets and £8 for standard tickets and can be purchased from here - http://spotlight.fatsoma.com/events/90718/

Here is a video by Linkup TV of the last Spotlight 
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UjLB4KaeDE

The event is hosted by renowned TV / Radio Presenter Remel London ( @Remel_London ), who is part of Linkup TV ( @linkuptv ).

Warm up music for the evening is provided courtesy of DJ Shorty Bless ( @DJshortybless ), visit his website here www.shortybless.com .


Axel The Entertainer  

Travis Jay                     

Aurie Styla                      

Comedy on the night is provided by the funny and talented Axel The Entertainer ( @Diskandjockeypr ), Travis Jay ( @travisjayent ) who performed for 1Xtra's Comedy Club earlier this year and Aurie Styla  ( @auriestyla )  who performed at Brunel University in 2010.

Axel The Entertainer - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2my-L6OSxo
Travis Jay - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6tkf6CsvBw
Aurie Styla - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FVLEs6xluM

Music will be provided by three very talented performers.

Carla Jaye ( @carlajayeartist ) who took part in 2012's X-Factor, the cover of Alicia Keys' Woman's Worth she recorded for Linkup TV is sublime. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZqONYd0aMQ

Next on the lineup is the underrated but very talented E.B.R.U ( @ebruofficial ) , with powerful vocals and emotive performances that draw you in, this talented lady certainly knows how to keep the audience entertained and keep an eye out for her forthcoming EP.

The last musical act is E.Mak ( @emakonline ) , a very talented rapper with a natural talent for freestyle rap and earlier this year he released his Cool and Conscious mixtape - www.coolconscious.com

There is also poetry as read by lyrically gifted poets Sophia Thakur ( @soundwordsmith ) and Imhotep Oyortey ( @imhotepoyortey ) and to conclude the evening there's a Gameshow courtesy of Jazzie and A Squeezy and also the latest in fashion.

Introducing Marbl

Marbl is the collaboration of Israeli singer/songwriter Moria and London based producer Jonathan Maimon.

http://marbl.bandcamp.com/track/beautiful-days

Moria performed London In The Rain with haunting vocals, a moving melody and lyrics which reflected the melody, this was amazing to listen to. The 2nd song featured a more upbeat rhythm.

Marbl's debut show is at Rattlesnake on the 31st and it will also double as the launch of their EP and will also kick start their tour.

For more information, click here - https://www.facebook.com/events/153906214796863/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MARBL.music
Twitter - https://twitter.com/marblmusic
Bandcamp - http://marbl.bandcamp.com/

Post By - Boulent Mustafa

Twitter - https://twitter.com/OBsMusicUk
Blog - http://oceanicblueuk.blogspot.co.uk

Presenting End Of Neil

The Ocean Is My Guide - https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=gcolJU5WDUo

End of Neil is a singer/songwriter from Stirling, Scotland. He has supported big names such as The Vaselines, Rachel Sermanni, The Lovely Eggs and played festivals such as Doune The Rabbit Hole in Scotland. In 2012 he managed to play over 70 gigs between Edinburgh, Glasgow, Carlisle, and Stirling, and this year he has added Inverness to his list of gigs played. 

Additionally, End of Neil is an avid supporter of his local scene; a volunteer for Creative Stirling Community Interest Company, and a busker and leafleter for Stirling's 2013 Fringe Festival. He also runs a bi-weekly jam night at local pub Nicky Tams, and regularly supports and performs at open mics such as Nicky Tams Jam, Out of The Bedroom in Edinburgh and The Listening Rooms.

In 2012, End of Neil released his first EP 'September,' which was self-recorded, written and produced by Neil at home. It was mastered by Mark Lough at Tolbooth, Stirling, and launched at an event in Burgh Coffee House, Stirling featuring support from JP Keenan and Red Light Bordello. 

The follow up, 'My Games', was launched in April 2013 at 20 Rocks, Stirling, and this time even more people came from as far afield as Edinburgh to get a copy. It's also available online at Bandcamp. 

My Games is a wonderful collection of songs, which is down to Neil's skilled vocals and musical prowess.  My favourite song from the EP is The Ocean is my guide is a upbeat and easy to listen to tune with some amazing guitar playing.

This year, End of Neil continues to gig lots, with shows in Glasgow, Edinburgh and a small tour of more Northern regions planned for later in the year. Also, his first full length album, 'Only Surfers Know', is being recorded at Tolbooth.

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/endofneil?ref=hl
Twitter - https://twitter.com/endofneil

Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/user/endofneilmusic?feature=mhee
Bandcamp - endofneil.bandcamp.com

Post By - Boulent Mustafa

Twitter - @OBsMusicUk
Blog - http://oceanicblueuk.blogspot.co.uk

Introducing Over The Effect

Over The Effect are a 3 piece Rock band from Atlanta with a love of musical genres ranging from 90s rock to prog to Jazz and what's more they produce and release their own music.

They were formed about a year ago and are currently focused on their 5th EP, which they hope to release in September.

Ashley Barker is on vocals and guitar and Aaron Kamphuis is on bass and drums. Ashley's amazing vocals and Aaron's mastery of the bass guitar are outstanding and now after a long search they finally found a permanent drummer to join their ranks.

Aaron who is also a trained engineer met with Ashley after Aaron helped him on one of his previous projects, after this project came to a natural conclusion the two of them started writing their own material.

Their current EP is In Plain View, which was released on 20 June features five amazing tracks.
Each track can be classed as a musical masterpiece thanks to the band's amazing rapport.

Website - www.overtheeffect.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/overtheeffect?fref=ts
Twitter - https://twitter.com/OverTheEffect

Bandcamp - overtheeffect.bandcamp.com

Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/overtheeffect
Youtube - http://youtube.com/overtheeffect

Post By - Boulent Mustafa

Twitter - https://twitter.com/OBsMusicUk
Blog - http://oceanicblueuk.blogspot.co.uk

Amazing Music courtesy of Be On The Scene's Open Mic Night

Be On The Scene are a online community, which provides interested parties with the chance to showcase their talent. Anyone is free to register on their website - http://www.beonthescene.com

In addition to their website, they also run events and a weekly Open Mic Night at Zebrano, which is in Soho.

The Open Mic Night provides any musicians, signed or unsigned with the opportunity to perform in front of a small and intimate crowd.

Within the next few days expect to see reviews and info on the acts that performed on the 23rd of July.

Presenting London based Hip Hop Newcomer Shem

Shem specializes in creating art through music and his performances are always full of live and vibrant energy.

https://soundcloud.com/allaboutshem/shem-my-zone

My Zone is a live sounding track with catchy instrumentals and powerful lyrics, plus it was recently featured on the exclusive SBTV Mixtape series Strictly Homegrown which showcases both Underground and Established UK Artists.

This amazing performer releases music through his independent record label Art Hop Life and in July 2011 he supported the likes of N-Dubz and Tinchy Strider at the O2 as part of Livefest, which is London's biggest indoor festival.

This talented singer has already had widespread online coverage in an assortment of blogs and online magazines, which include the following We are SME, Urban Development and Flavour Magazine plus MTV Wrap Up highlighted him as a one to watch artist. SHEM's track

Website - www.allaboutshem.com
Facebook - www.facebook.com/shemonline
Twitter - www.twitter.com/allaboutshem

Soundcloud - www.soundcloud.com/allaboutshem 
Instagram - www.instagram.com/allaboutshem

Post By - Boulent Mustafa

Twitter - @OBsMusicUk
Blog ::: http://oceanicblueuk.blogspot.co.uk

Lauren Aquilina's unique vocal stylings resurface in her latest EP Sinners

https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/sinners-ep/id661812779

The distinct voice of Singer/Songwriter/Musician Lauren Aquilina continues to entertain us with her latest EP Sinners and her talents just go from strength to strength. Here is a review of Lauren's latest musical offerings.

Sinners features a haunting instrumental melody with some powerful lyrics and the percussion adds a feeling of gravitas.

Talk to me opens with the tinkling of the Ivories and a crescendoing arrangement complimented by Miss Aquilina's powerful and unique vocals.

Ugly Truth, which is my favourite song and it starts with a sweet melody and is a more upbeat sounding tune then the previous tracks on the EP.

Irrelevant is a more somber sounding song and features moving lyrics.


Website - http://www.laurenaquilina.co.uk/

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/laurenaquilinamusic

Twitter -  https://twitter.com/laurenaquilina

Boulent Mustafa

Twitter - @OBsMusicUK 

Presenting Becky Holloway

Becky Holloway is a Sussex born Singer/Songwriter who is currently based in London.

Her music is a combination of bittersweet Indie, Pop and Folk.

Two Lungs opens with a catchy guitar arrangement and along with Becky's soothing vocals and the accompanying drums this is a lively and upbeat pop tune.

This talented singer/songwriter is currently working on an EP which will be out later in the year, in the meantime you can see her performing at The Islington at 3.55 on Sunday, 28 July 2013.

Photograph by Alistair James Holloway (@aliman84)

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/beckyhollowaymusic

Twitter -  https://twitter.com/BeckyHMusic

Boulent Mustafa

Twitter - @OBsMusicUK 

Introducing Ellie Lawson

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vn8q7YGTMzY

Ellie Lawson is a soulful folk-pop artist.

Here is Ellie Lawson's latest EP titled Insights 
- https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/insights-ep/id580111673

Back on Track is light hearted and easy to listen to and Ellie's vocal talents are a delight on the ear.

Try is more of a upbeat song.

I Know has a similar musical feel to Try and is probably my fave song on the Insights EP.

Why is a cool song with a nice rhythmic beat and some great lyrics.

Learn is a cheery and mood lifting song.

All in all Ellie Lawson can do no wrong with her Insights EP.

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/ellielawsonmusic

Twitter -  https://twitter.com/ellielawson

Boulent Mustafa - Twitter - @OBsMusicUK 

Presenting the smooth voiced Aylin Eser

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThRGfVJMuqw

Quoting from the biography on their official website - http://www.aylineser.com

Aylin Eser is a brand new indie band from Melbourne, Australia.

The band consists of Aylin Eser, a smooth voiced vocalist and Will Larsen, who is an award winning producer, film composter and multi instrumentalist.

Here is the Aylin Eser's latest EP titled Arrows Of Desire - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/id633645297?affId=1736887

Dancing Shoes is a nice upbeat and positive song with some cool instrumental arrangement.

The vocal parts of Arrows of Desire are slightly overshadowed by the instrumental tracks.

Dolls and Trolls is another upbeat song and its instrumental arrangement is slightly similar to Laura by The Scissor Sisters.

The lyrics of One More Chance are more emotional than the other songs in the EP.

With the exception of Arrows Of Desire, this is a great EP.
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AylinEser.Official

Twitter - https://twitter.com/aylin_eser

By Boulent Mustafa

Twitter - @OBsMusicUK 

Introducing the Angelic voiced Ella Marie

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUPffDdquww

Ella Marie is a singer/songwriter from South London, born Nicola Ella Marie Sipprell to musical parents, her Canadian father, was trained as a Classical concert pianist and her mother was a Greek singer.

I was fortunate enough to see her perform in April 2012 at Laughing Boy and let me tell you Ella Marie has the voice of an angel.

Ella Marie has had the pleasure of performing alongside such greats as ex Bee Gees member Robin Gibb at the Soldiers Homecoming Concert at The London Palladium and also provided  backing vocals for Leona Lewis and for Lily Allen during her debut UK/Europe tour.

She has an EP coming very soon and I also recommend you check out her youtube channel, which offers a selection of original material and also some covers as well.

Website - http://ellamariemusic.co.uk/EllaMarie/

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/ellamariemusic?fref=ts

Twitter - https://twitter.com/ELLAMARIEmusic

Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/user/ellamarieofficial/videos

By Boulent Mustafa

Twitter - @OBsMusicUK 

Sunrize’s soulfulness shines

Sheryl Mehmet and Lea Rogers aka Sunrize got the Kensington party going on Friday with their cover versions of top soul and disco hits. The duo, runners-up in a national music competition run by Be On The Scene ( www.beonthescene.com ), were invited to perform at their live music event at The Archangel in Kensington.

Their short set took in Funk, Acid Jazz, R&B, Soul and Disco, with hits from the late 1970s through to 2005. They included: My One Temptation by Mica Paris, Boogie Oogie Oogie by A Taste of Honey, Just Like a Star by Corinne Bailey Rae , Apparently Nothing by Young Disciples and Thinking of you by Sister Sledge.

Sheryl's smooth yet powerful vocals and Lea's talented guitar playing kept the crowd happy, who danced, clapped and wooped with joy throughout.


Twitter - https://twitter.com/Sherylmarch and https://twitter.com/leageetar

By Boulent Mustafa

Twitter - @OBsMusicUK 

Introducing Max Milner

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZcdBqWNtlQ

All Our Lives is a nice soulful song, Max's vocal talent and Guitar skills should appeal to fans of Ed Sheeran as musically it is of a similar feel.

Here is his latest EP - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/id633645297?affId=1736887

All songs featured on his EP are Easy Listening and are ideal if you want to put your feet up and simply relax.

Track 2 - Sex Sheets is probably my least fave song from the EP as it has a slightly different feel to the other songs.

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/maxmilnermusic?fref=ts

Twitter - https://twitter.com/maxmilner7

By Boulent Mustafa

Twitter - @OBsMusicUK 

Here's the emotive Bump by musical newcomer to the scene, Baby Blue

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xRVtBHEI9w&feature=youtu.be

Following the success of London based rapper/singer Baby Blue's collaboration on the track Magnetic Eyes with Matrix and Futurebound , I would like to Introduce her latest single - Bump, which is now available to pre-order via iTunes - http://bit.ly/bb-bump and it will be released on July 14.

Bump is a emotionally charged song about cheating and heartbreak, the song has a catchy drum arrangement which works nicely with the moving lyrics. Baby Blue is able to convey the theme of the song not just through her vocals but also through her passionate performance in the music video.


Website - http://iambabyblue.com/

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/babyblueonline

Twitter - https://twitter.com/IamBabyBlue

By Boulent Mustafa

Twitter - @OBsMusicUK