Rae & Christian

These two blue eyed soul brothers with hip-hop, soul, jazz, breakbeat, jungle, Jamaican reggae, house music flavor from Britain have been around since the late-90s. I never heard of them until I heard them on Streetwise Radio. DJ Michael Ealey found this duo of Rae & Christian who are talented. Steve Christian’s piano, guitar, engineering and mixing and Mark Rae’s samples, lyrics and vocals make wonderful music. I like Rae & Christian. Every song is so different. Some of the songs that are going on my playlist are “Distant Invitation”, ”Blazing the Crop”, “Play On (feat Jungle Bros)”, “Spellbound (feat. Veba)”, “Fool”, “Time to Shine” and “Hold Us Down”. Tune into Streetwise Radio and listen Rae & Christian. You can also listen to Streetwise Radio on Pandora, iTunes, Athena365, MyGen365 and Live365.

LM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rae_%26_Christian

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hb63Pie_y1w&list=PL3C3783C69099E9FE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nl4ECv32iA&list=RD02hSPwqr3o1X8

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Thanks to Our Listeners from Streetwise Radio

Streetwise Radio DJ’s and bloggers would like to thank all our listeners all over the world, for continuing to tune into Streetwise Radio. With your loyal listening we are ranked number 10 out of 595 R&B urban stations on Live 365 internet radio and climbing every day. We will continue to bring you fresh new and underrated talented artists. If you have any artist that you think needs to be heard that we are not playing. Feel free to contact us by email. We will try our best to satisfy your request. Thanks again for listening!

Douye`-Golden Days

It has not been a Jazz, Pop, Contemporary artist that has stood out since Sade, Anita Baker. Well, Douye` in my opinion is right up there. Michael Ealey the DJ of Streetwise radio said to check her out. I’m listening to her music while I’m writing this blog and I must say she has smooth and sultry sound. Douye` is Nigerian born, lives in Los Angeles and is a real talent. She first started singing in church at the age of seven. In her mid-teens she traveled to Europe to pursue her growing musical dreams. Douye` came back to the USA where she studied voice at the acclaimed Musicians Institute in Hollywood California. After graduating, Douye performed in clubs throughout Los Angeles. I can’t believe I have never heard of her before. This goes to show you that there are so many great artists out there that have not been played on mainstream radio. Douye` debut album “Journey” came out in 2008. Four years later she has a new album out called “Golden Days”.  The songs on the album “Golden Days” and “Life Is Good” have me thinking about days when I’m kicked back on a Sunday afternoon with my honey. Douye` is an artist that beautiful! With a lot of sweetness! I’m a fan! Streetwise Radio is playing “Golden Days”.  You can listen to Streetwise Radio on MyGen365, Athena365, Live365 and ITunes.

LM

http://douyetheartist.com/

Monica (New Life)

Monica Denise Brown was born on October 24, 1980 in College Park, Georgia. Monica destine to be a singer, she started singing at Jones Hill Chapel United Methodist Church in Newman, Georgia at the age of two. At the 10 year old she became the youngest singer in Charles Thompson and the Majestics, traveling 12-piece gospel choir. Monica came on the music scene in 1991 when she was performing Whitney Houston’s 1986 “Greatest Love of All”. Dallas Austin a music producer saw her perform and offered Monica a record deal with Arista Records. Monica went on to put out 6 albums. She then known as the R&B teen queen. Now Monica is 31 years old with two kids and on her second marriage to NBA player Shannon Brown. Her 7^th album “New Life” says it all. This album reflects Monica’s past and present. The songs I liked off this album are “Big Mistake”, Take A Chance (featuring Wale)”, “Until Its Gone”, “Amazing”, “Cry”, and “Time To Move On”. Monica is singing her heart on this album she is showing her maturity. I always liked Monica, it is good to hear her again. Check out some of Monica’s songs on Streetwise Radio. You can also tune into Streetwise Radio on live365, myGen365 and I-Tunes.

LM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monica_(entertainer)

Season’s Greetings from Streetwise Radio

Season’s Greetings from Streetwise Radio

All of us at Streetwise Radio would like to wish our 461 preset loyal listeners’ that are locked in to Streetwise Radio and listeners’ all over the world. A Very Merry Christmas and a Safe and Happy New Year. 

Lalah Hathaway

Born Eulaulah Donyll Hathaway on December 16, 1968 Chicago Illinois, better known as Lalah Hathaway. Lalah is the daughter of the late great Donny Hathaway, one of my all time favorite singer, songwriters and producer.  Lalah lost her father when she was ten years old, but she has her fathers flare for words and writing songs that have something to say.
When Lalah was growing up she was around music, at the age of three she was taking piano lessons. Lalah attended Berklee in Boston in the late 1980s, there is where she perfected her craft and grew into the singer/songwriter she is today.  While at Berklee she released her first album title “Lalah Hathaway” 1990, the single from that album “Heaven Knows” is still one of my favorites. Lalah has performed with some amazing artist like on Grover Washington’s album “Next Exit” the song “Love Like This” is a beautiful song. .Lalah is versatile she  has worked with other artist  like Take 6, Mary J Blige, The Winans and Marcus Miller. Lalah collaborated with jazz legend Joe Sample on the album “The Song Lives On”.
This album shows off Lalah’s vocal range.  I say some of these singers that are supposed to be superstars need to take lessons from Lalah on how to sing.  Lalah is not only a singer/song writer she is also the National Ambassador for the Circle of Promise. This organization was created by Susan G. Komen for the Cure; Lalah has influence women to get to get the test for breast cancer along with family member. Lalah has a new album “Where It all Begins” due to be released on October 18, 2011. I really like and enjoy listening to Lalah Hathaway she is an amazing singer/ songwriter. You can listen to Lalah Hathaway on Streetwise Radio.


LM




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSt8f8N0Ito


http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=joe+sample%2Flalah+hathaway+The+Song+Lives+On+&aq=f

CHELSEY BELL, Now Playing on Streetwise Radio

Soulful sound that is fresh, soothing and addictive . Her song "Be Your Lover",
is a hit on Streetwise Radio.
Michael K. Ealey

Chelsey Bell grew up in Houston, TX and has always had a strong passion for music. With a supportive mother who loved RanB/Soul music and a father who was an amazing vocalist himself, she discovered that she had a talent that the world deserved to experience. Growing up she listened to many different genres of music, and when she graduated from high school, she began to pursue her gift and perform in local talent competitions and open mic venues around Houston. While performing at the Red Cat Jazz Café, a popular restaurant and performance venue in the heart of Houston, she met Aaron Johnson, Senior Vice President of Creative Marketing for Bungalo/Universal Music group. He saw something that he knew would make her a household name and heard what he knew everyone else deserved to experience.

While Chelsey continued to work full time and pursue her education at the University of Houston full time, she found the time to record a 5 song demo with Lab Ox Productions. The result was a completed and professional demo CD with songs that sounded ready for radio airplay. Having lost touch with Aaron while pursuing so many endeavors, she decided that she’d send her demo to him just to hear his thoughts. He immediately called her when he heard the quality of her song content and the production and he started to make moves toward getting her into the studio and onto the radio.

In the beginning of 2010, Chelsey went to Dallas, TX to record a song with producer Goldfinger. There she made the hit song, “Keep It Jumpin”, and it began to take off. DJs in the South loved the song and clubs that added it to their set list received an overwhelming response from the crowd. Currently she is still riding on the high of the success from that record and is planning to start a college tour to continue promoting it. Chelsey also plans to get back in the studio with Lab Ox as well as other great producing talents and it would seem that the sky is the limit for this up and coming performer.

Phoebe Snow 1950-2011

Phoebe Ann Snow was best known for her song “Poetry Man”. Phoebe passed on April 27, 2011 at the age of 60 from complications of a stroke she had
suffered in 2010. Phoebe’s personal life was challenging, she was a single mom of a severely brain damaged girl. Phoebe was told by the doctors that
her daughter would not live past a toddler years, but she lived to be 31 years. Phoebe professional career started in 1972 at the Bitter End club, where Denny Cordell a promotion executive for Shelter Records saw her perform. Phoebe signed with Shelter Records and released her first album titled Phoebe Snow. From this album the hit single “Poetry Man”, a beautiful song that Phoebe wrote, put her on the map as one of the best songwriters and singers of that era. During Phoebe’s professional career,she  performed with artist of all styles like The Persuasions, Zoot Sims,
Teddy Wilson, David Bromberg and Dave Mason, Paul Simon, Linda Ronstadt,
Lou Rawls, Boz Scaggs, Take 6, Mavis Staples, Bonnie Raitt, Donald Fagen, Billy Joel, Hiroshi Fujiwara, Black Mambazo, Jackson Brown just to name a few. In 2010 prior to her stroke Phoebe had planned to release a new album. I wonder what this album is going to sound like, it probably will be good because phoebe could write and sing. Phoebe Snow was a Bluesy,Jazzy Folk singer that had a unique voice that will be missed, but will
live on through her classic songs. You can hear her music on Streetwise Radio.

LM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoebe_Snow

http://www.phoebesnow.com/

Leila "Soul Ascension " Now playing on the Ultra Mix

Biography

Leila pronounced (Lay-la) is a multi talented, multilingual artist/songwriter that bridges many different cultures. A truly international artist, she was born in Argentina to Spanish parents, grew up in Barcelona and Valencia Spain. She later moved to Canada and now resides in the United States.

Embracing Soul, Smooth Jazz, R&B and Latin "World" rhythms, Leila's sound is a soulful combination of passion, percolating grooves, warm, sensual vocals and romantic flamenco guitar. 

"Leila’s music has the depth & soul of India. Arie, the smooth passion of Sade & the warmth of Karen Carpenter”...Baldwin “Smitty” Smith -Jazz Monthly & Wine & Jazz Magazine

Her debut “Of Life” resulted in a huge worldwide fan base and topped several music charts with songs crossing many genres and charting simultaeneously, including several top 10 songs in the genres of Soul, R&B, Latin, Adult Contemporary and reaching the #16 spot on MP3.Com’s Top 40, well above 400,000 songs and artists. 

Her latest release, “SOUL ASCENSION” blends lyrical depth, introspection and vulnerability with smooth sultry vocals and an emphasis on humanitarianism, unity and positive uplifting messages. Guest appearances include the brilliant Eric Darius, on the romantic single “Sexy Saxophone”, production by hit songwriter/producer and smooth jazz artist Funkee Boy, world renowned and acclaimed flamenco guitarist Romero, and grammy award winning producer, K.C. Porter (Santana, Ricky Martin, Janet Jackson, Brian McKnight) who is also featured on vocals on the song “Change” with Leila.

Leila's music has been featured on every major network including CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX, VH1, HBO, SHOWTIME, and popular shows such as “The Young And The Restless”, “Days Of Our Lives” “All My Children”, HBO's “Soulfood” series, “90210” and several made for TV movies including the ending song on “They Call Me Sir” starring Michael Clark Duncan of “The Green Mile”.

LIVE PERFORMANCES: With her culturally diverse, colorful and exciting live show in celebration of the different rhythms of the world, Leila performed in concert with Latin Grammy winner Gilberto Santa Rosa, Charlie Zaa and Tony Vega, at Mohegan Sun Arena and performed at the legendary, late Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch, by invite only. Leila has also performed at The Globe Theatre (Univeral Studios) Hollywood, honoring the legacy of Jim Henson and at BB King Blues Club - Foxwoods Resort and Casino

Recently, Leila appeared on the CD “Songs of Hope and Unity” as one of only 40 songwriters invited to attend the “Oneness Songwriter Summit” with such industry greats as Brian Culbertson, MOTOWN LEGEND Lamont Dozier, R&B singer Carl Thomas and KC Porter. Oneness, whose board members include Santana, among other iconic musicians, is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of racial equality and tolerance and aims to spread unity consciousness through music and the arts.

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Devee (New Single "Fantasy") Now Playing on the Ultra Mix

Devee- Divine "Goddess"  is pronounced DihViy.
This sensational international pop group blends the diversity of the Spice Girls and the attitude of the Pussycat Dolls with smooth melodies and dynamic lyrics into an audial experience found no where else in the industry. The DVs are as diverse as their music, Star shines as the amazing co-lead singing glitter glam soprano, Pearl's seductive voice and unbelievable moves mesmerize, Bella accents the
group with her latin spice, and Devee's lead singer, Angel, with her powerful vocal range focuses the DVs into an unstoppable force bringing a positive message to the industry. Devee continuously pursues their dreams and exemplify self empowerment through their lyrics and by example. If you have any questions or would like to book
a show, contact us at amgmusicpro@gmail.com

                               www.DeVeeMusic.com

Now Playing on the Ultra Mix. Shakim & Project DNA

The Project DNA Story



Project DNA is an Alternative Rock, Soul, Funk Band that is

dedicated to consistently providing high quality sound

and great songs to their continuously growing fan

(Friend) base.  Project DNA is a trendsetter that always

maintains a great show atmosphere enjoyable to all. 

Project DNA has a diverse catalog of songs and

innovative ideas to service millions arround the world.



Our mission:  To supply a new creation of songs and

content that enhances the spirit and mental

consciousness of all... To help people better understand

and get along with one another in peace and harmony.



Our Motto:  "Living Life to create a better World"



The time is now for Project DNA. People all across the

world want to hear real music again; People want songs

that inspire, promote good intentions, and lift the mind,

body, and soul.  Project DNA has the recipe to fulfill the

music lovers’ appetite for good music, lyrics, and feeling. 

Project DNA has brought together established

songwriters and musicians who have made an intense

collaborated effort in making project, Project DNA, that

every person will want to experience and support.



    Bandleader, Shawn Williams, a.k.a. Shakim, has

worked in the recording industry as a songwriter and

producer over 9 yrs.  Shakim has created a unique

sound that experienced and loved by millions. The latest

artist he has created with is Universal recording artist,

Akon. Shakim, along with Akon, has the featured song of

the new Disney feature film, "The Shaggy Dog," starring

Tim Allen.  The Shaggy Dog was released in March,

2006.  Shakim has procured a team of successful

musicians and writers, and combined their numerous

talents to create an innovative new sound and show that

will excite and stimulate the senses.

Project DNA has also energized a  devoted fan base

throughout the South and West Coast regions United

States.  Shakim's select cast of talent has what it takes

to make these messages extremely successful.  We

expect our growing reputation to lead to new

Fans/Friends.



The Band Description



    In June, 2001 Shakim, a 5 times platinum (5 million

records sold) producer, who has worked with Akon, Kelly

Price, and 112, just to name a few, assembled a

“state-of-the-art” band and created a unique musical

style and sound.  Shakim is the producer of Project DNA

and the lead singer. He was classically trained in 4

languages which allows him the ability to better express

the misson of Project DNA to many different audiences.

Project DNA was located in Atlanta, GA but has since

started a new path in the Los Angeles-area, performing

and electrifying crowds wherever they go.



    The core individuals who are involved in Project DNA

are; Tony Love, multi-platinum (18 million records sold)

writer and guitar specialist;  Tony has played on over 20

albums and toured with Akon, LL.Cool J, N-SYNC, Keith

Sweat, Young Jeezy, J.C. Chazez of N-SYNC, and T.

Pain.

 

Lil’ John, is one of the most prolific percussionist that

has ever come out of Atlanta, Geogia. Lil’ John has

toured with Janet Jackson, Outcast, Monica, Usher,

N-SYNC, Erykah Badu, Escape, Mary J. Blige, and many

more.  These musicians and artists are the core of what

makes up Project DNA.



Project DNA is currently in it's growth stage and expects

to move rapidly towards it's sphere of influence and

expression.  When you imagine Project DNA, imagine the

influences of Rick James, Earth Wind & Fire, The Dave

Mathew's Band, and Terrance Trent Darby wrapped up in

one.

1. •www.shakim.com
2. •www.projectdnamusic.com
3. •www.bmg.com
4. •www.gibson.com
5. •www.myspace.com/11082837
6. •www.ice-pr.com
7. •www.compassionpictures.com
8. •www.soultimeentertainment.com
9. •www.kingdomofom.com
10. •www.passionproperties.net
11. •www.menchmanagement.com

Shun Ward "Lift Off ". Now Playing On Ultra Mix

Biography of Shun Ward


Christopher DeShun Ward was born on February 16, 1988 in Tyler, Texas. He is the only child to his mother, Pamela Ward. Shortly after his birth, Shun’s mother relocated to Houston, Texas.
At the age of three, his mother and great grandmother discovered that he loved to sing. He had an incredible voice and a talent for remembering church songs. When he was five years old, he was invited to sing and travel with the New Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church Choir. They performed at many churches around Houston. Throughout their travels, Shun became very well known and gained much respect around the community for his strong vocals.
Eventually, at age seven, his great grandmother (who was one of the church organizers) asked if he would like to become the lead singer of The New Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church choir. Shun was excited to take on the responsibility.
Later and away from his gospel roots, Shun began performing at talent shows around the north side of Houston. He would go on to win a youth choir competition at Forest Brook High School where he competed against 14-15 year olds.
At fourteen years old Shun continued to compete at several different talent shows and also experimented with writing and recording original material. Unfortunately, as he honed his writing skills, he also became influenced by the corruption of the inner city. His school grades declined as he started smoking and selling illegal substances.
Then seventeen years old Shun and his mother moved to Nacogdoches after his great grandmother passed away. Shun was distraught.
At eighteen he joined a group called the Get Some with no success.
At nineteen he joined a group called Smash Click. He helped write several songs with the Smash Click. This was another failed venture.
At twenty-one, he was incarcerated for a year. After his release, he vowed to change his life and get back to the things that he loved most- singing, writing, and recording.
At twenty-two, more mature and focused, he requested help from family to make his dreams come true. Together they formed GruvSoul with Shun Ward as the premiere artist. A star is born!
Shun is presently working on his debut 2011 album release entitled, Shun Ward City. The first four tracks of the project entitled, The Prelude to Shun Ward City, is available throughout the internet.
Lift Off Video http://www.spike.com/video/new-video-shun-ward/3519182

http://www.shunward.com/
Tommy Wimbley
www.gruvsoul.com
832-889-9383

FEDE4REAL NOW ON THE STREETWISE RADIO ULTRA MIX

Biography

FEDE4REAL

Fede4real (born Federico Manuel Nomo Fernandez December 3 1981) is a singer, keyboardist songwriter, producer, performer, filmmaker, actor and fashion model. The first thing that comes to your mind when you listen to Fede4real is talent but there is a story behind that talent. It’s a story that begins in Equatorial Guinea (Africa). Raised with his mother (Spanish) and his father (Equatorial Guinea) at early age Fede learned to play piano with his father, a great jazz guitar player. He played blues and jazz as kid while being influenced by African percussions just for the love of it without knowing what the future hold for him. When he was 12 years old his family moved from Africa to Spain. Fede then took classic piano and singing lessons and singing at church shaped his high tone voice. When he turned 18 years old Fede got into modelling. Soon he was selected for cast in major TV commercials, top fashion editorials and top fashion shows. Fede has worked in commercials and printing ads all around Europe, has shot commercials in Europe and U.S, and grace top fashion magazines like Maxim, Vanity and Marie Claire. Fede also walked the Madrid Fashion Week shows many times, the biggest fashion date in Spain and has worked as sport and fitness model and hosted many awards. Fede joined a boy band named 6L1 in 2003. The group was conceived NSYNC alike. Fede took the lead in the group teaching singing and being the lead singer. He started to write his own songs for the group in 2003 but lack of work from some members made the project fail. He then did hide for years, improving his singing and production while writing songs. After working in his first demo, Fede decided to go straight for his debut album REBIRTH 03.12.06. Fede4real wrote and produced the album. Fede directed and produced 2 music videos for REBIRTH 03.12.06. It included R&B pop beautiful ballads and mid-tempo tunes but somehow he was not satisfied with the sound and cancelled promotion. It was after this album that Fede describes as a “learning experience” that he defined his trademark sound. Moving closer to the roots of black music FUNK TEMPLE is an album with beautiful compositions and arrangements. He played keyboards guitar and drums and overall wrote produced the album. At first the album was conceived as a funky album with a fresh urban sound with the aim of rediscover the genre to the youngest generations. Surprisingly Funk Temple ended being a tribute to all the great black music from XX century. Twelve songs that cover most Fede4real influences: Jazz, blues, Funk, gospel, R&B and hip-hop. Fede has presented his album live in NYC at The Sugar Bar venue hosted by the legendary Motown songwriters Ashford and Simpson, 40C bar and other small intimate venues in NYC. Funk Temple did hit radio stations worldwide from Netherlands to NY with great feedback from the jazz neo-soul and R&B field. The opening track “Ebony Seduction” got great airplay in the UK and was included in the best of the year selection of Dazzling Soul independent blog. Fede has also shot and directed a music video for his funky hit “Maybe” in NYC that includes special effects. The video is currently finalist at a national music video contest in Canal Cuatro Spain. Last year he released another video for the soulful bluesy ballad “Since you’ve been gone”. A music video for the inspirational contemporary gospel song “Dreams” is in the making. Funk Temple is still available online at i-tunes and amazon store online. It’s also available from www.fede4real.com . Fede started composing for his third project During the Funk Temple tour in August. He has recently finish the album called JAZZYLICOUS and will be released in November 1st 2010 an album with a heavier jazz influence than its predecessor. An album that will strengthen his position as one of the singers songwriters to watch the coming years. His best work to date an intimate album that includes jazz soul funky and fusion sounds with Fede4real trademark sound.

Stay up to date on gig dates releases and news at www.myspace.com/fede4real  and www.fede4real.com  .Feel free to contact by email fede4real@hotmail.com  Reviews 

Fede4real LIve Showcase Part1

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

Fede4real Live Showcase Part2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMq6llw080Uinterviews bookings and management offers are all accepted.