The quality and fullness of the next day depend on the virtue of your sleep, so always opt for only the best bed linens online. The importance of quality lingerie is emphasized by the following factors, which consumers often do not pay attention to:
High-quality linen is soft, and low-quality bedding products are stiff. The softness of linen is an essential condition for relaxing skin receptors. The skin signals to the muscles that there is no danger and that tension can be released. Sleeping on stiff bedding leads to the fact that the muscles to a certain extent retain their tone during sleep. As a result, complete relaxation does not occur.
Some consumers love bright lingerie or catchy designs without thinking about the quality of the dye used by the manufacturer. But with this paint, your skin will be in direct contact throughout the night. Therefore, prefer muted colors of linen and natural dyes.
Linen should breathe quite well because your skin will breathe with it. If you select all-synthetic non-breathable fabrics, your body will perspire while you sleep. Instead of the effect of rest, you can get the effect of a bath in this case. Lingerie should be beautiful, pleasing to the eye, and stimulate aesthetic feelings. Then, it will lower the level of stress, which means you will fall asleep faster and soundly.
Underwear should be made from hypoallergenic fabrics that do not irritate the skin. People often wear clothes made of synthetic fabrics, so the night gives their skin the opportunity to recover through contact with natural materials.
Republican Congressman Ronny Jackson attempted to blame rap music and video games for the deadly school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
The Texas politician dismissed the need for gun control in an interview with Fox News. Instead, Ronny Jackson criticized rap music and video games while discussing the shooting that left 19 children dead.
“When I grew up, things were different,” Ronny Jackson said. “There was a focus on family and community and church … And I just think that kids are exposed to all kinds of horrible stuff nowadays too. I look back and I think about the horrible stuff that they hear when they listen to rap music, the video games that they watch from a really early age with all of this horrible violence and stuff. And I just think that they have this access to the internet on a regular basis, which is just not good for kids, I don’t think.”
Ronny Jackson then claimed it wasn’t appropriate to point fingers in the aftermath of a tragedy. He apparently didn’t realize the irony of his words.
“I think we need stop at this particular point,” the Republican said. “Nobody needs to be pointing fingers too much right now.”
A gunman named Salvador Ramos killed 19 students and two teachers at Uvalde’s Robb Elementary on Tuesday (May 24). The 18-year-old suspect was killed by law enforcement.
Born in Winnipeg, Canada, Dane Kryger aka Krujay now resides in Columbia, Maryland where his music career continues to flourish.
His path to becoming an artist was prophesied since birth, finding love for music through his parents who often indulged in songs of the 80s and 90s. As he grew, Krujay gravitated to hip hop and RnB acts like Eminem, Wu-Tang, Biggie Smalls, The Lox, A Tribe Called Quest, Usher, and Musiq Soulchild to name a few.
Krujay admired the range of sounds by those that held the title of hip hop goats and developed a style of his own that was as versatile as the legends themselves. His music held a feel-good wavy vibe that took listeners to a chill fun place.
Now Krujay is back with an incredibly groovy record, Recipe! Recipe gives you those summer vibes that will rock a whole party, with Krujays deliverance on this track drawing comparison to Bruno Mars style. Just sit back, crank the volume to the max and let the vibe take over.
Krujay is a recording artist that was born in Winnipeg, Canada, grew up in Philadelphia, PA, and now resides in Maryland. This record has something special about it, that good vibe song that kind of just puts you in a great mood. We look forward to hearing more from Krujay, as he currently is working on his upcoming debut album, and continues to drop content including freestyles, collabs, and much more throughout his social media often.
‘Recipe’ exudes soulful melodies and smooth vocals, the track gives fans a taste of Krujay with his melodic singing flow mixed in with hip hop essence. It’s a fresh new spin on his already famed style of music and is already embraced and loved by audiences vibing to the single. The track is on pace to be the summer anthem of 2022 with its rhythmic cadence and intoxicating new sound.
‘Recipe’ tells a story of infatuation starring Krujay as the employee’s head over heels by a waitress at his new job. The song is catchy, trendy, and fun, following his dysfunction at the job due to his love interest while dealing with his infuriated boss.
Preparation is key, regardless of which path you want to take in life. If you want to prepare for becoming an excellent college music major, it is possible to start as early as high school. According to a recent article from Proessaywriting, mastering the basics will constitute most of the work.
There are no complicated tricks or methods, just a simple matter of looking ahead and planning accordingly. Here are the most beneficial actions that you can take:
Get some tutoring
Regardless if you want to write a college paper or you want to become a better musician, tutors can help you along that journey. There can be a certain stigma attached to reaching for some extra help, but don’t let that misconception prevent you from using any advantage at your disposal.
School programs and curricula are all over the place because they have to suit everyone. Most courses and lesson plans are calibrated for the average student who hasn’t yet decided what he/she wants to pursue in the future.
Passionate students of any subject will quickly discover that the time allotted for their favorite subject is not nearly enough. Thankfully, after high school, you will get to go to college. And in college, you get to have a much more specialized and narrowed-down experience.
So, how do you select a tutor?
It ultimately depends on the level of instruction that you require. You would expect your teacher to have at least a Bachelor’s music degree. Or, he/she can demonstrate a background in preparing students for college. Finally, you can select someone who is an actual successful musician in their own right.
If your particular tutor does not have a single attribute of those mentioned, it would be best to avoid him/her.
Network and learn to play with others
Music is a team sport. Even solo singers have many people in the background that support them. Few artists sing, play instruments, produce their beats, and so on.
Poor social skills have resulted in the breakup of many promising bands, orchestras, and projects. Club owners and other artists can refuse to work with you if you are too difficult.
It would be a good idea to form a good teamwork ethic from the start, given that you cannot avoid interacting or working with others.
Your high school experience plays a key role. There are high schools with very good music curricula. Graduates from these schools will already start college with an upper hand. A major music program will guarantee that students know how to play their respective instruments, sing, and coordinate with a band.
They will also know how to read a music sheet and refine their “ear”, placing them well above those from schools that treated music as an afterthought.
Experiment
How to major in music?
Pre-game everything if you want good results.
There is little consequence for what you attempt to do in this specific period, settled between the end of high school and the start of college. Your efforts will not be graded or judged too harshly. Feel free to try different instruments or genres of music. Most people do not know what they like until they experience it first-hand.
Art is sometimes fluid, and other times it has hard and fast rules. Learn to play within the boundaries of decent art.
Sing
To a certain extent, having a good voice is similar to being tall, or boasting lightning-fast reflexes. There are abilities that you are born with. Not everyone can become the next Sinatra or Sammy Davis JR., even if they spend most of their time practicing.
However, even if you do not have an extraordinary voice, you can be taught to work with what you have. For example, do you think that every single member of a choir has a golden voice?
Of course not, that is almost statistically impossible.
Yet, by practicing and working with your voice, you learn to control it. Your “ear” also gets better at recognizing patterns and sounds. Never underestimate this “ear”.
Historically, most musicians and bards did not have formal training. They would learn everything via practice and experience while watching others.
It is a wonder of the human mind that we can just pick up complex things like playing instruments, without understanding the underlying theory.
If you are religious, then there will be plenty of opportunities to sing in church. This can be a solo venture, or as part of a choir.
5. Do not neglect the theoretical aspect.
For this point, you have to go against society for a bit. Modern art considers everything to be art. Some museums literally display dirty toilet seats as art or blank white walls as art. Of course, only a few people take time out of their day to visit those works of “art”.
In reality, art is both an art and a craft. Most arts require instruments and tools, not just raw emotion and vision. Musical theory is the language, the tool used to make music, and you will need to know it.
While you can learn by ear, you will still be limited and rigid. You cannot imagine what you do not know.
Ideally, it is best to study a bit of theory before you go to musician college. Of course, you are paying the college to teach you these things, so there’s no imperative to study 24/7 beforehand. You just need to have a working knowledge of the fundamentals.
Conclusion
Everything in life is a mix of natural talent and practice. Do not listen to those who say that you can get by with just one or the other. Depending on the music college of your choice, the amount of prep will also vary.
In general, assuming you are not applying to an Ivy League school, just make sure that you have a firm grasp of the basics. Also, please try to get as much practice as possible. Be it singing, socializing, playing your instrument, or practicing with a tutor.
On Tuesday, May 24th, a 65-count indictment naming almost three dozen alleged associates of the River Park Towers (RPT) gang out of the housing development in the Highbridge neighborhood of the Bronx, was handed out by the Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark and NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell.
ABC 7 reports members of the gang were hit with the following charges: conspiracy to commit murder, attempted murder, attempted assault, and criminal possession of a weapon.
Altogether the organization was hit with three indictments, including one that charged seven members with attempted murder and other allegations for an incident on August 17th, 2020.
In the summer of 2020, the accused are allegedly shot into a building vestibule area 11 times — missing their target by a hair.
Another incident happened at the Rikers Island prison. RPT members assaulted a Crip in the jail on April 25th, 2021.
Charges also included an animal cruelty misdemeanor. The accused RPT members allegedly live-streamed a pigeon — which they compared to a Crip — and showed what they would do if one came into their hood alone.
One of the members, who is now a defendant in the case, “If we get 100, we’ll kill it.” They then beat the bird to death with a cane on the stream.
An investigation showed the gang members were also rappers and used social media and their music videos to intimidate and mock their opps. In their music videos, they flashed guns and bragged about the violence they’ve caused in the streets.
In fact, one of the accused is D Thang GZ, a Bronx rapper credited with being one of the founding fathers of Drill in New York.
D.A. Clark said, “These defendants allegedly engaged in gun violence, committing six shootings, one of which injured a rival gang member.”
“They allegedly fired wildly on the streets without regard for the lives of anyone else. They allegedly possessed a gun used in shootings that they posed with on social media and rapped about the violence,” she continued. “I thank the NYPD for their partnership in this investigation. We are doing all we can to battle the gun scourge, but more must be done to deviate young people from a life of gangs and senseless violence.”
As a solution, the D.A. wants to do a summit to provide a safe space for the young people to give their input on what they need and for others to pour into them.
“I am calling on rappers from the Bronx to stop using music to encourage shootings and use it to better the community. I am asking to have a summit with aspiring rappers and the rap stars who come from the Bronx, record companies, radio stations, and social media so we can find solutions to prevent further violence.”
A list of the RPT members indicted are as follows:
Karim Grant, 23 AKA Kay Hound
Ibrahim Asare, 25 AKA Ace Hound (incarcerated)
Jessie Battice, 32 AKA Fly Jess (incarcerated)
Victor Rodriguez, 34 AKA Vic (house arrest in N.J.)
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Jim Jones gave his thoughts on rare kicks on Sneakerwatch TV in the past, filmed right in the “footwear haven” of GB Sneakers. CEO Gurson “G” Singh started the business with a love for sneakers, both new and classic. Along with his never-ending grind and passion for impacting communities, it’s safe to say that they run the show in shoe retail in their category. As recently, it has signed on American rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs’ son, Justin Combs, as a business partner, solidifying its line-up of competent leaders.
Puma, Diadora, Fila, Nike, Adidas, Timberland, you name it. They’ve got the best displayed in a modern, bright in-store experience. Customers head straight to GB’s for the latest releases and limited editions.
“Good shoes take you to a good place,” says a classic quote that the shoe giant often refers to. This “good place” has served major names from rap legends to influencers. Familiar faces include Lil Uzi Vert, Meek Mill, and more.
Online sources say, “Every month, to help keep youth off the streets, they have in-store talent shows that showcase talents from less fortunate local youth. Customers can also win a $1,000 shopping spree in their monthly celebrity shopping sprees.” It’s evident that G’s influence on the community leaves positive experiences in all forms. Visit one of its four locations in New York, or if you happen to be in Jamaica, you can find the sneaker haven there as well.
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Agallah Don Bishop has been one of the unheralded heroes of Hip-Hop for far too long. He’s a triple threat, with the unique ability to spit, rap and generally get it poppin’ like Orville. The Brownsville Bomber has been down and come back up several times over. Most of his resilience is rooted in his unique ability to rebrand and persevere thought numerous versions of Hip-Hop. Agallah’s story has never really been told, even though he has been affiliated with a plethora of greats like EPMD, Dip Set, Sean Price and others. So, given the opportunity, he pulled up to the Amazing AllHipHop Podcast at WonWorld studios and talked to Chuck Creekmur aka Jigsaw and Slops. Click here for the full interview and check out some BTS pictures by Tiana @Iamcomplex
The United States government accuses John “Grandmaster Jay” Johnson of assaulting, resisting, or impeding officers and brandishing a firearm in connection with a violent crime.
Grandmaster Jay is the leader of the Black nationalist Not F###### Around Coalition. Prosecutors assert Johnson pointed an assault rifle at police officers and a federal agent during Justice for Breonna Taylor protests in September 2020.
According to Wave3.com, Grandmaster Jay’s federal trial in Kentucky began this week. So far, the jury heard opening statements from the prosecution and defense. The first four witnesses in the case also testified.
The defense team claims Grandmaster Jay was unaware the individuals were law enforcement officers until he turned on the light on top of his rifle. Prosecutors claim to have video evidence to prove Jay’s actions were intentional.
The Not F###### Around Coalition began in 2017. The group made national headlines in May 2020 for its involvement in demonstrations in Georgia over the murder of 25-year-old African-American Ahmaud Arbery at the hands of three white men.
On July 4 that same year, NFAC members marched through Georgia’s Stone Mountain Park. The location was once considered a “sacred site” for the Ku Klux Klan. A large sculpture of three Confederate leaders – President Jefferson Davis, General Robert E. Lee, and General Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson – is engraved on the side of Stone Mountain.
“Our initial goal was to have a formation of our militia in Stone Mountain to send a message that as long as you’re abolishing all these statues across the country, what about this one?” Grand Master Jay told Newsweek in July 2020.
Veteran actress/television personality Jada Pinkett Smith’s marriage to actor/musician Will Smith became constant headline fodder over the last few years. For example, public conversations about the Smiths dominated the coverage of the 94th Academy Awards.
Will Smith infamously slapped comedian Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscar ceremony during the presentation of the Best Documentary Feature award. The highly-publicized on-stage assault came after Rock made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s bald head due to alopecia.
A new episode of the Red Table Talk show features Jada, Willow Smith, and Adrienne Banfield-Norris speaking with Mother Hunger author Kelly McDaniel about mother-daughter dynamics. The Facebook Watch presentation also includes Jada reflecting on her personal relationships.
“My thing was just not having protection. That’s my biggest wound that comes out in all my relationships,” said Jada Pinkett Smith in a clip posted to Instagram. The 50-year-old entertainer added, “Those women that you see and you think are so strong, there’s this terrified little girl underneath. That’s me.”
Following Will Smith’s “Oscar Slap” in March, Jada Pinkett Smith used Red Table Talk to deliver a message about the incident. The star of Girls Trip claimed her family is “focusing on deep healing” that will be “shared at the table when the time calls.”
Will Smith preemptively resigned his Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences membership following his altercation with Chris Rock. In April, AMPAS banned the Philadelphia-raised rapper, previously known as The Fresh Prince, from attending the Academy Awards or any other Academy event for 10 years.
Back in 2020, Kanye “Ye” West entered the United States presidential race as an Independent. The musician/entrepreneur reportedly only received around 70,000 votes in twelve states.
Not only was “Ye For President” unsuccessful, but it appears a thief took $3,999 from the campaign committee’s bank account. According to TMZ, someone unaffiliated with Kanye 2020 used the stolen money to pay off credit card bills.
The website reports:
Kanye 2020 says an investigation determined someone accessed the account three times between December and February, and the campaign was unable to get the money back from the First Bank of Wyoming.
TMZ
While Kanye West insisted he was not affiliated with the Republican Party, news articles suggested GOP operatives were actually helping West in the race. Former Donald Trump campaign lawyer Lane Ruhland reportedly assisted Ye with getting on the ballot in Wisconsin.
Kanye West hinted at a possible 2024 presidential bid. The day after the 2020 general election took place in the United States, the billionaire Hip Hop mogul simply tweeted, “KANYE 2024.”
Dallas Southern Pride revealed Yo Gotti as a headliner for the 2022 Juneteenth Unity Weekend. The Memphis-bred rapper will perform at the Mega Party on Saturday, June 18.
Yo Gotti will join Texas natives Erica Banks and Yella Beezy for the Mega Party. As previously announced, Moneybagg Yo, City Girls, and Saucy Santana will perform at the Juneteenth Unity Festival and Pool Party.
“Juneteenth Unity Weekend is a celebration and representation of the many intersections and beautiful mosaics within the Black community,” said Kirk Myers-Hill, President of Dallas Southern Pride.
Kirk Myers-Hill adds, “The Black community is only as strong as its Black Gay brothers and sisters. Juneteenth is an opportunity to showcase the unity and display the belief that we are all stronger together.”
More than 20,000 people are expected to attend the four-day Juneteenth Unity Weekend. In addition to concerts, the event will feature health and wellness screenings, COVID-19 vaccinations, and family-based activations.
A portion of the proceeds from this year’s Juneteenth Unity Weekend will support the free health and wellness activities of its partner agencies. On June 19, organizers will also sponsor 500 kids as well as one adult per household to attend the Dallas World Aquariumin celebration of Juneteenth and Father’s Day.
New York City-bred rappers Jim Jones and Jermaine “Maino” Coleman have joined forces for a new collaborative project. The duo is collectively known as Lobby Boyz.
Jim Jones and Maino will release their self-titled album on May 27 via ONErpm. Guest features onLobby Boyz include Fivio Foreign, Fabolous, Benny The Butcher, Young M.A., and more.
A music video for “Lobby Boyz Anthem” featuring Lyrivelli dropped in February. The “No Bobby V” visual with Fabolous landed earlier this month.
Harlem native Jim Jones rose to prominence as a member of the NYC-based The Diplomats. His solo discography contains the projects such as Harlem: Diary of a Summer, Hustler’s P.O.M.E. (Product of My Environment), and El Capo.
Maino’s album catalog includes the studio LPs If Tomorrow Comes… and The Day After Tomorrow. The Brooklyn representative also dropped several mixtapes and EPs since 2005, including K.O.B. and Yellow Tape: King Kong & Godzilla with Uncle Murda.
Lobby Boyz Cover Art
Lobby Boyz Tracklist:
1. “Project Baby” 2. “Lobby Boy Anthem” (featuring Lyrivelli) 3. “No Love” 4. “Praying” (featuring Benny the Butcher) 5. “Climb Back” (featuring Dios Moreno) 6. “Off the Leash” (featuring Holy) 7. “Slide” (featuring Fivio Foreign) 8. “Babysitter” (featuring Yung Bleu) 9. “No Bobby V” (featuring Fabolous) 10. “King of the City” (featuring Capella Grey) 11. “One Day” (featuring Young M.A) 12. “Die Young” (featuring Styles P) 13. “BK to Harlem” 14. “Life Of A Lobby Boy”
Potter Payper announced his highly-anticipated debut album will be released this year.
After teasing the upcoming project in a series of Instagram posts, the East London rapper revealed he’s completed more than a dozen songs. The long-awaited project will finally be ready this year.
“I’m making my first album and I would say I’m well on the way,” Potter Payper told Rolling Stone. “I’ve finished about 30 per cent of it — I’ve got, like, 15 to 16 songs completed.”
Last week, the “PMW” hitmaker shared his new song with Ed Sheeran. “Oh yeah Ed Sheeran shouted me to do a 2step remix…….. go run it up.”
He also revealed that his music career has allowed him to achieve a level of harmony he’s never experienced before.
“When I was growing up, I couldn’t look my nan in her eyes and see how she knew I was lying or doing the wrong thing. But just before she died, I could look her in her eyes and that’s how I knew I was on the correct path,” he said. “I have three sisters that were being looked after by my nan — but now I can look after them. As long as I continue doing this, that lets me be at peace.”
Potter Payper made his long-awaited return to the U.K. rap scene in 2020 after serving time behind bars for dealing drugs. He dropped the final entry in his Training Day mixtape series, which earned him a No.3 spot in the U.K. charts.
Potter Payper prides himself on his storytelling abilities and his evocative songwriting. “A lot of people that rap in general terms don’t know how to make you feel it,” he explained. “I found a way to be able to make you see it with my words because I see it myself.”
This gift, he says, stems from his upbringing in a tough estate in Dagenham, East London. “Coming from where I’m from, I was a small little fat white boy and didn’t have a voice in the hood,” Potter Payper explains.
Check out his recent single “Gangsteritus,” which recently featured in the hit Netflix series Top Boy.
Jimmie Allen has revealed the tracklist for his feature-packed third studio album Tulip Drive.
The Grammy award-nominated artist has tapped artists including CeeLo Green, T-Pain, and J-Lo for the 17-track project. J-Lo features on the lead single, “On My Way,” which is available to pre-order from Friday, May 27. Tulip Drive is due to arrive Friday, June 24.
The project marks a change in the way Jimmie Allen creates music. “This is the first [album] where I chose to write songs about my own personal experiences, thoughts and hopes,” he explained.
The Delaware native named the project after the street his late grandmother grew up on. His previous album titles are also inspired by his family ties. Allen’s critically acclaimed 2018 debut album Mercury Lane, which featured Nelly and Monica, was named for the street Allen grew up on. Likewise, Bettie James & Bettie James Gold Edition, released in 2020 and 2021, respectively, are named in honor of his grandmother, Bettie Snead, and father, James “Big Jim” Allen. They passed away in 2014 and 2019, respectively.
Jimmie Allen will be hoping for chart success after scoring three No.1 singles on his first two projects. Mercury Lane’s “Make Me Want To” and “Best Shot” both topped the Billboard Country Airplay chart. He then earned his third No. 1 with his duet with Brad Paisley, “Freedom Was a Highway” from the Bettie James Gold Edition album.
Jimmie Allen Heads Off On Tour
After touring with Nelly last year, Jimmie Allen will be hitting the road as Carrie Underwood’s special guest on “The Denim & Rhinestones” tour. The 40-stop tour commences in South Carolina in October before wrapping in Washington in spring 2023.
Jay-Z revealed his reaction to hearing the Notorious B.I.G.’s “Who Shot Ya” from his 1994 debut album Ready To Die.
The Roc Nation boss spoke during TIDAL’s “A Toast To Biggie” Twitter Spaces conversation, celebrating Biggie’s 50th birthday. Jay-Z said the song was so good that it inspired him to write four songs later that same night.
“Biggs gave me the ‘Who Shot Ya’ CD — he called me like it was like we had some kind of beef or something,” Jay-Z explained. “He was like, ‘yo meet me on 120th right now.’ I jump in my car, I’m heavy. I’m like, ‘what’s going on with Biggs?’ I mean, I fly up there. And I get out my car and get in his car and he plays the song and he was like, ‘yeah, you keep the uh,’ it was a cassette tape actually. He was like, ‘yeah you keep that.’”
Jay-Z Was Pushed To Write New Music
According to Hov, he was so inspired by the track that he wrote four songs that night. However, he says his cuts were not as good as “Who Shot Ya.”
“I wrote like four songs that night,” Jay-Z continued. “None of them was as good as ‘Who Shot Ya’ but it was still like four songs. It was just, again it was that friendly competition like just trying to push each other to be the best.”
“You came in and we definitely give thanks,” Diddy told Jay-Z. “You definitely came, and I just know how much Big really looked up to Jay. They looked up to each other. That is crazy you had to step into the shoes of two people. That’s all it was was those two people. They had things on lock.”
“When all of the chaos broke and I saw the news and the headlines, my first thing as a journalist was, I’m gonna watch that interview when it happens,” Joe Budden said while Isaiah Rashad laughed awkwardly. “I wonder who the hell’s gonna have to go with that.” The rapper-turned podcaster returned the laughter replying, “And it’s me.”
He then questioned the TDE rapper about his sexuality. “So I have to ask you,” he said. “For the people who didn’t know, how do you identify today?”
However, fans will have to wait until the episode airs for the answer. A tongue-tied Isaiah Rashad shook his head before the clip ends.
“This Thursday…. A conversation with Isaiah Rashad.” Check it out below.
While this is the first time Isaiah Rashad has given an interview, he previously addressed the leak during his performance at Coachella last month.
“I see all the messages and all that s###, all the positivity,” Rashad said to rapturous applause from the crowd. “Y’all n##### done kept me alive these last couple months.”
Before coming onstage, he opened his set with a video montage of reactions to the headlines. Joe Budden was among the rappers and media personalities who voiced their opinions. Others who shared their views included N.O.R.E., Akademiks, and fellow rappers The Game and Boosie.
The voiceover noted the intense backlash online, including those who said they would never listen to his music again. They also reflected on the positive impact despite the naysayers. “The purpose of doing that was to embarrass him. However, it backfired. When his video leaked, his streams and everything went up. He’s up on the charts now.”
“Across the country, parents are putting their children to bed,” wrote Barack Obama on Twitter. “Reading stories, singing lullabies—and in the back of their minds, they’re worried about what might happen tomorrow after they drop their kids off at school, or take them to a grocery store or any other public space.”
Across the country, parents are putting their children to bed, reading stories, singing lullabies—and in the back of their minds, they’re worried about what might happen tomorrow after they drop their kids off at school, or take them to a grocery store or any other public space.
He reflected on the decade since Sandy Hook and said the gun lobby is responsible for “paralyzing” the country.
“Michelle and I grieve with the families in Uvalde, who are experiencing pain no one should have to bear. We’re also angry for them. Nearly ten years after Sandy Hook—and ten days after Buffalo—our country is paralyzed, not by fear, but by a gun lobby and a political party that have shown no willingness to act in any way that might help prevent these tragedies.”
Barack Obama echoed the sentiments of President Joe Biden, who spoke on the tragedy from the White House on Tuesday evening (May 24). He also noted the alarming instances of gunfire on school grounds.
“It’s been 3,448 days — 10 years — since I stood up at… a grade school in Connecticut where another gunman massacred 26 people including 20 first graders at the Sandy Hook Elementary School. Since then, there have been over 900 incidents of gunfire reported on school grounds.”
The shooting is the deadliest at an elementary school since the Sandy Hook massacre in Connecticut. 26 people, including 20 children between 6 and 7 years old, lost their lives in the 2012 incident.
CNN reports at least 19 students and two adults were killed during the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. The gunman, who is dead, has been identified as 18-year-old former Uvalde High School student Salvador Ramos. He reportedly shot his grandmother before heading to the school and is believed to have acted alone.
Barack Obama called for healing for those affected by the devastating events. “It’s long past time for action, any kind of action. And it’s another tragedy—a quieter but no less tragic one—for families to wait another day. May God bless the memory of the victims, and in the words of Scripture, heal the brokenhearted and bind up their wounds,” he concluded.
Drug and substance abuse has been a major concern for the global community. Both men and women have become addicts, raising the need for proposed campaigns against drug abuse. Musicians are among the top personalities who can help in these struggles, and country music talent Jeremy Alan Jones leads by example.
Jeremy has partnered with his close friend Richie Stegall, who has overcome adversity with his own drug addiction in the past. The duo is joining forces to shed light on the issue with their upcoming release Enough, which was written by both Jeremy and Richie and is based on Richie’s personal story, trials, and tribulations. The project came up after a successful meeting between the two philanthropists who desired to save society from the growing epidemic of drug abuse.
Jeremy is an exceptionally gifted and versatile country music musician. As a self-taught singer, he exemplifies an unrivaled work ethic, charting concurrently in pop, R&B, and country. It’s a rare combination of skills. He has collaborated as a creative writer on pieces for several A-list musicians, including T-Pain, Twista, Gorilla Zoe, Avril Lavigne, and Snoop Dogg. He has also performed with many of them. One of Jeremy’s major career milestones was providing vocals and creative placement for the popular rock band Saliva in 2001.
Jeremy Alan Jones is an avid philanthropist who has maintained a solid commitment to the sober community.
“I recently met what now is a great friend named Richie Stegall through some divine intervention, and we have developed a plan moving forward for my music career. We plan to focus on addiction awareness with this song (Enough), so I see us also doing a lot of events surrounding that cause,” Jeremy explains.
Although it may seem like people in the music industry had a soft ride into the game, they have experienced their share of struggles to reach the top of the charts. Not being accepted in the music industry can make someone abandon their musical journey. However, such negativity will never stop determined and resilient individuals. Fast-rising music star, rxlph is a classic example that hard work, focus, and resilience can help achieve your greatest dreams.
rxlph is a multi-talented recording and performing artist making his way into the mainstream. Like many other young artists, rxlph has faced numerous hurdles, including battling depression. Yet he has overcome the odds to find success.
Though an innately talented artist, rxlph was never given the platform to showcase his talent as an artist because not everyone believed in it. In fact, his close friends laughed and mocked him after listening to his music. It was a daunting phase that sank him into depression, leaving him on the verge of giving up.
“Coming from almost wanting to end my life at one point, the one thing that stopped it from happening was hearing how I saved the life of one of my own fans is what made me take music seriously and actually be there for my fans,” says rxlph.
The sensational artist is now leveraging his talent to preach hope and life to others. He believes that there are millions dying from depression, and he wants to reach out and impact their lives. His music speaks of the different issues affecting society today.
For those old enough to remember, the R&B music genre was a staple in the industry in the 80s and 90s. There were many breakout stars during this period who performed beautifully and had an indescribable talent for writing lyrics. However, as time passed, this particular genre began to change. In more recent years, R&B has been watered down by flashy performers concerned more with attitude and swagger than anything else. Thankfully, there’s a new generation of R&B artists bringing back the genuine feel of R&B, like the music group Sentury.
Sentury is an R&B group comprising four members: CJ, Leo, AJ, and Rico. The group made its debut with its hit single, “One More Time,” which peaked at number 28 on Billboard’s Top 100 list. In 2021, the quartet went back to the studio and recorded another hit, “Love of My Life.” The track peaked at number 25 on Billboard’s Top 100 and remained on the charts for 11 weeks. Sentury has also toured with R&B greats, such as Usher, Blackstreet, Anthony Hamilton, Chris Brown, Tank, and Charlie Wilson.
And now, the group has just released another hit, sure to please hardcore R&B lovers. The song “Be Over” dropped in early April and has already garnered critical acclaim. Sentury’s sound has been described as powerful and passionate while still maintaining an authentic feel by fans and industry veterans. For those among us who love pure, unadulterated R&B, the “Be Over” music video is a must-watch! The group is also working hard to release more quality in the next few months.
