Music's Journey Podcast 

INTERVIEW #124  

w/ Juno Award Winning R&B Singer/Songwriter 

'Sean Jones' 

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Music's Journey Podcast INTERVIEW w/ JUNO Award-Winning R&B Singer/Songwriter Sean Jones Releases New Album “Weekend Lover” 

Sean Jones 

New Album 

''Weekend Lover'' 

Music's Journey Podcast INTERVIEW w/ JUNO Award-Winning R&B Singer/Songwriter Sean Jones Releases New Album “Weekend Lover” 

TORONTO, ON – JUNO award-winning R&B singer-songwriter Sean Jones is back with a brand-new album titled Weekend Lover. The album features a set of songs that are reminiscent of 90’s R&B and will be released November 5 via all streaming platforms.  

Produced by Murray Daigle (Keshia Chante, Serena Ryder, BRDGS), the album has something for everyone with its mix of fast and mid-tempo tracks and just the right amount of awesome slow jams added to the mix. Love Will, a bass-heavy mixture of classic house and 90’s R&B, written by Jones, Daigle, and Adrian X, was the first release from the album and speaks to the theme of love in a real and honest way.  

“I am so excited about this record. This album is a coming home of sorts for me. While I have truly enjoyed creating and performing music in multiple genres over the years, 90's R&B has always been my first love. This record is just an extension of my heart. There is no filler. Every song is special and unique in its own way. And the tunes will undoubtedly take you back in time. Murray and I made sure to add in just enough modern-day elements to keep this fresh and in line with the sound of music today. I am super proud of this body of work. If you are a lover of 90's R&B I can most certainly guarantee that you will not be disappointed.”  

Opening with the album's title track, listeners are immediately transported to a nostalgic scene of young lust and seduction. “Weekend Lover” is a throwback anthem that sets the album’s tone, bringing it back to Sean’s roller-skating days. “Drink” is an infectious earworm and this entrancing track flutters through the materialistic wonders of life, and lands on the remaining fact that staying grounded in what is really important - the human connection - is the key to living a meaningful life.  

Weekend Lover has been in the works for quite some time, a fact that is especially evident with “Hooked”, the song marking the halfway point of the album, featuring a rhythmic guitar progression that was written by Sean back in 2010. It took just over a decade for Sean to find the right melody and lyrics to accompany the track, preciseness that is indicative of the singer-songwriter’s dedication to his craft.  

In 2015, Sean became the first artist to secure a solo summer residency at the historic Casa Loma in downtown Toronto. The Monday night revue titled Soul in The City gave Jones and his nine-piece band, The Righteous Echo, the chance to showcase his original songs as well as their take on popular old-school R&B and soul hits. The show would also give emerging artists a stage to share their talents.  

The night's overwhelming success led to WestJet, Canada’s second-largest airline, handpicking Sean to create a musical experience for the passengers aboard their flights. For the project titled, The WestJet Boarding Sessions, Jones recorded new versions of classic Canadian hits such as These Eyes by The Guess Who, The Weight by The Band, and Angel by Sarah McLachlan and flew across Canada to interview some of these cherished musical icons.  

“Growing up, my parents played all the classics, Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, The Supremes... the list goes on and on. I loved all of it then and to this day. However, the music of the late ‘80s and ‘90s is what sparked my interest in performing. There was something about the musical energy of that time. The R&B/Pop songs were infectious and well written. I was truly missing that vibe and started writing songs in that vein. It’s taken a couple of years to finish, but I’m excited to start sharing it with everyone.”  

Sean continues his long-time working relationship with manager Laura van Leest of Bellefair Artists and will spend the better part of 2022 promoting the new album, performing select shows across Canada, and continuing to grow his acting resume with Hero Artists.  

Sean Jones - Weekend Lover Track Listing  

Weekend Lover  

1. Rub  

2. Drink  

3. She Is  

4. Body To Love  

5. Love Come Down  

6. My Love  

7. Hooked  

8. Black Diamond  

9. Puttin In Work  

10. All Fall Down (feat. Storry)  

11. Sweet Wine  

12. Make Love  

13. Love Will  

14. I Do 

Music's Journey Podcast INTERVIEW w/ JUNO Award-Winning R&B Singer/Songwriter Sean Jones Releases New Album “Weekend Lover” 

SEAN JONES - WEEKEND LOVER (OFFICIAL VIDEO) 

Sean Jones - Love Will 

WestJet Boarding Sessions Ep. 1: Sean Jones

WestJet Boarding Sessions with Sean Jones

ABOUT SEAN JONES  

Sean Jones is a JUNO award-winning R&B singer/songwriter determined to bring a fresh and contemporary vibe to the classic soul sound that has inspired him in the past. His 200+ live renditions of soulful ballads, funky R&B workouts, and original material have consistently left audiences breathless. Sean has enjoyed a distinguished career that has seen him perform on the shores of Monaco, in the islands of Hawaii, at London’s historic Trafalgar Square, at New York’s Carnegie Hall, and The Rainbow Room at Rockefeller Centre. Most recently, Sean has had the honour of opening for Ellen DeGeneres at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC, and Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. 

Music's Journey Podcast INTERVIEW w/ JUNO Award-Winning R&B Singer/Songwriter Sean Jones Releases New Album “Weekend Lover” 

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XO / REPUBLIC RECORDS RELEASE THE HIGHLIGHTS, PROJECT CURATED FOR THE WEEKND’S UPCOMING PEPSI SUPER BOWL LV HALFTIME SHOW PERFORMANCE  

THE WEEKND IS THE FIRST EVER CANADIAN ARTIST TO SOLO HEADLINE THE SUPER BOWL  

ANNOUNCES HIS RETURN TO THE GLOBAL STAGE WITH AFTER HOURS WORLD TOUR, TICKETS ON SALE FEBRUARY 8th  

WATCH “THE LAST MEAL BEFORE THE SUPER BOWL” NOW  

TEAMS UP WITH POSTMATES AS FIRST EVER ARTIST TO HIGHLIGHT BLACK-OWNED RESTAURANTS IN NATIONAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH CAMPAIGN

06 FEBRUARY 2021 (TORONTO, ON) - The Weeknd and XO/Republic Records/Universal Music Canada, the country's leading music company, have released a special project curated specifically for his upcoming Pepsi Super Bowl LV Halftime Show appearance. Given the vast mainstream audience of the Super Bowl, The Highlights album is a way to present some of The Weeknd’s most notable works in one place.  While this isn’t a “Greatest Hits” album it does provide a new listener a rich foray into some of the iconic artist’s best and favorite work.  

Listen to The Highlights HERE  

In addition, The Weeknd recently announced the After Hours World Tour. The 104-date global tour will kick off on January 14th, 2022 in Vancouver at Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena with stops in Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, Paris, London and more, before wrapping November 18th in Glasgow at SSE Hydro. The announcement comes just days ahead of the multi-platinum singer’s headlining Super Bowl performance, and also includes a handful of rescheduled dates shifting from 2021 to be a part of the After Hours World Tour in 2022. Tickets go on sale beginning Monday, February 8th at 10AM local time at Ticketmaster.com. Full routing can be found HERE.  

As another gift to the fans, The Weeknd dropped a video entitled “The Last Meal Before the Super Bowl.” In the video, The Weeknd can be seen enjoying a final feast on the field. Check it out HERE. 

The Weeknd - The Last Meal Before The Super Bowl

Lastly, to honor the first day of Black History month, The Weeknd announced a collaboration with Postmates and their Black-Owned national merchant collection. Postmates users will see the collection of local options at the top of their feed when using the Postmates app. To kick the collaboration off, The Weeknd chose a local Tampa black-owned restaurant, Mama's Southern Soul Food to feed the frontline healthcare workers at AdventHealth Carrollwood (nearby the Stadium where the Superbowl will take place) who received 150 meals delivered by Postmates, to recognize and reward their tireless efforts to save lives and keep their community safe.  

The Highlights tracklisting:  

1. Save Your Tears  
2. Blinding Lights  
3. In Your Eyes  
4. Can’t Feel My Face  
5. I Feel It Coming (With Daft Punk)  
6. Starboy (With Daft Punk)  
7. Pray For Me (With Kendrick Lamar)  
8. Heartless  
9. Often  
10. The Hills  
11. Call Out My Name  
12. Die For You  
13. Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey)  
14. Love Me Harder (With Ariana Grande)  
15. Acquainted  
16. Wicked Games  
17. The Morning  
18. After Hours 

The Weeknd - Starboy ft. Daft Punk (Official Video)

The Weeknd - Die For You (Official Audio)​​​​​​​

The Weeknd - Acquainted (Official Audio)

The Weeknd - Save Your Tears (Official Music Video)

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Celeste 

New Single 

''Stop This Flame'' 

MEET: Celeste, an alluring, soulful singer from England

Pre-Order Album HERE

Born in Los Angeles, Celeste moved to England with her mom when she was three. In a conversation with Interview Magazine, Celeste reveals that her singing prowess was identified an early age. At nine, Celeste was offered a scholarship to practice singing at a performing arts school, although she only attended for one year. Still, Celeste maintains that she always wanted to have a career in music.

''Strange''

When she was 16, Celeste uploaded a song on YouTube. It got the attention of a prospective manager, who eventually ended up arranging studio sessions for Celeste at the infamous Sarm West Studios in Notting Hill, London. Several legendary artists have used the studio to song write and record. That includes the likes of Led Zeppelin, The Clash, Rihanna, and Paul McCartney. According to Dummy Magazine, the people who ran the studio were so impressed with Celeste’s songwriting that they kept giving her more time there.

Celeste’s career took off from there. She released various songs over the next few years, including the single “Daydreaming.” The song is consistent with Celeste’s body of work, with sweet, soaring vocals over a laid-back instrumental. According toi-D Magazine, the song was written while Celeste was working at a local pub. Celeste says that she was “pulling pints” while imagining she was performing in the infamous Carnegie Hall in New York City. If that “daydream” became a reality in the near future, we wouldn’t be surprised. Check out a riveting live performance of the song here:

Celeste’s family played an important role in developing her musical influences. Her grandparents exposed her to classic singers like Aretha Franklin and Ella Fitzgerald at a very early age. In her interview with i-D, Celeste reveals that the first album she ever listened to front-to-back was an Aretha Franklin tape. Her grandad used to play the tape while driving Celeste around in his cherry red Jaguar. Celeste remembers those moments fondly, saying that her face “lit up” upon hearing Aretha Franklin’s voice for the first time. 

In a slightly unexpected way, Celeste’s father, who had remained in California when she moved, also influenced her. A few years after his untimely death, Celeste discovered a wardrobe full of his vinyl records while rummaging through his room in Los Angeles. She brought the records home with her, and used them to discover new music and search for possible samples.

As for more modern inspirations, Celeste mentions Frank Ocean, Solange, and Kanye West as some of the musicians she emulates. Celeste also lists Kanye as one of the artists with whom she would most like to collaborate. She’s a huge fan of Kanye’s classic album “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.” When she was 18, Celeste says that she listened to the critically-acclaimed record three times a night. She enjoyed the fact that the music felt “free and experimental,” but could also be played “at a bus or at a party”. We could say the same about her music!

When talking to Interview Magazine about her writing and recording process, Celeste says that she often spends time listening to music that inspires her beforehand. She then goes to the studio and begins to develop melodies with one or two piano players. Celeste explains that sometimes the songwriting process can be strenuous and time-consuming. Other times, the songwriting process is quick. An example is her song “Chocolate,” which was nearly complete within 10 minutes of first hearing the instrumental. That’s an impressive feat, especially when considering how refined the song sounds. You can check it out here:

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Trevor Daniels

''Past Life'' Remix

(Feat. Selena Gomez and Lil Mosley)

It’s the song that keeps on giving. Selena and Trevor paired up for the soothingly dreamy remix of “Past Life” a few weeks ago, and now they’ve recruited Lil Mosey to add some more flair and dimension. It’s a collaboration that we didn’t see coming, but are extremely grateful for. The young rapper, who’s been killing it with features and releases of his own brought a trap-inspired sound and a couple verses that we’re already trying to memorize. Listen to the latest remix HERE.  

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Rashida Z  

''More'' 

     Rashida, the name meaning righteous; wise; knows her own way is the true description and introduction of the great independent artist Rashida Z. Emit Radio describes Rashida Z’s sound as a mix of the late, great Whitney Houston merged with Alicia Keys in the R&B category of Adult Contemporary with a hint of pop.  Prolific songwriting is her claim to fame and it is evident the moment you hear her thought provoking, unapologetically honest lyrics intertwined with her original, hitmaker style that makes her melodies so memorable and will have you singing along right away.  

     Rashida Z’s new song “Colorblind” has been described by music industry professionals as a “Hit and a Half”. With its racially inclusive lyrics, Colorblind is a stunner reminiscent of music that is fit for the big screen. Colorblind is Produced by Branden Burch who also Produced India Arie’s “There’s Hope” and her latest “He’s Got That Magic”. As if that was not enough Colorblind is topped off with a hint of music royalty with Andrew Debarge from the beloved Debarge family on guitar.  

     Rashida Z’s songs receives daily radio airplay and  have been played on major broadcast radio stations within the United States, with Beasley Media Group’s WPEG Power 98 in Charlotte NC being the first to play her song Colorblind that is truly fit for these racially unstable times. The DJ at Power 98 described Colorblind as “Dope” and a song that “caught him off guard”. He played it on air within a few days of receiving it. Recently making the Hot Adult Contemporary Charts Spotify Playlist, this song is becoming a favorite of many listeners.  Communique Magazine of the Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia Area featured Rashida Z and the lyrics to her song Colorblind in their latest August 2020 Special Youth Edition Issue as a tool to help bring understanding in the discussion with kids aged 8-18 about the complexities of racial tension in our world. Her song "Ask Me Again" is an R&B smasher and her latest ballad "More" is an honest and vulnerable "tell all" about a relationship that although everything seems right, marriage does not seem like it will happen, which relates to the statistics of so many couples in relationships but not married today.  

Taking nothing for granted, her focus with her music is to touch hearts, change minds, tell the truth through song with the intention that her music relates to every person who is experiencing life and all of its complexities and to put life changing music to our everyday experiences. Rashida Z says, “We’re all going through similar situations in one way or another and I want my music to be an outlet that people can use to make this grand gift of life a little more understandable and meaningful.”  

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Savannah Ré  

"Where You Are"  

Toronto R&B artist and songwriter Savannah Ré has released the first single from her much anticipated debut EP Opia today. A flawless blend of Ré’s expressive honey-hued vocals and the intoxicating vibe of the Boi-1da/Allen Ritter beat, “Where You Are” showcases the effortless runs and intimate songwriting Savannah Re’s artistry is known for.

Written by Savannah Ré and Marcus Semaj (dvsn, Snoh Aalegra) and produced by Grammy Award winning producers Boi-1da (Drake, Eminem, Nicki Minaj, Kendrick Lamar) and Allen Ritter (Cardi B, Kanye West, Rhianna, Travis Scott), "Where You Are" serves as the follow-up to her recent releases "DVP" and 2019's "Best Is Yet To Come" which was selected as one of the 100 Best Songs of the Year by Apple Music.

Of the song, Savannah Ré says: 

"Where You Are" truly feels like the beginning of my story. “Best Is Yet To Come” was the intro and this record here is the start of the conversation. We started the song in L.A. at Record Plant recording studios and it was just such an amazing experience. I still get nervous every time I work with Boi-1da even though he’s the nicest human being ever. It’s honestly been a dream of mine to also work with Allen Ritter so it was all just so surreal. “WYA” is about my own experience of having to be away from my man, literally in different countries, for sometimes months at a time. Marcus Semaj helped me paint the full picture and we brought forward something that is so real and relatable. It’s actually wild that this song was pre-quarantine because it’s almost eerie how relevant it is now."

"Savannah Ré has released a flawless blend of Ré’s expressive honey-hued vocals and the intoxicating vibe of the Boi-1da/Allen Ritter beat, “Where You Are” showcasing the effortless runs a.nd intimate songwriting Savannah Re’s artistry is known for. Incredible singer/songer that has it all to run with the best in her genre''.- NOW and THEN Magazine

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SOFIA CARSON & R3HAB PREMIERE VIDEO FOR LATEST SINGLE

“MISS U MORE THAN U KNOW”

01 JULY 2020 (TORONTO, ON) – Recording artist Sofia Carson and R3HAB premiered their new video for “Miss U More Than U Know” today. The video, directed by miles & AJ, brings R3HAB’s hypnotic beats to life and tells the story of heartbreak while following Sofia through the picturesque streets of Paris during Fashion Week. The video premiered on MTV Live and MTVU, and is now streaming on VEVO. 

Listen to "Miss U More Than U Know" and watch the video HERE 

The single, out now via Hollywood Records/Republic Records/Universal Music Canada, was instantly added to dozens of playlists worldwide, and quickly became one of the Top 10 most added songs in the world, already amassing over 2M streams in its first week. 

“Miss U More Than U Know” tells the story of a broken heart wrapped around a hypnotic beat highlighting Sofia’s gorgeous vocals. The universal theme of having to let go of someone you love, and the ensuing emotions of loss and missing that person, more than they’ll ever know, is resonating with hearts around the world. 

“Miss U More Than U Know” is Sofia’s third collaboration with R3HAB, following “Rumors,” and their most recent hit "I LUV U,” which was the #1 Most Added song worldwide on New Music Friday playlists on Spotify with 39 countries, plus Top 20 placement in 26 countries and over 28M streams. Earlier this year, she performed “I LUV U” on the #1 morning show ABC’s Good Morning America.  Sofia has also collaborated with Alan Walker, Galantis, and Grey. 

In addition to releasing new music, Sofia, a Global Ambassador for Revlon, unveiled the Revlon x Sofia Carson Collection this week, an exclusive collection of her favorite Revlon lip products and nail polish, all in her signature shades. Recently, Sofia starred in the Netflix feature film “Feel The Beat,” available now for streaming on Netflix (www.netflix.com/feelthebeat). The hit film continues to be one of the Top 10 most watched movies in the world on Netflix. 

With over 18 million followers on social media, over 1.5 billion streams of her music, a over 2 million subscribers to her YouTube Channel, Sofia Carson is a force of nature, rising to the top of all she endeavors with grace and style in the world of entertainment.  Sofa’s music career has garnered her a #1 Billboard album, two RIAA Gold-Certified Albums, and numerous award nominations. Sofia was named the first global ambassador to the Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation.  She serves as a global ambassador to Revlon as well. Sofia is involved in multiple philanthropic organizations including UNICEF, Make-A-Wish, the Ryan Seacrest Foundation and WE Movement.  As an actress, she is best known for her role of “Evie” in Disney’s global phenomenon “Descendants” and the critically acclaimed Freeform television series “Pretty Little Liars:  The Perfectionists.”  Sofia Carson is a fashion icon; constantly topping the most prestigious best dressed lists and showcasing her feminine yet fierce style at fashion week shows worldwide. 

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AUGUST BRODIE'S  

NEW VIDEO FOR "LONG DISTANCE"  

TONIGHT ON  

MTV REQUEST SHOW LIVE STREAM  

WATCH TONIGHT AT YOUTUBE.COM/MTV  

July 2, 2020 - Ontario, CA - Ontario based genre-bending artist August Brodie is excited to announce that his music video for recent single "Long Distance" will be premiering tonight on MTV Request Show Live Stream between 5 - 8p ET. The release of "Long Distance" saw an enormous amount of support from Spotify Editorial playlists such as, Fresh Finds, New Music Friday Canada, Fresh Finds: Pop, The Scene and New Punk Tracks. Following the success of the release, the song caught the eye of MTV/TRL Host Kevan Kenney.Fans can check out the video premiering with MTV at youtube.com/mtv  

On the new video August Brodie shares,"'Long Distance' is one of my recent singles and was inspired by current times (COVID). The song was completely written and recorded in quarantine and we mixed, mastered and shot the video while social distancing. The video itself features some amazing nature features of Northern Ontario Canada where I've grown up!"  

August Brodie is a Canadian solo artist with a modern sound that blends pop-punk, hip-hop, and alt-rock styles to create unique emotion-filled anthems. Touching on themes about relationships, love and loss, and coming of age, August Brodie's lyrical content and melodic approach creates a nostalgic yet refreshing soundscape for the listener.  

Originally starting out as a hip-hop artist, August developed a talent for wordplay and flow that helped him quickly gain traction in the music scene. August has since transcended his sound to embrace inspirations of 2000's emo and pop-punk styles, while still keeping his hip-hop influenced edge and lyricism.  

After recently reaching over one million streams on Spotify, August Brodie is quickly gaining momentum as well as a passionate fan base. With several new singles on tap and a debut project in the works the future is bright for this young artist. 

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TEYANA TAYLOR’S “THE ALBUM” DEBUTS AT #1 ON BILLBOARD R&B ALBUM CHART,  #1 ON THE BILLBOARD 200 

TEYANA “SPIKE TEE” TAYLOR WINS BEST DIRECTOR AT 2020 BET AWARDS

LISTEN TO THE ALBUM HERE 

30 JUNE 2020, (TORONTO, ON) - Riding high off her Best Director win at the BET Awards, Tenaya Taylor captures the second #1 debut of her career today, as The Album takes the #1 spot on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The Album enters the Top 10 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart at #8, the highest debut of Teyana’s career. 

The strong critical and commercial reception for The Album is a sweet coda to Teyana’s special announce­ment two weeks ago of her and husband Iman’s pregnancy with their second child. Teyana revealed the news in her new video for "Wake Up Love" (premiered June 12th) featuring Iman, daughter Junie and their special guest. 

With features from Erykah Badu, Missy Elliott, Future, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Quavo, Rick Ross, Big Sean, and others, THE ALBUM was tapped by Pitchfork as one of the “most anticipated albums of the summer.”  In addition to "Wake Up Love," Teyana’s masterpiece includes her new graduation anthem "Made It,"pegged by NPR as a “a triumphant, isolation-proof anthem for the Class of 2020,” as well as the Janet Jackson-approved viral sensation "Bare Wit Me," the Kanye West-produced "We Got Love" featuring Ms. Lauryn Hill, and "How You Want It? (HYWI?)" featuring King Combs. 

The Album is the highly anticipated successor to K.T.S.E. (June 2018), Teyana’s second album, one of the five G.O.O.D. Music/Def Jam albums produced by Kanye West during his 2018 sojourn in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.  K.T.S.E. (acronym for Keep That Same Energy) set off an 18-month chain reaction for Teyana, starting with its summer­time Top 10 R&B smash “Gonna Love Me.”  She performed “Gonna Love Me” (in a medley with “Rose In Harlem,” another K.T.S.E.track) on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.  Hip-hop audiences embraced the "Gonna Love Me" remix featuring Wu-Tang Clan’s Ghostface Killah, Method Man and Raekwon, whose video was directed by Teyana. 

K.T.S.E. spun off a hot new single and video for Teyana in early 2019, the explicit "WTP (Work This P***y)."  The video was nominated for “Best Dance Perform­ance” at the 32nd annual BET Soul Train Awards. The third single from K.T.S.E. was the evocative "Issues/Hold On."  After slaying the audience with the song live on Ellen in April 2019, Teyana was surprised on-air when Ellen presented her with the RIAA gold award plaque for “Gonna Love Me,” bringing it all full circle. 

Since the release of K.T.S.E., Teyana’s star has continued to rise; from her successful career as video director and continued investment in her production company, The Aunties, to her acting and modeling career, to a string of scintillating self-directed singles and videos, including “Morning” with Kehlani. The Album is poised to take Teyana to the next level. 

About TEYANA TAYLOR: 

Being a jack of trades has enabled Teyana Taylor to become a master of all. From her smoky melodic vocals to her dynamic dance moves, the R&B superstar entertainer dips in dives between her talents as singer, songwriter, producer, director, dancer/choreographer, actor, fitness guru, model, and mother. When it comes to describing herself, the Harlem native can only think of one word: Everything. 

“I literally can do everything. I never look at anything as being impossible,” she explains. “I exhaust all options to make what happen when I need to make happen.” Her mantra made her an early favorite to artists like Pharrell, who she signed her first deal with, and later choreographed videos for artists like Beyoncé and Jay-Z. In 2014, Teyana’s love for the arts and R&B earned her the title of the first woman signed to Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music imprint. 

Between R&B’s identity crisis in the 2010s, Teyana dropped her debut album VII in November 2014, which included “Maybe” (featuring Yo Gotti and Pusha T) and the sultry “Just Different” shaping her musical persona. The critically acclaimed album debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart in 2014, cementing her position in today’s modern R&B field. “I fought for that raw, hood necessary R&B and now I feel like it's better than ever,” she says. 

After spicing up the R&B charts, Teyana was blessed with the arrival of her daughter Junie with husband and NBA star Iman Shumpert in 2015. “I do all of this for my baby. She's who I do it for,” she says about Iman “Junie” Tayla Shumpert Jr., her main source of inspiration. “I always show her how to be a leader and a businesswoman. I want her to believe that she can be anything she wants to be and it not be a shocker that she's a female doing it all.” Soon after, Teyana went on to star in the internet-breaking video for Kanye West’s “Fade,” and scored her first MTV Moonman for “Best Choreography” at the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards. 

But it wasn’t until the release of her second album project K.T.S.E. (released June 2018) that the world caught up with Teyana’s talents. With her all-female production company The Aunties, Teyana self-directed videos for “WTP,” the RIAA gold-selling single “Gonna Love Me,” (whose remix features Wu-Tang Clan’s Ghostface Killah, Method Man and Raekwon), and recently, “Issues/Hold On.” Teyana has also directed videos for her peers like T.I. (“You”), Monica (“Commitment”), and Lil Duval (“Pull Up” featuring Ty Dolla $ign) with fans like Ms. Lauryn Hill and Elton John praising her boss moves. 

Part of what makes Teyana stand out from the rest is her ability to move with precision and poise in everything she does. From the studio to the stage, every idea is a project with the singer front and center with a vision all her own. With her musical inspirations like Aaliyah, Teena Marie, Mint Condition and Janet Jackson speaking to her soul, Teyana is aware her mission is larger than life. “I’m working on me every day and I think that’s my purpose,” she says, comparing her life to a never-ending book. “I’m still going, still mastering and being a better me.” 

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SUMMER WALKER ANNOUNCES LIFE ON EARTH EP OUT JULY 10 

FOLLOWING STUNNING BET AWARDS PERFORMANCE 

29 JUNE 2020 (TORONTO, ON) - During the BET Awards, Summer Walker who was nominated for Best Female R&B/Pop as well as Best New Artist also performed her songs “Session 32” and “Come Thru” with Usher. The intimate set and performance which was directed and creative directed by Lacey Duke, was brought to life by an all-female production crew. Vulture described the two-song set “made you feel like having your heart broken is a visit to a tranquil, pastel oasis.” On the tail of her passionate and social media trending performance, Summer Walker is ready to announce her new EP Life On Earth which is set to release July 10 via LVRN/Interscope Records/Universal Music Canada, the country's leading music company. You can pre-save the EP now, which is also executive produced by Summer Walker. 

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Summer Walker’s critically acclaimed and record-breaking debut album Over It is available worldwide via LVRN/Interscope Records. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) recently handed out a Gold certification for Over It’s single “Come Thru” featuring Usher and double Platinum for the album’s lead single, “Playing Games.” Meanwhile, Walker’s breakout smash, “Girls Need Love,” from 2018’s Last Day of Summer project, is also certified 2x Platinum. Collectively, the 23-year-old singer’s catalog has been streamed a whopping 4.5 billion times globally. 

Walker successfully wrapped her First and Last Tour in support of Over It in late December. The six-week jaunt kicked off with a trio of sold-out dates in London, followed by a string of sold-out shows across the United States. The artist recently won her first Soul Train Music Award for Best New Artist. 

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