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Fly Interview: Elijah Blake Talks Sankofa.org, “Hanging Tree”, Social Justice & more

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Recently, singer/songwriter Elijah Blake stopped by SFPL TV to talk about his new song “Hanging Tree” in benefit of Harry Belafonte‘s social justice organization, Sankofa.org. He also spoke about working with several artists including almost working for Queen Bey herself, Beyonce, and his upcoming new music.

“Hanging Tree” first appeared as a snippet visual on Sankofa.org’s visual EP “17”, which featured music by artists Ty Dolla $ign, Raphael Saadiq, Mali Music as well as Blake and is now available on all DSPs.

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**Premiere** Fly Acoustics: Singer Tweet Talks New Album ‘Charlene’, 8-Year Hiatus, Performs Single “Won’t Hurt Me” & more

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After a very long music hiatus, our favorite songbird is back and ready to deliver!

Singer/Songwriter Tweet, stopped by Stuff Fly People Like‘s premiere of Fly Acoustics, a music series where artists get personal, share past & present experiences, all while presenting new music, and delivering a LIVE acoustic performance to media conglomerates and fans on-site.

While kicking the segment off, Tweet spoke on why she took time off:

I have been preparing myself for this moment, just getting myself together spiritually after the second album didn’t go too well — I decided to take a break and kinda get my life spiritually together. So, in that I rededicated myself to Christ — so he would orchestrate everything that’s happening now. And, I also signed to a couple of labels, and it just didn’t work out.

Since her last 2005 album, It’s Me Again, Tweet followed up with a new EP 8-years later entitled Simply Tweet.

Tweet’s new forthcoming album Charlene (Jan. 2016) gives us a journey through her written diary, sharing the up and downs of life, and what she was going through within the hiatus.

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Tweet also talks about wanting to get back to “real soul music,” that makes you think, that speaks of liberation for women, and just simply that “good feeling.” She even speaks of perhaps doing a full Gospel album one day, per request from her aunt, Juanita before she passed away.

Check out the FULL visual of our very own, ‘Fly Acoustics’ below with a special performance from Tweet of new single “Won’t Hurt Me”:

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Tweet’s album ‘Charlene’ drops on January 22, 2016, just a day after her birthday.

We’d like to thank Tweet for kicking off ‘Fly Acoustics’ for us! It was an amazing moment!

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New Music: James Fauntleroy – “Mid-Air” & “SEX HIGH (ashes on the moon)”

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Through his beastly pen gam, singer-songwriter James Fauntleroy provides two epic tracks entitled “Mid-Air” and “SEX HIGH (ashes on the moon).

The Roc Nation affiliate and Inglewood, California native has written for the likes of: Rihanna, Beyonce, Diddy-Dirty Money, Chris Brown and more. James now leaves fans wanting more of his solo music goodness, as he teases new music on a consistent basis.

Is there a new project on the way? We hope so!

Tune-in to both tunes below:

-@GabrielofSFPL

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Ester Dean at ‘The Breakfast Club’: Talks Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Beyonce, Pitch Perfect 2 & more

 

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Ester Dean has been on quite the promo run this week!

Fly Girl @Esterdean Stopped By Our Offices Today. Be Sure To Check Out #PitchPerfect2 In Theaters May 15th

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Just last, stopping by our offices here at SFPL, the fearless hit-maker headed over to Power 105.1‘s The Breakfast Club and talks about the countless hits that she’s penned for the like of; Beyonce, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Nicki Minaj and more. She also talks about her upcoming movie role in Pitch Perfect 2.

Check out the interview in full below:

Congrats to Ester!

-Stay Fly!

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Fly-LIGHTs: Jennifer Williams “Black & White” Birthday Dinner Party…

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Tuesday evening, reality star & entrepreneur, Jennifer Williams had an elegant Black & White themed dinner party to celebrate her birthday.

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SFPL’s Artist Spotlight: Fletcher (@rnbfletcher ) – ‘Turn Around’

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Emerging singer-songwriter Fletcher releases a brand new single, “Turn Around” . The track, which was written & produced by platinum selling production team Fifty1Fifty, will be featured on Fletcher’s upcoming Project ‘Bad Habitz’. Check out the track below…

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New Video: RL – “Boo’d Up” feat. Taylor J

Notable singer/songwriter, RL, debuts the video to his first single, “Boo’d Up” featuring Big Play Entertainment label mate and fellow Minnesota native, Taylor J, off of his upcoming sophomore album, “5:15”; so named for the actual time of his birth. Check it out below…

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New Music: Shaliek – ‘The Past’

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Leading up to his upcoming EP entitled ‘Blood Sweat Tears’ at his new label home Pendulum/Universal, singer/songwriter Shaliek releases his new track called “The Past”. His new album will be available later this month – peep the clip below…

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Fly EP: DuBose Music Group Recording Artist, Tweet releases ‘Simply Tweet’ EP on iTunes Today!

 

You asked and she listened, Today Tweet breaks back into mainstream with her long awaited EP titled, ‘Simply Tweet’. Embodying five tracks that reintroduce the singer’s voice over live instruments. The sessions are reminiscent of your first kiss, up close and personal. While your living room transforms into a comfortable bistro with an amazing sound system. You close your eyes and without warning, Tweet’s voice glides through the music like water. 
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SFPL’s Artist Spotlight: Liane V (@LoveLianeV)

 

There comes a time when a new star comes upon us and that time is right now. Meet newcomer to the music scene, Liane V! Read more on the budding star below….