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“Fight” by Knixxen Out Ft. Opposite I

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Canadian Rap artists Knixxen Out drops off new visuals for their first video of 2024 by releasing “Fight” as the fourth single off their new album “Aftershock”, which was released this past August. The up-tempo, in your face instrumental produced by Jay Harmz sets the tone for the smooth yet raw lyrics that the artists lay down. Opposite I joins Knixxen Out on the track by adding a catchy chorus that will have the listener coming back again, and again. They also add their own unique style to the production, by fusing rap and rock together, to create a track that stands out above the crowd. The visuals themselves are directed by Sonik Hip Hop, with the shoot taking place entirely at Raise the Bar Training Facility, in Edmonton, Alberta. [More: Official Website]

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Knixxen Out Bio

Knixxen Out is Canada’s ground breaking northern Hip Hop duo. Made up of Alberta’s K.O, and female rapper Vixxen. Whether they’re delivering party music with upbeat feel good vibes, relatable home-hitting expressions, or love songs and sexy singles, Knixxen Out’s music is a reflection of their lives from moment to moment. The pair’s diversity is evident, from confronting anxiety and depression to jams like recent single “Tik Tok” get crowds jumping all across western Canada.

“Cover Me” by Donnie Bolden Jr.

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This song “Cover Me” is about God being there in the midst of life’s challenges. Whether it is choices we have personally made or circumstances that are unforeseen. God promises that he will never leave us or forsake us. God will cover us if we give him complete control over our life. Donnie Bolden Jr, often compared to Fred Hammond, has traveled throughout America inspiring and helping those who have lost faith in God. His message is to non-believers and believers in Christ to continue believing and trusting that God will always be there for you and he will Cover You.

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Review

Here is a review by Greg Johnson of Inspiring Music Videos:

This is a very inspiring prayer through song. I found rather than sitting back to watch a “performance” I was drawn into worship and gratitude. It’s a challenge with praise and worship music, that sometimes after 99 takes, and input from multiple producers and sound technicians, a song becomes so polished and ready for the top 40 hits, but is loses the heart-felt sincerity. Donnie and and his team managed to keep the heart and passion 100% but also create a very well-produced video.

Note: This post was created on 17 Dec 2023, but is dated 9 Dec 2023 to coincide with the date of the video on YouTube. Development of the page began on 10 Dec 2023.

“Time Slips Away” by Knixxen Out

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About

Knixxen Out is Canada’s ground breaking northern Hip Hop duo. Made up of Alberta’s K.O, and female rapper Vixxen. Whether they’re delivering party music with upbeat feel good vibes, relatable home-hitting expressions, or love songs and sexy singles, Knixxen Out’s music is a reflection of their lives from moment to moment. The pairs diversity is evident, from confronting anxiety and depression to jams like recent single “Tik Tok” get crowds jumping all across western Canada. [Learn More]

Artist Message

“Time Slips Away” which is the third single released off our new album “Aftershock”, which dropped this past August. The song has a very catchy and heart felt hook sang by the very talented Brayden Bonnett, that tells a story, and keeps the listeners glued to their speakers. Time Slips Away has a very relatable concept about life’s stresses and wanting to be a kid again to avoid the many difficulties that get thrown your way as you make your way on this incredible journey. The video itself portrays building a time machine and going back to a time that isn’t as hectic. A time where you didn’t have to worry about hate, bills, heart break or anything else in between. The song was filmed in Edmonton, Alberta by Sonik Hip Hop, who’s worked with many talented artists, such as Kryple and Lil Windex. The track is brought together by the production of 2 Deep.

“Amazing Grace” by Madison Taylor Baez

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On 7 Jun 2022, Madison Taylor Baez was selected from the audience to sing an impromptu audition at America’s Got Talent. She sang “Amazing Grace” and with the audience in tears, the judges were astounded. Howie Mandel pressed the Golden Buzzer which will allow her to go directly to the finals. In 24 hours, the video of her performance had already received over 1.7 million views.

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[Post Created on 8 Jun 2022. Video Date: 7 Jun 2022.]

“Unthinkable” by Neiyla

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Message from Neiyla

“When I was 17 years old I sat down in front of my piano and wrote a song about all the nuisance in the world and how we should find solutions rather than excuses. So excited to finally share this song and message with you now.”

About Neiyla

Neiyla is a singer from Linz, Austria. Below is the bio in English from her website. [Source]

“After many years of singing song ideas into my phone and practicing my vocals I became tired of waiting for someone else to make my dream of becoming a singer a reality for me and decided to take things into my own hands. I started organising my own gigs at the age of 16 and as the years have passed, I managed to not only sing in my home country Austria but also to organise shows in London, Berlin, Edinburgh, Italy, and South England. I am happy to look back on past performances at the Brucknerhaus in Linz, at the Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival, the Hampstead Jazz Club in London, the Marianne Mendt Jazz Festival and as the star guest of the International Youth-Theatre-Award 2019. In September 2020 I finally built the courage to release my debut single Good Thing in the style of Pop/RnB which received airplay on major Austrian radio stations like Hitradio Ö3 as well as other European radio stations and TV appearances on ORF2 and Puls4. As a singer & songwriter I can combine my longstanding passions for songwriting and storytelling. With my positive sound and frank lyrics, I want to encourage young people and especially young women to realize their worth, speak their mind and to fulfill their potentials and goals by taking things into their own hands.” ~ Neiyla

Learn More

Here are some links where you can learn more about Neiyla. Be sure to listen to more music from Neiyla on her Spotify artist page linked below.

  • Facebook [View]
  • Instagram [View]
  • Spotify – Artist Page [View]
  • Spotify – “Unthinkable” [View]
  • YouTube – Artist Channel [View]
  • Website – Neiyla.com [View]

2022 Concert Schedule

Below is the 2022 concert schedule for February to August. Note that the dates are written as day, month, year. [Source: Neiyla Website]

  • 03.02.2022 – EP Release Konzert im Kultur Hof, Linz
  • 05.03.2022 – RRS in Concert, Gallneukirchen
  • 24.04.2022 – Nové Hrady Stadtplatz (CZ)
  • 01.05.2022 – Surf World Cup Podersdorf
  • 17.05.2022 – Kowalski Gallneukirchen
  • 26.05.2022 – Diakoniefest, Gallneukirchen
  • 11.06.2022 – Spinnerei Traun (Open Air 10h – 13h)
  • 11.06.2022 – Lange Nacht der Bühnen (Sonnenstein Loft, 21h)
  • 13.07.2022 – Botanischer Garten, Linz
  • 21.07.2022 – Musica De Autor Vienna
  • 13.08.2022 – Sommer-muzikfest České Velenice

Document History

  • Page created on request by Neiyla. Post date set as 3 Jun 2022 to reflect the original YouTube video date. (8 Jun 2022 at 4:46 PM CT)

“Who Cares” by Sheldon Gava

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Inspired Action

Music often inspires us to take positive action in the world. Here are some organizations you can contribute toward that will help alleviate the needs that so many are having these days.

More from Sheldon Gava

Here are links for more from Sheldon Gava.

Post History and Notes

  • Submitted by Sheldon Gava on 15 May 2022. YouTube video post date 12 May 2022. [Source]
  • Submission reviewed and approved by Greg Johnson on 15 May 2022.
  • This video from Sheldon Gava is part of the Garvey Heights release. [Listen on YouTube]

Evie Clair ft. Kirra Abplanalp – Where Can I Turn For Peace? / Nearer My God To Thee (Mash-Up)

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Arranged by Evie Clair Ft. Kirra Abplanalp
Ft. Christy Mann on Cello
Directed by @Tanner Blackburn (Instagram – @tannerblackburn_)
Audio by Stephen Moyer https://www.evieclair.com/
Dress – https://dmfashion.com/ @shopdmfashion (Instagram)
Hair – @braidsbyellie__ (Instagram)
Makeup – https://makeupbyvelvet.com/ @makeupby_velvet (Instagram)

[Video Date: 12 Dec 2021]

“Way Maker” – Jeremy Riddle and Priscilla Alcantara

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Listen to the worship song “Way Maker” by Jeremy Riddle and Priscilla Alcantara from the live worship album, “Holy Ground (Live Around the World)”. Recorded live at The Send, Brazil. [Source]

At about 4 minutes into the video, Priscilla Alcantara becomes the primary vocalist and sings a very powerful and passionate rendition of the song in Portuguese.

[Post Date: 27 Mar 2023. YouTube Date: 13 Apr 2020.]

Cover Art

The image below is the image used for this song on YouTube.

Document History

This post was first published on 27 Mar 2023. The post date assigned is that of the original YouTube post date of 13 Apr 2020.

“Ode” by Christopher Young

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“I recently discovered the ArtList.io music licensing service where numerous artists share their music with license rights available to those who produce videos. Using high quality stock video clips from Videoblocks, I created a music video using the song “Ode” by Christopher Young. Enjoy!” ~ Greg Johnson, Founder of Inspiring Music Videos

John Prine: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

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March 12, 2018 | Bob Boilen — An American treasure came to the Tiny Desk and even premiered a new song. John Prine is a truly legendary songwriter. For more than 45 years the 71-year-old artist has written some of the most powerful lyrics in the American music canon, including “Sam Stone,” “Angel From Montgomery,” “Hello In There” and countless others.

John Prine’s new songs are equally powerful and he opens this Tiny Desk concert with “Caravan of Fools,” a track he wrote with Pat McLaughlin and Dan Auerbach. Prine adds a disclaimer to the song saying, “any likeness to the current administration is purely accidental.” That song, and his second tune, the sweet tearjerker “Summer’s End,” are from John Prine’s first album of new songs in 13 years, The Tree of Forgiveness, produced by Dave Cobb. It was recorded with his longtime band in Nashville’s legendary RCA Studio A. Guests include Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires. There’s even a songwriter’s co-credit with Phil Spector.

For this Tiny Desk Concert John Prine also reaches back to his great “kiss-off” song from 1991 called “All the Best,” and then plays “Souvenirs,” a song intended for his debut full-length but released the following year on his 1972 album Diamonds in the Rough. It’s just one of the many sentimental ballads Prine has gifted us. Over the years, his voice has become gruffer and deeper, due in part to his battle with squamous cell cancer on the right side of his neck, all of which makes this song about memories slipping by feel all the more powerful and sad.

“Broken hearts and dirty windows
Make life difficult to see
That’s why last night and this mornin’
Always look the same to me
I hate reading old love letters
For they always bring me tears
I can’t forgive the way they rob me
Of my sweetheart’s souvenirs”

John Prine’s latest album, The Tree Of Forgiveness, is due out April 13 on Oh Boy Records. It’s available for pre-order from John Prine’s official web site, iTunes and Amazon.

The Tree of Forgiveness is available for pre-order now.

SET LIST

  • “Caravan of Fools”
  • “Summer’s End”
  • “All the Best”
  • “Souvenirs”

MUSICIANS

  • John Prine
  • Jason Wilber
  • David Jacques
  • Kenneth Blevins

CREDITS

  • Producers: Bob Boilen, Morgan Noelle Smith
  • Creative Director: Bob Boilen
  • Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin
  • Videographers: Morgan Noelle Smith, Maia Stern, Alyse Young
  • Production Assistant: Salvatore Maicki
  • Photo: Christina Ascani/NPR