Skepta to Auction Off Debut Painting in Sotheby’s Sale

Skepta is set to sell his debut painting as part of an auction he’s co-curated for Sotheby’s’ Contemporary Curated series. The painting, titled Mama Goes to Market, will be exhibited at Sotheby’s’ New Bond Street galleries later this week, before being auctioned off as part of a lot featuring pieces by Omar Ba, Theaster Gates and Ouattara Watts, among others.

Nine of the works being sold as part of this year’s Contemporary Curated lot were handpicked by Skepta; the London rapper chose each piece because “they all had an African feeling about them”. “Whether they were created by African artists or not, they all share in this essence,” he said in a statement. “In one way or another, they triggered powerful dialogues with my painting too.” Notable pieces chosen by Skepta include Simon Helps, a 1986 painting by Sir Frank Bowling, and Addicktion, a portrait by British-Ghanaian painter Lynette Yiadom-Boakye.

Skepta produced Mama Goes to Market in 2020, during the first lockdown. He describes the piece, which was inspired by childhood memories of Nigeria, as having come “from a real frustration”, as well as concern that his daughter would never be able to go to an African market. “I thought, ‘She will always have to buy everything online, she’s never going to experience this,’” he said, “so I tried to portray it in paint.” The painting’s pre-sale estimate is £40,000 to £60,000, although there is no guarantee that it will sell at that price.

Skepta’s last album was 2020’s Insomnia, a collaboration with Chip and Young Adz. The year prior, he released Ignorance Is Bliss, which debuted at No 2 on the UK albums chart and has been certified Gold. In 2017, Skepta won the Ivor Novello for Songwriter of the Year, a year after he won the Mercury prize for his album Konnichiwa. This article was originally posted on The Guardian.

Fans of RedrumSociety Demanded They Do More Live Shows

The COVID-19 pandemic has proven to be havoc for the entire world. With a rise in the number of cases and new strains now wrecking problems, global economies are taking strict decisions for mitigating the spread using lockdown enforcements.

However, the mental state of people has been direly affected due to long terms of lockdowns and people are now wanting the freedom to walk again. One of the most intriguing requests in this matter was by the fans of RedrumSociety that demanded a live concert despite pandemic restrictions.

The Florida-based music band is led by its lead singer, Zach Cohen, who has created waves in the market with his outstanding music composition. One of the most compelling elements of Zach’s music is his amazing composition and lyrics that connect with the audience instantly.

Zach released a song “Street Fights” back in 2020 under RedrumSociety that was a huge success. The song soared to the top of iTunes Blues Charts and had over 100k streams on Spotify. With the release of RedrumSociety’s new song “I Like You, You Like Him”, fans are now, even more, turned up, demanding a live country concert.

Sources wanted to get an up close and personal interaction regarding such impactful response from the audience so set up an interview with RedrumSociety’s very own gem, Zach Cohen. Zack gave some in-depth insights on how his music became a sensation.

“Many people often ask me about my music as if it’s some depressing thought. Yes, it is because the music is my thinking and my thoughts. I’ve combined them into music lyrics so that I could communicate what I feel. And I think why people love it so much and why do they connect so much with my music is because it’s something that explains their feelings too. Maybe they’re going or have gone through that phase too and hearing someone talk about it reminds them of that time. As for the demand for a live concert, as citizens, we should ensure the protection and safety of others. I am because of my fans and doing a concert without them won’t bring me joy so I can’t really say about going live,” said Zach.

The lead singer for RedrumSociety is sensational as his music’s lyrics truly speak with the listeners. The band in itself is unique, introducing a blend of the alternative rock genre that is quite compelling and catchy. Zach’s composition is all about depressing thoughts, which is why the fans love the lyrics and connect with the band in an unending melody. More information regarding live shows can be seen on the band’s official website.

RedrumSociety Has Opinion about the Country Music Scene In South Florida

The Florida-based music band, RedrumSociety is making ripples in the music industry with its alternative-rock genre that is well-reputed amongst its fans. Zach Cohen, the lead singer for the band, is the one that brings the magic in the music with his outstanding composition and heartfelt lyrics.

The intriguing element about the band is their genre. The musicians came up with the genre and Zach worked on the lyrics based on how people feel when they’re down and depressed. The combination of blues and rock with depressing lyrics connects with the people since it resonates with what they’re feeling or have felt during their dark phase.

Zach shares his perspective regarding the current music prevailing in the industry. “Everyone has different genres and creates music that they like. For me, putting my depressing thoughts in the lyrics and mixing them with joyous upbeats is what I like since it gives a hope that good days are coming better,” Zach stated.

“I like it when we’re compared with Beck, Weezer, and Cage the Elephant or when someone mentions us with old stuff like T. Rex and Lou Reed. That gives us motivation that our music is unique. For my music legacy, I would want my music to be loyal to my ancestors that helped me connect with music in the true sense. The creation of RedrumSociety was not just for creating a music band but to create a world for the people where they can connect with depressed thoughts while finding solace through the music. That’s something I would like to see in the industry because right now what I feel, it’s all about who’s got better rap or music that can make people dance. But what I want is for my music to help people make up for their feelings of sadness and come clean with the courage to begin new. Even though all hope is lost, I just want them to know that yes there’s someone else with the same feeling,” Zach elaborated.

RedrumSociety, led by singer and guitarist Zach Cohen, is possibly the most sexual music your earholes will ever encounter. Influences of RedrumSociety are mostly born from blues, funk, rock, and soul, but don’t let that fool you. RedrumSociety is its own brand of music. All of their songs are based on their own unique life perspectives and stories. Redrum’s music is for the people who love when their ex-girlfriends kick them while they’re down, who love having nowhere left to run to, and especially those who look at someone and wonder “how long can you last in my head?” Zach has been through hell and back to reach the position he is in now: Poised for his shot at the music heavyweight title. At 28 years old he is in his prime and is ready to show the world (and his dad) that he is not completely worthless.

The band’s influence arises in fans from the combination of different music genres. From country, funk, rock to blues, and soul, fans love their music and have even demanded a live concert for their latest release despite pandemic restrictions.

No word on that from the band; however, they are all set for the release of new music “I Like You, You Like Him” that is set to dive deep into the hearts of country fans worldwide. Listen to their latest release here.

Melissa B. Released Her New Hit Single, "Physical"

Verified Artist Melissa B. releases her new single, ‘Physical’, on all platforms and Beatify.

“PHYSICAL” is the new song written by B. Howard, produced by B. Howard, Kyle Beatz & engineered by Grammy recipient Michael Ashby who was responsible for recording Cardi B.’s song “Bodak Yellow”. “PHYSICAL” is a straight-up R&B cut with a smooth dance groove in which Melissa B. is giving you that feel good R&B tune. This R&B tune is about connecting with your lover, giving her the love and attention she deserves. This song is a combination of mechanical instruments and Melissa's beautiful, melodic voice.

“Physical” is available on all digital platforms released through Amada Records and Beatify, the first fair-trade blockchain streaming platform.

Be sure to purchase “Physical” on SongWhip, and visit her Website.

A Life Connected: Peter Dante on his New Music Release and Connecting with his Fans

Peter Dante is never afraid to go with the flow, as proven with his newest release, “Dimes, Nickels and Pennies.” With the song set to release soon, he finds himself in unfamiliar places with some very familiar friends.

The frequent and notable collaborator once again brings together some of the best in the industry with the single he describes as pop-rock, reminiscent of early Train. With unobtrusive yet powerful lyrics and a melodic hook, Dante said the song is really a reflection of himself.

“Dimes, Nickels and Pennies is a real anthem about my life,” he said. As those that have seen Dante perform can attest his shows are frequently a haven of love and improvisation, both lyrical and not, but always entertaining and from the heart.

“Every song that I write, every song that I sing, and every different night, I sing them differently,” Dante said. “I freestyle a lot and write about them, where I'm at, what venue, what I'm feeling from the crowd, about my band, about the band I'm touring with, about whoever and about whatever band that's just opening that night.” He hopes his connection with people is conveyed in the new song as well, along with his positive outlook on life and collaboration.

“I’m a 53-year-old guy that loves recording and writing music, and especially if I can help those around me,” Dante said. “It's a bonus, you know, and if we can go to the pick of the top, then God bless it, take it to the top.”

Top of the charts or not, Dante said he lives off the warm feedback and connection from his fans.

“You lay it out there on the line and you tell people the story of why you wrote it, when you wrote it, what you wrote about, or to just, in general, connect. It's an astounding feeling the response, you get back from humans.”

That improvisational and collaborative nature of Dante’s act bleeds heavily into his artistic process. As he listens to others play, he said he is always watching and ready to build and connect on what he hears.

“I literally start writing, with immediacy within the first probably eight to 12 bars of the song. And then I'll run it back right away, just to start it over,” Dante said. “The creative process to me is, it's a dream and a belief in what I've experienced.”

“And, or they can just conquer things, just by loving themselves, to learning how to love others, be accepting of others, and have compassion, but yet have complete passion.”

In regard to aspiring musicians, Dante states collaboration is a necessary and integral part of success.

The actor/musician with a heart of gold’s love for people shines through his music. “Disappear with me, my heart and soul you’ll see…How far and deep, and how far I’ll go no matter what with my heart and soul said…we’ll rise above, we’ll love.”