Jim Vierra has played, produced, and sung for over 40 years, from being exposed to music through his mother, right through to up and coming rock and roll bands, and found the opportunity to make a career out of it all. With his production company and record label, Fifty Something Records, Jim has found like-minded souls, whose passion was also Christian Rock, and he uses this to share his faith. With his latest release, ‘Just One Touch’, Jim hopes that everyone can find a “touch” of peace and prayer, and that those who already follow Jesus Christ and God will open their hearts to their faith a ..read more

Brought together in1986, Powerhouse Fellowship Soul Choir is an age-diverse group of men and women who love to sing together. With Shawn Cotterell directing them, the choir has won awards and performed around Canada, accompanying other well-known singers and ensembles such as Stevie Wonder, Chrisette Michelle, David Foster, and the Clark Sisters. Powerhouse Fellowship Soul Choir’s latest album, ‘REFLECTIONS’, is set for release via Impact Gospel Recordings and IndieBlu Music, a division of the MNRK Nashville label, and their new single, ‘God Is Good’, takes a look at why they ultimately sing t ..read more

Get ready to hit the dance floor because Allegra is back and bigger than ever! Following her chart-topping collaboration with Tiësto, Allegra is set to release her latest single ‘Love You Right Back’ on May 3rd, with a breathtaking remix by none other than the 4th biggest DJ in the world, ALOK. This fast-paced and emotionally charged track is guaranteed to get the party started with its soaring vocals, vibrant synths, and pulsating club drums. ALOK’s remix perfectly captures Allegra’s signature fusion of passion and pop sensibilities, creating an alluring blend of club and pop music that will ..read more

‘AMF’ sees Flau’jae commemorate both sides of her life, rap star on one, and college basketball star on the other. Released a day after her team the LSU Tigers defeated Middle Tennessee, and advanced to the Sweet 16 of the 2024 Women’s March Madness tournament, ‘AMF’ sees Flau’jae collaborate with platinum certified rapper, the Memphis-based NLE Choppa. ‘AMF’ stands for “ain’t my fault”, and Flau’jae celebrates her success, while at the same time dismisses any issues people may have with her. It’s the perfect follow on to her previous single, ‘Perfect Timing’, and is the payoff to all the hard ..read more

Originally from Cincinnati, but now based in Atlanta, D. Watkins is an artist with many strings to his bow, but his specialities are RnB and hip hop. His songs explore themes such as love and relationships, as well as personal growth, and he’s found an audience that’s on the lookout for relatable soulful and authentic music. With his inspirations coming from the likes of Michael Jackson, and Prince, you can get some idea of what you’re in for with D. Watkins, who’s long studied their vocal abilities and stage presence. Even so, he’s learned through this that the very best you can be, when it a ..read more

Introducing an exclusive conversation with Denise Marsa, where she delves into the depths of her latest single ‘Kiss Me In The Rain,’ the enchanting narrative of her animated series ‘Cowgirl & The Alien,’ and the forthcoming album ‘PIVOTAL.’ In this exchange with Essentially Pop, Marsa offers a glimpse into the creative process behind the emotionally charged ‘Kiss Me In The Rain,’ sharing how a moment of inspiration by the seaside led to a song brimming with hope, temptation, and the resurgence of romance in a post-pandemic world. Hi Denise, how are you?  Hi Essentially Pop, I am wel ..read more

The music video for Mike Teezy’s new single, ‘Hands On Me’, features powerful imagery reflecting Teezy‘s struggles and triumphs. Directed by Will Thomas, the video includes scenes of prayer and resilience, symbolic of Teezy’s unwavering faith despite much adversity. Overall the message of ‘Hands On Me’ is one of triumph over troubles, with the emphasis being on Teezy‘s faith that through God he can overcome all challenges. The clip makes use of captivating visuals and storytelling, encouraging viewers to trust in divine intervention and the power of faith. No stranger to regular readers of Ess ..read more

With just a few elements, including a simple guitar riff, piano, and some hand-produced percussion, ‘My Baby’ sees Duprai Marcel tell a multi-layered story, producing so much power with his small instrumental and vocal group that the listener is able to feel every emotion he is feeling. Duprai wears himself out to exhaustion trying to ensure his relationship remains buoyant, but his partner isn’t quite as helpful. While he’s absolutely enamoured of her, he despairs that she doesn’t want to treat him in the same way. He questions why he’s committed to this relationship, when the same isn’t retu ..read more

Cheflodeezy’s style goes in a stark new direction in his latest track, ‘Rough Sex’, featuring fellow Jamaican dancehall artist and international sensation Marcy Chin. With seductive and erotic beats, which were originally given to Cheflodeezy by 23-year-old Grammy-Nominated music producer Benjii Yang during the pandemic, the music for ‘Rough Sex’ is as sensual as the lyrics portraying the song’s subject matter. Cheflodeezy experimented with the beats and recorded the track himself, before reaching out with the team at Artekal to Marcy Chin to collaborate on the track’s remix. The pair found th ..read more

The new single, ‘Make You Mine‘, from New York City band, The Infamous HER, is infectious and beguiling and a whole lot of fun, so naturally, we wanted to speak to the people behind the song. Is this song based on a true story or a specific person?  This song is more about the need and want for something. Making it yours. “Some day you’ll be mine”. Could be a person,  a dream,  or just a good ol’ warm grilled cheese sandwich. What inspired you to first start creating music?  I really can’t remember not creating music. Growing up in NYC, My dad’s an artist/musician and alwa ..read more