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Ercy Mirage to release new album

Posted by Cloud Up Blog on August 25, 2020 at 11:20pm

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Brooklyn, New York's dance and tech-house artist Ercy Mirage to release new album "Glimpses of Me" on the Substantial Music label September 1st, 2020.

"Glimpses of Me" is Ercy Mirage's third studio album on which he collaborated with Zoya, worked with grammy nominated music engineer Maxim Morin, and songwriter Anisa H. The album is a complex compilation of sounds officially labeled dance and EDM but with multi-generational influences that span the decade's and genres. "Glimpses of Me" is a masterfully crafted album achieving a definitive release from one of the eras up and coming artists.

Boundless talent with a multifaceted set of skills. Ercy Mirage aka Ercy Leka is a tech veteran who is no stranger to creativity with a high caliber of expertise as a composer, director, engineer, producer of audio/film/photo, and Adobe master. Ercy has an impressive portfolio of projects produced for juggernauts such as Lexus, General Electric, ABC Studios, Pepsi Cola, and has worked alongside Grammy-winning artists like Rick Rubin and The Weekend.

soundcloud.com/ercymirage
instagram.com/ercymirage
twitter.com/ercymirage
substantialmusic.com
https://www.beatport.com/artist/ercy-mirage/48000

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Five Question With Musician Mike XI

Posted by Cloud Up Blog on August 3, 2020 at 6:00pm

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As a musician, what is your definition of success?

Being Happy
Building something that I love
Staying creative
Enjoying the process

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

Being in love with my work
Seeing good results and higher streaming numbers on my music
Feeling good about myself throughout the process

What’s your present state of mind?

Optimistic and Patient

What’s your most treasured possession?

I don’t treasure possessions heavily. I’m grateful for my new car, cause it’s the first car I’ve ever purchased. That was a big moment for me. Besides that, I’m not attached to stuff much.

What do you enjoy doing most?

Making music and finding new ways to share my music with a larger audience

Where are you going to be in 10 years?

I’ll have a few hundred million streams on music and I’ll be making music with the people I look up to right now. I’ll also be exploring my other passions and entrepreneurial ventures.

https://open.spotify.com/album/3QlYdN

https://www.tiktok.com/@iammikexi?source=h5_m

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Q&A With N2BLU

Posted by Cloud Up Blog on April 19, 2020 at 12:28pm

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Where are we talking from today?

New Orleans, Louisiana.

Where did you get your artist's name from?

So, our artist's name was partially inspired by the experience of going through the songwriting mentorship process with our mentor, Loren Israel. We feel like the whole experience helped us delve deeper and be more honest and vulnerable in our songs and writing. Deeper into the “Blue” as it were. Blue is also a power color for both of us, so with some creative thinking, we came up with N2BLÜ.

Music-wise what are you working on right now?

We have actually finished our first album, titled “Phoenix Heart," which will be releasing this summer and we have already started our next album.

Are you currently promoting a single or album?

We are currently promoting our latest single, Kiss Me Like the Devil, which is available on every online music platform along with the lyric video on our YouTube channel. We will actually be releasing our next single, “Again”, and lyric video on April 21, 2020.

Who or what were the most significant influences on your musical life and career?

For me (Jonathan), my biggest influences growing up were Better Than Ezra, Duncan Sheik, and Savage Garden. For Kosta, his biggest influence growing up was DC Talk.

As a musician, what is your definition of success?

I’d say our definition of success is being able to do what we love (making music), being able to share it with the world, and helping other people through our music.

YouTube Lyric Video: https://youtu.be/ihbbJ8HSZ6I
Facebook Video: https://www.facebook.com/N2BLU/videos/242751653531832/
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/kiss-me-like-the-devil-single/1504410355
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/62yzmcRyBJG59TZsacO6bA?si=bArmcCQWQM6CxeU7vvGrJw
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/n2blu/kiss-me-like-the-devil/s-2dICurAcfc7

https://www.facebook.com/N2BLU
https://twitter.com/n2_blu
www.instagram.com/n2bluofficial    

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Smart AI Speakers APM-A21

Posted by Merry He on September 18, 2019 at 6:30am

Features
1. CPU: Octa-core RK3368H. RAM: 1GB/2GB
2. Memory: 8GB/16GB. oS: Android 7.1
3. Display: 7" touchscreen 1920x1200.
4. Camera: 5M pixels. Wi-Fi: 2.4G
5. Bluetooth: BT 4.2
6. Microphone: 2 Mics array
7. Speaker: 4W(1.5")x2+psssive radiatorx1(stereo)
8. I/O: DC-IN/USB/HDMI/SD.
9. Power supply: 12V1.5A. Al: Alexa or Google
10. System: Amazon Alexa or Google

 

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1. Smart Screen good quality portable bluetooth speakers combine leading voice wireless technology, with superior sound performance to create the smartest device possible.
2. Use YouTube, Hulu, Netflix, etc like DirecTV now even stream from the audio store. You can stay connected with family and friends and preserve memories.
3. Play music, see movies, set alarm, check the weather, etc only by your voice. With eight microphones and far-field technology, Alexa can hear you even when music is playing.
4. Easy to install, the holder can enhance stability and protection for your home speaker everywhere you like.
5. Smart home Technology AI Speaker, vertical to the ground.
6. Your new kitchen companion—watch recipe videos, set timers, and alarms, and add items to your shopping list.
7. not only can you stream your favorite music but also your favorite Amazon Prime programming.
8. Ask Alexa to see lyrics and album art with Amazon Music. See weather forecasts, calendars, to-do lists, and your favorite playlists.
9. Make video calls to anyone with Skype, the Alexa app, an Echo Spot, or Echo Show.
10. With eight microphones and far-field technology, Alexa can hear you even when the music is playing.
11. Alexa is always getting smarter. Skills are like apps and let you do more with Alexa.
12. Watch award-winning movies and shows from Prime Video, music videos from Vevo, or live TV and sports with a Hulu subscription.
13. Horizontal or vertical image inversion function options to meet different angles installation mode.

Application scenario:
Home security monitor
Family companion supplies

 

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Interview With The Amazing Artist Law Artis

Posted by Cloud Up Blog on June 10, 2019 at 1:43pm

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1. Where are we talking from today?

A. I currently live in Jamaica Queens.

2. What would you like to accomplish in 2019?

A. I will like to connect with a team and label that gets my sound and art. Begin my album,
release it by November and Start touring by the beginning of 2020. You got to be
specific and set your goals and intentions. That’s my philosophy in 2019.

3. What is your take on politics?

A. I always remember what my 8th grade history teacher said, “You picking the lesser of
two evils.” For example, in the last election, who you rather Hillary who has hot sauce in her
bag and can’t email properly or Donald J. Trump who’s grabbing women by their
genitals and making America great again on Twitter(wink wink). I think politics are great
but I leave that to your own personal preference. Freedom and equality is what I stand for no matter the race, color, religion, etc.

4. Where did you get your artist name from?

A. My full name is Lawrence Artis, Jr. My friend who was smoking the green earth as we
were chilling says, “You should make your stage name Law...it’s the Law now drop it!” I
went with it and it stuck. It’s basically a shorter version of my birth name.

5. Growing up, how important has music been in your life? Can you recall the moment
when you decided that you wanted to be a musician? Was it an easy or difficult choice to make?

A. Music was my everything! I wanted to sing like my Grandparents who are both very
good singer. R.I.P. Pop-Pop. I knew I wanted to be a musician when I wrote my first
song at 10 years old. My cousin who was a wonderful vocalist, we had a childhood
group called Double L and we sang at a banquet. I remember thinking I want this to be
like this for the rest of my life. It was easy until I hit 18. Everything became so much
harder. Where am I going to get the money to finance these dreams? Many people kept
telling me to find a backup plan. That’s not what God is saying in my heart. It was a struggle to find balance, and peace in this artistic journey.

6. Was there ever a time when you thought about doing something else? If you weren’t a musician today, what could you see yourself doing?

A. Are you kidding me...I’m the king of back up plans. I have been a deli worker, call
center rep, bank teller, paperboy, college student worker, and a soldier. If I wasn’t doing music today. I would continue my education and become a professor for the arts.

7. What has been the biggest surprise so far about making music your career? What has been an unexpected or welcome challenge to it all?

A. The biggest surprise is how easy it is for me to record my song and write lyrics. It’s like
breathing to me. I hadn’t been in a studio in 5 years and decided to just go for it. I had to
write the songs before the studio session. My producer Ian Litovich just went with the
flow. I don’t like to waste time. We knocked out a song a day and no more than an 8-hour
session. The hardest challenge was the visuals, writing the treatments and explaining
my vision to the directors. Sometimes people come with their own agenda and you got to give them room to express but not take over your vision.

8. What was it like putting together your EP?

A. It was so organic. I loved it! I enjoyed really digging into my creative place. I was so free
from my insecurities. I was doing ME and that felt good. Talking about things that
people don’t always sing about and not caring. That’s revolutionary for me!

9. Who are some of your favorite artists or rather, what musicians have continued to
inspire you and your music? Who would you absolutely still love to work within  ?

A. Favorite Artist are Janet Jackson, Lady Gaga, Brandy, Babyface, Toni
Braxton...(basically anybody in the ’90s) Artist that inspire me is different, these artists I
can see myself in their reflection: Kelis, Pink, Lenny Kravitz, Bill Withers, Bjork, Grace
Jones, and Macy Gray. I would love to work with my Cancer sis Solange, Dawn Richard and Lion’s Babe.

10. What has it been like keeping up with your social media accounts and all of the
different platforms? Is it hard to stay up to date on it all? What would you say is your favorite way to connect with your fans now?

A. I’m a private person and will always be. I’m only on Twitter and YouTube It keeps me
sane and focused on my mission in life. I like to keep my peace and my humans(my
fans) know me and I speak with a purpose or there is no reason to speak at all.

11. If you were going to be stranded on a deserted island, what musical item would you take with you and why?

A. I would take a recorder and a pencil and paper. I’m about to write one of the dopest album on this island. Law Artis: The lost files...I’m already marketing it. lol

12. If your music was going to be featured on any TV show that is currently on right
now, which would you love it to be on? Or if you prefer, what is a movie that you love
that you wish your music was featured in?

A. This current EP, I would say Grey’s Anatomy because this music is full of mood, love,and drama. That’s definitely the Grey’s Anatomy series.

13. At the end of the day, what do you hope people take away from your music?

A. I hope people will become more transparent in themselves. Live in their truth with no
apologies. Just know you are not alone, we all got stuff, but it’s how you take that stuff and make it gold. It’s your life...do what you will :-)

14. When you are not making music what else do you enjoy to do?

A. Acting, Dancing, and watching art and tennis. I see a concert and a Broadway show once a month. I’m at a movie once a week.

15. Where you @ online?

https://artist.spinnup.com/law-artis
https://twitter.com/artis_law

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Chicago Soul Singer Releases New Single

Posted by Cloud Up Blog on May 21, 2019 at 2:31pm

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Chicago's very own “ Brandon James" is ready for success, and he wants you to know it. The r&b/soul singer is creating a strong buzz with the upcoming release of his single "So Emotional." "So Emotional,"  is scheduled for release on August 26th, 2019 and is the first single off the upcoming E.P scheduled for release this fall. 
 Chicago native Brandon James was born "Brandon James Foster". He states that he "started doing music as an outlet for depression early in life. I wasn't very popular in school and I was considered a latchkey kid due to my mother's work schedule and my father's battles with alcoholism." On a teacher's suggestion to find extracurricular activities, Brandon joined the choir. He finished the eighth grade with a determination to elevate his understanding of music and succeed with his own music. Constantly challenging himself to become better at his craft, he has taken voice lessons from Bobby Wilsyn, Ars Musica, and Andrew Schultze. He has played with Earth, Wind & Fire and performed at some of Chicago’s most notable venues including the UIC Pavilion and the House of Blues. Brandon has also earned a degree in music performance and business from the Columbia College of Chicago. Forever seeking to share his story and testimony, Brandon seeks to inspire, touch hearts and provoke thought with his music.

Links:https://show.co/hwfa7YDhttps://show.co/nDQNCKxhttps://open.spotify.com/album/4jM905OI0YxTH0g2l1mb34https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/so-emotional-single/1458270056https://soundcloud.com/branddo20/so-emotional-masterhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-d2LgEOrIE&feature=youtu.behttps://brandonjames.storyamp.com/https://show.co/beJy4Kmhttp://www.branddo20music.com/p/so-emotional.htmlhttps://open.spotify.com/album/4jM905OI0YxTH0g2l1mb34https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/so-emotional-single/1458270056https://soundcloud.com/branddo20/so-emotional-masterhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-d2LgEOrIE&feature=youtu.behttps://brandonjames.storyamp.com/
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