Rising out of Queens, NY, Jahsamir is a spoken word and rap artist who began cultivating his craft in his early teen years. His sound and lyricism is bi-coastal with influences from greats like Kendrick Lamar, J Cole, Nipsey Hussle, and Mick Jenkins- to name just a few. In the formative years of his artistic repertoire, Jahsamir began performing all over the New York Metropolitan area- gracing stages in spaces ranging from open mics to prominent event halls like SOBs and MajorStage. Jahsamir’s art tells a story of the growing pains, environmental distress, and internal chaos experienced when one realizes that everything in life is a process that can’t be rushed or skipped, lest you miss out on the fulfillment of peace.

Finessed Media got the chance to meet the The Darkroom’s future superstars and get to know the label’s team that brought the world Billie Eilish! 1824 is Universal Music Group’s creative solutions team focused on the connection of artists and brands directly to fans through storytelling and experiences. 1824’s offerings include content creation, ideation, PR, A&R, creator partnerships, experiences and digital marketing… read more

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MannyJR. is a Queens raised Hip-Hop artist. Manny is deeply influenced by New York’s style to be lyrical versed, pulling from influences such as Nas, Q-Tip, LLCoolJ & Lauryn Hill. Manny flows his view of the world into his music. Manny is 1/3 and Co-Founder of ThiiirdDivision.

N.R.G (pronounced Energy) da NuRa Goddezz is an artist of the spoken word variety and self-published author. Born Amber Nicolle, she uses her gift to deliver truth to her fans. Her poems are said to be reflections and perceptions of life and all of its experiences delivered with or without various styles of music, creating what she calls ‘da Nu Revolutionary Genre’ and has been writing as a young author and poet since her days in elementary school. NuRa’s concentrations and talents include, but are not limited to R&B, Jazz, drums, bass, acapella and more. NuRa enjoys writing and spoken word and finds music to be the perfect complement to her words.

Melissa describes her music as a blend of neo-soul, R&B, jazz, soul, and funk. There are elements of live instrumentation, vocal scatting, and dynamic musical changes in the arrangement of songs. Funk is alive and well on this track, with a rich and steady bassline and drums that implore you to get up and dance. The message is endearing- encompassed in Melissa’s lyrics are all of the tools to show you how to show love and what true love is, as well as showcasing her desire to keep the love connection present and fresh.

Jastin Artis is a DMV artist whose music fuses Gospel, acoustic and electric guitars, and Spoken word to give a new wave in typical Hip-Hop music. He's the bridge between genres that music fans didn't know they were looking for, but once you hear his unique sound and style, it's impossible to turn away. When you experience how he delivers his lyrics across his soulful music, it catches your attention for a sound that is truly original. It's Hip-Hop Renaissance.

There is more to come from Jastin as he continues to evolve, collaborate, and extend to the next level in his career. Jastin is also the president and owner of the faith and home-based artist development company, Artis Studios LLC, helping indie artists achieve their dreams.

On his latest EP Delta, Escapist tells the story of grief and recovery, from the pain of loss and separation to the process of self-realization and renewal. It explores lyrics in terms of sound, flow, speed, rhythm, and rhyme, with the words carrying the story of loss, withdrawal, hallucination, denial, dreams, and healing.

With a combination of natural and electronic sounds, the soundscape further immerses the listener. Water is used as a symbol for darkness, grief, loneliness, change, and tranquility; the listener emerges from the forest canopy to see a new path in life, unburdened by the pain and suffering of the past.

SKMBJarrell aka SheKnowsMeByJarrell is a 25-year-old rapper from Berkeley, California. For SKMB, his vision in his music is that it should bring emotion out of people, good or bad. The Bay Area has a unique spirit and sound that is to be celebrated and embraced, while in tandem experimenting with new sounds. SKMBJarrell seeks to envelope a lighthearted vibe around everyone who comes across his music with hopes to inspire many more to chase their dreams while he’s on his own journey of self-discovery.

Bay Area’s newest R&B sensation is the representation that the community deserves. Itz Julius is a Filipino-American R&B singer-songwriter, producer, and audio engineer. After over 10 years of experience behind the scenes, working on developing his skills, he’s now releasing music to inspire and motivate the people around him that hope to do the same.

“Missed Calls” is an ode to the experiences that Chris has felt since growing up in Louisville, Kentucky. The murder of Breonna Taylor hit him hard, and instead of ignoring the pain, Chris Carter chose to embrace it, opting to pen the deeply emotional and highly vulnerable “Missed Calls” – for the people he’s lost, the struggles he’s felt, and his promise to overcome it all.

With deep cuts like, “What is On My Mind”, “Blank Stares” and “Café Society”, EL.SY reflects on what it means to navigate the world that we live in. Every song involves intricate, dancey, and dynamic production, but none of them sound the same. The only constant is EL.SY’s beautiful voice, and the captivating storyline that encompasses it all.

A few weeks ago, Finessed Media spoke with Nick Lee and Shannon Ervin of The Cultural Reset, to talk about their career beginnings and what they hope to achieve with their newest venture: The Cultural Reset.

We found very quickly that as different as we all are, we all want to accomplish the same thing - to support the communities that aren’t supported enough by traditional media.

Are you ready for the future?

The Hood Life Krisis series stemmed from wanting to escape the hood, and now it’s an escape from mediocrity. Be sure to check out Volume 3 on December 18th and keep an eye out for some very big features.

K CAMP, the artist behind one of the most popular Tik Tok records of the year, “Lottery (Renegade)”, has now released a deluxe version to the final installment of his R&B series, KISS 5.

The album runs a clean 20 tracks, and clocks in at just under an hour, but the sound of it is tough to describe. Elements of the production are indicative of contemporary R&B, and the features solidify that, but still, we think you should decide. CAMP came into the album with intention of making something that his fans would love – which is what he did.

Kaash’s Teenage Fever is vulnerable and real, which is all she’s ever wanted. She truly is “the world’s homie”, who understands the pains (and pleasures) that we all feel. Her music allows us to acknowledge the melancholy that comes with life, but also appreciate it for everything it has to offer. “Life is fun as hell”, and her music only makes it better.

With this release, Carmen stays true to her Venezuelan-roots, choosing to write and sing entirely in Spanish, over a modern reggaeton beat. What we weren’t able to translate, we were able to feel.

“SuperGood” is a sonic celebration of black history and black culture. Duckwrth uses elements of funk, R&B, pop, gospel, and hip-hop, to tell a story that oozes happiness and love. Even though our world is up in flames, Duckwrth believes there are healthy ways to escape – delving into SuperGood is one of them.