MARK JOHNS

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By Andy Kellman, AllMusic

Left-field pop artist Naomie Abergel, who goes by the alias Mark Johns, was the first solo vocalist signed to Skrillex’s OWSLA label. Born to Moroccan parents in Canada and raised in Singapore, she started performing covers while attending college in Miami and uploaded them to SoundCloud. Abergel’s earliest uploads, including versions of Lana Del Rey’s “Video Games” and Justin Timberlake’s “Cry Me a River,” were recorded with her phone. She made additional cover versions with fledgling producers such as Manila Killa and Sable; a sleek and booming version of Jay-Z and Kanye West’s “Ni**as in Paris,” wisely re-titled “In Paris,” caught the attention of Skrillex, who helped set her up in her new home base of Los Angeles and eventually offered an OWSLA deal. Abergel’s first big commercial step, however, was with the Glitch Mob through “Better Hide, Better Run,” released in mid-2015. In early 2016, she was featured on Lemaitre’s “Stepping Stone” and made her OWSLA debut with “BTFU (Mommy Issues).” The breezy and melodious qualities of Abergel’s voice were common elements of all the material, but the comparatively organic and low-key sound of “BTFU (Mommy Issues)” was somewhat surprising. An EP was anticipated later in 2016.

This article originally appeared on AllMusic.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Source: http://www.allmusic.com/artist/mark-johns-mn0000547840/biography

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ADEXE & NAU: BILLBOARD LATIN ARTIST ON THE RISE

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By Suzette Fernandez, Billboard

YouTube has become a key factor for the discovery of new talent. The latest YouTube stars, siblings Adexe & Nau, are ready to show that they are more than a social media sensation.

After uploading a series of videos on YouTube, Adexe & Nau — born in Canary Islands, Spain — have collected more than 1 billion views overall (4.5 million daily views and 9 million views per day on weekends). As of today, they have more than 3.6 million subscriptions on the streaming channel. This achievement has highlighted them globally and caught the attention of Sony Music Latin, who signed the pair earlier this year.

Meet this week’s Billboard Latin artist on the rise:

Names: Adexe Gutiérrez Hernández and Nauzet Gutiérrez Hernández

Ages: 11 and 14 years old, respectively

Major Accomplishment: Their first official single, “Tu y Yo,” surpassed 110 million views in less than a year.

Recommended Song: Their new single “Sólo Amigos”

What’s Next: Touring! The brothers are set to visit Spain, Mexico, Argentina, Puerto Rico and the U.S., plus the possibility of doing Brazil’s Rock in Rio next year.

This article was originally posted on Billboard.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Source: http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/7801092/adexe-nau-billboard-latin-artist-on-the-rise

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KHALID

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By Heather Phares, AllMusic

Combining a voice that sounds made for classic soul with cutting-edge music, Khalid is a singer/songwriter from El Paso, Texas. Raised by a military family, Khalid lived in Germany and upstate New York before settling in Texas. He was first inspired to make music by his mother, who was a singer and loved ’90s R&B artists such as Brandy and TLC. While still a teenager, he began making music in 2015, incorporating influences as wide-ranging as Frank Ocean, India.Arie, Alt-J, and Father John Misty in the songs he posted online. He eventually connected with the producer SykSense, who, along with Tunji Ige and Smash David, worked on Khalid’s bittersweet breakout single “Location.” Released in mid-2016, the song hit the Top 10 of Billboard’s Hot R&B Songs chart the following January. Another single, “Hopeless,” preceded Khalid’s debut album American Teen, which arrived in March 2017.

This article originally appeared on AllMusic.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Source: http://www.allmusic.com/artist/khalid-mn0000095880/biography

Photo: http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/khalid-performs-location-on-the-ellen-show-news.30912.html

Video: www.youtube.comKhalidVEVO