The Defender issued a name for the names of native artists who deserve some shine; folks with insane expertise, however who most individuals within the metropolis, state and nation merely don’t learn about. We known as, and also you, our group, responded.
And Lord have mercy, did y’all reply.
In March, we featured 5 artists worthy of your time and a spotlight. And since we acquired so many names, we determined to make this a month-to-month factor. So, right here goes our April 2022 Defender Community COMMUNITY CENTRAL channel (https://defendernetwork.com/community-central/) spotlights.
*If you recognize of any artists whose work is worthy of consideration and celebration, ahead that information (artists’ names, social media hyperlinks, movies, and many others.) to aswad@defendernetwork.com. The extra the merrier.
ALYCIA MILES
I’ve seen and heard this sister carry out at varied spots round H-City, so I already knew she was gifted. However, whereas reviewing her varied music movies, I noticed that though folks say for artists to be legitimized and to “make it,” they should go to New York, on this case, New York must deliver its behind all the way down to Houston and kneel on the altar of Alycia Miles’ voice. She’s simply that gifted. However don’t take my phrase for it. Pay attention for your self.
Web site: www.trillqueen.com
Instagram: trillqueenalycia
Fb: Alycia Miles’ Music
Twitter: LittyHoliday
Soundcloud: Alycia Miles
DIRTY & NASTY
The hip-hop dynamic duo often called Soiled & Nasty is made up of Tominique Roots and David Landry. They and their music have been described as “high-octane, extremely mental hip-hop.” One other approach of claiming that’s “road acutely aware.” On the acutely aware tip, for instance, their tune “Riot” begins out with two quotes: one heard a gazillion occasions, and one other too few individuals have ever heard. The primary is from the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther “the” King Jr.’s well-known 1963 “I Have a Dream” speech. The second is once more from MLK, however from a Might 1967 NBC interview the place he admits that his “dream” has grow to be a nightmare. And it’s this degree of educating and onerous truths shared over onerous beats that exemplifies what Soiled & Nasty deliver to the desk. They’re f’sho price trying out.
Web site: https://dirtynasty.bandcamp.com/
Instagram: dirtyknowsnasty
Instagram (Tominique Roots): _ogchainsaw_
Fb: Soiled & Nasty
Twitter: Soiled & Nasty
YouTube: dirtyknowsnasty
MARIUM ECHO RATTLER
Of the various Houston artists I acquired information about, this sister right here, Marium “Echo” Rattler, has most likely had extra nationwide success and recognition than most. And by success and recognition, I actually imply, she’s earned the respect of artists and producers nationwide. But, she hasn’t acquired the shine her out-of-this-world voice deserves. I don’t know if there’s a being within the universe that may out-sing her in a “battle.” She’s that good and versatile and artistic and fearless in her tune decisions and shows of expertise.
Web site: https://mariumecho.bandcamp.com/
Instagram: mariumecho
Fb: Marium Echo
Twitter: Marium Echo
DJ FLASH GORDON PARKS
Parks, a self-described “ethnomusicologist, collector and documentarian,” is thought close to and much for his abilities on the “ones and twos,” spinning sounds whereas additionally mining the historical past of Houston-based music. Each native media publication possible, has featured the brother for the best way he manipulates sounds and beats, and his DJ periods at eateries Mo’ Higher Brews and Brasil, and a thousand different locations. However what some could not know, he’s a talented photographer, as effectively. Actually, it was brotherman’s photographic eye that landed him within the Defender as we spotlighted an area photograph exhibit celebrating Third Ward. And he’s acquired interviewing abilities in addition, that he exhibits off on the “Flash Gordon Parks Present” on KPFT (90.1 FM) the place he too shines the highlight on Houston’s unbelievable pool of under-appreciated inventive, creative expertise.
Instagram: flashgparks
Twitter: Flash Gordon Parks
Fb: Flash Gordon Parks
YouTube: Flashgparks
TEYLOR BONNER
Discuss a triple risk! Teylor Bonner is simply that. This Gen-Z photographer, cinematographer and cosmetics diva will movie your award-winning film, take photographs of you receiving your awards and have you ever wanting proper whilst you take your red-carpet stroll. Born and raised within the Bayou Metropolis, this freelancer has a powerful resume of exhibits she’s already put in work on, together with “Meals Paradise” (Journey Channel), “Movie star Undercover Boss” (CBS), and “Succession” (HBO) simply to call just a few. But, one among her largest objectives is constructing a group middle in Houston through her non-profit Houston’s Fingers, a corporation she and a few of her highschool classmates based after Hurricane Harvey. Did I say “triple risk”? I believe I undersold this sister’s abilities and coronary heart. Plus, the truth that she runs her enterprise (sure, she’s an entrepreneur in addition: Rennob Showtime Productions) together with her proud mama, lets you recognize Teylor is grounded and can always remember the place she got here from.
Web site: www.RennobShowtimeProductions.com
Instagram: lovesequel
Fb: Rennob ShowTime Productions
YouTube: Rennob ShowTime Manufacturing
