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14 Things You Need To Know About K-lifie

K-lifie is a young artist, Montreal Christian who made the decision to spread the gospel in his city and around the world. We had the opportunity to interview K-lifie and here is what he had to say.

Can you tell us a story about what brought you to this specific career path?

Klifie– What led me to start this career was the fact that I became Christians and it inspired me to do Evangelical Rap for Jesus.

Can you share the most interesting story that happened to you since you started this career?

Klifie– What happened to me is that a person was in a state of depression and that person listened to my EP and she told me that she felt an encouragement that allows her not to give up.

Can you share a story about the funniest mistake you made when you were first starting? Can you tell us what lesson you learned from that?

Klifie– The funniest mistake I made was once I went to the studio and thought the inspiration would come from above and I was totally wrong hahaha so I learned that when you go in the studio you always have to make sure you’re ready even if it’s just one song.

What are some of the most interesting or exciting projects you are working on now?

Klifie– Most exciting right now I’ll tell you Spontaneous, Soldier of Christ, Maximize and I’m working on a new EP.

Who are some of the most interesting people you have interacted with? What was that like? Do you have any stories?

Klifie– It was with the young kids in my church and honestly it was amazing because once i put my song in a party and everyone gave me comments that touched my heart and they were amazed that it was me.

Which tips would you recommend to your colleagues in your industry to help them to thrive and not “burn out”?

Klifie– The advice i can give them is to remember why you started what you are doing and always focus on the reward behind your goals.

You have been blessed with success in a career path that can be challenging. Do you have any words of advice for others who may want to embark on this career path, but seem daunted by the prospect of failure?

Klifie– The advice I can give is to be constant, persevering stay away as much as possible from negative comments that will confuse you but don’t ignore constructive comments of the kind of bad stuff you do in music and you should improve it and believe in God and believe in yourself this is the essential idea.

Can you share with our readers any self care routines, practices or treatments that you do to help your body, mind or heart to thrive? Kindly share a story or an example for each.

Klifie– Personally as you know I am one and I do exactly the routines of a believer that is to say I praise my God I pray I read the bible and I meditate on it, It’s for my mind and for my body.

What are your “5 things I wish someone told me when I first started” and why. Please share a story or example for each.

Klifie– Continue do not give up believe in what you do i believe in you you have talent, you are really strong because his comments kept me in what i was doing and it also made me understand that this kind of comment will help me keep the perspective of success.

Can you please give us your favorite “Life Lesson Quote”? Can you share how that was relevant to you in your life?

Klifie– The fact that I used this quote allowed me to make myself understand that as long as nothing can be achieved until the wanting is not present for what I do and it pushes me to make music on a constant basis.

None of us are able to achieve success without some help along the way. Is there a particular person who you are grateful towards who helped get you to where you are? Can you share a story about that?

Klifie– First of all, I am completely grateful to the perfect person who is “God” Because without him my music would not have had an impact as it does today and there are opportunities that have miraculously appeared and I know that all of this is he who has done it.

You are a person of enormous influence. If you could start a movement that would bring the most amount of good to the most amount of people, what would that be? You never know what your idea can trigger. 🙂

Klifie– Honestly I will have started a music style activity like rap and in this movement it will help people to have more tactics in music and more inspiration.

We are very blessed that some of the biggest names in Business, VC funding, Sports, and Entertainment read this column. Is there a person in the world, or in the US whom you would love to have a private breakfast or lunch with, and why? He or she might see this. 🙂

Klifie– I would really like to have a coffee, it’s Kamala Harris because I think she has done a great job in her career and I would like to take the time with her to listen to her advice.

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Reid Anderson shares a reassuring anthem on what truly matters with “My Dearest Friends”

Upon careful analysis of the perceived drift from one another, it becomes evident that a much-needed pause and introspection are necessary to realign with our core beliefs. Reid Anderson’s most recent single, “My Dearest Friends,” embodies this sentiment by providing a comforting presence amidst the tumultuous nature of life. As the third release from this Liverpool-based singer-songwriter, the track serves as a tender reminder of life’s simple joys, evoking feelings of warmth and nostalgia.

Anderson’s signature style of vocal delivery exudes unwavering sincerity as if he’s singing directly to listeners, offering comfort in a world where everything is fast and fleeting. The lyrics read like an intimate letter, reaching out to provide reassurance. His fusion of genuine emotion and thoughtful lyricism imparts a sense of calm, a reminder of what we often overlook as we get consumed by the screens amid the digital noise around us. The song functions as a rare kind of balm, a soothing and reassuring anthem for the soul, as though it’s reaching across the digital realm to convey care and support.

A notable aspect of “My Dearest Friends” is its adeptness in echoing subtle nostalgia without succumbing to antiquation. Anderson’s songwriting breathes life into classic human connection and friendship themes, making them relevant in today’s interconnected yet oddly detached world. The song is a sincere, poetic tribute, advocating for a return to the present and encouraging the appreciation of moments of stillness and reflection on essential aspects in an era often prone to oversight.

The potency of the song stems from its inherent simplicity. Characterized by delicate instrumentation that enhances the release without overshadowing it, Anderson continues to establish himself as a figure who values tradition, comprehends the past, and sings for the present.

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Heart of Pine Release New Music

I admire any band willing to balance retro musical attributes, cross-genre interplay, and evergreen lyrical concerns in an increasingly fragmented entertainment world. Heart of Pine takes those chances, and they pay off handsomely. The band’s slender discography is as solid as they come. Their 2019 full-length debut Highly Flammable had that exact effect.

It exhibited strengths so pronounced that it lit the band’s forward trajectory for the coming years and spawned even greater, yet condensed, success with its EP follow-up 2020’s Southedelic. Anchored by the songwriting team of Steven Bagwell and Travis Richardson, the band’s sophomore full-length Southern Soul Revival continues developing the band’s songwriting chops with the aid of a top-flight band, including the talents of drummer Todd Headley, bassist and multi-instrumentalist Boone Hood, and keyboardist Jesse Fountain.

“Gone” is a deeply felt opener. It’s a reflection on longing for the comforts of home and hearth while avoiding the sentimentality that we might otherwise associate with such songs. It’s expressed simply yet thoughtfully. The arrangement peaks and lulls with well-orchestrated movement that never strikes a false note, and the vocals are superlative throughout. Several stirring elements distinguish the track, but the greatest strengths lie with the expert blending of dueling guitar voices and the intelligent dynamics fueling the song.

I’m a great fan of the valedictory “Movin’ On”. Scores of songs have used this title throughout the history of popular music. Heart of Pine’s take on this well-traveled phrase boasts maturity and leave-taking without rancor while spotlighting another handful of the band’s best attributes. Keyboardist Jesse Fountain dazzles with his piano playing, and the band mixes female backing vocals to counterpoint the lead vocals with great effect.

“This Way” pleased me to no end. The rolling quality of the percussion, the introduction of horns into the mix, and a further illustration of the band’s command of dynamics are crucial. Steven Bagwell’s singing is an outstanding piece of Heart of Pine’s identity that reaches a particular peak with this performance.

“Voodoo Leg Bone” is outrageous fun. It’s driven forward by an assortment of powerhouse elements. Tasty guitar work is present throughout, Jesse Fountain’s keyboards provide ample fireworks, Todd Headley’s drumming may be his best moment on the release, and the lead vocals rank among the album’s finest moments.

Covering Bob Dylan is always a tricky proposition, but Heart of Pine aren’t mimics. Nor do they grab onto the most obvious of choices. “She Belongs to Me” is undoubtedly superb, but it’s an obscure gem in Dylan’s discography. However, Heart of Pine treats the mid-60s track as a major work and refurbishes it in a distinctive Heart of Pine way. It’s exuberant without ever losing the essence of the original.

The conclusion, “Phetamine & Pearls”, namechecks Dylan in its first line. I love this energetic character study of a past relationship, albeit with a woman you wouldn’t introduce to your mother, and it’s filled with zest. It closes Southern Soul Revival on an upbeat musical note and leaves listeners sure that the band’s future is brighter than ever.

Savannah Renfro