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Alexander James Rodriguez Explodes with ‘Cherry Bomb’

British pop star Alexander James Rodriguez has released his tenth studio song, and highly anticipated single ‘Cherry Bomb.’ Nicknamed in Brazil as the “hitmaker,” the teen sensation, who earlier in July released the popular Spanish- English summer samba song, Bella Loquita, and the fun 1984 Wham! cover Freedom has delivered yet another smash hit.

Written by Alexander James Rodriguez, along with Alex Jacke and Liz Rodriguez, the concept for ‘Cherry Bomb’ originated from Alexander’s love of strawberries, but he confessed in a recent interview, he couldn’t quite find the right lyrics, so he researched the berry family, and various metaphors. As a young writer, he began jotting down words that would later become the blueprint of lyrics and melodies brainstormed in the writing session. “I am so excited to be releasing ‘Cherry Bomb.’

The song is about that unique person, who has both beauty and an unparalleled firecracker personality that burns like fire in your brain. They are sweet and sour. When they walk into a room, they ignite it, and you are left feeling pure delight. They are the bomb!”

Official Music Video

The music video for ‘Cherry Bomb,’ released October 10th, was filmed with Alexander and four dancers, Isidora Villagra, Jedd Berina, Kaileia Dixon, and Mckenzie Cole, with choreography by celebrity dancer Marvin Brown, at a 1950’s diner in Downtown Los Angeles. 14-year-old Alexander James Rodriguez rose to fame at the top of 2021 when he received the ‘Rising Star Award’ at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards, for his debut single, ‘My Crew’. Predominantly known as an actor, the teen transitioned to music at age 12 during the height of the pandemic last year. ‘Cherry Bomb’ from Alexander James Rodriguez is out October 1st on all digital platforms.

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Amanda Fagan unveils lost love and regret on latest release “Forever Yearn”

Amanda Fagan‘s latest release, “Forever Yearn,” is a tragic love story of pride, lost opportunity, and the harrowing knowledge that some mistakes can never be undone. A young couple at heart, wild and almost in love, but whose pride prevents the relationship from flowering. Their story doesn’t end with seeing what went wrong. It hurts more because you don’t see it for years.

“It’s a song about breaking cycles, but the characters are caught in the consequences of their choices. They learn from their mistakes, but knowledge cannot change the past. What remains is the longing for each other, which gives the song its emotional weight and its title, “Forever Yearn.”

Inspired by Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights, the song feels like a love story that never gets old. Fagan’s premise blends regret and longing, showing how pride can linger long after an alternative decision could have changed everything. So “Forever Yearn” is less about lost love than about two people wondering what might have been.

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iLLLACAT brings sharp bars and catchy production with latest release “Like Dat”

iLLLACAT drops “Like Dat,” a Hip-Hop cut with punchy production, percussion, and synths that give the record movement. Bookie comes on the track and sets the tone immediately with the hard lines, “Get out of my face with the gas, we’re on the chase for the cash, if you’re moving fake I’ll pass, I’ll pack it, and I’ll put it in a bag.” The delivery is right there in the money, the movement, and staying away from anything fake.

The production leaves plenty of space to land those words. Percussion powers the track with synths adding another layer to the beat, a backdrop for the straight-up vocal approach. “Like Dat” maintains tight energy and, instead of overcomplicating its message, lets the verses do the work in terms of personality.

The line, “Steady making money while smoking a pain killer” provides another memorable moment and an insight into the attitude that runs throughout the record. iLLLACAT brings us “Like Dat”, a pure hip-hop joint with Bookie on the track. A catchy production that stays sharp, an assertive voice, memorable lines, and enough rhythmic punch to keep the record moving.

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