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North Miami-based artist S0LO has gained a lot of traction for his latest single “Nina Simone”

S0LO has gained international recognition for his work as an artist. It’s only been recent that anyone has been able to find his music online. S0LO’s role in the music industry usually takes place behind the scenes, however, the creator decided it was time to gain some recognition for his own talents as a musician.

His latest release titled “Nina Simone” has gained a lot of traction for the fast-rising artist. This is a follow-up after his recently released single “Rider” which also gained thousands of streams online. S0LO brings a big-time sound full that runs wild in its creativity to the new song “Nina Simone”.

We had the chance to talk with S0LO in an interview, where he shared his biggest challenges in the music industry and how he managed to reduce overwhelming situations. Check out the interview below and let us know what you think in the comment section.

Let’s start off by introducing yourself, you know the basics like name, age, and where you’re from. As much or little as you’re comfortable sharing.

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S0LO: My name is S0LO I was born in Brooklyn New York, but I was raised everywhere but in New York. I moved around a lot as a child I lived in Delaware, Georgia, Philly, Florida twice, and even Puerto Rico before we finally decided North Miami was our final stop.   

 

What’s the best advice you ever received concerning music?

S0LO: Bet the house on yourself and don’t focus on the results focus on the work.

 

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What would you have done differently if you knew then what you know now?

S0LO: Move like the world is bigger than the streets.

 

What is still your biggest challenge?

S0LO: Putting together a big enough budget to make the impact I truly want to make. 

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What keeps you going when things get tough in the music industry?

S0LO: I feel like the love that I have for music keeps me going I love going in and making something come from nothing and making music for people I feel need to hear what I have to say.

 

If you could go open a show for any artist who would it be?

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S0LO: I would probably say Future or Roddy ricch.

 

Talk me through your creative process.

S0LO: Well, my creative process is all about first making sure I’m around “GOOD VIBES!” and then I work with my engineer/producer to come up with a direction I feel like going in then it is off to the harmonies and structure. 

 

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How do you solve productivity/scheduling problems and reduce overwhelming situations?

S0LO: I make sure when I go to the studio I don’t waste time and I get as much done with my time as possible so that the productivity never stops. I make sure I’m in the studio recording every week so I stay on schedule.

 

What are you focusing your time on now?

S0LO: Constantly adding to my catalog and working on releasing more content and music.

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How do you currently feel about the state of “Your genre” in general?

S0LO: I feel like it’s always evolving and getting more and more interesting by the day and although at times I feel like a lot of new artist sound alike I feel like change is coming and I can’t wait to share what I’ve been working on.

 

How can our readers follow you online?

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S0LO: They can follow me on:  Instagram: @official_s0lo, Tiktok: @officialsolo_305, YouTube: @Official_S0LO and download my music on all digital streaming platforms.

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Lisa Jo turns feeling unseen into self-acceptance with latest release “Oddball Gem”

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Lisa Jo captures that feeling of being outside the crowd in “Oddball Gem.” The song is about feeling invisible, misunderstood and determined to be yourself. The emotional core is visceral. So many thoughts, not enough words, the draining effort of trying when the fight still feels unfinished. The writing gives you that feeling, makes isolation a familiar, personal thing.

The song then moves to images of becoming ‘a shadow’ and ‘a ghost’ before arriving at a stronger sense of identity. The emotional feeling of not fitting in is at the heart of this song, with the lyric “I was built this way” changing the tone from pain to self-acceptance.

“Oddball Gem,” is a declaration from someone learning to stand comfortably in their difference. The line “I don’t fit in I’m an odd ball gem” is a direct and memorable encapsulation of what the song is all about. Lisa Jo turns that feeling of being left out into a portrait of individuality. She provides the track with an emotional message of staying true to yourself when belonging seems hard today.

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Temidayo Balogun bridges tradition and modern expression on latest release “Ori I “Concept of Democracy”

Temidayo Balogun‘s latest release, “Ori I “Concept of Democracy,” blends African musical traditions with contemporary jazz to explore identity and community. “Talking drums, native instruments, but there are also passing notes on the piano and a saxophone for another dimension to the musical language,” the song is characterized by.

The track isn’t rooted in one musical planet, but in the relationship between its different elements. Talking drums are part of African musical traditions. The piano and saxophone add a jazz-oriented dimension. That contrast lets the song explore its themes of identity and community as much through sound as concept.

If you like genre-bending work, “Ori I’ Concept of Democracy” is a thoughtful musical experience. Temidayo Balogun mixes indigenous instrumentation with contemporary jazz textures to keep the focus on the relationship between people, culture, and community. The track works because the sounds come together. It invites the listener to dwell on the musical ideas rather than just pass through them.

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