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DaniLeigh Tears Down A Swaggering ‘Monique’ Performance For ‘UPROXX Sessions’
The Miami singer-turned-rapper brags her way through a charming performance from her new album ‘Movie.’ …
Fresh off the release of her new album Movie, DaniLeigh pops up at Uproxx Studios to perform the Retro Future-produced single “Monique.” The Miami-born, Dominican-American singer first blew up in 2018 with her hit single “Lil Bebe” after an extensive period as Prince’s protege, directing his video for “Breakfast Can Wait” and writing her own music, including the 2017 Summer With Friends EP.
After becoming one of the social stars that took the DoTheShiggy challenge viral by dancing to Drake’s “In My Feelings” next to her car, DaniLeigh dropped “Lil Bebe” and watched her profile skyrocket, culminating in the 2018 album The Plan which released late that year on Def Jam. The album featured appearances from Lil Yachty, YBN Nahmir, and YG and displayed her polished ability to slide back and forth between a chatterbox, Migos-influenced rap flow, and smooth R&B vocals.
That’s the very same approach she applies on “Monique,” rattling off braggadocios rhymes, boasting, “You cannot hear me ’cause I’m out of reach / All type of designer is packed in my brief.” With swaggering confidence and unaffected charisma, DaniLeigh proves to be the best of both worlds.
UPROXX Sessions is Uproxx’s performance show featuring the hottest up-and-coming acts you should keep an eye on. Featuring creative direction from LA promotion collective, Ham On Everything, and taking place on our “bathroom” set designed and painted by Julian Gross, UPROXX Sessions is a showcase of some of our favorite performers, who just might soon be yours, too..
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Joseph Turner & The Dudes of Hazard confront lingering fear on “The Shadow Remains”
Joseph Turner & The Dudes of Hazard deliver a compelling and deeply personal alternative track with Americana leanings in “The Shadow Remains,” exploring the lasting effects of fear, anxiety, and emotional uncertainty. It’s a song that’s a product of years of carrying a weight that never quite lifted.
“The Shadow Remains” immediately creates an intimate atmosphere. The production touches on some darker textures, but still has that organic warmth that great Americana music has. Everything feels intentional, drawing you into a world where discomfort quietly simmers under the surface. The delivery is lived-in, making the story feel real, and the emotion is real. The song recognizes that some things will stay with you throughout life, but rather than wallow in despair, it shifts gears.
With “The Shadow Remains,” Joseph Turner & The Dudes of Hazard aren’t afraid to delve into the dark places of memory and feeling, and have created a song that anyone who’s battled the ghosts of fears or fought their own private wars can relate to. Throughout this release, the band shows the ability to mix strong musicianship with compelling storytelling. There’s atmosphere and emotion throughout the track, securing the band’s place as a major voice in today’s music scene.
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Dan Webb creates a captivating reflection on change with “Hungry Ghosts”
Clive Deamer, Dennis Hamm, and Bob Lanzetti all feature on Dan Webb’s latest release, “Hungry Ghosts,” which is a track of real-time transformation. A great blend of psychedelic jazz and rock, the track delivers a deep, immersive experience.
The song’s lyrics touch on the emotional difficulty of closing one part of life and opening up a new one. One of the defining features of “Hungry Ghosts” is Webb’s own vision, as composer, arranger, producer, performer, and mixer, which shines with an unmistakably personal energy. The song is about the displacement, reinvention, and psychological transition, and captures the uncertainty and possibility of starting a life in unfamiliar surroundings.
Clive Deamer’s ever-shifting drumming provides a foundation, and Dennis Hamm’s keyboards add depth and texture to the sound. Bob Lanzetti’s guitar work runs through the arrangement with fluid precision, helping to create a dreamlike sound. “Hungry Ghosts” is mastered by Joe Lambert, and the production explores movement and space, mirroring the song’s theme of past and future selves. All in all, this is a great example of psychedelic jazz rock that rewards multiple listenings. This is a meditative, adventurous, and emotionally resonant exploration of transformation and the courage to start again.
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