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GET TO KNOW KING F.L.O, THE INCREDIBLE ARTIST WHO CONTINUES TO MAKE A NAME FOR HIMSELF IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY
King F.L.O is a versatile lyricist, producer, and videographer who was born in 1986 out of Bronx, NY. King F.L.O took a liking to music at a very young age. In 2004, he began producing music on his own. In early 2009, he co-founded the group called “The STONEHEADZ” which led to him dropping his first mixtape titled “Mind Over Matter”. The mixtape included a song titled “Boss Theme” which featured Sheek Louch of the legendary rap trio The Lox. In 2010, he started working with StreetHeat TV to shoot and act in music videos and short films. This gave him the opportunity to work with the likes of The Lox, Action Bronson, Maino, Chris Rivers (Big Pun’s son), Mr. Cheeks, French Montana, and legends such as Slick Rick, Big Daddy Kane, and Rakim among countless others. F.L.O has continued to improve his craft and make waves in the music industry. He has opened for, performed with, and collaborated with Redman and Method Man, Cappadonna, Inspectah Deck, Ghostface Killa, Tony Yayo, Cory Gunz, Fred the Godson, State Property, and more. He was hosted for the Ryan Show and performed at SOBS (Sound of Brazil) and Summer Jam (NY). In 2020, he became the COO of StreetHeat TV. He also received his bachelor’s in Sound Design and Audio Engineering from Full Sail University. King F.L.O continues to make a name for himself and promises that the industry will remember his name for years to come.
Check out his latest Album “GOD KING” on Spotify below:
Hi there, welcome to Honkmagazine. Can you tell our readers about what really inspired you to write music?
King F.L.O – What really inspired me to make music was the culture and the lifestyle of Hip Hop I began making music at an early age but when I was introduced to Hip Hop through my cousin introducing me to the Fugee’s first album I simply fell in love with the production and the craft itself.
When did you realize you were going to make music professionally?
King F.L.O – I realized I was going to make music professionally when I took my first instrument the violin from a school program because My family couldn’t afford to pay for me to attend the music program.
Tell us what is so unique about you and your music?
King F.L.O – What’s unique about me and my music is that it’s designed to make people think I’m focused on the craft as much as I’m focused on the message and every detail from the lyrics to the production. As an artist, I’m very versatile and try to stay away from making music that sounds like anyone else’s.
Can you tell us about your latest releases and what inspired you to create them?
King F.L.O – My latest release is the album “GOD KING” the singles from this album include The Title track GOD KING/ BLESSED featuring Juice Wayne / BEAST MODE featuring Cory Gunz, Whispers, and Lik moss / FEEL IT featuring Oun P . what inspired me to create this album was life and the growth I’ve achieved through hardship and pain GOD KING represents someone who walks through the darkness to get to the light.
Can you give us a brief insight into your upcoming projects?
King F.L.O – The next project I have upcoming is set to release in April and will be my self-titled album KING F.L.O it’s set to release as an NFT.
What do you wish you were told when you first started making music that you think would help artists just starting out?
King F.L.O – I wish I was told in the beginning how important it was to have all my paperwork right for example trademark on your name and all the publishing paperwork correct. It is definitely crucial for an artist just starting to make sure all legalities are taken care of and current.
What do you do when you don’t do music (creative or otherwise) that you are passionate about?
King F.L.O – When I am not creating my own music as an artist my team and I are on the road shooting videos and creating visuals for many of the top mainstream artists in the world also I am an engineer by trade so I’m producing and engineering always For clients.
Any last piece of advice for those artists who just started making music?
King F.L.O – Determination and drive are what’s going to take you to the top stay focused and don’t ever let anyone tell you that you can’t do something.
How can our readers follow you online?
King F.L.O – You can follow me on Instagram – @therealkingflo360.
And stay up to date on all my content from videos to music to breaking news by visiting me on my website.
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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.
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