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Griselda Records’ Debut Film ‘Conflicted’ Gets A Release Date

The long-awaited film will kick off what will likely be another prolific year for the unstoppable Buffalo label. …

Griselda Records’ debut feature film Conflicted, which they announced in June this year, now has an official release date. With theaters shut down due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the title will come to Pay Per View, January 15, 2021. The announcement also features expanded cast information, identifying roles for Benny The Butcher, who leads as Hunter — basically, he’s playing himself — as well as R&B singer J Holiday, veteran actor Michael Rapaport, and Griselda godfather Westside Gunn.

The Buffalo-based label also announced the film’s soundtrack release date, January 8. Naturally, it’ll feature the Griselda core: Benny The Butcher, Conway The Machine, and Westside Gunn, as well as new signees Armani Caesar and Boldy James. In addition, Dave East, Lloyd Banks, Ransom, and more will appear, with production coming from late Griselda mentor DJ Shay, their in-house beatmaker Daringer, 808 Mafia, and more. The lead track, Benny’s “3:30 In Houston” has already been made available; you can check that out below.

The announcement caps one of the busiest years for the burgeoning indie label — actually, for possibly any indie label anywhere — as each member of the crew dropped multiple projects, from Pray For Paris to The Liz to Burden Of Proof. The sheer volume of releases has established Griselda as one of the most prolific rap groups in a long time, but their consistency has won them an ever-loyal fanbase who will undoubtedly be pressing play when the label’s film Conflicted hits next year.

Check out the trailer for Conflicted above.

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ALEXATOR turns electric guitars and synths into pure energy with latest release “Through the Fire”

ALEXATOR‘s latest release, “Through the Fire,” is a hard-hitting track. This instrumental is a high-energy mix of electronic rock, trance, and strong electric guitars. The music has a heavy kick and catchy, on-the-run synths that give the record a strong sense of forward motion. Clean electric guitar licks add another dimension. This is where electronic drive meets rock guitar presence.

The focus on the instruments makes each sound sparkle, a thumping kick drum creates a strong rhythmic base, while infectious synths drive the track. Clean electric guitar licks slice through the electronic backdrop, giving it definition and a definite rock edge. No vocals here; the interplay of rhythm, synth, and guitar creates the energy.

ALEXATOR has created a track with a mix of electronic rock, trance, and electric guitar, all about movement and energy from start to finish. What you get is a simple instrumental experience that doesn’t need anything fancy to make its presence known. The driving kick, busy synth work, and clean guitar touches give it a clear identity for listeners who like electronic music with a strong rock influence.

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ELISA MINELLI offers courage in your own hands with latest release “Grab Your Guitar”

ELISA MINELL‘s latest release, “Snag Your Guitar,” is a pop single about empowerment and self-expression. The song by the Italian singer-songwriter-composer grows out of an idea she has previously explored in her contemporary classical work, “The Fall,” based on the idea of “amor fati” by Nietzsche, but in the form of an English-language pop song. This is a personal message in another form of music.

The message of “Grab Your Guitar” is not to let the challenges rule you, but to face them head on. Music is more than just something you hear. It’s a way to release your emotions and also find strength within yourself. The guitar in the song’s central metaphor symbolizes taking charge of your own story; everyone has the power to be the hero of their own story.

That sense of determination gives the song its emotional arc. “Grab Your Guitar” is about bouncing back from hard times, about not sitting around when life gets tough. MINELL ELISA. I combine music with personal empowerment. The song’s message is straightforward. It brings the idea into a pop setting and adds another layer to the song’s journey in relation to her wider creative output. Ultimately, it reminds you to take what empowers you and keep pushing forward.

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