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Unreal BPM Shares His Creative Process from Mix Tapes to Mainstream
Unreal BPM is a producer, artist, and DJ, whose love of music spans genres and decades. This week, we discuss his creative process, what makes a creative session successful, and the Jersey Club resurgence in the mainstream. Photobombshell’s Interview with Unreal BPM Photobombshell: Thank you so much for agreeing to take some time to discuss your music career with me. I am a fan of your work, most recently in your work with Gramzunkut. After some snooping around, I learned you are from Long Island and have a background in the military. For the people learning about you for the…
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Rich Pesos: How Education Changes the Game for Musicians
This interview with independent musician, Rich Pesos, covers his musical journey, experiences, and insights. Pesos was inspired to make music at an early age by his brother’s exposure to different genres. His hard work and determination have been critical to his success as an independent artist. He has learned the value of research, setting up his record label correctly, and incorporating the right people into his team to collect royalties and achieve success. Here he discusses practical advice from his experiences and shares the realities of an independent artist doing it all. Photobombshell’s Interview with Rich Pesos Photobombshell: Hey, Rich!…
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Messiah Ramkissoon on the Sacred Nature and Power of Music
In this interview, Messiah Ramkissoon shares his musical journey as an independent artist committed to authenticity despite pushback to conform in the music industry, his calling to be a voice for the voiceless, and his motivation to create positive change in the world. Believing the creative process is sacred, Messiah expounds on finding purpose and living out that purpose through words and action. With plans for ongoing musical creation and contributions to the culture, Messiah inspires others to be true to themselves. Photobombshell’s Interview with Independent Artist, Messiah Ramkissoon Photobombshell: Hi, Messiah! Thank you so much for taking the time…
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Pat Knox is Carrying Out a Legacy Through Music
Pat Knox is a legacy musician and artist who has turned his personal challenges and pain into power. His music is a testament to speaking your truth out loud, connecting with others through life experiences, and the transformative power of accepting the rawness of the first draft. Pat shares practical tips for artists in the writing process, why learning to produce music was useful to his career, and how he is making generations proud through music. “Everyone has a story to tell, and there are many ways to tell it. Instruments and lyrics are a great medium.” Pat Knox (2023)…
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RichFraz Talks Focus, Momentum, and Motivation in Music
RichFraz had a banner year in 2022. A 38-year-old releasing his first album on streaming platforms? Some might say he was crazy, but in this industry, that’s just the kind of crazy you have to be. In this interview, we discuss the fire that kept him coming back to music for nearly two decades, the motivating forces behind the music, and a few things he learned along the way. Photobombshell’s 2023 Interview with RichFraz Photobombshell: Hey, Rich! Thank you so much for chatting with me and sharing your story. From my personal experience growing up with you and working with…
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Dane Richards: Authenticity and Big Moves in 2023
From going viral regularly to becoming a household name, Dane Richards, AKA Mr. Energy, has big plans for his future, and stepping out from fear has been pivotal for his journey. Check out this interview with him, where we discuss how Mr. Energy came to be, his growing music career, and who Dane Richards is when the cameras are off. An Interview with Dane Richards Photobombshell: Hi, Dane! Thank you so much for taking the time to talk with me about yourself, your public persona, and your growing music career. I would venture to say that you are well-known as…
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How CAL. Found Success By Helping Independent Artists Grow
What have you done for a fellow musician or artist lately? Have you put someone on, shared a connection or networking piece, taught a friend how to use a program or app to improve their process, or shared your favorite resource? Helping others seems to be part of this week’s artist’s very being. CAL. is an independent artist and musical creative who has found a way to make himself everyone’s social media bestie. In our interview, he shares his tips and tricks on becoming the plug, building success and momentum through helping others, and a little motivation for those feeling…
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Bosslyfe Jaz Drops New Single, ‘I Was Just Wit ‘Em’
Following up on the success of his last single, ‘Morgan Freeman,’ Bosslyfe Jaz keeps applying pressure with his latest release, a single entitled, ‘I Was Just Wit ‘Em.’ This release has been available on digital streaming platforms for just over a week and is already pulling in radio time, spins from well-known DJs, and attention from all the right people. About ‘I Was Just Wit ‘Em’ from Bosslyfe Jaz The rap track is in line with Bosslyfe Jaz’s signature sound from ‘Morgan Freeman;’ dark and slightly melodic, with an old-school bounce in his flow. The piece speaks to the realities…
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Valentine’s Day Playlists for Lovers and Haters
I used to be the type who didn’t care about Valentine’s Day. I did not look forward to it in my younger days, nor did I dread the date coming up in mid-February. While I have come to love the holiday for creating an opportunity to highlight and celebrate the people we love, Valentine’s Day can be polarizing. Whether you celebrate love every day, you get blissed out on being a Valentine or showering your honey in love and gifts, or you wish the day would pass as quickly as possible, I’ve got you with the soundtrack to your Valentine’s…
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Interview with Chris “Phantom” Fields Reveals Secrets to Recent Success
As an independent musician, how connected do you feel to your audience? This week, I sit down with independent artist Chris “Phantom” Fields, covering how his music relates to the human experience and the incredible reach he has seen with his body of work to date. In this interview, we discuss how his initial break into music has moved him down his current path. We also cover how human connection has increased his fanbase and relationships with his followers, fans, and listeners. Find out how he does it and learn more about what’s in store for this multi-talented artist in…
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Unexpected Opportunities Bring Gasz Monroe Closer to Music Dreams
Are you doing whatever it takes to make your music dream come true? Get ready to challenge your beliefs when you hear what my guest has to say! This week, I chat with Gasz Monroe about his recent career shift, his feelings on going legit, working with celebrities, the value of Only Fans for musicians, and his practical advice for rappers who are working towards a dream of fame and fortune. January 2023 Interview with Gasz Monroe Photobombshell: Hey Gasz! It is always good to work with you! The last time we had a formal chat or sit down, I…
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Grandvillain Productions Brings New Perspective After a Decade-Long Hiatus
Late in 2022, I was privileged to converse with one of my colleagues and recent associates, D.A., who is now releasing music under Grandvillain Productions. His story is motivating and will inspire musicians and artists at any point in their careers to do and be more. A simple google search will bring up loads of information on him as an artist, and I shared some of his story in a previous music review. His journey is unique but highly relatable, particularly for the artist or musician who has become disillusioned with the music industry and driven to create despite those…
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What to Know for Your First Studio Recording Session
An Interview with Stewart Tuttle of The Altar Studios LA Has being inexperienced kept you from booking time at a professional recording studio? For those starting and nervous about working in a new space or with other industry professionals, Stewart Tuttle of Altar Studios in Los Angeles took some time to answer common questions about working in a professional recording studio. Check out the interview below for our discussion, which includes his professional opinion on booking your studio time, expectations of the experience of recording in a studio, and studio etiquette for your first studio recording session. What to Know…
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2woAM Releases A Full Moon Dream with Red Bones & Lullabies
This week, I share a special release timed with the full moon. If any artist could consistently do this and have it make sense for their brand, it would be 2woAM. What I thought might have been a clever album release strategy is his cleverly laid plan for releases based on the full moon. I could not love this more because the plan speaks to his niche and provides anticipation for future projects. Today, I am covering a brief interview I had with him on his 4-track EP release, ‘Red Bones & Lullabies,’ which is live NOW! About Red Bones…
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Arsnn: New Name, New Year, New Fire
It’s 2023, and we are kicking off the year with new music from an independent artist, ARSNN. The name may sound familiar, as ARSNN is no stranger to Photobombshell Media. While we bumped into one another professionally through a friend of a friend, he has appeared on the radio show and social media platforms often and remains connected behind the scenes. Previously, we explored music and music production with ARSNN under his former monicker, Arsn Nyght. He shared some of his origin story on the radio show, but today we go a little further. Arsnn has been going through changes,…
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Skumbag Deuce: Stepping Out of Study Hall and Supporting Creatives
Today, I take a few moments to share my latest interview with New York Independent Musician and Artist, Skumbag Deuce. Deuce, as he is often called, is a friend of Photobombshell Media with past music reviews and discussions on music on record. He frequently challenges the status quo with music and is vocal about helping other musicians while working towards his passion, freedom through music. 2022 Skumbag Deuce Interview Photobombshell: Hi, Deuce! You are no stranger to Photobombshell Media, and we have spoken before about your music and origin story, but give a quick summary here for those who don’t…
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The Ultimate Hip-Hop Holiday Playlist Does Exist
Hello, beautiful people! It is the holiday season once again, and that can only mean one thing. It’s that time of year again when I unleash the ultimate hip-hop holiday playlist onto all of you. This playlist is perfect for you if you are looking for Hip Hop and R&B music that meets your holiday needs. I have curated the “Jingle These Bells: Hop Hop Holiday” playlist for many years, and it only gets better with time. This year, in addition to your Hip Hop and R&B favorites, you will also find holiday hits from independent musicians and artists from…
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The Ice Queen, Brazy Luca, Spells Out Why We Love Her Sound
Brazy Luca is one of the many artists I connected with early in my time as a streaming radio app ambassador. I found her work to be powerful and direct, and her personality that of a star. She is always uplifting other women and artists and is one of the few musicians I have come in contact with that truly wants to see everyone winning. Thankfully, when I asked her to interview for Photobombshell Media, despite her busy schedule of performances, she got right back to me. Check out our conversation below and find out the answer to “Who is…
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New Album, Strangers 2, is Bringing Creatives Together in 2022
This article is a guest post, written and shared by CAL., an independent artist, graphic designer, and entrepreneur in the independent music space. For more information on CAL. and what he does, check out CALinclined.com. In this article, he speaks on his most recent project, ‘Strangers 2,’ the follow-up to ‘Strangers.’ Strangers 2 Since March 2022, I’ve slowly been curating an idea that would include some very talented individuals. The individuals I’ve networked and built relationships with would form a collaborative project, that made the idea come to life. That idea is called #STRANGERS. Strangers is a creative effort with independent artists…
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Jersey City’s TAYNZAE are the Life of the Party
This week I am finally getting through the mountains of emails that have come through Photobombshell.media and photobombshellradio.com. When I opened a new music promo email from DJ Chase, the bold heading, “Jersey City’s Own,” caught my eye. Upon closer inspection, I learned that the featured artists are TAYNZAE, Jersey City natives, and unsigned artists. ‘Life of the Party,’ which was released on all streaming platforms on November 4, had landed in my inbox. Being a long-time former Jersey City resident of 15 years, I knew I was in for something good and listened to the track. Here are my…
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