“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.”
Plato
Musical Feature: Justin Reid
Singer/ Songwriter
Justin Reid is a North Carolina based Singer and Songwriter. Reid is also a student at North Carolina Central University.
Links to Reid's Music:
Justin Reid's Debut Album, " Endearment"
Justin Reid's Mask Off (William Singe Version) Remix
To keep up with Justin and his music, follow him on Instagram below.
Podcaster Preview: NBTA's CCO Starr Jackson
In 2017, I was able to start my own podcast called The Underground Station.
The Underground Station is here to offer the world with new creative music from upcoming artists that are not yet mainstream.
We strive to help each artist grow in the music industry by promoting different music genres through our podcast station.
The Underground Station also offers our listeners an array of music and entertainment news to keep each episode interesting.
I didn’t want to hold back my ideas and dreams any longer. To succeed in life, you have to be okay with coming out of your comfort zone and never giving up when things get tough.
I hope you are able to enjoy the link to one of my podcast episodes below.
-Starr J, Host
Follow The Underground Station on Instagram and Twitter.
Follow Starr J on Instagram.
Meet Raleigh Based Rap Artist, Cillz
Priscilla "Cillz" Nelson is a singer and rapper from Raleigh, NC.
She has been writing music and rapping since the age of 13 but didn't become serious about her craft til her junior year of high school.
Music serves as Cillz's only escape from the horrors of this world. When Cillz writes and records her rhymes, she becomes happy and at peace.
Music is Cillz's passion and she'll never stop pursuing it, even when she is selling out arenas.
Musical Feature: 2 i's
Julii Diamond Berry, aka, 2 i's was born in Mount Vernon, NY and grew up in Plymouth, NC. At the age of 11, Berry was inspired by his eldest brother to start rapping. In addition to inspiring his rap career, Berry's brother recorded his first song, and from there on, he never stopped rapping.
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Berry's song entitled, "This is Good, This is Bad", is about a variety of things that the artist was dealing with at the time of recording. Some of which included the good, the bad, the ugly, and what the future has in store for the artist.
Berry also referenced his fear of being homeless, first significant break-up, and desire of having a happy marriage in the future.
Overall, "This is Good, This is Bad" is about where the artist has been and where he is going.
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Musical Feature: Ramir "Saeed' Mir" Johnson
Johnson is a dynamic artist bringing HBCU vibes and his Bridgeport, CT sound to the stage.
Saeed aims to promote the importance of knowledge & the appreciation of life in his music. Through his philanthropy & music, Saeed'mir will bring change to his community and make waves for a new generation!
As of lately, Saeed' Mir has been preparing for the release his first project, #YPWL (Y'all Probably won't listen). Listeners can expect to hear this project across all music streaming platforms.
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Musical Feature: La'juicetheyoungjedi
Rapper and Creator
Reginald Alston, aka La'juicetheyoungjedi, is a student at N.C. Central and a part of a musical group entitled, the INTERSTELLAR CREW.
Within the INTERSTELLAR CREW, their overall focus is being fully immersed into the creation of music, and doing so in a manner that is one of a kind.
"Music has the power to transport us to another time and place."
View Lajuicetheyoungjedi's "98 Till Infinity" Music Video BELOW!
