Her voice is on the deeper side – a beautiful tone, mesmerizing melodies and lyrics… Imany is that kind of singer that we love and support… Her “Redemption Song” cover is powerful but make sure to check out all of our picks! Please enjoy, purchase her music, like, share and comment on our posts – cause that’s what supports the artist and keeps quality music alive!
Artist Name: Imany (Nadia Mladjao) – means “Faith” in Swahili
Resident: French Comoros Islands
Latest Work: The Shape of A Broken Heart
In Concert: http://www.songkick.com/artists/739136-imany
Sounds like: Reminds me a little of Tracy Chapman, a very unique voice
My favorites: “You Will Never Know” and her “Redemption Song” Bob Marley cover
IMANY – YOU WILL NEVER KNOW
IMANY – REDEMPTION SONG (BOB MARLEY COVER)
IMANY – PLEASE AND CHANGE
IMANY – PRAY FOR YOUR HELP
IMANY – KISSES IN THE DARK
IMANY – YOU WILL NEVER KNOW (Acoustic Version)
IMANY – READY FOR LOVE (INDIA ARIE COVER)
I am ashamed to admit that it took me a while to really pay attention to Ben Howard and discover him as an extraordinary singer/songwriter/musician. He is the essence of quality acoustic live performer and I love the special way he plays his guitar (Make sure to check out “Under The Same Sun”). Enjoy!
Artist Name: Ben Howard
Resident: UK / London
Latest Work: Every Kingdom
In Concert: http://www.benhowardmusic.co.uk/live/
Sounds like: He reminds me partially of artists like my favorite – Damien Rice – and also David Gray
My favorites: “Keep Your Head Up” and “Under The Same Sun”
BEN HOWARD – KEEP YOUR HEAD UP
BEN HOWARD – OLD PINE
BEN HOWARD – UNDER THE SAME SUN (LIVE PERFORMANCE)
BEN HOWARD – DEPTH OVER DISTANCE (LIVE ON KCRW)
BEN HOWARD – GRACIOUS
BEN HOWARD – THESE WATERS
Saturday, April 27th, 2013
Mary Lambert‘s name has been out in the music scene for a little while but really gained more recognition through the hit “Same Love” by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis (previously featured on NYCROPHONE). This girl can sing and deserves her very own feature! Enjoy our picks and make sure to share, comment and LIKE.
Artist Name: Mary Lambert
Resident: USA / Seattle
Latest Work: Her EP “Letters Don’t Talk”
In Concert: http://marylambertsings.com/shows/
Sounds like: Hmmm, hard to say… She just has a beautiful voice and meaningful lyrics.
My favorites: “Same Love” and “Forget Me”
MARY LAMBERT – SAME LOVE
MARY LAMBERT – FORGET ME
MARY LAMBERT – THIS HEART
MARY LAMBERT – MY MOON
We featured Anduze in the past (click here for his previous feature). His incredibly smooth singing and song writing skills make him an undeniable force in soul music. Take advantage of his SUPER DOPE FREE mixtape “Ten Thousand Hours – Mixtape Vol. 2″ – but make sure to support Anduze by spreading the word about his music! It’s only fair…
Artist Name: Anduze
Resident: USA / Los Angeles
Latest Work: Ten Thousand Hours – Mixtape Vol. 2
In Concert: N/A
Sounds like: a soulful funkier version of Robin Thicke, edgier and smooth as S#%*!
My favorites: “Blindfold” and “Studio Apt. (Feat. Laura J. Evans)”
ANDUZE – TEN THOUSAND HOURS – MIXTAPE VOL. 2
ANDUZE’S BANDCAMP PLAYER (You can check each track individually)
DOWNLOAD ANDUZE’S MIXTAPE RIGHT HERE: “Ten Thousand Hours – Mixtape Vol. 2″
Our new motto at NYCROPHONE is to keep it short and sweet! So here is a quick summary for today’s feature for you!
Artist Name: Jessie Ware
Resident: in the UK
Latest Work: Debut Album pops April 16th!
In Concert: Click HERE for upcoming shows.
Sounds like: a fresh take on Sade’s sound that we all can appreciate!
My favorites: “Sweet Talk” and her cover of “What You Won’t Do For Love”
JESSIE WARE – SWEET TALK
JESSIE WARE – WHAT YOU WON’T DO FOR LOVE
JESSIE WARE- WILDEST MOMENTS
JESSIE WARE – RUNNING
