Posts made in June 2019

BabyJake releases Debut Single

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Singer and songwriter BabyJake releases his debut single “Cigarettes On Patios” today. The Fort Meyers, FL native brings clever song craft on his new track produced by DVLP [Eminem, Lil Wayne] and Shayon Daniels.

Listen to “Cigarettes On Patios”: HERE

BabyJake is the latest music artist to acquire buzz out of Ft. Myers, Florida. After realizing he no longer wanted to pursue college sports, he dropped out to focus on music. In 2016, under his government name, Jake Herring, he self-released an EP titled Little Mess, and followed with a single, “Miami,” which garnered attention online and led him to connect with producers Luyo Mario and DVLP who saw Jake’s true potential for stardom.

He inked a deal with School Boy Records and Republic Records through DVLP’s Transcendent Entertainment imprint after catching the attention of SB Projects with a new name [BabyJake] and a whole new angle to his craft. His debut single “Cigarettes On Patios” is a feel good party cut about living carefree and partying with friends. It’s destined to be the party anthem of the summer, though once the sun sets, BabyJake is geared to mix genres and feelings in a way that’s never been done before. Harnessing his knack for strong songwriting mixed with his love of hip-hop, his music is set to hit hard and you won’t want to miss out.  

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Kevin Takarada Opens Second MakiMaki

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A son of a successful restauranteur, Kevin Takarada hardly saw his father who worked long nights and weekends operating his many restaurants in South Beach Miami, including the first and now oldest sushi bar. Yearning for a different lifestyle, Kevin initially pursued an entirely unrelated career – one that began in Engineering and later involved a decade at a top-level wall street bank. 

However, as Kevin remained involved in the family business, the restaurant industry remained close to his heart.  Ever observant of the evolving quick service restaurant scene in Midtown Manhattan, Kevin came to realize that for the many fast-casual lunch options there was an utter lack of quality and affordable sushi.  Kevin saw an opportunity for a new fast-casual restaurant concept that would combine quality sushi, reachable prices and quick service. 

Thus, informed by his professional experiences in engineering and finance, Kevin developed a concept of MakiMaki that offered custom-made, high-quality sushi rolls made in a contemporary fast-casual style at reasonable prices.  By re-engineering the entire process of making Japanese sushi rolls and introducing automation, MakiMaki is able to increase productivity, reduce labor costs, improve quality of fish and ultimately make great quality sushi at quick speed and affordable price. The first MakiMaki opened in June 2017.  The second location is slated to open in June 2019.

 

Kiana Ledé Reveals Myself

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2019’s breakthrough R&B starlet KIANA LEDÉ reveals her Myself EP today. 
 
Get it HERE via Republic Records.
 
The six-track set includes her latest release “Can I,” which dropped last week. Its sexy music video already garnered over 600,000 YouTube/VEVO views & Spotify streams. Upon its arrival, StupidDOPE urged, “If you haven’t gotten familiar with the incredibly talented KIANA LEDÉ, now would be a great time to start” as RatedR&B noted, “it’s guaranteed to get in your feelings.”
 
The EP flexes her dynamic and diverse artistry. The singer showcases her powerful vocals on the emotional ballad “Heavy” and trades bars with rapper Offset during the high-energy new single “Bouncin.” The latter sees her let loose with a bold, bright, and big banger, blurring the lines between R&B and hip-hop.
 
Billboard named her among its coveted “Emerging Artists” spotlight and praised “her buttery vocals.” Vibe touted her as “NEXT” and she’s been featured on Refinery29, Complex and more. Simultaneously, her hit single “EX” just crossed 92 million global streams and is being played on Urban, Rhythm and Pop radio across the world.

TROYE SIVAN, CHARLI XCX AND FRIENDS KICK OFF PRIDE WEEK

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TROYE SIVAN, CHARLI XCX AND FRIENDS KICK OFF PRIDE WEEK WITH FIRST ANNUAL GO WEST FEST IN LOS ANGELES

Additional Performers Included Allie X, Carlie Hanson, Gia Gunn,

Leland, Pussy Riot And More

A Portion Of Proceeds From Last Nights Event Will Benefit GLAAD

Last night, Troye Sivan and Charli XCX co-hosted and co-headlined the first-ever Go West Fest at the Wiltern in Los Angeles. The festival’s name was inspired by the 1979 Village People song about finding a utopian land free of homophobia. Troye and Charli XCX who recently collaborated on 1999 curated the line-up, which included both LGBTQ acts and other artists active in the fight for equal rights. The festival was presented by Live Nationand sponsored by Bud Light and CALVIN KLEIN.

Last night’ s event featured performances by:

Troye Sivan

Charli XCX

Alex Chapman (DJ set)

Alima Lee (DJ set)

Allie X

Baby Uniq (DJ set)

Carlie Hanson

Chika

Dizzy Fae

Dorian Electra

Gia Gunn

Kim Anh (DJ set)

K.O. aka Koala (DJ set)

Leland

Pussy Riot

Quay Dash

Shaun Ross

Junior High curated the Go West Fest Artist Circle, an exhibit that included artwork by Creepy Gals, Vanessa Lilak, Jesse McCloud and Tom of Finland. L.A. independent music store Amoeba was a vendor in the Artist Circle and donated 20% of their sales from the festival to GLAAD & Glossier provided & complimentary makeup kits to festivalgoers.

Local partner & LA LGBT Center, world’s largest provider of programs and services for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, was onsite to provide resources and information on its many programs. Guests that donated to the center were entered into a raffle to win a curated collection of art books by Taschen.

Bud Light featured its special-edition Pride bottle that benefits GLAAD to the festival. In support of the campaign, Troye Sivan will donate a portion of the Go West Fest proceeds to GLAAD & Now celebrating the 20th anniversary of its partnership with GLAAD, Bud Lights recently unveiled rainbow aluminum bottle will be sold throughout the month of June to celebrate World Pride. For every case of rainbow bottles sold in the U.S. from May 27 to June 30, 2019, Bud Light will donate $1 to GLAAD, up to $150,000.

The food village included L.A. favorites Afters Ice Cream, which served up custom Go West Fest flavors, Made in Brooklyn pizza and Wings N Waffles.

About Troye Sivan:

Troye Sivan was hailed as the Perfect Pop Star for 2018 by TIME, which declared his new album, Bloom (Capitol Records), as a major artistic achievement. He has appeared on the covers of such publications as Rolling Stone, The New York Times Sunday Arts & Leisure section, Out, PAPER and Billboard. His numerous awards include a Billboard Music Award, three MTV EMAs and two GLAAD Media Awards. Troye’s 2015 debut album, Blue Neighbourhood, topped the iTunes charts in 66 countries and has sold more than 2.5 million adjusted albums worldwide. Revelation his collaboration with nsi for the film Boy Erased, which Troye co-starred in ߝ was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Original Song ߝ Motion Picture and shortlisted for an Oscar. A strong advocate for LGBTQ rights, Troye has been outspoken about his own experiences as a gay man, often calling attention to the importance of diversifying representation within the entertainment industry. For more information, please visit www.troyesivan.com.

About Charli XCX:

Charlotte Aitchison, aka Charli XCX, is the award-winning talent behind the multi-Platinum and global No1 and I Love It and UK Top 10 Boom Clap. In 2017, she bookended the year with her critically-acclaimed mixtapes Number 1 Angel and Pop 2, featured on David Guetta and Afrojacks global smash Dirty Sexy Money and released her standout summer crush anthem Boys. Charli took full creative control across casting, directing and producing the accompanying video, which not only saw her flip the traditional male gaze on its head, but featured an all-star male cast. In 2018, following a series of tracks drops (5 In The Morning, No Angel, Focus and Girls Night Out, heralded mixtape shows and a global support tour with Taylor Swift, Charli XCX returned with the UK Top 15 smash 1999Éd; feat. Troye Sivan. Combined audio streams 1999 have since surpassed 136 million globally. The accompanying video was co-produced by Charli and payed homage to standout cultural references from the year of 1999. Charli XCX has won multiple awards including 2 x Billboard Awards and 1 x YouTube Music Award, alongside nominations at the GRAMMY, BRIT Awards and MTV EMAs. For more information, please visit http://charlixcx.tumblr.com.

About Bud Light:

Introduced in 1982, Bud Light is a premium light lager with a superior drinkability that has made it the best-selling and most popular beer in the United States. Bud Light is brewed using a blend of premium aroma hop varieties, both American-grown and imported, and a combination of barley malts and rice. The light-bodied beer features a fresh, clean and subtle hop aroma, delicate malt sweetness and a crisp finish that delivers the ultimate refreshment. For more information, please visit www.BudLight.com.

About Calvin Klein Inc.:

CALVIN KLEIN is a global lifestyle brand that exemplifies bold, progressive ideals and a seductive aesthetic. We seek to thrill and inspire our audience while using provocative imagery and striking designs to ignite the senses.

Founded in 1968 by Calvin Klein and his business partner Barry Schwartz, we have built our reputation as a leader in American fashion through our clean aesthetic and innovative designs. Global retail sales of CALVIN KLEIN brand products exceeded $9 billion in 2018 and were distributed in over 110 countries. CALVIN KLEIN employs over 11,500 associates globally. We were acquired by PVH Corp. in 2003.

About GLAAD:

GLAAD rewrites the script for LGBTQ acceptance. As a dynamic media force, GLAAD tackles tough issues to shape the narrative and provoke dialogue that leads to cultural change. GLAAD protects all that has been accomplished and creates a world where everyone can live the life they love. For more information, please visit www.glaad.org or connect with GLAAD on Facebook and Twitter.

About Junior High:

Through their physical space and quarterly publication, Junior High is dedicated to showcasing the artistic pursuits of marginalized voices. They believe that radical empathy will save the world. Find out more about Junior Highs community-oriented programming and queer-centric mission at juniorhighla.com or on Instagram at @juniorhighla.

About Live Nation:

Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the worlds leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional information, please visit www.livenationentertainment.com.

Ford Honors Pirelli at 21st Annual World Excellence Awards

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Pirelli was recognized as a top-performing global supplier at the 21st annual Ford World Excellence Awards, receiving a Brand Pillar of Sustainability World Excellence Award presented by Hau Thai-Tang, Ford chief product development and purchasing officer and Linda Cash, Ford vice president, quality and new model programs.

“It is an honor to receive the Sustainability World Excellence Award from Ford,” said Marco Crola, CEO of Pirelli Tire North America. “Sustainability is a fundamental choice for Pirelli. It is fully integrated into the Group’s vision and strategies for growth, in all business areas and in all management decisions, everywhere in the world. We applaud Ford for its strong leadership in sustainability: it has been an important stakeholder for Pirelli in areas such as responsible sourcing of natural rubber (see our work at http://naturalrubber.pirelli.com), carbon reduction, and materials innovation. This is the second year in a row Pirelli has been awarded a top award from Ford for global performance; our partnership is important and we look forward to supporting Ford in future”, Crola added.

“The Pirelli team continues to take big strides in developing innovative products for a more responsible automotive industry. With Ford’s commitment to making mobility more efficient and sustainable, Pirelli plans to partner in this path, every step of the way,” said Ernest Bedia, vice president of Original Equipment Pirelli Tire North America. “My sincere gratitude to everyone involved in the cooperation between Ford and Pirelli to help create a better future.”

“Ford’s annual World Excellence Awards recognize our top-performing suppliers for their contributions to our success,” said Thai-Tang. “Suppliers like Pirelli play an instrumental role in helping us achieve our vision of being the most trusted mobility company.”

The award winners achieved the highest levels of global excellence in 10 categories, including:

  • Quality, sustainability, safe and smart categories for suppliers that demonstrate leadership in Ford’s primary brand pillars
  • Aligned business framework for suppliers that most exemplify the framework’s principles, with an emphasis on quality, value and innovation
  • Special recognition for suppliers that delivered results exceeding expectations
  • Diverse supplier of the year and supplier diversity development corporation of the year to honor suppliers that excel in integrating diversity into their organization and business process
  • Gold and silver for supplier manufacturing sites demonstrating superior quality, delivery and cost performance throughout the year

About Pirelli

Pirelli was founded in 1872 and has its headquarters in Milan, Italy. Pirelli focuses its business on the high end, premium product segment where it is a world leader. Pirelli has a commercial presence in over 160 countries and 19 factories in 12 countries. Successfully competing in motorsports since 1907, Pirelli is currently the exclusive supplier of the Formula 1© championship, the Superbike world championship, and many other championships around the world.

Pirelli is recognized as a socially and environmentally aware corporation that applies sustainable practices in everything from “green performance” products to responsible sourcing, to providing a healthy environment for its workers.  The company is currently global leader in the auto components sector of the Dow Jones Sustainability World and Europe Indexes, on the CDP Climate Change A List, and a leader in several other indexes and rankings such as Euronext Vigeo, Ethibel Pioneer and Ethibel Excellence, ECPI and Oekom.

Pirelli Tire North America includes the Modular Integrated Robotized System (MIRS) facility and research and development center at its Rome, Georgia headquarters, a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Silao, Mexico, sales and marketing offices in New York City, Los Angeles, Detroit, Montreal and Mexico City, and a prestige flagship store in Los Angeles. The company manufactures, distributes and markets original equipment and replacement tires for export and domestic car/motorcycle applications. For more information regarding Pirelli, please visit www.pirelli.com

Mabel Releases Mad Love

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This follows the unstoppable success of recent single Don’t Call Me Up which spent 8 weeks in the top 10 (as well as going top 10 globally on Spotify and landing Mabel her first hit around Europe and the US). Off the back of performances on The Graham Norton Show and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Mabel has also been confirmed as the UK’s first ever Youtube Artist On The Rise which was just launched at Piccadilly Circus with a preview of Mad Love. An extensive run of live dates now follows into the end of the year, including Mabel’s UK & European tour with Khalid. 

Thrilling, unapologetic and liberated, Mad Love is an anthem for women to call the shots and talk about exactly what (and who) they want. Written by Mabel alongside Steve Mac and Kamille, the winning trio behind Don’t Call Me Up Mad Love arrives alongside an iconic video directed by Marc Klasfeld, who has previously worked with the likes of Cardi B, Destinys Child, and Jay Z. Watch the video here. The video further showcasing this fierce, increasingly-fearless young woman living out all her wildest pop-star-dreams, but in thoroughly modern, warts-and-all style. 
It’s this extraordinary journey to where she finds herself now that is encapsulated on Mabel‘s debut album, High Expectations: a record – and a state-of-mind, in many ways – that she has worked towards her whole life (even getting the title tattooed phonetically on her neck when she first thought of it two years ago, knowing firmly that it would never change). At just 23-years-old, the twice-Brit-nominated artist has already sold over 3.5 million singles in the UK (three platinum, three gold, and two silver), surpassed 1 billion streams, and sold out the likes of Brixton Academy. Across her formative singles and first long-form project, Ivy To Roses (which also went silver), Mabel has written with startling candour on young love, identity, girl power, and mental health – topics which are taken to greater heights on High Expectations. And on that road to her first record, Mabel‘s music has become a soundtrack for her impassioned young female fanbase, but also for herself on how to turn those vulnerabilities into your advantages. 
“Talking about it really does give you a kind of confidence, Mabel says now, and that’s new for me. If you’re really going to make a record that talks to people you have to sit and pick at old wounds put everything under a microscope. I would’ve loved that from my heroes when I was kid. That dream of pop stars having a perfect life has gone for our generation.“
Stripping away music’s artifice while keeping true to its giddiness and excitement is Mabel‘s special gift. Out of some troubling times she has fashioned a sensational, fizzing debut record, a blue-chip British album which can sit proudly on a global stage next to The Weeknd, Ariana, Drake and whatever Queens B and R have in mind for their 2019. In mood, if not exactly in sound, it has some of the complete realisation of early TLC or Aaliyah, had they spent their teenage years in Sweden, Malaga, or the backstreets of West London. The calling card of High Expectations is the brusque, street charm that hides in plain sight among its hooky gloss, and anchors the albumߣs core theme of expectations (those as a woman, of love, of others, and ultimately of yourself.)
“I want to send a positive message to everyone that’s going to listen to it. I’ve gained so much confidence from writing this album and that’s what I want people to take away. –Mabel
Now poised to join the pantheon of international pop greats, her tireless energy, positivity and drive were never going to allow Mabel to settle for anything other than High Expectations. In 2019 watch Mabel meet them and keep reaching higher still.

Julia Michaels “Inner Monologue Part 2”

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Grammy® Award-nominated multiplatinum singer and songwriter JULIA MICHAELS has announced the release of INNER MONOLOGUE PART 2.
 
The second collection of songs will be available on June 28, 2019 via Republic Records.
 
MICHAELS revealed the news following last night’s 2019 CMT Music Awards where she won “Collaborative Video of the Year” for the country hit “Coming Home” which she co-wrote and features on with Keith Urban.
 
INNER MONOLOGUE PART 2 follows the successful surprise release of INNER MONOLOGUE PART I earlier this year.  Upon arrival, the EP notably debuted at #1 on both the iTunes Pop Albums Chart and #5 Overall iTunes Albums Chart. The collection also boasted standout collaborations on “Anxiety” featuring Selena Gomez and “What A Time” featuring Niall Horan. 
 
In addition to touring the U.S. with P!NK these last few months, MICHAELS also embarked on her first-ever headline tour. After a run of multiple sold out shows, she recently announced the second leg of THE INNER MONOLOGUE TOUR given the widespread fan demand. The next leg kicks off October 16 in Tempe, AZ and stops coast-to-coast.
 
Tickets are on-sale now HERE.
 
Get ready to experience INNER MONOLOGUE PART 2 this summer.
 
GRAMMY® Award-nominated singer and songwriter Julia Michaels has transformed the pop music landscape not only from behind-the-scenes as one of the most in-demand songwriters, but in the spotlight as a solo artist as well. Her rapid rise can be attributed to identifiable honesty in every lyric, as exemplified in her triple-platinum selling debut single “Issues”.  In 2018, she garnered GRAMMY® Awards nominations in the categories of “Best New Artist” and “Song of the Year” for “Issues,” which amassed nearly 2 billion streams worldwide. Continuing that success, “Issues” notably became “the top-selling debut single by an artist in 2017,” and placed as the only solo female composition on Variety’s “30 Most Consumed Songs of 2017.”
 
As a songwriter, MICHAELS has co-written 21 titles that have charted on the Billboard Hot 100, eleven of which have hit the Top 40, including “Issues.”  Those songwriting credits include smashes like Justin Bieber’s “Sorry,” Selena Gomez’s “Good for You” [feat. A$AP Rocky] & “Hands To Myself,” and Hailee Steinfeld’s “Love Myself.”  She’s also written titles for Britney Spears, Gwen Stefani, Linkin Park, Ed Sheeran, John Legend, P!NK, Maroon 5, Jessie Ware, Janelle Monae, Keith Urban, Shawn Mendes and more.  The cumulative worldwide stream tally for songs she has co-written is 20 billion to date.  
 
Since her debut as a solo artist, MICHAELS has built an enviable touring resume, joining artists like Maroon 5, Keith Urban, Shawn Mendes, Niall Horan, and P!NK, around the globe. 

THE INNER MONOLOGUE TOUR DATES:
10/16 Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theatre
10/18 Austin, TX – Emo’s
10/19 Dallas, TX – House of Blues Dallas
10/20 Houston, TX – House of Blues Houston
10/22 Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theatre
10/23 Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works
10/25 Philadelphia, PA – Theater of Living Arts
10/26 Boston, MA – House of Blues Boston
10/27 Washington, DC – The 9:30 Club
10/30 New York, NY – Webster Hall
10/31 Montréal, QC – Corona Theatre
11/1 Toronto, ON – The Phoenix Concert Theatre
11/2 Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall
11/4 Royal Oak, MI (Detroit) – Royal Oak Music Theatre
11/5 Milwaukee, WI – Turner Hall Ballroom
11/6 Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
11/8 Englewood, CO (Denver) – Gothic Theatre
11/9 Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot
11/11 Los Angeles, CA – The Fonda Theatre
11/13 San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore
11/15 Portland, OR – Wonder Ballroom
11/16 Vancouver, BC – Vogue Theatre
11/22 Mexico City, MX – El Plaza Condesa
 

Alexander 23 Releases “Mars”

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Chicago-raised, rising pop artist, Alexander 23 releases his latest track, “Mars” today on Interscope Records. On the moody, self-produced song, Alexander sings about  a difficult relationship, “I tried to give you the world, but you wanted mars too.” Watch the lyric video HERE.  

“’Mars’ is about feeling like no matter what you do for someone, it could never be enough” – Alexander 23

Alexander 23 is singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who is quickly paving his own path in the pop sphere. Earlier this year he released his debut song “Dirty AF1s” which premiered as Apple Music’s “Bop of The Week” and was also included on Spotify’s “New Music Friday” playlist. Currently the song has amassed over four million streams across all platforms. Shortly after he released “When I Die,” which focuses on self-reflection and ultimately being the best version of yourself. The track led Lyrical Lemonade to recognize Alexander’s songwriting, narrative, and overall sound, calling it “one of the best songs [they have] heard in recent memory.” Additionally, Alexander recently hit the stage with 5 Seconds of Summer and less than a month ago wrapped out a sold-out North American tour opening up for Alec Benjamin. 

Alexander will continue to push out new music and will hit the stage at Lollapalooza in his hometown, Chicago, on August 1.

 

Kash Doll “Kitten” ft Lil Wayne

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Fresh off a BET Award nomination for “Best Female Hip-Hop Artist,” Detroit rapper and hip-hop starlet Kash Doll releases “Kitten,” her latest banger featuring legendary hip-hop artist Lil Wayne. This follows her groundbreaking mini-movie and song “Hustla,” released last month. “Kitten” has all the necessary elements for a summer smash. Hitmaking producer ISM (Chris Brown, Chief Keef, Ty Dolla $ign) contributed the track while Kash Doll and Lil Wayne more than deliver vocally with bars that are as clever as they are boisterous.

Kash Doll is thrilled to deliver this song to her fans explaining, “’Kitten’ is a fun playful song for summer. Dogs will be dogs but they ain’t getting this kitten.” She continues with excitement that Lil Wayne jumped on the record saying, “Wayne is a rap God, an icon and legend. To be able to have a song with him is more than a dream come true.”

Detroit native Kash Doll has impacted the music industry with a commanding force, dropping street-earned truths with her throwback wordplay and powerful bars. The one-two combination of spirit and sass announced her as fiery female force in 2019 after quietly amassing 30 million-plus on-demand streams, garnering the BMI Social Star Award and “Issa Wave Award” at the BET Social Awards, and inking a deal with Republic Records. An unbelievable story brought her to this point. Losing her dad on just her first birthday, she always held down multiple jobs to support her mom and siblings. And at 18, she started investing in herself eventually opening two beauty bars and funding her own music career. She made waves on the 2014 independent debut mixtape, Keisha Vs. Kash Doll. Following 2016’s Trapped In The Dollhouse, she developed a presence as a touring force and earned coveted co-signs from Drake, Big Sean, Rick Ross, Remy Ma, and many more. The 2018 The Vault mixtape captured #1 on multiple mixtape sites as her debut single for Republic Records “Ice Me Out” and its 2 Chainz-assisted official remix clocked 8 million-plus total streams. Last year, Kash Doll also released a project solely for her fans titled Brat Mail to thank them for all their continued support. The project garnered over 14 million global streams and features the break out single “Check.” Shortly before Brat Mail, Kash released one of her biggest singles to date, “For Everybody,” which racked up over 10 million YouTube/VEVO views independently.

She kicked off 2019 with a bang by supporting Meek Mill on tour. Outside of music, this boss runs Kash Doll Enterprises and does charity work around her hometown. Her city bestowed the “Spirit of Detroit” Award upon her.

Billy Raffoul Releases “Easy Tiger”

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Singer/songwriter Billy Raffoul releases a new song today.  “Easy Tiger” follows the release of Raffoul’s Running Wild EP which came out on Interscope Records at the end of April as the singer began a tour supporting Parachute. “Easy Tiger” is available now at all digital retailers. Listen to “Easy Tiger” HERE.

Raffoul recently released “The Making of Running Wild” a look inside the recording session for his sophomore album featuring video footage of the session, as well as behind the scenes, fly-on-the-wall footage and studio stills. All pieces were shot, pieced together and edited by Jesse Deflorio. Watch the clip HERE.

Growing up in the small farming town of Leamington, Ontario, Raffoul first started writing songs at age 10, thanks in no small part to the influence of his father—a musician who’s opened for everyone from Joe Cocker to Bon Jovi. After landing his first paying gig—playing to long-haul drivers at a local truck stop—Raffoul began playing at nearby bars and clubs at age 16, often driving into Detroit for shows. He eventually connected with a manager and moved down to Nashville to push forward with his music career. Soon after scoring a deal with Interscope Records, Raffoul released the critically hailed song “Driver”and followed that with his debut EP 1975 in June 2018 which featured the fan favorite “Acoustic.” Critical praise followed with NPR raving, “Billy Raffoul has stepped into the spotlight.” Over the past few years, Raffoul has opened for heavyweight artists like, Kings of Leon, X Ambassadors, NEEDTOBREATHE and Kale, captivating crowds with his understated yet intensely passionate stage presence. 

See below for a complete list of remaining Billy Raffoul tour dates supporting Parachute. Raffoul is hitting stages with a stripped-back performance currently featuring only Raffoul, his guitar, and his drum pedals.

June 7  San Francisco, CA August Music Hall
June 8  Fresno, CA  Strummers
June 9  Sacramento, CA  Ace of Spades
June 11  Los Angeles, CA  Troubadour
June 12  Los Angeles, CA  Troubadour
June 14  San Diego, CA  House of Blues
June 15  Phoenix, AZ  Crescent Ballroom
June 18  Austin, TX  3Ten at ACL Live
June 19  Dallas, TX  Grenada Theatre
June 21  Bryan, TX  Grand Stafford Theatre
June 22  Houston, TX  Heights Theatre
June 24  Birmingham, AL  The Saturn
June 25  Atlanta, GA  Terminal West
June 26  Charlotte, NC  The Underground
June 27  Carrboro, NC  Cat’s Cradle
June 28  Pittsburgh, PA  Rex Theatre
June 30  Indianapolis, IN  Deluxe @ Old National Center