ON THE RISE
Kaycee B is a Montana based musician with a gorgeous, soulful, R&B Pop sound. With a lifelong background in music and a true passion for it. Recently she has released a personal project titled I Am Me. This new project is all about who she is and what life means to her.
Kaycee draws from a history of love for Disco and the Classic Rock music that her parents played while she was growing up. Now, these influences have inspired the sound she utilizes today.
I Am Me is a great example of this beautiful and unique genre she has created. “The project is really a group of works with a lot of different emotional directions,” she explained. “I wanted to take my music a step further and really create a full experience for my audience, tell a story.”
Each track on this album takes you through an emotionally charged and thoughtful story. The single and title track from this album, “I Am Me” is about what you can and cannot do in your life. “It's about being confident and needing to cross boundaries,” Kaycee explained. “I want people to know that they should embrace that confident energy. Embrace yourselves.”
She suggests people take this track and run with it. “Don’t let people deter you from who you're supposed to be.”
Other incredible tracks on this project include the song “It’s Okay”. This track is about love and what it is and isn’t supposed to be. “It’s definitely one of the more relationship-y pieces in the album,” Kaycee said. “Bad Side” is also a great track all about looking at yourself in the mirror.
This album is all about having a positive vibe. “It takes you on a little bit of a roller coaster ride,” she said. “There are highs and lows to it but it is truly meant to be a good experience.” She hopes that her audience is truly able to take something from each song and appreciate the honesty and detail that goes into it all.
With the release of I Am Me, Kaycee is looking forward to the next steps in her career. She’s looking forward to working on her next set of singles, projects and collaborations with other incredible artists, including a new project in the works with The Source. “I can’t wait to broaden myself as a musician,” she explained. There is truly so much to come from this artist and you will not want to miss out on it.
Be sure to stay tuned in to Kaycee B on various platforms for new music, visuals and social posts.
ON THE RISE
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American rapper, singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur, Jewel Bell—otherwise known as Influence—gifts listeners an energetic single called “What You Deserve.” Packed with thought-provoking lyrics and an unforgettable beat, the single comes just in time for summer
When Jewel Bell was born, his destiny was set in front of him. A miracle baby born to a mother who had been paralyzed for seven years, the young Influence knew from an early age he was meant to succeed and continue to pave his family’s legacy. “It’s my turn to put my feet in the sand and make my print,” adds Influence. “I’m excited to be on this journey. I’m glad. I’m ready. My music is worthy. I’m looking forward to shining my light in the world. I have a story and a testimony.”
Influence is no stranger to the game—he’s been putting out music since pre-social media days, selling CDs out of his trunk. His influences include hip-hop icons like Tupac, Biggie, Nasa, Dr. Dre, and Snoop Dogg, as well as R&B legends including Ginuwine, Dru Hill, and Boyz II Men. Influence says, “R&B sparked my mind, but hip hop ignited my soul and became the driving force that drove me into the studio.”
The rapper is also a natural performer. Influence has won several events, including the Uplifting Minds National Talent Competition, and became a finalist in the International Songwriting Competition, The Best In The West Hip Hop Competition, LA’s Next Up Music Showcase, The Showcase Tour, and The Coast To Coast Live Music Showcase.
His latest single, “What You Deserve,” is inspired by “ingenuity and creativity” according to the rapper. While listening to beats, Influence found the one that would soon become his single. “Basically, when I heard the island beat, I thought, ‘Oh that’s crazy!’’ I had to do my homework. At first, I didn’t know that part of the beat is an Ace of Base sample. Just by name, I didn’t realize I know all of these songs. It was a really cosmic moment for me that made it doper to be a part of the project and have their sample be a part of my project.”
The combination of the beat and sampling made the songwriting process flow easily for Influence. “Once I heard what they put together, it wasn’t too hard to put my sauce on it,” adds the rapper. “I go through a phrase where I like to immerse myself in the music. Once I get into it, I don’t come out until I have what I feel is the perfect sound or verse.” It only took the rapper about a week to finish the song, carefully writing each verse until it met his approval.
Since its release, the song has garnered positive reviews and feedback. “Everybody loves it so far,” shares Influence. “I don’t expect that to change. I’m not trying to please everyone—I make music driven by my emotions and creativity, but I make sure I pick dope beats, so it sounds good.”
Good things are on the horizon for Influence, starting with the premier of Rap League. This summer, Influence is looking forward to sharing his music through a recent placement in an upcoming movie. He’ll also be taking part in a TV show set to air this summer.
Make sure to stay connected to Influence on all platforms for new music, videos, and social posts.
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