In a day and age where there are more reality singing competitions than syndicated shows, it is easy to know have that as your starting point when listening to new music by up and coming artists. So if you were hip to the last season of The Voice, than you’re familiar with Cody Bleau and his take on pop. When one first here Salvatore Michael’s Summer Low, that is who they might liken him to. Summer Low is an upbeat pop song with a smidge of an 80’s influence sprinkled about in the electronic hints. You know that when Salvatore plays that one, it is time for a fun dance party to ensue. On the other side of the spectrum lays Nothing at All. That was the total opposite of Summer Low. Nothing at All had a clear, singer/songwriter feel to it and it was as if it were a different artist completely. The various styles Salvatore can pull of is a good attribute to have. If you are into artists like Kris Allen then you will like what Salvatore Michael has in store for you. (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=UUAlfdJGGoEIsrx3t5XkojLw)

Growing up in Atlanta, it is hard not to be musical somehow. It is in the air. R&B singer Jamaal knows that all too well. Calling the ATL home, Jamaal did not turn to the Hip Hop scene too much, although you can hear it sometimes in his music thanks to other artists’ contributions. Jamaal focuses his vocal talents on the soulful side of R&B, but keeps it fresh and young. He is not spouting out classic R&B like Marvin Gaye, but rather like todays chart toppers like Usher and Chris Brown. His music has a crossover appeal to the pop market when it comes to songs like Do It. Other songs that could play well with a mainstream crowd are Ms. Exotic and Off In You featuring GC Loop. Off In You is one of Jamaals songs that have the Hip Hop element in it. back to basics though of Jamaals core is songs like Start Over. That one just sounds romantic through and through. Then there is Blue Light Special, a male version of TLCs Red Light Special if you will. It talks of making love and all that jazz. Jamaals R&B is for todays audience who is young and ready to love. (https://soundcloud.com/jamaalrnbsinger)

At just 11 years old John Michael was turning to music. He was not just listening to his AMFM dial radio; he was taking things a bit further by writing and arranging his own songs. Down in the south, New Orleans to be exact, is where John Michael called home and flourished friends, family and fans with his smooth R&B style. That was until 2005 and Hurricane Katrina left not only John, but his entire hometown devastated. John Michael relocated to Little Rock, AR and now is a man with a plan. He has a trio of songs to gather what he’s all about; modern day R&B. My Heart To You (Bounced Version) featuring Y.Luck is an upbeat soulful piece that falls into the category of a love song. The other two seem to be opposites by the titles alone. Out of Control featuring Richie B and Diesel sounds similar to an Usher song. It has that R&B comfort, but also has a club flare to it with the addition of Hip Hop parts, thanks to the featured men. Then there is Chill Out and Relax. See, opposites. John Michael has lived a life that has not been easy, but he continues to strive and grow, taking his music wherever he goes. (https://www.reverbnation.com/JohnMichael504)

_1361648309.jpg “Sandra Welsh”)Sandra Welsh is an upfront singer with backup singers known as The Uniques. This style of singing is a throwback to the classic days of R & B and Disco. Her rendition of “Me and Mrs. Jones” works out perfectly on her Youtube video with her voice sounding lively and soulful. Her other rendition of “Let’s Dance” by Donna Summer shows how Welsh is committed to this lost decade of Disco. The male backup singers complement her vocals, rendering the performance both easy on the ears while being an entertaining experience. Not many musical acts can hold their own without instruments. It takes extra dedication to focus solely on vocals and working with a team to ensure that everyone is on the same page with each song. Sandra Welsh and The Uniques seems content on singing songs from a bygone decade, and it remains to be seen whether they will branch out and start writing some of their own material. For more information on Sandra Welsh and the Uniques, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fT6m8dTceQ.

The band is most notable for their numerous live tracks which will attract fans of live albums. The live tracks are a worthwhile listen while the recorded tracks are just as engaging. They have several unique songs that sound like no other band. They are hard rock to their core, but hard to compare with other bands since they have such a unique sound. Hartman’s vocals are a signature aspect of the music, and the guitar playing flows nicely with the songs. Arrogant Planet has a different sound and theme than many other bands, and they are bound to attract many new fans. For the most part, they are a local band, but they stand a chance of branching out more with more recorded tracks and wider exposure. For more information on Arrogant Planet, visit: https://www.reverbnation.com/jaredhatman.

Skye Darocknerd Floyd is a name one can never forget. Why? Because look at it. It is likely no one else on Facebook is likely to have that on their profile, and no one else in music has dared to try it. That is the first thing that Jasmine Skye has going for her; originality. Simply put though, Skye is an R&B diva in the making. She has a sultry way of delivering her songs, but keeps things light enough that they could pass for pop songs as well. Think Rihanna and Beyonce. Born in North Carolina, Skye does not appear to be heading south anytime soon as far as her career is concerned. Songs like Tempo give off a nice, smooth impression and showcase her natural vocal ability. It Won’t Be The Last Time sounded like a young Destiny’s Child track and Best! actually placed third if one was ranking all three tracks in an Olympic style match. Gold going to It Won’t Be The Last Time, Silver to Tempo and of course Bronze to Best! Skye is a young woman with a great set of pipes, so do not be surprised to see her name in lights one day. (https://www.reverbnation.com/skyedarocknerdfloyd)

Teha Garba is an artist who hopes to spread the gospel to her listeners while giving them something positive and uplifting. Her clean and hopeful songs will be refreshing to those who are tired of all the negative lyrical content that currently overrides the music industry. Her soft-spoken vocals will please the ears of listeners which is not surprising since this artist has been singing at the age of four. Although there are only four songs listed on her page, these songs are memorable, and listeners will want to have these tracks in their online libraries. Half of the proceeds from purchase of the songs will go to the charity organization CARE. For more information on Teha Garba, visit: https://www.reverbnation.com/tehagarba/songs.