One of MANY Inspiring Artists Ms Crystal Waters: Bet You Ain't Know?!

The lovely lady Ms. Crystal Waters is not only still kicking she is BEATING DOWN THE DOOR looking every bit of 25!!! Lol! Check out her latest video AND song dropped GLOBAL about a month or so ago:



HUUUUUMOUNGOUS shout to DMV living (bet you ain't know), oversea's traveling , STILL booking gigs (bet you ain't know), and STILL killing tracks diva Ms. Crystal Waters!!

If you need a reminder....here ( *shame on you* if you do haha):



.....you can close your mouth now lol...

God Bless,

Reesa Renee

http://www.reesarenee.com/

Introducing: The Renaissance Man ->>> Mr. Aaron "Amil" Barnes

So I started off this blog trying to sum the title of this man in the intro and already ran into some trouble lol. Aaron "Amil" is certainly an artist whom expresses himself through poetry, spirituality, managing, and more publically through filming, directing, and editing!

This is another one of my childhood friends :) whom I've a love/hate relationship with lol . I can certainly tell you that the cat is not fully out of the bag! He is another one of my good friends that I CANNOT wait to see his gift fully manifest itself.

Aaron "Amil" has done videography for some mainstream artists and I SUPER appreciated the fact that he took time out of his busy schedule to shoot my very 1st video, helping me document my Artist Release Party back in Jan. 2011, which I have posted below.

Aaron you are CERTAINLY appreciated and WE ARE looking your way waiting for the next awesome project to be produced, edited, and posted! Love ya much and wish you the absolute best in your endeavours!

DMV STAND UP!! Support your local artist Aaron "Amil" Barnes here:

WEBSITE :http://www.aaron-barnes.com/

YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/amildvd

FACEBOOK:  www.facebook.com/aaronbarnesstudios

If you need a video HE IS YOUR GUY! 

Follow Aaron "Amil" Barnes on TWITTER 

God Bless,

Reesa Renee

http://www.reesarenee.com/

Introducing Artist/Painter: Nolan Chase

Nolan and I met as kids on a tee-ball team and ran into each other again during highschool. I can thank the opportunity of us getting reconnected, to the invention of facebook :), probably the main source of alot of people's long lost "I remember you" friends! When I saw his artwork I immedicately connected, I actually had a show at Busboys and Poets a couple of days after I ran into him in cyber world and couldn't resist asking him to display his work. Without a hesitation he agreed and showcased his art at my show, and it was absolutely beautiful and amazing!

Nolan, just giving you a shout to let you know that you are APPRECIATED, from your gift as an artist to the admirable and humbling feel you give off. Thanks so much for sharing your art, looking forward to seeing more of your projects!!!

Take a look at some of his work!!

Email: nchase53@yahoo.com

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Savage_Son

CLICK HERE for Nolan's FACEBOOK PAGE

God Bless,

Reesa Renee
http://www.reesarenee.com/



Modern Day Flashback: "Recycled" Music

When it comes to sampling and "borrowing" already made music, views are mixed. Sometimes the "sample" is ridiculously obvious (like the tracks below) but others times it's creatively meshed with a new vibe and new feel and goes completely unnoticed to an untrained ear. I personally think Kanye perfected and elevated the craft during his earlier years...

Is is unoriginal and copycatting OR does sampling tracks pay dues and respects to the history of music and re-invent a more modern sound? What are your thoughts?

I personally get a kick out of finding correlating tracks, makes me know somebody else out there loves to dig for some good ole fashion music...here's one of MANY songs, enjoy!

P.s - Brighter side of darkness? What a name for a group huh...is there a "brighter" side lol...?

God Bless,
Reesa Renee
http://www.reesarenee.com/

Introducing Lyricist/Poet/Artist: Kamila

So I've been given some free time :) might as well take advantage!



Kamila and I had the wonderful opportunity to be pulled together by two very important things....FAMILY and MUSIC! Both of our brothers are heavily involved in producing and are responsible for the majority of the instrumentals and mixing on our albums. So, when my brother, P.Kay, handed me her Mixtape "Soul Spaceship"  I snatched it and immediately threw it in for a listen!



This chick is a lyricist, her word play, poetic verse, and vibe just demand relaxation and chill! Amidst the trance-setting tone I was also presented with a depth of lyrics. She does an amazing job mashing an entire concept/paragraph/lifestye into something as simple as a sentence. ~poetic vibe~

Kamila, you have my ABSOLUTE support keep doing what you are doing we are watching and LISTENING!! God Bless you on your journey continue to stay grounded in yourself and your vision...

God Bless,
Reesa Renee
http://www.reesarenee.com/




"...stress, no good for the heart and the mind so the past, I left it behind, transcendant, I rise..."

http://twitter.com/kamilaworldwide
Facebook: facebook.com/kamilaworldwide
Reverbnation: reverbnation.com/kamilaworldwide

 

One of MANY Inspiring Artists: Bill Withers

So, when posting music I'm going to try to stay away from the "classic" old school music, basically meaning the obvious songs that get ALOT of publicity and respect these days. I'm going to take you all into my music archives and pull out some songs that truly inspire me....

Just the mood of the music...

If you've read any of my stories, one of which can be found at The Girl Blue See's the Light, which speak of a time when I completely delve myself into music and poetry, this was one of the MAIN songs that I played over and over and wrote poetry (which some turned into lyrics) to.

I would take pictures of the sky as if I were singing to the sun....

Bill Withers "Make A Smile for Me" was the soundtrack to my life in a time of raw and utter innocence and honestly in the long run it helped bring me one step closer to who I am today, an artist....an entertainer....a human who feels and allows my gift to bleed into music so that others too may be delivered from their hard times and one day become that inspiration :)

Take A Listen, God Bless!

"be the change you wish to see..."

Reesa Renee

http://www.reesarenee.com/

www.facebook.com/fanreesarenee

Inspiration and Motivation

For a person to make it from one point to another by themselves is an impossible feat! Some, may attempt to create the illusion that that's how it goes but on my journey thus far I've found that it would not be possible if it wasnt for people believing in me and investing in me. At this point in my career I am having an issue not highlighting my fellow sojourners, those who give me motivation and inspire me to continue to do what I do!

So the beginnings of this blog will be me highlighting these individuals (about once every week) who are out here striving for change and positive. This is my attempt to throw the motivation and the "pat on the back" your way!

You are appreciated and we are looking!

God Bless,

Reesa Renee
http://www.reesarenee.com/
www.facebook.com/fanreesarenee