“Switch The Role” with Maribelle Anes

I continue to be impressed with young Maribelle Anes. The latest reason? “Switch the Role” is a new Pop/R&B track by the Aussie teen and it’s pretty strong all the way around. The rapper, singer, producer, Youtube star has consistently made strides and grown as an artist. My only hope is that some studio material isn’t too far behind so we can really see how far her craft has come into fruition.

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The Ladies’ Youtube Cover Round-Up – 11/13/11

Oof, today’s round-up is a doozy! We have a dozen covers for you, all sung by the darlings of a-Tunes. There isn’t a single male vocal to be found in this collection but you will find some videos courtesy of Inch Chua, Jayesslee, Nessa Rica, Kristine Sa,  Dia Frampton, Esther Lee, Lily Bee, Connie Lim, Lydia Paek, Cate Song, Lindsey Yung, and Marie Digby. Inch’s cover in particular got my attention… it’s hauntingly heartfelt. Check em all out below.

Inch Chua Covers “Amazing Grace” by Chris Tomlin

Jayesslee Covers “Dare You to Move” by Switchfoot

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Check Out the New EP From City Bird – Like Dinosaurs

City Bird is a trio of artists from the city of angels, fronted by Jinah Kim (whom some of you may remember from Kollaboration Acoustic a couple years back). Well not too long ago, they dropped their EP Like Dinosaurs - a six song EP of acoustic, indie folk-rock. If that’s something that you think may up of interested, it’s available from the usual suspects, you can select your retailer of choice below. You can peep a video of the artists performing one of their songs after the break.

Purchase: Amazon, CD Baby, iTunes

  1. The Nest Song
  2. The Tide
  3. Like Dinosaurs
  4. Always Love
  5. No Wings
  6. Stay Together Now

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Kato Announces Collab Track With The Yellow Boyz

I always figured it was only a matter of time before we would get a new collab from Kato & The Yellow Boyz. Afterall, there aren’t too many Asian-American, Southern Hip-Hop acts based in the A so it only makes sense that they would group up and collectively lay down a track, southpaw style. “Hit the Club” is that joint and you can hear an ever so brief snippet in the clip below. Due date? “Soon”.