Hip-Hop Lives Here
Hip-Hop Lives Here
CHICAGO - With hip-hop, pop, and electronica influences, SolÅce creates an R&B sound that rivals many but is uniquely his own.
“I stay true to my R&B roots, but at the same time, because of my influences, my sound creativity varies and has a breadth to it,” said SolÅce. “I love electronica too, so there’s always this element that is an undercurrent.”
Born in Belize and raised on Chicago’s southside, SolÅce was exposed to a variety of hip hop, gospel, and Afrobeats due to the Windy City’s diverse culture. Through these influences, SolÅce’s eclectic style was formed. Additionally, his wide vocal range as a tenor with a lower tone creates SolÅce’s sound. “The styles I utilize are done differently. I might blend typical R&B progression with a trap beat, take an R&B beat and fuse it with reggae or use an R&B sound with a classical four-string quartet,” he explained.
With layered tones, SolÅce adds subtle elements that push the emotional piece of the song. “I write about real-life experiences, but emotions, love, and relationships make the world go round. I love to have strings synthesized and layer harmonies,” he said.
Showcasing his style on his fourth single, “Op3rator,” SolÅce reveals his playfully sexy side in an R&B track destined to be a hit. Harkening back to when making a phone call required calling the operator to direct your call, SolÅce becomes the man who is there for his lady. The song has a slow club groove with enough bounce to be an addictive rhythmic masterpiece.
While SolÅce is a dedicated songwriter, the lyrics for “Op3rator” unconventionally came to him. “When I heard the beat, I vibed out and had a vocal pattern in my head, but the words didn’t come,” he said.
The following day in the shower, SolÅce got his inspiration - “I’m your operator, you can call me anytime” - was born.
Excitement for “Operator” is growing due to SolÅce’s previous successes. His first single, “Better Man 4U,” features M.A.N. Williamz has garnered over 99K Spotify streams. His sophomore single “Rearranging” is a ballad in the style of “Stuck With You” by Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber. The song is easy on your ears, and fans could not get enough of it, as it hit periods of 45 streams per listener.
SolÅce’s third release, “GlowdUp” is a club banger that collected more than 76k streams. The energetic track features Rekka and focuses on SolÅce as he ignores his haters and prepares for a night of uninhibited partying.
The accolades for SolÅce include being dubbed R&B Performer of the Session at the New York International Music Festival. He has toured as a keyboardist with two reggae bands and has songs used in independent movie soundtracks.
Currently, SolÅce is working on a five-song EP slated to release in the spring. The project involves collaborating with multiple artists and producers from Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas, Canada, the Philippines, the United Kingdom, France, and Israel. Through his worldwide collaboration with artists and producers, SolÅce is not just a Chicago-based R&B musician. He is a global rising star.
Summing up his artistry as a singer/songwriter, pianist, dancer, and producer, SolÅce’s songs are musically beautiful. Each track takes listeners to an unknown place while capturing thousands of new fans with every song.
Make sure to stay connected to SolÅce on all platforms for new music, videos, and social posts.
Website: https://solacetheartist.com
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/solace/1560936901
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/solace78222
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Thomas Siliato—the rapper best known as “TommyGun”—delivers the catchy fresh rap track, “SHAME,” produced by beatsbybeau. The upbeat single comes from his recent album, The Young Don Part I, which highlights his Italian roots and heritage.
Born in Long Island, New York, and raised in Greenville, South Carolina, TommyGun began making music as a teenager. “I was inspired very quickly to get on the mic,” shares TommyGun, of his early rise. “‘TommyGun’ was a nickname given to me back in middle school. In high school, I started rapping and stuck with it,” he adds.
One of TommyGun’s biggest influences is Mac Miller. “When he died, I took it up a notch,” he says. “I met him at his concert and had dreams of meeting him again and making song with him.” Unfortunately, TommyGun can no longer see that dream be realized after Miller’s passing, but he’s more fueled than ever to be someone Miller would have appreciated.
Gathering inspiration from great rappers and multiple genres from hip hop to jazz to old-school 90s rap, TommyGun delivers a strong, thoughtful sound. While TommyGun prefers 90s rap, he’s not afraid to dabble in what’s popular. “People like a beat more nowadays,” shares the rapper. “I try to mix it up and stay with the times.”
Of his recent album, TommyGun’s single, “SHAME,” has received the most praise. The song is not meant to be a deeper song—it’s designed for having fun.
“What’s funny about this song is I liked the Dallas Cowboys. They lost in the first round of the playoff this year, and I was so heated the way they went out. I went out and made music. It was a disgrace—that’s the first thing I thought of. It’s a damn shame. When I heard the beat, I took it and ran with it,” explains the rapper. “It’s about how hard it is trying to accomplish anything through the grind.”
TommyGun wants his single to remind listeners that things don’t always turn out the way you planned them. “Sometimes, it’s just a shame, but you’ve got to rock with it and bounce back,” he adds. “Everyone’s been through that and can relate.”
Writing music isn’t a process set in stone for TommyGun. Sometimes, he’ll listen to beats until one “speaks” to him. “With ‘SHAME,’ I came up with the chorus first,” tells TommyGun. “Then I picked up on the verses from there, letting out thoughts and feelings to the song. I wrote it all in about an hour.”
In general, songs take TommyGun about two hours to write. This one flowed out naturally in half the time. “I like the ones that come out quick,” he adds. “That’s how I know I was in the pocket—in the zone.”
Fans of TommyGun’s latest album appreciate the flow throughout the record. “They like how I mix it up throughout the album. It’s not the same type of beats/vibe. It’s a mix of everything. There are harder beats, like ‘SHAME.’ Then I finish the album with a love song. It hits all the different parts of your feelings.”
TommyGun’s recent album is part one of a hopefully three-part series. “I’m Italian—Sicilian,” explains TommyGun. “I like old Mafia movies and things like The Godfather. I like how there’s a part one, two, and three. That’s the type of vibe I intend to do.” Another project on the horizon for the musician is his upcoming music video, scheduled for filming at his local San Gennaro festival at the end of the month.
Make sure to stay connected to TommyGun on all platforms for new music, videos, and social posts.
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