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Introducing Wordsmith & The Big Band Theory

As we enter a year into our partnership, our goal is find artists who are talented but often go under deserved in an industry that praises mainstream success. This month one of the artist’s selected is Wordsmith

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Wordsmith & The Big Band Theory

Wordsmith is a music artist who uses his creativity to spread positive and conscious messages.

About Wordsmith

Wordsmith says as a Hip-Hop artist and songwriter, he has outgrown and overcome the negative stereotypes of the Urban music genres.

Through perseverance, he has earned his chances and performed shows for grade schools and colleges, clubs and bars, venues and theaters, even conferences and festivals. His music is free of profanity, full of message driven content and his dramatic style is embraced by Rock, Pop, Alternative, even Jazz music audiences.

The Big Band Theory

Wordsmith’s cross-genre appeal and growing fame demanded a professional presentation for a widely diverse audience.

He’s adding that diversity to his performances by having a live band with him entitled The Big Band Theory. Wordsmith says The Big Band Theory was created to enhance his live performances and garner bigger, better gigs.

“The Big Band Theory was created in order to capture greater performance opportunities for the artist on the rise.”

The band was Wordsmith’s idea and he made it happen by bringing together the creative collective Pep, James, Chris, Latera and Becky.

The emcee states he’s an indie artist that is in full control of his music career. As most artists, the Baltimore native looks to represent his city on national and international stages with his Conscious-Commercial Hip-Hop and theatrical stage shows.

His list of accomplishments reads like a major label artist, and his commitment to the business and the art has allowed his own record label NU Revo to remain independent.

Wordsmith has toured throughout his career with stops in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Houston, Las Vegas, Boston, Baltimore, Washington DC, Charlotte, Indianapolis, San Jose, Harrisburg, and overseas in London, England.

He has both lectured and performed at various music conferences around the country sharing his great music and professional experience with other indie artists; conferences include SXSW, A3C, Mid Atlantic Music, Millennium Music, Launch and more.

Wordsmith also visits grade schools to perform for students and promote Anti-bullying messages.

Wordsmith has several albums released to his credit that are available for purchase on ITunes, Amazon.com and other stores where digital music is sold. His current EP, “Apt. 507”, is available for purchase. Wordsmith previous albums, The Blue Collar Recital, King Noah and Vintage Experience can be found on his Pandora radio station.

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Check out the interview below to get a feel on who Wordsmith is and some music to follow.

UV: When did you fall in love with music?
Wordsmith: I would have to say when I fell in love with music around the age of 10. My parents bought me RUN DMC’s “Tougher than Leather” and “The Fat Boys are Back”; needless to say I was hooked after that. I began recording YO MTV Raps daily and bought one to two new tapes weekly as music dropped; I really engulfed myself into the culture. I love the

UV: How long have you been creating and performing music?
Wordsmith: I’ve been doing music serious to the point where I make money off my craft since 2009.

UV: Tell the Unheard Voices readers what your passions are and who or what motivates you to continue to strive in a cut throat industry?
Wordsmith: My passion is to use my music to convey a message of purpose in people’s lives. I feel too many of us get up every day like zombies and just go through the motions of a work day without asking ourselves what am I here to accomplish, who can I help today and what new doors do I need to open in my life. I mean think about it; take a moment and say “why was I born”? That’s enough to get you going each morning you wake up.

UV: How would you describe your music?
Wordsmith: My music is a good mix of HipHop, R&B, Pop, Jazz, conscious and commercial music. I can write a radio single, but know it won’t be throw away; a message will be attached to it along with no profanity.

UV: Do you compose and write your own music/lyrics?
Wordsmith: Yes I pride myself on my songwriting. Though HipHop is my main genre I have wrote music for numerous networks like NFL Network, ESPN, ABC, NBC, Fox, Hollidaysburg Movie, Nintendo Wii and more.

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UV: What` current projects do you have out or forthcoming projects in progress?
Wordsmith: I recently released my new EP Apt. 507 through Ingrooves/Fontana. Since its release the EP has a perfect rating, so I encourage you to add it to your playlist https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/apt.-507/id955207463 Another project dear to my heart is “My Purpose, My Dream” crowdfunding campaign I am running. Since its release on February 24th I’ve generated over $12,000 and seeking to reach $32,000. My campaign is all for a great cause and we should push to put some variety back onto radio; donations are accepted here http://bit.ly/WordsmithIndie

UV: What artists have the greatest musical influences on you and your music?
Wordsmith: Definitely Coldplay, The Gap Band, Parliament and Funkadelic, Eminem, Nas and the Isley Brothers. I’m a fan of real musicians that make timeless music.

UV: What or who influenced you to begin your music career?
Wordsmoth: I influenced myself on that tip. Though I was a big fan of HipHop I never looked at myself as an artist growing up. When I was in college I really started seeing I had a talent for writing and performing music, so it spurred me on to take it serious as I got older.

UV: What advice do you have for other indie artists trying to succeed?
Wordsmith: The best advice I can give an aspiring artist is to learn the industry before you decide to release music. Understand what PRO societies are and how they pay you, understand how to copyright your music, book shows, build your own studio, how to license music and I could go on and on. There is a lot to know about the music industry so do your homework.

UV: How in tune are you with your fans?
Wordsmith: I have to spend 2 hours a day just writing people back on DM’s from twitter and answering people on my timeline. I remember when I would get excited just to see two or three people tell me they love my music.

UV: Has anyone ever given you negative feedback on your music, if so how did you react to it?
Wordsmith: Sure because I know everyone won’t like my music and honestly even when haters hit me up I tell them thanks. If you’re taking the time tell me I suck than I’m doing enough to capture your attention.

UV: How important and how difficult is it to support your career with your own funding?
Wordsmith: It’s very difficult and that’s why artists want to be signed to major labels. A big label is basically an investor that pays for your radio promotion, video promotion, PR, Tour support and more. When you’re an indie artist you have to raise the money on your own, seek investors or do crowd funding just too somewhat compete on a decent level.

UV: To date, what has been your best performance?
Wordsmith: When was it, where was it and why is it your best performance? My best performance is yet to come. I’m heading out on my first major tour with Armed Forces Entertainment from April 17th- May 5th with my LIVE Band. That will be without a doubt the best show experience I will have to date. Armed Forces Entertainment 

UV: Where do you see yourself in the next five years?
Wordsmith: Doing music full time without having to even work a part time job to support my career.

UV: In closing, I would like you to leave the Unheard Voices readers words of encouragement and inspiration, especially for those pursuing a career in music and entertainment.
Wordsmith: I feel part of the journey of life is to seek out your God given gifts and if music happens to be your gift I encourage you to remain steadfast towards your dream!

About Unheard Voices Featured Artists

Through a partnership with Reverbnation, Unheard Voices has a chance to browse through and select artists who are not only cultivating their way through the music industry, but making a difference while doing it.

As we enter a year into our partnership, our goal is find artists who are talented but often go underrepresented in an industry that praises mainstream success.


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Meet Singer TruSoul Davis

As an up & coming artist hailing from Cleveland, Ohio’s Morris Black housing projects, TruSoul Davis is adamant to keep love in music.

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As an up & coming singer hailing from Cleveland, Ohio’s Morris Black housing projects, TruSoul Davis discovered his affinity for music at a young age, singing in local choirs in his youth.

TruSoul Davis discovers his voice

In his later years, he began to take music more seriously, honing in on his gifts and finding his voice. TruSoul Davis went on to release multiple singles leading up to his first major release “The Tru Experience” to widespread local & international (UK) acclaim.

After a short promotional tour that included various radio station visits & shows such as “The FreeThinkers Tour”, “Indie Acoustic Soul Live” & “Song Wars 5” to name a few, TruSoul looks to make an impact in the R&B scene by “Bringing real R&B back”, as he says.

Unheard Voices had a chance to ask TruSoul Davis some questions on his journey.

Get to know the soul singer below and see why he’s Unheard Voices featured artist of the month.

Unheard Voices: When did you fall in love with music?
TruSoul Davis: At a very young age, probably about 5 years old. I can remember back when my mother used to bring home records from her job at the local record shop and let me just “dive” deep into her collection from artists like Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Al Green, etc.

Unheard Voices: How would you describe your style of music?
TruSoul Davis: Simply a touch of 90’s RnB with today’s twist.

Unheard Voices: What is the meaning behind your name?
TruSoul Davis: My name came from me and a friend of mine listening to music. I started to sing the song we were listening to with a lil bit more sauce then my friend was like ” man you sang that with some true soul ” so I just dropped the “e” and put it together.

Unheard Voices: What does your work aim to say?
Trusoul Davis: With my music, I sing songs to the hearts of women and the minds of men showing the up’s and downs of love and life, good and bad, and just trying to keep ” love” in music because we need it.

Unheard Voices: What or who have the greatest musical influences on you and your music?
TruSoul Davis: There are just too many to name. I can name a few to keep it brief; artists like Luther Vandross, Donny Hathaway, Johnny Gill, Dave Hollister, Michael Jackson just to name some ALL PLAY A GREAT PART IN MY MUSIC.

Unheard Voices: What has been the biggest challenge you have encountered during your journey with music?
TruSoul Davis: The biggest challenge I have encountered is being my own worst critic, and just trusting the process.

Unheard Voices: Where do you see yourself musically in five years?
TruSoul Davis: I can’t say but what I will say is “where ever hard work and consistency gets me”

Unheard Voices: What is next in the works for TruSoul Davis?
TruSoul Davis: Dropping a video to my latest single “Wildflower” ft my homie Big Trip. Shout out my shooter Logan Kyngston also some big shows coming this summer.

Unheard Voices: What do you like to do in your free time (outside of music)?
TruSoul Davis: Outside of music I love spending time with loved ones, working out, and doing something proactive for those around me friends and strangers alike.

Unheard Voices: In closing, I would like for you to leave the Unheard Voices readers words of encouragement and inspiration, especially for those pursuing a career in music and entertainment.
TruSoul Davis: Some words of encouragement for those grinding just like me “keep ya head down stay focused stay sharp rock with the people that rock with you just like that and TRUST THE PROCESS stay consistent and results will come”.

Check out him on Reverbnation.


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Missin Peace holds police accountable with national misconduct database

Missin Peace is the only national police misconduct database that collects formal civilian complaints against law enforcement.

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Missin Peace is on a mission to connect the dots when it comes to police misconduct.

For decades, many Americans have suffered various forms of brutality and injustice at the hands of “bad” law enforcement officers.

With the upsurge of cell phone cameras, citizens are finally able to document their interaction with police. The unfortunate murders of
Daunte Wright, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and many others have galvanized the masses to demand justice.

Police officers are intended to be public servants, but what happens when the officer is accused of misconduct?

Sometimes, a civilian puts in a complaint in a step towards holding the officer accountable. But only a small percent of complaints result in the officer being disciplined —partly because the accusations are hidden.

Records of misconduct are filed away and rarely seen outside of their department.

Investigators can’t take action against corrupt officers if they are missing the pieces of the puzzle regarding stories of misconduct.

That’s where Missin Peace comes in.

How Missin Peace works

Missin Peace is a national police misconduct database that collects formal civilian complaints against law enforcement.

Missin Peace organization

 

Released in 2017, the registry offers two type of accounts.

One, it enables civilians to put the formal complaints they filed against the officer on record. Civilians are able to submit the official civilian complaint along with pictures, videos, and other accompanying documentation.

Two, the database also serves as a portal for investigative journalists, hiring managers, and civil rights attorneys to conduct research. For this type of account, users must contact Missin Peace to be granted access.

Currently, Missin Peace is the only national police misconduct database that allows citizens to follow and find any police officer’s history of complaints. The organization’s goal is to increase awareness on the database to be used as a tool for police accountability.

Check out Unheard Voices interview with Missin Peace founders:

For civilians who file their complaints on the database, personal information is stripped from the complaint, assuring complete anonymity.

The intent is to put on record police misconduct without fear of retaliation.

Traditionally, corrupt law enforcement officers have been allowed to transfer from one department to another and avoid the repercussions of their actions. To circumvent the recycling of corrupt cops, the American public and politicians finally understand the need for a centralized database of citizen complaints.

Missin Peace is here to fill in that void.

How to submit your complaint(s) in the database

If you have filed a complaint against a law enforcement officer, Missin Peace encourages you to put your complaint in the database to fill in the missing pieces. It doesn’t matter how old the complaint is, as long as it’s official.

To visit Missin Peace, check out their website and spread the word with your loved ones.


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Rapper Chad Watson Is Poised To Become LA’s Next Rising Star

Chad Watson is a lyricist, songwriter, producer, and classically trained pianist based out of the Los Angeles area.

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Chad Watson

Chad Watson is a rapper, songwriter, producer, and classically trained pianist based out of the Los Angeles area.

Who is rapper Chad Watson?

His roots began in the church at a young age where his love for music manifested. But it was only a few years ago that he started taking music seriously and he’s never looked back since.

His deep appreciation of acts like Andre 3000, transcends into his own style. He is the quinessential artist that is poised to become one of the biggest acts in the country and he’s well on his way.

With his growing buzz, he has appeared on various media platforms and now Unheard Voices.

We had the chance to chat with Chad Watson, asking the music artist questions on his journey.

Check it out below and click here to listen to his music on YouTube.

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