http://www.facesshowcase.com The Premiere Unsigned Artist Showcase Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:52:57 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Listen: "My Side Of The Block" Born and raised in the notorious Park Heights area in the west side of Baltimore, Md. Chandrice Blandin affectionately known as Elle_S, has been publicly performing since the tender age of 2. She started singing in her church choir along with her other siblings. As she got older ... http://www.facesshowcase.com/elle-s-january-2010-hip-hop/ Listen: "Breaking Chains" Queen Bleu Nile, a sultry, sassy, sophisticated Sistah, hailing from Paterson, NJ, demonstrates through lyrics, and melody, the sounds of her soul and those whose voices remain an ancestral whisper.  Anointed by jazz, blues, and hip hop, Bleu's unique style positions her in a class all her own.  Her ... http://www.facesshowcase.com/queen-bleu-nile-january-2010-rb/ Listen: "Don't Say Nothing" 100 GRAND BIO: New York City, the birthplace of Biggie and Jay introduces a new MC aiming to make his mark on the world of hip-hop. The young Mc goes by the name of 100 Grand. Grand was born Seth Munford to middle class parents of African American and Hispanic descent, ... http://www.facesshowcase.com/100-grand-december-2009-hip-hop/ Listen: "Me and You" DJ BIO: DJ has been writing songs since he can remember, but got a heavy dose of inspiration after seeing the late great Michael Jackson live in concert. DJ was only 6 at this time, but the seed was planted after that event. A dream was ... http://www.facesshowcase.com/dj-december-2009-rb/ Listen: "I'm The Bomb" Feat. Jay Murda "Simplicity" There are many words to describe the singing group "Simplicity". The words honest, pure, talented, sweet, focused, intelligent, and gifted are just a few.They have been singing since they were four and five years old. First, we have the twins, Starr and Sha'tarr who ... http://www.facesshowcase.com/simplicity-october-2009-rb/ Listen: "Son" BIO: LFL is an acronym for "Line for Line." It can also be seen or heard as "Line 4 Line" or "L for L." LFL simply started as just an idea R.E.D. had contemplated for awhile. Naturally he has a reaction to go "line for line" with any rapper or any mike, at any ... http://www.facesshowcase.com/line-for-line-lfl-october-2009-hip-hop/ Listen: "There's No One Else Like You" Rashida Jolley Coming fresh off her break through appearance on NBC’s hit show “America’s Got Talent,” Rashida Jolley is creating a new lane in the urban music landscape. She performed “Killing Me Softly” on the harp while singing and using the harp as a percussion ... http://www.facesshowcase.com/next-showcase-date-2/ Listen: "give-her-what-she-wants" Brooklyn’s SIANI, at the forefront of a generation of artists confronting stagnant and crippling trends, uses his evolving understanding of the culture, through his music, to inspire. He collaborated with numerous artists in the bustling New York underground scene, dropping singles, mixed joints, the occasional remix, and experimenting with a variety of styles before coming ... http://www.facesshowcase.com/siani-september-2009-hip-hop/ Listen: Jockin My Swag Listen: Heart of Mine www.myspace.com/joshuamitchell5 Joshua* started writing music in 2001 but has been a talented singer his entire life. Joshua* hails from Chicago and has appeared in various stage performances like talent shows, musicals and plays, where he’s been able to further hone his musical skills. Influenced by ... http://www.facesshowcase.com/joshua-august-2009-rb/ Listen: Maturity Website:      www.talonted.com *W*hat does it take to be TALoNTED? Take a close look at New Jersey’s latest hip-hop phenom and you’ll find the answer. With an honest and organic approach to music, TALoNTED offers a fresh perspective to an undeniably saturated industry. Born the youngest of four to Nigerian parents in East Orange, New ... http://www.facesshowcase.com/talonted-august-18th-2009-hip-hop/ [caption id="attachment_267" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="www.myspace.com/FMOS www.FMOSmusic.com www.twitter.com/FMOS If you’re listening...if you’re REALLY listening, then take a step into Harlem, NY, a community that has produced some of Hip Hop’s most successful artists. A place that Hip Hop artist F-MOS, also known as the Better Pen calls his home. Growing up, ... http://www.facesshowcase.com/f-mos-july-2009-hip-hop/ [caption id="attachment_260" align="aligncenter" width="210" caption="Sadiiya Rock (Noun) Sah-d-yah: whimsical, talented and young spirited; one who loves expressing themselves through song. Coming fresh off her win on BET’s 106 & Park “WOW”, the journey has been a coming of age process for this 23-year-old Brooklynite. She began ... http://www.facesshowcase.com/sadiiya-rock-july-2009-rb/