Layups 4 Life

March 20, 2017 Sonia Schnee

Hometown, Current City, or Business Address: Jersey City, NJ
Keywords: Basketball, Morris County, Layups 4 Life, 3v3, Charity, Roxbury, Morris County, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Cancer, Fundraiser, Charity, Sports

Layups 4 Life (www.layups4life.org) is a non-profit organization that raises vital funds for cancer research and clinical trials at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, located in New York City. Dan Exter, founder and cancer survivor, has made it his personal mission to give back and raise money in the hope of creating a cancer-free future.

To date, Layups 4 Life has raised over $30,000 for MSKCC. With those funds we have made contributions to leukemia, pediatric and bone marrow research departments at Sloan. One of our organization's biggest fundraising events is our annual charity 3v3 basketball tournament. This year's tournament takes place on Saturday April 29th, at Roxbury High School in Succasunna, NJ (10:30am - 5pm).

In the past 2 years, we have had 40 teams participate in our basketball tournament. It is a fun day filled with music, food, raffles, contests and of course basketball! We encourage families to come out and support their players while enjoying a fun day in the community.

It is our belief that we can make a difference in the fight against cancer "One Layup at a time."

REGISTER A TEAM: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/layups-4-life-3rd-annual-3-on-3-charity-basketball-tournament-tickets-28473218162

MAKE A DONATION: http://mskcc.convio.net/site/TR/GivingPages/AnnualGiving?team_id=57638&pg=team&fr_id=2861

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snapchat.com @layups4life — snapchat.com @layups4life

The Papi Time Podcast

March 9, 2017 Sonia Schnee

Hometown and/or Current City: Passaic / Clifton, NJ
Keywords: podcast, music, entertainment

The Papi Time Podcast! Three friends came together and created their own outlet on discussing music, entertainment -- whatever comes to their minds, they’ll be discussing it. The Papi Time Podcast members go by the name of "P Dot, K Star & Braylin." They've had special guests such as Soul The American Dream, and even created a partnership with his label, Corner Of The World Records. J. Porchea, who has a hit single, “Drugz," (he also has a single with rapper Fetty Wap) has stopped by. Also, New Money Ent & many other artists. Aside from the music industry, they have interviewed Adult Entertainer, Macana Man, discussing being a part of the Adult Entertainment world and the everyday life of an Adult Entertainer. The Papi Time Podcast is the hottest out right now reigning out of New Jersey.

Soul The American Dream interview with The Papi Time Podcast:

Published on Feb 10, 2017
Episode 2: The "Soul The American Dream" Episode + Freestyle. Passaic's very own, Soul "The American Dream", stops by to chop it up with the Papi Time podcasters about his music and more.. He also spits and sets a high bar for the Papi Time Freestyle!

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J.Bleu

March 6, 2017 Sonia Schnee

Hometown and/or Current City: Whitesboro, NJ
Keywords: indie artist, singer/songwriter, music, south jersey, radio personality

J.Bleu is a singer/songwriter, neo-soul artist with hints of jazz and funk. She has written songs for various local artists. I recently partnered with a producer from Paris, France and local DJ DJ-Solo from Wildwood, NJ to feature in my first house music song "Steppin Population," (releasing in Spring 2017). In addition, I am releasing my first single "No Media" and first EP "Human Nature" this spring. You can check out my music video to "No Media" on YouTube. What to expect......... a flavorful, unique sound from an artist who takes pride in writing her own lyrics and making music that will hopefully bring people together and change the world. I represent South Jersey and hope to open an outlet for other indie artists to follow. You can also tune in to two-time Stellar Award winning radio station WEHA 88.7 FM every Sunday afternoon to hear me co-host with Lady Dee on a segment called Inspirations.

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Dave Vargo

March 3, 2017 Sonia Schnee

Hometown and/or Current City: Farmingdale, NJ
Keywords: Singer-songwriter, Americana, Guitarist

A native of East Brunswick, NJ, Dave Vargo started playing guitar at the age of eight. By the age of 14 he was performing throughout the tri-state area with various jazz, funk, and rock bands. Dave graduated from Berklee College of Music in Boston with honors and went on to become a touring artist and session player.

He has had the privilege of working with a number of notable talents including Whitney Houston, Phoebe Snow, Vonda Shepard, and Rupert Holmes. Dave currently performs both solo and as part of an acoustic duo (Kim and Dave). He is also an active session player and songwriter. In 2016 Dave released his debut album of original songs, Burning Through.

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Experiment 34

February 8, 2017 Sonia Schnee

Photography by Anthony Vito Cosentino

Hometown and/or Current City: New Brunswick/Trenton (Middlesex/Mercer County)
Keywords: Hip-hop, funk, metal, stoner, psychedelic, manic, rap, blues, passion

We are a guitar soaring, bass thumping, high energy rock band from New Jersey. We call our music "psycho-funk" but we have a wide variety of genres that we mix into our sound. Upon hearing our new EP 'Charismanic 2.0' you'll get vibes of hip-hop, funk, metal, blues and pure insanity. We're very proud of our ability to mix it up and keep ourselves fresh and original. Our live show is not to be missed as we will fill your bloodstream with energy that will keep you dancing for the duration of our set. Stay tuned as we plan to stay very active this year!

WINTER TOUR Press Release
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Murdock

January 20, 2017 Sonia Schnee

Hometown and/or Current City: Jersey City, NJ (Hudson County)
Keywords: Hip-Hop, Rap, Underground, Conscious Rap, Experimental, 201

Jersey City native Murdock found a passion and escape in Hip-Hop, Comics, and Theatre from a young age. After graduating with a degree in Theatre he made it his mission to combine his 3 passions and launched his music career with his debut album #AAAH. Murdock uses his Hip-Hop to tell stories to take the listener on a personal journey and leave a lasting effect.

#AAAH (Agoraphobic. Alcoholic. Asshole.) is a concept album partnered with live theatrical performances showcasing Murdock's battle with anxiety and depression. It is meant to create an open dialogue about mental health and help break the negative stigma against it especially in the Hip-Hop Community.

Bringing his love for theatre and music together, Murdock partnered with No Dominion Theatre Co. to put together the album release show for #AAAH. It was an evening composed of a full length live performance of the album along with local visual, musical, and performance artists showcasing their work all while raising money for the ADAA (Anxiety and Depression Association of America). After selling out and raising hundreds of dollars for charity, Murdock is now preparing to bring his intense live sets on the road to continue spreading his message and music.

#AAAH is available now on all streaming/digital services along with physical copies for sale through Murdock's online store.

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Ruby Bones

January 20, 2017 Sonia Schnee

Hometown and/or Current City: NJ / Brooklyn
Keywords: indie rock, alternative

Indie rockers Ruby Bones combine energetic rhythms with visceral, existential lyrics and unabashed hooks to form short, punchy songs best digested in the sweat-soaked clubs that define New Jersey and Brooklyn.

Made up of vocalist/guitarist Chris Nova, drummer James Janocha, and South African import FC Spies on bass, the trio (along with Denis Daley providing sax) describes itself as "Bruce Springsteen on cocaine after a few drags off a helium balloon."

With a mutual love of rock and roll, the band turned Nova's folk songs into thoughtful yet vibrant tracks inspired by love, loss and the double-edged blade of a technology-reliant culture. Their debut full length will be out in Spring 2017.

Quotes:

“‘Heart of Darkness’ is furious and shadowy, propelled by a rousing chorus that evokes early Walkmen.” - Consequence of Sound

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Out Of State

January 19, 2017 Sonia Schnee

Hometown and/or Current City: Long Valley (Morris County) / Mahwah (Bergen County), NJ
Keywords: Electronic, EDM, House, Club, Electro, Trap

Out Of State is an electronic DJ Duo consisting of two college students: Adam Reckseit from Mahwah, NJ and Kyle Shortman from Long Valley, NJ. Out Of State was formed when Adam and Kyle met each other while attending college for Audio Music Production at Middle Tennessee State University. Adam and Kyle's love for music is equal only for their love to all things New Jersey including trips down the shore, and most importantly Jersey bagels.

Out Of State had opened up for huge artists such as Icona Pop and Waka Flocka Flame as well as World Renowned DJ's such as Datsik, ETC! ETC!, and Bear Grillz. They have accumulated hundreds of thousands of plays on their Souncloud and have strong followings in Middle Tennessee and New Jersey. Out Of State's ultimate goal is to spread their unique brand of electronic music from beyond their humble beginnings in the Garden State and Nashville to the whole world.

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Youtube.com/channel/UCftrDgU6Qj6lUrgdNNM5Tsg