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“LECLIPSE,” the hot new EP from the accomplished musician Luca Draccar, emerges as a brilliant creation deeply intertwined with the dynamic musical landscape of Berlin while still maintaining its strong Italian roots. Within ‘LECLIPSE,’ Luca Draccar skillfully explores vibrant techno and enigmatic, exotic rhythms, captivating audiences with his unique approach to electronic music production.

Much like the irresistible allure of a celestial eclipse, Luca Draccar’s ‘LECLIPSE’ resonates throughout the musical universe, inviting listeners to partake in a cosmic ballet between the sun and the moon, choreographed intricately through the medium of music within intense and tumultuous soundscapes. This musical journey conjures visions of mysterious nocturnal entities dancing under the captivating influence of sonic alchemy. Luca Draccar’s passion for music production ignited during his formative years when he first encountered a Macintosh computer. His compositions are intricate tapestries woven from life’s experiences and raw emotions, giving rise to authentic music that forges a profound emotional connection with its audience.

With ‘LECLIPSE,’ Luca Draccar firmly establishes himself as a prominent figure in the thriving 2023 techno scene. This EP delves deep into the realms of potent, shadowy, and enigmatic techno, offering a unique musical perspective. Luca Draccar reaffirms his mastery of the genre, crafting captivating auditory landscapes across the EP’s three tracks: ‘Ready to Loose Control,’ ‘Flying Satellites,’ and ‘I Can Stop.’

Now, let us embark on a journey through these tracks: ‘Ready to Loose Control’ boasts a formidable techno foundation that mesmerizes and empowers, enhanced by dreamy, cinematic sonic vistas and commanding vocals. It seamlessly blends elements of gothic aesthetics, darkwave sensibilities, and contemporary techno vibes. ‘Flying Satellites’ embarks on a majestic odyssey with a pulsating rhythmic core, transporting listeners to the realm of techno grandeur. The final opus, ‘I Can Stop,’ serves as a cinematic, enigmatic, and melodious masterpiece that weaves a dreamy narrative, leaving an indelible mark.

In conclusion, Luca Draccar’s ‘LECLIPSE’ EP stands as a triumphant resurgence, reaffirming his mastery of the techno arena. His hypnotic rhythms and dreamlike harmonies captivate and enchant, showcasing an artist whose sonic journey knows no bounds. Immerse yourself in this exhilarating EP and let it transport you to the heart of electronic music innovation.

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Tell us about your background getting to where you are today?

I am a music producer, songwriter, engineer and artist who goes by the name ‘Hot Money’. I own and run my own recording studio facility in London, UK and have worked with names such as Stefflon Don, Stormzy, Krept and Konan and more.

When did you start music?

I started out playing piano from the age of around 7 years old. Later into my teenagers, I got my first computers for music making and started to make beats. Once I started to get good, I attended SAE (School of Audio Engineering) to learn how to make by beats knock and overall mixing techniques.

How did you get into music?

My pops bought me a keyboard for Christmas so I started messing around with the demo presets. After a few months, I asked to learn more about the instrument, he then put me onto a piano tutor.

What is the most challenging thing you have overcome in your life?

Having children whilst pursuing a career in music. When you’ve got the pressure’s of putting food on the table, it steps your hustle to a whole new level.

Are you currently signed or independent?

I am currently independent working on building my own labels.

Who inspires you the most musically?

I am most inspired by beatmakers and producers. I am more of a sound guy so I enjoy listening to the architecture of music productions. Names like Timbaland, Pharrell, Rodney Jerkins will always be legends to me.

Any new music coming out soon?

I’ve got an instrumental album coming out called ‘UK Takeover Vol. 1’. It’s a compilation of beats from UK Genre’s like Drill, Afro Swing and Grime.

What is your greatest achievement as a musician?

One of my greatest achievements is hearing my early Grime instrumentals take over the UK Club scene. The beats also got crazy radio play on the BBC (UK). I ended up getting a Best Producer Nomination from that!

Do you produce your own music? If not who do you work with?

I produce all of my own music in my London recording facility.

Who is one artist you wish you could work with?

Drake would be the ultimate collab. Just the whole energy around his brand can make or break a beat a lot of the times.

Tell us about any new music you have coming out? When is coming out? What is it about?

My instrumental album is out now on Spotify and all the big platforms. It’s a collection of UK inspired beats for rappers and listeners all around the world.

What does a day inside your shoes look like?

My day is filled with answering emails, organizing studio sessions, making beats and working on my goals in other areas of my life.

Anything else you want the audience to know about you?

I’m a Libra.

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https://www.instagram.com/hotmoneystudios/

Singer, Songwriter and Pianist Lisa Grand, has decided to put a twist on her regular soulful vibes by releasing a Latin-trap song ‘Sauce’.

Lisa Grand’s catchy lyrics (which incorporate a mixture of English and Spanish) combined with producer Wiicked Keyzz’ raw hip-hop beat, is sure to get stuck in your head for the rest of the day. The song release is accompanied with a music video, which is a behind-the-scenes ‘Carpool karaoke-style’ performance, which gives viewers a more raw feel for the song, without the usual gloss of a big budget music video.

Sauce celebrates Lisa Grand’s heritage, which includes a mixture of Nigerian, Jamaican, Austrian and Cuban. Throughout the song she makes references to these cultures and how they contribute to making her a ‘Spicy Chica’. If you’re into hard-hitting Latin-trap vibes of the likes of Cardi B, J Balvin, Natti Natasha and Becky G, then you’re not going to want to miss this one.

This exciting new release is available on all major platforms as of 20th November 2020.

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For more information on Lisa Grand, visit her website: www.lisagrandland.com

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Tell us about your background getting to where you are today?

I have a degree in animation but then I discovered music production and audio engineering and gravitated towards it in my mid twenties. My journey has taken me to living and training in the Caribbean, starting off as a studio assistant and then working up to being a producer and engineer. After 4 years abroad, I’m no residing back in the UK running a studio and also Lecturing at the Academy of Contemporary Music teaching music production and audio engineering.

Where are you from?

I was born in England, my mother is from Trinidad and my dad is from Mauritius.

When did you start music?

I have always been into music, that transformed into DJ-ing in my teens, but it was just a hobby. After obtaining my BA in Animation thats when I started to get into music production and I started taking it seriously.

How did you get into music?

After graduating with my degree in animation I was doing a freelance Job in Brixton. It was in a complex that housed many offices and studio spaces. A lot of then were occupied by creatives, from filmakers, dancers, music studio producers. I was at this job for like 8 months and got to know some of the music studio owners and one day I asked if I can have a dabble for a few hours. I instantly fell in love with it and the rest is history.

What is the most challenging thing you have overcome in your life?

Being creative can be tough for anyone, I already had a degree and was very good at what I was doing with art and animation so for me it was uprooting myself to follow my dream and start all again to learn something different.

Are you currently signed or independent?

I am an independent however I have a management deal with 1 2 One Entertainment.

Who inspires you the most musically?

Tough question, but I think Bob Marley, Michael Jackson and producer Quincy Jones.

What do you want people to take away after listening to your music

That they have not just heard something I have done or something I have contributed towards, but they have experienced something about who I am.

Any new music coming out soon

Yes! Working very closely with Krishane (son of the Reggae legend Barrington Levy). We have something we have been working on few things now for a while, things will drop as and when its ready, so watch this space, its happening soon!

What is your greatest achievement as a musician?

When I started teaching students at a degree level. I’ve not been formally trained in music, so I always had a self belief that I couldn’t teach it. Its very touching when some of these kids are so eager to learn from you.

Do you produce your own music? If not who do you work with?

Yes, pretty much all of my music is created and mixed by me. I have worked and collaborated with other producers, I think more now than ever collaboration is important.

Who is one artist you wish you could work with?

Ok someone who is no longer with us: Michael Jackson, I think doing a record with him will not just be the creation of something memorable, but I believe I would have been pushed and taken away some valuable lessons about music and life. The other person(s) would be the Marley brothers especially Jr. Gong and Stephen.

Tell us about any new music you have coming out? When is coming out? What is it about?

I have a record with Krishane called Lockdown that has been in development for a while now.

What does a day inside your shoes look like?

Always a cup of tea to start the day, after it all depends on if I’m teaching or not. If I’m teaching all day, I will very rarely end up in the studio in the evening unless its a must. I’ve started to value my down time as much as my time creating, that balance is important. If I’m not teaching, it all depends how I feel, I might make some music, or finish off any pending mixes, but if I’m not doing any of those things I dedicate time to learn new things about what I’m doing within music and audio engineering, this industry moves very fast and I think that its important to always be a student to your craft.

Anything else you want the audience to know about you?

When I’m not in the studio I really enjoy cooking.

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https://www.instagram.com/iamsmash/

American author, actress, songwriter and singer Katrina Kusa is making waves with her debut single ‘Ta$te It’ Prod. By Indian Trap.

The single ‘Ta$te It’ continues to grow with having over 30K streams on Spotify and a now trending remix with over 100 dances on TikTok.

‘Ta$te It’ is an infectious hip-hop song that features Katrina Kusa’s confident, yet playful tone atop Indian Trap’s signature ground-breaking production. Katrina calls out her haters in the song with a catchy hook that you will not be able to get out of your head.

Produced by Indian Trap, the production features traditional Indian sounds combined with modern day trap and hip-hop elements creating a soundscape like no other.

Rapping comes naturally to Katrina Kusa, who has always had a way with words. The 16-year-old artist is most famous for her award-winning novel, The Kingdom of the Lizards, which was released in 2014. In 2019, Katrina had the opportunity to work on a music project in Los Angeles, CA that included hints of pop, urban, rap, hip-hop, and trap genres.

This would open doors for Katrina’s new career venture as a rap artist. In the past year, she has worked with incredible songwriter, Delos, who has worked with Katy Perry and Madonna, as well as aspiring recording artist, Vivaswan.

Katrina was recently discovered by Indian Trap “J2”, (music producer who has worked with Shakira, Beyoncé, Pussy Cat Dolls, and Cassie). J2 introduced Katrina to his world of “Indian Trap,” creating an urban/hip-hop/pop/trap record that led to her debut single “Ta$te It.”

More is yet to come for Katrina Kusa as she begins the next phase of her musical journey.

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Follow along to see what is next! “Ta$te It” is available on all streaming platforms.

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