Melanie Fiona

Melanie Fiona has a sound that is undeniably distinct and gut-renching. Her voice is reminiscent of the impeccably talented and pre-maturely discipated Lauryn Hill, leaving this Toronto, Canada native with the perfect ingredients to success. Although her single, "Give It To Me Right", does not reflect the full extent of her vocal range as well as incredible songwriting capabilities, the single serves as an open invitition to experience soul music for a much younger generation.

Check out her acapella version of "Somebody Come Get Me" which was featured on Reggae Gold 2008 compilation album.

"Give It To Me Right" from Melanie Fiona's debut album The Bridge.

NEW WALE FEAT. LADY GAGA!!

This song is in heavy rotation in Wale's own DC. I'm loving this Cool N Dre produced track...take a listen.

BUGGIN' OUT 2009 CONSEQUENCE FEAT. KID CUDI

You probably heard this song before on my blog, just found the video for it. Remake of the classic from A Tribe Called Quest.

NEW Q-TIP FEAT. AMANDA DIVA "MANWOMANBOOGIE"

Love this joint right heahhh! Enjoy.

Thanks!!

Just want to take the time out to thank everyone for following my blog. I sincerely appreciate the love, support, and all of the comments, whether good or bad, everyone has an opinion and that's most definitely a good thing!!!

The magazine is coming along sooo well and I can't wait for it's release which is very soon. In the meantime, I've been busy interviewing and scouting for various artists to be featured. It's a great feeling to finally feel like I'm moving in the right direction. It's challenging to say the least, but I welcome challenges...life would be boring without them.

If anyone would like to reach out to me for interviews, album reviews, upcoming events, WHATEVER, feel free to hit me up at ampdminds@gmail.com.

I'm also in search of contributors. I'm doing everything solo right now and would love to get an extra pair of hands.

And of course, artists, songwriters, and producers who want to get their story/music out there, send me your info.

Coming up in the first issue of Amplified Minds...

Pharoahe' ManC

Deena Jonez

RIP CHIEF...

Mr. Roboto

West's new Complex Mag cover...







Fly...

Muhsinah

Ok so I'm a little upset with myself for not hearing about this young lady much sooner, but better late than never. After listening to her music for about 5 minutes, I literally fell in love with Muhsinah's music. I became infactuated and absolutely had to find out more.

Stats:
-DC native
- 24 years old
- classically trained in piano
- has 6 releases over a span of 3 years (many of them digital only)

Her current release, Oscillations: Sine is available via iTunes and it's AMAZING!! By amazing I mean new, fresh, innovative, not Beyonce' and/or other industry natives (no offense ;-0) Check out her myspace.com/muhsinah page for songs from her upcoming album Oscillations: Triangle to be released in April.

Be sure to check Muhsinah performing live with Teedra Moses April 2 at Club Liv in Washington, DC.

Muhsinah "From Here"