Liza Jane - UnHappy Birthday

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You would think that your birthday would be your favorite holiday because of the obvious--It’s the only day of the year that’s focused on you (or so you’d think). This is the one day of the year that you can do whatever you want because… you don’t even need a reason besides the fact that you were born today, duh. But Liza Jane takes that happy day and shows us that it’s not always rainbows and butterflies. 

“Taking influences from jazz pop hip-hop soul and R&B Liza Jane cultivates a borderline experimental sound captivating audiences with her dynamic lyricism and vocal ability . "Internet girl no1", her freshman project released this September, connected with the masses reaching both highs and lows through its unapologetic honesty about being a young woman in 2019. She hopes to continue this buzz with this single, as it brings in those same vibes that helped her stand out in her project, 

Unhappy Birthday is out now on all streaming platforms.”

Beginning with a soft and gentle piano build up, Liza invites us into her birthday celebration with simplistic visuals and a soothing, calm voice. Her singing dialect is comparable to Florence + The Machine, which is super cool honestly because we don’t have a lot of that sound here in MKE. She starts off by asking us a simple question, “am I better off on my own?” Well, just like the next line, we don’t know but what we do know is that this short, sweet, why do we let love ruin our birthday song is definitely the move.

Whether you were alone for the holidays due to a recent breakup, lingering on a past lover or literally just like listening to slower sad music, Liza Jane is your girrrrrl.

Heart this post and go head and stream Unhappy Birthday by Liza Jane and let us know what ya think.

xo,

/Imani for CW

Uploaded by Liza Jane on 2019-12-17.

CopyWrite 2019 Highlights !!!

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What’s 2019 anthem? (Don’t even mention a Hot Girl Summer to us, because WE didn’t have one). But really, what’s the tune that brought you through the year? The one that bumped on the way to work every morning or the one you blast in the house while getting ready to go out. 

*Play that now* (our pick is Dreamville - Under The Sun ft. J. Cole, DaBaby & Lute)

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This year was the BIG change. We all saw it coming. We all heard the prophecies, got shook, tried to ignore them and then stepped are little scary a**’ in the fire and learned to accept our blessings.  At CopyWrite that meant rearranging our priorities. This year we used skills we left back in college and stopped asking for seats at the table but just walked into rooms with our own chair, placed them on top of the table, climbed up and sat there in silence. (We are done talking, bruh).

Where growth is always the only option, 2019 was that awkward ugly stage that we had to look deep down inside ourselves to love, unconditionally. (Because “[we] woke up for some money, ayy, lil' b*tch, Too many opps in here, tell [us] who you with”). 

So in honor of the opps, here are some highlights from our 2019:

1 . First Things First, We published Issue 13: Rebellion, Issue 14: Fashion & Style, and Issue 15: Facets of Love (w/ half the staff and resources) *Flips hair*

2. We helped plan and media sponsored Riverwest FemFest 

Art by Whitney Saldago

Art by Whitney Saldago

3. We covered Summerfest (Where Carrie created our first “Big Gig” Video Recap)

4. We sponsored Music On The BLT for Hip Hop Week MKE

5. We covered Milwaukee Fashion Week (S/O to Vato being back in the Mil)

6. We dropped gems at the 'ALL I NEED IS ONE MIC' MUSIC SEMINAR’

( Here are those CW submission specs, again)

7. We covered Milwaukee Film Festival & Met Hip Hop Fashion designer/influencer April Walker of Walker Wear 

April Walker & Editor-in-Chief of /CW Lexi S. Brunson

April Walker & Editor-in-Chief of /CW Lexi S. Brunson

8. We started a new partnership with Sneex & met/ interviewed the inspiring Beija Velez

(Check out more Sneex Sofa Sessions w/ our Editor-in-Chief Lexi on the mic in 2020)

Editor-in-Chief Lexi, Beija Velez, Fashion Editor Vato at Sneex Sofa Sessions

Editor-in-Chief Lexi, Beija Velez, Fashion Editor Vato at Sneex Sofa Sessions

9. We got a new “baby” boss (Valia has been to several festivals, music showcases, sat in on interviews, reviewed music, attended photoshoots, viewed exhibits at the art museum and galleries, and appeared in the magazine. She is only 6 months old!)

Boss Baby Valia at MPL Rap Battle

Boss Baby Valia at MPL Rap Battle

10. And of course we have written, reviewed and attended countless music, fashion, art, culture, and community submissions and events.

As always we want to thank you for continuing to #SupportTheLocal and remind you that without you we could not continue to do all that we do. We hope that in 2020, you will continue to share your experiences with CopyWrite and tell others about our platform and what we do!

Here's to a poppin’ 2020.

Love & All Things Urban,

Your /CW Family
















Young Deuces - Son of a Soldier

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We are on holiday but this dropped today and we want you guys to check it out.

Sorry no fancy write up from us this time but here is the submission blurb.


“Young Deuces, ends the year with his 2nd solo album, Son of A Soldier: The Story of Dr. Jekyll's Legacy.  An album inspired by his father's rap book which entailed 7 songs written all within the year he was born.  The very first song in that book was the very first rap that Young Deuces had ever learned and gave him the desire to music.  Listen as each song is inspired & named by that very rap book found in his parents basement.”


/CW


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Adam Xander - Adam Xander (EP)

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Somebody get this man a trophy!

Yall know Adam Xander, right? Also known as DJ Adomocity, who made an appearance on copywritemag.com as a guest writer last March? Yea, that guy!

Well he is checking in with another lane of creativity, with his EP ‘Adam Xander’. Adam is letting off some steam with his fearless bars about societal issues and personal redirection.

He uses clever undertones of “F*ck You”, shifts of “I got this” with a balance of ego, confidence, and challenge. It's a hard balance but he is definitely winning here!

Our favorite tracks are “Cat Calls” (single) (for its subject matter) and “Many Places” (for the production and flow). We respect the grind, the clear reflection on self truths and the vibe.

Check out this EP and let us know if your rocking with it.

/CW

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N.Daniels - Meals for the Mil (album)

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N.Daniels is 25-year-old Milwaukee native who is “attempting to cater to real hip-hop lovers [from] both sides of the generations, old and new”. His project ‘Meals for the Mil’ feeds us a hefty portion of reminiscent hip-hop and new wave lyricism. With a more spoken-word cadence, these tracks should be taken in doses, analyzed, paused and repeated. An old soul seems to be pouring out of this one but his youthful subject matter is still timeless.

Our favorite tracks are “Black Artist” (From the title, that should be self-explanatory) and “Fake Chain” (Because it reminds us of that one time...long story short, the chain was gold plated buster lol) “Baby it's all the same”.

We need yall word on this one. Tell us what you think. Are you rockin with N.Daniels? Leave a comment and let us know!

/CW

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NilexNile - Treason Youth (Project Submission)

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“It’s about a black kid in Milwaukee dealing with his trials and challenges as a minority”. 

Pause. That’s deep.

If concepts won the game, ‘Treason Youth’ is the high score. NilexNile has given us a snapshot of what reality for many youth of color feels like in today’s society.  Not the strong-armed, thuggish stereotypical plight that precedes us, but the intimate appeal of normalcy. Just being youthful. 

There are small engagements of lustful banter, several inquiries of being in a place that is not shaped for this young mind and a clever search for what else the world holds that one has not yet had the chance to experience. 

Our favorite tracks, “Hussein’s Theory” (Duh! For its poetic interpretation of the black Mind) and “Saturday Cartoons” featuring Myndd (For its fruitful flows, slight work storytelling, and connection).

NilexNile has found his lane, a gift that could have been curtailed. A dream that could have been deferred. Keep showing up sir. The world is ready for this type of truth.

/CW

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Eddie Jame$ - The Streets Waitin (Album Submission)

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EXPLICIT!

Get your head out the dirt, we are just letting you know that this is some real STREET sh*t.

Eddie Jame$ is bringing in some heavy blows with his album "The Streets Waiting”. No holds bar he is rapping like this is the serve, its life or death, and he gotta get this work off before the feds show up. (Did we get that right?). But Seriously, Jame$ gives a consistent 13 tracks of smooth production with gutter feels. and industry techniques.

Our favorite tracks are "Anytime” and “Gas” (Because we are soft LOL).

There is definitely something there, we just can’t quite put our finger on what it is. Just keep sending us music, we will figure it out.

/CW

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Tone Da Man - Outta No Where 2

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Let us introduce you to Tone Da Man, the north side Milwaukee native that is responsible for the ever-growing TDM Festival. As he is helping to shape the culture and musical landscape of MKE, he is also on a mission to push his own sound. 

From his upcoming EP, “SET DA TONE II”, his new track Outta No Where 2, is putting us on notice to what he has been cooking up. “Outta No Where 2 is a track that explains just where Tone Da Man has been since the release of SET DA TONE I, where he plans on going from here and how he won’t let anyone or anything get in his way.”

It has a little flow, a little street, and a little business to it which is a well-rounded repertoire for a man on a mission to shift what Milwaukee music feels like. This is not just a track but more like a “let me put you on notice” lyrical press release. 

So catch up on this news and let us Know if your rockin with Tone Da Man.

/CW

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