Music Mythology

I connect with jazz drummer and vocalist Jamison Ross and talk about his new single "Tell Me You Love Me" and his excitement for the new season he finds himself in as well as partnering with Affective Music and being a first time independent artist. Jamison shares his feeling about being a first generation student of music and how it motivated and changed his life by seeing what he can do with his musical talents. We also chat about being a member of Snarky Puppy, the inspiring experience of being involved in the instrumental ensemble, and his involvement in the new Live album "Empire Central" that was recently recorded at Deep Ellum Art Co.

Stream his new single "Tell Me You Love Me" and you can also hear him on "Trinity" the first single released for the new Snarky Puppy album.

Make sure to check out his website www.jamisonrossmusic.com and follow him on Instagram @jamison_ross for tour updates and more!

Stop Everything And Listen!

This weekly series features Music Mythology’s Sam Romo and Ben Agee caught in their natural state, talking too much.

Today's topic (that we try to stay on) is:

ALBUMS THAT CHANGED OUR PERSPECTIVE ON MUSIC

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I have the opportunity to sit down with Kazunori Tanaka and chat about his pursuit of music across his life and career and his inspirations for living a life in music. We talk about his father's musical legacy and connection to playing trumpet as a career as well as his inspirations to moving to Dallas Fort Worth for his master's in Jazz Studies from UNT in order to follow in the steps of his favorite trumpeter Roy Hargrove. We also talk about being a student of music while still balancing having fun, playing with RC & The Gritz and his band Texas Sloth Loincloth, and more.

Keep up with Kazu by following his Instagram @kazutanakatp

Stop Everything And Listen!

This weekly series features Music Mythology’s Sam Romo and Ben Agee caught in their natural state, talking too much.

Today's topic (that we try to stay on) is:

THE ART OF PLAYLIST CURATION

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This episode I have the opportunity to connect with Aiyana-Lee and chat about growing up in a musical family (her mother, manager, and creative partner, Nicole Daciana Anderson, is a multiplatinum singer-songwriter (Blue), her uncle was David Ruffin of The Temptations, and her grandfather was famed American soul singer Jimmy Ruffin). We talk about the difference between making music and working in the music industry, the power of self-reflection, and how she doesn't believe in mistakes and how every mistake can lead to a victory.

Make sure to follow her on Instagram @aiyanaleeofficial and check out her website www.aiyana-lee.com for more information!

"Aiyana-Lee cannot be put in a box.

Combining elements of pop, R&B and soul with poignant, heartfelt lyrics about her lived experiences, she creates music that transcends genres.

The british singer-songwriter’s powerhouse vocals are captivating listeners, with her recent single “Bedroom” amassing more than 2.3 million streams on YouTube to date.

Aiyana Lee grew up surrounded by music. Her mother, manager, and creative partner, Nicole Daciana Anderson, is a multiplatinum singer-songwriter (Blue), her uncle was David Ruffin of The Temptations, and her grandfather was famed American soul singer Jimmy Ruffin.

She began singing at age two, a charismatic toddler who would jump on stage any chance she got – especially while joining her mother on tour.

Most recently, she was discovered by legendary music producer and executive LA Reid, who signed Aiyana-Lee to his entertainment company & record label, HITCO.

Now 21, Aiyana-Lee has honed her skills and sound to create a stunning debut album, WEDNESDAY’S CHILD, with SIDE A out now. Aiyana-Lee’s music fuses contemporary pop elements with classic R&B and soul vibes. Her songs offer insights about staying true to yourself, avoiding the superficial trappings of Hollywood, the perils of abusive relationships, and prioritizing yourself and your dreams over romance."

*more info at www.aiyana-lee.com

Stop Everything And Listen!

This weekly series features Music Mythology’s Sam Romo and Ben Agee caught in their natural state, talking too much.

Today's topic (that we try to stay on) is:

FAVORITE PRODUCERS

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I have the opportunity to sit down with Cameron McCloud and talk about Keep It 100 (season 2), the power of collaboration ("collaboration over competition"), honing your craft and finding yourself as an artist through practice and consistency, the concept behind Cure for Paranoia, the dream of being paid to just be yourself, and more.

Keep up with Cameron and Cure for Paranoia by following their Instagram @cureforparanoia

Stop Everything And Listen!

This weekly series features Music Mythology’s Sam Romo and Ben Agee caught in their natural state, talking too much.

Today's topic (that we try to stay on) is:

SHUFFLE ROULETTE (Round 4)

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This episode I have the opportunity to chat with UK based multi-instrumentalist and producer Santino Browne. We chat about learning through collaboration, being inspired and taught by music focused video games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band, and pairing a deep love for music with a realization/desire to be an artist.

"Boasting 7+ instruments, Santino Browne is the afro-wearing, genre-bending, fashion conscious, singer, rapper, producer and multi-instrumentalist the world has been starved of."

For more information follow Santino on Instagram @santinobrowne and checkout his website www.santinobrowne.com.

Stop Everything And Listen!

This weekly series features Music Mythology’s Sam Romo and Ben Agee caught in their natural state, talking too much.

Today's topic (that we try to stay on) is:

STUDIO SESSIONS YOU WISH YOU COULD'VE EXPERIENCED

Check out the Music Mythology and Cosas Totum websites for more content!