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There are times when a song comes with a powerful message that brings you through a not so pleasant time in your life. If you are anything like me, you listen to it as many times as you can until the wounds start to slowly heal, 'Just My Sun' delivers a message that many relate to, but very few speak of!  San Francisco Bay Area's iconic lyricists Deuce Eclipse recalls, "At the time of writing this song, I was in the process of trying to have a child. I thought about all the parents that were going through the same thing." Many going through the same life path, remain silent and do not voice how they are feeling. They silently push through and navigate through life taking one day at a time. This first-time collaboration between two talented musicians was birthed 8 years ago at SXSW and together they were both able to bring forth a musical creation that releases some inner private feelings through Deuce Eclipse's very personal message! El Juanio stated. "I ...

As the rain let up on Friday October 23rd in Austin, Texas, the air filled with music in our beloved Live Music Capital of the World! With so many activities to choose from, there was one show that flew under the radar that Friday night. Hosted by Austin Vida and Batalla Management at 6th streets infamous Flamingo Cantina and banding together Austin's Dj Vanessa La Bestia , spanish ska band Los Kurados and Oakland's highly energetic Latin alternative band Bang Data . Los Kurados kicked off the night with their ever popular ska and reggae rhythms filled with their fun and interactive showmanship. They had the crowd dancing, jumping and singing all the songs that have made them rise quickly through the Austin Latin Scene. They were followed by Bay Area's Bang Data who tore the roof off the Flamingo Cantina. Bang Data is no stranger to the Austin music scene as they have been invited to play at SXSW and Pachanga Festival. They started off with an electrifying intro an...

DEUCE ECLIPSE AND J. LATELY RELEASE FIRST SINGLE FROM "THE SETUP" On July 17th the world of Hip Hop received a New Track from powerhouse lyricists J.Lately  and Deuce Eclipse . 'Caught Up' is produced by mastermind Jamie Way and is the debut release from their collab project "The Setup" primed to release on July 31st. Caught Up sets the stage for what to expect from the full release, straight Hip Hop lyrics that tell a story and beats that have you adding their music to every playlist you own. Be sure to follow both of these musicians on their social media and also set the date on your calendar to pick up their full album "The Setup" Peace and Support The Music!  'Caught Up'

Straight from the Bay, Bang Data, brings you their latest album, Mucho Poco . As soon as you hit play, this latest masterpiece stings your ears with a grooves that are unique, original and danceable. From the very first track, Bailazo to the last track Suena, Mucho Poco is filled with different flavors of Latin Music, Cumbia, Hip Hop and Rock. Lyricist Deuce Eclipse delivers lyrics that leave you mesmerized and dubbing him one of the best lyricist of the year. With their list of guest artists, Mucho Poco is slammed pack with talent that is hard to ignore. Bang Data infuses World Music by partnering with Colombia Power Houses, Alguacil DubKilla and Binghy Fyah, Ozomatli's Will Dog, Espanas Chico Trujillo and Hector Guerra to bring you tracks that will have you singing and dancing along! Mucho Poco is a must have album for your collection and if you have not purchased it you need to rush to your nearest record store and request it. If you are into downloading the MP3's Mucho P...