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Bong Mines Entertainment (15 KP) rated Mannequin - Single by Neena Rose in Music

Jun 17, 2019

Neena Rose is an up-and-coming singer-songwriter based in Hamilton, Canada. Not too long ago, she released a music video for her “Mannequin” single.

“I want people, especially girls, to gain empowerment from my music. I want it to communicate to them: ‘you’re powerful, you’ve got this.’ I want them to know ‘you can be different. You can do anything’.” – Neena Rose

‘Mannequin’ will be featured on Neena Rose’s upcoming EP, entitled, “333”.

The likable tune tells an interesting tale of a young woman who refuses to be a mannequin or porcelain doll to her significant other.

The song contains a relatable storyline, pleasing vocals, and lush instrumentation scented with an urban-pop fragrance.

“I love it all, but writing lyrics is definitely my favorite part of the process. It’s always been a thing I love to do. Any time I feel any type of way, I’m writing a song. If I’m happy, I’m writing. If I’m sad, I’m writing. At school, someone will say something or I’ll think of something, and I’ll write it down. I feel like I have a million songs on the go in my notes.” – Neena Rose

https://www.bongminesentertainment.com/neena-rose-mannequin/

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Bong Mines Entertainment (15 KP) rated Hol' It - Single by Keyz Vango in Music

Jun 18, 2019

Keyz Vango is a Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter and producer from Montgomery, Alabama. Not too long ago, he released an affectionate R&B tune, entitled, “Hol’ It”.

‘Hol’ It’ contains a relatable storyline, harmonious vocals, and chill instrumentation flavored with contemporary R&B, urban-pop, and hip-hop elements.

The likable tune tells an interesting tale of a young guy who anticipates that his success will create distance within his relationship which he shares with his significant other.

Therefore, he asks his girlfriend in advance, before he travels overseas, to hold things down until he returns home.

“‘Hol’ It’ is an intimate and amazing bit of 3 AM Soul and belongs in the ears of anyone who loves modern R&B. Also, the song is an emotive slow jam which deals with ideas of love and loyalty.”

Keyz Vango was born in Alabama to a gospel music family and moved to New York as a child. He attended college for a while but dropped out to pursue his musical ambitions.

Starting out as a versatile producer and ghostwriter across several genres, he grew into the multifaceted artist he is today over time.

https://www.bongminesentertainment.com/keyz-vango-hol-it/

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David McK (3857 KP) rated Hounded in Books

Jan 28, 2019

Hounded

Kevin Hearne | 2011 | Fiction & Poetry

7.1

(7 Ratings)

Book Rating

It's hard now-a-days to read urban fantasy without drawing comparisons with Jim Butchers superlative 'Dresden Files' series.

It's even harder when the story is told in the first person, and features a powerful magic-user who deals with all sorts of magical creatures.

That is most definitely the case with Kevin Hearne's 'Hounded' novel, the first in his Iron Druid series (and, I believe, also his first novel). However, unlike Harry Dresden, Atticus O'Sulivan is a centuries old Irish Druid and is already pretty powerful. Also, unlike Dresden, he does not deliberately draw attention to himself ('Wizard for hire'), nor does he have a relationship with the local PD.

Instead, Atticus is doing his best to live the quiet life, trying to stay away from the attention of a Celtic god who has hounded him for centuries and believes that Atticus has stolen a powerful magical sword from him (the sword is in Atticus possession, yes, but not stolen).

All in all, I found this to be a pleasant diversion while waiting for the next Dresden book, and will possibly read a few more to see if I 'grow into' the series any more.