Becca Starr - I Forgot (Offical Video)

 

Becca Starr - I Forgot (Single Release)

 

 

Becca Starr returns with the powerful and honest “I Forgot”. The track explores points of reflection throughout different periods in life. It's driven by piano, groove laden beats wrapped in with an anthemic chorus “Imagine you could have a conversation with your younger self, I Forgot works as a cautionary tale but ultimately exerts a fulfilling vibe of hope. Never forget who you are at the core.” – Becca Starr

 

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In Black Records is an independent label and publisher based in Glasgow, Scotland that is Distributed by Cargo Records. Its aim is to work with artists at a grassroots level across genres and borders to build long term careers.

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Becca Starr + Orry Caren: It Just Feels Sad [Video]

Produced by Orry Caren, Co-produced by Becca Starr
Video by OCD Productions and Family Starr Media

Steg G & Freestyle Master - Song For The Unsung ft Becca Starr [Video]

Taken from the album 'The Freedom Frequency' available on CD and Digital formats.

CYPHERTALES: Various Acts Cypher Tune [Audio]

CYPHERTALES - Produced/Mixed by Becca Starr

FEATURING - Wee D, Max Scyther, Ant Thomaz, Milla, Doonhamer, Shetland Phony, Werd, Guvanile, Gard Feez, Freestyle Master, Loki, Big Al and Kayce One. (Listed in running order.)

***Disclaimer - this tune may get tweaked before release on Wee D + Becca Starr's album, which this track shall feature on. ***

Wee D - Ballad of Suburbia ft Becca Starr

The Van Dammage - Neon and Noisy [Review]

The Van Dammage - Neon and Noisy

Music - David Lo Pan
Vocals/Lyrics - Becca Starr

I didn't hear music of this genre growing up, being a late 80's baby it wasn't in my record collection or surroundings. Playing GTA: Vice city, or watching the iconic movie Scarface would be when I first heard this type of electronic 80's style music. So for me this type release is hard to pin down and explain. It manages to sound both current and retro. Waves of nostalgia flow over, yet the production is so clean and crisp it’s clearly more modern and suitable for 2017 release.

Becca Starr is pretty well known in the Glasgow music scene, her solo work and gig nights have been consistent and well received for a number of years. The band / duo element really adds to her talent, while sometimes more production and range of sounds squeezed together can drown out the vocals, this isn’t the case. David’s powerful music with powerful lead vocals works. Forget the auld saying; ‘less is more’, more is more, well - at least when balanced like this.

The exuberance of The Van Dammage is undeniable. There is a relentlessly cheery, uplifting and sometimes camp aspect to their music that makes it hard to dislike. It is fun music to keep you uplifted, you just can’t hate on that style and vibe.

In short: This should have been the Kung Fury soundtrack. The Van Dammage kick it harder than a Robotic Kung Fu army or Viking Laser Raptors ever could.

1.       Aim Right & Fire

2.       Electrifying

3.       Back to the 80s

4.       Liberate

5.       Winless game

6.       Cougar

7.       Darkest Night

8.       Thoughts Unheard

9.       Golden

10.   Clamber

11.   Two Sides

Favourite track: Golden.

Why: God damn it’s epic. Becca’s vocals on that hook, for f**k sake that’s outstanding. Shiver down the spine, scream on top a cliff or sky-scrapper type tune. That chorus is such high energy it’s going to leave an impact on anyone that listens. At the volume I’ll play this, that’s my whole street.

Second Favourite track: Cougar.

Why: the opening bass, the electronic backing vocals work perfectly to compliment Becca's powerful main lead. Plus, who doesn’t love a dirty cougar? haha.

Review: by Drew Devine aka Werd

Werd's Alien [PE.2] Reviewed by Becca Starr

'I was humbled to be asked by Werd to write a review for his latest project. With the release of his 'Salt n Sauce' video, directed by Omar Al-Zidjali of redtreefilms, I expected a straight hip-hop experience with Alien [PE.2]. Which was a false assumption. The overall feeling of the album is very dark, aggy, reflective and satirical. Lyrically very up front and honest. An aggravated lament. There are several themes throughout the album, frustration and comedy he witnesses in the hip-hop scene, his dis-trust for media and government, his purpose, his moral conscience and concern for the planet. Socially and ecologically. Multiple genres creep in. Making the whole album contemporary and relevant. But perhaps what you might not have expected.

The production on the album is flawless, start to finish. This is hardly surprising when you read the list of contributing producers. Soaring synths, varying grooves and styles all seem to merge effortlessly into an overall sound, feel and atmosphere. Despite the darker feel, there is still a lot of uplifting, funky moments. 'Human Form (Transform)'perhaps the funkiest. Short, sweet and to the point. His delivery skills are very well showcased in this project. 'Inner Caves' displaying his double-time abilities (plus a totally amazing sample) and his lyrical content is unapologetic and hard-hitting. He even sings a bit in 'Spoon-fed with plastic sporks'. A dark but very melodic piece. Tracks like 'Escape the Dying Planet' deliver his storytelling ability, the sense of drama coupled with epic samples leave a real impression. A good impression. The sense creeps in that lately he has questioned his own relevancy, yet also plays with the idea of being a caricature of himself. That his disappointment of what he's heard/seen in the scene has almost driven him to comment, with impact and eloquence. Occasionally tongue-in-cheek, but I note the sincerity of his delivery in some of those cases. Which makes it hard to judge how serious he is being in his criticisms. Part of me expects that this is his means of confronting the subject, but also hopefully making his fellow rappers and mc's think. Perhaps re-think. Perhaps reflect, as he has. As a listener, you feel included in the questioning he does. Almost a vibe of Werd suggesting - "You go think about that".

Overall, it's a very good album. I was impressed. His trademark delivery makes every track passionate in its own way. The final track 'Leave This Behind' seemed to epitomise his alienated vibe, but also acts as a question mark. Has Werd had enough? With quotes from the album like - "Represent, just resent" you could easily believe he feels unappreciated. But the fact is, he is appreciated and valued. An active advocate and supporter of his fellow artists. He's had a break, thought things over and now he's back. I think this project was his opportunity to clear the air and vent his concerns. However, now he has done that, could he be looking ahead? I hope so. Sometimes, we all feel Alien.'

 
Alien [PE.2] is downloadable from Bandcamp and Itunes. 

Plus see the video for 'Salt n Sauce' on YouTube Here.

Becca Starr is a talented and respected singer / songwriter based in Scotland. For her music profile page please CLICK HERE