CPR’s UNOfficial Official Awards (2022)
Nora Yvelle – The best new Freestyle Artist in any category is Nora Yvelle. Her debut single, Secret Admirer cemented her as the break through Artist of 2022 with soulful vocals, smooth lyrics and great production.
Even If It’s Forever – 418 Freestyle
Lose Control – 418 Freestyle
Just Another Day – 418 Music
Say That You Will
Into the Night
Freestyle Album: Persistent (Nov 21)
Surrender 2 Me (Dec 1)
FREESTYLE REMIXER OF THE YEAR:
WILLIE VALENTIN
This year we said goodbye to D. Mike whose swan song was a free download of his remix for TKA’s “TRUE LOVE” – available for free at cprsmusic.com. We also heard unique sounds on Angel Mena’s NSR version of “Those Eyes” by Jenaro. These two remixes are examples of the intricacies that go into making Freestyle Remixes, unique.
THE FREESTYLE REMIXER OF THE YEAR: Willie Valentin “Out My Body” Artistik Remix
“Everybody in the House Getting Tipsy” – Nuff Said! How do you make a Female Freestyle Empowerment Record even better? You get an Artistik Remix! Denine’s “Out My Body” Artistik Remix is the feel good, Freestyle Party Record you have been waiting for mixing the classic and current sound with a HIP HOP sample that will make your body move
In the music business, an Artist has a certain level of respect for the genre they represent. There is a level of mystique and style of communication that endears the Freestyle supporter to become a fan of the Artist. For many of the new Artists in this genre, they use tactics not conducive to a positive result. Most don’t have an EPK, Electronic Press Kit (bio, music, credits etc) and go on social media to demand for the DJ, radio show to play them without introducing themselves or submitting their material; they assume they are known by name dropping the person who produced their song.
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