Concrete Pillow Acoustic Live Version. 

Performed by D Minor and Maddy Moses. 

Australia's Got Talent live version
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6sl-ythjzc&t=3s

Concrete Pillow (Acoustic Live Version)

Only You

RECORDING ARTIST D MINOR TEAMS UP WITH ALLI SIMPSON TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE IN HOPE TO INSPIRE HOMELESS YOUTH.

Australian music charity MMAD (Musicians Making A Difference) are proud to announce the upcoming latest release by Sydney-based international recording and performing artist D Minor.

His new single Concrete Pillow, featuring Alli Simpson, is set to launch on October 26 2018, giving insight into his troubled childhood and experiences with violence, homelessness and overall life struggles.

Many years in the making, he started penning they lyrics at an early age to escape hardship and cope with his turbulent family life.

“Concrete Pillow talks about my life, and what I’ve been through - the pain and struggles I had to endure as a child, becoming homeless, placed in foster homes, and shuffled between refuges," he reveals.

A music journalist recently wrote that “D Minor is on the rise and is one to watch”.

Despite being homeless by age 11, kicked out of school soon after, and then as a 14-year-old was heartbreakingly separated from his twin brother when they were placed in separate foster homes, D Minor has amazingly managed to overcome adversity and rise to success.

Now eagerly completing his degree at the Australian Institute of Music, D Minor reveals he had coincidentally reunited with his brother at a refuge two years after they'd been torn apart.

"We reconnected and ensured we sticked together throughout the rest of our time in refuges," he adds.

As his love and passion for music became his salvation, his passion for inspiring young people through his music also
grew and he regularly started performing for youth events and charities.

D Minor has had the opportunity to be mentored by industry powerhouses like APRA, Network Ten, Sony Foundation & Universal Music.

He also represented Australia at the 19th Annual World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA).
Beating 40 other nations, he proudly took out Gold for Australia for his track SYD 2 LBC, about his journey from homelessness to performing on the world stage.

And with his latest upcoming track, once again his powerful lyrics are set to inspire and move audiences. 

"Concrete Pillow is important to me as I want to bring awareness to the situation and inspire others experiencing
hardship," he says.

Also featuring on the single is 20-year-old Gold Coast singer, model, dancer and host Alli Simpson.

Having released three of her own singles in recent years, Alli has a huge social media following and has lent her voice to anti-bullying initiatives, enjoying using her public profile to positively impact people.
Having also experienced homelessness firsthand, Alli says when the opportunity arose to work alongside D Minor on Concrete Pillow she jumped at the chance.

"My short homeless experience on Filthy Rich & Homeless was life-changing for me. I met MMAD when I was in a refuge and their music program was so inspiring, so now I really want to help them to reach more young people," Alli says.

Now also a proud Music Mentor and Charity Ambassador for MMAD, D Minor says all the adversity he faced has far from broken him - instead it's made him stronger, wiser and more dedicated to help others.

This up and coming rising artist is absolutely one to watch, his impressive lyrical writing ability is second to none - as is his knack for moving and inspiring people through his powerful lyrics.

His brilliant and raw lyrics in Concrete Pillow will no doubt amaze and impress listeners as he gives a harrowing account of his story and life on the streets.

"I'm hoping the single will raise money to help homelessness in Australia, and also help MMAD on their mission to inspire young people to overcome hardship and fulfil their great potential," he states.

"I want young people to always remember there's support out there, and they can leave behind their Concrete Pillow - no matter what burden they are facing."

Concrete Pillow (feat. Alli Simpson)

D Minor releases New Single 'Homerun' featuring Zeek Power, to help bring an end to homelessness

D Minor hits the ball out of the park and scores a grand slam with his stellar new single ‘Homerun’ which features vocalist Zeek Power (Grand Finalist on The Voice 2019).

Take a listen to the uplifting single ‘Homerun’ here.
Homerun is a celebration of coming full circle from the challenges D Minor has faced in his past, putting his homelessness behind him, smashing goals and continuing to strive forward to keep achieving his dreams through music; something D Minor has always been drawn to and has helped him navigate through extremely difficult situations that no youngster should have to face in this day and age.

The chorus for Homerun was co-written by ARIA award winner Conrad Sewell. Conrad and D Minor met through their involvement with Sony Foundation Australia and decided to team up to create Homerun due to their mutual passion for music and desire to bring hope to the youth of today.

Zeek Power who features as the vocalist on the chorus of Homerun has been fulfilling his own dreams, making it through to The Voice 2019 Grand Finale as the final artist on Kelly Rowlands’ team.

“I love what D Minor stands for and the hurdles he has overcome. When I heard the song and was asked to be a part of it, I did not hesitate to create such an inspirational song with him’ - Zeek Power

D Minor and Zeek Power are both proud ambassadors for the charity organisation Musicians Making A Difference who empower disadvantaged youth by providing amazing creative programs and mentoring opportunities. Learn more about MMAD and their mission here.

“This single has been years in the making and it’s so good to be able to work with Conrad, Zeek and MMAD to bring this to life“ - D Minor
Homerun was recorded at the MMAD social enterprise studio and mastered by Tony Mantz of Jack The Bear’s Deluxe Mastering. Artwork was captured and designed by Michaela Taylor.

Following the release of previous single ‘Concrete Pillow’ (featuring Alli Simpson) and through D Minor performing the hit single on Australia’s Got Talent 2019 as his audition which bought tears to the crowd, connected with the viewers watching at home and sent him straight to the Semi Finals; the single Concrete Pillow has reached over 11 million views worldwide.

D Minor has been inundated with requests to visit communities, refuges and schools all over Australia and internationally to share his story of overcoming some of life’s biggest struggles at such a young age, coming out the other side with a positive attitude and ultimately winning.

The near future will see D Minor tour 50 schools and homeless venues to speak to the youth of Australia and as an ambassador with MMAD, he will mentor 10 young people to overcome homelessness. D Minor provides living proof that they can overcome any negative setbacks life throws their way and achieve huge success.

D Minor is encouraging and inspiring our younger generations to share their own voice, reminding them of the endless possibilities they are capable of and what the future can bring if you keep your eye on the prize and stay focussed on your goals of what you aspire to be when you ‘grow up’.

With 50% of all publishing proceeds for Homerun being directed straight back to MMAD to pursue this admirable cause, your support will have a direct impact on those suffering this devastating issue that more than 115,000 Australian’s have endured (based on 2016 Census data, with statistics rising by almost 15,000 in just five years since 2011).

Homerun (feat. Zeek Power)

ONLY YOU - coming 29th Oct

MGMT: rep@mmad.org.au

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