This tune was written by Justin Cahill Moore (Lyrics) and Samori Coles (Music), with collaborative input by Sarah Kane, and Saxophone melodies by Benny Barksdale, Jr. 

Sarah Kane's voice dances, floats and interweaves amongst the EDM-influenced Samori Coles production, and Benny's "growling" saxophone. This one will keep you dancing and feeling good.

Reason For Living (Performed by Sarah Kane featuring Benny Barksdale, Jr)

Wha Gwaan (translation: What's Going On?) is a soul-stirring, electronic and acid jazz inspired Musical Work that was produced by Samori Coles, with lyrics and musical contributions by Timi Tanzania. 

Wha Gwaan? in the world today? Timi Tanzania has some answers. Press play and jam with him -- Space Age Style...

Wha Gwaan (performed by Timi Tanzania with Mike Tyler on Rhythm Guitar)

Runnin' And Gunnin' is a classic, progressive, soulful Hip-Hop track that, most likely, epitomizes that "internal" struggle of many people. Performed by Philadelphia-based, emcee MAJOR, who has vowed to leave profanity and exaggerated negativity out of his music, this tune has already become of Philadelphia classic. 

The hook was created and sang by D. Nichole in one take. Not that this should be a goal that supersedes quality, but in the case of Runnin' And Gunnin', it shows just how heart-felt and "real" the emotion of the moment can be.

Produced by Samori Coles, whose influences include Stevie Wonder, Quincy Jones, Prince, The Police, Curtis Mayfield, and more, so much musical depth and feel is embodied in this tune.

Runnin' And Gunnin' (Performed by MAJOR featuring D. Nichole)

"OMAHA" is the title track on Samori Coles' new EP. Inspired by his hometown, Omaha, Nebraska, this cut fuses Soul, Funk, Jazz and so much more into a musically-bountiful, 3 minutes and 10 seconds.

The line-up on "OMAHA" includes some of Philadelphia's, and the world's, most prolific musicians. From Lloyd Smith (the Bar Kays), Benny Barksdale, Jr. (Alicia Keys, Phylis Hyman), James Cooper (Les Nubians), Kevin James (The Dixie Hummingbirds, Sister Sledge), and Philadelphia producer, musician and audio engineer Samori Coles. The fusion is so natural, that the sound itself is almost "a thing" in and of itself.

Samori Coles wrote "OMAHA" as a testament to his childhood and upbringing in Nebraska. The tune inspires hope, light and promise.

OMAHA (performed by Samori Coles, Lloyd Smith, Kevin James, Benny Barksdale, Jr., and James Cooper)

Oh, such sweet Music! Phoenix Mystique delivers a vocal performance that is as pure and definite as any ever heard. Her voice elevates, while at the same time connecting with something so deep and elemental to who the Woman is. 

"Horizon Rising" was recorded in the control room at Lil' Drummaboy Recordings. With Samori Coles sitting behind his ever-faithful Triton keyboard, and Phoenix, gently clutching the Sure SM58 microphone. In fact, the initial recording wasn't expected to be the finished Gift. However, the magic got captured, and rhythm was laid underneath it all.

Feel good. Be inspired. The Horizon is Rising!

Horizon Rising (performed by Phoenix Mystique and Samori Coles)

Samori Coles is a Philadelphia-based Audio Engineer, Music Producer, Musician and Audio Instructor. Samori founded Lil' Drummaboy Recordings, a Full-Service Recording Studio, Audio Recording & Music Production School, and Media Company located on historic, and artfully rich, South Street in Philly. A Music Producer who subscribes to the philosophy that "there is no such thing as Genre", he has produced and recorded numerous recording and audio works for Digital and Physical Media Distribution, Apps and Audio Books, Radio, TV and Live Performance. Samori's primary goal as a Musician is to inspire and heal through the Sonic Experience. Enjoy!

Samori Coles

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