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Umoja Soundstation #214 (New Lutan Fyah, Protoje, Kumar, Jah Lil)

EP - Morning After 
Label - DEEPLY CULTURED 
Genre/Sub-Genre - House/Lo-Fi House  

Lo-Fi House sound + Anime aesthetic 

Discover kemt: 
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/next-to-you/1556111974?i=1556112559
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/7kwB3ea23ApaMvjBdTTDc2?si=38723c640e154a3d
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/delicieuse-musique/premiere-kemt-next-to-you-deeply-cultured?si=2c05c1fd73e049d1813d9286f6183f43&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
Bandcamp: https://deeplycultured.bandcamp.com/track/next-to-you

“In the beginning there was Jack... and Jack had a groove. 
And from this groove came the grooves of all grooves. 
And while one day viciously throwing down on his box, 
Jack boldly declared ‘Let There Be House’ and House music was born.” ________________________________________________________________________

kemt - Next to You

This tranquil, Orient-inspired track has touches of mystery and tenderness. Its arrangement layers a rich synth pad with woodwind and stringed instruments set against deep reverberant drums and percussion. Its soothing ambiance evokes the future and ancient past, excellent for exploration, docu-biographies, and travel docs set in East Asia. Oriental / Calming / Flowing. (Stem files available).

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https://www.Shockwave-Sound.com
https://www.LynnePublishing.com



John Starcluster - Bamboo Dreams

Chris Holman welcomes Courtney Lorenz, Founder, Cultured Kombucha Co., Traverse City, MI.

Welcome Courtney can you briefly share the Cultured Kombucha Co. story, founded in 2015, and MBN's been doing stories on your company since at least 2021?

Congratulations on being named one of Michigan’s 50 Companies to Watch! What does this recognition mean to you and your team at Cultured Kombucha Co.?

Starting at a farmers market with just a 5-gallon bucket—can you share more on how that early experience shaped your company’s values and mission?

How does your personal health journey continue to influence the way you lead and grow the brand today?

In a crowded beverage market, how does Cultured Kombucha Co. maintain a competitive edge while staying true to its wellness-driven roots?

What’s next for Cultured Kombucha Co. as you build on this momentum—any new products, expansions, or community initiatives on the horizon?

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Business honored with statewide award

[Traverse City, Michigan]— Cultured Kombucha Co. has been recognized as a 2025 awardee for the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch Award, presented by Michigan Celebrates Small Business. Cultured Kombucha Co. was acknowledged onstage at an awards ceremony during the 21st annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business Gala on April 22, 2025.

“Michigan’s small businesses face numerous challenges daily, yet these awardees have demonstrated remarkable dedication and a relentless pursuit of greater success,” said Brian Calley, President and CEO of the Small Business Association of Michigan. “Their efforts have positively impacted the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem of Michigan, as well as their communities, and I’m incredibly proud to be part of recognizing and celebrating their success.”

“This recognition is incredibly meaningful for us,” said Courtney Lorenz, Founder of Cultured Kombucha Co. 

“What started as a personal journey to heal my own health has grown into a company that’s helping thousands make better choices every day. We’re proud to represent Michigan and the power of purpose-driven business.”

The Michigan 50 Companies to Watch award recognizes companies that are high potential, second-stage companies in Michigan. Companies nominated for the award must be second-stage companies, defined as having six to 99 full-time-equivalent employees and generating $750,000 to $50 million in annual revenue or working capital. Additionally, the companies must be privately held and headquartered in Michigan.

Judges from economic and entrepreneurship development organizations across the state annually select the winners based on demonstration of intent and capacity to grow based on the following:

● Employee or sales growth
● Sustainable competitive advantage
● Other notable factors that showcase the company’s success

In addition to a competitive landscape for this award, the businesses who are selected by the judges go through a rigorous due diligence process prior to the final decision.

This year’s celebration included a small business summit and VIP reception Monday April 21st, with a Capitol Day and black-tie awards gala on April 22nd.

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About Cultured Kombucha Co.
Cultured Kombucha Co. was founded in 2015 as the first microbrewery of kombucha tea in Northern Michigan. Their tart, sweet and bubbly tea creates a probiotic health beverage focused on nourishing your body from the inside out. Cultured kombucha is certified organic, certified vegan, and certified women owned. Their unique kombucha flavors are minimally processed to bring you the most pure kombucha possible. For more information, please visit www.drinkcultured.com or follow on Facebook at @CulturedKombucha.

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Michigan Business Network | Courtney Lorenz - Cultured Kombucha a Michigan 50 Companies to Watch '25

Had so much fun working on this moody magical track.  Thanks for listening!

Honeymoon From Hell

A collection of beautiful and enchanting music tracks inspired by Oriental / Far Eastern culture and cultural heritage.

For licensing, contact
https://www.LynnePublishing.com


Buy/License

John Starcluster - Flowers of Xian (Less Percussion)

John Starcluster - Flowers of Xian

John Starcluster - Bamboo Dreams (No Percussion)

Lynne Publishing is a music label representing a library of high-quality, carefully developed and curated production music, available to license for use in your own media.We develop our own music with contracted professional composers, both young and exciting talents and experienced film- and TV composers.

All our music is available for easy licensing for use in media creations, such as videos, films, games, TV, online, social media, corporate use, etc. To obtain a Master Synchronization license for any of music, contact us via www.LynnePublishing.com

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Kirsten Price is a London-based film and TV composer, singer-songwriter, and music producer known for her flexible and innovative approach to scoring dramas, thrillers, and documentaries.

Her work includes scoring the feature length drama "Honeywell" for Door 77 films, song production for the Nickelodeon series Dora the Explorer, music for the award winning feature documentary "How To Power A City", directed by Melanie LaRossa, and winning the runner up in the International songwriter competition for her work on "Forever Golden" in collaboration with Sandshifter Music. Her music is also featured in the popular Netflix animated comedy film The Willoughbys directed by Kris Pearn . Beyond her scoring and production work, Kirsten signed as a solo artist to Columbia records and has an active career as an artist under multiple monikers. Kirsten, was praised by Billboard as “a fiery and impressive.”

Formed in 1992 in Los Angeles, Umoja Hi-Fi Soundsystem is comprised of 6 DJs, including Tomas, Daz, Culture D, Jun, Monalisa, and Aaron Paar, and plays an eclectic range of music rooted in sound system culture. UmojaHi-Fi DJs play crucial reggae, soul, house, hip-hop, Afrobeat and classics and are active in clubs, radio and live shows. Booking links below.

📼 Lo-Fi House sound 
                +
🇯🇵 Anime aesthetic

New tracks tagged #CULTURED