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Rapper Jared Wesley Fits The Bill & Then Some

While Jared Wesley will grab your attention because of his own unique appeal, it’s the wordplay and the message behind the music that will get you hooked.

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Jared Wesley instantly hit my radar. I’m usually drawn to those who don’t look like your typical or as they would say ‘average artist’.

Jared fits that bill, because he definitely doesn’t look like your ‘average rap artist’.

But while Jared will grab your attention because of his own unique appeal, it’s the wordplay and the message behind the music that will instantly get you hooked and then some.

About Jared Wesley

Jared Wesley is a sophisticated rapper, and it shows in his body of work. Jared says that he gained his unique sound by listening to alternative, Indie, and pop music, and that he wasn’t introduced to Hip-Hop until his early teen years.

He only then started to dabble into hip-hop when he started making music as a producer / engineer. Jared says his overall goal is to open the minds of individuals and make people more aware of the artistic element behind making Hip-Hop.

This shows through the work of his debut mixtape The Reinvention of “The Cool” Vol. 1 & his second mixtape, The Reinvention of “The Cool” Vol. 2, which are both out now.

Unheard Voices Featured Artist

Jared was picked as Unheard Voices Featured Artist through our contest with Reverbnation. After listening to Wesley’s Plessy v. Ferguson, a socially conscious song about the unfortunate realities of today with focus on the tragedy in Ferguson while comparing the struggles of the past, I knew Wesley was a perfect fit for the Unheard Voices community.

You don’t find too many artists today that are socially aware, put it in music, and actually good at expressing it. In times where hip-hop has evolved and changed, it is hard and rather refreshing to find a rare gem like Jared.

Jared Wesley sat down and answered a couple questions to share with the Unheard Voices community. Read to get a feel on who Jared Wesley is and hit the play button below of Plessy V. Ferguson.

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UV: When did you fall in love with music?

JW: I would have to say between ages 10-13 when I first got introduced to Michael Jackson & Earth, Wind and Fire

UV: How long have you been creating and performing music?

JW: 3 years

Rapper Jared Wesley Fits The Bill & Then Some

UV: Tell the Unheard Voices readers what your passions are and who or what motivates you to continue to strive in a cut throat industry?

JW: My passions are rapping and singing honestly anything relating to music, what motivates me to keep going are the constant injustices and pain that the average person has to endure and knowing that you can help someone get through that if you convey the right message through your music

UV: How would you describe your music?

JW: I would describe it as life music based on what I’ve seen or what’s going on in the world

UV: What` forthcoming projects are currently in progress?

JW: I’m currently finishing my first EP called 3 (EP) set to be released sometime this year (2015)

UV: How long have you been a member of Reverbnation?

JW: 2 years
UV: How do you feel about Reverbnation creating this opportunity?

JW: I’m feel elated and that it provides another great catalyst for an artist to get their music heard

UV: Who are your musical influences?

JW: MF Doom, Andre 3000, Kanye West, Jay-Z and Big L

UV: What influenced you to begin your music career?

JW: The lack of music being created with a purpose for the everyday person going through the struggle, too many artists were creating music for themselves focusing on things that aren’t important such as money, hoes, cars, clothes etc.

UV: What advice do you have for other indie artists trying to succeed?

JW: Out work everybody, study the greats that came before you, and make music that’s relatable to someone other than your own fantasies because the average person is not rich and in most cases neither are the artist who make the music

UV: What is the hardest challenge you have encountered with building your fan base?

JW: Time and money because I do the majority of the work myself with no label or “the machine” it takes me a little longer to achieve results, and of course I can’t compete with a label that can open a 6 or 7 figure budget out on an artist

UV: How in tune are you with your fans?

JW: Very in tune they let me know early on what type of music would resonate with them and hold their attention

UV: Has anyone ever given you negative feedback on your music, if so how did you react to it?

JW: Of course when I first started out about 3 years ago people didn’t like me not rapping as much and singing too much and the fact I had low budget music videos, I reacted positively and honestly took their advice and haven’t received a negative feedback since

UV: What do you hope to gain by being featured in Unheard Voices Magazine?

JW: More exposure and hopefully gain a few new fans in the process

UV: How important and how difficult is it to support your career with your own funding?

JW: I feel its very important to support your career with your money because if you don’t invest in yourself why would someone else want to invest in you and it’s very difficult to support your career with your own money but if you really want to do it you will find a way

UV: Would you rather be signed or remain independent and why?

JW: I would rather be signed but as a partnership with creative control because the end result is to get

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Meet Singer TruSoul Davis

As an up & coming artist hailing from Cleveland, Ohio’s Morris Black housing projects, TruSoul Davis is adamant to keep love in music.

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As an up & coming singer hailing from Cleveland, Ohio’s Morris Black housing projects, TruSoul Davis discovered his affinity for music at a young age, singing in local choirs in his youth.

TruSoul Davis discovers his voice

In his later years, he began to take music more seriously, honing in on his gifts and finding his voice. TruSoul Davis went on to release multiple singles leading up to his first major release “The Tru Experience” to widespread local & international (UK) acclaim.

After a short promotional tour that included various radio station visits & shows such as “The FreeThinkers Tour”, “Indie Acoustic Soul Live” & “Song Wars 5” to name a few, TruSoul looks to make an impact in the R&B scene by “Bringing real R&B back”, as he says.

Unheard Voices had a chance to ask TruSoul Davis some questions on his journey.

Get to know the soul singer below and see why he’s Unheard Voices featured artist of the month.

Unheard Voices: When did you fall in love with music?
TruSoul Davis: At a very young age, probably about 5 years old. I can remember back when my mother used to bring home records from her job at the local record shop and let me just “dive” deep into her collection from artists like Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Al Green, etc.

Unheard Voices: How would you describe your style of music?
TruSoul Davis: Simply a touch of 90’s RnB with today’s twist.

Unheard Voices: What is the meaning behind your name?
TruSoul Davis: My name came from me and a friend of mine listening to music. I started to sing the song we were listening to with a lil bit more sauce then my friend was like ” man you sang that with some true soul ” so I just dropped the “e” and put it together.

Unheard Voices: What does your work aim to say?
Trusoul Davis: With my music, I sing songs to the hearts of women and the minds of men showing the up’s and downs of love and life, good and bad, and just trying to keep ” love” in music because we need it.

Unheard Voices: What or who have the greatest musical influences on you and your music?
TruSoul Davis: There are just too many to name. I can name a few to keep it brief; artists like Luther Vandross, Donny Hathaway, Johnny Gill, Dave Hollister, Michael Jackson just to name some ALL PLAY A GREAT PART IN MY MUSIC.

Unheard Voices: What has been the biggest challenge you have encountered during your journey with music?
TruSoul Davis: The biggest challenge I have encountered is being my own worst critic, and just trusting the process.

Unheard Voices: Where do you see yourself musically in five years?
TruSoul Davis: I can’t say but what I will say is “where ever hard work and consistency gets me”

Unheard Voices: What is next in the works for TruSoul Davis?
TruSoul Davis: Dropping a video to my latest single “Wildflower” ft my homie Big Trip. Shout out my shooter Logan Kyngston also some big shows coming this summer.

Unheard Voices: What do you like to do in your free time (outside of music)?
TruSoul Davis: Outside of music I love spending time with loved ones, working out, and doing something proactive for those around me friends and strangers alike.

Unheard Voices: In closing, I would like for you to leave the Unheard Voices readers words of encouragement and inspiration, especially for those pursuing a career in music and entertainment.
TruSoul Davis: Some words of encouragement for those grinding just like me “keep ya head down stay focused stay sharp rock with the people that rock with you just like that and TRUST THE PROCESS stay consistent and results will come”.

Check out him on Reverbnation.


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Missin Peace holds police accountable with national misconduct database

Missin Peace is the only national police misconduct database that collects formal civilian complaints against law enforcement.

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Missin Peace is on a mission to connect the dots when it comes to police misconduct.

For decades, many Americans have suffered various forms of brutality and injustice at the hands of “bad” law enforcement officers.

With the upsurge of cell phone cameras, citizens are finally able to document their interaction with police. The unfortunate murders of
Daunte Wright, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and many others have galvanized the masses to demand justice.

Police officers are intended to be public servants, but what happens when the officer is accused of misconduct?

Sometimes, a civilian puts in a complaint in a step towards holding the officer accountable. But only a small percent of complaints result in the officer being disciplined —partly because the accusations are hidden.

Records of misconduct are filed away and rarely seen outside of their department.

Investigators can’t take action against corrupt officers if they are missing the pieces of the puzzle regarding stories of misconduct.

That’s where Missin Peace comes in.

How Missin Peace works

Missin Peace is a national police misconduct database that collects formal civilian complaints against law enforcement.

Missin Peace organization

 

Released in 2017, the registry offers two type of accounts.

One, it enables civilians to put the formal complaints they filed against the officer on record. Civilians are able to submit the official civilian complaint along with pictures, videos, and other accompanying documentation.

Two, the database also serves as a portal for investigative journalists, hiring managers, and civil rights attorneys to conduct research. For this type of account, users must contact Missin Peace to be granted access.

Currently, Missin Peace is the only national police misconduct database that allows citizens to follow and find any police officer’s history of complaints. The organization’s goal is to increase awareness on the database to be used as a tool for police accountability.

Check out Unheard Voices interview with Missin Peace founders:

For civilians who file their complaints on the database, personal information is stripped from the complaint, assuring complete anonymity.

The intent is to put on record police misconduct without fear of retaliation.

Traditionally, corrupt law enforcement officers have been allowed to transfer from one department to another and avoid the repercussions of their actions. To circumvent the recycling of corrupt cops, the American public and politicians finally understand the need for a centralized database of citizen complaints.

Missin Peace is here to fill in that void.

How to submit your complaint(s) in the database

If you have filed a complaint against a law enforcement officer, Missin Peace encourages you to put your complaint in the database to fill in the missing pieces. It doesn’t matter how old the complaint is, as long as it’s official.

To visit Missin Peace, check out their website and spread the word with your loved ones.


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Rapper Chad Watson Is Poised To Become LA’s Next Rising Star

Chad Watson is a lyricist, songwriter, producer, and classically trained pianist based out of the Los Angeles area.

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Chad Watson is a rapper, songwriter, producer, and classically trained pianist based out of the Los Angeles area.

Who is rapper Chad Watson?

His roots began in the church at a young age where his love for music manifested. But it was only a few years ago that he started taking music seriously and he’s never looked back since.

His deep appreciation of acts like Andre 3000, transcends into his own style. He is the quinessential artist that is poised to become one of the biggest acts in the country and he’s well on his way.

With his growing buzz, he has appeared on various media platforms and now Unheard Voices.

We had the chance to chat with Chad Watson, asking the music artist questions on his journey.

Check it out below and click here to listen to his music on YouTube.

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