Another week, another Freshmen winner. This time around, The Swellers managed to just beat out The Aviation Orange in a very close race to get their video added to mtvU’s rotation. Congrats to them, and check back in two weeks (we’re giving The Freshmen Thanksgiving off) for the next round of Freshmen voting. In the meantime, check out mtvU on Twitter for all the latest college music happenings.
The Aviation Orange recently emerged as one of the stars of CMJ; a hip band from Brooklyn whose self-titled debut album is out now. Hip-hop artist Terry Davis performs under the moniker Izza Kizza and recently released his second mixtape The Wizard of Iz. Quartet Lovehatehero is back with third album America Underwater. A guitar player from Australia who has played for the likes of Santana, Prince and Michael Jackson, Orianthi is out with her debut album Believe. Brothers Nick and Jonathan Diener are joined by Ryan Collins and Anto Boros to form The Swellers.
Despite the loud protest from Colette Carr fans, Deep Rooted snuck by with a Freshmen win this week. I’d like to congratulate both artists for having such loyal fans and getting them to rally and show their support. There were so many comments this week, I was overwhelmed. Not that this hasn’t been addressed practically to death, but we appreciate all the votes and we make sure that the Freshmen is a fair system. Please keep that in mind. Check back next week for a new round and a new chance to vote, in the meantime you can follow both me and mtvU on Twitter for more musical updates.
A founder of the grassroots organization Blackout Arts Collective and a youth organizer for the Brooklyn college community partnership, K. Bain has earned critical acclaim for his album City of God. A West Coast artist who lists genres from hip-hop to rock to pop amongst her influences, Colette Carr brings her debut single to the Freshmen. Well known for their high-energy live shows, Mr. Brady, Johaz, Brea, and DJ Artistic form the hip-hop group Deep Rooted. Just off a tour with Noah and the Whale, 22 year old Robert Francis released his latest album Before Nightfall this past October. Each member of The Vanguard came from a different corner of the world to converge in New York and form their quintet’s eclectic sound.
With outstanding support in the comments section and a celeb-studded video, the boys from Elevation took a rousing lead towards the end of the week to win this round of the Freshmen. Their video will now be added into on-air rotation. I would like to thank everyone for keeping their thoughts so positive this week and showing support for the artists they loved, rather than unkind words for the ones they did not. It was lovely to see. Check back on Monday for a new chance to vote on a whole different set of tunes and follow me and mtvU on Twitter for more musical updates.
A quintet from Georgia, the boys of Elevation are following up the release of their first LP Strangelove with a national tour. Originally from the West Coast, the quintet The Little Heroes are here at the Freshmen with their sophmore album Thank You. Sliimy is a French artist who garnered buzz for his first American single “Wake Up” and released his debut album Paint Your Face at the beginning of the fall. Formerly known as One Year Nothing, this quintet from upstate New York returns as The Sunstreak with their LP Once Upon A Lie. After being a member of numerous hip-hop groups, Toki Wright continues to be an avid promoter of social change and a solo musician with album A Different Side of the Mirror.
The winner this week is Chalie Boy. His video will be placed into on-air rotation this week. I’m cutting straight to the point because I am a bit discouraged with the loads of disparaging comments that we received this week. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, there’s no reason not to be kind to one another. Lots of artists have lots of fans who all come to the site to vote fair and square. If your favorite artist is not pulling ahead than do more to show them support. Write a blog post, tweet the link, tell your friends. Simple as that. So double congrats to Chalie Boy for not only pulling off a win this week, but having fans who did him justice by doing so respectfully. Have a great weekend. Hope to see you back Monday for a new round of a Freshmen and a positive attitude.
A Brooklyn band known for their soulful sound, the Amabassadors will soon be releasing a self-titled EP. Originally a member of The Freestyle Kingz, Chalie Boy has gone solo with his debut album Makin My Way 2. Originally from Minneapolis, Minneosota, the group Solid Gold earned critical acclaim and much buzz for LP Bodies of Water. Named for the front woman, band Lissy Trullie released their EP Self-Taught Learner earlier this year. All childhood friends, the group Vedera return with their third studio album Stages.
Quite a show was taking place in the comments section this week! Craziness. First off, just a reminder to all try and be respectful of one another’s musical taste and differences. Yes, at the end of the day this is a competition. But that doesn’t mean we can’t keep open minds and try to appreciate other artists. Second, despite rousing support for Chino and Hotspur… Hotspur eventually took the lead and won this week’s Freshmen. Their video will be placed into on-air rotation next week. Congrats to Chino as well though. It was a hard-fought battle. Monday will bring a new round of Freshmen so check back then and in the meantime have a wonderful fall weekend. Follow me and mtvU on Twitter for musical updates!
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Matt Hires is a 23 year old Florida native with a sweet voice, displayed on debut album Take Us to the Start. After working on their album for the past two years, Hotspur was wildly excited to release You Should Know Better By Now in June. A master at mixing genres, Chino Maurice brings his unique style of funk to mtvU’s Freshmen. Pill’s track “Glass” is the first release off his upcoming mix tape 4075: The Refill. Hailing from upstate New York, Super 400 is fresh off the release of their album Sweet Fist.
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