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Editor's Taste: The Party Starters Happy Friday & I Aaron your Editor in Chief have a nice selection for you, I'm a huge fan of good music and I can't resist some dance bops that definitely make me move and singalong, a bond at first listen...I think of it as an experience where we get to have our musical moments, someone's song fits our narrative and they burst into song while we dance or cry, laugh, montage our way into expression. How cool is that? Max George - Till I Met You.  Official Artwork. So this week I have Till I Met You by Max George it's one of his slept on records, it's such an Ibiza moment of his, a heartfelt self introspective dance ballad where a new lover brings a change and inspires true intentions over a club infused beat that has this appeal I can't put my play to, it's more of this high and night life vibe, big city, bright lights and just a techno funky dance record. It's highly active with such a frenzy flow.  Official Au...

Entertainment Avenue: Boarders Is More than Teen Drama!  Official Poster.  Set in a British boarding school where racial diversity is a rarity unless you've got deep pockets to fit in with the incrowd and turn a blind eye, yes we're talking about you Abby. It follows the scholarships who consist of Self sabotage expert Jaheim Marshal. Jack of all trades Toby Staithes. Activist & Wild Child Leah Dulverton. Peer Pressure victim Femi Adebayo and Creative Explorer Omar Palmer-Grace. Sekou Diaby aa Toby Staithes/BBC Miles Kamwendo as Omar Palmer-Grace/BBC  Devon'ye. Leah & Mabel portrayed by Kendra Brown. Jodie Campbell & Georgina Sadler After a huge scandal that got a nice spin in order to save face they bring in the funded five, who make enemies way too early and instead of fading into the background, there's actually no room so they stick out and rebel. Each of them have storylines centred around who they are and what they believe in as they navigate into this...

Pop Essentials: Armand Joubert - So Gone  Official Artwork. Released in 2018 this song is definitely a playlist essential with a compelling and constantly buzzing beat a dose of fresh nostalgia an effective romantic ingredient over this bittersweet story set in song as Armand sounds hurt yet ready to move on, talk about dancing or partying the pain away.  Tropical, Pop & Jive it gives you a sense of wild, youth and free an uplifting electric, the kind of spark that sends you into a celebratory shock, contemplating and reflecting a previous romance before realising you're so gone with the coolest moves to a happier groove.   I'm not saying I don't wanna be here I'm just trying to get through the fear I'm not saying that you did me wrong How long till we break and it's so gone The Pre-Chorus gives us a charging chant like offering as ready for takeoff and then speeds off. Our favourite part of the song. Armand is also a vocal powerhouse, sharp and skydiving vo...

 Monday Music Motivation: Kelly Clarkson closes a chapter in theatrical style! Official Artwork./ Atlantic Records  Taken from her tenth studio album Chemistry (deluxe), goodbye is a hard hitting ballad with one of the most soundtrack cinema score ever! it sounds like the climax of the film before the end credits as the main character wraps up a romance and moves on to something better, a power move of overcoming victimhood. It feels like she's been observant and is well aware of what her former lover has been doing to her, she's done. The song was inspired by her divorce as the song's opening verse is like a fierce confrontation, you hear these vulnerable yet soaring vocals as if she's on fire and blazes the past leaving no trace.  The outro/refrain is a highlight, the harmonies are just catchy and give a proper send off riding off into the sunset with a smile, the story reaching an end where she's won. You were always tellin' me how I made you a better man Pro...

Avenue Lifestyle: Love Quiz  Annie Spratt/ Unsplash Images  Love is a beautiful thing and many people are in need of it, we can choose who to love and how to love based on how we view the people in our lives. We can love someone to a point, we can go all in and at times we can love and not show it. There's the classic saying "show someone how much you love them and they'll take you for granted" because once they're away, even if they mess up, you'd still be there. We can love for many reasons yet Love is Genuine and we often misuse the word thinking it's actually "Love" when it's a cover up. Even the Holy Scriptures inform us about the True Nature of Love, God the source of all existence and creation. So sometimes we should ask ourselves if our words match our actions. Saying sorry yet we continue to hurt or the 3 words but aren't bearing the fruits of Love. Because if we don't identity the root cause, these plants choke up everything...

Artist On Feature: Zyle - Artistic Intelligence & Authentic Delivery! Zyle performing at a Live Event.  Zyle is becoming a highly influential figure in music as he steadily rises to the top, interactive fanbase and drawing attention receiving acclaim. He's one of the most compelling brands that are marketable and would definitely fill up a stadium with how he's currently moving. With the right backing he'll definitely take his career to new heights, he's not settling but finds ways to evolve and grow as an artist, challenging himself and progresses with beauty like art that is enhanced by transitions showcasing versatility and adaptability.  Currently releasing back to back singles to solid responses. We're surprised he hasn't been recruited to be a brand ambassador. He's definitely one to look out for this year! Hopefully He headlines a mainstream show or is an opening act for an international artist.  We would love to hear him do a ballad.  You can che...

Avenue Music: Craig David & Tiwa savage - Commitment  Official Artwork. This is their first ever collaboration, sweet and slick vocal delivery over a moving melody sure to get you started! Both well established artists in their own respective spaces of genre articulation and sonic dance tuning into emotion. They've accomplished so much with timeless hits part of their discography such as Insomnia. I Know You (Ft. Bastille). Somebody's Son Ft. Brandy & Thank You.  Commitment is R&B, Afro Beats with some pop magic, sounding urban and appealing. It's a catchy song, it draws you in as soon as Craig starts singing, it's a fun love record as both of them interact with each other on what happened to the relationship as they have different perspectives with David maintaining he's one to commit but Tiwa counters with they could never agree, always clashing fdlm playing chess to undress. Singing  'Cause when you go left, I just go right.  Craig David has been ...

Entertainment Avenue: High Potential - Unleashed & Exceptional! Promotional Poster featuring Kaitlin Olson as Morgan Gillory./ ABC Press The ABC crime drama starring Kaitlin Olson and Daniel Sunjata is a certified hit with viewers and critics, big ratings and some interesting plot points give this show a distinct and appealing tone, though campy it doesn't shy away from the hard hitting moments that drive the story to all time highs.  Promotional Photo featuring cast. / ABC Press  Judy Reyes. Javicia Leslie. Deniz Akdeniz. Amirah J. Matthew Lamb. JD Pardo. Taran Killam are part of the cast as Selena Soto. Daphne Forrester. Lev Oz Ozdil. Ava Gillory. Elliot Radovic. Tom & Ludo Radovic respectively. Morgan has a very high IQ and sees deep into details, her attentiveness is truly remarkable as anything and everything is something she goes through, forget reading the room, she cleans house! Adam is a more strict guy, no nonsense and very direct he warms up to Morgan after...

Avenue Music: Rollercoaster Gives Perrie Her New Groove! Official Artwork./Columbia Records Coming right off You Go Your Way a moving on anthem that was electric and captivating, ahead of her debut studio album after 10 Good History making years part of UK Girl Band Little Mix, Ms Edwards proves her powerful vocals aren't getting lost in the library of music, no way she's getting acclaimed and archived because she's jamming into new horizons. Her newest single feels summer fresh and has this vibrance to it that lets you let your hair down, it's sultry, fun, mature and Perrie showcases vocal versatility, proving she's not the high note, flashy ad-libs girl but has a shelf of range and impeccable taste as she doesn't shy away from shining.  It sounds like a classic and feels like a Perrie original solidifying starting out sound and it's a nice transition, her songs sound like they're in the same era, a collective of good music, this and Tears a...

 Faith Avenue: Evangelist Gift Unpacks on God's Impact & the Life of a man called to serve!  Gifted by the Lord and led by Him in righteousness, Evangelist Gift is a young Minister who definitely is fluent in the living word of God. We get to know how it all began and the beautiful story of adoption to Sonship is evident. Here's what went down as addressed a few misconceptions and how to remain in the Faith we so boldly profess.  Welcome to Mzansi Avenue  Thank You for Joining Us  How are You? Evangelist Gift: I'm doing good thanks how are you? Aaron: I'm well thanks. Who is Prophet Evidence and what does he do? Evangelist Gift: I'm Evangelist Gift Evidence, a preacher of the gospel of Christ, dedicated to guiding His people in their walk with the Lord, and I also work as a businessman by profession. Aaron: How did it all start? Ministry and answering God's call?  Evangelist Gift: It all started back in 2017 when I was still in school. A prophet gave me...

Avenue Lifestyle: My First Heartbreak Pexels Images/ Alleksana When God breaks your heart for your own good!  The picture shows a sweet treat and we thought that was our end all be all, yet it fell apart because God had something better, His Goodness. As the scriptures reads - Psalms 34:8 NIV [8] Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him. Sometimes the heart isn't as strong as we'd like it to be. We often try to play the part of the quickly healed guy or girl so we don't look weak. Many people fake it, act like they are living their best lives while it's a means of masking, not even Bruce Wayne can save the day from this.  We're raised to never show weakness and always be showing our best yet it kills us in the long run. Many people fall apart trying to stand straight like a drunk man attempting to convince the police officer he's sober. I had to learn very quickly that bottling things up was only going to turn me into a we...

Crush Of The Week: Montez Ford This week On Mzansi Avenue  Cred: WWE Our Crush Of The Week is WWE Superstar Montez Ford (Kenneth Crawford, Born May 1990) who is a former tag team champion and part of the Street Profits with Angelo Dawkins. He has the star quality to truly be involved in the main title picture. Montez Ford is a work of art in the ring as fans around the world have been waiting for him to have a successful run as a singles competitor they're anticipating for the day he has his moment. Teaming up with Angelo Dawkins since NXT's black and gold era, they've won titles and have competed in various stipulations such as the Royal Rumble, Elimination Chamber and unsuccessfully challenged The New Bloodline for the WWE Tag team titles, hopefully they receive another opportunity against the current champions: DIY (Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa). @MontezFordWWE @MontezFordWWE Currently married to the EST of WWE - Bianca Belair and had their own reality show which ...

Entertainment Avenue: Will Trent - From Cold to Spring A strange headline right? Well this character during the first season feels closed off, cold and reserved even towards the viewers it's like you're trying to root for him but he's out on the field sees you in your cheerleader outfit and takes away your pompoms dismissing your kind efforts, prefers to be a loner, way too good at his job he comes across as arrogant or over confident.  Ramon Rodriguez asWill Trent and Bluebell as Betty./ ABC Press. Yes his childhood is highly emphasized throughout building up to how he became Will Trent under Amanda Wagner's guidance. His complicated relationship with Angie that rock your world can turn into an earthquake shaking them apart most of the time. He's a well written character and Ramón Rodriguez also brings some amazing acting on board as body language is also a great sell.  Faith Mitchell (Iantha Richardson) who I knew I was gonna love the minute she appeared on episod...