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BRAJ Embraces No Limits On The Intense Emotional Journey On ‘Overview’
The dynamic duo, Jordan Kellaway and Nev Benjamin, are the masterminds behind BRAJ. They are gearing up to drop their highly-anticipated new track ‘Overview’ on September 7, 2023. The song, which has a bright, summery mood with pop and R&B influences, expresses the universal desire to anticipate the fate of a relationship before joining it.
Jordan Kellaway (vocalist) and Nev Benjamin (producer) are the ingenious minds that birthed BRAJ. Their irresistible sounds are delivered from 2000s R&B mixed with the freshest pop vibes of today. But cling on tight as their strategy has nothing to do with predictability. These two musicians don’t believe in following the rules or being cautious with their artistry. They reverse the script for each fresh production to make sure that no two songs are ever misinterpreted for twins.
Get ready for an intense emotional journey as you listen to each song, with Jordan’s words serving as the conductor that tugs at your heartstrings. His words encapsulate emotions you never realised needed a soundtrack. In the meanwhile, don’t be shocked if your head nods involuntarily and your feet begin to tap. Everything is a result of Nev’s infectious production and soundscapes. His creations of rhythms are so contagious that they almost force your body to groove.
Jordan’s melodic guitar line and Nev’s silky bass line are the highlights of this song. The track’s percussion and drums truly bring everything together and give it its own identity as it alternates between trap beats and indie-pop textures. Naturally, the last chorus was going all out, utilizing even more distorted guitars, layered synthesizers, and Jordan’s powerful vocal delivery.
BRAJ comments on the track, “‘Overview’ encapsulates the universally relatable desire to foresee a relationship’s trajectory before diving in. This concept takes center stage as the track seamlessly oscillates between vibey surf rock riffs and anthemic trap beats. Jordan Kellaway’s vocals passionately beseech listeners for such prescience, delivered through catchy melodies and an emotive, bittersweet, and energetically charged performance. In the background, Nev Benjamin’s masterful basslines and production work synergistically to amplify the track’s sentiment, creating an instrumental landscape that resonates deeply with the song’s core theme.”
So prepare to be amazed, touched, and inspired to dance by the fantastic musical work that is BRAJ. There are no limits to the audio adventures you are about to go on with Jordan Kellaway and Nev Benjamin in charge.
‘Overview’ is available on all streaming platforms.
Aaron makes music about meaningful topics that rocks and grooves – and sometimes it even skanks on a rock steady beat!
His new song ‘Geeks’ has been released on all major music platforms on November 15th. It is an anthem for the heroes of the digital age: computer nerds, also known as geeks. It is driven by an off-beat ska guitar, a sticky bass line and a groovy brass section. The icing on the cake is a jazzy saxophone solo.
“I have always loved Ska, I even saw the Specials, the Selecter and Madness live in their heydays”, says Aaron. “I chose the topic although I am not a geek myself, but I have a lot of sympathy for them. Geeks are often frowned upon because they can be socially awkward, but they are the ones who are building a better world. So I think they deserve an anthem.”
The music video is mostly made up of typography, minimalistic ASCII graphics and heavily pixelated images – it surely looks geeky! Watch it here:
Aaron writes catchy songs that are made for people who like meaningful, uplifting topics and guitar-driven, hand-made sounds. His musical journey started young but it wasn’t until he discovered Bitcoin and became so invested in it that he used music to express his new found joy.
“It’s mostly rock music, with excursions into funk, soul and other styles I grew up with. In general, it’s guitar-driven and hand-made, often with a punkish energy and beatlesque harmonies. What all my songs have in common are meaningful lyrics about being in the here and now, about transforming disturbing emotions into wisdom, about being in the flow, things like that.” says Aaron in an interview.
“I have always been making music and writing songs, starting with a punk rock band when I was 15. However, I never saw it as a career. I played in several bands in my teenage years and my early twenties, but after my media studies in Berlin and Rio de Janeiro I focused on other things. I first worked in TV production and then founded one of the first Internet agencies in Germany. I discovered Bitcoin in 2011 and became fascinated by it. I wrote five books about it, made lots of promotional videos and educational series for Bitcoin and blockchain companies, and organised events. I even wrote some songs about Bitcoin, which became quite popular in the community, like my Reggaeton about the Bitcoin Beach in El Salvador. People always liked that my songs are catchy and provocative. It was by the end of 2023 that I decided to go full in on music. It’s what I enjoy the most, so now I want to fully follow my passion.”
Since May 2024, his songs have been streamed more than 250,000 times on Spotify and his music videos have been viewed more than 350,000 times on YouTube.
Read more about Aaron King: http://aaron-koenig.net/press/
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