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Konata Small x Disciple Theory Delivers Masterful Tune ‘With A Bang’
Konata Small is world-renowned for his artistic development and curation of a diverse catalog of music within hip-hop and gospel. His potent wordplay, illustrative storytelling, and unique ability to seamlessly tread to push musical boundaries.
Konata Small proudly presents his new single ‘With A Bang’ featuring Disciple Theory. Gliding across genre infusions of hip-hop, gospel, and cinematic soundscapes, the latest offering is a vibrant release showcasing both respected artists’ finest talents.
‘With A Bang’ is a well-produced song that complements Konata Small and Disciple Theory’s compelling performance in terms of sound. The lyrics’ vivid story is nicely complemented by the lively soundtrack created by the infectious rhythms. The song exhibits his knowledge of a range of auditory genres by deftly blending melodic rap components with hip-hop elements.
On the single, Konata Small says, ””With A Bang” is a song that speaks on the beginning of things. One of the pivotal moments in my life happened in Brooklyn, New York. This was when I was a bystander to a shootout as a preteen. The event was the catalyst for change that eventually moved me to South Florida which is where I met God, and where I was introduced to the talent that I yield now in Hip-Hop as an artist/songwriter/rapper. So for me, it all started with a bang. This is my story.”
A Song for Family, Love, and Life’s Beautiful Complexity
Acclaimed cellist, vocalist, and composer Hope Easton announces the release of her latest single, “3D Life,” a vibrant, funny, and deeply personal song written for her niece and goddaughter, Leylan, on the occasion of her wedding to David. The song is now available on all major streaming platforms.
Blending humor, sentimentality, and a rich musical palette, “3D Life” captures the spirit of a modern wedding anthem—with a wink. Easton draws from inside family jokes, generational wisdom, and musical traditions to craft a piece that feels as timeless as it is tailor-made.
“It’s her wedding song—with a little humor, it could easily be in Wedding Crashers,” says Easton with a smile. “It’s really about life, and how we go through everything together.”
The track reflects on family legacy—quoting the bride’s grandfather’s dry wit (“You can’t always be happy” after watching someone get married) and celebrating the bride’s connection to her talented maternal grandmother, Easton’s own mother. With loving candor, Hope jokes that Leylan is the only one of six nieces who can’t sing—but inherited all the other gifts. “In the end,” Easton says, “it’s about love. We’re all here to love one another, or we wouldn’t be here.”
“3D Life” concludes with a nod to the couple’s new shared last name, now known affectionately as “The Swifts.”
About Hope Easton
Hope Easton is a genre-defying musical force. Classically trained at Cleveland Institute of Music, New England Conservatory, and as a Fulbright Scholar under Ralph Kirshbaum in the UK, she has performed as a soloist since her teenage years—including appearances at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center at age 15. She has performed in renowned festivals such as Aspen, Banff, Meadowmount, and Yellow Barn.
Now based in Los Angeles, Easton fuses her classical foundation with pop, jazz, and original songwriting. She’s toured with Sheila Nicholls, formed her own band Hope & The Russians, and frequently performs solo using electric and acoustic cello. Her ensemble, Sonos Chamber Players, provides high-end music for private events, corporate gigs, and public venues, including TV appearances on The Bold and the Beautiful and more.
Hope has collaborated with artists such as Adele, Sheryl Crow, OneRepublic, Garth Brooks, Don Henley, Frank Ocean, and many others. Her studio credits span top networks and commercials, including The Voice, American Idol, The Tonight Show, and multiple national ad campaigns.
She continues to perform with orchestras across Southern California, record for film/TV scores, and share moments of her eclectic musical journey via social media.
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