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Yilly Ruel Reveals Incredible New Single “God Bless The Kid”
Yilly Ruel, the talented Angolan UK-based rapper and songwriter renowned for his unique blend of hip-hop/rap and African percussion rhythms, is captivating audiences with his exhilarating sound experience. Having already achieved a significant milestone by securing third place among 10,000 entries in the prestigious Open Mic UK 2019 competition at the iconic O2 Arena in London, Yilly is set to leave an indelible mark on the global music scene.
With unwavering dedication to his craft, he aims to share his inspiring message through soul-stirring tracks such as his brand-new single, “God Bless The Kid”. Standing out with its fusion of infectious rhythms, African influences and impressive lyricism, the track serves as a testament to Yilly’s artistic journey and the progress in life he has made and will continue to make.
Speaking further on the new single, Yilly says, “It is the audio bio of my artistic journey. I always felt the need to write a song about a new chapter of my life, and ‘God Bless The Kid’ represents that. This is my sound, my roots and my goals. I am aiming where I want to be and asking my parents to just pray and believe in the process as my journey progresses. There is a line where I say in Portuguese, ‘Não compreendes eu nasci no beco, até tinha teto, probreza aqui perto desse preto’, which is explaining that you won’t understand where I came from. I saw poverty around me, small house – at least I had a roof, but it was not easy, so this song represents the narrative of my life that I am about to change.”
Yilly’s musical identity is deeply rooted in his Angolan heritage, which he proudly showcases on “God Bless The Kid”. The track features the remarkable talents of several musicians from Angola – guitarist Rubson Chipopa, pianist Edmilson and producer Frenchie, who all lend their skills to create a taste of Angolan culture.
As Yilly Ruel continues to evolve as an artist, he aims to inspire others to embark on their own transformative journeys. While he never forgets his roots, he is ready to share his unique vision and deliver more compelling music to the world. “God Bless The Kid” is available to buy/stream now on all platforms: https://li.sten.to/godblessthekid.
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Dallas-based rock band Overstreet Knox today released their debut single, “Breathe,” a heartbreaking, guitar-driven track about longing for a person no longer in your life. Stream it on all digital platforms here: found.ee/breathe-ok.
The band shares, “‘Breathe’ speaks to all no matter your background. With emotional choruses and guitar-driven melodies, this song encapsulates the yearning nature of loss. You always want what you can’t have, so just breathe again.” They add, “This was one of the first songs we ever wrote. It details longing for a person no longer in your life. Whether that be romantic or platonic, the consuming desire for this person to just ‘breathe your name again’ is simple but will seemingly fix it all.”
“Breathe” is the first taste of more new music to come for the group, comprised of Griffin Vail (vocals), Jack Lambeth (drums), Jack Poncy (guitar), and Luke Hill (bass).
The band will play a special hometown Halloween show at Sundown at Granada in Dallas on October 30 — their first show with original music out in the world. Their most recent show at the venue sold out, and they now hold the all-time attendance record there. Tickets for their Halloween return are on sale now.
Upcoming Live Dates:
10/30 – Dallas, TX @ Sundown at Granada
About Overstreet Knox:
Overstreet Knox (OSK) is Dallas’ new-age rock band, on a mission to put the live back in live music — the kind of night where you don’t want to miss a second.
Blending classic rock influence with modern energy, their sound is one-of-a-kind, forged by members from Alabama, Florida, DC, and Texas into something you won’t hear anywhere else. That cross-country mix shows up in every set: dancy grooves that get feet moving, hard-hitting riffs that will be stuck in your head, and sing-along melodies that turn strangers into a crowd.
OSK doesn’t just play music, they create an environment. From the first note, every set is audience-forward, built so each person in the room finds their moment. Whether that’s dancing up front or singing along to every word, your experience will be unforgettable.
Connect with Overstreet Knox: Website | Instagram | YouTube
Photo credit: Max Boeger
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