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SHYAN SELAH RETURNS TO NAMM AS A PANELIST FOR INDIEPOWER’S “MAKING MONEY, MAKING MUSIC”

LOS ANGLES, June 2, 2022 – Brave New World Records founder and International Recording Artist, Shyan Selah is returning as a star panelist for the annual National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) conference.

After a two year hiatus spurred on by the global pandemic, this year marks the return of in-person attendance at the nation’s largest music conference, and the renewal of a partnership between Brave New World and top music marketing and promotions company, Indiepower.

“We’re celebrating NAMM back live and our 12^th year running this Convention highlight”, states Indiepower founder and CEO, Jay Warsinske. “It’s always great having my dear friend and industry ally Shyan Selah join me, as well as industry powerhouse Jay Gilbert of Label-Logic, in my annual ‘Address of the Industry Nation’ of Where the Money is for Artists today and tomorrow.”

Not counting the hiatus causes by the pandemic, this marks the 5th consecutive NAMM collaboration between Jay Warsinske and Shyan Selah, who along with his charitable organization, The Selah Foundation, is currently preparing for the launch of an arts and entertainment program in the Pacific Northwest for up and coming artists and entertainment entrepreneurs.

“It’s always a great privilege to serve the betterment of our industry by ushering in new dynamic ways for Artists and Labels to thrive,” says Shyan. “Covid has not only brought a sobering pause to a lot of industry norms but has also created a fertile space for innovators to create and re-imagine the landscape. Joining my partner Jay Warsinske has become an annual endeavor, one that I treasure especially in times like these. NAMM 2022 is gonna be game changing and I’m eager to bring impact and give insights that grow careers in this amazing industry.”

NAMM 2022 takes place between June 3rd and June 5th at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA. The Making Money, Making Music workshop will take place Sunday at 2pm. For more information visit www.namm.org.

Latest Single Alert from BNW: Shyan Selah’s “Do Or Die”

Today marks the release of Shyan’s latest track, “Do or Die,” available everywhere via Brave New World Records and INgrooves/Universal.

Do or Die is a high-energy urban audio drama. This is a song about black perseverance, about what it feels like to navigate the deep waters of black struggle, and emerge as a conqueror on a day to day basis. It’s the track you play when you need to get hyped up, to feel more confident, to be more than what others are telling you you can be.

The song is currently up for license selection for several films and TV shows.

“Do or Die is produced by Erik Willis, a childhood friend who every time I collaborate with, something passionate, soulful, and electric is born.” – Shyan Selah

“DO OR DIE” is available everywhere NOW. Sample it on Youtube by clicking the video image below or CLICK HERE to add it to your favorite streaming platform. 

NEW MUSIC FROM BNW RECORDS: SHYAN SELAH’S “IMAGINE”

New energy from Shyan Selah Music is out now. Make sure you add “Shyan Selah” “IMAGINE” to your playlist.

This cut is a true Hip Hop beats and rhymes song that takes the mind down an audio/inner visual path of its creator. Shyan performs a vocal stack to the chorus that soothes the soul with a cryptic hook that stirs memories of the essence of the John Lennon masterpiece.

This one will make you bounce, reflect and imagine. Sample it on Youtube by clicking the video image below or CLICK HERE to add it to your favorite streaming platform. 

SHYAN SELAH RELEASES “MOTHER MARY”

Shyan Selah continues to bring the heat in 2022 with MOTHER MARY, a track dedicated to the revolutionaries, both past and current, who’ve fought for righteousness and justice.

Shyan’s new single “Mother Mary” is a vibe unto itself. A provocatively soulful look into black culture in America that will cause music lovers to reflect on the times we’re in. A soulful rallying call to black men in particular, the title is reflective of the persecuted sons of black mothers brave enough to step out and risk any and everything.

Selah rocks this track with a masterful rhyme style and message. Hints of satire are crafted into the emcee delivery and embedded into each verse while the chorus moves the song into a melodic and soulful prayer. “Mother Mary” inspires you to seriously consider life as it is and where it will go from this point.

“Mother Mary” is available everywhere NOW. Stream it on Youtube by clicking the video image below or CLICK HERE to add it to your favorite streaming platform.

SHYAN SELAH’S “REJECTION (CAFE NOIR REMIX)” SETS THE TONE IN TOMMY HILFIGER WEB-SERIES

Shyan Selah’s “Rejection  (Cafe Noir Remix)” sets the tone for the debut teaser of New Legacy Challenge, a new web series created by Luchina Fisher in partnership with Tommy Hilfiger’s People’s Place Program. New Legacy Challenge is a design competition created to amplify emerging Black fashion designers. Out of the top 12 prospects who exhibited their work in a virtual showcase, three finalists were selected for the last round and will receive mentorship from the famed designer himself before presenting their final collections in March.

The selection of and placement of  “Rejection” from Shyan’s Cafe Noir Project by music supervisor JJ Appleton, adds a soulful urban vibe that sonically draws viewers closer to the drama in the opening scene of the teaser. The licensing deal is facilitated by Shyan’s longtime reps at MotherWest in New York forms a full-circle for the international recording artist who modeled early in his career in Hollywood and NY and walked the runway for many premium urban fashion brands including Hilfiger.

“I was excited when I received the news from my reps that my music was selected and being licensed for this production,” says Shyan. “Thankful that JJ Appleton felt the vibe of my song and I’m humbled by Luchina Fisher’s work in this endeavor with Tommy Hilfiger, especially with what the new show is about. This is the beauty of being in the creative arts community from my perspective.

The spirit of collaboration is absolutely powerful and uplifting, and a critical must in America. Here you have the music, TV, and fashion worlds connecting to energize the culture; then digital technology, via social media becomes one of the platforms to introduce this deep need and storyline in the black community. It’s the importance of mentorship, pursuing your dream, the power behind the idea of re-imagining what opportunity and equity can look like when creative talent is given a viable route to express itself. I’ve often said that I believe innovation is the greatest form of protest and it’s because collaboration is rooted at its heart. It’s a good move, a healthy boost of energy for every one of those emerging designers featured in the show, but something even greater for America and the rest of the world to contemplate and connect with.”

CLICK HERE to view the New Legacy teaser and listen to “Rejection” on IG.

NEW SINGLE RELEASE ALERT: SHYAN SELAH’S “ROLL ON”

The Brave New World Record Company is excited to announce the release of a new single, “ROLL ON,” by International Recording Artist Shyan Selah featuring Sir Darion Dotson.

Distributed globally by INgrooves/Universal the new release will be available worldwide on February 22, 2022 on all major platforms including: Pandora, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Google Play, YouTube and all other major outlets. Select collectors’ edition items will be available exclusively via www.shyanselah.com and www.bnwrecords.com

ROLL ON is a Ryder’s Anthem. As a seductive and hard hitting track that has a soulful go getter vibe it’s a great playlist selection for anyone driving, working out, powering through the work day or getting ready to go out at night.

Shyan Selah leads the song with his classic hip hop rhyme cadence, a gritty chorus and magnetic solo bridge while the new soul singer from Memphis TN, Sir Darion Dotson, laces the chorus with a spirit filled vocal ad lib that hugs the track with a touch of the South.
 

This is the first of many releases slated this year for Shyan.

CLICK HERE to pre-save “ROLL ON” by Shyan Selah featuring Sir Darion Dotson to automatically add it to your preferred streaming platform on February 22, 2022.