GRW Explores New Sounds & HeIsTheArtist Tops iTunes Electronic Songs Chart Page

from IndiePulse Music Magazine Volume 1, Issue Number 5, November 2021

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New York City’s HeIsTheArtist hits #1 on the iTunes Electronic Songs chart in South Africa with “Sumthin’ Sumthin’,” released on October 15th. This release is meant to get people dancing during this harsh pandemic.” —

GRW Explores New Sounds with "Tennessee is Cold"

Dropping steel-guitar swagger and rip-roaring energy ingrained in traditional bluster, GRW delivers a certified swing dance smash with his latest, "Tennessee Is Cold." Offering all the twang of a classic 90's country song, GRW finds new ways to grind his influences into uncharted territory as he further explores his musical roots.

"I've always let the music take me where it wants to," GRW explained, "I've never felt confined to the constraints of a certain genre. I don't think music or art should live by a set of rules, so I don't either."

Giving himself room to develop his sound, GRW doesn't stick to the conventional concept of being confined to any specific genre. He would rather expand his already impressive catalog with a steel guitar-infused melody, filtering hints of bluegrass elements within that's sure to find a place in today's country music scene. GRW continues to change his style, weaving personal stories and encounters into the very fabric of his lyrics. He's discovered what works for him, and there's no stopping him from further developing his sound into his own magic.

"Tennessee Is Cold" is available on all platforms NOW! Follow GRW's journey at https://www.grwmusic.com and connect with him on Instagram @grw_music. HeIsTheArtist. With more than 11,000 monthly listeners and almost 300K streams on Spotify, HeIsTheArtist is making his presence known as one of the most eclectic and experimental artists of 2021. His songs have topped iTunes sales charts around the globe, in no less than 4 genres: Christian, Dance, Jazz, and R&B. With his latest single, a cover of Maxwell’s neo-soul classic, “Sumthin’ Sumthin’,” HITA has reached the top again, this time, in a 5th genre: Electronic. His October 15th release reached #1 on the Electronic Songs chart in South Africa.

Listen to "Tennessee Is Cold" on YouTube now: https://youtu.be/oQFDZ7StrOE

It is not the first cover song by HITA to top the South African charts. His Britney Spears/Snoh Aalegra mash-up, “Sometimes/I Want You

“Sumthin’ Sumthin’’ is my 2 track cover single of the classic by Neo-Soul legend Maxwell,” says HeIsTheArtist. “The cover mixes old school neo-soul and smooth jazz with contemporary electronic Instrumentation, while the Disco Funk Version adds a fun disco/funk flavor. This release is meant to get people dancing during this harsh pandemic. “

ABOUT HEISTHEARTIST:

Hailing from Central Islip, NY and formerly signed under his birth name, LeeMann Bassey recorded and released secular r&b and dance music for Bentley Records. Inspired to release Christian music after hearing a sermon by Bishop TD Jakes, HeIsTheArtist cites influences including Prince, Chaka Khan, Sade, Maxwell, and D’Angelo.