The Better Era

[Miguel]

The Internet says:

Jacob Luttrell
Location: Los Angeles, CA

May Know: Ray Moore, Christine Cowan, Justin Dick, Debra Baker, Daryl Ball

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Ray is apparently 40 years old. Last December:

Ray Moore’s 40th Birthday Celebration

Bands, DJ’s & Poetry chronicling the life in music of Ray Moore
Gospel, funk,soul, Rock, Hip Hop, R&B, Jazz

^Tickets were $20-$40. He's playing the same venue (Fulton 55) on 4/30. Tickets are $15-$25.

Manager of Fulton 55 responds to his FB post:

Tony Martin
Don't get all famous and leave us.

Ray Moore
I'm home Tony Martin Fresno is home. I'm jus paying bills in very fun way.

Tony Martin
Teasing you bro, you go get yours!

[Merlin]

Jason Scott ‏@JasontheScott 2h2 hours ago
Having my cake + eating it, too, this glorious afternoon w @HaleyReinhart's fantastic new LP (out 4/29). is better the second time 'round.

Glad to see it's growing on him.

Recall how Jason began his interview with Haley in March:

When you listen to a Haley Reinhart record, it’s like sticks of dynamite going off in your eardrums. There’s a slinkiness to the way she delivers a lyric, too, an unfettered, daring confidence masked with a wink and a smile. Listen Up!, her first post-American Idol full-length album on Interscope Records, was packed with massive hooks, undeniable musicality and a raw authenticity. While the album (stacked with standouts like Wasted Tears and Keep Coming Back) never quite lit a fire in the industry, the project stands up as one of the finest releases in modern pop music.

So when he says it might be better than LU, that must be sayin' something.

This actually makes me put much less stock in what he's saying about the album because LU is definitely not one of the finest releases in modern pop music.

[Rcul4u998]

This actually makes me put much less stock in what he's saying about the album because LU is definitely not one of the finest releases in modern pop music.

But that's just your opinion. He might actually believe that it is one of the finest releases. I definitely believe that it is one of the most unique and musically revolutionary albums of modern pop music because it does so much that is new an experimental within the genre. (i.e. infusing modern pop styles with classic rock/funk/jazz/soul). It's still something that's not seen very often, even 4 years later.[/i]

[NUG]

This actually makes me put much less stock in what he's saying about the album because LU is definitely not one of the finest releases in modern pop music.

Oh snap- brave soul. WRONG but brave.

[john]

Jason Scott ‏@JasontheScott 2h
One last 'Better' album teaser: @HaleyReinhart has never sounded better. Full review coming to @Popdust this week!

At least we can expect a good review from Jason

[Miguel]

Meghan Trainor is releasing a new single on Friday. It's called "Better."

http://www.breatheheavy.com/meghan-train...bo-better/

Miguel ‏@HaleyFansDotCom 15s

@RClovesHaley Meghan Trainor's "Better comes out Friday. @HaleyReinhart and team @majorlyindie need their "Better" video up by then #traffic

Rachel is ❁BETTER❁ ‏@RClovesHaley

@HaleyFansDotCom @HaleyReinhart @majorlyindie it really comes out the same day?! ? oh well maybe it'll be a good thing

Miguel ‏@HaleyFansDotCom

@RClovesHaley @HaleyReinhart Not sure. I'm suggesting it would be good to ride the wave rather than follow it. Perhaps invite comparisons.

[john]

A song can't go anywhere unless people hear it. It seems this will ensure that the #Better gets some traffic on YT and other outlets. It might provide a good guage early on if Haley's song is going to get any traction.

[Miguel]

Also on Meghan's "Better" track, Yo Gotti:

Mario Mims, better known by his stage name Yo Gotti, is an American rapper.
Born: May 19, 1981 (age 34)

In 2014, August Alsina released a track that featured artists: "Yo Gotti, B.o.B"

[lovinghaleyr]

Can't pre order the album, it's not in my local iTunes store. I'll wait for the official release date as more options might open up after that.

Try AMAZON it's available for pre-order there

[Miguel]

Jason Scott listening to Haley Reinhart.
14 mins ·

Letting the thoughts roll out on this review of Haley Reinhart's upcoming sophomore album 'Better,' dropping 4/29. Great stuff.