Celebrate the Holidays with “Afro Beat Noir Christmas” – A Unique Blend of Afrobeat, Lo-Fi Hip Hop, and Classic Carols
Independent musician Michael Antonio releases "Afro Beat Noir Christmas," a unique blend of Afrobeat, lo-fi hip hop, and classic carols. The album features 18 tracks, including remade classics and original songs. Michael Antonio uses AI tools to produce the album, aiming to combine human creativity with technology. The release also includes a charity campaign to support Feeding America, Toys For
- (1888PressRelease) October 16, 2024 - Independent musician Michael Antonio, also known as Khanqwest, is set to release his highly anticipated holiday album, “Afro Beat Noir Christmas,” on November 22, 2024, on Bandcamp, with streaming available on all major platforms starting November 29, 2024. This innovative album features a blend of Afrobeat, lo-fi hip hop, and classic Christmas carols, offering a fresh and festive listening experience.
The album includes 18 tracks, featuring remade classics like “O Holy of Nights,” “Jinglin Bells (NaijaMix),” and “Silent of Nights,” as well as original songs such as “I’m Just Holy Day Dreamin’,” “Be The Light Of Christmas,” and “Under The Mistletoe Tonight.” With influences from NeoSoul, R&B, Jazz, AfroBeats, Gospel, and Pop, “Afro Beat Noir Christmas” promises to bring a diverse and vibrant sound to the holiday season.
In anticipation of the album, Michael Antonio will release the single “Wassup Saint Nick” on October 18, 2024. This child voice AI Hip Hop song takes a critical look at holiday wishes from Saint Nick and sets the tone for the innovative approach of the album.
Alongside the single release, Michael Antonio is launching the “Wassup Saint Nick??” Holiday drives in partnership with www.streamlabcharity.com [links on main url in artist bio].
These campaigns will support Feeding America for the hungry, Toys For Tots for most kids, and Child’s Play, a tech toy drive for hospitals and special needs. The campaigns will begin on October 18, 2024, with the food drive ending on December 31, 2024, and the toy drives concluding on December 21, 2024.
Michael Antonio, a former hip hop artist, has utilized cutting-edge AI tools like Suno and Udio to produce the tracks, mix downs, and edits for this album. He believes that combining human creativity with AI can result in exceptional music, and “Afro Beat Noir Christmas” is a testament to this vision.
Listeners are encouraged to support the charity campaigns, listen to the single “Wassup Saint Nick,” and enjoy the full album upon its release.
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