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Own the Mic: Allijah Motika

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Rashad Brown, A&E Editor
March 12, 2012

Eclectic could best be used to sum up singer/songwriter Allijah Motika. While only in his sophomore year of school at Catawba College, he has surely made a name for himself with his artistic talents. He has showcased these talents not only for the Popular Music/Music Business Department Vernacular ensembles,... Read more »

Own the Mic: Micah Cottingham

Rasahd Brown, A&E Editor
February 7, 2012

“Ever since I was young, I have been surrounded by music.” Enter Salisbury’s soulful songbird, Micah Cottingham. In this follow up, we explored how she has grown since our first encounter with the Salisbury native. Now in her junior year at Catawba College, Micah wishes to send her music... Read more »

Own the Mic: CaLeb Hill

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Rashad Brown, Writer
January 17, 2012

“Music ties in with any type of human interaction.” CaLeb Hill has mastered the technique of using his music to connect with audiences of all backgrounds. The Salisbury native has found his perfect blend of folk, rock, blues, and jazz music through many years of experimentation. When asked where... Read more »

Own the Mic: Quaneasia “Q” Coleman

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Rashad Brown & RC Sandlin, Writer's
October 13, 2011

Sit back, relax, and let your mind, body and soul be captivated by the sounds of Quaneasia “Q” Coleman. A native of Atlanta, Georgia, “Q” Coleman brings to Catawba her own unique sound of Acoustic R&B/Soul. With a style that can be compared to other soul singers such as Corrine... Read more »

Own the Mic: Zack Lantin

The Ballad of Desiree Gray

A Zack Lantin Original

Our Rating: A

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Rashad Brown, Writer
September 12, 2011

New on the scene to Catawba College’s Popular Music Department is Zack Lantin. Hailing from Somers Point, New Jersey, Zack sets his eyes on making a name for himself. Inspired by hard rock based groups, he aspires to use the qualities he loves of those groups to transform and mold his own unique... Read more »

Blakley Leonard Singer – Songwriter

Blakley Leonard Singer - Songwriter

Blakley Leonard's "Love is a Lie"

Our Rating: A+

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By Brandon Coble, Writer
March 3, 2010

Blakley Leonard is a singer/songwriter from Abingdon, Virginia with a unique acoustic style. He is currently accompanied by Zandi Watts from Monroe, NC. Both currently attend Catawba College in NC. Blakley began his music career back in 2005 with his former band While Cities Sleep. In 2007, he left the... Read more »

Lisa Easter’s Make This Last

Make This Last

A Free Sample from Lisa Easter's Debut Album "Welcome to My World." This Track is called "Make This Last."

Our Rating: A+

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Brandon L Coble, Writer
February 27, 2010

Track Number 10 from Lisa Easter’s Debut Album “Welcome to my World.” It is titled “Make this Last.” You can purchase the album at http://lisaeaster.bigcartel.com or on iTunes! Also, check out http://myspace.com/lisaeaster for more information on this artist.

Momo’s Christmas Time is Here

Christmas Time is Here

A Sample track from Momo's Christmas album "A Merry Little Christmas."

Our Rating: A+

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Brandon L Coble, Writer
January 27, 2010

A Sample track from Momo’s Christmas album “A Merry Little Christmas.” For more information on how you can purchase Momo’s Album visit her site today at www.officalmomo.com