Monmouth University’s Blue Hawk Records recently held auditions for their 16th compilation album on February 3rd and 5th in Woods Theater. There was a great turn out for auditions with many talented students, which made the decision process cutthroat. However, those that made it onto the album are exceptional artists, and as a result this semester’s compilation will be one of the best.
Blue Hawk Records has an exciting lineup for this album, including two featured artists. The artists come from a variety of majors and brought their own styles and individuality. The genres on this album range from R&B soul to 80s glam pop.
Currently, the Blue Hawks team is booking studio time for the new artists to perfect their songs. Blue Hawk Records compilation albums are released at the end of every semester and can be heard through all major platforms such as, Apple Music, Spotify, and iTunes.
Blue Hawk Records is happy to announce their artists who will be featured on this album: Bruce Davis Ft. Janae Louis-Jacques, Nicole Totland, Mikey Sanchez, Drew Fournier, and Shadiyah ft. Double G (Gabe Garza), with a bonus track by alumni group WellWish.
Featured artist Bruce Davis, who is a senior Homeland Security major, spoke on his excitement for being a part of this album. Davis said, “I think every person that has ever written a song has a dream about people liking it and wanting to help it reach its full potential, and I am glad that I am getting that chance.”
The Music Industry program and artists are getting the album prepared and ready for the release show on April 22, 2020. This album is sure to cement itself in Blue Hawks’ history, so keep an eye out for the release of the 16th compilation album and get an ear full of new talent from students at Monmouth University. Blue Hawk Records is the student run record label at Monmouth University.
Since Professor Joe Rapolla began at Monmouth, they have been releasing an album every semester, featuring the top talent that the institution had to offer. If you would like to get involved with Blue Hawk Records in any capacity, please contact them at bluehawkrecords@gmail.com. Be sure to follow Blue Hawk Records on Instagram @bluehawkrecordsofficial!
IMAGE COURTESY of Blue Hawk Records