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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Rising R&B Singer Ayminor To Release New Summer Single “Got Me Good” on June 28
The official single artwork. Artwork by Siyoarts/Janay Sylvester
June 15, 2023 – Emerging onto the music scene with undeniable talent and a captivating sound, Ayminor (née Janay Sylvester) is ready to make her mark with the release of her new single, “Got Me Good.”
“Got Me Good” is a fun, mid-tempo record that encapsulates the essence of summer with its infectious energy, sunny melodies and playful lyrics. Drawing inspiration from Tiffany Evans’ 2007 hit “Promise Ring,” this track explores the excitement and intense infatuation that comes with falling for someone new for the first time after a difficult break-up. The song—which features a verse from up-and-coming Connecticut rapper Malay Mone’—invites listeners to embrace vulnerability, let go of past heartache, and revel in the blissful possibilities of new beginnings.
“This song picks up the story right where my EP Tyme Machine left off. I love that ‘Got Me Good’ is showcasing my range as an artist and as a songwriter,” Ayminor said. “It’s all about being carefree and having fun—being able to work with another new artist from Connecticut was the icing on the cake!”
Ayminor’s distinct sound effortlessly blends elements of R&B, contemporary pop, and electronic music, creating a unique sonic landscape that sets her apart from her peers. Drawing inspiration from a wide range of musical influences, she has crafted a style that is both familiar and refreshing, captivating audiences with her raw talent and authenticity. This is her first new single release following her debut EP Tyme Machine, which was released in June 2022.
“Got Me Good” will be available on all major streaming platforms on Wednesday, June 28. For more information about Ayminor and updates on her upcoming releases and performances, please visit her official website at www.ayminor.com.
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About Ayminor
Ayminor is an indie-pop R&B singer-songwriter based in the Greater New York City area. After years of experimenting with different sounds, she’s ready to share her voice with the world. Taking inspiration from music’s biggest hitmakers including Rihanna, Ciara and Billie Eilish, as well as new-age R&B acts like Jojo, Flo and Thuy, she’s found her own lane with a synth and acoustic-based sound, heartfelt lyrics and a bare soul.
J Music: “Diamonds” – Rihanna (Cover)
Watch a clip from my acoustic performance of Rihanna’s “Diamonds” at my job’s open mic night. I had a lot of fun helping to put the event together with my coworkers. It was a great night!
The Title Track to 2015: Unbreakable Smile
Instead of my annual end-of-year reflection piece, I decided to let the music speak for me. I choose the track, “Unbreakable Smile” from Tori Kelly’s debut album because it perfectly personifies my year. There were many milestones — another year of ayminor.com, moving to a new city, my first apartment, a new job, 25 (!!) — but also the challenges in finding my true purpose in life.
That’s when I realized I wanna make a difference
Change other people’s lives, give hope, even for a moment
Use my name for good and change the game I could
Though everything hasn’t gone exactly according to plan, I am not discouraged — I am taking the lessons learned from my successes and failures to apply to my (new) master plan for 2016.
I can’t thank you all enough for your support, and I can’t wait to produce more (and better) content next year. Happy New Year’s Eve and cheers to changing the game in 2016!
Somewhere Over the Rainbow (Cover)
My rendition of “(Somewhere) Over the Rainbow,” the classic ballad from The Wizard of Oz in the style of Katharine McPhee (as performed on American Idol, Season 5). Accompanied by the best pianist I know, my dad. Find all my covers and performances here.
J Events: Concert Review of Nicki Minaj’s Pinkprint Tour
When The New York Times published their review of The Pinkprint Tour, I was surprised by what appeared to be the article’s general sentiment:
Review: @NICKIMINAJ is at the helm of the best hip-hop tour lineup of the year http://t.co/d6Hqhze9T9 pic.twitter.com/m24VUqTfKB
— The New York Times (@nytimes) July 28, 2015
I’m glad I took the time to read the article, however, because it was a bit more nuanced than the headline would let on. I’ve pulled a few pieces of “subtle shade” from the article that really get at the truth of the matter:
What the NY Times said: In total, the lineup reflected Ms. Minaj’s many parts — tough, sultry, exuberant, colorful, exaggerated. In her own herky-jerky set, though, she was toggling among approaches: street-wise songs, saccharine pop hits, collaborations, collisions of all these. Ms. Minaj’s catalog is so varied, she has colonized so much turf in so many spaces, that unifying it under one umbrella is a challenge. (nytimes.com)
What they meant: Her set was all over the place. There was no real storyline or theme, which is ok I guess, but there was also no real flow. She would jumped from slow to fast, pop to mixtape content, old material to new. It didn’t feel spontaneous, it was just confusing.
What the NY Times said: Often she’s rapping through a grin, striking a pose for the camera, but when she lets the facade down and focuses on the shape and pace of her words, she’s a bulldozer. (nytimes.com)
What they meant: She spent too much time “being cute” and not enough time really diving into the material of her songs. Nicki is know for her many personalities and characters, but she never gave you the full scope on any record she performed, only a taste. I don’t want to see you smiling and giggling during “Lookin’ ***.” Sorry, but no.
What the NY Times said:Meek Mill sped through several of his blustery hits — a minute of one, then another, like a one-sided mixed-martial-arts bout. (nytimes.com)
What they meant: I had no idea Meek was going to perform in between Nicki’s sets, an interesting choice. They took far too much time transitioning between their sets and his first appearance was rather short.
When Meek finally came out he definitely brought the energy up, but he choose to speed through his hits and spent more time on songs that only hardcore fans would know, a mistake in my opinion.
I know it seems I am being super critical of Nicki, but it’s only because I know she can come 10x harder than she did with this tour and the production and overall flow can definitely improve. [For example, I would estimate she spends at least 15-20% of the show trying to make it up and down her set stairs. Either she needs to put on some flats, or take some lessons from Bey, but girl, get it together.] She has the catalog, her stage presence continues to improved, and as a more established artist she has the budget to pull together a great performance, not just mediocre. I guess we shall see what the future holds, until next time.