Richmond Counterculture / Shockoe Sessions
Richmond Counterculture/ Shockoe Sessions Ep 10
Shockoe Sessions Live is a live, weekly concert series celebrating Richmond’s goldmine of musicianship!
This week we get brand new music from Shockoe Records artist Ant The Symbol, as well as some R&B jams from Kaay Taurus, and the soulful sounds of Tre. Charles.
Ant The Symbol
Ant The Symbol is a Richmond, Va-based music producer and Shockoe Records artist. Using 20 years of producing and a lifetime of love for music, his style bends genres while still maintaining soul and genuineness. He is a 4-time Newlin Music Prize shortlist nominee and a member of Style Weekly’s Top 40 Under 40 Class of 2024. He uses his music not only to give people something fresh to listen to but also to bring the Richmond music scene closer together.
Learn more about Ant The Symbol
Kaay Taurus
Meet singer, songwriter, producer and engineer Kaay Taurus. This rising star is blessing the scene with her love of Jazz, Soul, Hip-Hop, Pop and R&B. Her healing music infuses smooth R&b vocals, sweet gospel harmonies, and raspy tones that create a unique brand of feel good music that uplifts and inspires.
Kaays platform stands for mental health awareness, healing, body positivity, single mothers making moves, while also emphasizing the importance of female creatives and entrepreneurs.
Kaay’s debut single was TLC, released in February 2022. her most recent release titled “Tolls”, is an artistic build for the nostalgic vibes of 90s R&b.
Watch Kaay Taurus’ full session
Tre. Charles
The nomadic, self-taught, soul searching troubadour has effectively and dynamically been able to disassemble the idea of an artist needing to be accredited to be accomplished. With an old soul and a fresh perspective, he has cultivated soundscapes and wave therapy on some of the musical worlds biggest stages such as Newport Jazz Festival, TEDx, and NPR while simultaneously staying steadfast in his belief of authentic quality over quantity; and it is with that stance that Charles has acquired cosigns from the likes of GRAMMY AWARD winning artists such as Son Little, Cedric Burnside, and Hip-Hop legends Digable Planets and Arrested Development; of which he has been direct support on a string of sold out shows. The D’angelico Guitars and Supro endorsed Charles’s inquisitive introspection has caught the attention of over 300k listeners across streaming platforms; not to mention the countless listeners he has captivated at venues, festivals, and conferences. His unique sonics have entertained and helped heal those who have listened, and Charles plans to continue that standard with his newest EP, “Here We Are.”, ushering in a new era; elevating his artistry and vision to new heights once again.
Show archive
Playlist
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Ant The Symbol, “Castles in The Air (feat Reppa Ton & Anneliese)”
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Ant The Symbol, “Letters From Nirvana (feat Logos The Poetic”
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Ant The Symbol, “Something (feat Ty Sorrell and Alex Dimas)”
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Ant The Symbol, “Summer Fantasy (feat Eliturite & Mo)”
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Ant The Symbol, “Up In Smoke (feat Kaay Taurus & Reppa Ton)”
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Ant The Symbol, “The Sweetest Escape (feat Alex Dimas)”
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