Local Songstress Releases Debut Album

Local artist Largressa Munnerlyn, “the Music Minister,” releases her debut album, My Forte, this month. She kicked off her album release with a CD release party Saturday, March 31, at The Word Bookstore in Denver. Munnerlyn has been singing both in Denver and internationally for more than 40 years, and is excited to have her first album reaching out to the public.

“I have a great love for making people happy with music,” she says.

Munnerlyn’s favorite track on My Forte is “I Long For You,” a song about the presence of the Lord and being in that presence. The lyrics for “I Long For You” were written by her son, Eric Munnerlyn, and the music was written by Andre’ Hazard.

Munnerlyn is also a music coach, her business cards boasting her work as “Vocal coaching at its best.”

Editor’s note: For more information, call Munnerlyn at 1-866-242-1965.

Multi-Platinum Rapper Young Buck Releases Sophomore Set

G Unit’s Southern Soldier Young Buck released his sophomore solo album, Buck The World, on March 20. It’s been two and a ha lf years since the Tennessee titan released his platinum plus solo debut Straight Outta Cashville and he is more than ready to pr ove it was worth the wait.

Buck The World is loaded with bangers like the first single “I Know You Want Me” and the rowdy follow up single, “Get Buck”. The album features pr oduction by some of the most talented pr oducers in the game: Eminem, Dr. Dre, 50 Cent, Hi -Tek and Jazze P ha . Guest appearances include Snoop Dogg, TI, 8Ball and Bun B to name a few. The album was co-executive pr oduced by 50 Cent and S ha Money XL.

In addition to giving great music, Young Buck ha s been giving back to his community through The G-Unity Foundation. Recently he sur pr ised the Boys and Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee with a $15,000 donation for their Extreme Game Room Makeover. In November 2006 he also continued with his support of the Nashville Alliance for Public Education and the Fannie Battle Day Home for Children.

George Mileson Introduces His Album One

George Mileson enters the music scene with One, an album full of optimistic tracks, where hope is always present, no matter how sad the situation may be. Throughout his 11 songs, Mileson talks about everyday issues in a world that is often grey and unfair. His first single, “You’ll Never Be Alone,” speaks of death as a “see you later” rather than a sad end that leaves you empty inside.

Mileson also presents different kinds of love: tender love (“My Little Girl”); the love a son feels for his mother (“She's Your Pillow”); and a true tribute to all mothers,
or nostalgic love (“In Need of You). Refrained anger lies at the core of “Wars,” the harshest song on the album, where Mileson speaks out about injustice and indulges in the utopic wish for a world without war or hunger.

But there’s also the optimistic side. “They Will Dance for You” is an invitation to seize the day, to enjoy every moment and to treasure our loved ones; “All of Us” leaves the past behind and looks towards the future; and “Don’t Be Sad” reminds us to go through life with a smile on our face.

Mileson’s most pure American Rock tradition comes through in “The Road is Mine,” a ride in the night along a solitary road, just to find himself; and in “Those Old Trucks,” the story of a retired truck driver. That feeling of freedom that the road symbolizes is also present in “I'm a Roaming Soul,” the song of a free spirit in a world full of pressures and duties.