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PALAWN

New York, New York, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2020 | SELF

New York, New York, United States | SELF
Established on Jan, 2020
Solo Electronic R&B

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"Palawn Invites You To Dance Your Worries Away On “Weekend (Let’s Party)”"

Born in the vibrant musical city of Saint Louis, Missouri, before growing up in southern Illinois, Ian Coulter-Buford, a.k.a PALAWN, has always had a good relationship with music.


Influenced by trailblazers such as B.B. King, Dolly Parton, Dawn Richard, and Celine Dion, the eclectic artist is a musical shapeshifter of the highest degree. His music breaks down barriers and transcends boundaries, ranging from reflective releases where he tackles issues like mental health before shedding those worries and dancing them away on euphoric, rhythmic tracks that make you want to hit the dancefloor.


PALAWN’s passion for music and storytelling through his songs was sparked at age 14, and he’s been steadily improving his craft ever since, both in sound and substance. With a mantra that states, “God is love, love is love, period,” it should come as no surprise that PALAWN exerts every effort to keep his music as a force for good.


Stating that his music “aims to celebrate and normalize the black queer experience” in an industry where authenticity is scarce, he’s unashamed and unafraid to be his best self. This authenticity bleeds through to his music, infusing each release with enough energy to keep you spellbound for a long time.


“Weekend (Let’s Party)” is PALAWN’s latest release and a dynamic single that will have you dancing in no time. Featuring bouncy, energizing instrumentals grounded in electro-pop, PALAWN’S carefree and enticing vocals melt your worries away.


Dropping lyrics like “Vibes are right we’re going all in / Cuz It’s time to party, it’s the weekend” and “The dance floor’s hot I’m giving nothing less / Grooving sweating forget ‘bout all the stress,” PALAWN invites you to cut loose and dance your troubles away. “Weekend (Let’s Party)” is an indicator of big things to come, and PALAWN should be one you keep an eye out for in the future.


With an effortless flair for addicting melodies, PALAWN’s music possesses undeniable universal appeal, transcending boundaries and resonating with diverse audiences worldwide. Whether at a packed club, driving with the windows down, or seeking to elevate your mood, tap in and stream PALAWN’s new release, “Weekend (Let’s Party), available now on all major streaming platforms. - Buzz Music LA


"Novedades PALAWN – Weekend (Let’s Party) [Single]"

PALAWN, activa de manera oficial su sencillo estreno, por supuesto, lo comparte con nosotros.

Hablamos de Weekend (Let’s Party).

Llega en el momento justo con éste single, podemos darle oficialmente la bienvenida al último día de la semana a puro beat. Su voz, los sintes y sus kicks poderosos, harán todo el trabajo.

Buen dance pop, te pondrá en movimiento desde el minuto uno.

Dale al volumen y descubrí lo bien que suena, Weekend (Let’s Party).

Es una presentación exclusiva de Zone Nights para Argentina.

Enjoy!

ENGLISH:
PALAWN, officially activates its simple premiere, of course, shares it with us.
It comes at the right time with this single, we can officially welcome the last day of the week to pure beat. Your voice, the synths and your powerful kicks, will do all the work.
Good dance pop, it will get you moving from minute one.
Hit the volume and find out how good it sounds, Weekend (Let's Party).
It is an exclusive presentation of Zone Nights for Argentina. - Zone Nights


"PALAWN Splashes The Scene With His Debut Single "Juxtapose""

NYC-based singer-songwriter and r&b/pop recording artist PALAWN introduces us to his inspirational and charismatic ways with a dynamic debut single, "Juxtapose."


PALAWN's goal is to normalize and celebrate the queer experience through music while navigating his journey to mental health clarity, calling it #mentalhealthmusic. With vast influences from George Benson to Dolly Parton, Celine Dion, B.B. King, and many more, PALAWN was able to carefully curate is his unique sound while using it to elevate black-queer voices.


Now releasing his exciting yet emotional debut single, "Juxtapose," listeners can introduce themselves to the honest and head-turning recording artist as he showcases his vibrant vocals and charismatic stage presence. PALAWN is incredibly excited to use this single as leverage into the music industry, and we can already tell the new track will put his music on the map.


Hitting play on "Juxtapose," we're instantly met with PALAWN's soft and airy vocals as he gently wishes for someone to stay. As the faint keyboard melodies slowly expand, PALAWN drops us into a modern r&b/pop beat where he brightly expands on not being able to resist someone regardless of the harm they've placed on the relationship and PALAWN's personal growth.


This song takes many groovy twists and turns that keep the vibe alive, all while PALAWN takes us over to the hook and realizes that self-growth is a priority. We love the song's exciting and modern feel; the production lays a solid and dancy foundation for PALAWN to shine in the spotlight while emphasizing the importance of distancing yourself from others who don't do you any good.


Make some crucial realizations with PALAWN's big debut single, "Juxtapose," now available on all digital streaming platforms. - Buzz Music LA


"PALAWN wants us to prioritize our peace with anthemic and assertive new single, Don’t Play"

Setting the tone with an immersive synthscape with choral textures, glitched nuances, and enlightening spoken word introduction, PALAWN opens Don’t Play with dimensionality and cerebral depth.

The opus expands with an intricate and evocative Afrobeat energy, tapping into a cinematic vibe with assertive and captivating lyricism. Needless to say, we are in awe.

Don’t Play‘s composition showcases nothing but instrumental mastery, and we appreciate the innovative vocal design that PALAWN creates with producer, LouXtwo (Chris Brown, Russ, Bad Bunny). What sets this release apart is the vehement optimism that the message is laced with.

We learn that the mantra-infused track declares “a commitment to personal peace and a refusal to engage in the chaos of others.” PALAWN invites us to prioritize our peace, making it a powerful anthem for those seeking a fresh start. Speaking candidly on the release of Don’t Play, PALAWN confesses, “2024 is the year I’m flipping the script. Sayonara to the haters, and hello to owning my worth!”

The rising star from New York City adds, “Don’t Play is like my daily vibe check, keeping me in check and reminding me not to snooze on my awesomeness. We’ve all been there, feeling underestimated, even by ourselves. No more b.s. or second chances. I’m rolling into the new year with laser focus – if you’re not feeling the vibe, you’re out. It’s all about my peace and crafting the life I want for myself.”

Fans of Jason Derulo, Victor Jackson, Jordan Ward, and USHER will absolutely be able to vibe with PALAWN, although there is no doubt that the star is manifesting a universe of his own.

We deeply connect with PALAWN‘s charisma and uplifting consciousness, and have added Don’t Play to our New Music Spotlight playlist as well as our brand new TRIPPY playlist, whilst we continue to stream the talented creator’s growing discography, and anticipate future releases! - KIMU


Discography

Don't Play - Single, Released January 5, 2024
WEEKEND (Let's Party) - Single, Released August 4, 2023
All I Wanna Do - Single. Released May 5, 2023
Juxtapose - Single Released February 4, 2022

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PALAWN, the rising star, captivates with evocative vocals, charisma, and an iconic sense of style, making him a vital talent of his generation. He rapidly gains momentum, turning heads worldwide. In a realm where authenticity and versatility are scarce, PALAWN shines as a thrillingly evocative young artist. His artistry knows no bounds, transitioning seamlessly from profound explorations of mental health to euphoric dance bangers igniting the dancefloor. PALAWN's music introduces an artist destined to revolutionize the modern music world.

Born in Saint Louis, Missouri and based in New York City, PALAWN is an American singer-songwriter. He/Him/His aims to normalize and celebrate the black queer experience, using music as a universal medium. Influenced by artists like George Benson, Brandy, A-Plus, Dawn Richard, Dolly Parton, The Clark Sisters, B.B. King, Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, Céline Dion, and Eric Clapton to name a few. PALAWN's musical journey knows no limits. His passion for storytelling through songwriting sparked at age 14.

PALAWN's music possesses undeniable universal appeal, transcending boundaries and resonating with diverse audiences worldwide. Whether at a packed club, driving with the windows down, or seeking to elevate your mood, PALAWN delivers THEE moment. Immerse yourself in his upcoming afro pop anthem Don't Play - PALAWN available on all streaming platforms 01.05.2024. His mantra: "God is love, love is love, period."

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