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Josh Milan's 'Honeycomb Christmas' FREE album available now!




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For me Christmas means so many things. I'm well aware that although we don't know the actual date that Jesus Christ was born, Dec. 25th is the chosen date to celebrate his birthday. I grew up in Brooklyn NY. And as a child, Christmas meant sweet potato pie, soul food, and the most important thing of all, TOYS! It had to be the most exciting day of the year for me. We lived in the projects and didn't have much. But I knew I was going to get at least one toy. And there was a Salvation Army kind of a place in the Brooklyn Navy Yard that gave gifts away to kids. And then there was Macy's on 34th St. The window displays were always super laid out. The puppets that moved, the scenery, the smell of pine, all of the big boxes, the colorful gift wrapping paper, and the people seemed to be happier around this time. It was the absolute best time. It seemed to snow every Christmas back then.
Snow ball fights was our thing. Christmas carols became my favorite type of music. The songs always brought me to that happy place. I remember watching "Merry Christmas Charlie Brown" with my family and hearing the beautiful song "Christmas Time Is Here." The entire television special was filled with musical gems. The Vince Guaraldi Trio is the band responsible for that soundtrack. It remains in my top 5 favorite recordings of all time. It's the reason why "What Child is This" made it on this project. I strongly believe in the spirit of Christmas. And after the recent disaster we've witnessed in the east coast with Hurricane Sandy, I believe that healing is needed. It's our hope that this project will not only spread some Christmas cheer in your life, but will inspire you to spread that same spirit, and cheer in someone else's.
I don't know exactly when Jesus was born, but I'm so glad that he was.

Happy Birthday Jesus, and Merry Christmas to you all.
Josh

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MUSICAL CREDITS:
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1. Josh Milan - Introduction: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Written by Charles Wesley
All instruments: Josh Milan

2. Lamone - My Favorite Things
Written by Richard Rodgers, and Oscar Hammerstein II
All instruments: Josh Milan
Vocal arrangements and background vocals: Dawn Tallman, and Lamone

3. Dawn Tallman - Carol Of The Bells
Written by Mykola Leontovych, and Peter J. Wilhousky
All instruments: Josh Milan
Background vocals: Dawn Tallman, and Josh Milan

4. Josh Milan - The Little Drummer Boy
Written by Harry Simeone, K.K. Davis, and Henry Onorati
All instruments and vocals: Josh Milan

5. Cinnamon Brown - We Three Kings
Written by John Henry Hopkins Jr.
Background vocals: Dawn Tallman
All instruments: Josh Milan

6. Maritri Garrett - What Child Is This
Written by William Chatterton Dix
All instruments: Josh Milan

7. Sheree Hicks - Santa Baby
Written by Joan Javits,
Philip Springer, Tony Springer
Vocal arrangement and all background vocals: Sheree Hicks
All instruments: Josh Milan

8. Sandra St. Victor - The Christmas Song
Written by Mel Tormé, and Bob Wells
All instruments: Josh Milan

9. Lamone - My Favorite Things (Instrumental)
Written by Richard Rodgers, and Oscar Hammerstein II
All instruments: Josh Milan


All songs arranged and produced by Josh Milan for Honeycomb Music.
Sheree Hicks vocals recorded at Music Garage Studios. Chicago, IL. by Chris Barnett
Maritri Garrett's vocals recorded at Marion Grace Studios. Brooklyn, NY by Maritri Garrett
Sandra St. Victor's vocals recorded at Strategic Soul Ventures Studios. Holland by Sandra St. Victor.
Recorded at Honeycomb Studios, East Stroudsburg, PA by Josh Milan.
Photo: Tinnetta Bell Photography

Executive Produced by Josh Milan and Adam Cruz.
Distributed by The Cruz Music Group, a Division of Mixtape Sessions Music, LLC

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Thank you Jesus. My mother who's been with the Lord since 2006. But I still thank her for making sure Christmas was exciting as possible for her 3 children. My lovely wife Gloria, Adam and Sarah Cruz, Lamone, Maritri Garrett, Dawn Tallman, Cinnamon Brown, Sheree Hicks, Sandra St. Victor, Honeysweet, the Honeycomb Music Nation, Melba Searcy, Tinetta Bell, all of myTwitter and FaceBook friends, Roland Instruments and Elliot Eicheldinger from Yamaha Instruments(still waiting on your call), and write your name here____________________.

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DOWNLOAD LINK:
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CLICK ON >> http://honeycombmusic.bandcamp.com/album/honeycomb-christmas

Happy Anniversary Honeycomb Music! Thank you artists and thank you Honeycomb Nation!



I Survived 45 - A Limited Release by Josh Milan and Honeycomb Music - available for 24 hours only!



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It has finally arrived. In America, the January 20, 2021 date couldn’t have come any sooner. For many of us, we haven’t just lived through the last four years; we have survived 45. Honeycomb Music is inspired by the start of this new chapter in our country’s history, but we’re also reminded of how much work we have yet to do, as a people. With that in mind, we are so proud to present (for a limited time), Josh Milan’s brand new release, entitled “I Survived 45,” a monumental masterpiece befitting of the times we’re living in. Available for the next 24 hours ONLY, make sure and pick up your copy immediately of this poignant, yet poetically breathtaking release. At Honeycomb Music, we wish to thank you for your continued love and support always. Without all of you at #honeycombnation there is no Honeycomb Music.

In honor of this limited release, Josh adds: “I wish to dedicate this release to those that have survived 45. If that statement resonates with you, then this song is a great meditation and a great declaration. “I SURVIVED 45” is something I can hardly say without a tear developing in my eye. This is a song of gratitude. I love you all.” We love you too, Josh!
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MUSICAL CREDITS:

Written and produced by Josh Milan.
All vocals and instruments performed by Josh Milan.
Recorded and mixed by Josh Milan at Honeycomb Music Studios in East Stroudsburg, PA.
Mastered by Adam Cruz at EbbnFlow Studios in Bloomfield, NJ.

Published by Josh Milan Songs (BMI).

Cover art design by Adam Cruz.
Executive Produced by Josh Milan and Adam Cruz.

©2021 Honeycomb Music, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Distributed by The Cruz Music Group, a Division of Mixtape Sessions Music, LLC.

Lamone's "Girl You Need A Change of Mind" gets the 45 treatment! available jan 22 - preorder now

Vinyl Pre-Order: Josh Milan - Shapes and Colors Vol. 1 - order now!


Honeycomb Music's 'Shapes, Colors, and Magic' series gets the vinyl treatment - Vol. 1 coming Fri Dec 11

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PRE-ORDER LINK COMING SOON

Honeycomb Music is extremely proud to present Josh Milan's phenomenal new vinyl series, based on the "Shapes, Color and Magic" EP. On his latest EP, Josh explores some of the most innovative jazz and dance music rhythms ever released on the label. "Acts 2 and 4" set the tone for a remarkable collection of instrumental songs that include such gems as: "9 Pound Hammer," "Peace," "God Is On My Side," "The Plight of the Square" and "First Graders."

You can hear hints of Milan's vocals throughout the project, but his lead vocals aren't the focus here. In "Shapes, Color and Magic," he pushes the boundaries and challenges our beliefs around danceable jazz music. As with his "6.9.69" LP, this EP is very jazz influenced, improvisational and timeless. For this vinyl series, Honeycomb Music releases "Shapes and Colors Vol. 1" (an abridged version of the original EP) and breaths new life into these beautiful compositions by offering even more music related to the project. Stay tuned as we've got more to come!

Check out more masterpieces, courtesy of Josh Milan and Honeycomb Music by visiting: honeycombmusicstore.com

All songs written, produced, and performed by Josh Milan, except where noted.
All songs recorded and mixed by Josh Milan at Honeycomb Music Studios in East Stroudsburg, PA, except where noted.
"9 Pound Hammer" mixed by Glenn Thornton. 
"First Graders" mixed by Moise Laporte.
Saxophones performed by Lawrence Clark.

Mastered by Adam Cruz at EbbnFlow Studios in Bloomfield, NJ.
Published by Josh Milan Songs (BMI).

Vinyl jacket and label art design by Adam Cruz.
Executive Produced by Josh Milan and Adam Cruz.

Thanks to Cymande, Weather Report, War, Mandrill, Chick Corea, Earth, Wind & Fire, John Scofield, Airto Moreira, Flora Purim, Herbie Hancock, Epiphone Guitars, Fender Basses and Yamaha Musical Instruments. Thanks also to Abraham for making such a boss Shekere.

I'd like to dedicate this project to the memory of my friend Paul "Trouble" Anderson and the legendary King of the Open Mic bars, Ron Grant. Gone but never forgotten.

©2020 Honeycomb Music, LLC. All Rights Reserved. 
Vinyl manufactured and distributed by Mother Tongue · mothertonguerecords.com

A1. Josh Milan - Acts 2 and 4
A2. Josh Milan - The Plight of the Square
B1. Josh Milan - 9 Pound Hammer
B2. Josh Milan - First Graders
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