The first encounter with Asta Bria’s new single, “Dragonfly,” is a calculated disorientation. For an artist who once cozied up to funk’s leisurely sway, this is a sharp turn onto a rain-slicked digital highway. The song’s intent for the dance floor is immediately apparent; a commanding, four-to-the-floor beat acts as a gravitational field, pinning you to the present moment. But hovering just above it...

Austin-based Pop Sensation ALLYSE. Blends 90s Hip-Hop, R&B, and Disco in Latest Single "Cherry On Top" ALLYSE. is a famous singer, songwriter, and producer from Austin, Texas. Her songs are "sassy and sweet with a nasty beat." ALLYSE., an Austin-based singer-songwriter, has made a great summer hit that mixes hip-hop, R&B, and dance sounds from the 1990s. Having settled in Austin for the past seven years, she...