Q1: How did the nickname “Kings of Karaoke” begin?
Rhett Daneka: We were constantly performing around Houston and built a following over time.

Q2: What made those karaoke nights special?
Rhett Daneka: The energy. Every night felt different, and the crowds became like family.

Q3: What did Johnny teach you most?
Rhett Daneka: Song choice and confidence. He really understood performance.

Q4: Were you performing almost every night?
Rhett Daneka: Pretty much. Sometimes six nights a week and multiple clubs a night.

Q5: Looking back, what stands out most?
Rhett Daneka: The friendships and the passion people had for music.

About Daneka Nation:
Texas native Rhett Daneka began his career as a professional pilot and air ambulance pilot before unexpectedly discovering a passion for music in 2004 through Houston’s karaoke scene. Mentored by an 84-year-old quartet singer, Rhett developed his voice and became locally known as one of Houston’s “Kings of Karaoke.” After years of performing, he founded the country/rock band Daneka Nation, which has now surpassed 9 million listeners across major platforms. The band is currently preparing the release of their breakout single and music video, How Much Love.

DJ K-Wale has released his latest single “What Have You Done For Me”, a track that opens with a mysterious and cinematic intro accompanied by soft female vocals before building into a powerful beat that demands attention. The song flows through melodic and layered vocal sections, blending high and low tones, vocal chops, and trip-hop-inspired rhythms. With its epic, filmic atmosphere and captivating production, the track carries an otherworldly yet infectious energy. It’s both pop and experimental, offering a sound that feels fresh and distinctive. Now featured on the A-List Playlist, it will also receive a special daily POWERPLAY at 3:30 PM Pacific USA time for the next month.

DJ K-Wale is a London-based artist with West African roots, known for producing hip-hop and dubstep music. He is a founding member of EBI Records, an organisation dedicated to supporting and developing independent artists within the local community. Music runs in his blood—his father, also a DJ, has been a central influence on his creative journey.

Beyond his solo work, DJ K-Wale has collaborated with major gaming company Ubisoft, contributing music to Watch Dogs: Legion and Beyond Good and Evil 2. Passionate about artist empowerment, he actively advocates for creative independence and collaboration within the industry. Following the release of his debut album in November 2024, he continues to refine his craft and prepare for an upcoming tour.

Listen to “What Have You Done For Me”
🎵 Artist: DJ K-Wale
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Rolling onto our A-List Playlist is the mesmerizing debut single “Keep Chuggin’ On” by rising duo Him & Him. This dreamy, melodic, and haunting track brings a super cool vibe that’ll have you hooked from the first listen. Catch it every couple of hours on our playlist—and as a special DAILY POWERPLAY at 8:30 PM Pacific USA time for the next month!

“Keep Chuggin’ On” is the first taste of what’s to come from Him & Him as they gear up to release their full-length debut album. It’s a powerful reminder to keep pushing forward, no matter what life throws your way.

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📸 Instagram: @twohims
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We are thrilled to announce that the beautiful new single ‘Way of Life’ from ‘Brenda Janz’ is now spinning on our A-List Playlist. Tune in to hear this touching and melodic track night and day, every couple of hours + it will also be played as a special SOULFUL POWERPLAY at 8:30 PM Pacific USA time for the next month.

“Way of Life” is the melodic and hauntingly beautiful ballad from Canadian singer-songwriter Brenda Janz. Originally hailing from Nova Scotia, Brenda has called British Columbia home since 1984. Her music reflects this dual heritage—rooted in the traditions of the East Coast and inspired by the natural beauty and spirit of the West.

After more than three decades in music, Brenda continues to touch hearts with her latest album, Way of Life. Blending her signature rootsy folk sound with soulful, authentic lyrics, the title track stands out as a poignant tribute to home, family, and the threads that connect us all.

Way of Life speaks to the powerful bonds between parents and children, humanity and nature. With lyrics that reflect life’s shared journey and its delicate beauty, Brenda delivers a heartfelt message of love, gratitude, and connection. It’s a moving track that leaves a lasting impression on every listener.

Credits:

• Lead Singer / Songwriter / Composer: Brenda Janz
• Producer / Arranger / Mix & Mastering: Philip Janz

Musicians:

• Lead Vocals: Brenda Janz
• Drums, Keyboards, Vocals: Philip Janz
• Bass Guitar & Flugelhorn: Matt Weeks
• Acoustic & Electric Guitars: Brian Thiessen

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/brenda.janz.5

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bjanz3/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5lNuWIa2Bx9J50EPLkcZqk

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/album/way-of-life/1799504724

Link to All Streaming Platforms:  https://wingsmusic.lnk.to/WayofLife

As frontman and chief songwriter/lyricist for 80s/90s seminal Pittsburgh rock band, Little Wretches, Robert Wagner rode a wave of local notoriety that led the band to the forefront of the underground music scene. The Little Wretches were founded as a folk/punk band by Robert (guitar) and his brother, Chuckie (violin).  The “classic” Mach 2 era of Little Wretches included Ed Heidel (bass), Chris Bruckhoff (percussion, wind instruments, backing vocals) and Bob Goetz (guitar), rounded out by Dave Mitchell (drums), Mike Michalski (bass) and Ellen Hildebrand (electric guitar.) This rock edition of the band performed regularly and helped the band build its massive following in Pittsburgh.  Michalski, Mitchell and Chuckie Wagner left the band, effectively ending Mach 2.

Mach 3 began with the addition of David Losi (keyboards) and Mike Madden (drums.) When Madden couldn’t tour, drum programmer Gregg Bielski took over.  When Ellen switched to bass guitar, this version of The Little Wretches entered the studio. They recorded two albums, with Angelo George playing drums and Jon Paul Leone playing guitar on a third. National press, attorneys, managers, and publicists came calling, as did life’s obligations, and the Little Wretches disbanded in the late 90s.

Robert Wagner continues to perform at coffeehouses and small clubs. A Master’s Degree holder, Wagner also counsels abused, neglected, traumetized and court-adjudicated youth. He is the co-founder of The Calliope Acoustic Open Stage, an event that has lasted 15+ years. He has also recorded and released two new albums in 2020: Undesirables and Anarchists and Burning Lantern Dropped In Straw.  The former having spawned an itunes chart-topping single and having received airplay on more than 115 North American AM/FM radio stations.

“My songs are mirrors, and I often begin or end my performances by playing a version of The Velvet Underground’s “I’ll Be Your Mirror” extended to more than ten-minutes in length to include some of the images that most shaped my view of the world as a young man—working men and women enslaved in pursuit of the dollar, the now-vacant void from whence the spirit fled filled with the distraction of mindless entertainment, alcohol and assorted drugs, people so numb that self-destructive violence has lost its impact and the only way they can hope to feel anything is to hurt the people they love.” adds Wagner

Follow The Little Wretches here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelittlewretches
Online: https://littlewretches.com

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