On this week's Popdust Presents, we have a dual performance by Garrett Gardner and Sharlette, who met through Instagram and began collaborating.

Sharlette is a contemporary soul/pop artist and songwriter from London, who has performed with the likes of LeAnn Rimes and Boy George. She was also featured on Anthony Harm's track "Should've Been Me," that's garnered thousands of streams on Spotify. Meanwhile, Garrett first broke into the mainstream on NBC's The Voice, where he made it to the top 12 in Season 4 on team Shakira. Now, the two are collaborating to craft soulful, genuine, acoustic music.

Popdust's own Brent Butler interviewed the pair about their respective musical journeys, the small world of Instagram, and fireworks in Dubai.

Popdust Presents | Sharlette & Garrett Gardneryoutu.be

The pair also performed the upbeat and unreleased, "Meet in the Middle," showing off Sharlette's extraordinary voice and Garrett's guitar prowess.

Sharlette "Meet in the Middle"youtu.be

Then, Garrett performed "Fool's Gold" solo, showing off the velvety voice that caught the attention of The Voice judges.

Garrett Gardner "Fool's Gold"youtu.be

Finally, both artists endured the Magic Box, pressuring Brent to follow them down a dark path, explaining a desire to haunt a shelf in 7/11, and unpacking a terror of advisory roles in the American Executive branch.

The Magic Box Interview with Sharlette & Garrett Gardneryoutu.be


For more from Garrett Gardner, follow him on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.

For more from Sharlette, follow her on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.


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Popdust Presents

Kate Odulukwe Is Doing Okay

The transcendent singer got personal in this weeks Popdust presents.

Bronx based actor and singer, Kate Odulukwe, is an artist to her core.

Her new EP, Melanin and Melancholy, is an exploration and celebration of what it means to be black in America. Before her album, she released a single called "Red Licorice Fade," a more upbeat and sensual tune that shows off the artist's many layers.

She stopped by the Popdust offices to talk to Popdust's own Deascent about the struggles of the music industry, her journey, and her musical inspiration. She also sang "A Hymn For Memory," live and acoustic, showing off the tender power of her voice.

Popdust Presents | Kate Odulukweyoutu.be

After the interview, Kate was subjected to the chaos of the Magic Box, and handled issues of foreign policy with grace, admitted to wanting to smell like a thrift store, and was pretty sure she was okay.

The Magic Box Interview with Kate Odulukweyoutu.be


For more from Kate, visit her website, Twitter, or Instagram.


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