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Artist Cameron Ambrosio, who goes by Cameron James, and filmmaker Jordan Powers are making waves in the local arts community with the recent release of Jamessa国际传媒� second single, Voodoo.
Growing up in Kelowna, they have seen the underground music scene in Kelowna grow into a collaborative, thriving network of young artists.
James, 22, and Powers, 25, are at the forefront of this scene, which they say is more collaborative than competitive.
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| Jordan Powers (left) and Cameron Ambrosio (right) pictured downtown Kelowna. (Phil McLachlan - sa国际传媒) |
The music video for Voodoo, features the familiar sight-lines of Kelownasa国际传媒檚 Knox Mountain and the Mission area waterfront.
Since its release on and (warning: explicit content) a few days ago, the new single has been watched several thousand times.
Simplicity was their goal during the filming of the song, which took just 30 minutes to write and three hours to film.
James has been sitting on this tune since last year when he wrote it and is happy to finally pair it with a video.
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The song features a message about pushing forward and pursuing your dreams.
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He says the recent release of this song has re-lit his creative fire, as James is excited about what the future will bring.
Creativity has always surrounded the two young artists, ever since they were in high school together at Okanagan Mission Secondary.
When James was 18, he was involved in the creation of rap group Rare Breed, which Powers helped film.
Even four years ago, James said the young music scene in Kelowna hadnsa国际传媒檛 really taken off yet.
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However, he said being a musician in 2020 is very multifaceted, and requires perseverance.
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Both artists hope to continue seeing more artists break out into the light.
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The music video for Jamessa国际传媒� next single release, Halloween, is set to drop Oct. 31. Listen to Voodoo through the link below (warning: explicit content).
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