Colby Kline is an independent music artist who recently released a new album, AVALANCHE. Described as “dark, groovy, and hypnotic,” the album is a new direction for Kline, who pairs her siren-esque voice with seductive, moody synth-infused sounds. 

Kline, who lives in West Hollywood, is an LA singer-songwriter who draws on her collaborative writing experience, vocal training, and love of a wide range of musical genres to create a lush, dark pop sound. The new release is a refinement of her artistic style and a step forward in her musical career. 

An Early Introduction to Performance

Kline grew up in the hills above Mulholland Drive in Los Angeles, the daughter of comedian and actor Richard Kline. Her father’s famous role on Three’s Company was an early introduction to the entertainment industry, and Kline describes this time as an “immersive introduction to show business.” The insight she gained from witnessing her father’s career helped her shape her future ventures in the creative world. 

The multi-talented Kline soon followed in her father’s footsteps and, at a young age, began acting, singing, and modeling in commercials, film, and television. Her impressive vocal talents led to her being featured as a vocalist with the Pasadena Pops Orchestra before the age of 14. 

As a young actress, Kline also enjoyed roles in the films Just Go with It (2011), Problem Child (1990), and The Last Boy Scout (1991). 

Formal Training and Musical Education

Though Kline had early success in her acting career, she chose to focus on her musical talents while attending Northwestern University. She studied musical theater and vocal performance, which would become the foundation for her future indie music career. Kline’s education was essential to developing her range, her nearly perfect pitch, and her vocal style. 

Though she had enjoyed early success in her acting career, Kline decided to pivot after graduating and pursue a music career. 

The Transition to Songwriting and Composing

In 2009, Kline began recording professionally and collaborated with a member of Tears for Fears. It was during this time that she realized being in the recording studio and songwriting was more “creatively fulfilling” than her previous acting work. This revelation pushed Kline to explore more musical opportunities, which eventually led her to take full control of her career by creating her own imprint.

Later, she would move to Brooklyn, where she found what she calls a “grittier, more intimate creative world.” While living there, Kline was approached to co-score a feature film, Ovum. It was her experience composing for the screen that solidified her love for “dramatic, cinematic musical soundscapes” that would later influence AVALANCHE. 

West Hollywood Musician

With the AVALANCHE single, Kline is pushing further into the independent music scene in Los Angeles. She has a strong commitment to maintaining creative control over her musical endeavors and the direction of her career. 

Skin on Skin is one of Kline’s most-streamed tracks, and AVALANCHE confirms her relevance in the indie music scene. Her love of dramatic, atmospheric, mood-driven music pours out of her latest creation.

Kline has cultivated a distinctive sound with her cinematic indie pop and plans to continue infusing her solo work with influences from a wide range of genres. She also aspires to score for film and television.

AVALANCHE is a bold departure from Kline’s previous work and showcases her intense dedication to crafting hypnotic music that enchants listeners. As her Instagram bio says, Kline is “not your eye candy but your soul food.”

Written in partnership with Tom White

For decades, dance floors across the globe have pulsed to the hypnotic organ riff of “Gypsy Woman (She’s Homeless)”, the 1991 house anthem with its unforgettable “la da dee, la da da” hook. The track topped charts in more than 15 countries, a gold record, which helped define early ’90s dance music.

But behind the global phenomenon was a producer whose name many casual fans never learned.

Neal Conway, world-renowned producer, songwriter, DJ, and remixer, was not just in the room during the Basement Boys’ rise. He helped shape the sound that made them legendary.

Now, decades later, Conway is telling his story.

“I Was There From the Beginning”

Conway’s journey began in the late 1980s under the mentorship of Thommy Davis of Basement Boy Music. As a young DJ learning the ropes, Conway was soon brought into the Basement Boys family, a collective that would become synonymous with the golden era of house music.

During his time with the group, Conway co-produced and co-wrote some of the most influential dance records of the era. Among them:

• “Gypsy Woman (She’s Homeless)” and “Makin’ Happy” from Crystal Waters’ gold album Surprise
• “Scandal” and “Rejoicing” for Ultra Naté
• “Tonite” for Those Guys

“I was the man behind a number of early Basement Boys productions,” Conway says candidly. “A lot of that original sound, that rawness, that was me in there.”

He doesn’t say it with bitterness. But there is honesty.

“People all over the world enjoy the music we created. But I don’t think I’ve always received the credit I deserved.”

“Gypsy Woman” wasn’t just a club hit. It carried a subtle but powerful social message about homelessness, layered over minimalist deep house grooves. Its organ riff became instantly recognizable; its hook remains embedded in pop culture.

The track’s influence has endured for more than three decades. Alicia Keys later reimagined it in “Brand New Me (Gypsy Woman Mix),” while UK artist Nick Brewer scored a hit with “Talk to Me” featuring Bibi Bourelly. The song’s DNA continues to ripple through contemporary music.

Conway’s songwriting and production extended far beyond house. In 2007, he co-wrote T.I.’s triple-platinum hit “Why You Wanna,” earning both a triple-platinum album distinction and recognition as one of ASCAP’s top songs of the year.

His catalog stretches across genres:

• “Walking” by Mary Mary (Soul Train Music Award for Best Gospel Performance; 2012 ASCAP Awards for Gospel and R&B)
• “Took My Love” by Pitbull (2012 Miss America Pageant theme song)
• “Going Out” by A.P.L. of the Black Eyed Peas

Neal Conway has contributed to six Gold and Platinum records across his career, a testament to both commercial impact and cultural longevity.

The résumé is undeniable. Yet Conway remains reflective rather than triumphant.

Reclaiming the Soul

In 2006, Conway launched Urban Retro Music Group (URMG), not simply as a record label, but as a statement.

At a time when house music was becoming increasingly synthetic and digitally over-processed, URMG aimed to reignite a soulful, live-instrument revolution. The label blended underground house energy with the spirit of soul, jazz, and funk, keeping alive the legacy of Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield, and Donny Hathaway.

“Music started feeling overproduced. Too filtered. Too safe,” Conway explains. “I wanted to bring back live strings, real percussion, conscious lyrics, that feeling you can’t fake.”

Through curated releases and the SoulPowerRadio platform, URMG evolved into a cultural movement focused on authenticity and social consciousness. It was less about chasing trends and more about preserving a feeling.

“House music came from real stories. Real struggle. Real joy,” Conway says. “You can’t manufacture that.”

Teaching the Next Generation

Today, Conway’s studio looks different. In addition to producing, he teaches music, a role he admits he never imagined for himself.

“I never thought I’d end up teaching,” he says with a laugh. “But I love it.”

For Conway, mentoring the next generation is about more than technique. It’s about philosophy.

He encourages students to study structure and theory, but he also warns them about over-reliance on artificial intelligence and digital shortcuts.

“AI can assist,” he says. “But if it can’t feel. if It can’t bleed. If it can’t struggle. Music needs to be raw and unfiltered like it used to be.”

He challenges young producers to sit at a piano, to understand chord progressions, to write from lived experience.

“If you don’t put yourself into the music, what are you really saying?” he asks.

Completing the Narrative

For many, the Basement Boys name carries nostalgia and reverence. But Conway hopes the story expands, not to diminish anyone else, but to complete the narrative.

“I’m proud of what we did,” he says. “That era changed music. But I want people to understand how much I shaped the records I was part of.”

There is no anger in his tone, only clarity.

Neal Conway’s fingerprints are on gold records, platinum plaques, gospel anthems, hip-hop hits, and global house classics. He helped build a sound that moved millions, often without standing center stage.

Now, as a mentor, label founder, and advocate for authenticity in an increasingly automated industry, Conway seems less concerned with recognition and more focused on legacy.

“The music will always speak,” he says. “I just want people to know who was speaking through it.”

In a world driven by algorithms and instant fame, Neal Conway’s story is a reminder that some of the most influential architects of sound don’t always chase the spotlight, but their echoes last forever.

Written in partnership with Tom White

teemchase is the founder of ITTO Productions, an artist development company. He is also an investor in real estate, music, and crypto. His journey has been one of overcoming obstacles, including homelessness, to reach financial independence.

A Difficult Start to His Future Success

At eighteen, teemchase began his journey toward future success by choosing not to attend college and instead pursue real estate. This decision led him to live in his car, but he did not let that setback discourage him from his goal. Without family support, he continued pursuing his dream of becoming a real estate entrepreneur.

He studied for the real estate exam while homeless and invested nearly one thousand dollars in taking it eleven times. Instead of giving up, he took the test a twelfth time and finally passed. That victory became the foundation for his capital building journey. Without outside support or investors, he built his portfolio over time through discipline, persistence, and reinvestment.

He built a brand, grew his team, and reinvested profits into acquiring affordable housing and Section 8 properties. Later, he expanded into large scale private real estate investing. Through discipline, long term strategy, and aggressive reinvestment, he evolved from agent to investor.

It was this same strategy that he later applied to his ventures in crypto and music.

Long Term Positioning and Growth

In the summer of 2025, teemchase formally retired from all active executive operations. He sold his controlling interests and transitioned into a fully passive income structure fueled by consulting, real estate cash flow, and digital asset holdings.

In 2018, teemchase became an early investor in XRP, a cryptocurrency developed by Ripple Labs for rapid, low cost international payments. He has grown his original investment more than ten times and continues to trade actively.

He also entered the music industry through organic beginnings that started with informal freestyle sessions with friends. This experience later led him to found ITTO Productions.

Empowering Creators

teemchase describes himself as operating at the intersection of capital and culture. ITTO Productions was designed to empower artists by providing the infrastructure typically associated with major labels, including production and lifestyle resources. He has also ensured that artists retain ownership of their creative works.

Looking ahead, teemchase plans to scale his passive investments and expand ITTO Productions. The creator first artist development house reflects his personal priorities of ownership, fairness, and long term sustainability.

teemchase is an inspirational yet grounded investor who has built an impressive brand across multiple fields using his high school nickname. Over the years, he has blended his desire for social impact with a scalable investment strategy. His perseverance, discipline, and creativity have been the foundation of his success and will power his future endeavors.

Written in partnership with Tom White