“State of Mind (Remix)” Earns Praise from International Music Magazine
Jul 8, 2026
See why International Music Magazine calls Darryl Scotti & Big Yard’s latest release a standout vocal performance. Read Full Article
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Scotti, Chacon and Howard along with their entire team are themselves experienced and committed musicians, songwriters and recording artists. Our mission is to amplify a community dedicated to creating original music by offering a platform they may otherwise not have.
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See why International Music Magazine calls Darryl Scotti & Big Yard’s latest release a standout vocal performance. Read Full Article
Darryl Scotti and Big Yard have released State Of Mind (Remix), an elegant a cappella reimagining of Scotti’s 2024 song
The Source Magazine recently highlighted Big Yard’s new EP ‘Poets & Heroes.’ Read the full article here.
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“State of Mind (Remix) strips Americana to its soulful core.” 🙌
A huge thank you to @internationalmusicmagazine for featuring Darryl Scotti & Big Yard and for the thoughtful write-up. We`re grateful for your support and honored to share the story behind the music.
Read the full article at the link in our bio.
And if you haven`t already, listen to our new EP, Poets & Heroes, now streaming on Spotify. 🎧
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Want to experience it for yourself? Listen to Poets & Heroes. 📖⚔️ on Spotify now 🎧 Link in bio.
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