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  • J KAZ – “Carry Feelings” feat. Trillary Banks and Dejour

    Jamaican-born UK-based artist J KAZ is back with his latest offering, “Carry Feelings”. The R&B-infused dancehall tune found him joining forces with fellow UK acts Trillary Banks and DeJour and the result is a quite solid collaboration. “Carry Feelings” carries smooth, sensual and seductive lyrics and the overall delivery is great. The track was produced…

  • Krept & Konan and Wizkid share the visuals for “G Love”

    UK rap duo Krept & Konan enlisted director KLVOR for the visuals of “G Love”. The Afro-swing song features Nigeria’s WizKid and the film was shot in London. ” G Love” is lifted off Krept & Konan’s scheduled sophomore album Revenge Is Sweet (due Nov 1). “G Love” carries smooth-yet-unreserved lyrics and will resonate with…

  • Watch AUD SYN’s “Helga Notarius” video

    “Helga Notarius” is the latest single from German artist AUD SYN. Accompanied with a video directed by Fares Hamade, this is a melodic and bass-heavy electro-pop tune with hints of trap and R&B. “Helga Notarius” was written about ‘a guy who’s meeting a girl for the first time at a party‘. Its smooth verses and…

  • Listen to “If I Can’t Have You” by Gedion Brown and stream his debut album, The Prodigal

    Gedion Brown is a US singer/songwriter, pianist and producer from Boston, Massachusetts. The musician’s debut album The Prodigal is now out. In creating the LP, he did work with musician and engineer, Marc McElroy at Electric Cave studios in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. “If I Can’t Have You” is one of the tracks on the record.…

  • Track Seven Band – “Memory Loss”

    Track Seven Band‘s sound is heavy on live instrumentation. The New York-based outfit that makes music which is a blend of hip-hop, rock, funk and R&B continue to entertain with their songs. Their latest single “Memory Loss” is, for sure, a great way to immerse yourself into their world. In fact, listening via your stereos/speakers…

  • Molly Hammar shares another single: listen to “Shortcuts (I Can’t Wait)”

    Swedish singer/songwriter Molly Hammar impresses once again with another beautiful song. “Shortcuts (I Can’t Wait)”, which has dropped today, saw her partnering up with some big names; it was co-written with Professor P (who’s worked with Avicii, Daniel Adams-Ray) and produced by PARO. It is a powerful song that retains gripping soulful melodies and vulnerable…

  • Becadicaro x MrBorik x ElBory – “Pum Pum” [Lyric Video]

    “Pum Pum” is the just-released single by the late Venezuelan singer-songwriter Becadicaro (who sadly succumbed to Leukemia in Italy on April 11, 2019 after Leukemia). The Island-themed Latin-pop song features MrBorik and ElBory and was produced by Italian artist KØLE. “Pum Pum” is a great dance tune with enchanting vocals. Listen and playlist the song.

  • Stream London Afrobeat Collective’s new album Humans

    UK-based outfit London Afrobeat Collective today returns with their third album. Named Human, the 8-song LP includes the title-track “Tolembi” and the previously released “Power to the Women”. This is another great project from the 9-piece band whose debut came in 2010. “Tolembi”, for example”, is musically overwhelming. And the singers’ chant-like vocals adds power…

  • Hear Mike Xavier in “Look At You Now”

    “Look At You Now” is the latest song by US rapper and instrumentalist Mike Xavier. Laced with great trumpet blows, this is a smooth jazz-infused hip-hop song with an exciting vibe. Lyrically, “Look At You Now” finds the emcee reminding an ex of what she has lost, and suggesting that she’s experiencing a relationship downgrade.…

  • Candice Sand fires back with the anthemic “I Get Up”

    When you find yourself not being properly appreciated within an environment, it’s wise to rethink your presence there. With that in mind, Toronto singer-songwriter Candice Sand got to create an anthem for female empowerment. Written alongside Sony ATV producer Rob Wells, “I Get Up” is an expression of strength and solidarity. Candice sings of making…

  • “Cherry Tree” by Jeremy Benjamin: listen

    Here is “Cherry Tree”, a charming song by Canadian singer and songwriter Jeremy Benjamin. The track is lifted off of his debut album Wonderlove — which was released via True North Records. “Cherry Tree” is a nostalgic piece which the musician wrote to appreciate those who helped mould into the person he currently is. The…

  • Evie Irie reveals the video for “The Optimist”

    Sydney-born teenage pop sensation Evie Irie shares the visuals for “The Optimist”. This electro-pop track was released as part of the 16-year-old Australian singer/songwriter’s debut EP, 5 Weeks In LA. We had, in fact, already featured the video for the project’s lead single,”Bitter“. 2019 was a good year for the young artist as the EP,…

  • Stream Hero The Band’s Back To Myself EP, including the song “Trouble In My Mind”

    Hero The Band have finally dropped their new EP Back To Myself. The project whose title-track was previously shared here on Aipate is six tracks long and arrives via LAVA Records/Republic Records. Within the EP is the new single “Trouble In My Mind”. It’s an upbeat tune with a compellingly catchy hook. Hero The Band…

  • Harrison Storm sings about “You & I” in latest single

    Australian singer/songwriting sensation Harrison Storm and Nettwerk record have unveiled a new single. “You & I” is a beautiful alternative-pop release. The singer’s silky clean vocals blends smoothly into the track’s alluring guitar and gripping piano melodies. The heartwarming lyrics then serves as an icing on the cake. Listen to the song. (Also recommended is…

  • Hear Mike Mostert and Morgan Myles’ “Not Giving Up”, taken from Mike’s latest album

    Instrumentalist musician (and music business specialist) Mike Mostert has a new compilation album out. Titled Mike Mostert & The GoGo Tuner Family, the 9-tack LP encompass multiple genres. For example, the bluesy and tasteful second track “Not Giving Up” features emerging country artist Morgan Myles. As a fact, most musicians Mike collaborated with on this…

  • Nick Marcus – “Bad Intentions”

    Nick Marcus is an up-and-coming Australian singer based out of Sydney. The artist has, once again, shared another track and this one is christened “Bad Intentions”. It’s a soulful R&B/pop tune with trap-infused melodies. The record has that soothing singalong effect which is suitable for suit those late evening strolls or drives. Listen.

  • Gang Starr announces new album, unveils another single “Bad Name”

    After DJ Premier dropped new Gang Starr material — the single and video, “Family And Loyalty” which features J. Cole — he appeared to deny most fan’s suspicion that a new full-length project was probably in the offing. Well, it turns out he was just preparing us for the news: it’s now been confirmed that…

  • Destructive Penguins are back with “No Pressure”, a groovy reggae tune

    Dutch band Destructive Penguins return with their third official single “No Pressure”, a brass-heavy reggae groove. Filled with sweet and positive lyrics and warm vocals, the song is all about embracing love and happiness– and, of course, a lot of dancing. And, yes, the production and resultant sound are something of a marvel. Hailing from…

  • Flight Facilities tap Aloe Blacc for “Better Than Ever” [Video]

    Australian production duo Flight Facilities have returned with a brand new single “Better Than Ever”. Released via Future Classic / Glassnote Records, and accompanied with a music visuals, the song features American singer/songwriter Aloe Blacc. The genre-bending outfit got to craft a catchy pop tune which is empowered by Aloe’s penetrating vocals. About this song,…

  • Here is “Cop Car” by Tómas Welding [Video]

    Icelandic artist Tómas Welding has another amazing single out, and this one is named “Cop Car”. The artist wrote the song himself and co-produced it alongside Pálmi Ragnar Ásgeirsson, a renowned producer from Iceland . Carrying a hint of electro-pop, “Cop Car” combines elements for R&B, soul, and trap/hip-hop. Tómas’ emotive vocals and vulnerable lyrics…

  • Chima Anya & SoulChef – “You Will” feat. Tahn [Video]

    Now a mainstay in UK’s alternative hip-hop scene, Chima Anya has always provided a unique style. His latest work is the single “You Will”, a soul-infused track which features singer Tahn. On it, Chima worked with producer SoulChef. “You Will” is lyrically motivational, underscoring the need for persistence. “It’s that little voice that you hear…

  • Ryan Langlois says “This Is My Home”

    “This Is My Home” is a song Ryan Langlois wrote as a tribute to every place people call their home, village or town. The country/rock record finds the Canadian singer getting heartwarmingly sentimental as he insists that ‘home’ is more than just where he stays. Although penned from his own perspective, “This Is My Home”…

  • Matthew Schultz and Gyptian present “Turn Me Up”

    Dance artist/producer Matthew Schultz and Jamaican dancehall/reggae singer Gyptian have once again joined forces to deliver a fun anthem. “Turn Me Up”, as the title suggests, is a sun-kissed island-flavoured song imbued with exciting pop melodies. Great production, polished songwriting and sweet vocals all play a part in making this record a-must-listen-to. The two artists…

  • Evan Castle & The Southern Tier are back with “Drunk As Hell”

    Debuting barely six months ago with the single “Passengers“, Evan Castle & the Southern Tier band are already into their third song. Christened “Drunk As Hell”, this new release is a melancholia-inducing piece founded on a down-tempo indie-rock instrumentation. It is a chillingly moving song laced with a bluesy feel. “For me this song was…

  • Antony Alexander – “SHAMED”: listen.

    UK dance music producer Antony Alexander springs back with another energy-filled track he’s named “Shamed”. This is a hard-punching house record which features a vivacious vocal performance. Just like his single “Hypnotised“, it carries the artist’s signature trance melodies. Hailing from Kent County and based out of London, the producer has always enjoyed the art…

  • CatchTwentyTwo unveils new single, “Set It Off”

    For his fourth release, emerging singer/songwriter and producer CatchTwentyTwo today unveils “Set It Off”. The self-produced and self-mastered track follows up his successful single “All Because Of Her“. This one is an R&B-inflected pop tune which carries a retro flavour. CatchTwentyTwo, who hails from Broward County, Florida, makes lofi-styled music with a tinge of dark-pop.…

  • Outrageous Karina – “Anxiety” [Video]

    In the song “Anxiety”, San Jose, California rapper/singer and songwriter Outrageous Karina talks of being in a toxic relationship that’s jeopardizing her mental health. Meant as an anthem which those under similar circumstances can refer to, the soul-infused trap/hip-hop record evokes feelings that many more will find relatable. The slow-burner gets its edge from the…

  • Watch WOULF’s “Coupe” music video

    Cleveland, Ohio rapper WOULF finally unveiled the visuals for his WhatChrisDoin-produced 2018 single, “Coupe“. The video (which is shared above) was directed by Wenxin Yang. It captures the 24-year old artist having much fun, easily complementing his frisky lyrics. Musically, “Coupe” is bouncy, melodic and club-friendly. Besides the clip, you can sample other WOULF releases…

  • Enters BoomChild: listen to the new band’s debut single “Every Little Thing”

    After connecting via Instagram, six Australian musicians felt drawn to each other’s unique music styles and soon, Sydney’s newest music collective BoomChild was formed. Composed of Charbel and Rico (vocalists/emcees), Finbar (keyboardist), Ben (drummer), Riley (bassist) and James (guitarist), the outfit’s sound spans genres such as funk, soul, R&B, electronic and hip-hop. Think of a…

  • R3HAB and Ella Vos collaborate on “Exhale”

    Dutch/Moroccan producer R3HAB (also known as Fadil El Ghoul) and US singer/songwriter Ella Vos recently collaborated on a new single. Available now courtesy of CYB3RPVNK and AWAL, this electro-pop tune is named “Exhale”. It’s an all-round beauty; besides the track having an exciting bass-heavy yet dreamy soundscape, the song’s memorable lyrics — elegantly dressed within…

  • Stream King Mane’s “Transform”

    For the single “Transform”, Salina, Kansas-based rapper King Mane got to cook up a motivational rap anthem for his fans. The artist, who is part of the Get Money Boyz label roster, has in the recent past been putting in much more work, using any chance he gets to drop tracks, be it original or…

  • Afro Joe unveils new song, “Afrika”

    Afro Joe is a South African afro house artist/producer who hails from Kwa-Zulu Natal Province. Now based out of Johannesburg city, the musician (whose birth name is Joseph Xulu) is steadily pushing his brand up the buzzing electronic/dance scene. His latest release titled “Afrika” carries the hallmark of a massive hit. The groovy instrumentation and…

  • John Lynx – “Heart Of Gold” feat. Demitri Medina [Video]

    Careless Records unveils yet another great EDM tune in the form of “Heart of Gold”. The Progressive House track is the latest single by DJ/producer John Lynx and features Demitri Medina. Melodic, energetic and simply exciting, “Heart Of Gold” is generally quite uplifting, emitting those positive vibrations. Plus, the vocalist’s delivery could not be more…

  • FORM share new single & video “Trigger”, ahead of their new EP

    Out today via Nowadays Records is the single “Trigger” by French trio FORM. Accompanied with an artistic music video styled as a phychodrama film, this electro-pop song is taken from the band’s upcoming sophomore EP C.W.T (which drops 29th November). The composition describes that moment one decides to break away into freedom — from a mental…

  • Krept & Konan’s Revenge Is Sweet album imminent, watch new Krept freestyle

    November 1st has been confirmed as the release date for grime-rap duo Krept & Konan‘s new album, Revenge Is Sweet. The UK group had previously shared “I Spy”, the album’s first single which features Headie One and K Trap. Corresponding with the news, Krept (one half of the duo) has now shared a freestyle that’s…

  • The Como Brothers present “I See Something”. Listen.

    Here is a song that would beautifully soundtrack those romantic evenings: “I See Something” is a heartfelt indie-pop piece by American duo The Como Brothers. According to the group — which consists of Matt and Andrew Como — this guitar-driven song ‘was written as a love song to a girlfriend’. Styled as a soothing serenade,…

  • Hear “Shaolin’s Freestyle” by Ekay [Video]

    Dubai-based Neo-Soul singer and songwriter Ekay presents a new single christened “Shaolin’s Frestyle”. The groovy, soulful song has a sultry twist as the artist immerses herself deeply into the delivery. The love-themed composition is heavily inspired by the Wu-Tang Clan. As a release, “Shaolin’s Freestyle” comes as the first installment being deposited before Ekay shares…

  • Stream “Forgot To Be Your Lover” by Vargas & Lagola

    “Forgot To Be Your Lover” is an energy-filled guitar-driven indie-pop track which is the latest release by Swedish songwriting/production and artist duo Vargas & Lagola. Carrying a hint of nostalgia, the songwriting paints a not-so-rosy love story. “Forgot To Be Your Lover” is a soul-gripping tune that will still get the listener singing along. Musically,…

  • Some fresh Pop Songs for your playlist [October 2019]

    As the follow-up to our September pop selections, Aipate returns with six October picks. Shaylen – “Sorry” Rising Los Angeles-based pop sensation Shaylen has shared the video for “Sorry”. Produced by Keith Varon and Boston, this song is one of the six on the singer’s debut EP Highs And Lows. The project has already received…

  • Hear “Is It Real?” by Tobtok, Simon Field & Oliver Nelson feat. Salena Mastroianni

    Swedish electronic-dance producers Tobtok and Oliver Nelson teamed up with Oslo’s Simon Field for this new heavy tune. Titled “Is It Real?”, the catchy song record features gifted singer Salena Mastroianni. The three Scandinavian producers got to craft an upbeat house track over which Salena injects her infectious vocals. “Is It Real?” is out on…

  • Fuse D returns with no stomach for “Drama”

    Port Elizabeth-raised Durban-based South African rapper Fuse D has broken his hiatus with a new single named “Drama”. This one is a hard-hitting yet reflective song about dealing with some issues in his career. You can hear Fuse expressing his deep loathing for such drama. Musically, the track sounds so unique and will get you…

  • Watch the animated video for “Small” by Fabian Secon

    Earlier in the year, rising independent British singer/songwriter Fabian Secon dropped his I See Things Others Can’t EP. The track “Small” (which was listed on Aipate‘s May 2019 R&B/pop selections) arrived as the project’s lead single and it’s quite a motivational piece written and produced by the artist himself. Well, the spotlight is returning to…

  • Denitia sings of a “Place to Be” in new single

    “Place To Be” is the just-released single by Brooklyn-based alt-pop musician Denitia. The song arrives as an official leak from the vocalist and and guitarist’s scheduled next album Touch Of The Sky (which is due next month). This is a gloomy and spellbinding piece that fits into her style of queer pop. Musically, it’s built…

  • Callum Pitt shares new song, “L.Lane”

    Callum Pitt‘s music style is folk blended with indie-rock and garnished with a crust of pop. The fast-rising Newcastle,UK singer/songwriter, who has already made an impression with songs like “Rabbits” and “Away From The Rousing Parades“, is continuing with that same vigor. His latest release “L.Lane” is another awesome and engaging piece that carries his…

  • Listen to “Ain’t No Secret”, the latest release from Hablot Brown

    As they prepare to release their third EP, Hablot Brown band is releasing a new single. “Ain’t No Secret” comes as the forthcoming project’s first single. It is a magnificently created neo-soul/R&B track that retains the trio’s great production and fresh sound. However, “Ain’t No Secret” takes a slight departure from the outfit’s slow-burning style;…

  • Hear “Polar Night Blues” by Finland’s Southern Fruits

    Southern Fruits is a blues/rock band from Finland. To get a taste of their music, you need to check out the super-group’s debut EP, Polar Night Blues which arrived earlier in the year. This project carries 4 great songs, including the title-track “Polar Night Blues: The Winter of the North” (whose in-studio live performance video…

  • Stream Caroline Kole’s Freaking Out! EP

    If you got to read our feature of Caroline Kole‘s single “Missing Each Other“, you may recall that we indicated that the emerging 22-year-old US singer/songwriter was finalizing her new EP. Well, we can today share Freaking Out! with you — including the project’s title-track (“Freaking Out!”) which is highlighted above. Like “Missing Each Other”…

  • Stream “Beneath Habits” (and the entire ‘Kind Reminder’ album) by Próxima Parada

    Próxima Parada is an American soul band from California. The outfit recently released a new album titled Kind Reminder, out of which the song “Beneath Habits” (highlighted above) is taken. “Beneath Habits” is a nostalgia-inducing earworm that will stay with you longer than most. Delivered in affectionate vocals, this song carries that feel-good vibe that…

  • Listen to Daniel Wesley’s “Older Now”, taken from his new album

    Canadian folk singer-songwriter and musician Daniel Wesley’s 9th studio album Beach Music has arrived. Carrying 10 beautiful songs, the LP finds him exploring beyond his signature style of reggae-influenced beach music. The project is thematically diverse: from cheery songs like “Fire” to more emotion-imbued pieces like “January Rain” and “Older Now”, the latter of which…

  • Music Teacher duo shares “I Wantcha Number”

    “I Wantcha Number”, which is the latest release by Swedish 2-piece rock band Music Teacher, is one exciting release. As per the duo, “I Wantcha Number” was written years back in Stockholm alongside the now defunct Australian band Streamer Bendy. This rapturous song is a fun yet unconventional piece about wanting to travel the world…