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  • DAX remixes Joyner Lucas and Logic’s “ISIS” [Video]

    Canadian rapper DAX re-ups with absorb-able energy in his freestyle-remix of the song “ISIS” by Joyner Lucas and Logic. The song finds him further referencing eminent rappers Eminem, Tech N9ne and Royce Da 5’9″. Stylistically, it finds him retaining his fiery and hard-hitting lyricism and delivery. You can hear him rapping: Kill a fu**ing beat…

  • Listen to “LaLaLa” by Swedish duo Felin

    Swedish creative duo Felin are releasing “LaLaLa”, which the third single from their upcoming debut album, Reckless Dreamers. The new collective (which consists of singer/songwriter Elin Blom and photographer/director Fredrik Etoall) has already captured the attention of their industry with their brand of pop/rock. In fact, they’ve got to work with established names such as…

  • Stream the song “NERD” by Lo Village trio

    Another exciting R&B/hip-hop collective is emerging out of America’s DMV area. Formed in 2011, Lo Village — which consists of emcees Kane and Charles Tyler as well as R&B singer Ama — makes music with an infectious and authentic vibe. The group has just shared another beautiful song and this one is titled “NERD”. The…

  • Watch Janine The Machine’s “Snatched” video

    Janine The Machine presents the video for “Snatched”, her latest song. The track comes energy-filled and combines elements of dance music, exciting pop melodies and great R&B vocals. It is a great anthemic record for workout enthusiasts like Janine. The singer co-directed the track’s accompanying video alongside Shawn Thomas. Watch “Snatched ” and follow Janine…

  • “Float” with EYDN in her new song

    Houston, Texas singer/songwriter Sheniqua Walker (known professionally as Eydn) has something fresh for y’all R&B/Soul music fans. The new song is titled “Float” and is actually her second single. For such a gifted singer who started singing at only the age of 4, she takes every chance to showcase her powerful voice to the world.…

  • Australian musician PHIL sings of “Me N My Guitar”

    “Me N My Guitar ” arrives as the latest single by Australian country singer/songwriter PHIL. In this song, the self-taught guitarist who hails from city of Melbourne, details the lonesome aftermath of a heartbreak. The song which he co-wrote with Nashville’s Corey Gilchrist saw him further working with guitarist/producer Bailey Judd. The record carries the…

  • Khemist shares “I Been On A Budget” video

    The video for Khemist’s “I Been On A Budget” is now out. The clip which was directed by Alex Reinhard presents a proper visualization for the beautifully delivered song. Produced by Anwar Marshall and Micah Forsyth, “I Been On A Budget” is a great piece by any music standards. It serves as the first single…

  • Little Destroyer present new song and video named “Alpha”

    Electronic/pop trio Little Destroyer are back with another exceptional release named “Alpha”. The outfit which comprises Allie Sheldan, Michael Weiss and Chris Weiss makes energy-filled catchy music. They infuse melodic synths and guitars, adding a pop flair and dance edge. “Alpha” is not any different. Listen to the song and watch its colorful video posted…

  • Ben Esser enlists emawk and Beau Diako for his comeback single “Stripes”

    Berlin-based producer Ben Esser has broken his two-year solo hiatus with the release of the single “Stripes”. For this new song, the classically trained pianist collaborated with talented UK guitarist Beau Diako, before enlisting the services of New York artist emawk. “Stripes” is a sublime piece built from lively, melody-driven and soulful R&B instrumentation, and…

  • Elise Hayes has released new single named “New York City”

    A long distance relationship comes with its challenges, the main being the distance itself. Nashville-based singer, songwriter and keyboardist Elise Hayes, her experienced this first hand and that formed the inspiration for her latest single, “New York City”. This is a beautifully done indie-pop song with a rhythmic and mid-tempo instrumentation. “This song is a…

  • Kristopher James wishes to “Start Over” as he unveils debut album titled Kindness Never Quits

    American multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter Kristopher James has finally shared his debut album Kindness Never Quits with the world. The 9-song LP arrives after a long period the artist spent recording and sharing new music with his growing fanbase. Highlighted above is the lyric video for “Start Over”, one of the standout tracks on the album.…

  • Hear “For I Fear”, song taken off of singer Hayden Everett’s new EP

    San Francisco singer-songwriter Hayden Everett‘s new self-titled EP is out now. The project was produced by Jeremy McDonald, Jesse Singer and Chris Soper. Jumping straight into it, we highlight the song “For I Fear”, one of the 5 tracks on EP. This is a beautifully crafted indie-pop piece crowned up with a powerful vocal delivery.…

  • Dallask insists “I Know” in new release

    LA-based electronic DJ and singer/songwriter DallasK has unveiled a new single, “I Know”. The house record arrived via the artist’s label Amigo Records and Musical Freedom. This release comes on the heels of “Sometimes”, his chart-topping collaborative effort with Nicky Romero featuring XLYØ. “I Know” combines elements of pop and features the singer’s stretched vocals…

  • Hear Merlot Embargo cover bananarama’s “Cruel Summer”

    Merlot Embargo is a Los Angeles based music collective co-led by Scarlet and Geoff, a singer/songwriter and guitarist/producer duo, who also happens to be wife and husband. The outfit is completed by musicians Jeremy (bassist) and Lonn (drummer) and video game composers Dave and Ben. Handling everything in-house within their home studio, the group continues…

  • Genra and Smartface drop new track “Who Am I”

    “Who Am I” arrives as the latest release by Oakland, California emcee Genra. The new record got him partnering up with Swedish producer Smartface. The track’s jazzy and soulful hip-hop instrumentation accords the rapper the ample space to share his perspectives about life and growth. “Who Am I” is lyrically reflective and connected together with…

  • Here is “Nice” by Asmik; Listen

    Armenian-born electro-pop singer/songwriter Asmik has something fresh for the fans. Actually her debut single, the song is christened “Nice” and was prepared by Grammy-winning producer PK. “Nice” features the young singer’s impassioned vocals which are laid against the energy-filled track’s immersive synths. And interesting further, is the song’s hook which is beautifully infectious. Raised in…

  • Tuomo talks of “Tindercaust” in new song

    Tuomo is a genre-transcending soul singer, jazz pianist, composer and producer from Finland. The artist (birth name Tuomo Prättälä) is out with a new funky and groovy single titled “Tindercaust”. Released on the Finnish boutique label Kieku Records, the retro soul/R&B track serves as the first leak off of a new album due in 2020.…

  • Professor Green “Got It All” with Alice Chater. Watch the video and stream the new EP

    Top-selling rapper UK Professor Green‘s new 6-song EP M.O.T.H. arrived last Friday, 6th September. The project was accompanied with the music video for “Got It All”, the second track on the EP which features fast-rising pop singer Alice Chater. Prior to this release, Professor had shared the EP’s first single, “Matters of the Heart”. “Got…

  • Berlon and Helen Webster are “Living It Up”

    While summer season transports you to the beautiful sun-drenched beaches, songs such as “Living It Up” provide the soundtrack to those to-die-for moments. A record by production/songwriting duo Berlon, the groovy and piano-laced tropical house track features singer Helen Webster. It is generally an exciting release and the vocalist’s warm delivery adds to it a…

  • Stream Carter Reeves’ “Front Porch”

    US singer-songwriter Carter Reeves has a new song out. This introspective piece is named “Front Porch” and it’s covered in a melodic indie-pop tune. The lyrics captures the artist emotionally reflecting on a past romantic fling. The singer’s soulful vocals further adds more power to the heartfelt composition. “With the strings recorded in my living…

  • Listen to “Ringmore Rise” by Stables

    Since its formation in 2015, British folk duo Stables (which consists of Matthew Lowe and Daniel Trenholme) has been giving fans nothing but beautiful music. And so, they have, once again, returned with another great piece released as a single. Titled “Ringmore Rise”, it is the first in a series of 12 singles that Stables will be…

  • Hermitude, Buddy and BJ The Chicago Kid reveal “OneFourThree” visuals

    Australian electronic duo Hermitude have released the music video for their single “OneFourThree“. The track which was released last month features rapper Buddy and soul singer BJ The Chicago Kid. The creatively interesting clip that accompanies it was directed by Nathan Presely and you can see it above. Released via Elefant Traks/Nettwerk, “OneFourThree” is officially…

  • American Authors and Beau Young Prince unveil “Champion”

    New York pop/rock band American Authors did team up with rapper Beau Young Prince for a new single “Champion”. This uplifting song is about having, in your life, that person who’ll stay in your corner no matter what, and will be there for you during those hard times. Delivered within lead singer Zac Barnett’s impassioned…

  • Martin Mix & NVCTS – “The Floor Is The Ceiling”

    German DJ/producer Martin Mix teams up with NVCTS for this exciting new track “The Floor Is The Ceiling”. The high energy progressive house record comes with an enticing element of pop and carries a warm vocal input. The song generally drips lovely summer vibes and will leave you in a happier mood. Hailing from Kaiserslautern,…

  • Sad Boys Club present “Dead Fridays”

    UK indie-rockers Sad Boys Club have shared another exceptional song. “Dead Fridays” is the first release from the London-based 4-piece outfit’s upcoming EP four shades of the transitional phase. It is a lovely track filled with anxious energy. “Dead Fridays” carries engaging guitar melodies and a smooth flowing and compelling hook. “‘Dead Fridays’ is the…

  • J + The Bishops debuts with “Pretty Baby”

    “Pretty Baby” is a joyful piece by Oklahoma City’s J + The Bishops, a new band fronted by singer-songwriter Jose Hernandez. Their debut single, this song finds the singer professing his affection a significant other, going ahead to extend appreciation to her parents. Musically, “Pretty Baby” is an enjoyable funky and soulful track that will…

  • Benjamin A.D drops “Check In” single & video

    South London rapper Benjamin A.D re-emerges in the closing stages of summer with this interesting piece “Check In”. The Lewisham native has accompanied the song with a nebulous music video shot in Los Angeles, USA and directed by Ray Fiasco. “‘Check In’ was a song made to capture the checking in process of a holiday,…

  • Listen to SJUR and Caitlyn Scarlett’s “Thinkin Bout”

    Norwegian producer SJUR and British singer/songwriter Caitlyn Scarlett have collaborated on a new track, “Thinkin’ Bout”. Out now (Friday 6th September), the song marks another exciting shift in sound for Copenhagen-based SJUR. Carrying engaging percussion, lovely Middle Eastern melodies and immersive bass, the ecstasy-filled song is quite catchy. Caitlyn’s piercing vocals further adds an amazing…

  • ORKID unleashes new song “Get To Know U”

    Embrace that dancefloor-kind-of energy as 21-year-old Swedish artist ORKID returns with another bop which she’s titled “Get To Know U”. The Stockholm-based singer and songwriter does make an exciting brand of electronic-pop. This new release carries her signature infectious vocals and warm lyrics. “‘Get To Know U” is no perfect fairytale romance, it’s all about…

  • Hear Miranda Joan expressing appreciation in “Happy To Have You”

    This time, we turn your attention to the song “Happy To Have You” by Canadian soul/pop singer Miranda Joan. Born in Montréal, raised in Vancouver but now based in New York City, the singer/songwriter’s music is a product of the the various cultures she’s acquired over time. “Happy To Have You” is an appreciation song…

  • The Ultimate Top 10 Kenyan Hip Hop Musicians of 2019

    Aipate‘s flagship annual list series Ultimate Kenyan Hip Hop Musicians returns for the fifth time. This year, there are a couple of new names, signaling an interesting shift to a new generation. These are the factors we do consider when compiling our list: Does one have a more-than-decent lyrical skill-set, sheer determination and strong work…

  • Eda Green – “I Hate Me Too” [Video]

    “I Hate Me Too” is the new single by US singer-songwriter Eda Green. Produced by Chris Rosa, released on Flying Boy Entertainment and distributed by The Orchard Music, this haunting indie-pop song was accompanied with an equally dark music video. The clip, which is posted above, was directed by Ra Dreyfus. “I Hate Me Too”…

  • Denmark’s Nicklas Sahl reveals “Four Walls”

    22-year-old Danish singer/songwriter Nicklas Sahl‘s rise has been something of a phenomenon. With his momentum still up, he’s dropped another energy-filled pop record titled “Four Walls”. Melodic and passionate singing over an electronic-backed instrumentation characterizes this track, which was released via Parlophone. “Four Walls” is a direct-to-the-heart kind of song. Starting out with the guitar…

  • Stream Gary Kazazian’s new single, “Lady Lay Lay”

    Los Angeles-based indie-folk singer-songwriter Gary Kazazian‘s latest single “Lady Lay Lay” is here for y’all listening pleasure. It is a lovely track with elegantly laid guitar melodies. The singer’s mesmeric vocals beautifully combines with the gripping lyrics to give birth to this great piece. “Lady Lay Lay” is, literally, a couple of minutes of pure…

  • “Don’t Rush” captures Raheam Adres’ thoughts on time and success

    https://soundcloud.com/raheam/dont-rush Dressed in a engaging R&B sound, “Don’t Rush” will capture the listener’s senses. The reflective song is by Raheam Adres and it was written about letting time take its course. “In reality you have only but so much control on time and that which takes time; but the knowledge on this, in itself doesn’t…

  • Zac Williams and Nicky Russell unveil “Lovin’”

    I just stumbled upon this new song titled “Lovin’” and I immediately loved it. It’s a collaborative work between Danish artists Zac Williams and Nicky Russell (member of the popular pop band L.I.G.A). The record is a funk-influenced disco/pop anthem with with an irresistible flavor. Great vocals, warm lyrics and a dance-inclined production all combine…

  • Listen to Kamaliza’s Time EP, including the song “Agua”

    Australian R&B musician Kamaliza (born Kamaliza John Salamba) re-emerges with another great piece. The soul infused song is titled “Agua” and is, in fact, part of the artist’s new 5-track EP, Time. This record was co-produced by Fossa Beats and it carries an immersive electronic production. Lyrically relatable and vocally spellbinding, “Agua” is magnificent and…

  • Watch “She’s A Body” video by Jouce

    I bet most rap heads will enjoy “She’s A Body”, a fun and bouncy trap hip-hop track by Palmdale-based US rapper and producer Jouce. This is a melodic party song with a smooth rap delivery. The record, which is the first track on the artist’s debut album, Overcast, was released back in March. It was…

  • “I Been On A Budget”, Khemist admits; Listen

    For fans of jazz and classic rap, here’s one song that will definitely lift your mood up. “I Been On A Budget” is by Philadelphia-raised American emcee Khemist. Combining bass, drums and horns, this track carries an engaging and captivating instrumentation – – and an infectious vibe. Those who are (were) into music by hip-hop…

  • Listen to “Skeleton (Acoustic) “, a song off Stefan Alexander’s Thunderclap EP

    Stefan Alexander just released a new EP titled Thunderclap. “Skeleton (Acoustic) “, which is posted above, is one of the tracks on the record. A really good piece of work, it is actually a stripped down rework of the New York city based pop artist’s 2016 debut single “Skeleton”, which is also included in the…

  • Peachcurls unveils new single and video. Watch “Perfume”

    Cleveland, Ohio singer-songwriter Peachcurls has, at last, revealed his latest single and video, “Perfume”. The soulful and sensual piece conjures up nostalgic emotions, as the singer expresses his yearning of the experiences with an ex-pertner, literally indicating that he just can’t get over her cologne. The record exhibits the artist’s powerful voice and has received…

  • Viibrnt remixes “Learn My Lesson” by Rachel Shaps

    Rachel Shaps‘ last offering “Learn My Lesson“, which she dropped a couple of months ago, now has a new remix to it. This new version, done by electronic producer Viibrnt, flavours the beautiful electro-pop jam with an energetic progressive house vibe. This one should be a delight for the dance music fans. Rachel is an…

  • Peter Saputo releases “Let Me, Please?”

    San Francisco-based American indie-pop singer/songwriter Peter Saputo has once again announced himself with the release of his new single, “Let Me, Please?”. This is an emotionally charged song empowered by the singer’s heartgripping vocals and vulnerable lyrics. For most romantics, this one should be easily relatable. “This was a really fun song for me to…

  • Hear “Gold Rush” by CAPYAC and Jinbo the SuperFreak

    “Gold Rush” is the new collaborative work by LA-based, Texas duo CAPYAC and South Korean R&B singer Jinbo the SuperFreak. This record combines elements of disco, funk and pop, a fusion that results into a unique electronic sound that they call ‘K-Disco’. The dance tune is also engaging lyrically, with the singer’s vocals blending smoothly…

  • LUURK – “No Para Ti” feat. Mechi Pieretti and D. Teksuo

    https://soundcloud.com/luurkofficial/no-para-ti-m1-final-mix Here’s another exciting one with that energetic Caribbean flavour. The track is “No Para Ti”, the new release from producer and artist LUURK. Featuring Mechi Pieretti and D. Teksuo, the Latin-pop record combines elements of reggaeton, dancehall and rap. It is sung in both English and Spanish but, for those who speak only either…

  • Watch Dax’s fiery address in “Wack Ass Rappers 2” video

    Canada’s Dax is fast scaling the heights of rap. One release after another, this year has been a busy one for him. This time round, he returns with the second installment of “Wack Ass Rappers”. In his true fashion, the artist (birth name Daniel Nwosu) goes berserk over a hard hitting trap beat. Lyrically, Dax…

  • Listen to Roga Raph’s “Cray”

    For true hip-hop heads, here another good one: “Cray” is by US emcee Roga Raph. The song is lifted off of the artist’s latest 11-track project, Current Space. “Cray” is all about showcasing the rapper’s lyrical edge. It finds Roga delivering hard-hitting bars that easily complements the track’s boombappy instrumentation. Plus, the hook is quite…

  • Jimmy Smash return to share “Feel For You”, the duo’s latest single

    “Feel For You” is the latest single by Norwegian pop duo Jimmy Smash – – and the follow-up to their 2018 song “Everglance’”. Consisting of Mikkel Graham Guttormsen and Håvard Lyngstad, who are 24-year-olds from Norway, the two have been writing and producing songs that carry influences from musicians such as J Dilla, Quincy Jones,…

  • Ay Wing taps Chuuwee and Shuko for “Orange Dreamer”

    Last summer we shared Ay Wing‘s “Ice Cream Dream” video. This season, we are again excitedly hooking you up with the Swiss-born Berlin-based artist’s new single “Orange Dreamer”. This song features a smooth flowing verse by US rapper and songwriter Chuuwee and was produced by German producer Shuko. “Orange Dreamer” is a nostalgia-inducing, soulful song…

  • Watch Dyo and Mr. Eazi “Go All The Way” in new visuals

    A couple of months ago, we introduced UK singer/songwriter Dyo (birth name Dayo Olatunji) through her debut single “Arena“. Interestingly, we did indicate that the artist’s style mirrors that of Nigerian sensation Mr. Eazi. Well, today, we share the singer’s new song “Go All The way ” which actually features Mr. Eazi. This one is a smooth song…