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  • Rolo shares new song, “Hurricane”

    Rolo is a German-based musician. Although he was born in Palermo, Italy (1991), Rolo was raised in Stuttgart, Germany, where, from the age of six, he took up piano classes. By the rime he was 14 years old, he was singing and writing songs as part of a band. The following ten years saw the…

  • Whitney Woerz shares the video for “Little Bit More”

    US pop singer/songwriter Whitney Woerz has finally revealed the visuals for her “Little Bit More”. As previously indicated, the song is about the admission that sometimes everyone needs a little help from others to lift them up. The composition further appreciates and encourages improved human connection. “I think that it’s extremely important for people to invest in…

  • Kima Otung debuts with “Morning”

    Armed with her spellbinding voice, Contemporary R&B debutante Kima Otung is truly an refreshing addition to the music scene. The Nigerian-born, Wales-raised and London-based singer and songwriter–and until recently, a corporate lawyer–has released her first single, “Morning”. Sung over a riveting and cinematic track, this is a soulful song which is crowned up with a…

  • Wilder Woods steps out with “Light Shine In” [Video]

    Ahead of the release of Wilder Woods‘ self-titled debut album, which arrives on August 9, the singer and songwriter has unveiled the lead single and video, “Light Shine In”. Wilder Woods is the solo project of Bear Rinehart, the NEEDTOBREATHE band frontman (and the featured artist on American Authors’ “Neighborhood“). “Light Shine On” is an…

  • M L Underwood & Willie Taylor -“Crazy Love” [Video]

    Lack of clarity in communication, even if not intended, could acutely strain a relationship. Inspired by this occurrence, rapper ML Underwood and singer Willie Taylor created “Crazy Love”, a smooth R&B song with thought-proving lyrics. Listening to it, you will feel Underwood’s witty lyrics beautifully complementing Taylor’s vocals and addictive hook. The record was released…

  • Listen to “Blah Blah Blah” by Chicago’s 8MatikLogan

    8MatikLogan‘s latest single “Blah Blah Blah” is another banger from the Chicago-based rapper. The record is a suitable follow-up to the artist’s hard-hitting previous single “House of Pain“, whose video has already garnered over 370,000 YouTube views. Although exhibiting a slight shift in sound (this is much more melodic), this new turn-up track retains the…

  • End Of The World X Clean Bandit – “Lost” [Lyric Video]

    Japanese J-Pop 4-piece outfit End Of The World recently teamed up with British electronic music trio Clean Bandit and the result is “Lost”, an irresistible pop anthem. The track, which is out courtesy of Insanity Records, is sung in English, with End Of The World frontman Fukase’s soaring vocals dominating the song. “Lost” is a…

  • Caroline Kole talks “Missing Each Other” in new song

    Out now via Starstruck Records is the new single by singer Caroline Kole. The song is titled “Missing Each Other” and is an infectious electronic-pop piece. Caroline’s penetrating vocals are laid over a rhythmic track. Written by Stephen Schmuldt and Jilian Linklater, the song is about the lack of harmony in a relationship. “Missing Each…

  • Jayden X Jake Reese – “With You” [Video]

    “With You” is another melody-laden progressive house tune. The uplifting song is by Italian electronic star Jayden and features Dutch singer Jake Reese, whose soaring and soulful vocals makes “With You” an enchanting singalong. It’s all about a love-laced summer and, yes, the energy is kept up there! Jayden’s career has been on a steady…

  • Listen to “There’s Nothing More” by Kianja

    Kianja is a fast-rising British singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Armed with her stretchable soulful voice, the 20-year-old artist continues to show us why she is one of the hottest prospects right now. Ahead of her planned first EP (Glory), Kianja has shared a brand new single, “There’s Nothing More”. It was released on 26th July, via…

  • CRZY and Chris Brown team up for new song “Wanted”

    Dutch/Moroccan songwriter/producer CRZY has new single out and he’s titled this one “Wanted”. The song features American vocal powerhouse Chris Brown and is a R&B/pop jam with a classic touch. The two artists had previous collaborated on a record when CRZY write Afrojack’s “By Your Side”, an EDM track on which Chris Breezy was featured.…

  • Kodamilo’s new song finds him in the “Deep End”

    “Deep End” is a moody, holding-nothing-back piece which has just been released by R&B/pop musician Kodamilo. This is an emotional piece written about the internal and external struggles of an individual. “People tend to talk down about others without any regard to what they might be dealing with in their own lives“, Kodamilo says while…

  • Hear Alex Francis’ new song, “Desire”

    British singer/songwriter Alex Francis has returned with a new single, “Desire”. Recorded in Brooklyn, New York, the soulful indie-pop song was produced by Jeff Silverman and released via Funnel Music. The artist’s gritty vocals and heartfelt lyrics are a proper complement to the track’s lush instrumentation, the result being a song worth your while. “’Desire’…

  • Stream Drop Lone’s singles, “Wild Breath” and “QLY (Quite Like You)”

    French electronic music duo Drop Lone has just dropped a 2-track release which includes the singles “Wild Breath” and “QLY (Quite Like You”), with the latter being highlighted above as a lyric video. The songs showcases the two artists’ diverse styles and influences; while “QLY (Quite Like You)” is a pop-inflected melodic piece, “Wild Breath”…

  • KILATE TESLA teams up with Puri for new single “Besame” [ video]

    KILATE TESLA is a multi-lingual, Europe-based, Curacao-born artist who was formerly the lead singer Tony Montana Music, a Curacao-based music group. Puri, on the other hand, is a 24-year-old Dutch DJ/producer with Indian heritage. The two musician are working on a collaborative project. They have gone ahead to reveal the first single, “Besame”. This is…

  • Stream PLANS EP by Demi Day

    The spotlight this time falls on DMV-based, up-and-coming American rapper Demi Day. The artist has just dropped another project, PLANS EP. 4 tracks long, the mini-album follows up “Time“, her previous single that found her collaborating with Neenah Shawn. “Be Like You” (which is posted above) is the lead single on the new project. This…

  • Jordan Mackampa unveils “Under” video

    Jordan Mackampa has unveiled the visuals for his single “Under”. This is a previously released track which was produced by Dani Castelar. Directed by Kola Bello of OG studios, the official clip befits the song’s soulful flavour. “Under” is a lyrically uplifting and vocally captivating piece that, for new fans, will showcase the musician’s undeniable…

  • Listen to “The Dash”, a track off J-Izzy’s The Bigger Picture EP

    J-Izzy is a 24-year-old US rapper hailing from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The independent artist recently dropped his debut EP, The Bigger Picture, a 5-track project which serves as his introduction to the rap scene. Posted above is “The Dash”, one of songs on the EP. Produced by Nick B. (with a beat crafted by Insane Beatz),…

  • Adam Calvert shares another song. Listen to “Sun-kissed Summertime”

    “Sun-kissed Summertime” is a new country/rock record by Ohio-born Nashville-based American musician Adam Calvert. Arriving as the follow-up to “Who I Wanna Be” (whose video is posted below), this is only his second single as an independent artist. With the merrymaking season right on course, the timing of “Sun-kissed Summertime” couldn’t be more appropriate. The…

  • Hear “My Blood” by Skinny Living

    After the success of their single “Let Go”, UK pop outfit Skinny Living have returned with another great piece. They’ve named this one “My Blood”. The indie-inflected song was released via Universal Music Group’s Polydor Records. It is the second track from Skinny Living’s forthcoming EP, which will be out before the end of summer.…

  • Some fresh House/Dance tracks to jam to [July ’19]

    For a new dose of house/EDM (July ’19 edition), Aipate has selected 8 tracks that will, hopefully, fit into your playlist(s). Dave Ramone – “Line Of Fire” German DJ and electronic music producer Dave Ramone has, once again, stepped out with another beautiful single, “Line Of Fire”. The euphoric track, which was released via the…

  • Quinn Lewis unveils new single “Hurt Me Now”, music video coming soon

    Nashville-based Australian pop singer/songwriter Quinn Lewis makes an exciting return to our stereos with the single, “Hurt Me Now”. Covered in an electro-pop track, this heartrending piece was written as an vulnerable appeal to a love interest — it beseechingly asks them that, if any of their actions is to be hurtful in the future,…

  • Alex Mali is cautious in new song “Start It Up”

    Fast-rising R&B singer-songwriter Alex Mali has teamed up with Brooklyn-based producer Jah for her latest cut “Start It Up”. Blending R&B with that Caribbean dance flavour, the song is quite engaging. Alex’s smooth vocal delivery adds a gripping edge to the composer’s heartfelt lyrics. The song finds her expressing caution before committing to a romantic…

  • Chinese Kitty reveals “HitStick” video

    Chinese Kitty has re-emerged with the visuals for her single “HitStick”. Flavoured with that bashing American west-coast sound, this bouncy song is all about the social media model and rapper flexing and flaunting her lifestyle. The Rock Davis-directed visuals, interestingly, complements her raunchy lyrics and smooth rap flow. “HitStick” is part of her Kitty Bandz…

  • Outsourced Feelings – “Don’t Let Strangers Break Your Heart”

    Outsourced Feelings is a worldwide music project started by Arianna O’Dell. It endeavors to link up different musicians from across the globe, who then collaborate on particular songs. Featured above is “Don’t Let Strangers Break Your Heart”, an acoustic indie-pop record with a powerful edge, both lyrically and vocally. The melancholy-imbued piece was composed by…

  • ëmmë shares new song “Don’t Make Me”

    Sydney-based Australian electronic producer ëmmë has another track out. The pop-inflected electronic/dance record is christened “Don’t make Me” and effectively furthers the hype the artist had garnered with the single “Outside”, his chart-topping collaboration with Lamalo and Georgia Fair. This new, emotion-injected song was written about dealing with that dreaded failure to get what you want. Delivered…

  • Watch Tobey Kai’s new video, “Commandeer”

    Rising Canadian singer/songwriter Tobey Kai has released a new single and video titled “Commandeer”. It’s a vocally moving piece dressed in a soulful R&B track. “Commandeer”, which captures the Calgary, Alberta-based artist delivering a heartfelt piece about the difficulties of love and relationships, is the second single off of her forthcoming EP. From Tobey Kai’s…

  • Stream “All This Time” by Deorro

    LA-based Mexican-American producer Deorro has shared a new progressive house single which he’s called “All This Time”. The record was released on Ultra Music and is a summer-ready piece of work. You can recall that we had previously posted the artist’s collaboration with Henry Fong and Elvis Crespo (the song being “Pica“). “I was in a…

  • Pascal Junior drops “Illusion”, his latest single

    “Illusion” is a new breathtaking song by Pascal Junior, a high-flying electronic music producer. The pop-infused house track is accompanied by passionate male vocals which lyrically expresses a romantic attraction. Although Pascal has previously worked with a number of labels, this record was released via Epic Tones Records. Born in 1992 in coastal Romania, the…

  • TREY will always be “H4U”: hear their new song

    Crowned up with a vocally mesmerizing chorus, “H4U” is one of those songs that provides the listener with immersive experience. It is the latest song from Saint Louis-based alt-pop band TREY (pronounced as all caps trey). “H4U” is an upbeat piece written about a lover’s yearning for partner. It was inspired by the musicians’ own…

  • Stream Tidal Babes’ new EP OMG

    Los Angeles-based pop trio Tidal Babes‘ new EP OMG is out, finally. The 5-song project had been highly anticipated and, listening to it, the female-fronted outfit does not disappoint. The mini-album (shared below via Spotify) was released on Nevado Records and it’s first track — also the title-track– is quite a catchy and additive piece.…

  • Listen to “Simple Life” by Scott Kirby

    Blues/rock singer and songwriter Scott Kirby has a new single and he has aptly called this one “Simple Life”. The guitar-driven song roots for human happiness while also admitting how it’s sometimes not easy to achieve such simplicity with life. Listening to the track, you will be grabbed by the musician’s clean vocals which powerfully…

  • Running Lights back with “Not In Love”

    New York trio Running Lights have shared their second single. Titled “Not In Love”, the radio-friendly and high-octane song got the band collaborating with multi-platinum Producer Will Larsen. It is a love anthem with a euphoric electro-pop tune. “Not In Love” is the follow-up to their debut single “Speechless“, another great piece. Running Lights is…

  • “My Kingdom” is Jacob Biermann’s debut single: Listen

    Jacob Biermann is a new Australian pop singer/songwriter from Gold Coast. Armed with an undeniable talent, the 14-year-old artist got to create his debut single “My Kingdom”, which is now out. The independently released electro-pop record talks about one’s feeling of being alone and neglected by those around them. Jacob’s soaring vocals empowers the song’s…

  • Poorchoice & Cam Sanders – “Say So” feat. Veronica Bravo

    Electronic producers Poorchoice and Cam Sanders have teamed up for new house single, “Say So”. This song features Veronica Bravo and the singer’s inviting vocals and endearing lyrics will readily grab each listener’s attention. The summer-ready track marks the the third time Poorchoice and Veronica Bravo are collaborating on a song and one can discern…

  • Dope Lemon unveils “Give Me Honey” visuals

    Dope Lemon‘s new album Smooth Big Cat is out. The 10-song project is the follow up to his 2017 EP Hounds Tooth and was recorded over a three months’ period. The video shared above is for “Give Me Honey”, one of the tracks on the record. This is an outstanding song with a smooth-yet-engaging tune; so…

  • Watch SH’n “FUQ IT UP” in his first video

    For his latest single “FUQ UT UP”, Atlanta, Georgia-based R&B singer SH’n seemed inclined to get the listeners on their feet dancing. The follow-up to his debut single “Here We Go Again“, this club-ready song arrives alongside a ‘galactic-themed’ music video. Think of T-Pain’s crisp sound and Chris Brown’s choreographed dance moves and there you…

  • Mr. Williamz & Big Zeeks – “More Weed” [Video]

    Arriving on time for summer, “More Weed” is the new cannabis anthem created by Mr. Williamz and Big Zeeks. The reggae-dancehal track was released on the labels tenwest and Scalpaz and is accompanied by some slick visuals. The music video was  directed by LAH Media and Third Eye Deer and produced by Big Bean Productions.…

  • Straight Line Connection’s debut album Spaceless is now here: listen

    Musically, Nairobi has always been a melting pot of different cultures and sounds and so it’s not much surprising to find a hard rock/metal band boldly launching their career in the East-African city. Straight Line Connection is a new trio fronted by Gun. The band also includes musicians Reuben and Zo and as a group,…

  • Hear “The Truth” by UK soul singer Laville [Lyric Video]

    North London-based British soul singer/songwriter Laville will be sharing his debut album The Wanderer with the world this Friday July 19th. The musician has released yet another single which serves as a precursor to the project. Titled “The Truth”, this is a beautiful gospel-drenched song that is heartfelt and emotionally engaging. About the new single,…

  • “Get Out” is the first track from MachGang. Listen.

    Not often do you find such a banger created as an artist’s first song, especially when they’ve only been considering making music a hobby. Released a couple of months ago, “Get Out” marked the debut for MachGang, a 19-year-old US rapper from Chandler, Arizona. It is an energetic bouncy trap track with a lovely melody…

  • Listen to “Hiiiiiiigh” off Schreiner’s Kingdom From album

    Posted above is “Hiiiiiiigh” a single off Kingdom From LP, a new record by rock trio Schreiner. The 10-song album, which saw the band collaborating with producer and engineer Ben Green, is a project they’ve worked on since late 2017. “Hiiiiiiigh” is a jovial soulful piece that was written after lead singer John Schreiner and…

  • Kesi by Kaa La Moto: Album review

    Kenyan artist Kaa La Moto has finally released his new album Kesi. Fifteen tracks long, the Swahili hip-hop project includes earlier singles like “Msafiri” and “Kenda”. Thematically, Kesi presents a canvas over which the Kilifi-based emcee reflectively–and expressively–treats the listener to an elevated social, cultural and political consciousness. Corruption, unemployment, the drug menace among the…

  • Bedroom Tapes, Vol.1 EP introduces Ian Gwinnup

    Ian Gwinnup is a new singer/songwriter and producer emerging out of Charleston, South Carolina. His new EP Bedroom Tapes, Vol.1 carries 4 awesome songs that connects edges of folk, indie-pop and R&B. The artist, however, embeds a unique flavour into the tracks and you will remain hooked while listening to the record. “Miami – Dade”,…

  • Introducing Sub-Radio: Listen to their singles “Dreamcatcher” and “Room For You”

    Hailing from Washington, DC., Sub-Radio is an exciting and fast-rising indie-pop band. The outfit is composed of six childhood friends, that is: Adam Bradley (vocals), Matt Prodanovich (guitar, vocals), Michael Pereira (drums), John Fengya (keys, guitar, vocals), Barry Siford (bass) and Kyle Cochran (guitar, keys). Sub-Radio has built a reputation for putting up animated live…

  • Black Domino shares remix of their single, “Praia Do Amor” [Video]

    As 2018 was coming to a close, Belgian house music production outfit Black Domino shared “Praia Do Amor”. The summer-themed tropical house track now has a new remix. The latest comes with a more chill, downtempo feel but retains the celebratory vibe. The record accompanied by a music video that fits the bill. Black Domino…

  • ‘Here is why Payola Must Die’ — DJ Fita

    Payola should be a big no in the Kenyan music industry but it still happens. Whether in direct cash offers or treating media people to lunch and other niceties, this disastrous practice is alive and well. In 2015, Phillip Nyalenda argued on Aipate that payola is a legal advertisement. A year later, he changed his…

  • Hear “Known Better”, Lexxi Saal’s latest song

    Lexxi Saal‘s latest song “Known Better” is a nice R&B/pop jam. This one comes in the heels of the rising artist’s “Cry No More” single. For a musician who has been enjoying quite an incredible run, this new track will surely feed her fans’ growing appetite while also placing her in a position to earn…

  • balloons don’t float here EP thrusts Isaac Dunbar into pop limelight

    balloons don’t float here EP by Isaac Dunbar is here at last! 8 beautiful pop tracks complete the young singer’s debut release and, collectively, they are a manifestation of his steady rise since his “freshman year” debut. With notable songs like “pharmacy“, “woman on the hills” and “cologne“, the 16-year-old artist –and his team–had continuously…

  • Brooke Barry makes her debut as an artist with the song “Wake Up

    “Wake Up” is the debut single by Brooke Barry and it finds the 18-year-old Florida native transitioning from a social media star to an emerging pop artist. Expressed in heartwarming lyrics, Brooke’s sultry, smooth and almost playful vocals adds a romantic allure to the electro-pop record. With a hint of Tropical House, “Wake Up” is…