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  • Alex Dutty – “Imagine” [Video]

    Alex Dutty reveals the visuals for his single “Imagine”. The video was filmed on location in Serbia and released via GRM Daily. Lyrically, “Imagine” is a deeply reflective song that is taken off the UK rapper’s debut album, Knock Down Ginger. Carrying 12 impressive tracks, the LP features OB The Author, Antonio Vincente, Mclean, Chysianna…

  • EA Wave and Makadem unleash new single, “Alango”

    It is 2019, and seemingly it’s going to be a progressive year for both electronic outfit EA Wave and Benga Beat singer/songwriter and performer, Makadem. They have collaborated on a new song titled, “Alango”, a track which serves as the first single off the Nairobi-based group’s upcoming album. Titled East African Wave, the project will feature artists —…

  • Hear “Sometimes I Cry” by R&B newcomer Jaye RXE

    Into the industry, enters a new rapper and singer named Jaye RXE. Aipate highlights his new single, “Sometimes I Cry”. The artist who was able to impress with his previous attempt “From You” (a song off taken off his 4-track EP, Haze) returns with another sublime piece.  With soothing vocals that is complemented by a fresh…

  • Stream “Be Original” by Luke Wynn

    https://soundcloud.com/lukewynn/luke-wynn-be-original-2019-single Aipate brings to your attention a new single, “Be Original” by rapper Luke Wynn, who wrote, produced, mixed and mastered by Wyn himself. The melodic hiphop track infuses cello tunes into a trap sound. Stream “Be Original” above and below via Soundcloud and Spotify, respectively. Luke is a Sacramento, California-born artist who mixes lyricism…

  • Sonny Step drops a new single, “You Should Know Better”

    https://soundcloud.com/sonnystepmusic/you-should-know-better “You Should Know Better” is another soulful R&B song that we feel you just have to listen to. Written and performed by Philadelphia-born singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Sonny Step, the record was co-produced with TyC, who Sonny has worked a number of times including on “Stay Here“. “You Should Know Better” describes the current patterns…

  • Ferris Pier – “Let Me Fall” feat. Annie Stillar

    With human relationships increasingly becoming casual in nature, there are those who continually urge us to revert back to the ways things used to be. “Let Me Fall” by American songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Ferris Pier is a song that was made just to re-emphasize the need for more meaning relationships. Featuring singer Annie Stillar,…

  • Marlene Oak would like to “Come Home”

    Merlene Oak makes a return and this times she releases “Come Home”, her latest single. The Stockholm-based, singer/songwriter is working on an EP and the song is lifted off it. “‘Come Home’ is about a lifetime of seeking for that one soul that you’ve always been longing for. It can be frustrating and sometimes painful…

  • L3vyte and Chris Rivas reveal “King Flow” video

    L3vyte and Chris Rivas take us back to the classic hip-hop era with their new collaborative single titled “King Flow”. The song finds the two emcees trading bars that are carried within an exciting pair of rap flows. Still, the song has a feel-good vibe that will get you nodding as you absorb the two…

  • Kolo maintains “Focus” in new single off New Year, New Flows EP

    Kolo ushered us into 2019 with a new EP, New Year, New Flows. We are today highlighting “Focus”, a standout track off the 24-year-old, Nigerian-American emcee’s three-song project. Backed by a powerful hip hop beat, the record is based on an introspective composition that exhibits the rapper’s strong lyrical ability. Kolo underscores the fact that with focus, anything is possible.…

  • Listen to “Be Free” by Cristian Corona and Tom Damage

    “Be Free” by Cristian Corona emits fresh and sweet tropical vibes. The Ibiza, Spain-based electronic music DJ and producer crafts a piece which will keep you on your feet. “Be Free” features singer Tom Damage and, considering its high energy, it properly represents the artist’s sound. Tom’s smooth vocals further adds some flavor to the track. Besides…

  • Listen to NyoMii’s “Up Now”

    Still riding on the success of her song “2nite”, which she did with DJ Katch, singer NyoMii makes a return with another vibey, urban, dance track which is titled “Up Now”. With a crispy-sharp production, this new record is so anthemic and best represents the composition’s theme that advocates for people to assume their detractors and live…

  • L.H. goes “RED” in new single

    Start a label, sign yourself, Nas lyrically quipped in DJ Khaled’s 2016 song, “Nas Album Done” and in a similar spirit, Chicago-based rapper L.H. created his label, Visual Audio to further his creative endeavors. Despite their different styles, the newcomer admits that his music is largely inspired the Queensbridge legend’s Stillmatic album. Now with his own…

  • Exploring the Evolution of Home Audio systems [Infograph]

    Technology has been the force driving evolution of recording and playback sounds systems. VP Online, a Scotland-based CD and DVD duplication services company, decided to explore the evolution of the home audio systems, creating a timeline that spans over 150 years. The infograph below briefly chronicles the journey from Thomas Edison’s 1877 phonograph cylinder through…

  • Sangarang taps KRIMETZ for Spacekid EP. Stream the project

    Sangarang is the moniker for Billy Sang, the 24-year-old Dallas, Texas producer whose new EP, Spacekid is now officially out. Aipate highlights “What Are We Doing”, one of the four tracks on the mini-release. The song’s composition describes the point where singer/songwriter KRIMETZ develops feelings beyond the friends-with-benefits arrangement with his partner. The song is an examination the current dating culture which de-emphasizes…

  • Stream Jaeo Draftpick’s “Teddy 19”

    Out now as a free download, “Teddy 19”  is another song by Long Island, New York-based emcee Jaeo Draftpick. This new record precedes the rapper’s next official single, “Beef & Broc”, which will drop on 25th January. Released via Tommy Boy the label,  “Teddy 19” smoothly glides us through the lyrical and articulate mind of…

  • Introducing Japanese artist Taichi Ro: Hear his second single “LIGTM”

    Taichi Ro makes a return to our stereos with a new song he’s titled “LIGTM”. This one follows up the Japanese singer/songwriter and producer’s pop-driven first single, “Masquerade Dancing”. “LIGTM” experimentally incorporates influences from trap hip-hop and R&B and it retains the artist’s warm and inviting vocals.  “LIGTM” and “Masquerade Dancing” have been posted above…

  • Stream Chris Godfrey’s new album, Generation Pains

    Generation Pains is the new album by Chris Godfrey, released couple of weeks ago. The Toronto-based, Canadian singer/songwriter gets to impress the listener with his brand of blues-infused, soul music. A highlight from the 7-track project is the single “I’m Through”, a song that also showcase the artist’s velvety vocals. About it Chris says: “It’s the…

  • Listen to ROZES’ “Halfway There”

    Powerful and motivational, “Halfway There” by ROZES was composed as a tribute to those women fighting for change. It was also meant to encourage other women as they move into the future, and so good it turned out to be, that it was picked as the anthem for this year’s Women’s March On New York city. ROZES says that the…

  • Niyoka keeps it exclusive in “Privado” video

    Fresh from the house of Tropical Paradise Records is the latest single form Trinidad & Tobago singer/songwriter Niyoka. The song is titled “Privado” and is sung in both Spanish and English. Featuring a beautiful blend of dancehall and Caribbean flavours with a hint of urban pop, the track’s production is further sharp and excitingly crispy.…

  • Luk enlists BAER for new single, “Now Or Never”

    The artist spotlight is directed back towards pop singer BAER, and on this occasion she returns as a featured artist on Luk‘s debut single titled “Now or Never”. While Luk is a Swiss DJ and producer, BAER is an LA-based, American pop newcomer. This electropop track blends beautifully with BAER’s sultry vocals to make this an…

  • The TVC shares a new single with Cass XQ. Listen to “Obsessed”.

    Going by the creative-moniker The TVC, Spencer Riley is a DJ and producer who hails from the American city of Los Angeles. The artist has released a new single that features singer and rapper Cass XQ, who then lays in her smooth, laid-back vocals. Titled “Obsessed”, the song marks another collaboration with Cass XQ after their “That Vibe” release. This new…

  • Watch GLNNA perform the acoustic version of “Reasons” [Video]

    GLNNA shares an acoustic version of her “Reasons” single. A singer and songwriter who holds her own, the Los Angeles native does music with a pop edge but sometimes she dives into R&B and acoustic sounds. Debuting with “Take the Picture”, GLNNA got to excite the scene with her powerful vocals. A couple of singles…

  • Philly D Slim releases “No Rhythm”

    With his Blacktop River EP scheduled for release on February 2nd, Philly D Slim releases another song, “No Rhythm”. It’s the second single off of the Chicago-based singer/songwriter’s upcoming project, which is also his first studio release. The EP follows up his earlier full-length albums, which he’d released independently. This new body of work has seen him…

  • Lia Mangouras shares “Visions” in new single

    As the world was observing the new year countdown, Lia Mangouras did spice up the moment with a new release. The song is titled “Visions” and she co-wrote it with Brian Valdes, who also engineered, mixed and mastered the record. “Visions” is the first single off a yet-to-be-titled project which the 21-year-old, Seattle-born, LA-based singer/songwriter…

  • Watch Tali getting “Comfortable In Another Bed”

    “Comfortable in Another Bed”, that’s the official debut single by 23-year-old, Canadian singer/songwriter Tali. Hailing from the city of Toronto, the artist (birth name Tali Kouchnir) has been honing her craft for quite sometime now. Shared above is the song’s official video, which was directed by Jessamine Fok. “Comfortable In Another Bed” is an emotive-yet-resolute…

  • Suissa presents an animated video to accompany “Les Pieds Nus”

    “Les Pieds Nus” translates to ‘bare feet’ and it’s a song by French singer/songwriter Suissa. Its composition paints the growing concern over rising environmental pollution. Highlighted above is the record’s cinematic and animated music video, which has, so far, received nominations in a number of music festivals. The Suki-directed clip is simple yet quite illustrative…

  • Listen to and watch Rob Georg and Mel Georg “Push That Horn”

    “Push That Horn” is the debut single form German singer/songwriter Rob Georg. We are today sharing a new version of the track that features backup vocals from his wife, Mel Georg. “Push That Horn” is a soothingly smooth song that carries an element of engaging storytelling . The original version did so well on the digital platforms, helping…

  • Introducing Tularosa: Listen to “If You Love Me” and “Take It Away”

    As we are about to end the year, we just released we couldn’t afford not to hook you up with this new rock band, Tularosa. The San Diego, California-based 4-piece makes smooth and soulful tunes that are inspired by the need to find love and feed the soul with happiness. They have, so far, released two…

  • Listen to “Shoes You Got” and “Tip-Toeing” by Rocklyn & Tim October

    Have you heard music by Rocklyn & Tim October? If not, “Shoes You Got” will be great start. The record features Rocklyn’s 6-year-old daughter, Isis Rocklyn, whose lovely vocals dominate the intro and the chorus, making the song so catchy. Tim then raps through the lyrically tight verses. Produced by Detroit-based producer Mav, “Shoes You Got”…

  • Watch The Mercy Stone’s “Alright” video

    The Mercy Stone have revealed the visuals for “Alright”. The captivating song is the third single off of their upcoming album. With a singalong chorus and a beautiful tune, the record is quite an ear-worm. As expected, the band gets to entertain the listener with their catchy vocals, creative sounds and sweet grooves. Formed by…

  • Watch Cash Clay in “Struggle” video

    BreadChaser Entertainment releases the official video for “Struggle”, the new single by rapper Cash Clay, the label’s flagship artist. The song is the first track off the Albany, Georgia-based artist’s upcoming project, Long Overdue. The record gets the emcee going berserk over a hard-hitting, trap-infused beat. The composition finds Clay talking reflecting on the struggle. Watch…

  • Stream Late Bloomer album by Reedus 3M

    “S.O.S” (posted above) is a new, introspective song by rapper and producer Reedus 3M. The song is, in fact, lifted off his just-released album, Late Bloomer. The 10-track, self-produced project includes previously released singles like “Dirty” and “Empathetic Victories“, both of which we’d featured on Aipate. Apart from “S.O.S”, “Bad Day” is another standout record off…

  • Baby Fuzz reveals “I’m Still Holding Out For You” video

    Baby FuzZ‘s latest single “I’m Still Holding Out For You” now has a video to it. Shot in a church in Atlanta, the song clip is reminiscent of the classic 90’s era. The shadowland singer had released the emotionally raw song a couple of weeks ago. It is a powerful piece that has received stunning visuals to…

  • BRYN feels “So Gotti” in her new mixtape, 99

    Bryn has finally got to drop her debut mixtape, 99. The 8-track project includes the up-and-coming, South London rapper’s previously released singles like “Pull Up” (debut) and “Queenpin“. The tape arrives on the heels of her “Drunk & Wavey“, a song that saw her collaborate with US artist, Dreezy. “The 99 mixtape is something I wanted…

  • Shaylen is back with “Isn’t You” [Video]

    Los Angeles-based pop newcomer Shaylen drops the visuals for her new single, “Isn’t You”. The singer/songwriter had debuted with “El Dorado“, a song that affixed the industry spotlight towards the artist. “Isn’t You” is another properly done, electro-imbued, pop-driven record carries the hallmarks of an anthem. Shaylen’s sultry vocals expresses her tough attitude toward love.…

  • Wakadinali features TNT and Khaligraph on “Moja Safi”

    “Moja Safi” is the latest release from Wakadinali duo and features another duo TNT and Khaligraph Jones. It was produced and mastered by Ares 66 at BigBeatsAfriq studios. #AipateForMusic

  • Watch Bob Sumner in “Riverbed” video

    Wasted Love Songs is an upcoming, first solo album from Canadian singer/songwriter Bob Sumner, who is the younger half of Sumner Brothers outfit (the other being Brian). The musician has released the first official video from the LP and the song is titled “Riverbed”. A beautiful piece that comfortably sits somewhere in between folk and…

  • Listen to Full Circle, the new album from Terri Goff

    Full Circle, the new album by Terri Goff arrived almost a month ago, on November 22nd. According to the American singer/songwriter, the ten-track LP is the culmination of about 20 years she spent honing her art. It got her working with producer Robert Acquaviva and also with Alexandra Marie Martinez (on the background vocals). To…

  • It’s “Fallen” as Joel Corry features Hayley May in another song released on Perfect Havoc

    London-based producer Joel Corry has released “Fallen”, which is the second song he’s released on Perfect Havoc, the Hoxton-based record label. This new single features fellow British, singer/songwriter Hayley May, whose powerful vocals complements the groovy house tune. The production itself is infectious and matches May’s warm vocal harmonies, adding a gripping edge to the track.…

  • Stream Abbot Kinney EP by Belgian producer NETSKY

    Abbot Kinney, the new EP by Belgian award-winning electronic music producer NETSKY is now out. Released via Republic Records and Casablanca Records, the 5-song project gets him working with producers Stargate and 1991. The EP also features features Kyle, Toulouse and Jozzy, and about it NETSKY says: “Collaborating with Stargate in their incredible studio was an amazing experience, it’s…

  • Kustom & 40K return with “For Me”

    Enter Kustom and 40K, two Canadian artists who are clearly closing the year with a bang, quite literally. They have just released a new single, “For Me”. This track arrives in the heels of their interesting collaborative project titled Guest House. It was released via Kandy Space Entertainment (KSE), the Vancouver-based label they are both signed…

  • Quentyn drops “Jerusalem, Pt. 2”

    Dutch DJ/Producer Quentyn releases “Jerusalem, Pt. 2”. With silky clean, gripping vocals that brings out the power of the composition’s lyrics, the song is, simply, beautiful. “Jerusalem, Pt. 1” had much hype round it and for the right reasons. This second installment is not any different. The artist whose birth name is Quirijn Smits had,…

  • Hear Black Domino’s “Praia Do Amor”

    “Praia Do Amor” arrives as the latest release form Black Domino, a Belgian house music production outfit. The duo adds tropical flavors into this upbeat song, giving it a summer tinge. Generally, “Praia Do Amor” is a cool song perfect for that relaxation mode. The Brazilian vocals then calmly transports you to the Amazon. Black…

  • Doov releases new song “Slippin”, accompanies it with a freestyle

    Doov makes a return with another song, “Slippin”. For the artist hailing from East Brunswick, New Jersey, this new release equally goes hard. We had previously covered his single “Target“, a record that caused some waves in the rap industry. “Slippin” is part of a two-song project titled MELT. The other track is the “Polo Freestyle”,…

  • R3HAB and Mokita share “All Into Nothing”

    R3HAB and Mokita get to collaborate on a new record titled “All Into Nothing”. While R3hab is an Amsterdam-based artist, Mokita is a Cullowhee, North Caroline native who is currently based on Nashville, Tennessee. The two bring their wealth of talent and experience to create a new song that, after you listen to, may stick…

  • Benita impresses with her debut single, “Anything”

    Benita thrusts herself into the scene with her debut single, “Anything”. The song is a great way to showcase the Toronto-based, Canadian singer/songwriter’s singing prowess. With her powerful vocals, she gets to craft a piece that embodies her appreciation and advocacy for self-empowerment. “This song represents figuring out your self-worth and realizing you gotta do what’s…

  • Watch Marci Phonix in “Black Friday 2” video

    Marci Phonix drops the visuals for “Black Friday 2”. The fiery song continues his streak of controversial raps and its official video is, literally, horror-themed. The UK grime rapper has, in the recent past, made socially aware records and pronouncements and in the process earned him some notoriety. This song is the second installment of…

  • Catch WISE’s wisdom in “Roses” [Video]

    We are introducing you to another fresh Canadian artist. He goes by the moniker WISE and is an upcoming rapper and producer. We are sharing “Roses”, one of his earlier single releases. It was produced by Homage and has a befitting visuals to accompany it. The composition gets the emcee addressing the issue around drugs and pills…

  • Savannah Lancaster releases Letters, her debut album

    On her debut album titled Letters, American jazz and soul singer/songwriter Savannah Lancaster delivers a string of heartfelt pieces. The Brooklyn, New York-based artist’s soothing vocals and vulnerable compositions makes this project worth your while. Nine tracks, including 8 original songs and one cover takes the listener through changing emotions of love and struggles. The…

  • The Honey Tongues describe “When I Fall In Love”. Stream their new album

    The Honey Tongues just released a new self-titled album, The Honey Tongues. The 8-member, Canadian music collective comprises singer/songwriters and the band makes music that blends jazz and soulful elements into a fusion of indie and Americana tunes. They call this sound ‘Swamp Opera’. This album carries 8 amazing tracks that will keep you hooked.…