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  • RuthAnne – “It Is What It Is” [Video]

    As we await to cross over into 2019, most of us are working on a to-do list. For RuthAnne, an album is likely top of the list. Meanwhile, she has been releasing a string of singles like “Liquid“, “The Vow” and “Take My Place”. She is now back with an acoustic, piano ballad titled “It…

  • Introducing P.S November: hear his “Screams Of My Heart”

    We dive with you to the deepest end of the pool of unsigned acts as we share “Screams Of My Heart”. This post also serves as an introduction to the R&B/soul artist, P.S November. The American singer/songwriter’s talent is raw-yet-somehow-refined. With a griping and powerful voice, you will definitely love to hear him sing, about anything. “Screams…

  • Glimmer Of Blooms -“All I Want” [Lyric Video]

    Resting at the heart of 27-year-old Austrian artist, Glimmer Of Bloom‘s new indie-pop EP is a song titled, “All I Want”. The 3-track project is titled Little Pieces and was released slightly over a month ago. The two other tracks are “Don’t You Remember” and “Run My Child”. The songs explore one’s own reflection as a…

  • Listen to “Angel” by Andy Michaels and Kerry Ironside

    “Angel” is a song by Australian musician Andy Michaels. The beautiful and inspiring piece features Kerry Ironside and Sharon Court. We today share the clip (above), with the lyrics posted below. Watch/listen.  Lyrics: Find the lyrics below. You are my angel sing to heavenI can’t wait for you to sing to meYou’ll sing to meFly…

  • Stream “Fever” by XY&O

    “Fever” is the latest release from electro-pop trio XY&O. The alt. R&B record comes imbued with a tinge of electro-soul flavor. As you listen, you won’t help but marvel at Skip Curtis’ silky vocals and smoothly blend of groovy tunes. The record arrives via  Electric MVM. The band is composed of Tudor Davis (keyboard and percussion),…

  • Listen to “Not Going Home” by Robot Dream”

    From the immaculate female vocals, to the GTA-ish cover art, to the inherently groovy tune, “Not Going Home”, is quite a welcoming track. The House record is by Robot Dream and comes with a blend of funky disco drums and horn section. Robot Dream makes music that blends different genres and cross-generational flavours. The DJ/producer’s 2017 single, “Straight…

  • Listen to Kodssi’s “Fou Fou”

    Moroccan musician Yassine Kodssi, professionally known as Kodssi, has released a new song, “Fou Fou”. The percussion-heavy, groovy record features European producer, Johno, who he’s worked with on a number of tracks. The son of the famous Abdel-Jalil Kodssi, Yassine is ready to immerse himself into international scene with his sound which infuses jazz and other…

  • Jamar Carr fights “PAIN” in new song that features Bianca Sings

    Sometimes it first takes an admission of the existence of a problem before dealing with it. That’s the state of mind that Jamar Carr finds himself in as he shares a new song titled, “PAIN”. The track features a powerful chorus by Bianca Sings, a singer whose heartfelt vocals help express the emotion that the…

  • No Money Kids – “Chains” feat. Charles X

    Paris-based, French rock duo, No Money Kids have shared the visuals for “Chains”, a song that features Californian rapper, Charles X. The track is the first single off of the outfit’s new album, Trouble. “Chains” talks about the solitude and the yearning for liberation that follows a physical or mental confinement. The Leigh Powis-directed video follows the plights…

  • Listen to SHY Nodi’s “No Vibe”

    Aipate captured the moment when SHY Nodi stepped out from his songwriter’s desk by sharing his debut single, “Complex“. Today, we return you to the Swedish singer/songwriter’s world as he shares his second single titled, “No Vibe”. The 25-year-old is, in fact, also working on his debut project, a mini-album that will be released next year.…

  • Stream “Edge” by KINGDM and Sam Hope

    “Edge” is the latest release from producer/songwriter KINGDM. The song features vocals of Sam Hope and musically, it carries warm and welcoming electropop melodies. It also got groovy basslines that will keep the feet on club dancefloors. The song will further serve to reinforce KINGDM’s position as one of the exciting new electronic artists. But…

  • Reece West is “The One”

    Grime rapper Reece West is back with a new single, “The One”. The song finds the UK emcee going hard lyrically. His carries in his signature tight and abrasive rap flow, which has helped set him apart from that pack of upcoming acts. In fact, it has further got him into major music platforms like…

  • Party Favor and Naïka accept the “Blame” in new single

    “Blame” is the latest release form Party Favor, an LA-based electronic DJ/Producer. The track features Miami, FL singer/songwriter, Naïka. The song arrives on Mad Decent, the label. The electro-pop record gets its gripping edge from the singer’s heartwarming vocals and honest lyrics. Still, the crispy production gives the track a dance-inducing flavour. Generally, “Blame” is one…

  • BRYN and Dreezy are “Drunk & Wavey” [Video]

    Fast-rising South London rapper BRYN is definitely in that growth trajectory because she puts in the work. She’s released a new single and video titled “Drunk & Wavey”. The song features another exciting artist, Dreezy and marks another U.K-U.S rap connection. The KC Locke-directed clip was filmed in Los Angeles find the two acts matching…

  • Quincy Mumford returns with “I Gotta Feeling”

    New Jersey’s Quincy Mumford returns with his second single, “I Gotta Feeling”. The track follows up the singer/songwriter’s debut hit, “Thank You”. That song had peaked at #2 on Spotify’s viral U.S chart. This new release will be included in his upcoming debut EP, Every Wednesday. The song is a groovy and uplifting piece that…

  • Listen to “Face In The Crowd” by After Funk

    As they work on their forthcoming new LP titled Santa Barbara, After Funk shares a new track which is indicative of what a fan should expect from the album. The song is “Face In The Crowd” and is a truly sublime piece of art. It infuses element of soul into its funky and groovy foundation. It…

  • Troy Ave reveals “Ice Cream” video

    Out now as a WorldStar Exclusive is the visuals for “Ice Cream”, one of the latest single from Troy Ave. The Brooklyn, New York-based rapper returns with a bouncy track that will keep heads nodding. The single is lifted off his new, third 10-song album, More Money More Problems. It’s crafted from a melodic tune that…

  • Listen to “Believe In Love” feat. Kazz

    On the 1st of September this year, DJ Blesh released his debut album, Finally Famous. We today share the Zimbabwean artist’s single “Believe In Love”. The song features Kazz a.k.a Mr Boomslang and it’s taken off the album. It is a house record that gets a good vocal injection. DJ Blesh works with a radio station and is also…

  • Bridesmen – “Someone Who Loves Me” [Video]

    Bridesmen reveals the visuals for his new single, “Someone Who Loves Me”. The song is fresh take on soul genre and is a deviation from his Jazz roots. “Someone Who Loves Me” addresses the loneliness that sometimes creeps into our lives. It further assures us that, in such moments, we are not alone. “It’s okay…

  • Hear the acoustic Version of Taylor Piggott’s “Dreams”

    It feels humbling when I have to share such a beautiful piece. And, yes, I know not everything is about me (lol!) but that’s how overwhelming the song is. “Dreams” is the debut single from 23-year-old, Melbourne-based, Australian singer/songwriter, Taylor Piggott. The emotionally gripping, indie-inflected pop track is somewhere beyond magnificent and the artist’s new, acoustic version is…

  • Jordan Caroll believes “The Wind Will Blow Us Home”

    Jordan Carroll shares the video for his new single, “The Wind Will Blow Us Home”. The guitar-led, acoustic-sounding, indie-pop record is a perfect representation of Jordan’s type of music. The Phoenix, Arizona-based American singer/songwriter started making music professionally in 2008 and by 2013, he’d released his 5-track, debut EP, Meet Me In The Sun. Armed with heartwarming…

  • Alec Joseph releases another song, “Blindspot”

    “Blindspot” is the latest release from singer/songwriter Alec Joseph. The artist co-wrote the composition with other ‘big-name’ songwriters, including Gino Barletta, a Grammy, award-winner who’s written for the likes of The Chainsmokers and Selena Gomez. But, not to misrepresent things, the composition isn’t the only top-notch aspect of the record; Alec’s vocal delivery is quite…

  • Pistol Hill would rather have a “Brand New Bottle Of Whiskey”

    “Brand New Bottle Of Whiskey” is the new single release from award-winning Country singer/songwriter Pistol Hill. The track finds him working with Grammy award-winning producer, Billy Hume. It describes the despondent feeling that follows a depressing heartbreak. The honest lyrics paint a picture of sadness, but you will also learn of the singer’s desire to drink it all away.…

  • Listen to The Chainsmokers’ “Beach House” [Video]

    The Chainsmokers are with another song that’s titled “Beach House”. It is, in fact, inspired by the band Beach House. Still, it is an excitingly great record that is reminiscent their earlier material.  “This song is really exciting to us because we feel like we went back to our roots with this one. It has…

  • Watch Emily Rowed’s “Pinball” video

    Emily Rowed shared the video for her single, “Pinball”. Today we are passing it to our readers. With her APRIL album being readied for release next year, this song serves as the sophomore project’s lead single. It is a soothingly beautiful electro-pop record that emits the singer/songwriter’s honest and gripping compositions. The song describes a…

  • Hear “The Othaside” by Fr33 Tha Sinner

    Aipate shares “The Othaside”, the title-track to Fr33 Tha Sinner‘s forthcoming project, his second ever. The record was produced by 1998 Beats and is out on Eye Am Records, an independent record label. The Frenchie Filmz-directed video for this song will be out on December 14th and The Othaside will drop next year, March 15th.   Fr33…

  • Phil Good releases “Put It All On Me”

    Anthem creator Phil Good returns with a new song, “Put It All On Me”. The lovely electro-backed record is further empowered the singer’s soothing R&B-like vocals. Still, the track comes with an exciting pop edge.  The artist’s real name is Jared Malodonado and he has, in the past, gone by monikers like ‘Julius Pleaser’, ‘Janis…

  • Stream Decemberly album by Oh Susanna and Michael Johnston

    Oh Susanna teamed up with pianist/songwriter Michael Johnston to bring us a beautiful album they titled Decemberly. The project carries 6 jazz-inflected, holiday songs and was inspired by the annual parties hosted by Michael and his partner Annie. These meets usually involve people singing alongside a pianist. We have highlighted “After The Holiday”, a track included…

  • Madison Beer – “Hurts Like Hell” feat. Offset [Video]

    With her debut studio album coming next year, Madison Beer returns to engage her fans with a new video. It is the official clip for her latest single, “Hurts Like Hell”. The song features Migos member Offset and it’s already been fielded into radio playlists across the US. The independent singer, who we’ve previously featured on Aipate, is…

  • New single by Doov finds him as a “Target”

    “Target” is the new release from East Brunswick, New Jersey-based, artist/producer Doov. The self-produced track finds the emcee going berserk over a hard-hitting beat. It is a lyrically heavy piece that serves as the first single off of the 20-year-old rapper’s upcoming debut album titled Separation. This project is scheduled to drop January 2019.  Only his third to…

  • Hermitude – “Stupid World” – feat. Bibi Bourelly [Video]

    You will love the cinematic visuals to “Stupid World”, a song by Hermitude. The track, which features gripping vocals from Def Jam Records-signed singer/songwriter, Bibi Bourelly, is quite a significant release. The song marks the return of Hermitude duo (El Gusto and Luke Dubs); it follows up their successful Dark Night Sweet Light album. The electro-pop record is beautifully…

  • Lucky Rose – “Lost” feat. Jordan Hart

    It takes a beautiful and melodic electro-backed tune and a lovely vocal accompaniment to create a very good electro-pop song. That’s what DJ/Producer duo Lucky Rose and up-and-coming singer/songwriter Jordan Hart do in their new collaborative effort titled, “Lost”. The soul-infused track also comes with an indie-pop edge and was released on Ultra Music. The…

  • Watch White Summer’s “Honey” video

    White Summer has released the video for their song, “Honey”. It is a single taken of of the Melbourne-based, Australian band’s debut album, Soul Breaker. The entire record was recorded at The Grove Studios and produced by Burke Reid. It arrived in May this year and you can find it on Bandcamp. “Honey” is a…

  • Malika shares “Stranger Things”

    In a new single titled “Stranger Things”, British R&B singer/songwriter MALIKA invites us to consider sleeping next to a stranger. The JaeEaux-produced song captures her strong-yet-vulnerable vocals as she painfully talks about being caught up in a toxic relationship. The gripping piano chords further add an emotional edge to the song.  The musician released her debut project, Songs About…

  • Talii returns with a naughty single titled “Mouth”

    “Mouth” is the second single from Talii. The groovy song is lyrically sensual and gets the singer/songwriter in her naughtiest state of mind yet. You can hear her suggestively singing: ‘No time for talkin’/ There’s other ways to use your mouth’. “Mouth” is a fun and playful departure from the 25-year-old Orlando, Florida-based artist’s debut single, “Lost“.…

  • Watch Aaron Taos in “Control” video

    “Control” is the first single off of Aaron Taos‘ new project Birthday Boy. We today share the video for the indie-pop record. “Control” talks about the monotony that sometimes characterizes suburban life. Musically, the song is quite addictive. With a sweet hook and an interesting video, it will get you nodding profusely, if not up…

  • Zie reveals “I Bet” [Video]

    Zie has released the video for his latest single, “I Bet”. The Haassan-produced track is a laid-back, trap-infused record that finds the Oklahoma-based rapper spitting street-wise bars. Real name Zak Bonzie, the artist previously went by the moniker Zone. His rap style is unique and his lyrical delivery quite enviable.  The record was released via…

  • Hittz taps Jadakiss for new single, “Hood Legend”

    It’s all about emcees representing their respective streets as two rappers Hittz and Jadakiss collaborate on a new track titled “Hood Legend”. While Hittz hails from Chicago, Jadakiss is a New York city rap legend. The melodic, Lord Haiti-produced track combines a classic hip-hop flavour with a trap-infused punch to give us a record to…

  • Listen to “Best Life” as we introduce Bitta

    Bitta is a St. Ann, Jamaica-born dancehall artist. We are today introducing you to his music through his latest release, “Best Life”. It is a Caribbean-flavoured track that provides the canvas over which the New York-raised musician shows us what he can do lyrically and vocally. And he gets to impress and, well, this is…

  • Sara Diamond would rather you “Stop Pretending”

    “Stop Pretending” is new, beautiful song by Montreal-based singer/songwriter, Sara Diamond. The Canadian musician recently released her Foreword album/EP and this track is listed as the second single off of that record. With a sultry and sensual vocal delivery that drives it to the edge of pop, “Stop Pretending” is rhythmically closer to your classic…

  • Marc E. Bassy – “Love Her Too” feat. G-Eazy [Video]

    Only a couple of days after sharing visuals on which he’d been featured (“Dinah Jane’s “Bottled Up” video feat. Ty Dollar $ign & Marc E. Bassy”), today we return to write about Marc. E. Bassy‘s own video release. Titled “Love Her Too”,  it features rapper G-Eazy and the clip is posted above. The single, itself, is…

  • Listen to Shylow’s remix of “Mountains” by Moontricks

    Westwood Recordings shares a new track as Shylow remixes “Mountains”, an earlier single by Moontricks. The electronic record features a blend of Moontrick’s beautifully harmonized vocals with Shylow’s smooth percussion and lush chords. Generally, the song is lyrically engaging but also quite dance-inducing. While Shylow is a Nanaimo-based DJ/Producer who’s spending much of his time playing…

  • Kaien Cruz releases “Dangerous” video

    Los Angeles-based singer Kaien Cruz reveals the video for her latest single, “Dangerous“. The song’s electronic tune carries elements of pop and nu-soul, giving it a melodious and rhythmic feel. It brings out the South African artist’s assertive nature, as we hear her likening herself to a dangerous reptile. Still, you will love how beautifully she…

  • Watch Gaspar Narby and LEES in “Words Of July” video

    “Words Of July” is a song by London-based Swiss producer Gaspar Narby. The R&B-infused track features LEES, a British singer/songwriter. We are today sharing the music video [embedded above]. With a tinge of nostalgia, the song is a lyrically gripping piece that is built from a cinematic, electro-imbued pop tune. You will also love its slow-yet-groovy rhythm. The Swiss-born producer…

  • Watch Noah Kahan’s “False Confidence” video

    “False Confidence”, the latest single by Noah Kahan now has a video to accompany it. This follows the singer/songwriter’s sold-out North American tour. The visuals was premiered by Billboard and MTV. The song, according to Noah, was written to remind people to believe in themselves but also not to take themselves too seriously. The indie-pop…

  • Listen to ADEM Project’s “No Limit” feat. Montell Jordan [Video]

    “No Limit” is a powerful, uplifting Christian/Gospel song by Adem Project. We share the acoustic version which features Montell Jordan and comes with a video which is embedded above. The song’s composition is about believers’ homecoming and is inspired by the Bible story of the Prodigal Son. The record was produced/mixed by Reyer van Drongelen…

  • Stream “Zanga” by Captain Blu and Fuse D

    Nigerian artist Captain Blu has shared a new single, “Zanga”. The track features Fuse D and was released via Ossia Records, a South African record label. It is a pop-inflected, trap-infused track over which the two creatives flow smoothly. Captain was born in Nigeria but made his recording debut in South Africa, going on to collaborate…

  • Watch Dinah Jane in “Bottled Up” video feat. Ty Dollar $ign & Marc E. Bassy

    Singer Dinah Jane steps from behind the success of Fifth Harmony to release her debut music video as a solo artist. The song is titled “Bottled Up” and features Ty Dollar $ign and Marc E. Bassy. It is a sweetly melodic track that’s inclined towards Contemporary R&B. It comes with a pop edge and the singer’s…

  • Stream “Body Can’t Lie” by The Kemist and Nyanda (of Brick & Lace)

    Jamaican DJ/Producer and artist, The Kemist has released a new song, “Body Can’t Lie”. The track features Nyanda, formerly of the Brick & Lace duo. It finds the Kemist flowing smoothly over the smooth dancehall tune but still, graciously lending some space to Nyanda lay in her sultry vocals. The record was released on 21 Entertainment…

  • Scarlet Monk taps Rita J and Dee Jackson for “Bajki”

    “Bajki” is the title track’s to Scarlet Monk‘s new album. It features two of Chicago’s fiercest emcees Rita J and Dee Jackson. It is a self-produced record that finds the Polish-born singer/songwriter unleashing her powerful vocals. Rita and Dee then take their turn to go hard lyrically and as they flow beautifully over a creative and…