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  • December Fades reveals “Crash and Burn” video

    December Fades debuts the music video for his new song, “Crash And Burn”. The song was inspired by a disappointing romance that eventually drove the singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist artist to some form of despair. “Crash And Burn” is a heartfelt, and somehow dark, musical piece which is fitted into an equally dusky visuals. The instrumental…

  • Dree Mon shares “Dance Like I Want To” video [Aipate Premiere]

    Aipate today premieres the official video for “Dance Like I Want To”, the new single from Los Angels-based artist Dree Mon. It is a groovy, energetic and dance-inducing song that infuses a funky element into soul music. The composition simply expresses an earnest call on people to rise to their feet and… dance. This song…

  • Roland Greco- “Nowhere To Go” feat. BAER

    “Nowhere To Go” is a collaborative track between Roland Greco and BAER. The song’s composition is quite interesting, as it flips the apathetic attitude associated with small town living. It’s crafted as an anthem that celebrates and pushes small city life to the apex of pop. This is made possible by the record’s creative production…

  • Amir Kelly debuts with “MAUI” [Video]

    Amir Kelly has released his debut single, “MAUI”. The song arrives with a stunning video to accompany it. The Francisco Covarrubias-directed visuals was premiered on MEFEATER. It finds him living like a prince, an image which is, however, a contrast to his current reality. Amir is a 21-year-old artist of Black and Indian heritage who…

  • Los Carraldos -“No me mires asi” [off Tomando el control album]

    Welcome to Venezuela as Aipate shares “No me mires asi”, a record by Latin rock band, Los Carraldos. The song is the first track off their already-released Tomando el control album. This is a 15-song LP that satisfactorily represents the outfit’s sound, a unique style of pop rock. Los Carraldos’ members include: Glen Tomeetyou Aveledo (vocals, guitar, keyboards),…

  • Sol is “The Plug” in new release

    Melodic, bouncy and energy-driven…that’s “The Plug”, the latest single release by Sol. The song is an official leak off the Seattle-based rapper’s forthcoming Soon Enough album. The song dropped on the 5th of October and was produced by the Nima Skeemz, Teal Douville and Elan Wright. Sol is a Haitian-American hip hop artist who we first introduced…

  • Hear Luka’s “Sooner Or Later”

    It is time we shared “Sooner Or Later”, a song by American singer and multi-instrumentalist artist, Luka. The musician, who wrote this piece also and played the instruments himself, sang the song, backed by a female friend. “Sooner Or Later” is a beautiful song with elements of folk and blues. As a fan of Kenya’s…

  • Jordan Barone reveals a 2-in-1 video for “Same Thing” and “Used To”

    Staten Islands-based artist Jordan Barone has dropped the music video for “Same Thing“, a visual project that also carries a clip promoting his song, “Used To”. The singer and rapper is working on his debut EP, Midnight Conversation. “Same Thing” features vocals by Amber Lee and is an rhythmic R&B records. “Used To”, on the other hand,…

  • Otile Brown says “Hi” in new music video

    “Hi” is the latest record from Otile Brown. The self-written song comes covered in stunning visuals which was directed by X Antonio. The independently released track was produced by Ihaji, who has already worked with Otile before. Otile Brown is a Nairobi-based, Kenyan singer who is originally from the coastal city of Mombasa. He is…

  • Cavern Company releases another song, “Enough?”

    Oklahoma City-based band Cavern Company makes a return with a new single, “Enough?”. With their So This Is Happiness project in the works, this serves as the record’s third single. It is a solid inclusion to the indie scene’s list of top new releases. “We wanted the third single of the year to step perfectly…

  • Edwin Raphael’s new video follows him to the “Isle Of Strawberries” [Aipate Premiere]

    Immersed in the singer’s emotive and melancholic vocals, Edwin Raphael‘s new single, “Isle Of Strawberries”, is a truly sublime piece of work. Aipate today premieres the video for the song, a release which is out courtesy of AntiFragile Music / Phonofile. It is a somber piece that dives into the complexities arising from relationships and love.…

  • Watch as PLYA trio becomes “Innocent” in new video

    PLYA have finally revealed the video for their latest single, “Innocent”. Slightly more than a month ago, we did share the song and referred to it as a clever blend of dreamy-pop and electronica. The UK trio, which debuted into the scene with the single “Thinking About You”, is composed of Spanish vocalist Julia Sykes, guitarist Chris…

  • Sleep State – “Dyin’ When I See Ya” [Video]

    It’s another great video but even more excitingly, this is another great indie-pop record. The song is called “Dyin’ When I See Ya” by Sleep State, an LA-based band. The outfit is fronted by lead vocalist Troy Ritchie. And behind composition… “‘Dyin’ When I See Ya’ is about a time that really sucked in my life. Rather…

  • Holy Hyatt releases the video for “River Flows”

    Holly Hyatt has revealed the visuals for “River Flows“, a track we had shared a couple of weeks ago. The song, which injects a bluesy feel into Soul, was produced by Clinton Swanson and later mastered by Graemme Brown. Further, Jon Burden (acoustic & electric guitar), Brandon Smith (piano and organ), Alan Black (drums) and Clinton Swanson…

  • The Geometro Party x Dani -“Anybody”

    Aipate shares with you a song by LA-based outfit, The Geometro Party. It is titled “Anybody” and features Dani, an up-and-coming vocalist from the City Of Angeles. It is their second single and it’s generally a moody song that describes the aftermath of a ‘one night stand’. The composition is expressed in an honest vocal delivery…

  • Introducing L3GS: Listen to their remix of Wicky Mosh’ “Atoti” hit

    L3GS is a Nairobi-based electronic and house music trio. The outfit’s current members include Mr G, DJ L and Karrl Arcus whose official names are Gerald Gekara, James Ler and Carroll Omuom, respectively. We have highlighted their new release, a track that remixes “Atoti”, a hit single by the late Wicky Mosh and Gidi Gidi…

  • Tenjin recalls his experience in “New Toronto”

    Tenjin has shares a new song, “New Toronto”. The song talks of the rapper’s exciting weekend visit of Toronto. It colourfully describes the city’s diversity and interesting night life. Generally, it is a feel good song expressed in a hard-hitting rap flow. Tenjin is one half of the duo, Intrinsic Harmony Music, the other member…

  • Steady Dying debuts “Gottafy”

    Get some taste of European rap: Aipate shares “Gottafy”, the new record by Czech hip hop artist Steady Dying. It is the official debut single from the musician who, though born and raised in the Czech Republic, has Russian heritage. The youngster brings an abrasive rap, which allows him to channel out his inner rage. “Gottafy” is…

  • Donae’O and Belly reveal video for “Chalice”, a Calvin Harris-produced song

    Donae’O is back with the stunning video for his latest single, “Chalice”. The song features Canadian rapper Belly and was produced by famous Scottish DJ/producer Calvin Harris. It is a sweet concoction of sounds and flavours and follows up the UK producer and artist’s 2017 mixtape Sixteen. The project had scored guest appearances from the likes of…

  • Listen to Danny Matos’ “Bull Ride”

    We share a new song by Danny Matos. “Bull Ride” is part of the artist’s new EP titled The Right Thing Wrong. It is a reflective song that in a way digs as deep as his earlier release, “Oasis”. “Bull Ride” carries a lovely melody that adds an emotional edge to the hip-hop record. Further, the…

  • Kat Deluna returns with “Nueva Actitud”, a Latin Trap song [Video]

    Kat Deluna makes a return with “Nueva Actitud”. The song is done in Spanish and its title translates to ‘New Attitude’. This Latin trap record features Reggaeton singer Arcangel and finds Deluna taking a new direction with her music. Kat Deluna is a Dominican-American artist and dancer whose 2007 debut single, “Whine Up” catapulted to great success.…

  • Hilaire’s new song talks of a “Happy Hangover”

    “Happy Hangover” is the latest release from Hilaire. The artist recently debuted her solo career after a successful stint behind the desk as a songwriter. We, in fact, shared “Loved & Lost”, a previous song she did. The composition describes a situation where a relationship leads to so much happiness, such that the feeling replaces the…

  • Ruben Pol returns with “Meet Again”

    Ruben Pop drops his new song, “Meet Again”. The upcoming Dutch musician, which is also a model, debuted into the scene with his “Bed Sheets” single. The electro-pop record was produced by Tom Martin and carries a powerful soul infusion. The composition is about the breakdown of a relationship and it retains the singer’s spellbinding vocal…

  • Ziza Bafana – “Nazaala” [Video]

    We share the video for “Nazaala”, a track by Ugandan artist Ziza Bafana. The song is a dancehall-flavoured, Afro-pop record. Ziza Bafana is the creative moniker for Richard Kasendwa, a musician who started his professional career in 2011. He’s gone ahead to win 3 Zzina Awards, 3 HiPiPo Awards winner and 2 rising Star Awards. Watch “Nazaala” visuals…

  • Ju is quite confident in “I Ain’t Worried” [Video]

    We share this record by Bronx-based artist, Ju. Titled “I Ain’t Worried”, the song is an introspective piece that finds the rapper and singer/songwriter freely flowing over a melodic hip-hop track. A lyrical piece, it gets her making statements about some of the issues in her life. Like the title of the song, Ju doesn’t seem…

  • Chadwick goes “Pacific” in new single

    One of the perks of our job is getting your hands on such good songs even before the artist gets mass following. Today, we introduce you to a Chadwick, a future star whose new single, “Pacific” got me immediately hooked in, grabbing myself a dozen of listens while writing this post. The indie-pop flavoured hip-hop record gets…

  • Hear “Sometimes” by Yung ‘n Usls [Lyric Video]

    ‘Analogue heart, digital mind’, that’s how Yung ‘n Usls describes themselves. Well, another thing which is equally catchy is the hook to their new song, “Sometimes”. The German electronic duo gets to compose a heartwarming piece that is delivered in soothingly sweet female vocals. The result is a track which will rush the listener to their feet…

  • Watch Nincy in “Mami Tiralo Pa Atras” video

    Nincy brings back the energy in new song, “Mami Tiralo Pa Atras”. The song, which comes with an accompanying music video, is done in Spanish. We had previously shared the Latin artist’s “Cinco Estrellas” single. Nincy (official name Nincy Delgadillo Ramirez) hails from the islands of the Dominican Republic and does dancehall-and-reggaeton-flavoured, Caribbean-themed music. He began…

  • Trevor Lee features AJ McQueen in “Err Dae”

    Huston, Texas-based rapper Trevor Lee shares a new song that sees him teaming up with AJ McQueen. The song is named “Err Dae” and it comes in a melody-filled, hard-hitting track produced by Josh Pretruccio and engineered by MixbyBrandon. This is the latest in a series of singles that the artist has been releasing as…

  • Laura Jean Anderson drops “Lonesome No More” EP

    Maybe, we should just officially call Laura Jean Anderson an anthem-creator, instead of a singer/songwriter. The artist, who we first introduced you to through her “Silence Won’t Help Me Now” hit, has just released new EP, Lonesome No More. The 7-track record carries songs like “Call It What It Is”, “Love You Most”, “Thinking Bout You” and, of…

  • Fred Lessore is “Quietly Drowning”

    London’s own Fred Lessore has shared a new song, “Quietly Drowning”. The singer/songwriter, who is of Anglo-French and Malagasy descent, grew up in Peckham and acquired a music taste which is a concoction of different flavours. “Quietly Drowning” gets its indie-pop edge from the smooth, guitar-led instrumentation. The resultant tune blends with Fred’s engaging storytelling.…

  • Mack Moses reveals new song, “Space” [Video]

    Australian alt. R&B artist, Mack Moses‘ new single titled “Space” will pull at your heartstrings. It’s an emotionally gripping tribute to his late sister, who died of lung cancer. The song comes with accompanying visuals (which was premiered by Complex) and serves as the first single taken from the Melbourne-based crooner’s forthcoming debut album, CASSANDRA. “This is…

  • Listen to Velvet Starlings’ new single, “Sold Down The River”

    Velvet Starlings returns with the his second single, “Sold Down The River”. The singer/songwriter and producer has built some reputation by channeling the best of the 60s era. Eric Burdon tops the list of the musician’s major influences. Born 15 years ago, and named Christian Gisborn, Velvet is also a multi-instrumentalist. “Sold Down The River”…

  • Lesley Barth -“Pinwheels” feat. Shannon Soderlund & Chelsey Coy

    “Pinwheels” is the new single release from US singer/songwriter Lesley Barth. The song features Shannon Soderlund and Chelsey Coy and arrives in the backdrop of a hugely successful debut album. Going into the song, you will immediately be gripped by Lesley’s cinematic vocal delivery, which soothingly expresses the composition’s heartfelt lyrics. About the song, Lesley says that: “Pinwheels is about how the…

  • Watch Hyphen and Josh Tenor in “Futuristic” video

    London-based emcee Hyphen reveals the visuals for his new single,”Futuristic”. The song, which features Josh Tenor on the chorus, precedes the UK rapper’s forthcoming debut EP, Dance Songs To Die To. This project has been scheduled for a June 2019 release. It comes just after the artist returned from a tour of the US. “Futuristic” infuses…

  • Anoushka Lucas asks “How’d It Get This Late” in her latest song

    UK singer/songwriter Anoushka Lucas shares a lovely, jazzy song titled “How’d It Get This Late”. The single is an official leak off the London-born artist’s upcoming album which scheduled for a February 2019 release. It is a subtle piece which derives its warm feel from Anoushka’s smooth and sultry vocals. The interesting composition then further…

  • Will-Broad and Phante reveal “Voshora” [Aipate Premiere]

    Zimbabwean artist Will-Broad‘s new single, “Voshora” is officially out and arrives as a premiere on Aipate. The song features singer Phante and finds the two creatives heaping praises for a young lady who, understandably, goes unappreciated by those around her, despite her selfless efforts. The composition is inspired by the story of a friend and lover to…

  • Stockholm Noir embraces “Fear” in new song

    While maintaining their faceless identity, Stockholm Noir has dropped “Fear”, a release they’ll follow up, in a fortnight, with an earlier made raw, acoustic version. On this one, the Swedish electronic collective gets to share a slow-building, house track that is empowered by its deep composition. “‘Fear’ dissects the challenge of letting go of lost love, wishing…

  • AALTA features Desi Valentine on “Borrowed Time”

    AALTA has today released a new song. “Borrowed Time” features Desi Valentine and is a urgent call on people to upgrade their relationships to an honest and sincere love. It stems from the conscious understanding that most things in life come with a shelf-life attached to them. Musically, the band’s lovely tune meets Valentine’s gritty vocals which powerfully…

  • Listen to “Noise Injection” by Aiidan

    Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Aiidan shares “Noise Injection”. It follows one’s experience of a loved one sinking into a state of paranoia and poor health. The artist gets to express this gripping story through moving raw vocals and a somber melody. This indie-pop song will appear on Aiidan’s upcoming debut EP, a project which brings together dark, electropop,…

  • Los PJS shares “Baskets b”

    Los PJS shares a smooth but hard-hitting song, “Baskets b”. It is an introspective piece with an emotional edge stemming from the track’s melody-driven tune. With honest-yet-tough-talking lyrics, the composition follows the emcee expressing his streets-wise philosophy. The song’s verses are connected by a warm hook whose whose vocal delivery is quite mellow. Stream the…

  • Hero The Band reveals “Lab Rat” visuals

    Hip-hop meets rock music as Hero The Band shares a new music video, “Lab Rat”. The Atlanta-based outfit blends pop and rock in such a clever and creative way. Theirs is a fusion whose flavor is similar to major acts like Maroon 5, Coldplay and Fall Out Boy. Strong vocals, catchy hooks and sweet melodies…

  • Watch The Holy Knives “Stray Dog” video

    The Holy Knives reveals the visuals for their new single, “Stray Dog”. The track serves a the secondrelease from their upcoming debut album, Year of the Black Dog. Talking about the song, Kyle said, “The video for ‘Stray Dog’ is a surreal, tragicomic noir that follows the story of the roller-skating, dirty dancing dog detective McPooch,…

  • Listen as Apollooftheproficy and Venn Marely “Go With The Flow”

    Apollooftheproficy has released a new song, “Go With The Flow”. It features Venn Marely. The record is based on a lo-fi track that finds the two emcees delivering laid-back verses. Apollooftheproficy and Venn take turns, laying in heavily, lyrical  bars over a melodious tune. The smooth hook further adds a sweet vibe into “Go With…

  • Introducing C.U.L.T.U.R.E: Listen to “Cut Of The Cloth”

    Deep lyrics and epic verses, that’s C.U.L.T.U.R.E. for you. The artist whose official name is Enoch Augustusel was born in Marble Steps, as the last born in a family of 6 children. The DMV area based artist is now feeding fans through his hip-hop and spoken word pieces. Aipate highlights his new song “Cut Of The…

  • Hear Namarah’s “Just Like That”

    Namarah shares a new single, “Just Like That”. The artist co-wrote the song with Keath Lowry, who also produced the track. The soulful piece is the first in a series of releases that the Philadelphia-born artist is preparing for her fans. Powerful vocals and heartwarming compositions have placed Namarah in a space where she is now comparable…

  • Jason Greensocks’ “Collected” might just redefine how a banger should sound

    Aipate premieres another anthem-contending record, “Collected”. It’s by 23-year-old, Houston-born, San Antonio-based rapper Jason Greensocks and might just redefine how a banger should sound. The highly energetic track was produced from a hard-hitting trap beat made by Sahara. With his The Story of Summer 2018 mixtape in the works, this serves as the first song off that project.…

  • Len Beam meets Shure & Spintly X Ward21 – “Good Girl Bad Gyal” [Video]

    We live for such interesting collaborations. Len Beam and Shure & Splintly have teamed up to release “Good Girl Bad Gyal”, a song that features Ward21. It is a dancehall-infused, reggae track which combines elements of electronic production. The single arrives with a stunning video to accompany it. It was released on Ching Zeng, an independent record…

  • Listen to AKA Block and Rawso in “90’s Baby”

    Professionally known as AKA Block, Tim Blok is an Amsterdam-based, Dutch producer and artist. We share his latest rhythmic song titled “90’s Baby”, a track which saw him collaborate with Rawso. Also a songwriter, we’d previously featured his “Far Side Of The Moon” single, a song which featured Satta. Graduating out of (and shaking away)…

  • Raul Gee & VIC go with “No Sleep”

    Sweet melodies, catchy hooks and great flows; these are some of the strong points most people look for in a trap/hip-hop record. “No Sleep” embodies all these plus, it further carries some tight lyricism. The song is by Raul Gee & VIC. It is the first single from Raul Gee and VIC’s upcoming, collaborative Foreign Residuals…