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  • Watch Komo in “Vibe N Ting” video

    Komo has released the stunning visuals for “Vibe N Ting”, the title-track to his recently released debut EP. The rising UK Afroswing artist has already received support from major media outlets like BBC 1Xtra and The Beat London. The single was produced by Ayo Beatz and comes covered in an invitingly, warm summer vibe. It…

  • benny mayne unveils “devil in a dress”

    Toronto-based, Canadian artist Benny Mayne makes a return with a new track, “Devil In A Dress”. We had introduced you to his work through his debut single, “Bounce” single. This new song finds the R&B singer and rapper lyrically going darker. The trap-infused track fits into Benny’s melodic style. He is signed to Paradigm Agency…

  • Antony Alexander brings love to the dance-floor with “Hypnotised”

    London EDM artist Antony Alexander has released a new record he’s titled “Hypnotised”. It is an energetic electronic dance track that comes imbued with emotion. It is the first of a series of songs that will be mixed and mastered using different methods. That sounds experimental but this one is a decent release, considering both…

  • Sophiegrophy returns with “Caution”

    Australian rap queen Sophiegrophy has released a new record, “Caution”. This follows up the success of her previous single, “Bag“. The Melbourne artist’s new release is a serious anthem-contender and shows us a rapper who is confident and fierce, both lyrically and in delivery. The song was released by One Love Music Group’s WVS, the…

  • The Ultimate Top 10 Kenyan Hip Hop Musicians Of 2018

    Aipate‘s 2018 ultimate Kenyan hip hop list is finally out as we continue our culture of keeping an annual (each September) list of the top hip hop musicians in the country. From 2015, 2016, 2017 and now 2018, we have been providing our readers with an insight into the hip hop landscape. To head into…

  • Tieran would rather you just “Be About It” [Video]

    Tieran gives us a taste of what to expect in his upcoming Deep End album by releasing a new video. The visuals is for “Be About It”, the first single off that album. It sees the Columbus rapper putting on his aggression-ready armor and going hard lyrically over an equally energetic beat. The song advises…

  • Embrace high energy as you listen to DAZZ’s “Masterpiece”

    Out via online label, Future House Cloud is “Masterpiece” by German house DJ/producer DAZZ. It is a follow-up to the successful “Wind Me Up”, a single he’d released on Armada. On his new release, he injects an exciting dose of energy that is equally matched by the strong accompanying vocals. The track carries two-and-a-half minutes of uplifting nineties…

  • Ekene shares Swahili version of “My First Love”

    Nigerian singer Ekene has released a Swahili version to his “My First Love” single. The song is a tribute the artist’s mother, who he credits for making him the person he is today. It is a heartfelt dedication that most people will find relatable. Though currently based in the country’s capital, Lagos, Ekene’s hometown is…

  • Listen to FOXTROTT in “Deliver”

    Having announced a new album Meditations I-II-III, artist/producer FOXTROTT has released a new song, “Deliver”. Real name MH Delorme, she has undergone an evolution and the writing and performance in this new LP will showcase this progress. It finds FOXTROTT taking her genre-bending production to a greater height, as the new record is filled with analog synths,…

  • Stream David Davis’ The Long & Short of It album

    David Davis‘ debut album, The Long & Short of It is now out. The 11-track LP was released yesterday, August 31st. In it, you will feel soul music having a vintage flavor added to it as the singer uses the power of his vocals to brings us groovy tunes. The project starts with a dance-inducing track,…

  • Cecilie Dimma sings of a “Pool of Mistresses”

    “Pool Of Mistresses” is another song by Cecilie Dimma. It finds the young Danish-Ethiopian singer dramatically precipitating feelings into an attitude-filled cloud of melancholic emotions, which is manifested as a song that’s soothing-yet-enchanting. Cecilie, who debuted with “Ice Cream”, a song featuring Copenhagen rapper Gavin, is part of the exciting Scandinavian scene and she’s just embedded her…

  • Watch Kane Miller in “All We Need” music video

    Aipate shares the video for “All We Need” by Lakefield, Ontario-based singer/songwriter Kane Miller. The video was filmed by Will Callaghan and exhibits the smooth feel expressed in the record. Kane has a background of classical music that stretches back to when he was 7 years. This has helped him create songs with we can intimately…

  • Kelli-Leigh shares “Can’t Dance” video

    Kelli-Leigh has shared the official video for “Can’t Dance”, her latest solo release. She had co-produced the song with UK producer producer, Art Bastian. The record was released on 17th August via her own label, Music Core. The emotion-imbued “Can’t Dance” serves as Kelli-Leigh’s second solo single. The South African singer-songwriter has already been a contributor to the…

  • Scafidi Sounds – “King of Clowns III”

    Aipate unearths another good song we feel you should listen to. “Kings Of Clowns III” is by Norwegian artist Scafidi Sounds. It is a track filled with energy and although it has elements of indie, it is inclined towards pop. The Oslo-based singer says he’d written the song sometimes back. Listen to it below. Sample…

  • SEARLS releases video for “Scar”

    Earlier in the month, Aipate shared “Scar“, the single by Irish electropop new comer SEARLS. Today, we return to reveal the official video for the song, which also serves as the first release off the singer’s forthcoming, 4-track EP. The singer co-wrote “Scar” with Gil Lewis (of Tileyard Music), who also produced the record. The…

  • Rachelle Pauli reveals “The Real Me” video [Aipate Premiere]

    Rachelle Pauli has revealed her new video for “The Real Me”. The song finds the singer/songwriter crafting a heartfelt R&B-pop track which is backed by exciting piano chords. The song, including the visuals, brings out  the sassy side of the beautiful singer. The video has exclusively been premiered on Aipate and was released via Aoe…

  • Nicky Romero & Stadiumx release “Rise” featuring Matluck’s vocals

    Another one from Protocol Recordings’ founder. “Rise” is a song that is done collaboratively as Nicky Romero & Stadiumx and features vocals from Matluck. It is a follow up to Nicky’s effort with Taio Cruz (“Me On You”) and the Tomorrowland-themed track (“Here We Go”) in which he’d featured Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike. “Rise”…

  • Watch Max Parker in his debut music video, “Out Of The Blue”

    Emerging indie-pop singer/songwriter Max Parker has revealed his video for his debut single, “Out Of The Blue”. The 16-year-old Toronto artist was, this year, handpicked as a finalist in CBC’s Searchlight songwriting competition. In deed, as young as he is, his compositions are mature enough to grip older listeners and compel them top their feet.…

  • Stream Danger Barry’s If You Asked EP, including the single “Lucy”

    Alt. rock music band Danger Barry finally released their 5-track, debut EP, If You Asked. To get a feel of the project, we have highlighted a song, off it. It is titled “Lucy” and was produced by Grammy-winning artist Wiso Aponte. The song is characterized by harmonizing acoustics on the choruses and generally, it is a…

  • Ayentee drops My Retirement Plan Is Death album

    Berkeley-based emcee Ayentee has finally released his new album, My Retirement Plan Is Death. The rapper, whose real name is Anthony Blackman, releases an an LP that, as per his IG post, he intends to sell, sell and sell. Well, the marketing effort has already been lightened by the good quality of the project and…

  • Watch Billy Bronsted & Feed The Dog in “Ease The Pain” video

    A new entry into the blog’s country music category. Billy Bronsted & Feed The Dog have released a song and video, “Ease The Pain”. The singer’s powerful voice steadily delivers the convincingly heart-warming message. About this release, Billy says: “Life’s tough at times. It’s hard to stay on track and mistakes are sometimes painful curators…

  • Junior vs DJ Pleez -“Summertime (I Always Miss U”

    We first introduced you to Junior vs Dj Pleez back in March when we shared their “Ready To Love” single. Today, we revisit their tab and reveal their new track “Summertime (I Always Miss U)” to you. The song is taken off their Summer Love EP. This song refuels their soulful train and is empowered…

  • Watch Datta Boy’s remix of Micheal Jackson’s “Dirty Diana”

    Datta Boy channels the vocal power of Michael Jackson in a remix of the late King Of Pop’s song, “Dirty Diana”. We share the video to the refix, that features Jay Kay. Datta Boy admittedly told us that MJ’s music remains his ideal. Thus, on this new piece of work, he honorably pays tribute to his…

  • Listen to Kailee Morgue’s “Siren”

    Out now via Republic Records is another powerful piece from critically acclaimed gothic-pop artist Kailee Morgue. The song, which we share above, is titled “Siren”. It follows up on the success of her hit records “Do You Feel This Way” which featured Whethan, “F**k U” and “Medusa” (also the the title-track to her debut EP).…

  • rx Soul delivers a new single, “No Better”

    rx Soul delivers another beautiful piece in the form of his latest song, “No Better”. The LA-based artist, whose 2017 debut “All The Way There” charted to the top of HypeMachine, has already worked with rapper Indica and producer The Kount. This new record, which to be specific, is his eight single, comes imbued with…

  • Kira Hooks reasserts that she’ll be “Strong Enough” [Video]

    Kira Hooks presents a new, well choreographed video her new single, “Strong Enough”. The song was produced by Markus Chang and carries a soulful vibe, in which, the singer embeds with her powerful vocals and lyrics. It is an exciting piece which is reminiscent of the golden soul and R&B ages. The music video was…

  • Tungevaag & Raaban spread their vibe on “Bad Boy” [Video]

    Swedish/Norwegian duo Tungevaag & Raaban is back with another song, the new dancehall-flavoured “Bad Boy”. This comes with an interesting music video to it and follows up on the success of singles like “All For Love”, “Russian Roulette” and “Wolf”. It has been released via Big Beat Records. “Bad Boy” arrives as a dance-inducing piece that borrows…

  • Cambriana transports us to the rain-forests with Manaus Vidaloka album

    Created within a week of recording within the rain forests, outside Manaus, the 11-track Manaus Vidaloka album by Brazilian indie-folk outfit Cambriana will remain a standout release. The experimental project carries influences from Afrobeats, Chimurenga and is a wildly, adventurous piece of work. “Manaus”, the title-related song rests amidst the tracks but is, in itself, a conspicuously,…

  • Joe Janiak’s debut single “Best You Ever Had” elicits nostalgia

    Joe Janiak has shared “Best You Ever Had”, his new single whose video is scheduled to be released soon. The singer/songwriter has already written hit records for the likes of  Tove Lo, Britney Spears, MØ, Snakehips and more. This is his debut as a singer and a perfect way for him to unleash his undeniably powerful…

  • Jeff Basta shares his marvelous single, “Find Her Way”

    Jeff Basta has been working on creating a path to our hearts and this new song, “Find Her Way” is proof that he doing it right. The 17-year-old singer/songwriter and producer began receiving recognition in 2016, with his songs and remixes making it to Beats1 Radio shows and Spotify playlists. He later benefited from support by…

  • Serious Klein goes harder in “Voodoo Money”

    With his debut album, You Should’ve Known being readied for an Oct 19 release, Germany-based, Ghanian rapper Serious Klein drops a new single “Voodoo Money”, a track off that project which will be out via Majetic Casual. Produced by longtime collaborator Rascal, the song is the second part of a trilogy of records whose titles end in ‘money’,…

  • Victor Brodin releases new single, “Wake My Emotions”

    Out now via Rexius Records is the new single, “Wake My Emotions” by Victor Brodin. The Swedish singer/songwriter delivers a sweetly soulful song that carries elements of instrumental pop. He employs his powerful vocals to describe a raw confession seeking to humanize the inner turmoil known to those with depression and anxiety, undressing them from the…

  • Hear Yoko Gold on “AYYO”

    Toronto R&B singer/songwriter Yoko Gold has made a return with another beautiful song. Born Moses Peterson in Downtown Toronto, he moved with his parents to Miami while he was still very young. Because his parents were preachers in the church, he naturally developed interest in music. Today, he is an accomplished artist who has crafted a…

  • SHY Nodi steps out from the songwriter’s desk to drop “Compex”

    Swedish singer SHy Nodi has stepped out from behind the writer’s desk to release, “Complex”, his debut single and video. As songwriter, his compositions have amassed over 1 billion streams. The artist was born in Stockholm 1993. His parents had emigrated from Bangladesh. About the song, he says: “A complex is something everybody has. It’s…

  • Carmouflage Rose -“Let Me Down” feat. George Maple

    Carmouflage Rose is back with a new single, “Let Me Down”. The artist had debuted with “Late Nights”, a release that has already amassed 9M streams on Spotify and is certified GOLD. This new record features George Maple. Listen to the song below via YouTube and sample the Brisbane artist on Soundcloud below. 

  • Listen to Alex Siegel in “Later”

    Alex Siegel‘s new single “Later” has just arrived. The singer who prefers to be called a ‘bedroom popstar’ wrote and produced the record himself at home. The song’s composition talks about a special-yet-mysterious person, who happens to be out of his reach. Musically, the track borders indie and carries warm and spacious soundscapes that then…

  • Watch C. Tangana’s “Spanish Jigga” freestyle video

    “Spanish Jigga Freestyle” has a new performance video to it. It is a piece by Spanish emcee C. Tangana. “Spanish Jigga Freestyle” finds the rapper going hard lyrically and showcasing his articulate composition and delivery. His “Mala Mujer” hit was a breakthrough. It found the European hip hop artist with just his debut album. His sophomore…

  • Watch “Promise” by Warhola

    Warhola has shared the powerful video for his new single, “Promise”.  This comes just a few days after the Belgian singer-songwriter’s appearance at Pukkelpop Festival (17th August). With elements of reggae flavors infused within, the electropop record is quite an immersive track. It serves as the first single from the Antwerp-based artist’s forthcoming Young Loving. The release is…

  • TRQS makes her debut with “YNY”

    Here’s another awesome debut release we are sharing on Aipate. 22-year-old Australian singer TRQS has shared her first single, “YNY”. The smooth R&B song dives into the love life of a friend and the struggle to feel truly comfortable with someone. Self-written by TRQS in her room on a midi keyboard, it’s good enough to…

  • BiG HEATH and Geko “SWiTCH SiDES” in new video

    21-year-old, Cambridge-based rapper BiG HEATH has released the visuals for “SWiTCH SiDES”, his single featuring Manchester’s own Geko. The track was produced by Show N Prove and provides a platform for the two rappers to deliver their razor-sharp rhymes. The catchy hook is lyrically direct to the point, moving straight to reveal the emcees’ intent. The first release…

  • Plassix&Puso’s debut single reassures us that we’re “Not Alone”

    Switzerland’s Plassix&Puso has shared its debut single, “Not Alone”. The electronic  duo consists of previously solo acts Plassix and Puso, who are both from Bern city. The song provides a reassurance that, in life, we are never alone and that in our low moments, we must hold on to people, goals and ideas that fuel up…

  • Monsieur Job remixes “Kick It” with Charly Black [Lyric Video]

    Latin and island vibes intersect on “Kick It (Remix)”, the song by Colombian Latino/dance band Monsieur Job and Jamaican dancehall singer Charly Black. This is their first ever collaboration although their front-man had met Charlie three years ago while visiting Jamaica. Monsieur Job was founded by Toby Holguin and is based in Cali, Colombia. They…

  • Hear Reece Lemonius’ powerful request in “Love Me”

    Reece Lemonius’ new single “Love Me” is now out. The song’s heartfelt composition extends the London-based singer’s practice of using music as an outlet of his emotions. He, in fact, admits: “I’m never writing songs, more-so letters that I’ll never send”. The 25-year-old artist is also a professional fire fighter. “Love Me” finds Reece ready to step…

  • Listen to Royal Prospect’s “Soldier”

    “Soldier” is the new song released by Swedish band, Royal Prospect. The outfit, which was formed in 2014 has been scheduled to perform at Japan’s TIMM festival (22-24 October) and Sweden’s Live At Heart showcase (6-8 September). They have been gracing different music podiums. In terms of releases, they had debuted into the scene with…

  • ORKID shares an acoustic version of “Wasted”

    ORKID has finally shared “Wasted (Acoustic Version)”. The 21-year-old Swedish singer had written a song about how people hiding behind excuses, and in this instance, she adds an acoustic version to it. “’Wasted’ is about hiding behind the comfort of your excuses. Maybe you dare to say or do things with another you’re attracted to,…

  • Van Bobbi activates the dancer in you with “Kickdrum Heartbeat”

    Van Bobbi is back with with a new song, “Kickdrum Heartbeat”. The Future R&B artist had taken a 1-year break to write new music. On this new record, he takes a conspicuous divergence from his soul tunes and presents us with a song that will get one on their feet. The dance-influenced track carries elements…

  • Introducing 2LFTSHUUS, Ghana’s new experimental band

    From the hilarious email intro that says “When God created Donald Trump to piss off the world, he sent 2LFTSHUUS to create the theme music” to the curious title to their forthcoming debut album (We Don’t Hate Women), we felt somehow compelled to check out 2LFTSHUUS, who we later found out to be an experimental hip…

  • Trina Mungai shares “Twenty Four” featuring Kagwe Mungai

    Rising singer/songwriter Trina Mungai has revealed a new single, “Twenty Four”. The song features artist/producer Kagwe Mungai, who also produced the heavily rhythmic track. The record is released through Taurus Musik, the label that houses both Kenyan artists. It follows up Trina’s previous release, “Tonight”, a song that came sweetly flavoured with reggae grooves. “Twenty…

  • Ollie – “Better With You” feat. Aleesia

    With his 7-song Maybe This Was Supposed To Happen EP scheduled for an October 27 release, singer Ollie has released a fresh new single, “Better With You”. The song features singer Aleesia. It talks about the different feelings people experience when they are in love. Reinforcing the importance of letting go of one’s past experiences and appreciating…

  • Hear Brian Good’s “Still Water Girl” off Good As Gold collection [Video]

    We hook you up with “Still Water Girl”, the song by Canadian country singer Brian Good. It comes with a lovely video to it and it’s taken off Good As Gold, a 9-song collection of songs from the singer, who’s also the front-man of The Good Brothers. The project was released through Allied Music Group /…