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  • Athena is ready to play the game in “Count Me In”

    With her debut Dreamland EP in the offing (release date set for 24th August), Athena reveals her new single, “Count Me In”. It sounds upbeat and fun although she admits the writing process involved travelling down that road of emotions. This one takes a break from the heavy and deep writing of the album’s other songs, which…

  • Essaay rekindles childhood dreams in “Chevy Drop Top”

    Funky, groovy and bouncy, that is the inherent vibe of “Chevy Drop Top” by singer/rapper Essaay. The 19-year-old, London-based artist juxtaposes her childhood dreams of a Chevy car and her current preference for a Lamborghini or Maserati. The song rekindles her young-girl thoughts; she used to admire and dream of leaving her Broward County hometown for big…

  • ayokay features Nightly in “Sleepless Nights”

    ayokay extends his growing buzz with the release of “Sleepless Nights”. Featuring singer Nightly, the song comes covered in a melodic production that oozes out an emotionally imbued pop tune. His previous singles “Swing Swing” and “Half Past You” were featured on Spotify’s Young & Free and New Music Friday playlists. With his debut album, in…

  • Listen to “Hoodie In Da Summer” by Brooklyn’s Illanoiz

    A new summer-themed song that goes hard; Illanoiz releases “Hoodie In Da Summer”. With hard-hitting production from The Final 4, the track carries a heavily-instrumental trap record. The Brooklyn, New York based rapper combines melodic hooks and aggressively, tight lyrical delivery to give us a song that will keep the temperatures in the clubs high.…

  • Stream “The Game”, which is the latest single from Cat Spare

    Los Angeles-based R&B artist Cat Spare has today dropped a new single, “The Game”. The song was produced by Juice of All Trades. It was mixed & mastered by Big Jerm of ID Labs. The song was written based on Spare’s personal experiences with industry guys’ ulterior motives. It a motivational reminder that one should…

  • Lottery Odds – “Heaven Sent” [Video]

    We share the video for “Heaven Sent” by Lottery Odds. The song was produced by beatz era. It is out via 473 Sound. The track is a leak off Lottery Odds’ upcoming mixtape, 13 Degrees in February. The video was shot by rtsproduction. Watch tehvideo below via YouTube.

  • Watch the video for “Stay Mad” by Vina Love

    A soothingly fresh vibe, that’s the simplest way to describe the feeling that immediately grabs you when you begin to listen to “Stay Mad”. The song is by newcomer Vina Love. The New York-born R&B artist is the daughter of legendary Dj, Kid Capri. She is a singer-songwriter who has some interesting background with music, which,…

  • Taylor Mathews rushes back with “Run Like Hell”

    Taylor Mathews arrives back into our (digital) stereos with a new beautiful song called “Run Like Hell”. Hailing from the City of Angeles, the former America’s Got Talent contestant released his album Do What You Want To album in 2013. His first hit came through “Head Over Feeling”, which had come slightly earlier and was…

  • Listen to SEARLS’ “Scar”

    Irish electropop newcomer SEARLS has released a new single, “Scar”. He seemingly already has his eyes fixed on the ball as this song serves as the first track off his forthcoming EP. The project will carry 4 solid songs. The singer co-wrote “Scar” with Gil Lewis (of Tileyard Music), who also produced the record. Naming the…

  • Charlie Hole recalls chasing “Someone Else’s Dream”

    Indie-pop singer Charlie Hole has released another song titled “Someone Else’s Dream”. This comes as the second single from his upcoming album, Beautiful Decay. With vocals that are partly gritty, he manages to draw us to his world. About the song he says: “There’s an old quote that says, ‘If you don’t follow your own…

  • VAVO duo returns with “No Friend Zone”

    “No Friend Zone” is the exciting new track from EDM/pop duo VAVO. The summer record well fits into its theme. The two are returning after the chart-topping success of “Sleeping Alone” (the song appeared on Billboard and BPM Top 20 Countdown). “No Friend Zone” is a song about the struggle of making connection with your crush…

  • Kairos wants “No Fake Shit” in latest track

    Kairos has dropped the new fresh single, “No Fake Shit”. In the song, he raps that he’s all about real things. Probably, that is how he has already achieved the release of 3 mixtapes (Inception, The Rise and Torn Pages). Like his other songs, this song showcases his blend of lyricism and melodies. The rapper…

  • darienstaxx features Riel Peters on “On It All day”

    We connect you with 23-year-old emcee darienstaxx‘s single, “On It All day”. The song features Riel Peters. The smooth and reflective song come flavoured with elements of soul music. The lyrical flow of emotion-conjuring lyrics in the rap meets the lovely vocals in the hook. Musically, this is a great piece that deserves more and…

  • Watch TolumiDE’s “Your Arms (Fu Mi Layo)” Video

    Colourful Nigerian R&B singer TolumiDE reveals a lovely visual piece for her single, “Your Arms (Fun Mi Layo)”. The video was shot in Nassau, Bahamas and tells the story of a couple of lovers sharing happiness across the island. ‘Fun mi layo’, which the two sing hand in hand, translates to “You give me joy”. The song…

  • Listen to JollyMIYAGI in LD-produced song “Frenzy”

    Melody, flow and bars; that’s how JollyMIYAGI kicks it in his new track, “Frenzy”. The high-flying song was produced LD. The Kill Austin-crafted trap beat goes hard and feeds the rapper’s remarkable creativity. He then writes tight bars that expresses his money ambition. The hook is quite good that you may play it –itself– in…

  • Hear Emric in “Go Down”

    “Go Down” is the latest piece from singer Emric. It comes as a powerful song that falls within the alt rock/pop range. With gritty vocals and synths, the track shares the  same emotional grip imbued in the composition. It was written about the helpful act of facing one’s inner darkness. The recording was done at…

  • ZOË shares a fresh new single, “Please Come Home”

    Whether we consider the Gold status of her debut album or the fact that she’s already dropped a sophomore project by just 21, Austrian artist ZOË definitely has an interesting career ahead of her. The Vienna-based singer-songwriter gained fame two years ago by reaching the top 10 (on public voting) of The Eurovision Song Contest.…

  • Listen to “Muse” by Astha

    Aipate highlights “Muse”, a song by Canadian singer Astha. The slow but rhythmic song  is characterized by a groovy bass-line. It is the title-track to the artist’s Muse EP. “The first spark of creative thought that sent me down a spiral of writing a whole collection of songs. Ever since I was a little girl, I dreamt of meeting…

  • Luke Krutzke & The High Tides – “Self Esteem”

    Another overwhelmingly, beautiful song has just found it was on our desk. Luke Krutzke & the High Tides have shared a lovely piece in the form of “Self Esteem”. It is the debut single from the Nashville-based indie rock band. It reflectively talks about self preservation in an increasingly un-accommodating world. The outfit had recorded…

  • 10Digits – “Feeling” feat. Shaqisdope, Joshua Ledet & Jordan Alexander

    Toronto-based DJ 10Digits has just released “Feeling”, the commercial-driven R&B record that features Shaqisdope, Joshua Ledet and Jordan Alexander. It is an exclusive showcase of his diverse creative abilities. While Shaqisdope lays in steel-strong bars, Joshua (American Idol finalist) adds a soulful twist according enough space to Jordan to implement her near-surreal vocals onto the…

  • Listen to Anthony Lazaro in “A Thousand Little Fires” [Video]

    Hamburg-based, Italian singer Anthony Lazaro shares the video for “A Thousand Little Fires”. The song has a chill vibe which complements the singer’s soft vocals. The artist admits that he had kept this track unreleased for a while, now being his right time. I feel this was due to its inspired composition, which needs the…

  • Jen Awad shows how to “Break a Man” in new visuals

    American soul singer Jen Awad finally reveals the video for her single, “Break a Man”. The original composition expresses the fragility of men. She says she drew the inspiration for the song from an Esquire Magazine article titled ‘100 ways to build a man’ and then flipped it. She also talks about a woman’s struggle…

  • Emm speaks her mind in “Dirty”

    Emm will always reflect her mind into the lyrics. She is, in a way, mindless of what an establishment would feel, as we can infer from her latest single, “Dirty”. In this song, she can be heard advocating for the respect of a woman’s power over her body. With a groovy electro sound as the…

  • Absorb the message behind Cult Fantastic’s song, “Hello Tomorrow”

    “Hello Tomorrow” by Cult Fantastic is a song that depicts a wide range of vices incorporated in today life. The outfit connects you to their sense of concern over these habits. They dive deep to expose the corporate-sponsored degradation of social ties and human’s growing obsession with pointless endeavors. They satirically express their point through…

  • Watch “Medicine” video by Kwaku

    “Medicine” is a pop infused EDM song with flavours extracted from hip hop. The record is by Ghanaian-American artist Kwaku. Besides singing and writing songs, he is also a record producer and dancer. This new song acts as the lead single off his forthcoming album, Incomplete. We share the video to the song… “This video…

  • SOACH makes a return with “Line of Fire”

    SOACH just released his new piece titled “Line of Fire”. The song is an official leak off his upcoming Bad Summer album which will be released 31st August. The musician is a Leicester-based, UK singer-songwriter and producer whose style transcends genres. You will feel a tinge off dark electronica fused with elements of alt-pop and R&B rhythms.…

  • Watch DallasK in “Recover” video

    We showcase “Recover”, a song by DJ/Producer and songwriter DallasK. It had premiered on Ones To Watch and also earned a feature on Dancing Astronaut. The accompanying music video is cinematic and mind-blowingly awesome. The track itself comes in a beautiful production. The electronic injection brings up melodies that are catchy. The hook is strengthened by the sultry vocals to…

  • Playboi Carti partner up with Jack Bruno on “Ciggy Said Light”

    Atlanta rapper Playboi Carti has teamed up with Jack Bruno to release a new track, “Ciggy Said Light”. Exciting melodies form the track’s foundation as the rapper immerses us into his amazing delivery style. Carti has released a string of viral singles. His 2018 debut album Die Lit debuted at number 3 on Billboard chart.…

  • Maivo and Melvin Thomasson hit dancefloor with “Moving (Soldiers)”

    There is a new song that will keep your energy up even when you are burning it on the dancefloor. Dutch producer Maivo has just released a new record “Moving (Soldiers)”. The song features empowering vocals from Melvin Thomasson. The song’s electronic production provides room for the singer to lyrically influence us to our feet.…

  • Kelvin Boj shares a single,”Kiss Me Kiss Me”

    As I write this, I appear to have made a drum out of the top of my writer’s desk. The melodies from Kelvin Boj‘s new song “Kiss Me Kiss Me” have kind of captured my senses. The international artist and producer is working on a new album to be titled Man On A Mission. This…

  • In her debut single, Masha sings: “Give Me Love”

    We are always quite excited while sharing debut singles; in them, is the fresh energy and ambition of a starter. Today, we share with you “Give Me Love”, which is the first song by singer Masha. It was released via Breaking Bad records. The song is beautifully done, considering its production. The singer then cleverly…

  • Charles Edison pays tribute to his step mom in “My Mother”

    Not everyday do we hear a song made for one’s step mother. South London rapper and producer Charles Edison connects us to the depth of his emotions in a new song “My Mother”. The artist pays tribute to his step mother who raised him after his biological mother left him as a baby. He regales us…

  • Murdock taps Leeroy Green for “All Good”

    It is all fine and smooth with hip hop as we share the new release from rapper Murdock. The song titled “All Good” and features Leeroy Green. This track serves as the the first single off of Murdock’s upcoming album, Rebirth. “All Good” is an anthem-like record that comes covered in a hard-hitting production.  Thematically, the…

  • Elley Duhé – “Way Down Low” [Video]

    Fast-rising, singer-songwriter Elley Duhé releases a new song, “Way Down Low”. It is a single taken off her upcoming debut EP, Dragon Mentality. That project will be out on August 10th through A Creative Music Group/ RCA Records. This new motivational song was self-written by Elley and produced by Hazebanga, who has worked with the likes of Beyoncé and…

  • Kenyan hip hop served on “The 31st Cypher VI” [Video]

    “The 31st Cypher IV” is out for the Kenyan hip hop heads. It is the latest release off the cypher series from Safi Entertainment. This new episode features emcees Kev Mamba, Kash Grindhauz, EMC, Flamez, Ananda and Rhymes Intellectual Chief (R.I.C). The track was produced by Ananda Edward. Watch the clip, which was done by Afrikan Film…

  • Jay Portal x DBLCRSS – “Beast Boy” [Video]

     Jay Portal and DBLCRSS team up to release an entertaining video for “Beast Boy”. They can be heard going hard as the song title would easily suggest. The two artists both hail from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. This is just one track in a string of collaborative single releases they are readying for the fans. It…

  • Kake and IllG8z ride smooth in “Daddy Always Taught Me” video

    It’s all ambition on display in the latest video for “Daddy Always Taught Me”. The song is by Kake and features another rapper IllG8z. The artist hails from Pasadena, California. This song carries a smooth trap sound with sweet melodies that will get you dancing while doing chores. With a dope hook and flows that…

  • Watch the video for “Problem” by LVR

    LVR has revealed the powerful video for “Problem”, his second ever single. The UK R&B artist had debuted with “Giving Up”. This new one builds on the hype of the first song and it also continues the singer’s emotional compositions. Lyrically, the song slowly slides from a flirtatious edge to a more deeper and darker point.…

  • Listen to Sultan + Shepard in “Louder”

    “Sultan + Shepard have just dropped a new single titled “Louder”. The catchy song follows up the Canadian production duo’s recent releases like “I Got 5 On It”, “Ready” and “Head Over Heels”. This new song’s hook is an ear-worm that will get you involuntarily singing along to the easily flowing lyrics. With a house tune…

  • Nicky Romero & Taio Cruz – “Me On You” [Video]

    Nicky Romero invites singer Taio Cruz to make of his latest single, “Me On You”. The song has already been released own Nicky’s own label, Protocol recordings. Aipate highlights the music video. The vocal power of Taio meets with Nicky’s impressive production to give “Me On You” an exciting edge. The lighting in the music…

  • Chronixx debuts “Skankin’ Sweet” video

    Reggae music’s new household name Chronixx has released the video for “Skankin’ Sweet”. This comes as a move to celebrate the announcement of his headline show at London’s Alexandra Palace. This will be a one-off concert on 11th November this year where he will be supported by Protoje & The Indiggnation . “Skankin’ Sweet” was produced…

  • PeacefulPinder -“Medicinal Vibrationz” [Video]

    Artists are supposed to be inspired by events in their environment that they then reflect in their music. While some observe others’ life experiences, a number have to learn from closer home. One such musician is rapper PeacefulPinder, an artist under Bentley Records’ roster. In his latest song “Medicinal Vibrationz”, he gets very reflective. He…

  • Vera Sidika stars in Otile Brown’s “Baby Love” video

    As you could have guessed, they definitely had something cooking. Celebrated socialite Vera Sidika has starred in the visuals for “Baby Love”, a song by singer Otile Brown. It is the latest single from the fast-rising Kenyan act. The track was produced by Ihaji. The video was shot in Mombasa and directed by X Antonio.…

  • Top 10 songs of the Month – July 2018

    Aipate is premiering a new section on the blog featuring the top 10 songs each month. We begin with the releases we ranked higher in the month of July. We based the list on mixture of reception from our readers and how we like the song. 1. Manana – “Distance (I’m Yours)”  “Distance (I’m Yours)”…

  • Parris LaVon drops a two-track release, “By Myself/Giving Up (Interlude)”

    Parris LaVon has shared a double-track release, “By Myself/Giving Up (Interlude)”. Two record producer worked on the songs; ITSGOODBEATS did “By Myself” while MISERY crafted “Giving Up (Interlude)”. We previously featured his Vegxs-produced single, “Better Off“. The rapper is continuing in the line of growing his fan-base. He has been busy and is already starting…

  • “My First Love was Genge / Kapuka”, a fan reminisces

    By The Black Kennedy. Have you ever watched Magic Johnson’s executive-produced movie, Brown Sugar? It details the story of a young girl who falls in love with hip hop at the age of 10 and grows, changing with it all through the years. In the end, you realize she viewed hip hop as her boyfriend and…

  • Cantrell reveals “Keep Yapping” video.

    Fresh off inking a deal with Nas’ Mass Appeal, rapper Cantrell has dropped the video for “Keep Yappin”. It’s the first single off Stardust 2 Angels, his upcoming debut EP. The song tells about his growth and experiences in the rap game. With a production that affords him room to lay his hard-hitting bars, “Keep Yapping”…

  • Mark O – “The City” feat. Roseboy

    This has to be exciting. Mark O has a released a new single titled “The City”. The song features another producer Roseboy, who also contributed to the tune. Referring to himself as a bedroom producer, Mark O is also a singer/songwriter who hails from the South of France. The electropop record comes with a powerful hook…

  • Manana wants to get us closer in “Distance (I’m Yours)”

    “Distance (I’m Yours)” is one of the few songs we have marked with the ‘sublime’ tag. The song is by young singer Manana who was born in the hills of Swaziland. Simply said, it’s a sweet ballad that oozes out soothing nostalgia. Well, I guess the singer is part of a conspiracy that intends to get…

  • ARLO marks his return with “Disturbing The Peace” single

    ARLO grabs our attention once again with the release of “Disturbing The Peace”. The London-based up-and-coming artist makes his return with a song that is intricately produced. With vocals that are imminent, this record is a strong statement from ARLO. “’Disturbing The Peace’ is fun a song. It’s full of energy and character. I’m normally distraught and broken…