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  • Klangplanet shares fresh grooves in his “Chinatown” track

    Munich-based, German producer Klangplanet has released a new track known as “Chinatown”. We had introduced you to the artist through his “Tropical” single. The song borrows melodies from the East to give us this new soulful and groovy track. Klangplanet, whose real name is Frieder Mollat, has been in the scene since the mid 90s.…

  • Listen as Kelli-Leigh admits she “Cant Dance” without you

    “Can’t Dance” is the latest solo release from singer Kelli-Leigh. Co-produced with (and also featuring) UK producer producer, Art Bastian, the record was released on 17th August via her own label, Music Core. Its official dance video, shot in Cape Town, will be released later. The emotion-imbued “Can’t Dance” serves as Kelli-Leigh’s second solo single.…

  • Listen to Famoso & Lafleur’s “BLVD”

    With their debut album Styles & Tribulations out now, we feel “BLVD” will be a good song to invite you to this Famoso & Lafleur‘s new project. The LP was released on August 17th and basically, allows you to dive into the hip hop duo’s world. The two (Bob Famoso and Niko Lafleur) are based in Anaheim,…

  • Sleeping Lion – “How We Know” feat. Cass Miller

    Sleeping Lion have released a new track titled “How We Know”, a song that features Cass Miller. The production duo was formed in 2015 by two roommates Nate Flaks and Noah Longworth. More than two years of consistently working together on their craft have so far yielded much progress, as this new song will certainly…

  • Ty Rell has to answer when “Money Calling”

    Ty Rell releases his new single, “Money Calling”. It is a song that thematically promotes the hustling spirit. The hard-hitting track is taken from the artist’s upcoming EP, Same Grind, Different Day: Vol. 1. Ty Rell is an artist and producer hailing from Montgomery, Alabama. He began doing music at the age of 10. Listen to…

  • Ado Veli podcast dives into Kenyan EDM in new episode

    The 7th episode of the second season of Ado Veli Podcast has dropped today (as usual each Friday) but on this one, the curator has made a full set consisting of only Kenyan EDM records. It features producers such as Lectronica Circle, Retro Ricky, Kim Crow, KMRU, DJ Mura, Chelsea Van Carter, Fitemba (a duo…

  • Tamboka reveal their “Gyspy Voodoo”

    “Gypsy Voodoo” is a new instrumental-heavy tune from Tamboka, a Miami-based band. The outfit does music with various influences, including jazz. It consists of 7 musicians. Out of that number, there are three percussionists. They fit into a self-titled genre they call ‘Gypsy-Latin’. “Gypsy Voodoo” carries different flavors, giving us what can only be described…

  • Yung Jewelz features Vitamin Cea, Savvy & Dolla Black in “Higher”

    Yung Jewelz returns with a new song “Higher” which features Vitamin Cea, Savvy and Dolla Black. We had introduced her to the Aipate family when we featured her “Pay Attention” video. She is a rapper from Jackson, Mississippi. From her elementary school years, through high school to now being an Art Institute of Nashville graduate, Yung’s life revolves about…

  • TW3LV -“Picture Of Us” feat. Cimo Fränkel

    “Picture Of Us” is the latest release from TW3LV. It features singer/songwriter Cimo Fränkel. The song’s 80s synth pop feel meets a gripping composition to give us a heartfelt and retrospective piece. TW3LV’s previous single, “Together” received great support and registered into Spotify charts. This new can only do better. Listen to the song below…

  • Cassette Tapes have something to apologize for in “Forgiveness”

    Cassette Tapes drops a new song, “Forgiveness”. It is taken off the San Francisco-based, R&B duo’s upcoming debut EP titled Side A. It is also the first single off that project, which is scheduled for a September release. Cassette Tapes consists of producer Parker Livingstones and vocalist/songwriter Jackson Stokes. On “Forgiveness”, Parker brews a soulful…

  • Watch KForce and Mr. Ke4 in “Wananipima” video

    Kayvo Kforce and Mr. Ke4 have shared the visuals for “Wananipima”. The song is the third collaborative release on their record label, Namba Nane Skyline and is an energetic, trap-infused track that finds the two rappers addressing their critics using heavy-bar verses, in between a catchy hook. While the record was mixed and mastered by…

  • Baraka drops new track, “My Love”

    Kenya’s Baraka has released a new track called “My Love”. It was produced by Ros-e & Ozzy Fox. There is a heavy electronic infusion into the record that was released via the label Bahati Bookings. Baraka is the label’s C.E.O and also the outfit’s creative stylist. He does hip hop music although he says he is…

  • Hear PeacefulPinder in “Anxiety”

    Only a fortnight after sharing PeacefulPinder‘s “Medicinal Vibrationz” video, we today blog his new song “Anxiety”. The heavily melodic track meets the rappers well crafted flow to add some unique flavor to the song . It was released via Bentley Records, a label to which he is signed. PeacefulPinder is an artist based out of…

  • Passenger – “To Be Free” [Video]

    Passenger reveals the video for “To Be Free”. The song id lifted off his upcoming album Runaway which will be out Cooking Vinyl label on August 31. “’To Be Free’ is a very important song for the record and also to me personally, as it’s about my grandparents. They were Jewish refugees who went to America…

  • Watch At His Feet Ministries in “Lord Knows” video

    “Lord Knows” is a lyrically powerful song from At His Feet Ministries. Covered in a hip hop sound and delivered in articulate rap verses, the song shares the three artists’ life-changing testimonies. They all share their message which is as streamlined as the rap flows. The record has a gospel twist and the musicians get…

  • Hear Elina as she returns with “Here With Me”

    Only three months after releasing her successful debut single, “Wild Enough” (6 million Spotify plays already), Swedish singer Elina has returned with her second single. Titled “Here With Me”, this new record is imbued with a tinge of melancholy, a feeling derived from both the instrumental melody and her honest composition, about which, she says:…

  • Listen to Sweetwood in “Pick me Up”

    Sweetwood has shared a new feel-good jam titled “Pick Me Up”. The track’s groovy, disco sound is backed by warm vocals to make the song nothing but sweet. The song carries soulful elements that is cleverly combined with excitingly creative melodies. Sweetwood comprises London/Amsterdam based writers/producers collective Voice Calling Radio. The outfit fuses elements of…

  • Synn duo reveals “Cloud 9”

    Synn have released their new song, “Cloud 9”. The song has a beautiful pop tune. With a hook that is emotion-conjuring, it is is such a powerful piece. The chorus will get you singing along, aided by the track’s electro-backed melodies. Synn is composed of two formerly solo acts. They weld themselves into a high-chemistry…

  • Joslyn & the Sweet Compression shares “Don’t You Bother” [Video]

    After “Honey B“, Joslyn & the Sweet Compression are back with a new piece. Titled “Don’t You Bother”, it comes with an in-studio performance video. The song has a sweet hook that will get you singing along as you nod to the smoothly groovy tune. The band’s lead vocalist is Joslyn Hampton and her soulful…

  • Nyashinski – “Hello” [video, Lyrics]

    Kenya’s golden-boy-turned-contemporary artist Nyashinski has released a new single, “Hello”. The song comes with stunning visuals that was directed by Justin Campos. The Afropop record picks up from the gear that “Bebi Bebi” had kept the listeners on. The self-written “Hello” was produced by Ogopa Records for Geta International Ltd. Watch the video below. And…

  • Rob McCoy admits he’ll “Start With Sorry”

    Sometimes ‘Sorry’ is the only word you need to start with. It is such wisdom that flows through R&B singer Rob McCoy‘s new intimate and remorseful single, “Start With Sorry”. Over an up-tempo track, he manages find just the right voice to express his contrition. The lyrical content goes further to shed more light on his…

  • Wallahi G recalls the aftermath of the party in “Pull Up”

    Produced by A.B. is a new Wallahi G song. It is titled “Pull Up” and narrates the aftermath of a house party held by the rapper. It is a funky song that paints praises for the beautiful women that attended the party. “Pull Up” has a slow and groovy vibe that is accompanied by a suitably,…

  • Hear Andy Wavez’ “You Already Know”

    Andy Wavez drops his latest track, “You Already Know”. The song has all the hallmarks of a banger. With a streamline flow, the it also comes with an awesome hook. The track was produced by CXDY. The artist hails from Hickory, North Carolina. He had previously excited the scene with his “Run It Up” single.…

  • Joel Baker reckons that it gets “Harder To Fall” [Video]

    Joel Baker has released the video for “Harder To Fall”, the soulful, electronic-driven pop song.  The record finds Joel crooning through the powerful chorus over a gripping melodic tune. He also infuses elements of rap. Released via Virgin EMI, it was produced by Jordan Riley and mixed by Manny Marroquin. The Daniel Brereton-directed video was…

  • BRYN shows us why she’s the “Queenpin” in her second single

    BRYN makes a return with her second single, “Queenpin”. Her “Pull Up” debut had featured fellow UK rapper Yung Fume and was a perfect introduction for the 18-year-old rapper/singer to the, otherwise, buzzing scene. As an artist, she has proved quite capable of holding her own in any verse while still harbouring melodic vocals which…

  • ELEON reinforces his debut statement by releasing “Hush”

    It is always feels exciting when handling a release by singer ELEON. We’d featured his debut single, “If It Ain’t Me” late last year. Today we share his second endeavor, a track titled “Hush”. The track was prepared by Kubla. The artist’s first song has far gained him over 400,000 streams, which is interesting, considering that,…

  • Listen to AJ Ghent [j-ent] in “Power” video

    At last, a song with as much energy in the vocals as in the guitar work. Singer AJ Ghent [j-ent] empowers us to reveal the video for his single called “Power”. The song is taken off The Neo Blues Project, the musician’s new album. The project has already gained much buzz and debuted at #7 on Billboard’s…

  • Bryvvn states his priorities in “Taking Off”

    Bryvvn reveals a new track titled “Taking Off”. The Cape Town, South Africa based, Kenyan artist/producer has been crafting his sound and voice for the past three years and is now ready to step out and entertain you with proper records. “Taking Off” is a melodic trap track with an awesome hook. The catchy flow…

  • Hear NETSKY and A.Chal in “Téquila Limonada”

    Immediately following the announcement that Belgian electronic producer NETSKY had partnered with Republic Records and Casablanca Records, we can report that he has released a new new track that marks the beginning of the deal. The song is titled “Téquila Limonada” and features A.CHAL. It serves as the first release from Palmtrees & Powerlines, a project that will see songs…

  • “Prisoner” video by Albanian singer Era Istrefi has arrived

    Era Istrefi revealed her visuals for “Prisoner” and Aipate can now share it with you. The audio had been released earlier  and it followed up on the singer’s feature on “Live It Up”, the Diplo-produced official World Cup song, which also included Nicky Jam and Will Smith. The Albanian artist does music which is a fusion…

  • Listen to how Chris Holloway is too “Deep” in it

    Aipate sheds the spotlight on Chris Holloway and his single called “Deep”. With his 11th Hour EP coming up on 18th August, this song will be a good preview on the artist. The Houston, TX-based singer/songwriter/producer has an inclination towards that popular melodic contemporary R&B. Chris was born in Philadelphia. His mother, a music director, allowed…

  • Listen to “Bliss” by T. Thomason

    T. Thomason shares a new single, “Bliss”. The UK-born, artist had already received some good buzz in the Canadian scene with his EP, Sweet Baby. The project was produced in Toronto by Dave Henriques at the Coalition Music studios. The singer later re-released the EP on COAX Records in 2017, to a warm reception. “Bliss”…

  • Stream Sean Gast’s “Buena Compañía”

    “Buena Compañía” by LA-based singer/songwriter Sean Gast is out.The bilingual, Spanish-English song is lifted off the artist’s forthcoming Good Company album, which is scheduled for release later in October. It was produced by The Profit$ and executive-produced by Angel Antonio Fernandez, his manager. The record is out courtesy of A.F Productions and is being distributed through…

  • Watch Jeremy Voltz in “First” video

    Shared above is the video for “First”, the debut single for Toronto singer Jeremy Voltz. In the song, the indie-soul artist advocates for people to ask help from from those who love them. “It’s about finally being able to help someone who has always been there for you”, says Voltz.  “And how hard it is…

  • Joseph Angel makes a debut with “Shame”

    Here’s another serious debut release. “Shame” is the first ever single from Joseph Angel, a producer, songwriter and vocalist. The heavily soulful piece channels the power of the genre’s greats and fits into the artist’s unique style, itself, a concoction of different flavors. The songs regales us with the story of a guy trying to…

  • Kirsten Collins shares “Sugar Pop Cocaine” single and video

    Canadian pop artist Kirsten Collins returns with an energetic summer single she calls “Sugar Pop Cocaine”. The singer-songwriter was named a 2017 Innovator by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). This new pop-driven record was produced by Grammy-nominated composer Emile Ghantous, who’s worked with the likes of Charlie Wilson, Pitbull and JoJo. With a 2018 commitment to a…

  • Hear “Live As It Gets” by Foster & The Pranksters and Royce Da 5′[9

    We highlight another creative gem. The song (embedded above) is “Live As It Gets” by Foster & The Pranksters. It features celebrated rapper, and former member of rap group Slaughterhouse, Royce Da 5’9. The song is lifted off La Honda EP, where it sits as the sixth and last track. This project has just been released (10th…

  • Baby FuzZ takes us through “Shadowland” in new song

    Baby FuzZ excites the music scene with another single, “Shadowland”. With much power inside the elastically stretched vocals, the song is a suitable introduction to singer. Also known as Sterling Fox, the singer combines elements of indie rock, pop and soul to wow us with lovely tunes. “Shadowland” is backed by a poignant piano melody that…

  • Nicki Minaj releases ‘Queen’ but will the album help snatch her crown back? Listen

    Nicki Minaj has finally released her new album Queen. The 19-track record comes at a time when many critics believe that her crown has already been snatched away by equally pop-savvy Cardi B. With collaborations from Foxy Brown, Lil Wayne, Eminem, Ariana Grande, Future, The Weeknd, Labrinth and Swae Lee, the album is a solid project. It…

  • Hear Sean Fiji speak from the heart in “I Don’t”

    This is one of those songs in which the rap lyrically goes deeper than the message in the hook, although this somehow sounds redundantly obvious. Canadian emcee Sean Fiji hails from Edmonton and in his latest song, “I Don’t”, he reflects and makes some statement about his life. He stays introspective over an emotion-conjuring beat.…

  • The Holy Gasp talks of “Simple Pleasures”in new single

    Written by band frontman Benjamin Hackman on the backseat of a cab after his brother’s wedding, “Simple Pleasures” by Canadian outfit The Holy Gasp is a beautiful and powerful piece. The indie-rock song is dominated by instrumental melodies perfectly done to complement the compelling vocals. The singer’s delivery is itself buttressed by the lovely and…

  • 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…