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  • Carly and The Universe only in for “Good Vibes” in new video

    With the track having premiered on Buzzbands, today we feature the new video for “Good Vibes” by Carly and The Universe. The outfit does music with a pop-soul fusion. They have already released two LPs: The Whole Shabang and A Greater Thing, their sophomore album. This song is taken from the latter. The band includes…

  • Hear Klangplanet’s “Tropical” grooves in latest single

    Munich-based, German producer Klangplanet has released a new single, “Tropical”. The song targets the summer season. He has added a tropical flavor to the record. Real name Frieder Mollat, the artist is also an accomplished songwriter. He began using the Klangplanet moniker last year when he ventured out as a solo artist. He has since…

  • Stream Journey To Forever tape by Lebanon Donn

    Lebanon Donn recently released a project titled Journey To Forever. The 12-track tape is a great release. The American rapper is also a songwriter and audio engineer. There is hip hop and trap all mashed up into the project. Donn had been a member of One$ide, alongside SaySOLos, TeddyWhoa! and Cavaan. “Sunday Morning”, the second…

  • Beachwood Coyotes – “I Am Just A Stand In”

    Led by vocalist and guitarist Jason Noot, Beachwood Coyotes is four-piece American indie-rock band. Today we highlight their new song “I Am Just A Stand In”. The outfit released their debut EP, Scrubby last year. The project received good reception. Their gigs are usually energetic and sometimes feature stage diving and in-crowd performances. Other members…

  • Listen to The Sedonas’ “Better Than The Same”

    We share a song by Knoxville, Tennessee based outfit The Sedonas. The song is titled “Better Than The same”. Their music is a fusion of Rock and Americana. This particular songs talks about someone who has been abandoned. The Sedonas have toured parts of North America playing locations such as The Masquerade, The Basement, Rhythm N’…

  • Watch the video for “Freedom by The New Respects

    The New Respects shares the video for “Freedom”. The song is the family quartet’s first single from their upcoming debut full-length album. It was produced by Theron Feemster. It was then released via Credential Recordings. The outfit is female-led and is based out of Nashville. They do pop, rock & roll and soul. The four…

  • Hear ASTRINA in “Mind Heart Body”

    ASTRINA (formerly Daria Black) has released her debut single, “Mind Heart Body”. She had, however, shared the demo version two years ago. Though it received thousands of plays, she felt it needed much improvement. ASTRINA is also a producer who has honed her skill over time. She makes music with mystic, dark and ethereal soundscapes.…

  • Margs – “Where I’m From” feat. TEdness [Video]

    “Where I’m From” has got a dope video to it. The song by UK rapper Margs features TEdness. It has since recorded great streaming numbers so far. In fact, it’s even found its way to the official Spotify Rap UK and Afro Bashment playlists. It was premiered on a BBC 1Extra show and the video…

  • Alex Cuba reveals “El Día De Hoy” video

    Alexa Cuba has shared a new video. It is for his single, “El Día De Hoy”. The artist is based in Smithers BC, Canada but is originally from Cuba. This video is quite cinematic. and “El Día De Hoy” is such a great jazz piece. It is a soul-inspired record with notable guitar riffs. Alex’s…

  • Watch the video for the title-track to King Khali’s Poor Decisions Good Intention EP

    When the end has to justify the means but then the attempt fails, it’ll remain a bad decision, no matter the intention. Rapper King Khali has made this the basis of his new EP, Poor Decisions Good Intentions. We highlight the title-track and the project’s last track. “Bad Decision Good Intention” is such a great…

  • Parris LaVon is now “Better Off”

    With so much going on in the hip hop scene, rapper Parris LaVon is not the one to be left behind. He has released a fiery track, “Better Off”. With a great flow, he goes hard. It is like every bar counts. The song comes out a reflective piece as he says he is now…

  • Listen to “See The SUn” by Peyton McMahon

    Singer Peyton McMahon released “See The Sun” a while back. It is a folk/acoustic ballad with a building vocal and emotional falsetto. The guitar was played by Billy Noris, a music director. This song is the third release of his self-titled EP, Peyton McMahon. With songwriting that borders on melancholy, he sings in a way…

  • Krhymez shares video for his debut single, “So Hard”

    London rapper Krhymez has revealed the visuals for his debut single, “So Hard”. With the UK hip hop scene now abuzz with fresh content, this newcomer is ready to make his mark. He’d started out as record producer before venturing out as a solo artist. “So Hard” has an aggressive flow and a great hip…

  • Huey Blue -“Switchblade”

    Huey Blue has been working on his debut album. The producer-turned-artist has released a new song, “Switchblade”. It is the lead single for the upcoming LP. Being a former member of a number of bands, Huey has shared the stage with big names like Childish Gambino, Last Dinosaurs, Gang Of Youths and The Rubens. “Switchblade” was…

  • Listen to Hamster and Harley Bird in “Upside Down”

    Hamster  has done another track with Harley bird. This one is titled “Upside Down”. The producer had also done “Closing Our Eyes” with the singer. Hamster is a Los Angeles based electronic producer. Harley is also from the same city. “Upside Down” has a great melody and Bird’s vocals adds power it. It is easily likened…

  • Jpaulished drops “Mind Games”

    JPaulished has a new song, “Mind Games”. This track carries a beautiful summertime vibe. In the song, JP admits that he is too busy with music to be in a relationship. One thing you will like about the artist is his great consistency releasing new material. The 22-year-old artist does hip hop with a blend of R&B.…

  • Ralph -“Girl Next Door” feat. TOBi

    Toronto artist Ralph has shared a new song, “Girl Next Door”. The song features rapper TOBi. Ralph’s strong pop vocals dominate the song but leaves much room for TOBi to drop some bars. The song has a heavy bassline but the melody is so smooth. “Girl Next Door” was inspired by the story of Ralph’s…

  • PEEPSnation “Mirror Mirror” [Video]

    PEEPSnation has shared the video for their single, “Mirror Mirror”. The track was produced by Sean Dream. The video was directed by Lyndon Era Foster. The song has a great flow and the artists take advantage of the diverse talent to make a great record. PEEPSnation is a duo that consists of Lil Era and Apollo.…

  • Listen to Seaker’s ” Words”

    Seaker self-releases a new single. This one is titled “Words”. The UK singer-songwriter comes from North East England, same place she was raised. Her real name is Kiran Hungin. Coming from a family of an Indian father and English mother, she was exposed to a mixture of sounds. These helped shape her sound. “Words” tells…

  • Wrash Heed -“Undoubtable”

    Wrash Heed releases his latest single “Undoubtable”. It carries of soul and afrobeats. In fact he calls it Afro-Soul. He makes good use of his voice and the result is awesome. The composition is simple and great. The song is releases via Volta Music Group. Listen below.

  • Saüd -“Can’t Do”

    We share “Can’t Do”, a track by rapper Saüd. The song features Frost and Cerdafied. The song carries a great and energetic sound and and the flow is just tight up there. The lyricism is thoughtful. The delivery is good and matches with the bars dropped. Listen below. https://soundcloud.com/itssaud/cant-do-feat-frost-cerdafied

  • Leroy Mumeita shares his “Insomnia” story in his debut solo single

    Kenyan R&B/Soul crooner Leroy Mumeita releases a new song that showcases the talent in the youngstar. He is an 18-year-old singer based in the city of Nairobi. “Insomnia” is the artist’s debut solo single. It delves into that delicate issue stemming from people’s fear to follow their dreams. “I was lying in bed almost every…

  • Star Martin excites us with “Walls”

    Star Martin shares “Walls”, her new single. The singer comes from a family of musicians. Her sultry R&B vocals and pop attitudes has helped thrust up up the instrustry. She mentions Beyoncé as her main influence. She was aslo mentored by TLC’s Left Eye. “Walls” was produced by HeroThaProducer and J. Bristol. Listen below.

  • WZRD Kelly is back to “Confess” in new single

    With the release of “Confess”, WZRD Kelly revisits the deep house spirit of his debut single, “Heart”. Thoughtfully written, the song’s vocals overlay a mix of deep house piano and grungy bass. It is one of those electronic/house songs whose compositions are as gripping as the energetic sounds. The Washington, D.C-based DJ/Producer is of Kenyan origin.…

  • Listen to “No Rush” by Hendrix Harris [Prod. by G E N I U S]

    Hendrix Harris and producer duo G E N I U S return to drop one collaborative banger, “No Rush”. The song has been released though French label, Le Sofa. The sound is great and its subtle production is based on awesome loops of flute. This provides Hendrix with the space to do his thing, his way. Though originally…

  • Roet drops a new track, “Gasoline”

    “Gasoline” is a new single from R&B/Pop artist Roet. It is actually his third single. The singer has committed to be releasing a new track every month. Well, sounds like like a great plan for a new artist. He has also decided to remain anonymous, for the time being, and let the music speak. “Gasoline”…

  • Sophie Strauss premieres “Text”, a single off upcoming EP

    Sophie Strauss premieres her new song, “Text”. The 24-year-old Los Angeles singer has had to juggle and shift from one job to another. From being a butcher to working in a warehouse to selling vintage dresses, she is overly dedicated to her work. “Text” is the first single off of her forthcoming EP, Hard Study.…

  • Listen “Give Me Love” by Yify Zhang

    Yify Zhang wants some love, at least that is according to her latest single, “Give Me Love”. The musician mixes instruments with pop vocals and the flair of a singer/songwriter. When writing, she fuses classical composition with deep personal experiences. “Give Me Love” was written by her although the Chinese lyrics were contributed by Jason…

  • SHAED trio drops “Trampoline”

    SHAED releases a new single, “Trampoline”. The trio has a forthcoming EP titled Melt. The song has quite a smooth melody and the vocals are soothingly sweet. The composition is gripping and it blends well with the production. “Trampoline” will give you chills but at the same time it has a amazing factor. Listen below.

  • Toronto’s Freedom Baby drops “I Want To Give”

    Toronto-based canadian indie-rock band Freedom Baby has shared a new single, “I Want To Give”.  The outfit is fronted by Eric Reid and Brianna Bordihn. “I Want To Give” is quite long, about 15 minutes in duration. This was inspired by their ambition to release the longest pop song but then they later settled for…

  • Emmanuel Paris drops Day Dreaming album

    Houston artist Emmanuel Paris released his Day Dreaming album a couple of days ago. The 12-track LP carries the singer’s signature soothing vocals. We highlight a song off the project. It is titled “Cali Dreaming”. Lyrically, the song gets surprisingly aggressive. He manages to share what’s on his mind in between the witty bars. The artist…

  • Anna Berdendahl drops We Were Never Meant To Be Heroes EP

    Swedish artist Anna Berdendahl has released a new EP. Earlier in January, she broke her long-hiatus with the release of two singles “Vice” and Broken Melody”. This new EP is titled We Were Never Meant To Be Heroes and the two songs were the first of the records. The 26-year-old indie-pop artist co-wrote the album with David…

  • Djodge – “Be Mine” feat. Patoranking [Video]

    Lisbon, Portugal-based singer-songwriter Djodje has shared the video for “Be Mine”. The song features Nigerian dancehall artist Patoranking. Djodge is originally from Cape Verde. The song has R&B flavor. Patoranking, however, adds his normal dancehall flow. The artists has already released 3 albums, the latest in 2013. Watch “Be Mine”.

  • St. Leroy II -“All Might” feat Nick Might

    St. Leroy II has shared a new single. It is titled “All Might” and features Nick Mighty. The song is based on the anime “My Hero Academia”. All Might is one of the main characters and the strongest hero of the show. The song has a great trap sound. Leroy’s flow is also so awesome.…

  • Lemonadepi – “Please Don’t Leave Me, I’ll Be Here”

    Singer Lemonadepi has released a new song titled “Please Don’t Leave Me, I’ll Be Here”. This is only her third single to be released. It is a follow up to “Set Me Free“, which we also featured on Aipate. The Philippine-born artist moved to the US a couple of years ago and has been doing…

  • WOULF drops “Coupe”, his new single.

    WOULF has shared a new track, “Coupe”. The 23-year-old rapper hails from Cleveland, Ohio. He continues in his line of energy-filled tracks. With an exciting flow, the record carries such a smooth trap sound. “Coupe” was produced by WhatChrisDoin. Listen to the song below via Soundcloud.

  • Marxie – “Fallin” [Debut video]

    UK artist Marxie has released dope visuals for first major single, “Falling’”. The song premiered on Linkup TV. The audio was produced by Zeeko. The video was shot in Marbella. The song is the first in a series of releases that will culminate in the release of his debut EP, Verano Vybes. “Music has changed…

  • J.Lately – “By My Lonely” ft. Locksmith

    J.Lately has teamed up with rapper Locksmith. The song is “By My Lonely”. The two artists are from America’s Bay Area. The song delves into the paradox where people feel connected due to social media communication but at the same time they are disconnected from those closest to them. The song was produced by Chase Moore.…

  • Bunduki – “Hakuna Mfano”

    Melbourne-based DJ/Musician Bunduki has released “Hakuna Mfano”, an Afro dance track. The artist is Tanzanian-born but is currently living in Australian doing music. He is also a vocalist and dancer. This new song fuses shuffled beats with club bass and tuned percussion. The singer already received hundreds of thousands of views for his debut single.…

  • Listen to “Two Kids” off Foreign Dog’s new EP

    Foreign Dog releases a new EP. It is titled Let’s All Go To The Party. We decided to highlight one song, “Two Kids”. The song has a soothing feel and the composition is also lovely. This EP contains five great songs with a sweet singer-songwriter flair. Foreign Dog is miker used by singer-songwriter Charlie Calleja.   https://soundcloud.com/foreigndog/two-kids/…

  • Listen to “Allá Viene Un Corazón” by Venezuela’s Ane Diaz

    Venezuelan singer/songwriter Ane Diaz shares “Allá Viene Un Corazón”, the first song after her recent foray into her native folk music. She says that such songs shaped her childhood and, thus, she puts her soul in to the work. She left her previous form of art that was characterized by fast-paced 6/8 rhythm of danza, a…

  • THe FEDz return with “The Traveller” single

    THe FEDz​ returns with another release. The song is “The Traveller” and it dropped on May 11. The soulful song has elements of R&B and Hip Hop in it. Thematically, the song asks all of us to work together, helping others and nurturing our human nature. They also brought in a 30-piece choir to back…

  • Classified – “Changes” feat. Anjulie [Video]

    Rapper Classified has released the video for “Changes”. The song features vocalist Anjulie. Classified is a multi-platinum veteran artist with a Juno Award to his name. The Canadian injects a reflective mood to the song and it is a record you will like. The video is also as nostalgic as the track. “We shot this…

  • Watch as Pryshon reminisces over her ex in the video for “Usiku Na Mchana”

    Take them for granted when you are in a relationship and you probably going to regret sooner or later, when all you have left are memories. That is the feeling Pryshon expresses in her debut single, “Usiku Na Mchana”. The song comes with a colourful video to it. In fact, R&B singer Brian Nadra is…

  • Listen to Kate Fenner’s “The Yield” off her Middle Voice album

    Aipate shares with you “The Yield”, a song by New York-based singer/songwriter Kate Fenner. The song is taken from her Middle Voice album. It is beautiful; its smooth vocals well fused with the sweet melody. The album paints a picture of a certain period in her life when everything seemed not to be going right.…

  • Sophiegrophy -“Bag” [Video]

    Melbourne-based rapper Sophiegrophy has revealed the video for her latest song, “Bag”. She is part of the WVS wave that has hit the Australian hip hop scene by storm. The artist already got the attention of Hot 07’s Ebro, who featured her on his Beats 1 Radio. “Bag” helps her showcase her unique flow and…

  • Watch as Kabaka Pyramid gets “Caught Up”

    With his debut album Kontraband on the way, Jamaican Reggae/Dancehall singer Kabaka Pyramid has shared the visuals for his new single, “Caught Up”. Released via Bebble Rock Music / Ghetto Youths International labels, the video premiered on BET Jams. This is the fourth release off the upcoming LP. We had previously covered “Borders“, a jam that…

  • HARE -“It Feels Good”

    HARE is the music project of New York-based, New Jersey-born singer Sebastien Isaac. He is accompanied by drummer Michael Santa Cruz, keyboardist Jon Caplan, and guitarists James Licata and Graham Orbe. Sebastian perfected his songwriting skills while in high school. The pop-rock artist has infused fresh elements that will grab the attention of millennials. “It Feels Good”…

  • PMARTT is “Flexin 4 U”

    Chicago singer PMARTT has released a new smooth Afro-infused pop track. Its catchy hook and afrobeat melodies add much energy to the song. It is a typical club song. It can also refresh your summer. The Cameroonian-born artist went to the US at the age of 10. He had to learn English, considering he arrived…

  • Ashtin Larold -“I wonder”

    New Jersey rapper Ashtin Larold crafts an emotional song titled “I Wonder”.  The song is an introspective piece that takes you to his mind. and was produced by Syndrome and Caliberbeats. Ashtin has been building buzz in a space of about 3 years. He has so far gained many followers online. With an album and a mixtape…