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  • DJ Paimon features TJ & Rhys in a song, “She Bad”.

    Barely a fortnight ago, deejay/producer DJ Paimon released an EP titled K.O.T.C. The 7-song project follows a series of projects he had done. As a deejay, he has been entertaining crowds for over 10 years now. His stint as a producer began when he moved to Los Angeles. He later worked with DJ Tetris for…

  • Listen to the title-track and other singles off Black Profesional EP by N.ave

    N.ave released an EP late last year. The 4-track project is titled Black Professional. N.ave (pronounced Nave) is a hip-hop artist from Philadelphia. He is also a record producer. Besides the title track, the other singles include “Press Play”, “Copy That” and “Cosby Kids” in which Alyea Pierce is featured. From the official cover art,…

  • Have you listened to The Place I Call Home album by Bentley Caldwell?

    Singer Bentley Caldwell recently released his album, The Place I Call Home. The 10-track LP carries songs with a smooth vibe. The project leans more into Soul but with some infusions. Of note is a song titled, “Mr. Almost”. Musically influenced by the likes of Ray Charles and Tedd Pendegrass, Caldwell keeps his lyrics gripping. His…

  • Cedar House release their single, “Jilted Lover”.

    Cedar House have released a song titled “Jilted Lover”. The song is lifted off their upcoming debut EP, Let You Down.  Cedar House co-produced the project with Blake Studdard. It was recorded at Atria Creative’s studio and later mixed/mastered by Chad Copelin at Blackwatch Studios.  The EP is the first of two and carries one…

  • LCAW features Sophie Ellis-Bextor in “Hummingbird” [Video]

    LCAW has released an video for the single, “Hummingbird”. The song features Sophie Ellis-Bextor. The song LCAW’s first release for 2018 and it is the first leak off his debut EP, Meet In The Middle. This project is scheduled for release in March, with the specific date not announced yet. Born Leon Weber, LCAW is…

  • Praa keeps it smooth in “Do It All Again” video

    French singer Praa has revealed the visuals for her “Do It All Again” single.  The song builds on the success and strength of her debut single, “Modelling Clay”.  One thing remains constant though, her strong voice. The single was released through the French  Elephant & Castle. She currently signed to this label. “Do It All…

  • Lou Raw -“Reminisce” featuring Adrain Javon

    Out now is the video by Lou Raw and Adrian Javon. The visuals is for their song, “Reminisce”. It was produced by Co Kayn. The song is an emotional piece that might get you missing someone in your life. Watch the great video below via YouTube. Stream the song on Spotify.

  • Russian Bandits with “No Time For Drama”

    “No Time For Drama” is the latest release from Russian Bandits. The song is partially inspired by “Thriller”, the hit by the late Michael Jackson. “With the #metoo movement heating up and anti-Russian rhetoric pulsing through the news feed daily, the we wanted to create a simple sound that people can dance to and celebrate” ~…

  • JellyTooFly finally drops “Think About” video

    JellyTooFly is a Toronto-based Hip Hop musician. She’s released the video for her “Think About” Single. The clip was directed by Nick Telesca. Her patience album, is in the works. “Think About” is a lyrically heavy song. The great instrumental track goes well to reinforce the record as a massive release. With a video that…

  • Watch video for “Bad Bitch” by Canadian artist V33

    Canadian singer/rapper V33 has released the visuals for his single, “Bad Bitch”.  The Vancouver-based artist released an album titled VDAY. This single is taken off this project. Born Vicky Chand 28 years ago, V33 (pronounced V*EE) released “Made It” as his first single. This was before he signed with independent label, Flight Academy Music. He…

  • Dorian Duta reveals video for “Separated”

    Dorian Duta has released the official video for his “Separated” single. The 13-year old singer is from the US city of Seattle. The song follows up from  the success of “In Her Head”, another great single from the young star. Apart from the covers he’s done, Dorian has 5 singles to his name. The others include…

  • Stream “Sun Down” by ALL.MOST.FREE

    For that smooth hip-hop track, “Sun Down” appears as one of the best that have been released lately. It is done by ALL.MOST.FREE, a rapper-producer duo from West London. Produced in-house, the song carries a smokey cut with Dilla-like vinyl crackle and keys to match. The song is a leak off their Sun Down EP, which…

  • WildVibes & Martin Miller feature Arild Aas in “Far From You’

    An new EDM super-release is out. “Far From You’ is by WildVibes & Martin Miller and features Arild Aas. The song has been released via Eonity label. “Far From You” has that great EDM energy and the addition of powerful vocals rounds it as a possible anthem. Thematically, it is dedicated to one Sophie and…

  • Listen to ‘More’ by Knowle’ge

    Out now is a new explosive Hip Hop record, “More” from rapper Knowle’ge. The artist is an independent act from New York City. This new song balances witty lyricism and a great flow. Knowle’ge comes from a family of musicians. His father was an emcee while his cousin, Stay Tune is a producer. He personally…

  • Wolves finally reveal video for “Animal”

    We premiered “Animal”, the debut single by Wolves. This was mid last year.  We now share with you the video for their hit single. The Los Angeles based band is constituted by Marc Avery, Sean Carney and Rockwell Sands. It was formed in 2016, with the idea of putting together an outfit that would marry…

  • Hymner features Alessandra in “Bicycle”

    Hymner have released their second single “Bicycle”. The song features singer Alessandra. The single has been released via Tenacity Records, which is part of TEN Music Group family. Hymner is a Stockholm-based, Finnish duo that debuted into the scene with “Apart” which featured Bast. The song has since raked in millions of streams across streaming services. Their new release has a vibrant…

  • “Zoe” by rapper Genra is out now

    Oakland-based rapper Genra has dropped a new song. The song is titled “Zoe”. This continues his strong of releasing which span from soulful hip hop to electric hip hop. “Zoe” carries that boom-bap and jazzy feel. This song will go deep into the hearts of those who love that classic touch in their hip hop. Stream…

  • Listen to “Check It Out” by Lynn Moffatt

    Lynn Moffatt is a Toronto-based Canadian country music singer. She has released a new single, “Check It Out”. She says this about the song: “The song is about exploring, maintaining momentum, and not settling or becoming complacent. The road ahead is rocky, there are mountains that are impossible to climb, and unexpected obstacles will inevitably…

  • NEO NOIR -“Made For You” featuring Brooke Williams

    NEO NOIR has released their first song for 2018. “Made For You” features Brooke Williams. The electropop record passes for a quirky yet unique song. It carries in it their various influences. It is out via Lowly Palace label. The Los Angeles based collective centers around around producers Bradley Allan and Greg Ogan. They have worked…

  • Superstar Ace releases “Wassa Wassa” single

    South African rapper Superstar Ace has released a new song titled “Wassa Wassa”. Listening to the song you will be like, “I thought so” after learning that “wassa wassa” actually means naughty. The self-produced track was released via Glitterati Records. It furthers Ace’s direction into Afro-Futurist music. Listen to it below.  

  • HASEEB -“Feel Good” [Video]

    HASEEB has released the video for his single, “Feel Good. The rapper admits that the song was an accidental creation: “This instrumental is the last beat that my younger brother, Haris, made before he left to medical school. As soon as I heard the beat, I knew we had a record on our hands.” “Feel…

  • Watch “Borders” by Kabaka Pyramid featuring Stonebwoy

    Kabaka Pyramid has partnered with Ghanaian artist Stonebwoy (who is hot off the release of his Epistles of Mama album) to release the visuals for “Borders” single. The song was produced by Damian Marley and is the second leak off Kabaka’s upcoming Kontraband album. The song pronounces Kabaka plea for a change in handling the refugee…

  • Dj Combo -“See It Through My Eyes” feat. Kate Wild

    DJ Combo has released another beautiful track. The song is titled “See It Through My Eyes”. It features vocals from singer Kate Wild.  The track comes just after the success of Combo’s “Happy People” single. The eleventh song he has released with KHB Music, on this one, he delivers a great dance-house track. Kates pours…

  • Listen to “*Sigh* (Water It)” by Clementine

    A new song by Clementine is out. It is titled “*Sigh* (Water It)”. The song follows up their self-produced single, “Tylenol” which dropped late last year. Clementine is an pop duo consisting Chris Trevigne and Christian Rich. They were both raised in Scottsdale, Arizona. Chris is 23 while Christian is 22. Listen to their “*sigh*…

  • Shy Shy Shy shares acoustic session for “Somewhere Else” single [Video]

    Danish indie-pop duo Shy Shy Shy has released an the video for an acoustic live performance for “Someone” else. The song is taken off their upcoming debut album, Make Up. The LP drops on March 2nd. We previously shared their “Making A Fool” single, a song in which they portrayed the awkward agony that follows an unsuccessfully…

  • Watch the video for “Change Ways” by Kyle Denmead

    A new video is out. “Change Ways” is by Kyle Denmead, a rising Orlando, Florida artist. The much anticipate visuals are definitely worth the wait. The song is part of this 10 track BÅD LØVË EP. It was produced by Ayaana Nash. “Other songs include “Lies” and “Right Now”. With a slow, R&B sound, the song talks…

  • Samuel Jack wants you to “Kill All The Lights” in new video

    Samuel Jack reveals the video for “Kill All The Lights”. The was his first single of 2018. The track–and the corresponding performance in the video–provide some glimpse of his inner demons.  There is a further precipitation of this into a darker cloud of emotion. “This song is about a very poignant moment in my life when…

  • Indica and Harvey Listen reveal the visuals for “City Knights”

    Las Vegas, Nevada: rapper Indica has released the video for “City Knights”, a song he  did with Harvey Listen.  The rappers paint a glowing image of how they run the city which known for its bubbling nightlife scene. Indica cleverly fuses a Neo-Soul vibe into his Hip Hop sound. On this song, his lyricism coupled…

  • King Khali -“Basement” [Video]

    We share with the Aipate family, a new video directed by Spidiewebhe. It is for the song “Basement” by King Khali. The single is taken off his debut album, 10/10. “Basement” is a song Khali wrote to emphasize on his work ethics when it comes to making music, even in those moments he feel lowest. It…

  • Listen to “Ded Rose” by blvkkhvrt. featuring Young Taylor

    “Ded Rose” is the single by blvkkhvrt. and which features Young Taylor. The beat was produced by Young Taylor. blvkkhvrt. is artist out of El Paso, Texas. In May of 2016, he released a three-song EP titled The Reboot. The project has gained him some good traction. Listen to this new record.

  • Tove Styrke releases lyric video for “Changed My Mind”

    Tove Styrke is a Swedish singer/songwriter who has just released a new single titled “Changed My Mind”. The song is a leak off her upcoming album Sway. This project will be released later in May through Sony Music Sweden/RCA Records. “It’s like, you decided with your head that ‘this person is a bad idea’ but whenever…

  • Maurice Roper returns with “Blind”, featuring Jooby Truth

    After debuting with “The End”, Maurice Roper has returned with “Blind”. This new release features Jooby Truth. Maurice is a 26-year-old, Kansas-based, American singer/songwriter. With a music background stretching back to his kindergarten years, when he was part of the choir, coupled with an influence from singing in his late uncle’s church as a teenager, his is…

  • Kojo Funds reveals video for “Check” faturing Raye

    Kojo Funds debuts into 2018 with the release of “Check”, alongside its music video. The song features the vocals of sensational singer, Raye. Kojo is a 23-year old East London artist who arrived at the scene with his “Dun Talking” single. “Check”, the new song, clevely samples Craig David’s “Seven Days”. Kojo adds an Afro swing flavor…

  • Listen to “Big Manufacturers” by Prodigal Sunn and Ghostface Killah

    “Big Manufacturers” is the track by Prodigal Sunn, a member of Sunz Of Man. This song features Ghostface Killah, of the Wu Tang fame. The song continues into the the legendary artist’s great Hip Hop flavor. Prodigal has released many great tapes like The Best of Prodigal Sunn, Prodigal Sunn Meets DJ Premier and Hood Chronicles. His…

  • Madison Beer drops her much anticipated As She Pleases EP

    Madison Beer has today released her debut EP, As She Pleases. The project is a follow up to her hit single, “Dead” which has garnered upwards of 60 million streams. We had also featured her “Say It To My Face” single, which is also part of the EP. The EP contains seven great records, including “Fool”, “Heartless”, “Tyler…

  • Watch “Bullet” video by AnastasiaMax

    Have you watched the video for “Bullet” by AnastasiaMax? The band is fronted by 4 siblings and is based in Lauderdale, Florida. Theirs’ is an indie take on rock and blues. Anastasia turned 15 on Jan 24 and that is the same day this video was released. She’s been performing alongside older brother Maxamillion. “Bullet” is such…

  • JayRõ drop “Roll It”

    JayRõ have released a new track titled “Roll It”. They are a multi-genre electronic duo (Dubstract and Ambedo) whose music blends modern synths and 80′ nostalgia. Since they met, they have never been true to one particular genre yet their tracks have a unique feel. Currently, they are working on their debut EP. JayRõ are…

  • Stream Aces’ new mixtape, Lucidity

    Kenyan rapper Aces has released his fifth tape titled Lucidity. We had previously shared his Uncharted Oceans EP. This new offering comes after a one-year hiatus. The project was Executive-produced by Kahealbeats. Listen to the ten tracks that make up Lucidity.

  • Daniel Pearson shares “Pieces Of A Puzzle”

    Singer-songwriter Daniel Pearson follows up his 2015 Alone, Together album with a new single release. “Pieces Of A Puzzle” is the track and this one fuses beautiful piano melodies and lovely guitar tunes. It is an emotionally imbued indie-folk song. “I guess this song, like a lot of my new material, is trying to make…

  • Listen to Harrison Brome’s “9 to 5”

    Harrison Brome has a new song out. It is titled “9 to 5”. The song is the latest single off his 4-track EP, Body High. The title track to this project was a massive hit, with well over 3 million Spotify streams. With support from FADER, Nylon, Complex. etc, the R&B singer’s new release has also…

  • Listen to Shipping Forecast’s “Weight (0520)”

    Shipping Forecast has released his second single, “Weight (0520)”. This follows up his debut “Lines (0048)”, which came out last November. This new song has been released via The Adult Teeth Recording Company. Shipping Forecast is the creative miniker for John Copley, a guitarist for Hull-based band, La Bete Blooms. The artist slightly deviates from La…

  • Genra is back with “Nobody Else” single

    Oakland emcee Genra has dropped his latest single, “Nobody Else”. The rapper gives the song a reflective perspective. In it, he speaks about hard work and the accompanying resilience necessary for one to achieve their dreams. While still at it, Genra also talks about one’s desire to be complemented for their efforts. He terms this…

  • TWO LANES debut with “Long Way” featuring HYM

    TWO LANES is an emerging production duo that has have registered impressive numbers in the streaming services. This, in just a month after its creation. They have released their debut single in the form of “Long Way Home”, a song featuring Berlin-based singer HYM. The song is out, via PRMD Music. This song follows up…

  • Paid In AmeriKKKa -“Devil Wears Green” [Video]

    Paid In AmeriKKKa‘s has released the video for “Devil Wears Green”, the outro track to their critically acclaimed self-titled album, Paid In AmeriKKKa.  The visuals features rappers Coop and Good in a creepy video. The video was done (filmed and directed) by Losers Film Again. “Devil Wears Green” was written by John Cooper, Justin Goodwin,…

  • Listen to “Mind” by Sarah Klang

    Sarah Klang has a new song out. “Mind” continues the Swedish singer’s love for melancholic songs. The single is from her upcoming Left me on Fire album. Her 2016 single “Sleep” and “Strangers”–which came a year later–both propelled her brand higher. She has so far received plenty of praises for her vocals. The much-anticipated album is actually her debut.…

  • Savv drops Winter EP

    Savv has today released his Winter EP. He is an independent artist The fast-rising musician follows up his debut project Blue. This new EP will get those going through Toronto’s cold season to relate. The six-song EP begins with the title track and contains great record you must listen right away. Stream the entire Winter project on Soundcloud.

  • Emily Vay reveals visuals for “Dollhouse”

    Singer Emily Vay has released an eerie song that tackles addiction. It was produced by Damian La Grange, who added a playful feel. The dark piano, heavy hitting drums, and ambient guitar are but building blocks to the very smooth and beautiful track. The video was shot against a dark background and features a cleverly choreographed performance.…

  • Follow Smokeyy’s pursuit of “Paradise”.

    Smokeyy has dropped “Paradise”, his latest song. The 22-year-old rapper has been making music since his teenage-hood days and in the process has worked with various bands and on different projects. He currently forms part of the 27 Club collective, which also includes his brother Matt Rome and producer Slayten. They are based in New…

  • Listen as Grip paints the “Portrait”

    East Atlanta Hip Hop artist Grip has released a new track titled “Portrait”. The song features Dani and Kaynellz. It song is the last single off his 11-track debut project, Porch. With a powerfully delivered chorus, alongside great verses, “Portrait” is a masterpiece. The first single off the project called “These Eyes” became a hit,…

  • MRG – “Like I’m Lonzo” [Video]

    We present to you MRG, a Queens, New York rapper. The American artist was born Matthew Raymond Guzmán and is of Dominican heritage. He has just released the video for his “Like I’m Lonzo”. The song sees him delivering a hard-hitting track with enviable flow. His smooth lyrics has got him signed Westvilla Music with…