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  • XAINS’ new song brings back the energy even “When The Lights Go Out”

    With his latest single “When The Lights Go Out”, XAINS has made lemonade out of lemons. After experiencing some difficult time in both his personal life and career, he decided not to brood over his misfortunes. The resultant upbeat sound will get anyone out of his/her frustrations. “I wrote ‘When The Lights Go Out’ when…

  • Listen to Oli Hannaford’s “Berry Gin”

    21-year-old UK singer Oli Hannaford has released a new single, “Berry Gin”. The song comes after he just released his latest EP, The Crown.  The project had followed his 2016 EP, Free Things. The Independent artist had inked a distribution deal with Kobalt Music. Aipate did interview him last year when he released his “Locker single”. “Berry…

  • Wayinke debuts with a self-titled album

    Kenyan musician Wayinke has released a self-titled debut album, Wayinke. With her sound stretching from Afro-pop to R&B, she infuses an element of Chakacha — a local dance-centric style — into her songs. The 10-track project was launched last weekend, during this year’s Ongea Summit, where she performed the songs backed by a live band.…

  • Chrissie Limos drops Got The Love EP, which includes “Red Dress”

    Chrissie Limos has released “Red Dress” off her Got The Love, her debut EP.  She is a New jersey based Soul/Pop, singer-songwriter. She was, however, born in the Philippines. She composes her own songs and also plays the piano. Her great voice adds to her other musical talents. The EP’s earliest singles were “Tricks” and “1000…

  • Listen to the title track to William Robert’s Bathed In Gold Album.

    William Robert has finally releases the much anticipated album, Bathed In Gold. The Text Me Records signee is also an ex NFL player. The electronic artist is based in Oakland city. We have shared the album’s title track, “Bathed In Gold”. The song was produced by Bobby Ren, mixed by Jorge Hernandez and mastered by Joe…

  • O.Z features Ace Hood on new track, “Move”

    Rapper O.Z has returned with another single, “Move”. The song features another heavyweight artist Ace Hood. This song is the first release taken off of his upcoming mixtape, Nobody Safe 2. It was produced by TraeWhatItDo. The artist creates music with a special dose of energy. You should also listen to “Check“, another song which we…

  • Bishat talks of “Unholy Romance” in latest single

    Swedish singer-songwriter Bishat has collaborated with producer XOV in her latest single, “Unholy Romance”. The song carries a dark-pop feel and is taken off her upcoming EP. The Stockholm-based artist has roots in both Ethiopia and Eritrea. She self-released her first three song via her own label, MINAMIN. Her songs have since received support from…

  • Listen to Shakals’ “New Role Models” [With Lyrics]

    Out of Helsinki, Finland is an indie-rock band called Shakals. They have released a new single titled “New Role Models”. The Ennio Morricone influenced song carries a deep post-apocalyptic feel in it. The single has been released with another song, “Black Holes” as a B-side track. Shakals consists of vocalist Jussi Alamikkelä, guitarist/vocalist Rami Hirvelä,…

  • Hanne Mjøen presents you a piece of “Vanilla” in latest single

    Up-and-coming Norwegian pop singer, Hanne Mjøen is back with another beautiful release. Titled “Vanilla”, the song furthers her advance into being a household name. Since her debut in 2016, she has continued doing music which is a blend of pop and strong melodies. “Perfect Noise”, her debut single received early support from NRK P3’s Urørt show. Her previous…

  • 60 East and Phil The Pain crafts a stoner’s anthem with “Smoke One” [Video]

    60 East and Phil The Pain have released another new video.  It is for “Smoke One”, song off their The Freeway Series Vol.2.  This project is a collaborative effort by the two emcees. The song would pass for a stoner’s anthem or something of that sort. The free flowing rhyme add to the song’s great hip-hop…

  • Listen to “Whatever Works” by Spadey

    Los Angeles based singer Spadey recently released a new mixtape in 2018. The 10-song project is titled whereisspadey. It is the artist’s debut mixtape. To get you in the mood for the whole tape, we would like to highlight a song off it titled “Whatever Works”. It was written, performed and produced by Spadey himself.…

  • Jhyve wants you to “Keep DOing You”

    Singer Jhyve has dropped a new single, “Keep Doing You”. The song comes after he just bagged a nomination for a Juno award for the Best R&B/Soul song. We previously blogged about his “Human” single. The song was produced by Chicago producer, Restless Modern. It talks about that stage in a relationship that we have…

  • Baby Boy Blue drops “I.L.Y.”

    Baby Boy Blue (also known as B.B.B.) is the creative moniker for Steven Sware.  The singer does music that leans towards dark-pop but with influences from trap. He lists artist like The Weeknd and Travis Scott as some of his influences. B.B.B. has just released a new song titled “I.L.Y.”. It furthers his experimentation with…

  • Arms Akimbo’s “Seven Doors” will keep you hooked

    Premiered on Atwood Magazine, “Seven Mirrors” single was released a couple of days ago. The song is by Arms Akimbo, an LA-based 4-piece indie-rock band. While the song’s melody is addictive, its lyrics are truly gripping. It is one of those tracks you do not want to pause or stop playing. Arms Akimbo consists of…

  • 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…