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  • 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…

  • Listen to “Choosin’” and other songs on Vette Jordan’s Too Easy EP

    Vette Jordan finally dropped his 7-song, Too Easy EP. The rapper is signed to Hero Management Group and this is his first project.  The Swayzee-produced project has already grabbed attention of industry taste-makers. The entire EP has the artist going hard on the great instrumental sounds, getting enough space to flow while maintaining the lyrical flavor. The…

  • Stream “EPOCH” EP by Nate Rose

    Out now is an EP by Nashville rapper Nate Rose. EPOCH is a 6-song project. Besides songwriting and recording, the Hip Hop artist also has his hands on the music production, graphic design and video aspects of his releases and this helps him maintain the creative vision. This new EP combines different styles. It is…

  • Watch the visuals for “Out Of My Heaed” by Loud Forest

    The video for “Out Of My Head” by Loud Forest is just out. The duo had the visuals filmed in their art space in California. The outfit does music with pockets of warmth. Their indie approach to pop, adds the song a unique feel. Loud Forest consists of Bernard and Rachel Chadwick, who are also husband and wife…

  • N.B.S. reveals video for “Nile River”

    Two cousins Flash and Knuckles form N.B.S..  They have revealed the video for “Nile River”. The track was produced by JakeBeatz. They are currently finalising their upcoming album, SwissVets 2. This project is scheduled for a March 1st release. It will be out via Empire Music and PW Records, with further support from American label Bing Bang Records.…

  • Listen to “Weaker” by Norwegian duo Jimmy Smash

    Jimmy Smash has just released, “Weaker”, the outfit’s third single. The duo consists of 24-year-old Norwegians, Mikkel Graham Guttormsen and Håvard Lyngstad. Writing and producing songs themselves, they are influenced by urban and pop greats like Quincy Jones, Bon Iver and Anderson .Paak. “Weaker” is such beautiful song with a funky feel. Listen to it below.

  • ADaD & Tensei – “Love It”feat. Denmark Vessey

    Out now is “Love It” by the ADaD & Tensei. The song features Denmark Vessey and follows up and is the bonus track to their recently released Danger Us EP. This project contains six songs. “Love It” speaks about an artist’s love for their art. It presents the musicians the opportunity to stretch the audience further. The…

  • Prhymetime drops new single, “For Me”

    “For Me” is the latest release from the 20-year old, Denver-based, Martinsville-raised rapper Prhymetime. The song was produced by Dunk Girl, his friend. Real name Brendan, the artist previously released, “Money Thoughts”. He puts power into the lyrics and, considering his great flow, the song comes out strongly. Prhymetime’s other tracks include: “The Vibe”, “Young Lady”, “M.O.B.” and “Therapy”.…

  • Listen to Ryan Dunlap’s “Sound Of Being Lonely”

    Ryan Dunlap has released another beautiful song. This one is titled “Sound Of Being Lonely”. The 31-year old, Perrysburg (Ohio), singer-songwriter’s musical journey started at 17 after taking his friend’s advice to make music out of his poems. He consequently saved up, bought a guitar, and as they say, the rest is history. His 2011 debut…

  • Livia Blanc releases “Chocolate, Café, Passion”

    “Chocolate, Café, Passion” by Brooklyn-based French pop musician, Livia Blanc is out today. We had previously featured her cover for “Black Orpheus” This new release follows on the success of her 2017 hits, “Armour Armour” and “Mr Hyde”. It sees her kicking off the year on a positive note. With nostalgia embedded into it, the song still…

  • SYRE just wants you to “Feel At Home”

    We share with you this new song, “Feel At Home” by Vancouver-based Canadian electronic artist SYRE. This new single fuses indie-pop melodies with chill electronic beats. “Next To Me”, which is his previous release, is another great track. Listen to “Feel At Home” below.  

  • Noochie features Rich Homie Quan in “Confidence” [Video]

    There is a great song out in form of the collaboration between Noochie and Rich Homie Quan. “Confidence” describes an independent and confident woman. Noochie is part of the DMV wave and is well know for his “Guta” hit. “Confidence” further builds on the success of his prior singles and mix-tapes. Noochie is all about spreading…

  • Jon Clawd rides high with “Clawd Have Mercy” [Video]

    Have you watched the “Clawd Have Mercy” video by Jon Clawd? The track was produced by Majid “Chi” Hasan, a Grammy-nominated producer. The song has an element of  Soul-infusion into its largely trap sound. “Clawd Have Mercy” is the first single off a 17-track project, Art of the Finesse, which will be dropping this summer. Stream…

  • Mike Champion -“Pssy & Wine”

    Mike Champion is a South African/Australian born, singer-songwriter. His sound is one that stretches from R&B to Nu Soul and Funk. His new song “Pssy& Wine” is out. The single is off his sophomore LP, EXPERIENCE. This album is scheduled for a March release. From a storytelling approach to songwriting to his wildly energetic performances, Champion’s…

  • Listen to “Small Talk” off Pacific’s Supposed To EP

    Nashville artist Pacific has released his 4-track EP titled Supposed To. The project’s first single is the title track and then the second is “Small Talk”, a song that speaks to the way talk about meaninglessness things. The EP is the debut by the musician whose real name is Will Hunter. The artist is all…

  • Watch the video for “Altar” by Danish singer Tim Schou

    Tim Schou has released the video for “Altar”. The visuals features a woman with her body covered in paint. The Danish artist had just sealed a deal with BMG. The track carries electronic melodies with pop sensibilities. Highly danceable, the song was recorded in a Russian sauna. “‘Altar’ was actually conceived and tracked in a…

  • Nyomii returns with the video for “Fokus”

    French/German singer Nyomii has finally released the video for “Fokus” single. The song was released through Young Global Music, an LA record label founded by Grammy-winning producer Brian Soko. The 21-year old singer had debuted with “Fokus”. She reinforces the sweet electro melody with a strong vocals. Watch the video below via Youtube,.

  • Listen as The Funk Hunters “Turn Down The Silence”

    The Funk Hunters  induces a funky approach to their electropop record, “Turn Down The Silence”.  The song is the latest leak off their much awaited upcoming album. This song features flowery vocals by DiRTY RADiO. The Funk Hunters is a Canadian production duo consisting of Nick Middleton and Duncan Smith. Their attitude is that of…

  • LZ The Rapper goes for “Subi”

    Out now is a song by LZ The Rapper titled “Subi”. The artist goes bragging about his new red “Subi”. He had recently just dropped his debut  EP, Pre Existing Condition. He had to overcome a number of hurdles before releasing the project. On the bright side, though, the experience has led to him acquiring…

  • “Get It Back” with Corey St.Rose in new video

    “Elaborate” hit-maker Corey St.Rose is back with a new video. It is for his “Get It Back” single. His swaggering persona is on full display in the cinematic visuals. This track provides the Brooklyn rapper with the opportunity to further showcase his lyrical and flow prowess. The artist has another video project in the form “Walk…

  • Dasco highlights the essence of Prayer in “Enda Nasi”

    “Enda Nasi” is a track by Kenyan artist Dasco. It has been released through Billy Casso. The song underscores the importance of prayer in our lives. Done is Swahili and Sheng’ (a local slang with origins in Nairobi), and in the style of rap, “Enda Nasi” borders on Gospel music. The song was produced by…

  • A concerned Elley Duhé asks “Can You Touch?” in new song [Stripped/Video]

    Elley Duhé is a rising singer-songwriter and an Alabama native. She has released a new video for the stripped version of her “Can You Touch” single. The song has been released via A Creative Music Group/ Columbia Records. Self-written, it was produced by Rahki. It follows the release of ‘Fly’  which was recieved quite well. Watch the…

  • J’Bryte taps Wyre, Ketchup, Gabiro and Nutty Neithan for “Ayawa Remix”

    Aipate warms your evening with a new, heavily dance-able song by up-and-coming Nigerian musician J’Bryte. The track, titled “Ayawa Remix”, features Kenyan Reggae/Dance-hall heavyweight Wyre, Kisumu-based Kenyan rapper Gabiro Mtu Necessary, Ugandan artist Nutty Neithan and Nigerian musician Ketchup. This re-do was produced by Dreybeatz. The original track had seen Ketchup bagging a feature.  On…

  • Reggie asks how we “Forget 2 fall” in Love in new single

    Love is a beautiful thing, they say, but sometimes we find ourselves shying away. “Forget 2 Fall” is the latest single by Maryland singer-songwriter Reggie that allows the musician to painfully ask the “why” question. The song is the 23-year old R&B artist’s first single for 2018 and was produced by German producer, Daniel Kraft (deyjanbeats). “Forget…

  • Benny Mayne reverts to basics with “Bounce”

    Benny Mayne is already an emergent Toronto based R&B artist. “Bounce” is his latest song, a seamless fusion of baby-making R&B and Hip Hop. The track was produced by Mantra, a Grammy-nominated producer. The Canadian crooner will henceforth be releasing a song monthly–via Empire’s distribution stable. He had already joined the likes Lil Uzi Vert…

  • The video for “Kiira” by Kenyan R&B powerhouse Willx BOY will move you

    If you haven’t heard about WillX Boy then we are proud you learnt about him from us. The Kenyan R&B singer was born William Okoyo. His latest video is for the single “Kiira”, an emotionally imbued song. Sang is Swahili, the song has a smooth vibe It follows his “How To Love” hit. His versatility…

  • Watch the video for “POMW” by Prime Society

    “POMW” video has been released. It is a song by Prime Society, a Phoenix, Arizona based music group. The song was released through Global Money Group and Warner Music. The group was founded in 2016 by brothers Infin8 and J.Reid as well as producer Gage Green. They all add different flavors to their records. Watch…

  • “We’re the Brave”, Stage Republic proclaim in their first release of 2018

    Stage Republic is a Dutch Indie Pop-Rock band.  They have dropped “We’re the Brave”, their first track of 2018. It is a collaboration with American producer-engineer Jay Messina. Jay has worked with Aerosmith, KISS and Supertramp, among others. The Stage Republic duo consists of singer-songwriter Raven and producer Itsbart. The Amsterdam-based outfit is spreading love…

  • Watch Greg Owens’ “Tetris” video that features TrigNO and Kashis Keyz

    “Tetris” video by Greg Owens is out. The Columbus, OH based artist features TrigNO and Kashis Keyz. The video comes in hot pursuit of his debut album Eclectic Soul. The project was a serious body of work and the single was part of it. Owens has recorded many projects.  The Greg Owens Project  was released…

  • Listen to Hilaire’s “Loved & Lost”

    Singer-songwriter Hilaire has stepped up to the big stage with the release of her “Loved & Lost” single. Having been working behind the bigger stars as a songwriter, she is dropping the veil. She had released some covers.   This song is emotional is an emotional piece that exudes strength amidst vulnerabilities.  It celebrates the…

  • Ruddy Irie and Sparklyn Black get you dancing with “Wah We Fih Do”

    Out now is a Dancehall/Afrobeat single, “Wah We Fi Do”. It’s a collaborative effort between Gambian singer-songwriter Sparklyn Black and Ruddy Irie, a London-based Jamaican dancehall musician. The song is all about life and struggle within the system. It was produced by Mity Mayk, who got it into his own riddim. Stream the song below…

  • Listen to “Hello (Foolish)” by Vietnamese artist itsnk, TSL and nân

    “Hello (Foolish)” is an all-Vietnamese artist collaboration track. It is a song by itsnk (NK’) and features TSL and nân. The song is both English and Vietnamese. It carries a catchy and moody R&B/Hip-Hop vibe. Its simple production, catchy hook and vocal power all syn well to deliver a smooth track. The rap blends well into the…

  • Watch Adrian Bello “Drowning Away Again” [Video]

    Adrian Bello debuted with “Drowning Away Again” single. The song has a beautiful video to it. The artist hails from Lima, Peru and will be releasing his debut album later on this year. The Soul singer has a promising career- the strength of this song considered. “Drowning Away Again” talks about deeply remembering and missing…

  • Watch the video for “Queen” by Swedish singer Janice

    Aipate introduces you to the world of the up and coming R&B singer Janice (pronounced Jah-NEES). The Swedish artist has gathered much buzz in her country.  In fact, she’s been nominated for a Swedish Grammy as Best New Act. Her single, “Answer”, off her upcoming Fallin’ Apart album, has already gone Gold. “Queen” is about…

  • Winston Francis has dreams of a “U.T.A (United Tribes of Africa)”

    Listen to this song, “U.T.A (United Tribes of Africa)” by reggae legend Winston Francis. The 69-year old was born in Kingston, Jamaica but later moved to Miami at just 16 years of age. While there, he attended music school and then after joined Carlos Malcolm’s Afro Jamaicans’ band. He released his debut solo album Mr.…

  • Hoodz invites you to “Look What I Did” in new video

    Hoodz released a new song on the first day of 2018. “Look What I Did” was produced by Penacho. The song’s video includes appearances from major artists. There is also a copy of a photo he took with Drake. The Toronto rapper was recently received a shout out from rapper Cardi B. That clip acts…

  • Young Planet belong to the “Chosen Few” [Video]

    Brooklyn rap duo Young Planet are back with a new video for their single, “Chosen Few”. The two are based in Sunset Park (Brooklyn) and consists of rapper Cidida and producer Eibol. “Chosen Few” video was directed and shot by Mason Rose–in just one day. The Hip-Hop track is filled with heavy lyricism. The artists…