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  • Galapaghost -“Pulse” [Video]

    We share with you a the title track for Pulse album by Galapaghost. “Pulse” the single was directly inspired last year Orlando club shooting. Galapaghost is an Austin, Texas based musician. Though the album is not political, the singer couldn’t help but dedicate some of the songs to bluntly expressing his disillusioned feeling about the…

  • K Bishop -“When They Need You” off Me vs Me EP

    Hip-Hop heads, please come eat, here is one heavily likable piece by K Bishop titled, “When They Need You”. This record is the second track off his new 6-track EP, Me Vs Me. With a hard-hitting Boom Bap beat produced by Atlanta producer Tone Jonez,  the song will get you beaming with that “finally!” type of…

  • Gabriel Oguda: “A Luo Disco Matanga was the real deal”

    Article adapted from an old Facebook note by Gabriel Oguda. Disco Matanga is the pinnacle of a Luo burial ceremony. Kids are tucked safely in bed, the widow comes out of her mourning shell for a jig with the community of nations. It is the beginning of a healing process, for the family and the…

  • Lutan Fyah -“I Feel The Pain” [Video]

    We share with you the visuals for the single, “I Feel The Pain” by Reggae musician Lutan Fyah. The song is taken from the reggae compilation titled Reggae Sax Riddim. In the riddim are also Jah Cure, Ashante Reid and Sizzla. With ten great studio albums to his belt, the Jamaican singer achieved a larger-than-life. I…

  • Eclypse -“Cop Cars” feat. Shad Ali, Hubbs & DJ Bamboo)

    Eclypse is a Pittsburgh rapper who has just revealed the video for his track, “Cop Cars”. The heavily lyrical piece features Hubbs, Shad Ali and DJ Bamboo. “Coop Cars” is a smoothly flowing Hip Hop song with meaningful rhymes. With a dope boom-bap beat, the song can fit well into your car playlist. We share…

  • August – “Heal” [Live Acoustic video]

    August is a London-based Indie pop artist. He has just dropped a new single, “Heal”. The emotional piece carries his signature style. Having done well with his singles “Ghosts” and “Chemical” ( which both received support form BBC programs), this new release maintains the achieved momentum. August crafts anthems and “Heal” has all the hallmarks of…

  • Listen to “Can I Live” by Focus The Truth

    We unearth another song from Focus The Truth. Well, we dug into the archives, and brought out this three-year old song, “Can I Live”. We has previously covered the single, “The Wave” in which Vo was featured. Just like “The Wave”, which is a heavily lyrical, with a beautiful Hip-Hop flow, this new song, which…

  • OMYO will “Wait For Your Love”

    Tom McCorkell and William Edward form OMYO (pronounced Ohm-Yo), a London-based pop duo.  The independent outfit crafted their sound as a fusion of acoustic and synth pop elements. OMYO has gone on to play at a number of UK festivals including the Wireless Festival. They have consequently bagged a number of high-profile media features including…

  • Vonné drops a new single,”Down”

    London-based, UK singer-songwriter Vonné  gives you a new song, “Down”. In the track, she admits that she can get hard to handle. She has a forthcoming project Love Games EP and this record marks the second installment. “Down” is an average tempo, pop laden, R&B song with an edgily honest lyrical composition.  With Vonné‘s sultry vocals over…

  • Listen to “Spilling” by Julia Jones

    We share a song we believe you will be glad stumble on. “Spilling” is a chill yet emotional song by Swedish singer Julia Jones. The self-produced track carries layers of melodies from her own sampled instruments like the ocarina – an upright piano with dampened strings. Fused with sounds Swedish forests in the winter, the…

  • Tony Vani -“Catch When You Fall” off Her Blues LP

    We share a soothing but emotional song by Tony Vani titled “Catch You When You Fall”.  It is the first single of his Her Blues album. The Canadian musician hails from Belleville, Ontario. He joins forces with Debbie Hoskin, New York City born and raised singer-songwriter. The magical chemistry they form has been praised for the…

  • Will Overman releases “Supernova” single. Crossroads EP drops on Dec 7

    “Supernova” is the new indie anthem in town, people. The song by the Charlottesville singer Will Overman has just been released today. The song is the first single off his upcoming Crossroads EP which is scheduled for a December 7 release. The singer has decided solo, after a stint as a leader of his Will…

  • Tripple 2 duo return with “Zone”

    Tripple 2 is a Finnish-Ghanaian rap duo based in Finland. We premiere with you their new song titled “Zone”. The two are actually twins, Chris and Akrong. Tripple 2 has been crafting their own style of music for sometime now. The two have been curtain-raising for a number of big acts but are now stepping…

  • J-Geezy X GKane -“True G”

    J-Geezy is a emergent Hip-Hop artist from Canada. Being in an industry which is diverse and unique, the artist partners up with GKane to deliver a smoothly flowing track, “True G”. The song exhibits J-Geezy’s effortless and natural vocals flow and ability to slide into R&B whenever feels.  With simple but relate-able lyrics, “True G”…

  • HDBeenDope back with “Manis”.

    Have you been following releases from Brooklyn-MC, HDBeenDope? Well, if the answer is a no, then you need to start with this new record titled “Manis”. The song is the latest of HD’s 2017 releases. It follows the previous records like “Barons 94” and “Mirror” which both helped him continue his upward trajectory. “Manis” was produced by Homebody,…

  • Watch the video for “Stay” by Captain Kidd

    Captain Kidd is a Columbus, Ohio based dance rock band. We share with you the awesome but creepy video for their single, “Stay”. Produced by The Film Forage, the video is has haunting visuals and wraps up the feeling in the sultry song. The song had been premiered on Impose Magazine. The addition of an…

  • Aaron Cohen -“See Red” [Video]

    “See Red” is the new release by rapper Aaron Cohen. The song is representative of Aaron’s growing anger about some of the happenings in the music industry. In the heels of completing a self-booked international tour that went through 50 cities and 3 continent, Cohen wants to break out in his own way and on his…

  • Rent Money features Yonatan Watts in “Hold On”

    Little Rock based rapper Rent Money has been raking up a huge following both online and offline. He has been making appearances for a number of New York shows. He has now build up enough momentum to release this song that could pass for his first formal release. “Hold On” features Toronto producer Yonatan Watts.…

  • Jpaulished wants to “Go Back” in new song

    “Go Back” is the new record released by rapper/R&B artist Jpaulished. All he wants is to go back to the way things were before, at least, that’s his feeling in this new song. How many times have you wished that you could get that ever elusive chance to start things over again? Well, this is…

  • Tanille -“Santa Don’t Pass Me By” [Video]

    R&B artist Tanille brings home the holiday mood with the release of a Christmas song, “Santa Don’t Pass Me By”. Born Tanille Edwards, she is a multi-talented songstress in her own right. Apart from wring her songs, she also does the song arrangements. “I wrote “Santa Don’t Pass Me By” when I was missing my…

  • CARDS continues in his wave with the release of “Forever Nothing”

    CARDS is the creative moniker for Los Angeles based Producer and singer-Songwriter, Mike O. We had previous covered his second single, ‘Wonderful Life“. He had debuted as a solo act with “Facts”. Having previously worked with the likes of T-Pain, Wyclef Jean and Marko Penn, the multi-instrumentalist began as a jazz artist, touring with a…

  • The Exit Sound presents “Wendy”

    Greenville-based artist/producer The Exit Sound releases his new single, “Wendy”. This single serves as the second installment of his Space, Time, and Other Love Stories series. “Wendy” carries that feel-good, groovy and electronic touch but with an indie element imbued into it. The song traces the emotions of a lost, lonely astronaut and his relationship with…

  • Grand Analog -“Mutations” feat. Posdnous of De La Soul

    Grand ​​Analog releases​​ their ​​latest​​ single,​​ “Mutations”​​ which features​​ Posdnuos​​ of​​ De La​​ Soul.​​ The song ​​is ​​the​​ lead​​ single ​​off​​ their upcoming Survival EP. This project is scheduled for a January​​ 26th release. Grand Analog is a Toronto-based Hip Hip group. The song digs into the classic Hip-Hop age and presents you great lyricism…

  • Sunny Lukas -“Ain’t Nobody” [Video]

    There is an emerging artist in the name of Sunny Lukas. The Hong Kong artist releases the video to his new single, “Ain’t Nobody”. He had gained traction with the release of his “Despacito Reaction” video, which soon went viral, and the subsequent official debut in form of an emotional single, “Everyone Is Beautiful”. “I…

  • Nonsens lights us up with “Wildfire” single

    Danish producers Nonsens make a grand return with the release of another piece, “Wildfire,”. The single incorporates silky basslines that adhesive-ly combines with the vocals provided by the The Palliative, who bags a feature on this record. The song has been released through :labelmade: Records and disco:wax stables.  With a slow but smooth electronic build-up, ammassing…

  • JATA performs his “Mephisto” single live in studio [Video]

    German producer JATA releases a live, in-studio performance of his “Mephisto” single. Born Jacob Vetter, Jata spent some part of his early years in Washington, DC and got hooked into Hip-Hop and R&B music. The Berlin-based artist then carried back some of these influences back home and on completing his music course, Jata ventured into music,…

  • BlabberMouf be “On Da Rise” [Video]

    Dutch rapper BlabberMouf is preparing an album for us all. Da Flowin Dutchman is planned for release on 15th December. To kick everything rolling, he drops the visuals for “On Da Rise” single. The song is the first track off the upcoming LP. “On Da Rise” features a funky vibe that is reminiscent of the…

  • Golda debuts with “NsfW” via Majestic Casual.

    Golda emerges with her debut, “NsfW“, released via Majestic Casual label. The song induces the listener to a darkly sounding, trap-infused soul tune with elements of R&B/pop. With a sound likened to the likes of The Weeknd and Frank Ocean, theGolda promises you to give you more relish. “NsfW” carries in it an intricate pattern…

  • Askling be “Missing You” in this new single

    We share with you a new release by a young Danish singer Askling. “Missing You” has dropped today and showcases her extraordinary voice. This song is an emotional piece that powerfully expresses the agony of not being with the one you love. Askling has been held down in the studio working on her EP, which…

  • Listen to Beau Vallis’ “Point Of View”

    Grammy Nominated artist Beau Vallis flexes his lyrical skills with an effortless vocal delivery in his new “Point of View” single. The video to this is ready and will be released tomorrow.  Having previewed it, I can assure you will love the visuals as it flow smoothly with the track. Having polished R&B his style…

  • Listen to “This” by Jake Bernard

    “This” is the new single released by Connecticut-born singer Jake Bernard. The idea to the song was conceived after a first date. He ponders about the growth of love from meeting through to the point two lovers grow old together. Jake left his regular job to follow his passion and he has a lot to…

  • Jagara release their video for “Twice”

    Jagara drops the video for their “Twice” single. The song looks at the breakdown of a relationship and the consequent turning of a lover into a stranger. The  visuals follows the story of a man overcoming his inner struggles to a point of eventual re-birth. Jagara is a trio made up of London sisters. Their…

  • Shyste & Abs01ute’s Lord Of The Flys LP due on Dec 1st: Hear “Anthrax” and “The Truth”

    New York emcee Shyste and producer Abs01ute have partnered up and are working on their debut joint album Lord of the Flys. The album, inspired by the Classic 1954 Novel “Lord of the Flies,” is a 17-Track LP that also features J57, DJ White Lotus, Rah Jones, Sween and Xkwisit .With the album scheduled to…

  • Violet Skies strips back “Eyes” into acoustic record

    Violet Skies is a Welsh singer-songwriter whose music has been described by Earmilk as “dynamic and emotional”. She is also one half of British duo, BitchPlease.  She now drops an acoustic version of her hit song, “Eyes”. The single was part of her previous project, This Was Us EP. “.. ‘Eyes’ has been the surprise track…

  • Stream “Royal Blue Daydream” EP by Pip The Pansy

    Formerly known as Wrenn, Pip The Pansy is an up-and-coming American artist from Atlanta. She induces an aesthetic touch to everything she crafts. The classically trained flutist has a new EP out. Titled Royal Blue Daydream, the project carries her signature polished writing and her sultry but bold vocals. The 5-song EP contains a tittle track…

  • The Cool Quest -“Runnin”

    The Cool Quest‘s sound slides from a classic Hip-Hop to pop but you can’t help but notice the funky attitude therein. The Dutch band is a hugely live act. They have already performed in more than 500 festival shows. Them consequently getting awards and tonnes of airplay is, thus, a no-brainer. Their latest release, “Runnin’“,…

  • “Real” welcomes you to Lucida’s HUSH EP

    There is a new project out here, its is Hush EP by Lucida, a 5-piece, Philadelphia band. Fusing elements of electronic sounds intro the indie rock, the album is melodic and beautiful. “Hush” closely borders into pop. “Real” is one of the songs in the 4-track project and it carries a more relaxing chill vibe. It…

  • Yung Jewelz gets you to “Pay Attention”

    Yung Jewelz in the creative moniker for Jewelee Wilson, an upcoming American rapper from Jackson, Mississippi. The video for her song, “Pay Attention”, well, grabs our attention to who might just be the next biggest female emcee out there. From her elementary school years through high school to now being an Art Institute of Nashville…

  • Maurice Roper reckons it’s “The End” in new song

    26-year-old Maurice Poper is a 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 a musical journey that almost covers his entire life. He has admiration for…

  • Lighthouse Shore -“Long Way To Go” [Video]

    Beginning with a long instrumental build-up before the commence of singing, “Long Way To Go” by Lighthouse Shore is a quite a magnificent piece. The Thomas Spiral-directed visuals itself carries in it the atmosphere anticipated in the song. The song is lifted off an upcoming self-titled album Lighthouse Shore. This LP is scheduled to drop…

  • Aash Mehta -“No Secrets” feat. Alexa Lusader

    Aash Mehta is a 22-year old producer who, owing to his love for electronic music, has for the past 7 years been honing his skills. He has had his hands on both remixes and originals but now he has decided to step up and aim for the big league. He has thus today released a new…

  • Merry Ellen Kirk is “Dreaming In Color” in new single

    Singer-songwriter Merry Ellen Kirk induces an rare force of emotional elasticity.  All this is geared towards primal-ly connecting with her audience. She now releases a new vocally enchanting song, “Dreaming In Color”, which just like her previous records, imbues a sense of melancholy. Kirk combines a sort of charming naivety with experiences of pain to…

  • Maino engages Dave East and Jaquae in “Bag Talk”

    Brooklyn emcee Maino‘s new record “Bag Talk”, released via Litt Music reinforces the independent labels place in New York Hip-Hop scene. The track features rising Harlem rapper Dave East and Jaquae who both add different flavors to it. The paper-driven song narrates the dedication to ambition and hustle up the top. With that heavy Hip-hop…

  • Paul Loren -“I Know A Place” [Video]

    Paul Loren is a New York-based soul crooner. We share with you his powerful statement, well, of course, in form of his new song, “I Know A Place”. With a video to it, the song’s optimistic lyrics paints a unified and peaceful world, which he also admits might sounds like a dream to you. “I…

  • Roxanne Emery releases “Bad Habits”

    “Bad Habits” is the new single by singer/songwriter Roxanne Emery. Through her gripping songwriting, the Amsterdam based artist adds an emotional edge to the infectious fusion of deep house melody. “Bad Habits” deeply re-evaluates Emery’s battle with self-harm, including drug use. In the past couple of years, she has been immersed into the world of…

  • Gosh Da Reel -“I Never Knew” feat Lerato Happiness [Video]

    Zimbabwean gospel rapper Gosh Da Reel has released the visuals for his single, “I Never Knew”. The track features South African singer Lerato Happiness. The independent artist is based in South Africa. “I Never Knew” was produced Andrea De Beatboxer while this video was shot and and directed by Karabelo Mphuti. Gosh was nominated for “Best New…

  • Listen to “Antarctica II” by Swiss band Prince Jellah

    Prince Jelleh is a Swiss indie-pop band. We share with you “Antarctica II” a single off their second EP, Antarctica. The track is the second track on the 4-song project. The Winterthur based is among the biggest acts in the Zurich area. So huge are they that they sold out the release show for the…

  • TW3LV -“Together” feat. Jack Wilby [Video]

    TW3LV is a French production duo that was formed in 2014. We can not for certain tell their identities but by the strength of their latest record, “Together” gets us wanting more of them. The song infuses into you plenty of nostalgia and gets you yearning the 80’s disco sound. “Together” features the warm vocals of singer…

  • Aye June -“Want Me Anyway” [New Single]

    The music by Aye June (pronounced “I June”) embodies pure emotion. The R&B singer literally lives through his music, literally. He builds on his “gift of empathy to since his early days decide that he will purpose his life to talking about the complexities of life. “Want Me Anyway” is his new piece and in…

  • Motive 105 -“Conditions” feat. Courtney Bennett

    Motive 105 immerses his audience into his neighborhood barbershop talk while reflecting of the current times in his music. The West London rapper features Courtney Bennett in this new song “Conditions”. Heavily influenced by 2000s hip-hop, Motive 105 never shies away from sharing his personal stories and putting things into perspective. His first unofficial release scoring…