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  • Watch the video for “Numba One” by Garcons

    A groovy, funky soul record is out. Titled “Numba” and done by Canadian duo Garcons. We share with you the lovely video to the song. Consisting of Lotanna and Julian Strangelove, the music outfit is here to do nothing by entertain you with cool vibes. They represent different world and this is manifested in their uniquely,…

  • 4 Waayy is for real in “FRFR” single featuring BEATKING

    New trap anthem is out. “FRFR” is the new single by 4 Waayy. The song features Beatking and was produced by Thizaezbeat. Released by the upcoming rap label, Hyena Hustler, the song is combines the strength of a dope beat and witty lyrics.   Lyrically aggressive and with a great rap flow the song has…

  • Watch #FillUpFnBStadium stage: Cassper Nyovest Reveals Exclusive Sneak Preview

    After revealing that he had sold out the event’s “golden circle” tickets”, South African history-making rapper Cassper Nyovest reveals the stage set-up ahead of the much-hyped, tomorrow’s #FillUpFNBStadium concert. For your information FNB stadium has a capacity of 94,000 and is the largest in Africa. The event carries much excitement around it, considering that it…

  • Tom Forest reveals “Superhuman” video

    With his debut album Hope scheduled for a January 2018 release, UK singer Tom Forest releases a new video, “Superhuman”. The song is released via the Beverly Martel label. It had premiered on MXDWN and this video self-directed. He says the song is quite personal to him and relates to Tom’s struggles with personal goals.…

  • Andy Gruhin just wants good “Vibes” [Video]

    As a follow-up to his debut single, “Attitude”, D.C.-based songwriter Andy Gruhin has returned with The Orchard on  a new music video, “Vibes”. The song extends his creative range, adding a refreshed and addictive vibes. With great a melody and contemplative lyrics, “Vibes” gives him more freedom in his expression. The video was produced by…

  • Savant returns as Vinter and releases “Online” single

    Formerly doing EDM (with the alias Savant), Aleksander Vinter has officially shifted to electro-pop and so, has his creative moniker. The Norwegian artist is now simply know as Vinter. To kick-start things, he releases a new song, “Online”. Produced by Datakrash, the track borrows heavily into trap but retains a pop edge. It tackles the…

  • Oili drops “YOMM” single

    Oili is an indie-pop band from Belarus. The outfit has been in existence since last year and has its sound extending into synthpop and soul. They have already released three singles and a music video for their “Passion” single. Oili has a new song out. “YOMM” is the title and is abbreviated from the phrase…

  • Are you the “Poison” in Taylor Grey’s veins? [New single]

    Fast-rising popstar Taylor Grey returns with, “Poison” which she says will be her last single of 2017. The beautiful 20-year-old Stanford student dives deep intop this this emotional song. The song, recorded at Pulse Studios and produced by Josh Abraham (who has worked with both P!nk and Justin Bieber), is quite a piece. It taps into…

  • Listen to “Live Wire” by Lelaini Wolfgramm

    Leilani Wolfgramm is an R&B singer and guitarist who infuses reggae into her sound. We share a new record, “Live Wire” which she co-produced with Fredro Odesjo and Joshua Sadlier-Brown. The Orlando-based American-Tongan musician is already making ripples in her creative space. Having been introduced to the music as adancer at quite an eraly age, she actually…

  • Atwaters features Chris Lyon in “Blinded” animated video

    We share with you the video for a new song from Seoul, South Korea-based rapper Atwaters. “Blinded” features singer Chris Lyon in the hook. Atwater is actually an American artist from Florida. The visuals to this is actually n animated video, a great piece of work i itself.  “Blinded” showcases Atwaters great lyricism and flow…

  • Alec Lehrman is no “Background Man” in new release

    Alec Lehrman is a Chicago musician who is already swimming with the big names. He releases his new single, “Background Man”. In the song, the Alec reminds you that he is not a background man in some band. The vocalist and guitarist toured three continents last year, perfoming. With influences from the likes of Stevie…

  • Stickpen the Kingpen -“Ready Freddy”

    Stickpen the Kingpen follows up his “Rush” record with another one. “Ready Freddy” is quite an energetic track. He developed interest in music as early as when he was just 7 years old. He has always strived to improve his craft, both flow and writing. “Over time, music became my life… And I don’t, can’t…

  • Hundred Plus Club dispels your fears with “Exit”

    Indie-rock band Hundred Plus Club releases a new song that dispels one’s fear of commitment. “Exit” is a song the Bufallo-based outfit say they personally quite identify with. Well, me too. You see, the world is all about risks but we naturally carry that inherent fear of diving in. This new track will get you…

  • Nitti Gritti admits it all in “Blame On Me” single

    Gearing up for the release of his C’est La Vie EP, Nitti Gritti warms us up with the prjoect’s new single “Blame On Me”. Nitti’s own vocals grace the heavy trap track. In the song, he accepts all the blame for making the club turnt up.Well, nothing to apologize for but then again, its music.…

  • Jimny features Ruby Prophet in “Waves”

    26 year-old Santiago (Chile) based, New York artist Jimny is a fast-rising electronic producer. His new record. “Waves” features Amsterdam-based, Dutch singer Ruby Prophet. With a background in Rock/Blues, Jimny soon switched to  EDM in 2012, after getting inspired by xxyyzz‘s then self-titled album. “When I heard xxyyxx’s album back in 2012 I was totally…

  • Shan Vincent de Paul says “Bitch Go” in new video

    Shan Vincent de Paul is a Sri Lankan born, Toronto-based rapper. He releases the visuals for his hard-hitting single, “Bitch Go”. Also a video director, he injects his own creativity into this piece. The song itself adds a dance approach to a heavy trap sound. The video, on the other hand, apart from furthering Shan’s…

  • Pyrex Porter -“Niggas Done Started Something” [Freestyle]

    Harlem-based rapper Pyrex Porter releases a new freestyle, “Niggas Done Started Something”. The Hip Hop artist has a new project coming up and so he’s getting the buzz up. This freestyle hits the mark as it will get you waiting for more from the Hip Hop artist. Born Ray Porter, Pyrex has been putting out…

  • Maria Baley – “I Don’t Care” [New Single]

    Amsterdam based DJ/Producer Maria Baley has released a new record, “I Don’t Care”.  Released via her Dutch label Powerhouse Music, the R&B song will get you hooked up to her music. “I Don’t Care” beautifully different cultures and and showcases Maria Baley as a vocal powerhouse. It cleverly fuses elements of Pop, Dance and Trap…

  • Soule reveals visuals for STNR [Video]

    Fast-rising Chicago rapper Soule releases video for his new “STNR” record. It becomes the first video off his latest The Care Package mixtape. With a sound that would easily pass for “trap-soul, the “stoning” theme will however get you thinking otherwise. Still, the song is quite beautiful in all aspects. The video being shot and…

  • JVSON JONES drops “Evolve” single

    Up-and-coming American rapper JVSON JONES has dropped a new track, “Evolve”. Self-produced and on a self-crafted beat, the song will get you appreciating his music skill set. JONES is a Honolulu-based artist. The record is about evolving and improving your craft. It sees JVSON showcasing his flow as a rapper and his production ability. Thematically,…

  • Godz Chyld delivers “Godz Speech” with Wu Tang’s Killah Priest

    Godz Chyld is a Hip Hop artist from The Bronx, New York.  We share with you his great record titled “Godz Speech”. The track is lifted off his 6-track Reborn EP and features Killah Priest of  Wu Tang. The song, and by extension the entire project, was produced by Jordan River Banks of Godz Wrath. The…

  • “I’ll Fix It”, declares Phil Good in new single

    The new single by Phil Good is a smooth take on EDM but which borders closely on pop. The song comes off the heels of previous successful releases like “Growing Up”, “Sleeping In” and “I’ll Miss You”. With “I’ll Fix It” Phil is quite reassuring to his “darling” of his ability and willingness to mend…

  • Daniel Trakell reveals the video for “Paradise”

    A month ago, we called Daniel Trakell‘s “So Long” the ultimate goodbye song, well, rightfully so. The Melbourne-based singer-songwriter is back, this time,  with the video for “Paradise”. The song is the title-track from Paradise EP, which he released back in March. Trakell injects an enchanting element to the visuals. With the song being a hauntingly…

  • ayo river -“White Dress” [Video]

    Weston Taylor uses the moniker ayo river in his creative endeavors. Though always a lover of music, it is in 2014 that Ayo began writing and recording songs with producer Matt Martin. They have so far done a number of songs which he’s since collected together to create his debut LP, Failed State. We share…

  • Jushaun drops a new single, “Week2: Manual”

    We share with you a new record from rapper Jushaun. Titled “Week 2: Manual”, the hard-hitting record was produced by Superstaar Beats. The recording and mastering was done at D. Shim Productions studios. “Week 2: Manual” is the second installment off an upcoming EP titled No More Weekends. The 4-track project includes four, weekly releases.…

  • Matty Mac is remorseful in “My Apology”

    Singer-songwriter Matty Mac released a song that was in form of an apology to family and friends he had to disappoint as he prioritized his focus on his music grind. He gives it a personal touch and will get you relating to the sentimental lyrics. “My Apology” is a single taken off his Dedication album,…

  • Sulene releases “Something New” off upcoming Strange (Reimagined) EP

    For the last few years, 27-year old South African singer Sulene had been acting as the lead guitarist for entities like Ruess, Betty Who, and Milck. She had moved to New York City back in 2013 from her city of Cape Town. Sulene now releases a new record, “Something New”, which is a bonus track…

  • London trio Paradisia drop the visuals for “Dreamer”

    London-based all-girl trio Paradisia is back with another beautiful song. “Dreamer” is the title. The outfit consists of  vocalist Sophie-Rose Harper,  Anna Pesquidous (harp) and Kristy Buglass (vocals, keyboard). We had previously covered their “War Paint” video. They say “Dreamer” was written as a last-minute addition to their Sound Of Freedom album. It carries a rare…

  • Satin Jackets sees a “Mirage” in new release

    “Mirage” is the new release by Satin Jackets. The German producer drops it as a follow up to “Northern Lights”, which had bagged David Harks as a featured artist. This new song is being released via Eskimo Recordings. “Mirage” is crafted solidly upon a gentle bed of bubbling synths, delicate guitar licks and laid-back beats.…

  • Listen to “On My Own” by Japanese-American singer, Nothing But You, Nicky

    Japanese-American singer Nicky (styled as Nothing But You, Nicky), has released a new ballad, “On My Own”.  Released through Phoenix Records, this song saw award-winning talents come in to breathe life into it; composer Emine Sari, producer Cihat Atlig and engineer Joel Evenden all put their best effort to give us this great record. Nothing…

  • Adreyun with new record, “Oslo Bitches” [Explicit]

    Norwegian rapper Andreyun is one of the label Toothfairy’s standout, fresh talents. Having been writing and producing Hip Hop tracks for over two years now and he now decides to step up the gas. He releases a new record “Oslo Bitches”. The track has a heavy and energetic trap sound and aggressive lyrics and will surely…

  • TyC and Sonny Step collaborate on “Stay Here” [Aipate Premiere]

    “Stay Here” is the new collaboration by musicians Sonny Step and TyC. The two craft a nostalgic tune piano piece. The song’s vocals further crown it as a special release, one which will get you reminiscing on old memories. TyC and Sonny Step are both multi-instrumentalists, and on this record, they build on Sonny’s soulful…

  • Korean R&B crooner Dmeanor features Kwamie Liv in”Fool For Loving”

    Korean R&B crooner Dmeanor, returns with a new single, “Fool For Loving”. The song features Danish singer Kwamie Liv. Dmeanor debuted with “Don’t Hold Me” which featured Swings, then followed it up with “Right Here”. Produced by Donut, this new song speaks of a man who realizes that he is probably pushing his lover too hard and…

  • Pat Dam Smyth recalls the “Blue Lights” [New Single]

    “Blue Lights” is the single that marks the return of Irish musician Pat Dam Smyth.  The song sits second in his upcoming sophomore album, which is scheduled a 2018 spring release. “Blue Lights” sees Pat nostalgically recalling his teenage band’s first headline show that was suddenly aborted in what turned out to be a bomb scare.…

  • Vocaliz reckons that its “Gone” in new single

    Aipate continues unearthing those songs that may not have, for one reason or another, found their way to your ears. We share the new single by Vocaliz. “Gone” carries a great vibe covered in a Hip Hop sound. We had previously featured his “Take Me” record. The award-winning artist is a Cameroonian-born, Brooklyn based  Hip-Hop musician. In “Gone”…

  • 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,…