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  • “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…

  • Kenyan Dual return with “Candlelight” video [Aipate Premiere]

    Aipate premieres the visuals for “Candlelight”, a new single by Kenyan Dual. The song is in form of an Afro-Jazz track and addresses the plights of a heartbroken lover and the consequent sense of betrayal. Kenyan Dual is an all-boy singer/instrumentalist duo from Kilifi, Kenya. Both 20 years of age, Kelvin Mwenda (stage-name Kevman) and…

  • Haitian rapper HD drops “Vengeance” off upcoming The Scotch Tape

    Haitian rapper HD comes back with a new single, “Vengeance”. The track is lifted off his upcoming The Scotch Tape project. Though born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti he is now doing music with Philadelphia, The United State being as his base. This new tape is the second installment of his tape series and a follow up…

  • Listen to 9 Theory’s “Island Song” that features Julian Temple

    “Island Song” is the new collaboration by 9 Theory and singer-songwriter, Julian Temple. The song is fourth leak off his forthcoming album, Good Morning From A Nuclear Ghost. The LP will be his second so far and will be out via Los Angeles recording stable, Elite Frequency Group. Although “Island Song” leans more as an indie song,…

  • Monty C. Benjamin -“Sixty Before Six” [Video]

    Monty C. Benjamin released his first single “Like This” was way back in 2011. This propelled his brand and reinforced his place a conscious rapper. The song’s success got him to perform at SXSW‘s Illmore Mansion show. The Cincinnati, Ohio artist returns with a new video for his “Sixty Before Six” single. In this record,…

  • Listen to “Paradise” by Swedish duo, Essen Hiort

    The last single from Essen Hiort, “Already Won”, that featured American singer La Luz, went on to thrust them to industry attention and earned them features on Pop Justice, Swedish radio stations and European playlists. As proof that the Swedish duo is here to stay, they have dropped a new song, “Paradise” which also features…

  • Listen to “1-800-Meatback” by DemarcoTheMan

    Rapper DemarcoTheMan compares the contemporary society to the modern meat which he says is fake and pre-processed. This is in his new song, “1-800-Meatback” in which he sounds anguishing in his search for a number and a person to call to report this.   Born Demarco Adamson, he is an independent Hip-Hop recording artist, from…

  • Shy Shy Shy-“Making A Fool”

    Shy Shy Shy is an Indie-Pop duo from Denmark. With their new release, “Making a Fool”, they portray the awkward agony that follows an unsuccessfully attempt to hook up with a crush. The two, Astrid Cordes and Simon Kjeldgaard, first composed a song together back in 2014 and consequently have come up with one good…

  • Shy Martin debuts with “Good Together”

    There is something special about Scandinavians when it comes to electronic, pop music. Swedes have made quite a notable contribution. Shy Martin is one such artist. She has been doing some spectacular background, songwriting work for songs that have amassed tonnes of streams. She has worked with and has been featured by the likes of…

  • Duskk drops “If This Ain’t Love” single

    Sydney-based, New Zealand artist Duskk finally drops his new single, “If This Ain’t Love”. A fusion of 80’s era flair and with dynamism of modern pop, this song is surely a great work of art. It features classic retro sounds and saxophone melodies. The songwriting crafts a captivating story with lyrics that narrates the struggles…

  • Misunderstood release official video for their “Ghetto Style” debut

    Misunderstood have released the official video for their “Ghetto Style” single. Misunderstood is a British R&B/Pop duo. It formed by South-East Londoners Stephan Benson and Jeff Okyere. Despite this being their official record release, the two have been in this as supporting acts to big names like Boyz II Men, among others. They co-wrote the…

  • Blick Bassy – “Ndjè Yèm” [Accoustic Session video]

    Blick Bassy released his album Akö album back in 2015 and since then he has managed to support Baaba Maal on his 2015 UK tour and also performed with his own trio at the Royal Festival Hall. The album had been released through French label, Nø Førmat. He is now returning to live performances of…

  • Dreamin Big pours a new record, “Water”

    Louisiana Hip Hop duo Dreamin Big gives us a new record, “Water” to ponder through. The group is composed of two artists Mr. Kardiac and Randy Rambeau. The song is a continuous flow of reflective bars rapped over a powerful choral backed beat. Dreamin Big follows the heels of Southern rap duos and this song…

  • Sick.Life features Lxrd Bills in “Bagz” [Aipate Premiere]

    https://soundcloud.com/sickdotlife/bagz/s-nxHhf El Paso-based Hip-Hop collective Sick.Life has released a new record, “Bagz”. The track features Lxrd Bills who blesses up the hook. The song was produced by Beau Willie. Sick.Life is composed E$ BFNE, Sonny Wesson, Lavoe, Big Stout and True-One. Besides being members as artists, they also  take up different roles like events management, production,…

  • AKA Block -“Far Side Of The Moon” feat. Satta

    Premiering via Noisey, “Far Side Of The Moon” single by AKA Block features Satta. Tim Blok, professionally know as AKA Block, is a Dutch producer and singer. The song proves all that you’ve heard about him. The record is cinematic in many aspects, from the storytelling, which is overly expressive to the illustrative cover. The…

  • Josh Sahunta -“Sing Me To Life”

    Josh Sahunta‘s new song, “Sing Me to Life” is simply, vocally sublime. The Canadian singer/songwriter hails from Alberta and infuses influences from John Mayer and Ed Sheeran into his unique alt-pop sound. The self-taught instrumentalist and composer creates lyrics with deep storytelling. With his vocals mature enough, he manages to craft catchy choruses. “Sing Me…

  • Nikö Blank -“Ride” feat. Rush Davis

    Nikö Blank is on a growth trajectory especially following the release of his first original single “Do U”. He had also remixed “Drive Slow” which was then featured on Kid Froopy’s Drive Slow EP. He is now working on his own debut, The Frame EP. He releases “Ride” as the second track off that project.…

  • ADEN X OLSON -“Cloud 9”

    German artists Aden Jaron and Bjorn Olson form the ADEN x OLSON duo. They have just released a new single, “Cloud 9” via Universal Music Germany. The song is mind-blowing especially with the addition of special electro synths that give it an emotional edge. The songwriting further reinforces its place as a great record. ADEN’s warm…

  • Fabian Secon -“Haze” feat. Young T & Bugsey

    Fabian Secon is an up-and-coming UK artist. He has now teamed up with fellow musicians Young T & Bugsey for this new single, “Haze”. The song is quite progressive, with sound ranging from Trap-Soul to R&B but still remaining conspicuously unique. This is likely going to create much interest. Secon wrote and co-produced the song with…

  • Nick Talos -“Glass House” feat. BullySongs

    Universal Music Germany releases “Glass House”, the single by the multi-talented producer Nick Talos. The song features powerful and emotionally potent vocals by BullySongs. This track acts as a follow up to his remix of “Electric Feel” which peaked at number #1 on Hype machine. “Glass House” combines rich electronic melodies with and powerful vocals. “This…

  • Jak Lizard -“Sisters” feat. Yoh the Shaolin

    New York musician Jak Lizard finally releases a song for global distribution. “Sisters” features rapper Yoh the Shaolin, who goes in on the verses. The song was produced by Itamar. In the song, Jak is heard praising his lady friends. He ensures that he brings out their strength and value as Yoh fills in with…

  • Koda’s “Curse” Elicits Pensive Melancholy

    Koda is the creative alias for singer Jordan Sudak. His new, just-released single, “Curse” is imbued with a pensive sadness. Jordan picked Koda as his creative moniker as a representation of his passion for photography. He embeds into his music, an ambient, dream-pop and Nordic-Folk feel and somehow this got him to Los Angeles for.…

  • SOBAE does “Switch Up” in new video

    Songstress SOBAE slow-jams us with a new, beautifully delivered single and video,”Switch Up”. The Korean-American, singer-songwriter keeps it in the heels of Future R&B greats like Bryson Tiller and Kehlani but still manages to spice the scene with addition of her own unique flair. The song showcases Sobae’s songwriting prowess. It illuminates a conspicuous contrast…

  • Sereda reassures you in “I Got You”

    Independent artist Sereda has just released a chilled out electro-pop record, “I Got You”. It is dropping now as a precursor to her forthcoming album that will out in December. The song sneaks into Hip Hop while still retaining a great composition. With a choral and opera background, the Canadian singer has hit the global…

  • Boy Pablo -“Everytime” [Video]

    The video for “Everytime” by Boy Pablo has surpassed the 1 million views mark. The song had set him and his crea up as a Youtube sensation and now, everything just keep falling into place. We revisit the song, to excite you for his new, untitled release.  He is also gearing up for his first…

  • Madison Beer back with “Say It To My Face”

    First Access Entertainment front-liner Madison Beer drops a new single, “Say It To My Face”. The  song is the second leak off her upcoming debut EP. It is a follow up to “Dead” single which had thrust her up the industry limelight. The project is due for release next year. “Say It To My Face” further reinforces…

  • “If It Ain’t Me”, ELEON asks in new single

    We always feel proud of the artist and of course us too, when we unearth such a good debut single.In this, ELEON breaks the ground for his career with the release of one beautiful R&B record, “If It Ain’t Me”. He injects a new sound to our ears and in the process, you won’t help but…

  • MSG releases THE LAB tape

    24 year old Abu Dhabi-born, Swiss rapper MSG has dropped this beautiful tape, THE LAB. The Zurich-based artist started writing and recording tracks just at the age of twelve. He has now dropped a project that will definitely place him on the map. The label is a 14-track mixtape and provides that platform for MSG…

  • Dre Alex is Reminiscing in “Long Time Ago”

    Dre Alex implants a reminiscent feeling in us with this “Long Time Ago” track. He wrote produced and engineered this track just like the other records of his. The song follows those feelings he gets when he looks back and remember things he has done or gone through. The 24 year old Atlanta artist has…

  • Nick Summit -“Elena”

    Nick Summit soothes you with this beautiful composition of a song, “Elena”. You will hardly believe that “Elena” is his debut song, considering how it is structurally sound and sweetly groovy. It has a signature acoustic guitar riff with little whistle embedded into the instrumental sound.  Nick’s last name is derived from his hometown, Summit, which is…

  • Money B & Young Hump – “Come Here” feat. Too Short and 4rAx [Video]

    Money B and Young Hump joined forces with 4rAx and another legendary rapper, Too Short, to release “Come Here” single and video. The song’s heavy trap sound makes it a certified club banger. “Come Here” is playful and features strongly sensual lyrics. Watch the music video below:

  • MOBS want you to “Say Anything”

    MOBS is a Melbourne-based, Australian 4-piece band. A fortnight ago, they released “Say Anything” single. The outfit had debuted with “Dark Side of a Good Thing” single back in January before following it with Bad Love EP, four months later. The project became a success and got them to commercial radio. “We knew going in that…

  • Arlissa’s “Every Time I Breathe” is that song you’ll quickly relate to

    “Every Time I Breathe” is a song by London-raised singer Arlissa. The independent artist caught mainstream attention back in 2013. She was nominated for a BBC’s Sound Of poll. Even though she has with Hip Hop legend NAS (“Hard To Love Somebody” single), she remains reluctant to fully dive into the world of pop. This remains…

  • Dan Bettridge -“Blame” [Video]

    Dan Bettridge is just 24 but has built an admirable music brand with a worldwide stature. His new single release, “Blame” is wildly powerful. The video adds a compelling edge to the already great and emotionally-endearing composition. With a melodious guitar melody adding to the lovely electronic base, the song takes you to a world…

  • Listen to Pedram’s “Come To Me”

    Pedram is a 22 year old Swedish-Iranian singer and rapper. He debuted with “Come To Me” single and we introduce you to his world with through the song. The Stockholm-based artist began making music at about 14 and has been working on improving his art.  He had preciously released an EP back when he was…

  • Teezeh Re-imagines his”Cheza Chini” video with Obinna [Aipate Premiere]

    Teezeh re-imagines his Video for “Cheza Chini” hit that featured Comedian-cum-musician Oga Obinna. The Grosspool Music signee had just released twin audio singles, “Halleluyah” and “Penda Mungu” in which he collaborated with singer Jay 2. The new redux video for “Cheza Chini” has a more lively touch to it and sees Teezeh having fun with…

  • TruSTony goes “No Way”

    Rap has reached that point that we no-longer says that it has crossed borders. it is now existent, in various forms, everywhere. “No Way” is one such a rap track that infuses element of European pop into it. It it by Jamaican-born, Brooklyn-based artist, TruSTony. “No Way” is a follow up to his Escapism EP. The song…