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  • The Ultimate Top 10 Kenyan Hip Hop Musicians of 2017

    Aipate published 2015’s ultimate Kenyan Hip Hop acts and a year later followed it up with the 2016 list. Since then, Aipate’s Hip Hop lists have become so influential that we have had industry tastemakers anticipating the 2017 list. So it’s that time again. I am well aware that no list will ever be accepted by…

  • Willy Paul -“Jigi Jigi” [Video]

    New video by Gospel sensation Willy Paul. Watch “Jigi Jigi”

  • Trippy Trip -“Memory Lane” feat. Sirweah [video]

    Trippy Trip is a rapper from South Jersey.  He released a new single “Memory Lane” featuring Sirweah. Watch the video.

  • Larry Hustle feat. Jordan Mansion -“Hunned calls” [Video]

    “Hunned Calls” is about Larry Hustle‘s recent success drawing attention from people who never truly cared for him before. From evictions through his childhood to a homeless shelter. The song is a bouncy but authentic track about how sometimes people only want to support you when they feel it will benefit them.

  • Morgxn -“xx”

    morgxn’s sultry new video for his single “xx” is finally revealed. The visuals take viewers through a dimly lit, sensual, high-energy dance party as morgxn’s smooth falsetto fills the room. The video is directed by MOSES, who also worked with morgxn on his iconic “home” video.

  • BVRGER -“Cyberlove”

    Rome-native BVRGER is back with a new track “Cyberlove”. https://soundcloud.com/bonfirerecords/cyberlove

  • Norwegian Caroline Høier Debuts With “Ocean” single

    Sometimes when you find yourself in a dark place in your life, you get the strength to move one. For musicians, they write songs about it. That is what Norwegian artist Caroline Høier did and the result is a powerful song, “Ocean” which she released as her debut single [August 25th]. “Ocean” calms the listener but…

  • Gamirez -“NaNa”

    Listen to “NaNa” by Gamirez. The pop song, with its trap base, manages to sound soulful. Gamirez’s good vocal delivery reinforces this as a possible anthem. Listen to the song    

  • King gets educative in “Ba9Ba9 Chicha”

    King Abid is back with “Ba9 Ba9 Chicha”, his latest single which is written in Tunisian and lightly addresses the problems associated with shisha smoking. https://soundcloud.com/kingabid/ba9ba9-chicha

  • OYO X Temple -“Powerless’

    Producer OYO teams up with emerging artist TEMPLE to release debut single “Powerless” The track has been expertly mixed by Dutch-born Thom Bridges who is the co-producer and remixer for ‘Yellow Claw’ and ‘Bassjackers’ and who has collaborated with Tiesto / DJ Snake / Tinie Tempah amongst many others https://soundcloud.com/discowaxpromotion/oyo-feat-temple-powerless    

  • Stess The Emcee X Ras Kass – “Gorilla Glue”

    Stess The Emcee teams up with the West Coast legend, Ras Kass for the latest track “Gorilla Glue”.

  • Deasia Hart -“Admit”

    Listen to “Admit” by Deasia Hart.

  • Datta Boy X Ronny Bueller -” A Wave Of My Own”

    Datta Boy and Ronny Bueller join forces to give us a new track,”A Wave Of My Own”. Not only is the rap decent, the song has a chill vibe.

  • Gallo is “A Little Bit Dangerous”

    Gallo is ” a little bit dangerous” in her new single. While you enjoy the track, mind your safety. “A Little Bit Dangerous” is a moody love letter warning anyone who’s about to make eye contact with you of the rough road ahead. It’s about knowingly wanting to have fun in lust with someone but…

  • Harrison Brome -“Body High” [Video]

    Harrison Brome shares the official music video for his latest single, “Body High”.

  • Rich Chigga -“Glow Like Dat” [Video]

    “Dat Stick” rapper Rich Chigga is back with a new song “Glow Like Dat”. The Indonesian artist, who is affiliated to music media company 88Rising, has been making waves for over a year now. Watch the video.

  • GO79MAN -“Make A Wish”

    Chicago rapper GO79MAN (pronounced “goldman”) releases a new record and asks you to “make a wish”. Birthday things.. Grab a blast of the song.

  • Aligo -“The Outlet” [Video]

    Listen to “The Outlet” video by Aligo.

  • The Devil’s Advocate: An album by Efficient

    Efficient finally released his debut album, The The Devil’s Advocate. The 14-track project would pass as a personal reflection but with an artistic twist. Different producers are involved in the LP. From “One More Day”, “Definition Of an Emcee” and even “Vanity:,  the songs takes you through the rapper’s world and mind. “Cold As Ice”…

  • Scotty Hamilton X Van Leeuwen – “Ride For Me” (Prod by 410

    Scotty Hamilton and  Van Leeuwen join forces to bring us “Ride For Me”, a song that would easily pass for a serenade. The track was produced by 410 https://soundcloud.com/okvanleeuwen/ride-for-me

  • Mylo Hebron -“On My Way”

    Listen to “On My Way” Mylo Hebron.

  • Boneage -“Troubles”

    Boneage is a duo from Moscow that is composed of sound producer Leo Vasilets and 22 year old Sonya Dramma. Listen to “Troubles”, a song off their new EP. https://soundcloud.com/boneagemusic/troubles

  • Cannabis Club ATL -“Boomin” [Produced by Metro Bioomin]

    Cannabis Club ATL drops a new single ‘Boomin’ and their new second album Retro Boomin. The project was produced by Metro Boomin. Retro Boomin will be available everywhere September 1st. Official Video Coming Soon (Behind the Scenes included)  

  • Stefan -“Vodka and Red Bull”

    Listen to “Vodka and red bull” by Stefan. https://soundcloud.com/stefanjselbert/stefan-vodka-and-red-bull

  • The Guestlist Are “Back To The Dream”

    The Guestlist is a six-piece rock band that has been making a name for themselves across airwaves and music venues. Listen to “Back To The Dream” by the Denver, Colorado-based outfit. https://soundcloud.com/the-guestlist-music/back-to-the-dream-single/

  • Aj and Bobby Reil- “Demons On The Night Shift”

    20 year-old duo of rappers AJ and Bobby Reil release a new song, “Demons On The Night Shift”

  • Kloë Shinn -“Cosmic” [Video]

    “Cosmic” is that pop song that feeds the soul. Both written and produced by artist Kloë Shinn, this record combines many different sonic elements that spark her inspiration and it’s a pure artistic moment straight from her heart.

  • Kaeyra -“Fountains Of Gold”

    Kaeyra, the 16-year old Chicago pop artist is out with “Foutains Of Gold” single off her new album of the same title.

  • Noya -“The Temptress” [Video]

    Watch “The Temptress” by Noya.

  • Listen to the “Purification Ritual” by Steve Benjamins

    Song: Purification Ritual Artist: Steve Benjamins

  • Norwegian Shuffle Baby with “Get That Gold” single

    “Get That Gold”, Bergen-based Norwegian artist Shuffle Baby’s third single is out today, 25th. Featuring cheeky distorted vocals, snappy synths and huge hard-hitting drums, the single displays influences from both Rival Sons’ catalogue and Bruno Mars’ 24K Magic album. Inspired by the shamelessness of 80’s pop rock, “Get That Gold” is an unapologetic flashy track;…

  • Livia Blanc -“Black Orpheus” [Cover]

    Brooklyn-based, French artist LIVIA BLANC follows the release of her first single “Amour Amour” with a sultry cover of Dalida’s “Black Orpheus.”

  • Dantes Asks “Who Do You Think You Are?”

    “who do you think you are?” is a special composition and record by Dantes. The strong vocals and beautiful clarinet work make this a unique R&B/Soul track with an interestingly positive message. Production by Engelwood and Dantes.

  • Nina Nesbitt -“The Moments I’m Missing” [Video]

    Nina Nesbitt finally releases the official video for “The Momenets I’m Missing“. The song has hit almost 1.7 million streams since its July release. Drawing inspiration from the song’s autobiographical lyrics, which paint a deeply personal portrait of Nina’s journey from childhood to music career to her first love, the video for ‘The Moments I’m…

  • Hume Reminds Us We Are “Human” in new song

    “Human” the new single from Nashville musician Hume, formerly a member of pop-punk band Hello Highway. “The song conceptually is about the solitary condition of being human and how we create a world within our own consciousness. We exist in an inner solitude that is linked to the nature of life itself.~ Hume says of…

  • Chantelle Defina -“Dirty Thoughts”

    Melbourne’s Chantelle Defina releases her flirtatious new single “Dirty Thoughts” today. “Dirty Thoughts” is a super catchy pop song blending the disco inspired guitar and bass of yesteryear with today’s modern electronic production and Chantelle’s undeniably unique and powerful vocals.

  • City Lights -“Higher”

    Australian outfit, City Lights goes “Higher” in a new single.

  • MALIKA -“I Live”

    MALIKA releases soulful new track ‘I Live’ https://soundcloud.com/hernameismalika/i-live

  • DVVBS -“Cozee” ft. Cisco Adler [Video]

    DVBBS have teamed up with Cisco Adler for another cross-over release “Cozee”. The video was released on Ultra Records.

  • Lachi features Styles P in “Living A Lie” [Aipate Premiere]

    Aipate premieres a new track by New York musician Lachi in which she features hip hop legend Styles P. “Living A Lie” is an electro-infused piece which is heavy on energy and powerful in both the vocals and the composition. ‘ Styles P’s rap delivery is amazing, just as expected.  

  • Sidibe -“Prove My Love”

    Sidibe is a LA-based, five-octave vocalist, songwriter and guitarist with roots in both Louisiana and Senegal. Her latest single “Prove My Love” features an impressive line-up of musicians – Mononeon on bass, Warryn Campbell on the Rhodes and clarinet, Aaron Spears on drums and Nate Mercereau on guitar.

  • illian -“CBMD (Can’t Bring Me Down)”

    illian delivers his second single, “CBMD -Can’t Bring Me Down”, a fresh uptempo summer tune.

  • Brother Brother -“Feels Like 1901”

    Song: Feels Like 1902 Band: Brother Brother https://soundcloud.com/brobromusic/feels-like-1901

  • Marina Tuset – “Y Es Así” [Video]

    Watch Marina Tuset performing her original composition, “Y Es Así” at Berklee College of Music’s The Ark studio.

  • Moh Flow is the “Golden Boy”

    Born in Syria and raised in Saudi Arabia, Moh Flow is a Dubai based artist. Listen to his “Golden Boy” single. “As I open more doors for my music family, I am dealing with a new found curiosity about my brand. This record is response to the snap judgments as well the doubt I feel in the…

  • Bamboo – “Alright, Alright”

    Listen to “Alright, Alright” by Bamboo.

  • Just Another Crew -“HQ” feat. Underscores

    Just Another Crew is a San Frnacisco based hip-hop trio. They feature Underscores in “HQ”.

  • Karina Rae -“One For The Road”

    Karina Rae offers “One For The Road” in new single. https://soundcloud.com/itskarinarae/one-for-the-road-2

  • Listen to Sneaky Bones in “Amelia”

    “Amelia” is a single off High as the Stars, the new project from Sneaky Bones. Watch him perform the song live in studio.    

  • DV features Black Spade in “Just Came” video

    Double Vision (DV) is a hip-hop duo consisting of “Twiin” and “2win”. They feature Black Spade in a video for the unreleased single, “Just Came”.