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  • YoungTy – For It All

    Upcoming 21-year old Westside Chicago artist, YoungTy, has been rapping for 5 years now and is gaining more attention with his latest single “For it All”, a track produced by Massachsetts’ Da Most Infamou$. Two years ago he dropped “Fame Certified” mixtape. The project was hosted By DJ Legacy. Listen to this new offering. https://soundcloud.com/yung-ty-9/for-it-all-prod-by-da-most-infamou

  • Timaya & Electric Bodega- I like the way (Electric Bodega remix)

    Known for their recent dancehall remix of the Chainsmokers ” Don’t Let Me Down” featuring Konshens, Electric Bodega have partnered with Nigerian Dancehall artist Timaya for a brand new reworking of his song “I Like The Way.” The remix is a mix of Afropop, Soca, EDM, and was released via Timaya’s label DM Records. Electric Bodega…

  • Listen to Kidd Ambition’s Arise & Grind track

    Bumped into this song by Kidd Ambition and decided to share it with you. Arise & GRind is the title and I recommend Hip Hop fans to listen to it.  

  • Rak-Su to release “Dive”, a new song lifted from their upcoming EP

    Rak-Su is a group of childhood friends from Watford, North West London, England now more than ever united by love for music. They have an EP in the works and to kick start the project, they will be releasing the first of the 5 songs that will be included in the EP. Listening to the…

  • Allambush’s Nothing To Say is pure doze of soothing music

    You will like the singing behind the chorus of this “Nothing To Say” song by Allambush. https://soundcloud.com/allambush/the-master  

  • Write Now presents “Pokemon Blue”, off Memory Box album

    Listen to “Pokemon Blue”, off Write Now’s Memory Box album. Do ensure you stream the album via Spotify  

  • New Music – Your Vsco feat Trip Carter & Lina

    “Your VSCO” is a track that 30 features  Trip Carter and Lina. 30 reminisces on his past relationships, emphasizing this generations addiction to social media. Trip Carter and Lina team up to put together a catchy, melodic hook. Produced by  – Tellingbeatzz Featuring – TripCarter and Lina Recorded – Akins Studio Mixed – 30 and…

  • Sean Sahand- 737 ft. Sage the Gemini

    With over a million Soundcloud plays and topping indie charts for digital listens, Sean Sahand’s 737 ft. Sage the Gemini has put the musician on the map and now he is preparing a video for the song. Listen to it via Soundcloud below. k

  • Listen to David Sanya’s Remembered

    Listen to David Sanya in Remembered, a self-produced track. David Sanya also does the artwork for this song. And as always, you are the judge.

  • “Listen to the kids” by Okay(k) is a must listen to [Lyrics included]

    Listen to the third single off “Lucy Wrap(s) EP” by Okay(k). Listen to the kids is produced by Airvata. https://soundcloud.com/soundvandaag/listen-to-the-kids-ft-raneraps-lindsay-indig-offtrack //lyrics I’m the greatest of all time Wait what’d I say I guess for you I will rewind I’m the greatest of all time? Yeah I said that shit before but basically I just rewinded…

  • Prohaize releases second single Next Time feat. Breana Marin

    Listen to the second single “Next Time” by Prohaize and this time Mantra produces him an energetic track featuring Breana Marin. If you like it, give it a thumbs up in the comments.

  • BOA Drifts You Away in “Steal It”

    After making a splash in the music taste-maker sphere courtesy of their previous awesome releases Pharaoh, Right Place Right Time and Holier, Bristol-Brighton trio BOA are stepping it up with latest single ‘Steal It’. Laid-back tropical grooves and taut guitars provide a bed for vocalist Hugh Reilly-Smith’s hazy recollection of a fleeting, bleary late night…

  • My Cup by Razzie

    Inspired by the Miami night life, Razzie came up with “My Cup”, a track which has every Southern touch to it. https://soundcloud.com/razzie-cash-stackers/my-cup-razzie Comment with your view on this song below.

  • Bobby Winning features Kenema in “Satelite”, a Damien-produced track

    When a 31-year old does some laid back feel good music, you might think link,  yea, that’s someone down there in Atlanta, USA. Except, in this case it is Norwegian rapper Bobby Winning, who returns with “Satellite”, a banger he wants you to play loud- even in your Mom’s house or workplace (tricky though). The…

  • MUTO – Wildfire (ft. Deutsch Duke)

    Premiered with an amazing response on Triple J’s good night program last night, Wildfire is an emotionally driven, electronic adventure, that shows off MUTO’s cultivated production skills, flourishing amongst the company of Deutsch Duke’s hypnotic vocals. “Wildfire is inspired by the longing and loss of a loved one but beyond that, it’s about that person living…

  • Nervo- In your Arms (Askery Remix)

    Grammy Award-winning Australian all-girl duo NERVO kicked off the year with a new single ‘In Your Arms’,  released on February 10th, via Big Beat Records. To celebrate the success, they have teamed up with Big Beat again to to serve us with re-mix package and it in it includes a remix by Askery. This Askery…

  • K.A.A.N – Toonami (Off Abstractions EP)

    K.A.A.N, am American lyricist from Howard County unites with Germany’s beat mastermind Klaus Layer in”Toonami” single, which is lifted off Abstraction EP. Label: Redefination Records https://soundcloud.com/redef/toonami Abstractions EP? Abstractions is an international collaboration featuring K.A.A.N. as he goes in with no breaks over some of German producer Klaus Layer’s most unique soundscapes to date. The…

  • DaRReLL Simms x JohnLuis – Levitate (produced David Teymouri)

    Listen to “Levitate” by DaRReLL Simms and JohnLuis’s track via Soundcloud. This artist has two videos out. “Mary Poppin” and “The Gardens”. Watch “The Gardens”

  • Beauty and the Beast Compilation Introduces you to the world of Myah J

    Former model and now Hip Hop artist Myah J presents a compilation that includes releases from her debut album Open Book. She is beautiful and talented but urges you not to “…let this pretty face fool you, I am a beast within. This project will give you both of me” Grinding is a track she…

  • Pasha features Soul Gem in PrettyBoi Bounce

    Norway’s Hip Hop scene is increasingly getting interesting and one of those flying its flag is 22-year old Pasha. His unique and  somehow playful style has earned him some buzz on music media and blogs, including Transworld, 730.no, Clique, Kingsize Magazine and NME. Produced by Coucheron and Ketil Jansen (Lemaitre), «Prettyboi Bounce» is Pasha and…

  • Hanne Mjøen’s “U” is finally out

    “U”,  a single by Hanne Mjøen, has just been released.  The Norwegian modern-pop singer, whose style is a “blend of urban and playful expressions with focus on vulnerable lyrics and strong melodies”, is credited as the writer and co-producer on this track. The song combines a unique and fresh pop-sound, with strong melodies and distinct choruses. 2016 marked the beginning…

  • All Mine – J. Reid Prime feat. Sonny From Mars

    Listen to “All Mine ” by J. Reid Prime featuring Sonny From Mars.  You’ll be treated to some amazing rap delivered over a dope trap beat. Listen to it via Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/primesociety/allmine/s-XePUJ Watch this #SoGoneChallenge clip the rapper posted on Twitter PRIME #Sogonechallenge pic.twitter.com/WNFSGznJAJ — •••• (@JreidPrime) August 14, 2016  

  • Rock band The Brazen to release new single Delusional on March 31st

    Rock band The Brazen returns with release of ‘Delusion’ single which actually is the first single following their 2016 Laser Lips LP. This song, with its soaring vocals, interweaving guitar riffs and pounding drum, in a big way, acts to cement the blueprint of the the band’s sound. The release of this track is scheduled for…

  • Wolf Saga back with sweet “Keep Dancing” single

    Canadian artist Wolf Saga ends a year of silence with “Keep Dancing” single and it is definitely worth the wait. The musician has come up with a competition for those who would remix the song and come up with the best release. The prize up for grabs is $500 and intersted parties could use this…

  • “Eastern Gold” song introduces you to the world of Hungarian Violinist Zita

    Zita is a Hungarian violinist and self-taught record producer. She began studying music at the age of 10 and and later did jazz for three years. As a musician, she has collaborated with many established acts including Zucchero and Billy Branch. She began her solo career when she began producing her own music- she had encountered difficulties…

  • Listen to “Tengo”, taken off Lynette Williams’ Love Thee, Not Chaos EP

    Have you heard tengo, a single of Lynette Williams’ Love Thee, Not Chaos EP? I thought you should. The project is her second EP and all the songs were written, produced, and recorded by Lynette in her living room-yea, you heard me right. Okay, before you yell (or rather sigh) how that is so amateurish,…

  • Listen: Gerald Milton – “Everything Freestyle”

    Aipate recommends you check out Gerald Milton through his new freestyle track, “Everything”. A recording artist, mix engineer and entrepreneur, Gerald Milton’s style is a blend of rap, reggae and Afro pop. Last year, he released his self-titled EP, and later followed it with “Cash Me Outside How Bah Dah Remix”, all available on his…

  • Egyptian Producer Omar Bibars presents Mujay Pyar (Original Mix)

    Omar Bibars is a Egyptian electronic music producer born and raised in Cairo. He is so passionate about what he does and this reflects on his creative product. Have you heard ‘Omar Bibars – Mujay Pyar (Original Mix)’ by @Obibars on #SoundCloud? #np https://t.co/DNRzCTsT3y — Omar Bibars (@OBibars) July 15, 2016 The artist has also…

  • Get a feel of Ayea’s creative range by listening to her debut single “Trippin”

    Listen to Ayea’s debut single “Trippin” which is a deep soul R&B track.  The Contemporary R&B artist grew up in St.Thomas in the Virgin Islands before moving to Atlanta, GA. She has widely been artistically influenced by the likes of Amy Winehouse, Lana Del Rey and Janet Jackson. A smooth, feel-good song, “Trippin” is about the…

  • Listen to Bella Rose’s “Mi Nuh Care”

    Listen to Bella Rose’s “Mi Nuh Care” produced OGE by and mixed & mastered by Omerta music. Bella Rose says her main focus at this moment is to make her dream come true as an international singer and songwriter and this song will attest to her ambitions. Who is Bella Rose? She is a Netherlands-based…

  • Watch “Casa” by AkinG Kalld Pedro off Afro-Brazil project

    Casa means Home in Portuguese but it’s also the first track off his Afro-Brazil project.  The rapper says that the choice of name to song was due to two reasons: one, he belives that everything ones does or learn begins at home and two, he recorded the whole album in his crib. He is from…

  • Watch video for “Ryders On The Storm” by LoveKills feat. Rev Love & Khari Light

    Watch the video for “Ryders On the Storm” by LoveKills featuring Rev Love and Khari Light. LoveKills is comprised of Rev Love and Light (formerly known as Khari Kill) and this track is their debut single. While Rev Love, as an artist, has provided backup vocals for a number of artists and still had a success…

  • Preview “Daylight” by Italian duo NDPC (Official video out on March, 17th)

    Italian duo  NDPC (consisting of Peter and Nicho) released “daylight” and the song charted Top 50 on iTunes Dance chart in Italy. The outfit is signed to Sony Music through Ministry of Sound. Since the track was presented at last ADE in Amsterdam, it got industry people talking and it’s now in the charts. The two, both born…

  • Listen to “White Eyes” by Violint Wednesday

    Violint Wedneday… They describe their music as playground rock by the science nerds from your first grade class: “A brat in a tutu shouts make-believe lyrics over upstrokes, and violin”. The band presents another record, “white eyes”, which they’ve labelled ‘alternative rock’. “Inspired by the genetics book, The Violinist’s Thumb, the wet, languid, lo-fi verses…

  • “Beast” by Never Yet Contested ft. Boney Manyana x Brown Sug x Nino NoSay & Shorty Rock (Formative Feedback Album)

    Never Yet Contested is working on an album with veteran DJ Morsy. “Formative Feedback” will be released on 20th March. But wait, good news does’t end there. Never Yet Contested (NYC), a New York native, released “beast” featuring Boney Manyana, Brown Sug, Shorty Rock  and Nino Nosay. You can listen to it below: Back to…

  • Listen to “On the Radio” by Clint Brink feat. Tray V

    Red Couch Records presents “On The Radio” by Clint Brink. Clint Brink is the lead singer of Chasing Time, a Cape Town based Pop band. Clint collaborates with Cape Town artist Tray V and producer Tim Feder on this song. This collaboration showcases their abilities. “In these times where there are so many differences of opinions…

  • History of Kenyan Recording Industry

    Written by Bill Odidi for MusicInAfrica.net, this article provides an overview of the recording industry in Kenya. It looks at its historical development as well as some of the leading recording studios and labels. Until the late 1940s commercial recordings of Kenyan music were released on international labels especially the British company His Master’s Voice…

  • Riky Rick says he’s no longer part of Mabala Noise

    South African rapper Riky Rick has today tweeted that he has left Mabala Noise. After long prayer and conversation with God, I am no longer part of @Mabala_Noise 🙏🏾 Blessings to everyone there. Thank you for the love.👊🏾 — #STAYSHINING 🌍 (@rikyrickworld) March 13, 2017 The label, through their Head Of Communications, Mhlo Gumede, has…

  • DIAMOND launches his own music streaming platform, wasafi.com

    The new music service goes live in Tanzania. Tanzanian star Diamond Platinumz has launched his music streaming service wasafi.com which will enable music fans to buy music. I checked the website and saw a couple of songs by Wasafi artists as well as others like Chege and Temba. There had been a problem with the site’s…

  • Otile Brown in Trouble after walking away from contract with Dreamland Music

    According to Dreamland Music Entertainment company, Otile Brown walked away from their contract, which was still active. The label is taking action against the musician, and will bar the singer from using the songs in any public performance or business engagement. This denies Otile Brown the revenues that would have come from shows or any…

  • Needah – “Orenge” (Diss)

    Listen to “Orenge” a diss track to Kenyan female rappers and recorded by Kisumu rap queen Needah. She sends subliminals to Noti Flow, Wangechi, Femi One, Njeri among others. Listen and be the judge. [DISCLAIMER: This song is distributed by Grosspool, which is associated with this blog)

  • Video: Atiyo Matek- Oksyde ft. Khaligraph

    Oksyde features Khaligraph Jones in “Atiyo Matek” music video. The title is a Luo phrase meaning “I work hard”. Watch it below.

  • Tergat Gang video by Octopizzo, Barak Jacuzzi & Boutross

    Octopizzo is back with what he calls the next street anthem. “Tergat Gang” features his affiliates Barak Jazuzzi and Boutross. Watch the music video below via Youtube.

  • You might have not watched Makadem’s “Mganga Mkuu” video, so you should

    You might not have watched Makadem‘s “Mdundo Mkuu” video. Just spend a few minutes on this song (probably on repeat) and do thank me later. Makadem says: “‘Mganga Mkuu’ is Swahili for ‘great healer’. In this case, it’s metaphorically about me as a musician with prowess, just like Gor Mahia himself the legend. When you’ve…

  • Mdundo Music CEO Martin Nielson shares thoughts on East African music industry in new interview: Watch

    During this year’s Ongea Festival, Mdundo.com CEO Martin Nielsen got to share his thoughts on the state of digital music in Kenya and East Africa, and what we can expect in the near future. He also revealed some interesting numbers on their site. Watch the video interview via YouTube.

  • Rytious is back with “Hou Jou Bek”

    South Africa’s Rytious takes it back to the streets with “Hou Jou Bek (classic) song. Listen to the song via Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/rytious-1/rytious-hou-jou-bek-classic Also, do watch this 2016 video.

  • Alon-so releases “To Di Left” video

    Watch the video for Alon-so’s debut single, “To Di Left”.

  • #GrosspoolMusicChat Weekly Twitter discussion begins today Tuesday 7th

    Are you a musician? Are you a talent manager? Are you a record label or distribution company? Even if you are neither of those but is in one way a stakeholder in Kenyan music industry, you need to be hooked to your Twitter account every Tuesday from 1 pm. The chat is hosted by Phillip…

  • Mavin Records release “How Can” by new signing DNA

    A couple of days ago, Don Jazzy announced three signings to Mavin Records. They are DNA duo (twins), Johny Drille and Poe. And, to make a statement of intent, Mavins have already released a record by DNA called “How can”. The song is produced by Don Jazzy.

  • Video: Kenyan Message – Muthoni Drummer Queen

    Muthoni Drummer Queen teams up with Swiss producers Greg “GR!” Escoffey and Jean “HOOK” Geissbuhler to create a banging, socio-politically charged hip-hop anthem for Kenya titled “Kenyan Message “ Kenyan Message pays tribute to the classic “The Message” by DJ Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five; arguably hip-hop’s greatest innovators. “Kenyan Message” is the 1st…