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  • Hear “Be Here With Me Now” by MC4D, Łaszewo and gavn!

    American twin-brother duo MC4D who are increasingly recognizable with their unique ‘folktronica’ sound returned the other week with a brand new song, “Be Here With Me Now”. In order to bring the record to life, MC4D worked together with Łaszewo trio as well as gavn! I’m impressed by the track’s smooth transitions from one genre to…

  • Album Review: behind every beautiful thing by flora cash

    flora cash’s music is indie, both in style and spirit; the Swedish-American indie-pop duo mostly produce their songs themselves. Being a couple as well, Shpresa Lleshaj and Cole Randall usually have to delicately straddle the line between reality and art. And at that, they do a marvellous job, ensuring that each piece is not only…

  • Dannic delivers an uplifting house anthem, “Heaven Is Right Here”

    Netherlands-based EDM label Revealed Recordings presents a brand new single from one of their mainstays, Dannic. The big room house track called “Heaven Is Right Here” reminds listeners that real happiness lies in pausing to appreciate the moment. “Heaven Is Right Here” brims with rapturous synths and uplifting vocals. Dannic’s production is meticulous, injecting the…

  • Dance along to “We Shine So Bright” by Hungary’s Szigeti Juli

    There’s a feel-good tune that I’d recommend you to add to your playlist right now. But before I talk about the song, let me briefly introduce Szigeti Juli, the electro-swing band behind the song. Hailing from Hungary, Szigeti Juli comprises lead singer Juli, drummer Apor, guitarist Zoli and saxophonist Máté, all who studied at the…

  • Here are the Lyrics to Otieno Aloka’s “Kanungo Eteko”

    “Kanungo” by Otieno Aloka is arguably the biggest ohangla song of all time. Song Lyrics INTRO:iiiiiiAhh Aah AahHahaaaaa!Janabi iwinje?Tera mosKula ngomaMiel amiela CHORUS:Kanungo x6Kanungo etekoKanungo etekoOguro etekoNi Kanungo POST-CHORUSiiiiiTera mosMano miel mane omera VERSE 1:Aani wololololo mamaeAani wololololo nagone thumaAloka omuon Alego Diemo nagone thumaOtieno woud Alego jawaya natugne thumaAkwani jomadongo budhoya mabudha pile waKinde…

  • M.anifest drops “PUFF PUFF” feat. The Cavemen. and Flea: Watch video

    Seasoned Ghanaian rapper M.anifest linked up with Nigerian highlife-fusion band The Cavemen. as well as Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea for his latest offering, “PUFF PUFF”. Just to get it out of the way, I’m utterly obsessed with this song. “PUFF PUFF” was produced by Budo and The Cavemen. Expertly crafted, it arrived accompanied…

  • Vibe along to Kerry Charles’ new song, “In A Minute”

    With his new single “In A Minute”, New Jersey-based American musician Kerry Charles transports listeners a couple of decades back. The nostalgic song melds R&B with synthpop seamlessly. And, like with all Kerry’s songs, hints of classic rock can be felt. “In A Minute” carries a laidback groove and saccharine melodies, which, together with the…

  • Listen to “Damn” by psychedelic-soul band Shadeemus

    Set to be released on 15th November, Future Bubblers 8.0 will the eighth yearly compilation album by Brownswood Recordings. The London-based label’s “Future Bubblers” program focuses on promoting emerging talents. “Damn” by Leicester-based psychedelic soul band Shadeemus is the upcoming album’s lead single. The funk-soul cut is sexy and seductive. From its engaging percussion and…

  • Daniella Binyamin returns with new track, “Jungle”

    Swedish artist and producer Daniella Binyamin absolutely wowed us with her 2022 debut single, “Grand Hotel”. Her ability to weave catchy melodies and tendency to fuse genres seamlessly was further highlighted on the extra upbeat “Out Of Fuel”. Having taken some sort of a break, the singer-songwriter returns with “Jungle”. The new single saw her…

  • Marquise Fair reveals a “Wonderful World” in his new song

    Here is a feel-good anthem for the bold and the adventurous. The track is “Wonderful World” by Miami-born singer-songwriter Marquise Fair. Paired with an eye-catching visual full of radiant scenes, “Wonderful World” injects us with a feeling of positivity and a yearning to go see the world. “I stand in awe at the wonder of the…

  • Hear Jamie Isaac’s latest single, “Rch Grls”

    Hailing from South East London, Jamie Isaac is an artist and producer whom you should get to know. The classically trained vocalist and pianist is working on a new album titled Please, Remember Me, and has already released two singles. Arriving a fortnight ago, “Rch Grls” is the latest. “Rch Grls” features an intoxicating blend…

  • Lahrel taps Afro B for new dancefloor anthem, “Sit Down”

    Having scored a hit six months ago with her song “Move From Mè“, British Jamaican newcomer Lahrel continues to put her talent and versatility on display. Her new single “Sit Down” sees her dive deeper into her Caribbean heritage. Featuring “Drogba (Joana)” hitmaker Afro B, this hard-hitting dancehall tune was produced by Swedish duo PVBLO&SWRD.…

  • Charles Costa releases “Nothing At The Most”, his first single under new moniker

    Several reasons informed UK singer-songwriter Charles Costa’s decision to stop using the “King Charles” moniker and revert to his birth name. Apart from the awkwardness likely to be caused by him being confused with the actual king, the artist also felt that the increasingly vulnerable nature of his music necessitated a name change to something…

  • TJ Wilkins Drops a New Album titled Yesterday, Today, Forever: Listen

    Just as was expected, TJ Wilkins got to release his new solo album, Yesterday, Today, Forever, earlier this month. The LA-based American soul singer had teased it with singles like “Picture Us“. That retro soul tune was so captivating that I immediately became a fan of the artist. Yesterday, Today, Forever is a collection of…

  • Listen: Zoë Kilgren – “All The Time”

    You should probably get to know Zoë Kilgren, the 4-piece indie-rock band from Los Angeles. Led by singer-songwriter Zoë Kilgren, the outfit is completed by Richard Follin (guitar), James Wenz (bass) and Nick Ferrucci (drums). Zoë Kilgren released their debut EP titled The Phoenix last year, enthralling listeners with their delightful style, which is steeped…

  • Maureen joins Blaiz Fayah for DJ Glad-produced new song, “Money Pull Up”

    Parisian artist Blaiz Fayah and Martinican musician DJ Glad are back on our stereos with “Money Pull Up”. The new dancehall song saw Blaiz link up another artist, Maureen, who also hails from the Caribbean island of Martinique. Blaiz and Maureen did deliver some amazing verses whose delivery matches the energy of the track. “Money…

  • Carlos Jean & Buika deliver new dance tune, “Palpitar”

    For ardent house music fans, this new song “Palpitar” will definitely move you. It is the result of the recent collaboration between Spanish electronic producer Carlos Jean and Palma de Mallorca-born singer Buika. “Palipitar” melds afro-house rhythms with Latin-soul elements. Buika’s hauntingly powerful vocals will have you singing along to this dance-inducing track. To be…

  • Listen to “Whiskey on the Rocks” by Swedish singer Josefine Landelius

    Up-and-coming Swedish singer-songwriter Josefine Landelius has shared a new single, “Whiskey on the Rocks”. This song is the follow-up to her teardrops in the rain EP, which was released back in April. “Whiskey on the Rocks” is a soulful amalgam of sounds ranging from folk and country to pop. With a layered instrumentation and beautiful…

  • Stream Love in the Dark, the debut album by R&B duo Mak Ro

    Mak Ro is an alt-R&B outfit comprising cousins Eric Makapugay and Kristoffer Ruaro. The Filipino-American duo’s first album is an 8-song collection called Love in the Dark. “Sin” and “Cold” are two of the tracks that arrived with the album. While “Sin” is an emotive song about the push-and-pull between desire and regret, “Cold” explores…

  • Nappy Nina & Swarvy present “Groundhog Day”: Watch Visual

    Brooklyn-based hip hop artist Nappy Nina and producer Swarvy went back to the kitchen, consequently serving up another amazing track. “Groundhog Day” was released together with an artistic music video by Nathan Bajar. The song is wrapped in a smooth, jazz-inflected production. Nappy’s lyrical wizardry is on showcase as she reflects on various issues in…

  • Listen to “HEY LITTLE BABY” by Tangerine Cassette

    I feel this is the perfect time to enter the world of Tangerine Cassette as they have just unveiled a new song, “HEY LITTLE BABY”. The songwriting/production duo comprises Josh Roach and Natalie Cleveland. “HEY LITTLE BABY” arrived a couple of days ago. According to Natalie, the song is “about my stalker ex that went…

  • Listen to “Your Ghost” by Rico 56 & twofaced.

    Once in a while you stumble upon songs that you fall in love with on first listen. “Your Ghost” by Canadian dance music producer Rico 56 and vocalist/producer twofaced. is one such song, at least for me. “Your Ghost” is a house record brimming with captivating melodies and uplifting vocals. Both Rico and twofaced. got…

  • Kenny Sharp keeps it “Smooth” on his newest track

    Kenny Sharp deserves all the acclaim he has been receiving. With amazing songs like “The Louvre”, his star continues to brighten. The artist’s new song “Smooth” is aptly titled. The track is characteristically soulful and engagingly funky. Following in the same vein as James Brown or Bruno Mars, “Smooth” is extra sexy. I have to…

  • Watch margø’s “stranger” video, stream her debut album, who are you when you’re alone?

    Canadian alt-pop singer-songwriter margø has just unveiled her debut album, who are you when you’re alone?. Prior to this release, the artist did release two amazing EPs in quick succession. Announcing the arrival of the much-awaited album, she wrote on Instagram: “my album is finally and completely yours. this has been an entire year of…

  • As she prepares to release her debut album, OLI shares “Only You”

    OLI‘s debut album titled When It All Goes Quiet is now less than two weeks away — October 25th is the scheduled release date. To set us in the mood for her first ever full-length release, the UK singer-songwriter served up a new track which showcases her constantly evolving, melancholy-tinged sound. Previously, she dropped the…

  • Jet Vesper Drops Blissful New Track: Listen to “Golden Day”

    Jet Vesper incorporated various musical influences to create his new single, “Golden Day”. Elements of bossa nova are immediately discernible the moment you begin listening to this soulful track. A song celebrating life’s simple pleasures, “Golden Day” has a vibe which feels relaxing, feelgood, therapeutic even. Still, it sounds lively and blissful, immersing listeners in…

  • Indonesian rock trio MANJA present “Wax & Feathers” video

    Bali-based Indonesian rock trio MANJA stepped into our radar couple of weeks ago, courtesy of their new song, “Wax & Feathers”. Produced by Vladimir Coman-Popescu, the pop-rock track arrived in the company of an epic music video directed by Andrea Wijaya. “Wax & Feathers” is an expressive song that delves into lead singer James Sukadana’s…

  • Micky More & Andy Tee present a house remix of Full Flava & Angela Johnson’s “I Wanna Be Loved By You”

    Italian duo Micky More & Andy Tee are building a reputation in the dance music scene one remix at a time. Their latest effort is a cool house remix of “I Wanna Be Loved By You” by Full Flava, which features vocals by soulful singer Angela Johnson. “I Wanna Be Loved By You” was first recorded…

  • Newcomer Clover County releases “Ultraviolet” ahead of her upcoming EP

    Clover County (born AmandaGrace Schiano) is an artist on the rise. Based in the city of Athens in the US state of Georgia, the burgeoning singer-songwriter has managed to grab the attention of listeners, thanks to her powerful voice and refreshing pop style. She is readying her debut EP, Porch Lights, which is scheduled for…

  • Stream Leonel’s debut album, Quartos

    Brazilian musician Leonel packed 8 lovely tracks into a full-length release titled Quartos. This is the artist’s debut album, and an exhaustive showcase of his brand of bossa nova music. If you’re into lush melody-rich instrumentations and soft vocals, you will enjoy this album. Each song evokes a unique vibe. “Exasperado”, for example, is a…

  • Hear Lisa St. Lou’s “Anybody But You”, stream her new album, OH DANG!

    The song that introduced us to Lisa St. Lou is a shimmering retro-soul tune taken from her latest album, OH DANG!. Called “Anybody But You”, it finds the American singer-songwriter ruefully looking back at a past relationship. “This song is a happy/sad song about effing-up and wanting that person back. Life just isn’t the same…

  • Bingo Players and Plastic Funk present the invigorating “You & I”: Listen

    Dutch DJ/producer Bingo Players is once again featuring on Aipate, this time thanks to his most recent single, “You & I”. The disco-laced, old-school house tune is a collaboration with Germany-based Plastik Funk. “You I” is so contagious and invigorating that all you want to do is groove along to the beat. The vocals are…

  • Hamish Anderson Finally Unveils ELECTRIC: Stream the Album

    At last, Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist Hamish Anderson’s highly anticipated full-length release, ELECTRIC, has arrived. The album features twelve songs that fuse blues, rock and soul. It was immediately preceded by the single, “Brighter Days”. Commenting on that song, Hamish Anderson remarked: “Overall I hope ‘Brighter Days’ is a song that gives whoever’s listening to…

  • Listen to Chloe Copoloff’s new song, “Take Your Time”

    Based in Los Angeles, Chloe Copoloff is an emerging American singer-songwriter who writes with an elevated level of honesty. Her songs delve into personal experiences, as illustrated by her latest single, “Take Your Time”. The song is rueful, with Chloe going back in time and wishing she could do things differently. “I essentially messed withq…

  • Watch Zach Hood and ROSIE perform their new duet, “Happy Ever After”

    Two of my favourite pop singers Zach Hood and ROSIE linked up for a collaboration and the result is a marvellous duet called “Happy Ever After”. Released through Sony Music Entertainment’s Arista Records, the emotionally rousing song was accompanied with a gripping video that captures the two performing the song. “Happy Ever After” is filled…

  • Rayowa basks “In The Sunshine” on new track

    Reece Baker is a UK songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer who goes by the moniker Rayowa. The musician’s eclectic and intoxicating fusion of R&B, soul, funk and disco has earned him a dedicated following. His newest offering, “In The Sunshine”, gives new listeners a proper taste of his style. The track’s smooth percussion, funky bass, inviting…

  • Watch “Oh My God” video by Singaporean newcomers Hijack Hayley

    Singaporean newcomers Hijack Hayley have a new song called “Oh My God”. The indie-rock band dropped this tune on September 6th alongside a riveting music video directed by Kevyn Casimir Oliver. Its arrival coincided with the beginning of the band’s 6-date tour of Japan, which last about a week, and involved stops in Osaka, Tokyo…

  • Beach For Tiger deliver “A Little Relief” in their latest single

    It is about time we all paid Beach For Tiger some attention. Hailing from the UK, the outfit’s brand of psychedelic indie pop/rock is so enchanting. I’m totally obsessed by their latest single, “A Little Relief”. The track is characterized by a mild, laidback groove and soothingly hazy vocals. Written during the winter, “A Little…

  • Fresco Trey returns with a confessional song; listen to “World On Fire”

    After a couple of years on Warner Music, Memphis-bred American artist Fresco Trey is now back to being an independent artist. His first release “World On Fire” was written from the heart. It is a very personal song that speaks about having faith in oneself, and overcoming challenges. Trey’s melodic rap style suits his vulnerable and…

  • Hear Charlotte Morris’ new song, “Villain”

    If there’s a time to get to know Charlotte Morris, it’s now. The Philadelphia-born Nashville transplant has just kickstarted the rollout of a new album, Both Sides. The first single is a fervent pop-rock song called “Villain”. New listeners will be introduced to the singer-songwriter’s sound which combines various styles including rock, americana and jazz.…

  • Will Sass serves up debut single “Alicia” feat. singer Alvin Risk

    Emerging with a magnificent debut single called “Alicia”, Will Sass is surely an artist to watch. The New York City-based electronic producer did team with singer Alvin Risk for the genre-bending track. As a music writer, I sometimes find myself overusing superlatives. Still, I feel no amount of words can describe just how beautiful this…

  • Listen: Gabby Durden – “what i wanted”

    Sometimes one’s life becomes shaped by tragedies. This is especially true for singer-songwriter Gabby Durden, who has experienced her fair share of misfortunes. For her, making music became a form of escapism. Her new song “what i wanted” looks back at time when she felt mentally and emotionally trapped, yet having to act like everything…

  • Stream Jesse Markin’s new album, PUMP

    Liberian-Finnish artist Jesse Markin delivered his third studio album, PUMP, on September 27th. This follows his 2021 sophomore album, Noir, which was quite well received. Suffice to say, there was great anticipation for this new offering. And PUMP doesn’t disappoint. The 13-song LP showcases Markin’s eclectic sound; he usually blends hip hop, indie, pop, rock, R&B, afrobeats, and electronic…

  • G.L.A.M. releases the music for “LESSGO” feat. Black Caviar

    Known for her dynamic style which fuses hip hop and R&B, American rapper and singer G.L.A.M. never fails to amaze with each new release. Her latest effort is called “LESSGO”. The dance-inducing tune is a collaboration with New York-based production duo Black Caviar. “LESSGO” is fun and motivational. The accompanying music video perfectly captures the…

  • Will Dailey shares “Make Another Me”, the first single from his upcoming album

    Even if not totally ground-breaking, the strategy by US recording artist Will Dailey to release his next album Boys Talking only on CD and vinyl is unconventional and quite interesting, especially considering the continuing debate on whether musicians are getting a raw deal from streaming services. Focusing on the upcoming album though, it promises to…

  • Watch Winnie Ama perform “Wide Open” Live at Hackney Road Studios

    Armed with a super soulful voice and an affinity for blending genres, Winnie Ama is enormously talented, and worth every attention she’s been getting. Recently, the UK artist released an acoustic version of her beautiful folk-infused R&B track, “Wide Open”. That song was released sometimes last year. The new version is just as gorgeous as…

  • Watch Hooked Like Helen’s rage-filled new video for “Promise Me You’ll Run”

    Jon and Nikki Stipp are not only life partners but also a promising rock music duo going by the name Hooked Like Helen. They are currently on a run of amazing singles, the latest being “Promise Me You’ll Run”. Accompanied by an equally gripping music video, this intense and energetic song dives deep into the…

  • Top 10 Nigerian Artists on Spotify based on Monthly Listener Numbers

    Nigerian music industry is a dominant force in the continent. Fuelled by the continued rise of afrobeats, the industry churns out mega stars every other year. For us at Aipate, finding out who the fastest rising, or most popular artists are is always intriguing, and metrics like Spotify monthly listeners are proving to be so…

  • Hear Kylie Rothfield’s latest song, “Never Loved Somebody”

    Even those who haven’t been in a one-sided relationship will definitely find this new song by singer Kylie Rothfield moving. “Never Loved Somebody” captures the vulnerability and complex emotions usually involved. The emotive song is wrapped in a dreamy indie-pop production, drawing influences from ’70s soft rock. With an anthemic chorus, it will have you…

  • Stream IzyBeats’ new EP, and watch his video for the Stonebwoy-assisted “LOVE”

    Jamaican-born producer IzyBeats dropped an EP called Edgehill a month ago. The 8-song project features a star-studded lineup of artists, including Konshens, David Lyn and LATENIGHTJIGGY. In Izy’s signature style, the EP finds him fusing dancehall, R&B, Latin, and pop. The tracks sound super refreshing. “LOVE” with Stonebwoy is especially captivating. This song has since…