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  • Bashaya Soul presents “Magnetic”

    A new track called “Magnetic” welcomes us to the creative world of Scottish disco/house producer Bashaya Soul. The funky dance-pop tune carries an inviting vocal and captivating lyrics. In terms of production, it melds classic disco elements with a modern electro-pop vibe. Fun, nostalgic and engaging, “Magnetic” offers quite an experience with each listen. It’s…

  • Chow Mane drops new EP named South Bay Summer

    Chinese-American artist and producer Chow Mane is bringing some warm vibes to California’s Bay Area with his new EP aptly titled South Bay Summer. The 11-track project celebrates the youth culture of the region through rap. Chow has over time developed his unique style and the focus track “San Jose” is a great exemplification of…

  • Gunna joins Coi Leray in their video for “Slide”

    Coi Leray unveils a fittingly suggestive video for her flirty, R&B cut “Slide” featuring Atlanta rapper Gunna. This song is probably the most talked about track on her new EP, Now or Never and the two artists did not disappoint with their visual performance. The video captures their amazing chemistry and complements the smooth and…

  • Watch Alex Mali in “Good Good” video

    If, like me, you can’t get over Alex Mali‘s new Phenom EP, then here’s her visuals for the seductive “Good Good”, one of the six songs on the project. The post-release video once again re-engages the dancer in her. You had already seen that side of Alex in the video for “Control“. The clip sees…

  • Dylan Dunlap stays honest in new song & video, “What We Had”

    It’s amazing how Dylan Dunlap delivers emotive songs with an air of honesty. Well, such is what we should expect to be treated to on the LA-based singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer’s upcoming EP, Soldier On (due February 5). His new song “What We Had”, which he co-wrote with Ben Zelico (who also mixed the track),…

  • New Release Friday: 13 new songs out September 25th, 2020

    This week’s New Release Friday roundup is out. ALIX – “Easy Living” Feel Better is the just-released new album by ALIX, a rising singer & songwriter hailing from California’s Bay Area. The collection includes 11 emotional and uplifting songs which are so relatable. “The project reminds me of familiar comfort, warm cups of coffee, getting…

  • “Been a Long Time” sees DBangz reflecting on his journey [Video]

    Hailing from Phoenix, Arizona but currently based out of Los Angeles, fast-rising hip-hop artist DBangz has a future so bright. However, as he reveals in his insightful new single “Been a Long Time”, everything has always not been this black and white. The song offers an air of hope at a time when positive news…

  • Watch the video for “Cut You Out” by Mackenzie Dayle

    Canada’s Mackenzie Dayle is a bold advocate for self-love and individual confidence. That attitude and commitment is echoed in her brazen new single “Cut You Out”. The energetic electro-pop record is a stark reminder that we shouldn’t entertain toxic people in our lives. Dayle has been consistent with this message and even put it into…

  • Listen: will hyde – “dark until september.”

    will hyde is one of the exciting artists emerging out of Melbourne, Australia. The indie-pop singer-songwriter is gearing towards the release of his debut EP titled with u in mind. That project is scheduled to drop on October 23rd, with his newest single “dark until september.” inching us closer to the release. The melancholic ballad…

  • Cristale unveils debut single, “Whites”

    A newcomer has arrived in the UK Drill scene as Cristale shares her first official single, “Whites”. Prior to her debut, the 19-year-old South London femcee had been gaining some buzz with her string of hot freestyles. She was able to gain the support of platforms like Linkup TV, SBTV and Outchea TV. “Whites” was…

  • Listen to “Dope” by rapper Blacc Cuzz

    Pittsburgh artist Blacc Cuzz has lately been putting in work. The Dream Big Empire artist’s latest track “Dope” is an amazing trap banger. The production on the track is crisp, with a thumping bass dominating the beat. This gives Blacc the cue to drop his hard-hitting bars. Generally, “Dope” highlights the rapper’s street moves. Listen.

  • Manana shares wonderful new song, “Call Me”

    “Call Me” is the newest release from Manana, the 26-year-old R&B sensation from Eswatini (formerly known as Swaziland). The song follows the path of a relationship strained by a breakdown in communication. Manana can be heard pleading: ‘why don’t you call me, instead of calling me out‘. The production on the track is impeccable. It…

  • Jam to Matt Early & Ray Hurley’s new track “Coming Home” featuring Abi Flynn

    UK producers Matt Early & Ray Hurley‘s latest single “Coming Home” saw the dynamic duo collaborating with vocalist Abi Flynn. The deep house track is beautifully soulful and carries a production which is heavy on live instrumentation. Altogether, it’s a groovy tune with alluring vibes that will keep the party going. “Coming Home” is out…

  • JACE Carrillo taps Odreii for engaging new song, “Me Calienta”

    “Me Calienta” is a new song by Canadian-based, Venezuelan artist JACE Carrillo. Sung in Spanish, and featuring Jamaican-born singer Odreii, the R&B-inflected reggaeton song is smooth, sensual and an endorsement of female self-expression. “Me Calienta” is out on the label Golden Path Music. Aipate first featured JACE about one and a half years ago, the…

  • Munny unveils debut single & video, “All The Way Down”

    “All The Way Down” is a new single that marks the solo debut for Munny, a member of the indie-electronic trio Kylaido. Written about ‘hitting rock bottom’, it is a gloomy song crafted in a quirky and playful fashion. The track was produced by acclaimed guitarist Michael “Fish” Herring, whom Munny has been working with…

  • ROSSI is back with another moving piece named “Trouble”

    After a splendid debut, ROSSI returns with his second single, “Trouble”. As emphasized by the confessional line ‘these broken songs, they are my miracles‘, the song finds the emerging Los Angeles-based, North Carolina musician seeking divine intervention for the events plaguing his life and the world in general. Just like on “C’mon) Please”, ROSSI sounds…

  • Fliptrix talks “Problem, Reaction, Solution” in new song [Video]

    UK lyricist and fierce spitter Fliptrix has summarized the events of 2020 in a new single, “Problem, Reaction, Solution”. The song gives the rapper a chance to express his concerns as he juxtaposes the current crisis with the way it’s been handled. Over a boom-bap beat produced by Illinformed, Fliptrix (a member of hip-hop group…

  • Introducing Lumane: listen to her recent single “White Lies”

    Truth hurts. Sometimes it feels necessary to sugar-coat it to avoid hurting those close to you. US-based, Swiss singer-songwriter Lumane experienced this first-hand – she had to lie to her high school sweetheart about the real reason she was breaking up with him. That formed the inspiration behind Lumane’s new recent single, “White Lies”, which…

  • Stream Reks’ new album, T.H.I.N.G.S. (The Hunger Inside Never Gets Satisfied)

    T.H.I.N.G.S. (The Hunger Inside Never Gets Satisfied) is the new hip-hop album by Massachusetts native Reks. The LP was preceded by the singles like “Benjamin’s Dead” featuring Singapore Kane and Lil Fame. For the promotional video that accompanies the release, the emcee picked the Apollo Brown-produced track, “Animal Kingdom”. The clip captures him strolling though…

  • Caiine shares new single “Breakdown”

    UK vocalist and producer Caiine is making her Bonfire Records debut with a powerful new song called “Breakdown”. It’s a moving piano ballad that expresses the desperation and helplessness that comes with being constantly lied to. With the help of her moving voice and gripping keys, Caiine stays contemplative and vulnerable as she wishes things…

  • Rett Madison shares new ballad; listen to “Kerosene”

    Los Angeles-stationed, West Virginia native Rett Madison releases a gripping new ballad called “Kerosene”. The song sees the 23-year-old showcasing her impressive vocal range as she delivers a moving indie-folk piece. Singing alongside a beautiful acoustic guitar, Rett ignites a flame of emotions with her lyrics and delivery. With songs like “Kerosene”, it’s only a…

  • Agallah and Sadat X release “Praise The Lord” featuring Greg Nice

    New York City’s legendary emcees Agallah and Sadat X (of the group Brand Nubian) will be dropping a collaborative album titled The Gods Have Arrived next Friday, September 25. The LP is 11 tracks long and an illustration of the legacy of old-school hip-hop: great rhymes and boom-bap beats. “Praise The Lord” is one of…

  • Malina Moye delivers powerful statement in new video, “Enough”

    Malina Moye is not only a gifted singer and songwriter, but also a decorated guitarist. All of these talents are on display in the genre-bending artist’s new single, “Enough”. The retro-soul track is a statement of self-affirmation, with the message ringing through the song being that of ‘I am enough, you are enough, we are…

  • New Release Friday: 17 new songs out on September 18th, 2020

    New Release Friday blog roundup and Spotify playlist is now out on Aipate. Curtis Lowe x Erika Sirola – “Lost In You” Burgeoning LA producer Curtis Lowe‘s new single “Lost In You” is a pop-inflected house banger. Co-written with Sam Rosa, the song features Finnish singer Erika Sirola whose pristine and angelic vocal is as…

  • Listen: Klangkarussell x GIVVEN – “Follow”

    “Follow” is a fresh house track by Klangkarussell and GIVVEN. The song arrives in the heels of GIVVEN’s “Glue” and about a year after Klangkarussell’s departure from major label system. (GIVVEN is a new trio of producer Adrian Held, who half of Klangkarussell, mix engineer Nikodem Milewski and Canadian singer-songwriter Jordan Haller. Their music is…

  • Jesse Gold and Stefani Kimber deliver “One In A Million”

    Toronto-based artist Jesse Gold has linked up with Stefani Kimber for a magnificent piece. Called “One In A Million”, it is carries an eclectic blend of R&B, soul and pop. Jesse and Stefani form a powerful duet as they deliver the heartfelt and soothing song. “One In A Million” is a classic love song created…

  • Limón Limón present new single, “Long Distance”

    With their latest offering “Long Distance”, LA-based duo Limón Limón continue their amazing form of releasing impressive tracks. Unlike the funkier record that preceded it, this new one is just as emotional as it is nostalgia-evoking. The reflective song describes a relationship thwarted by the distance, where the partners seem to hang on to a…

  • Tanya George challenges the perception of “Normality” with new video

    Melbourne artist Tanya George has delivered stunning visuals for her newest single, “Normality”. The indie-pop song is actually title-track and third single from the Australian singer-songwriter’s upcoming EP. It’s a beautiful piece about challenging the perception of what’s normal in life. Similarly, the video is refreshingly off-centre. Talking about “Normality”, Tanya says, “The single is…

  • Watch: Gio Bermejo – “Esperando el Amor”

    Here’s the video for “Esperando el Amor” (Waiting for Love), a soul/pop record by Spanish singer-songwriter Gio Bermejo. The track is part of his album, Notes 2 Myself. Smooth vocals and evocative songwriting are on showcase as the artist croons in Spanish. Connect with the Gio Bermejo Instagram.

  • Listen: Bust-R x Sharif D x iDo – “All On Me”

    For the fans of uplifting house records, here is a new one from Australian dance producer Bust-R. Named “All On Me”, the song features Sharif D and iDo. It is about offering those you care about a shoulder to lean on. “All On Me” took Bust-R about a year to finalize and that meant he…

  • Langa Mavuso shares new single “Panther” featuring Yanga Chief

    In the run-up to his self-titled debut album Langa which arrives September 25, South African R&B sensation Langa Mavuso has unveiled a soulful new song that features rapper Yanga Chief. Named “Panther”, it is an exquisite slow-burner crafted together with the production duo Noble. The moody song sheds light into a dark period in Langa’s…

  • Inbal Paz – “Inner Child” [Video]

    Israeli singer-songwriter Inbal Paz delivered a sublime soul/pop ballad with her newest release, “Inner Child”. As the title suggests, the song sees the artist re-connecting with the innocence and energy of her ‘inner child’. It’s a moment of emboldened embrace of those dreams that have been stifled by the realities of adult life. Inbal’s angelic…

  • Watch the video for “Thinking Beyond” by Nightcars

    Nightcars is a Spanish indie band consisting of Nick Marchena, Cial Rod and Mebs Rosales. The Madrid-based 3-piece outfit has been building a steady fanbase with their unique and ‘sophisticated’ brand of indie-pop music. And, each member is hands-on as their newest single, “Thinking Beyond” shows. The track was self-produced and accompanied by a self-directed…

  • Introducing Anna Mae Kelly; listen to her new song “Infamous Kiss”

    Heartbreaks, cheating and breakups are some of the things that lovers often have to grapple with. It’s these undesirable elements of a relationship that 17-year-old British singer-songwriter Anna Mae Kelly talks about in her new single, “Infamous Kiss”. https://soundcloud.com/user-871446961/infamous-kiss Despite her vivid lyrics and vulnerable delivery, the song wasn’t actually inspired by her own experiences…

  • NeONE The Wonderer shares creative new song and video, “Never Die”

    “Never Die” is the second single from Wolverhampton-based rapper and producer NeONE The Wonderer. It’s a powerful and socially concious song with deep and insightful lyrics, with police brutality being highlighted. The composition plays with the narrative of ‘the ferryman of the hood’ who parties in people’s dreams. The UK artist accompanied the track with…

  • M A I S Ø N and CILVR link up for “Moon & Back”

    Emerging Swedish DJ/Producer M A I S Ø N‘s latest effort is the track “Moon & Back”. It’s a rework of the classic song “To The Moon & Back” by Savage Garden. His version is a melodic house jam which features soulful vocals of CILVR. With a production so sharp and intimate, the song has…

  • Efraim Leo unveils debut EP, Timing

    Swedish pop newcomer Efraim Leo has served his first official project in the form of an EP titled Timing. The self-written, 4-song mini-album arrived yesterday, September 11 via Elaine Records. Its release seals the 22-year-old’s entry into the recording industry. Timing was preceded by the singles “One Of Them Girls” and “Talk To Me” (music…

  • Hear Kid Travis pleading in new song, “Stay (Don’t Go)”

    Philadelphia artist Kid Travis once again dazzled fans with his wonderful melodies as he shared his latest single, “Stay (Don’t Go)”. The heartfelt song describes a scenario which is quite relatable. It captures the singer-songwriter, instrumentalist and producer pleading with his crush to not move away from their hometown. Altogether, “Stay (Don’t Go)” is a…

  • Watch Ay Wing performing “Velvet Room” live on LAGOM Sessions

    Swiss-born Berlin-based singer-songwriter Ay Wing released a live session video of her captivating song, “Velvet Room”. The performance was recorded in a vacant factory in Switzerland as part of LAGOM Sessions series. Channeling the energy of the open space, she delivers the emotional piece alongside the track’s ‘wicked’ bass-line. Explaining the song, the artist says…

  • New Release Friday: 10 new songs out on September 11th, 2020

    New Release Friday roundup and Spotify playlist for the week of September 11th out now. ALYGIA – “Remember Me” ALYGIA is a newly formed all-female EDM duo based out of Berlin, Germany. It’s made up of Alyssa and Gia, two models who’ve worked with fashion brands like Lagerfeld and Prada. Their debut single “Remember Me”…

  • Watch: Ruth B – “Dirty Nikes”

    Here’s a new song I’d like to hook y’all up with. Named “Dirty Nikes”, it’s a chilled-down R&B tune by soulful Canadian/Ethiopian artist Ruth B.. The song is intimate, evocative and captures her singing honestly about an old love which she had to let go of, with the dirty shoes being yet another reminder of…

  • Lo Lauren delivers a haunting acoustic version of “Raw”

    “Raw” by emerging singer-songwriter Lo Lauren was quite a gripping piece. Even more haunting is the new acoustic version which the London-based artist is releasing today, September 11. The song is about a relationship that is slowly losing its thrill. Lo’s strong voice sits well with the emotive lyrics, making this stripped-down version more affecting.…

  • Bruno Martini, Iza and Timbaland share new video, “Bend The Knee”

    Brazilian superstar Bruno Martini reunited with American producer Timbaland for a new song that features the vocals of Brazilian songstress Iza. Named “Bend The Knee”, and accompanied by a sexy and cool-looking visual, the song blends R&B, pop and EDM elements. Bruno’s creative production is flavoured with a Timbaland touch and Iza then puts up…

  • Stream DVBBS’ new album, Nothing To See Here

    Canadian electronic duo DVBBS released their much-awaited album Nothing To See Here on August 28th. Nine tracks long, the LP showcases the outfit’s diverse dance music flavours: from soulful and groovy tunes to club-ready jams. “‘Nothing To See Here’ has been a project we’ve been unraveling for the last year, that digs deeper into our…

  • Sola Rosa and Thandi Phoenix deliver “Something Good”; listen

    In about a fortnight, New Zealand musician Andrew Spraggon, who makes music as Sola Rosa, will be dropping his highly anticipated album, Chasing The Sun. Towards that end, he recently released the single “Something Good” featuring soulful vocalist Thandi Phoenix, whom he’d also worked with on an earlier song called “Shine On”. This song is…

  • Reks features Lil Fame and Singapore Kane in new track, “Benjamin’s Dead”

    Massachusetts native Reks will be releasing a new album titled T.H.I.N.G.S. (The Hunger Inside Never Gets Satisfied) on September 11, via the label Brick Records. In creating the LP, the 43-year-old emcee collaborated with the likes Pharoahe Monch, Lil Fame, Nottz, Evidence and Marco Polo. “Benjamin’s Dead”, which is highlighted above, is one of the…

  • Samie Bower x Suzi x Baer – “Don’t Bother Us”

    A new song by Los Angeles-based R&B artist Samie Bower saw him collaborate with fellow up-and-comers Suzi and Baer. Titled, “Don’t Bother Us”, it is a melodic and fun R&B/pop jam. The artists can be heard addressing those who don’t like to see them shine. They sound so playful as they brag about their lavish…

  • Steve Aoki joins KREAM on new collaboration, “LIES”

    Norwegian production duo KREAM have received a superstar nod as world-famous DJ/producer Steve Aoki joined them on their newest release, “LIES”. The track marries their various approaches, with KREAM’s soulful production finding company in Steve’s electro-house style. Aoki attributes the success of the collaboration to the great vibe that accompanied the creation process. On their…

  • Listen: A is for Arrows – “Can’t Stop”

    “Can’t Stop” is the latest one by A is for Arrows, a solo project by Toronto-based singer-songwriter Alessia Balasbas. The track sounds vibrant and sad at the same time. It begins with a wailing guitar, which gives room for lively beats and synths, effecting a sharp contrast to the emotional lyrics. “Can’t Stop” was written…

  • Watch “Amaranth Moonlight” by Old Sea Brigade and Luke Sital-Singh

    All The Ways You Sing In The Dark is the new collaborative EP by Nashville-based musician Old Sea Brigade (a.k.a. Ben Cramer) and LA-based UK suinger-songwriuter Luke Sital-Singh. The 4-song indie-folk project resulted from the chemistry the two built after they’d met at a New York City show back in 2017. “Amaranth Moonlight” — the…