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Nigerian superstar Yemi Alade shares new track “BOYZ,” fifth LP forthcoming
Poised for a U.S. breakthrough year, Yemi Alade is an artist, actress and entertainer of Yoruba and Igbo descent who has released four albums: King of Queens in 2014—whose hit single “Johnny” launched her to worldwide fame and has reached more than 100 million views on YouTube, Mama Africa (The Diary of an African Woman) in 2016, Black Magic in 2017 and Woman of Steel in 2019. Yemi also notably contributed two tracks to The Lion King: The Gift, curated by Beyoncé, and has collaborated with a number of global stars including Angelique Kidjo and Rick Ross.
Shoreline Mafia “Ride Out” with Lil Yachty On a New Single
Specializing in party anthems of all shapes and sizes, Shoreline Mafia turn heads from coast to coast. Today, the L.A. collective shares “Ride Out,” a cross-regional new banger. Marked by paranoid keys, buoyant 808s, and crisp handclaps, “Ride Out” complements chaotic production with blasé bars from three Shoreline Mafia members and Lil Yachty, who delivers a memorable hook without the assistance of auto-tune. The song is packed with quotable moments, as Rob Vicious skrrts in his brand new Tesla, OhGeesy unleashes some drugged-out catchphrases, and Fenix Flexin gives a stern warning to the opps.
almost monday Releases New Single “come on come on”
“we wrote ‘come on come on’ before quarantine dreaming about getting a break from the craziness of jobs, school, or whatever you’re doing… little did we know… we’re hoping this song will be a pick-me-up for people going through tough times.” – almost monday
Powfu Releases New EP ‘poems of the past’
The 6-song collection showcases the 21-year-old emotive rapper’s diverse sound and talent, ranging from alternative to hip-hop and bedroom pop. The EP’s opener “death bed (coffee for your head)” put Powfu on the map this year and has climbed its way to the Top 5 at Alternative radio this week, while consistently holding Top 5 positioning on Spotify’s Global Top 50 and on Shazam’s Top Global 200. Several tracks see Powfu collaborating with some of his lo-fi peers including Sarcastic Sounds, Rxseboy, Jomie, ivri, and sleep.ing, who is also Powfu’s sister. Rounding out the EP is a new remix of “death bed (coffee for your head)” featuring one of Powfu’s all-time favorite bands, blink-182.
LOVE MANSUY SHARES “COUNT ON YOU” FEAT. LIL WAYNE
“Being a student of music and the game, Wayne is hip-hop’s Kobe Bryant to me. I was just a kid when I started observing Wayne. His dedication to his craft, his individuality and pure genuineness as a person has always appealed to me. Not only did he revolutionize music with his mixtapes and albums, but he cultivated his own sound that in turn cultivated a generation,” said Love Mansuy. “So for a legend like him to recognize my work and respect it enough to jump on my single, a song in which I contemplate the difficulties of choosing to pursue music while raising a son with my partner, is something you can only dream of. Being an artist is not easy, but Lil Wayne has taught me with hard work and dedication, you can do anything and his blessing means the world to me.”
MIKE MAGO RELEASES NEW SINGLE “RECOGNISE”
A danceable beat propels the song forward through swells of bass and glitchy keys. Reaching a crossroads between deep house bliss, progressive scope, and unassuming pop power, the vocals by Tim Powell culminate on the echoes of a catchy confession, “Oh darling I don’t recognise me” before a muscular and magnetic drop.
Selci Unveils Lyric Video for “A Soft Place”
On “A Soft Place,” the whimsical title track from Selci’s forthcoming A SOFT PLACE EP postponed to July 28, the Calgary alt-pop artist offers an emotional balm to the outside world.
Marked by dreamy atmospherics, every chiming key soothes like a peaceful drift through pastel-coloured clouds. Buried under the bliss are frenetic dance beats that set the tone for you to get lost and move at your most unleashed.
Hayley Sabella Releases ‘Flew the Nest’
Born in coastal Massachusetts but raised in Nicaragua, Hayley Sabella has always been inspired by dramatic landscapes and vast seasonal changes. Her new album, Flew the Nest, mixes nature-inspired confessional tales with close-miked vocals and spacious, full arrangements.
Max Perry Enlists Brooklyn Rapper Flipp Dinero For New Banger “Turned Into Sumthin”
Renowned 3x Grammy Nominated and multi-platinum record producer, engineer, composer, and musician Max Perry drops off phenomenal new single “Turned Into Sumthin.” Finding his own musical voice Max Perry is due to drop his debut EP this summer, kicking off with the first single “Turned into Sumthin” featuring one of New York’s hottest MC’s, Flipp Dinero, on his imprint, The Elevation, due out May 29th.
GRAMMY-NOMINATED SINGER RO JAMES RELEASES NEW ALBUM ‘MANTIC’ VIA BYSTORM ENTERTAINMENT/RCA RECORDS
Last week, James shared “Too Much” ft. Miguel and previously, “Plan B” ft. Brandy, which was met with great critical praise. Variety explains “the soulful jam is one of [Ro’s] strongest tracks to date” including it in their “Top 5 Songs of the Week” while UpRoxx also included the track in their “Best New R&B Songs From This Week That You Need To Hear.”
Langston Francis Releases New Single “Waste My Time”
The infectious lead single was written by Langston with multi-platinum selling songwriter Neil Ormandy (James Arthur “Say You Won’t Let Go,” Bebe Rexha, Liam Payne) and producer and multi-instrumentalist Martin Wave (Chloe Lilac). “Waste My Time” is about “that carefree moment when you’re going out to the party, before you do the thing you’ll regret the next day,” Langston jokingly explains.
THE WISE MAN’S FEAR RELEASE EPIC FANTASYCORE ALBUM, VALLEY OF KINGS, TODAY!
Midwest fantasycore band THE WISE MAN’S FEAR have released their hotly-anticipated new album, Valley of Kings, today with Sharptone Records. In celebration, the six-piece has unveiled a video for their latest single “Firefall” (Ft. Sean Harmanis of Make Them Suffer). Watch the video and purchase/stream the record now!
MEMPHIS RAPPER POOH SHIESTY TEAMS UP WITH MONEYBAGG YO FOR “MAIN SLIME REMIX”
Today, rising Memphis, TN rapper POOH SHIESTY introduces latest single “Main Slime Remix” ft. Moneybagg Yo and produced by Tay Keith. The single arrives with an official companion visual also available now.
TEAMARRR SPILLS THE TEA ON LABEL DEBUT ‘BEFORE I SPILL MYSELF’
Raedio, the label founded by EMMY® Award-nominated and two-time Golden Globe® Award-nominated writer, producer, and actress Issa Rae, and Atlantic Records have announced today’s release of the eagerly awaited debut EP from acclaimed songstress TeaMarrr. BEFORE I SPILL MYSELF is available now at all DSPs and streaming services –
GALANTIS, SHIP WREK & PINK SWEAT$ UNITE FOR “ONLY A FOOL”
Internationally-acclaimed duo Galantis and prolific production team Ship Wrek have joined forces with singer-songwriter-producer Pink Sweat$ for a sensational new collaborative single, “Only A Fool” – available now via Big Beat Records. The lively track pairs silky-soulful vocals with an effervescent beat that perfectly ushers in summer months ahead.
Indie-pop Band HATE DRUGS Releases New Single “Night I (Don’t Stop)”
Rising indie-pop band HATE DRUGS, consisting of Josiah and David Caploe, Norman Lee, Adrian Diaz, and John Irwin IV, have released “Night I (Don’t Stop),” a guide through the daily turmoil of reality. The genuinely inspirational track enables their listeners to push for their dreams, even when it becomes hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. After a brief six-month hiatus, the group is back to ensuring their musical impact. The single is now available on digital music platforms worldwide.
Tally Spear releases brand new single ‘Already Gone’
Tally Spear has released her brand new single ‘Already Gone’. The song is a dark pop track addressing trepidation on entering new experiences.
The single premiered with Gigwise who said, “Remember Pretty Little Liars? We can imagine this slow-slow-fast electronic ballad tracking one of its dramatic montages. Glamorous and gory ‘Already Gone’ twangs with nerve-tweaking electric guitars and shakes with bone-vibrating percussion reminiscent of Billie Eilish… Composed with a pace that evokes a beautiful figure cutting their careful way through a night-time graveyard, this is a real gothic beauty.”
Boston Bun drops infectious new single ‘Gucci Slides’
Celebrated London-based French DJ and producer Boston Bun returns with new single ‘Gucci Slides’, out now.
A sun kissed house jam with an irresistible vocal at its heart, ‘Gucci Slides’ sees Boston Bun channel his love for that feelgood ‘French touch’ sound into yet another fresh and soulful floor filler.
Watch The Throne: Bay Area R&B Maestro Derek King Shares ‘Let’s Be Honest’
Crafting clever and catchy R&B jams about modern love, Derek King has the silkiest voice Northern California. Today, Derek collects his thoughts and feelings into Let’s Be Honest, his silky-smooth and self-assured new project. Spanning 11 tracks, the upcoming project showcases Derek’s wide-ranging taste and versatility, cycling through mob-influenced bangers like opening track “Blessed” to club-ready rap-n-b like “Keep It 1” to luscious slow jams like “Dior Kisses” without missing a beat.
“Waukee came to life during the period of time that my Aunt Kathy was fighting cancer. It reminded me of the feelings I had after Sue passed away from cancer when I was about seventeen. She was the first sibling of my Mom’s to pass. The song touches on the importance of family and shares memories from my Mom’s generation as well as my own (yes, my mom ‘lit the family car on fire’). Growing up as an only child my cousins, aunts and uncles have always meant a lot to me. Regardless of our differences we all still love each other dearly.
From their first music lesson to the first paid gig, these are stories from the unique journey that is the life of an artist. We’ll discuss early inspirations, creative process, what’s driving them towards the future, and everything in between. Full audio episodes will drop every Tuesday, and video of each live performance will be available on the Osiris website and YouTube. An accompanying curated playlist chronicling the music and artists mentioned in each episode will also be available on the Osiris site and on Spotify.
SKIP MARLEY RELEASES NEW TRACK “NO LOVE” FROM FORTHCOMING PROJECT
Skip Marley follows up the historic success of his #1 global smash “Slow Down” with multi-platinum Grammy© Award-winning artist H.E.R. by releasing a brand new track, “No Love” via Tuff Gong/Island Records. Skip worked on ”No Love,” co-written by Sebastian Kole (Alessia Cara) and Trey Campbell (Ella Mai), with legendary mentor and family friend Betty Wright, who passed away earlier this month. The song is a gritty reggae vibe that samples Wu-Tang Clan’s “Tearz” track from their 1993 album Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers).
GASHI’S SOPHOMORE ALBUM 1984 SET FOR RELEASE AUGUST 7TH
GASHI says of the album, “I wasn’t alive during that decade, but I connect so much with everything from that era. I love everything about 80s culture from the music to the films to the fashion and I always wished I could have experienced that time in history. My parents got married in 1984 and some of the greatest music ever made came from the 80s. I just wanted to make music that made people feel the way I feel when I hear anything from that era.”
Yung Bae Releases “Bad Boy” Featuring Wiz Khalifa, MAX and bbno$ Today Via Arista Records
Yung Bae said, “I actually met bbno$ on an American Airlines flight and he was sitting next to me. I had my computer open working on a song, and he asked what I was working on, so I played it for him. He immediately started rapping over it mid-flight. Two weeks later I booked a flight to Vancouver to make ‘Bad Boy'”.
DUO-TONE ft. SENSE OF SOUND – Summer smash: ‘Time And Time Again’ – out today
Sense of Sound Singers is an award winning collective of phenomenal vocalists, renowned for delighting and thrilling audiences locally, nationally and internationally. Their incredible talent has been recognised across the UK and beyond, leading them to become the resident singers for Cream Classical and perform backing vocals for many big names. According to the choir’s creative dynamo, Jennifer John, the new single is packed with ”Feel-good Disco vibes” which is exactly ”what Sense of Sound love to do”. Over the past 12 months they have continued to grow and expand on all fronts.
