Soulful and dreamy production lays down an intoxicatingly mellow groove, as Nigerian artist and songwriter Makarihba sets up the equally smooth and seductive single got.
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Jswarley brings the X-rated good vibes for this latest track – a modest but distinct arrangement and song, built around a memorable topic, guided by a likable groove and expressive, calming vocals.
LA alt-pop duo Royal She deliver an explosive alternative pop track for their latest offering. Employing contrast quite masterfully, Karma pours into the room by way of its quickly catchy, snappy and nineties-esque hook – this looping statement of ‘Bitch, you gon’ get what you deserve’, backed by an acoustic guitar sound and a clap rhythm.
Old-school Gospel and RnB vibes strike up a soulful vocal lead, for a genre-fusing anthem that celebrates the power of collaboration. Youngstown, Ohio rapper Derrtyboi$lim joins forces with sublime vocalist Anthony Llewellyn, for the inspiring and nostalgic Hip Hop single No Chorus No Hook.
“In a day and age of people faking it to make it on social media, this record states the real.”
Centaur is the track, distinct as ever and continuing to strengthen the alternative rock and rap identity of an unmistakable HOLYMAMI. The song was inspired by the artists’ Sagittarius star sign, and acts as a personal ode to the symbol of the centaur. It’s an alter-ego, by all accounts, a declaration of self-expression that rings loud in everything from lyric to design to performance.
Hip Hop recoding artist U Do It has released a handful or original EPs and continues to thrive with a YouTube Channel noting almost 20k followers. The project Bigginz Group Therapy marks a great starting point if your new to the style. Tracks like Anti Cheese showcase the nostalgic big-beat approach to classic hip hop, … Continued
Founder and owner of the record label Companie Records, TOOKIE 2 is a wheel-chair bound creative with a no-limits approach to creativity and entrepreneurship. His clear passion and talent for the process of writing original bars and delivering a compelling groove has led to tens of thousands of followers on social media, and is made clear throughout the simple yet distinct tones of WHAT IS UR DECISION.
Retro animated artwork introduces the clean-cut raps and conscious bars of In The Nation, as well as a few contemporary flickers of expression and intonation. Things get mildly theatrical, the two vocal styles contrasting and engaging with equal parts entertainment and conceptual intelligence. The flow varies too, holding attention well, alongside this impressively full rise-and-fall production of heavy bass, bold synths, and trap rhythms.
“I consider myself a pretty ambitious guy, but when it comes to my music, if I can even get a few people to listen, then my job is done.”
New music from Dousiiee hits the mark once again, this time the opening track from his 2024 EP Out Of Los Angeles bringing the smooth vibes and catchy hook requited to light up the summer vibes all over again.
From Nairobi to the UK, mau’s cultural influence and commitment to creative music shines beautifully throughout this original and organic new album SOFT STEPS.