Pakø is laying a strong and lasting foundation for himself as a producer, staying true to his own creative desires but also paying close attention to what works and what has an impact in the music world.
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Jay Jai is using his voice and his creative professionalism to say things worth listening to, and he’s doing it in a stylish yet genuine way.
The track is subtle but certain in its fusion of genres & in driving with an authentic approach to expression & a clear love for & connection to music. There’s something about a track like this that makes it need no real introduction
Yugeezy’s use of the sample here supports his clear & unwavering desire to express the sheer inner turmoil & difficulties of the moment in a passionate & slightly vulnerable way.
There’s a lot at work structurally & this helps seal the deal in terms of Lune’s own identity as The Songwriter. The track has a simple, memorable hook that stands tall on its strength & vulnerability combined.
Moromo’s debut single Very Alive brings through a blissfully ambient, dark & calming piece of music & performance that accompanies a thoughtful night or a long drive pretty perfectly.
A track that fuses a passionate & multi-layered backdrop with a confident, rhythmic leading vocal performance that takes inspiration from the likes of Empire State of Mind.
Dion’s voice drives the song’s melody & underlying sentiments in a perfectly genuine & fitting way. It’s a song from the heart, with good intentions, and this shows at every step.
The production quality & the addictive nature of that bass-line grab a hold of you more & more. It’s a mighty backdrop that works its magic pretty swiftly.
H.I.M is fearless when it comes to performance, he lays bare his intimate truths & desires with both his lyrics & his vocal style. That sense of character & confidence is inherent in his approach.
Everything from the opening instrumentation to the artwork for this single refuses to scream out for attention. It’s subtle, humble, and charming in being so.
Something tells me that much like the continent she calls home, her music holds countless untold treasures for us to unearth as we explore & get to know her identity as an artist as time goes by.