The project ultimately reflects upon the role of the self, the weight of a life learning things through turmoil and blessing combined. There’s plenty to unpack lyrically, and fortunately the beauty and character of these four tracks allows for an easy re-entry to listen to time and again.
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There’s a certain humility and authenticity to On This Day, which blends wonderfully with the strength of songwriting and the absolute skill and substance of the leading performance. An impressive and likable Christmas single, from an artist clearly worth knowing about as 2023 nears its curtain call.
Introducing his second EP from the summer, HJ Soul kindly stopped by to talk about the divine RnB project Illusions. We discuss the title, themes within, the pressures of a sophomore release, and plenty more. Here’s how it went.
Seductively soulful guitar and keys bring forth a nostalgic warmth, as Jeffw collaborates with sublime singer and artist Phoebesharmony, for the beautiful I Trust.
Taking listeners down a smooth and soulfully nostalgic pathway, songwriter and performer Cocoa delivers a heartbreaking yet enchanting single, for Broken Inside.
Taking things back to the bare essentials of smooth Soul and RnB, LA songwriter and artist G-Nykko delves into romantic longing, with expressive vocals and catchy melodies, for I’m Yours.
Armed with the brand new album Breakout II, genre-fusing songwriter, artist and Christian Deejay Wells kindly took part in an interview. We talk creativity, vocal strength and training, inspiration and intentions, plus much more. Here’s the conversation in full. Hey Deejay – great to chat, thanks for the opportunity. For those new to your music … Continued
Producer and MC duo Shaun Harris and LUGO deliver a smooth-soul and funk backdrop to a mellow, characterful rap outpouring, for the self-reflective and storytelling Swan Shaun.
Showcasing a natural affinity for songwriting, backed by a lifetime immersed in music, Jim Wyly brings together Folk, Soul and Americana tones with strong grooves and dreamy melodies, for his new collection of stories and songs Eclectic Tales.
Smooth vibes return in mellow, sultry form, as MC Shep brings the contemplation and heart back to timeless RnB, with Can You See Me?
Already renowned across the Canadian live scene, The History Of Gunpowder continue to break down the boundaries of live performance, showcasing what’s truly possible when authenticity and skill join forces in a fearlessly unedited setting.
Introducing a sublime return from MC Shep, The Breakup To Makeup Mixtape starts off on a smooth and seductive high, and refuses to falter throughout.