The uniquely talented Lex Amor has unveiled her first single of 2020 with the impressive ‘Mazza’. The wavy, Melo-Zed-produced track is a perfect sound bed for Lex to lay her verse with her usual distinctive delivery, freeing her mind’s musings with ease for the duration of the song. The release of this latest single comes after the announcement that her forthcoming mixtape is “done”, so … Continue reading Music | Lex Amor – Mazza
My top ten favourite albums of the year: Freddie Gibbs & Madlib – Bandana Kaytranada – Bubba Devin Morrison – Bussin’ SiR – Chasing Summer Emmavie – Honeymoon Loyle Carner – Not Waving, But Drowning Ari Lennox – Shea Butter Baby Anderson .Paak – Ventura Griselda – WWCD (What Would Chinegun Do) Alchemist – Yacht Rock 2 Honourable Mentions Ocean Wisdom – Big Talk Vol. … Continue reading Albums of the Year | 2019
Billy Dukes have assembled an all-star cast for their latest single ’99 Miles’. Intalekt & GeeFree enlist Tinyman, Lex Amor and Seinna to provide thoughtful verses upon the languid instrumental, with the track acting as the duo’s first release of 2019. ’99 Miles’ follows an exciting period last year that saw the eventual unveiling of Billy Dukes’ debut project The Intervention, that was met with … Continue reading Music | Billy Dukes Ft. Tinyman, Lex Amor & Seinna – 99 Miles
Emmavie has released her second single in as many weeks with her latest offering ‘Distraction’, featuring DT Soul. The energetic production provided on ‘Distraction’ adds a further string to Emmavie’s already extensive bow, as she displays her ability to add exciting elements to the traditional R&B sound. The track also sees the vocalist step out of her comfort zone as she confidently navigates the garage-influenced instrumental. … Continue reading Music | Emmavie Ft. DT Soul – Distraction
Promising vocalist Taite Imogen has released ‘Young Forever’ – her first single of 2019 and a good example of her potential. ‘Young Forever’ is excellently produced by Komikamo and sees Taite speak on a difficult relationship, expressing herself through beautifully arranged harmonies that fit the mood of the song. Taite’s debut project came in the form of 2017’s The Self-Love Chemical, and most recently she … Continue reading Music | Taite Imogen – Young Forever
Ella Frank has released her latest single ‘Kettle’. The singer/songwriter has made sporadic releases somewhat of a trademark as we wait (im)patiently for her next drop of musical inspiration, on this occasion coming in the form of ‘Kettle’, another track led by a tea-related metaphor that will leave listeners thirsty for more of the same. Like her previous single ‘Blue Jay’, Ella enlists Intalekt and … Continue reading Music | Ella Frank – Kettle
Knucks has dropped his first single of 2019, ‘Rice & Stew’, which is taken from his forthcoming project. As we’ve come to expect from the rapper and producer, Knucks performs admirably in both disciplines, though he somewhat strays away from his usual suave rhymes about himself, instead focusing outwardly on “the illusions and fronts people put up today“. After a series of popular singles over … Continue reading Music | Knucks – Rice & Stew
My top ten favourite albums of the year: Roc Marciano – Behold A Dark Horse “Roc Marciano made a conscious effort to increase his musical output for his fans – since the start of 2017 he’s dropped at least five separate projects – and that newfound focus has resulted in some of his best and most cohesive work in the form of Behold A Dark Horse. With … Continue reading Albums of the Year | 2018
The talented lyricist Manik MC has performed ‘Muckiest’ for his appearance on COLORS. The track, which is produced by Rebel Kleff, is taken from Manik’s EP Midnight Express and is a fitting selection to showcase his dexterity on the mic, with plenty to keep listeners engaged throughout the 3-minute show. Most recently, Manik and frequent collaborator Natty Wylah assisted Rebel Kleff on his debut single ‘Pencil Pushing’, … Continue reading Music | Manik MC – Muckiest (A COLORS Show) [Video]
Producer Rebel Kleff has released his debut single with the exciting ‘Pencil Pushing’, which features Manik MC & Natty Wylah. Kleff’s classic, boom-bap sound – that was first heard through his extensive work with Loyle Carner – once again forms the basis of his production and presents a great opportunity for Manik and Natty to perform exceptional verses, within which they discuss their personal relationships … Continue reading Music | Rebel Kleff Ft. Manik MC & Natty Wylah – Pencil Pushing
Tertia May has released the first video from her impressive debut EP Kind of Purple with a visual representation of her track ‘Heavenly Thing’. The essence of the cute, nostalgia-inducing love song performed by Tertia is beautifully captured by director Balan Evans as we follow the singer’s journey around the city. The unveiling of this video follows Tertia’s wonderfully executed COLOURS performance that dropped at the … Continue reading Music | Tertia May – Heavenly Thing [Video]
The talented Tiana Major9 has certainly drew lost of positive attention over the past year with a small collection of strong singles and she continues her momentum with her latest, ‘Mr. Mysterious’. Once again, the singer works alongside producer PRGRSHN to create a gorgeously soulful sound while Tiana’s vocals saunter over the instrumentation, describing her perfect scenarios that involve her mystery man. Listen to ‘Mr. Mysterious’ below. Continue reading Music | Tiana Major9 – Mr. Mysterious
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