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Callum has dropped off a new project, titled You Know Who. Callum is a 17 year-old singer-songwriter from Ocean City, MD. With such a unique tone of voice, she swiftly travels through the world of sonics- all the while making her own rules. Born with synesthesia, she chooses simply to make music that looks and feels right to her. Callum blends her influences of indie pop, folk, jazz and R&B into an enticing, atmospheric sound, which she presents with focus on her engaging new project You Know Who.

Callum’s vivid, airy sound is introduced with opener “Told Ya (I Was A Fool)”, a poignant blend of alt-pop and jazz. Callum’s vocals soar with an effortless richness, while her songwriting remains dynamic and focused. “Champagne” brings in elements of alternative, with a punchy drum line and swelling, expansive guitars backing her bittersweet vocal tone. “That’s What You Get” finishes the project on a high note with silvery instrumentation and infectious grooves, bolstered by Callum’s emotive verses and memorable hook.

Listen to Callum’s new offering You Know Who here and further familiarize yourself with the rising Ocean City, MD artist.

Listen to You Know Who on Apple Music, TIDAL, and more HERE.

Baltimore emcee Ullnevano has shared a fresh song called “Amazing Hallelujah”, produced by Logic Marselis. This soulful, refreshing cut follows up projects like Ullnevano’s lyrically-focused album The Ghost of Reggie Lewis, as well as his recent single “November 23”. Atop graceful keys, hearty drums, and a rich bass line, Ullnevano weaves together effortlessly sleek lines with an ear for dynamic rhyme schemes. Putting his lyrical skill on the forefront, he captures the audience with lucid songwriting atop Logic Marselis’ dream-like, warm production. With a hypnotic, laid-back feel and an immersive quality to its sound, “Amazing Hallelujah” represents a potent release from Ullnevano and Logic Marselis. Give it a listen below now.

By Todd Anderson

Mannydior has dropped off a new video for his song “Wealth”. A refreshing, luxurious visual accompaniment for his hard-hitting, bass-heavy cut “Wealth”, the new video captures the audience’s attention immediately with its energizing feel. The infectious “Wealth”, centred around heavy 808s, crisp percussion, and rising, epic synths- makes for an apt backdrop for Mannydior, who spits a series of catchy, commanding verses that blend melodious inflections with a rawer delivery. The new video, directed and edited by Keaton Jones, captures Mannydior in his element with a series of clean, focused shots as dior captures the track’s themes with luxurious backdrops and a charismatic performance that keeps the listener’s attention throughout.

When asked about the inspiration behind “Wealth” and the new video, Manny dior says “‘Wealth’ was a track i recorded pretty quickly and didn’t really think much of until relistening a couple times, I freestyle that song over a beat produced my ‘Prod. Molly’. I really just wanted to record something upbeat and hype that supporters could bop their heads to”. He continues, “the video was supposed to be kind of a run and gun just all around fun video. Didn’t wanna over do it with a crazy video, because the song kinda speaks for its self”.

Watch Mannydior’s latest video for “Wealth” here and be sure to connect with him on more platforms.

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Sleep Sinatra has caught our attention recently with his EP CIDVISCIOUS, a 5-song offering containing a potent dose of raw, spacey abstract hip-hop. Based in Lincoln, Nebraska, Sinatra is a prolific artist but he is also involved in other entrepreneurial and creative endeavours as the founder of DREAMSCAPE Media Group and live art collective GOODGOSPEL. His latest offering is CIDVISCIOUS puts his focused delivery and vivid lyricism on display atop a set of darkly elegant beats, produced by HaNN_11, and featuring Sekwence and Midaz the Beast.

“BARBARIC”‘s grim, yet graceful feel opens the EP in a character-rich fashion, while introducing Sleep Sinatra’s lucid rhyming and confident delivery. Title track “CIDVISCIOUS” employs a lighter, airier soundscape from HaNN_11 with a jazz-laden beat featuring minimal percussion, while Sinatra keeps his lyricism evocatively deep and personal. “2nd Coming” hypnotic minimalism and powerful verses, paired with sharp social commentary, make it a highlight track from CIDVISCIOUS that leaves a memorable impression upon the listener.

For a hearty dose of pure, raw lyrical hip-hop, laced with enticingly dark, psychedelic soundscapes- take a listen to Sleep Sinatra’s poignant EP CIDVISCIOUS here now.

Support Sleep Sinatra directly via Bandcamp HERE.

meka maraschino has shared a new single, titled “Bouquet”. Atop vibrant, rich production built around elegant strings, emotive chimes, and a lively, organic rhythm section- maraschino delivers smooth melodies with her signature character-rich delivery. With a unique tone and dynamic range, her vocals soar above the balmy instrumentation. “Bouquet”‘s sound reminds one of waking up to a warm, refreshing morning. Equipped with potent songwriting and an ear for creative sonics, “Bouquet” represents an engaging new releases from meka maraschino. Give it a listen here now.

New Jersey wordsmith Josiah the Gift has been on our platform a number of times- and he has once again delivered a solid outing on his recent project, titled The Glorious Si. “I Can Say”, a potent offering from the new album produced by Ed Glorious, is a hypnotic, warm single that employs graceful soul-sampling instrumentation to paint a vivid backdrop for Josiah’s poignant rhymes. His clear, focused delivery and smooth flows pair neatly with Glorious’ airtight production- making for an emotive track that floats with a warmly atmospheric feel. As Josiah the Gift continues his prolific streak of enticing releases, we are excited to be following along with the journey. Give “I Can Say” a listen here now.

New Jersey emcee 95Smokey and producer Tapwaterfish have shared a new project, titled KOI POND. The vibrantly psychedelic EP, with poised rhymes from 95Smokey and memorable, atmospheric production from Tapwaterfish, blends sounds from boom-bap, cloud rap, and more into an engaging, versatile outing.

95Smokey’s textural delivery and penchant for eclectic references stands out from the get-go, and his style is matched aptly with Tapwaterfish’s fluid, airy instrumentals. “THE GREATEST SHOW” is an expansive opener, with dynamic flows from 95Smokey that keep the listener on their toes, and a potent verse from underground standout Ghais Guevara. “AMANO” contrasts the opener with a spacey, laid-back sound and a relaxed delivery from Smokey. “MIBU VILLAGE”‘s nostalgic strings, psychedelic vocal samples, and clasping percussion- paired with Smokey’s vibrant lyricism that paints pictures in the mind of the listener, make it a highlight towards the end of the project.

Give 95Smokey and Tapwaterfish’s latest EP KOI POND a listen here now.

Phoenix James has dropped off a new song, titled “Contact High”. The Miami artist, who has been making a strong impact in the vibrant South Florida music scene for a number of years- is a prolific, self-produced songwriter and artist. Demonstrating an innovative, engaging approach throughout releases like 2022’s New Stages EP and sultry single “Limbs”, James has shown that she cannot be boxed in to one style and sound, with a vibrancy that emanates through her work.

Phoenix James’ latest single is soulful and rich, while also containing a feathery airiness that gives it added character. Warm, swelling guitars, organic-sounding, grooving percussion, and rich bass underscore James’ smooth vocal tone. With a fullness to her vocals that captures the listener from the get-go, paired with a dynamic, focused songwriting style, James shares an expressive, addictive new cut with “Contact High”.

Give Florida artist Phoenix James’ newest single “Contact High” a listen here now.