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Valid takes listeners on a personal journey with new ‘Peach Brandy’ album

Detroit’s Valid has dropped off a new album, titled Peach Brandy. A mainstay in the Detroit scene, Valid has been on a prolific tear of late. From his charismatic collaborative LP Bill & Isiah with Stretch Money to potent singles like “Never Question”, featuring Neisha Neshae that preceded the Peach Brandy album, Valid has been as consistent as they come while also bringing versatility to the table. The Serbian-American emcee stays close to his roots too, with songs like Peach Brandy’s “May 6th” paying tribute to his Balkan roots as well as the traditional Eastern European holiday djurdjevdan. His ability to craft songs with versatility and focus shines through on Peach Brandy as well. Opener “Peach Slayer” presents a captivating narrative style that draws the listener in with its personal storytelling, while tracks like “Never Question” bring forth emotive R&B undertones. The LP presents a journey through dynamic sounds and styles that keep the listener engaged in a powerful manner.

Valid has returned with a new solo album titled Peach Brandy, following up on his 2020 release The Plum Brandy EP. In his latest project, Valid expands on his previous concept by collaborating exclusively with top producers from Eastern Europe and utilizing regional samples. This time, he delves deeper into the theme, crafting a full LP that goes beyond rapping over beats with regional influences. Peach Brandy is a cohesive experience exploring themes such as accepting life’s uncontrollable aspects, maintaining identity amidst constant change, and embracing transformation. Despite these introspective themes, Valid ensures the album still delivers energetic and impactful tracks that resonate with listeners.

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Sleep Sinatra’s ‘The Spirit Of Baldwin Ave’ is an emotive journey

By Jacob Ezra

Sleep Sinatra has shared a new album called The Spirit Of Baldwin Ave. Hailing from Lincoln, Nebraska, Sinatra is a gifted lyricist as well as a beatmaker with a wide repertoire of engaging projects, producing under the alias SINAI.. With a highly prolific string of releases in 2024, he returns once again with a potent record in The Spirit Of Baldwin Ave that is an emotive journey full of detailed, heartfelt lyricism and soulful instrumentation.

Cathartically dark and simultaneously hopeful and uplifting, The Spirit Of Baldwin Ave is a multi-layered record that resonates with self-awareness and vulnerability. It’s layered depth and precise, poignant stoytelling give it character of its own- as Sinatra paints a vivid picture of his upbringing, life story, and aspirations. The record is beautifully vital with an undertone of resilience, as Sinatra’s songs often tackle a refusal to give up and a determination to continue forward despite challenging obstacles. Some highlights include the gospel-tinged, glowing “Regina’s Son”, which opens the record like a bright sunrise after a dark night- and the haunting, ethereal “TotalEclipse(BLACKOUT)” with Homeboy Sandman.

The Spirit of Baldwin Ave is an emotive journey that takes listeners across highs and lows, while emanating an honest rawness and potent soulfulness. Listen to The Spirit Of Baldwin Ave HERE on Sleep Sinatra’s BandCamp and support the artist directly.

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Mariah Colon shares ethereal single “OBLIVION”

Mariah Colon has shared a new song, titled “OBLIVION”. Colon is an artist hailing from Chicago whose expressive sound blends elements of alt-pop, electronic, and more- and she now returns with an ethereal, energizing song in “OBLIVION”. Atmospheric guitars, expansive sheets of synths, and a lively drum-line with flourishes of DnB underscore elegant vocals from Colon, as she weaves together dynamic, dreamy melodies with ease. Capped off by an enticing, memorable hook, “OBLIVION” is an engaging new offering from this rising Chicago artist. Give it a listen here now.

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Valid connects with Neisha Neshae for vibrant single “Never Question”

Valid has connected with Neisha Neshae for a fresh new single called “Never Question”. Two mainstays of the Detroit music scene- “Never Question” finds the pairing leaning on their respective strengths for a track that resonates with emotion interlaced within infectious melodies. Atop rich instrumentation centred around elegant reversed keys, bouncy percussion, and catchy bass, Valid and Neshae trade dynamic vocals that demonstrate a cohesive chemistry- while contrasting eachother to further engage the listener. Featuring potent rap flows from Valid and atmospheric, vivid melodies from Neshae, “Never Question” presents an emotionally poignant new anthem for the summer.

Detroit’s own Valid returns with another release from his upcoming album Peach Brandy, this time collaborating with one of Detroit’s most prolific artists, Neisha Neshae. Known as the Queen of R&B Trap, Neshae has made a significant impact on the music industry, with collaborations featuring E-40, Sada Baby, and touring alongside Big Sean, all while consistently hitting the charts.

Their new single, “Never Question,” produced by Knowhere2run and Vibin wit DJ Mono, explores the theme of staying loyal and loving someone while acknowledging the need to move on. This track is the fourth single Valid has released in just two months, building anticipation for his Balkan-inspired album Peach Brandy, set to drop on Friday, July 26th. Take a listen to “Never Question” here now on our platform.

Check out the engaging new video for “Never Question”, shot by Lucky Penny Media, here now:


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bloojeanbaby provides an energizing listen with “FRIENDS”

Genre-bending artist bloojeanbaby recently shared her new single “FRIENDS”, which caught our attention for its captivating, intense sonics and sharply-crafted melodies. “FRIENDS” is an energizing single that displays a dynamic songwriting style and penchant for catchy melodies. Capped off by a cathartic, powerful chorus that lingers in the listener’s mind long after the track is complete, “FRIENDS” puts bloojeanbaby’s knack for engaging vocal melodies on display. Underscored by potent sheets of guitars and a punchy rhythm section, her resonant, punk-influenced vocals soar to new heights as they build across emotive verses into “FRIENDS”‘ explosive hook. Give “FRIENDS” a listen here now.

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Osiris. shares infectious single “Malibu”

Osiris. has dropped off a new song, called “Malibu”. Osiris. has a powerful voice and is an artist unafraid to speak their mind. Growing up he moved all around New York City, and first found his love for music listening to his iPod nano on long train rides home. Carving out his own lane with potent offerings including “Side With Me”, “Feels Like Home”, and more, Osiris. has been blazing forth with a series of versatile offerings. His latest track, “Malibu”, is a vibrant, soulful release that puts his refreshing sound on display. Showcasing a sharp focus that emanates through the track’s crisp vocals and engaging, energetic production, “Malibu” blends hip-hop rhythms and flows with pulsating house grooves for a diverse new song. Give Osiris.’s latest, “Malibu”, a listen here now.

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Bocar releases expressive new single, “ONLY”

Bocar has shared a fresh single called “ONLY”, featuring KRUMPYBLAZE. Following up the success of his engaging recent single “FREE”, as well as a co-sign from renowned artist Ne-Yo– Bocar continues to push forth with a potent single in “ONLY”. Bocar, the Paris-born artist of Senegalese descent, is blazing a trail in the Afropop scene. Weaving his heritage into a fusion of Afro, house, and R&B, Bocar’s live performances, paired with choreographed dancing further introduce fans to his lively sound. His latest song, “ONLY”, is a testament to his vibrant sound and expressive creativity with a summer anthem that radiates potent energy.

On “ONLY”, expansive layers of rich, colorful instrumentation float above a potent rhythm section, laying a sleek foundation for Bocar’s ethereal vocals. He combines an atmospheric sound with a soulful, powerful feel for a character-rich blend on “ONLY”. Listen to “ONLY” here now:

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Johnny Storm shares expansive ‘Hov Taught Us’ album

By Jacob Ezra

Long Island, NY artist Johnny Storm has dropped off a new album called Hov Taught Us. The highly skilled lyricist is back with a fresh project that entertains the listener with each line- emanating a mood of vitality and focused with raw, sharp-to-the-point lines atop rich, soulful production. Storm’s charismatic style merges smoothly with a collection of stylish beats from the likes of Kash Flow, cantstopdizzy, JUNE!, and more that present a potent energy.

Storm delivers a flurry of imagery-rich bars in a present delivery that captures the listener’s attention from the get-go, as he makes every line count on Hov Taught Us. His sharp lyrical game shines through across the tracklisting, but some particular highlights include the hypnotic, raw “99 Raekwon”, or the sleek, charismatic “Live From the Island”. A potent display of energizing bars, rich production, and witty, poetic lyricism- Hov Taught Us is an engaging project front-to-back that pays homage to Jay-Z’s classic In My Lifetime, vol. 1 with the cover art and theme.

Listen to Hov Taught Us HERE on BandCamp and support the artist directly.

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Norah’s World unveils vibrant 3-song offering “CURBY”

By Jacob Ezra

Norah’s World is back on our platform with a 3-song offering, titled ‘CURBY’. ‘CURBY’ further displays her penchant for genre-bending music that defies categorization, with an airy blend of hip-hop, R&B, and left-field electronic aesthetics. Energizing club-influenced rhythms meld with potent, layered synths and smooth, catchy vocals for a drop that exudes vitality and vibrance. The sped up version of “busy 2024” is just as immediately infectious as the original, while “he’s an actor” is a refreshing summer anthem that entices with its swathes of bright synths, bouncy percussion and vocal melodies that embed themselves in one’s mind from the get-go.

Listen to ‘CURBY’ here now.

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JUNECINEMA release fresh song “LOVE AWAY” (ft. g3mst0n3, prod. Wulf Morpheus) ahead of anticipated album

By Jacob Ezra

JUNECINEMA, much-lauded in the underground for their soulful sound and heartfelt lyricism, is a duo between NC’s JUNE! and NY’s Jay Cinema. Soon to release a new album, they impressed with their last single “FAITH”- which presented a potent anthem of resilience, and now their back with their second single, titled “LOVE AWAY”, featuring g3mst0n3 and produced by Wulf Morpheus. Here, they delve into a lush, warm soundscape as they weave together crystal-clear imagery. Atop Morpheus’ sultry sampling and enticing percussion, and alongside g3mst0n3’s heavenly vocals, the duo waxes poetic and drops off an engagingly hypnotic new joint. Give “LOVE AWAY” a listen here now.