Prolific North Carolina artist Myles T. Jordan has shared a new release called “HennyPaper”, paired with a fresh video. Following up poignant recent drops “Light” and “I Gave U Power”, “HennyPaper” finds the NC emcee continuing his streak of vividly lyrical releases atop a somber, smoky soundscape of evocative keys, organic percussion, and engaging bass.
Jordan has a penchant for surreal, emotive lyricism that often stirs a thought-provoking depth. He displays that here, further enhanced by the darkly hypnotic, ruminative production which suits his introspective, detailed lyrical style. Give “HennyPaper” a listen below and check out the new visual while you’re at it.
Waterr and BhramaBull have shared a new single, titled “Shop A Deal”. Following up a prolific streak of recent work from both artists respectively, “Shop A Deal” presents a cohesive, engaging collaboration between emcee Waterr and producer BhramaBull that demonstrates their signature raw, gritty sounds.
Atop crunchy, sturdy percussion, rich bass, and winding, nocturnal flutes laid by BhramaBull, Waterr delivers cutting, focused verses that suit the subtly menacing feel of the instrumentation. The darkly jazzy soundscape on “Shop A Deal” conjures smoky sonics, paired with the laid-back yet assured, grimy flows of Waterr for a potent listen.
New York artist LIFEOFTHOM has shared a new single called “EZEKIEL”, featuring AKAI SOLO, Ania Hoo, and JamesBurns. The genre-bending musician always brings something new and refreshing to the table with each release- flirting with hip-hop, R&B, indie, and more across his burgeoning discography. His latest song, “EZEKIEL”, is an emotive take on soulful New York sounds, with stirring, emotive samples underscoring his vivid verses.
Atop warm, uplifting vocal samples, elegant keys, and engaging bass, LIFEOFTHOM flows in a cathartic, focused manner, while demonstrating a natural chemistry with fellow New York emcee AKAI SOLO. The pair come through with poetic, imagery rich verses that merge together seamlessly, painting a clear picture of their life and times in the process.
Give LIFEOFTHOM’s latest single “EZEKIEL” a listen below.
Tis’ the season to be filled with cozy head-nodding christmas joints by the legendary producer and beat maker himself, Funky DL. Hailing from East London, Funky DL has worked with countless musicians such as teaming up with legendary Japanese producer Nujabes. Not only can Funky DL make fire beats- but he can also rap. Some amazing albums you should check out, where he not only makes the beats but also shows his lyricism skills are: ‘Funky DL – The Ultimate Collection’, Blackcurrent Jazz Instrumentals and an instrumental album titled ‘Nights In Nippon’.
Aside from his older projects, this new album is warm, cozy and full of holiday cheer. Funky DL wanted this album to be more about the music and emotions connected to Christmas instead of the materialistic meanings that a lot of people care about during the holiday season.
Funky DL successfully managed to turn classic Christmas music into joyous, soulful and memorable beats that you can play and enjoy with family, friends and loved ones. To listen to this album, check it out on YouTube as he has special visuals for this album! Or you can jam to this on Bandcamp, Spotify and Apple Music.
When you pair mind-expanding production with potent, rich lyricism what are you bound to get? Smoke DZA and Flying Lotus‘ collaboration EP ‘Flying Objects’. With this being Flying Lotus’ first release since 2021, he’s sure made himself a comeback after two years, with an electrifying new project that tantalizes with each track alongside DZA. This EP seems to echo elements of some of his throwback collaborative work, in particular his Declaime joint EP ‘Whole Wide World’.
‘Flying Objects’ contains a few EP features such as Conway The Machine, Black Thought and Estelle- with each track organically echoing the afrofuturistic spacey beats that are Flying Lotus’s signature sound. The track “Painted Houses” truly delivers, as the rhythmic flows of Smoke DZA and Conway the Machine gave us those underground grimey, raw sonics. Smoke DZA shines on track “Harlem World 97” giving an old school 00’s hip hop type of vibe while Estelle sings the chorus so beautifully to the melody of the song. Check out this dazzling, spacey new EP below now.
Beautiful notes of spoken word, slow jams with sultry and soulful voices- these are all the hallmarks of Ta-ku‘s latest record Songs To Come Home To. The first two projects he released as part of his ‘Songs To’ series were engaging, vibrant beat tapes- whereas ‘Songs To Come Home To’ is a infectious R&B album with more vocals included alongside eloquent lyrics. Some of the standout songs on Songs To Come Home To ranged from upbeat and fun, to passionate and romantic, interwoven with eclectic songwriting that makes them all the more memorable.
The best upbeat tracks were ‘HARD2SAY’ and ‘HOPES & DREAMS’. Listening to these electrifying tracks made you want to dance and made you want to have the best time of your life. They’re stylistically similar to throwback SOULECTION future R&B sounding songs that are upbeat but still very groovy. More of the downtempo tracks like ‘SMILE’, ‘KNOW ME’ and ‘THINKING OF YOU’ cascades warm, stirring emotions across detailed instrumentation. It’s ‘HARD2SAY’ which tracks were our favorites because they were beautiful and likeable in every way. Songs To Come Home To makes you do just that while you listen- you yearn for that special someone to come home to.
Pat Clifton and The Nolias– an electrifying alternative band, have once again pushed the boundaries of their genre with their latest release, “Blood Moon.” This track is an intoxicating journey into the depths of temptation and desire, painted with a dark, seductive allure that leaves an indelible mark on your soul.
Featuring a sultry bass-line, raw guitars that unleash passion, and tantalizing drums that set the rhythm of your heartbeat, “Blood Moon” is a mesmerizing musical experience. The sultry vocals of Magnolia Pearson and Pat Clifton entwine in a passionate dance that captures the raw and untamed nature of desire. With their innovative approach to songwriting and production, Pat Clifton and The Nolias continue to captivate audiences, solidifying their position as one of this generation’s most exciting and influential bands. “Blood Moon” is the epitome of their creative energy, a testament to their fearless exploration of irresistible attractions that resonate with listeners on a profound level.
Emerging as a formidable voice in the music scene is Malaki– one of Ireland’s most promising young artists. With his latest release “Most Days”, he delves deep into the complexities of human struggles with an emotive track that shines with vibrancy.
This track serves as a poignant exploration of our negative addictions and destructive habits, challenging the facade of external appearances that often mask inner turmoil. In a lyrical masterpiece, Malaki not only reflects on the personal toll of these addictions but also delves into the broader impact they have on the world around us.
Hailing from Ireland, Malaki has already garnered early acclaim from BBC Radio One’s Jack Saunders, BBC ATL Introducing, BBC 5 Live, and RTE 2FM, establishing himself as a noteworthy talent. Unafraid to share his vulnerable side, Malaki’s music seamlessly weaves personal expression with sharp social and political commentary, creating waves not only in his homeland but also across the UK. As he prepares to release ‘Most Days’ on October 18th, Malaki’s presence is set to resonate far beyond his upcoming performances at Other Voices in Wales and subsequent shows in London and Belfast, marking him as an artist to watch and a compelling storyteller in today’s musical landscape.
Detroit artist Apropos has released “Say Yes”, a new single produced by Jake Bass. The song acts as the opening chapter of The Apropos Edition, a “deconstructed EP” that will feature four new tracks released over the next four seasons: autumn, winter, spring, summer. Say Yes is the first new release created entirely by the duo since the singer songwriter signed to Bass’ label Bassment Sounds 2.0 in 2023.
“Say Yes” contains energizing instrumentation that builds dynamically, centred around raw electric guitars contrasted by lighter acoustic strumming, punchy, textural percussion, and rich bass. Apropos shines as a vocalist with stylish, powerful vocals that convey a certain natural swagger. With an expansive chorus laced with gospel undertones, “Say Yes” is a vibrant tour-de-force of a track that captivates from the get-go.
Apropos is an international recording artist whose electric vocals and captivating stage presence have led to recognition from around the globe, including NBC’s The Voice, Pitchfork, Complex, NPR and Billboard. The veritable vocalist has collaborated with a variety of notable artists, including Grammy nominated composer & multi-instrumentalist Dave Wilder, Talib Kweli, ZelooperZ and more. Jake Bass is one of the individuals re-defining Detroit Music. Born into the trade, Jake Bass officially joined the “family business” working for FBT Productions in 2004 cutting his teeth in music production working alongside Father and Uncle, respectively, Jeff and Mark Bass best known as the Bass Brothers, who brought the world the groundbreaking work of Eminem. Graduating from Columbia College Chicago in 2012 with a Music Composition degree, Jake is no stranger to the mechanics of music.
Take a listen to Apropros and Jake Bass’ latest song “Say Yes” now:
“NAH SHE GOT LITTLE” is just one of many highlight tracks on Charlotte-bred, Brooklyn-based artist Lord Jah-Monte Ogbon’s vibrant album I’ve Really Never Been Better. The album title truly speaks for itself- as it is is lyrically, visually and artistically his best work thus far. Following the visuals for “ANGELA BASSET” and “SHE GOT THAT DAWG IN HER”, Lord Jah-Monte Ogbon’s third music video from I’ve Really Never Been Better is unlike any other visuals from his album. From the dazzling, chilled tints and shades of blue lights beaming on his melanin skin against his crisp white shirt- the video somehow made his appearance emulate an expressionism portrait painting. Being the one and only role in his music video, Ogbon wanted all eyes on him as he successfully managed to orchestrate as he states “……the growing divide between his predecessors, former lovers and peers”.
The expansion of Lord Jah-Monte Ogbon’s artistic growth and development is unmatched. He never disregards the importance of implementing creativity and innovation into his work- whether it’s visually, lyrically or sonically. View Lord Jah-Monte Ogbon’s music video for “NAH SHE GOT LITTLE”, produced by Dirty Art Club, below and if you haven’t already be sure to listen to I’ve Really Never Been Better on Bandcamp HERE (where you can support Ogbon DIRECTLY!!) and on all streaming platforms.
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