Chicago artist Bemi‘s cut “stuck”, featuring New Jersey standout Wiseboy Jeremy recently caught our attention for its infectious, warm sonics and sharply-crafted vocals. Bemi, a Chicago native hailing from the 409, recently dropped his solid new projct Channel Two: Analog, from which “stuck” was a highlight track. On “stuck”, he exhibits natural chemistry with Wiseboy Jeremy atop the amarah production, which shines through for its smoky, laid-back grooves and organic sound.
An engaging blend of alternative R&B and lyrically-inclined hip-hop, “stuck” is a track that is smooth in style and relatable in content. With performances that sound effortless and yet immaculately crafted and focused, Bemi and Jeremy drop off a warm new joint that inspires the listener to reflect on their position in life. Give it a listen below and stream Bemi’s Channel Two: Analog while you’re at it.
Nate Curry has dropped off a new project, titled Tight Knit. Curry is a rising artist from Sacramento, California. Nate’s music is characterized by his dynamic vocal range and relatable lyrics, which touch on personal struggles and triumphs. His single “Temporary Fix” garnered significant attention, and he has since released several well-received singles and EPs. Nate’s music has been praised for its infectious energy, making him a favorite among fans of hip-hop, R&B and pop music. He has now dropped off a refreshing EP called Tight Knit, which presents a soulful, vibrant 8-song offering that demonstrates Curry’s versatility and sharp songwriting.
Tight Knit opens with the vivid, addictive “Paradise”, which incorporates warm synth lines atop buoyant percussion and grooving bass to create a colourful backdrop for Curry’s smooth vocal performance. The ethereal “Too Comfortable” makes for a project highlight with its intriguing blend of folk aesthetic with R&B and pop, with airy acoustic guitars and expansive backing vocals combining into an atmospheric soundscape. “Face the Fact” further showcases Curry’s versatility with a more hard-hitting, indie influenced track with punchy percussion and forward-thinking production choices. Closer “Lost In You” finishes the project on a high note with its colorful, ambient-tinged instrumentation and drifting, memorable vocal lines, while providing a sense of catharsis and release in tone.
After 3 years since his last album, Nate Curry reintroduces himself engagingly with his latest 8 song, 12 min 59 sec project titled “Tight Knit” that takes listeners on a sonic journey that marries a number of different genres and feelings. Give it a listen below.
Maryland alt-R&B artist Troy IV culminates his artistic development with his new project TROY.exe, an eclectic and fresh ten tracks following Troy’s pursuit, embrace, and separation of a romantic interest that catalyzes self-reflection of his internal and external conflicts and relationships. The largely self-written, produced, mixed, and mastered body of work serves as his most true representation as a flawed but maturing man and artist, a snapshot in time that shows polish and creases reflective of a 20-something unique in many rights but similar in more to those in his generation. The project presents a vibrant, cathartic offering from the artist that captivates with its refreshing blend of sounds, making it a standout release out of the DMV as we enter the summer months.
Leading single “good days” is Troy IV’s acknowledgement and appreciation of a healthy developing romantic relationship, using a smooth but grand instrumental as the bed for his sultry, passionate vocals to lay on, perfect for chill date night playlists. Sequenced soon after is “both ways”, a realization that a relationship, belief or habit must be sacrificed to make room for furthering his artistic and personal exploration. “real”, featuring Mettaworldzeke, gives a snapshot of Troy’s mindstate and values, delivered with much poignancy atop crunchy, vivid production, making for a highlight track. Closer “replay” is refreshing and hypnotic, with soulful, atmospheric production that mesmerizes beneath emotive vocals from Troy.
TROY.exe presents an eclectic, personal offering from Troy IV with enough personality and emotion to connect with listeners on a deeper level. Give it a listen below.
Glassface has dropped off a new video for his song “WHATEVER”. A multi-disciplinary artist, he has made a name for himself over the past 10 years in music production, music video directing, editing, VFX, and visual arts,. Glassface is now going full force with his solo music, and his goal is simple- to show people you can be many things at once, and to inspire others with his musical journey. His latest release, “WHATEVER”, presents an atmospheric, sharply-crafted offering that has been paired with an eclectic new visual. The music video for “WHATEVER” not only stars Glassface, but is also shot, directed, and edited by Glassface himself.
“WHATEVER” builds an ethereal soundscape through its watery, immersive keys, punchy, crisp percussion, and airy vocals. Glassface shines as a vocalist with his infectious melodies culminating in a memorable, colorful chorus. The accompanying visual brings the song’s vividness to full fruition with sharp, focused editing, and surreal shots that give the song added character.
Watch the new video for “WHATEVER” below and further familiarize yourself with versatile multi-disciplinary artist Glassface.
Phoenix artist Tullis has dropped off a new single, titled “3 heartbreaks”. A precursor to his upcoming album releasing later in June, “3 heartbreaks” questions the audience in a direct way- asking whether they care about the artist beyond that which serves vanity, or if that feeling only goes one way. The pop tune uses unconventional production and hypnotic vocals to present an offering that is both dense and aloof. It’s a versatile, genre-bending single that draws from a variety of genres within pop and electronic as well as beyond, keeping the listener on their toes throughout.
“3 heartbreaks” contains bittersweet production centred around atmospheric, reverb-soaked vocal samples drifting atop a club-influenced, punchy drum line. As rich bass drops in to ground the beat, Tullis delivers vibrant, dynamic vocals that build throughout enticing verses into an ear-worm hook. The addictive “3 heartbreaks” makes for a hypnotic listen, blending airy aesthetics and smooth vocals with cathartic drum grooves for an intriguing contrast.
Listen to “3 heartbreaks” here ahead of the release of Tullis’ upcoming album, and further familiarize yourself with the diverse Phoenix artist.
Chicago’s Morgan Gold has shared a new single called “r o u t i n e”. Gold is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer whose signature falsetto, storytelling, and infectious melodies have paved a lane in which she stands alone. Gold creates a cinematic atmosphere that welcomes you into her world. At twenty four years old, she has released five EP’s, one album- the well-received MIDAS– and eighteen singles since 2018. The ever-prolific Illinois artist has returned with a new single called “r o u t i n e”, on which she sounds comfortably in her lane with a cloudy banger infused with memorable, cathartic melodies.
Laced with atmospheric production centred around warm synth pads that build in layers and underscored by crisp, clasping percussion, Gold’s vocals sound silky as the soar above. Her performance is both powerful and butter smooth, a potent combination that is often hard to achieve- showing restraint and focus in her songwriting. Demonstrating an impressive range and creating a seductive, colorful atmosphere, “r o u t i n e” is a strong track from Gold that further proves that she is a standout from Chicago’s fertile scene.
Indianapolis artist G.Hall has shared a fresh single called “Move Around”. Continuing his run of refreshing, hard-hitting joints that are often versatile in style, “Move Around” blends hip-hop and R&B influences into a dark concoction of atmospheric production and menacing yet catchy vocals. It contains potent production from Say Cheezz that creates an aptly ominous backdrop for G.Hall with its smoky, reverb-soaked synths and raw rhythm section. As a vocalist, he finds a solid medium between hip-hop flows and catchy R&B vocals with his melodic flourishes. Capped off by a hook that can best be described as an “ear-worm”, “Move Around” makes for a potent track from the Indianapolis artist that contains much replay value.
Take a listen to “Move Around” here and further familiarize yourself with G.Hall, a prolific artist coming out of the underrated Indianapolis scene.
DMV artist Rob V has dropped off a new video for his song “Can’t Keep Loving You”. The refreshing, crisp visual captures the song’s graceful feel, enhancing its vivid production and sharp, thoughtful lyricism. Featuring warm, saturated shots depicting natural landscapes that reflect its organic sonics, as well as a laid-back yet confident performance from Rob V, “Can’t Keep Loving You” is a cohesive and poignant release from the rising DMV artist.
“Can’t Keep Loving You” features elegant production centred around breezy guitars and rich vocal samples that drift alongside potent strings, giving the track a refined feel. Punchy, airy drums and rich bass moor the track and provide a solid foundation for Rob’s dynamic flows, as he keeps the listener on their toes throughout with gymnastic rhyme patterns laced with vibrant lyricism.
Give the new video for “Can’t Keep Loving You” a watch below.
Vancouver’s NADUH have come through with a new single called “LEGACY”. Filling in the industry thigh-gap, 5 piece femme powered hip-hop and R&B group, NADUH, write, engineer, and produce all of their music- meaning they have crafted a sound that’s truly representative of their collective energy. Spreading unity consciousness through R&B-infused beats that hit every chakra, laced with buttery-smooth vocals and HERstorical lyrics. Their latest release, “LEGACY” makes this truly evident with its powerful energy and sharply-crafted songwriting that sleekly blends hip-hop and R&B elements into a cohesive, sleek offering.
“LEGACY” contains raw yet vivid synths that build in layers to make for a soundscape that is simultaneously graceful and hard-hitting. As crisp percussion and rich bass lock in an infectious groove beneath, the group’s versatile vocals provide a highlight with their refreshing, catchy combination of hip-hop and R&B elements. Dynamic and exciting, the track immerses the listener in its sweltering, energizing feel while hitting them with line after line of memorable, sharply-crafted melodies and bars.
NADUH introduces the “New Era” of girl-groups: true friends who are the sole visionaries and manifestors of their music, narrative, and image. Their music holds strong messages of reclamation, empowerment, queerness, sexuality, and spirituality, mixed in with “that bitch” energy, aiming to help their audience access higher realms of consciousness while entertaining their urge to twerk. Their latest, “LEGACY” finds them continuing their hot-streak of hip-hop and R&B-infused joints with one that makes a lasting impression with its eclectic blend of genres, sleek production, and strong songwriting. Give it a listen below and connect with Vancouver’s NADUH for more.
Brighton artist Hatter has shared a a new visual for his single, “Careful”, produced by Saffa Ghorishi. A trailblazer in Brighton’s hip-hop scene, and always testing the limits as to what he can create within the rap domain- Hatter is a potent lyricist and experimental producer whose charismatic energy lights up when taking to the stage. London-born and Brighton-based, Hatter’s play on words, memorable hooks, and versatile production make him an artist paving his own lane. His latest release, “Careful”, continues his run with sharp flows, clever lyricism, and an infectious soundscape provided by long-time collaborator Saffa Ghorishi, accompanied by a strong new visual that is cinematic in tone and engaging in style.
“Careful”’s rhythmic, rich production creates a solid groove for Hatter’s confident yet laid-back rhymes, as he shines on the mic with a strong presence and carefully crafted verses. Backed by Ghorishi’s shimmering production, he sounds natural and in his lane, as he effortlessly handles the beat with an unassuming dominance. The new visual, directed by Mr. Cheal, takes it a step further with cinematic shots, focused editing, and engaging classic movie references to boot. “Careful” is an all-out affair of witty rhymes, memorable production, and poignant visuals that make it another strong outing from this Brighton mainstay.
Give the visual for “Careful” a watch here and be sure to connect with Hatter while you’re at it.
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