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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.

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JORD4NEVERDIED returns with refreshing single, “SHOW NOT TELL / ALL NIGHT” (prod. Alexandr.)

By Jacob Ezra

Genre-bending Boston artist JORD4NEVERDIED is back with a fresh single called “SHOW NOT TELL / ALL NIGHT”, produced by Alexandr.. Following up the success of his infectious, nocturnal release “TACTIC!”, his newest song further showcases his hypnotic, energizing sound- one that isn’t easy to categorize or put in a box. JORD4NEVERDIED’s originality continues to give him an edge- with a rawness and emotionally layered feel that makes his work increasingly intriguing. On “SHOW NOT TELL / ALL NIGHT”, a blend of swirling, immersive synths, punchy percussion, and enticing vocal lines give the song an exciting, yet subtly haunting, feel. Give “SHOW NOT TELL / ALL NIGHT” a listen here now on our platform.

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nikmoody shares powerful single “Babylonia” (prod. Producer Blvff)

nikmoody has shared a new single, titled “Babylonia”. nikmoody is a versatile Italian-American rapper from Long Island, NY. Hopeful yet brooding, his lyrical style reflects his love for old school hip-hop and grungy rock-and-roll. He’s known for his powerful songwriting and contagious performance. His latest offering, “Babylonia”, produced by Producer Blvff, is a hard-hitting, raw song that further exemplifies his versatile sound. Demonstrating an ability to poignantly blend emotional undertones with captivating aggression, “Babylonia” a track that finds nikmoody bringing forth powerful, dynamic rap vocals atop rumbling, rock and punk infused instrumentation. Both exciting and thought-provoking, “Babylonia” presents an attention-grabbing new offering from Long Island’s nikmoody. Give “Babylonia” a listen here now.

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Orion León shares atmospheric song, “Treat Me”

Orion León has shared a new song, titled “Treat Me”. León is a genre-bending artist hailing from Indiana whose music engagingly blends elements of alternative R&B, indie-pop, bedroom pop, and more. His latest song, “Treat Me”, further exemplifies his ability to craft music that’s difficult to categorize- with its atmospheric grooves and potent melodies that infuse elements of alternative R&B and alt-pop with dashes of hip-hop. His vocal delivery is smooth and self-contained, suitable to the track’s refined synth lines and bubbling, relaxed rhythm section. Give “Treat Me” a listen here now.

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rimhan provides ‘soul food for the family’ with new album [Premiere]

Los Angeles artist rimhan has dropped off a new album, titled soul food for the family. The prolific West Coast emcee continues to bring fresh flavors with each release, displaying a penchant for poetic, deeply personal lyricism with emotive tones of rawness- and soulful, warm production. His latest offering soul food for the family, acts as a document of his life and times, with true-to-life narratives that cut to the chase, laced with rich tapestries of chopped samples. Dusty, astral beats and sharp flows are the hallmarks of soul food for the family‘s potent song- with songs like opener “neighborhood watch” and “the legend of lefty” feeling hauntingly diaristic. rimhan sounds at home on the instrumentation of soul food for the family, with a certain focus and detail-oriented approach that gives the project added character. Give soul food for the family a listen here now, premiered on our platform.

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Deonte the Alien releases lush single “Used to get high (with you)”

Deonte the Alien has shared a new song called “Used to get high (with you)”. Deonte the Alien is a Bay Area artist, who’s jazzy, expressive sound was heavily influenced by Mac Miller, Duckwrth, The Internet, and Isaiah Rashard. His first single “She Don’t” was released when he was 19, and since he has built a discography of engaging, versatile singles that often feel personal in nature. His latest offering, the smoky, laid-back “Used to get high (with you)” creates an atmosphere of longing and nostalgia with its bittersweet keys, lush bass, and wistful flows. Deonte enticingly blends relaxed rap flows with melodious inflections for an offering that feels dynamic and diverse. Give “Used to get high (with you)” a listen here now.

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Earl Hondo shares fresh video for “fye” (ft. Chris Patrick)

Earl Hondo has shared a new video for his track “fye”, featuring Chris Patrick. With an engaging balance of fun-loving energy with laid-back vibes, “fye” presents a vibrant offering that puts both artists’ skills and chemistry on display. Underscored by immersive, warm instrumentation, the two emcees trade smooth, sleek verses laced with witty lines. With sharp editing and bright shots that capture the track’s carefree feel, the new video makes for a solid accompaniment to this infectious track. Give the video for “fye” a watch here now.