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East London based recording artist Shivz recently released his new twelve-track album BLOCKBUSTER SUCCESS ‘Blockbuster Success’ is the brand new album to come from Hackney, East London’s own Shivz. Following up on the success of his last album, ‘Blockbuster Success‘ builds on themes of internationality, drawing influence from British, American, and Jamaican cultures and sounds.…
Charlie Sloth teams up with emcees Gunna, Abra Cadabra & Kelvyn Colt on the biggest International Collab of the Year so far titled GET IT, via Grimey Limey Records/Warner ADA ‘Get It’ the first in a series of self-produced singles this year as he aims to further link UK artists with U.S., European and global…
London, UK based recording artist MORGAN recently dropped the visual to her latest track HOSTESS, produced by London based Cadenza Looking ahead towards a successful fourth quarter, following the release of her biggest single to date ‘Mulholland Drive‘ with over 1.5 million streams so far, MORGAN gifts us a taste of what’s to come with…
Much sought after Los Angeles-based Zimbabwean artist-producers Bantu & Dr. Chaii are back with their new track DICAPRIO, featuring multi-platinum selling British singer and songwriter Bipolar Sunshine ‘DiCaprio’ serves as the third single to be taken from the highly anticipated 6-track collaborative EP currently in the works from Bantu and Dr. Chaii, following their breakthrough…
London, UK based emcee Fonzie drops his latest track/visual NOT RIGHT, produced by RNDM, his own label imprint NOIR Making his appearance just a year ago, Fonzie could easily be regarded as a relative newcomer to the UK Rap scene but with his determination, work ethic, and unquestionable talents, the rising star is ticking off…
Brooklyn, New York-based R&B artist Alex Mali drops her latest single START IT UP, taken off the forthcoming debut EP, SWEET AND SOUR Brooklyn-born singer-songwriter Alex Mali is a multi-talented independent artist who puts a breathtaking spin on modern RnB. Raised with a very rich heritage stemming from a Jamaican mother and a Trinidadian father,…
South Bronx, New York-based French Montana recently dropped the visual to his latest track WIGGLE IT, featuring the twerk-tastic City Girls Heating up summer to a boiling point, GRAMMY® Award-nominated multiplatinum artist, rapper, producer, influencer, and philanthropist French Montana shares a brand new single entitled ‘Wiggle It’ featuring City Girls. Bouncing between buoyant horns and…
Brooklyn, New York-based R&B artist Alex Mali & Brooklyn Hip Hop artist Thutmose team up on the track FADED, taken off Alex’s forthcoming debut EP, SWEET AND SOUR Brooklyn born R&B artist and songwriter, Alex Mali releases ‘FADED’. It features Brooklyn Hip Hop artist Thutmose and is the second single from her anticipated debut EP…
Multi-platinum Canton, Ohio rapper and singer Trippie Redd has released his latest single TOPANGA Written by Trippie, ‘Topanga’ was produced by DJ ChopSquad and premiered as Zane Lowe’s World Record on Apple Music’s Beats 1. The song comes fresh off the release of his August 2018, debut studio album, ‘Life’s A Trip‘, and ahead of…
North London based emcee Little Simz returns with the visual to her recent release OFFENCE, directed by Charlie Di Placido Little Simz releases the visual for her brand new track ‘Offence’ which was premiered last month as Zane Lowe’s World Record on Beats 1. Recently, Little Simz also treated fans to another new track entitled ‘Boss’…
Luton, Bedfordshire based recording artist Dizzle AP recently dropped his new mixtape 11, with a host of heavy features including Boy Better Know’s Jammer on the lead single, FLEXIN Capturing vibes upon vibes Dizzle AP drops the music video for his mesmerising track ‘Flexin’ ft Jammer, taken off his newly released album ’11‘. Premiered via…
London based duo MAKOLA return with an affirmation of shifting social power on their anthemic new single CROWN ‘Crown’ channels elements of grime and Hip Hop into a booming cinematic commentary on the ethics of the British empire, the relevance of the monarchy and the existing hegemonies of our time. Rapper and one-half of the…
Luton, Bedfordshire based recording artist Dizzle AP recently dropped his new mixtape 11, with a host of heavy features including Boy Better Know’s Jammer on the lead single FLEXIN, Benny Banks on GRANDAD, and Ganzy on TRAP PHONE BLESS, plus more… “Do you know who I really wanna talk about? Dizzle AP. You get Road…
Chicago based emcee Mick Jenkins drops is new track BRUCE BANNER, ahead of his new studio album Yesterday, Chicago based emcee Mick Jenkins shared a new song ‘Bruce Banner’ which was featured as Zane Lowe’s World Record on his Beats 1 show on Apple Music. It’s the first offering of new music since his ‘Or…
London, UK-based artist Hudson East drops his new track, BETTER THINGS Fresh from his first release of the year, ‘Give Me Loving‘, Hudson East returns again with this wavy track ‘Better Things’. Over the smooth track, Hudson states his intentions of moving into a more positive space in life and love. Hailing from North West…
Lagos based artist YCEE has dropped his new Summertime single, YOUR LOVE, premiered via Beats 1 The Nigerian artist YCEE behind the international hit ‘Juice’ featuring Maleek Berry is now back with a new tune for summer ‘Your Love’. Having made waves across the globe last year with Juice securing over 20 million views and…
New York City-based Princess Nokia drops the video to her track FOR THE NIGHT, taken from the Shape-Shifting New York emcee’s emo-inspired mixtape, A GIRL CRIED RED ‘A Girl Cried Red’ is the new self-described, “Emo Mixtape” from Princess Nokia. The mixtape is out now via Rough Trade Records and will be available on limited…
New York’s Nicki Minaj drops two new tracks BARBIE TINGZ & CHUN-LI in the form of a lyric video for BARBIE TINGZ and a teaser for the forthcoming music video The undisputed reigning queen of Hip Hop, Nicki Minaj, released two highly anticipated new songs today, ‘Barbie Tingz’ produced by Chevy Music and co-produced by…
Toronto, Canada based EMP have released their new single 8AM, produced by CuBeatz and crew member Eestbound, the track is a give no fucks anthem! It teases the trio’s forthcoming debut project, which is set to drop this summer After making a splash as one of Toronto’s youngest and freshest music exports with their debut single, ‘Rebellion‘,…
London, UK based female emcee Cianna Blaze drops her long-awaited five track, GET MINE EP ‘Get Mine’ is the long-awaited EP from British rapper Cianna Blaze out today (16th Feb). The first single ‘Booty Like Nicki‘, supported by the likes of Urban Vault UK, TheLinkUp and Music Week was played on BBC R1 and Beats 1 radio.…
LION BABE the New York based duo made up of singer-songwriter and performance artist Jillian Hervey and producer and instrumentalist Lucas Goodman aka Astro Raw has released a set of must-listen, brand new remixes for their two latest tracks HIT THE CEILING & ROCKETS, featuring Moe Moks Unveiling the addictive dance-funk Zikomo remix of ‘Hit…
New Orleans based Aha Gazelle shares his new video for BACK IN MY BAG, the lead single from his forthcoming mixtape, TRILLIAM 3 New Orleans rapper, producer, singer-songwriter, Aha Gazelle, releases the music video for ‘Back In My Bag’, the lead single from his forthcoming mixtape, ‘Trilliam 3’. The full mixtape is set to release on November…
North London based Afro-fusion duo NewAgeMuzik unveils their exciting new music video, SERIOUS Coming right on the back of their latest single ‘Brown Skin‘ which is currently being supported by The Line of Best Fit, Complex, Earmilk, Hype Machine and Link Up TV, among others, North London Afro-fusion duo NewAgeMuzik (Kamo and Prince) are not resting…
Already a fixture on the New York music scene, Queens native Mike Classic looks to up the ante with his latest visual for WOOSAH Directed by RonalD Reid, the clip finds the singer-rapper handling some unfinished business alongside a female companion. The track, which is produced by KAui, was released almost one year ago and…
Check out Mr Eazi’s Afrobeats refix on Lotto Boyzz’ banger, NO DON, ahead of their upcoming UK Afrobbean tour and Afrobbean – THE GENRE DEFINITION EP The boys have teamed up with Afrobeats megastar Mr Eazi on their summer anthem ‘No Don’. The refix follows on from the explosive Chip and Not3s remix that came…
Jaykae and Murkage Dave release their new track, EVERY COUNTRY, produced by Skepta, with the visual shot in Paris Bringing a throwback, old-school garage inspired sound for the summer months, Birmingham Hip Hop artist Jaykae and east London artist and DJ Murkage Dave, also part of Tonga and one half of the UK alt-R&B duo…
Producer, rapper, vocalist, and songwriter Donae’O has dropped his new mixtape SIXTEEN, accompanied by the visual for the track, RAISED IN THE SAUCE A pioneer of UK street sounds, ‘sixteen’ represents sixteen years in the business, from his seminal UK garage cut ‘My Philosophy (Bounce)’ back in 2002, to his recent banger ‘Black’ featuring JME…
Rag’n’Bone Man releases his debut album HUMAN and goes on a UK tour this April Rag’n’Bone Man was recently nominated for a second BRIT Award for British Breakthrough Artist, following an incredible 2016 for the singer: recently crowned winner of the coveted BRIT Awards Critics’ Choice Award and coming second in the BBC Sound Of…
Lupe Fiasco releases TRANQUILLO featuring Rick Ross and BIG K.R.I.T. Grammy Award-winning rapper Lupe Fiasco premieres new track ‘Tranquillo‘ featuring Rick Ross and BIG K.R.I.T. recently via Beats 1. The track is taken from Lupe’s highly anticipated sixth studio album, ‘DROGAS Light’, which is set to release on 10th February via his own label 1st…
Mix up musical roots nourished in Ghana and Finland with life in East London, cross afro-funk and highlife with grimey raps, party vibes with a low key, but ever present political thread….. and you get new duo Makola. Debut single ‘This Is London’ was described by Julie Adenuga as a, “Track of the Summer” during…
West London natives Incisive and Shakka join forces in their brand new summer smash titled ‘Push’. Incisive’s punchy flow and Shakka’s smooth soulful vocals “Brings the sun out, baseline for your waist line” as Julie Adenuga from Beats 1 remarked. ‘Push’ is infused with an infectious feel good Hip Hop beat combined with a splash…
Compton, LA, based, Diamond Lane Music representative Problem recently delivered a freestyle on The Pharmacy with Dr. Dre on Beats 1 via Apple Music. Check it out below: https://twitter.com/PROBLEM354 https://soundcloud.com/problem354 https://instagram.com/problem354/ https://twitter.com/drdre https://twitter.com/Beats1
PLAYit, the UK Platform curated and hosted by Julie Adenuga (Beats 1) has come together with DJ Logan Sama (Keepin it Grimy/BBC Radio 1Xtra) to bring you a live back-to-back set featuring artists Icie, Rocks FOE, Brotherhood and Koder from the upcoming compilation album out November 13th. “The aim of the show is to give…