Author: Lucy Lerner

The Way Back Home shows off Aisha Badru’s distinctive vocals to perfection. A haunting piece of music with atmospheric acoustics and hypnotic soundscape, it embodies the idea that if you love something, set it free. The American singer-songwriter has created a compelling song with relatable lyrics and which exudes the feeling of spaciousness, trepidation and warmth. When you are listening you feel as if you are on a journey and love is pulling you towards it, pulling you home. As you run towards the horizonAnd venture out into the coldI will keep the fire burningTo light the way back home…

Too Attached is the catchy new single from duo Lo Boii and it’s dripping with soul. The Grammy-nominated and winning writer/vocalist and producer, Latif and Aalias hit the spot with this chilled, yet sensual breakup song. Lo Boii has crated a distinctive song in Too Attached featuring unique vocals and a nostalgic essence. After years spent creating music the likes of Rihanna and Musiq Soulchild, they have developed their own sound which we can’t get enough of.

HRTLSS creates a mood with his latest emo-rap release Adding Up. The British artist conveys his frustration with not being able to please his partner to realising they are not being completely honest anyway: Cause that shit ain’t adding upRoll out in a Bentley but she wants a Lambo truckCouldn’t make it clearer that I just don’t give a f*ckYou can’t hold me down baby Imma try my luck HRTLSS launched onto the music scene in May 2020 with his debut Mixtape ‘Vol.1’ and he has been making waves since with his contemporary genre-blending style which pushes all the buttons.

Femi Jaye releases the ultimate romantic backdrop to a sultry summer with his new release Pull Up. For those who are starved of affection and romance then sink into this luscious number which embraces you with warm instrumentals, rich vocals, Afro-RnB layers and beautiful visuals. This journey feels like celebrationAnd I’m feeling the elation Curl up with a loved one and indulge in this heavy cocktail of romance and languid summer groove. Femi Jaye truly delivers with this catchy number.

What Fire is the striking new single from Toronto singer-songwriter Jane Mathew. Intricate fingerpicking combines with lush vocals, harmonies and a melody that winds an intoxicating path. Jane tells the story of a friend who experienced a difficult time in her life and she reflects on whether she contributed towards those difficulties or if there was more she could have done. How did I miss the signsI should have seen it comingCountless times you’ve fallen off but I never would have guessedThis would be the last Was it something I did or I saidThat it pushed you right over the…

Following his stunning debut release Seafront, Philip Jonathan doesn’t disappoint with his latest single I, Hope. The song draws you in with tender acoustics and an atmospheric backdrop. Layers of harmonies and piano unfurl creating an altogether mesmerizing, intimate and raw exploration of a relationship with disappointment from the perspective of hope. “The idea for this song came after reading The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis, which offers insight into our own struggles with our inner demons. I wondered what hope would say to us if it were a person in relationship with us – would it be offering empty…

Platinum-selling singer-songwriter Anjulie drops Big Bad World, an incredibly relevant song for our times. With hard-hitting lyrics wrapped up in a shiny bow of dreamy vocals, an intoxicating melody and glossy visuals. Big Bad World is the title track from the Toronto artists’ self-produced sophomore album. The lyrics speak for themselves but the song discusses themes of school shootings, war, economic inequality and how a lot of people turn a blind eye to the horrors of the world as they are caught up in the latest tech and social media, “when ur all the rage and ur getting paid and…

Relax into summer with Big Narstie and his new release Smoking and Chillin’. Glorynade contributes to the carefree nostalgic undertones with her soulful vocals and compliments Big Narstie’s distinctive playful flow. Colourful visuals show the British artist enjoying life with fans at London’s 4/20 event in Hyde Park as well as the sunnier climes of Tenerife. Big Narstie is doing what he does best; smoking, chilling and living the good life. Smoking and Chillin is taken from Big Narstie’s 6-track EP SMOKING GROWN FOLK OG EP

Sink into the sultry glow of Sweater by Dominique Simone. The song feels quite stripped back but laden with emotion. Soulful, languid vocals and harmonies float over a bed of electronic embellishments and textures. Sweater is about those days when we don’t feel good about ourselves and just want to stay hidden away from the world, “I’m stuck here in my sweater and I can’t get on my feet.” Staying indoors wrapped up in a big sweater is comforting. “And I know I’m still learning to love myself”. It’s ok to feel vulnerable sometimes and Dominique Simone gets this message…

Jake $ing drops his anthemic and empowering new release Fresh Off The Boat. The song has a summery vibe and very catchy melody, but the song has a darker undertone as it explores the violence and hatred towards Asians which has increased during the era of the pandemic, “I guess that’s the world we’re living in”. Jake dedicates this song to anyone who has felt different, been bullied or just ashamed of where they come from. Fresh Off The Boat is to inspire them to feel good about where they come from, who they are and to celebrate their heritage…