Author: Marcus Adetola

Rich Flee drops the music video for Outside Ft. Kuji Young & S.T.G.The track flourishes with an infectious hook and warm melodies backed up with lyricism that displays a sunny disposition. Outside shines a good light on these three artists as they combine effortlessly, creating a vibe.As for the Atlanta native, Rich Flee, he stays true to his claim of being a Popstar, not a Rapper on the new single.

Slink into Paradise with the melancholic new single from Emma McGrath. It is a delicate yet climatic ballad with sobering and relatable qualities. Emma’s vocals settle on the emotional instrumentals with gusto, echoing the feeling of a good situation not lasting. The lyrics convey an intense vulnerability knowing what she wants but with a palpable fear of the certainty of a predestined outcome based on her past actions.  “I think I developed this mindset where music always got in the way of my friendships. I’d always miss birthday parties or other random stuff and over time I’d slowly lose touch…

Amber Ryann drops an introspective track ALONE, capturing feelings of loneliness in her endeavor as an artist. Though ALONE encompasses feelings of sadness, Amber makes it an upbeat hip-hop track with a bop. Her distinct vocals and lyricism stand out on the thumping sub-bass giving it an extra shine. There is an ominous feel to the instrumentals on the track, adding to the feeling of vulnerability. ALONE is another win for Amber Ryann, and she is on an upward trajectory in 2021.Track production credits go to Amber and Zach Golden (Anthony Ramos, Jasmine Cephas Jones).

SIAS x Sam Be Yourself x Jemille Ali drop Sticks and Stones. And, I must say it’s a delightful two minutes and fifty-seven seconds in emo-heaven. Electronic-pop duo SIAS consisting of Josias Yglesias and Haley Grant fashion an infectious atmospheric wave. With Sam Be Yourself and Jemille Ali delivering verses that are infectious and empowering. The hip-hop elements ride smoothly on the electronic pop sounds on the track. It’s a perfect match in emo-heaven, and the inspiring themes wash over you with ambient qualities that saturate every molecule of the song. Sticks and Stones is a must for playlists, especially…

donSMITH drops the conscious new single, Group Chat. He accentuates the issues and struggles of gentrification within the black communities in Uptown, New York. However, donSMITH narrates the tale in a relatable fashion to those not familiar with the pain. He weaves heartfelt lyrics on soulful background instrumentals portraying sentiments of his community and others of the same circumstance. The music video does not stray from the track, and it adds more depth to it with the visuals. Group Chat is a stand out single that shines with more qualities the more you listen to it.

LGi Dan debuts a new single, Of Course. And it is packed with enough flavour to make you forget a pandemic is ongoing. The Dallas-born rap artist drops sleek verses on the Afrocentric beat creating a danceable vibe. It shows glimpses of a London sound, though it’s not too much of a surprise as LGi Dan resided in the UK for a time. Of Course, is a vibe and you can expect this blasting out in clubs whenever normality returns. Or maybe party solo in lockdown in memory of better times. Watch the music video and get your groove on.

Abra Taylor holds you spellbound with the sensuous song, Feels Like This. Her vocals intimately intertwine with the wave of atmospheric sounds that seductively draw you into a world filled of forbidden passion. There is a yearning that characterizes the intoxicating lyrics from Abra. It flows silkily with mesmerizing qualities that are dazzling and are bound to send pulses racing. Feels Like This is a brilliantly crafted song with great production that hits all the fine points at the right time. It’s filled with emotions that traverses space and time.

Karl Zine serves a symphony of mesmerizing sounds on Call It A Day. The new single is a brilliant fusion of electro-pop, R&B, and Jazz influences. Karl narrates a vivid tale of the complexities of a broken relationship. Although not a new subject, Karl sonically shines as he takes you through the heart-wrenching motions leading to the breakup. Everything on the song works in tandem, from the gentle guitar acoustics that carries an air of palpable anxiety to the vocal delivery and lyrical content. And the switch up at 1.26, our favorite part, is the moment of enlightenment. “I wrote…

Siena Bella drops a dreamy new single Walking On The Moon. She reiterates an unfeigned sentiment we especially find relatable with the ongoing pandemic. Her heartfelt and silky vocals warmingly drift on the array of dreamy instrumentals, with sincere lyrics that are profound. The song describes with honesty a sense of ineptitude that is self-caused due to the inability to connect. Although the message is about mental health, Walking On The Moon is filled with such niceties to keep you in a chilled mood.It’s uncanny how Siena Bella manages to capture these innate feelings with ease.

SEON drops the new visuals for Never Be Alright. He takes you on a journey into the abyss as he pours his heart out with powerful lyrics that are soul searching, sharing relatable dark sentiments over intense, somber instrumentals. The emotions on Never Be Alright is all-engulfing making you share SEON’s pain. This track is an open message to anyone going through a similar situation. “I wrote this song at the lowest point in my life. I had just been kicked out of college, my parents house, and arrested. I released this song in January of 2019 and after while…