Author: Marcus Adetola

Introducing the new music video, Need You by the 16-year-old Essex based R&B artist Rio Rainz. Need You signals a bright future for the music genre here in the UK, where Garage, Grime, and currently Trap have dominated the scene. The young artist shines with his smooth blend of laid back vocals on Need You. As he delicately weaves emotional lyrics on a bed of classic sounding R&B instrumentals. It takes you back in time to our American counterparts like Immature amongst others. If anything, Rio Rainz proves there is an immense amount of untapped R&B talent here in the UK patiently waiting…

Vibe to the sensual sounds of Black Rose by Fortu. Although the song is about the ending of a relationship, it has a seductive sweetness that draws you in. The track incorporates catchy infectious pop lyrics, Afrobeats, R&B, and a tint of high-life music.Fortu captures the feelings of a volatile and tumultuous relationship brilliantly on Black Rose. He narrates using the yellow part of a flame to symbolize the unpredictability of a relationship in decline.And regardless of the hint of sadness in the song, Fortu has created a track to keep you swaying non-stop.

Right Here is the latest single from Brooklyn-based multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger, and producer Sly5thAve. And with the collaboration with Denitia on this live recording, lovers of smooth R&B are in the right place. It fulfills everything you want in a laid back R&B groove. The sweet and gentle vocals from Denitia swim in the ocean of melodic jazzy instrumentals, creating the setting for a loved up rendezvous.  “It’s a revelation of unconditional love – there’s no need for pretence or fussy ambiance. This is a love that will listen when you talk, when you need a shoulder to cry on, this is…

Matt Nye recently dropped a new project, I’ll Be Fine, and it’s an understatement to say how excited we are with it. From the get-go on each track, Matt bombards you with a dope lyrical outpour that gets you hanging on to the speaker to catch every word. It’s the fine work of a wordsmith and a great storyteller. He does not slack for a second on the beat either, assembling a line of stellar classic-sounding hip-hop beats that add bounce to the tracks. And with a balance of smooth jazzy instrumentals adding further gloss.Our top three on Matt Nye’s…

Something about the vocals from Réa on her new single Noordwijk takes you back to unforgettable memories. With a nostalgic theme centering on the eclectic instrumentals, you experience a barrage of emotions, encapsulating that feeling of feeling sad and happy at the same time. The gentle guitar acoustics and lush harmonies ease you into a tranquil space as Réa enchants you with her singing. Named after an oceanside village in Holland that Réa visited in 2019 – this song is meant to echo the feelings of grief, years after someone has passed away. Just like the ocean, it can be…

Sam Opoku drops new music video Cherry On Top. He comes correct with a catchy flow and an infectious melody that has all the qualities of a certified banger. Vino joins him on this track, and the partnership works to perfection, creating a song to lift spirits even in a pandemic. The music video is straight forward and on point, cultivating the feelings of an infectious bop.Sam Opoku knows his stock and trade, having been a finalist in the American National Poetry Championship back to back, several years in a row. We are excited to see what is next up…

If it’s not broken, don’t change it. It’s a saying that best sums up Alwyszay. We first featured the young artist with the release of his debut single Flip Phone, which we thoroughly enjoyed. And, now he is back with a new single Zone.  And once again, his dreamy vocals blend into the atmospheric decadence of the rich soundscape with R&B eccentricities creating an intoxicating affair.    Though, it is not dissimilar in sound textures and song content to his debut single Alwyszay has carved a niche for himself, cultivating familiar sounds to yet create something fresh and engaging. Alwyszay has worked out a winning formula…

The music industry is not an easy terrain to navigate. However, the future is looking bright for Darci who seems to have a penchant for creating catchy tracks. He has amassed over 65,000,000 streams to date in 2020 as an independent artist. And, once again, he drops an infectious new single Lights that is bound to add to that number. Darci flows with a distinct sound on the ominous instrumentals displaying a panache to create a track that is relatable with an infectious hook and melody to match. He is no doubt one of the artists we have on our…

Dreamy vibes and lush harmonies come alive on Heart Beating by Phil Hancock. The Australian song maker takes you on a voyage of sounds sequestered in vulnerability, pleasing, and uplifting at the same time. Phil Hancock’s heartfelt and tender vocals sink into the warm instrumentals creating a feeling of warmth.Heart Beating is the first single from Hancock’s upcoming project, which is inspired by real-life tribulations.

Cliff Savage drops new single Raw Deposits and an official music video. He displays an idiosyncratic flow that is unique and sure to land him on the rap radar of up-and-coming talented rap artists. The Long Beach native hip-hop artist goes in hard with motivational lyrics to stir up a hunger to succeed financially. The beat compliments the overall energy on Raw Deposits, making it electrifying. The music video is catchy and will keep you engaged for the entirety of the track. It’s a definite win in our books and we are excited to hear more from this young prospect.