Villano & Greg + Lucas Voxx release Talk to Me (Acoustic) the last call for love. Lucas Voxx lays heartfelt vocals with a deep longing for past times on guitar acoustics that multiplies the intensity a hundredfold. There is a palpable feeling that it’s the last shot at love that has lost its sparkle. Unfortunately, no matter the past experiences shared, once the connection is lost there is no turning back.Talk to Me was written by Lucas Voxx and produced by the duo Villano & Greg.
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Nigerian artist O’tea drops the intimate G.Y.S.T (Give You Something). He drops sultry verses on the sweet intoxicating harmonies that flow seductively on the mix of eclectic instrumentals. It sets the tone and mood for an intimate rendezvous. The sound is well blended and creates a vibe that sends tingles down your spine. The track burns with passion and the lyrics will melt borders like candle wax.O’tea sings in English and his native language Yoruba, and the fusion creates a unique feel. There is no question of what O’tea is alluding to on G.Y.S.T (Give You Something), and he stands…
Josh Fudge explores the nostalgia of the first date on new single Second Date. The track comes across as warm and cheerful, considering the gentle vocals and the splendid mix of lo-fi sounds with vintage undertones. It evokes a laid back calming feeling, however, the lyrics reflect the tiredness that can quickly develop once the excitement in a relationship dies out. “Hey wait a minute, Whenever you dream am I in it, Never feels as good as the beginning, Our second date this week, You sit and tell me all about your, Dreams and the shows you like to watch,…
The transitional qualities of Joy on the new single by Redd amid throes of loss are very relatable. After life-altering moments such as loss, people often feel like life cannot go on, but it does. There can be light at the end of the tunnel. Redd takes us on this journey of discovery using lush instrumentals and tones steeped in melancholy. With gentle warming vocals, enamored with calm and reflection, she sings about her journey of loss and recovery. This song is about my mother’s passing in the fall of 2014. The goal of the single Joy is to create…
Behind the sweet harmonies of Lee M’Alone by Annalie Prime lies a deeper meaning. The Trinidadian native has had a 2-year hiatus from music after suffering a breakdown. She enters into the fray once again with her new single Lee M’Alone, which means leave me alone.Annalie delves deep into her psyche, narrating her experiences with reflective lyrics juxtaposed with upbeat drums. She weaves conscious in-depth vocals around the sweet-sounding repertoire of instrumentals with jazzy influence.Lee M’Alone is an ode to Annalie Prime’s experiences that led to her stepping away from music and how she found a way back. “Lee M’Alone…
Coopertheband releases the anthemic single Stuck. This song is what you find when sweet and introspective lyrics meet soaring instrumentals. It’s a brilliant mix of indie rock and electronic pop sounds. Although the lyrics narrate the inability to move forward, the feeling it evokes is uplifting. The enthralling vocals mixed in with the instrumentals create a rousing feeling, a motivation of sorts. Stuck depicts the ongoing situation in the world with the pandemic and lockdown, however with enrapturing qualities enough to set aside feelings of gloom.Stuck was written by Coopertheband and produced by Kyle Schonewill. Though it was written long…
Explore the melancholic vibes of Incomplete by Sofila. She delves deep into the recesses of her mind pondering upon the myriad of possibilities in regards to her state of being. Incomplete is a conscious track born out of her personal experiences, and Sofila takes you on an emotional intense journey. Sofila displays vulnerability in her vocals wrapped around the somber instrumentals that are mesmerizing. The fear is palpable and answers the question of why she is wary of what the future holds. Incomplete revolves with infectious emotions and introspective lyricism. Sofila has recently released her mixtape I Don’t Remember October…
Bar for bar, blow for blow is an easy way to summarise How to Succeed in Rap Without Really Trying. The two NYC artists Rocky Snyda and Qu’ality drop sleek and witty lines with glorious punch lines capable of knocking Tyson Fury flat out (no pun intended Deontay). In the less than 3 minute track, both artists go hard, creatively dropping catchy lines on the ominous beat and instrumentals.
NYNE is back with another dope new single Villain. It shimmers with all the qualities we have come to love in her unique style of R&B music. With a knack of creating catchy tracks, NYNE lays her signature smooth vocals on a bed of infectious instrumentals on Villain. And once again, she delivers another hype-worthy track with well crafted badass lyrics. Riding through these streets like a villainI won’t stop till I make a fucking millionEven then can’t stop till its a billionWhyWe getting money cause of singing The consistency in the quality of music NYNE has released this year…
The lilting sounds of Babel by Tomo is captivating, as it creates vivid imagery of the state of the world. He sings intimately with a solemn demeanor at a steady pace on the sweet guitar acoustics. Babel is in the form of an ode steeped in today’s reality. However, Tomo garners inspiration from the story of the Tower of Babel and contemporary culture. The folk qualities on the track make the emotions palpable. It sinks deep into you, causing a moment of reflection.