Author: Marcus Adetola

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqz0v8_E7pQ Buds by JÁNA has ethereal qualities that whisk you away into sound paradise. It caresses your sound buds with intoxicating sounds that shimmer and shine brightly. The hazy vocals of JÁNA and the lush instrumentals shower you with an intense feeling only matched by the conscious lyrics.  “Buds is a song about growth, but more specifically about growing apart from someone you love. Feeling friction within a relationship without being able to change it. Perhaps at first the differences were what made the relationship stronger, but once the thing holding the relationship together is no longer there, those differences don’t match anymore.” -…

Romy Dya drops Homie with a captivating refinement and infectious harmonies. Her sultry vocals slide smoothly on the lush RnB instrumentals evoking a sense of regret. The lyrics are unforgiving as the story moves a love interest into the friend zone. It’s a two-part dialogue with her collaborator Dutch rapper Jay-Way. His sleek delivery and flow complement the mood of the song, offering a counter perspective. Homie is the leading track from Romy Dya’s self-produced EP Not ready yet, co-produced by NY producer XonDaTrack.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEFAiQhfKrM Kumari D’Shay and Kuniah Adrian drop the creative LIES WE TELL as they take a wander through history. They weave intelligent and conscious lyrics on somber instrumentals touching on the core issues of the Black Lives Matter movement. And with calming tones, they calculatingly release seething frustration which has been buried deep. LIES WE TELL reflects the injustices suffered by people of black origin for long periods, now with a resurgence with the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. While other artists have musically referenced the issue, the way Kumari D’Shay and Kuniah Adrian take on the subject matter…

The echoes of Learn To Let Go by St Lundi runs deep. The sentimental lyrics burrow deep into your very core as Lundi’s highly emotive vocals meander on the delicate and sparse instrumentals propelling you along. This combination cascades into a swirling progressive sound that brings the hidden feelings within you to the surface. Learn To Let Go captures the emotions and sentiments of such an experience vividly. St Lundi brings to life a simmering intensity that resonates both melodically and emotionally. “I feel like sometimes when falling in love it’s natural to want to spend every minute with one…

Vibe to the revolving rhythm of Styley by J-Unity. It is an ode to women composed of a catchy groove with vintage high life instrumentals which is matched with an infectious afrobeats influenced flow from J-Unity. The lyrics are colorful and playful. J-Unity happens to consist of twins and exhibits a level of synchronicity that is uncanny in their delivery. Styley is an exciting summery song from the twins sure to make waves this summer. This song is a celebration about women and their style. Perfect for this time period we all just want to have a good time and…

theajsound confesses true love with PROMISE., a sentimental ballad that softly fills you with feelings of warmth and happiness. theajsound weaves delightful vocals on a backdrop of blissful instrumentals with electronic sound embellishments that capture the essence of the song. It is accompanied by pleasing lyrics that intensify the emotional feel of the track, making it a firm wedding favourite. PROMISE is reminiscent of the iconic ’90s song I Swear by All 4 One, sharing the same sentiments and vibe. “I always wanted to write a ballad that would work beautifully as a wedding song; just as much as one…

The honest ramblings on Fresh by Common Jack blows like a warm breeze. His vocals show an intense vulnerability that is sweet to behold. It warmly caresses with the intoxicating tones from the tranquil guitar strings and piano. The lyrics incite emotional feelings that are honest and transparent. The type of feelings that stand the test of time. Fresh is an intimate and beautiful song that is straight from the heart. There is an old oak tree In the yard behind us It split in half in the middle of a storm I tried to play it cool But the…

No Release shows the tranquil disposition of Rebecka Reinhard. Her lyrics ring crystal clear and soft, gentle vocals glide on the subtle tones of the guitar chords before building into a procession of alluring sounds. The song arrangement is magnificent with a precise build-up cascading into a glorious climax. No Release is an interesting song with many shining qualities to it. “This song is where all the parts of me that are ever tired, hurt, worn out and fed up get to have their say. Tell their ugly version of the story. But it’s not a wallowing in self-pity. It’s…

We can’t get enough of The Grass Was Greener by Emmrose. Listening to it inundates you with a flood of nostalgia. You are swallowed whole by the wave of emotions from the vintage-sounding instrumental build-up that gradually flows into you. The sultry and haunting vocals from the 16-year-old singer-songwriter weave an intoxicating melody that siphons through you, making you experience memories of the past vividly. “I wrote The Grass Was Greener to sound nostalgic. It’s all about looking back at young love, the things you did, and the things you could’ve done in hindsight. I wanted the song to center around…

Carmanah releases Stand Up, a seamless anthemic song with a timeless quality. Laura Mina’s singing is the driving force, as it revolves around the charismatic instrumentals fluidly making the song catchy. The lyrics on Stand Up are conscious, although they comes across as tongue and cheek. However, there is no denying the seriousness in the message. Hush my darling don’t be sad I know the world is big and bad and the people in charge are the devil reincarnate you think that they’re done they’ve barely even started Carmanah possesses an authenticity that shines with the soulful and folky themes…