Author: Marcus Adetola

The Nostalgic tales of Kaeley Jade on Bittersweet are unforgettable as she takes us down memory lane. It’s remarkable how some songs make us remember everything. Bittersweet is one of those songs, a blissful blend of pop and folk elements that shimmer with nostalgia. The guitar acoustics on Bittersweet with Kaeley’s wistful velvety vocals evoke strong and sweet memories of the past. And, Kaeley Jade’s lyrics tell a vivid tale as if it was only yesterday. Bittersweet is one of those unforgettable love stories you hold on to and smile regardless of the relationship is no more. Bittersweet is the…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3FjXc_jT08 Escape to Wonderland with The Image on Believe In Me, their brand new genre-bending single. Lord knows we need happy news in the world today, and The Image brings it on Believe In Me. They drop catchy verses and hooks on electronic and hip-hop instrumentals that resonate with a happy vibe with an infectious bop to it. The visuals are no different, with a pleasing and playful aesthetic that makes it so appealing to watch. There is an element of ambiguity in the video left to personal interpretation. Believe In Me is an inspirational song that teaches we can…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nehtyFEk5iY Alex Mali is back with I Know, the second track on her upcoming EP Phenom. And what a track it is. Alex has a cadence about her that makes her stand out. The melody and delivery are on point, as it is pleasant-sounding backed with sublime instrumentals. The rhythmic lyrics evoke a feeling of satisfaction you will find relatable having worked hard to achieve a goal. However, she does not get lost in the hype and achievements. Alex Mali recognizes to keep it all, she has to stay her course.  I Know is a dope self-affirmation track we all need…

Pasquale Gee returns with Sunsets in Park, another great song in his string of latest releases. In the past few months he has dropped a few tracks, and each possesses unique emotional qualities that make them stand out. Sunsets in Park evokes feelings of nostalgia that completely envelope you. The song has an anthemic theme making it catchy and memorable. It makes the emotional experience of the song resonate more. ‘Sunsets in Park’ tells the story of how something as simple as an old car can act as a safe haven between two people. Long nights, watching the sun go…

Get Lit to Jane Chuks’s infectious new single, as she drops vocals that whirl hazily on a bed of catchy afro-beats rhythms. Lit is a melancholic track with a vibrancy that makes it stand out. With reassuring lyrics, Jane sings of her growth and journey, remembering to pay homage to her mum, and a close friend she lost to sickle cell anemia. There is an undeniably swish and mellow mood on Lit that is captivating. The emotion on the track is palpable and touching. Jane Chuks recently released an Ep titled X, which is a good listen, and worth…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNAQcAf6hTg Global Network releases Your Love their new single that takes you on an emotional journey to recapture lost love. The somber instrumentals on the single intensify sentimental feelings, as the vocals from Global Network evoke emotions buried deep. The lyrics possess RnB intricacies and reach out with a longing desire to capture lost love. There is a sensuality to the song that can be considered lustful. This search for lost love feels like the type you unwittingly left behind, or perhaps your search for greener pastures did not work out. Regardless, there is a sense of unfinished business. “It’s the first…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MESN8trSD4 SPRTYK drops the mic with Bad Temper as she spits merciless bars with a lean demeanor. Her aggressive wordplay on the tone rich instrumentals shimmers and stands out. The lyrics on Bad Temper are sleek and her mellifluous flow is a delight, reminiscent of old school hip-hop greats. I burn bridges and I walk on water I’m suited up ready to kill bitches in every quarter Yadig This year, yeah the team different I clipped anybody who laid it and couldn’t finish Bad Temper is all about SPRTYK’s hunger and priceless ambition to rise to the top. The visuals…

The irony of Beleave Me (Don’t) by Gi is an emotionally intense affair. It reverberates as a sirens call, as Gi seduces with her sumptuous and alluring vocals. Her vocals wrap around the sparsed and delicate instrumentals swirling with sensual desire enough to blindside a lover. On the other hand, lyrically, it is saturated with indecisions that will leave a lover lost in limbo. Gi’s vocals thrive on the background sounds, and together they create an intense revolving atmosphere. I feel sorry for anyone caught in this web of uncertainty. However, for the listener it’s intriguing and captivating. Beleave Me…

The vulnerability of Resa is delectable on Sunday, the latest single on her Dumb And Numb EP. She pulls you into a lustful abyss, enticing you with the gentle but seductive tones of her vocals. It weaves itself like a serpent around the ambient instrumentals. While her lyrics trickle sweet like honey as she surmises her desires that excite your appetite. Sunday is sensual and burns with passion, but Resa makes you feel the emotions at her own pace satisfying your craving in earnest. It’s an exciting and risqué track from a relative newcomer, however, Resa’s delivery is like that…

Benjamin Marshall keeps good company Alone out at Sea with his voice and mesmerizing sounds. The piano and the violin create an atmosphere of melancholy before Benjamin lifts the emotions with his guitar. Alone out at Sea is a confession of sorts to the need to have someone you connect to emotionally. A difficult situation to circumvent, especially in the world today. It’s ironic Benjamin penned this song before the global lockdown, but it couldn’t be more relevant right now. This is a song I hope to eventually release…figured now was a great time to release it…since many of us…