Author: Marcus Adetola

Delve into the mystery of Where Is Home by Rich Jacques, as he takes you on a journey of self-discovery. Rich vocally engages you with a pop disposition with folk-like qualities on Where Is Home. He sings in a soft and melodious voice on the pleasant-sounding instrumentals. It makes it easy to reside in a contemplative mood, deliberating on a complex issue. “Where is Home” is about contemplating the basic human dilemma of constantly chasing things outside of ourselves, looking for fulfillment and never finding it… But the real home is in the heart.” – Rich Jacques As simple…

Slip into the slow groove vibe of Lasso by Paul Babe. This one is for the lovers, and you want this on your seduction playlist. Lasso is a sleek slow groove with quirky sounds that slip into your soul and sensually move you. Paul Babe sets the mood with a seductive falsetto that winds around the revolving sounds. It moves at a steady pace giving you the chance to keep up, gradually working it’s way up to a climax. The lyrics are titillating and very creative as they describe an intense sexual encounter using western references. Lasso is a mood-setting…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-44B-A6UqvI&feature=youtu.be Enjoy the fresh Island vibes and sounds on Ketch Di Pree from this collective from Jamaica. Ketch Di Pree is a laidback mellow genre-bending track, the collaboration of Wavy Jones x Blvk H3ro x Jeeby Lyricist x Kione Zaire. Enlisting the assistance of Blvk H3ro, Jeeby Lyricist Wavy, and Kione Zaire, Wavy Jones has cultivated a balanced blend of hip-hop, R&B, and ragga. It’s a fresh and modern sound grounded on their native influences. The lyrics are conscious, crisp, and full of flavour set on introspective instrumentals. “The concept and collaboration was a great opportunity to speak on finding…

Take a walk with Redd down K-Town and let her calm vocals lead you down the road of reflection. No matter how painful the memories you harbor of the past, you will find solace in closure. Redd guides you on that journey filled with nostalgia providing comfort as someone who has been down that road. She sings with a gentle demeanor of her experiences in K-Town. The lo-fi sounds from the guitar and drums create a nice mellow mood shielding you from drowning in the intense emotions of the past. This song is for anyone that has ever experienced gut…

OneDa releases her latest single Power. With clarity, she drops confident and self-assured lyrics on the backdrop of somber instrumentals, leading by example with her words on Power. It is difficult to miss the point of her message of self-affirmation. However, OneDa does not only get her message across on Power, she lyrically entertains, spitting a procession of hard-hitting rhymes that resonate within. In this age, where we look to social media and other external sources to determine a narrative, Power carries a lot of significance. And, it comes at a great time, as it is more relatable and needed…

Daniel Adé x Xadi come out banging on Kappa. They flex on the moody instrumentals with football references as they run riot on the opposition. The first line on the track is a statement of intent, it’s rude but dope. Daniel Adé x Xadi spits good game, it’s difficult to pick a favorite punchline. They cram lyrics onto the 2-minute track, so no problem here if it’s considered short. There’s enough excitement to satisfy you on this outing from this duo. Kappa is a creative Grime/Rap track, and the lyrics will certainly resonate with Grime and football fans.

ST3PH brings his A-game on Spaced Out. After jumping on the scene earlier this year with the riveting track Babylon. He is back with Spaced Out, the second installment on his forthcoming EP, TRIME Vol. II EP. And, while Babylon was a socially conscious track with a specific narrative in mind, Spaced Out is a lot more open. It focuses more on the wordplay and lyrical abilities of ST3PH on the instrumentals we’ve come to acknowledge as Trime. You must appreciate the inspiring level of work of this young Londoner. As usual, the bars are on point, with popular culture,…

Cass Miller releases single Claim Your Innocence, trademarked with her hazy pop signature style. The track is about raw unbridled passion and admiration of someone you find visually appealing. Cass captures the sentiments of the song with sultry vocals that flow seductively on the guitar acoustics. Her lyrics are charming and temptingly sweet. Cass has a way about her delivery that whisks you away. Claim Your Innocence is an enchantingly beautiful song which washes over you like morning dew. We recently featured Cass Miller’s previous single For nothing. on Neon Music, which we loved. If you missed it, be sure…

Produkt x Rothstien weave lyrics like Supreme Wizards reminding us what hip-hop is all about. Their storytelling is impeccable and vivid as it is captivating with hard-hitting bars. The intensity of the delivery and musicality on the track is a throwback to classic hip-hop. Remember Mobb Deep? Supreme Wizards features a masterful narrative over a chilled sample you just want to get lost in. The Bronx rapper has crafted a dynamic track (and it’s worth checking out previous releases for more). The two rappers are both accomplished with what they bring to the table. As solo artists, however, the duo…

PRS for Music, the organisation that represents the rights of over 145,500 songwriters, composers and music publishers in the UK and worldwide, collected a record £810.8m on behalf of its members in 2019, a year-on-year increase of 8.7% (£65.0m).  Net costs for collecting royalties reduced 6.7% year-on-year to £87.5m, and after charitable donations of £3.2m, resulted in distributable revenue to members of £721.1m. During the 12 months to 31 December 2019, a record £686m was processed and paid out, an increase of 13.7% on 2018. International royalty income continues to be the largest revenue stream for PRS for Music members, underlining the…