Author: Marcus Adetola

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvjpOhZStEA Growing Up by St. South gleams with melancholic nuances. Growing up is about self-discovery, identifying our inner self we turn to when in need of comforting. The aesthetic feel of the track replays the emotions as if present, and rightly so, we should always stay connected to our inner-being. St. South’s vocal tones appear subtle, however, they pack an intensity. In conjunction with the intricate electronic instrumentals, she creates soft and melodic sounds that fill you with calming sensations of the willingness to accept whatever might come. The video carries on with the melancholic theme present in the audio,…

Summertime 2016 is unforgettable for Jae Luna for good reasons. Jae references simpler times when young love blossomed with no worries of tomorrow. However, sadly, all things come to an end. Jae creates a vivid picture of what happened in the past, comparing it to the pains of adulthood. Jae’s vocals slip and slide over strings and mellow instrumentals, mesmerizing you with the sweet melody filled with melancholy. His lyrics are regretful and tell-all about the unforgettable moments. “It’s a song about longing for a simpler time, where things were easier in the past and we didn’t have to worry about the complications…

Singer-songwriter ASHS is back with Don’t Call Me. She released her anti love song More Than Friends, which discusses the problems with modern dating. And now she is back with a song which explores the aftermath of a relationship turned sour due to betrayal. Don’t Call Me doesn’t sound like a sad love song as you would expect from ASHS narrative. Instead, it comes out more like an anthem: Forever wasn’t just a suggestion Think I’d learn my lesson The first time You told your first lie Sitting in the parking lot in your car getting high When she texted…

ÒLAH BLISS does not trust Hoes. We all know they aren’t loyal. No pun intended. It’s interesting that when artists sing about trust in a relationship, it can sometimes appear insignificant or unreal. However,ÒLAH BLISS lets her sensual vocals do the talking, backed up by the moody and wavy instrumentals. She makes you feel what she is feeling. She glides smoothly on the mellow tones, switching up the tempo and aligning with the bassline. ÒLAH BLISS’s rhythmic flow on the track is sublime and catchy. You lose yourself in the atmospheric and emotional build-up of Hoes. Hoes is the latest…

Myles Castello paints his emotion blue, but you can still bop to it. On Blue, Myles reminisces about a past relationship that went wrong. He sings in hazy mellow vocals to detail his ordeal and referencing colors as a marker of his emotions. Blue on the emotional spectrum can seem so lonely, sad, or forlorn. And, that is what Myles is feeling. I’m sorry that I hurt you Lost grip, let you down, wasn’t hands on Used to believe that I had a red cape on Can’t come around ’cause your heart got yellow tape on I never meant to hurt you I tried…

Tell Me is the one question from Muva Dame in an attempt to connect with her lover. On a backdrop of lush beats and instrumentals, the New York songstress creates a clear line of communication. She serenades her lover with lines of sultry and seductive lyrics in the hope of arousing his attention. Muva desires an answer to her question to create a firm connection. (Tell me what you want) Tired of the games that you play (I’ll tell you what I need) Boy, you know your love ain’t the same These niggas be trying, but they can’t Put it…

Smoke One to HIPPY TRAP’S flavourful song NUGGYS. I’m talking about appreciating the track, not weed or whatever name you choose to call it. (Again for argument sake, to maintain clarity, I mean the song NUGGYS?). HIPPY TRAP has packed the track full with flavourful elements. The instrumentals on NUGGYS are so wavy and the guys take full advantage dropping catchy hooks and inventive lyrics. The duo are fluid with the delivery and it will resonate with hip-hop lovers. You’re the CBD to my THC Relations with the boo that’s the vis-a-vis Swimming out in Fiji off the GDP You can…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6H90EvB4yMI Jaywop’s video for Big Bad is a must-see. The lyrics detail Jaywop’s introspective musings on what he desires, what people want from him, and the inner confusion he suffers from, due to this. And the video reflects this with psychedelic and introspective elements that are prevalent. The music video is a literal interpretation of his lyrics, and at the same time, it conveys its mood and emotion. There is a coercive rapport between both the lyrics and the visuals. From the colourful neon lights that give off a psychedelic effect to Jaywop running out of gas, and pushing the…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHLyehZ2IME Dreamer is the therapeutic new song from Mermaid. It is an enthralling and captivating song with beautiful tones. Candace Quarrels and Brittany Campbell have fused elements of R&B, folk, and soul to create a unique sound that is healing in itself. It’s the way their voices dance like nightingales in mating season and the instrumentals represent the wind that serves as their eternal audience. The comforting effects of their tones surreptitiously seep into your skin, eventually washing over you. It’s like falling into a pleasant dream. The visuals for Dreamer also have a relaxing effect on the way it…

On Grow Up, Exmiranda questions common logic and the flawed expectations of maturity. She raps about her ideology and takes you on an intellectual and lyrical escapade. If you are the type to impose your will on others, especially based on common logic, be warned time to vamoose. Exmiranda holds no punches, and lets rip. The instrumentals on Grow Up are light and restrained, the perfect backdrop for Exmiranda’s rhythmic structure’s ebb and flow. Not that it would have mattered as her eloquence is overwhelming. The precision and deft wordplay of the lyrics are rife with double meaning. Well, it’s not surprising…