Author: Marcus Adetola

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hc5PF8fWWwc So Jealous by MOLI is a social media plight. It is a synth-pop ballad that unapologetically brings to light the negative aspects of social media today. So Jealous highlights the way information can be perceived and the toxicity it can breed. MOLI sings in crystal clear vocals of how difficult it is to find closure in a failed relationship because of the easy accessibility of information on social media. She alludes to the conclusion that social media promotes self-destructive behaviour and existential angst. “I think people talk a lot about social media’s impact on mental health with f.o.m.o. for instance…

Lili Caseley moves on with C’est La Vie, as she deals with a relationship gone wrong. Her soulful vocals are full of nuance on the well-crafted instrumentals as she gets her message across clearly with the straightforward lyrics of disengagement.   C’est La Vie is a catchy pop song that is cleverly-written with a polished performance from Lili Caseley. The North London native has stuck to what she does best, creating easily relatable songs. Lili is a former Artist Development student at ACC London and was spotted by Cetera management after performing in a competition hosted by the lifestyle brand, Hoax.…

Paper Planes is a bonus track on Lottery Odds EP, and it bangs hard. The young lyricist stays true to his words with his work ethic going the extra mile to please his audience. And, this is what he raps about on Paper Planes. Lottery Odds drops lines on grafting tirelessly to reach his goals. Having been through the murky waters to attain a degree of his ambitions, he lets loose on some accolades. It’s not conceited but rather a testament to what hard work can get you. As usual, Lottery Odds blesses us with great wordplay, spitting free-flowing lines…

Kadebostany releases Baby I’m Ok, a symphonic rhapsody of emotions. The song is deeply emotive and evokes myriad emotions that meander into your psyche. The lyrics are few, but the culmination of KAZKA’s vocals intertwining with the different layers of electronic instrumentals captures your attention. Baby, baby I’m ok (I could have sworn that you fell to the flames from the ashes, from the fire and you rise) I will rise and fall again (Aaaaayaaaa) Baby, baby I’m ok (I could have sworn that you fell to the flames from the ashes, from the fire and you rise) I will…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkWusxNhxgo Andreas Vey finds solace in The One, a dreamy ballad that streams with effervescent emotions. It takes us on a melancholic journey of solace as Andreas Vey sings his verses with unparalleled excellence on the delicate piano keys. The lyrics insight degrees of uncertainty and longing, while Andreas’s vocals instill hope with every crescendo reached. The One paraphrases that the most beautiful waterfalls only happen in the steepest places in our lives. Andreas wrote his debut single at an emotionally difficult period in his life. “I decided to write a song that starts right at the heart of the…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8U4eYpDoe8 LOVA Is her Own Worst Enemy releasing hit after hit. Does this girl with a dulcet tone able to replace your cravings for sweet pancakes take a break? The answer is no, as she has just dropped Own Worst Enemy. A satisfying and relatable song littered with LOVA’s quick wits and quirkiness. In truth, it’s a serious issue, but LOVA glosses over it nonchalantly, making it fun and vibrant.  “If you were to ask me how I would sound If I was a song, I think this would’ve been it. ‘Own Worst Enemy’ is raw and honest, playful and quirky, self-critical…

The irony Of Late Night by Say Solos x TF Woo is a bittersweet pill. Late Night, is dreamy and lucid, it conveys the emotions of seduction and chill-out music with an edge. The lyrics, on the other hand, however, are a complete opposite. It’s about having an overactive mind, contemplating, and analyzing plans. In short, fighting one’s demons. These kinds of thoughts stave sleep away, and it’s prevalent in society in general. It’s probably more with the pandemic magnifying the effects. Herein, lies the irony of Late Night, how do contrasts fit in so well and make a good…

Lycio release Nightfall a dose of intoxicating intimacy rallied with unadulterated passion. The distinctive, powerful vocals on Nightfall evoke and bequeath emotional savagery as it intertwines with the instrumentals. Metaphorically it’s like naked bodies mingling and melding into one. “When I wrote the lyrics, I wrote them in a headspace of raw sexuality, I wanted there to be an air of hunger throughout. Down to the way it’s sung, the drawl of my vocal. I want this track to make people feel things and feel a certain way. Funnily enough I had two tracks in mind when writing the lyrics,…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJANGPtoURA If Brixton To Oxford Circus by Ramz is a freestyle, I would like to know what he has in store for a single. Do not be deceived by the R&B vocals sampled in the background that precedes the ominous bassline that sets Ramz off. As there is no let-up on the track, he goes in hard from the start. Ramz switches his flow several times on the track to maximum effect matching the tempo of the beat while narrating his finer escapades. Brixton To Oxford Circus is a fun and entertaining track that displays Ramz’s versatility on the beat…

Pyramid Tropic asks How Long Is Now on their latest single. It’s a scintillating dreamy electro-pop track that creates a moment lost to time. The sound waves emitted by the vocals and instrumentals accomplish their goals, painting a vivid picture without you listening precisely to the lyrics. However, the lyrics carry doses of nostalgia and a pensive feeling knowing the inevitable cannot be escaped. How Long Is Now captures a nonlinear perception of time when you are having fun. It’s the perfect amalgamation of sound to control mood. Talk about using your musical tools to an optimum level.  Singer-songwriter Will…