Jafaris - If You Love Me

Velvet Cake EP

21.4.17
Available on all digital platforms
jafarismusic.com
 

Young Artist from Dublin who goes by the name Jafaris. Focused mainly on Hip Hop and Poetry but is diverse and can branch out to any genre. He is also a young actor who is in the Irish Feature Film Sing Street recently nominated for Golden Globe Award. Last year, he joined creative collective Diffusion Lab, who has the likes of Hare Squead and Soulé in their ranks. After his latest single '' Love Dies'’- Jafaris returns with EP ‘’Velvet Cake’’.

Velvet Cake EP

The hotly-tipped rapper is quickly making a name for himself on the circuit, following the release of his brilliant new single Love Dies. His Velvet Cake Ep is guaranteed to take you on journey through love,life and all its tribulations. Just like a cake life has many layers and flavours. So sit back and and take a bite out of his new venture.

Music production – Diffusion Lab

Persia Grai - Sleeping At Courtneys (feat. Stevie G Ometry)

Tigers Are Bad For Horses - Helium

Tigers Are Bad For Horses is an Indie electronic duo that blends lilting vocals with jazz influenced, multi-textured piano and production. Comprised of Mary Ellen Funke and Lyell Roeder, they hail originally from Washington, DC, but are now based in LA. We are releasing "Helium" via Proper Vibes , a DC based artist collective that we are a part of.

“Helium” is a song written about feeling weak. It’s about the realization that no matter how high your dreams may lift you, reality has a tendency to keep you feeling tied to the ground. But that realization can provide such relief because sometimes feeling grounded is needed, especially in a time that feels so lost in flux.

We wrote this during a heavily transient time in both of our lives and we think the music reflects that. Initially drawing from artists like FKJ and Lianne La Havas, “Helium” is an attempt to capture the essence of the instability that accompanies the change we all experience at some point. It’s meant to inspire, but also to remind us of our realities, which are often far from perfect."

B Forrest - Can't Force A Fire

Crystal Monee Hall - If You Breathe

“If You Breathe” and the title track of my was the first song I wrote with producer Andrew Horowitz (Jidenna, John Legend). Just before we started writing, we listened to a mix of my classic and neo soul heroes. We’d just met that day, but the vibe was right. Knocking out the entire tune in two hours. We used my voice not only as backgrounds, but to infuse new sonic elements into the song. That set the tone for the EP, developing a sound with complex melodies and vocal layers.

“This project is my soul record. Every Sunday before church, my mom would tell me ‘When you sing, if you don’t feel it from all the way down in your toes, then why sing at all?’ To her, that didn’t mean the loudest, biggest or highest note, but that your voice emanated from your soul. With that message echoing in my mind, truthful singing and songwriting was the focus of the project from the very beginning. From unconditional love (“If You Breathe”), healing ("Just Like Water"), desperation (“Who Will Witness”) and rage ("Lost Boys"), I wrote these songs in the hopes that they would heal someone like they have me.”

Stream & Purchase

Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/0euZBPSPnPo9LjeuqcKorP

iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/album/if-you-breathe-ep/id1222684291

Youtube: youtube.com/watch?v=hiyUD35CsYs

Band Bio

Crystal Monee Hall’s varied career has included roles on Broadway (“RENT”), sold-out tours with acclaimed musicians Mickey Hart (Grateful Dead) and Dave Schools (Widespread Panic), and three albums (one solo as well as two with Hart). Her recent appearances include performing alongside Kanye West and Chance The Rapper during their debut performance of "Ultralight Beam" on Saturday Night Live, appearing on and arranging vocals for Craig David's "All We Needed," ( the official song of the BBC's 2016 Children In Need campaign), and providing vocals for John Legend's single "In America."

Her solo work has been called 'riveting' by Billboard Magazine as well as featured in Rolling Stone and Playbill. However, Crystal considers the upcoming release of “If You Breathe” to be her proper debut.

“This project is my soul record. Every Sunday before church, my mom would tell me ‘When you sing, if you don’t feel it from all the way down in your toes, then why sing at all?’ To her, that didn’t mean the loudest, biggest or highest note, but that your voice emanated from your soul. With that message echoing in my mind, truthful singing and songwriting was the focus of the project from the very beginning. From unconditional love (“If You Breathe”), healing ("Just Like Water"), desperation (“Who Will Witness”) and rage ("Lost Boys"), I wrote these songs in the hopes that they would heal someone like they have me.”

Produced and co-written with Andrew Horowitz (Jidenna, John Legend) and Dan Edinberg (Nick Jones), Hall’s pair of forthcoming EPs seamlessly blend her love for world, blues, jazz, soul and contemporary R&B, and showcase her talent as a songwriter, while highlighting a voice that has captivated audiences worldwide.

“If You Breathe” is set for release on Monday, April 17th.

• Socials & Website:
• WEBSITE: crystalmoneehall.com 
• YOUTUBE: youtube.com/channel/UCgORMHUGo-XEikxXByz7hoA 
• FACEBOOK: facebook.com/crystalmoneehall 
• INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/crystalmonee 
• TWITTER: twitter.com/crystalmonee 
• SOUNDCLOUD: soundcloud.com/crystalmoneehall

Nelly Bando - Upgrade Season

Los Angles Rapper Nelly Bando is dropping the first record of his upcoming EP titled 'UPGRADE SEASON' on April 18th. Shot in London UK, The song is inspired by recently 'upgrading' and moving into a new condo in LA & the purchase of a new car. This is the song you turn up when you just copped the shoes you wanted, that new watch, bag etc when you are just feeling yourself.

👇🏼See video link below👇🏼

youtube.com/watch?v=rD4R477jIcs

To push the inspiration forward he has launched a $5000 contest and has encouraged fans to make there own 'upgrade season' video clip boasting any new purchases they are proud of or how they have levelled up for a chance to win $5000!

CONTEST VIDEO - youtu.be/7UEMuCpwaJ0

THE $5,000 UPGRADE SEASON CHALLENGE (Apr 18th - May 7th)

Rules are as follows (Also explained in contest video below);

1️⃣Post a video with Nelly Bando's new single "Upgrade Season" on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook doing anything that gives off the impression that you've upgraded/are upgrading with the song playing in the background, for example walking out the Apple Store with the new iPhone, opening a new box of Jordan's, etc

2️⃣Tag @nellybandoofficial & 3 friends of yours

3️⃣#UPGRADESEASONCHALLENGE and you stand a chance of winning $5000 based on posting the dopest upgrade video.

Instagram: NellyBandoOfficial

Twitter: NellyBando

Facebook: NellyBandoOfficial

Youtube: NellyBando

No Love - New Wave

Lydia Jane - Back On My Team

Lydia Jane is a 20 year old singer from New York.

Liselotte Östblom - Lay Down Your Life

Written and produced by Liselotte Östblom.

Mixed and mastered by Dave Darlington, Bass Hit Studios, New York.

Instagram 940 // Facebook 698
 

"TO SAY THAT LISELOTTE ÖSTBLOM IS A TALENTED VOCALIST WOULD BE AN UNDERSTATEMENT."

- Scandinavian soul blog, 02/23/2017

CREDITS:

Liselotte Östblom lead vocals, backing vocals, production

Felix Tvedegaard Heim drums

Tom Olovsson electric bass

William Benckert keyboards

Benjamin Koverman guitar

Recorded by: Erik Metall at KMH Stockholm, Pål Svenre at Unit7.

Ⓟ © 2017 STBLM Records. All rights reserved.

Rum & Price - Bring The House Down

NIMAR - party

NIMAR, meaning "Tiger" in Arabic, is a Lebanese Mexican hip-hop and R&B artist from the Inland Empire (IE) of southern California. As a singer and a rapper he grew up in both countries and then Cali, NIMAR is making waves on the west coast with his upbeat outlook on where music and the culture are going.

Crystal Velez - Sweet Music

“I love making sweet music so here it is: my very first single with a timeless, classic feel that will get you vibing. Just the beginning and excited to continue putting out more music in the near future. Enjoy!”

— Crystal Velez

Leandra McNair - I Bet

I Bet is a song from Leandra McNair's second EP Lucky. I Bet was recorded live in Paris France in a beautiful studio called the Canopy. 

Bio:

Leandra McNair is an American Soul singer from New York. Leandra’s music has been described as contemporary alternative soul with strong hip hop influences and a distinct jazz background. Leandra McNair’s voice has been describd as unique and incredibly effortless. Leandra released her first EP titled ‘Allura Luna’ in 2013.

The way Leandra creates and interprets music is incredibly unique from other artists who are in the same genre. Leandra writes all her songs using the ukelele. Her biggest inspirations come from Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Jhene Aiko, Joey Badass, Swing out Sister and Lauryn Hill.

Jen Miller - One Ride

About “One Ride”: This song is a story about a very hard day in Washington, D.C. on the anniversary of the passing of a close friend. I had a slight meltdown at work, proceeded to tell nobody, walked outside and all around downtown DC. When I got on the train, I saw the usual sights: people with headphones, cell phones, and tired expressions. I knew if my lil angel was given more time here on earth, he would have been enjoying his ride more than these folks. And for some reason, that gave me peace.
About Jen: Jen Miller is a Nashville-based indie recording artist, political activist, and the founder of Girl Gang Music — an online community and network of women + GNC folk within the music industry. An Ohio-native, Jen’s sound is a genre-bending 90s-baby indie pop mix. In May 2014, her first release "Overgrown" reached #8 on the iTunes Singer/Songwriter charts, and her feminist anthem "Bullshit" is currently the theme song of Women's Health podcast "Uninterrupted". Jen has independently released three singles in 2017: “One Ride”, "Down" and "My Type", all produced by Jake Vicious, which have each been featured on Spotify’s top playlists. To learn more about Jen, visit: www.jenmillermusic.com Connect with Jen: Website | Facebook | Twitter | IG

Credits: Produced by Jake Vicious and Jon Easter at House Studios in Washington, DC. Art by Lauren Campbell.

Art: https://www.dropbox.com/s/c5qi9hh6e3i22zs/OneRideJenMillerArt.jpg?dl=0

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/jenerallyspeaks/oneride

Malik Ninety Five - Need to Know

New Orleans artist Malik Ninety Five has been on fire since he began prepping the release of his highly anticipated new album, The Paradise Project. And the excitement for that project only intensifies with “Need to Know,” his moody and melodic new single that’s sure to become an anthem for anyone who prefers working alone.

Despite the hook’s lonesome (and addictive) message of “Smokin’, plottin’, just doin’ things on my own,” the track is very much a collaboration with fellow NO artists CLBTS and Westline. Both artists co-produced the track alongside Malik, who again proves that his talents extend beyond the booth.

Clearly, the kid can spit and sings better than some cats who focus on one or the other, something we’ve already heard in preceding joints “Link Up” and “Right Now.” But there’s a darker, more thoughtful quality to “Need to Know” that makes it all the more unique and refreshing. Malik’s message of doing things on his own doesn’t come across as contrived or false, either. You instead get the sense that he’s been let down by those close to him—perhaps a relationship that went south—and wants to focus on getting his while he can.

“Need to Know” is now available through all major digital retailers and streaming outlets. Keep an eye out for more content in promotion of The Paradise Project, which is set to drop this summer!

Spotify: https://play.spotify.com/album/1buzvXEkXT0HzbF8aQnbOw

Stream/Buy-Links (Smart URL): http://smarturl.it/MalikNinetyFiveN2K

Online:

• Website: http://malikninetyfive.com

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/MalikNinetyFive

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MalikNinetyFive

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/malikninetyfive

• SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/malikninetyfive

Ric Rufio - So Wonderful

• Sydney
• Male solo artist
• Second single - follows Rewind (Sketch) - currently available on Unearthed.
• Premiered on triple j with Richard Kingsmill
• Released via Mirror Records
• Has previously performed as a backing vocalist and instrumentalist with Adele, Nick Murphy, Daniel Johns and Kirin J Callinan

it was during the crucial, formative years of Ric Rufio’s youth that he discovered his love of RnB. Drawn to the sentimentality and the earnestness of 90’s acts like Boyz II Men, Terence Trent D’arby and Sade, or the understated genius of greats like Donny Hathaway, Ric had found a sound that resonated within. It’s only natural then that it was this sound that would eventually draw him to start creating his own music.

Having landed roles as a backing vocalist and musician, performing with the likes of Adele, Nick Murphy, Daniel Johns and Kirin J Callinan, Ric began writing his own music, experimenting with sounds and discovering the natural ease he felt writing RnB.

The result, his debut EP, 'Rewind'. Channeling the sounds of his formative years, Ric Rufio takes the familiar and twists it to create something fresh and exciting. The first taste of 'Rewind' is the lead single, 'So Wonderful'. Assuming a minimalist's approach to the production, 'So Wonderful' sees Ric Rufio experimenting with modern electronics and classic RnB vocals, creating a debut release that’s intimate, dynamic and most importantly, catchy as hell.

This is just the beginning, but if 'So Wonderful' is any indication, 2017 is the year in which Ric Rufio makes his mark.

I.Y.F.F.E x Paul Couture - Call Me

Brazilian bass producer I.Y.F.F.E (Pedro Alexander bka Alex Mind) and NYC based singer/producer Paul Couture connect on their forthcoming new single "Call Me." Fresh off of his previously released collaboration with Thai titled "So High (feat. Wiktoria Kolosowa)," I.Y.F.F.E. continues to evolve, with an indelible blend of Pop music and Future Bass with a dash of Trap. The record came about when Paul went down to Brazil to work on some tracks with I.Y.F.F.E where their undeniable chemistry led to a radio-friendly rollercoaster, with the aforementioned Couture delivering a hypnotic vocal with an instantly indelible tongue-in-cheek chorus.

Wallace - Diaspora

New Zealand born future-soul singer Wallace is back with her first offering for 2017, "Diaspora". A collaboration with Sydney producer and vocalist Crooked Letter , "Diaspora" is created on a beat that samples Nigerian funk. Stemming from an exploration of his parents homeland, Jerry Agbinya aka Crooked Letter delves deep into African inspired sounds as Wallace sings of her own diasporic experience, with her Scottish father living in New Zealand.

"I wanted to highlight the connection that we both feel towards places where we didn't grow up", says Wallace on the track. "We bonded over the idea that looking back at our roots gave us a sense of affirmation and appreciation for what makes us who we are".

"My Granny Gollan has always joked that if my dad was any further away he'd be on his way back. Back being Dundee, Scotland, which he left when he was in his early twenties. So excited to have his beautiful voice make a sneaky cameo on the track."

Wallace is a refreshing talent, whose music is a mosaic of jazz, blues, hip-hop and soul. Her trademark jazz-influenced, soulful vocal and magnetic presence are a marker of a dynamic artist who vibrantly creates music which showcases her absorbing vocals and clever songwriting.
 

www.wallacegollan.com
https://twitter.com/wa_ll_ace
https://www.instagram.com/wa_ll_ace
https://www.fb.com/wallacegollanmusic
https://soundcloud.com/wa_ll_ace

Upcoming Live Dates

THU 6 APR – NEWTOWN SOCIAL CLUB / Sydney [SOLD OUT] w/ THE KITE STRING TRIANGLE
SAT 8 APR – NORTHCOTE SOCIAL CLUB / Melbourne [SOLD OUT] w/ THE KITE STRING TRIANGLE
THU 13 APR – THE FOUNDRY / Brisbane w/ THE KITE STRING TRIANGLE
SAT 13 MAY – THE PENNY BLACK / Melbourne
FRI 19 MAY – BRIGHTON UP BAR / Sydney
SAT 20 MAY – MILK FACTORY / Brisbane
FRI 2 JUNE - NORTHCOTE SOCIAL CLUB / Melbourne
SUN 11 JUN – Wellington Jazz Festival Presents MEOW / Wellington, NZ
THURS 22 JUN – OXFORD ART FACTORY w. Winston Surfshirt / Sydney

Castelluzzo - Night Time Blues [Instrumental]

This song was featured on Soulection Radio and is now signed officailly to Fete Records. Artwork by Elyn Kazarian.

Chameleon Culture - Not Again

"Not Again" is the final track on Brooklyn-based indie/rock/sonic-punch band Chameleon Culture's debut album "The Universe Is A New Year's Day Parade"!