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Krazy Adds Fire to the Game with New Release “Smoke”

August 06, 2018 by Guest User

 

Krazy has teamed up with Starving Lion Entertainment on another banger release with new track “Smoke”.  This track oozes swag with crafty wordplay and vocal dynamics that are uniquely Krazy. “Smoke” is a street term for how beef is settled and in hearing the emotive and heavy-hitting delivery of this track, you can be certain that Krazy is definitely one to settle the score.

This track follows up on Krazy’s multiple record signings, platinum releases, and big-name collaborations. The rap game has been waiting for what is next from Krazy and this banger certainly will not disappoint. Keep Krazy on your radar and follow him in Instagram to catch his monthly single drops. 

 

Smoke, a song by Krazy on Spotify

August 06, 2018 /Guest User
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Neela Releases Club-Ready EP Lovers in Danger

August 06, 2018 by Guest User

Neela comes out strong with her debut EP Lovers in Danger. This collection of tracks is perfectly curated for a night out in the city get weird, wild , and free. Her sensuous vocals laid out over the penetrating beats heard especially in “Tripped Up” and “La La La”, get you moving along to the music while inching towards your crush on the dancefloor.

Released a few weeks ago, Neela also dropped a music video for “La La La” , a video with an artful edge and stunning imagery. This visual accompaniment to a playful club track adds intrigure to Neela’s vision, giving us the feeling that something deeper is at play in these fun and flirty tracks

Have a listen for yourself below and follow Neela on Instagram to catch her at the beginning of what is sure to be a successful music career. 

Lovers in Danger, an album by Neela on Spotify

August 06, 2018 /Guest User
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Aaron Beri Releases Sizzling Debut Single “What If I Do?”

August 02, 2018 by Guest User

English singer-songwriter Aaron Beri has just release his debut single “What If I Do?”. The young artist developed his love for music after stumbling across his mother’s old record collection, which was comprised of classics such as Michael Jackson, Aerosmith and Prince. It is evident how this early musical discovery influenced his style, which effectively blends a multitude of genres. The inspiring track showcases Beri’s promising talents and unique vocal style. His vocal range is highlighted with various vocal effects, which emphasize the highs and lows of his register.

The track’s vocal delivery is also brought to life by the track’s incredible production, and a feature by Audius Mtawarira. Lyrically, the track delves into the topic of relationships, particularly the struggles one encounters. As the title alludes to, the track deals with indecisiveness, with the chorus repeating “What if I do whatever I want to”, and going back and forth between the wants of each party in the relationship. This makes the song incredibly relatable and applicable to anyone who has been in a similar situation before.

Beri’s decision to branch out into a music career follows a successful stint as a professional fashion model. Having traveled the world for his career, his decision to pursue music is validated in “What if I Do”. The track leaves us wanting more and hoping that Beri decides to share more of himself and his incredibly inspiring life story in his forthcoming album. This track is the perfect introduction to an artist who is sure to make big waves in the near future. Keep up with Aaron on Instagram and Twitter to stay up to date on upcoming releases.

August 02, 2018 /Guest User
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Melvin Knight - "Everything is Everything"

July 29, 2018 by N3 On The Track in Music, Contemporary R&B
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Nico Molaschi Releases Explosive Debut Single “High on Your Love”

July 27, 2018 by Guest User

Singer-songwriter Nico Molaschi is back with the release of his single “High on Your Love”, the first release since his 2016 debut album Say All. This is a breakthrough for the Swiss artist, who first discovered his love for music at the age of 12, when he began playing and composing songs on the piano. Since then, he’s spent years perfecting his style by combining elements from an array of genres, including pop, rock, RnB, and Jazz. This unique blend of genres is evident in a track that showcases his many talents.

His unique sound is beautifully captured in this track that highlights his smooth, captivating vocals, which are highlighted by the track’s crisp, catchy beat. All of these elements are brought to life by the incredible production on the track. “High on your Love” was produced by legendary producer Michael Walden, who has produced the likes of Aretha Franklin and Whitney Houston. The track’s lyrics, as its title suggests, features Nico expressing his feelings to his loved one, and documents the highs and lows of relationships. It’s a reflective and uplifting track whose catchy beat and memorable lyrics will have the listener singing along in no time. The song’s relatability makes for a universal listening experience, with themes that can apply to the listener’s personal life.

The track documents Nico Molaschi’s musical and personal development since the release of his debut album. It is an exemplary track that showcases Nico’s promising talents. To keep up with the young musician’s future releases, follow him on Instagram, and don’t forget to listen to the song below!

July 27, 2018 /Guest User
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Through the Dark Journey, G-Baby Keeps his Attitude “$unny $ide Up”

July 18, 2018 by Guest User

G-Baby, a rapper based in Salt Lake City, has released his colourful new music video for his single “$unny $ide Up” which focuses on his personal and exposing journey. In the video G-Baby takes a drug and walks through the alleyways, seeing many sights of bright coloured and psychedelic cartoons.

 

This track has a positive beat, perfect for G-Baby to express his “sunny side up” attitude through a darker journey. The low-end vocals and the mix of piano and trap sounds give the song a unique beat, making it an instant hit.

Keep up with G-Baby on Twitter for his future releases and watch the music video below:

 

 

 

July 18, 2018 /Guest User
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Nakala - "Do It Right"

July 16, 2018 by N3 On The Track in Music, R&B/Soul

Nakala continues to build on the momentum gained from her 2018 debut EP ‘Owe It To You’, which racked up 4 million streams on Spotify, as well as receiving support from BBC 1Xtra and Soulection. Her new single ‘Do It Right’ has arrived just in time for summer and is a collaboration with long time creative partner Jonah.

Providing an upbeat and addictive vibe to get you off your feet, 'Do It Right' is a showcase of flawless production and Nakala’s masterful flow, melding RnB and soulful hip hop in a way that shows she is one to watch. Nakala looks to keep pushing forward this year, with more new music on the way, and an expected 2 more EP’s in 2018.

"The song is just me, doing me. It’s for the summer, I was fucking around with other girls at the time but I still thought about my ex and imagined her with me and what what it would be like now. I loved the beat as soon as I heard it and I just wanted it to be a good vibe despite the reminiscent lyrics." - Nakala

'Do It Right' will be released on June 22nd via Majestic Casual Records.

July 16, 2018 /N3 On The Track
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Tengger Cavalry Release Highly-Anticipates Single “Heart”m

July 14, 2018 by Guest User

Tengger Cavalry have just graced us with their new hard-hitting track “Heart”. Having already made a name for themselves by featuring in the likes of Billboard, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal, the band’s return has been highly-anticipated by fans around the globe. Based in New York City, the band’s vast array of influences has made for a very worldly, unique sound unlike anything you have heard before. Their sound combines elements of traditional Mongolian music and Tibetan throat singing with heavy metal and folk metal genres, which many now refer to as nomadic folk metal.

The band’s future was uncertain for a while, following an announcement that they had broken up this past February. However, this turned out to be a short hiatus, as the band’s leader Nature G took some time off to deal with mental health issues after falling into a severe depression, making the release pf this track all the more powerful. “Heart” is an unmatchable, mighty return for the band, which sees them battle these issues head-on in the track.

“Heart” will delight metal fans, and potentially introduce them to a new world of metal subgenres. The track’s forceful sound may come as a shock for an unfamiliar listener as it’s sound is unprecedented in a North American context, but is sure to captivate you, regardless of musical preference. In addition to its unique vocal, the track is also given an edge with its use of several Central Asian instruments. The elements of softness and hardness in the track beautifully compliment each other, effectively mimicking the human mind and human emotion.

Clocking in at 13:36, the track takes the listener on an epic journey, that offers a glimpse into the mind of Nature G, who has documented his battle in the track through an intense emotive vocal delivery. “Heart” is a forceful combat for a band who have established themselves as innovative genre-defying musicians. Listen to the compelling, energetic track below and keep up with the band’s future releases by following them on Facebook and Instagram.

July 14, 2018 /Guest User
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Julius Wilson’s Track “You’re Like” is as Powerful as Its Producer

July 13, 2018 by Guest User

Julius Wilson, Canadian-based hip-hop artist, has just released his newest hit “You’re Like” which was produced by renowned producer Scott Storch, known for his collaborations with Dr. Dre, Beyonce and 50 Cent. Scott is also famously known for winning eight Grammy awards. Right away, Scott noticed Julius’ unparalleled sound and teamed up with him to create their own radio banger.

 

Julius’ distinguished talent was truly recognized by Scott, and together they created an expressive track that captures Julius’ desires and love for a woman. The stunning production and Julius’ unique, smooth vocals gives this song a club-ready beat. The mix of electric, hip hop and pop-y sounds give this track the energy and power to intrigue all of his listeners.


Follow Julius on Instagram and Twitter to keep up with his future releases!

July 13, 2018 /Guest User
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Young Rambo brings success home on “Big Play”

July 13, 2018 by Guest User

Young Rambo made it, but he hasn’t forgotten where he came from. In “Big Play,” the first visual from the Cleveland native’s latest work, Rambo celebrates his first taste of rightfully earned success by partying--but also by buying out an ice cream truck for his fam.

Of course, it wasn’t easy getting there. In other songs on the album, the 21-year-old raps about sleeping on his granny’s floor in a house shared with 11 other family members, and other challenges experienced while growing up in Cleveland’s east side. Knowing the pain of struggle only makes the fantasy of leaving it behind even sweeter.

The video opens with a powerful shot of a sunset on the Cleveland skyline, immediately dropping you in Rambo’s world. The rapper’s lyrics are memorable, in particular the shout-out to his teacher from the 6th grade. As Young Rambo flexes his successes, you want to root for the rising star, and hope that he really does achieve his dreams.


Follow Young Rambo on Instagram

July 13, 2018 /Guest User
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Desperado Orchestra Releases Funky New Single “Outer Space”

July 07, 2018 by Guest User

Desperado Orchestra is back with the follow up to his 2016 eponymous EP, with the track “Outer Space”. The track is a groovy number that mixes a myriad of genres, from soul to electro, with just the right dose of funk. Desperado Orchestra is the project of multi-instrumentalist J Lawson, whose incredible life journey, which has seen him travel the globe, has led to the creation of his unique sound.

The track is a documentation of the highs and lows of his life. While he is currently based out of Hawaii, his life has been tumultuous to say the least. From experiencing homelessness, to serving a military term in Iraq, to teaching abroad in China, every experience has influenced his sound in its own unique way, making his sound as unique as his backstory. The track is a bit of a departure from his folksier sound, making the transition to a funkier groove on this track, while maintaining that classic soulful Desperado Orchestra sound. The track is a glimpse into J’s world, that leaves us anticipating his future releases.

He will be playing the Mercury Café in Denver on July 24th. Keep up with Desperado Orchestra on Instagram and Twitter for future releases and show dates.

 

July 07, 2018 /Guest User
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“You’re Like” is Julius Wilson’s Newest, Most Ambitious Track Yet

July 05, 2018 by Guest User

Julius Wilson is one of the stars to come out of Canada’s ever-rising hip-hop music scene. The young rapper recently released his newest single “You’re Like” through his label One11Music. The track is an incredible concoction of genres and styles that encapsulates Julius’s music savvy and various influences.

The track is an ode to the love of Julius’s life that he playfully compares to the “air that [he] breathes” and “the heart to [his] beat”. Julius’s smooth vocals beautifully capture the track’s emotions, which are brought to life by the single’s steady bass-heavy beat. Thanks to it’s flawless production style, the track stands out and is an instant club-ready hit.

“You’re Like” demonstrates Julius Wilson’s indisputable talent, and is his most energetic and ambitious one to date. Thanks to its incredibly catchy beat and vocals, you’ll be listening to it on repeat and singing along in no time. To keep up with his future releases, follow Julius on  Instagram and Twitter.

July 05, 2018 /Guest User
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Blac Chyna and YBN Nahmir Collaborate with Hip-Hop Producer Hoodzone

July 03, 2018 by Guest User

Courtland Collins Harvell, known usually as Hoodzone, Hood or Zone, is an Alabama-based hip-hop music producer who is showing the world his extraordinary producing talent with artists YBN Nahmir and Blac Chyna. He started off in bands when he was a child, and began producing music as a teenager in his basement. His father is a pianist and music director for The Temptations, so he grew up surrounded by musical vibes.

Hoodzone has been collaborating with YBN Nahmir for quite some time, producing singles like “Bounce Out With That” which collected 93M Youtube views and 89M Spotify streams. The track was proven so popular that Hoodzone also released an instrumental version. Other songs he produced with YBN Nahmir were “I Got a Stick” (10M+ views) and two more songs, “No Hook” (18M views) and “Bread Winners” (5M views), which were collaborations with YBN Almighty Jay. His major success landed him mentions in top magazines such as Billboard, Complex, XXL Mag and OnSmash.

Hoodzone’s newest star artist is Blac Chyna. He has been meeting up with her to work on many creative endeavors. They have several highly anticipated projects that will soon be announced, which are expected to be nothing but the best from this extremely talented producer. In his short time he has made a huge impact in the production community, gaining hit after hit as well as platinum certificates which are sure to keep coming his way.

July 03, 2018 /Guest User
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Gee Bogins - "Level Up"

June 29, 2018 by N3 On The Track in Music, Hip-Hop
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Sara Diamond - "Latter"

June 29, 2018 by N3 On The Track in Music, R&B/Soul
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Marlenà Taylor - "Whats Luv"

June 29, 2018 by N3 On The Track in Music, Hip-Hop, R&B/Soul

Hailing from Birmingham, 23 year-old poet/rapper/humanitarian Marlenà Taylor draws on the power of story-telling and poetry through hip hop, and channels these forces to create a refreshing and personal take on the genre. Earlier this year Marlená took a leap of faith by stepping into a recording studio for the first time, and acting upon her burning passion for music she recorded her debut single ‘Wats Luv’.

Featuring a vocal hook reminiscent of 90s RnB era from vocalist Dee’John, Wats Luv showcases her honest approach to music making and depicts the ups and downs of the relationship in question. She explains:

“Wats Luv is a very personal song after I decided to call it quits. I feel as women, we tolerate a lot but at the end of it all every women have their breaking points and Wats Luv was my breaking point”

Bridging the gap between poetry and Hip Hop, Marlenà priorities artistic integrity over anything else and looks to use her voice to fearlessly inspire and motivate the next generation, explaining:

“Having the freedom of self expression and being able to connect with people through stories is powerful - I don’t want to make music for the moment - I feel it’s my responsibility to not conform to the demands of the world, but to the demands of the people. I feel like my mission on earth is to create music with a message”

June 29, 2018 /N3 On The Track
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Stream: Drake - "Scorpion" [Album]

June 29, 2018 by N3 On The Track in Music, R&B/Soul, Albums

Drake has broken his silence & released his brand new double disc album entitled "Scorpion". Featuring guest appearances by Jay Z, Ty Dolla $ign, Michael Jackson, Static Major & more.

Stream the full album for free below & comment your thoughts.

 
June 29, 2018 /N3 On The Track
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#LAOnLockExclusive: Spiffie Luciano - "Live By The Gun" (feat. Deuce Biggs, Chloeezyy, 1TakeJay, DoughuntTwin)

June 21, 2018 by N3 On The Track in Music, Rap

Spiffie Luciano teams up with Deuce Biggs, Chloeezyy, 1TakeJay, & DoughHuntTwin for a brand new single titled "Live By The Gun". Giving their rendition of Bino Rideaux's "Bacc Tracc".

Tune in below & comment!

June 21, 2018 /N3 On The Track
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KRANE & Max Styler - "Changes" feat. GØLDN

June 21, 2018 by N3 On The Track in Music, Electronic

Following his critically acclaimed album "Fallout" earlier this year, prolific bass artist KRANE returns with his latest masterpiece "Changes." Produced in collaboration with Max Styler, "Changes" finds KRANEreinventing himself yet again to create a sophisticated and dreamy soundscape; the track delivers a slowly unwinding bassline and mesmerizing synths, all complemented by GOLDN's soulful vocals to tell the story of the sacrifices we make for love. KRANE's penchant for emotive bass fused with Styler's organic grooves is undeniably a winning combination. "Changes" is out on KRANE's SESSIONS, where KRANE has released much of his recent music. 

Over the last several years, KRANE has been a metaphorical butterfly - his production style is constantly evolving, always inventive, and undeniably captivating. With over 26 million streams on his Spotifychannel, numerous praises from industry tastemakers - such as being named Billboard's "Artist to Watch in 2018" - and his "Fallout" album rising to #6 on the iTunes Dance charts, KRANE has certainly earned his reputation. From the emotional future bass of "Chemical" to the hard-hitting trap of "Fall Apart," KRANEhas never confined himself to a genre, but created a style and a space where such labels no longer matter. Through his project SESSIONS, he collaborates with unknown producers of all genres as a way to both give back to aspiring artists and continue experimenting with his own sound. KRANE is one of electronic music's most exciting artists right now, so stay tuned to see what he comes up with next. 

June 21, 2018 /N3 On The Track
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Rajiv Dhall - "Happier"

June 21, 2018 by N3 On The Track in Music, Indie Pop
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