Mahalia - "Sober"
Premiered by The FADER and produced by Maths Times Joy, British songstress Mahalia has unveiled her stunning first official single in the form of “Sober”.
The track is a rich slice of R&B that recalls the likes of Erykah Badu, Sade and Lauryn Hill, yet is sprinkled with originality and pushed into the present day. “I’m sorry that there ain’t no time left, you and I are over, me and you are done,” she sings, her warm tones melding into the illustrious, groove-laden beat, her words hitting straight to the heart. The track is quintessentially Mahalia – encompassing the classic sounds of the past while refusing to be hemmed in by one particular genre; her open-hearted lyricism holding it all together like magic dust.
At 12 years old – the age most of us are aimlessly riding bikes or trying to avoid homework – Mahalia was picking up a guitar and penning love songs. With her entrancing, soulful tones, wise yet relatable wordplay and intuitive sense of melody, it quickly became clear that she had a natural sense of musicality, and that she’d be doing this for the rest of her life.
Now 19 and based in Leicester, Mahalia is ready to fully unleash what she’s been brewing into the world. In the time since she first picked up that guitar, she’s dropped a scattering of releases – from 2012’s indie-flecked acoustic dream “Head Space” to 2015’s gorgeously understated 4-track EP “Never Change” – which was premiered on i-D – and last year’s genre-flipping mixtape “Diary of Me”, picking up praise from the likes of The Independent and MTV. In 2015, her unique voice caught the attention of Rudimental, who asked her to feature on their easy-going summer anthem “We the Generation”, pushing her name to a wider audience in the process. But for Mahalia, it feels as if she’s just getting started.
Cailin - Nightmare [Video]
latest EP, entitled "Another" which was released last October. She has performed
In New York at many of the music venues including: Rockwood Music Hall
and most recently, The Bitter End. Cailin first entered the NY scene back in 2012
as an opening act at the famous Webster Hall and then again in 2013 at the very
Popular Highline Ballroom. This past February she headed out to the West Coast
and brought her sweet, soothing sound to some of the LA clubs, including
The Mint, which is the local music landmark and where many of our music
Legends first broke out onto the scene.
This past April, Cailin performed up North in the Harvard Square area of Cambridge,
Mass. at the very well known Club Passim where many of the music greats have
graced the stage. Cailin's next stop.... Nashville!
The HeavyTrackerz X Matt Wills (feat. TE dness) - Emily [Video]
Listen/ Share here: soundcloud.com/mattwillsmusic/emily-the-heavytrackerz-remix
East London based production collective The HeavyTrakerz (Wiley, Stormzy, Meridian Dan) have lent their much-in–demand touch to Matt Wills' Emily.
Their remix – which was premiered by Rude Kid on his Kiss FM show – sees the grime heavyweights completely transform the original version and features a guest appearance from rapper TE dness.
Matt Wills is a British singer-songwriter who has collaborated with Devlin, Maverick Sabre and Mad Decent's Daktyl, and been championed by Bastille, Halsey, The Kooks and Foxes among others.
The HeavyTrackerz remix of Matt Wills’ Emily is available to stream across all platforms:
VEVO: po.st/MattWillsEmilyRX
SPOTIFY: open.spotify.com/track/2epqx35Q5SpVfEZENAguzu
SOUNDCLOUD: soundcloud.com/mattwillsmusic/emily-the-heavytrackerz-remix
Listen to the original version of Matt Will’s ‘Emily’ here: youtube.com/watch?v=Yka3Re5J4Ls
For more information on Matt Wills visit:
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Lindi Ortega - Til The Goin' Gets Gone [Video]
Canadian artist Lindi Ortega is back with a new EP 'Til The Goin' Gets Gone'. The EP is set for release this Friday, 17th March, and it's her most atmospheric and resilient body of work to date. The title track addresses the detours and ditches a traveling musician faces, expressed evocatively through Lindi's hypnotic soprano.
David McLorren - It's My Time [Instrumental]
Dallas-based award winning artist and producer David McLorren latest album Life Happens offers something a little different. Into every life, a little rain will fall. Regardless of the things that challenge life, you can always choose to live and be happy. Feel-good music and spreading positive vibes is the foundation David McLorren and Reethym production’s music is all about. This song transcends all of the pressures and compels you to loosen up and dance, if you wanna, run if you wanna but sit still and be depressed it not an option. It’s my Time, it’s your time. Take five to smell the roses and feel the sunshine. ©2016 Reethym® Productions. All rights reserved.
Corey Ellis & Javi - No Love [Audio Video]
Corey Ellis & Javi - No Love (@MyCoreyEllis @JaviGonzalezII)
New England artists Corey Ellis & Javi team up to make one of the hottest tracks for Spring. "No Love" is a vocal-heavy track with fresh swagger - perfect for the club. This is Trey Songz meets Kendrick Lamar. Corey's mainstream style has resulted in him building more than 200,000 Facebook fans -- and with this new release it's clear that he will be getting a lot more Love. Get familiar:
Corey Ellis was born in Augusta, Maine on March 13, 1992. He is one of four kids. He started rapping when he was in 1st grade with his brothers and friends on the playground. He moved with his mom to Brunswick, Maine and went to Brunswick High School. Later He moved to Bangor, Maine where he attended Husson University and finished his college degree in the field of Marketing.
Javi is an R&B artist originally from Stoneham, Massachusetts who allows his emotions to run through his music, which in turn connects him to his fans on a stronger level than most artists. With his first release Champagne and Hennesy being released earlier this year. He is well on his way looking forward to his next release he has learned a lot and will showcase it to his fans in the only way he knows how.
The two are signed to the indie label Nova Music Group.
Corey Ellis Links:
http://www.facebook.com/mycoreyellis
https://twitter.com/MyCoreyEllis
http://instagram.com/mycoreyellis
https://www.snapchat.com/add/Incognegro24
http://www.youtube.com/c/CoreyEllis207?sub_confirmation=1
https://soundcloud.com/mycoreyellis
http://open.spotify.com//artist/778jCMRe7YX8PPXo92Gzma
Javi Links:
http://www.facebook.com/JavierGonzalez.II
http://twitter.com/JaviGonzalezII
http://instagram.com/JaviGonzalezII
http://www.youtube.com/user/JaviGonzalezII
Skully - Block Scale [Audio]
Block Scale is currently released on all major streaming platforms, and will available for purchase on all major music online retailers such as iTunes, Amazon, Google Play and Tidal!
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Website - http://www.IamSkully.com
Teddy Benson - King Flow ft. Crooked I [Video]
San Diego, CA, June 15, 2016– Ackrite Records artist Teddy Benson links up with legendary West Coast Shady Records artist and Slaughterhouse member Crooked I, to give you a vibe that Hip Hop has been missing…lyrics, with that new school twist.
King Flow is one of those classic Hip Hop records leaving you wanting more, this EP is just the beginning of things to come this year from the Ackrite Nation star Teddy Benson and you can take a sneak peak of the project before the June 24th release exclusively on the Ackrite YouTube page.
LINK: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLImoJXkk_ENGQdqTBUEyPp-WX6BSEaK9q
Teddy Benson first began his trek into music when he was in high school after getting hooked after his first cypher. From then on, he knew he wanted to be in music. After some trials in his life, he ended up in Brockton, Massachusetts. It was in Brockton where his lyrical content really began to flourish, and by the time he was 16 he began working with his first mentor. His time on the East Coast exposed him to true hip-hop, and life in general. Teddy has performed in countless venues around San Diego, and in January 2016 he signed with indie hip-hop recording company Ackrite.
Kush Dinero - Buss It
Tallahassee born, Orlando native Kush dinero is the next prolific artist to come out orlando. With his witty lyricism and catchy song structure he is carving himself a lane in the music industry. Kush has been a fan of music since a child, being raised in a family full of musicians. Artists like Eminem, Jimi Hendrix and Michael Jackson influenced and inspired him to make music. Kush produced and wrote his own music for years until He met talented producer and song writer Sua’re back 2011.
Sua’re seen the potential in Kush through his experience working within the industry with the likes of Tim Coons and Le’ andria Johnson. Ever since, they have not stop recording and crafting their sound. Working closely with talented sound engineer Tommie Hicks Jr., who has worked with other ground breaking artist like Genuwine, Eminem, and Backstreet Boys, they developed the sound that is now Kush Dinero. Website is www.kushdinero.com
Niko Cochi$e - Tall Grass (Prod. by Bliss)
Niko Cochi$e's first release for his forthcoming mixtape "Feeling$ & Nerve$", which is coming out very soon. #MixedByN3 Tune In.
Twitter: @nikotharapper.
Instagram: @niko_cochise_
JASN - I Been This On ft. D-Sea
This song is the result of a collaborative effort with D-Sea, also from Seattle. It is the last track of a 7 track EP called "Faded". There is no other sound like this in Seattle, or frankly anywhere else.
VAS LEON - MY LIFE
Since travelling and also supporting Fatboy Slim's tour at such sold out events such as Warehouse Project Festival and Brixton o2 Arena, entertainer VAS LEON has been working on his craft; showing in his constant releases and performances this year.
VAS LEON has been working towards his debut LP ‘KROSSOVER’ and it has finally been released (on iTunes, Spotify & all major digital outlets)! It’s something different and special.
Sterlen Roberts - Tan Lines
Producer/musician/Artist Sterlen Roberts started his career off working under the Jodeci camp with fellow artist Flo-rida and Kesyhia Cole. Since then sterlen has worked with many major artist. A few years later as a producer dropped a club banger She Works. Now he has teamed up with Candy Sheilds and pinned another soulful club hit "Tan Lines" to kick off the release of his new LP which he fully produced himself "I probably shouldn't". The album digs into Blacks lives matter, election politics all the way to his gospel roots and of course has your radio friendly joints for the club!! Sterlen still believes in making full Albums, playing every instrument and writing 80 percent of what you will hear. Sterlen also has long list of great features on this album!!! Get ready!