Marshmello x Roddy Ricch - "Project Dreams" [Video]
Marshmello & Roddy Ricch team up for a brand new single + music video!
Tune into “Project Dreams” below & comment!
Nicky Romero - "My Way" ft. Alice Berg [Video]
Nicky Romero returns with another dance/pop-crossover smash in the form of his new release "My Way." The Protocol Recordings labelhead teamed up with promising young singer/songwriter Alice Berg for the track, whose breathy vocals give life to Romero's percussive breakdown and organic melodies. "My Way" is technically a song about a tumultuous relationship on a downward spiral, but its empowering lyrics and uplifting soundscapes make it more of a catchy song to belt out in the shower than a breakup song. "My Way" serves as a breakout for Alice Berg's upcoming new music, who is signed to LMG|OUTFLY and has over 35 million streams as a featured artist. The 20-year old triple threat has been mysteriously quiet on social media lately, but rumor has it that we're about to hear much more from Berg coming in early 2019. Nicky himself kicked off his North American tour on November 23rd, hitting Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Las Vegas, San Francisco and more.
Nicky Romero has quickly progressed from a young musical prodigy to one of the most prolific names in modern dance music. He is not only a talented DJ and producer, but also the label mogul of Protocol Recordings and a mentor to the up-and-coming artists whose careers he helps to cultivate. Over the course of his music career, Romero has created both iconic originals and high-profile collaborations with artists such as Avicii, Calvin Harris, NERVO, ZEDD and more. Through the constant evolution of his sound and reinvestment in emerging artists, Nicky has proved his ability to evolve with the ever-changing landscape of electronic music. His latest releases have spanned the spectrum of electronic music, including the dance-pop gem "Be Somebody" with Steve Aoki and Kiiara, the indie-electronica track "Paradise" with Deniz Koyu and Walk off the Earth, the country-inspired "Rise," and his club-friendly hit "Duality." Nickyand Protocol crew continue to step up their game with every release, so keep an eye out to see what they have up their sleeve next!
Nicky Romero's US dates:
11/30 - Chicago, IL - Prysm
12/01 - New York, NY - Marquee NYC
12/03 - Boston, MA - The Grand
12/06 - Philadelphia, PA - NOTO Philadelphia
12/07 - Las Vegas, NV - XS Las Vegas
12/08 - San Francisco, CA - Temple
More info on Nicky Romero/Protocol Recordings:
Nicky Romero: Soundcloud | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
Protocol Recordings: Soundcloud | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
benny mayne - "strangers" (ft. 24hrs) [Video]
Following a slew of releases in 2018, Toronto-bred artist benny mayne unveils a new music video from latest collab with Atlanta lyricist 24hrson their track “strangers”.
The edgy video opens with his enraged and barebacked ex-girlfriend banging on the front door of his house. Both benny and 24hrs avoid letting her in knowing they’d “just crash and burn”in her fury. They then fall back into a dream-like state as they go on with their day, trying hard to get this girl off their mind.
benny had a breakout year, emerging onto the scene with his hit track “bounce”in January, and stayed on a consistent flow of sensual R&B-infused Pop records. After returning to the studio to experiment and evolve his sound, benny debuts an evolved version of his darkpop-infused-RnB sound with his new track “Strangers” ft. 24hrs.
For more info on benny mayne, see below:
Party Favor - "Blame" (feat. Naïka) [Video]
Los Angeles-based producer Party Favor returns to cap off a massive 2018 with his latest single "Blame", an emotive, stadium-sized anthem featuring Miami-based singer/songwriter Naïka. Party Favor delivers his signature and bass-heavy instrumentals, complementing by Naïka's ephemeral and emotive vocals. The single's artwork depicts its cathartic, in-the-moment vibe with an out-of-focus close-up of Party Favor's forearm tattoo that reads "enjoy the journey". "Blame" is out today via Mad Decent.
"This record was such a long time coming," Party Favor explains, noting the track finally came together once Naïka was brought on board. "The beat for this song was made over a year ago. We tried so many different vocalists/lyrics and finally found the right fit with Naïka. She captures the vibe so perfectly. Really proud of this record and think it's a great fit for Mad Decent. Excited to be working with them again on another release!"
Party Favor boasts one of the most diverse and accomplished resumes in the industry as an DJ, producer and boundary-pushing artist. His music has helped the festival trap and twerk scenes rise to unforeseen popularity in dance music, and frequently blurs the boundaries between electronic, rap, reggae, and many other genres. Party Favor has worked as a producer for some of the biggest names in the industry, such as Lil Jon, 2 Chainz, Migos and ASAP Ferg. "Blame" follows Party Favor's recent "MDR," which has amassed an impressive 135 million plays on Spotify and Soundcloud, as well as "Circle Up," his recent hit collaboration with Bipolar Sunshine. Adding to this year's slew of accomplishments includes Party Favor's ongoing world tour, where he has ignited stages at major music festivals including Coachella, HARD Summer, and more. Stay tuned for what Party Favor has up his sleeve next!
Upcoming dates:
12-01 - Las Vegas, NV @ Omnia
12-07 - Las Vegas, NV @ Omnia
12-08 - Tampa, FL @ The Ritz Ybor
12-14 - Albuquerque, NM @ El Rey Theater
12-15 - Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium
12-28 - El Paso, TX @ Born and Raised
12-29 - Las Vegas, NV @ Hakkasan
12-29 - South Lake Tahoe, CA @ SnowGlobe Music Festival
12-31 - San Bernardino, CA @ Countdown Festival
12-31 - San Diego, CA @ Omnia NYE
01-10 - Tallahassee, FL @ Bajas Beach Club
01-11 - Charlotte, NC @ Music Factory
01-12 - Orlando, FL @ Gilt Nightclub
01-24 - Columbus, OH @ Trism
More info on Party Favor / Naïka:
Party Favor: Soundcloud | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
Naïka: Soundcloud | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
Krept & Konan - "Pour Me Another One" [Video]
Directed by Luke Biggins, the video features cameo appearances from Lisa Mafia, Oxide & Neutrino, Lonyo, Kyla, Shystie, Ms Banks, Spoony, Leanne (from Sweet Female Attitude) and Richard Blackwood.
Produced by AdotSkitz and EY, Pour Me Another One samples the 2000 released Garage classic and chart hit, Flowers by Sweet Female Attitude. The release is a timely nod to Krept & Konan’s recent sold out headline show at Alexandra Palace, home to many iconic UK Garage nights during the noughties.
Aside from selling out the 10,000+ capacity Alexandra Palace, and two nights at the Kentish Town Forum, 2018 has seen Krept & Konan shut down the main stages at Wireless and Reading & Leeds Festivals over the summer, star in the highly anticipated independent film Intent 2 (alongside Adam Deacon, Ghetts and Dancehall superstar, Popcaan), launch their #PlayDirtyRadio show on Beats 1, and spearhead a Hennessy campaign encompassing a collaboration with Slaves recorded live at Abbey Road Studios.
All this alongside launching their own restaurant, Crepes & Cones in their home town of Croydon, with accompanying track Crepes & Cones ft Mostack.
Their exceptional year to date follows hot on the heels of Krept & Konan making chart history in 2017 with the release of mixtapes 7 DAYS and 7 NIGHTS when they became the first act ever to have two mixtapes simultaneously enter the Top 10 of the Official UK Albums chart.
Krept & Konan’s Pour Me Another One ft. Tabitha is released via DefJam in the U.S. and Virgin EMI in the U.K. and the rest of the world.
Melanie Taylor - "Adderall" [Video]
Melanie Taylor is a Los Angeles based singer-songwriter whose time has come to leap off the page into the limelight. This distinguished alt-pop performer mixes electro-pop elements into her 90s influenced style, creating a world of her own. Gaining inspiration from the late and great Michael Jackson, she's living proof that the best thing you can ever be in life, is yourself. Her unique approach to songwriting opens a portal of authenticity that listeners gravitate towards through her intoxicating ideas.
Melanie Taylor’s roots are grounded in San Diego, CA. She was an only child raised by a single working mother, which meant a lot of daycare and time left to entertain herself. Melanie found solace in classic pop records like Mariah Carey and Alanis Morissette, which guided her in the right direction by giving her a vision of her untapped potential. Childhood was lonely at times, but once she was introduced to theater, she found belonging in her theater families. Even now, she treats her audience like brothers and sisters, morphing the stage into her true home. She strives to consistently break out of her shell, opening herself up to vulnerability by allowing self-reflection and acceptance. Melanie began her artist development in 2012 with her debut record All About Today, which was later followed by her self-titled album in 2016. She most recently put her pen back onto paper with her 2018 singles “Ink” and “Adderall,” as she comes to terms with a need for commitment (in “Ink”) and a need for release (in “Adderall”).
Melanie Taylor graces the streets of Hollywood in her official music video for “Adderall.” Quickly transitioning to contrasting shots of her draped in white, her internal discourse becomes overbearing, influencing her erratic actions. With a bare face, her pure raw energy creeps to the surface which was once internally manifested. Screaming up to God, she begs for answers that come in the form of an interpretive dance. As she watches from the back of an empty theater, the isolation becomes all-encompassing. Melanie hits her own personal rock bottom and breaks her cycle of self-destruction by becoming aware of the hurtful relationship she's in, ultimately putting an end to the abuse she's endured, the drug leaving it's addict."
Simply Rayne - “Don’t Stop” ft. Baby Bash [Video]
Self-described “Afro-tina” Reiana Fernandez – known to the world as Simply Rayne – didn’t come out of the womb singing. This 20-year-old’s journey to success has been steeped in hard work and self-possession. She was raised on classics like Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Bill Withers, Al Green, Diana Ross and Etta James, and on her own explored modern icons like Michael Jackson, Destiny’s Child, Prince, Rihanna, Bruno Mars, Mary J. Blige, and Lauryn Hill. But her number one influence is none other than the queen herself: Beyoncé.
Simply Rayne hit the ground running with her career: her 2013 debut single earned her radio play in Australia, and in 2016 she began a working relationship with the production duo The KlubJumpers, who have 80 Billboard-charting songs and numerous Gold and Platinum Records to their name. She’s shared the stage with such diverse artists as G-Eazy, Steve Aoki, Lil Wayne, Migos, funk icons Lakeside, and Khalid, and performed two years in a row at the Mala Luna Music Festival. She’s made numerous live TV appearances and appears as herself in the upcoming independent romantic comedy film The Margarita Man. With faith-based ethos and unflinching optimism, Rayne strives to set a positive example as a multi-cultural young woman, and has earned the title of “Teen Vogue Ambassador”; had cover features in ReFocused Magazine and ChicaGirl; being a Bold Favor Award Honoree, in recognition of amazing leadership in the entertainment field, and being named a City of San Antonio Youth Ambassador.
Following the empowering urban anthem “How We Do” and the smoldering, soulful ballad “Need To Know”, Simply Rayne’s latest offering is the irresistible tropical soul-pop single “Don’t Stop”, which likens the bliss of dancing to the carefree purity of new love. Produced by the KlubJumpers, it’s a balmy, sun-kissed track bursting with urban swagger. While her love of hip-hop and R&B shines, the featured verse by Baby Bash also adds a hint of Latin flavor. In the “Don’t Stop” video, Rayne takes influence from Christina Aguilera, Rihanna, Shakira, and of course Beyoncé in her moves, as she encourages her love interest to never stop dancing. She says of the song and video, “The meaning of my song ‘Don’t Stop’refers to keeping the flame in a relationship alive- don’t stop loving and caring for me. The concept of the video incorporates my multicultural background, strong sisterhood, and of course a love interest with an underlying theme of sassy female empowerment. I would describe the making of the video as enthusiastically fun and uplifting.”
Madison Beer - "Hurts Like Hell" ft. Offset [Video]
As her current single “Hurts Like Hell” continues to be added to radio stations across the country, independent pop singer-songwriter Madison Beer has unveiled the accompanying music video featuring Offset today. Watch the full video HERE
Working alongside director Mike Harris, Beer executively produced and co-wrote the creative for the video which was shot in Simi Valley. The video makes it clear that she is in control and has never been more confident as an artist.
“I had such a clear vision of what I wanted to do for this video and it was such a rewarding experience working alongside Mike Harris and having him help take my ideas and make them a reality, far surpassing what I had expected. I am so grateful for his brilliance and professionalism as a director and could not be happier with how the video turned out. I was inspired by witchcraft and felt that it perfectly fit with the theme of the song, which is about teaching someone a lesson. I’m so happy Offset was involved in this project and was able to bring such an incredible energy to the video.”
Described by Complex Magazine as “Madison’s biggest track to date,” “Hurts Like Hell” was released last Friday and has already been added to countless playlists across streaming providers.
“Hurts Like Hell” comes hot on the heels of the success of Madison’s previous single “Home With You”, which made music history when it peaked within the Top 20 of US Top 40 radio chart, making Beer the first independent female solo artist to ever do so.
Madison Beer is an independent artist breaking in a major way. Her debut EP, “As She Pleases” (which spawned “Home With You”, “Say It To My Face” and “Dead”), has notched up over 400 million combined streams since its release in February. Her Spring/ Summer 2018 headline worldwide tour sold out within minutes of going on sale, while her first ever festival performance at Lollapalooza over the summer was lauded by critics.
This year has also seen Madison make her late-night debut on The Late Late Show With James Corden; feature in Billboard’s coveted “21 Under 21” list of top musicians in 2018; guest on David Guetta’s “7”album; perform alongside Liam Gallagher at Milan fashion Week A/W 2018; grace the covers of numerous magazines worldwide (including, most recently, Flaunt magazine); launch her own clothing collection (with leading online womenswear retailer missguided); and be enlisted as the face of a Bulgari fragrance campaign. All in addition performing live to an audience of 80 million viewers at the Riot Games World Championships Event last week in celebration of her feature on K/DA’s debut track “POP/STARS” which has topped iTunes charts in over 16 territories worldwide within 72 hours.
Madison Beer – who has partnered with First Access Entertainment and is distributed through AWAL – is a fully independent artist consistently praised for her trailblazing efforts and her passion for creating music that empowers listeners. Her huge, engaged and ever growing fanbase, (evident from her 2.6million+ followers on Twitter, and eye-popping 10. 5 million+ on Instagram), regard her as a pioneer of the ‘Girl Boss’ generation.
All eyes are on Madison as fans look to her first full length studio debut, set for release in 2019.
Marc E. Bassy - "Love Her Too" feat. G-Eazy [Video]
Bassy is currently supporting KYLE on his North American tour. See the remaining list of dates below. Tickets are available now at www.marcebassy.com/tour.
Singer, songwriter and producer Marc E. Bassy made waves with his critically acclaimed 2016 debut Groovy People EP. Among a tracklisting of hits such as “Morning” and “Dirty Water,” it vaulted “You & Me” [feat. G-Eazy] onto the Billboard Hot 100 as the track generated 260 million-plus Spotify streams and achieved a platinum certification from the RIAA within two years. Hot on its heels, he dropped his first full-length, Gossip Columns, and landed yet another smash in the form of “Plot Twist” featuring KYLE. In the album’s wake, he co-headlined the Bebe & Bassy Tour alongside Bebe Rexha and launched his Gossip Columns Tour, selling out venues coast to coast. Along the way, the artist received widespread praise from Billboard, Complex, Hypebeast, XXL, Hot New Hip Hop, The FADER, Spin and many more. Positioned for pop supremacy with his forthcoming second full-length set for 2019, Bassy’s rise to the top is just beginning.
Marty Blaze - Head Doctor [Video]
Marty Blaze drops a new visual for his single “Head Doctor” which is featured on his most recent mixtape release ‘Out The Gutta’. Watch & comment below.
INDIA LOVE TAKES A RIDE THROUGH COMPTON IN NEW "CANDY ON THE BLOCK" VIDEO
India Love, the recording artist/model/influencer who rose to fame on Tumblr, has dropped her latest single titled "Candy on the Block," available now on all streaming platforms. The record, produced by will.i.am, features a bass-heavy trap beat and India's laidback rap vocals. The visual for the single, which premiered on WorldStarHipHop, were directed by Shadae Lamar Smith and find India going back to her Compton roots – hitting the swap meet, her family's house and riding dirt bikes through the city.
India is fresh off tour in Europe with the Black Eyes Peas for their Masters of the Sun Tour that featured elements of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), promoting their latest album of the same name. While on tour she performed her previous singles "Trouble" and "Talk Yo Sh!t," which were released earlier this year.
Freddie Gibbs Talks New Album 'Fetti' & More On New Digital Series 'MLTD Presents: The Grinds TV with Bobby James'
Premier streetwear retailer Moose Limited (MLTD) is now the home of 'The Grinds TV with Bobby James,' a brand new digital interview series conceptualized as "intelligent conversations at the intersection of hip-hop, fashion and sports." In the debut episode, host Bobby James is joined by rapper Freddie Gibbs, who discusses everything from the current state of music to basketball, and drops exclusives on his latest collaborative project Fetti with Curren$y and The Alchemist. Gibbs, who is getting ready to kick off his Freddie tour in a few days, had a lot to say about current trends in the rap game, Logic copying his album cover, his upcoming project with Madlib, and much more.
With Los Angeles, hip-hop & streetwear culture at the forefront, the series comes to life through creators Byze One, a 25+ year music industry vet that's worked with everyone from Kanye West to Kid Cudi to Kendrick Lamar to Damian Marley, and Eric Flores, who started off in the music industry at Interscope Records and stands as the men’s buyer for MLTD. The show is filmed at Harun Coffee in historic Leimert Park, a coffee shop owned by ASAP Rocky’s manager Chace Infinite.
Miri Ben-Ari, the “Hip Hop Violinist,” Returns with New Single “Quiet Storm" [Video]
Watch Official Music Video: https://youtu.be/2PgnD-LRjZA
Stream/Buy: Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Google Play, Amazon
From Her Full-Length Album, Dorel, Out February 2019.
Grammy Award-Winning violinist/producer/humanitarian Miri Ben-Ari returns with a Hip Hop masterpiece, the new single “Quiet Storm.” It’s a virtuosic violin performance dedicated to women’s empowerment that plays over a hard Hip Hop beat and the voice of legendary hype man Fatman Scoop. Celebrated as the “Hip Hop Violinist,” she shot the video at the birthplace of the genre, The Bronx.
Ben-Ari says, “This song is about me, being a strong woman, being myself, people say that I look ‘quiet’ but have a ‘storm’ inside me when playing the violin. ‘Quiet Storm’ is the first single on my comeback album, and I wanted to do what I do best: produce original music and bring it down Hip Hop violin style. I am humbled to represent and pioneer a musical genre that influenced so many musicians and artists.”
“Quite Storm” is the first single on Ben-Ari’s upcoming album, Dorel, out in February 2019. The title is her son’s name and in Hebrew it means God’s generation. It will be her first full album since the release of her debut album, The Hip Hop Violinist, which featured such stars as Kanye West, John Legend, Lil Wayne, Pitbull and more.
Originally from Israel, Ben-Ari has created her own unique music; a revolutionary fusion of classical, Hip Hop, Soul and Dance. The classically trained violinist, who once studied under the late classical master Isaac Stern, has helped sell millions of records by collaborating with other Grammy award-winning artists such as Jay Z, Wyclef Jean, Alicia Keys, Wynton Marsalis, Britney Spears, Maroon 5, Akon, Patti Labelle, Brandy, Donna Summer, Janet Jackson, and Armin Van Buuren. Her work on Kanye West’s “Jesus Walks” earned her a Grammy for Best Rap Song in 2004.
Ben-Ari has not been quiet since her previous album. She has continued to work on her own music and collaborate & produce with artists all over the world. She has a current hit single, “Baila,” with Diamond Platnumz, one of today’s top artists in Africa.
Miri Ben-Ari is more than just a musical talent. She prides herself on her humanitarian efforts as well. She is a Goodwill Ambassador of Music to the United Nations and started her own non-profit organization, the Gedenk Movement, dedicated to educate, raise awareness and encourage self-expression among youth about anti-Semitism, racism and their brutal consequences. Noted as an "Apollo Legend" by the Apollo Theater in New York City, she has performed for both the Clintons and the Obamas, taught children about the violin on Sesame Street, and played numerous high profile events including the dedication of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington, DC.
“Quiet Storm” Credits:
Song Produced by Miri Ben-Ari & Doron Plascow
Video Director: Avi Ben-Zaken, Producer: Antonio Salume
Album Executive Producers: Josue Sejour & Miri Ben-Ari
Connect with Miri Ben-Ari
Official Website / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / YouTube
Jack Juan - Right Back ft @FatFool202 | @JackJuanxx
Make sure you check out this exclusive record “Right Back” from Jack Juan. The record features your local robber Fat Fool. This is something that could be played in a lounge or something. Great vibes going on with this one. Check out this banger below!
New Country & Folk Music Releases This Week
Willie Nelson - I'll Be Around
Willie Nelson continues his homage to Franck Sinatra with “I’ll Be Around”. It is the second song Nelson has released from his Sinatra collection, which will feature rich horn and string arrangements as he tackles classics like “Fly Me To The Moon,” “Blue Moon” and “My Way.” The album also features a duet with Norah Jones on the 1929 Cole Porter standard “What Is This Thing Called Love.”
Matt Tanner - Josephine
Established country/rock/blues singer from New Jersey, Matt Tanner, just delivered some of the finest visuals for his new hit single title “Josephine”. The cinematic music video captures a young tormented couple going through a destructive phase. Matt’s rough yet soothing voice will undoubtedly touch the heart of listeners with one of the most appealing country-rock fusion of the year.
Stay tuned with Matt’s latest works by giving him a follow on Instagram.
First Aid Kit – Tender Offerings
First Aid Kit are a Swedish songbird and songwriting sisters duo comprised of Johanna and Klara Söderberg just released a four track EP including the song “Tender Offerings”. Their vocal harmonies and woodsy, folk-influenced songwriting remind us of some of the best in the genre. They just released their fifth album titled tender offerings featuring a gem track by the same name.
Jevon - "Paranoia" [Official Vevo Performance]
Born of Brazilian, Filipino and Jamaican descent, Jevon has always strived to bring new sounds and influences to the table. After working behind the scenes with artists like Stefflon Don, Yxng Bane and RAY BLK plus helping a new generation of UK artists find their sound, Jevon is now staking his place amongst them as one of the frontrunners. Not concerned with following musical cycles Jevon draws from styles not typically associated with UK Rap and R&B. His first EP, due out Fall 2018, is an insight into the battles Jevon faces when dealing with scenarios that are beyond the norm for a kid growing up. It reveals a vulnerability and a stripping back of the ego that has helped shape his music and character to this day.
ABOUT VEVO DSCVR: Vevo DSCVR is part of Vevo’s emerging artist platform that curates the best up and coming artists – acts that believed to have a significant impact on the future – to perform their best tracks. Each of these artists are captivating live acts, and their personalities truly emerge when they’re putting their passion front and center, bringing a song to life onstage. Vevo has a long history of helping emerging artists break through to new and wider audiences. Past alumni of Vevo’s DSCVR series include Jack Garratt, James Bay, Years & Years, Wolf Alice, Sam Smith, Jorja Smith, Maggie Rogers, Alessia Cara and Ella Eyre. Vevo is committed to working with artists at an early stage of their career to create unique content that brings their music to life visually and provides a catalyst for exposure to new audiences.
Sônge - "Roses" [Video]
M.I.A., Santigold, fka twigs and Christine and the Queens are just some of the comparisons that were made when French genre-bending R&B / pop modernist SÔNGEreleased her self-titled debut EP in 2017. Yet much like those boundary-breaking artists, SÔNGE is a creative force in her own right with a distinct and uncompromising musical vision. Equally inspired by synaesthesia, mythology and post-impressionism, SÔNGE is one-of-a-kind.
That’s a trait that SÔNGE resolutely demonstrates with her brand new track ‘Roses’. The song represents the first taster of her full-length debut album, which will follow in 2019.
Produced by Myd (Club cheval, Theophilus London) of Ed Banger Records, ‘Roses’ finds SÔNGE contrasting the languid, regret-filled grooves of the verses with a defiant hook fuelled by echoing synth shots and skittering beats. Her vocals organically capture the emotional heart of the subject matter, from heartfelt regret to strutting self-confidence. The creative vocal production embellishments add to the track’s singular style, especially when her voice is pitch-shifted down to a near baritone.
The track was mixed and mastered by NKF, best known for his work with PNL and Orelsan.
Directed by Arnaud Giacomini, a former collaborator with Olivier Assayas and Mia Hansen-Løve, the video exudes a hazy, late summer vibe. It depicts SÔNGE undertaking a road-trip accompanied by two enigmatic sidekicks known only as A and M. In keeping with the song’s theme of impermanence, the trio ultimately engage in visceral scenes of destruction.
In addition to her more esoteric influences such as Paul Gauguin and Lars von Trier, you can trace echoes of contemporary greats such as Björk and Kendrick Lamar in SÔNGE’s exploratory soundscapes. Whether based in her hometown of Brest in Brittany or dating back to when she lived in Germany and Amsterdam, SÔNGE’s insomnia has provided a silver lining of creativity: an opportunity to write songs free from the distractions of the daylight hours.
Queen Naija - "Karma" [Official Vevo Performance]
Look into the roots of strong R&B vocalists, and you may find they spent time singing in church. The modern soul approach of Queen Naija, which can be heard on tracks such as "Bad Boy," "Mama's Hand" and "Medicine," is partially due to getting schooled early on - she was part of a choir as a child in her native Detroit. That was way before she became a YouTube hero, of course. For the last few years, she's been pleasing fans by inviting them into her all aspects of her life as a wildly popular vlogger. Boasting three million subscribers, her YT channel has focused on delivering personal candor to an ever-growing fan base. When she and her husband split last year, it prompted her to hit the studio and not only vent some frustration but stand up for women everywhere. "Medicine" busted the the 23-year-old to the next-level success that she's riding right now. Her follow-up track on the same subject, "Karma," is just as revealing, with a message attached. "I'm just letting him know, 'I might be sad right now, you might be happy, but the table's gonna turn.'" She really brought the drama, and a little bit of that church vibe, when she stopped by to perform it, and explained her feelings on its double-edged sword effect. "While it makes me feel good that other women can relate to what i'm writing, it makes me feel bad that they have to go through it."
Director: Micah Bickham
Editor: Colton Fordyce
Pull up and I’m smoking exotic. T-Hood is coming out of Atlanta. His flow is not to complex but he delivers some fly lines and flows. He’s a chef with the words. Feels like Camron, Gucci Mane, and Rocko. Weird blend but T-Hood is really Zombie that stays on his grind all day and night.. Do not sleep on this lit as visual called “Sushi” . Check it out below!