Author: Atif Parker

Jon Vinyl shares his side of the story in “FTU”

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Singer/songwriter Jon Vinyl‘s new single “FTU” is a nuanced and heartfelt look into a broken relationship that happened right in front of his eyes. Over a sublime and moody backdrop, he details the ups and downs and the dynamics between him and his ex as he tries to get to the root cause of the cracks but it was beyond his control. The vocal performance is sultry and quite engaging and his evocative lyrics are relatable and heartfelt.

 

 

 

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Rimzee gives us the “Intro” [Video]

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Clapton rapper Rimzee is preparing to drop his new mixtape but in the meantime, he shares the “Intro” which serves as a perfect introduction to him. The Hackney-based rapper/entrepreneur took 6 years off music to focus on life and building his various businesses ranging from car rentals, a restaurant, and a property portfolio to his record label. “Intro” sees him teaming up with producer NECHO, who laces him with a dark and haunting backdrop made up of moody strings, keys and vocal hums. Rimzee sure knows the assignment and delivers a blend of insightful, reflective bars laced with his distinct bravado. His rhymes are vivid and give listeners a clear picture of his life and how his environment informs who he is as a person.

“Intro” is taken from Rimzee’s forthcoming mixtape, Cold Feet.

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Reedus 3m returns with new single “Forever”

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Rapper/songwriter Reedus 3m shares the new single “Forever” which sees him musing on his journey thus far. Over a bouncy and sombre backdrop, he delivers with an impassioned demeanor filled with insightful and relatable lyrics that everyone can relate to.

 

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Navitas brings pure “Vindication”

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Melbourne, Australia-based rapper Navitas is in rare form in his new single “Vindication”. The anthemic track is bolstered by orchestral elements and a booming drum groove that are all underpinned by his graphic rhyme schemes and upbeat commanding vocal tone. He sure doesn’t hold anything back on this hard-hitting jam.

 

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Kieron Boothe has “No Regrets”

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Newham-based rapper Kieron Boothe returns with “No Regrets” which is his third single for 2022 via Cologne-based label, Melting Pot. The Nikhil Beats-produced record is an insightful and reflective tune that sees Kieron coming to terms with the cards dealt him and making the best out of his situation. Overall, the message here is clear as he implores listeners to live their lives to the fullest and move with no regrets.

Speaking on the single Kieron Said: 

“No Regrets is me reflecting and thinking about my journey so far, the good and the bad and not regretting anything along the way. “There’s no gain without pain” is saying it’s all part of the journey, keep your head down and keep proving people wrong.“

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Billy Danze (M.O.P.) Reveals ‘Top 5’ (Audio)

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Billy Danze, 1/2 of the legendary Hip Hop group M.O.P. reveals his new multi-track single titled ‘Top 5’ available now on Bandcamp. Over the past year, fans have been going stir crazy over his multi-track singles, ultimately leading to the release of his forthcoming album ‘The Billy Danze Project.’

Although ‘top 5’ is brief it’s far from short-lived. With intense energy, Danze delivers unending Quotables and cut-throat bars. He says this about ‘Top 5,’ “short and brutal, 14 minutes and 25 seconds of amazingness.” It’s fair to say that’s an understatement. Get your copy of ‘Top 5’ and connect with Billy Danze below.

Twitter @billdanzemop | Instagram @billydanzem.o.p

Shanae looks for answers within the “Illusions”

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Sydney Australia-born singer/songwriter Shanae was born to South African parents. She grew up soaking up the cultures between Australia and her parent’s home country of South Africa with music being the focal point connecting her ties to both countries. Her deep roots in Gospel music and Cape-Townian Jazz, mixed with her love for Neo-Soul, RnB and Hip-Hop have allowed her to create music without boundaries, enabling her to write and perform from a place of true freedom and absolute certainty. 

She released her debut single “Come On Over” in 2021 followed by 2 more songs and now she returns with her 4th solo release titled “Illusions” which showcases her distinct vocals to the world. Bolstered by Rory Noble‘s mellow and dreamy soundscape made up of warm keys, ethereal pads and soft percussions, Shanae pours her heart on wax and delivers a gripping melodic performance ripe with emotion, vulnerability and unbridled candidness. On the track, she digs deep and questions how one knows if they are in love. Shanae is unapologetic and gives listeners an insightful take that everyone can appreciate.

Stream “Illusions” on  SoundCloud, Apple Music, YouTube, Deezer

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