Grey Oakes‘s new single “SYWA” is a heartfelt breakup song that sees him reflect on music personified as a person from a past relationship. Backed by a soft soulful backdrop, he delivers an emotionally punchy performance ripe with evocative lyrics and a smooth melodic run that is catchy as well. The song is a bittersweet track that follows a man who is missing his true love and the outpour of emotions is unbearable.

“SYWA” was mixed by Julius Tunstall, mastered, and engineered by Hector Veg.

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Eclectic Orange, California genre-bending duo J Cru returns with the visuals for their song “Don’t Be Sad”, a heartfelt and uplifting tune that aims to lighten the mood. Over a cinematic and epic-sounding backdrop made up of orchestral aesthetics, brass stabs, lush guitar riffs, and warm strings, the duo delivers a stunning melodic performance with layered melodic runs and evocative spirit-lifting lyrics. The track then switches up into a booming trap jam ripe with fiery rap verses that explore their journey as artists and the myriad of experiences they face while nurturing the strength to leave the past where expectations were not met.

The visual is pretty engaging and starts off with an atmospheric set piece depicting both J Geezy and J Smitty in an unknown world where their troubles are kept at bay. The visual transitions into another scene showing both artists as astronauts who crashed in yet another unknown planet. Suffering from their injuries, they proceed to do what they do best, explore and get to the bottom of it all.

J Geezy and J Smitty’s roots can be traced back to a chance encounter during their Freshman year of college while freestyling in Orange, California’s Killifer Park. With more than sixty original tracks spanning four years under their sometimes

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Munich, Germany-based DJ/producer Mined Music shares his single “Feel Like You’re Home” featuring Vas Angelov. The anthemic track is a blend of jazz, orchestral aesthetic, and hip-hop. The production is quite brilliant and slowly rises as Vas delivers a fiery and commanding rap performance over the layered soundscape laid before him. 

Mined Music is the musical moniker for Michael Newell. He is also a DJ who is into electronic music and has released projects with his Bass Funk side project Mined & Forrest. In October 2020 he released his first solo double A-side single “Levitate / The Pressure” and followed up his sophomore A-side single “In Pieces / Under My Spell” in December of the same year.

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Melbourne, Australian rapper Navitas returns to the forefront with the new single “Dead Inside” featuring jay2Slik. Over a somber and punchy soundscape, both emcees deliver solid performances and bring the proverbial big guns to the fight with a vivid and evocative lyricism that dwells on loyalty, fake friends, and undesirable elements lying in the bushes to detract you from your goals. From Jay’s fiery flow and intense cadence to Navitas’ boomy vocals, the result is a piece of art that hits the soul and gives listeners something to think about.

 

Navitas is a hip hop artist based within Melbourne, Australia. His musical pursuits stem from a background in poetry, literature, the arts and performance. That said, his trajectory was truly launched by an inherent appreciation for the craft of emceeing and all things hip hop. Having endured many hardships and possessing quite a powerful capacity to experience emotion and observe, Navitas channels this potency into his music. The word ‘Navitas’ is a Latin word for ‘energy’, and truly encapsulates the fervency and pain with which this artist has become strengthened and matured by.

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Nu Vintage – “Steady Rotation”

 

Nu Vintage opens up the list with “Steady Rotation”, a jazzy boom bap joint ripe with warm textures, alluring warm strings, and airy horns that exude a nostalgic feeling. It’s quite soothing and definitely a perfect way to kick off this week’s playlist.

 

 

 

Elaquent – “Tough Love”

 

 

Elaquent shares the new single “Tough Love” from his new album Long Drives To Nowhere. The production is as sublime and ethereal as they come with El’s punchy and sparsely arranged drum grooves, mellow somber tones, and crisp sound design to match.

 

Sun Deep – “Mind Games”

Oklahoma-based Indian experimental producer/instrumentalist Sun Deep makes his entry on our list with his new record titled “Mind Games”. The track is a cinematic and epic piece that blends a layered arrangement of sounds from hip-hop and different cultures from the east and West in a seamless manner. The punchy drum grooves, chant-like vocal samples, sitar riffs and nostalgic textures all add up to create a potpourri of sounds that trasnport the listeners to another plane.

“Mind Games” is taken from his forthcoming EP, Sifnos, which blends danceable beats with traditional Indian instrumentation. Released under Outpost 31 Studios, the five-track EP was inspired by Sun Deep’s visit to the Greek island, Sifnos, which ultimately led to his decision to pursue music full-time.

 

 

Riddoch x COMN Dan – “The Abyss”

 

Riddoch and COMN Dan team up for “The Abyss”, a jazz-infused boom-bap jam ripe with warm textures, lush keys, and punchy drums. The progression is pronounced as it moves along and subtle elements are added from moody strings, cinematic sound designs, and obscure vocal chops.

Rudi Montaire – “im Vorbeigeh’n – Instrumental”

Austrian producer Rudi Montaire makes an entry on our playlist with “im Vorbeigeh’n – Instrumental”, a chilled uplifting tune made up of bright textures, warm basslines, and bouncy boom-bap drums. It’s smooth and quite catchy too.

Sly Johnson – “Trust Me (Instrumental)”

 

Paris born-singer/vocalist, beatboxer, songwriter, and record producer Sly Johnson drops something funky at our doorstep in the form of this beat titled “Trust Me (Instrumental)”. The track has a solid drum groove, smooth funky bass guitar riff, and soulful synth textures to match.

Dial Choir – “THOU / Y’ALL”

 

Dial Choir is a production duo made up of Salingitus and Zeta Io, the duo teamed up in 2009 and hasn’t looked back since. Their latest output is an experimental jazz/lofi track titled “THOU / Y’ALL”. The piece is cinematic, dynamic, and off-kilter. From the airy piano riffs, ethereal sound design, and progression build-up, the duo brings something different and refreshing to the forefront.

Citero – “Mist”

Citero‘s “Mist” caught our attention and it was too good not to share. He makes use of somber strings fitted with orchestral aesthetics, dark moody basslines, and soft boom-bap drums. It’s quite dynamic as the ebb and flow are pronounced and there are some progressions heard with the inclusion of keys and mellow textures.

Binfolk – “ButtaDamnthing”

 

Binfolk makes his entry with “ButtaDamnthing” taken from his debut beat tape. The beat is clunky, choppy, and eclectic, love the guitar riffs, vocal samples, and punchy drums.

Chill Select, Ogi feel the Beat – “Deep, Down & Painted”

Chill Select and Ogi feel the Beat team up for this new beat titled “Deep, Down & Painted”. The result is a soothing and nostalgia-inducing beat ripe with airy strings, warm textures made up of crisp guitar riffs, ethereal vocal runs and solid drum grooves.

Flow-er – “Smooth Loop”

Flow-er makes his entry on our site with “Smooth Loop”, a punchy multi-genre beat that blends neo-soul with modern-day g-funk aesthetics. The lush keys and synths are prominent and the drums are groovy to the max.

CaliCronk – “Remember”

 

CaliCronk comes through with “Remember” a chilled, reflective tune made up of crisp guitar riffs, warm bassline, and mellow drums. It’s quite somber and nostalgic.

Milli Beat$ – “Beast Mode”

 

Milli Beat$ comes through with “Beast Mode” a jazz-infused trap beat that hits the mark. The beat is heavy and the borns are quite lush too. The beat also progresses with soft keys that add a dreamy palette to the overall vibe.

 

kBeats x Dan walters – “Summer zootin’”

 

kBeats and Dan walters team up for “Summer zootin’”, a splendid soothing beat made up of warm textures and nostalgia-inducing vibes. It’s aptly titled and gives that heartwarming feeling of the summer month.

 

$urfa – “Feel So Good”

 

$urfa makes his entry on our site with “Feel So Good”. A laidback sublime track ripe with hazy and atmospheric textures over smooth drum grooves. Perfect for a late evening ride.

 

Nu Vintage “Matcha Latte”

Nu Vintage‘s new release “Matcha Latte” is a somber, reflective track ripe with warm textures, moody strings, and airy flutes layered over smooth boom-bap-style drums. Perfect for that study time playlist