hip hop, Reviews, Singles, video, Videos

Mikano’s ‘Tell a Lie’ is priceless

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENWOsWNtLLg We've nearly got whiplash from how fast Mikano has come back around to 1st Day Fresh with another fire music video lifted from his new EP. If you've happened to sleep on this rapper's stratospheric rise so far, then let this be your wake up call. Following up on 'Touché Coulé', this music video… Continue reading Mikano’s ‘Tell a Lie’ is priceless

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Watch Jozem’s outstanding video performance for ‘Foreign’ 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRqvUGfF2po Singer, songwriter and producer Jozem has returned to share his haunting new visual for single ‘Foreign’ taken from his debut album released earlier this year.  The music video paints from a daunting palette of muted and dark tones which perfectly resemble the troubled vocal melodies. The shadows obscure the details, creating confusion and absence… Continue reading Watch Jozem’s outstanding video performance for ‘Foreign’ 

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Mikano drops new single “Touché Coulé” from AKWA II EP

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzN4UThsyws Hailing from Paris, Rap and Hip-Hop magician Mikano releases new EP, titled AKWA II, with one of a kind piece "Touché Coulé" at the helm. Pouring in an array of upbeat energy and garden-fresh Hip-Hop beatwork, this track really packs a punch. Listeners are caught in Mikano’s passionate momentum as he raises a glass… Continue reading Mikano drops new single “Touché Coulé” from AKWA II EP

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“Powertripp” is Ishani’s powerful comeback single

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnKjSYIGDkc Y'all know how much we love silky-smooth RnB and so it's a treat to have "Powertripp" from London based Indian talent Ishani landing on our radar. "Powertripp" is the powerful comeback single for Ishani who has been on a break since 2021. It's a mellow mix between 1990s inspired Trip-Hop and moody RnB. At… Continue reading “Powertripp” is Ishani’s powerful comeback single

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Leyla Diamondi’s ‘Broken Pieces’ is the next musical classic

https://open.spotify.com/track/0GTk8XzX6qdZMBeKxqvM8y?si=8c11411540d04d50 At 23 years old Leyla Diamondi unleashes a fully-fledged piece of art. ‘Broken Pieces’ is an intrinsically layered rendition of ache and self-awareness. Following up on her acclaimed single ‘My Soul Cries’, we didn’t think the Greek-Turkish singer could outdo herself offering such a riveting performance. ‘Broken Pieces’ captures the essence of heartbreak with… Continue reading Leyla Diamondi’s ‘Broken Pieces’ is the next musical classic

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All hail Jayd Ink and her EP ‘Catching Red Lights’

https://open.spotify.com/album/3GBJK7iG5XoASRgXnPIe3k?si=wbRlQ_tPR1aLStF4fpr8gQ&nd=1 Documenting her blossoming, Jayd Ink offers a new 3-track project - ‘Catching Red Lights’. This EP takes the role of a musical diary and is the brainchild of Jayd Ink’s intense self-reflection from the last couple of years. Curated as a witness to intricate artistic growth, the EP presents fresh tracks belonging to the… Continue reading All hail Jayd Ink and her EP ‘Catching Red Lights’

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We’re in Asha Gold heaven listening to ‘Up To Me’

https://open.spotify.com/track/39uGxpuxgdAY1GR33zvFPx?si=219972ed3a4a4619 Sprinkling with vibrant arrangements, ‘Up To Me’ is the pop talent’s newest offering - we’re in Asha Gold heave! Soundtrack to the summer, this number is the brainchild of the British-Indian songstress and Louis Fulford Smith from Bamily - their stamp is unmistakable! Asha’s vocals are mellifluous and marry perfectly to the bubbly production… Continue reading We’re in Asha Gold heaven listening to ‘Up To Me’

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Drive down ‘Queen St’ with Jayd Ink

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCyhEuG6Ruw We’re blissfully gliding through silky R&B soundscapes with fresh and refined single ‘Queen St’. This truly enchanting number is the brainchild of Canadian songstress Jayd Ink and SZA’s ‘Good Days’ producer Los Hendrix. One thing is for certain: the mastery is tangible! Ink’s vocals are the star of the show - hypnotic, soft and… Continue reading Drive down ‘Queen St’ with Jayd Ink