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Alternative R&B singer, songwriter and Toronto native Charlie Noiir has returned with the passion inducing single ‘Beside Me’. Primal, evocative and emotive, ‘Beside Me’ stands as a war cry for love as he traverses the many trials and tribulations of a relationship in this day and age. Showing a side to the artist not often… Continue reading Charlie Noiir returns with the passion evoking ‘Beside Me’
Toronto based singer, songwriter and producer Jozem has revealed his stunning new single, the introspective and poetic ‘Youth’ which shines a light on the learnings taken from his past experiences. Leading up to his debut album it came to me in dream, Jozem has been gently peeling back the layers, piece by piece, delicately revealing… Continue reading Jozem shares the poetic and poignant Youth, a celebration of being different
Brand new on our radar is Riiiiko, the Saudi Arabian who has been diligently crafting his dark hip-hop sound over the years. He's even headed over to the States to work with Gold Link, but now the plan is to work with the varied local scene as you'll find with new single 'Get Smoked'. Like… Continue reading ‘Get Smoked’ is the uncompromising dark hip-hop track from Riiiiko, feat producers Kriracha & B-Element
Just last month, we gave you the lowdown on UK hip-hop collective OSP (aka Only Speak Positive) via dynamic new track 'Breathe'. Now, the four creatives Esa Kwame (rapper, beat maker), J Blackz (rapper, singer-songwriter, beat maker), Silqe (rapper, beat maker), and Subject (producer, engineer) are back with 'Fill It Up'. In contrast to their… Continue reading OSP step up to the plate again for hard hitter ‘Fill It Up’
From London to the world, Latir is the singer, songwriter and producer who is coloring outside the lines of soul and RnB. His futuristic sound can be best heard in new tune 'Carousel', one for clicking play on while taking a minute to reflect on life and love, cause that's what this track with singer… Continue reading Latir’s ‘Carousel’ is the stylish RnB collab with Oliva Nelon & Tokio Myers
Producer smokingsforcoolpeople (aka Christof Jennings) is bringing it back old school with new track 'Excuse Me' featuring guest vocals from Zara Sykes. While 90s R&B has been retreated more times than you would think possible, smokingsforcoolpeople is calling on the eternal cool of 80s backbeats and crisp production for the retro feeling tune. Here, the… Continue reading 80s RnB is living in smokingsforcoolpeople’s new track ‘Excuse Me’ feat Zara Sykes
So much good music has come out of the pandemic, at least it's one upside to all the chaos and craziness of the past two years - a silver lining and all. This also includes Enough Love, the debut EP from London-based emerging new talent ELENA who took the plunge into professionalizing her creativity when… Continue reading ELENA is the new name R&B-pop name on the London scene
With eclectic tastes and influences stemming from his colourful upbringing, Toronto-based artist (via Kenya and Rwanda), Jozem experiments with various elements to create a unique sound that is melded with allusive and personal lyrics. Now after a short hiatus Jozem returns to share his art with the world, introducing the intimate and evocative 'Goderich'. Dusted with… Continue reading An exploration of alt RnB and electronic Future Soul, Jozem returns with the captivating ‘Goderich’
Today, we're amped to introduce you to OSP, the Reading (UK) based collective whose full name, Only Speak Positive, is a reflection of their purpose. Comprised of Esa Kwame (rapper, beat maker), J Blackz (rapper, singer-songwriter, beat maker), Silqe (rapper, beat maker), and Subject (producer, engineer), this four-piece has sought to spread messages of positivity,… Continue reading UK hip-hop collective OSP ruminate on struggle in ‘Breathe’
We're picking up everything that Adria Kain is putting down right now. Recently, the Canadian name crushed it in a live Colors session for a lifechanging rendition of new single 'Only With Time'. Hot on those heels, the R&B one to watch dropped a full album by the name of When Flowers Bloom. “When Flowers… Continue reading Album Review: Adria Kain’s soulful, R&B masterpiece When Flowers Bloom
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