Justina Valentine – ‘JUST’

Justina Valentine is back, with her new single, ‘Just’, as well as the accompanying video. The track sees Justina sharing her story on how she deals with hardships and overcoming adversity.

Antherius – ‘Classical Gas’ (Gasoline Version)

Fifty years ago Mason Williams released ‘Classical Gas’, an instrumental piece which at the time was enormously popular, won three Grammy awards in 1969, and has since spawned countless covers, licenced by news programmes, ads, and used on the soundtrack of many films and TV shows.

Wyclef Jean ft. Kofi Black and Moira Mack – ‘Sak Kap Fet’

We do love Wyclef Jean, and we make no secret of it. The three time Grammy Award winner is well known for his work with his band The Fugees, his solo work, and for writing for the likes of Santana and Shakira. Wyclef also loves Haiti, the homeland of his heritage, and in his latest single, ‘Sak Kap Fet’, on which he collaborates with Kofi Black and Moira Mack, he doesn’t shy away in showcasing how he feels about the country.

HEIZMAN – ‘Mai Tai’

Hailing from Orange County, California, HEIZMAN is a gritty up and coming hip hop artist, who has totally embraced the West Coast club scene on his new single, ‘Mai Tai’.

Faith Evans Ruch – ‘I’m Yours’

Faith Ruch got into music from the age of six, when she was charmed by the evocative nature of melody and rhythm. Although she fell in love with the guitar, she took piano lessons instead. Life got in the way and instead of following her dream of music, she became a nurse.

Lady Moon & The Eclipse – ‘Star Gazing’

‘Star Gazing’ is the new single from Lady Moon And The Eclipse’s forthcoming album, ‘Journey To The Cosmic Soul’. The Brooklyn based group are known for their tranquil blend of pop, R&B, and Afrobeat.

Jungle – ‘HAPPY MAN’

Jungle was founded in 2013 by childhood friends Tom McFarland and Josh Lloyd-Watson, who came to be known as “J and T”. From there they expanded into a seven piece lineup – changing their name to Jungle – giving their live shows a full and organic experience.

Natalise + the Sunset Run – ‘In the Fall’

We’ve covered Natalise + The Sunset Run a number of times here on Essentially Pop, most recently in January with their single, ‘Be’, from their ‘Constellations’ EP, released last year. Their second single from the EP, ‘In The Fall’, takes on a personal perspective, with Natalise opening up about getting swept off her feet unexpectedly.

David Haerle – ‘Finding Natalie’

Los Angeles singer songwriter David Haerle’s new single, ‘Finding Natalie’, is from his album, ‘Garden Of Edendale’, set for release in June this year. Hearle divides his time between writing and recording his own music and his role as president of the LA based independent record company, CMH Label Group.

Beauty In The Breakdown – ‘Thinkin Bout You’

Imagine you found your one true love. You vow to stay together until the end of time, there’s not a doubt in each of your minds. But one night – without warning – your lover leaves never to return. What do you do? Break down in despair? Or rise like a phoenix, grow stronger, and forgive? ‘Thinkin Bout You’, the new single form LA electronic pop artists Beauty In The Breakdown, get its inspiration from a dream by front woman Chastity Ashley, and is paired with a video as powerfully emotive as the song itself.

John Tracy – ‘Home’ (Lyric Video)

John Tracy’s new single ‘Home’, the first release from his forthcoming album, ‘Quintessential’, takes us on a musical journey and gives us the soundtrack for our lives.

Your Persona – ‘Hate Is A Strong Word’

New Jersey natives Your Persona are a post-hardcore quartet, comprising friends who got together as a bit of fun, back in 2008. The group released their first official tracks between 2013 and 2015, the EPs ‘So Easy’, and ‘Metatastic’. Life seemed to be going only up, when lead singer and main songwriter Matt Campione was diagnosed with cancer. Fighting the illness for two years, he finally won the battle, and the band returned to the scene with their third EP, ‘When In Limbo’, in 2016.