funk – Essentially Pop

Renee Soul Releases Latest Single, ‘Incredible’

November 30, 2020

Set for release December 4, Renee Soul’s debut single, is ‘Incredible’ in more than just name alone. The jazz/soul single was recorded at London’s Metropolis Studios, and was born out of Renee’s desire to share “the important message of women knowing self love and worth”.

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LEDEZMA Releases Latest Single ‘What is Sound?’

July 29, 2020

‘What Is Sound?’ is a feel-good, funk-infused single, and the latest to come from electronic producer, LEDEZMA.

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Harley Sule from Rizzle Kicks, Debuts Solo Song ‘Something Good’

May 23, 2020

The soulful tones of Harley Sule’s voice should be familiar to you – if not as the mystery man behind his critically acclaimed, crooning side project Jimi Charles Moody, then as half of much-loved London-based duo Rizzle Kicks.

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As ‘Get Back to Love’ dominates the airwaves, Kris James has another surprise up his sleeve…

November 28, 2019

Not content with the inescapably catchy beats of ‘Get Back to Love’ dominating the airwaves, Kris James is now providing us with some eye candy in the form of a stunning Times Square Billboard – every musician’s dream!

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Bencoolen – ‘Beautiful Escape’ (Tom Misch cover)

September 30, 2019

Washington DCs Bencoolen have a distinct funk-soul sound that sets them apart from the rest of the artists in the burgeoning music scene in the US national capitol. Describing their sound as “maximalist rock”, their latest single, a cover of Tom Misch’s song, ‘Beautiful Escape’, is out now.

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Mychael Gabriel – ‘Ghost In The Midnight’

September 18, 2019

Mychael Gabriel might be familiar to you as the musical collaborator and lead guitarist for legendary percussionist Sheila E: his performance skills and stage presence are beyond argument on that count. Now he brings his vivid imagination to the forefront, with his first official solo single and video, ‘Ghost In The Midnight’.

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The Criticals – ‘Treat Ya Better’

August 9, 2019

Nashville based rock band The Criticals was formed last year, 2018. by Parker Forbes and Cole Shugart. The duo take their influence from the Rolling Stones, The Strokes and The Libertines, and their music therefore combines vintage sensibilities with a modern sound. Latest single, ‘Treat Ya Better’, is an excellent example of this.

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James CC Releases Brand New Single ‘Rocket’

July 16, 2019

Set for release on 19 July, ‘Rocket’ is the new single for UK pop artist, James CC. It follows on from his previous releases, ‘Parallel’, and ‘Get Free’, both of which came out earlier this year.

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Choose Your Own Adventure: Jedward’s ‘Voice Of A Rebel’ Has Been Worth Waiting For

June 29, 2019

Jedward’s new album, ‘Voice Of A Rebel’, is about love, desire, and a maturity which may surprise casual listeners. In short, it’s fucking sexy.

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Boston’s Almost Owen Isn’t Just Almost With Release Of ‘One Lucky Man’ Single

June 15, 2019

Almost Owen is a triple threat, with his talent as a singer, songwriter, and producer, and he is set to prove this to the world with his latest single, ‘One Lucky Man’, released yesterday, 14 June.

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Jedward’s ‘Bodies In Action’ Is Sensual, Suggestive, And Sensational

June 13, 2019

Released today, in a joint offering with lead single ‘Soul Crushing’, ‘Bodies In Action’ is the second track from Jedward’s upcoming album, ‘Voice Of A Rebel’. The album is the fourth for the Dublin duo, and is set for release worldwide on June 27.

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Jonny Dee – ‘You’

April 4, 2019

Jonny Dee is a San Diego-based musician, whose style is rap – with a twist. A multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter, Jonny takes his sound from artists of the 60s and 70s, including David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix, and Prince.

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Timothy J. Wilson – ‘How ‘Bout We Make Love’

March 23, 2019

Timothy J Wilson grew up in White Plains, New York, but moved to Atlanta, Georgia, for the next stage of his career. A talented multi-instrumentalist, producer, and part-time actor, as well as singer and songwriter, Timothy has many strings to his bow. His latest single, ‘How ‘Bout We Make Love’ is a soulful RnB tune, with a touch of colourful funk.

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Brandon Rivers Doesn’t Want To Dance With You In New Song ‘Audrey Hepburn’

March 22, 2019

With a style that falls somewhere between Drake, The Weeknd, and Ariana Grande, up and coming pop/trap/RnB artist Brandon Rivers has today released his new single, ‘Audrey Hepburn’.

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Hollie Carmen Releases Debut EP ‘Plan B’

March 20, 2019

With a sound that’s several parts Amy Winehouse, a dash of Dionne Bromfield, a splash of Pixie Lott, and a dash of Lily Allen, newcomer Hollie Carmen has a lot to live up to with her debut EP, ‘Plan B’. Thankfully, she does.

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Kelsy Karter Goes All The Way For ‘Harry’

January 28, 2019

Almost exactly four years ago to the day we introduced readers to Kelsy Karter, who had run away to Los Angeles from her homeland of Australia to make a name for herself in music. We’ve always wondered how Kelsy was going, and so we were very pleasantly surprised to hear she had a new single out, dedicated to Harry Styles, and called, appropriately enough, ‘Harry’.

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New Single ‘Alright’ By Honor Flow Productions Is Both Up-Tempo And Uplifting

January 11, 2019

Honor Flow Productions hail from Los Angeles, California, and bring with them the influences of their home town. Their single, ‘The Speed Of Light’, comes from their second album, ‘The B.L.A.C.K. Odyssey’, and presents the trio’s thoughts on the concept of “freedom”, while entwined in themes of self-expression, spirituality, romance, self-discovery, and personal joy.

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Jimmy D. Scott – ‘Shakey Ground’

September 13, 2018

Jimmy D Scott certainly loves Detroit so much so that locals say that’s what the D stands for in his name. But it goes both ways, and Detroit loves Jimmy as well.

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Exclusive Premiere: Kalpee – ‘Colourful’ (Fanatix Remix)

August 13, 2018

With over 120 million worldwide streams and riding high on the success of his debut single ‘No One’, Trinidadian Kalpee returns with the Fanatix Remix of his newly released single ‘Colourful’, and its laid back funk-filled chorus is guaranteed to get you dancing.