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Aladeen Alhayek Releases Debut Album ‘Blue Flame’

January 14, 2021

Palestinian-American singer-songwriter, Aladeen Alhyahek, takes his inspiration from Michael Jackson with is upbeat debut pop album, ‘Blue Flame’. Comprising seven tracks, the album, which has also been influenced by R&B, hip hop, KPop, and JPop, sees Aladeen singing and rapping, accompanied by a dance beat.

Pronounced Laila E Releases Debut Single ‘Grey Street’

August 7, 2020

Australian artist Pronounced Laila E takes her inspiration from the issues faced by the homeless and sex workers, in her new single, ‘Grey Street’. The song features the cries of a woman she met on Grey Street, in the Melbourne suburb of St Kilda, where she is currently based.

Kaylee Jay Releases Latest Single, ‘Flying’

June 17, 2020

While on a spur of the moment trip to Los Angeles, songwriter Kaylee Jay wrote her latest single, ‘Flying’, with LA based rappers, Nodaysoff, and Big Phavor. The lyrics of ‘Flying’ are based around empowerment, and take in her real life experiences.

Kdot – ‘Vintage Girls’

April 3, 2020

San Diego hip hop artist Kdot’s latest single, ‘Vintage Girls’, goes to show that DIY isn’t such a bad thing, and that we should expect great things from this guy.

MariBased1 – ‘Mystery Girl’

April 2, 2020

MariBased1 has been on our radar for a while now, and the inner-city Seattle rapper’s latest track, ‘Mystery Girl’, seems set to continue in the success trend as his other releases, ‘Bouncin’, and ‘Score’n’.

Riley ft V$ Asad – ‘Fasho’

March 29, 2020

Riley is from Harlem, in New York City. He’s an up and coming rapper, but he’s also an athlete, an actor, a comedian (unintentionally) and most of all, a dream chaser. His latest single, ‘Fasho’, featuring V$ Asad, is the first taste of Riley’s upcoming album, ‘First Quarter’, and the music video has already found its way onto BET Jams.

Raylon – ‘Over You’

February 18, 2020

Self made Texas native Raylon has many strings to his bow, including academics, track and field, and his work in the recording studio. While maintaining an interest in country music, Raylon’s style hones in on a blend of RnB and harmony rap, which takes its inspiration from the likes of Michael Jackson, Chris Brown, and Usher.

2Dee – ‘Say Less’

February 18, 2020

2Dee’s latest track, ‘Say Less’, shows the audience the front lines of current politics in the US, where law enforcement, and the urban/immigrant communities continue to be divided, and indeed, are becoming much worse.

Izzy Ice – ‘Cake Up (Cool And Dre Party Mix)’

January 16, 2020

Izzy Ice is a Brooklyn rapper on the way to superstardom. His latest release, ‘Cake Up’, has already been playlisted by the likes of Da Baby, and Fat Joe, as well as Jersey Shore TV icon, DJ Pauly D, who has shown the track some love in his live sets. In fact, ‘Cake Up’, has already been added to more than 220 playlists, including Global Hits 220.

Jae Mansa ft. Young Marco – ‘Gryndin’

December 3, 2019

Jae Mansa and Young Marco find their inspiration wherever they are, in their surroundings, grinding it hard in their local area of North Carolina. Jae Mansa is a duo of cousins comprising Daron “Jae” Johnson and Brandon “B” Boone, and they’ve worked together for a while now. We’ve covered their previous releases this year, and we’re happy to bring you yet another, their new single, ‘Gryndin’.

Calvin Cofield & Kimberly Rice Cofield – ‘I’m Straight’

December 3, 2019

‘I’m Straight’, by Calvin Cofield and Kimberly Rice-Cofield is a rap song with a difference. The video directs us to words from the Book of Isaiah, in the Old Testament. Chapter 53, Verse 5, talks about God’s sacrifice and man’s culpability; and the power of His Word to heal.

COAST CONTRA DROPS ‘QUEEN & SLIM’!

December 1, 2019

Coast Contra have decided to bless our ears with their brand new single ‘Queen & Slim’, ft BJ The Chicago Kid. The single is available to stream through all major streaming platforms now.