Irish singer, songwriter, rapper, and visual artist Max Zanga, aka as Filmore! collaborates with Uppbeat showcasing his signature delivery with “MENACE,” a track featured on his self-titled mixtape. This aggressive hip hop tune seamlessly incorporates Nu Metal influences, adding an edgy and dynamic dimension to the music. Beyond its intense sound, “MENACE” delves into themes of introspection and self-doubt, delivered with a fiery vocal performance that demands attention. The ingenious fusion of an intriguing synth riff with the solid guitars, creating a powerful project that pushes boundaries.
John Sarastro (visuals and beats) teams up with Dell Wells (vocals and words) for Vigilante, a hip-hop production that blends traditional techniques with new ideas pushing the boundaries of the genre. The instrumental stands out with its intriguing funky line mixed beautifully with a classic, saturated drum beat, while the added scratches carry an oldschool essence. The flow exhibits pleasing variety, with each rapper effortlessly delivering their bars. Unconventional hip hop straight from da underground. Listen below!
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Hailing from Canada, Aminata showcases her irresistibly chill work delivering some serious laid back vibes. The artist’s delivery has a straight, to the point, spoken word touch. The warm detuned synth chords in the instrumental create a distinctive presence, harmoniously mingling with the lofi beat and the pleasantly subdued bass line. What’s Magic? Aminata has the answer for you. Click play below!
Onesapa, the Singer and songwriter from the Netherlands with Moluccan and Dutch Indian roots teams up with Laura Picar, coming with the attitude for On my Way, an uplifting hip hop tune with playful old school vibes. Delivery is really wavey enriched with clean vocals in the chorus. The instrumental features a distinctive synth riff that dances between two semitone chords. Lyrically the song revolves around themes of self-confidence, artistic identity, and a determination to stand out. The project is accompanied by a video clip that captures the classic atmosphere of the track. It’s time to play. Listen below!
Born in the United States with Nigerian roots, singer, songwriter and producer Michael O. (Michael Odokara-Okigbo) is releasing his newest single “Japa,” which means “to flee” in Yoruba (a language in Nigeria) slang, in reference to the many Africans being forced to seek a better life in the western world. The track serves as a unifying anthem, encouraging people of all backgrounds to return and tap into their ancestral lineage.
Co-Produced by Harvey Mason Jr., the CEO of the Academy (Grammy Awards), JAPA is the story of survival and a story of the foundation and creation of America.
“Japa” is the lead single on Michael O.’s EP, released in 2023. With this same mission of solidarity in mind, Michael O. also recently created, and is the founder of the first African language learning app, NKENNE. Winner of the 2022 Gorham Savings Bank’s Emerging Business Awards, and with over 7000 users and growing, NKENNE was developed to create an avenues for her he Global African Diaspora to connect to their roots through language. www.nkenne.com
“Japa” and NKENNE were made possible by the Recording Academy’s MusiCares foundation. Michael O. received a grant from MusiCares in 2020 as part of their COVID-19 relief program, which allowed Michael O. to use his passion for connecting people through music and technology to jumpstart this app and his upcoming EP.
Along with Harvey Mason Jr. and The Recording Academy’s most recent initiative to create more visibility for the Afrobeats movement in the United States, we believe Michael’s story can inspire people to think outside the box in order to create avenues of connection and elevation, via music and tech.
Amidst the scorching global heatwave, rain-kissed UK finds solace in Cherise’s Summer Love.
Hailing from UK Cherise is back with Summer Love, part of her debut album titled ‘Calling’. The recipe in “Summer Love” is straightforward yet impactful. The rhythm has a choppy jdilla vibe. Cherise’s expressive vocal delivery takes center stage in the verses, beautifully complemented by dreamy lo-fi guitars. The chorus introduces some cool, harmony rich back vocals, a groovy synth bass line and some sweet retro infused detuned synth chords which add a touch of nostalgic retro vibes to the mix.
Cherise comments on the track, “I am who I am!’ That’s what I wanted to say with ‘Summer Love’. It’s about me dancing with joy while being honest and shameless about my quirks, personality and desires. For me, 2023 is the Summer of Love because we’re unrestricted and free to dance.”
YUPHORIC, a genre-blending act, has just unveiled their latest single “Almighty Goyde” alongside their debut album, “The New Normal.” The Berlin based group consists of individuals hailing from different continents, united by their shared passion for music. “Almighty Goyde” is a skilled composition, defined by its broken beat and complemented by a seamless bass line. The horn lines intertwine harmoniously with the crystal clear, warm keys, constructing a mesmerising soundscape enriched with jazzy undertones and an intriguingly atmospheric ambiance. This instrumental track possesses the dynamic energy reminiscent of a live performance. Make sure to listen to the full album!
Tonio Sagan’s new rap song titled DOPE! impresses with its trappy vibes and notable variety in the flow, featuring classic triplets in the delivery in numerous creative variations. The instrumental is a standout, incorporating acoustic elements such as a mysterious piano loop at its epicentre, accompanied by an acoustic drum beat and a melodic bass line in the rhythm section. The addition of guitars adds energy to the song while the finale employs the slowdown technique. The overall production is a very interesting concept that masterfully blends techniques from various genres, resulting in a fresh and modern approach to hip hop.
‘MYPLACE’ is the third release of the year for DBL A. Continuing to evolve his sound alongside Manchester-based producer ‘B-SEEN’. The second collaboration between the two shows DBL A experiment with his signature style of 140 flows, introspective lyrics and creative wordplay. the two link up in song that shows B-SEEN’s distinctive glitch-hop style, with UK grime and drill influences. and shows the North Yorkshire-native MC take his unique sound forward, as he prepares to release a series of singles to further leave his impression on the UK Underground scene before the release of his second tape.
I was talking with a fd the other day and at some point she told me, if you really want to immerse yourself in the distinctive uk sound, you need to actually experience uk life for a couple of months first. The towering buildings in the background of every uk rap clip? They are not just big buildings. Only if you have lived in the UK you can genuinely relate to the cultural context they represent.Goldfinger is unveiling his latest single, “Minus 64 Degrees,” which serves as a flawless representation of the UK sound. This song is distinguished by its effortless flow, the catchy chorus and the intriguing verses that hook your mind. The instrumental skillfully combines various elements, incorporating hints of dubstep. The groove and slidey bassline exude the unmistakable essence of classic UK drill. To complete the puzzle, a mysterious vocal sample adds the final touch. Listen below!
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