Mike Skinner came in during the summer quarter with his exceptional release 'None Of Us Are Getting Out Of This Life Alive' under his project The Streets. What he deems a mixtape, is a star-studded handing which features IDLES, Tame Impala, Greentea Peng, Donae'o, Ms. Banks and more.
With their collaborative EP 'HOUSE' out now, GRAMMY award-winning artist Lupe Fiasco and producer Kaelin Ellis have shared their latest track 'DINOSAURS'. Lupe is considered a master of metaphors and the new track bares no exception. Taking the history of the origins of dinosaurs along with their extinction and comparing it to man and our possible fate, his clever wordplay is backed with Ellis' jazzy, head-nodding production, highlighted by eerie keys and boom-bap drum programming.
Black Thought is considered to be one of the greatest emcees of all time, and rightfully so. Whilst the ever long debate of who is in the Top 5 list have been on going for years now, there has to be something said for when an emcee is literally praised by most of rappers who are even considered in the category!
Lupe Fiasco and producer Kaelin Ellis have teamed-up for their collaborative EP 'HOUSE', landing July 24th. Initially conceived via social media interactions during the coronavirus lockdown, that engagement resulted in the two fostering the 5-track record within a week's time.
London-based singer Stella Talpo has returned with a monster of a tune entitled 'Shark'. A punchy soul offering that hits with a sense of urgency, the songstress deals with issues of anxiety and confronting one's fears head on. Using her jazzy vocal delivery to coincide with a spacey, Hip-Hop backing, 'Shark' is a phenomenal recording and a taste of what's to come with her forthcoming EP landing this summer.
It's been quite a while since we've heard from Tinie Tempah. Well he's back with the lively track and video 'Whoppa' featuring Latin superstars Sofia Reyes and Farina. Directed by Meji Alabi and filmed in Mexico City, the visuals are eye-popping as the three artists navigate through a vibrant festival as well as partake in Bacardi whilst having the time of their lives at a night party.
Hua Li, the moniker of Montreal-based singer, emcee and DJ Peggy Hogan, has unveiled her new single 'Four More Days'. For this offering, the artist brings forth a taste of silky jazz-inspired soul with a Hip-Hop grounding. Produced by Gloze, Hua Li proves that as a singer she is just as thorough as a rapper, delivering a gorgeous vocal performance.
Berlin-based artist Aime Simone has unveiled the video for his latest track 'Everything's Changing', with the single taken from his forthcoming EP 'Say Yes, Say No'. Filmed during the pandemic lockdown, the black and white visuals feature a closeup shot of Aime Simone as he performs the track.
Efya has joined forces with Tiwa Savage for her new single 'The One'. The summery and feel-good song is a shimmering stir of jazzy filled soul and Hip-Hop. Produced by Blaq Jerzee, glistening keys are met with head-bopping drum kicks as vocal samples are sporadically weaved in the mix.
London-based singer and musician Max Rad returns with his new single 'Back Around'. The tune, built on stabbing keys, spaced-out synths and bouncy drum programming, deals with the struggles of getting out of a down and out space. Whilst the content is something that many people find themselves dealing with currently, the song's head-nodding production creates a a nice balance to the subject matter. You can stream 'Back Around' down at the bottom.
