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.
Brighton's Elli Ingram kicked off 2020 with her stomping single 'Bad Behaviour'. She now returns with her latest track 'Flowers'. No less packed with attitude and a whole heap of fierceness, the song is a brilliant combination of soul and beat-knocking Hip-Hop sprinkled with a gracious dose of jazz in top. Ingram's powerhouse voice is packed with poise and confidence, making 'Flowers' incredibly dynamic and exciting.
Sweden's Nápoles follows-up her single 'Slowzy' with her latest release titled 'Circulate'. Produced by Chapee and Wihib Sulaiman, the song is a glorious blend of soul and jazzy Hip-Hop, with Nápoles herself delivering vocals that are as golden as honey.
Hanni El Khatib is gearing up for the release of his new album 'FLIGHT', out May 15th on Innovative Leisure. From what we can tell so far, the record is a reflection of all the multiple styles of music that Hanni grew up with in San Francisco, ranging from garage rock and punk to Hip-Hop and soul. Tapping producer Leon Michels to work on the LP, this is listed as Hanni El Khatib's most well-rounded work.
Whenever Killer Mike and El-P aka Run The Jewels drop anything it's always a good day. Having previously shared the track 'Ooh LA LA' featuring Nice & Smooth's Greg Nice and Hip-Hop production king DJ Premiere, RTJ have now dropped the official video. The visuals are legendary in themselves considering that not only is this one big street party what appears to be a celebration of the ending of capitalism, but you can also catch a cameo by the one and only Zack De La Rocha. Factor in Greg Nice and Preemo also appearing in the video as well as a whole heap of people dancing, this is possibly what it may look like when the coronavirus lock down is finally over! 'Ooh LA LA' is directed by Brian and Vanessa Beletic, with El-P being the co-creative.
Last year Hip-Hop Queen Missy Elliott dropped her 'Iconology' EP, which marked a pleasant return for the Virginia-raised artist. She now makes her return with the video treatment for the song 'Cool Off', which was also featured on the record. Now if anyone remotely knows anything about Missy, you know that the visuals are always on a high level. For 'Cool Off', there is also no exception. Directed by Daniel Russell, the video features vibrant dancers in a museum busting out their moves while Missy is rotating in a weeble costume. Musically the song draws inspiration from the Miami bass era, spearheaded by Luther Campbell aka Uncle Luke fka Luke Skywalker.
Paris-based producer Allure continues his onslaught of shimmering soul and Hip-Hop with a new song titled 'Moon and Sun'. Taken from his forthcoming LP which is scheduled to drop sometime this summer, the tune itself is a sparkling handing which incorporates stabbing keys, head-nodding drums and smokey vocal work.
