London's Aria Wells aka Greentea Peng has been on fire with single after single. She also shined bright as a feature on The Streets' track 'I Wish You Loved You As Much As You Loved Him'. Making her return with a new single entitled 'Hu Man', Greentea Peng draws influences from Brazil, incorporating a bossa nova additive to her silky taste of soul. Aside from the distinctive drum pattern and classical guitar play giving the track a more traditional bossa feel, an added saxophone brings in the jazz element, roping together a lush and breezy sound.
Antwerp-raised Abraham Blue makes his debut with the track 'Hoops'. Taken from his upcoming EP set to land later this year, the tune is jazzy twist of soul and Hip-Hop with the crooner presenting an inside look at his life which isn't moving in the most streamlined way.
Having released her 'Truth EP. 1' record back in March, London-based singer Iyamah makes her return with a track entitled 'Won't Work'. Claiming her independence and strength as a woman, the empowering song is backed with head-nodding, jazzy production which compliments Iyamah's soulful vocals.
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.
Having already built a name in the world of fashion, Manna McLeod now proves that she is also talented as a singer with her debut single 'Sundress'. A silky webbing of jazz, soul and Hip-Hop, the track takes a nod at the glorious 90s era where all three styles beautifully meshed. Manna's vocals are rich and lush, highly displaying her ability to not only be a force behind the camera, but now one in the music business as well.
Stockholm vocalist JÁNA makes her return with a new track titled 'Lotus', the follow-up to her previously released song 'Wild Roses'. Produced and co-written by Little Dragon's Erik Bodin, the single touches on delving beneath the physicality of beauty and exploring one's depth and inner core.
Over the past number of years London singer Gus Harvey has dropped some really potent songs. Weaving between soul, jazz, pop and more, her charisma has always been undeniable. She now returns with her latest track 'Albion'. The smokey production is fused with elements of trip-hop and and hazy jazz with the overall theme of the tune being inspired from the Albion pub in East London, a place that was regularly visited by the Kray Twins.
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.
Making her debut back in 2019 with the song 'Morning Blue', Netherlands-based singer Gaidaa returns with a new single titled 'Falling Higher'. A soulful and jazzy handing, the production embodies D'Angelo-style underlays as Gaidaa elegantly glides over the milky rhythm with grace.
UK legend MJ Cole has released his new album 'MJ Cole presents Madrugada'. Comprised of 12 songs in total, the LP was recorded with violinist and arranger Tobie Tripp, as well as a 14-piece orchestra. Crafting absolutely gorgeous piano-led compositions, the record highlights the producer and musician's ability to step into spaces of classical and jazz whilst still taking the listener on a cosmic voyage, something that he has effortlessly done throughout the years.
