Having been in the music business at this point for 13 years, it's hard to believe that Bedford producer Lil Silva is only now releasing his debut album. Having worked with Adele, Mark Ronson, Sampha, and Banks, just to name a few, Lil Silva will finally drop his LP 'Yesterday Is Heavy' on July 15th.
Back in 2020 rising star BEKA released made her debut with the track 'I'll Be There'. She would go on to release a full EP flaunting the same title in 2021. The record demonstrated that she had everything that it takes to be a bonafide star. Now in 2022, BEKA makes her return with a new EP called 'Your Skin'.
One hand it feels like yesterday that the sound of UK Funky was blaring throughout the streets of England, yet on the other hand it feels like ages ago. One of the producers who was able to not only thrive in that scene but push forward into other styles and genres is Lil Silva. The Bedford producer not only created some of the hottest sounds in UK Funky, but went on to produce for the likes of Adele, Banks, and more.
With vocalist Joshua Idehen having released so many amazing records with LV, his bands Benin City, Hugh, and Calabashed, it's hard to believe that he has never dropped a solo project. Well the good news is that, now he has. Idehen has unveiled his new single 'Don't You Give Up On Me'.
Having previously shared her track 'Beyond Borders' which featured Diggs Duke', NYC-based singer Ruth Koleva returns with another single called 'Kiss My Attitude'. For this offering, Koleva delivers a silky R&B handing laced with pop sprinkles.
Bulgarian artist Ruth Koleva connects with singer/producer Diggs Dukes for her new single 'Beyond Borders'. Released via Wicked Wax Records, the song is a beautiful soul/jazz duet that finds both vocalists delivering incredible performances over the smooth and sensual instrumentation.
Powerhouse artist Sola has unveiled her new EP entitled 'Feels Like A War', which is out now via Jamz Supernova’s imprint Future Bounce. Produced by Sola herself, the four-track release features Moses Boyd, Ife Ogunjobi, Tora-i, and Raven Bush. Musically delivering a spirit-stirring taste of jazz, soul and more, the EP is a dense packing of social commentary and personal reflection handed with poise, class and ultimately gripping sounds that form the palette.
With support from BBC Radio 1's Jack Saunders, Sussex artist Honey Mooncie steps up with her debut mixtape 'To Whom It May Concern'. Whilst this release may be dubbed as a mixtape, Honey Mooncie delivers pure album quality with the 8-track offering finding the singer effortlessly gliding between jazz and soul, with production courtesy of Fred Cox and Owen Cutts.
Having already been praised by Jack Saunders of BBC Radio 1 Next Wave and more, UK singer Honey Mooncie is scheduled to release her debut mixtape 'To Whom It May Concern' on November 12th. Fred Cox and Owen Cutts contribute to the production of the upcoming work.
Rising UK artist Piper-Grace steps forth with her new, silky R&B cut 'Things Lovers Do'. The mellow, head-nodding offering is built on soulful, beat-bouncing production with Piper-Grace singing about the trials and tribulations, as well as the important necessities of a relationship.
