Author: Tracey Dawkins

Owner of NEW LEASE MUSIC blog, which showcases the latest releases from indie and unsigned artists, and NEW LEASE MUSIC PROMOTIONS, which promotes indie/unsigned artists via blogs/magazines, radio, independent and Spotify playlists

New Music Video: Week By Week – Skatta (ft. I3reaks & Y-ETizm)

Coventry’s no.1 grime artist SKATTA brings those sharp lyrics and tight flows, as he delivers the video for his new video ‘Week By Week’.

Produced by MPC finger drumming specialist Y-Etizm, this is the first video from a series of tracks between the two of them, which will be culminating in a collaborative project ‘Flavourz’.

Following widespread support from the public vote, SKATTA recently made it to the top five of the second instalment of Red Bull Studios project ‘Raise The Bar’, and he’s on to bigger stuff so keep a look out for his name popping up soon!

For now, check out the video…

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New Track: Pretty Ones – Mike Rogers x Sinclair x Jay-Way

After the release of ‘What Should I Do’ & ‘Loose Ideas’, MIKE ROGERS now serves up the penultimate track from their forthcoming EP. ‘Pretty Ones’ feat. Sinclair & Jay-Way is out now on BMKLTSCH RCRDS.

‘Pretty Ones’ is another prime example of the duo’s versatility and ability as producers. Featuring the gorgeous vocals of Sinclair and the free-flowing verse from Jay-Way – ‘Pretty Ones’ is an electronic masterpiece fit for summer festival sets worldwide.

‘Pretty Ones’ is taken from the ‘Loose Ideas’, due for release at the end of summer.

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EP Review: Peace Be The Journey – Sy’ Defect

SY’ DEFECT has been a long time collaborator of rapper/producer and NEW LEASE MUSIC regular JAS, featuring on his projects including the singles ‘The Moment/The Takeover’ and his most recent EP, #DontSleepOnJAS.

The South African spitter steps to the forefront and dropped his long-awaited EP, ‘Peace Be The Journey’ last month. Produced by JAS, the set showcases a thin layer of serene soundscapes throughout, with variations of rhythmic overtones. This is all rounded off by the rolling presence of the bassline, adding that real meat to all tracks.

Introductory effort,’Hello’ punches out splashes of melodic tones, inspired from the Motherland, which gives a rich tropical house-esque vibe. Among the bed of that atmospheric soundscapes and rolling bass line, the rhythmic tones pick up the pace and switches up to a more blissfully satisfying sound, as featured in ‘Floating Waters (ft. Palesa Blossom) and ‘Peace Be The Journey’.

As for SY’ DEFECT‘s delivery, well he was at complete ease, providing that certain swing to his usual mellow flow which, at times, can pick up at great speed, adding those fire moments in the EP.

Guys, I truly recommend checking out SY’ DEFECT‘s ‘Peace Be The Journey’ – like digging into a cake, it gets sweeter with each sample.

 Must Listens: This Life, Peace Be The Journey, Run Home

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Song of the Day: Wavy – Deli Bricks

With the release of ‘Wavy’ on GRM Daily, DELI BRICKS makes it a trio of major drops for his music catalogue in 2018.

Following on from Judgment Day featuring Suspect and 67’s LD, and the recent release of ‘I Just Wanna Know’, DELI BRICKS delivers yet another ‘Wavy’ visual for his summer drop.

Documenting his lavish lifestyle and the riches from life, the rapper takes for a more relaxed approach of late. Spitting over a reflective and calm production ‘Wavey’ feels carefree and casual, which makes for an interesting spin on his latest records that have been more flamboyant and aggressive in terms of delivery and tone.

Having been a mainstay in the UK rap scene for over a decade, Deli has continued in his craft where many with a weaker drive may of easily fallen to the wayside. His undeniable sound and lyricism teamed with his commitment to bring more than good music but a message of greatness, via his collaborations, remains central to his success and epitomises his distinguished and renowned sound.

Adding another impeccable record to his ever-expanding arsenal, DELI BRICKS gets us ‘Wavy’ with his latest single…check it out!

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Song of the Day: TMI – IYKZ

Just a week after releasing his take on Ella Mai’s sensational ‘Boo’d Up’, the upcoming, UK talent IYKZ returns with another huge remix, this time putting his stamp on Drake’s number 1 single ‘Nice For What’.

Having recently dropped his own single ‘Paint Me Ugly’ as DJ Target’s #UKUnsigned track, the rising star has been building his position as “one to watch”. He has previously collaborated with Maleek Berry and has over half a million Spotify streams on his previous single ‘They Know (wan mo)’, while most recently he has released commercially successful singles like ‘Clarity’ and ‘No Commercial’ gaining attention of J.U.S.T.I.C.E League and BBC 1Xtra.

Check out the accompanied visuals for the fire track, dropped exclusively via Link Up TV…I’m telling you; you’ll be a fool to pass this one up!

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