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I don’t usually don’t do reviews on Mondays, but I had to drop this set entitled ‘The MissTape’, coming all the way from Nigeria through newcomer, DEANKELLY.
In a nutshell, ‘The MissTape’ is a love note where the singer/songwriter and producer declare his love for a special lady he had an eye on for a while, desperately hoping that she responds favourably to his declaration.
From the get-go, the EP presents infectious and vivacious hooks, that’s inspired by his Nigerian heritage, with a subtle backdrop which (to me) gives off a R&B pop vibe, taking influence from his idol, Chris Brown.
DEANKELLY strategically uses a smooth and seductive rhythms of the Motherland to achieve that across the broad appeal.
Check out the EP and my songs recommendations below:
MOBO-nominated singer/songwriter OLAEDO IDE has unveiled the video to her latest single, ‘Good Life’ on Friday.
The four-minute production encompasses the up-tempo vibes of Luke ‘GKID’ Grant-produced banger, where the London songbird’s smooth vocals, along with guest vocalists Leke and Becca Folkes, compels you to sing on top of your lungs!
Written by Olaedo and Luke ‘GKID’ Grant, ‘Good Life’ is taken from her LP ‘Grow To Glow’ set for release this summer.
Since the release of single ‘Leave Me Be’ last year, I was eagerly waiting for CHERRI V to drop her EP, ‘Brown Eyed Soul Vol 1’…
…And finally it’s here! As featured in the aforementioned single, the eight-track set boasts the presence of reggae/dub heavy(ish) bass with lucid flow of modern R&B, before switching up to a 90s-inspired slow jam with a slight lick of gospel, through ‘Snapchat Mistress’.
The collection then filters to a faultless piano-led performance through, ‘Situationship’ where you experience and undoubtedly appreciate the true beauty and purity of this London songbird’s well-poised vocals.
Featuring guest vocalists, Sincerely Wilson – who duets with CHERRI V in ‘Situationship’ – and the legendary singer Terri Walker, ‘Brown Eyed Soul Vol 1’ is definitely worth the lengthy wait. Not the one to pass up; check it out below…
Must Listens: (it was REALLY hard to decide) Leave Me Be, Situationship, Swimming
Following on from the release of lead single ‘What Should I Do’ in April, producers Mike Mago and Rogerseventytwo – aka MIKE ROGERS – have revealed their second single ‘Loose Ideas’ featuring JONES, Tiggs da Author and MYBADD.
‘Loose Ideas’ is a soulful affair, enlisting the darling vocals of London-born artist Cherie Jones – more commonly known as JONES – the effortless flow of Tiggs da Author; not forgetting vocal, songwriting & production contributions from MYBADD.
With the release of the third single ‘Pretty Ones’ on the horizon, as well as the full release of the EP – stay tuned as MIKE ROGERS prove that they won’t be going anywhere anytime soon.
Delivering an incredible visual, laden with special effects, intense colour and impeccable detail, A.M. SNiPER sets his brand new video apart and stamps both class and business all over it as ‘Supreme’ makes its debut across GRM Daily and WORLDSTARHIPHOP.
Collaborating with Ayo Beatz for both the production and a feature on the record, which has already amassed over quarter million Spotify streams, A.M. SNiPER reveals another new look in his ever-evolving appearance. Looking svelte, relaxed and uber chic, the rapper flips from the mysterious as he’s seen bandana clad in a designer jacket to donning a gold grill, in a kicked back denim style, enhancing the visual vibe and overall aesthetic of this masterpiece.
Whilst a mainstay to UK music and first establishing his name in the very roots of the UK garage and grime scene, recent years, and his expansion as an artist have seen A.M. SNiPER’s popularity soars to new heights. His most recent single ‘Send For Me’ has amassed over one million streams to date whilst on YouTube the video is on its way to four million views. Previous records, including his collaboration with The Game for ‘Foreign Dreams’ has surpassed half a million streams and his social networks are spiralling upwards with more than 166k people regularly tuning in to his Instagram updates.
Earning a reputation for his skilful lyricism and seamless flow, as well as his entrepreneurial mindset and attack, A.M. SNiPER demonstrates why he is leading the international Rap movement on his ‘Supreme’ release.
Available to watch now, ‘Supreme’ can also be accessed across all major music-streaming services….Check out the video.
