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

Cirque du Sound -Drifting Tide

1. Drifting Tide
2. Under My Skin
3. Secrets

Danielle Addy (vocals) and Cameron Stewart-Mathews (Drums/production) –aka CIRQUE DU SOUND – was featured on NEW LEASE MUSIC last month with their track Reason …now they’re back, armed with their debut EP Drifting Tide, released 12 September.

Drifting Tide offers pure enigmatic style of electronic dance tracks that can EASILY become  favourites. The EP kicks off with the fun, pop-infused Drifting Tide, where Addy’s dreamy vocal just melts perfectly into the production. It gets better as Addy’s vocals turn all daunting in the mysteriously dark Under My Skin. The Three-track production ends on a high with the infectiously funky Secrets, which has the serious potential of becoming a club filler.

In just three tracks, there’s no mistaking that CIRQUE DU SOUND have well and truly found their niche in electronic music.  So if you’re a great lover of electronic music, it’s well worth downloading the EP…for FREE!

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Star Song: Faith Don’t Leave My Soul – King Holloway

King Holloway

Today’s song is Faith Don’t Leave My Soul  (prod.  Jerrod Hinton) by KING HOLLOWAY. The track is coming from his fourth mixtape, Mind Travel , released in August.

It was so hard finding a star song from this mixtape, as every single track has some seriously (and I mean seriously) slamming beats with thought-provoking/let-the-truth-be-told lyrics.

In the end, Faith Don’t Leave My Soul made it to the star song hot spot, as it features some sick cuts from  ex-Temptations David Ruffin’s  smooth classic, Mary Jane.  KING HOLLOWAY’s raps just oozes into the track – OUT-OF-SIGHT!

If you’re feeling this track, you won’t be disappointed by the mixtape – CHECK-IT-OUT NOW! Head over to his SoundCloud page, where you can listen and download Mind Travel for FREE!

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Review: TC-UNO – The Musical Papa

The Musical papa

1. FlyLife intro
2. Love on the Corner (prod Allen Steele)
3. Clap (prod. Shaq Beats)
4. Wonderful Freestyle
5. Lit (Prod DHayes)
6. That Work Ft. David Rush (Prod. DHayes)
7. Back That
8. Interlude
9. Amazed Ft Reek Havoc (Prod Shaq Beats)
10. Ligghhh (Prod Johnny Classics)
11. Do You (Prod. DHayes)
12. GIF Ft. Aj
13. Realest S*** Ft. Reek Havoc (Prod Shaq Beats)
14. Outro

If you’re a big fan of THE MUSICAL PAPA, the chances are that you know of his highly-anticipated mixtape TC-UNO. If you don’t know this rapper, expect 14 very different tracks from the mixtape.

TC-UNO starts off real smooth, with the light and angelic Love on the Corner, Clap and Wonderful Freestyle (sampled from JA RULE/R-KELLY/ASHANTI big hit Wonderful) The mixtape switches to a slightly dark tempo with Lit and That Work. MUSICAL PAPA’s ride-to-the-beats freestyling is most appreciated in the seriously head-rolling tracks Amazed, Ligghhh and Do You. The mixtape reaches the ultimate climax with the uber-cool/hour afters GIF.

Overall TC-UNO caters for ALL serious hiphop heads. If you’re not into the dark productions, you’ll sure love his super smooth tracks (just have a listen to GIF – wicked!). Check out TC-UNO right here.

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Star Song: Buried Alive – Liquor Store Bandits

Liquid store Bandits

Today’s song is Buried Alive by American hip-hop/aggressive rock act LIQUOR STORE BANDITS (LSB). The track is coming from their album Still Cumming, released in August.

LSB burst onto the music scene, quickly finding a place in St Louis hip-hop scene.  Their high energy rap style vocals coupled with infectious hooks and pulse-raising instruments, won them a huge following and fan base.

Buried Alive is a prime example of their high-energy infusion, where the flawlessly vibrant raps meet that the heading-rolling drive – it’s an experience, so CHECK-IT-OUT!

If you’re feeling, Buried Alive, pop over to LSB’s Bandcamp page, where you can experience other tracks that pushes aggressive rock to the absolute limit. Enjoy!

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Star Song: Dreggae – Lights Low (FdX remix)

Dreggae Lights Low

I am proud to present the first ever reggae track to have grace NEW LEASE MUSIC – Lights Low.

Known as the ‘unsigned’ legend by his fans, DREGGAE is the master  of mixing reggae with hip hop, drum and bass and dubstep. Jamaican-born DREGGAE moved to Atlanta where his musical journey  started whilst studying at Southern Georgia University . Teaming up with fellow classmate Peezy (forming the duo T.E.F.L.O.N.) they experimented and created a signature sound of reggae and hip-hop in their dorm room. He went on to join forces with musician ECG to win The Tupac Shakur Foundation back in 2009. Two years later, he released his LP The Unsigned Legend, which clocked up a huge fan base across the globe, with the tracks, We Rep JA (feat Kardinal Offishall) and It’s Not Over.

Have a listen to Lights Low and you’ll know why he’s dubbed ‘the unsigned legend’. The reggae/drum and bass /hip-hop infused production just displays that this guy is a cut above the rest. Truly a breath of fresh air!

If you’re feeling  Lights Low, head over to DREGGAE’s SoundCloud page, where you can hear more of his innovative tracks.

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