Before 2024 headed out, Bean$tock Records dropped their latest project ‘Christine & Geraldean’ available available now via various music platforms.
‘Christine & Geraldean’ could be described as the A to Z of hip-hop, as the mammoth album goes through electric styles of the genre, with occasional samples from the golden era of soul and R&B.
Bean$tock is Boston’s Hip Hop collective headed by emcee and producer Keet Kolbang and his family of lyricists Tito, Abbadon, Mr $hoo$h, Jay Boogie Baw$e and Young Dxve.
‘Christine & Geraldean’ is now available across all DSPs. Why not check it out below…
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In true NEW LEASE MUSIC fashion, we don’t stick to one genre. So if you fancy some alt R&B/soul, neo soul, conscious rap, dreamy pop or something little different, well you’ve come to the right place! Just get to it and hit play on these no skip albums. If you’re feeling any of the collections, please like, or better still, leave a comment below.
Be sure to check NEW LEASE MUSIC’s Top Ten Singles of 2024 on Monday. I hope you enjoy the albums below…
RICARDO WILLIAMS‘ new project, ‘4×7 (Four by Seven)’, was created in a remarkable 7-day challenge. Featuring a unique mix of Christmas and R&B sounds, the EP includes two soulful R&B tracks alongside two festive songs, each offering a fresh twist on Christmas music. Known for embracing challenges, Ricardo has previously pushed the boundaries by writing, recording, and releasing a single within 24 hours. However, ‘4×7 marks his boldest venture yet: completing an entire EP in just seven days.
The EP’s focus track, ‘Till The Day We Die’, showcases Ricardo’s rich R&B sound and storytelling style that fans have come to love. With 4×7, Ricardo set out to source the instrumentals, write the lyrics, record vocals, and publish a full EP in a single week.
He describes the experience as both exciting and freeing. “I just really wanted to jump back into the swing of things, and how better to set myself a challenge to create a body of work or EP in a short amount of time,” Ricardo shares. “Letting go of perfection and just giving the audience exactly what they want is good R&B music.”
With a distinct take on Christmas, 4×7 blends the festive warmth of the season with Ricardo’s signature R&B soul, creating a genre-blending experience that is both celebratory and introspective. The EP reflects Ricardo’s artistic growth, exploring the contrasts between festive cheer and deep R&B grooves.
‘4×7 (Four by Seven)’ was released today (26th November) on all major streaming platforms…why not check it out below…
Must Listens: ‘Till The Day We Die’,Coming Home For Christmas
‘Project Human’ is a deeply personal and thought-provoking project by BENNY BIZZIE. Known for his soulful vocals, introspective songwriting, and signature blend of R&B, hip-hop, and indie sounds, Benny Bizzie delivers a bold reflection on the human experience in an era marked by rapid technological change, mental health challenges, and global unrest.
‘Project Human’ is an artistic exploration into what it means to be human in today’s world. The album touches on themes of mental health, human connection, and self-awareness, taking listeners on an emotional journey of resilience, empowerment, and personal growth. The album features standout tracks like ‘Monsters’, ‘Take a Chance’, ‘Big Karma’, ‘Broken Off’, and ‘Free’—songs that have already resonated deeply with audiences from Benny’s recent listening parties.
“This album is my way of processing everything happening around us—the conflicts, the rise of AI, mental health struggles, and the changes we’re all navigating. I’m asking questions and reflecting on how we’re adapting as humans in this complex world. With this album, I hope to inspire others to find their own strength and voice, just as I have through this process.”– Benny Bizzie
Benny Bizzie’s most recent EP, ‘Chrysalis’ gained over one million views on TikTok with UGC and support from Notion and Ear Milk editorials. His E-Motion EP has gained over 600k views on YouTube and over 200k streams on Spotify with support from Link up TV and Sentric Music and regional radio. He has released ten EPs to date which earned him two nominations at the Urban Music Awards for Best Male and Best R&B, Radio support by Charlie Sloth (BBC 1xtra), DJ Ace, Lionheart (BBC Radio London), and collaborations with A-List artists including Ghetts. He recently made appearance in a recent Remington/Man united global campaign , Golden Terra Oil and National Lotto commercials and landed two sync placements on The Bachelors and Home and Away.
‘Project Human’ is now out across all good music platforms. Why not check it out below…
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Rapper/spoken word artist NATTY BOI ZOE is ready to open up his world with album, ‘I Am Who I Am 2’, out now across various music platforms.
The New Yorker tells of his trials and tribulations of being a black man in today’s world, finding his place as an underground rapper and entrepreneur, the betrayal he has experience from co-called close friends and the painful loss of a close friend and his mother.
The 14 track project includes previously released track, ‘Do Y’all’ which features fellow rapper and long-time collaborator, Dice Cannon. The 90’s inspired track was once named the blog’s Song of the Week over on Instagram back in April.
‘I Am Who I Am’ is now available across various music platforms. Why not check it out below…
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